BTK HP detection error

Error code
  • 034216 BTK HP detection error
Occurrence condition
  • The home position for releasing the belt tension cannot be detected during the initialization operation.
Assumed cause
  • Failure of the Belt Tension Release Motor
  • Failure of the Belt Tension Release HP Sensor
Related parts
  • Belt Tension Release Motor
  • Belt Tension Release HP Sensor
  • Belt Tension Release Unit
  • Belt Drawer Unit
Troubleshooting

Step

Confirmation and action

YES

NO

1

Check harness connection

Are the connectors of the harnesses connecting to the components for releasing belt tension properly connected?

Go to step 2 Connect the connector properly

2

Check operation of the Belt Tension Release Motor

Does the Belt Tension Release Motor run during the initialization operation?

Go to step 5 Go to step 3

3

Replace the Belt Tension Release Motor

Does the error go away?

End Go to step 4
4

Replace the Belt Tension Release Unit (replace the gear trains)

Does the error go away?

End Go to step 6
5

Replace the Belt Tension Release HP Sensor in the Belt Drawer Unit

Does the error go away?

End Go to step 6
6

Replace the Belt Drawer Unit (Replace the belt tension release mechanism, Belt Tension Release HP Sensor)

Does the error go away?

End Contact EPSON Local Service Representatives