Epson Stylus Photo RX700 - 3.4 Ink Supply Related Troubleshooting

EPSON Stylus Photo RX700 Revision A
Troubleshooting Ink Supply Related Troubleshooting 70
3.4 Ink Supply Related Troubleshooting
 Printer stops during initialization or printing.
 Printing is not carried out correctly.
Table 3-10. Troubleshooting for Printer Stop During Initialization or Printing
Condition Cause Check Point Remedy
Ink End error is
displayed.
Ink is out. Check to see if ink is remaining in all the ink cartridges. Replace the ink cartridge.
No Ink Cartridge error is
displayed.
Not all the ink cartridges
have been installed.
Check to see if all the ink cartridges have been installed
in the I/C holders.
Install all the ink cartridges.
Check to see if no ink cartridge is in a raised position. Install the ink cartridge properly.
The front or back hook of an ink cartridge is broken. Replace the ink cartridge.
Ink Cartridge Trouble
error is displayed.
Ink cartridge is damaged.
Check to see if the CSIC Board is not dislocated. Replace the ink cartridge.
Check to see if no chip on the CSIC Board is chipping. Replace the ink cartridge.
Table 3-11. Diagnostics when printing is erratic
Condition Cause Check Point Remedy
Carriage moves
correctly but printing is
not normal.
Ink Cartridge not operating
properly
Install a new ink cartridge and test printing. Replace the ink cartridge.
FFC not connected properly
Check the FFC connection between each CSIC Board ~
Main Board.
Connect the FFC firmly.
Cleaner Blade not operating
properly
Check for debris adhering to Cleaner Blade. Clean or replace the Cleaner Blade.
FFC internal component
connections have
deteriorated
Check each FFC with a circuit tester. Replace the FFC.
Faulty Printhead or Valve
Assy
Alternate cleaning and test printing several times.
When the condition is not improved even after cleaning, replace the Printhead or
Valve Assy with a new one.
Ink leakage or clogging
with ink
Check to see if there is no ink leakage between the I/C ~
Printhead.
Identify the leak point in the ink tubes and install them properly. (Or replace)
Defective Pressure Pump
Assy or Pressure Sensor
Assy
Check to see if the connector of each unit is connected. Connect the connector properly or replace it.
Trouble with compressed
air route
Check to see if there is no abnormality in the tubes
between the Pressure Pump Assy ~ Pressure Sensor ~ IC
Holder Assy.
Connect each tube properly or replace the defective tube.