Epson R230 Service Manual

EPSON Stylus Photo R220/R230Revision A
TROUBLESHOOTING Troubleshooting with LED Indications and Status Monitor 3 Message 11
Card Error -- Fast Blink --This error is detected when feeding business 
card sized paper in landscape orientation.Paper Out Error
--
ON
--
This error is detected when the top of paper 
cannot be detected by the PE Sensor in a paper 
loading.
-- : No Change of the LED Status
Fast Blink : 0.1sec. on + 0.1sec. off
Table 1-4.  LED Indications and STM3
Printer status
LED Indication
STM...

EPSON Stylus Photo R220/R230Revision A
TROUBLESHOOTING Troubleshooting with LED Indications and Status Monitor 3 Message 12CD/DVD Tray Error
--
ON
--
This error is detected when the CD/DVD Tray 
cannot be detected after attempting to print on a 
CD or DVD.
-- : No Change of the LED Status
Table 1-4.  LED Indications and STM3
Printer status
LED Indication
STM message
Condition of error detection
Power
Paper
Ink 

EPSON Stylus Photo R220/R230Revision A
TROUBLESHOOTING Troubleshooting with LED Indications and Status Monitor 3 Message 13
No Ink Cartridge
--
--
ON
This error is detected when the Ink Cartridge is 
not installed or not in proper position.
This error is detected when the CSIC 
information data of the ink cartridge cannot be 
read or written normally.
-- : No Change of the LED Status
Table 1-4.  LED Indications and STM3
Printer status
LED Indication
STM message
Condition of error detection
Power
Paper
Ink 

EPSON Stylus Photo R220/R230Revision A
TROUBLESHOOTING Troubleshooting with LED Indications and Status Monitor 3 Message 14
Ink Out Error -- -- ONThis error is detected when;
1. The Ink Cartridge has run out of ink.
2. The Ink Cartridge is faulty.
(Note)
Even after Ink Out Error is detected, a small 
amount of ink remains in the Ink Cartridge to 
protect the Print Head from printing operation.Ink Low Condition
--
--
Blink
Note:
Printing operation can be performed until it becomes ink out condition even...

EPSON Stylus Photo R220/R230Revision A
TROUBLESHOOTING Troubleshooting with LED Indications and Status Monitor 3 Message 15Communication Error -- -- --This error is detected when the printer cannot 
communicate with the PC properly.-- : No Change of the LED Status
Table 1-4.  LED Indications and STM3
Printer status
LED Indication
STM message
Condition of error detection
Power
Paper
Ink 

EPSON Stylus Photo R220/R230Revision A
TROUBLESHOOTING Unit Level Troubleshooting 161.3   Unit Level TroubleshootingYou can identify the troubles by using the checklist in this section after confirming the 
LED indication on the control panel or the error message displayed on STM3 of the PC 
connected to the printer. As a result, you can save the whole repair time. When finding 
any faulty parts, refer to Chapter 2 DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY and replace them. 
The following tables describe the error conditions...

EPSON Stylus Photo R220/R230Revision A
TROUBLESHOOTING Unit Level Troubleshooting 17
Table 1-6.  Fatal Error Check Points by Phenomenon
Occurrence 
Timing
 Position of CR
Phenomenon Detail
Faulty Part/
Part Name
Check Point
Remedy
At Power-on
C/R Off HPCR Motor does not work at all when 
turning on the power.CR Motor1. Check if the CR Motor Cable is connected to CN5 on the 
Main Board.
2. Check if the CR Motor Cable is not damaged.1. Connect the CR Motor Cable to CN5 on the 
Main Board.
2. Replace the CR...

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TROUBLESHOOTING Unit Level Troubleshooting 18
Table 1-7.  Status and Possible Causes of CD/DVD Guide Error
Error Status
LED Indication
STM3 Message
Occurrence
Timing
Carriage Unit 
Position
at Power-on
Faulty Unit/Part Name
Possible Causes
Remedy
CD/DVD Guide
ErrorPower : --
Paper : Blink 2
Ink : Fast Blink 
CD/DVD guide openAt Power-on At HPHousing, Frame Contact point of the Star Wheel Sensor is cracked.
Refer to
Table 1-8
Star Wheel Sensor
The Star Wheel Sensor...

EPSON Stylus Photo R220/R230Revision A
TROUBLESHOOTING Unit Level Troubleshooting 19
Table 1-8.  CD/DVD Guide Error Check Points by Phenomenon 
Occurrence 
Timing
 Position of CR
Phenomenon Detail
Faulty Part/
Part Name
Check Point
Remedy
At Power-on
At HPAn error occurs even if the CDR Guide 
Assy. is closed when turning on the 
power.Housing, Frame1. Check if the contact point of the Housing, Frame with the 
Star Wheel Sensor is not cracked.1. Replace the Housing, Frame with a new one.
Star Wheel...

EPSON Stylus Photo R220/R230Revision A
TROUBLESHOOTING Unit Level Troubleshooting 20
Table 1-9.  Status and Possible Causes of Paper Jam Error
Error Status
LED Indication
STM3 Message
Occurrence
Timing
Carriage Unit 
Position
at Power-on
Faulty Unit/Part Name
Possible Causes
Remedy
Paper Jam ErrorPower : --
Paper : Blink
Ink : --
Paper jam or CD/DVD 
tray jamDuring 
operationAnywherePF MotorThe PF Motor Cable is disconnected.
Refer to
Table 1-10
PF Motor failure
The PF Motor Cable is damaged.
ASF Assy....