CAP PID overload error / PID reverse error / PID lock error

Error code
  • 000501 CAP PID overload error
  • 000503 CAP PID reverse error
  • 000504 CAP PID lock error
Occurrence condition
  • 000501 The Cap Drive Motor has been driven more than a predetermined amount, but the sensor cannot detect it.
  • 000503 The Cap Drive Motor is rotating in reverse
  • 000504 The Cap Drive Motor cannot rotate
Assumed cause
  • An abnormal load was suddenly applied to the motor, and the motor rotated in the opposite direction due to the reaction force.

  • Power not turn on or motor cannot rotate at all

  • The load of the Cap Drive Motor is more than expected.

Related parts
  • Harness polarity wrong

  • Head HP Sensor, Cap HP Sensor

  • Failure of the Head Drive Motor and Cap Drive Motor

  • Gears are locked due to foreign object

  • Gear trains are damaged or locked by foreign object

  • Mechanical Controller Board failure or Power Supply (+42V) failure

  • Main Board

Troubleshooting
Step Confirmation and action YES NO
1

Cap transport fixture

Has the cap transport fixture been removed? Remove and store it if necessary.
If the cap transport fixture cannot be removed, refer to Head and cap transport parts cannot come off.
Does the error still occur?

Go to step 2 End
2 Check the cap carriage for installation
Is the cap carriage installed properly? Remove and reinstall it if necessary.
Does the error still occur?
Go to step 3 End
3 Check the Cap Unit for installation
Is the Cap Unit properly engaged with the guide? Remove and reinstall it if necessary.
Does the error still occur?
Go to step 4 End
4 Check the screws for the Cap Unit
Are the three screws for the Cap Unit properly attached? Remove and reinstall it if necessary.
Does the error still occur?
Go to step 5 End
5 Check parts around the cap motor
Is there contact between the cap motor scale and the cap motor encoder? Remove and reinstall it if necessary.
Does the error still occur?
Go to step 6 End
6 Check the Cap HP Sensor for installation
Is the Cap HP Sensor installed properly? Remove and reinstall it if necessary.
Does the error still occur?
Go to step 7 End
7 Print Head transport fixture
Has the head transport fixture been removed? Remove and store it if necessary.
Does the error still occur?
Go to step 8 End
8 Check the Head Unit for installation
Is the Head Unit installed properly? Remove and reinstall it if necessary.
Does the error still occur?
Go to step 9 End
9 Check the head duct for installation
Is the head duct properly engaged with the guide? Remove and reinstall it if necessary.
Does the error still occur?
Go to step 10 End
10 Check the screws for the Head Unit
Are the four screws for the Head Unit properly attached? Remove and reinstall it if necessary.
Does the error still occur?
Go to step 11 End
11 Check parts around the head motor
Is there contact between the head motor scale and the head motor encoder? Remove and reinstall it if necessary.
Does the error still occur?
Go to step 12 End
12 Check the Head HP Sensor for installation
Is the Head HP Sensor installed properly? Remove and reinstall it if necessary.
Does the error still occur?
Go to step 13 End
13 Check for foreign objects
Check for foreign objects on the path of the cap movement in the cap motion unit. Remove any foreign objects.
Is the path free from foreign objects?
Go to step 14 End
14 Check the gear trains for damage
Visually check the rotating component parts of Cap Motion mechanism missing or damages, and reassemble if necessary.
Does the error still occur?
Go to step 15 End
15 Check the cables between the Cap HP Sensor and Main Board
Visually check the cable between HP Sensor, Cap and Main Board, reconnect the cable if there is any half-insertion or disconnection.
Does the error still occur?
Go to step 16 End
16 Check the cables between the Cap Drive Motor and mechanical control board
Visually check the cables between the Cap Drive Motor and the mechanical control board, and if there are any cables that are not fully inserted in the connector or disconnected, reconnect them.
Does the error still occur?
Go to step 17 End
17 Replace the Cap HP Sensor
Replace the HP Sensor, Cap.
Does the error still occur?
Go to step 18 End
18

Replace the Cap Drive Motor

Replace the Cap Drive Motor.

Does the error still occur?

Go to step 19 End
19

Check the gear trains for damage

Visually check the gear trains of the head motion mechanism for foreign objects, falling off or damage, and reassemble if necessary.

Does the error still occur?

Go to step 20 End
20

Check the cables between the Head HP Sensor and Main Board

Visually check the cables between the Head HP Sensor and the Main Board, and if there are any cables that are not fully inserted in the connector or disconnected, reconnect them.

Does the error still occur?

Go to step 21 End
21 Check the cables between the Head Drive Motor and mechanical control board
Visually check the cables between the Head Drive Motor and the mechanical control board, and if there are any cables that are not fully inserted in the connector or disconnected, reconnect them.
Does the error still occur?
Go to step 22 End
22

Replace the Head HP Sensor

Replace the Head HP Sensor.

Does the error still occur?

Go to step 23 End
23

Replace the Head Drive Motor

Replace the Head Drive Motor.

Does the error still occur?

Go to step 24 End
24

Replace the suspected part

Replace in order of Mechanical Controller Board, Main Board and Power Supply Unit Does the error still occur?

Contact Epson local service representatives. End