Epson ET-15000 Fuse and Printhead Replacement: What You Need to Know

Question:
I noticed on your website that you sell the F1 and F2 fuses for the Epson L1800 printer. I'm actually looking for the F301 fuse for an Epson ET-15000. Is that the same type of fuse? If not, where can I get one? Also, I understand that replacing the fuse may not be enough if the printhead is shorted. Do you sell the replacement printhead for this model?

Answer:

About the Fuses (F301 vs. F1/F2)

The F301 fuse on the Epson ET-15000 serves a similar protective role as the F1 and F2 fuses you've seen listed for the Epson L1800. These fuses are designed to protect the mainboard from electrical shorts, often caused by a failing printhead or ribbon cable.

The good news is that you can use the replacement fuse kit we offer for ET-series printers. Here's the product link for reference: BCH F1/F2/F3 Fuse Kit for Epson Mainboard (https://bchtechnologies.com/products/f1-fuse-also-f2-f3-for-epson-mainboard-fix-error-0x9a-or-031006-on-wf-7720-wf-7710-wf-3640-et-8550-xp-15000?_pos=2&_sid=bd3d9e55c&_ss=r). This set includes fuses compatible with the ET-15000, so you don't need to search separately for the F301.

Will the Fuse Blow Again?

You're correct in noting that simply replacing the fuse won't permanently solve the problem if the root cause-usually a shorted printhead-is still present. In fact, if you install a new fuse without addressing the short, it will likely blow again immediately. That's why the repair process typically involves both:

• Replacing the blown fuse.

• Testing and, if necessary, replacing the defective printhead or ribbon cable.

Printhead Availability

At the moment, we don't have the Epson ET-15000 printhead listed in our store. However, we do plan to stock and list them in the future. Printheads for newer models like the ET-15000 are not always easy to source as genuine OEM replacements, but availability is improving over time. For now, you may need to check with Epson directly or reputable third-party suppliers.

Recommendation

If you replace the fuse, make sure to test the printhead for shorts before powering on the printer again. Otherwise, you'll just repeat the failure cycle. A multimeter test across the printhead's ribbon contacts can usually confirm if there's a short.

Addressing printer issues can be a complicated affair because of the hands-on nature of the problems. That's why we can't provide remote troubleshooting, detailed suggestions, or direct repair instructions. We do, however, offer an in-person evaluation and repair service (https://bchtechnologies.com/printer-repair-service). This service is first-come, first-served, and due to high demand, it may take several weeks before we can evaluate your printer. Our team can repair the entire printer or specific components, depending on the problem. That said, we understand our rates aren't always the lowest, so we encourage you to also explore self-help options. A good place to start is our YouTube channel homepage (https://youtube.com/@bchtechnologies), where you can use the search function near "About" to find related content, or explore other videos YouTube recommends.

Thank you again for your thoughtful question and your support. We hope this helps guide you in sourcing the right fuse and planning for a possible printhead replacement on your Epson ET-15000.