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SERVICE MANUAL

Color Inkjet Printer

EPSON Stylus Photo R240/R245/R250

SEIJ05011
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I&I CS/Quality Management & PL Department
PRECAUTIONS
Precautionary notations throughout the text are categorized relative to 1)Personal injury and 2) damage to equipment.

DANGER Signals a precaution which, if ignored, could result in serious or fatal personal injury. Great caution should be exercised in performing procedures
preceded by DANGER Headings.

WARNING Signals a precaution which, if ignored, could result in damage to equipment.

The precautionary measures itemized below should always be observed when performing repair/maintenance procedures.

DANGER
1. ALWAYS DISCONNECT THE PRODUCT FROM THE POWER SOURCE AND PERIPHERAL DEVICES PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE OR REPAIR
PROCEDURES.
2. NO WORK SHOULD BE PERFORMED ON THE UNIT BY PERSONS UNFAMILIAR WITH BASIC SAFETY MEASURES AS DICTATED FOR ALL
ELECTRONICS TECHNICIANS IN THEIR LINE OF WORK.
3. WHEN PERFORMING TESTING AS DICTATED WITHIN THIS MANUAL, DO NOT CONNECT THE UNIT TO A POWER SOURCE UNTIL INSTRUCTED TO
DO SO. WHEN THE POWER SUPPLY CABLE MUST BE CONNECTED, USE EXTREME CAUTION IN WORKING ON POWER SUPPLY AND OTHER
ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS.
4. WHEN DISASSEMBLING OR ASSEMBLING A PRODUCT, MAKE SURE TO WEAR GLOVES TO AVOID INJURIER FROM METAL PARTS WITH SHARP
EDGES.

WARNING
1. REPAIRS ON EPSON PRODUCT SHOULD BE PERFORMED ONLY BY AN EPSON CERTIFIED REPAIR TECHNICIAN.
2. MAKE CERTAIN THAT THE SOURCE VOLTAGES IS THE SAME AS THE RATED VOLTAGE, LISTED ON THE SERIAL NUMBER/RATING PLATE. IF THE
EPSON PRODUCT HAS A PRIMARY AC RATING DIFFERENT FROM AVAILABLE POWER SOURCE, DO NOT CONNECT IT TO THE POWER SOURCE.
3. ALWAYS VERIFY THAT THE EPSON PRODUCT HAS BEEN DISCONNECTED FROM THE POWER SOURCE BEFORE REMOVING OR REPLACING
PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARDS AND/OR INDIVIDUAL CHIPS.
4. IN ORDER TO PROTECT SENSITIVE MICROPROCESSORS AND CIRCUITRY, USE STATIC DISCHARGE EQUIPMENT, SUCH AS ANTI-STATIC WRIST
STRAPS, WHEN ACCESSING INTERNAL COMPONENTS.
5. REPLACE MALFUNCTIONING COMPONENTS ONLY WITH THOSE COMPONENTS BY THE MANUFACTURE; INTRODUCTION OF SECOND-SOURCE
ICs OR OTHER NON-APPROVED COMPONENTS MAY DAMAGE THE PRODUCT AND VOID ANY APPLICABLE EPSON WARRANTY.
6. WHEN USING COMPRESSED AIR PRODUCTS; SUCH AS AIR DUSTER, FOR CLEANING DURING REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE, THE USE OF SUCH
PRODUCTS CONTAINING FLAMMABLE GAS IS PROHIBITED.
About This Manual
This manual describes basic functions, theory of electrical and mechanical operations, maintenance and repair procedures of the printer. The instructions and procedures included
herein are intended for the experienced repair technicians, and attention should be given to the precautions on the preceding page.

Manual Configuration Symbols Used in this Manual


This manual consists of six chapters and Appendix. Various symbols are used throughout this manual either to provide additional
information on a specific topic or to warn of possible danger present during a
CHAPTER 1. PRODUCT DESCRIPTIONS
procedure or an action. Be aware of all symbols when they are used, and always read
Provides a general overview and specifications of the product.
NOTE, CAUTION, or WARNING messages.
CHAPTER 2. OPERATING PRINCIPLES
Describes the theory of electrical and mechanical operations of the A D J U S T M E N T Indicates an operating or maintenance procedure, practice or condition
R E Q U IR E D
product. that, if not strictly observed, could result in injury or loss of life.
CHAPTER 3. TROUBLESHOOTING
Describes the step-by-step procedures for the troubleshooting.
C A U T IO N Indicates an operating or maintenance procedure, practice, or condition
CHAPTER 4. DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY
that, if not strictly observed, could result in damage to, or destruction of,
Describes the step-by-step procedures for disassembling and
equipment.
assembling the product.
CHAPTER 5. ADJUSTMENT
C H E C K May indicate an operating or maintenance procedure, practice or
Provides Epson-approved methods for adjustment.
P O IN T condition that is necessary to accomplish a task efficiently. It may also
CHAPTER 6. MAINTENANCE provide additional information that is related to a specific subject, or
Provides preventive maintenance procedures and the lists of Epson- comment on the results achieved through a previous action.
approved lubricants and adhesives required for servicing the product.
W A R N IN G Indicates an operating or maintenance procedure, practice or condition
CHAPTER 7. APPENDIX that, if not strictly observed, could result in injury or loss of life.
Provides the following additional information for reference:
Connector Summary
Exploded Diagram
Indicates that a particular task must be carried out according to a certain
Electrical Circuits
standard after disassembly and before re-assembly, otherwise the quality
of the components in question may be adversely affected.
Revision Status
Revision Sheet Date Item Description
A --- October 7, 2005 --- First Release
B 131 March 10, 2006 Adjustments Required After Part Replacement PW Sensor Adjustment (PW Deterioration Adjustment) added after Main
Board Replacement(Read OK)
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Contents
Chapter1 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION 1.4.2.2 Memory card printing mode ............................................................. 24
1.4.3 Layout and Paper Type, Paper Size ......................................................... 25
1.1 Overview........................................................................................................... 10 1.4.4 Trimming Function .................................................................................. 25
1.1.1 Features .................................................................................................... 10 1.4.5 Assignment Rules for Photo Frame Numbers and Rotation .................... 26
1.2 Specifications.................................................................................................... 11 1.4.6 Layout Drawings...................................................................................... 27
1.2.1 Printer specifications ................................................................................ 11 1.4.6.1 Border free ........................................................................................ 27
1.2.1.1 Physical Specification ....................................................................... 11 1.4.6.2 1-up with borders .............................................................................. 27
1.2.1.2 Printing Specification........................................................................ 11 1.4.6.3 20-up ................................................................................................. 28
1.2.1.3 Paper Support.................................................................................... 11 1.4.6.4 30-up ................................................................................................. 28
1.2.1.4 Printing Area ..................................................................................... 13 1.4.6.5 80-up ................................................................................................. 29
1.2.1.5 Ink Cartridge Specification ............................................................... 15 1.4.7 Relation between Paper Type and Quality............................................... 29
1.2.1.6 Electric Specification ........................................................................ 16 1.5 USB Direct-Print/PictBridge Functions ........................................................... 30
1.2.1.7 Environmental Performance ............................................................. 16 1.5.1 Supported Device ..................................................................................... 30
1.2.1.8 Durability .......................................................................................... 17 1.5.2 Functions Available from DSC................................................................ 30
1.2.1.9 Safety Standards: EMC..................................................................... 17 1.5.3 Operation.................................................................................................. 30
1.2.1.10 CE Marking....................................................................................... 17 1.5.3.1 Preparation ........................................................................................ 30
1.3 Interface ............................................................................................................ 18 1.5.3.2 Standard Operations.......................................................................... 30
1.3.1 USB Interface........................................................................................... 18 1.5.3.3 Display when DSC is Connected...................................................... 31
1.3.2 Standard Card Slots.................................................................................. 19 1.5.3.4 Cancel Print....................................................................................... 31
1.3.2.1 Memory card ..................................................................................... 19 1.5.3.5 Operation when the Printing is Completed....................................... 31
1.3.2.2 Supported power supply voltage....................................................... 19 1.5.3.6 Exclusive Control Specifications for Paper Type, Size, and Layout 31
1.3.2.3 Multi-slot operations ......................................................................... 20 1.5.3.7 Camera direct error executing other processing (error).................... 31
1.4 Memory Card Print ........................................................................................... 21 1.6 Control Panel .................................................................................................... 32
1.4.1 Basic Specifications ................................................................................. 21 1.6.1 Buttons ..................................................................................................... 32
1.4.1.1 File system ........................................................................................ 21 1.6.2 Indicators.................................................................................................. 32
1.4.1.2 Media format..................................................................................... 21 1.6.3 Control Panel Appearance ....................................................................... 33
1.4.1.3 File formats ....................................................................................... 21 1.6.4 The method of changing mode................................................................. 34
1.4.1.4 Valid image size................................................................................ 21 1.6.5 Operations ................................................................................................ 35
1.4.1.5 Maximum number of photo data files............................................... 22 1.6.5.1 Memory card mode/Setup mode/DSC direct mode .......................... 35
1.4.1.6 Thumbnail image data....................................................................... 22 1.6.5.2 Memory Card Insertion/Ejection ...................................................... 37
1.4.1.7 File sorting ........................................................................................ 22 1.6.5.3 Connection/Removal of DSC ........................................................... 37
1.4.1.8 File sorting rules ............................................................................... 22 1.6.5.4 Low Power Panel Mode.................................................................... 37
1.4.1.9 Rules for acquisition of date/time data ............................................. 22 1.6.5.5 Paper Thickness Lever Function....................................................... 37
1.4.1.10 Number of sheets which can be printed in total................................ 22 1.6.6 Printer Condition and Panel Status .......................................................... 38
1.4.2 Functions .................................................................................................. 23
1.4.2.1 List of functions ................................................................................ 23

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Chapter2 OPERATING PRINCIPLES 4.3.2 Stacker Assy............................................................................................. 88


4.3.3 Printer Cover ............................................................................................ 89
2.1 Overview........................................................................................................... 42 4.3.4 Panel Unit................................................................................................. 90
2.2 Printer Mechanism ............................................................................................ 42 4.3.5 Upper Housing ......................................................................................... 92
2.2.1 Printer Mechanism ................................................................................... 42 4.3.6 Print Head ................................................................................................ 93
2.2.2 Print Head................................................................................................. 43 4.3.7 Main Board Unit ...................................................................................... 95
2.2.2.1 Printing Process ................................................................................ 44 4.3.8 Head Cable Frame.................................................................................... 97
2.2.2.2 Printing Method ................................................................................ 44 4.3.9 Printer Mechanism ................................................................................... 98
2.2.3 Carriage Mechanism ................................................................................ 45 4.3.10 PS Board Unit ........................................................................................ 101
2.2.3.1 Carriage Mechanism ......................................................................... 45 4.3.11 Waste Ink Pad ........................................................................................ 102
2.2.3.2 Carriage Home Position Detection ................................................... 46 4.3.12 ASF Unit ................................................................................................ 103
2.2.3.3 Sequence Used for PW Detection..................................................... 46 4.3.13 CR Motor ............................................................................................... 105
2.2.4 Paper Loading/Feeding Mechanism......................................................... 47 4.3.14 PF Motor and PF Encoder Sensor.......................................................... 106
2.2.4.1 Paper Loading Mechanism ............................................................... 48 4.3.15 Carriage Unit, CR Encoder Board, PW Sensor Board, Head FFC ........ 108
2.2.4.2 Paper Feeding Mechanism ................................................................ 51 4.3.16 Shaft Holder Unit ................................................................................... 112
2.2.5 Ink System Mechanism ............................................................................ 52 4.3.17 Spur Gear 36.8, Extension Spring 0.143, Clutch ................................... 114
2.2.5.1 Capping Mechanism ......................................................................... 53 4.3.18 PE Sensor Board and PE Sensor Lever.................................................. 115
2.2.5.2 Pump Unit Mechanism ..................................................................... 54 4.3.19 Upper Paper Guide Unit......................................................................... 116
2.2.6 Ink Sequence ............................................................................................ 55 4.3.20 CR Guide Frame .................................................................................... 117
2.3 Electrical Circuit Operating Principles ............................................................. 56 4.3.21 Paper Eject Frame Unit .......................................................................... 118
2.3.1 C610 PSB/PSE Board .............................................................................. 57 4.3.22 Ink System Unit ..................................................................................... 120
2.3.2 C606 Main Board ..................................................................................... 58 4.3.23 Front Paper Guide Unit .......................................................................... 122
2.3.2.1 Main Elements .................................................................................. 58 4.3.24 PF Scale/PG Sensor ............................................................................... 123
4.3.25 PF Roller Unit ........................................................................................ 125
Chapter3 TROUBLESHOOTING
Chapter5 ADJUSTMENT
3.1 Overview........................................................................................................... 61
3.2 Error Indications and Fault Occurrence Causes ............................................... 61 5.1 Adjustment Items Summary ........................................................................... 128
3.3 Troubleshooting ................................................................................................ 62 5.1.1 List of Adjustment Items........................................................................ 128
3.3.1 Superficial Phenomenon-Based Troubleshooting.................................... 76 5.1.2 Adjustments Required After Part Replacement ..................................... 131
5.2 Adjustments by Adjustment Program............................................................. 133
Chapter4 DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY 5.2.1 Top margin adjustment .......................................................................... 133
5.2.2 Head Angular Adjustment ..................................................................... 133
4.1 Overview........................................................................................................... 84 5.2.3 Bi-D Adjustment .................................................................................... 134
4.1.1 Precautions ............................................................................................... 84 5.2.4 First Dot Adjustment.............................................................................. 134
4.1.2 Tools......................................................................................................... 84 5.2.5 PW Sensor Adjustment .......................................................................... 135
4.1.3 Work Completion Checklist..................................................................... 85 5.2.6 PF Adjustment........................................................................................ 136
4.2 Cautions on Disassembly/Reassembly of Printer Mechanism & How to Ensure 5.2.7 PF Band Adjustment .............................................................................. 137
Quality of Reassembled Printers....................................................................... 86 5.3 Adjustment Except Adjustment Program ....................................................... 138
4.3 Disassembly Procedure..................................................................................... 87 5.3.1 PG adjustment ........................................................................................ 138
4.3.1 Paper Support Assy. ................................................................................. 88

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Chapter6 MAINTENANCE
6.1 Overview......................................................................................................... 143
6.1.1 Cleaning ................................................................................................. 143
6.1.2 Service Maintenance .............................................................................. 143
6.1.3 Lubrication ............................................................................................. 145

Chapter7 APPENDIX
7.1 Connector Summary ....................................................................................... 151
7.1.1 Major Component Unit .......................................................................... 151
7.2 Exploded Diagram .......................................................................................... 152
7.3 Electrical Circuits ........................................................................................... 153

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CHAPTER

1
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
EPSON Stylus Photo R240/R245/R250 Revision B

1.1 Overview Easy operation panel


The unit has a simple operation panel equipped with 1.5 inch LCD and 11 buttons
including power button, 10 LEDs and provides basic functions only for easy
The major features of EPSON color inkjet dot matrix printer EPSON Stylus Photo
operation.
R240/R245/R250 are:
Exterior design
1.1.1 Features This unit has operation panel on the front side, which becomes more distinctive
but still easier to use.
Printer functions
As a printer, this unit achieves high-quality output at high speed on plain paper,
and uses new inks for improved light fastness, water fastness, gas fastness, rubbing
fastness. It includes the following features.
Maximum print resolution: 5760 (H) x 1440 (V) dpi
Separate ink cartridge for each color
ASF (Auto Sheet Feeder) holds up to 100 cut sheets (64g/m2)
Borderless printing
Reduced noise level
Fast and thick draft mode with the combination of real black and composite
black
Card reader functions
This unit includes memory card slots that support CompactFlash, SmartMedia,
Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, Microdrive, SD Memory Card,
and xD-Picture Card standards.
Memory card print functions Figure 1-1. Products external view
This unit can print images from the memory card in memory card slots
in stand-alone mode.
USB DIRECT-PRINT/PictBridge functions
This unit can print from Digital Still Camera that is compliant with USB
DIRECT-PRINT/CIPA DC-001-2003 Digital Photo Solutions for Imaging
Devices and that is connected by USB cable.
Simultaneous use of functions
Printer functions and card reader functions are independent and can therefore be
operated simultaneously from a connected computer.

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1.2 Specifications 1.2.1.3 Paper Support


Cut sheets
1.2.1 Printer specifications Table 1-1. Cut Sheets

This section covers specifications of the printer. Dimensions


Paper size Thickness Weight Paper type
Width (PW) Length (PL)
1.2.1.1 Physical Specification A4 210mm 297mm
Weight Executive 184.2mm 266.7mm
5.0kg (without the ink cartridges) (7.25") (10.5")
Dimension (Including rubber feet, not including loading tray) B5 182mm 257mm
435.9mm (W) x 268.2mm (D) x 171.2mm (H) A5 148mm 210mm 64-90g/m2 Common paper
0.08-0.11mm
(17-24(lb)) Recycled paper
Half Letter 139.7mm 215.9mm
1.2.1.2 Printing Specification
(5.5") (8.5")
Print Method
A6 105mm 148mm
On demand ink jet User 50.8-329mm 127-1117.6mm
Nozzle Configuration Defined

Black: 90 nozzles It is necessary that there is no wrinkle, nap, tear, fold, so on in


C A U T IO N
Color: 90 nozzles x 3 (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow) the form.
The curve of form must be 5mm or below.
2.822 8.467 2.822
(1/360inch)

(2/360inch)
0.07055
(40/360inch) (120/360inch) (40/360inch)
0.1411
#B90 #C90 #D90
#A90
Paper Feed Direction

#A89 #B89 #C89 #D89


#A88 #B88 #C88 #D88
(3/360inch)
0.2117

A row B row C row D row


#D3
#B3 #C3
#A3 #D2
#B2 #C2
#A2
#B1 #C1 #D1
#A1
Cyan Magenta Yellow Black

Carriage Moving Direction


Figure 1-2. Nozzle configuration

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Envelopes Table 1-3. Exclusive Papers


Table 1-2. Envelopes Width Length Thickness Weight
Item Size
(PW) (PL) (mm) (g/m2)
Dimensions
Paper size Thickness Weight Paper type Photo Paper A4*1 210 297 0.23 194
Width (PW) Length (PL)
4" x 6" 101.6 152.4
No.10* 104.8mm 241.3mm N/A 75-90g/m2 Bond paper
(4.125") (9.5") Photo Stickers 4/16 A6 105 148 0.19 N/A
(20-24(lb)) Air mail
DL* 110mm 220mm PPC Premium Glossy Photo Paper A4 210 297 0.27 255

C6* 114mm 162mm 5" x 7"*1 127 178

220 x 132* 132mm 220mm 0.1 82g/m2 4" x 6" 101.6 152.4
(22(lb)) 3R*2 89 127

Note *: Check that the flap is on the long edge and can be folded. Premium Semigloss Photo Paper A4 210 297 0.27 250
4" x 6" 101.6 152.4
C A U T IO N Poor quality paper may reduce print quality and cause paper
jams or other problems. If you encounter problems, switch to a Matte Paper-Heavyweight A4 210 297 0.23 167
higher grade of paper. Double-sided Matte Paper A4 210 297 0.25 178
It is necessary that there is no wrinkle, nap, tear, fold, so on in Economy Photo Paper *2 A4 210 297 0.23 188
the form.
Iron-On Cool Peel Transfer Paper A4 210 297 0.14 130
Dont use the adhesive envelopes.
Dont use sleeve insert envelopes and cellophane window Photo Quality Ink Jet paper A4 210 298 0.12 102
envelopes. Premium Glossy Photo Paper (RC-X)*2 4" x 6" 101.6 152.4 0.25 238
The curve and swell of the form must be 3mm or below
Note *1: Only for Stylus Photo R240/R245.
Exclusive papers *2: Only for Stylus Photo R250.
Quality: EPSON Exclusive paper
C A U T IO N It is necessary that there is no wrinkle, nap, tear, fold, so on in
Transparency printing is only available at normal temperature. the form.
Table 1-3. Exclusive Papers The curve of form must be 5mm or below.
Width Length Thickness Weight
Item Size
(PW) (PL) (mm) (g/m2)
Premium Ink Jet Plain Paper *1 A4 210 297 0.11 80
Bright White Ink Jet Paper A4 210 297 0.13 92.5
Photo Quality Ink Jet Cards 8" x 10" 203.2 254 0.21 180
5" x 8" 127 203.2
A6 105 148
Photo Quality Self Adhesive Sheets A4 210 297 0.19 167

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1.2.1.4 Printing Area Cut sheet (border-free printing)


Cut sheet (standard printing) Printable area
For paper width (PW) and paper length (PL), refer to 1.2.1.3 Paper Support
Printable area
(p.11).
The print quality is guaranteed for the print area above the 3mm bottom
Refer to the following table.
margin. For paper width (PW) and paper length (PL), refer to 1.2.1.3 Paper
As for each overhang area, refer to Figure 1-4 (p.13).
Support (p.11).
Refer to the following table. Table 1-5. Printing Area
As for each margin area, refer to Figure 1-3 (p.13).
Paper size Left Overhang Right Overhang Top Overhang Bottom Overhang
Table 1-4. Printing Area Photo card 1.83 mm 1.83 mm 2.54 mm 3.53 mm
Left Margin Right Margin Top Margin Bottom Margin 4hx6h/10x15 2.54 mm 2.54 mm 1.34 mm 2.54 mm
3mm (0.12") 3mm (0.12") 3mm (0.12") 3mm (0.12") Other 2.54 mm 2.54 mm 2.96 mm 4.02 mm

NOTE: Printouts may get dirt with a bottom margin of less than 28.3mm or a top
margin of less than 32.1mm because of an unexpected contact of the LO PW RO
Printhead.
In addition, with a bottom margin of less than 28.3mm, printed image TO
near the bottom may be distorted.

PW
LM RM
TM

Paper Feed Direction


Paper Feed Direction

Paper size PL

Printable area PL

BM
BO
Paper size Printable area
Figure 1-3. Printable area Cut sheet (standard printing) Figure 1-4. Printable area for Cut sheet (border-free printing)

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Envelopes
Printable area
For paper width (PW) and paper length (PL), refer to 1.2.1.3 Paper Support
(p.11).
Refer to the following table.
As for each margin area, refer to Figure 1-5 (p.14).

Table 1-6. Printing Area


Left Margin Right Margin Top Margin Bottom Margin
3mm (0.12") 3mm (0.12") 5mm (0.20") 20mm (0.79")

NOTE: Printouts may get dirt with a bottom margin of less than 20.0mm or a top
margin of less than 32.1mm because of an unexpected contact of the
Printhead.
In addition, with a bottom margin of less than 20.0mm, printed image
near the bottom may be distorted.

PW
LM RM
TM

Printable area
Paper Feed Direction

PL

BM
Paper size

Figure 1-5. Printable area for envelopes

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1.2.1.5 Ink Cartridge Specification

12.7mm
Type/color: EPSON-brand special ink cartridges
Table 1-7. Ink Cartridge
Color Stylus Photo R240/R245 Stylus Photo R250
Black T0551 T0561
Cyan T0552 T0562
Magenta T0553 T0563
Yellow T0554 T0564

Shelf life: After packing is opened, it is assumed 6 months, and


assumes two years including this.
Storage Temperature
Table 1-8. Storage Temperature Base View

Situation Storage Temperature Limit


oC oC
73.46mm
When stored in individual boxes -30 ~ 40 1 month max. at 40 oC
When installed in main unit -20 oC ~ 40 oC Figure 1-6. Ink cartridge
Dimension: 12.7mm (W) x 73.46mm (D) x 55.25mm (H) C A U T IO N The ink in the ink cartridge freezes when leaving it in the
environment of -16C or under. It takes 3 hours that the frozen ink
becomes usable when moving it from the environment of -20C to
the environment of 25C.

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1.2.1.6 Electric Specification 1.2.1.7 Environmental Performance


Primary power input Table 1-10. Environmental Performance

Table 1-9. Primary power input Condition Temperature Humidity*2

100-120V model 220-240V model Operating 10 ~ 35C*3 20 ~ 80% *3

Rated power supply voltage (VAC) 100 ~ 120 220 ~ 240 Not operating*1 -20 ~ 40C*4 5 ~ 85%

Input voltage range (VAC) 90 ~ 132 198 ~ 264 Note *1: After unpacking (storage)
Rated current (A) 0.4 (Max. 0.7) 0.2 (Max. 0.3) *2: No condensation
Rated frequency (Hz) 50 ~ 60 *3: Under the following conditions

Input frequency range (Hz) 49.5 ~ 60.5 *4: One month when at 40C

Power consumption (W) Approx. 10W 90


(Standalone copying, ISO10561 Letter Patter, 80
Plain Paper - Text)
70
Approx. 1.5W 60
(Sleep Mode) Humidity (%) 50
Approx. 0.2W Approx. 0.4W 40
(Power Off Mode) (Power Off Mode)
30
NOTE 1: This product complies with the Energy Star standards. 20

2: If the printer is not operated at all for at least three minutes, the standby function
reduces the current to the motor to conserve power. 27 30 35 40
10 20
3: If the panel button is not operated at all for at least 13 minutes, the LCD panel is go Temperature (C)
out.
Figure 1-7. Temperature/Humidity range

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1.2.1.8 Durability
Total print life: 10,000 pages (black only, A4), or five years
(whichever comes first)
Print Head Life: Six billion shots (per nozzle) or five years
(whichever comes first)

1.2.1.9 Safety Standards: EMC


220-240V model
Safety standards: EN 60950
EMI: EN 55022(CISPR Pub.22) class B
AS/NZS CISPR22 class B

1.2.1.10 CE Marking
220-240V model
Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC: EN60950
EMC Directive 89/336/EEC: EN55022 Class B
EN61000-3-2
EN61000-3-3
EN55024

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1.3 Interface Connector signal layout


Table 1-11. Connector pin assignment and signals
The EPSON Stylus Photo R240/R245/R250 provides the following interface.
Pin No. Signal name I/O Function description
1 VCC --- Cable power. Max. power consumption is 2mA.
1.3.1 USB Interface
2 -Data Bi-D Data
Standards
3 +Data Bi-D Data, pull up to +3.3V via 1.5K ohm resistor.
Universal Serial Bus Specifications Revision 2.0
4 Ground --- Cable ground
Universal Serial Bus Device Class Definition for Printing Devices Version
1.1 (printer unit) Pin #2 Pin #1
Universal Serial Bus Mass Storage Class Bulk-Only Transport Revision 1.0
(storage unit)
Transfer rate: 480 Mbps (High Speed Device)
Data format: NRZI
Compatible connector: USB Series B
Recommended cable length: 2 [m] or less
Pin #3 Pin #4
Figure 1-8. USB pin Assignment

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1.3.2 Standard Card Slots C A U T IO N Note the following caution points when handling the memory card.
Since the SD card and Memory Stick share the same slot, only
1.3.2.1 Memory card one can be inserted at a time.
Table 1-12. Memory card Since the SmartMedia and xD-Picture Card share the same
slot, only one can be inserted at a time.
Memory card standards Slots Supported memory cards
When a memory card is being accessed, be sure to keep the
Compact CF+ and CompactFlash CF Type II slot CompactFlash memory card slots cover closed and do not touch the memory
Flash Specification Revision 1.4 (memory card only)
card.
compliant Microdrive
SmartMedia SmartMedia Standard 2003 SmartMedia slot SmartMedia
compliant (maximum capacity: 128 MB)
Memory Memory Stick Standard Memory Stick/ Memory Stick
1.3.2.2 Supported power supply voltage
Stick version 1.3 compliant Memory Stick (maximum capacity: 128 MB, 3.3V/5V (both)
PRO slot including versions with
memory select function) 3.3V (only)
MagicGate Memory Stick
NOTE 1: 3.3V power is supplied to media that support both 3.3V and 5V.
(maximum capacity: 128 MB,
copy protection function is not 2: Maximum current to memory card is 500mA.
supported) 3: 5V type memory cards are not supported.
Memory Stick Duo
(requires Memory Stick Duo
adapter)
MagicGate Memory Stick Duo
Memory MemoryStick Standard Memory Stick PRO
Stick PRO Memory Stick PRO Format (copy protection function is not
Specifications version 1.0 supported)
compliant Memory Stick PRO Duo
(requires Memory Stick Duo
adapter)
SD SD Memory Card SD/MMC slot SD (Secure Digital) memory
Specifications/PART1. card
Physical Layer Specification miniSD card
Version 1.0 compliant (requires SD adapter)
MultiMedia MultiMediaCard Standard MultiMediaCard
Card compliant
xD-Picture xD-Picture CardTM Card xD-Picture Card xD-Picture Card
Card Specification Version 1.20 slot xD-Picture Card Type M
Type M compliant

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1.3.2.3 Multi-slot operations Details


Overview Access priority
The access priority among slots is assigned as:
There is only one type of card that can be used to simultaneously access both
a connected computer and the direct printing function. 1: CF (Microdrive)
The slots have assigned priority to determine which slot will be accessed first 2: SmartMedia/xD-Picture Card
when cards are inserted in several slots at once. 3: Memory Stick (Memory Stick PRO)/SD (MMC)

To select a card that has been inserted in a non-active slot, the card in the Slot selection when power is turned on
active slot must first be removed. If cards are inserted in several slots when the power is turned on, the active
slot is determined by the priority ranks listed above.
Direct printing
Only the image files in the active slot are valid and have assigned frame Example: If Smart Media and Memory Stick are both inserted at power-on,
numbers. The number of images will not change if a card is also inserted in the SmartMedia slot becomes the active slot.
a non-selected slot. Slot selection after power is turned on
Connection to computer (Windows) When a card is removed from the active slot, the slot with the next-highest
Only one drive is displayed at a time as a removable disk and only the priority becomes the active slot (if a card has been inserted into it). There is no
card that is in the active slot can be accessed via the removable disk. A card need to re-insert any card before accessing it. If no slots contain any cards, the
that has been inserted into a non-selected slot cannot be accessed. highest-priority slot (CF Microdrive) again becomes the active slot.
Connection to computer (Macintosh) Cards can be removed from non-selected slots in any order.
Only the card in the active slot can be mounted on the desktop. A card that
has been inserted into a non-selected slot cannot be mounted on the desktop. Example: If a memory stick and CF card are inserted while SmartMedia is
selected, CF becomes selected (active) once SmartMedia is
removed.

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1.4 Memory Card Print PRINT Image Framer (P.I.F.) definition file (*.FD2)
File to define the layout in accordance with the PRINT Image Framer
specifications. All files in the memory card are targeted for search.
1.4.1 Basic Specifications Compatible with Print Image Framer Rev 3.1.
File contents are divided into complete type and template type.
1.4.1.1 File system Template type: The frame only on which image data is printed is specified.
DCF Version 1.0 or 2.0 is the file system that can be used with this units stand-alone Provides nearly identical functions as those supported with
printing functions. Operation is not guaranteed when any other file system is used. the current P.I.F. Rev.3.1.
The file system used by the card reader function depends on the hosts specifications. Complete type: Print layout information, image data and frame data is
For a detailed description of the DCF specifications, see the Design Rule for Camera contained in one package. Printing is performed using this file
File System Standard, DCF Version 2.0, JEIDA-CP-3461. only without specifying photos.

1.4.1.2 Media format Note: As a general rule, this unit will support up to level 1 of P.I.F. Rev.3.1
Media must be formatted according to the DCF Version 1.0 or 2.0 standard. Note, however, any file that is saved in the following directories or their sub-directories
DOS FAT formats (FAT12, FAT16) and single partition (basic partition) cannot be included as files to be printed.
Directories containing system properties or hidden properties
1.4.1.3 File formats
RECYCLED
The file formats supported by this unit are described below. Windows directory for deleted files
JPEG files (*.JPG) PREVIEW
These are photo data files that comply with the Exif Version 2.21 standard. (Exif Directories containing CASIOs DSC thumbnail images
version 1.0/2.0/2.1/2.2/2.21)
SCENE
Camera specification files (*.MRK) Directories containing data for CASIOs DSC Best Shot function
These are definition files used when in camera specification mode. An
AUTOPRINT.MRK file whose full path name is no longer than 32 characters is MSSONY
valid. Directories containing SONYs DSC e-mail image data, voice memos, video files,
or non-compressed images
PRINT Image Framer (P.I.F.) definition file (*.USD)
File to define the layout in accordance with the PRINT Image Framer DCIMALBUMIMAGE
specifications. Files only in the EPUDL directory are available. Compatible CASIO DSC album data save directory
with Print Image Framer Rev.2.1.
1.4.1.4 Valid image size
The maximum image size handled by this unit is:
Horizontal: 80 X 9200 (pixels)
Vertical: 80 Y 9200 (pixels)

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1.4.1.5 Maximum number of photo data files 1.4.1.9 Rules for acquisition of date/time data
This unit can handle up to 999 photo data files. If the amount of photo data to be The following priorities are used to fetch date and time information from photo data
recorded exceeds the capacity of one memory card, this unit uses file sorting rules to files.
sort the photo data into valid photo data in frames numbered from 1 to 999. Although it
1. Date/time data that complies with the standard format (Exif) for digital
is possible to print photo data files with frame numbers over 999 that have been
cameras
specified for printing by camera specification files, the maximum number of frames
2. Date/time data that complies with the DOS standard file system (file time
that can be specified is 999 frames.
stamps)
If you insert a memory card that contains over 999 photo data files, only files up to 999
will be printed by the Print All or Print index sheet functions. 3. Fixed values (01/01/1980, 00:00:00)

Note that the date/time data assigned to individual photo data files does not necessarily
1.4.1.6 Thumbnail image data match the date/time when the photo was actually taken. The photo date/time may be
This unit handles thumbnail image data in the DCF Version 1.0 or 2.0 format (Exif modified due to the digital cameras calendar settings (presence/absence of functions,
format, 160 x 120 pixels). incorrect date/time settings, etc.), processing of the photo data after the photo was
During this units Index sheet and memory card printing modes, the layout is 80 taken, or subsequent saving of data. In such cases, this unit performs the relevant
thumbnails per sheet (when using plain paper or special paper in high-speed print processing based on the most recently modified date/time data.
mode).
1.4.1.10 Number of sheets which can be printed in total
1.4.1.7 File sorting Printing sum total number of sheets presupposes that it is possible to 999 sheets.
This unit stores all photo data files in the memory, using the photo data files full-path Moreover, the printing sum total number of sheets per sheet is possible to 99 sheets.
file names (for example, DCIM100EPSONEPSN0000.JPG), and assigned photo
frame numbers. Since photo frame numbers are assigned based on this units own
proprietary file sorting rules, the assigned frame numbers do not necessarily match
those indicated by digital cameras.

1.4.1.8 File sorting rules


This unit sorts photo data files based on the following prioritization rule.
File name is sorted in ASCII order as full path name.

Note: Sorting results are not guaranteed if two files have matching full-
path file names. (Matching full-path file names are not allowed
under the DOS specification.)

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1.4.2 Functions
1.4.2.1 List of functions
The memory card print menu and its settings are listed in the following table. The
values shown in this table indicate the total number of options and the number of pages
or copies that can be printed consecutively.

Table 1-13. List of functions


Memory card Paper Page/
Mode selection Layout Paper type
printing size copies
Print selected Print Select Standard Plain Paper 3 1
image*1 Border free Photo Paper
Border free Matte Paper
Print all images Print All/ Standard Plain Paper 3 1
PictBridge Border free Photo Paper
Border free Matte Paper
DPOF*2 Print Select Standard Plain Paper 3 1 to 99
Border free Photo Paper
Border free Matte Paper
Print index sheet Print Index Sheet None Plain Paper 1 1

Note *1: Print selected image will be selected as default function of Memory Card Print.
*2: It is available only DPOF file exists in the memory card.

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1.4.2.2 Memory card printing mode Table 1-14. Memory card printing mode
Print selected image Setting Memory card printing mode Description Option, setting range, etc.
This function prints selected image file stored in the memory card. As shown
Layout Print selected image Sets print Fixed in combination with paper type
below, the number of printed pages depends on the number of copies to be printed. (no menu) Print all images layout and paper size (refer to 1.4.3 Layout
Print all images DPOF printing and Paper Type, Paper Size (p.25))
This function prints all of the image files stored in the memory card. As shown
Paper type Print selected image Sets paper Plain Paper, Photo Paper or Matte
below, the number of printed pages depends on the number of copies to be printed. type paper
Print all images
DPOF printing DPOF printing
In this mode, the photo frame numbers previously specified via the camera are
Print index sheet printing Fixed Plain Paper
printed in the number of pages specified via the camera. Only the paper type and
layout are specified on the printer side. If the layout assigned multiple photos per Paper size Print selected image Sets paper A4, 10x15/4x6 or 13x18/5x7
output sheet, photos that have different frame sizes are automatically assigned in Print all images size
the specified number of pages in numerical order (of the specified photo frame DPOF printing
numbers). If index print mode was set via the camera, this unit will print in DPOF Print index sheet printing Fixed A4
index layout. (When in DPOF print mode, the mode cannot be switched by writing
Pages/ Print selected image Sets number 1 to 99 copies (default is 1 copy).
the print file specification from the host after inserting the memory card.)
copies of printout
Print all images 1
Print index sheet printing
This function prints thumbnail images (stored in the memory card) onto an order DPOF printing The number of copies specified via
sheet (form) that is marked for selecting images. the camera is used.
The setting range is 1 to 99 copies
(default is 1 copy).
Print index sheet printing Fixed Fixed as 1 page (can vary according
to the number of image files)
Quality Print selected image Sets print Fixed according to paper type (refer
Print all images quality to 1.4.7 Relation between Paper
DPOF printing Type and Quality (p.29))

Print index sheet printing Fixed Prints it by the quality of Plain Paper.
Only the Color print is
supported.

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1.4.3 Layout and Paper Type, Paper Size 1.4.4 Trimming Function
The layout/paper type and size combinations that can be selected are listed below. A trimming function is provided as a means of coordinating photo data with the types
of photo frames handled by this unit. This function is always activated so that printing
Table 1-15. Layout and Paper Type, Paper Size photo data is in shapes that fit these photo frames.
Layout Paper type Paper size Description This function is described briefly below.
The printed photo frame and the photo to be printed are matched in length along one
Border free Photo Paper A4 Prints with no margins along top, bottom and both
10x15 sides side and the photo is resized along the perpendicular side to fit the frame on that side.
13x18 Any part of the photo that does not fit within the photo frame is trimmed away (not
printed).
1-up with Plain Paper A4 Prints with 3mm margins along top, bottom and
borders 10x15 both sides The image below shows an example in which the photo data is aligned vertically
13x18 with the photo frame.
20-up --- 10x15 Prints 20 frames per page, laid out in 5 columns and
13x18 4 rows (For DPOF index print only)
30-up --- 13x18 Prints 30 frames per page, laid out in 5 columns and
4 rows (For DPOF index print only) These parts are Photo frame
trimmed. (print area)
80-up --- 10x15 Prints 80 frames per page, laid out in 10 columns
13x18 and 8 rows (For DPOF index print only)

The image below shows an example in which the photo data is aligned
horizontally with the photo frame.

Photo frame
(print area)

These parts are trimmed.

Figure 1-9. Trimming Function

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1.4.5 Assignment Rules for Photo Frame Numbers and


Rotation
Top edge
The rules concerning photo frame numbers that are referenced when assigning photos
are described below. The numbers shown in each diagram and photo frame below
indicate the photo frame numbers used for various types of layout.
The direction of the number shown in each photo frame matches the direction of the
printed photo to which the horizontal photo data was allocated. When there are more
pixels vertically than horizontally, the vertical photo data is allocated instead, and the <Border-free> <1 sheet with borders>
number shown in the figure below is then rotated 90 before being printed. In Index
printing mode, the numbers are printed as they are shown below, regardless of the
shape of the photo data.
However, when the photo data has an equal number of pixels vertically and 1 2 3 4 5
horizontally the photos are printed without rotation, regardless of the layout. 6 7 8 9 10
11 12 13 14 15
NOTE: The vertical photo data refers to when the photo data file itself is set for a
vertical (portrait) orientation. Photo data is defined as the vertical photo 16 17 18 19 20
data if it is taken by a digital camera with a portrait position detecting 21 22 23 24 25
function.) 25 26 27 28 30

<20-up> <30-up>

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24
25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32
33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40
41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48
49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56
57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64
65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72
73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80

<80-up>

Figure 1-10. Assignment Rules for Photo Frame Numbers and Rotation

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1.4.6 Layout Drawings


1.4.6.1 Border free 1.4.6.2 1-up with borders
C A
G E A F G E C F

Printable
area

D B B D
Paper Printable area

H H

Figure 1-11. Border free Figure 1-12. 1-up with borders


Table 1-16. Border free (unit: mm) Table 1-17. 1-up with borders (unit: mm)
Paper type A B C D E F G H Paper type A B C D E F G H
A4 210 297 215.08 305.04 2.54 2.54 2.96 4.02 A4 210 297 204 291 3 3 3 3
10x15 101.6 152.4 106.68 160.53 2.54 2.54 2.82 3.6 10x15 101.6 152.4 95.6 146.4 3 3 3 3
13x18 127 178 132.08 186.04 2.54 2.54 2.96 4.02 13x18 127 178 121 172 3 3 3 3

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1.4.6.3 20-up 1.4.6.4 30-up


A A
G E K F G E F

B L B

J
J

D D

H
H I I I C I C

Figure 1-13. 20-up Figure 1-14. 30-up


Table 1-18. 20-up (unit: mm) Table 1-19. 30-up (unit: mm)
Paper Paper
A B C D E F G H I J K L A B C D E F G H I J
type type
10x15 101.6 152.4 20 20 6.1 6.3 19.8 20.3 3 3 89.3 112.3 13x18 127 178 20 20 4.5 4.5 14 14 4.5 6
13x18 127 178 29 24.6 3 3 5 10 1.7 10 121 163

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1.4.6.5 80-up 1.4.7 Relation between Paper Type and Quality


A
J
In this mode, printing is always in color (CMYK), not black ink only.
I
H
Table 1-21. Relation between Paper Type and Quality
L G K Paper type Print resolution (H x V dpi) Dot size
Plain Paper 720 x 720 VSD3
M Photo Paper 1440 x 720 VSD3
N Matte Paper 1440 x 720 VSD3
Index sheet (Plain Paper) 360 x 360 VSD1
O
P

F
D

Q E C
Figure 1-15. 80-up
Table 1-20. 80-up (unit: mm)
Paper
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q
type
A4 210 297 20 20 2 5 18 62 106 150 18 26 76 126 176 226 26

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1.5 USB Direct-Print/PictBridge Functions Table 1-22. Functions Available from DSC
Function USB Direct-Print Functions PictBridge Functions
The printer can print from Digital Still Camera that is compliant with the following PRINT Image Framer OK
specifications. ---
(Enable or Disable)
Status acquisition OK
1.5.1 Supported Device Start print OK
USB DIRECT-PRINT Stop print immediately OK
The device that is compliant with USB DIRECT-PRINT specification.
Stop print at the end of page OK
CIPA DC-001-2003 Digital Photo Solutions for Imaging Device
Reset printer OK ---
The device that is compliant with CIPA DC-001-2003 Digital Photo Solutions for
Imaging Devices specification.
1.5.3 Operation
1.5.2 Functions Available from DSC
Following functions are available. 1.5.3.1 Preparation
Implementation of each function depends on the DSC.
Conditions described below are required before starting printing.
Table 1-22. Functions Available from DSC
The printer is not printing from the PC.
Function USB Direct-Print Functions PictBridge Functions
The printer is not printing from the memory card slot.
Specify picture OK OK
(single picture or DPOF) (single picture, multiple pictures The printer is not performing the backup of the memory card.*
or DPOF)
The error (paper empty, ink end, etc.) is cleared.
Specify paper type OK OK
(Plain paper, Photo paper, (Plain paper and Glossy paper) Note *: PictBridge only.
Glossy paper and Matte paper)
Specify paper size OK 1.5.3.2 Standard Operations
(A4, 5x7in., 4x6in., 8x10in. and Letter)
Standard operations are described below. These operations depends on the DSC.
Specify layout OK OK
(borderless, Single. 2up, 4up, (borderless, Single, 2up, 4up, 1. Preparation at the printer
8up are available for DPOF) 8up, 20up and Index) Some settings are required before connecting with the DSC. If your DSC can set
Specify date print OK these settings, preparation at the printer is not required.
OK
(Enable or Disable)
1-1. Choose the Paper Type, Paper Size and Layout to the desired setting.
Specify print quality NG OK
1-2. Change More Options if necessary (e.g. Automatic Correction, Filter and
Automatic correction OK Date print)
NG
(Enable or Disable)
2. Preparation at the DSC
Cropping OK OK
(Any area of rectangle. This (Any area of rectangle) Some operations are necessary before connecting to the printer.
function is available for Single 2-1. Set the DPOF (or select pictures*) if printing multiple picture.
picture print only)

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2-2. Choose the picture when Single picture print and set area to crop if 1.5.3.6 Exclusive Control Specifications for Paper Type, Size, and
necessary. Layout
2-3. Choose the Paper Type, Paper Size, Quality and Layout if these settings can
be specified from DSC. Depending upon the DSC and printer settings, there may be some combinations of
paper type, size, and layout settings that are not supported by this printer.
Note *: PictBridge only. In such a case, the paper type is given priority; paper size and layout are changed to
3. Start printing settings that will allow printing (the initial settings made on the printers operation
panel for the paper type given priority) and the document is printed.
3-1. Connect the DSC to the printer with a USB cable. The cable that works well
with the DSC is recommended. 1.5.3.7 Camera direct error executing other processing (error)
3-2. Start print by operating form the DSC.
3-3. The Printer print by printing conditions from DSC, if the DSC dose not When unsupport equipment are connected during the other processing is executed
designate the printing parameter, the printer prints it by using the printing (error), the camera direct error is displayed after other processing execution (error).
condition that is registered to the printer.*2 When the unsupport equipment is connected and other processing ends, it doesn't
become a camera direct mode and the camera direct error is not displayed.
When this unit is connected to a DSC that supports the USB DIRECT-PRINT protocol
(Revision 1.0), print settings, image selection, status monitoring, and print start/stop
commands can be controlled from the DSC.*1
Note *1: USB Direct-Print only.
*2: PictBridge only.

1.5.3.3 Display when DSC is Connected


When DSC is connected with the above conditions, Camera Connected icon will be
displayed on the LCD and the Print All LED will be turned on.

1.5.3.4 Cancel Print


This unit can be canceled from the DSC. The Stop button of the printer is also
available.

1.5.3.5 Operation when the Printing is Completed


Disconnect the USB cable after the printing is completed if youd like to print from the
memory card

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1.6 Control Panel 1.6.2 Indicators


The control panel contains 1.5 LCD and 10 LEDs, and one LED is located near the
1.6.1 Buttons card slot, which are used to indicate various status.

The control panel contains following 11 buttons, which are used to set and execute Table 1-24.
various operations. LED Function
All of them are non-lock type buttons.
Power LED [Green] Light at stand-by. Blink while some operation is proceeding.
Table 1-23. Buttons Mode LED 1-3 Light one of them while some memory card print function
Button Function showing below is ready or proceeding.

Power Button Execute turning on/off this unit. 1st [Green] Print Select

Mode Button Selects one of memory card print mode. 2nd [Green] Print All/PictBridge

Setup/Utilities Button Make transition from Memory Card mode to Setup mode. 3rd [Green] Print Index Sheet

Up/Down Button sets number of copies. Paper Type LED 1-3 Light one of them showing which paper type below is selected.

Left/Right Button Select print image. 1st [Green] Plain Paper

Paper Type Button Select paper type. 2nd [Green] Photo Paper

Paper Size Button Select paper size. 3rd [Green] Matte paper

Start Button Start card print. Paper Size LED 1-3 Light one of them showing which paper size below is selected.

Stop/Clear Button Stop job of printing or sometimes work at the printing. 1st [Green] A4
Clear the setting value at the non-printing 2nd [Green] 10x15/4"x6"

Refer to 1.6.5.1 Memory card mode/Setup mode/DSC direct mode (p.35) for details 3rd [Green] 13x18/5"x7"
about each button. 1.5inch LCD Display photo, print number, error, setting, etc.
Card Access LED [Green]* Light when available memory card is in a slot. Blink when
accessing to the card.

Note *: An another LED is located near the memory card slot and the printer status is
indicated with the LED.

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1.6.3 Control Panel Appearance


Power LED 1.5inch LCD Up/Down Button Paper Type LED 1-3
Standard version

Power Button Stop/Clear Button

Mode LED 1-3


Paper Type Button

Start Button
Setup/Utilities Button

Mode Button Left/Right Button Paper Size LED 1-3 Paper Size Button

Premium version Asia version

Figure 1-16. Control panel

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1.6.4 The method of changing mode


This printer has the following four modes:
Memory card mode*1
Setup mode*1
DSC direct mode*2

If a memory card is not inserted at power-on, Memory card mode is selected in default
configuration.
Note *1: It is possible to enter respective modes by pressing the button with the same
name as each mode.
*2: This unit moves to a DSC direct mode after a device is confirmed for DSC direct,
when a device is connected to EXT. I/F (USB Host).

Factory settings of each mode are shown below.

Table 1-25. Factory Settings of Each Mode


Item Memory card mode Setup mode
Paper Type Photo paper Plain paper
Paper Size 4"x6" or 10x15/4"x6" A4
Sheet 1 ---

Refer to 1.6.5.1 Memory card mode/Setup mode/DSC direct mode (p.35) for details
about DSC direct mode.

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1.6.5 Operations
1.6.5.1 Memory card mode/Setup mode/DSC direct mode
The functions of this unit caused by each button in stand-alone copy mode or memory card print mode are described in the following table.

Table 1-26. Operations


Function
Button
Memory Card Print Setup mode DSC direct mode*1, 2
Power Button Turn off this unit.
Memory Card Change to next Memory card print function. Make transition from Setup mode to Memory card print Invalid.
Button Case mode and select and light Print Select.
[Print Select] Select paper type and paper size those are memorized.
Change to Print All/PictBridge.
[Print All/PictBridge]
Change to Print Index Sheet, and change paper type and paper size
to Plain Paper and A4.
[Print Index Sheet]
Change to Print Select, and change paper type and paper size to the
one last set in Print All/PictBridge or Print Select.
Invalid while printing, cleaning head, stopping printing, exchanging I/C, or in error status except for memory card error, PG error.
Setup/Utilities Make transition from Memory card print mode to Setup mode and Return to the original mode selected before setup mode. Make transition to Setup mode and
Button light off all mode LEDs. light off all mode LEDs.
Invalid while printing, cleaning head, stopping printing, exchanging I/C, or in error status except for memory card error, PG error.
Left/Right Button Select print image. Select setup menu. Invalid.
Invalid while printing, cleaning head, stopping printing, exchanging I/C, or in error status.
Up/Down Button Set number of copies incrementally/decrementally. Select adjustment value or setting value. Invalid.
Invalid while printing, cleaning head, stopping printing, exchanging I/C, or in error status.
Paper Type Alternate paper type of Plain Paper, Photo Paper and Matte Invalid. Same as Paper Type Button of Memory
Button Paper, which will be used in Print All/PictBridge or Print Select. Card Print.
Invalid in Print Index Sheet, and then it is fixed to Plain Paper.
Invalid while printing, cleaning head, stopping printing, exchanging I/
C, or in error status.
Paper Size Button Alternate paper size of A4, 4x6/10x15 and 5x7/13x18, which Invalid. Same as Paper Size Button of Memory
will be used in Print All/PictBridge or Print Select. Card Print.
Invalid in Print Index Sheet, and then it is fixed to A4.
Invalid while printing, cleaning head, stopping printing, exchanging I/
C, or in error status.

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Table 1-26. Operations


Function
Button
Memory Card Print Setup mode DSC direct mode*1, 2
Start Button Start memory card print. Execute procedure or Start print. Invalid but for cleaning some error
Invalid with no card in slots. status.
Move to memory card error status when incompatible memory card is (See below)
inserted or no images found in the card. Load paper in paper out error or double
feed error and eject paper in paper jam
Invalid while printing, cleaning head, stopping printing, exchanging I/C, or in ink out error. error.
Load paper in paper out error or double feed error and eject paper in paper jam error. Move to PG error status when platen gap
Move to PG error status when platen gap is large. But when this button is pressed again in that status, that print will start. is large. But when this button is pressed
again in that status, that print will start.
Stop/Clear Not printing situation Not printing situation Same as Stop/Clear Button of Memory
Button Reset the setting value (paper size, paper type, number of copies). Reset the setting value when the setup menu is Auto Card Print.
Light all paper type and paper size LEDs for 1 second. Correct or Borderless setting.
Printing situation Light all paper type and paper size LEDs for 1 second and
Stop job of printing. return to Check Ink Levels screen.
Eject paper when paper exists or may exist in the paper path. Printing situation

Invalid while cleaning head and exchanging I/C. Stop job of printing.
Clear some of error status. Eject paper when paper exists or may exist in the paper path.
Invalid while cleaning head and exchanging I/C.
Clear some of error status.
Note *1: Start print by operating form the DSC
Start job of printing by conditions from DSC, if the DSC dose not designate the printing parameter, the printer prints it by using the printing condition that is registered to the printer.
Invalid while printing, cleaning head, stopping printing, exchanging I/C, or in ink out error, or without A4 is selected.
Move to PG error status when platen gap is large.
*2: Start print by operating form the DSC
Not copying or printing situation
Invalid.
Copying or printing situation
Stop job of printing.
Eject paper when paper exists or may exist in the paper path.
Invalid while cleaning head and exchanging I/C.
Clear some of error status.

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1.6.5.2 Memory Card Insertion/Ejection 1.6.5.4 Low Power Panel Mode


The functions of this unit caused by memory card insertion or ejection are described in Without any panel operation for 3 minutes while the printer unit is in standby status,
the following table. this unit moves into the low power panel mode in which power consumption for the
panel decreases.
Table 1-27. Memory Card Insertion/Ejection This unit recovers from that mode by pushing any button but Power Button or printing
Action Function by PC.
This unit is turned off by pushing Power Button in that mode.
Card Insertion Recognize the card and light Card Access LED if it is right.
The LED blinks while memory access occurs to the memory card. Table 1-29. Low Power Panel Mode
The Power LED blinks during the card recognition.
Action Function
Return from the low power panel mode.
Transition to low Turn off all LEDs except for Power LED and Card Access LED.
Card Ejection Turn off Card Access LED. power mode No move in error status except for memory card error and PG error.
Stop print job while memory card print is in process and eject paper.
Inserting or ejecting of memory card or accessing it by PC has no effect
Clear memory card error if memory card is wrong. on low power mode.

1.6.5.3 Connection/Removal of DSC Recovery from low Recall the panel status as that before moving to low power panel mode.
power mode Inserting or ejecting of memory card or accessing it by PC has no effect
Table 1-28. Connection/Removal of DSC
on low power mode.
Action Function
Connect the This unit moves to a DSC direct mode after a device is confirmed for DSC
1.6.5.5 Paper Thickness Lever Function
DSC to this unit direct, when a device is connected to EXT. I/F (USB Host). It wont move to Paper thickness lever is wrong position, the printer displays PG position warning.
by USB cable DSC direct mode when it shows general printing mode or error. It moves to
DSC direct mode when it finished printing or error status has been resolved. Table 1-30. Paper Thickness Lever Function
(Errors that is related with memory card, order sheet or PG will be
automatically canceled and it moves to DSC direct mode. Ink-low status will Paper thickness
Function
be also ignored.). lever status
Camera Connected icon will be displayed with LCD and Change to Print PG open Paper thickness lever was changed or this image icon will be
Select when connection was confirmed, not when it moves to DSC direct (H to L) displayed with LCD.
mode. If the DSC direct device was connected to EXT I/F and any error has
PG close Paper thickness lever was changed or this image icon will be
occurred on confirmation, it shows DSC direct error.
(L to H) displayed with LCD.
If this unit was on power save mode and DSC direct device was connected,
Clear the PG error and print job suspended by PG error when the Paper
this unit will be back to usual status and then it confirms connection.
thickness lever is changed to L: Cut sheet position in the PG error
Remove the This unit moves to Memory card print mode and select and light Print status.
DSC from this Select when condition where device recognition was carried out normally
unit for DSC direct.
During the printing from a device for DSC direct, this unit stops a printing
and moves to Memory card print mode and select and light Print Select.
When this unit is displaying DSC direct error, this unit cancel it error. And
this unit returns it in condition of before connection.

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1.6.6 Printer Condition and Panel Status


Note : : Dont care
Fast blink: 0.2sec. On + 0.2sec. Off repetition
Blink: 0.5sec. On + 0.5sec. Off repetition
Blink 2: Blink on and off along with access to a memory card.
Indicators (Normal ready mode)

Mode LED Paper Type LED Paper Size LED Card Access
Printer status Power LED
1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 LED
Power on (Initializing operation) Blink --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- ---
Power on (Data Processing) Blink --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- ---
Power off (Power-off in progress) Fast blink Off Off Off Off Off Off Off Off Off ---
Memory card mode (Print All/DPOF) --- Blink --- --- Selected type is On Selected type is On ---
Memory card mode (Print select) --- --- Blink --- Selected type is On Selected type is On ---
Memory card mode (Print index sheet) --- --- --- Blink Blink --- --- Blink --- --- ---
Setup mode --- Off Off Off Blink --- --- Blink --- --- ---
DSC direct mode --- --- --- --- Selected type is On Selected type is On ---

Indicators (Normal printing mode)

Mode LED Paper Type LED Paper Size LED Card Access
Printer status Power LED
1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 LED
Memory card mode (Print All/DPOF) Blink Blink --- --- Selected type is On Selected type is On ---
Memory card mode (Print select) Blink --- Blink --- Selected type is On Selected type is On ---
Memory card mode (Print index sheet) Blink --- --- Blink Blink --- --- Blink --- --- ---
DSC direct mode Blink Off Off Off Selected type is On Selected type is On ---
Printing by a computer Blink --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- ---
Reading a memory card is in progress Blink --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- Blink
Ink sequence processing Blink --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- ---
Receiving setting clear request --- --- --- --- On (1sec.) On (1sec.) On (1sec.) On (1sec.) On (1sec.) On (1sec.) ---
Check ink nozzles, Clean print head, --- Off Off Off Blink --- --- Blink --- --- ---
Align print head

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Indicators (Other)

Mode LED Paper Type LED Paper Size LED Card Access
Printer status Power LED
1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 LED
No memory card --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- Off
Memory card processing --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- Blink
Reading memory card --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- Blink 2
Power on (Initializing operation) On Off Off Off Off Off Off Off Off Off ---

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LCD

Printer status Error status ID Priority


Power off (Power-off in progress) --- --- 1
Fatal error (Fatal error) Mechanical or internal trouble occurs. E-90 2
Maintenance request (Fatal error) Waste ink pad saturated. E-91 2
Power on (Initializing operation) --- --- 3
Receiving setting clear request --- --- 4
Paper jam (General error) Paper stays in the paper path after paper ejection. E-04 5
Card loading error --- E-05 5
Ink out, No I/C, Incorrect I/C (General error) Ink is out in some I/C or no I/C is set or incorrect I/C is set. E-01/E-02 6
Ink Change --- I-02 7
Ink sequence in progress --- --- 8
Paper out (General error) Failure to load paper to print. E-03 8
Double feed (General error) Double feed during double sided printing. --- 10
PG open (Warning) Platen gap is at open position while standalone function. W-30 11
PG lever low --- I-41 12
PG lever high --- I-40 12
Stop printing & Cancel job --- --- 13
Printing (PC connected, PictBridge, DirectPrint) --- --- 14
Reading memory card (counting up image data) --- --- 15
DSC Direct mode --- I-20/I-21 15
DSC Direct error (Warning) A device not supported is connected to the port for the connection of external memory devices. W-20 15
Memory card error (Incompatible memory card) (Warning) That memory card is not available with this unit. W-10/W-11 16
Or no image can be found in that card when memory card print is started.
Memory card error (No memory card) (Warning) Memory card is not inserted. I-10 16
Memory card mode --- --- 17
Borderless setting alert --- I-30 18
Unable cleaning error (General error) Unable head cleaning. E-50 18
Ink low (Warning) Some ink is near end. --- 18
Maintenance request* (Warning) Waste ink pad will be soon saturated. W-01 18
Power on --- --- 19

Note *: Waste ink pad will soon saturated.

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CHAPTER

2
OPERATING PRINCIPLES
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2.1 Overview PF Encoder Sensor PF Scale

This section describes the operating principles of the Printer Mechanism, Mechanism
and Electrical Circuit Boards.
Main Board
C606 Main Board PG Sensor
CR Motor
Power Supply Board PF Roller

C610 PSB/PSE Board Star Wheel


PF Motor
Panel Board
C606 PNL Board Timing Belt

2.2 Printer Mechanism PW Sensor


CR Encoder
Carriage Unit Sensor
LD Roller
2.2.1 Printer Mechanism
Retard Roller
This printer consists of the Print Head, Carriage Mechanism, Paper Loading
Mechanism, Paper Feeding Mechanism, Ink System. Compression
Spring
Like the previous printers, the Stylus R240/R245/R250 is equipped with two DC
motors; one for the Paper Loading/Feeding Mechanism and the Pump Mechanism with
the CR Lock Mechanism, and one for the CR Mechanism. The ASF Unit for the Paper PE Sensor
Loading Mechanism uses rear entry front eject system. The Paper Feeding Mechanism EJ Roller
uses the LD Roller and Retard Roller to feed paper to the Printer Mechanism in the Change Lever Clutch Mechanism
same way as previous printers.
Pump Unit
Cap Unit

Figure 2-1. Printer Mechanism Block Diagram

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2.2.2 Print Head The basic operating principles of the Print Head, which plays a major role in printing,
are the same as the previous printer; on-demand method which uses PZT (Piezo
The Print Head is the same D4-CHIPS type, and makes it possible to perform economy Electric Element). In order to uniform the ejected ink amount, the Print Head has its
dot printing and variable dot printing. own Head ID (13-digits code for this Print Head for Stylus Photo R240/R245/R250)
The Print Head nozzle configuration is as follows. which adjusts PZT voltage drive features.
So, you are required to store the Head ID pasted on the Print Head into the EEPROM
Nozzle layout
by using the Adjustment Program when replacing the Print Head, the Main Board Unit,
Black: 90 nozzles x 1 row the Printer Mechanism with new one. (Note: there are no resistor arrays to determine
the Head ID on the Main Board.) And then, based on the stored Head ID into the
Color: 90 nozzles x 3 row/color (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow)
EEPROM, the Main Board generates appropriate PZT drive voltage.
The nozzle layout when viewed from the back surface of the Print Head is shown
below. Following explains the basic components for the Print Head.
PZT
2.822 8.467 2.822 PZT is an abbreviation of Piezo Electric Element. Based on the drive waveform

(1/360inch)

(2/360inch)
(40/360inch) (120/360inch) (40/360inch) generated on the Main Board, the PZT selected by the nozzle selector IC on the

0.07055

0.1411
Print Head pushes the top of the ink cavity, which has ink stored, to eject the ink
#D90 from each nozzle on the nozzle plate.
#B90 #C90
#A90 Electric poles for CSIC
#A89 #B89 #C89 #D89
Paper Feed Direction

#A88 #B88 #C88 #D88 This Electric Poles connects the CSIC chip mounted on the Ink Cartridge. By
using this poles, current ink consumption amount data is red out from the CSIC
chip. And, the latest ink consumption amount data is written into the CSIC chip.

(3/360inch)
A row B row C row D row

0.2117
#D3 Nozzle Plate
#C3
#A3 #B3
#C2
#D2 The plate with nozzle holes on the Print Head surface is called Nozzle Plate.
#A2 #B2
#C1
#A1 #B1 #D1 Filter
Cyan Magenta Yellow Black When the Ink Cartridge is installed, if any dirt or dust around the cartridge needle
is absorbed into the Print Head, there is a great possibility of causing nozzle clog
and disturbance of ink flow, and alignment failure and dot missing finally. To
Carriage Moving Direction prevent this problem, a filter is set under the cartridge needle.
Figure 2-2. Nozzle Layout

The Print Head has the Electric Poles (CSIC Connectors) to store the ink consumption
amount data into the CSIC chip mounted on the Ink Cartridge. By storing the ink
consumption amount data, this printer can detect the ink consumption status, such as
Ink Low/Out condition.

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Ink Cavity
The ink absorbed from the Ink Cartridge goes through the filter and then is stored Ink path PZT Ink cavity
temporarily in this tank called ink cavity until PZT is driven.

Normal state
Electric poles for CSIC

Ink cartridge Needle


Nozzle Nozzle plate

PZT drive voltage


Nozzle selector board Filter

CSIC Memory chip PZT


Ejecting state
* Head ID for the Print Head is
stored to the EEPROM. Nozzle plate Cavity

Figure 2-3. Print Head Sectional Drawing

2.2.2.1 Printing Process


Figure 2-4. Print Head Printing Process
This section explains the process which the Print Head of On-Demand inkjet printers
eject ink from each nozzle. 2.2.2.2 Printing Method
1. Normal state The dot printing systems of Stylus Photo R240/R245/R250 are variable dot printing
When the printing signal is not output from the Main Board (C606 Main), or the systems.
PZT drive voltage is not applied, the PZT does not change the shape. Therefore,
the PZT does not push the ink cavity. The ink pressure inside the ink cavity is kept Variable dot printing
This printing mode is developed to improve the print quality on exclusive paper.
normal. (refer to Figure 2-4 (p.44): Normal state)
This mode is basically the same as variable dot printing mode used on other
2. Ejecting state products; micro dot, middle dot and large dot compose this mode. The printing dot
When the print signal is output from Main Board (C606 Main), the nozzle selector size varies according to the print data and this mode enables to output even sharper
IC located on the Print Head latches the data once by 1-byte unit. Based on the image on exclusive paper.
drive waveform (common voltage) generated on the Main Board, the PZT selected Economy dot printing
by the nozzle selector IC pushes the top of the ink cavity. By this operation, the ink Economy dot printing is basically used only during Economy mode printing. The
stored in the ink cavity is ejected from nozzles. (refer to Figure 2-4 (p.44): reason is that the resolution is low during Economy mode printing, so that the dot
Ejecting state) size needs to be bigger.

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2.2.3 Carriage Mechanism CR measurement sequence


To set the appropriate drive current value according to the variation of the CR
The Carriage Mechanism consists of Carriage Unit (including the Print Head, CR mechanical load, the mechanical load is measured in a CR measurement sequence
Encoder Board and PW Sensor), CR Motor, Timing Belt and CR Scale etc. and saved into the EEPROM in a power-on or I/C change sequence. A fatal error
Following figure shows you each component for the CR Mechanism. will occur if too much load is applied to the CR drive system.

2.2.3.1 Carriage Mechanism The above control and sequences correct the drive current value of the CR Motor
according to not only the mechanical load but also the variations of the motor and like.
The following DC motor controls the CR Mechanism on this printer. In addition, the resultant CR drive current value is used to calculate a heating value,
and when the specified heating value is reached, wait time is provided per CR path for
Table 2-1. CR Motor Specification
printing.
Items Specifications
CR Motor CR Scale PW Sensor CR Encoder Sensor
Type DC motor with brushes
Drive Voltage 42V (DC) 5% (voltage applied to driver)
Armature resistance 29.1 10% (per phase at 25 degrees)
Inductance 20.1mH 25% (1KH 1Vrms)
Drive Method PWM, constant-current chopping
Driver IC A6627

Close loop control based on the CR Motor (DC Motor) and CR Encoder has
advantages in stabilized print quality.
Heat generation control
Using low-cost DC motors, this product grasps the variations of the torque
constants, coil resistances and power supply voltages of the individual DC motors
adequately to carry out heat generation control according to individual differences.
CR variation measurement sequence
The variations of the torque constant, coil resistance and power supply voltage of Timing Belt Carriage Guide Shaft Carriage Unit
the motor are measured in a CR variation measurement sequence when the CR Figure 2-5. Carriage Mechanism
mechanical load is in the initial status and saved into the EEPROM. According to
the variations (individual differences) measured in this sequence, the voltage is
corrected to make the drive current value constant (without an individual
difference).

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2.2.3.2 Carriage Home Position Detection 2.2.3.3 Sequence Used for PW Detection
Like other conventional models, the carriage home position is detected using the CR The PW (paper width detection) Sensor installed on the Carriage Unit bottom is used to
Motor drive current and the CR Encoder speed/position signals. Fundamental home control the printer according to various sequences.
position detection sequence is described below.
The following briefly describes the PW Sensor operating principle.
1. Current position temporary detection sequence determines if the carriage is in the
carriage lock position and releases the carriage if it is locked. A dark voltage is measured by the PW Sensor in three places on the right end plane
(area without the absorber) of the Front Paper Guide every time power is switched on,
2. The carriage is moved to the left frame hit position and the carriage motor is and the measurement values are saved into the EEPROM as threshold values.
stopped.
Threshold value > detection voltage: Paper present
3. The position that is specified steps right from the stopping place is defined as an
Threshold value < detection voltage: Paper absent
origin, and from that time, positional information is monitored by the linear
encoder. The following sequences are performed.
If the positional information could not be gained during detecting carriage home Paper Left/Right Edge Detection Control
position due to the following causes, fatal error occurs. Before start of printing (immediately after the end of paper locating), or during
printing, whether paper is present or not is detected to prevent off-paper printing
Obstructions on the carriage path or other factors are giving too much pressure on
on the Paper Guide by borderless printing used in a wrong way.
the CR motor.
Paper Top Edge Detection Control
CR Encoder failure, CR Scale defect, etc.
Detects paper leading edge at start of printing. Also sets the amount of extension
for the paper leading edge during borderless printing.
Paper Bottom Edge Detection Control
Sets the amount of extension for the paper trailing edge during printing.

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2.2.4 Paper Loading/Feeding Mechanism The drive of the PF Motor is transmitted to the LD Roller Shaft and the PF Roller
through gears for the Paper loading/feeding mechanism. The Paper loading mechanism
The following DC motor controls the Paper loading/feeding mechanism on this printer. plays a role in loading a paper from the ASF Unit to the PF Roller. And also, the Paper
feeding mechanism plays a role in feeding a paper loaded from the ASF Unit. The
Table 2-2. PF Motor Specifications functions of the Paper loading/feeding mechanism varies depending on the rotational
Item Description direction of the PF Motor as the table below.
Motor type DC motor with brushes Table 2-3. ASF Unit Function & PF Motor Rotational Direction
Drive voltage 42V (DC) 5% (voltage applied to driver) Directions * Corresponding functions
Armature resistance 27.5 10% (per phase at 25 degrees) Clockwise Pick up and feed a paper
Inductance 21.4mH 25% (1KH 1Vrms) Set the Change Lever on the Clutch mechanism

Driving method PWM, constant-current chopping Counterclockwise Release the Change Lever from the Clutch mechanism

Driver IC A6627
Note *: The PF Motor pinion gear rotation direction = seen from the left side of the printer.

Following shows you the transmission path of the PF Motor drive to the LD Roller, the
PF Roller and the EJ Roller.
(The numbers in the following figure show you the order of transmission path.)

Left side view Left side view

PF Motor PE Sensor Paper


Paper
Spur Gear 30.8 PF Encoder Sensor Combination Absent Present
Spur Gear 13.5 Gear 27.2, 19.2
PF Scale Spur Gear 30.8 Spur Gear 36.8
(PF Roller)

1 2 4 6
2 5 PE Sensor Paper
3 Lever
4
3 Low signal High signal
PF Motor Spur Gear 36
pinion gear (EJ Roller)
Combination Spur Gear 16
Spur Gear 32.4 Gear 21.24 (Change Lever)
(PF Roller) EJ Roller PF Roller Spur Gear 27.2

Note : The Clutch gear is molded on the backside of the Spur Gear 36.8 such as Combination gear.

Figure 2-6. Paper Loading/Feeding Mechanism

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For your reference, the top or the end of a paper is usually detected with the PE Sensor. 2.2.4.1 Paper Loading Mechanism
In case that the PE Sensor cannot detect the top of a paper in the paper loading
sequence, the printer indicates the Paper Out error. If the PE Sensor cannot detect the The Paper loading mechanism consists of the Change Lever in the Pump Unit, the
end of a paper in the paper feeding sequence, the printer indicates the Paper Jam Holder Shaft Unit (including the Clutch mechanism) and the ASF Unit.
error. As for the details, refer to Chapter 3 Troubleshooting (p.60). The Change Lever and the Clutch mechanism play a major role in the Paper loading
mechanism as follows.

1. ASF home position detection function


The ASF Unit on this printer does not have the ASF Home Position Sensor.
Instead of the ASF Home Position Sensor, the Change Lever and the Clutch
mechanism is used to detect the ASF home position.
When the Change Lever is set on the Clutch mechanism with the counterclockwise
rotation of the PF Motor pinion gear, the ASF home position is detected by this
lever for the paper loading operation. In this time, the printer cannot load a paper
from ASF Unit because the drive of the PF Motor is not transmitted to the LD
Roller Shaft.
2. Paper loading function
When the Change Lever is released from the Clutch mechanism with the
clockwise rotation of the PF Motor pinion gear, the ASF home position detection
function is changed over to the paper loading function. Therefore, the printer can
load a paper from ASF Unit because the drive of the PF Motor is transmitted to LD
Roller Shaft.

During paper loading, paper is transported from the ASF Unit into the printer by the
rotation of the 2 cams of the LD Roller.
Cam (Large): Hopper release
Cam (Small): Paper Back Lever release

When 1 page paper is loaded, the cams mentioned above prepare the Hopper and Paper
Back Lever for the next paper loading operation, and the remaining paper is returned to
the standby position.

Figure 2-7 (p.49) and Figure 2-8 (p.50) show you the ASF paper loading sequence and
the operation of each mechanism.

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Step 1 (ASF Home position) Step 2


When the PF Motor When a paper is loaded
pinion gear rotates CCW Hopper & Paper Back Lever condition Hopper & Paper Back Lever condition from the ASF Unit, the
direction (right side Hopper release cam Hopper Change Lever moves to
view), the Change Lever the front side of the
pushes down the Clutch printer with the CW
lever as right figure and LD Roller Shaft rotation (right side view)
the Clutch lock tooth is of the PF Motor pinion
disengaged from the LD Roller gear and releases the
Clutch Gear. As the Compression Clutch lever. As the
result, the LD Roller Spring 5.58 result, the Clutch turns
Paper Back Lever
Shaft dose not rotate at ASF Frame
back to the engagement
all because the drive of Torsion Spring 6.45 position by the tension
the PF Motor is not force of the Extension
transmitted. In this time, Gear rotation direction (Right side view) Gear rotation direction (Right side view) Spring 0.143.
the Hopper is also And, the Clutch gear is
Spur Gear 13.5 Change Clutch Clutch Clutch
pushed down by the two (PF Roller) Extension Spring engaged with the Clutch
Lever lever gear To Front side
cams on the LD Roller 0.143 lock tooth to transmit the
Shaft, and the Paper drive of the PF Motor as
Back Lever is set to left figure. In this time,
avoid that papers are the Change Lever is
slipped down from the locked instantaneously
paper set position. by the protrusion on the
backside of the Carriage
This position is the ASF Clutch lock tooth Unit to change over from
home position. the ASF home position
<PF Motor drive transmission path for ASF home position setting> <PF Motor drive transmission path for ASF home position setting> detection function to the
PF Motor pinion gear (CCW) Spur Gear 30.8 (CW) PF Motor pinion gear (CW) Spur Gear 30.8 (CCW) paper loading function
Spur Gear 32.4 (PF Roller) (CCW) Spur Gear 13.5 (PF Roller) (CCW) Spur Gear 32.4 (PF Roller) (CW) Spur Gear 13.5 (PF Roller) (CW) surely.
Combination Gear 21.24 (CW) Spur Gear 27.2 (CCW) Combination Gear 21.24 (CCW) Spur Gear 27.2 (CW)
Spur Gear 16 (CW) Change Lever (CW) Spur Gear 16 (CCW) Change Lever (CCW)
Combination Gear 27.2, 19.2 (CCW) Spur Gear 36.8 (CW) Combination Gear 27.2, 19.2 (CW) Spur Gear 36.8 (CCW)
* Above transmission pass = seen from the right side of the printer * Above transmission pass = seen from the right side of the printer

Figure 2-7. ASF Paper Loading Sequence (Step 1, 2)

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The PF Motor pinion Step 3 Step 4 While the LD Roller


gear rotates CCW Hopper & Paper Back Lever condition Hopper & Paper Back Lever condition rotates CCW direction
direction (right side (right side view)
view), and the drive of Hopper release cam continuously, the top of
the PF Motor is 1 a paper is loaded to the
transmitted to the LD 1 PF Roller. In this
Roller Shaft through the 3 3 rotation, the Hopper
Clutch lock tooth and the returns to the open
Clutch gear. ASF Frame position and the Paper
Compression
After the LD Roller Spring 5.58
Back Lever is pushed up
2
pushes down the Paper Paper Back Lever 2
by the cam of the LD
Back Lever into the ASF Roller. In this time, this
Frame, the Hopper is lever returns papers to
released by the tension Gear rotation direction (Right side view) Gear rotation direction (Right side view) the stand-by position in
force of the ASF Unit for next paper
Compression Spring Hopper release cam loading operation.
5.58. And, a paper is Then, when the rolling
picked up with the LD Roller & the Clutch
frictional force between come at the above Step
the LD Roller and the 1 position, the Clutch
Pad Hopper. lever is locked with the
Change Lever again.
In this time, the drive of
LD Roller Shaft the PF Motor is
interrupted and the drive
<PF Motor drive transmission path for ASF home position setting> <PF Motor drive transmission path for ASF home position setting> is transmitted only to the
PF Motor pinion gear (CCW) Spur Gear 30.8 (CW) PF Motor pinion gear (CCW) Spur Gear 30.8 (CW) PF Roller side for the
Spur Gear 32.4 (PF Roller) (CCW) Spur Gear 13.5 (PF Roller) (CCW) Spur Gear 32.4 (PF Roller) (CCW) Spur Gear 13.5 (PF Roller) (CCW)
Combination Gear 21.24 (CW) Spur Gear 27.2 (CCW) Combination Gear 21.24 (CW) Spur Gear 27.2 (CCW)
paper feeding sequence.
Spur Gear 16 (CW) Change Lever (CW) Spur Gear 16 (CW) Change Lever (CW)
Combination Gear 27.2, 19.2 (CCW) Spur Gear 36.8 (CW) Combination Gear 27.2, 19.2 (CCW) Spur Gear 36.8 (CW)
* Above transmission pass = seen from the right side of the printer * Above transmission pass = seen from the right side of the printer

Figure 2-8. ASF Paper Loading Sequence (Step 3, 4)

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2.2.4.2 Paper Feeding Mechanism Following figure shows you the transmission path for the PF Roller & the Paper Guide
Roller and the EJ Roller & the Star Wheel.
The Paper feeding mechanism consists of PF Motor, PF Roller, EJ Roller, PE Sensor,
PF Encoder Sensor and PF Scale etc. The Paper feeding mechanism feeds a paper The top of a paper is loaded to the PF Roller from the ASF Unit in the paper loading
loaded from ASF Unit by using pairs of rollers. sequence. And then, when the PF Motor pinion gear rotates CW direction (left side
view), a paper is fed by the PF Roller & the Paper Guide Roller and the EJ Roller & the
1. One pair is the PF Roller and the Paper Guide Roller which is assembled in the Star Wheel in the printing operation & the paper feed sequence.
Paper Guide Upper Unit. The drive of the PF Motor is transmitted to the Paper
Guide Roller through the PF Roller.
2. Another pair is the EJ Roller and the Star Wheel which is assembled on the EJ
Frame Unit. The drive of the PF Motor is transmitted to the Star Wheel through the
EJ Roller.

Left side view

PF Motor
Spur Gear 30.8 Paper Guide Roller
PF Encoder Sensor Spur Gear 30.8

Star Wheel

PF Motor Spur Gear 36


pinion gear (EJ Roller)

Spur Gear 32.4 PF Scale


(PF Roller) PF Roller EJ Roller

Transmission path (left side view)


PF Motor pinion gear (CW) Spur Gear 30.8 (CCW) Spur gear 32.4 (PF Roller) (CW)
PF Motor pinion gear (CW) Spur Gear 30.8 (CCW) Spur gear 32.4 (PF Roller) (CW) Spur Gear 30.8 (CCW) Spur Gear 36 (EJ Roller) (CW)

Figure 2-9. Paper Feeding Mechanism

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2.2.5 Ink System Mechanism


The Ink System Mechanism consists of Pump mechanism with Carriage lock
mechanism and Capping mechanism with Wiper mechanism. Following table lists the
function for each mechanism.

Table 2-4. Function For Each Mechanism


Mechanism Function
Capping mechanism* This is to cover the surface of the Print Head with the cap in
order to prevent the nozzle from increasing viscosity.
Wiper mechanism This is to remove the foreign material and unnecessary ink on
the nozzle plate of the Print Head.
Pump mechanism This is to eject the ink from the Ink Cartridge, the ink cavity and
the cap to the Waste Ink Pad.
Carriage lock mechanism This is to lock the Carriage Unit with the Change Lever while
the Carriage Unit is at the home position.

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2.2.5.1 Capping Mechanism Wiper with the Cap unit


The wiping operation is controlled by the Carriage Unit movement. This operation
The Capping mechanism covers the Print Head with the Cap to prevent the nozzle from is usually performed with every CL sequence which is to absorb the ink from the
increasing viscosity when the printer is in stand-by state or when the printer is off. ink cartridge, the ink cavity by the Pump unit. Following figure shows you the
mechanism for the wiping operation.

Step 1 Step 2 The Carriage Unit moves to the Wiper


When the Carriage Unit is in the
Protrusion
home position, the hook of the Slider setting position on the rightmost
Lock Lever is not latched to the dent position of the Cap Frame with keeping
of the Cap Frame. the Cap covered.
In this time, the protrusion of the Cap In this time, the hook of the Slider Lock
Slider Lever does not reach the Lever is latched to the dent of the Cap
rightmost position of the Cap Frame. Frame.

Not latched Latched


Capping position (CR home position) Wiper setting position

When the Carriage Unit moves to the Step 3 Step 4 When the wiping operation is
left side from the Wiper setting Protrusion of the Carriage Unit finished and the Carriage unit
position, the Cap Unit is pulled back moves further to the left side,
by the tension force of the Extension the hook of the Carriage unit
Spring 0.788. hits to the Slider Lock Lever.
In this time, the Cap Unit is In this time, the Slider Lock
automatically set to the wiping Lever is released and the Cap
position because the hook on the slider returns to the bottom
Slider Lock Lever is latched to dent position completely.
of the Cap Frame. And, the wiping (The broken line is the
Latched Released
operation is performed according to position of the Carriage Unit
Wiping position Released position (Bottom position)
the Carriage Unit movement. & the Slider Lock Lever just
before being released.)

Figure 2-10. Wiper Mechanism

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2.2.5.2 Pump Unit Mechanism 1. Ink eject operation (usual operation)


The ink is absorbed from the Ink Cartridge, the ink cavity and is ejected to the
The PF Motor also controls the Pump Unit mechanism (including the Change Lever) as
Waste Ink Pad from the Cap when the Ink Tube is pressed by a roller in the Pump
well as the Paper loading/feeding mechanism. The drive of the PF Motor is always
Unit.
transmitted to the Pump Unit. (And also, its drive is transmitted to the LD Roller
through the Clutch mechanism & the Change Lever.) Following figure shows you the overview of the Pump Unit mechanism operation.
On this printer, the Pump Unit mechanism including the Change Lever plays a major
role expecting the ink eject operation. And, these operations control depending on the
Cap Unit
PF Motor rotational direction as the following table below. side
Table 2-5. PF Motor Rotational Direction & Ink System Mechanism Waste Ink
Pad side
Directions* Functions
Clockwise Pump release
Counterclockwise Absorbs the ink
Release the Change Lever from the Clutch mechanism

Note *: The PF Motor rotational direction = seen from the left side of the printer.
Note : The PF Motor rotational direction = seen from the right side of the printer.
Figure 2-11. Pump Mechanism
Left side view Right side view
Pump Unit

Spur Gear 30.8


Spur Gear 27.2
(Pump Unit gear)

PF Motor Spur Gear 32.4


pinion gear (PF Roller) Spur Gear 13.5 Combination
Cap Unit (PF roller) Gear 21.24

Transmission Path: PF Motor pinion gear (CW) Spur Gear 30.8 (CCW) Spur Gear 32.4 (PF Roller) (CW) Spur Gear 13.5 (PF Roller) (CW)
Combination Gear 21.24 (CCW) Spur Gear 27.2 (Pump Unit gear) (CW)
(Above transmission pass = seen from the right side of the printer)

Figure 2-12. PF Motor Drive Transmission Path To The Pump Unit

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2. Carriage lock operation by the Change Lever 2.2.6 Ink Sequence


This printer does not have the Carriage Lock Lever with the Wiper.
Initial Ink Charge
Instead of the Carriage Lock Lever, the Change Lever is set to the right side of the
After the printer is purchased and the power is turned on for the first time, the
printer while the Carriage Unit is in the CR home position.
printer must perform the Initial Ink Charge to charge the ink inside the ink cavity.
(As for the detailed mechanism for setting the Change Lever, refer to Figure 2-7
When the Initial Ink Charge is completed properly, the printer releases the flag
(p.49) Step 2) inside the EEPROM. The Stylus Photo R240/R245/R250 takes about 114 seconds
to complete the initial ink charge sequence. If the power is turned off during the
Initial Ink Charge, the CL3 will be performed at next power on timing.
Manual Cleaning
The Stylus Photo R240/R245/R250 has three types of manual cleaning to remove
blockages in the nozzles caused by the thick ink and to remove any other foreign
substances. All the three types of cleaning consume ink. CL3 consumes the largest
of ink, then CL2, and CL1 uses the least ink among them.
Independently of the printing path after the previous CL, perform manual CL from
CL1 to CL3 in order if the cumulative printing timer counter is less than has not
reached a preset value. Only when the cumulative printing timer counter is more
than has not reached a preset value, execute only CL1.
Additionally, if the I/C is Ink Low or Out condition, any manual cleaning is
prohibited and it is displayed on the LED indicators.
Timer Cleaning
The RTC mounted on the Main Board works as a timer. It counts time interval
from when the printer is powered off to the next power-on. According to the
counted time interval, the printer, automatically performs the Timer Cleaning.
Flashing
Two different flushing operations are executed for the following reasons.
Pre-printing flushing
This is done before a start of printing to eliminate ink viscosity in the Print
Head nozzles.
Periodic flushing
This is done during printing to prevent ink viscosity in the Print Head nozzles
from increasing.

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2.3 Electrical Circuit Operating Principles


The electric circuit of the Stylus Photo R240/R245/R250 consists of the following C606 PNL Board
boards. Printer Mechanism

Main Board (CPU-ASIC 2 in 1 + Soldering Flash ROM) CR Motor


C606 Main Board
PF Motor
Power Supply Board
C610 PSB/PSE Board Head Driver Board

NOTE: CPU and ASIC is integrated as one chip (IC8) on the Main Board. Sensors
C606
This section provides operating principles of C606 Main Board and C610 PSB/PSE Main Board
Board. Refer to Figure 2-13 (p.56) for the major connection of the each boards and
their roles.
Memory Card

Power Off +42VDC


C610 PSB/PSE
Board

Figure 2-13. Electric Circuit

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2.3.1 C610 PSB/PSE Board


In the PSB/PSE Board of Stylus Photo R240/R245/R250, the simulated oscillating
stimulation flyback converter circuit method is used, and it supplies +42VDC to the
drive line. The application of the output voltage is described below.

Table 2-6. Application Of The DC Voltages


Voltage Application
+42VDC Motors (CR Motor, PF Motor)
Print Head common voltage
Print Head nozzle selector 42V drive voltage

AC voltage input from AC inlet first goes through filter circuit that removes high
frequency components and is then converted to DC voltage via the rectifier circuit and
the smoothing circuit. DC voltage is then lead to the switching circuit and FET Q1
preforms the switching operation. By the switching operation of the primary circuit,
+42VDC is generated and stabilized at the secondary circuit.z

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2.3.2 C606 Main Board 2.3.2.1 Main Elements


Table 2-7. 3.3V/1.5V & 5V Drive Components
The logic circuit of the C606 Main Board is composed of the follows;
5VDC 3.3VDC 3.3/1.5VDC
Logic line (CPU-ASIC 2 in 1, SDRAM, P-ROM and so on)
RTC (IC4) Flash ROM (IC1) CPU-ASIC (IC8)
Motor control/drive circuit (CR Motor, PF Motor) SDRAM (IC2) Motor driver (IC5)
Head control/drive circuit Common driver (IC7)

USB Interface control circuit Table 2-8 (p.58) shows the function of the each main elements on C606 Main Board.
Sensor circuit Table 2-8. Main Elements
Combination circuit (RTC circuit, Reset circuit, EEPROM circuit) IC Location Function

The printer mechanism is controlled by the above circuits. Following explains the 16Mbit
Flash ROM IC1
major characteristics of this Main Board. Firmware storage

Adoption of 3.3V/1.5V drive logic circuit components SDRAM IC2 Bus= 16 bit, 256Mbit DRAM
The 5V formed by the Combination Motor Driver (IC5) of C606 Main Board is EEPROM
stepped down to 3.3V by the Regulator (IC6), and it is then used as drive voltage Default settings, backup for all parameters
RTC IC4
for many elements. In addition, when the printer shifts to low power mode, the Reset function
3.3V that was stepped down by the Regulator (IC6) is stepped down to 1.5V by the Timer function
Combination Motor Driver (IC5) and elements that had been driven by 3.3V are
CR/PF motor drive IC
driven by 1.5V for suppression of power consumption.
Motor Driver IC5 Dropping 42V line to 5V
Dropping 3.3V line to 1.5V
Regulator IC6 Dropping 5V line to 3.3V
Head drive control HIC
Common Driver IC7
Generates head common voltage.
CPU mounted on the MAIN board is driven by clock
CPU-ASIC IC8 frequency 48 MHz, 96MHz and controls the printer and
SDRAM.
Card ASIC IC9 Control the Memory Card slot.

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Card Slot Card ASIC Flash-ROM CR Motor


CN8
(CN14) (IC9) (IC1)

Data Motor
Card Slot Driver CN9 PF Motor
(CN15) Address (IC5)

SDRAM
(IC2)
CPU-ASIC 2 in 1
(IC8)

RTC
(IC4) CN19 PF Encoder Sensor

CN3 PE Sensor

C606 Panel Board CN12 CN4 PG Sensor

USB
(CN2)
Head CN5
Driver Q3, Q4 Print Head
(IC7) CN6
USB I/F Board CN16

CN7
CR Encoder Sensor
C610 PSB/PSE Board CN1
PW Sensor

CSIC Board

Figure 2-14. Block Diagram For The C606 Main Board

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CHAPTER

3
TROUBLESHOOTING
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3.1 Overview 3.2 Error Indications and Fault Occurrence


Causes
This chapter describes unit-level troubleshooting. Refer to the flowchart in this chapter
to identify the defective unit and perform component level repair if necessary. This This section describes the LCD indication and fault occurrence causes at occurrence of
chapter also explains sensor specification and error indication. the following errors during any sequence/operation (e.g. power-on sequence, paper
feeding/loading sequence, ink sucking sequence).
START
Error Reference
Printer Status Fault Occurrence Cause
Code Table
Fatal error E-90 Mechanical or internal trouble has Table 3-2.
Unit-level troubleshooting
occurred.
Maintenance request E-91 Waste ink pad is saturated. Table 3-3.
Paper jam E-04 Paper stays in the paper path after paper Table 3-4.
Unit repair ejection.
Card loading error E-05 Card-sized paper is loaded horizontally. Table 3-5.
Ink out, E-01/ Ink is out in some I/C or no I/C is set or Table 3-6.
Assemble & Adjustment No I/C, E-02 incorrect I/C is set.
Incorrect I/C
Paper out E-03 Failure to load paper to print. Table 3-7.
END Double feed --- Double feed during double sided printing. Table 3-8.
Figure 3-1. Troubleshooting Flowchart PG open W-30 Platen gap is at open position while Table 3-9.
standalone function.
DSC Direct error W-20 A device not supported is connected to the Table 3-10.
port for the connection of external memory
Table 3-1. Sensor Check Point devices.
Sensor name Location Check point Signal level Switch mode Memory card error W-10/ That memory card is not available with Table 3-11.
PE Sensor CN3 Pin 1 and 2 Less than 0.4V Off: No paper (Incompatible memory card) W-11 this unit. Or no image can be found in that
More than 2.4V On: Detect the paper card when memory card print is started.

PG Sensor CN4 Pin 1 and 2 Less than 0.4V Off: PG normal Memory card error I-10 Memory card is not inserted.
(No memory card)
More than 2.4V On: PG large
Unable cleaning error E-50 Unable head cleaning Table 3-12.
Communication error --- This error is detected when the printer Table 3-13.
cannot communicate with the PC
correctly.

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3.3 Troubleshooting
You can identify the troubles by using the checklist in this section after confirming the LCD indication on the printer. If you connect the printer to your PC and see an error message
on the STM3, you can short the total repair time. And, when you find out the defective parts, replace them by referring the Chapter 4 DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY (p.83).
The following tables describe the error check points.

Table 3-2. Check point for the Fatal error according to each phenomenon
Occurrence timing Defective
Detailed phenomenon Check point Remedy
CR position unit/part name
Power on When turning on the power, the CR CR Motor 1. Check if the CR Motor Connector Cable is connected to 1. Connect the CR Motor Connector Cable to
Anywhere Motor does not operate at all. CN8 on the Main Board. CN8 on the Main Board.

CR Motor Connector Cable

Main Board

CN8

2. Check if the CR Motor Connector Cable is not damaged. 2. Replace the CR Motor with a new one.
3. Check if the CR Motor operates. 3. Replace the CR Motor with a new one.
When turning on the power, the PF Motor PF Motor 1. Check if the PF Motor Connector Cable is connected to 1. Connect the PF Motor Connector Cable to
does not operate at all. CN9 on the Main Board. CN9 on the Main Board.

PF Motor Connector Cable

CN9

Main Board

2. Check if the PF Motor Connector Cable is not damaged. 2. Replace the PF Motor with a new one.
3. Check if the PF Motor operates. 3. Replace the PF Motor with a new one.

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Table 3-2. Check point for the Fatal error according to each phenomenon
Occurrence timing Defective
Detailed phenomenon Check point Remedy
CR position unit/part name
Power on When turning on the power, the Carriage PF Motor 1. Check if the PF Motor Connector Cable is connected to 1. Connect the PF Motor Connector Cable to
Anywhere Unit collides to the Change Lever located CN9 on the Main Board. CN9 on the Main Board.
to the front side of the printer. 2. Check if the PF Motor Connector Cable is not damaged. 2. Replace the PF Motor with a new one.
3. Check if the PF Motor operates. 3. Replace the PF Motor with a new one.
Ink System Unit 1. Check if the Compression Spring 2.36 does not come off in 1. Replace the Ink System Unit with a new one.
the Change Lever.

Change Lever

Compression Spring 2.36

The Carriage Unit collides with the Guide Paper Guide 1. Check if the Paper Guide Upper Unit is correctly 1. Reassemble the Paper Guide Upper Unit to the
Upper Unit when power is turned on. Upper Unit assembled. Main Frame correctly.

Paper Guide Upper Unit

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Table 3-2. Check point for the Fatal error according to each phenomenon
Occurrence timing Defective
Detailed phenomenon Check point Remedy
CR position unit/part name
Power on When turning on the power, the Carriage CR Scale 1. Check if the CR Scale does not come off or it properly 1. Reassemble the CR Scale correctly.
Anywhere Unit collides to the right side of the Main passes through the slit of the CR Encoder Board.
Frame.

Slit of the CR
Encoder Board

2. Check if the CR Scale is not damaged or contaminated. 2. Replace the CR Scale with a new one or clean
it completely.
CR Scale

CR Encoder Board 1. Check if the Encoder FFC is connected to the CR Encoder 1. Connect the Encoder FFC to the CR Encoder
Board. Board.

CR Encoder Board Encoder FFC

2. Check if the Encoder FFC is not damaged. 2. Replace the Encoder FFC with a new one.
3. Check if the CR Encoder Board is not damaged. 3. Replace the CR Encoder Board with a new
one.
* If this does not solve the problem, replace the
Main Board with a new one.

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Table 3-2. Check point for the Fatal error according to each phenomenon
Occurrence timing Defective
Detailed phenomenon Check point Remedy
CR position unit/part name
Power on The eject rollers are rotating at high speed PF Scale/ 1. Check if the PF Scale is not damaged or contaminated. 1. Replace the PF Scale with a new one.
Anywhere when power is turned on. (For about 1 Main Board Unit
cycle.)
PF Encoder Sensor

PF Scale

2. Check if the PF Encoder Sensor is not damaged. 2. Replace the Main Board Unit with a new one.
Operation The paper feeding sequence is performed Holder Shaft Unit 1. Check if the PE Sensor Connector Cable is connected to 1. Connect the PE Sensor Connector Cable to
Anywhere without loading a paper in the paper CN3 on the Main Board. CN3 on the Main Board.
loading sequence.
PE Sensor Connector Cable
Main Board

CN3

2. Check if the PE Sensor Connector Cable is not damaged. 2. Replace the PE Sensor with a new one.
3. Check if the PE Sensor is not damaged. 3. Replace the PE Sensor with a new one.
The Carriage Unit climbs over the Slider Ink System Unit 1. Check if the Slider Lock Lever is correctly released by the 1. Replace the Ink system Unit with a new one.
Lock Lever set to the wiping position and CR movement.
the Carriage Unit collides to its lever.

Slider Lock Lever

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Table 3-3. Check point for the Maintenance request according to each phenomenon
Occurrence timing Defective
Detailed phenomenon Check point Remedy
CR position unit/part name
Operation An error is indicated on the LCD. Waste ink pads 1. Check if the Waste Ink Pads is saturated. 1. .Change the Waste Ink Pads and initialize the
--- Waste Ink Pad Counter.Refer to Chapter 5
ADJUSTMENT (p.127).

Table 3-4. Check point for the paper jam error according to each phenomenon
Occurrence timing Defective
Detailed phenomenon Check point Remedy
CR position unit/part name
Operation The paper feeding sequence is performed ASF Unit 1. Check if the ASF Unit is properly installed. 1. Install the ASF Unit properly.
Outside HP without loading paper in the paper 2. Check if the Paper Back Lever operates correctly in the 2. Set the Torsion Spring 6.45 between the ASF
loading sequence. paper loading sequence. Frame and the Paper Back Lever.

Torsion Spring 6.45 Paper Back Lever

Holder Shaft Unit 1. Check if the Torsion Spring 0.22 is properly installed. 1. Set the Torsion Spring 0.22 between the
Holder Shaft and the PE Sensor Lever.
PE Sensor

Torsion
Spring 0.22

PE Sensor Lever

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Table 3-4. Check point for the paper jam error according to each phenomenon
Occurrence timing Defective
Detailed phenomenon Check point Remedy
CR position unit/part name
Operation Paper is being resent during paper feeding ASF Unit 1. Check if the Extension Spring Retard operates correctly in 1. Set the Extension Spring Retard between the
Outside HP operation. the paper loading sequence. Retard Roller Unit and the ASF Frame.

Extension Spring Retard

When turning on the power, the Carriage Holder Shaft Unit 1. Check if the Torsion Spring 0.22 is properly installed. 1. Set the Torsion Spring 0.22 between the
Unit move to the home position correctly. Holder Shaft and the PE Sensor Lever.
But, the paper feeding sequence is
performed without loading paper in the
paper loading sequence.
Operation The leading edge of paper does not go EJ Frame Unit* 1. Check if the EJ Frame Unit is correctly assembled. 1. Reassemble the EJ Frame Unit correctly.
--- through between the EJ Roller Unit and
the Star Wheel.

EJ Frame Unit

2. Check if the EJ Roller Unit is correctly assembled. 2. Reassemble the EJ Roller Unit correctly.

Spur Gear 36 EJ Roller Unit

Note *: In case that the paper jam error occurs in each operation, the jammed paper contacts the nozzle surface of the Print Head and the Print Head may be damaged.

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Table 3-4. Check point for the paper jam error according to each phenomenon
Occurrence timing Defective
Detailed phenomenon Check point Remedy
CR position unit/part name
Operation The leading edge of paper does not go EJ Frame Unit* 3. Check if the Star Wheel Holders does not come off. 3. Reassemble the Star Wheel Holders correctly.
--- through between the EJ Roller Unit and
the Star Wheel. Star Wheel Holders

4. Check if the Spur Gear 36 is not damaged. 4. Replace the EJ Frame Unit with a new one.
The leading edge of paper is not loaded to Paper Guide Upper 1. Check if the Paper Guide Upper Unit is correctly 1. Reassemble the Paper Guide Upper Unit to the
the PF Roller Unit. Unit * assembled. Main Frame correctly.

Paper Guide Upper Unit

Note *: In case that the paper jam error occurs in each operation, the jammed paper contacts the nozzle surface of the Print Head and the Print Head may be damaged.
Table 3-5. Check point for the card loading error according to each phenomenon
Occurrence timing Defective
Detailed phenomenon Check point Remedy
CR position unit/part name
Operation A card cannot be fed properly with an --- 1. Check if a paper jam has occurred. 1. Load a piece of paper of the same size as the
--- error indicated on the LCD. jammed paper in portrait orientation, and press
the Start button.
Check if a paper jam has occurred. PW Sensor 1. Check if the PW Sensor FFC is disconnected. 1. Correctly connect the PW Sensor FFC to the
connector on the PW Sensor Board.
PW Sensor Board

Connector

PW Sensor FFC

2. Check if the PW Sensor FFC is broken. 2. Replace the PW Sensor and its FFC with a
new one.
3. Check if the PW Sensor is damaged. 3. Replace the PW Sensor with a new one.
Main Board 1. Check if any of the circuit components on the Main Board 1. Replace the Main Board with a new one.
are damaged.

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Table 3-6. Check point for the No ink cartridge/CSIC error/Incorrect ink cartridge according to each phenomenon
Occurrence timing Defective
Detailed phenomenon Check point Remedy
CR position unit/part name
Power on After the Carriage has detected the HP, an Ink Cartridge 1. Check if Ink Cartridge is properly installed. 1. Install the Ink Cartridge properly.
Inside HP error is displayed. 2. Check if the Memory Chip is not disconnected or not 2. Replace the Ink Cartridge with a new one.
chipped.

Memory Chip

CSIC Board 1. Check if the Head FFC is connected to connector on the 1. Connect the Head FFC to connector on the
CSIC Board. CSIC Board.

Head FFC

Connector

2. Check if the CSIC Board is not damaged. 2. Replace the Carriage Unit with a new one.
CSIC Connector 1. Check if the CSIC Connector is not damaged. 1. Replace the Carriage Unit with a new one.

CSIC Board

CSIC Connectors

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Table 3-7. Check point for the paper out error according to each phenomenon
Occurrence timing Defective
Detailed phenomenon Check point Remedy
CR position unit/part name
Operation The LD Roller cannot pick up paper Holder Shaft Unit 1. Check if any paper dust is not adhered to the surface of the 1. Turn a cleaning sheet, upside down on the
--- although the LD Roller attempt to rotate LD Roller. ASF Unit. While holding the top edge of the
correctly. sheet hard, send a print command from printer
LD Roller driver to start feeding of the sheet.

The Hopper does not operate during the ASF Unit 1. Check if the Hopper operates correctly in the paper loading 1. Reassemble the Compression Spring 2.51
paper loading sequence although the LD sequence. between the ASF Frame and the Hopper.
Roller rotates to load paper from the ASF
Unit. Hopper

Compression Spring 2.51

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Table 3-7. Check point for the paper out error according to each phenomenon
Occurrence timing Defective
Detailed phenomenon Check point Remedy
CR position unit/part name
Operation The drive of the PF Motor is not Holder Shaft Unit 1. Check if the Extension Spring 0.143 does not come off in 1. Reassemble the Extension Spring 0.143 in the
--- transmitted to the LD Roller Shaft. the Clutch mechanism. Clutch mechanism.

Extension Spring 0.143

2. Check if the Clutch does not come off from the dowel of 2. Reassemble the round portion of the Clutch on
the LD Roller Shaft. the dowel of the LD Roller Shaft.

Clutch tooth

Dowel

3. Check if the Clutch tooth is not damaged. 3. Replace the Holder Shaft Unit with a new one.
4. Check if the Clutch is not damaged. 4. Replace the Holder Shaft Unit with a new one.
Ink System Unit 1. Check if the Compression Spring 2.36 does not come off in 1. Replace the Ink System Unit with a new one.
the Change Lever.

Change Lever

Compression Spring 2.36

The LD Roller is not set to the ASF home Ink System Unit 1. Check if the tip of the Change Lever is not damaged. 1. Replace the Ink System Unit with a new one.
position and paper is always loaded from
the ASF Unit during the paper loading
sequence.

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Table 3-8. Check point for the Double feed error according to each phenomenon
Occurrence timing Defective
Detailed phenomenon Check point Remedy
CR position unit/part name
Operation After both surfaces were printed, the ASF Unit 1. Check if the Extension Spring Retard operates correctly in 1. Set the Extension Spring Retard between the
--- paper was ejected but an error is the paper loading sequence. Retard Roller Unit and the ASF Frame.
displayed.
Extension Spring Retard

2. Check if the Paper Back Lever operates correctly in the 2. Set the Torsion Spring 6.45 between the ASF
paper loading sequence. Frame and the Paper Back Lever.

Torsion Spring 6.45 Paper Back Lever

Table 3-9. Check point for the PG error according to each phenomenon
Occurrence timing Defective
Detailed phenomenon Check point Remedy
CR position unit/part name
Operation This error is generated when using stand- PG Sensor 1. Check if the PG Sensor is not damaged. 1. Replace the PG Sensor with a new one.
--- alone copy.

PG Sensor

Main Board 1. Check if the Main Board is not damaged. 1. Replace the Main Board with a new one.

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Table 3-10. Check point for the DSC Direct error according to each phenomenon
Occurrence timing Defective
Detailed phenomenon Check point Remedy
CR position unit/part name
Operation An error is indicated on the LCD. USB Cable 1. Check if the USB Cable is not damaged. 1. Replace the cable with another USB cable.
--- Digital Camera 1. Confirm whether the digital camera is compliant with the 1. Replace the digital camera with the one that is
printer. compliant with the printer.

Table 3-11. Check point for the Memory Card error according to each phenomenon
Occurrence timing Defective
Detailed phenomenon Check point Remedy
CR position unit/part name
Operation The Memory Card is unrecognized and an Memory Card 1. Check if the Memory Card is acceptable. 1. Replace the Memory Card with an acceptable
--- error is displayed. one.
2. Check if the Memory Card is not damaged. 2. Replace the card with another Memory Card.
Main Board Unit 1. Check if the Memory Card slot pins on the Main Board is 1. Change the Main Board Unit with a new one.
not bent.

Table 3-12. Check point for the Unable head cleaning according to each phenomenon
Occurrence timing Defective
Detailed phenomenon Check point Remedy
CR position unit/part name
Operation An error is indicated with LCD. Ink Cartridge 1. Check if the ink is remaining in the Ink Cartridge. 1. Replace the Ink Cartridge with a brand-new
--- one.

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Table 3-13. Check point for the communication error according to each phenomenon
Occurrence timing Defective
Detailed phenomenon Check point Remedy
CR position unit/part name
Power on When turning on the power, the printer Panel Unit 1. Check if the Panel FFC is connected to the CN1 on the 1. Connect the Panel FFC to CN1 on the Panel
Anywhere does not operate at all. Panel Board. Board.

Panel FFC CN1

Panel Board

2. Check if the Panel FFC is not damaged. 2. Replace the Panel FFC with new one.
3. Check if the Panel Board is not damaged. 3. Replace the Panel Board with new one.
PS Board Unit 1. Check if the PS Board Connector Cable is connected to 1. Connect the PS Board Connector Cable to CN1
the CN1 on the Main Board. on the Main Board.

PS Board Connector Cable

CN1 Main Board

2. Check if the PS Board Connector Cable/PS Board is not 2. Replace the PS Board Unit with new one.
damaged. * If the problem is not solved, replace the Main
Board with new one.
PS Board Connector Cable

PS Board Unit

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Table 3-13. Check point for the communication error according to each phenomenon
Occurrence timing Defective
Detailed phenomenon Check point Remedy
CR position unit/part name
Operation When turning on the power, the power on USB Cable 1. Check if the USB Cable is connected between the printer 1. Connect the USB Cable to the printer and the
--- sequence is performed correctly. But, and the PC. PC.
when any printer job is sent to the printer, Main Board Unit 1. Check if an incorrect model name is not stored into the 1. Use the Adjustment Program to write the
a communication error is indicated with address of the EEPROM on the Main Board. correct value to the EEPROM address.
STM3.
2. Check if the Panel FFC is connected to the CN12 on the 2. Connect the Panel FFC to the CN12 on the
Main Board. Main Board.

Main Board

CN12

Panel FFC

Table 3-14. Check point for the error before the initial ink charge according to each phenomenon
Occurrence timing Defective
Detailed phenomenon Check point Remedy
CR position unit/part name
Power on The printer does not perform the initial Ink Cartridge 1. Check if the Ink Cartridge can be used by installing it to 1. Replace the Ink Cartridge with a brand-new
Inside HP ink charge and the error message is other printer. one.
displayed on the computer screen. Main Board 1. Check if an incorrect data is not stored into the address of 1. Set the proper destination by using Adjustment
(EPW3) the EEPROM on the Main Board. Program.
Power on The printer does not start cleaning after Ink Cartridge 1. Check if the Ink Cartridge can be used by installing it to 1. Replace the Ink Cartridge with a brand-new
Anywhere replacing the ink cartridges and the error other printer. one.
message is displayed on the computer
screen. (EPW3)
The printer does not print at all and the Ink Cartridge 1. Check if the ink is remaining in the Ink Cartridge. 1. Replace the Ink Cartridge with a brand-new
error message is displayed on the one.
computer screen. (EPW3) 2. Check if the Ink Cartridge can be used by installing it to 2. Replace the Ink Cartridge with a brand-new
other printer. one.

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3.3.1 Superficial Phenomenon-Based Troubleshooting


This section explains the fault locations of the error states (print quality and abnormal noise) other than the error states (LCD and STM3) in the previous section.

Table 3-15. Check point for multiple sheets of paper are always loaded without LCD and STM3
Occurrence timing Defective
Detailed phenomenon Check point Remedy
CR position unit/part name
Operation The LCD and STM3 are not indicating ASF Unit 1. Check if the Extension Spring Retard operates correctly in 1. Set the Extension Spring Retard between the
--- error conditions. But, multiple sheets of the paper loading sequence. Retard Roller Unit and the ASF Frame.
paper are always loaded from the ASF
Unit. Extension Spring Retard

2. Check if the Paper Back Lever operates correctly in the 2. Set the Torsion Spring 6.45 between the ASF
paper loading sequence. Frame and the Paper Back Lever.

Torsion Spring 6.45 Paper Back Lever

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Table 3-16. Check point for the abnormal noise


Occurrence timing Defective
Detailed phenomenon Check point Remedy
CR position unit/part name
Anytime The abnormal noise occurs at the first Carriage Unit 1. Check if the grease on the Carriage Guide Shaft is 1. Wipe off the remaining grease (G-71 Grease)
Anywhere power on timing and during each sufficient. on the Carriage Guide Shaft and lubricate it on
operation although the printing operation its shaft. (Refer to Chapter 6
is performed. MAINTENANCE (p.142).)
CR Guide Frame 1. Check if the grease on the CR Guide Frame is sufficient. 1. Wipe off the remaining grease (G-71 Grease)
on the CR Guide Frame and lubricate it on its
frame. (Refer to Chapter 6
MAINTENANCE (p.142).)
Ink System Unit 1. Check if the Change Lever moves smoothly. 1. Replace the Ink System Unit with a new one.
The bottom of the Carriage Unit contacts EJ Frame Unit 1. Check if the EJ Frame Unit is not bent up. 1. Replace the EJ Frame Unit with a new one.
the surface of the EJ Frame Unit.
The Carriage Unit collides to the Paper Paper Guide Upper 1. Check if the Paper Guide Upper Unit is attached securely. 1. Reassemble the Paper Guide Upper to the
Guide Upper Unit during each operation. Unit (check if it interferes with the Carriage Unit) Main Frame.

Table 3-17. Check point for the poor printing quality


Defective
Print Quality State Detailed phenomenon Check point Remedy
unit/part name
Dot missing and Ink is scarcely ejected to the Cap from the Ink System Unit 1. Check if there is not any foreign material/damage around 1. Remove the foreign material around the seal
mixed colors Print Head. (Cap Unit) the seal rubber part on the Cap Unit. rubber parts carefully.
* If the seal rubber is damaged, replace the Ink
Seal rubber part
System.

Compression
Spring 1.47

2. Check if the Compression Spring 1.47 is correctly 2. Replace the Ink System Unit with a new one.
mounted on the Cap Unit.
Ink is ejected to the Cap from the Print Print Head 1. Check if it returns to normal by performing CL operation 1. Perform CL operation and the Ink Cartridge
Head, but the printer does not recover or replacing the Ink Cartridge. replacement specified times.
from the error after cleaning or ink If it doesnt work, change the Print Head with
change. a new one.
2. Check if the Print Head is not damaged. 2. Replace the Print Head with a new one.
Cleaner Blade 1. Check if the Cleaner Blade does not have paper dust or 1. Replace Ink System Unit with a new one.
bending.
Main Board 1. Check if the Main Board is not damaged. 1. Replace the Main Board with a new one.

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Table 3-17. Check point for the poor printing quality


Defective
Print Quality State Detailed phenomenon Check point Remedy
unit/part name
Abnormal ink Ink is ejected to the Cap from the Print Head FFC 1. Check if the Head FFC is securely connected to the Print 1. Connect the Head FFC to the Print Head and
discharge/Blank Head, but printing is not done at all after Head Connectors and the Main Board Connectors (CN5, the Main Board Connectors.
pages cleaning or ink change, or abnormal CN6, CN7).
discharge occurs.
Print Head

Connectors

CN7 Head FFC

Main Board

CN5 CN6

2. Check if the Head FFC is not damaged. 2. Replace the Head FFC with a new one.
Print Head 1. Check if it returns to normal by performing CL operation 1. Perform CL operation and the Ink Cartridge
or replacing the Ink Cartridge. replacement specified times.
If it doesnt work, change the Print Head with
a new one.
Main Board Unit 1. Check if the Main Board is not damaged. 1. Replace the Main Board Unit with a new one.

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Table 3-17. Check point for the poor printing quality


Defective
Print Quality State Detailed phenomenon Check point Remedy
unit/part name
White streak/color Vertical banding appears against the CR Print Head 1. Check if each segment is printed correctly in the Nozzle 1. Perform Head Cleaning and check the Nozzle
unevenness movement direction. And, it looks like Check Pattern. Check Pattern. (Refer to Chapter 5
occurrence uneven printing. ADJUSTMENT (p.127).)
* If the problem is not solved, replace the Print
CR movement Head with a new one.
direction Adjustment 1. For printing in the Bi-D mode, check if Bi-D Adjustment 1. Perform Bi-D Adjustment to eliminate
has been performed properly. displacements between the upper and lower
rules. (Refer to Chapter 5 ADJUSTMENT
(p.127).)
Carriage Unit/ 1. Check if there is not any foreign material on the surface of 1. Remove foreign objects from surface of the
[Note] Carriage Guide the Carriage Guide Shaft. Carriage Guide Shaft.
If the problem is not solved, replace the Shaft 2. Check if the Carriage Guide Shaft is properly secured to 2. Reassemble the Carriage Guide Shaft
CR Motor with a new one. Main Frame by the CR Guide Shaft Torsion Spring and the correctly.
CR Guide Shaft Pressing Spring.

CR Guide Shaft CR Guide Shaft


Torsion Spring Pressing Spring

3. Check if the grease is enough on the surface of the 3. After wiping the grease on the Carriage Guide
Carriage Guide Shaft. Shaft and the Carriage with a dry, soft cloth,
coat it with grease (G-71 Grease). (Refer to
Chapter 6 MAINTENANCE (p.142).)
4. Check if any damage is not observed on the surface of the 4. Replace the Carriage Guide Shaft with a new
Carriage Guide Shaft. one.
CR Guide Frame 1. Check if there is not any foreign material on the surface of 1. Remove foreign matter from the CR Guide
the CR Guide Frame. Frame.
2. Check if the CR Guide Frame is lubricated with enough 2. After wiping the grease on the CR Guide
grease. Frame with a dry, soft cloth, coat it with grease
(G-71 Grease). (Refer to Chapter 6
MAINTENANCE (p.142).)
3. Check if the CR Guide Frame has not been deformed. 3. Replace the CR Guide Frame with a new one.

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Table 3-17. Check point for the poor printing quality


Defective
Print Quality State Detailed phenomenon Check point Remedy
unit/part name
White streak/ Micro banding appears horizontally Print Head 1. Check if each segment is printed correctly in the Nozzle 1. Perform the Head Cleaning and check the
color unevenness against the CR movement direction and it Check Pattern. Nozzle Check Pattern. (Refer to Chapter 5
occurrence appears with the same width. ADJUSTMENT (p.127).)
* If the problem is not solved, replace the Print
CR movement
direction Head with a new one.
Printer driver & 1. Check if the suitable paper is used according to the printer 1. Use the suitable paper according to the printer
exclusive paper driver setting. driver setting.
PF Roller Unit 1. Check if there is not any foreign material on the surface of 1. Clean the surface of the PF Roller Unit
the PF Roller Unit. carefully with the soft cloth.

[Note]
If the problem is not solved, replace the
PF Motor with a new one.

PF Roller Unit

2. Check if the PF Roller Unit is not damaged. 2. Replace the PF Roller Unit with a new one.
The Star wheel mark against the CR EJ Frame Unit 1. Check if the Star Wheel Holder does not come off. 1. Reassemble the Star Wheel Holder correctly.
movement direction. 2. Check if the surface of the EJ Frame Unit is flat. 2. Replace the EJ Frame Unit with a new one.

Printing is blurred. Printer driver & 1. Check if the suitable paper is used according to the printer 1. Use the suitable paper according to the printer
exclusive paper driver setting. driver setting.
Print Head 1. Check if the correct Head ID is stored into the EEPROM 1. Input 13 digits code of the Head ID into the
by using the Adjustment Program. EEPROM by using the Adjustment Program.

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Table 3-17. Check point for the poor printing quality


Defective
Print Quality State Detailed phenomenon Check point Remedy
unit/part name
Print start The printing operation is correctly Holder Shaft Unit 1. Check if any paper dust is not adhered to the surface of the 1. Set a cleaning sheet in the ASF up side down.
position slip performed. But, the top margin is LD Roller. Then holding the top edge, try to load the
insufficient than usual one. paper from the Printer driver. The micro pearl
LD Roller on the LD Roller surface is removed. To
remove severe smear, staple a cloth moistened
with alcohol to a post card and clean the roller
in the same manner. As for the cleaning sheet,
refer to Remedy of the Paper out error page
70.
* If the problem is not solved, replace the
Holder Shaft Unit with a new one.

Ink stain of paper Ink stain occurs at the back, top end or Paper Guide Front 1. Check if the Paper Guide Front Unit does not have the ink 1. Clean the Paper Guide Front Unit with a soft
bottom end of the print paper. Unit stain. cloth.

Porous Pad Paper Guide Front

Paper Guide Front Unit

2. Check if heaps of ink are not formed on Porous Pad Paper 2. Replace the Paper Guide Front Unit with a
Guide Front. new one.
EJ Frame Unit 1. Check if the EJ Roller Unit does not have the ink stain. 1. Clean the EJ Roller Unit with a soft cloth.
PF Roller Unit 1. Check if the PF Roller Unit does not have the ink stain. 1. Clean the PF Roller Unit with a soft cloth.

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Table 3-17. Check point for the poor printing quality


Defective
Print Quality State Detailed phenomenon Check point Remedy
unit/part name
Ink stain of paper Ink sticks to other than the print area of Print Head 1. Check if the Print Head Cover does not have the ink drop. 1. Perform a manual cleaning.
the paper, resulting in contamination Paper Guide Upper 1. Check if the Paper Guide Upper Unit does not have the ink 1. Clean the Paper Guide Upper Unit with a soft
Unit stain. cloth.
EJ Frame Unit 1. Check if the Star Wheel Rollers does not have the ink 1. Clean the Star Wheel Rollers with a soft cloth.
stain.

Star Wheel Rollers

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4
DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY
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4.1 Overview C A U T IO N When transporting the printer on which the ink cartridges
have been installed, secure the cartridges with pieces of tape to
This chapter describes procedures for disassembling the main components of the Stylus the printer cover so that they do not move from the home
Photo R240/245/250. Unless otherwise specified, disassembled units or components position.
can be reassembled by reversing the disassembly procedure. Use only recommended tools for disassembly, assembly or
Procedures which, if not strictly observed, could result in personal injury are described adjustment of the printer.
under the heading WARNING. When tightening screws, be sure to observe the specified
CAUTION signals a precaution which, if ignored, could result in damage to tightening torque.
equipment. Use only specified grease.
Important tips for procedures are described under the heading CHECK POINT. (See Chapter 6 MAINTENANCE (p142)for details.)
If the assembly procedure is different from the reversed disassembly procedure, the Make the specified adjustments when you disassemble the
correct procedure is described under the heading REASSEMBLY. printer. (See Chapter 5 ADJUSTMENT (p138) for details.)
Any adjustments required after reassembly of components or parts are described under Make sure the tip of the waste ink tube is located at correct
the heading ADJUSTMENT REQUIRED. position when reassembling the waste ink tube, or it will cause
When you have to remove any parts or components that are not described in this ink leakage.
chapter, refer to the exploded diagram in the Appendix.
When using compressed air products; such as air duster, for
Read the precautions described in the next section before starting. cleaning during repair and maintenance, the use of such
products containing flammable gas is prohibited.

4.1.1 Precautions
4.1.2 Tools
The precautions in the two lists below (WARNING and CAUTION) must always be
followed during disassembly and assembly. Use only specified tools to avoid damaging the printer.

Table 4-1. Tools


W A R N IN G Disconnect the power cable before disassembling or assembling
the printer. Tool Supplier* Tool Code
If you need to work on the printer with power applied, strictly Phillips Screw Driver (No.1) EPSON 1080530
follow the instructions in this manual. Phillips Screw Driver (No.2) EPSON 1080532
Always wear goggles to protect your eyes from splattering of
ink. If ink gets in your eye, flush the eye with fresh water and Flat-blade ScrewDriver EPSON 1080527
see a doctor immediately. Precision Screw Driver #1 (flat-blade) EPSON 1080525
Always wear gloves for disassembly and reassembly to avoid Tweezers EPSON 1080561
injury from sharp metal edges.
Long-nose pliers EPSON 1080564
Use static discharge equipment such as anti-static wrist straps
when accessing internal components to protect sensitive Acetate tape EPSON 1003963
electronic components and circuitry. Note *: Commercially available
Never touch the ink or wasted ink with bare hands. If ink comes
into contact with your skin, wash it off with soap and water
immediately. If irritation occurs, contact a physician.

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4.1.3 Work Completion Checklist


Whenever the printer is serviced, use the checklist shown below to confirm all work is complete properly and the printer is ready to be returned to the user.

Classification Item Check Point Status


Main Unit Self-Test Is the operation normal? OK/NG
On-line Test Is the printing attempt successful? OK/NG
Printhead (print the Nozzle Check Pattern) Is ink discharged normally from all the nozzles? OK/NG
Carriage Mechanism Does it move smoothly? OK/NG
Is there any abnormal noise during its operation? OK/NG
Paper Feeding Mechanism Is paper advanced smoothly? OK/NG
No paper jamming? OK/NG
No paper skew? OK/NG
No multiple-sheet feeding? OK/NG
No abnormal noise? OK/NG
Is the paper path free of obstructions? OK/NG
On-line Test On-line Test Is the operation normal? OK/NG
Adjustment Specified Adjustments Are all the adjustments correctly completed? OK/NG
Lubrication Specified Lubrication Has lubrication been applied at the specified points? OK/NG
Is the amount of lubrication correct? OK/NG
Function Firmware Version The latest version: ______ OK/NG
Packing Ink Cartridges Are the ink cartridges installed correctly? OK/NG
Waste Ink Pad Is the remaining life of the Waste Ink Pad enough? OK/NG
Protection for Transportation Is the Printer Carriage at its capping position? OK/NG
Others Attachments, Accessories Have all the relevant items been included in/returned to the package? OK/NG

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4.2 Cautions on Disassembly/Reassembly of [Z direction]


The positioning holes of the Main Frame should be set into the guide pins of
Printer Mechanism & How to Ensure Quality the Lower Housing so that the frame and housing are in close contact with
of Reassembled Printers each other.
(b) Cautions on Reassembling the ASF Unit and Upper Paper Guide Unit
Removing the Lower Housing from the Printer Mechanism has been basically [Purpose]
prohibited for the conventional low-end printers. Because the Main Frame of those To prevent deformation of the Printer Mechanism (Main Frame) due to an
printers is not so strong that it may be deformed due to the force exerted on it during excess force exerted on it during reinstalling the above three units. Any
removing parts such as Ink System from the Printer Mechanism without removing the deformation of the Printer Mechanism (Main Frame) will adversely affect
Lower Housing. the printing result or can cause the printer to malfunction.
Whenever replacing any parts which require the Printer Mechanism to be removed, we [Handling Requirement]
have recommended to replace the Printer Mechanism together with the Lower When attaching any of the three units, be sure to support the Main Frame or
Housing. components behind the unit with your hand so that the force to attach the
To replace the Waste Ink Pad, however, the Lower Housing must be separated from the unit is not exerted on the frame from only one direction.
Printer Mechanism. 2. Carriage Unit
This section describes cautions on reassembling the Printer Mechanism separated from
the Lower Housing to ensure quality of reassembled printers. (a) Cautions on Handling the Carriage Unit
[Purpose]
[Cautions on Disassembly/Reassembly of Printer Mechanism] To avoid damaging the Carriage Unit during disassembly/reassembly work.
1. Main Frame Any damage of the Carriage Unit can cause fatal errors during the printer is
used by the user.
(a) Printer Mechanism Positioning Requirements [Handling Requirement]
[Purpose] Be extremely careful in handling the Carriage Unit not to damage it during
The correct installation positions of the parts comprising the Printer disassembly/reassembly work.
Mechanism are ensured by carefully checking the specified points in
relation to the Lower Housing. [Ensuring Quality of Reassembled Printers]
[Positioning Requirements] Make some test prints using the Adjustment Program. The quality of the reassembled
To ensure the installation accuracy, the position of the Printer Mechanism printer is ensured if the test print results are satisfactory.
must be checked in X, Y, and Z directions as described below.
[X direction]
The Main Frame of the Printer Mechanism should be correctly set into the
groove of the Lower Housing.
There should be no gap between the Main Frame and the Lower Housing.
[Y direction]
The Main Frame of the Printer Mechanism should be correctly set into the
groove of the Lower Housing.
There should be no gap between the Main Frame and the Lower Housing.

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4.3 Disassembly Procedure


The flowchart below lists the step-by-step disassembly procedures. When disassembling each unit, refer to the page number shown in the figure.
Start

"4.3.1 Paper Support Assy."


"4.3.3 Printer Cover" (p89) "4.3.4 Panel Unit" (p90) "4.3.2 Stacker Assy." (p88)
(p88)

"4.3.5 Upper Housing"


(p92) C H E C K Since a prototype was used to illustrate these disassembly and
P O IN T assembly procedures, the appearance of some parts may differ
"4.3.7 Main Board Unit" from those on an actual product. The procedures themselves,
"4.3.6 Print Head" (p93)
(p95) however, are accurate for the retail model.

"4.3.8 Head Cable Frame" "4.3.9 Printer Mechanism"


(p97) (p98)

"4.3.12 ASF Unit" (p103) "4.3.13 CR Motor" (p105) "4.3.14 PF Motor and PF "4.3.10 PS Board Unit" "4.3.11 Waste Ink Pad"
Encoder Sensor" (p106) (p101) (p102)

"4.3.15 Carriage Unit, CR Encoder Board, PW


Sensor Board, Head FFC" (p108)

"4.3.16 Shaft Holder Unit" "4.3.19 Upper Paper Guide


"4.3.20 CR Guide Frame"
(p112) Unit" (p116)
(p117)

"4.3.17 Spur Gear 36.8, Extension "4.3.22 Ink System Unit" "4.3.21 Paper Eject
Spring 0.143, Clutch" (p114) (p120) Frame Unit" (p118)

"4.3.18 PE Sensor Board and "4.3.23 Front Paper Guide


PE Sensor Lever" (p115) Unit" (p122)

"4.3.24 PF Scale/PG
Sensor" (p123)

"4.3.25 PF Roller Unit"


(p125)

Figure 4-1. Disassembly Flowchart

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4.3.1 Paper Support Assy. 4.3.2 Stacker Assy.


Illustration Illustration

Paper Support Assy. Upper Housing Lower Housing

2 1

Stacker Assy.

Guide Pins

Figure 4-2. Removing the Paper Support ASSY.

Parts/Components must be removed to remove the Paper Support Assy.


Guide Pin
None
Disassembly Procedure Figure 4-3. Removing the Stacker Assy.
1. Release the two guide pins ( ) that secure the Paper Support Assy., and
remove the Paper Support Assy. from the Upper Housing.
Parts/Components must be removed to remove the Stacker Assy.
None
Disassembly Procedure
1. Open the Stacker Assy.
2. Release the left guide pin ( ) of the Stacker Assy. with a precision
screwdriver (flat-blade) or a similar tool.
3. Release the right guide pin of the Stacker Assy. and remove the Stacker Assy.
Install the Stacker Assy. in the order shown in Figure 4-3.

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4.3.3 Printer Cover


Illustration

Printer Cover Upper Housing

Guide Pins

Figure 4-4. Removing the Printer Cover

Parts/Components must be removed to remove the Printer Cover.


None
Disassembly Procedure
1. Release the two guide pins ( ) that secure the Printer Cover, and remove the
Printer Cover from the Upper Housing.

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4.3.4 Panel Unit Parts/Components must be removed to remove the Panel Unit.

Illustration (1) None


Disassembly Procedure
Inside of the printer
Removing the Panel Unit

C A U T IO N Care should be taken not to force the Panel Unit to become


detached, or the hooked tabs of the Upper Housing may be
damaged.
Tabs

1. Open the Printer Cover and push the Panel Unit in the direction of the arrow.
Panel Unit 2. Release the two tabs ( ) that secure the Panel Unit from the inside of the
printer, and remove the Panel Unit.
3. Disconnect the Panel FFC from CN1 connector on the Panel Board, and
Grounding Plate
remove the Panel Unit.
Panel FFC
Removing the Panel Board
1. Remove the four screws ( ) that secure the Grounding Plate and remove it.
2. Disconnect the LCD FFC from CN2 connector on the Panel Board, and
remove the Panel Board.
CN1
C.B.P. 3x14 F/Zn (41kgfcm)

Panel Board

CN2

LCD FFC

Figure 4-5. Removing the Panel Unit

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Illustration (2) Removing the LCD Unit and Button Unit


1. Remove the two screws ( ) that secure the LCD Unit.
LCD Board LCD Unit
2. Disconnect the FFC from CN1 connector on the LCD Board, and remove the
LCD Unit.
3. Remove the Upper Button, Lower Button and two Button Lenses from the
Panel Housing.
When reinstalling the LCD Unit, set the guide pin ( ) of the
Panel Housing into the positioning hole of the LCD Unit.
CN1 FFC
When reinstalling the Panel Board to the Panel Housing, set the
guide pin ( ) of the Panel Housing into the positioning hole of
C.B.P. 2.5x5 F/Zn (41kgfcm) the Panel Board.
Guide Pin

Lower Button Upper Button Button Unit

Guide Pins
Figure 4-7. Removing the Panel Board
When reinstalling the Panel Unit, push the two hooked tabs
( ) of the Panel Unit into the slots of the Lower Housing until
they click.
Panel Housing

Panel Housing Button Lens

Figure 4-6. Removing the Panel Unit (2) Tabs

Figure 4-8. Reinstalling the Panel Unit

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4.3.5 Upper Housing Parts/Components must be removed to remove the Upper Housing.

Illustration Paper Support Assy./Printer Cover/Panel Unit


Disassembly Procedure
USB Cover Tabs USB Cover 1. Remove the screw ( ) that secures the Grounding Spring and remove it.
2. Remove the two screws ( ) that secure the Upper Housing.
3. Push up the bottom of the Card Slot Cover from the inside the printer and
slide the cover toward you to remove it from the Upper Housing.
1 2
4. Release the two tabs ( ) on the rear of the printer with a flat-blade
screwdriver, and lift the Upper Housing to remove it.
Tabs 5. Release the tab ( ) of the PB Cover, and remove the PB Cover from the
Upper Housing
Upper Housing.
6. Release the two tabs ( ) of the USB Cover, and remove the USB Cover from
the Upper Housing.
Be careful not to get the Panel FFC caught under the Upper
Housing.
Insert the Grounding Spring between the frame and the Upper
Panel FFC Housing and screw the spring.

Upper Housing

Frame

C.B.P. 3x8 F/Zn (41kgfcm)


C.B.S. 3x6 F/Zn (71kgfcm) Grounding Spring
Figure 4-10. Reattaching the Grounding Spring
PB Cover Card Slot Cover Tighten the screws in the order shown in the figure.
PB Cover Hooked tab
When attaching the Card Slot Cover, push the cover into the
place until it clicks.

Grounding Spring

Figure 4-9. Removing the Upper Housing

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4.3.6 Print Head Parts/Components must be removed to remove the Printer Head.

Illustration Paper Support Assy./Printer Cover/Panel Unit/Upper Housing


Disassembly Procedure
Hooked Tab
Rib Carriage Lock 1. Unlock the carriage lock with a flat-blade screwdriver and move the Carriage
Tab Unit to the center.
2. Remove the all Ink Cartridges from the Carriage Unit.

C A U T IO N Carry out the disassembly exactly as described here, or the two


hooked tabs ( ) of the Head Cable Cover may break.

3. Release the lower tab ( ) of the Head Cable Cover with a flat-blade precision
Head Cable Cover screwdriver, and slide the Head Cable Cover downward to remove it.
4. Release the tab ( ) that secures the Sub FFC Guide with a flat-blade
Guide Pins Print Head precision screwdriver, and remove the Sub FFC Guide.

C A U T IO N Be extremely careful not to touch and damage the nozzles on the


Tabs Print Head and Ink Supply Needles.

2 3

Sub FFC Guide


1 5. Remove the three screws ( ) that secure the Print Head and lift the Print
C.B.P. 2.5x8 F/Zn Head with long-nose pliers or a similar tool.
(31kgfcm) 6. Disconnect the two Head FFCs from the two connectors ( ) on the Print
Head, and remove the Print Head.
7. Temporarily secure the two Head FFCs with tape.
Connector
C H E C K If you forgot to tape the Head FFCs and they became disorganized,
P O IN T correctly route them as shown in Figure 4-37 (p110).

Head FFC

Figure 4-11. Removing the Print Head

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Connect the Head FFCs to the Print Head as shown in the When installing the Sub FFC Guide, put its rib into the notch of
figure below. the Carriage Unit as shown in the figure below.

Head FFC Rib

Figure 4-13. Reinstalling the Sub FFC Guide

A D J U S T M E N T Whenever the Print Head is once removed or replaced, be sure


R E Q U IR E D
to perform the required adjustments in the order given below.
(See Chapter 5 ADJUSTMENT (p138) for details.)
1. PG Adjustment
2. Disenable PF deterioration offset
3. Head ID input (only when the Print Head is replaced)
4. Ink charge (only when the Print Head is replaced)
5. Top margin adjustment
6. Head Angular Adjustment
7. Bi-D Adjustment
8. First Dot Adjustment
9. PW Sensor Adjustment (PW Deterioration Adjustment)
10. PF Adjustment
Figure 4-12. Reconnecting the Head FFC 11. PF Band Adjustment

When installing the Print Head to the Carriage Unit, set the
two guide pins ( ) of the Carriage Unit into the two
positioning holes of the Print Head.
Tighten the screws in the order shown in Figure 4-11.

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4.3.7 Main Board Unit Parts/Components must be removed to remove the Main Board Unit.

Illustration Paper Support Assy./Printer Cover/Panel Unit/Upper Housing


Disassembly Procedure
PG Sensor Connector Cable CN19 CN4
C A U T IO N Before removing the Main Board, be sure to disconnect all cables
and FFCs from the Main Board.
3

Ribs
Hooked tabs 1. Disconnect the following cables and FFCs from the Main Board.
CN1: PS cable
CN3: PE Sensor cable
CN7 CN6
CN4: PG Sensor cable
CN9 CN5: Head FFC
CN6: Head FFC
CN1 CN7: Head FFC
CN8: CR Motor cable
CN9: PF Motor cable
1
CN5 CN8 CN3 CN19: PF Sensor FFC
2 2. Release the PG Sensor cable from the two hooked tabs ( ) of the Main Board
Unit.
C.B.S. 3x6 F/Zn (71kgfcm) 3. Remove the four screws ( ) that secure the Main Board Unit and remove
C.B.S. 3x6 F/Zn (41kgfcm) it from the Printer Mechanism.
4
Main Board Unit Guide Pin Set the two ribs ( ) of the Main Frame onto the two hooked
tabs of the Main Board Unit.
Figure 4-14. Removing the Main Board Unit
Set the three guide pins ( ) of the Main Frame into the
positioning holes of the Main Board Unit.
Tighten the screws in the order shown in the figure.

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A D J U S T M E N T Whenever the Main Board is replaced, be sure to perform the


R E Q U IR E D
required adjustments in the order given below.
(See Chapter 5 ADJUSTMENT (p138) for details.)
When retrieving the ID data from the previous main board is
possible
1. EEPROM data copy
When the ID data cannot be read out from the previous main
board
1. Destination setting
2. Disenable PF deterioration offset
3. Head ID input
4. Top margin adjustment
5. Head Angular Adjustment
6. Bi-D Adjustment
7. First Dot Adjustment
8. PW Sensor Adjustment (PW Deterioration Adjustment)
9. PF Adjustment
10. PF Band Adjustment
11. CR Offset
If retrieving the data from the previous main board is impossible,
the Waste Ink Pad must be replaced (p102).

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4.3.8 Head Cable Frame Set the guide pin ( ) of the Main Frame into the positioning
Illustration hole of the Head Cable Frame.
Insert the tab ( ) of the Head Cable Frame into the slot of the
Main Frame.
Acetate tape Carriage Lock
Attach the CR Motor cable and the PF Motor cable on the
Head Cable Frame with a piece of acetate tape aligning the
cables with the lines marked on the frame.
See Figure 4-15 (p97) also for the correct acetate tape attaching
position.

Head FFC Head Cable Frame

Line Marked
C.B.S. 3x6 F/Zn
(71kgfcm)
Figure 4-16. Routing the Cables
Notch
Attach the three Head FFCs to the Head Cable Frame with
Guide Pin two-sided tape aligning the FFCs with the line marked on the
Tab frame.
Carriage Unit
Figure 4-15. Removing the Head Cable Frame Two-sided Tape Position

Parts/Components must be removed to remove the Head Cable Frame.


Paper Support Assy./Printer Cover/Panel Unit/Upper Housing/Main Board Unit
Disassembly Procedure
Line Marked

C A U T IO N Hold the bunch of the three Head FFCs to remove them. If you pull Figure 4-17. Routing the Head FFC
the FFCs individually, they may become damaged.

1. Remove the three Head FFCs from the Head Cable Frame.
2. Remove the two pieces of acetate tape from the Head Cable Frame and release
the cables of the PE Sensor, CR Motor and the PF Motor.
3. Unlock the carriage lock with a flat-blade screwdriver and move the Carriage
Unit to the notch ( ) of the Head Cable Frame.
4. Remove the two screws ( ) that secure the Head Cable Frame, and slide the
frame rearward to remove it.

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4.3.9 Printer Mechanism Parts/Components must be removed to remove the Printer Mechanism.

Illustration Paper Support Assy./Printer Cover/Panel Unit/Upper Housing/Main Board Unit


Disassembly Procedure
Carriage Lock Carriage Unit
1. Unlock the carriage lock with a flat-blade screwdriver and move the Carriage
Unit to the center.
2. Place the PG Lever in the H position.
3. Remove the six screws ( ) that secure the Printer Mechanism.

C A U T IO N When lifting the Printer Mechanism, be sure to hold it by the


handling positions shown below to prevent the Main Frame from
deforming.

6
3

C.B.P. 3x8 F/Zn Printer Mechanism


(41kgfcm)
Guide Pin
Lower Housing

Figure 4-19. Handling Positions of the Printer Mechanism

2 4. Remove the Printer Mechanism from the Lower Housing.

5 PG Lever

Figure 4-18. Removing the Printer Mechanism

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The correct installation positions of the parts comprising the Printer


Mechanism are ensured by carefully checking the specified points in
relation to the Lower Housing.
To ensure the installation accuracy, the installation positions must be
checked in X, Y, and Z directions as described below.
Z direction
[X direction] (Vertical direction)
The Main Frame of the Printer Mechanism should be
correctly set into the groove of the Lower Housing without Y direction
any gaps.
Make sure there is no gap between the Main Frame and the
Lower Housing.
[Y direction]
The Main Frame of the Printer Mechanism should be
correctly set into the groove of the Lower Housing without X direction
any gaps.
Make sure that the notches of the Main Frame are properly
set into the grooves on the Lower Housing.
[Z direction]
Make sure that the notches of the Main Frame are properly
engaged with the protrusions on the Lower Housing.

X direction: Four places


Y direction: One place
Z direction: One place

Figure 4-20. Ensuring the Correct Position of the Printer Mechanism

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W A R N IN G When installing the Printer Mechanism to the Lower Housing, Make sure the ferrite core of the PF Motor cable is attached to
insert the Waste Ink Tube between the Waste Ink Pads. Improper the slot of the ASF Unit. (p103)
installation of the tube may cause ink leakage. After installing the Printer Mechanism to the Lower Housing,
move the PG Lever up and down to check if the Front Paper
Guide moves correspondingly.
Make sure the four legs of the Front Paper Guide Porous Pad
are facing inward before installing the Printer Mechanism to A D J U S T M E N T Whenever the Printer Mechanism is replaced, be sure to perform
R E Q U IR E D
the Lower Housing. The legs must be placed on the Waste Ink the required adjustments in the order given below.
Pad, or ink leakage may result. (p122) (See Chapter 5 ADJUSTMENT (p138) for details.)
Reinstalling the Printer Mechanism 1. PG Adjustment
1. Set the guide pin ( ) of the Lower Housing into the positioning 2. Initialize PF deterioration offset
hole of the Printer Mechanism. 3. Head ID input
2. Remove the Rear Cover. 4. Ink charge
5. Top margin adjustment
6. Head Angular Adjustment
7. Bi-D Adjustment
8. First Dot Adjustment
9. PW Sensor Adjustment (PW Deterioration Adjustment)
10. PF Adjustment
11. PF Band Adjustment
Rear Cover
12. CR Offset
Figure 4-21. Removing the Rear Cover
3. Route the Waste Ink Tube between the Waste Ink Pads.

Waste Ink Pad

Routing the Waste Ink Tube

Waste Ink Tube

Figure 4-22. Routing the Waste Ink Tube


4. Tighten the screws in the order shown in Figure 4-18.
5. Reattach the Rear Cover.

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4.3.10 PS Board Unit Follow the procedure below to install the PS Board Unit.
Illustration 1. Set the rib ( ) of the Lower Housing into the left notch of the
PS Board Unit.
2. Set the ferrite core into the space between the PS Board Unit
C.B.P. 3x8 F/Zn (41kgfcm)
and the frame of the Lower Housing.
3. Route the PS cable under the PS Board Unit and screw the PS
Board Unit.

Routing the Cable

Hooked tabs
Ferrite core
Rib PS Board Unit

Figure 4-23. Removing the PS Board Unit


Figure 4-24. Routing the PS Cable
Parts/Components must be removed to remove the PS Board Unit.
4. Route the PS cable through the six hooked tabs ( ) of the
Paper Support Assy./Printer Cover/Panel Unit/Upper Housing/Main Board Unit/ Lower Housing.
Printer Mechanism
Disassembly Procedure A D J U S T M E N T Whenever the PS Board Unit is replaced, be sure to perform the
R E Q U IR E D
following adjustment.
1. Release the PS cable from the six hooked tabs ( ) of the Lower Housing. (See Chapter 5 ADJUSTMENT (p138) for details.)
2. Remove the screw ( ) that secures the PS Board Unit. CR Offset
3. Lift the right side of the PS Board Unit to release it from the rib ( ) of the
Lower Housing and remove the PS Board Unit.

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4.3.11 Waste Ink Pad Attach the eight Waste Ink Pads in the order shown in below.
Illustration ( 7 , 9 : Two-sided tape positions)
Step 1
Ink Pad Protection Sheet

3
2 4
1

Step 2

8
5 6

Lower Housing Waste Ink Pad 10


Step 3
Figure 4-25. Removing the Waste Ink Pads
9
Parts/Components must be removed to remove the Waste Ink Pads.
Paper Support Assy./Printer Cover/Panel Unit/Upper Housing/Main Board Unit/
Printer Mechanism
Disassembly Procedure
1. Remove the eight Waste Ink Pads from the Lower Housing.
Figure 4-26. Reinstalling the Waste Ink Pads

A D J U S T M E N T Make sure that the Ink Pad Protection Sheet is attached with its A D J U S T M E N T Whenever the Waste Ink Pads are replaced, be sure to perform the
R E Q U IR E D R E Q U IR E D
wider side facing upward and is placed against the edge of the required adjustment shown below.
Waste Ink Pad as shown in Figure 4-25. (See Chapter 5 ADJUSTMENT (p138) for details.)
Waste Ink Pad counter

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4.3.12 ASF Unit Parts/Components must be removed to remove the ASF Unit.

Illustration (1) Paper Support Assy./Printer Cover/Panel Unit/Upper Housing/Main Board Unit/
Printer Mechanism
Disassembly Procedure

C H E C K Make sure to hold the home side of the ASF Unit as shown below
P O IN T while removing or reinstalling the unit.

Ferrite core (PF Motor) and Slot

Front of the printer PS Cable

Rib Hooked tab


Guide Pin ASF Unit

Figure 4-28. Holding the ASF Unit

1. Remove the ferrite core of the PF Motor cable from the slot ( ) of the ASF
Unit.
2. Remove the five screws ( ) that secure the ASF Unit.
3. Remove the ASF Unit from the Printer Mechanism and release the PS cable
Ink System Unit from the hooked tab ( ) of the ASF Unit.
3
2 Be extremely careful not to touch the PF Scale with your hand
C.B.S. 3x6 F/Zn (81kgfcm) while installing the ASF Unit.
C.B.S. 3x6 F/Zn (71kgfcm) Route the PS cable through the hooked tab ( ) of the ASF
5 C.B.S.(P2) 3x6 F/Zn (101kgfcm) 4
Unit.
C.B.P. 3x8 F/Zn (41kgfcm)
1 Shaft and Slot Set the guide pin ( ) and rib ( ) of the ASF Unit into the
positioning holes of the Main Frame.
Figure 4-27. Removing the ASF Unit (1) Put the shaft of the ASF Unit into the slot ( ) of the Ink System
Unit.
Tighten the screws in the order shown in the figure.

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Illustration (2)
Hitch the L-shaped leg of the Torsion Spring 6.45 to the shaft of
the Paper Back Lever, and hitch the other shorter leg of the
Hopper Pad Hopper Rib spring to the groove of the ASF Unit.

L-shaped leg

Shorter leg

Retard Roller Compression Spring 2.51 ASF Unit


Figure 4-30. Reattaching the Torsion Spring 6.45
Attach the Compression Spring 2.51 to the rib ( ) of the ASF
Paper Back Lever Frame and the rib ( ) of the Hopper.

A D J U S T M E N T Whenever the ASF Unit is replaced, be sure to apply proper


R E Q U IR E D
amount of the G-26 and G-74 Grease to the specified points.
(See Chapter 6: Figure 6-2 (p145) for details.)
Whenever the ASF Unit is once removed or replaced, be sure to
perform the required adjustments in the order given below.
Torsion Spring 6.45
(See Chapter 5 ADJUSTMENT (p138) for details.)
1. Disenable PF deterioration offset
2. Top margin adjustment
3. First Dot Adjustment
4. PW Sensor Adjustment (PW Deterioration Adjustment)
Guide Pin and Washer Guide Pin 5. PF Adjustment
6. PF Band Adjustment
Figure 4-29. Removing the ASF Unit (2)

4. Open the Hopper and remove the Compression Spring 2.51.


5. Remove the washer ( ) that secures the left shaft of the Paper Back Lever.

C A U T IO N Do not touch the Retard Roller and the Hopper Pad.

6. Bow the Paper Back Lever to pull out its four guide pins ( ) (two pins on each
end) from the frame, and remove the Paper Back Lever and the Torsion Spring 6.45.

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4.3.13 CR Motor Parts/Components must be removed to remove the CR Motor.

Illustration Paper Support Assy./Printer Cover/Panel Unit/Upper Housing/Main Board Unit/


Printer Mechanism
Acetate tape Disassembly Procedure
1. Move the Carriage Unit to the center.
2. Remove the acetate tape from the Head Cable Frame and release the cables of
the CR Motor and the PF Motor.

C A U T IO N Do not allow the grease to contact the Timing Belt while removing
Line Marked it.

CR Motor

3. Press the Driven Pulley Holder in the direction of the arrow to reduce the
Pinion Gear Timing Belt Driven Pulley Holder
tension of the Timing Belt, and remove the Timing Belt from the pinion gear
of the CR Motor.

1 C A U T IO N Be careful not to damage the pinion gear of the CR Motor.


2

C.P. 3x4 F/Zn (40.5kgfcm) 4. Remove the two screws ( ) that secure the CR Motor and remove it from the
Lot No. Printer Mechanism.
The lot number printed side should face upward.
Tighten the screws in the order shown in the figure.
Make sure there is no gap between the CR Motor and the Main
Frame.
Attach the CR Motor cable and the PF Motor cable on the
Head Cable Frame with a piece of acetate tape aligning the
cables with the lines marked on the frame.
Figure 4-31. Removing the CR Motor
A D J U S T M E N T Whenever the CR Motor is once removed or replaced, be sure to
R E Q U IR E D
perform the required adjustments in the order given below.
(See Chapter 5 ADJUSTMENT (p138) for details.)
1. Bi-D Adjustment
2. First Dot Adjustment
3. PW Sensor Adjustment (PW Deterioration Adjustment)
4. CR Offset (only when replaced)

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4.3.14 PF Motor and PF Encoder Sensor Parts/Components must be removed to remove the PF Motor.

Illustration Paper Support Assy./Printer Cover/Panel Unit/Upper Housing/Main Board Unit/


Printer Mechanism

Guide Pin
Disassembly Procedure
1. Remove the screw ( ) that secures the PF Encoder Sensor Unit.
2. Pull out the guide pin ( ) of the PF Encoder Sensor Unit and slide the unit
upward to release its hooked tab ( ) and remove the PF Encoder Sensor Unit.
3. Remove the two pieces of acetate tape from the Head Cable Frame to release
the cables of the PE Sensor, CR Motor and PF Motor.
4. Remove the ferrite core of the PF Motor cable from the slot of the ASF Unit.
Line Marked
C A U T IO N Be extremely careful not to damage the following parts.
Hooked Tab
Pinion gear of the PF Motor.
Spur Gear 30.8
Acetate Tape

5. Remove the two screws ( ) that secure the PF Motor, and remove it from the
PF Encoder Printer Mechanism.
Sensor Unit

C.B.S. 3x6 F/ZN


(71kgfcm)

Ferrite core
and Slot

Pinion Gear Lot No.

PF Motor

C.P. 3x4 F/Zn (40.5kgfcm)

Figure 4-32. Removing the PF Motor

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Install the PF Motor so that the lot number printed side faces
upward.
Make sure there is no gap between the PF Motor and the Main
Frame.
Install the PF Scale before attaching the PF Encoder Sensor.
(p123)
Make sure to install the PF Scale so that it runs through the slit
of the PF Encoder Sensor.

PF Encoder Sensor Slit

PF Scale

Figure 4-33. Reinstalling the PF Scale

Attach the CR Motor cable and the PF Motor cable on the


Head Cable Frame with a piece of acetate tape aligning the
cables with the lines marked on the frame.

A D J U S T M E N T Whenever the PF Motor is once removed or replaced, be sure to


R E Q U IR E D
perform the required adjustments in the order given below.
(See Chapter 5 ADJUSTMENT (p138) for details.)
1. Disenable PF deterioration offset
2. Top margin adjustment
3. PF Adjustment
4. PF Band Adjustment

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4.3.15 Carriage Unit, CR Encoder Board, Parts/Components must be removed to remove the Carriage Unit, CR Encoder
PW Sensor Board, Head FFC Board, PW Sensor Board and Head FFC.
Paper Support Assy./Printer Cover/Panel Unit/Upper Housing/Main Board Unit/
Illustration (1)
Printer Mechanism/CR Motor/PF Encoder Sensor
Slit of the CR Encoder Sensor Disassembly Procedure
Removing the Carriage Unit
1. Remove the Timing Belt from the Driven Pulley Holder.
Chamfered Corner C A U T IO N Never touch the CR Scale with bare hands.
Be extremely careful not to damage the CR Scale.
Be careful not to pull the leg of the Extension Spring 0.143 too
90 much.

2. Follow the procedure below to remove the CR Scale.


CR Scale Hooked Tab 1. Pull the right side of the CR Scale in the direction of the arrow to
release it from the hooked tab ( ) of the Main Frame.
Hooked Tab
Hooked Tab
2. Remove the Extension Spring 3.289 from the hooked tab ( ) of
the Main Frame.
3. Turn the CR Scale one-quarter in the direction of the arrow, and
remove the CR Scale from the hooked tab ( ) of the Main Frame.
Extension Spring 3.289
3. Release the CR Guide Shaft Torsion Spring from the two tabs ( ) of the
Main Frame and remove the spring.
Timing Belt Driven Pulley Holder

CR Guide Shaft Tabs


Torsion Spring

Figure 4-34. Removing the Carriage Unit (1)

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Illustration (2) 4. Remove the screw ( ) that secures the Left Parallel Adjust Lever, and lift the
left edge of the CR Guide Shaft to remove the Left Parallel Adjust Lever from
Left side of the printer Right side of the printer the Main Frame.
Left Parallel
Adjust Lever Hooked Tab 5. Release the CR Guide Shaft Pressure Spring from the hooked tab ( ) of the
CR Guide Shaft Main Frame and remove the spring from the Main Frame.
6. Remove the Head FFCs from the Head Cable Frame.

C A U T IO N When performing the next step, be careful not to hit and damage
the PF Scale with the CR Guide Shaft.
CR Guide Shaft
C.B.S.(P2) 3x6 F/Zn (81kgfcm) Pressure Spring
Guide Pin
7. Follow the procedure below to remove the Carriage Unit and the CR Guide
Shaft from the Printer Mechanism.
Two-sided Tape Position
1. Lift the left edge of the CR Guide Shaft and slide it leftward to
release its right edge from the notch of the Main Frame.
2. Remove the CR Guide Shaft from the Main Frame together with
the Carriage Unit.
Line Marked Be extremely careful not to damage the CR Guide Shaft.
C A U T IO N
Be careful not to contaminate the Timing Belt with G-71
Head FFC Head Cable Frame grease.

8. Pull out the CR Guide Shaft from the Carriage Unit.


Attach the Head FFCs to the Head Cable Frame with two-sided
tape aligning the FFCs with the line marked on the frame.
Install the Left Parallel Adjust Lever setting its positioning hole
onto the guide pin ( ) of the Main Frame.
Carriage Unit
The following are important points to install the CR Scale,
Put the CR Scale through the slit of the CR Encoder Sensor.
The chamfered corner of the CR Scale should locate left and
face upward.
1
2 Make sure that the Extension Spring 3.289 is not twisted and
hitch its one end to the hooked tab of the Main Frame.

Figure 4-35. Removing the Carriage Unit (2)

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Illustration (3) Removing the CR Encoder Board


1. Remove the Head Cable Cover. See 4.3.6 Print Head (p93)
CR Encoder Board Connector PW Sensor Cap
2. Disconnect the Head FFC from the connector on the CR Encoder Board and
pull out the Head FFC through the notch of the Carriage.
Notch 3. Remove the two screws ( ) that secure the CR Encoder Board and remove it.
Set the two guide pins ( ) of the Carriage into the positioning holes
of the CR Encoder Board.
Head FFC
C.P.B. (P1) 1.7x5 F/ZB Guide Pin
(10.15kgfcm) Tab C.B.P. (P1) 1.7x5 F/ZB (10.15kgfcm)
Removing the PW Sensor Board
PW Sensor Board Head FFC 1. Remove the screw ( ) that secures the PW Sensor Cap and remove it.
2. Disconnect the Head FFC from the connector on the PW Sensor Board, pull
out the Head FFC through the notch of the Carriage, and remove the PW
Connector Sensor Board.

Head FFC Removing the Head FFC


Notch
1. Remove the Print Head from the Carriage Unit. See 4.3.6 Print Head (p93)
2. Pull out the Head FFC through the notch of the Carriage.
Notch Connector 3. Disconnect the Head FFC from the CSIC Board.
4. Remove the Head FFC from the tab ( ) that secures the Head FFC.
Figure 4-36. Removing the Carriage Unit (3)

Route the Head FFCs overlapping them in the order shown in the
figure.

To CR Encoder
Board

To CSIC Board
Notch

To PW Sensor Board To Print Head


Figure 4-37. Routing the Head FFC

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A D J U S T M E N T Apply G-26 grease to the Driven Pulley Holder if required.


R E Q U IR E D
(See Chapter 6: Figure 6-3 (p145), for details.)
Whenever the Carriage Unit is replaced, be sure to apply
proper amount of the G-71 and G-74 Grease to the specified
points.
(See Chapter 6: Figure 6-5 (p146), Figure 6-6 (p146) for
details.)
Apply G-71 grease to the Head Grounding Plate if required.
(See Chapter 6: Figure 6-7 (p146), for details.)
Whenever the Carriage Unit is once removed or replaced, be
sure to perform the following adjustments in the order given.
(See Chapter 5 "ADJUSTMENT" (p138), for details.)
1. PG Adjustment
2. Top margin adjustment
3. Head Angular Adjustment
4. Bi-D Adjustment
5. First Dot Adjustment
6. PW Sensor Adjustment (PW Deterioration Adjustment)
7. PF Adjustment
8. PF Band Adjustment
9. CR Offset (only when replaced)
Whenever the Carriage Guide Shaft is once removed or
replaced, be sure to perform the following adjustments in the
order given.
(See Chapter 5 "ADJUSTMENT" (p138), for details.)
1. PG Adjustment
2. Bi-D Adjustment
3. First Dot Adjustment
4. PW Sensor Adjustment (PW Deterioration Adjustment)
5. CR Offset (only when replaced)
Whenever the PW Sensor is once removed or replaced, be sure
to perform the required adjustments in the order given below.
(See Chapter 5 "ADJUSTMENT" (p138), for details.)
1. First Dot Adjustment
2. PW Sensor Adjustment (PW Deterioration Adjustment)

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4.3.16 Shaft Holder Unit Parts/Components must be removed to remove the Shaft Holder Unit.

Illustration Paper Support Assy./Printer Cover/Panel Unit/Upper Housing/Main Board Unit/


Head Cable Frame/Printer Mechanism/ASF Unit/CR Motor/PF Encoder Sensor
Front of the printer
Carriage Unit
C.B.S. 3x6 F/Zn (71kgfcm)
Disassembly Procedure

C A U T IO N Never touch the CR Scale with bare hands.


Be extremely careful not to damage the CR Scale.
Be careful not to pull the leg of the Extension Spring 3.289 too
much.
Shaft Holder Unit Frame Protection Seal
1. Remove the CR Scale from the Main Frame. See 4.3.15 Carriage Unit, CR
Encoder Board, PW Sensor Board, Head FFC (p108).
Guide Pin Pump
Frame 2. Remove the screw ( ) that secures the Shaft Holder Unit.
3. Remove the acetate tape from the Main Frame to release the PS cable.
4. Remove the Frame Protection Seal from the Main Frame.
1 1 Do not press the Pump Frame too much or the force may break
Tab C A U T IO N
its lower hooked tab ( ).
Rib
Do not touch the LD Roller.

Hooked Tab Shaft Holder Unit

5. Remove the Shaft Holder Unit from the Main Frame.


1. Release the two hooked tabs ( ) that secure the Pump Frame to
the Main Frame.
2. Press the Pump Frame toward the carriage home to pull out the
Hooked
guide pin ( ) of the Shaft Holder Unit from the frame.
Tab LD Roller 3. Press the two tabs ( 1 ) of the Shaft Holder Unit and remove the
Shaft Holder Unit upward.

Acetate Tape PS Cable

Line Marked

Figure 4-38. Removing the Shaft Holder Unit

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Make sure the PE Sensor cable is correctly routed before The Frame Protection Seal once removed cannot be reused.
installing the Holder Shaft Unit. (p115) Affix a new Frame Protection Seal. Be sure to place the seal
Follow the procedure below to install the Shaft Holder Unit. Be following the instructions below.
careful not to trap the antistatic cloth under the Shaft Holder A gap between the seal and the upper edge of the Main
Unit. Frame must be 3.51 mm.
A gap between the seal and the left edge of the notch of the
Main Frame must be 0 to 1.5 mm.

Main Frame 3.51mm


01.5mm

Antistatic Cloth Shaft Holder Unit

Figure 4-39. Reinstalling the Shaft Holder Unit


1. Set the guide pin ( ) of the Shaft Holder Unit into the
positioning hole of the Pump Frame.
2. Correctly secure the Shaft Holder Unit with the six tabs ( ) Frame Protection Seal Notch
and the two ribs ( ).
Attach the PS cable on the Main Frame aligning the cable with
the lines marked on the frame. Figure 4-40. Attaching the Frame Protection Seal

A D J U S T M E N T After replacing the Holder Shaft Unit, apply appropriate dose


R E Q U IR E D
of G-26 grease to the specified positions.
(See Chapter 6: Figure 6-8 (p147), for details.)
Whenever the Shaft Holder Unit is once removed or replaced,
be sure to perform the adjustment below.
(See Chapter 5 ADJUSTMENT (p138) for details.)
1. Top margin adjustment
2. PW Sensor Adjustment (PW Deterioration Adjustment)

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4.3.17 Spur Gear 36.8, Extension Spring 0.143, Clutch Parts/Components must be removed to remove the Spur Gear 36.8, Extension
Spring 0.143 and Clutch.
Illustration
Paper Support Assy./Printer Cover/Panel Unit/Upper Housing/Main Board Unit/
Paper Block Rib and Notch
Head Cable Frame/Printer Mechanism/ASF Unit/CR Motor/PF Encoder Sensor
Cam Torsion Spring 137.7 Carriage Unit/Shaft Holder Unit
Disassembly Procedure
1. Pull out the two guide pins ( ) that secure the Paper Block to the Shaft
Holder, and remove the Paper Block.
2. Remove the LD Roller Shaft and the Clutch Mechanism from the Shaft
Holder.
3. Remove the Spur Gear 36.8 from the LD Roller Shaft.
Clutch Mechanism Guide Pins and
Positioning Holes 4. Remove the Extension Spring 0.143 and remove the Clutch from the LD
Roller Shaft.
LD Roller Shaft Unit Reassemble the LD Roller Shaft Unit as shown in the figure
below.

Clutch

Shaft Holder Guide Pins Spur Gear 36.8

Figure 4-41. Removing the Spur Gear 36.8, Extension Spring 0.143, and Clutch
LD Roller Shaft

Extension Spring 0.143

Figure 4-42. Reassembling the LD Roller Shaft Unit


Set the two guide pins ( ) of the LD Roller Shaft into the
positioning holes of the Shaft Holder.
Put the leg of the Torsion Spring 137.7 onto the cam of the LD
Roller Shaft to hold down the cam by the spring.
Set the two ribs ( ) of the Shaft Holder into the notches of the
Paper Block.

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4.3.18 PE Sensor Board and PE Sensor Lever Parts/Components must be removed to remove the PE Sensor Board and PE
Sensor Lever.
Illustration
Paper Support Assy./Printer Cover/Panel Unit/Upper Housing/Main Board Unit/
Head Cable Frame/Printer Mechanism/ASF Unit/CR Motor/PF Encoder Sensor
L-shaped leg Torsion Spring 0.22 Groove
Carriage Unit/Shaft Holder Unit/Spur Gear 36.8, Extension Spring 0.143, Clutch
Disassembly Procedure
2
1
1. Remove the shafts of the PE Sensor Lever from the Shaft Holder in the order
shown in the figure and remove the PE Sensor Lever and the Torsion Spring
0.22.
Shaft Shaft
2. Remove the Torsion Spring 0.22 from the PE Sensor Lever.
Straight Leg 3. Remove the PE Sensor cable from the groove of the Shaft Holder.
PE Sensor Lever PE Sensor Cable 4. Release the hooked tab ( ) that secures the PE Sensor Board and remove the
board from the Shaft Holder.
Hitch the L-shaped leg of the Torsion Spring 0.22 to the
Hooked Tab
indented portion of the PE Sensor Lever, and hitch the other
straight leg to the Shaft Holder.
Route the PE Sensor cable through the groove of the Shaft
Holder so that the cable does not extend off the edges of the
groove.

PE Sensor

Figure 4-43. Removing the PE Sensor Board and PE Sensor Lever

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4.3.19 Upper Paper Guide Unit Parts/Components must be removed to remove the Upper Paper Guide Unit.

Illustration Paper Support Assy./Printer Cover/Panel Unit/Upper Housing/Main Board Unit/


Printer Mechanism/CR Motor/PF Encoder Sensor/Carriage Unit
Upper Paper Guide Unit Disassembly Procedure
1. Put a transparent sheet as shown in the figure.
2. Release the six guide pins ( ) of the three Upper Paper Guide Units (two
pins for each unit) and remove the Upper Paper Guide Units from the Main
Frame together with the Torsion Springs 75.35 (one for each unit).
Reinstalling the Upper Paper Guide Unit
1. Set the Torsion Spring 75.35 to each of the three Upper Paper
Transparent Guide Units.
2. Put the two hooked tabs ( ) of the Upper Paper Guide Unit on
Torsion Spring 75.35
the Main Frame in the order shown in the figure.
3. Insert the coiled portion of the Torsion Spring 75.35 into the rib
2 1 ( ).
4. Set the two guide pins ( ) of the Upper Paper Guide Units into
the positioning holes of the Main Frame, and set the Upper
Paper Guide Units with the Torsion Springs 75.35.
5. Make sure the guide pins of the Upper Paper Guide securely
Guide Pin engaged with the holes on the Main Frame.
Hooked Tab
Rib
A D J U S T M E N T Whenever the Upper Paper Guide Unit is once removed or
R E Q U IR E D
Figure 4-44. Removing the Upper Panel Guide Unit replaced, be sure to perform the adjustment below.
(See Chapter 5 ADJUSTMENT (p138) for details.)
1. PG Adjustment
2. Disenable PF deterioration offset
3. Top margin adjustment
4. PF Adjustment
5. PF Band Adjustment

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4.3.20 CR Guide Frame Parts/Components must be removed to remove the CR Guide Frame.

Illustration Paper Support Assy./Printer Cover/Panel Unit/Upper Housing/Main Board Unit/


Printer Mechanism/CR Motor/PF Encoder Sensor/Carriage Unit
Disassembly Procedure
1. Remove the three screws ( ) that secure the CR Guide Frame, and remove it
from the Printer Mechanism.
Set the three ribs ( ) of the Main Frame into the positioning
holes of the CR Guide Frame.
CR Guide Frame Tighten the screws in the order shown in the figure.

A D J U S T M E N T Whenever the CR Guide Frame is replaced, be sure to apply


3 R E Q U IR E D
2 proper amount of the G-71 Grease to the specified points.
(See Chapter 6: Figure 6-9 (p147) for details.)
Whenever the CR Guide Frame is once removed or replaced,
C.B.S. 3x6 F/Zn (71kgfcm) 1 be sure to perform the following adjustments in the order
Rib
given.
Figure 4-45. Removing the CR Guide Frame (See Chapter 5 ADJUSTMENT (p138) for details.)
1. Head Angular Adjustment
2. Bi-D Adjustment
3. First Dot Adjustment

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4.3.21 Paper Eject Frame Unit Parts/Components must be removed to remove the Paper Eject Frame Unit.

Illustration (1) Paper Support Assy./Printer Cover/Panel Unit/Upper Housing/Main Board Unit/
Printer Mechanism/CR Motor/PF Encoder Sensor/Carriage Unit/CR Guide Frame
Left side of the printer Right side of the printer Disassembly Procedure

Bushing 5 C A U T IO N Do not hold the Paper Eject Frame Unit while handling the
Printer Mechanism.
Do not touch the rubber part of the Paper Eject Roller.

1. Remove the acetate tape from the Paper Eject Frame Unit to release the PG
Sensor cable.
Acetate Tape Bushing 5
2. Remove the Paper Eject Grounding Spring from the left side of the Paper
Eject Frame Unit.
Paper Eject 3. Remove the guide pin ( ) of the left Bushing 5 on the Paper Eject Frame
Grounding Spring Unit, and turn the Bushing 5 one-quarter in the direction of the arrow.
4. Remove the guide pin ( ) of the right Bushing 5 on the Paper Eject Frame
Unit, and turn the Bushing 5 one-quarter upward or downward.
5. Lift the front side of the Paper Eject Frame Unit to release its three hooked
tabs ( ).

Paper Eject Frame Unit

Hooked Tab

Figure 4-46. Removing the Paper Eject Frame Unit (1)

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Illustration (2)
Make sure to correctly insert the left and right Bushings 5 into
the notches of the Main Frame.
Left side of the printer Right side of the printer

Guide Pin
Guide Pin
Hooked
Tab Hooked
Tab

Bushing 5

Paper Eject C.B.P. 3x6 F/Zn


Grounding Plate (41kgfcm) Paper Eject Frame

Front Paper Guide Support


Left Side Right Side
Figure 4-48. Reinstalling the Bushing 5

Make sure there is no gap between the Paper Eject Frame Unit
and the Main Frame.
Paper Eject Roller Unit
Make sure the Paper Eject Roller Unit moves smoothly.
Figure 4-47. Removing the Paper Eject Roller Unit (2)
A D J U S T M E N T Apply G-26 grease to the Paper Eject Grounding Spring if
R E Q U IR E D
6. Remove the Bushing 5 from the right side of the Paper Eject Frame Unit. required.
7. Remove the screw ( ) that secures the Paper Eject Grounding Plate and (See Chapter 6: Figure 6-10 (p147) for details.)
remove it. Whenever the Paper Eject Roller Unit is replaced, be sure to
8. Remove the screw ( ) that secures the Front Paper Guide Support. apply proper amount of G-74 grease to the specified points.
9. Release the two hooked tabs ( ) of the Front Paper Guide Support and (See Chapter 6: Figure 6-11 (p147) for details.)
remove it together with the Front Paper Guide Support. Whenever the Paper Eject Frame Unit is once removed or replaced,
be sure to perform the following adjustments in the order given.
(See Chapter 5 "ADJUSTMENT" (p138) for details.)
Attach the Paper Eject Grounding Plate after installing the 1. Disenable PF deterioration offset
Paper Eject Frame Unit to the Main Frame. Bring the Paper 2. PF Adjustment
Eject Grounding Plate into intimate contact with the Paper 3. PF Band Adjustment
Eject Frame aligning the fold of the plate with the edge of the Whenever the Paper Eject Roller Unit is once removed or replaced,
frame. be sure to perform the following adjustments in the order given.
Set the guide pins ( ) of the Front Paper Guide Support into (See Chapter 5 "ADJUSTMENT" (p138) for details.)
the positioning holes of the Paper Eject Frame. 1. Disenable PF deterioration offset
2. PF Adjustment
3. PF Band Adjustment

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4.3.22 Ink System Unit Parts/Components must be removed to remove the Ink System Unit.

Illustration Paper Support Assy./Printer Cover/Panel Unit/Upper Housing/Main Board Unit/


Head Cable Frame/Printer Mechanism/ASF Unit/CR Motor/PF Encoder Sensor/
Pump Unit
Carriage Unit/Shaft Holder Unit
Gears Ink System Unit
Disassembly Procedure

C A U T IO N When performing the next step, be careful not to touch or


damage the Sealing Rubber and the Head Cleaner.
Before releasing the Ink Tube, mark a line on the tube aligning
with the edge of the groove of the Cap Unit if the line has
become hard to see or not been drawn.
Cap Unit
1. Release the Ink Tube from the groove on the bottom of the Cap Unit.
2. Remove the screw ( ) that secures the Cap Unit.
3. Slide the Cap Unit inward to release its two hooked tabs ( ) from the Main
Pump Pulley Frame.
Head Cleaner Sealing Rubber
C A U T IO N When removing the Ink System Unit, be careful not to drop the
Switch Lever and the Combination Gear 27.2, 19.2.
Right side of the printer
Groove Care should be taken not to damage the three tabs ( ) that
Guide Pin Cap Unit
secure the Pump Unit to the Main Frame while carrying out the
following steps.

4. Carefully release the three hooked tabs ( ) that secure the Pump Unit to the
Main Frame, remove the Ink System from the Printer Mechanism while
bringing the Carriage Lock out through the notch of the Main Frame.

C.B.P 3x8 F/Zn (41kgfcm) Tab Right bottom of the printer

Combination Gear 27.2, 19.2 Notch and Carriage Lock Position


Switch Lever

Hooked Tab
Pump Unit Guide Pin

Figure 4-49. Removing the Ink System Unit

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Follow the procedure below to install the Ink System Unit.


1. Be sure to set the Carriage Lock into the notch of the Main
Frame as shown in the figure.
2. Set the two guide pins ( ) of the Pump Unit into the
positioning holes of the Main Frame.
3. Set the two guide pins ( ) of the Cap Unit into the positioning
holes of the Main Frame.
4. The Ink Tube must be set into the groove of the Cap Unit with
the green line on the tube facing leftward as shown below.

Ink Tube

Green Line

Figure 4-50. Reinstalling the Ink Tube

A D J U S T M E N T Whenever the Ink System Unit is replaced, the CR02 ASP cleaning
R E Q U IR E D
liquid must be applied to the specified points on the new unit.
(See Chapter 6: Figure 6-4 (p146) for details.)

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4.3.23 Front Paper Guide Unit Parts/Components must be removed to remove the Front Paper Guide Unit.

Illustration Paper Support Assy./Printer Cover/Panel Unit/Upper Housing/Main Board Unit/


Head Cable Frame/Printer Mechanism/ASF Unit/CR Motor/PF Encoder Sensor/
Carriage Unit/Shaft Holder Unit/CR Guide Frame/Paper Eject Frame Unit/
Guide Pin Ink System Unit
Disassembly Procedure
Rib Surface
C A U T IO N Beware of the following items when performing the next step.
Be careful not to damage the ribs on the top surface of the
Front Paper Guide Unit.
Flat Washer 2.6 x 0.5 x 8
Do not touch or damage the coated area of the PF Roller Unit.
Coated area of the PF Roller Unit
Be careful not to bend the four legs of the Front Paper Guide Porous Pad.
1. Remove the flat washer that secures the Front Paper Guide Unit with tweezers.
2. Slide the Front Paper Guide Unit leftward pulling out its guide pin ( ) from
the positioning hole of the Main Frame.
3. Lower the right edge of the Front Paper Guide Unit to release its left two
guide pins ( ) from the positioning holes of the Main Frame, and remove the
Front Paper Guide Unit.
Make sure that the four legs of the Front Paper Guide Porous
Pad lean inward.
3 Front Paper Guide Unit 2 1 If ribs of the Front Paper Guide Unit are contaminated with
ink, wipe it off with a cotton bud.
Guide Pin
Guide Pin
A D J U S T M E N T Whenever the Front Paper Guide Unit is replaced, be sure to
R E Q U IR E D
apply proper amount of the G-26 Grease to the specified points.
(See Chapter 6: Figure 6-12 (p148) for details.)
Whenever the Front Paper Guide Unit is once removed or
replaced, be sure to perform the adjustment below. (See
Chapter 5 ADJUSTMENT (p138) for details.)
1. Disenable PF deterioration offset
Legs of the Front Paper Guide Porous Pad 2. Top margin adjustment
3. Head Angular Adjustment
4. Bi-D Adjustment
5. First Dot Adjustment
6. PW Sensor Adjustment (PW Deterioration Adjustment)
7. PF Adjustment
8. PF Band Adjustment
Figure 4-51. Removing the Front Panel Guide Unit

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4.3.24 PF Scale/PG Sensor Parts/Components must be removed to remove the PG Sensor.

Illustration Paper Support Assy./Printer Cover/Panel Unit/Upper Housing/Main Board Unit/


Head Cable Frame/Printer Mechanism/ASF Unit/CR Motor/PF Encoder Sensor/
Spur Gear 30.8 PF Scale Carriage Unit/Shaft Holder Unit/CR Guide Frame/Paper Eject Frame Unit/
CR Guide Shaft Ink System Unit/Front Paper Guide Unit
Spur Gear 30.8 Torsion Spring Mounting Hole
Disassembly Procedure

C A U T IO N Pay attention to the following instructions:


Never touch the PF Scale with bare hands.
The PF Scale should not be scratched or damaged.

Spacer (4.1 x 0.5) Two-sided Tape


1. Remove the PF Scale that is attached to the Spur Gear 32.4 with two-sided
Spacer (4.1 x 0.5) PG Sensor Cable Left Pivot Lever
tape.
2. Remove the Spacer (4.1 x 0.5) that secures the Spur Gear 30.8 on the PF
Motor, and remove the Spur Gear 30.8 from the Main Frame.
3. Remove the Spacer (4.1 x 0.5) that secures the Spur Gear 30.8 on the Left
Link Lever Holder, and remove the Spur Gear 30.8 from the Main Frame.
4. Remove the Extension Spring 1.036 from the hooked tabs ( ) of the Main
Frame and the Left Pivot Lever.
Extension Spring 1.036 5. Release the hooked tab ( ) that secures the Link Lever Holder using
Spur Gear 30.8 on the
Left Link Lever Holder
tweezers, and slide the holder in the direction of the arrow.
Rib Hooked Tab
6. Release the Link Lever Holder from the rib ( ) of the Main Frame, and
Left Link Lever Holder Link Lever remove the Left Link Lever Holder, Left Pivot Lever and the Link Lever.
7. Release the PG Sensor cable from the hooked tab ( ) of the Left Link Lever
Holder, and remove the PG Sensor.

Guide Pin

Hooked Tab PG Sensor


Hooked Tab
Guide Pin Hooked Tab

Figure 4-52. Removing the PG Sensor

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Install the PG Sensor setting its hole onto the guide pin of the Left Secure the Left Link Lever Holder with the six hooked tabs
Link Lever Holder. ( ) and the guide pin ( ).
Follow the instructions below to correctly route the PG Sensor To prevent the PF Scale from damaging or deforming, it is
Cable through the Left Link Lever Holder. recommended to reinstall the PF Scale immediately before
1. Do not allow the PG Sensor Cable to protrude from the surface installing the PF Encoder. (p107)
of the Left Link Lever Holder.
Left Link
A D J U S T M E N T Whenever the Link Lever and the Left Link Lever Holder are
NG Surface of the holder R E Q U IR E D
Lever Holder replaced, be sure to apply proper amount of the G-26 Grease to the
specified points.
(See Chapter 6: Figure 6-13 (p148) for details.)

OK
Surface of the holder

Figure 4-53. Routing the PG Sensor Cable (1)


2. Route the PG Sensor Cable through the three slits ( ) of the
Left Link Lever Holder.
Left Link Lever Holder

Figure 4-54. Routing the PG Sensor Cable (2)

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4.3.25 PF Roller Unit Parts/Components must be removed to remove the PF Roller Unit.

Illustration Paper Support Assy./Printer Cover/Panel Unit/Upper Housing/Main Board Unit/


Head Cable Frame/Printer Mechanism/ASF Unit/CR Motor/PF Encoder Sensor/
PF Grounding Spring Notch Carriage Unit/Shaft Holder Unit/Upper Paper Guide Unit/CR Guide Frame/
Paper Eject Frame Unit/Ink System Unit/Front Paper Guide Unit/PF Scale/PG
Sensor
Groove
Disassembly Procedure

Guide Pin Guide Pin C A U T IO N When performing the next step, be careful not to touch or damage
the coated part of the PF Roller Unit.

Left Bushing 10 Right Bushing 10

Rear 1. Remove the S-shaped portion of the PF Grounding Spring from the notch of
the Main Frame with tweezers, and remove the PF Grounding Spring from the
PF Roller Unit.
2. Pull out the guide pin ( ) of the Left Bushing 10 from the Main Frame, and
turn the Left Bushing 10 clockwise until it comes to the blue line indicated in
the figure.
S-shaped 3. Pull out the guide pin ( ) of the Right Bushing 10 from the Main Frame, and
turn the Right Bushing 10 counterclockwise until it comes to the blue line
Notch Hooked Tab PF Roller Unit indicated in the figure.
4. Slide the PF Roller Unit leftward and release the tabs ( ) of the Left and
2
Right Bushing 10.
5. Remove the PF Roller Unit through the left notch of the Main Frame.
Hitch the PF Grounding Spring to the PF Roller Unit setting the
spring into the groove of the roller surface.
1

Coated area of the PF Roller Unit

Tab Tab

Figure 4-55. Removing the PF Roller Unit

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A D J U S T M E N T Apply G-26 grease to the Right Link Lever if required.


R E Q U IR E D
(See Chapter 6: Figure 6-14 (p148) for details.)
Apply G-26 grease to right side of the Main Frame if required.
(See Chapter 6: Figure 6-15 (p148) for details.)
Whenever the PF Roller Unit is replaced, be sure to apply
proper amount of G-26 grease to the specified points.
(See Chapter 6: Figure 6-16 (p149) and Figure 6-17 (p149) for
details.)
Whenever the PF Roller Unit is replaced, be sure to perform
the adjustment below.
(See Chapter 5 ADJUSTMENT (p138) for details.)
1. Disenable PF deterioration offset
2. Top margin adjustment
3. PW Sensor Adjustment (PW Deterioration Adjustment)
4. PF Adjustment
5. PF Band Adjustment

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5
ADJUSTMENT
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5.1 Adjustment Items Summary


This chapter has summarized adjustments required after disassembly and reassembly of the printer.

5.1.1 List of Adjustment Items


The following tables shows all the adjustment items for the printer.

Table 5-1. List of Adjustment Items


Media to be
Item Purpose Procedure
Used
EEPROM data copy To retrieve necessary data from the EEPROM on the previous Backup the data on the EEPROM. None
main board and write it on the new main board. This reduces After the backup has completed, replace the main board and write the data
other adjustment works required after replacing the main into the new board.
board.
Destination setting Inputs common information by destination and USB ID onto Store the following information into the new EEPROM. None
the main board to get the printer recognized by a host Market setting
computer connected via USB when connecting multiple same USB ID
model of printers.
Initialize PF deterioration offset Resets the counter to maintain paper feed accuracy which Reset the PF deterioration correction counter None
decreases due to paper dust.
Disenable PF deterioration offset Corrects the max. value (upper limit) for the PF deterioration Write the max. value for the PF deterioration correction counter. None
correction counter to maintain/improve the paper feed
Adjustment Items

accuracy.
Head ID input To address the unevenness of print quality caused by printhead Input the ID indicated on the QR code label affixed to the new printhead to None
manufacturing tolerances. store it onto the EEPROM on the main board.(Read the ID (QR code) from
the top left to the bottom right.)
Top margin adjustment Corrects the start position to print in CR sub scanning Examine the printout of the adjustment patterns to select and input a Plain paper (A4)
direction. correction value.The correction value is stored in the predetermined address
in the EEPROM on the main board.
Head Angle adjustment Corrects an error of the printhead angle with respect to the Examine the printout of the adjustment patterns to select a group of most Plain paper (A4)
printing surface to keep regular intervals between nozzles in neatly aligned lines. Select or input the value for the selected group using the
CR main scanning direction. Adjustment Program. Do the same thing again (print the pattern, examine it,
and select the value). The correction value is stored in the predetermined
address in the EEPROM on the main board.
Bi-D Adjustment Corrects print start timing in bi-directional printing to improve Examine the printout of the adjustment patterns to select a group of most Plain paper (A4)
the print quality. neatly aligned blocks. Select or input the value for the selected group using
the Adjustment Program. Do the same thing again (print the pattern, examine
it, and select the value). The correction value is stored in the predetermined
address in the EEPROM on the main board.

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Table 5-1. List of Adjustment Items


Media to be
Item Purpose Procedure
Used
PW Sensor Adjustment Corrects a paper detection error caused by PW sensor Examine the printout of the adjustment pattern to select a line printed 5 mm Photo Paper
mounting position tolerances. away from the paper edge and input the number beside the selected line for (A4)
each of the four edges using the Adjustment Program. The correction value is
stored in the predetermined address in the EEPROM on the main board.
First Dot Adjustment Corrects the start position to print in CR main scanning Examine the printout of the adjustment pattern to select a line printed 5 mm Plain paper (A4)
direction to improve the print quality. away from the left edge of paper. This sets the left and right margins to 3 mm.
PF Adjustment Corrects variations of paper feed accuracy when using the Examine the printout of the adjustment patterns to select a block with least Matte Paper-
Microweave to achieve higher print quality. white lines for each of the top and bottom patterns. Heavyweight
Input the values for the selected blocks using the Adjustment Program and (A4)
print the adjustment pattern again to check if a block with least white lines
Adjustment Items

meets the required level.


If the block does not satisfy the required level, repeat the above procedure
until the printed result reaches the required level.
PF Band Adjustment Corrects variations of paper feed accuracy in the band print Examine the printout of the adjustment patterns to select a group of blocks Plain paper (A4)
mode to achieve higher print quality. with least gap or overlap.
CR Offset Allows to set the max. correction value to prevent the CR The following part names are displayed on the screen. Tick the boxes for the None
motor from damaging by heat. parts you replaced.
CR Motor
Main Board
Power Supply Board
Carriage
Carriage Shaft
Printer Mechanism
According to the checked parts, the program automatically executes
adjustments. The correction values are stored in the EEPROM.

Table 5-2. List of Maintenance Items


Media to be
Item Purpose Procedure
Used
Head cleaning To remove nozzle blockage which can cause dot missing or Run a high-power cleaning.After the cleaning, print a nozzle check pattern. Plain paper (A4)
unexpected printing. The nozzle check pattern print should be
Maintenance Item

used to check if the nozzles return to normal.


Ink charge To full fill the ink path inside the ASP printhead with ink (make The ink suction operation to charge the ink is equivalent to the initial ink None
the all nozzles ready for print) by ejecting the liquid preset in the charge.After the ink charge has completed, print a check pattern to check if the
ASP printhead. all nozzles discharge ink normally.If any abnormality is found in the check
pattern, run a head cleaning.
Waste Ink Pad counter Resets the Waste Ink Pad counter. Reset the Waste Ink Pad counter using the reset function. None

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Table 5-3. List of Check Pattern Print Items


Media to be
Item Purpose Procedure
Used
Check Pattern Print Item

Nozzle check pattern print A simple method to check if the all nozzles discharge ink Check the printed patterns for missing segments, broken lines, not aligned Plain paper (A4)
normally. lines, too thin lines and unexpected mixed colors.

Final check pattern print To check if the all required adjustments are made properly. Check the printed patterns if they are OK or not for each of the all adjustment Plain paper or
patterns. Photo Quality
Ink Jet Paper
(A4)

Table 5-4. Additional Function


Media to be
Item Purpose Procedure
Used
Additional Function

EEPROM read out To diagnose a cause of failure. Retrieve the all data in the EEPROM. None

Table 5-5. Mechanical Adjustment


Media to be
Item Purpose Procedure
Used
PG Adjustment Corrects a platen gap (gap between the printhead and paper) so See 5.3 Adjustment Except Adjustment Program (P.138). None
Mechanical Adjustment

that the gap becomes a specified level.

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5.1.2 Adjustments Required After Part Replacement


The following table lists the parts that require adjustments after their replacement and the required adjustment items. Find the part you replaced and carry out the all checked
adjustment items.

C A U T IO N The checked required adjustments must be carried out in the order given in the table (starting from the left).
If it is impossible to retrieve the data from the previous EEPROM to replace the main board, the Waste Ink Pad must be replaced.
Under the following circumstances, carry out the required adjustments in the given order after initializing the EEPROM.
When replacing the Main Board without retrieving the data from the previous EEPROM.
When replacing the Printer Mechanism.

Disenable PF deterioration offset


Initialize PF deterioration offset

(PW Deterioration Adjustment)


Head Angular Adjustment
Top margin adjustment

PW Sensor Adjustment
Waste Ink Pad counter
Adjustment Items

First Dot Adjustment

PF Band Adjustment
EEPROM data copy

Destination setting

Bi-D Adjustment
PG Adjustment

PF Adjustment
Head ID input

Ink charge

CR Offset
Replaced Parts

Order 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
Removal --- --- --- --- --- O --- --- O --- --- O O O O ---
ASF Unit
Replacement --- --- --- --- --- O --- --- O --- --- O O O O ---
Removal --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- O O O --- --- ---
CR Motor
Replacement --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- O O O --- --- O
Upper Paper Guide Removal --- --- --- --- --- O --- --- O --- --- --- --- O O ---
Unit Replacement --- --- --- --- --- O --- --- O --- --- --- --- O O ---
Removal --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- O O O --- --- --- ---
CR Guide Frame
Replacement --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- O O O --- --- --- ---
Removal O --- --- --- --- O --- --- O O O O O O O ---
Print Head
Replacement O --- --- --- --- O O O O O O O O O O ---
Removal --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- ---
Replacement Modified
--- O --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- O --- --- ---
Main Board (Read OK)
Replacement (Replace
--- --- O --- O O --- O O O O O O O O
(Read NG) the pad)
Removal --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- O --- --- --- O --- --- ---
Shaft Holder Unit
Replacement --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- O --- --- --- O --- --- ---
Removal --- --- --- --- --- O --- --- --- --- --- --- --- O O ---
EJ Roller Unit
Replacement --- --- --- --- --- O --- --- --- --- --- --- --- O O ---

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Disenable PF deterioration offset


Initialize PF deterioration offset

(PW Deterioration Adjustment)


Head Angular Adjustment
Top margin adjustment

PW Sensor Adjustment
Waste Ink Pad counter
Adjustment Items

First Dot Adjustment

PF Band Adjustment
EEPROM data copy

Destination setting

Bi-D Adjustment
PG Adjustment

PF Adjustment
Head ID input

Ink charge

CR Offset
Replaced Parts

Order 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
Removal --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- ---
PS Board Unit
Replacement --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- O
Removal O --- --- --- --- O --- --- O O O O O O O ---
Front Paper Guide Unit
Replacement O --- --- --- --- O --- --- O O O O O O O ---
Removal --- --- --- --- --- O --- --- O --- --- --- --- O O ---
PF Motor
Replacement --- --- --- --- --- O --- --- O --- --- --- --- O O ---
Removal --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- ---
Waste Ink Pad
Replacement --- --- --- O --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- ---
Removal --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- O O --- --- ---
PW Sensor
Replacement --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- O O --- --- ---
Removal O --- --- --- --- --- --- --- O O O O O O O ---
Carriage Unit
Replacement O --- --- --- --- --- --- --- O O O O O O O O
Removal O --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- O O O --- --- ---
Carriage Guide Shaft
Replacement O --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- O O O --- --- O
Paper Eject Frame Removal --- --- --- --- --- O --- --- --- --- --- --- --- O O ---
Unit Replacement --- --- --- --- --- O --- --- --- --- --- --- --- O O ---
Removal --- --- --- --- --- O --- --- O --- --- --- O O O ---
PF Roller Unit
Replacement --- --- --- --- --- O --- --- O --- --- --- O O O ---
Removal --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- ---
Ink System Unit
Replacement --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- ---
Printer Mechanism Replacement O --- --- --- O --- O O O O O O O O O O

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5.2 Adjustments by Adjustment Program 5.2.2 Head Angular Adjustment


The pattern shown below is printed out.
This section describes the adjustment methods using the Adjustment Program. Detailed
procedures are omitted here as they are displayed on the screens of the program. Head Angular for Band
Follow the displayed instructions to carry out adjustments.

5.2.1 Top margin adjustment


The pattern shown below is printed out.

NG -3 -2 -1 0 1 2 3 NG

Head Angular for Raster Offset

Figure 5-1. Top margin adjustment Pattern NG +2 +1 0 -1 -2 NG


Figure 5-2. Head Angular Adjustment Pattern
[Procedure]
[Procedure]
Measure the distance between the top edge of paper and the printed line, and select the
value that falls in 3 1 mm. Head Angular for Band
Examine the printed patterns and select a value for the group of most neatly
aligned lines.
Head Angular for Raster Offset
Select the value for the group of black and cyan blocks with least gaps
between the two colors.

C H E C K Sample of OK and NG patterns


P O IN T

Gap

OK NG
OK NG Head Angular for
Head Angular for Band Raster Offset

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5.2.3 Bi-D Adjustment 5.2.4 First Dot Adjustment


The pattern shown below is printed out. The pattern shown below is printed out.

-6

20

-11 -9 -7 -5 -3 -1 1
24
28
32
-4
Figure 5-4. First Dot Adjustment Pattern

[Procedure]
Figure 5-3. Bi-D Adjustment Pattern
Input a number for the line printed 5 mm away from the left edge of paper.
[Procedure]
[Supplement]
Examine the printout and select a value for the group of blocks with least gap or
overlap. If none of the lines is printed 5 mm away from the edge, input a value for the least-
worst line and print the pattern again to repeat the adjustment.
[Supplement]

If none of the groups satisfy the OK level, input a value for the least-worst group and
print the pattern again to repeat the adjustment.

C H E C K Sample of OK and NG patterns


P O IN T Gap

NG OK NG

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5.2.5 PW Sensor Adjustment [Procedure]

The pattern shown below is printed out. Input a number for the line printed 5 mm away from the edge of paper for each of the
four edges.
5mm
-10 -9 -8 -7 -6 -5 -4 -3 -2 -1 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Example: For the pattern shown left, select 2 for top, 4 for bottom, 8 for left, and
9 for right.

[Supplement]

If none of the lines is printed 5 mm away from the edge, make repairs on relevant parts.

5mm
5mm

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PW Detect Level - 142

10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 -1 -2 -3 -4 -5 -6 -7 -8 -9 -10

5mm

Figure 5-5. PW Sensor Adjustment Pattern

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5.2.6 PF Adjustment SELECTING THE VALUE FOR THE BEST PATCH


The pattern shown below is printed out.
[Procedure]
PF adjustment 1) Examine the printed patches from the left and select a value for the patch with
least white oblique lines on its upper (top) area. If two or more patches are
found as the best patch, be sure to select a value for the leftmost one.
Top -6 -4 -2 0 2 4 6 Select this Do not select this

-6 -4 -2 0 2 4 6 8

Bottom -6 -4 -2 0 2 4 6
Figure 5-6. PF Adjustment Pattern
-6 -4 -2 0 2 4 6 8
[Overall Procedure] Figure 5-7. PF Adjustment (1)
1) Examine the printed pattern and select a value for each of the top and bottom. If it is difficult to judge, compare the most likely patch with the one on the right. If you
still cannot find any differences in the upper area between the two patches, input the mean
2) Input the value selected in Step 1 and print the PF adjustment check pattern. value of the two.
3) Check the pattern printed in Step 2 if the correction has been properly Input the mean value of the two
reflected.
4) If the result in Step 3 is NG, return to Step 1 and repeat the adjustment -4 -3 -2 0
procedure.

Figure 5-8. PF Adjustment (2)


2) Examine the printed patches from the right and select a value for the patch with
least white lines on its lower (bottom) area. If two or more patches are found as
the best patch, be sure to select a value for the rightmost one. If it is difficult to
judge, compare the most likely patch with the one on the left. If you still cannot
find any differences in the lower area between the two patches, input the mean
value of the two.
-6 -4 -2 0 2 4 6 8

-6 -4 -2 0 2 4 6 8
Do not select this Select this
Figure 5-9. PF Adjustment (3)
3) Input the selected value for each of the top and bottom in the program, and
print a PF adjustment check pattern.

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CHECKING THE PF ADJUSTMENT CHECK PATTERN 5.2.7 PF Band Adjustment


OK patterns The pattern shown below is printed out.
There is a patch with least white lines on its both top and bottom areas.
PF band adjustment Black PF band adjustment Color
-6 -4 -2 0 2 4 6 8

-1 -1
-6 -4 -2 0 2 4 6 8
Figure 5-10. OK Pattern Sample (1) 0 0
NOTE: The patch with least white lines may not appear in the center with 0
value due to mechanical errors. It is still OK even if the best patch is 1 1
located at other than the center.
The best patch for the top area and that for the bottom area are different but Figure 5-13. PF Band Adjustment Pattern
the two patches are located side by side.
[Procedure]
2 0
Examine the printed pattern from the group with a minus value and select a value for
the first group of blocks that has no gap or overlap.

[Supplement]
-2 0
Figure 5-11. OK Pattern Sample (2) If none of the groups satisfy the OK level, input a value for the least-worst group and
print the pattern again to repeat the adjustment.
NG patterns
The best patch for the top area and that for the bottom area are different and C H E C K Sample of OK and NG patterns
the two patches are Not located side by side. P O IN T

2 0 -2

NG NG OK

-2 0 2
Figure 5-12. NG Pattern Sample

C H E C K If the check pattern is judged as NG, repeat the adjustment


P O IN T procedure until the OK pattern is printed.

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5.3 Adjustment Except Adjustment Program 6. Release the Carriage Lock if the Carriage Unit is locked.
7. Set the thickness gauge on the ribs of the Front Paper Guide Unit as shown
Following is adjustment except Adjustment Program. below, and make sure the gauge is stable (not shaky).

5.3.1 PG adjustment
Parts to be Removed and Replaced
Removal and Replacement of Print Head
Removal and Replacement of Front Paper Guide Unit
Removal and Replacement of Carriage Unit
Removal and Replacement of Carriage Guide Shaft
Replacement of Printer Mechanism
Adjustment procedure Thickness gauge

1. Make sure that the printer is turned off. Figure 5-15. Placement position for thickness gauge
2. Set new ink cartridges in the Carriage Unit. 8. Make sure the PG Lever is set to "L".
3. Confirm that PG Lever is lowered. If PG Lever is raised, lower it. 9. Move the Carriage Unit on the thickness gauge by using the Timing Belt, and
check whether the thickness gauge moves or not.
4. Prepare the thickness gauge. (The thickness should be 1.45mm.)
5. Loosen the screw (C.B.S 3x6) for securing the Parallel Adjustment Lever (Left).

C A U T IO N Do not remove a screw completely. (two or three revolution)


You need not to loosen the screw securing the Parallel
Adjustment Lever (Right).
Make sure to install new ink cartridges during the adjustment
as the weight of the cartridges affect PG.

Parallel Adjustment Lever (Left) C.B.S 3x6

Figure 5-14. Parallel Adjustment Lever (Left) Location

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10. Accede to following steps until youve completed the left side PG adjustment.
C A U T IO N If you push the Carriage Unit directly, its possible to damage
the Print Head surface by the friction with the thickness gauge.
Following is the relationship between Parallel Adjustment START
Lever (Left) operation and Platen gap reaction. Step 8
PG up (narrower)
Move the Carriage Unit by
using the Timing Belt.

Note : Down means PG


(Platen Gap) wide.

Thickness Yes One notch down the Parallel


Gauge moves? Adjustment Lever (Left).
PG down (wider)
Figure 5-16. Relationship between Parallel Adjustment Lever No
(Left) Operation & Platen Gap Move the Carriage Unit by
One notch up the Parallel using the Timing Belt.
Adjustment Lever (Left).

Note : Up means PG (Platen Gap) narrow. Yes Thickness Gauge


moves?

No

Advance to Step 10.


Figure 5-17. Left Side PG Adjustment
11. Tighten the screw for securing Parallel Adjustment Lever (Left) temporary.

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12. Loosen the screw (C.B.S 3x6) for securing the Parallel Adjustment Lever 14. Move the Carriage Unit on the thickness gauge by using the Timing Belt, and
(Right). check whether the thickness gauge moves or not.

C A U T IO N If you push the Carriage Unit directly, its possible to damage


Parallel Adjustment Lever (Right)
the Print Head surface by the friction with the thickness gauge.
Following is the relationship between Parallel Adjustment
C.B.S 3x6 Lever (Right) operation and Platen gap reaction.
PG up (narrower)

PG down (wider)

Figure 5-18. Parallel Adjustment Lever (Right) Location


C A U T IO N Do not remove a screw completely. (two or three revolution)
You need not to loosen the screw for securing the Parallel
Adjustment Lever (Left).
Figure 5-20. Relationship between Parallel Adjustment Lever
(Right) Operation & Platen Gap
13. Set the thickness gauge on the ribs of the Front Paper Guide Unit as shown
below, and make sure the gauge is stable (not shaky).

Thickness gauge

Figure 5-19. Placement position for thickness gauge

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15. Accede to following steps until youve completed the right side PG 18. Accede to following steps to check left side PG again.
adjustment.

START
START
Step 13
Move the Carriage Unit by
Move the Carriage Unit by using the Timing Belt.
using the Timing Belt.

Note : Down means PG


(Platen Gap) wide.
Thickness Gauge Yes Re-adjust from
Thickness Yes One notch down the Parallel moves? the beginning.
Gauge moves? Adjustment Lever (Right).

No
No
Move the Carriage Unit by Note : Up means PG (Platen Gap) narrow.
using the Timing Belt. One notch up the Parallel
One notch up the Parallel Adjustment Lever (Left).
Adjustment Lever (Right).

Move the Carriage Unit by


Note : Up means PG (Platen Gap) narrow. Yes Thickness Gauge using the Timing Belt.
moves?
Note : Down means PG
No (Platen Gap) wide.

Thickness Gauge Yes One notch down the Parallel


Advance to Step 15. moves? Adjustment Lever (Left).
Figure 5-21. Right Side PG Adjustment
16. Tighten the screw securing for Parallel Adjustment Lever (Right) temporary. No
Advance to Step 18.
17. Set the thickness gauge at position shown by Figure 5-15 again.
Re-adjust from
the beginning.

Figure 5-22. Right/Left Sides PG Checking


19. Tighten both screws completely.

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6
MAINTENANCE
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6.1 Overview Document glass


Remove dust or any paper with a clean dry cloth. In case dirt is serious or alien
substance is stick, wipe it off with a cloth moistened with neutral detergent. In case
This section provides information to maintain the printer in its optimum condition.
Stain is remained, wipe again with a dry clean cloth.

6.1.1 Cleaning 6.1.2 Service Maintenance


This printer has no mechanical components which require regular cleaning except the
If any abnormal print (dot missing, white line, etc.) has occurred or the printer indicates
Print Head. Therefore, when returning the printer to the user, check the following parts
the Maintenance request error (This error is displayed as Maintenance call error in
and perform appropriate cleaning if stain is noticeable.
the STM3), take the following actions to clear the error.
C A U T IO N Never use chemical solvents, such as thinner, benzine, and Print Head cleaning
acetone to clean the exterior parts of the printer like the When dot missing or banding phenomenon has occurred, you need to perform the
Housing. These chemicals may deform or deteriorate the Print Head cleaning operation*1, 2 by using the Print Head cleaning function. This
components of the printer. function can be performed by the control panel operation.
Be careful not to damage any components when you clean
The detailed procedure is given below.
inside the printer.
Do not scratch the coated surface of the PF Roller Unit. Use soft 1. Press the Setup button on the control panel to enter the Setup mode.
brush to wipe off any dusts. Use a soft cloth moistened with
2. Select Head Cleaning in the Setup mode, and press the Start button. The
alcohol to remove the ink stain.
printer will run a head cleaning. When finished, the printer automatically
Do not use cleaning sheet included in the media for normal
returns to the head cleaning top screen.
usage. It may damage the coated surface of PF Roller Unit.
If the adhesive surface of the cleaning sheet is set to the LD Note *1: If any of the ink cartridges is(are) indicating Ink Low error, the printer does
Roller shaft side and used to clean the LD Roller surface, it is not run the manual head cleaning.
no problem. *2: The Stylus Photo R240/R245/R250 has three modes for manual cleaning,
When using compressed air products; such as air duster, for and the appropriate cleaning mode is automatically selected and performed
cleaning during repair and maintenance, the use of such according to various conditions. Therefore the ink consumption amount for
products containing flammable gas is prohibited. manual cleaning varies depending on each mode. Refer to Chapter 2 (p55).
Exterior parts
Use a clean soft cloth moistened with water, and wipe off any dirt. If the exterior
parts are stained by the ink, use a cloth moistened with neutral detergent to wipe it
off.
Inside the printer
Use a vacuum cleaner to remove any paper dust.
LD Roller
When paper loading function does not operate because friction of the LD Roller is
lowered by any paper dust, set the adhesive side up of the cleaning sheet (included
in the media) to remove any paper dust. Repeat loading the cleaning sheet several
times.

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Maintenance Error
This error appears when the protection counter (for the Waste Ink Pad) reaches the
upper limit (limit of the Waste Ink Pad). The Waste Ink Pad is used to absorb the
waste ink produced by printing, cleaning and flushing. The amount of the waste
ink is counted in the EEPROM to cause the error to prevent the Waste Ink Pad
from overflow. The counter value fluctuates depending on the frequency of use as
this model calculates the loss of waste ink by evaporation to reflect the amount to
the counter.

Figure 6-1. Maintenance Error Indication on the LCD

When the maintenance error occurs, replace the Waste Ink Pad with a new one and
reset the protection counter using the Adjustment Program.
If you find the counter is close to its limit, replace the Waste Ink Pad and reset the
counter to save the user from having to send the printer for repair again due to the
maintenance error.

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6.1.3 Lubrication Refer to the following figures for the lubrication points.
\

The characteristics of the grease have great affects on the mechanical function and <Lubrication Point>
durability, especially does the characteristics about temperature environment. The type 1. Paper Back Lever Surface
2
and amount of the grease used to lubricate the printer parts are determined based on the 2. Hopper Surface
results of the internal evaluations. Therefore, be sure to apply the specified type and
<Lubrication Type>
amount of the grease to the specified part of the printer mechanism during servicing.
1. G-74
Never use oil or grease other than those specified in this 2. G-26
C A U T IO N Lubrication
manual. Use of different types of oil or grease may damage the Prohibited Area <Lubrication Amount>
component or give bad influence on the printer function. 1. Proper amount
Never apply larger amount of grease than specified in this 2. 1 x 1mm
manual.
<Remarks>
1. Use a flux dispenser to apply.
Type Name EPSON code Supplier
2. Use a injector to apply.
Grease G-26 1080614 EPSON
Grease must not be adhered to
Grease G-71 1304682 EPSON Paper Back other parts.
Grease G-74 1409257 EPSON Hopper Lever

Liquid lubricant CR02 6022805/6022798 EPSON 1

C A U T IO N When using G-74, it is recommended to use a flux dispenser


(1049533) together.

Figure 6-2. Lubrication on ASF Unit

<Lubrication Point>
Groove on the Driven Pulley
Holder

<Lubrication Type>
G-26

<Lubrication Amount>
1 x 1mm x 4 points

<Remarks>
Use a injector to apply.

Figure 6-3. Lubrication on Driven Pulley Holder

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<Lubrication Point> <Lubrication Point>


Apply the grease to all
over the Cleaner Head. Cleaner Head Cartridge Cover Surface

<Lubrication Type> <Lubrication Type>


CR02 G-74

<Lubrication Amount> <Lubrication Amount>


Proper amount on all over the Proper amount
Cleaner Head <Remarks>
<Remarks> Use a flux dispenser to apply.
Use a flux dispenser to apply. Grease must not be adhered to
Apply a thin layer of grease in other parts.
one directions as indicated by
the arrow.

Figure 6-4. Lubrication on Cleaner Head Figure 6-6. Lubrication on Carriage Unit (2)

<Lubrication Point> <Lubrication Point>


1. Two holes of the Carriage Unit. Head Grounding Plate
Carriage Carriage
Unit Guide Shaft (Should be in touch with the
Carriage Guide Shaft.) <Lubrication Type>
2. Carriage Guide Shaft Surface G-71

<Lubrication Type> <Lubrication Amount>


1 1
1. G-71 Apply a proper amount of the
2 2
grease on the surface that contacts
2. G-71
with the CR Guide Shaft.
<Lubrication Amount>
<Remarks>
1. 150 ~ 210mg (Two points in
Use a cotton bud or spatula to
Sectioned Diagram Carriage Hole total)
apply.
O.K. 2. 80 ~ 120mg (Two points in total)
Carriage Unit
Outside Surface
<Remarks>
1. Use a injector to apply.
Carriage Guide
Shaft 2. Use a injector to apply.
Figure 6-7. Lubrication on Head Grounding Plate
Do not adhere G-71 to the Timing
N.G.
Belt.
G-71
Grease Do not let G-71 run off to the
Carriage outside surface.

Figure 6-5. Lubrication on Carriage Unit (1)

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<Lubrication Point> <Lubrication Point>


The rib of the LD Roller Shaft Paper Eject Grounding Spring
Unit shown in the figure.
<Lubrication Type>
<Lubrication Type> G-26
G-26
<Lubrication Amount>
<Lubrication Amount> 1 x an entire loop
1 x length of rib of the LD Roller
<Remarks>
Shaft Unit
Use a injector to apply.
<Remarks> Apply the grease while turning
Use a injector to apply. the Paper Eject Roller.

Figure 6-8. Lubrication on LD Roller Shaft Unit Figure 6-10. Lubrication on Paper Eject Grounding Spring

<Lubrication Point> <Lubrication Point>


Left Side Front Paper Guide Support
From the left edge (left line mark) Contact areas between the EJ Roller
to the right edge (right line mark) of Unit and the seven tabs of the Front
the CR Guide Frame Paper Guide Support.
<Lubrication Type> <Lubrication Type>
G-71 G-74

<Lubrication Amount> <Lubrication Amount>


Center
200mg Proper amount x 7 points

<Remarks> <Remarks>
Use a injector to apply. Use a flux dispenser to apply.
Do not adhere G-74 to the rubber
part of the EJ Roller Unit.

Right Side

Left Line Mark Right Line Mark

Figure 6-9. Lubrication on CR Guide Frame Figure 6-11. Lubrication on EJ Roller Unit

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<Lubrication Point> <Lubrication Point>


Paper Guide Front Unit Points on the left side of Paper Edge line of the Link Lever (Right)
Guide Front Unit as shown in the Link Lever (Right)
figure <Lubrication Type>
G-26
<Lubrication Type>
G-26 <Lubrication Amount>
1 x 5-7mm
<Lubrication Amount>
1 x 1mm x 2 points <Remarks>
Use a injector to apply.
<Remarks>
Left side Use a injector to apply it

Figure 6-12. Lubrication on Paper Guide Front Unit Figure 6-14. Lubrication on Link Lever (Right)

<Lubrication Point> <Lubrication Point>


Link Lever Holder (Left)
1. Edge line of the Link Lever (Left) Around two guide pins of the
Main Frame (Right)
2. Around two guide pins of the Main Frame (Right)
Link Lever Holder (Left)
<Lubrication Type>
<Lubrication Type> G-26
2 2 1. G-26
<Lubrication Amount>
2. G-26
1 x 2 points
1
<Lubrication Amount>
<Remarks>
1. 1 x 5-7mm
Use a injector to apply.
Link Lever (Left) 2. 1 x 2 points

<Remarks>
Use a injector to apply.

Figure 6-13. Lubrication on Link Lever (Left) Figure 6-15. Lubrication on Main Frame (Right)

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<Lubrication Point>
Contact point between the PF
Grounding Spring and the PF
PF Grounding Spring Roller Unit
<Lubrication Type>
G-26

<Lubrication Amount>
1 x of the PF Roller Unit

<Remarks>
Use a injector to apply.
PF Roller Unit

Figure 6-16. Lubrication on PF Roller Unit (1)

<Lubrication Point>
Contact point between Bush 10
(Right) and PF Roller Unit
Bush 10 (Right)
<Lubrication Type>
G-26

<Lubrication Amount>
1 x of the PF Roller Unit
PF Roller Unit <Remarks>
Use a injector to apply.
Do not adhere G-26 to Spool Gear
Spool Gear 13.5 13.5.

Figure 6-17. Lubrication on PF Roller Unit (2)

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CHAPTER

7
APPENDIX
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7.1 Connector Summary See the following tables for the connector summary for the C606 Main board and each
connectors pin alignment.

Table 7-1. Connector Summary for C606 Main Board


7.1.1 Major Component Unit
Connector Function
The major component units of this printer are as follows.
CN1 For connection with the Power Supply Board
Main Board (C606 Main)
CN2 For connection with the USB interface
Power Supply Board (C610 PSB/PSE) CN3 For connection with the PE Sensor
Panel Board (C606 PNL) CN4 For connection with the PG Sensor

The figure below shows how to connect these components. CN5, CN6 For connection with the Print Head
CN7 CR Encoder Sensor, PW Sensor, CSIC Board
CN8 For connection with the CR Motor
USB I/F
C610 PSB CN16 (HOST) CN9 For connection with the PF Motor

CN2
CN12 For connection with the Panel Board
CN1 CN2 USB I/F
CN14, CN15 For connection with the Memory Card
C606 Main
CN16 USB I/F (HOST)
CN12 C606 PNL
N19 PF Encoder Sensor
AC power
CN14, CN15

CN5,
CN19 CN3 CN4 CN6 CN7 CN8 CN9

Memory Card
PF Motor
CR Motor
CR Encoder Sensor
PW Sensor
CSIC Board
Print Head
PG Sensor
PE Sensor
PF Encoder Sensor Printer Mechanism

Figure 7-1. Connection of the major components

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7.2 Exploded Diagram


This service manual does not provide the exploded diagrams and the parts list.
See SPI (Service Parts Information) for the diagrams and the parts list.

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7.3 Electrical Circuits


The electric circuit diagrams below are shown at the following pages:
C606 Main control circuit board 1
C606 Main control circuit board 2
C610 PSB power supply circuit board
C610 PSE power supply circuit board
C606 Panel circuit board

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Model : PM-D600, Stylus Photo R240/245/250
Board : C606 MAIN (BOARD ASSY., MAIN)
Rev. : C
Sheet : 1/2
Model : PM-D600, Stylus Photo R240/245/250
Board : C606 MAIN (BOARD ASSY., MAIN)
Rev. : A
Sheet : 2/2
Model : PM-D600, Stylus Photo R240/245/250
Board : C610 PSB (PCB Assembly. Power Supply)
Rev. : C
Sheet : 1/1
Model : PM-D600, Stylus Photo R240/245/250
Board : C610 PSE (PCB Assembly. Power Supply)
Rev. : B
Sheet : 1/1
Model : PM-D600, Stylus Photo R240/245/250
Board : C606 PNL (BOARD ASSY., PNL)
Rev. : A
Sheet : 1/1

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