Inside An Epson 2720 Printer

[@redfire999angel2]

Thank you so much im 12 and I'm fixing the printer for my mom so I did it .YAY!!!!

[@astoldbylee2746]

I’m glad kid!

[@matthewkieferMATTMAN]

You the man, I needed to replace a fuse on the motherboard and needed to see the dismantling process thank you. I looked and looked for days you are the only person showing this process again thank you.

[@gabrieljfox]

Thank you this helped me take it apart to clear a paper jam.

[@sheric12311]

I have a Epson ecotank 2720 and it will grab paper and pull it In but doesn't take it all the way down to print on the paper, and it will either start printing or say paper jam. I have looked and I don't see anything stuck in it what could it be? When it does take it down I can push it forward some and it will print just not properly

[@rogersshop]

I'm not a printer expert, just someone that dabbles in fixing ink problems. Having never had to deal with your issue, can't really offer anything.

[@PeaJayCee]

Thank you for this video. I unclogged my printheads and put my Epson ET 4700 back together then got the scanner error. Opened it back up and one of the scanner ribbons was out. So hard to get into that area on the 4700. Now i know i can remove the side easily I'm going to try again

[@rogersshop]

Those ribbon cables do require a good bit of dexterity to get back in!

[@cindypurcell9125]

Hi, you pointed out the ribbons for the scanner. I was cleaning the print heads, I think is what it's called. I have an Epson ET 2803. My lod fell and cause a ribbon to come loose, so the printer isn't working. Do you have a video on how to fix it or reconnect it?

[@rogersshop]

Not specific, but it is a pain to get back in and only fits one way.

[@expressiveflutestudio156]

I’ve used this video so many times to fix this 2720 printer! I’ve now replaced it….do you want it? It’s only reading as a paper jam, but I’ve taken it apart and cannot find it at all. Nothing else is wrong with it- would be good use for parts!

[@rogersshop]

Appreciate the offer, but no. Shipping a printer that has ink in it tends to not come out well..........

[@BoomSkwad47]

How do you actually remove the side cover shown at 13:18 ? I see that i need to do that to fix a problem with the scanner

[@NJS7770]

How do you remove the side panel without breaking the plastic underneath?

[@rogersshop]

Tilt out slightly and snap the tabs out (carefully)

[@PeaJayCee]

​@@rogersshopthank you

[@alexfunk2047]

No, you have to tilt the scanner assembly up from the front BEFORE removing the side cover. It does NOT just snap out.

[@traceybradshaw6558]

Thank you for your wonderful video. My husband opened the top up to high and the ribbon cables came disconnected. I don’t know where to reconnect them or how’s can you help me ?

[@rogersshop]

Left rear corner. The two are different sizes, so you can't mix them up. Takes some dexterity to plug them back in.

[@Sam_Ba_Lam]

I have an Epson 2720 that I "converted" to sublimation as well. My black ink tank on the front shows empty however it will not take ink. when I pop the ink bottle onto it ink just leaks out the bottom. What would you recommend looking out/fixing? Please help! I desperately need to get my printer back working. I have NOT taken it apart because I'm scared to get into it with out a tutorial LOL. The only thing i've tried is the nozzle and head cleaning (And when it prints the test sheet nothing is on it.) It will not let me do a power clean. I've only had the printer for maybe a year and half. It is not throwing any error codes or anything. Black ink just will not flow into the tank. Should i just try shakin' her first?

[@rogersshop]

Could be either the top of the tank is plugged or the refill bottle nozzle is either wrong or defective.

[@alexfunk2047]

No, the side cover does not simply snap off. You have to remove the two black Phillips head screws from the front in order to tilt up the scanner assembly first. Otherwise you will break the black alignment pins that secure the side cover. Also, what Roger points to as the power input is actually the USB port.

[@rogersshop]

Side cover snaps off after you remove the front screws. You would not have access if you didn't. I pointed to the power input, which happens to be adjacent to the USB port

[@eunitastevens846]

Can you tell me how to get rid of paper jam, but no paper is in it. I cleared the paper jam but the w1 code is still there. I work on computers but not printers. But willing to take your advice on how to fix it. Thanks

[@rogersshop]

Sorry, not a printer expert. Have only dealt with the ink path.

[@malindawilson1566]

How do you disassemble an epsom et2720 model c634e printer to remove paper jams?

[@rogersshop]

There are two screws in the front. After removing, the scanner assembly will tilt up. Don't go too far or the rear hinges will break and you may unplug the scanner cables from the mainboard.

[@brunapinheiroiung3908]

Wonderful video! My ecotank 2800 keeps jamming the paper half way. What could Be the problem? Also, already cleaned the Heads and ink Comes Our Pretty weak 😢 It’s such An expensive printer and so finicky

[@rogersshop]

I am not a printer 'expert' and have not had to deal with paper jams on these, so can't be much help there.

[@fredgeitner713]

I have one and it does the same thing. It starts to pull the paper in and just stops. I've tried running the cleaning sheets through but it didn't help. I've never had more problems with a printer

[@mariedelacruz5017]

I have a epson et 2803 and it has the paper jam error but there's no paper or any object in the printer. Looking for help before I can buy a new printer😢

[@stephanieteague6381]

I did your original test (colored pages) and 2 inks wouldn’t come out. I am getting ink while pulling it straight from the tank but my buffer tanks are empty. How do I get ink into my buffer tank?

[@rogersshop]

Check that the buffer tanks that do not have ink do not have holes in the thin plastic on the left side. Also check that the inlet and outlet ports on the buffer tanks is not clogged.

[@tashiadobroski5392]

Help I need to put the ribbon cables back in the corrects spots on my epson eco tank 2803 . Please help

[@rogersshop]

Not familiar with that model, but others I have worked on have different "size" ribbon cables that will not fit into the incorrect holder. Just don't install upside down...........

[@tashiadobroski5392]

@@rogersshop I haven’t taken them out just need to reconnect them . I have one 2803 and 2800 Epson eco tank . I have tried to watch videos but none shoe how they connect or where exactly

[@tashiadobroski5392]

Show where to connect

[@rogersshop]

@@tashiadobroski5392 On the 2800 (I assume you are looking at the top two scanner bed cables), these connect on the top left (as you are facing the front of the printer) rear of the mother board. The two cables are different widths, so which one goes where will be obvious. If you are talking about the front control panel ribbon, it is wider than all the others and connects at the top of the motherboard to the right of the scanner cables. I am not a professional printer tech, just have worked on quite a few.

[@AlanSeptoff-p8n]

Hi Roger, Thanks for your amazing instructional videos. I have the 2720 printer and the ribbon cables on the left side came loose. I was able to connect the smaller white cable into the slot and am having a really hard time inserting the bigger blue one. Any tips???

[@rogersshop]

It is a challenge due to the small working space. No short cuts, just patience and good dexterity!

[@AlanSeptoff-p8n]

Thanks, Roger. Yes, it sure is challenging. @@rogersshop

[@Jojoyourcleaningrealtor]

i found little tiny square pads inside my printer i have no clue where they are supposed to go. they are full of ink and i just dont see where they belong. (my printer is working without) do you have the slightest idea where they go?

[@matthewkieferMATTMAN]

I can't find a replacement fuse that doesn't come with a ton of them at a $$$ price so I soldered across the fuse. I'm going to give it a try and if it blows up on me. I'll be looking for a new printer if it does. I'll be putting it back together sometime this week. I also repaired the ribbon to the print head that was shorted from ink or liquid from my cleaning it (Dumb old me) Wish me luck.

[@sandracarrillo2396]

Hi, I did everything on my printer the problem is nothing is clogged, but the tanks won't fill up with ink, they won't suction the ink, I've already check to make sure nothing is ripped or clogged and still nothing. I'm alsot not getting error codes. Please help!

[@rogersshop]

Sediment in ink tanks will clog the exit to the tubes. Very common with printers that have set for a prolonged period of time. You may need to disconnect the tubes from the damper tanks and use a syringe to clear the blockage.

[@sandracarrillo2396]

@@rogersshop thank you, I'm going to give this a try

[@yawhut]

Dear Roger, I ate something through the paper feeder. The left side corner of the paper was folded. Whatever caused it must have gone into the feeder and jammed the printer. Can I fix it? Thx for helping.

[@rogersshop]

I am not a "printer expert", so don't really know what to look for other than maybe something obvious like a disconnected spring or a piece of paper left where it shouldn't be. I generally only deal with ink delivery problems.

[@luigifabi]

ciao per cortesia, per evitare errori mi sai dire qual è la sigla esatta della testina di stampa di ricambio per una stampante Epson ET 2810 in Europa) o L3250 ( America). GRAZIE

[@Anonymous-bs5ov]

Help!! My scanner ribbons came a loose and I’ve been trying to get them back in by proposing the lid!! It’s been a struggle. I have a new ET 2400

[@rogersshop]

It can be tricky. Be careful NOT to reverse them!!

[@Anonymous-bs5ov]

Ok I have an ET 2400, I snapped the smaller cable ribbon back in (watched another video on where that was located),but where does the thicker ribbon with the blue end snap in at???? Does it tape down with the folded over right above ? Or does it also snap in below next to the smaller on, I thought it did a see a spot but not for sure how, it’s really hard to see . I know this is my problem cause t house are the scanner ribbons and I’m getting a scanner code error 100016 , and this is a brand new printer , they came a loose when I open the top to far putting and changing ink

[@Anonymous-bs5ov]

And THANK YOU FOR RESPONDING as well!! So appreciate it

[@Anonymous-bs5ov]

Do u know where the ribbon. Cable with the blue end goes though???

[@Anonymous-bs5ov]

Roger do u know where the second ribbon cable goes??? The one with the blue end

[@khairun-nisa2682]

I just got the epson et 2850 I’ve opened and set it up but I’ve cut off half of the plastic which covers the wires on the inside (in this video the plastic was still on and you mentioned if it gets loose it shows up with an error code) I’ve just copied something and it worked without an error code but I’m wondering if I should get in touch with the store I bought it from as I am under warranty just want to know if it’ll be an issue in the future

[@ywilt6953]

How did you get the side panel off?

[@rogersshop]

Snaps off. Be careful.

[@alexfunk2047]

No, you have to tilt the scanner assembly up from the front BEFORE removing the side cover. It does NOT just snap out.

[@dandee28]

hi roger, I just bought one used today but the printer keeps saying rear feeder jam even though theres no paper. This error appears when I try to test print a paper, the printer pulls the paper halfway in, and sticking half way out the front. What could be the issue? I looked at all the gears. i dont think theres anything wrong with them. Or I could be wrong. If the paper is sticking out too far out the printer, what is going on?

[@rogersshop]

I have only dealt with ink issues. I have not gotten into the workings of the paper feed process.

[@ANDYGLEGENDSSING]

Paper ejector sensor in middle of wheels probably broken mine did took ages see what was wrong they made like kinder egg tbh bit of a joke

[@kdavila3151]

Can I send you my Epson ET 2720 not printing color now it is not printing the paper comes out blank

[@rogersshop]

That is not practical or money-wise. The cost of shipping both ways will exceed the value of the printer and if it contains ink in shipping, what you saw in this video is the result if any rough handling.

[@kdavila3151]

@@rogersshop Thank you point taken, I do appreciate you getting back to me.

[@savanahchapple502]

@@rogersshop can u help me fix my epson et 2720 saying error 000021

[@Rishy223]

Mine won’t even turn on, I’ve tried unplugging and pressing power and all and still won’t work!

[@rogersshop]

Could be a lot of things. Power cord, power button, power supply, motherboard...........

[@sherryholmes8115]

How can I fix pin prick marks in my epsom printer

[@savanahchapple502]

How do I fix the error 000021 for my 2720 Epson

[@rogersshop]

Most common cause is a paper jam, or some paper pieces caught up in the printer. Another cause, especially if the printer has become noisy, is the plastic cover over the internal damper tanks has come loose and got caught up in the paper path.

[@legobuilder8745]

Fantastischer Einblick

[@jessieritasatterly8524]

you sure have a mess have a question is there any way to rest the ink level in a 2760 its 3/4 full but says its almost empty

[@rogersshop]

When you refill the tanks, a prompt should come up allowing you to reset the levels. Otherwise, I think there is something in the maintenance menu allowing you to do so.

[@moniquehaye8520]

My printer keeps jamming it’s a epson et 2803 it keeps feeding the paper wrong

[@whispasoft]

my cable came loose inside my et15000. is there a way I can fix it?

[@rogersshop]

Not familiar with that model.

[@GKB.official]

I don’t know what I’m doing, I’m so going to do it!

[@rhondaprice9561]

So… how would I go about getting those little short ribbons back in? I pulled mine out trying to clean printer heads.

[@rogersshop]

Patience and good dexterity. It is not easy if you have large fingers!

[@handcraftedbydiana]

So what I found is that the cyan cartridge in the back of the ink cartridge does not have ink in it. The one with the cellophane side. How do I fix that? My printer prints all the colors except the cyan. Is there a way to communicate directly with you? Do you have a facebook page?

[@handcraftedbydiana]

Ok so I've tried everything. I finally shot air through the rear cartridge and blue ink shot out of the front cartridge. I had ink everywhere, even my hair. However this did not fix the problem. It is still printing yellow. I may have to buy a new printer and save this for a backup if we can ever figure it out.

[@rogersshop]

@@handcraftedbydiana Provided the cellophane on the damper tank it not ruptured, it sounds like you have cleared the clog. You can either prime it with a small syringe through the line, or try running a power clean cycle. This would prime the damper tank, provided it is in good shape.

[@moonmindology]

@@handcraftedbydiana hahahaha! I am laughing so hard because I am there right now myself. Exactly the same and I still can't get cyan out of it, in fact all the other colours have stopped working too. I actually shook the thing whilst screaming because I am at my wits end with it. I am adament that I am going to fix this stupid thing though. I hope you found your solution.

[@handcraftedbydiana]

@@moonmindology nope. Was never able to get the situation resolved. I had to buy a new printer. I've read that many others with the same printer are having the exact same problem. Sounds like it must be a printer defect if it's happening to do many people.

[@moonmindology]

@@handcraftedbydiana oh no! I am sorry to hear that. I managed to get mine going by taking the damper off and using a syringe to pull ink from the tank, down the line into dampers. I was having problem with the vaccume in my dampers. Don't get me wrong, it took me 2 days to fix it and I am smothered in ink stains, but I refused to be defeated.

[@susiepitts7995]

Roger, I have an Epson ET-2800. I have a paper jam in the rear where it goes into through rollers. The paper is not very big & seems to be wrapped around a wheel. There is no way to get to it as is. Epson voided my warranty due to using sublimation ink. I bought a new one but I haven't opened it yet. I just wanted to see if I could fix this one first. There is a prop on the front left that holds the top up just for getting in the front part. Is there an easy way to release that? I'm trying to be careful with it just in case I can fix it. Thanks for sharing your knowledge on so many things! I really enjoy your videos. God bless.

[@rogersshop]

If you can't pick the paper out in pieces, you may need to remove the scanner top. This requires disconnecting the ribbon cables (be careful) and moving the top to one side to allow slipping off the rear hinges. These are plastic and break easy, so be careful.

[@susiepitts7995]

@@rogersshop I have picked out all the paper I can with long tweezers without being able to open it up. This just may go to the garbage! Thank you for replying!

[@Anonymous-bs5ov]

Also love your video

[@sally-annaustin2372]

Please check your messages Roger, I have a few parts that might be of interest to you following the dismantling of my own machine

[@luckychucky3426]

Thank you very much guys like you help guys like me when it's working it's a great machine when it's not it's very aggravating you showed me a lot of things about the machine Mayan keeps clogging up the paper when it comes out I don't use my machine that much it probably goes weeks without running I have an ET 3710 thank you so much I've learned so much from your experience great video

[@tashiadobroski5392]

I fixed it . But thank you so much

[@ExplosivoBoomboom-t5b]

I got a pp shaving ad before this should i be concerned (edit = typo)

[@vickialmond7910]

I just got the code of death on mine.

[@ErinNorthcuttEvans]

These printers are horrible!!!