Mastering Epson Maintenance: Inspect FFC Cables and Printheads on L1800 and 1390 Printers

We will walk you through the process of visually inspecting FFC (Flat Flexible Cables) and printhead on Epson L1800 & 1390 printers. When you start your printer and encounter errors, these are the components responsible for that. In this post, we will learn to identify when these components are problematic and how is inspection mechanism. We also have this incredibly detailed video tutorial directly below for a more hand-on demonstration, walking you through each of the steps.

What Are FFC Cables And What Is Their Role In Printers?

Flat Flexible Cables (FFCs): These are required for making connections between the printhead and then to main board of the printer. Eventually, they either wear down or become clogged with ink which then results in the introduction of errors that can inhibit your printer from functioning as it should. Contact FPC: Check if the connection between Contact FFC is well-connected; in many cases, it may be a problem with your print head error. It turns itself off immediately after turning it on: A damaged FFC cable may be the cause of a printer failure to power up. You can do a quick check just by looking at them financially.

Here's how to get started:

Before checking the cabling, make sure that you turn off the printer and always unplug it.

Locate the FFC cables in connection to Upper and Lower connectors from the Printhead Access.

How to Identify a Damaged FFC Cable visually

Of course you can see the characteristic open areas associated with damage or contamination in FFC cable inspection. One of the most frequent problems with Epson printers, primarily for ink leakage mainly on an L1800 and 1390 model is ink can accidentally land over cables which gradually corrode their connectivity point. Carefully review the wires, especially silver pins. When you look at the contacts they should be shiny silver – any kind of dark coloration or ink stains would probably indicate that something is not right with this particular HDMI cable. The ink gets onto these contacts can result in an electrical short on the cable harming both, and destroying a print head

If one cable looks clean and the other is cooked up, corroded or dirty then you probably found your issue. Now, this cable has to be replaced so that no further problem is created in the mainboard.

Examine the Printhead for Contamination and Wear

If these FFC cables are okay,m pick up the print head as your next port of call. The second stage of the print cycle, after ink is stored in cartridges / tanks and before its applied to paper, involves using a printhead to deliver it from one location (usually just outside the cartridge) onto paper; if this part gets contaminated at all then either youll experience bad prints or your printer will just stop functioning outright. First place to see are the connecting points of printhead with FFC cables. Clean in the similar manner that you did for cables these connectors on printhead should not have ink. Dry ink if caught inside the connection can disrupt it as a result, < Blot > in printing or not being able to print.

Check for deposits of ink on the surfaces around printhead. Whatever you have the resource for ink buildup, this needs cleaning with a special solution obtained only from an American supplier of print solutions. This part will be fragile, so don't just bend it with force!

Here is the source of your ink leaks

The ink contamination on the FFC cables and printheads is usually caused by a leak at another part of the printer. This line intentionally leaked will get grease all over the cables and printhead so just cleaning them again is only a temporary fix, fixing where this comes from should be your priority.

Check all areas around the printhead and where there are ink supply lines. Common places for leaks on models like the Epson L1800 and 1390 are around where ink is fed to the printhead assembly. Should you see excessive ink pooling in these areas, a bad seal or tubing may require replacement. This damage to the FFC cables and printhead can be prevented by addressing the source of this leak.

Removing/Inspection of the Conversion Connector Board

A conversion connector board joins the printhead with the mainboard for a number of Epson printer models such as L1800 and 1390. This other board must also be checked for functionality.

To inspect the conversion connector board,

1. Start by taking away tape or fixing fasteners cable round the board.

2. Carefully disconnect the cable from the board. Be gentle to not destroy these connectors

3. Inspect board connectors for wear, ink contamination, or corrosion.

If the contacts of the conversion board are clean and undamaged, they probably have nothing wrong with your charge regulators. But, if you start to see some ink or wearing on it at all, consider replacing the board. However if the FFC cables and Printhead experiences damage it can cause errors which may prevent the printer from functioning properly.

How to Make Sure Your IT Components are Compatible With Replacement Parts

Do not use parts other than those indicated for replacing with FFC cables and printhead. The L1800 printhead is compatible with 1390, as we said before but it's better to confirm firstly.

If unsure of the components are compatible, BCH Technologies can answer product specific questions. We even offer several replacement parts, such as FFC cables and printheads, to have your printer working again in no time.

The Importance of Cleaning Your Printer

Regular checks and maintenance play a significant role in keeping your printer Epson L1800 on top condition. Taking care to examine the FFC cables and printhead periodically for damage or contamination could avoid expensive repairs as well produce better printing.results. If you face any problem with your print, then go through the process which I defined in this guideline. By performing regular maintenance on your printer you will be preventing premature wear and tear from happening to the lifeblood of your business.

You can get more details instructions, by watching this video tutorial below. The video shows how we can inspect and change the FFC cable, as well checking print head of Epson L1800 and 1390.