40496501TH Rev.1 137
F Spacing error, Alarm lamp flashes. Message on the LCD “ERROR, HOMING”, “ERROR, CENTER-
ING” or “ERROR, SPACING”.
Does the carriage catch a paper?
No Yes
• Remove the print paper.
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• Can the carriage run when the printer is powered on?
No Yes
• to F-1
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• Is the connection of cable Assy properly made to the DC motor?
Yes No
• Properly reconnect it.
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• Is the connection of cable properly made to the CN1 and CN10 on the PRA board?
Yes No
• Properly reconnect it.
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• Is the connection of cable properly made to the CN2 on the PMA board?
Yes No
• Properly reconnect it.
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• Check the electrical conductivity of the cable Assy to the DC motor. Is there any problem?
FOW side : Inspect the CN10-2pin and a red terminal of DC motor with the interlock switch
turned to on position.
REV side : Inspect the CN10-4pin and a black terminal of DC motor with the interlock
switch turned to on position.
No Yes
• Check the electrical conductivity of only interlock switch. Is there any problem?
No Yes
• Replace the interlock switch.
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• Replace the cable Assy.
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• Can the printer recover after the DC motor is replaced?
No Yes
• End
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• Can the printer recover after the PMA board is replaced?
No Yes
• End
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• Replace the connection cable between the CN1 on the PRA board and the CN2 on the PMA board.