PF PID excess speed error (error code: 000042)

Occurrence condition

  • State in which load of the PF Motor exceeds expected load

  • When rotated in the opposite direction to rotation direction
Suspected cause

  • PF Timing Belt detached or broken

  • PF gear train part damaged

  • PF Motor failure

  • Main Board failure.

Related parts
  • PF Timing Belt
  • Main Board Assy
Troubleshooting
ProcedureCheck and measureYesNo
1

Check the PF Timing Belt

  • Is the timing belt detached or broken?
Go to step 2

  • When the belt is detached, reattach it.

  • When the belt is broken, replace the Printer Mechanism.

2

Visually check the PF gear train parts.

  • Check the PF gear train parts to make sure that there is no damage to them.

Go to step 3

  • Replace the Printer Mechanism.
3Replace the Main board Assy.
  • Does the error occur after replacing the Main Board Assy?
Contact the EPSON Service Department.End