How to Learn Epson Formatter Board Repair: Tips for Aspiring Technicians

Question: 

I’m a technician based in Zimbabwe and I’m having trouble repairing Epson formatter boards. Is there a way I can learn the technical skills needed to do this type of repair work?

Answer:

Learn Through Global Communities

There are some excellent international forums and groups where you can start learning, ask questions, and connect with experienced printer repair professionals. Some of our top recommendations include:

• Printer Repair Group (Facebook) – A very active group of global technicians.

• FixYourownPrinter.com [https://www.fixyourownprinter.com] – A forum dedicated to DIY printer repair discussions.

• Reddit’s r/printers and r/electronicsrepair – These subreddits offer tons of user-shared solutions, repair photos, and diagnostics advice.

The global printer repair community is surprisingly generous with their knowledge, and being active in these spaces can accelerate your learning process.

Take Formal or Online Classes

If you’re looking for structured learning, finishing the first two years of an Electrical Engineering program is ideal for understanding circuit boards, signal flow, and diagnostics tools. If attending a university isn’t an option, you can take equivalent courses online via:

• Udemy [https://www.udemy.com/]

• Coursera [https://www.coursera.org/]

Look for classes covering electronics fundamentals, multimeter usage, microcontrollers, and soldering techniques—essential skills for working with formatter boards.

Understand the Printer as a Whole

One of the most important things we teach at BCH is this: repairing a formatter board in isolation often doesn’t solve the root issue. Other components like the power supply board, sensors, or printhead might also be failing or causing cascading issues. Always think in terms of system diagnostics—not just part replacement.

That’s why our technicians perform full-printer diagnostics before addressing formatter board repairs. A holistic approach avoids misdiagnosis and unnecessary parts replacement.

Get Personalized Support

If you’re looking for guidance on specific cases, we do offer technical consultations by phone or video for a small fee. Alternatively, you’re welcome to send us detailed information about the issues you’re facing, and we may cover your situation in one of our YouTube videos.

Stay Encouraged and Keep Going

Lastly, formatter board repair is one of the most complex skills in the printer repair world. Don’t get discouraged by early failures—they’re part of the learning curve. Many of the technicians we work with have grown into skilled professionals through self-taught methods, trial and error, and a supportive learning network. You can absolutely do the same.

Keep your curiosity alive, continue exploring, and don’t hesitate to reach out when you hit roadblocks. We look forward to seeing your progress!

Addressing printer issues can be a complicated affair due to the hands-on nature of the problems. As such, we're unable to provide direct remote troubleshooting or one-on-one repair support. However, we do offer an in-person printer evaluation and repair service through our diagnostic facility [https://bchtechnologies.com/printer-repair-service]. Please note that our services are scheduled on a first-come, first-served basis, and wait times may extend to a few weeks. While our service may not be the most affordable option, we aim to deliver quality work. If you're looking to save costs, we recommend turning to online learning and community resources. For video assistance, browse our YouTube channel homepage [https://youtube.com/@bchtechnologies] and use the search bar located beside the “About” tab to find videos on topics that match your needs. With over nine years of content, it’s difficult to recall every video by memory—but YouTube’s search tool works wonders.

Thanks again for reaching out. We’re rooting for you in your technical journey!