Epson R2000 Service Manual

EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000Revision E
Troubleshooting Overview 61
ConfidentialDot missing and 
mixed colorsAlthough inks are ejected from 
the Print Head to the Cap, the 
trouble still occurs after 
executing a cleaning cycle or 
replacing the Ink Cartridges.Print Head 1. Run a Nozzle Check, and check the printed pattern if it has 
broken lines or missing segments.1. After running a Head Cleaning, check the 
Nozzle Check Pattern again.
2. Check that the Head FFC is securely connected to the...

EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000Revision E
Troubleshooting Overview 62
ConfidentialHorizontal or vertical 
banding / Getting 
smearedAlthough inks are ejected from 
the Print Head to the Cap, almost 
nothing is printed or the print 
gets smeared with excessive ink 
after executing a cleaning cycle 
or replacing the Ink Cartridges. Head FFC 1. Check that the Head FFC is securely connected to the Print Head 
connector and Main Board connectors CN10, CN12, CN13, and 
CN14.1. Connect the Head FFC to the...

EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000Revision E
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ConfidentialVertical or horizontal 
banding / Color 
shadingThe printout has banding vertical 
to the CR moving direction and 
is not evenly colored.
* If the trouble still occurs after 
doing all measures described 
in the right-hand columns, 
replace the CR Motor with a 
new one.
Adjustment
1. For printing in the Bi-D mode, check that the Bi-D Adjustment 
has been performed properly.
1. Perform Bi-D Adjustment to eliminate...

EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000Revision E
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ConfidentialVertical or horizontal 
banding / Color 
shadingWhen printing at 360 dpi, 
horizontal banding and color 
unevenness appears at a constant 
frequency.
Adjustment
1. Check that PF Adjustment has executed properly.
1. Perform PF Adjustment properly. 
Refer to Chapter 5  Adjustment .
2. Check for Dot missing.
2. Replace the Ink System Unit with a new one.
Star Wheel Rollers traces appear 
in the CR moving direction.
Paper...

EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000Revision E
Troubleshooting Overview 65
ConfidentialThe printout is 
stained with ink.The non-printed side or the 
bottom of the printout is dirty 
with ink.
Front Paper 
Guide Pad
1. Check that heaps of ink are not formed on the Front Paper Guide 
Pad and that the Front Paper Guide Pad is installed securely and 
evenly in the setting position.
1. If heaps of ink are formed, replace the Front 
Paper Guide. If it has been confirmed that the 
Ink pads have risen,...

EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000Revision E
Troubleshooting Overview 66
ConfidentialThe printout is 
stained with ink.Ink smudges appear on the blank 
area of the printout.
Front and Rear 
Paper EJ Roller 
Assys
1. Check the Front and Rear Paper EJ Roller Assys for ink stain.
1. Clean the Front and Rear Paper EJ Roller Assys 
with a soft cloth.
Driven Roller 
Shaft
1. Check the Driven Roller Shaft for ink stain.
1. Clean the Driven Roller Shaft with a soft cloth.
Ink System Unit
1. Check that wiping...

EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000Revision E
Troubleshooting Overview 67
ConfidentialThe printout is 
stained with ink.Ink smudges appear on the blank 
area of the printout.
PF Roller Shaft
1. Check the PF Roller Shaft for ink stain.
1. Clean the PF Roller Shaft with a soft cloth.
The printout is 
grainy.Images are printed grainy in all 
print modes. Or the image looks 
rough.
Adjustment
Main Board
Print Head
1. Check that PG, Bi-D and Head Angular Adjustments have been 
made properly.
1. Make the...

EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000Revision E
Troubleshooting Overview 68
ConfidentialBorderless Printing Cannot make a borderless 
printing (The printer prints with 
margins despite the borderless 
setting).
PW sensor
1. Check if the paper dust or scrap of the paper is attached to the 
Front Paper Guide.
1. Remove the paper dust or scrap of the paper.
2. Check that the PW Sensor is operating normally.
Print the adjustment check patterns with the Adjustment 
Program, and check that the clip function is...

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CHAPTER
4
DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY 

EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000Revision EDisassembly And Assembly Overview70
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4.1  OverviewThis chapter describes procedures for disassembling and assembling this product. 
Unless otherwise specified, the disassembled units or main components can be 
reassembled by reversing the disassembling procedure.
WARNINGs must be followed to avoid personal injury or death.
CAUTIONs must be followed to avoid damaging the printer or test equipment.
ADJUSTMENT REQUIRED indicates that specific...