LFT2 PID excess load error (error code: 000181)

Cause
  • The load became unexpectedly high with additional hopper lift driving.
  • State in which load of motor exceeds expected load, and motor does not rotate at all
Suspected cause
  • Paper incorrectly loaded or number of sheets loaded exceeds maximum
  • Foreign object in paper cassette
  • Damage to or foreign object trapped in additional lift gear train parts
  • Additional lift phase sensor failure
  • Additional lift motor failure
  • Optional Paper Cassette Main Board Assy failure
Troubleshooting
Procedure Check and measure Yes No
1

Check the paper cassette
Is the cassette free from foreign objects? Is the stack of paper loaded in the cassette within the limited capacity? Furthermore, is the paper loaded correctly?

Go to step 2

Reduce the number of sheets of paper loaded.
or
Remove the foreign object.
2

Check the paper cassette
Does the cassette operate normally? Does the cassette hopper mechanism operate normally?

 Go to step 3

Replace the paper cassette.
3

Check the lift gear train parts
Check that there is no damage to or foreign object on the ASF gear train parts.

Replace the additional board unit
(If the problem persists, contact Epson local service representatives)

Remove the foreign object.