Epson R2000 Service Manual

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Confidential2.4  PG SettingAs this printer uses an Auto PG (APG), an appropriate PG position is set according to the used paper type.
The following table indicates the PG positions, the main applications of each position, and the relationships between the two sensors used with the APG.Note  *  :  The signal output is “High” while the PG positions are changed.
Table 2-4.
Application
PG Position
PG (– –)
PG (–)
PG (Typ)
PG...

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Operating Principles Motors & Sensors 32
Confidential2.5  Motors & SensorsMotors
Sensors
Figure 2-4. Motors and Sensors Layout Table 2-5. List of MotorsFig.
Name
Specific
A PF MotorType: DC Motor Drive voltage: 42VDC±5%
Armature resistance: 21.2 ±10%
B APG MotorType: DC Motor Drive voltage: 42VDC±5%
Armature resistance: 64.7 ±15%
C ASF MotorType: 4-phase 48-pole PM type stepping motor Drive voltage: 42VDC±5%
Winding resistance: 7.0 ±10% (per phase at...

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CHAPTER
3
TROUBLESHOOTING 

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Troubleshooting Overview 34
Confidential3.1  OverviewThis chapter describes unit-level troubleshooting.3.1.1  Troubleshooting according to Error MessagesAfter checking the printer LED and STM3 error indications, you can grasp the fault location using the check list in this section. When you find the fault location, refer to Chapter 4 
“Disassembly and Reassembly” and change the corresponding part and/or unit. The following table indicates the check point...

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ConfidentialPaper Mismatch Error
-Flash-Paper Source setting not selected correctly
For sheets of paper, remove the roll paper or velvet paper and print again.
For roll paper, select Roll Paper as the Paper Source setting in the printer 
driver and print again.
For velvet paper, select Velvet Fine Art Paper as the Paper Source setting in 
the printer driver and print again.Refer to Table 3-7 Troubleshooting of Paper Mismatch...

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ConfidentialNote *1 : Stylus Photo R2880 only.
*2 : The cartridge LED corresponding to each ink cartridge lights.
*3 : The “XXXX” represents the part number of the Ink Cartridge. 
Refer to 1.2.2 Ink Cartridge (p11).
Note : --: No change
Flash:  Repeats turning On and Off every 1.25 seconds.
Flash 2:  Repeats On for 0.5 seconds, Off for 0.5 seconds, 
On for 0.5 seconds, and Off for 1.0 second.
Flash at high speed:  Repeats turning...

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Table 3-2. Troubleshooting of Communication Error
Occurrence 
Timing
Phenomenon Detail
Faulty Part/
Part Name
Check Point
Remedy
At power-on The printer does not operate at all. Panel FFC 1. Check that the Panel FFC is connected to the Panel Board 
connector and Main Board connector.1. Connect the Panel FFC to the Panel Board and 
Main Board connectors.
2. Check the Panel FFC for damages. 2. Replace the Panel FFC with...

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ConfidentialAt power-on The printer does not operate at all. Power Supply 
Board3. Check that the Fuse F1 on the Power Supply Board has not 
blown.3. Replace the Power Supply Board with a new 
one.
4. Check the components on the Power Supply Board for damage. 4. Replace the Power Supply Board with a new 
one.
After the power-on sequence has 
started, the LED turns off and the 
printer does not operate.Main Board 1. Check that the...

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ConfidentialAt operation Operation at power-on is normal, 
but the error appears when the 
print job is sent to the printer.USB 1. Check that the PC and printer are connected via the USB hub. 1. Configure the USB ID setting.
Refer to Chapter 5  Adjustment .
Printer Driver 1. Check that the printer driver for Stylus Photo R1900 has already 
been installed.1. Install the printer driver for Stylus Photo 
R1900.
2. Check that the...

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Table 3-4. Troubleshooting of CDR Guide Error
Occurrence 
Timing
Phenomenon Detail
Faulty Part/
Part Name
Check Point
Remedy
At operation CDR Guide Error is indicated on 
the LED and STM3 when CD/
DVD printing is executed after 
the CDR Tray Base is opened and 
the CDR Tray is inserted.CDR Sensor 1. Check that the CDR Sensor is installed correctly. 1. Install the CDR Sensor correctly.
2. Check that the connector cable...