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3.3  Troubleshooting by Error Message
The following tables provide troubleshooting procedure for each error message indicated by the LCD or STM3 screen. When some parts need to be replaced or repaired, make sure 
to follow the procedure given in Chapter 4 and carry out required adjustments.
3.3.1  Troubleshooting Problems with Error Messages
Table 3-5.  Troubleshooting for Communication Error
Occurrence 
Timing
Symptom Failed Part Check Point Remedy Reference
At power-on
The printer does not 
work at all.
Panel Board/
Panel FFC
1. Is the Panel FFC not connected to the Panel Board 
and the Main Board?
1. Connect the FFC correctly.
 R360/R380/R390
Main Board: CN3,CN4
 R260/R265/R270
Main Board: CN5
4.2.6 "Panel 
Unit"(p.69) / 4.3.5 
"Disassembling the 
Panel Unit"(p.83)
2. Is the Panel FFC damaged? 2. Replace the Panel FFC.
3. Is the Panel Board damaged? 3. Replace the Panel Board.
P/S ASSY
1. Is the P/S ASSY connector cable not connected to 
the Main Board? 
1. Connect the cable correctly.
 R360/R380/R390
Main Board: CN16
 R260/R265/R270
Main Board: CN3
4.5.5 "P/S Assy"(p.94)
2. Is the P/S ASSY cable or the P/S ASSY itself 
damaged?
2. Replace the P/S ASSY.
* If this does not solve the problem, replace the 
Main Board Assy.
USB cable
1. Is the USB cable not connected to the printer and 
the PC? 
1. Connect the USB cable correctly.
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Printer driver
1. The printer driver installed on the PC is not the 
one for the Stylus Photo R360/R380/R390/ R260/
R265/R270?
1. Install the correct printer driver.
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Main Board
1. The model name written into EEPROM on the 
Main Board is wrong?
1. Write the correct model name to the EEPROM 
using the Adjustment Program.
5.1.1 "Servicing 
Adjustment Item List" 
(P.113)