Carriage / Transfer Belt — This belt drives the carriage or carries the media through the printer. Banding in the print that repeats at belt pitch points to the belt, not the head.
This carriage belt drives the print head carriage on Epson L1118 ink tank printers. Fixes carriage stall and print head movement errors.
For Epson L1118 Carriage Belt fits Epson L1118. Not suitable for: Banding caused by a head alignment or encoder strip fault. Match the part number to your machine before ordering.
Updated: 2026-09-26 · Technical review for carriage / transfer belts
| Parameter | Value | Condition / method |
|---|---|---|
| Material | Reinforced rubber or PU | Material spec sheet |
| Pitch / length | OE-matched | Dimensional check |
| Tension | Set to the host specification | Bench run on host machine |
| Surface | Free of cracks and glazing | Visual inspection |
| Compliance | RoHS / REACH | Supplier declaration per batch |
| Printer model | Status |
|---|---|
| Epson L1118 | Verified fitment |
If your machine is not listed, send us the model and a photo of the original part — parts that look alike within the same family are frequently not interchangeable.
| Symptom | Mechanism |
|---|---|
| Banding that repeats at belt pitch | Belt surface or tension is inconsistent |
| Carriage stalls or judders | Belt is slipping or the tension is wrong |
| Visible cracking or glossy patches | Belt has aged past service life |
Set the tension to the service manual value — too tight loads the motor, too loose causes banding. Clean the pulleys before fitting; residue on a pulley transfers straight to the new belt.
Q: What is the MOQ?
A: 200 pcs per part number.
Q: Is the tension spring included?
A: Ask for it separately where the model uses a serviceable spring.
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No. Encoder strip contamination and head alignment produce very similar banding. Clean the encoder strip and run an alignment first — it costs nothing and rules out the two most common causes.
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Parts are warranted against manufacturing defects and are bench-tested on the host machine type before packing. Fitment-related claims need the part reported before installation. Send us the part number and quantity and we will state the exact term for that item in writing.
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Yes. Custom logo, printed polybag, blister or retail box are all available, and we can tool new compounds or geometries from a drawing or sample. Minimum quantities for custom work are higher than for stock parts — send the specification and we will quote both.
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