Print position offset in CR operation direction

Symptom
  • The image is offset in the main scanning direction (left and right margins are not equal)
  • Left or right edge of the image is cut off.

    • A: Main scanning line (CR operation) direction
    • B: Sub scanning line (feed) direction
Suspected cause
  • Paper load position offset
  • The paper settings of main unit or printer driver are not appropriate.
  • Print start position process adjustment value deviation
  • PW sensor is dirty or has deteriorated
  • PW sensor adjustment value incorrect
  • CR scale dirty, damaged, or defective
Troubleshooting
Step Confirmation and action Yes No
1

Check the paper cassette

Check that the paper size and guide position are appropriate.
Check whether or not the paper size and edge guide position are appropriate.

Go to step 2

Correct the guide position
If the symptom is not improved after performing the above, go to step 2.

2

Check the settings

Check the settings of the main unit/printer driver listed below.

  • Main unit settings: Check that the paper settings and automatic size detection settings of the main unit are appropriate.
  • Driver: Check that a value other than 0 is not input for the offset in the extended settings.

Are the printer/driver settings appropriate?

Go to step 3

Change the settings
If the symptom is not improved after performing the above, go to step 3.



3

Check PW sensor

(Execute the following item from the service support mode.)

  1. SENSOR CHECK-PW [B22]
  2. PW SENSOR CORRECT [B49]
Go to step 4

If trouble is occurred in “1”, replace the PW sensor
In the “2”, select and enter an appropriate value from the adjustment pattern

If the symptom continues to occur, go to step 5.

4

Check the rollers

Check that the surfaces and attachment states of the intermediate rollers and feed rollers are appropriate.
(Locked part is askew, assembling of unit faulty, something is caught, etc.)

Go to step 5

Reattach the rollers.
If roller is damaged, replace any rollers.  (Refer to Pickup Roller  /Retard Roller  )
If the symptom is not improved after performing the above, go to step 6.

5

Check the CR scale

Visually check the CR scale to confirm that it is not dirty or damaged.

Nozzle condition is excellent?

Contact Epson local service representatives.
  • When the CR Scale is damaged
    • Replace the CR Scale.
      (See "CR Scale  ")