Service Manual L120
Service Manual L120
Service Manual L120
L120
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SEIJ13-005
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SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION.
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detected, SEIKO EPSON would greatly appreciate being informed of them.
The contents of this manual are subject to change without notice.
The above not withstanding SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION can assume no responsibility for any errors in this
manual or the consequences thereof.
EPSON is a registered trademark of SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION.
Note :Other product names used herein are for identification purpose only and may be trademarks or registered
trademarks of their respective owners. EPSON disclaims any and all rights in those marks.
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Safety Precautions
All safety procedures described here shall be strictly adhered to by all parties servicing and maintaining this
product.
DANGER
Strictly observe the following cautions. Failure to comply could result in serious bodily injury or loss of life.
1. Always disconnect the product from the power source and peripheral devices when servicing the product or
performing maintenance.
2. When performing works described in this manual, do not connect to a power source until instructed to do so.
Connecting to a power source causes high voltage in the power supply unit and some electronic components
even if the product power switch is off. If you need to perform the work with the power cable connected to a
power source, use extreme caution to avoid electrical shock.
WARNING
Strictly observe the following cautions. Failure to comply may lead to personal injury or loss of life.
1. Always wear protective goggles for disassembly and reassembly to protect your eyes from ink in working. If
any ink gets in your eyes, wash your eyes with clean water and consult a doctor immediately.
2. 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.
PRECAUTIONS
Strictly observe the following cautions. Failure to comply may lead to personal injury or damage of the product.
1. Repairs on Epson product should be performed only by an Epson certified repair technician.
2. No work should be performed on this product by persons unfamiliar with basic safety knowledge required for
electrician.
3. The power rating of this product is indicated on the serial number/rating plate. Never connect this product to
the power source whose voltages is different from the rated voltage.
4. Replace malfunctioning components only with those components provided or approved by Epson;
introduction of second-source ICs or other non-approved components may damage the product and void any
applicable Epson warranty.
5. The capacitors on the Main Board may be electrically charged right after the power turns off or after driving
motors which generates counter electromotive force such as when rotating the PF Roller or when moving the
CR Unit. There is a risk to damage the Main Board if the Head FFC is short-circuited with the capacitors on
the Main Board electrically charged, therefore, after the power turns off or after motors are driven, leave the
printer untouched for approximately 30 seconds to discharge the capacitors before starting disassembly/
reassembly.
6. To prevent the circuit boards from short-circuiting, be careful about the following when handling FFC or
cables.
When handling FFC, take care not to let the terminal section of FFC touch metal parts.
When connecting cables/FFC to the connectors on circuit boards, connect them straight to the connectors to avoid
slant insertion.
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7. In order to protect sensitive microprocessors and circuitry, use static discharge equipment, such as anti-static
wrist straps, when accessing internal components.
8. Do not tilt this product immediately after initial ink charge, especially after performing the ink charge several
times. Doing so may cause ink to leak from the product because it may take some time for the waste ink pads
to completely absorb ink wasted due to the ink charge.
9. 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 you have a skin irritation, consult a doctor immediately.
10. When disassembling or assembling this product, make sure to wear gloves to avoid injuries from metal parts
with sharp edges.
11. Use only recommended tools for disassembling, assembling or adjusting the printer.
12. Observe the specified torque when tightening screws.
13. Be extremely careful not to scratch or contaminate the following parts.
Nozzle plate of the Printhead
CR Scale
PF Scale
Coated surface of the PF Roller
Gears
Rollers
LCD
Scanner Sensor
Exterior parts
14. Never use oil or grease other than those specified in this manual. Use of different types of oil or grease may
damage the component or give bad influence on the printer function.
15. Apply the specified amount of grease described in this manual.
16. Make the specified adjustments when you disassemble the printer.
17. When cleaning this product, follow the procedure described in this manual.
18. When transporting this product after filling the ink in the printhead, pack the printer without removing the
ink cartridges in order to prevent the printhead from drying out.
19. Make sure to install antivirus software in the computers used for the service support activities.
20. Keep the virus pattern file of antivirus software up-to-date.
21. When disassembling/reassembling this product, if you find adhesive power of the double-sided tape which
secure the parts or FFC is not enough, replace the tape with new one and attach it correctly to the specified
points where the parts or FFC should be secured.
22. Unless otherwise specified in this manual, the labels attached on the returned product should be transferred to
the corresponding attachment positions on the new one referring to the labels on the returned product.
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About This Manual
This manual, consists of the following chapters, is intended for repair service personnel and includes information
necessary for properly performing maintenance and servicing the product.
CHAPTER 1. TROUBLESHOOTING
Describes the step-by-step procedures for the troubleshooting.
CHAPTER 3. ADJUSTMENT
Describes the required adjustments for servicing the product.
CHAPTER 4. MAINTENANCE
Describes maintenance items and procedures for servicing the product.
CHAPTER 5. APPENDIX
Provides the following additional information for reference:
Connector Diagram
Protection for Transportation
Indicates an operating or maintenance procedure, practice, or condition that, if not strictly observed,
could result in bodily injury, damage or malfunction of equipment.
For Chapter 2 “Disassembly/Reassembly”, symbols other than indicated above are used to show additional
information for disassembly/reassembly. For the details on those symbols, see "2.2 Disassembly/Reassembly
Procedures (p28)".
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Revision Status
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Contents
Chapter 1 Troubleshooting
1.1 Troubleshooting......................................................................................................................................................... 9
1.1.1 Troubleshooting Workflow .............................................................................................................................. 9
1.2 Power-On Sequence ................................................................................................................................................ 11
1.3 Fatal Error Code List............................................................................................................................................... 13
1.3.1 Printer Fatal Error Code ................................................................................................................................. 13
Chapter 2 Disassembly/Reassembly
2.1 Overview ................................................................................................................................................................. 16
2.1.1 Tools ............................................................................................................................................................... 16
2.1.2 Jigs .................................................................................................................................................................. 16
2.1.2.1 Making the Spring Hook Jig .................................................................................................................. 16
2.1.3 Locations of the Parts/Units ........................................................................................................................... 17
2.1.4 Standard Operation Time for Servicing the Product ...................................................................................... 21
2.1.5 Checks and Precautions before Disassembling .............................................................................................. 23
2.1.5.1 Factors which Affect the Print Quality .................................................................................................. 23
2.1.5.2 Factors which Affect the Safety of Service Personnel such as Ink Leakage during Operation ............ 24
2.2 Disassembly/Reassembly Procedures ..................................................................................................................... 28
2.2.1 Disassembly Flowchart................................................................................................................................... 29
2.2.2 Disassembly Flowchart (Printhead/Main Board) ........................................................................................... 33
2.3 Detailed Disassembly/Reassembly Procedure for each Part/Unit........................................................................... 34
2.4 Routing FFCs/cables ............................................................................................................................................... 40
Chapter 3 Adjustment
3.1 Required Adjustments ............................................................................................................................................. 43
3.2 Adjustment Program................................................................................................................................................ 47
3.2.1 Operating Environment .................................................................................................................................. 47
3.2.2 Details of the Adjustment Program ................................................................................................................ 47
3.2.2.1 CR Motor Heat Protection Control / PF Motor Heat Protection Control .............................................. 47
3.3 Mechanism Adjustment / Check ............................................................................................................................. 48
3.3.1 Checking the Platen Gap ................................................................................................................................ 48
3.3.2 CR/PF Belt Tension Check............................................................................................................................. 50
Chapter 4 Maintenance
4.1 Overview ................................................................................................................................................................. 53
4.1.1 Cleaning.......................................................................................................................................................... 53
4.1.2 Lubrication...................................................................................................................................................... 53
4.2 Lubrication Points and Instructions......................................................................................................................... 54
Chapter 5 Appendix
5.1 Connector Diagram ................................................................................................................................................. 57
5.2 Points to be checked before packing the printer...................................................................................................... 57
5.3 Protection for Transportation .................................................................................................................................. 58
5.3.1 Securing the CR Unit...................................................................................................................................... 58
5.3.2 Securing the Printer Cover ............................................................................................................................. 59
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CHAPTER 1
TROUBLESHOOTING
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1.1 Troubleshooting
This section describes the troubleshooting workflow and fatal error information.
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Major problem without Major problem with error message
Turn on the power*1 error message
No Power*2
Fatal error Incomplete Initial Ink Charge Maintenance error Ink End error Paper Jam Fatal error
No [Presumable Cause]
Does printer turn on the • PS Unit damage Please refer to " 1.3 Fatal Error Code [Occurrence Condition] [Occurrence Condition] [Occurrence Condition] [Occurrence Condition]
power? • Main Board damage List (p13)". Ink LED is ON and STM This error occurs when This error occurs when ink This error occurs when CR Unit is
indicates "Initial ink charging is maintenance counter in EEPROM counter reaches ink end level. blocked by jammed paper.
[Major Troubleshooting] not complete". exceeds the specified value.
Yes • PS Unit replacement [Major Occurrence Timing] [Major Occurrence Timing]
• Main Board replacement [Major Occurrence Timing] [Major Occurrence Timing] • Power-on timing • Power-on timing
Print start timing. • Power-on timing • Print start timing
No [Main board replacement] • Print start timing • Cleaning timing [Major Troubleshooting]
Is Power-on sequence
finished without error?
1 • EEPROM data copy for old
main board
[Troubleshooting]
Perform initial ink charge
• Cleaning timing
[Troubleshooting]
• Remove jammed paper
• EEPROM data initial setting [Troubleshooting] • Refill ink and reset ink counter [NOTE]
for new Main board • Porous Pad replacement & by panel. On this product, if CR Unit
Yes Maintenance counter reset touches jammed paper, CR Unit
moves back in the opposite
direction so that customer can
Standby condition remove the paper. However, if CR
Main board replacement Unit cannot move in this
• EEPROM data copy for old sequence, this error occurs.
Main Board Assy
Print check pattern • EEPROM data initial setting
for new Main Board Assy
Paper Jam error No Paper error Double Feed error Paper Size Unmatch error
Yes
[Occurrence Condition] [Occurrence Condition] [Occurrence Condition] [Occurrence Condition]
This error occurs when top/ This error occurs when top of When manual duplex printing is This error occurs if the actual
No bottom of paper is not detected by paper can not be detected selected using the printer driver, paper length detected by PE
Is printing operation PE Sensor in the specified steps of correctly by PE Sensor in the this error occurs if the actual Sensor does not match with the
finished without trouble? paper loading / ejecting operation specified steps up to completion paper length detected by PE paper length specified in the
correctly. of the paper loading operation. Sensor does not match with the printer driver. (The error occurs
(No paper / No loading / large paper length specified in the no matter when the actual length
Yes [Major Occurrence Timing] paper skew) printer driver. (The error occurs is longer or shorter than the
• Power-on timing when the actual length is longer theoretical length specified in the
• Paper loading timing [Major Occurrence Timing] than the theoretical length driver.)
Major problem without error message • Paper eject timing • Paper loading timing specified in the driver.)
[Major Occurrence Timing]
[Major Troubleshooting] [Major Troubleshooting] [Major Occurrence Timing] • Paper eject timing
Poor Printing Poor Paper Loading 1 Perform paper eject operation 1 Set paper in ASF and perform • Paper loading timing
Finish*3 from operation panel. paper feed operation. • Paper eject timing [Troubleshooting]
[Phenomenon] [Presumable Cause] • Success 2 If the paper stops before • PE Sensor Lever replacement
• Poor printing quality • Use of 3rd party media Starts paper feeding reaching PE Sensor, remove it [Troubleshooting] • PE Sensor replacement
• Ink stain on paper • Edge guide mis-setting operation again if printer has and check the paper condition. • PE Sensor Lever replacement (Main Board replacement)
• Dot missing • Foreign material print data. 3 A) If paper is OK, set paper in • PE Sensor replacement • Main Board replacement
• Paper eject without printing • Part come-off • Fail ASF and move edge guides to (Main Board replacement)
• Contamination of LD Roller or Occurs paper jam error appropriate position, and • Main Board replacement
[Presumable Cause] PF roller again. perform 2 again.
• Driver / Panel mis-setting 2 If fail in the above 1, remove B) If damage in the above 2, [NOTE]
• Contamination of CR scale [Major Troubleshooting] the paper by opening Printer check foreign materials / This error may occur in the
• Contamination of Printhead • Recommendation of EPSON Cover. parts come-off / parts manual duplex printing if the
cover media 3 Perform paper eject operation transformation in paper inverted sheet printed on the first
• Printhead damage • Edge guide re-setting from operation panel again. path. side sticks to the second sheet
• Ink clogging of Printhead • Foreign material removal • Success 4 If not resolved by 3-A & 3-B, when the first side printing is
• Contamination on Cap Unit / • Part re-installation Starts paper feeding check foreign material / Part complete and the sheet is inverted
Wiper of Ink System Assy • Roller replacement operation again if printer has come-off / surface condition of and set to ASF to print on the
• Ink System Assy damage print data. LD Roller or PF Roller / PE other side.
• Float of Porous Pad on Paper • Fail Sensor Lever / PE Sensor /
Guide Front Abnormal Noise Occurs paper jam error Main Board / PF Motor.
• Narrower/Wider PG again.
(out of standard) [Presumable Cause] 4 If fail in the above 3, check
• PE Sensor Lever damage • Foreign material foreign material / part come-
• PE Sensor damage • Insufficient grease off / PE Sensor Lever / PE
• Gear damage Sensor / Main board.
[Major Troubleshooting]
• Driver / Panel re-setting [Major Troubleshooting]
• CR Scale replacement • Foreign material removal
• Printhead cover cleaning • Lubrication of grease
• Printhead cleaning • Gear replacement
• Ink Cartridge replacement
• Printhead replacement *1: If the Hopper of ASF on the returned product touches the LD Roller, the initial ink charge has
• Rubber cleaning of Cap Unit Blank printing not been completed for the product yet.
• Ink System Assy replacement *2: If the printer can turn on but turns off right away, the protection circuit may cut off the power
• Porous Pad re-installation [Phenomenon]
• Printer replacement due to an error such as a circuit failure.
Blank printing
• PE Sensor Lever replacement *3: In case of “Not Trouble Found”, check fatal error code.
• PE Sensor replacement [Presumable Cause]
(Main Board replacement)
• Ink tank replacement
• Ink tube crumples If the reason for the return is evident, first check the phenomenon user
• Ink tube connection is
incomplete. claims recurs, then proceed to the troubleshooting.
[Major Troubleshooting]
• Ink tank replacement
This flowchart is compiled based on the following contents.
• Ink tube re-installation
• Our experience regarding the quality problem.
• ESK’s repair data.
• Printer Mechanism specification for the product.
3-3.After the PE Sensor checks if paper exists, the PF Motor rotates clockwise for one second and releases the CR lock.
3-4.While checking if the CR Unit does not touch the Change Lever (CR lock) or the foreign material, the CR Unit
moves to the 80-digit side slowly until it touches the Left Frame.
3-5.The distance from the position where the CR Unit touched to the Left Frame is regarded as the standard distance
from the origin position, and the home position is fixed.
From then on, the CR Unit position is monitored according to the signals from the CR Encoder.
3-6.The CR Unit moves to near its home position quickly.
4. PF Motor Measurement
4-1.The PF Motor rotates clockwise until the PF Roller turns five times to perform a load measurement.
Condition 2: Power-on sequence after recovering from a paper jam error (See Table 1-2.)
Turning on the printer after turning it off with a paper jam fatal error.
There still remains paper on the paper path out of the detecting area of the PE Sensor.
Maintenance error recovery has never been performed.
Table 1-2. Condition 2: Power-on Sequence after Recovering from a Paper Jam Error
CR Unit/PF Roller
Operation movement and
position
Executes No.1 to No.3 on the normal power-on sequence (Table 1-1).
4. Detecting remaining paper
4-1.5.The CR Unit returns to its home position.
4-2.The CR Unit moves to the 80-digit side and confirms there is no paper.*1
4-3.The CR Unit quickly returns to its home position, and displays on the LCD that the paper jam error has occurred.
When the user removes the paper and releases the paper jam error by panel operation, the normal power-on sequence from No.1 (Table 1-1) is executed
again.*2
Note *1: “Paper exists” is detected when the CR Unit touches the paper. When “paper does not exist” is detected, the power-on sequence
of condition 1 (Table 1-1) is executed from No.4.
*2: If the paper jam error cannot be solved after repeating the power-on sequence on condition 2 (Table 1-2) twice, the printer turns
into the paper jam fatal error for the third time.
To recover from the maintenance error, the dedicated software that can be downloaded
from the web site which can be accessed from STM3 is required.
The printer operation related to the maintenance error recovery is as follows.
• When the waste ink counter reaches the threshold value (1) for the first time and the
maintenance error occurs, the counter threshold of the maintenance error is changed
to threshold value 2 after performing recovery from the maintenance error.
• After the threshold value (2) is enabled, the warning; to notify the possibility of ink
leakage out of the printer, is displayed every time the waste ink counter increases by
1%.
• If the waste ink counter reaches the threshold value (2), the maintenance error occurs.
Then, the waste ink counter is changed back to the threshold value (1) after recovering
from the maintenance error, and the warning is displayed repeatedly according to the
increment of the waste ink counter until the maintenance error occurs when the
threshold value (2) is reached.
(Recovery from the maintenance error can be performed up to the specified number
of times.)
DISASSEMBLY/REASSEMBLY
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2.1 Overview
This chapter describes procedures for disassembling the main parts/units of this product. Unless otherwise
specified, disassembled parts/units can be reassembled by reversing the disassembly procedure. See the cautions
or tips for disassembly/reassembly described in "2.3 Detailed Disassembly/Reassembly Procedure for each Part/
Unit (p34)".
Read the "Safety Precautions(p3)" before disassembling and reassembling.
When you have to remove units or parts that are not described in this chapter, see the exploded diagrams of SPI
(Service Parts Information).
2.1.1 Tools
Use only specified tools to avoid damaging the printer.
Clip Clip
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The parts/units which can not be seen in the following pictures are indicated in dotted lines
( ).
Exterior parts
1 Right
Front
3 4
Left Rear
5
6 7
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Printer mechanism
3 4 5
2 6
1
8 9 10 11
1 2 3
4
8
7
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5 4
2
1 3
4
6 5
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The Ink Supply Tank Assy of this printer has an air release hole on the upper part.
The ink in the ink tanks is vented to the atmosphere through this hole to stabilize ink supply to the Printhead. If
the Ink Supply Tank Assy is tilted, the ink in the tanks may leak from the air release hole. If the air release hole is
sealed up with the leaked ink, ventilation to the atmosphere cannot be done properly and the print quality may be
affected adversely.
In order to prevent this from happening, make sure to place the Ink Supply Tank Assy as shown below after
removing it.
OK
NG
Ink Supply Tank Assy Ink Supply Tank Assy
Do not place the Ink Supply Tank Assy with the air release hole down or to one of the sides. Otherwise, the ink in the Ink Supply
Tank Assy may come up to the hole and may leak or the print failure may occur.
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2.1.5.2 Factors which Affect the Safety of Service Personnel such as Ink Leakage during
Operation
Ink may spill when removing the following parts from L120.
This section describes the parts that may cause ink spill and the means to minimize the ink spill when removing
the parts.
Ink Supply • Removing the tubes of the Ink Supply Tank Tube Assy from the Joint A, B
Tank • Removing the tubes of the Ink Supply Tank Tube Assy from the Ink Supply Tank
Ink Supply
Tank Tube Assy
Adapter Removing the Ink Supply Tube Assy from the Adapter C
Ink Supply • Removing the Ink Supply Tank Tube Assy / Ink Supply Tube Assy from the Joint A, C
Tube Assy • Removing the Ink Supply Tube Assy from the Adapter
Note : These parts are indicated with the icon in disassembly/reassembly flowchart. (See "2.2 Disassembly/Reassembly Procedures
(p28)".)
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Even observing the points described in this section, ink may spill in the following situations.
Therefore, be careful not to contaminate the inside of the printer or its surroundings by
preparing the container to receive the leaked ink, or the like.
When removing the Ink Supply Tube Assy, all the ink in the tube will spill.
Adapter is removed
When disassembling/reassembling the Adapter, take care not to press the film on the Adapter.
Adapter
Carriage
Film
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Discharging ink is recommended only when disconnecting the Ink Supply Tank Tube Assy from the Ink Supply
Tank. Before performing the above disconnection, discharge ink from the Ink Supply Tank as follows.
Necessary tools
Containers (x 4) for each discharged ink
Clip (x 4)
Cotton swab (x 4)
When disconnecting the Ink Supply Tube/Ink Supply Tank Tube from the Joint, ink may
leak from the ink tube. Prepare a container to receive the leaking ink to prevent the
product from getting contaminated by the leaked ink.
After the Ink Supply Tube is disconnected from the Joint, insert a cotton swab into the
end of the Ink Supply Tube to prevent ink from leaking.
Discharging procedure
1. Remove the Ink Supply Tank Upper Housing/Housing Upper Assy/Tube Pressing Plate.
2. To minimize the ink leakage from the Ink Supply Tube/Ink Supply Tank Tube, pinch the Ink Supply
Tube/Ink Supply Tank Tube with clips (x 2).
3. Disconnect the Ink Supply Tank Tube from the Joint, and remove the Ink Supply Tank Assy from the
printer.
4. Put the Ink Supply Tank Assy on a box or the like to keep the assy higher than the container, and insert
the tip of the Ink Supply Tank Tube of the color you want to discharge the ink from into the container.
5. Put the Ink Supply Tank of the ink to discharge on the other Ink Supply Tanks and remove the Cap Tank.
6. Move the clips (x 2) so that only the ink to discharge can flow in the Ink Supply Tank Tube.
7. The ink in the Ink Supply Tank is discharged into the container through the Ink Supply Tank Tube.
8. Repeat Step 4 to Step 7 for all ink tanks to discharge all ink in the Ink Supply Tank.
Clip
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It is recommended that the ink in the Ink Supply Tank should be discharged completely
before proceeding to disassembling/reassembling.
After all the reassembling work is complete, the discharged ink of each color should be
refilled back to the Ink Supply Tank before performing the adjustment. Confirm the
colors indicated on the film of the Ink Supply Tank so as not to mistake them, and make
sure to refill each ink back to the correct tank from the corresponding ink supply hole.
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The example below shows how to see the charts on the following pages.
Icon Indicates supplementary explanation for disassembly Indicates the reference page in
is given. blue-letter
Indicates particular tasks to keep quality of the units Indicates the reference page in
are required. blue-letter
Indicates the reference page in
Indicates particular routing of cables is required.
blue-letter
Indicates particular adjustment(s) is/are required. Chapter 3 " Adjustment (p42)"
Chapter 4 " Maintenance
Indicates lubrication is required.
(p52)"
Indicates the number of screws securing the parts/
---
units.
Indicates the points secured with other than a screw
---
such as a hook, rib, dowel or the like.
START B (p 29)
(p 37) 2 --- 1
Housing Upper
Assy Retard Roller PF Driven Pulley
Assy Assy
4
--- 1
3
S5
1 2 S7 1
(p 34)
(p 31) (p 42) (p 35) (p 42)
A (p 29)
PF Scale (p29)
CR Scale LD Roller Cover Transistor Cover
(p 36) (p 42) 2
3
(p 52) (p 35) (p 42)
(p 32)
(p 52)
C (p 29) 2 (p 29)
2 1 8 S1 1
Ink Supply Tank Ink Supply Tank Ink Supply Tank Ink Supply Tank
(p 39) (p 38) (p 38) (p 38)
--- --- --- ---
4 4 4 4
Tube Pressing Ink Supply Tube
Holder Board Joint (p31)
Plate (p31) Assy (p 37) (p 37) (p 37) (p 37)
Printhead (p 42)
Ink Supply Tank
Tube Assy
3
EJ Roller Gear ---
1
S6
(p29)
8
(p 35) (p 42)
(p 37)
EJ Roller
---
Ink Supply Tank
1 (p 29) 1
Lower Housing
---
(p 42) (p 52)
---
Printer Cover
(p29) ---
Housing Upper
1 S2 C.B.P-TITE SCREW 2x8 F/ZN-3C 2.55 0.05 kgf·cm
S3 C.B.P-TITE SCREW 2x8 F/ZN-3C 2 0.5 kgf·cm
S5 2
--- S4 C.B.P-TITE SCREW 3x10 F/ZB-3C 6 1 kgf·cm
--- S5 C.B.P-TITE SCREW 3x10 F/ZN-3C 6 1 kgf·cm
---
S6 C.B.P-TITE SCREW 3x10 F/ZN-3C 7 1 kgf·cm
--- S7 C.B.S-TITE (P2) SCREW 3x6 F/ZN-3C 7 1 kgf·cm
S8 C.B.S-TITE (P2) SCREW 3x6 F/ZN-3C 8 1 kgf·cm
S9 C.B.S-TITE SCREW 3x6 F/ZN-3C 6 1 kgf·cm
S10 C.B.S-TITE SCREW 3x6 F/ZN-3C 7.3 0.1 kgf·cm
S11 C.B.S-TITE SCREW 3x8 F/ZN-3C 7.3 0.1 kgf·cm
S12 C.P SCREW 2.6x3 F/ZN-3C 4 0.5 kgf·cm
S13 C.P.S-TITE (S-P1) SCREW 3x6 F/ZN-3C 7.5 0.5 kgf·cm
Flowchart 2-3. Disassembly Flowchart (3)
3 (p 30) 4 (p 30)
Shield Plate
(p30) Pump Tube
Pump Unit
Main Board Assy CR Motor (p30) Antistatic Cloth
(p30) 1
PE Sensor Lever 1 1
(p30) FFC/Cable* 5 S5
S8 --- (p 36)
CR Unit ---
Paper Guide
Upper Assy PF Grounding
--- Spring (p29)
---
---
6
(p 41) (p 42) Spur Gear 16.5
(p 42) CR Encoder
CR Timing Belt Sensor ---
FFC Holder --- 1
(p29) ---
1 S3 1
---
(p 36) (p 42) (p 37) (p 40)
Head FFC
EJ Roller Gear
--- (p29)
--- PF Driven Pul-
ley Assy (p29)
(p 40) PF Timing Belt
(p29)
PF Roller Unit
FFC/cable list
---
No. FFC/Cable
2
Disconnect the CR Encoder FFC.
5
(p 42) (p 52) Pull out the Head FFC from the hole of the CR Unit.
START START
2 2 Shield Plate
Printhead
--- --- 2
3
1 S9 1
S6
2 2
S4 2 S4 2 PF Encoder
Sensor*
Note "*": Proceed to the next step with the part
(p 37) (p 37) 1 detached temporarily because the
part cannot be removed fully there.
S2 ---
4 4 FFC/Cable* 7
S5 3 S5 3
Extension spring
CR Scale
Do not pinch.
Bottom
PS Unit
Be careful not to damage the rib of the Frame Base when widen the
rib to release the hook of the PS Unit.
When removing the PS Unit, follow the procedure below.
C.B.P-TITE SCREW 3x10 F/ZN-3C (6 ± 1 kgf·cm) Hook
CR Unit 1. Using a precision screwdriver or the like, widen the rib of the
Frame Base to release the hook of the PS Unit.
Release the hooks shown above when removing the Housing Upper Assy.
Attach the CR Scale to the hook on the left of the Main Frame 2. Remove the PS Unit from the Frame Base in the direction of
with the black triangle mark upward. the arrow while releasing the rib of the PS Unit.
When installing the Housing Upper Assy, take care not to let the Ink Supply Tank Tube Assy get pinched. Make sure to put the CR Scale through the slit of the CR 3. Disconnect the PS Unit cable from the connector on the PS
Tighten the screws in the order indicated in the figure above. Encoder Sensor. Unit and remove the PS Unit.
Waste Ink Pad Assy Main Board Assy EJ Roller Gear PF Grounding Spring
Frame Base
Frame Base Hook and hole Insert spring leg
Assy
A into groove.
C.B.P-TITE SCREW 3x10 F/ZN-3C (6 ± 1 kgf·cm)
When installing the Waste Ink Pad Assy, follow the procedure
below. Can not be reused because the rib
1. Place the Waste Ink Pad Assy under the Frame Base. of the EJ Roller Gear is deformed Hole
2. Slide the Waste Ink Pad Assy in the direction of the arrow to PE Sensor Lever once removed from the EJ Roller.
align the hole of the Waste Ink Pad Assy with the hook of the When installing the PF Grounding Spring, follow the procedure below.
Frame Base. 1. From the left side of the printer, insert the spring leg A of the
3. Confirm the following first, and then tighten the screw to PF Grounding Spring into the hole of the Frame Base.
secure the Waste Ink Pad Assy. Install the Main Board Assy with the PE Sensor Lever to the
rear. After installing the Main Board Assy, make sure the lever The rib on the contact point of the EJ Roller Gear with the EJ 2. Insert the spring leg B of the PF Grounding Spring into the
• The rib of the Waste Ink Pad Assy is correctly inserted into
the hole of the Frame Base. part of the PE Sensor Lever is aligned with the slit of the PE Roller is deformed when removing the EJ Roller Gear. Therefore, groove of the Frame Base.
• The Waste Ink Pad Assy is secured firmly with the hook of Sensor. make sure to replace it with a new one when removing it in order to 3. Attach the spring leg B of the PF Grounding Spring to the
the Frame Base. Tighten the screws in the order indicated in the figure above. maintain the paper feed accuracy. cutout of the Main Frame to install the PF Grounding Spring.
Change Lever
Spur gear
Printhead
Clutch
2 1
Cam
Main Frame
Extension Spring
Main Frame
CR Timing Belt
Rib and groove If the CR Timing Belt has to be replaced, it is necessary to extend the new CR Timing Belt by the tension of the Compression Spring 13.98 in
Positioning hole and dowel advance. If the CR Timing Belt is replaced without doing this extension process, misalignment of the belt or print failure may occur. Therefore, make
Change Lever must not C.B.P-TITE SCREW 3x10 F/ZN-3C (6 ± 1 kgf·cm) sure to follow the assembling procedure when installing the CR Timing Belt.
interfere with Main Frame. C.B.S-TITE SCREW 3x6 F/ZN-3C (6 ± 1 kgf·cm)
When installing the CR Driven Pulley Assy and CR Timing Belt, follow the procedure below.
Before installing the Main Frame Assy, shift the Change Lever back to the rear. 1. Install the CR Driven Pulley Assy to the Main Frame.
When installing the Main Frame Assy, make sure of the following. 2. Attach the Compression Spring 13.98 in the order from the dowel on the CR Driven Pulley Assy to the rib on the Main Frame.
• The Change Lever must not interfere with the Main Frame. 3. Attach the CR Timing Belt to the CR Driven Pulley Assy.
• The above shown ribs and grooves, positioning holes and dowels are correctly aligned. 4. Attach the CR Timing Belt on the pinion gear of the CR Motor while pushing the CR Driven Pulley Assy to the 0-digit side.
• The section A of the Main Frame Assy is not deformed. 5. Wait five minutes for CR Timing Belt to be extended by the tension of the Compression Spring 13.98.
Tighten the screws in the order indicated in the figure above. 6. Secure the CR Driven Pulley Assy wit the screw.
Step 1-2
PF Encoder Sensor Hole of
Frame Base
Step 4 Pump
PF Encoder Sensor Pump Unit Tube B
8 ± 1 mm
Step 3
Marking
Pump
Tube A
CR Encoder Sensor Ink Supply Tank Upper Housing Ink Tank Label Refilling Ink Label
CR Encoder Sensor
2 ± 1 mm
20 ± 1 mm
Ink Supply Tank Upper Housing
Ink Supply Tank Upper Housing
Standard line
After removing the Ink Supply Tank Upper Housing, make sure to
C.B.P-TITE SCREW 2x8 F/ZN-3C (2 ± 0.5 kgf·cm) reattach the Cap Tank on the Ink Supply Tank.
Install the CR Encoder Sensor to the CR Unit without any gap in When removing the Ink Supply Tank Upper Housing, disengage Apply the Ink Tank Label while aligning it with the standard line on Attach the Refilling Ink Label according to the standard shown in the
between. the hooks (x 3) shown above. the Ink Supply Tank Upper Housing as shown above. figure above.
0.5 mm or less
Hook
Be careful not to damage or peel off the film of the Ink Supply Tank. Align the marking with the edge of Align the tips of Ink Supply
Ink Supply Tank Lower Housing. Tank Tube Assy here.
Be careful about how to place the Ink Supply Tank in order to prevent printing failure from occurring.
(See "2.1.5Checks and Precautions before Disassembling (p23)".) Ink Supply Tank Tube
Before removing the Ink Supply Tank, release the hook on the Ink Supply Tank Lower Housing, and disengage Section A of the Ink Supply Tank Route the Ink Supply Tank Tube Assy on the Ink Supply Tank Lower Housing as shown above.
from the rib on the Ink Supply Tank Lower Housing.
When connecting the Ink Supply Tank Tube Assy to the Ink Supply Tank, take care not to connect them to the wrong tanks.
When installing the Ink Supply Tank, align the dowels (x 2) on the bottom with the positioning holes (x 2) on the Ink Supply Tank Lower Housing. When connecting the Ink Supply Tank Tube Assy to the Ink Supply Tank, insert the tubes to the full and make sure the gaps between the end of
tubes and the tank are 0.5 mm long or less.
Step 6 Adapter CR Unit Ink Supply Tube Assy: Step 1 2nd marking Tube clamp Ink Supply Tube
160 ± 1 mm 0.5 mm or less
Joint
Black
Yellow
Joint
Magenta
Grooves
Cyan Ink Supply Tube
0.5 mm or less
290 ± 1 mm
Adapter side 1st marking Joint side Ink Supply Tank Tube
Step 2, 4 Cutout
Rib
When attaching the Joint, align the cutout of the Joint with the rib of the Ink Supply Tube Guide 2nd.
Make sure the gaps between the end of Ink Supply Tank Tubes or Ink Supply Tubes and the Joint are 0.5 mm long or less.
Step 3
Use a precision screwdriver when releasing the hooks of the When removing the Transistor Cover, release the dowels (x 2) on
Adapter. the Transistor Cover and slide it upward.
FFC Holder
Connect the following cables/FFCs to the Main Board as shown in the figure above. Head FFC/CR Encoder FFC
• PF Motor cable (CN13) • PS Unit cable (CN501) Head FFC/CR Encoder FFC
• CR Motor cable (CN12) • CR Encoder FFC (CN6)
• Head FFC (CN102) Align the Head FFC and CR Encoder FFC, and then route them through the FFC Holder as shown in the figure above.
Head FFC
CR Encoder FFC
Ferrite core
Rib
Hole
Secure PF Motor
Connector of PF Motor cable (black) with rib.
CR Encoder Connector of Printhead CR Unit PS Unit cable
Route the PF Motor cable as follows.
Route the CR Encoder FFC through the rib on the CR Unit and connect it to the connector on the CR Encoder. Pull out the PS Unit cable from the hole of the Frame Base first, and then 1. Pull out the PF Motor cable from the hole of the Frame Base.
Make sure that the CR Encoder FFC is not in contact with the protrusion on the CR Unit. route it through the rib of the Frame Base. 2. Install the PF Motor, and secure the PF Motor cable (black) with the rib of
When routing the Head FFC/CR Encoder FFC, engage the fold to the hook on the CR Unit while aligning their shapes, then connect them to the connector on the Printhead. Put the ferrite core into the position shown in the figure above. the Frame Base, and then route it through the rib of the Frame Base.
CR Motor
CR Motor cable
When routing the CR Motor cable through hooks C, D, E on the Main Frame, make sure to align the portions protected with acetate tape to hooks C, D, E.
Route the CR Motor cable as follows.
1. Route the CR Motor cable (black) around the rib A of the Frame Base (two turns). Do not apply too much tension on the CR Motor cable (black) then.
2. Route the CR Motor cable (red) through the rib B of the Frame Base, and then route it through the rib A taking care not to let the CR Motor cable (red)
come over the CR Motor cable (black).
3. Twist the CR Motor cable (black) and CR Motor cable (red) twice, and then route them through the hook C of the Main Frame.
4. Route the CR Motor cable (black) and CR Motor cable (red) in the order of hook D of the Main Frame, groove of the FFC Holder, dowel of the FFC
Holder, and hook E of the Main Frame.
ADJUSTMENT
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If the EEPROM data cannot be read out from the old Main Board using the Adjustment
Program when replacing the Main Board is required, the Waste Ink Pad Assy must be
replaced with the Main Board at the same time.
After all required adjustments are completed, use the “Final check pattern print”
function to print all adjustment patterns for final check. If you find a problem with the
printout patterns, carry out the adjustment again.
When replacing the Main Board, the adjustment should be made after performing the
initial setting.
The table items and marks used in the “Required Adjustment List” provided on the
following pages have the following meanings.
• “O” indicates that the adjustment must be carried out.
• “---” indicates that the adjustment is not required.
• The “Mechanism Adjustment” should be performed just after reinstalling or
reassembling the part or unit.
• The “Adjustments using the Adjustment Program” need to be performed after
reassembling the printer completely.
If you have removed or replaced multiple parts, make sure to check the required
adjustments for the all parts. And when multiple adjustments must be carried out, be
sure to carry out them in the order given in the “Priority” row.
Check if the PG is Check the tension of To copy adjustment To write sale- To fill ink inside the To correct To reset the waste To correct variations To correct print start To correct tilt of the To correct the print This corrects top To reset the counter To measure and To measure and
within the standard. the CR Timing Belt values or the like destination-specific new Printhead to characteristic ink counter after in paper feed timing in Printhead caused at start position in the margin of printout. or set it to its correct the electrical correct the electrical
stored on the old settings and the serial make it ready for variation of the replacing the Waste accuracy to achieve bidirectional the installation CR Unit moving maximum according variation of the variation of the
and PF Timing Belt. Main Board to the number into the Main print after replacing replaced Printhead Ink Pad Assy. higher print quality. printing through through software direction through to the replaced parts. motor and the power motor and the power
Purpose
new board when the Board after replacing the Printhead. by entering its software control. control. software control. supply board. supply board.
Main Board needs to it. And also to set the Printhead ID (Head
be replaced. MAC address as ID).
necessary.
Waste Ink Remove --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- ---
Pad Assy Replace --- --- --- --- --- --- O --- --- --- --- --- --- --- ---
Retard Remove --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- ---
Roller Assy Replace --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- O --- --- ---
Remove --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- ---
PS Unit
Replace --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- O O
Part Name
Paper Guide Remove --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- ---
Upper Assy Replace --- --- --- --- --- --- --- O O --- --- O --- --- ---
PF Roller Remove --- O --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- ---
Unit Replace --- O --- --- --- --- --- O O --- O O --- --- ---
PF Motor Remove --- O --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- ---
Assy Replace --- O --- --- --- --- --- O --- --- --- O O --- O
CR Timing Remove --- O --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- ---
Belt Replace --- O --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- ---
OK
-2
OK
-1
NG OK 0
Printout pattern --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- ---
NG 1 2- -1 0 1 2
NG 2
NG
NG OK NG
NG
See " 3.3.1 Checking See " 3.3.2 CR/PF Normal area Examine the Enter the values of Examine the Examine the See " 3.2.2.1 CR See " 3.2.2.1 CR
the Platen Gap Belt Tension Check pattern printout patterns for the most straight misaligned lines misaligned lines Motor Heat Motor Heat
(p48)" for the (p50)" for the Examine the each of the four lines. printed on the left printed on top of the Protection Control / Protection Control /
details. details. printout patterns modes, and enter the side of the paper, paper, and enter the PF Motor Heat PF Motor Heat
and enter the value and enter the number beside the
value for the pattern Protection Control Protection Control
number beside the line that is exactly 5
for the pattern with no gap and (p47)" for the (p47)" for the
line that is exactly 5 mm away from the
with fewest lines. overlap for each mm away from the paper edge. details. details.
How to judge --- --- --- --- --- Bottom area mode. paper edge. ---
pattern
Examine the
printout patterns
and enter the value
for the pattern
with no overlap
and gap between
the two rectangles.
Adjustment program --- --- O O O O O O O O O O O O O
Tool See p48 See p50 --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- ---
Note "*1": Necessary when the part is replaced at a point in the disassembly procedures other than specified in this manual. "*3": Perform PF Belt tension check only.
"*2": Replacement of Waste Ink Pad Assy is necessary. "*4": Perform CR Belt tension check only.
Check if the PG is Check the tension of To copy adjustment To write sale- To fill ink inside the To correct To reset the waste To correct variations To correct print start To correct tilt of the To correct the print This corrects top To reset the counter To measure and To measure and
within the standard. the CR Timing Belt values or the like destination-specific new Printhead to characteristic ink counter after in paper feed timing in Printhead caused at start position in the margin of printout. or set it to its correct the electrical correct the electrical
and PF Timing Belt. stored on the old settings and the serial make it ready for variation of the replacing the Waste accuracy to achieve bidirectional the installation CR Unit moving maximum according variation of the variation of the
Purpose Main Board to the number into the Main print after replacing replaced Printhead Ink Pad Assy. higher print quality. printing through through software direction through to the replaced parts. motor and the power motor and the power
new board when the Board after replacing the Printhead. by entering its software control. control. software control. supply board. supply board.
Main Board needs to it. And also to set the Printhead ID (Head
be replaced. MAC address as ID).
necessary.
Remove --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- ---
Hopper
Replace --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- O --- O O --- --- ---
Remove --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- ---
CR Motor
Replace --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- O ---
LD Roller Remove --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- ---
Assy Replace --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- O --- --- ---
Part Name
PE Sensor Remove --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- ---
Lever Replace --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- O --- --- ---
Remove --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- ---
Replace
Main Board (Read OK)
--- --- O --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- ---
Replace
(Read NG)
--- --- --- O --- O O O O O O O O O O
Remove --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- ---
Printhead
Replace O --- --- --- O O --- --- O O O O --- --- ---
OK
-2
OK
-1
NG OK 0
Printout pattern --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- ---
NG 1 2- -1 0 1 2
NG 2
NG
NG OK NG
NG
See " 3.3.1 Checking See " 3.3.2 CR/PF Normal area Examine the Enter the values of Examine the Examine the See " 3.2.2.1 CR See " 3.2.2.1 CR
the Platen Gap Belt Tension Check pattern printout patterns for the most straight misaligned lines misaligned lines Motor Heat Motor Heat
(p48)" for the (p50)" for the Examine the each of the four lines. printed on the left printed on top of the Protection Control / Protection Control /
details. details. printout patterns modes, and enter the side of the paper, paper, and enter the PF Motor Heat PF Motor Heat
and enter the value and enter the number beside the
value for the pattern Protection Control Protection Control
for the pattern number beside the line that is exactly 5
with no gap and line that is exactly 5 mm away from the (p47)" for the (p47)" for the
with fewest lines. overlap for each mm away from the paper edge. details. details.
How to judge --- --- --- --- --- Bottom area mode. paper edge. ---
pattern
Examine the
printout patterns
and enter the value
for the pattern
with no overlap
and gap between
the two rectangles.
Adjustment program --- --- O O O O O O O O O O O O O
Tool See p48 See p50 --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- ---
Note "*1": Necessary when the part is replaced at a point in the disassembly procedures other than specified in this manual. "*3": Perform PF Belt tension check only.
"*2": Replacement of Waste Ink Pad Assy is necessary. "*4": Perform CR Belt tension check only.
Check if the PG is Check the tension of To copy adjustment To write sale- To fill ink inside the To correct To reset the waste To correct variations To correct print start To correct tilt of the To correct the print This corrects top To reset the counter To measure and To measure and
within the standard. the CR Timing Belt values or the like destination-specific new Printhead to characteristic ink counter after in paper feed timing in Printhead caused at start position in the margin of printout. or set it to its correct the electrical correct the electrical
and PF Timing Belt. stored on the old settings and the serial make it ready for variation of the replacing the Waste accuracy to achieve bidirectional the installation CR Unit moving maximum according variation of the variation of the
Purpose Main Board to the number into the Main print after replacing replaced Printhead Ink Pad Assy. higher print quality. printing through through software direction through to the replaced parts. motor and the power motor and the power
new board when the Board after replacing the Printhead. by entering its software control. control. software control. supply board. supply board.
Main Board needs to it. And also to set the Printhead ID (Head
be replaced. MAC address as ID).
necessary.
Star Wheel Remove --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- ---
Holder Assy Replace --- --- --- --- --- --- --- O --- --- --- --- --- --- ---
Remove --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- ---
EJ Roller
Replace --- --- --- --- --- --- --- O --- --- --- --- --- --- ---
Part Name
PF Driven Remove --- O --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- ---
Pulley Assy Replace --- O --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- ---
PF Timing Remove --- O --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- ---
Belt Replace --- O --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- ---
CR Driven Remove --- O --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- ---
Pulley Assy Replace --- O --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- ---
OK
-2
OK
-1
NG OK 0
Printout pattern --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- ---
NG 1 2- -1 0 1 2
NG 2
NG
NG OK NG
NG
See " 3.3.1 Checking See " 3.3.2 CR/PF Normal area Examine the Enter the values of Examine the Examine the See " 3.2.2.1 CR See " 3.2.2.1 CR
the Platen Gap Belt Tension Check pattern printout patterns for the most straight misaligned lines misaligned lines Motor Heat Motor Heat
(p48)" for the (p50)" for the Examine the each of the four lines. printed on the left printed on top of the Protection Control / Protection Control /
details. details. printout patterns modes, and enter the side of the paper, paper, and enter the PF Motor Heat PF Motor Heat
and enter the value value for the pattern and enter the number beside the Protection Control Protection Control
number beside the line that is exactly 5
for the pattern with no gap and (p47)" for the (p47)" for the
line that is exactly 5 mm away from the
with fewest lines. overlap for each mm away from the paper edge. details. details.
How to judge --- --- --- --- --- Bottom area mode. paper edge. ---
pattern
Examine the
printout patterns
and enter the value
for the pattern
with no overlap
and gap between
the two rectangles.
Adjustment program --- --- O O O O O O O O O O O O O
Tool See p48 See p50 --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- ---
Note "*1": Necessary when the part is replaced at a point in the disassembly procedures other than specified in this manual. "*3": Perform PF Belt tension check only.
"*2": Replacement of Waste Ink Pad Assy is necessary. "*4": Perform CR Belt tension check only.
Purpose To measure the manufacturing variations of the DC motors (CR Motor/PF Motor), Main Board and Power
Supply Board to determine the correction value used for estimating the current values of the motors.
Risks if the The printer cannot measure the current value of motor correctly, then the heat generation caused by motor
adjustment is not drive cannot be estimated accurately either, and which may results in trouble such as incorrect control of
correctly made motors when allotting a cool down period according to each heat generation.
In the worst case, excessive heat generation may cause smoke or ignition.
Procedure 1. Select from the menu of the Adjustment Program. Check the check box of the replaced parts and press the
“Execute” button to measure the correction value.
2. The correction value is automatically measured and the measurement value is written to the EEPROM on
the Main Board.
Adjustment
Program screen
Remarks ---
This printer does not have any PG adjustment mechanism, however, it is designed so that the
platen gap can fall within the expected range if you correctly reassemble the unit (including
using the Epson-specified jigs) according to this manual. If the PG cannot fall within the
standard range after performing the platen gap check described in this section, first check if
the unit is correctly reassembled following the instructions in this manual. Even if the unit is
correctly reassembled but the PG still cannot fall within the standard range, replace the unit
with a new/refurbished one.
The standard range of the PG is as follows:
• Standard: 1.95 ± 0.45 mm
Tools
Thickness gauge: 1.5 mm (x2), 2.0 mm (x2)
Confirmation procedure
A A
This printer is designed so that the each tension of the CR Timing Belt and PF Timing
Belt fall within the expected range if you correctly reassemble the unit according to this
manual. However, deformation of any related part(s) can cause improper tension of the
belt. In such case, replace the unit with a new/refurbished one.
The standard tension range is as follows:
• CR Timing Belt: 6.225 ± 1.555 N
• PF Timing Belt: 5.3 ± 2.7 N
Tools
Sonic tension meter
Plastic tweezers
Confirmation procedure
When performing the CR/PF Belt tension check, make sure of the following.
Bring the microphone of the sonic tension meter within 5 mm from the timing belt but do
not let it touch the belt.
Flip the timing belt as weak as the sonic tension meter can measure it.
Be careful not to damage the timing belt when flipping it with the plastic tweezers.
Left side
Measurement position
MAINTENANCE
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4.1 Overview
This section provides information to maintain the printer in its optimum condition.
4.1.1 Cleaning
Except for the Printhead, there are no other mechanical parts or units that require periodic cleaning. However, if
need arises, clean the component observing the following instructions.
Instructions for cleaning
Exterior parts such as housing
Wipe dirt off with a soft clean cloth moistened with water. For glossy or transparent parts, use of unwoven cloth is
recommended to avoid scratching those parts.
Inside of the printer
Remove paper dust with a vacuum cleaner.
Rubber or plastic rollers such as an LD roller used to feed paper
If paper dust adhered to the rollers decreases the frictional force of the rollers and the rollers cannot properly feed
paper, wipe off the paper dust with a soft cloth moistened with diluted alcohol.
Instructions for cleaning ink stains
Wipe the stains off with a cloth wrung out of diluted alcohol.
Do not use alcohol for cleaning the transparent parts. Doing so may cause them to get
cloudy.
When wiping paper dust off the LD Roller, be careful not to rub against the surface
asperity.
To minimize the effect on the parts, use diluted alcohol such as 70% diluted ether.
After using alcohol for cleaning, make sure to wipe the part off with a soft dry dust-free
cloth to remove alcohol traces fully.
4.1.2 Lubrication
The type and amount of the grease used to lubricate the printer parts are determined based on the results of the
internal evaluations. Therefore, refer to "4.2 Lubrication Points and Instructions (p54)" for the repairing
procedures below, and apply the specified type and amount of the grease to the specified part of the printer
mechanism.
"4.2 Lubrication Points and Instructions (p54)" also provides information about whether or not the parts which
require lubrication are supplied as ASP and the lubrication status when supplied as ASP. For the parts which are
not supplied as ASP, if their movement is not smooth enough, check their lubrication status and lubricate them if
necessary.
Grease
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Figure 4-1. Lubrication of the Frame Base (1) Figure 4-2. Lubrication of the Frame Base (2)
Figure 4-3. Lubrication of the Frame Base (3) Figure 4-4. Lubrication of the Frame Base (4)
<Part supply as ASP> <Part supply as ASP> <Part supply as ASP> <Part supply as ASP>
Yes Yes Yes Yes
<Lubrication status when <Lubrication status when <Lubrication status when <Lubrication status when
supplied as ASP> supplied as ASP> supplied as ASP> supplied as ASP>
Not lubricated Not lubricated Not lubricated Not lubricated
<Lubrication Point> <Lubrication Point> <Lubrication Point> <Lubrication Point>
1. Cam of the LD Roller Contact point (x1 on the EJ Roller Gear
Shaft on the EJ Roller Gear Contact points (x2) on the
Assy (contact point with shaft) on the EJ Roller with Paper Back Lever Paper Back Lever with the
<Type>
LD Roller Assy the Hopper) the Frame Base Frame Base
G-71
2. Cam of the LD Roller <Type> <Type>
Assy (contact point with <Application Amount>
G-71 G-71
the Paper Back Lever) 1 mm x 1 circle
<Application Amount> <Application Amount>
<Type> <Remarks>
0.06 g 0.06 g x 2 points
G-71 Using injector, apply
<Remarks> grease along the tier on <Remarks>
<Application Amount>
Apply with injector. the shaft. Apply with injector.
Circumference of each
Lubricate before Lubricate before Lubricate before
cam (0.05 g each)
attaching the part. attaching the part. attaching the part.
<Remarks>
Apply with injector.
Lubricate before EJ Roller
Application Point Application Point
attaching the part.
1. Application Point
2. Application Point Frame Base
Application Point
Figure 4-5. Lubrication of the LD Roller Assy Figure 4-6. Lubrication of the EJ Roller Figure 4-7. Lubrication of the EJ Roller Gear Figure 4-8. Lubrication of the Paper Back Lever
Figure 4-9. Lubrication of the CR Driven Pulley Assy Figure 4-10. Lubrication of the CR Driven Pulley/ Figure 4-11. Lubrication of the Main Frame Assy
CR Driven Pulley Shaft
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CR Unit
Printhead CR Encoder
CN1
CN102 CN6
Main Board
PE Sensor
USB
PF Encoder
PS Board
CR Motor PF Motor
AC in
Cap
In order to prevent damaging the Change Lever, the CR Unit should be secured at the
position indicated in Step 3. Therefore, when securing the CR Unit with strong tape, hold the
Timing Belt to keep the position of the CR Unit as is and avoid the CR Unit from moving to
the 0-digit side.