Epson L1300, ET-14000 Adjustment Program, Service Manual, Parts List

In this post there are three things that we share, namely Service Manual, Parts List and Adjustment Program. The Service Manual contains important information regarding product details, fault codes, repair, maintenance, product disassembly and assembly, etc. While the Parts List contains information on spare parts of a product, and the Adjustment Program is an adjustment program that is used when one or more printer parts are removed or replaced, so that print quality can be maintained after the installation of new parts. The following is one of the information contained in the Epson L1300 Service Manual.

Troubleshooting of Fatal Error on Epson L1300

Symptom: at power-on, the CR Motor does not operate at all.
Faulty Part: CR Motor
Solution:
-   Check the CR Motor connector cable for damages.
-   Check if the CR Motor operates normally.
-   Check that the CR Motor connector cable is connected to the Main Board connector CN115.
-   Replace the CR Motor with a new one.

Symptom: the power-on sequence is executed but Fatal error is displayed.
Faulty Part: CR drive mechanism
Solution:
-   Check that the Carriage Shaft is lubricated with grease.
-   Wipe the surface of the Carriage Shaft with a dry, soft cloth, and lubricate the Carriage Shaft with grease.

Symptom: at power-on, the PF Motor does not operate at all.
Faulty Part: PF Motor
Solution:
-   Check that the connector cable of the PF Motor is connected to the Main Board connector CN116
-   Check the PF Motor connector cable for damages.
-   Check if the PF Motor operates normally
-   Replace the PF Motor with a new one.

Symptom: at power-on, the APG Motor does not operate at all.

Faulty Part: APG Motor

Solution: 

-   Check that the connector cable of the APG Motor is connected to the Main Board connector CN118.

-   Check the APG Motor connector cable for damage.

-   Check if the APG Motor operates normally.

-   Replace the APG Assy with a new one.

Symptom: at power-on, the Pump Motor does not operate at all.

Faulty Part: Pump Motor

Solution: 

-   Using a tester, check the resistance value of the Pump Motor. Value of resistance: 10.3 Ohm ± 10%. If the resistance value is abnormal, replace the Ink System with a new one.

-   Check the Pump Motor connector cable for damages.

-   Check that the Pump Motor connector cable is connected to the Main Board connector CN117.

-   Check the Pump Motor connector cable for damages.

-   Replace the Ink System with a new one.

Symptom: while the power-on sequence is being executed, Fatal error is displayed.

Faulty Part: APG Sensor

Solution: 

-   Check the APG Sensor connector cables is connected to the APG Sensor connectors.

-   Check if the connector cables of the APG Sensor is broken.

-   Check the APG Sensors for damages.

-   Replace the APG Assy with a new one.

Symptom: While the power-on sequence is being executed, Fatal error is displayed.

Faulty Part: ASF Motor

Solution: 

-   Check that the connector cable of the ASF Motor is connected to the Relay connector.

-   Using a tester, check the resistance value of the ASF Motor. Value of resistance: 7.0 Ohm ±10%. If the resistance value is abnormal, replace the ASF Motor with a new one.

-   Check the ASF Motor connector cable for damages.

-   Replace the ASF Motor with a new one.

Symptom: While the power-on sequence is being executed, Fatal error is displayed.

Faulty Part: Relay connector cable

Solution: 

-   Check that the Relay connector cable is connected to the Main Board connector CN119.

-   Check the Relay connector cable for damages.

-   Replace the Relay connector cable with a new one.

Symptom: while the power-on sequence is being executed, Fatal error is displayed.

Faulty Part: Relay FFC

Solution:

-   Check that the Relay FFC is connected to the Relay Board connector CN1 and Main Board connector CN5.

-   Check the Relay FFC for damages.

-   Replace the Relay FFC cable with a new one.

Symptom: at power-on, the Carriage Unit moves away from the home position and bumps against the right of the Frame, then hits the left of the Frame.

Faulty Part: CR Scale

Solution: 

-   Check that the CR Scale is inserted in the slit of the CR Encoder Sensor.

-   Check the CR Scale for damages and dirt.

-   Wipe off the dirt completely or replace the CR Scale with a new one.

Symptom: at power-on, the Carriage Unit moves away from the home position and bumps against the right of the Frame, then hits the left of the Frame.

Faulty Part: CR Encoder Sensor Board

Solution: 

-   Check the CR Encoder Sensor for paper dust, etc.

-   Check the CR Encoder Sensor Board for damages.

-   Replace the CR Encoder Sensor Board with a new one.

Symptom: At power-on, the Carriage Unit moves away from the home position and bumps against the right of the Frame, then hits the left of the Frame.

Faulty Part: Sensor FFC

Solution: 

-   Check that the Sensor FFC is connected to the CR Encoder Sensor Board connector and Main Board connector CN9.

-   Check the Sensor FFC for damages.

-   Replace the Sensor FFC with a new one.

Symptom: at power-on, the PF Roller rotates fast about a half turn.

Faulty Part: PF Encoder Sensor Holder

Solution: 

-   Check that the PF Encoder Sensor Holder is mounted correctly.

-   Check that the FFC of the PF Encoder Sensor is securely connected to the PF Encoder Sensor Board connector and Relay Board connector CN6.

-   Check the PF Encoder Sensor for paper dust, etc.

-   Check if the PF Encoder or the FFC is damaged.

-   Replace the PF Encoder with a new one.

Symptom: at power-on, the PF Roller rotates fast about a half turn

Faulty Part: PF Scale

Solution: 

-   Check that the PF Scale is inserted in the slit of the PF Encoder Sensor.

-   Check the PF Scale for damages and dirt.

-   Replace the PF Scale with a new one.

Symptom: after receiving a print data, an error is displayed on the LED and STM3.

Faulty Part: Head FFC Sensor FFC

Solution: 

-   Check that the Head FFC and the Sensor FFC are securely connected to the Main Board connectors CN9, CN11, CN12, and CN13.

Symptom: after starting to print, ink is not ejected and paper stops midway.

Faulty Part: Relay Head FFC

Solution: 

-   Check that the Relay Head FFC is securely connected to the Main Board connectors CN11, CN12, and CN13.

-   Check that the Relay Head FFC is securely connected to the CR Relay Board connectors CN3 and CN4.

-   Check the Relay Head FFC for damages.

-   Replace the Relay Head FFC with a new one.

Symptom: after starting to print, ink is not ejected and paper stops midway.

Faulty Part: Head FFC

Solution: 

-   Check that the Head FFC is securely connected to the CR Relay Board connectors CN1 and CN2.

-   Check that the Head FFC is securely connected to the Print Head connectors.

-   Check the Head FFC for damages.

-   Replace the Head FFC with a new one.

Symptom: ink is not ejected from most nozzles.

Faulty Part: Print Head

Solution: 

-   Check for occurrence of Head Hot.

-   Replace the Print Head with a new one.

Service Manual, Parts List, Adjustment Program

Epson L1300 Service Manual Rev. A

Revision: A

Date of issue: February 10, 2014

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Epson L1300, ET-14000 Parts List

Support printer: Epson L1300 / EcoTank ET-14000

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Adjustment Program Epson L1300

There are three Adjustment Programs for the Epson L1300 (choose one)

1.   Adjustment Program Epson L1300 - ECC ver.1.0.1

2.   Adjustment Program Epson L1300 - ESP EPIL ver.1.0.3

3.   Adjustment Program Epson L1300 - ESP EPIL ver.1.0.6

Adjustment Program Epson L1300 - ECC ver.1.0.1

Destination: ECC

Revision: 1.0.1

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Adjustment Program Epson L1300 - ESP/EPIL ver.1.0.3

Destination: ESP/EPIL

Revision: 1.0.3

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Adjustment Program Epson L1300 - ESP/EPIL ver.1.0.6

Destination: ESP/EPIL

Revision: 1.0.6

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Adjustment Program Epson EcoTank ET-14000

We do not have an Adjustment Program for the Epson EcoTank ET-14000, but based on the similarity of spare parts (the Parts List document for the Epson L1300 is the same as the ET-14000) it is possible that the Epson L1300 Adjustment Program can be used for the Epson EcoTank ET-14000. Although this has never been tested, you can try it by following these instructions:

-   Download one of the Adjustment Programs above

-   Open AdjProg (1) - Select (2) - Port: select USB port Epson ET-14000 (3) - OK (4). So, in the Model name section: select L1300, and in the Port section: select ET-14000 (don't use Auto selection).

Notes:

The use of the Epson L1300 AdjProg to reset the Epson ET-14000 has never been tested before. Please write your experience in the comments column, regarding this.

Questions and Answers

Q: There is an error "A printer's ink pad is at the end of its service life" on my printer. If the waste ink pad counter is reset, but the waste ink pad is not replaced or cleaned. Can the printer return to normal?

A: Because the waste ink pad counter has been reset, the printer can be reused, but because the waste ink pad is not replaced or cleaned, in the near future, the waste ink will overflow from the printer because the waste ink pad can no longer hold the waste ink. Resetting the waste ink pad counter becomes effective if the waste ink pad is replaced with a new one.

Q: How to reset the waste ink pad counter?

A: A complete discussion regarding this problem, please read the following post Epson L1300 A printer's ink pad is at the end of its service life

Q: Error Code: 20000xxx when using the Adjustment Program. What to do?

A: Communication error! Error Code: 20000xxx occurs because the printer is not ready to accept commands from the Adjustment Program because it is still busy processing the previous command.

So when the printer receives the command example Main pad counter - Check, the power light will blink for about 60 seconds. The printer can process the next command example Main pad counter - Initialization after 60 seconds have passed. Communication error! Error Code: 20000xxx occurs because the second command "Main pad counter -> Initialization" is done while the printer is still processing the previous command. So wait for the power light to stop flashing, then run the next command.

When there is damage to the Epson printer and requires replacement of spare parts, after the damaged parts are replaced, then use the Adjustment Program to reset the printer so that it can work optimally with new spare parts. If you are having trouble repairing a faulty printer yourself, we recommend contacting an Epson Authorized Customer Service Center.