RJ-901C/RJ-900C   Maintenance Manual 9 Troubleshooting
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2 Abnormal noise in 
waiting mode
1. Are there any foreign 
objects or obstacles at 
noise-generating 
position?
Remove obstacles and 
foreign objects.
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2. Is abnormal noise 
heard from board?
Replace applicable one of the 
following board assemblies.
• Power board assembly
• Main board assembly
• CR board assembly
• Print head assembly
"4.3.4 
Replacing 
Power Board 
Assembly" 
p.4-22
"4.3.3 
Replacing 
Main Board 
Assembly" 
p.4-21
"4.6.1 
Replacing 
Print Head" 
p.4-37
3 Abnormal noise is 
heard while head is 
moving laterally.
1. Does customer 
recognize ink 
discharge noise as 
abnormal noise?
Explain machine operations. -
2. Is abnormal noise 
caused by loose screw 
in covers?
Additionally tighten screws. "4.2 
Removal of 
Covers" p.4-5
3.  Is rattling noise heard 
when moving carriage 
laterally?
• Remove dust from 
carriage bearing and 
roller strip.
• After cleaning roller 
strip, always apply thin 
lubricant film over its 
surface using a grease-
sprayed cloth.
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4. Is abnormal noise 
heard from CR cable?
• Remove twists from CR 
cable.
• If abnormal noise sounds 
from between steel 
bearer and tube guide, 
replace tube guide.
"4.10.3 
Replacing CR 
Tape Wire" 
p.4-68
Table 9-12  Symptoms, Check Items, and Actions for Noise Problems(Continued)
No. Symptom Check item Action Reference