Epson SEIJ98006 Remedies for Paper Out Error, EPSON Stylus Color, Revision C, Troubleshooting

EPSON Stylus Color 900 Revision C

Table 3-3. Error Condition and the Possible Causes (continued)

No.	Error Condition		Possible Causes
3	NO I/C or Ink Out	1.	The counter is not showing the actual remaining ink
	Error		level.
	(Refer to Section	2.	Ink cartridge sensor actuator is not acting properly.
	3.1.1.3.)	3.	The micro switch is not mounted correctly.
			The connector (green) is disconnected.
		4.	The connector (green, 3-pin) on the small board
			directly attached to the printhead surface side is
			disconnected. Note the connector (green, 4-pin) is
			irrelevant as it is for the encoder.
		5.	The micro switch is defective.
		6.	The value for the ink consumption counter in the
			EEPROM is destroyed.
		7.	Ink cartridge replace command is generated because
			an abnormal temperature is detected.
4	Maintenance	Usual waste ink over-flow is requested.
	Error	Note this error can be cleared by the special function
	(Refer to Section	through the control panel operation only.
	3.1.1.4.)
5	Fatal Error	1.	The CRHP sensor has come off.
	(Refer to Section		The connector for the CRHP sensor is disconnected.
	3.1.1.5.)	2.	The encoder belt has come off.
			The encoder belt is not placed through the encoder
			located at the back of the carriage.
		3.	The ASF sensor has come off.
			The connector for the ASF sensor is disconnected.
		4.	The coil for the CR motor has burnt.
		5.	The coil for the PF motor has burnt.
		6.	The lever fixing the planetary gear has come of the
			frame.
			The tension spring is dislocated.
		7.	Coil for the pump/ASF motor has burnt.
		8.	The coil for the ASF solenoid has burnt.
		9.	The CRHP sensor is defective.
		10. The ASF sensor is defective.

3.1.1.1 Remedies for Paper Out Error

This section provides check points and corresponding actions which are necessary when the Paper Out Error problem has occurred because of either of the following reasons:

￿Paper is set in the ASF hopper but not fed. Paper is fed but not detected by the printer.

Be sure to follow the steps in the order described in the tables.

NOTE: If the finding for the question is Yes, take the action described in the right column. If “No”, proceed to the next step.

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