Epson Stylus Color 1520 Service Manual page 122

2. An error is indicated.
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See Table 5-3 to identify
the error type.
Fatal error?
NO
No ink cartridge
or
ink low error?
NO
Release lever error?
NO
A maintenace error has
occurred.
Replace the ink drain
pads and then reset the
EEPROM.
(Refer to Section 1.4.3
and 3.2.9.)
Check the ink cartridge
and release sensor lever.
If they are defective,
replace them.
YES
Turn off the printer and
move the carriage manually.
YES
Replace the ink cartridge
with a new one.
Release the release lever
YES
and check is any paper is
loaded in the printer.
YES
Does the error
still occur?
NO
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Figure 5-3. Flowchart (2)
Is
movement
smooth?
YES
Check the CR motor and
drivers. If they are abnormal,
replace the main board
and/or the CR motor.
YES
Is the problem
corrected?
NO
Proceed to Section 5.5
"Repair of the Printer Mechanism"
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Troubleshooting
NO
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