120 Troubleshooting

TROUBLESHOOTING AIDS

POWER-UP SEQUENCE TEST

The normal start-up sequence for the printer is detailed in the following table. The printer performs this sequence each time the printer is turned on.

After Turning

 

 

On Printer,

Meaning That :

If Not Observed :

Observe the

 

 

 

Following:

 

 

 

 

 

A. Indicators light

Power is applied to

Check power receptacle,

briefly.

printer. Main power

power cable, and printer

POWER

supply is operating OK

fuses (Page 107). If

indicator

and feeding power to

necessary, call for

remains on.

switch panel.

service.

B. Printhead

Carriage motor functions

Check for an obstruction.

carriage

properly. While tracking,

If necessary, call for

moves right to

the printer checks

service.

left, then stops

position of the printhead

 

at extreme

carriage and then parks

 

left.

the carriage at its "home"

 

 

position in preparation for

 

 

printing.

 

 

 

 

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Epson 4100 manual Troubleshooting Aids, POWER-UP Sequence Test