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Question posted by saincoat on January 6th, 2013

Print Head Is Getting Struck

mine printer print head is getting struck when it moves to right sie wt to do now

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Answer #1: Posted by hzplj9 on January 9th, 2013 1:46 PM

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I suggest checking that there is still the sensor strip across the printer. Most printers use this system to detect head position and also a rotating disk inside the printer which turns when the head moves across. Whichever system is used could be the problem. There may be parts broken off of the head assembly which tells the printer it has reached the RH side but is broken. It could be a logic fault. As you can see you need the services of a printer engineer who should be able to diagnose the problem. I have attached a link to Epson for your printer which may help.

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Product Information Guide - Page 9

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Product Information Guide - Page 13

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Product Information Guide - Page 19

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Technical Brief (Impact Printers) - Page 2

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User Manual - Page 8

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User Manual - Page 9

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User Manual - Page 22

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User Manual - Page 30

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User Manual - Page 41

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User Manual - Page 42

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