LFT3 PID lock error (error code: 000204)

Occurrence condition

  • The load became unexpectedly high with hopper lift driving.

  • State in which load of motor exceeds expected load, and motor does not rotate at all

Suspected cause

  • Foreign object in Paper Cassette

  • Paper incorrectly loaded or number of sheets loaded exceeds maximum

  • The Optional Lift Wheel Column components are damaged or a foreign object has entered

  • Lift Phase Sensor failure
  • Lift Motor failure
  • Optional Paper Cassette Main Board Assy failure
Related parts
  • Optional Paper Cassette Main Board  Assy
  • Optional Paper Cassette
Troubleshooting
ProcedureCheck and measureYesNo
1

Check for the Paper Cassette (1)

  • Check that there is no foreign object in the paper cassette.
Go to step 2

Remove the foreign object.


2

Check for the Paper Cassette (2)

  • Check that more than the maximum number of sheets of paper is not loaded. Furthermore, is the paper loaded correctly?

Go to step 3

  • Reduce the number of sheets of paper loaded.
  • Properly set the paper.
3

Check for the Paper Cassette (3)

  • Check the hopper-up mechanism of the paper cassette to make sure that it is working correctly.
    (Check if the Hopper operates when the left-side gear of the paper cassette is touched by hand.)
Go to step 4
  • Replace the Paper Cassette if there is an error in the hop-up action.
  • Replace the (1) Lift Up Gear 30T or (2) Lift Up Sector Gear 40T if the left-side gear of the Paper Cassette is replaced.
4

Check the Lift gear train parts.

  • Check the Lift gear train parts to make sure that there is no foreign object on or damage to them.
Go to step 5
  • Remove any foreign objects, if present.
  • Replace the Optional Cassette Unit if the Optional Lift Wheel Column components are damaged.
5

Check the connection of the Optional Lift Phase Sensor.

  • Check the connection of the Optional Lift Phase Sensor Connector (CN4), and make sure there are no problems.
Go to step 6
  • Properly connect the Optional Lift Phase Sensor Connector (CN4).
  • Replace the Optional Cassette Unit in the case of damage of the motor cable. (Go to step 7)
6

Replace the Optional Paper Cassette Main Board  Assy.

  • Does the error occur after replacing the Optional Paper Cassette Main Board  Assy?
Go to step 7End
7

Replace the Optional Cassette Unit.

  • Does the error occur after replacing the Optional Paper Cassette Unit?
Contact the EPSON Service Department.End