EPSON AcuLaser C1100 Revision B
TROUBLESHOOTING Printing Quality-related Trouble 260
FIP-P14 Image Not Fixed
Before starting troubleshooting, inspect the feed path of the printer paper. Check the
paper feed path for metal staples, paper clips, paper scraps, and other foreign matter.
Problems
The printed image is not sufficiently fixed to
the paper. The image is easily removed by
rubbing it with your fingers.
ESS and possible parts that caused the error
FUSER ASSY
PWBA ESS
PWBA MCU
Step Check Yes No
1
Check of Paper
Load new, dry recommended paper, and
execute a test print.
Is the image printed normally?
End of
procedure
Go to Step [2].
2
Check of print setup mode
Is the printer set to a Transfer Voltage suited
to the type of paper in use?
Go to Step [3]. Adjust the
Transfer
Voltage.
3
Check of Heat Roll and Pressure Roll
Allow FUSER ASSY to cool down
before performing work.
Remove FUSER ASSY. (p.388)
Turn the Gear by hand, and inspect Heat Roll
and Pressure Roll.
Are Heat Roll and Pressure Roll scratched or
dirty and damaged?
Replace FUSER
ASSY. (p.388)
Go to Step [4].
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4
Check after replacement of FUSER ASSY
Allow FUSER ASSY to cool down
before performing work.
Replace FUSER ASSY. (p.388)
Make a test print of the problem image.
Is the image printed normally?
End of
procedure
Go to Step [5].
5
Check after replacement of PWBA MCU
Replace PWBA MCU. (p.404)
Make a test print of the problem image.
Is the image printed normally?
End of
procedure
Replace “ESS
and possible
parts that caused
the error”.
Step Check Yes No
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