| Manufacturer / Brand | 100% Compatible |
|---|---|
| Category | Epson Printer Parts |
| Printer Type | Inkjet Printer Spare Parts |
| SKU Code | TIS-D38-2 |
| Warranty & Guarantee | No Warranty (No Rrturnable Product) |
| GST Invoicing | 18% GST Tax Invoice Available for B2B Input Credit |
Ensure precise paper line-feed accuracy and eliminate horizontal printing banding with this Original Paper Feed Disk Encoder for Epson M200 printers. In Epson desktop ink tank printers, the paper feed mechanism relies on a transparent circular disc marked with ultra-fine radial lines, mounted directly to the main paper pickup roller shaft. As the paper feed motor drives the paper forward, an optical sensor reads these microscopic timing marks to calculate exact paper position and advancing steps down to the millimeter.
Because the disk encoder operates near grease-lubricated gears and paper transport paths, it frequently collects ink mist, paper dust, grease smudges, or scratches during servicing.
When the transparent disk encoder gets smudged, scratched, or damaged, the optical sensor loses line-count tracking during paper movement.
This optical tracking failure leads to common paper feed and print alignment defects: uneven line spacing, noticeable horizontal white gaps or dark overlapping bands across printed text, paper feed timing error codes, paper passing completely through without printing, or persistent false paper jam error alerts.
Sourced as a genuine original component matching factory part number 1548518, this high-precision optical disk encoder provides service technicians and repair workshops with an authentic, direct drop-in replacement to restore exact factory line-feed calibration and smooth paper advancement.
