Epson Stylus Photo PX700FW Service Manual page 84

Epson Artisan 800/Epson Stylus Photo PX800FW/TX800FW/Epson Artisan 700/Epson Stylus Photo PX700W/TX700W
Ink is not supplied properly
Problem
Ink cartridge failure
Incorrect connection of the Head FFC
Head Cleaner failure
Poor connection of the Head FFC
The carriage moves
Printhead failure
correctly, but the printout is
abnormal
Ink leak or clogging
TROUBLESHOOTING
Table 3-20. Troubleshooting Ink Supply Problems
Possible Cause
Set new ink cartridges and make a test print. The problem
does not occur?
Is the Head FFC properly connected to the Printhead and
CN1, CN2, CN3 and CN4 connectors on the Main Board?
Is the Head Cleaner free from dust or dirt?
Check the FFC using a tester. Does the result show
abnormality?
Run a cleaning and make a test print. Repeat it several
times.
Is ink leakage observed on the Printhead/Cartridge Box
Unit?
Is the Ink Supply Tube Assy properly connected to the
Printhead and Cartridge Box Unit?
Is the Decompression Tube properly connected to the
Cartridge Box Unit?
Troubleshooting without Error Message
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Check point
Replace the Ink cartridges with new ones.
Connect the Head FFC correctly. (See
(p.124).)
Clean the Head Cleaner or replace it with a new one. (See
4.2.4.6 " Ink System "
Replace the Head FFC with a new one. (See
" (p.124),
If the cleaning does not solve the problem, replace the Printhead
with a new one. (See
Install the ink cartridges correctly. If this does not solve the
problem, replace the ink cartridges with new ones.
Connect Ink Supply Tube Assy to the Printhead and Cartridge
Box Unit correctly. If the problem is not solved, replace the
Printhead, or Ink Supply Tube Assy/Cartridge Box Unit with
new ones. (See
Supply IC Holder Assy "
If no problem is found in the connection, replace the
Decompression Tube with a new one. (See
Decompression Pump Unit "
Revision C
Remedy
4.2.4.1 " Printhead "
(p.135).)
4.2.4.1 " Printhead
4.2.4.16 " Carriage Unit " (p.154).)
4.2.4.1 " Printhead " (p.124).)
4.2.4.1 " Printhead " (p.124), 4.2.4.5 " Ink
(p.133).)
4.2.4.3 "
(p.130).)
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