| Manufacturer / Brand | 100% Compatible |
|---|---|
| Category | Epson Printer Parts |
| Printer Type | Inkjet Printer Spare Parts |
| SKU Code | TWC-DISCENCOWHEE |
| Warranty & Guarantee | No Warranty |
| GST Invoicing | 18% GST Tax Invoice Available for B2B Input Credit |
This replacement component is precision engineered and on-machine verified for seamless mechanical fitment with the following printers:
Ensure exact paper advancement and restore precise line spacing with this replacement Printer Disc Encoder Wheel. In inkjet printers, while the linear encoder strip tracks the printhead carriage moving left and right, the circular disc encoder controls the vertical movement of the paper. It monitors the rotational speed, angle, and precise stopping points of the paper feed drive shaft.
As the feed motor rotates the shaft to advance paper line-by-line, an optical sensor reads the microscopic radial lines etched around the disc encoder to calculate exact paper position and margin spacing.
Over time, paper dust, splash or mist from waste ink, excess shaft grease, or surface scratches can obscure or damage the fine optical lines on the disc.
When the disc encoder becomes dirty or damaged, the optical sensor loses sync with the paper shaft. This results in distinct printing defects such as uneven horizontal lines (banding), text lines printing over each other, paper ejecting too fast or stopping prematurely, or the printer halting completely with a general paper feed or drive motor error.
Manufactured from optical-grade, chemically resistant PET film with precision laser-etched timing marks and a fitted plastic center hub, this replacement disc encoder provides an exact drop-in replacement. It restores factory-grade paper feed precision for repair technicians, service centers, and DIY refurbishers.
