Epson L655 Service Manual

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SERVICE MANUAL
Color Inkjet Printer
Epson ET-4550/3600
Epson L655/656/605/606
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SEMF15-002
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Notice:
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manual or the consequences thereof.
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Copyright 2015 SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION
Printer CS Quality Assurance Department
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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, fo r 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 ScalePF ScaleCoated surface of the PF RollerGearsRollersLCDScanner SensorExterior 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 manua l .
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 2. DISASSEMBLY / REASSEMBLY
Describes the disassembly/reassembly procedures for main parts/units of the product, and provides the standard operation time for servicing the product.
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
Symbols Used in this Manual
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 procedure or an action. Pay attention to all symbols when they are used, and always read explanation thoroughly and follow the instructions.
Indicates an operating or maintenance procedure, practice or condition that, if not strictly observed, could result in serious injury or loss of life.
Indicates an operating or maintenance procedure, practice, or condition that, if not strictly observed, could result in bodily injury, damage or malfunction of equipment.
May indicate an operating or maintenance procedure, practice or condition that is necessary to accomplish a task efficiently. It may also provide additional information that is related to a specific subject, or comment on the results achieved through a previous action.
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 "2.3 Disassembly/Reassembly
Procedures (p37)".
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Revision Status
Revision Date of Issue Description
A May 19, 2015 First Release B October 19, 2015
C May 9, 2016
D June 15, 2016
Chapter 2
"2.1.5.1 Factors which Affect the Print Quality (p28)""2.1.5.2 Factors which Affect the Safety of Service Personnel such as Ink
Leakage during Operation (p29)"
Chapter 11.1.1 Touble Shooting Workflow Deleted “Initial Ink Charge” (p11) Added “Poor Printing” “Blank Printing” (p27)Chapter22.1.5 Checks and Precautions before Disassembling 2.1.5.1 Factors Which Affect the Print Quality(P27) 2.1.5.2 Factors Which Affect the Safety of Service Person such as Ink Leakage during Operation(P30) 2.1.5.4 Discharging Procedure (P34)2.3.2 Disassembly Flowchart CISS System(P40)2.4 Detail Disassembly/Reassembly Procedure for each Part/Unit Ink Tank Housing Upper(P50) Ink End Sensor Board Holder(P50) Ink End Sensor Board(P50)Charpt3 Required Adjustment List(P58) 3.3.1 Checking the Platen Gap(P64)
Cover The New Model Name(ET-3600,L605/606) is Added in the Service Manual CoverChapter11.3 Fatal Error Code List The Fatal Error Code for Hexadecimal Number is Added (P14,15,16,17)
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Contents

Chapter 1 Troubleshooting

1.1 Troubleshooting....................................................................................................................................................... 10
1.1.1 Troubleshooting Workflow ............................................................................................................................ 10
1.2 Power-On Sequence ................................................................................................................................................ 12
1.3 Fatal Error Code List............................................................................................................................................... 14

Chapter 2 Disassembly/Reassembly

2.1 O verview ................................................................................................................................................................. 19
2.1.1 Tools ............................................................................................................................................................... 19
2.1.2 Jigs .................................................................................................................................................................. 19
2.1.3 Locations of the Parts/Units ........................................................................................................................... 20
2.1.4 Standard Operation Time for servicing the product ....................................................................................... 24
2.1.5 Checks and Precautions before Disassembling .............................................................................................. 27
2.1.5.1 F actors which Affect th e Print Qu ality .................................................................................................. 27
2.1.5.2 F actors which Affect th e Safety of Servi ce Personnel such as Ink Leakage during Operation ............ 28
2.2 Common cautions when disassembling/reassembling the Product......................................................................... 34
2.3 D isassembly/Reassembly Procedures ..................................................................................................................... 36
2.3.1 Functional differences between models and component parts....................................................................... 36
2.3.2 Disassembly Flowchart................................................................................................................................... 37
2.4 Detailed Disassembly/Reassembly Procedure for each Part/Unit........................................................................... 44
2.5 Routing FFCs/cables ............................................................................................................................................... 50

Chapter 3 Adjustment

3.1 Required Adjustments ............................................................................................................................................. 54
3.2 Adjustment Program.................................. ..................................... ......................................................................... 58
3.2.1 O perating Environment .................................................................................................................................. 58
3.2.2 Details of the Adjustment Program ................................................................................................................ 58
3.2.2.1 CR Motor Heat Protection Control / PF Motor Heat Protection Control .............................................. 59
3.2.2.2 Scanner Motor Heat Protection.............................................................................................................. 59
3.2.2.3 MAC Address Setting.................................. .......................................................................................... 60
3.3 D etails of Adjustments ............................................................................................................................................ 61
3.3.1 Checking the Platen Gap ................................................................................................................................ 61
3.3.1.1 Preparation ............................................................................................................................................. 61
3.3.1.2 Confirmation procedure......................................................................................................................... 63

Chapter 4 Maintenance

4.1 Cleaning................................................................................................................................................................... 65
4.1.1 Cleaning the nozzle plate section of the printhead......................................................................................... 65
4.1.2 Cleaning the CR Unit ..................................................................................................................................... 66
4.1.3 Cleaning the Exterior Parts/inside of the printer ............................................................................................ 67
4.2 Lubrication .............................................................................................................................................................. 68
4.3 Lubrication Points and Instructions......................................................................................... ................................ 69

Chapter 5 Appendix

5.1 Connector Diagram ................................................................................................................................................. 75
5.2 P rotection for Transportation .................................................................................................................................. 76
5.2.1 Securing the CR Unit.................................................... ... ..................................... .......................................... 76
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5.2.2 Securing the Stacker Assy ............................................................................................................................ 77
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CHAPTER 1

TROUBLESHOOTING

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Epson ET-4550, L655/656
This flowchart is compiled based on the following contents.
• Our experience regarding the quality problem
• ESK’s repair data
• Printer Mechanism specification for ET-4550, L655/656
If the reason for the return is evident, first check the phenomenon user claims recurs,
then proceed to the troubleshooting.
5
What is returned reason?
2
Standby condition
3
Is printing operation
finished without error?
Start
Turn on the printer
1
4
(p 11)
(p 11)
(p 11)
(p 11)
(p 11)
Copy an image
*: In case of “Not Trouble Found”, check fatal error code.
6
(p 11)
ADF/Scanner
unit failure
Printer failure only
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
No
No
No
No
Yes
Does printer turn on the
power?
Is Power-on sequence
finished without error?
Print check pattern
Is printing operation
finished without trouble?
Is scanning operation
finished without
trouble?
Is ADF operation finished
without trouble?
Copy an image by ADF
ADF failure?
Finish
*

1.1 Troubleshooting

This section describes the troubleshooting workflow.

1.1.1 Troubleshooting Workflow

The following page describes the troubleshooting workflow. Follow the flow when troubleshooting problems.
Revision B
Figure 1-1. Troubleshooting Workflow (1)
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The power-on
1
sequence does not start (p 10)
No Power
[Presumable Cause]
• Power Supply Unit damage
• Main Board damage
• Panel Unit damage
[Major Troubleshooting]
• Power Supply Unit replacement
• Main Board replacement
• Panel Unit replacement
* : If the printer can turn on but turns
off right away, the protection circuit may cut off the power due to an error such as a circuit failure.
*
Please refer to " 1.3 Fatal Error
Code List (p14)"for
troubleshooting.
Error is indicated during printing nozzle check pattern (p 10)
3
2
Fatal error
Error is indicated during power-on sequence (p 10)
Maintenance error
[Occurrence Condition]
This error occurs when maintenance counter in EEPROM exceeds the specified value.
[Major Occurrence Timing]
• Power-on timing
• Print start timing
• Paper eject timing
• Cleaning timing
[Major Troubleshooting]
• Replace Maintenance Box
• Paper Guide Lower Porous Pad replacement
• Maintenance counter reset (only Paper Guide Lower Porous Pad)
Incomplete Initial Ink Charge
[Occurrence Condition]
LCD and STM indicate "Initial ink charging is not complete".
[Major Occurrence Timing]
• Power-on timing
[Major Troubleshooting]
• Perform initial ink charge
Ink End error
[Occurrence Condition]
This error occurs when ink counter reaches ink end level.
[Major Occurrence Timing]
• Power-on timing
• Print start timing
• Paper eject timing
• Cleaning timing
[Major Troubleshooting]
• Refill ink and reset ink counter by panel.
Paper Jam error
Please refer to " Paper Jam error".
CR Fixing Tape error
[Occurrence Condition]
This error occurs if a paper jam occurs during the power-on sequence before initial ink charge.
[Major Occurrence Timing]
Power-on timing (before initial ink charge)
[Major Troubleshooting]
Open the scanner unit and remove the CR fixing tape.
Problems related to print result or during printing(p 10)
4
Scanning cannot be performed
5
successfully (p 10)
Scanner failure
[Presumable Cause]
• Contamination of Scanner Glass
• Contamination of Document Pad
• CIS Unit bonding failure
• CIS Unit damage
• Scanner Motor damage
[Major Troubleshooting]
• Scanner Glass cleaning
• Document Pad cleaning
• Document Pad replacement
• CIS Unit replacement
• Scanner Motor replacement
• Scanner Unit replacement
ADF does not operate normally
6
(p 10)
Paper Jam error
[Occurrence Condition]
This error occurs when top/bottom of paper is not detected by PE Sensor in the specified steps of paper feeding operation correctly.
[Major Occurrence Timing]
• Power-on timing
• Paper loading timing
• Paper eject timin g
• Duplex print timing
[Major Troubleshooting]
1 remove the jammed paper by opening
Scanner Unit or Printer Cover. 2 Push “Start” button. 3 If not resolved by 2), check the
following.
• Foreign material, bits of paper
• Part come-off
• PE Lever
• PE Sensor
• Float of Paper Guide Front Porous Pad
•Main Board
• PW Sensor
[NOTE]
* If an error occurs during printing, the page where the error occurred is skipped and the printing resumes from the next page. * If an error occurs during duplex printing, the following are performed.
• If an error occurs during the front face of duplex printing, the page where the error occurred and the next page are skipped and the printing resumes from the page after the next.
• If an error occurs during the back face of duplex printing, the page where the error occurred is skipped and the printing resumes from the next page.
No Paper error
[Occurrence Condition]
This error occurs when top of paper is not detected by PE Sensor in the specified steps of paper loading operation correctly.
[Major Occurrence Timing]
Paper loading timing
[Major Troubleshooting]
1 Put paper in cassette and push
“START” button.
2 If a paper stops before reaching
PE Sensor, remove it and check the paper condition.
3 A) If no damage on the paper, s et
edge guide correctly after putting paper in ca ssette and push “PRINT” button again. B) If damage on the paper, check foreign materials / parts come­ off / parts transforma tion in paper path.
4 If not resolved by 3-A) & 3-B),
check the following.
• Pickup Roller
• Duplex Unit
• PE Sensor
• Main Board
• PF Motor
• Casette Assy
Double Feed error
[Occurrence Condition]
This error occurs on the following cases.
• A paper is ejected without printing during paper loading operation.
• Actual paper length is longer than theoretical one.
[Major Occurrence Timing]
Paper loading timing
[Major Troubleshooting]
• PE Lever replacement
• PE Sensor replacement
• PW Sensor replacement
• Main Board replacement
[NOTE]
This error occurs only for manual duplex print.
No Paper Cassette error
[Occurrence Condition]
This error occurs if one of the cassettes is not installed.
[Major Occurrence Timing]
Paper loading timing (Front loading)
[Major Troubleshooting]
Install the Cassette Assy.
Paper Size Unmatch error
[Occurrence Condition]
This error occurs when actual paper size is not matched to theoretical one.
[Major Occurrence Timing]
• Duplex print timing
• FAX data print timing
[Major Troubleshooting]
1 Put correct sized paper in
cassette, and push “START” button.
2 If not resolved by step 1),
check the following points.
• PE Lever
•PE Sensor
• PW Sensor
• Main Board
Poor Printing
[Phenomenon]
• Poor printing quality
• Ink stain on paper
• Dot missing
• Paper eject without printing
[Presumable Cause]
• Driver / Panel mis-setting
• Contamination of CR scale
• Contamination of Printhead Cover
• Printhead damage
• Ink clogging of Printhead
• Contamination on Cap Unit / Wiper of Inksystem Assy
• Inksystem Assy damage
• Float of Paper Guide Front Porous Pad
• Narrow PG
• PE Lever damage
• PE Sensor damage
• PW Sensor damage
[Major Troubleshooting]
• Driver / Panel re-setting
• CR Scale replacement
• Printhead cover cleaning
• Printhead cleaning
• Refill ink
• Printhead replacement
• Rubber cleaning of Cap Unit of Inksystem Assy
• Inksystem Assy replacement
• Paper Guide Front Porous Pad re-installation
• PG readjustment
• Printer Mechanism replacement
• PE Lever replacement
• PE Sensor replacement
• PW Sensor replacement
• Main Board replacement
Poor Paper Loading
[Presumable Cause]
• Use of 3rd party media
• Edge guide mis-setting
• Foreign material
• Part come-off
• Contamination of paper feed roller (Duplex Unit)
• Cassette Assy damage
• Pickup Roller deterioration, contamination
• Contamination of PF roller
[Major Troubleshooting]
• Recommendation of EPSON media
• Edge guide re-setting
• Foreign material removal
• Part re-installat ion
• PF Roller replacement
• Cassette Assy replacement
• Pickup Roller replacement
Abnormal Noise
[Presumable Cause]
• Foreign material
• Insufficient grease
• Gear damage
[Major Troubleshooting]
• Foreign material removal
• Lubrication of grease
• Gear replacement
ADF failure
[Phenomenon]
• No paper feed
• Double feed
• Paper jam
• Paper skew
[Presumable Cause]
• Wear of Pickup Roller
• Wear of ADF Pad Assy
• Gear damage
• Scanner Motor damage
• Contamination of Scanner Glass
• ADF Paper Support Assy damage
• Foreign material
• ADF Cover Assy damage
• Wear of EJ Roller
• ADF Sensors damage
[Major Troubleshooting]
• ADF Cover Assy replacement
• ADF Pad Assy replacement
• Scanner Glass cleaning
• ADF Paper Support Assy replacement
• Foreign material removal
• Scanner Unit replacement
• ADF Unit replacement
Figure 1-2. Troubleshooting Workflow (2)
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CRLock
CRUnit
HP

1.2 Power-On Sequence

This section describes the power-on sequences for this product. The preconditions are as follows.
Power-on sequence (See Table 1-1.)
Turning on the printer after turning it off without an error.
The power was turned off normally at the previous shut down.Initial ink charge has finished and every ink tank has sufficient ink.No paper on the paper path.The Printhead is capped by the cap of the Ink System and the CR Lock is engaged normally.
Table 1-1. Normal Power-on Sequence
CR Unit/PF Roller
movement and position
*2
1. Printhead initialization
1-1.Initializes the Printhead.
*
Operation
*3
1
2. Maintenance error de tec t ion
2-1.Checks the tube maintenance counter for ink tube errors. 2-2.Checks the waste ink counter if the waste ink overflow is occurring.
3. Releasing the CR lock
3-1.The PF Motor rotates clockwise, and releases the CR lock.
4. Seeking the home position
4-1.The CR Unit moves to the 0-digit side slowly and confirms it touches the Right Frame.
4-2.By regarding the position where the CR Unit touches the Right Frame as the specified distance from the origin, the
home position is determined. Thereafter, the position of the CR Unit is monitored based on the information provided by the CR Encoder Sensor.
4-3.The CR Unit slowly moves to its home position.
4-4.The PF Roller rotates clockwise for approximately 1 second.
5. Low temperature operation sequence
5-1.The CR Unit moves between around the switch lever and in front of the Left Frame two times.
*4
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080 HP
080 HP
080 HP
080 HP
080 HP
080 HP
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Table 1-1. Normal Power-on Sequence
*
Operation
1
6. Adjustment of CR acceleration delay
6-1.The CR Unit moves between around the switch lever and in front of the Left Frame two times.
CR Unit/PF Roller
movement and position
*2
080 HP
6-2.The measured CR acceleration delay time is recorded in the EEPROM.
7. CR measurement
7-1.The CR Unit moves until it touches the Right Frame.
7-2.The CR Unit slowly moves to its home position, and then moves until it touches the Right Frame again.
7-3.The CR Motor carries out the measurement drive, and the measured value is recorded in the EEPROM.
7-4.The CR Unit slowly moves to its home position
8. Ink detection and initializing the Ink System
*5
8-1.The CR Unit moves slowly until it touches the Right Frame, and then moves back to its home position.
Note *1: The rotation directions of the PF Motor are as follows.
Clockwise: Paper is fed normally Counterclockwise: Paper is fed backward
*2: The conditions of the CR lock are as follows.
Red CR lock is set
White CR lock is released *3: If it cannot be initialized, the fatal error occurs. *4: Executed when the detected temperature is under 5
o
C (41oF) by the thermistor on the Printhead.
*5: The empty suction operation may occur depending on situations.
080 HP
080 HP
080 HP
080 HP
080 HP
080 HP
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1.3 Fatal Error Code List

This section describes the fatal error code and the possible cause for this product.
Table 1-2. Fatal Error List
Error type
ADF/Scanner
Error
code
0x01 (100001)
0x02 (100002)
0x03 (100003)
0x04 (100004)
0x05 (100005)
0x06 (100006)
0x09 (100009)
0x0A (100010)
0x0B (100011)
0x0D (100013)
0x0E (100014)
0x10 (100016)
0x11 (100017)
0x12 (100018)
0x13 (100019)
0x14 (100020)
0x20 (100032)
0x30 (100048)
Error name Possible cause
• ADF Encoder failure (contaminated/detached scale, Encoder Board
ADF PID excess speed error
ADF PID reverse error
ADF PID lock error
ADF PID acceleration lock error
ADF PID excess load error
ADF PID driving time error • Main Board failure
ADF BS+ excess speed error
ADF BS+ reverse error
ADF BS+ lock error
ADF BS+ excess load error
ADF BS+ driving time error • Main Board failure
HP detection failure
Contact detection distance exceeded
Opposite side contact detection distance exceeded error
Wrong contact detection distance error
Measurement error
LED light failure
Option error • Main Board failure
failure)
• Motor driver failure (Main Board failure)
• ADF Encoder failure (contaminated/detached scale, Encoder Board failure)
•Paper jam
• ADF Encoder failure (contaminated/detached scale, Encoder Board failure)
• Scanner Motor failure
•Paper jam
• Cable disconnection
• ADF Encoder failure (contaminated/detached scale, Encoder Board failure)
• Motor driver failure (Main Board failure)
• ADF Encoder failure (contaminated/detached scale, Encoder Board failure)
•Paper jam
• ADF Encoder failure (contaminated/detached scale, Encoder Board failure)
• Scanner Motor failure
•Paper jam
• Cable disconnection
• CIS Unit failure
• Scanner Housing failure
• Main Board failure
• Insufficient grease
• Foreign object
• FFC for CIS failure / FFC for CIS connection failure
• CIS Unit failure
• Scanner Housing failure (Including wrong attachment of the origin mark)
• Main Board failure
• FFC for CIS failure / FFC for CIS connection failure
• Motor failure
• Scanner drive mechanism was overloaded.
• Insufficient grease
• Foreign object
• Lack of gears
• Deformation of the shaft
• CIS Unit failure
• Main Board failure
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Table 1-2. Fatal Error List
Error type
ADF/Scanner
Printer
Error
code
0x36 (100054)
0x41 (100065)
0x42 (100066)
0x43 (100067)
0x44 (100068)
0x45 (100069)
0x46 (100070)
0x49 (100073)
0x4A (100074)
0x4B (100075)
0x4D (100077)
0x4E (100078)
0x51 (100081)
0x52 (100082)
0x53 (100083)
0x54 (100084)
0x55 (100085)
0x60 (000096)
0x68 (000104)
0x69 (000105)
Error name Possible cause
•Paper jam
Paper jam error
FB PID excess speed error
FB PID reverse error
FB PID lock error • ADF Encoder failure (contaminated/detached scale, Encoder Board
FB PID acceleration lock error
FB PID excess load error
FB PID driving time error • Main Board failure
FB BS+ excess speed error
FB BS+ reverse error
FB BS+ lock error
FB BS+ excess load error
FB BS+ driving time error • Main Board failure
Auto judge Fatal Error 1
Auto judge Fatal Error 2
Auto judge Fatal Error 3
Auto judge Fatal Error 4
Auto judge Fatal Error 5
Home position
Valve initialization timing contact detection error
I/S clutch action timing contact detection error
• Foreign object
• Loading/ejecting papers out of the standard range or curled papers
• Using long papers (Legal or longer)
• ADF Encoder failure (contaminated/detached scale, Encoder Board failure)
• Motor driver failure (Main Board failure)
• ADF Encoder failure (contaminated/detached scale, Encoder Board failure)
• Paper jam error
failure)
• Scanner Motor failure
• ADF drive mechanism overload (assembling failure, foreign object, lubrication failure)
• Cable disconnection
• ADF Encoder failure (contaminated/detached scale, Encoder Board failure)
• Motor driver failure (Main Board failure)
• ADF Encoder failure (contaminated/detached scale, Encoder Board failure)
• Paper jam error
• ADF Encoder failure (contaminated/detached scale, Encoder Board failure)
• Scanner Motor failure
• ADF drive mechanism overload (assembling failure, foreign object, lubrication failure)
• Cable disconnection
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• Carriage overload error (paper jam/foreign object)
• Deformation of the Main Frame
• Ink system failure
• CR Motor failure
• Deformation of the Front Frame
• CR Encoder failure (contaminated/detached scale, Encoder Board failure)
• Cable disconnection
• Ink system failure
• Main Board failure
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Table 1-2. Fatal Error List
Error type
Printer
Error
code
0x6B (000107)
0x7F (000111)
0x8D (000141)
0x8E (000142)
0x8F (000143)
0x93 (000147)
0x97 (000151)
0x9A (000154)
0x9B (000155)
0x9C (000156)
0x9D (000157)
0x9E (000158)
0x9F (000159)
0xE1 (000225)
0xE2 (000226)
0xE3 (000227)
0xE4 (000228)
0xE5 (000229)
Error name Possible cause
• PF Encoder failure (contaminated/detached scale, Encoder Board
PF runaway error
Inspection mode timing error
Factor error other than printer device
Driver mismatch error An unsupported driver was used
EEPROM verify error (by command)
PE Sensor error
Head drive circuit excessive voltage error
Circuit error (include blowout of a fuse)
Transistor temperature error
X-Hot detect error (pre printing)
X-Hot detect error (after flushing)
Head temperature error
Printing inspection less mode error
CR PID excess load error
CR PID excess speed error
CR PID reverse error
CR PID lock error
CR PID speed fall error
failure)
• Motor driver failure
This error occurs if the printer becomes a fatal error status due to a failure of parts other than the printer such as the scanner or ADF.
• PE Sensor failure
• Main Board failure
• Head FFC failure
• Main Board failure
• Main Board failure
• Printhead failure
• Main Board failure
This error occurs if the printing or manual cleaning are performed in Printing inspection less mode.
• CR Encoder failure (contaminated/detached scale, Encoder Board failure)
• CR Motor failure
• Carriage overload error (paper jam/foreign object)
• Cable disconnection
• CR Encoder failure (contaminated/detached scale, Encoder Board failure)
• Motor driver failure (Main Board failure)
• Slipping teeth of the CR Timing Belt
• Improper tension of the CR Timing Belt
• CR Encoder failure (contaminated/detached scale, Encoder Board failure)
• Slipping teeth of the CR Timing Belt
• Improper tension of the CR Timing Belt
• Carriage overload error (paper jam/foreign object)
• CR Encoder failure (contaminated/detached scale, Encoder Board failure)
• CR Motor failure
• Carriage overload error (paper jam/foreign object)
• Cable disconnection
• CR Encoder failure (contaminated/detached scale, Encoder Board failure)
• Motor driver failure (Main Board failure)
• Slipping teeth of the CR Timing Belt
• Improper tension of the CR Timing Belt
• Carriage overload error (paper jam/foreign object)
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Table 1-2. Fatal Error List
Error type
Printer
System Error
Error
code
0xE8 (000232)
0xE9 (000233)
0xEA (000234)
0xEE (000238)
0xEF (000239)
0xF1 (000241)
0xF2 (000242)
0xF3 (000243)
0xF4 (000244)
0xF8 (000248)
0xF9 (000249)
0xFA (000250)
0xFE (000254)
0xFF (000255)
202620 WiFi error 205102 Card board error
CR load position reverse error
CR load position excess speed error
CR load position excess load error
CR PID driving time error
CR load position excess driving time error
PF PID excess load error
PF PID excess speed error
PF PID reverse error
PF PID lock error
PF load position reverse error
PF load position reverse error
PF load position excess load error
PF PID driving time error
PF load position excess driving time error
Error name Possible cause
• CR Encoder failure (contaminated/detached scale, Encoder Board failure)
• Slipping teeth of the CR Timing Belt
• Improper tension of the CR Timing Belt
• Carriage overload error (paper jam/foreign object)
• CR Encoder failure (contaminated/detached scale, Encoder Board failure)
• Motor driver failure (Main Board failure)
• Slipping teeth of the CR Timing Belt
• Improper tension of the CR Timing Belt
• CR Encoder failure (contaminated/detached scale, Encoder Board failure)
• CR Motor failure
• Carriage overload error (paper jam/foreign object)
• Cable disconnection
• Main Board failure
• PF Encoder failure (contaminated/detached scale, Encoder Board failure)
• PF Motor failure
• PF drive mechanism overload (paper jam/foreign object)
• Cable disconnection
• PF Encoder failure (contaminated/detached scale, Encoder Board failure)
• Motor driver failure (Main Board failure)
• Slipping gears have occurred around the PF Motor gears.
• PF Encoder failure (contaminated/detached scale, Encoder Board failure)
• Slipping gears have occurred around the PF Motor gears.
•Paper jam
• PF Encoder failure (contaminated/detached scale, Encoder Board failure)
• PF Motor failure
• PF drive mechanism overload (paper jam/foreign object)
• Cable disconnection
• PF Encoder failure (contaminated/detached scale, Encoder Board failure)
• Slipping gears have occurred around the PF Motor gears.
• PF Encoder failure (contaminated/detached scale, Encoder Board failure)
• Motor driver failure (Main Board failure)
• Slipping gears have occurred around the PF Motor gears.
• PF Encoder failure (contaminated/detached scale, Encoder Board failure)
• PF Motor failure
• PF drive mechanism overload (paper jam/foreign object)
• Cable disconnection
• Main Board failure
WiFi board failure Card board failure
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Note "*": Not occurs except in manufacturing process
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DISASSEMBLY/REASSEMBLY

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2.1 Overview

This chapter describes procedures for disassembling the main parts/units of ET-4550, L655/656. Unless otherwise specified, disassembled parts/units can be reassembled by reversing the disassembly procedure. See the cautions or tips for disassembly/reassembly described in "2.4 Detailed Disassembly/Reassembly Procedure
for each Part/Unit (p45)".
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.
Name Availability EPSON Part Code
(+) Phillips screwdriver #1 O 1080530 (+) Phillips screwdriver #2 O --­Flathead screwdriver O --­Flathead Precision screwdriver #1 O --­Tweezers O --­Longnose pliers O --­Nippers O ---
Note 1: Some of the tools listed above are commercially available.
2: EPSON provides the tools listed with EPSON part code.

2.1.2 Jigs

Name Q’ty EPSON Part Code
Thickness gauge (1.48mm) 1 Commercially available Thickness gauge (1.76mm) 1 Commercially available Teflon tape (thickness: 0.08 mm) 1 Commercially available Tube clip 4 Commercially available
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Front 7
1
2
6
5
Right
8
9
13
Left
1112
Rear
10

2.1.3 Locations of the Parts/Units

This section shows the locations of the main parts/units of ET-4550, L655/656.
The parts/units which can not be seen in the following pictures are indicated in dotted lines ().
Exterior parts
No. Name No. Name
1 ADF Document Support (p39) 8 Ink Tank Unit (p39) 2 ADF Unit (p40) 9 Scanner Unit (p40) 3 Stacker Assy (p39) 10 FAX Filter Assy (p42)* 4 Panel Unit (p39) 11 Duplex Unit (p37 ) 5 Cassette Assy (p37) 12 Waste Ink Pad Assy (p39) 6 ADF LD Cover Assy (p39) 13 Hinge (p39)
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7 ADF Pad Assy (p40)
Note "*": The FAX Filter Assy is mounted only on models for some country/region.
Figure 2-1. Exterior Parts
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4
5
1
2
4
5
3
Printer mechanism
No. Name No. Name
1 PE Sensor Lever Assy (p41) 4 Front Frame (p41) 2 Printhead (p39) 5 PF Roller (p43) 3 CR Unit (p43)
Figure 2-2. Printer Mechanism: Front
No. Name No. Name
1 CR Scale & Spring (p41) 4 CR Encoder Sensor (p43) 2 CR Timing Belt (p43) 5 PW Sensor (p43) 3 Holder Board (p39)
Figure 2-3. Printer Mechanism: Right
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1 2 3
4
5
6
1
578
2
6
4
3
No. Name No. Name
1 Main Board Assy (p41) 4 EJ Roller Gear (p41) 2 Panel FFC (p39) 5 PF Scale (p41) 3 Wireless LAN Module (p41) 6 PF Encoder (p41)
Figure 2-4. Printer Mechanism: Left
No. Name No. Name
1 Head FFC (p39) 5 Paper Guide Upper Assy (p41) 2 Tube Guide (p39) 6 Main Frame Assy (p41) 3 Ink End Sensor FFC (p41) 7 Holder Cam Assy (p41) 4 Star Wheel Holder Assy (p41) 8 CR Motor (p43)
Figure 2-5. Printer Mechanism: Rear
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7 5
2 3
6
1
1
7
4
3
6
8
5
Front Rear
2
Ink Tank Unit
No. Name No. Name
1 Tube Guide Sheet (p44) 5 Tube Lock (p44) 2 Adapter(Bk) (p44), Adapter(C/M/Y) (p44) 6 Adapter Cover (p44) 3 Ink Supply Adapter Tube Assy (p44) 7 Tube Clamp (x3) (p44) 4 Joint (p44)
Figure 2-6. Ink Tank Unit (1)
No. Name No. Name
1 Ink Tank Cover (p39) 5 Ink Supply Tank (C/M/Y) (p44) 2 Ink Tank Housing Upper (p44) 6 Ink End Sensor Assy (p44) 3 Cap Tank (p44) 7 Ink Supply Tank (Bk) (p44) 4 Ink Tank Housing Lower (p44) 8 Ink Supply Tank Tube Assy (p44)
Figure 2-7. Ink Tank Unit (2)
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2.1.4 Standard Operation Time for servicing the product

The following are the standard operation time for servicing the product. Those are based on the MTTR result measured using a prototype of ET-4550, L655/656 that has the most functions among these product series. For ET-4550, L655/656 the standard operation time differs slightly due to the differences in structure, however, perform servicing referring to this operation standard time.
The underlined parts/units are supplied as After Service Parts.
Table 2-1. Standard Operation Time for servicing the product
Time
Parts/Unit
Replacement
Panel Unit 0:45 0:15 1:00
Panel Board 2:02 0:15 2:17 Panel Buttons 2:33 --- 2:33 LCD Unit 2:25 0:15 2:40
Panel Housing Assy 2:25 --- 2:25 Waste Ink Pad Assy Pickup Roller Assy Adapter Cover Holder Board Printhead Printhead Grounding Plate 2:12 --- 2:12 Head FFC 3:29 --- 3:29 Paper Stopper Assy 0:43 --- 0:43 ADF LD Cover Assy Gear Cover 0:52 --- 0:52 ADF Document Support Spur Gear 25.8/20.4, Combination Gear 24.9.6 1:00 --- 1:00 Bevel Gear Shaft 10.4 0:58 --- 0:58 Document Mat 0:13 --- 0:13 Stacker Assy Ink Tank Cover Ink End Sensor Lumirror Ink Tank Unit
Ink Tank Housing Lower
Cap Tank
Ink Tank Housing Upper
Ink End Sensor Assy
Ink Supply Tank (Bk, C/M/Y)
Ink Supply Tank Tube Assy Rail Cassette 3:47 --- 3:47 Tube Clamp (x3) Tube Lock Joint Adapter (Bk, C/M/Y) Tube Guide Sheet
0:37 0:12 0:49 0:11 --- 0:11 0:09 --- 0:09 0:25 --- 0:25 1:38 13:06 14:44
0:09 --- 0:09
0:19 --- 0:19
0:08 --- 0:08 0:08 --- 0:08 0:36 --- 0:36 3:04 --- 3:04 3:45 --- 3:45 0:34 --- 0:34 4:27 --- 4:27 5:23 --- 5:23 8:42 --- 8:42 8:43 --- 8:43
1:06 --- 1:06 0:28 --- 0:28 0:12 --- 0:12 2:10 --- 2:10 1:58 --- 1:58
Adjustment/
Inspection
Total
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Table 2-1. Standard Operation Time for servicing the product
Time
Parts/Unit
Replacement
Ink Supply Adapter Tube Assy 5:48 --- 5:48 Housing Upper Speaker 0:52 --- 0:52 Tube Guide Panel FFC ADF/Scanner Unit 3:03 --- 3:03
ADF Unit
ADF Hinge Holder 4:02 --- 4:02 ADF Hinge Right 4:09 --- 4:09 ADF Hinge Left 3:53 --- 3:53 Cable Holder 3:48 --- 3:48 ADF Frame Assy 5:33 --- 5:33
ADF Frame Upper Assy 6:24 --- 6:24
ADF Pad Assy
ADF Frame Lower Assy 6:24 --- 6:24
Scanner Unit
Scanner Housing Upper Assy 5:03 --- 5:03 CIS Module 5:12 --- 5:12 Combination Gear 19.2.12.6 5:18 --- 5:18 Combination Gear 18.4.9.66 5:22 --- 5:22 Scanner Carriage Unit 5:31 0:58 6:29 Scanner FFC 6:28 --- 6:28
Scanner Housing Lower Assy 6:28 --- 6:28 Hinge PS Unit Printer Mechanism 6:21 --- 6:21
Main Board Assy
Main Board Shield Plate Upper 11:13 --- 11:13
Main Board
Main Board Shield Plate Lower 11:18 --- 11:18
Holder Cam Assy 6:55 --- 6:55 CR Scale CR Driven Pulley Assy 7:33 --- 7:33 CR Scale Holder 7:17 --- 7:17 Right Frame 7:13 --- 7:13 Paper Guide Upper Assy PE Sensor Lever Assy PF Encoder Sensor PF Scale 7:11 --- 7:11 Wireless LAN Module
Read OK Read NG 11:44 20:39
Read OK Read NG 11:44 22:58
1:51 --- 1:51
3:07 --- 3:07 2:36 --- 2:36
3:41 --- 3:41
6:53 --- 6:53
3:41 0:58 4:39
3:17 --- 3:17 3:15 1:40 4:55
8:55
11:18
6:49 --- 6:49
7:12 4:03 11:15 7:17 0:12 7:29 6:56 --- 6:56
6:26 --- 6:26
Adjustment/
Inspection
1:28 10:23
1:28 12:46
Total
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Table 2-1. Standard Operation Time for servicing the product
Time
Parts/Unit
Replacement
Adjustment/
Inspection
Total
Ink End Sensor FFC EJ Roller Gear 9:03 1:45 10:48 Front Frame 10:59 5:34 16:33 Star Wheel Holder Assy 11:38 1:45 13:23
Star Wheel Holder Shield Plate 11:48 --- 11:48
Star Wheel Holder 11:48 1:45 13:33
EJ Roller 11:56 1:45 13:41 Main Frame Assy 11:20 7:18 18:38
PW Sensor Cover 11:33 --- 11:33
PW Sensor
CR Motor 12:24 0:22 12:46
CR Unit 12:35 5:12 17:47
CR Encoder Sensor 13:01 --- 13:01 CR Pressing Plate/Compression Spring3.71 13:26 --- 13:26 CR Timing Belt 12:49 --- 12:49 Carriage 14:24 5:12 19:36
Main Frame 12:35 6:45 19:20
ASF Cover Assy 11:34 --- 11:34 ASF Drive Transmission Gears 11:41 --- 11:41 PF Roller Stopper 11:41 --- 11:41 PF Roller 11:51 2:15 14:06 PF Drive Transmission Gear 12:32 --- 12:32 Planet Gear Assy 12:44 --- 12:44 Planet Release Holder Assy 13:01 --- 13:01 PF Motor Gears 11:57 --- 11:57 PF Motor 12:47 0:20 13:07
Frame Base Assy 6:21 --- 6:21
Ink System Pickup Gear 7:10 --- 7:10 Pickup Driven Shaft 7:21 --- 7:21 Stacker Guide Left 6:32 --- 6:32 Stacker Guide Right 6:32 --- 6:32 PE Sensor Cassette Sensor Pickup Lever 6:33 --- 6:33 Cassette Lock Lever/Torsion Spring 426 6:42 --- 6:42 I/F Cover 6:38 --- 6:38 FAX Unit FAX Filter Assy* 7:20 --- 7:20 FAX Filter Board
7:01 --- 7:01
11:51 2:41 14:32
7:00 --- 7:00
6:39 0:31 7:10 7:18 --- 7:18
6:49 --- 6:49
6:53 --- 6:53
Note "*": The FAX Filter Assy is mounted only on models for some country/region.
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Ink Supply Tank Assy
Ventilation Hole
Ink Supply Tank Assy
OK
NG

2.1.5 Checks and Precautions before Disassembling

2.1.5.1 Factors which Affect the Print Quality
HOW TO PLACE THE INK TANK ASSY WHEN DISASSEMBLING/REASSEMBLING
The film under sealing film attached on the Ink Supply Tank Assy of this printer is ventilation film. The ink in the ink tanks is vented to atmosphere through this film to keep ink supply to the Printhead stable. If the film gets wet with ink, the ink in the tanks is not properly vented and printing may not be capable.
In order to prevent this from occurring, make sure to place the Ink Supply Tank Assy as shown below after removing it.
Figure 2-8. How to Place the Ink Tank Assy
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A
C
B
Joint Ink Supply Tank
Ink Supply Tank Tube AssyInk Supply Adapter Tube Assy
Adapter
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 ET-4550, L655/656. This section describes the parts that may cause ink spill and the means to minimize the ink spill when removing the parts.
THE PARTS THAT MAY CAUSE INK SPILL WHEN REMOVING
Parts When ink may spill Location
Joint Removing the Ink Supply Tank Tube Assy / Ink Supply Adapter Tube Assy from
the Joint
A
Ink Supply Tank
Ink Supply Tank Tube Assy
Adapter Removing the Ink Supply Adapter Tube Assy from the Adapter C
Ink Supply Adapter Tube Assy
Note : These parts are indicated with the icon in disassembly/reassembly flowchart. (See "2.3 Disassembly/Reassembly Procedures
(p37)".)
• Removing the tubes of the Ink Supply Tank Tube Assy from the Joint
• Removing the tubes of the Ink Supply Tank Tube Assy from the Ink Supply Tank
• Removing the Ink Supply Adapter Tube Assy from the Joint
• Removing the Ink Supply Adapter Tube Assy from the Adapter
A, B
A, C
Figure 2-9. Location
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Carriage
Adapter
Ink path
Joint part
Tube Clip
Film
MEANS DO TO MINIMIZE THE INK SPILL
Before disassembling, confirm that the printer is in the following condition. Adapter is removed
Before disconnecting the joint parts of the ink path, make sure that the Adapter is removed from the Carriage.
Figure 2-10. Adapter
Adapter and Ink tube are disconnected Before disconnecting the Adapter and the Ink tube, pinch the ink tube with a Tube Clip
When touch the film on the ink path, ink may leak out from the joint part. So touch the plastic part.
Figure 2-11. Adapter and Ink tube
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Ink Tank Unit
DISCHRGING INK FROM THE INK SUPPLY TANK
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.
It is recommended that the ink in the Ink Supply Tank should be d ischarged 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.
Necessary tools
Containers (x 4) for each discharged ink
Injector (with a tip of φ3.2 mm)
Cloth
Cotton swab (x 4)
Tube Clip
Discharging preparation
1. Remove the Ink Tank Cover.
2. Remove the screws (x5) that secure the Ink Tank Unit. (p 47)
3. Remove the Ink Tank Unit from the Frame Base Assy.
Figure 2-12. Discharging preparation (1)
4. Release the Tube Lock from the hooks (x 2) on the Tube Guide . (p 48)
5. Remove the screw that secures the Adapter Cover and remove the Adapter Cover. (p 47)
6. Remove the Tube Guide Sheet from the hooks (x 3) on the CR Unit. (p 48)
7. Release the Ink Supply Adapter Tube Assy from the groove on the CR Unit.
8. Remove the Adapter (x 4) from the CR Unit.
9. To minimize ink spill, pinch the Ink Supply Adapter Tube Assy with a Tube Clip.
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Cloth
Adapter
Tube Clip
Cotton swabs
Hole
Ink Supply Adapter Tube Assy
Frame Base Assy
In the next step, ink may spill from the Ink Supply Adapter Tube Assy when removing it from the Adapter. Therefore, carry out the next step somewhere other than right over the printer and be careful not to contaminate the printer and the surroundings.
10. Remove the Ink Supply Adapter Tube Assy from the Adapter.
11. Insert a cotton swab into the end of the Ink Supply Adapter Tube to prevent ink from leaking.
12. Remove the Tube Clip from the Ink Supply Adapter Tube.
13. Repeat Step 9 to Step 12 and disconnect all tubes (x 4) of the Ink Supply Adapter Tube Assy from the Adapter.
Figure 2-13. Discharging preparation (2)
In the next step, be careful not to let the cotton swabs fall off from the Ink Supply Adapter Tube.
After inserting the Ink Supply Adapter Tube, pinch it with the Tube Clip.
14. Pull out the Ink Supply Adapter Tube Assy in the direction of the arrow from the hole on the Frame Base Assy.
.
Figure 2-14. Discharging preparation (3)
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Injector
Ink Supply
Adapter
Tube Assy
Container
Refill hole
Holder
Discharging procedure
1. Insert the tip of the injector to each of the refill holes on the Ink Supply Tank.
2. Suck out ink in the tanks (x 4) of the Ink Supply Tank and transfer it into the containers (x 4) by color.
Figure 2-15. D ischarging Ink (1)
3. Next, Release the Ink Supply Tank Tube from holder of the Ink Supply Tank.
.
Figure 2-16. D ischarging Ink (2)
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Ink Tank Unit
Tip of the Ink Supply
Adapter Tube Assy
Ink Tank Unit
4. Raise the tip of the Ink Supply Adapter Tube. And return the ink of the Ink Tube to the Ink Tank Unit..
Figure 2-17. D ischarging Ink (3)
5. Suck out all the remaining ink while inclining the Ink Tank Unit. And then transfer it to the containers.
Figure 2-18. D ischarging Ink (4)
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Main Frame
Assy

3.
Printer
Mechanism

ADF/Scanner Unit

2. 2.
3.
2.
4.
2.
2.

2.2 Common cautions when disassembling/reassembling the Product

This section describes common cautions when disassembling/reassembling the product. Before disassembling/reassembling the printer including this product, be sure to read " Safety Precautions (p3)"
and this section.
Item Content Photo/Illustration
When handling parts
1. When handling new parts for replacement, ta ke care n ot to contam inate or damage them.
2. When disassembling/reassembling the parts, take care not to damage the FFCs/cables/Ink tube if there is a possibility of coming into cont act with them.
3. When reassembling the product, take care not to let components of the unit come off.
When reassembling
When applying
When installing parts, take care not to damage them when securing them by tightening screws.
Do not lubricate any part other than those specified. If grease is applied on such a part, wipe it off completely. ---
grease External parts Confirm visually that there are no scratches, dirt, and gaps. --­Moving parts After reassembling, confirm that there are no abnormal noises and they
work smoothly.
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Timing belts 1. Take care not to broke them.
2. Confirm that it is installed properly onto the transmissive sections of the pinion gear/driven roller.
Motors Take care not to damage them. --­Sensors 1. Take care not to touch the detector sections.
2. As for the encoder Sensor used with a circular scale, the photo sensor section should be set over the encoded area of the circular scale.
3. Take care not to get injured by the sharp ends of the board terminal on the back of the circuit boards when handling the sensors or the peripheral parts.
Scales 1. Take care not to touch the encoded area.
2. Install it with the black triangular section up. (CR Scale only)
3. Wipe off alcohol before installing. (CR Scale only)
4. Confirm that they do not touch the photo sensors after installation.
Waste ink pads
1. Take care not to stain your hands with the waste ink soaked in the ink pads. If ink comes into contact with your hands, wash it off with water immediately.
2. Take care not to stain the printer's pa rts with the waste i nk soaked in the ink pads. If ink comes into contact with the parts, wash it off. (Especially, pay attention to Paper Guide Front/Lower Porous Pad)
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Holder Cam AssyD/E Lever
Protrusion Groove

Ink Supply Tank

A

Housing Upper

2.
Item Content Photo/Illustration
FFCs 1. Be sure to insert them to their connectors on the boards as far as they
will go without any loose connection such as a half-way or slant connection.
2. Route them along their routing paths.
3. If the double-sided tape that secures the FFCs is not strong enough to secure them, make sure to replace the tape and secure the FFCs firmly.
Gears When installing gears, pay attention to the following:
• The gear section should not be damaged.
• No foreign material is attached.
• No grease is attached on any parts other than those specified.
PF rollers Do not touch rollers for paper feeding when handling them.
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One Time parts
ADF/Scanner Unit

Holder Cam Assy

After removing One Time parts specified in this manual, do not reuse them, but be sure to replace them with new ones.
When disassembling/reassembling the ADF/Scanner Unit, make sure to do the work with the unit open to prevent damage to the Hinges.
Install the assy while aligning the protrusion on the D/E Lever with the groove on the cam of the Holder Cam Assy.
Ink System 1. Take care not to stain your hands with ink.
2. When you connect the ink tube to another part, insert the ink tube up to the root of the joint to prevent ink leakage and secure the tube with the tube clamp.
3. If it's hard t o insert the ink tube to the j oint, appl y CR06 to the inserting part of the ink tube.
Ink Supply Tank
When handling the Ink Supply Tank, do not put it with the ventilation hole (A in the figure on the right) downward. (See
before Disassembling (p28)"
)
One Time icon:
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"2.1.5 Checks and Precautions
MAC Address Label
1. Take care not to stain or damage it.
2. When replacing the Housing Upper, transfer the MAC address label to the new Housing Upper.
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Cassette Assy
Duplex Unit

2.3 Disassembly/Reassembly Procedures

2.3.1 Functional differences between models and component parts

In "2.3.2 Disassembly Flowchart (p38)", the procedures are indicated on the premise that some parts/units are removed in advance. Make sure to remove the following parts/units before sta r ting disassembly.
Cassette Assy
Duplex Unit
Figure 2-19. Removing the Cassette
Figure 2-20. Removing the Duplex Unit
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Item Description Reference
Parts/unit name
White-letter
Part/unit supplied as an ASP ---
Black-letter
Part/unit not supplied as an ASP ---
Icon
Indicates a practice or condition that could result in injury or loss of life if not strictly observed.
Indicates the reference page in blue-letter
Indicates a practice or condition that could result in damage to, or destruction of equipment if not strictly observed.
Indicates the reference page in blue-letter
Indicates the parts that are inevitably broken in the disassembling procedure, and should be replaced with a new one for reassembly.
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Indicates the parts that may cause the ink spill when they are removed.
"2.1.5 Checks and Precautions
before Disassembling (p28)"
Indicates necessary check items in the disassembling/assembling procedure.
Indicates the reference page in blue-letter
Indicates supplementary explanation for disassembly is given.
Indicates the reference page in blue-letter
Indicates particular tasks to keep quality of the units are required.
Indicates the reference page in blue-letter
Indicates particular routing of cables is required.
Indicates the reference page in blue-letter
Indicates particular adjustment(s) is/are required. Chapter 3 " Adjustment (p54)" Indicates lubrication is required. Chapter 4 " Maintenance (p65)"
Indicates the number of screws securing the parts/ units.
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Indicates the points secured with other than a screw such as a hook, rib, dowel or the like.
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Printer
Mechanism
1 4
(p 22) (p 43)
Main Frame Assy
---
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(p 21) (p 27)
Paper Guide
Upper Assy (p29)
CR Timing BeltFFC/Cable * 1
Note "*": The boxes with only part names indicates the removal of such parts. If the names of FFCs or cables are
shown, disconnect the FFCs or cables from their connectors.
Black letters indicate a part/unit not supplied as an ASP.
The name enclosed in gray indicate a part/unit that must be removed on the way to the target parts.
Shows necessary procedures before removing the following parts.*
Shows the procedure number on the “FFC/ cable list”.
White letters indicate a part/unit supplied as an ASP.
Shows the screw types and the specified torque in the “Screw type/torque list”.
Shows removal/installation as a unit/assy. is available.
Reference page

2.3.2 Disassembly Flowchart

This section describes procedures for disassembling the parts/units in a flowchart format. For some parts/units, detailed procedures or precautions are provided (accordingly indicated by icons and cell's color). Refer to the explanations in the example chart below and perform an appropriate disassembling and assembling procedure. (See "2.4 Detailed Disassembly/Reassembly Procedure for each Part/Unit (p45)".) For routing cables, see "2.5 Routing FFCs/cables (p51)".
The example below shows how to see the charts on the following pages.
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Panel Unit
(p 46) (p 54)
Alarm cablePanel FFC
Housing Upper
(p 46)
FFC/Cable* 1
ADF/Scanner
Unit
S7
(p 45) (p 51)
FFC/Cable* 2
Printer
Mechanism
(p 49)
(p 52) (p 54) (p 65)
Frame Base Assy
(p 65)
Waste Ink Pad
Assy
2
2
Pickup Roller
Assy
CR Lock ReleaseHead FFCCR Encoder FFC
---
1
3
2
(p 40)
(p 54)
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Speaker
---
2
4
6
(p 46) (p 51)
Panel FFC
---
Joint (p44)
Tube Lock (p44)
2
1
1
2
(p 40)
(p 51)
Tube Guide
S8
(p 54)
PS Unit cable (CN501)
Hinge
9
1
3
---
PS Unit
---
(p 41)
---
(p 54)
---
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4
(p 42)
When replacing the Printhead, Holder Board, Adapter or Ink Tank Unit, it is not necessary to remove the ADF/Scanner Unit. However, the replacing work should be done in a dark narrow space. If you find the work difficult, remove the ADF/Scanner Unit beforehand.
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1
Adapter Cover
(p44)
Adapter(Bk)
(p44)
Adapter(C/M/Y)
(p44)
Holder Board
---
2
---
Printhead
3
0
(p 47) (p 54)
2
2
Printhead
Grounding Plate
1
---
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Paper Stopper
Assy
(p 48) (p 65)
Panel Unit (p39)
Housing Upper
(p39)
Head FFC
(p 52)
ADF LD Cover
Assy
2
2
---
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2
Document Mat
(p 45)
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Stacker Assy
---
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Ink Tank Cover
---
2
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2
Rail Cassette
1
---
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Ink End Sensor FFC
Gear Cover
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Spur Gear 25.8/
20.4
Combination
Gear 24.9.6
(p 65)
3
---
---
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ADF Document
Support
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Bevel Gear Shaft
10.4
(p 65)
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2
Ink End Sensor
Lumirror
---
3
(p 47)
---
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Ink Tank Unit
5
5
9
2
(p 47)
(p 44)
(p 44)
Screw type/torque list
Symbol Screw Type Torque
S1
---
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FFC/cable list
No. FFC/Cable
Disconnect the following FFC and cable
from the connectors on the Main Board.
1
2
• Scanner FFC (CN72)
• Grounding wire
• ADF PE Sensor cable (CN76)
Disconnect the following FFC and cables
from the connectors on the Main Board, and release their routing.
• FAX FFC (CN1)
• PE Sensor cable (CN13)
• Cassette Sensor cable
• Panel FFC Release (CN2)
• CR Motor Cable Release (CN9)
• Ink End Sensor FFC
• Tube Guide Sheet
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C.B.P-TITE SCREW 2x8 F/ZN-3C 4 ± 1kgf·cm
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C.B.P-TITE SCREW 2x8 F/ZN-3C 6 ± 1kgf·cm
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C.B.P-TITE SCREW 2.5x8 F/ZN-3C 4
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C.B.P-TITE SCREW 2x5 F/ZN-3C 2 ± 0.5kgf·cm
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C.B.P-TITE SCREW 3x8 F/ZN-3C 6
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C.B.S-TITE SCREW 3x8 F/ZB-3C 6 ± 1kgf·cm
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C.B.P-TITE SCREW 3x10 F/ZB-3C 6
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C.B.P-TITE SCREW 3x10 F/ZN-3C 6 ± 1kgf·cm
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C.B.P-TITE SCREW 2x6 F/ZN-3C 2 C.B.P-TITE SCREW 2x6 F/ZN-3C 6 ± 1kgf·cm C.B.S-TITEP4 SCREW 3x8 F/ZN-3C 6 C.B.P-TITES-P1 SCREW 3x12 F/ZN-3C 6 ± 1kgf·cm C.B.S-TITE SCREW 3x6 F/ZN-3C 8 C.B.S-TITE SCREW 3x6 F/ZN-3C 6 ± 1kgf·cm C.B.S-TITE SCREW 3x6 F/ZN-3C 4 C.P-TITE SCREW 3x4 F/ZN-3C 4 ± 1kgf·cm C.B.S-TITE SCREW 3x10 F/ZN-3C 4 C.B.S-TITE SCREW 2x6 F/ZN-3C 3 ± 0.5kgf.cm
± 1kgf·cm
± 1kgf·cm
± 1kgf·cm
± 0.5kgf·cm
± 1kgf·cm
± 1kgf·cm
± 1kgf·cm
± 1kgf.cm
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ADF Unit
(p 45)
Scanner Unit
---
(p 39)
(p 39)
1
LCD FFC (CN4)
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3
ADF LD Cover
Assy (p39)
Gear Cover
(p39)
Spur Gear 25.8/
20.4
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Scanner
Housing Upper
Assy
Combination Gear 24.9.6 (p39) Bevel Gear Shaft
10.4 (p39)
Cable Holder
(p40)
5
ADF Hinge
Holder
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ADF Hinge
Right
ADF Hinge Left
1
---
---
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1
Cable Holder
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2
---
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ADF PE Sensor cable
1
(p 45)
---
(CN71)
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Panel Board
S8
(p 46)
LCD Unit
---
Panel Housing
Assy
---
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4
Panel Buttons
---
2
---
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ADF Frame Assy
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Combination
Gear 19.2.12.6
(p 46)
Combination
Gear 18.4.9.66
(p 46)
Scanner FFC
CIS Module
(p40)
Scanner
Carriage Unit
(p 51) (p 65)
1
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---
---
---
---
Scanner FFC
CIS Module
---
Scanner FFC
(p 51)
Scanner
Housing Lower
Assy
S6
(p 51) (p 54)
---
2
---
12
---
---
(p 65)
2
2
---
---
ADF Frame Upper Assy
4
---
---
ADF Frame Lower Assy
---
---
---
ADF Pad Assy
S2
(p 45)
---
Screw type/torque list
Symbol Screw Type Torque
4
C.B.P-TITE SCREW 2x8 F/ZN-3C 4 ± 1kgf·cm C.B.P-TITE SCREW 2x8 F/ZN-3C 6 ± 1kgf·cm C.B.P-TITE SCREW 2.5x8 F/ZN-3C 4
± 1kgf·cm
C.B.P-TITE SCREW 2x5 F/ZN-3C 2 ± 0.5kgf·cm C.B.P-TITE SCREW 3x8 F/ZN-3C 6
± 1kgf·cm
C.B.S-TITE SCREW 3x8 F/ZB-3C 6 ± 1kgf·cm C.B.P-TITE SCREW 3x10 F/ZB-3C 6
± 1kgf·cm
C.B.P-TITE SCREW 3x10 F/ZN-3C 6 ± 1kgf·cm C.B.P-TITE SCREW 2x6 F/ZN-3C 2
± 0.5kgf·cm
C.B.P-TITE SCREW 2x6 F/ZN-3C 6 ± 1kgf·cm C.B.S-TITEP4 SCREW 3x8 F/ZN-3C 6
± 1kgf·cm
C.B.P-TITES-P1 SCREW 3x12 F/ZN-3C 6 ± 1kgf·cm C.B.S-TITE SCREW 3x6 F/ZN-3C 8
± 1kgf·cm
C.B.S-TITE SCREW 3x6 F/ZN-3C 6 ± 1kgf·cm C.B.S-TITE SCREW 3x6 F/ZN-3C 4
± 1kgf·cm
C.P-TITE SCREW 3x4 F/ZN-3C 4 ± 1kgf·cm C.B.S-TITE SCREW 3x10 F/ZN-3C 4
± 1kgf.cm
C.B.S-TITE SCREW 2x6 F/ZN-3C 3 ± 0.5kgf.cm
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FFC/Cable* 3Extension Spring
Main Board Assy
(p 49)
Right Frame
(p41)
Holder Cam
Assy (p41)
D/E Lever & Spring
release
(p 39)
3
---
6
(p 42)
Holder Cam
Assy
S14
(p 49)
EJ Roller Gear
(p 50) (p 65)
Front Frame
1
2
CR Timing Belt
---
2
CR Scale &
Spring
(p 49)
CR Driven
Pulley Assy
(p 65)
CR Motor cable
---
2
---
2
Right Frame
S15
---
CR Scale Holder
S13
---
PE Sensor Holder screwExtension Spring
Paper Guide
Upper Assy
3
2
PE Sensor Lever
1
---
Assy
---
(p 54)
S8
PF Encoder
Sensor
1
1
0
(p 49) (p 52)
Wireless LAN
Module
---
---
1
Ink End Sensor
FFC
0
5
(p 53)
4
PF Scale
---
---
1
(p 49)
2
Main Frame
Assy
(p 50)
(p 54) (p 65)
(p 43)
A
2
S8
(p 54)
---
2
8
2
(p 43)
Star Wheel
Holder Assy
S12
(p 50) (p 54)
EJ Roller Gear
(p41)
EJ Roller
(p 54) (p 65)
2
7
---
(p 42)
---
1
FFC/cable list
No. FFC/Cable
Disconnect the following FFC and cable from the connectors on the
Main Board.
• Head FFC (CN14)
• PF Encoder FFC (CN6)
3
• PF Motor cable (CN10)
• CR Motor cable (CN9)
• Ink End Sensor FFC (CN5)
Screw type/torque list
Symbol Screw Type Torque
S1
C.B.P-TITE SCREW 2x8 F/ZN-3C 4 ± 1kgf·cm
S2
C.B.P-TITE SCREW 2x8 F/ZN-3C 6 ± 1kgf·cm
S3
C.B.P-TITE SCREW 2.5x8 F/ZN-3C 4
S4
C.B.P-TITE SCREW 2x5 F/ZN-3C 2 ± 0.5kgf·cm
S5
C.B.P-TITE SCREW 3x8 F/ZN-3C 6
S6
C.B.S-TITE SCREW 3x8 F/ZB-3C 6 ± 1kgf·cm
S7
C.B.P-TITE SCREW 3x10 F/ZB-3C 6
S8
C.B.P-TITE SCREW 3x10 F/ZN-3C 6 ± 1kgf·cm
S9
C.B.P-TITE SCREW 2x6 F/ZN-3C 2
S10
C.B.P-TITE SCREW 2x6 F/ZN-3C 6 ± 1kgf·cm
S11
C.B.S-TITEP4 SCREW 3x8 F/ZN-3C 6
S12
C.B.P-TITES-P1 SCREW 3x12 F/ZN-3C 6 ± 1kgf·cm
S13
C.B.S-TITE SCREW 3x6 F/ZN-3C 8
S14
C.B.S-TITE SCREW 3x6 F/ZN-3C 6 ± 1kgf·cm
S15
C.B.S-TITE SCREW 3x6 F/ZN-3C 4
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C.P-TITE SCREW 3x4 F/ZN-3C 4 ± 1kgf·cm
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C.B.S-TITE SCREW 3x10 F/ZN-3C 4
S18
C.B.S-TITE SCREW 2x6 F/ZN-3C 3 ± 0.5kgf.cm
± 1kgf·cm
± 1kgf·cm
± 1kgf·cm
± 0.5kgf·cm
± 1kgf·cm
± 1kgf·cm
± 1kgf·cm
± 1kgf.cm
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Ink System
(p 50)
Pickup Gear
---
Pickup Roller
Assy (p39)
Pickup Driven
Shaft
---
Stacker Assy
(p39)
2
---
Stacker Guide
Left
---
1
S8
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2
1
(p 41)
6
PE Sensor
---
4
(p 53) (p 54)
Stacker Guide
Right
2
1
---
(p 41)
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Wireless LAN
---
Module (p41)
Panel FFC
Pickup Roller
Assy (p39)
Cassette Sensor
S18
(p 53)
(p 41)
7
EJ Grounding Spring
Star Wheel
Holder Shield
Plate
Pick Up Lever
---
1
---
1
---
---
Main Board Shield Plate
Upper
(p 50)
7
---
---
Star Wheel
Holder
5
---
Main Board
---
---
---
---
(p 54)
Cassette Lock
Lever/
Torsion Spring
426
---
---
I/F Cover
1
S7
S8
2
---
3
FAX Unit
S8
(p 53)
1
---
Fax Filter FFC
FAX Filter Assy
1
S2
---
3
Fax Filter board
0
0
---
Only for some country/region
Screw type/torque list
Symbol Screw Type Torque
C.B.P-TITE SCREW 2x8 F/ZN-3C 4 ± 1kgf·cm C.B.P-TITE SCREW 2x8 F/ZN-3C 6 ± 1kgf·cm C.B.P-TITE SCREW 2.5x8 F/ZN-3C 4 C.B.P-TITE SCREW 2x5 F/ZN-3C 2 ± 0.5kgf·cm C.B.P-TITE SCREW 3x8 F/ZN-3C 6 C.B.S-TITE SCREW 3x8 F/ZB-3C 6 ± 1kgf·cm C.B.P-TITE SCREW 3x10 F/ZB-3C 6 C.B.P-TITE SCREW 3x10 F/ZN-3C 6 ± 1kgf·cm C.B.P-TITE SCREW 2x6 F/ZN-3C 2
± 1kgf·cm
± 1kgf·cm
± 1kgf·cm
± 0.5kgf·cm
C.B.P-TITE SCREW 2x6 F/ZN-3C 6 ± 1kgf·cm
Main Board Shield Plate
Lower
C.B.S-TITEP4 SCREW 3x8 F/ZN-3C 6 C.B.P-TITES-P1 SCREW 3x12 F/ZN-3C 6 ± 1kgf·cm
---
C.B.S-TITE SCREW 3x6 F/ZN-3C 8
± 1kgf·cm
± 1kgf·cm
C.B.S-TITE SCREW 3x6 F/ZN-3C 6 ± 1kgf·cm
---
---
The FAX Filter Assy is mounted only on models for some country/region.
C.B.S-TITE SCREW 3x6 F/ZN-3C 4
± 1kgf·cm
C.P-TITE SCREW 3x4 F/ZN-3C 4 ± 1kgf·cm C.B.S-TITE SCREW 3x10 F/ZN-3C 4
± 1kgf.cm
C.B.S-TITE SCREW 2x6 F/ZN-3C 3 ± 0.5kgf.cm
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(p 41)
(p 41)
8
A
(p 41)
PW Sensor
Cover
---
PW Sensor
(p 54)
CR Motor cable
---
2
---
2
CR Motor
(p 51)
CR Unit
---
Main Frame
---
PF Roller
Stopper
1
2
---
---
1
PF Roller
ASF Cover Assy
---
ASF Drive
Transmission
---
3
Gears
---
---
---
CR
Encoder Sensor
2
S9
---
---
---
---
CR Pressing
Plate/
Compression
Spring3.71
---
CR Timing Belt
---
---
---
---
---
(p 50) (p 65)
PF Motor Gear
---
---
---
PF Drive
Transmission
Gear
---
---
S11
---
---
---
1
---
Carriage
---
PF Motor
---
---
(p 52)
3
---
Planet Gear Assy
---
---
Screw type/torque list
---
Symbol Screw Type Torque
Paper Guide
Front
(p 65)
Planet Release
Holder Assy
---
---
---
---
1
C.B.P-TITE SCREW 2x8 F/ZN-3C 4 ± 1kgf·cm C.B.P-TITE SCREW 2x8 F/ZN-3C 6 ± 1kgf·cm C.B.P-TITE SCREW 2.5x8 F/ZN-3C 4
± 1kgf·cm
C.B.P-TITE SCREW 2x5 F/ZN-3C 2 ± 0.5kgf·cm C.B.P-TITE SCREW 3x8 F/ZN-3C 6
± 1kgf·cm
C.B.S-TITE SCREW 3x8 F/ZB-3C 6 ± 1kgf·cm C.B.P-TITE SCREW 3x10 F/ZB-3C 6
± 1kgf·cm
C.B.P-TITE SCREW 3x10 F/ZN-3C 6 ± 1kgf·cm C.B.P-TITE SCREW 2x6 F/ZN-3C 2
± 0.5kgf·cm
C.B.P-TITE SCREW 2x6 F/ZN-3C 6 ± 1kgf·cm C.B.S-TITEP4 SCREW 3x8 F/ZN-3C 6
± 1kgf·cm
C.B.P-TITES-P1 SCREW 3x12 F/ZN-3C 6 ± 1kgf·cm C.B.S-TITE SCREW 3x6 F/ZN-3C 8
± 1kgf·cm
C.B.S-TITE SCREW 3x6 F/ZN-3C 6 ± 1kgf·cm C.B.S-TITE SCREW 3x6 F/ZN-3C 4
± 1kgf·cm
C.P-TITE SCREW 3x4 F/ZN-3C 4 ± 1kgf·cm C.B.S-TITE SCREW 3x10 F/ZN-3C 4
± 1kgf.cm
C.B.S-TITE SCREW 2x6 F/ZN-3C 3 ± 0.5kgf.cm
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Joint
Housing Lower
Housing Upper
Ink End Sensor
5
Ink Tank
(p 48)
Ink Tank
(p 49)
Assy
S5
(p 39)
(p 39)
9
Cap Tank
Adapter Cover
Tube Clamp (x3)
Tube Lock
Ink Supply Adapter
Tube Assy
Ink Supply Tank Tube
2
2
(p 48)
---
---
S10
(p 47)
1
3
(p 48)
---
---
(p 48)
---
2
Assy
Joint
---
Ink Supply Adapter
2
Tube Assy
Tube Lock (p44)
(p 48)
2
2
Adapter(Bk)
---
1
4
(p 47)
Adapter(C/M/Y)
---
1
(p 47)
Tube Guide
Sheet
(p 48)
---
5
4
(p 49)
Ink Supply Tank Tube
Assy
Ink Supply Tank
(Bk)
(p 49)
Ink Supply Tank
Tube Assy
---
---
---
---
Tube Clamp
(x3) (p44)
Ink Supply
Adapter Tube
Ink Supply T ank
(C/M/Y)
Assy
---
---
---
(p 48)
---
Screw type/torque list
Symbol Screw Type Torque
C.B.P-TITE SCREW 2x8 F/ZN-3C 4 ± 1kgf·cm C.B.P-TITE SCREW 2x8 F/ZN-3C 6 ± 1kgf·cm C.B.P-TITE SCREW 2.5x8 F/ZN-3C 4
± 1kgf·cm
C.B.P-TITE SCREW 2x5 F/ZN-3C 2 ± 0.5kgf·cm
(p 49)
C.B.P-TITE SCREW 3x8 F/ZN-3C 6
± 1kgf·cm
C.B.S-TITE SCREW 3x8 F/ZB-3C 6 ± 1kgf·cm C.B.P-TITE SCREW 3x10 F/ZB-3C 6
± 1kgf·cm
C.B.P-TITE SCREW 3x10 F/ZN-3C 6 ± 1kgf·cm C.B.P-TITE SCREW 2x6 F/ZN-3C 2
4
C.B.P-TITE SCREW 2x6 F/ZN-3C 6 ± 1kgf·cm C.B.S-TITEP4 SCREW 3x8 F/ZN-3C 6
± 0.5kgf·cm
± 1kgf·cm
C.B.P-TITES-P1 SCREW 3x12 F/ZN-3C 6 ± 1kgf·cm C.B.S-TITE SCREW 3x6 F/ZN-3C 8
± 1kgf·cm
C.B.S-TITE SCREW 3x6 F/ZN-3C 6 ± 1kgf·cm C.B.S-TITE SCREW 3x6 F/ZN-3C 4
± 1kgf·cm
C.P-TITE SCREW 3x4 F/ZN-3C 4 ± 1kgf·cm C.B.S-TITE SCREW 3x10 F/ZN-3C 4
± 1kgf.cm
C.B.S-TITE SCREW 2x6 F/ZN-3C 3 ± 0.5kgf.cm
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ADF/Scanner Unit
Rear
C.B.P-TITE SCREW 3x10 F/ZN-3C (6 ± 1 kgf·cm)
0 digit side
Tab
ADF Unit
ADF cable holder
Hook
ADF Hinge
Scanner
Unit
ADF Pad Assy
Hook
Bottom
ADF Pad Assy
Dowel
ADF Frame Assy
ADF Frame Assy
Step4
ADF PE Sensor cable
ADF PE Sensor
Dowel and Hole
C.B.P-TITE SCREW 3x8 F/ZN-3C (6 ± 1 kgf·cm)
ADF Base
Document Mat
Standard line
ADF Unit
Scanner Housing Upper Assy
Scanner Unit Upper
1
Scanner Housing Lower Assy
C.B.P-TITE SCREW 3x10 F/ZN-3C (6 ± 1 kgf·cm)
Scanner Unit Bottom
23
4
5

2.4 Detailed Disassembly/Reassembly Procedure for each Part/Unit

ADF/Scanner Unit
Remove the ADF/Scanner Unit as follows.
1. Open the ADF/Scanner Unit and remove the screw that secures the ADF/S canner Unit.
2. Release the ADF/Scanner Unit from the hinge on the 80-digit side.
3. Release the dowel on the 0-digit side of the ADF/Scanner Unit by pressing the tab outwardly and then remove the ADF/Scanner Unit by lifting it.
4. Disconnect the ADF PE Sensor cable, Scanner FFC, and grounding wire. (p 51)
ADF Unit/Scanner Unit
Release the hooks (one each) on the ADF Hinges and the hook on the ADF cable holder, and remove the ADF Unit/Scanner Unit.
ADF Pad Assy
Release the hooks (x 2) and dowels (x 2) on the ADF Pad Assy from the ADF Frame Assy, and then remove the ADF Pad Assy.
ADF Frame Assy
Remove the ADF Frame Assy as follows.
1. Remove the screws (x 2) that secure the ADF Frame Assy.
2. Release the dowels (x 2) on the ADF Frame Assy from the holes (x 2) on the ADF Base.
3. Release the ADF PE Sensor cable from the securing points of the routing. (p 51)
4. Disconnect the ADF PE Sensor cable from the ADF PE Sensor on the ADF Frame Assy, and then remove the ADF Frame Assy.
Document Mat
Attach the Document Mat on the ADF Unit with double-sided tape as shown above while aligning the mat with the standard lines.
Scanner Housing Upper Assy
Tighten the screws in the order indicated in the figure above.
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ScannerS drive gears
Extension Spring 0.526
Scanner drive leverScanner Housing Lower Assy
Panel Unit (Backface)
Panel Unit
C.B.P-TITE SCREW 3x10 F/ZB-3C (6 ± 1 kgf·cm)
Hook
Step3
Panel Board Speaker cable
Panel FFC
C.B.P-TITE SCREW 3x10 F/ZN-3C (6 ± 1kgf·cm)
Dowel and positioning hole
Panel Housing Assy Panel Board
1
2
3
4
Speaker
OK
NG
Speaker
Housing Upper
Left
Hook
Precision driver
Right
Precision driver
Hook
Scanner Housing Lower Assy
Panel Unit
Install the Scanner driver gears, scanner drive lever, and Extension Spring 0.526 as shown above.
Panel Board
Speaker
Remove the Panel Unit as follows.
1. Remove the screws (x 2) that secure the Panel Unit.
2. Release the hooks (x 3) on the Panel Unit, and detach the Panel Unit.
3. Disconnect the Panel FFC and the Speaker cable from the connectors on the backface of the Panel Board, and remove the Panel Unit.
Housing Upper
When reassembling, align the dowels on the Panel Housing
Assy with the positioning holes on the Panel Board.
Tighten the screws in the order indicated in the figure above.
When handling the Speaker, do not pinch the middle of the woofer cone but make sure to hold it by the rim.
Since the Housing Upper is secured by the hooks (x 2) shown above, release the hooks with a precision screwdriver or a similar tool when removing the Housing Upper.
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CR Unit
Section A
CR Unit
C.B.P-TITE SCREW 2.5x8 F/ZN-3C (4 ± 1 kgf·cm)
2
Printhead
1
3
Head FFC
80 digit side
Adapter Cover
C.B.P-TITE SCREW 2x6 F/ZN-3C (6 ± 1 kgf·cm)
Dowel and positioning hole
Hook
Adapter
Film
0.5 mm or less
Adapter
Ink Supply Adapter Tube
Connection of Ink
Supply Adapter
Tube Assy
Ink Supply Adapter
Tube Assy
C.B.P-TITE SCREW 3x10 F/ZB-3C (6 ± 1 kgf·cm)
Back
Hook
Ink End Sensor FFC
Magnified image of installed lumirror
Ink End Sensor Lumirror
Hook
Ink End
Sensor FFC
B
Ink End Sensor Lumirror
A C
B
Bottom of Ink End Sensor Assy
Ink End
Sensor FFC
Rib D
Rib E
Ink End
Sensor Lumirror
C
A
Ink End
Sensor Assy
Ink End Sensor Lumirror
Printhead
After printing, waste ink may easily collect in Section A on the CR Unit shown above. When removing the Printhead, take extreme care not to let the terminal of the Head FFC disconnected from the Printhead touch the area around Section A. Be careful in the same manner when replacing the Print Mechanism and transferring the Printhead.
If the Head FFC is connected with the terminal contaminated with waste ink, the print circuit boards may be short-circuited. Therefore, if waste ink is attached on the terminal, make sure to wipe it off completely with a dry cloth or the like.
Before installing the Printhead, move the CR Unit to the 80-digit side.Tighten the screws in the order given in the figure above.
Adapter Cover
When removing/replacing the Adapter Cover, not to apply excessive
downward force when tightening the screws. Frame may be deformed by applying force perpendicularly when tightening the screws and it may affect print quality.
Remove the Adapter Cover as follows.
1. Remove the screw (x 1) that secure the Adapter Cover.
2. Remove Adapter Cover by sliding it in the arrow’s direction. When attaching Adapter Cover, align the dowels (x 2) on it with
the positioning holes on CR Unit.
Otherwise, theMain
Adapter
Be careful not to damage or peel off the film of the Adapter.When removing Ink Supply Adapter Tube Assy, be careful not
to contaminate the surroundings because ink may spill from the tubes.
Use a precision screwdriver when releasing the hooks of the  Adapter.
When connecting the Ink Supply Adapter Tube Assy to the Adapter, insert each tube fully and make sure the gaps between the end of tubes and the Adapter are 0.5 mm long or less.
Ink Tank Unit
Remove Ink Tank Unit carefully because Ink End Sensor FFC is connected to it.Take care not to damage Ink End Sensor FFC when routing it because the FFC is right-sized and does not have any extra length. (See " Ink End
Sensor FFC (2) (p53)".)
Before removing Ink Tank Unit, remove the screws (x 5) and disengage the hooks (x 2) on the bottom.
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Remove the Ink End Sensor Lumirror as follows:
1. Disengage (A) of Ink End Sensor Lumirror from the rib D on Ink End Sensor Assy.
2. Release (B) of Ink End Sensor Lumirror from the hook on Ink End Sensor Assy.
3. Disengage (C) of Ink End Sensor Lumirror from the rib E on Ink End Sensor Assy and remove Ink End Sensor Lumirror.
Ink End Sensor Lumirror
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Ink Tank Housing Lower
C.B.P-TITE SCREW 3x10 F/ZN-3C (6 ± 1 kgf·cm)
Hook
Note: Ink Supply Tank in photo above is not charged with ink.
Slider Base
Paper Stopper Assy
Paper Stopper
Stopper lever
Cam SliderExtension Spring 1.59
Compression Spring1.99
Tube Guide
Hook Dowel
Tube Guide Sheet
Step 3
Hook
Tube Guide
Tube Lock
Step 8
Ink Supply
Adapter Tube
Assy
Tube Guide Sheet
Hole and Hook
CR Unit
Step 7
0.5 mm or less
Ink Supply Adapter Tube
Joint
0.5 mm or less
Step 8
Ink Supply Tank Tube
Tube Clamp
21
3
Ink Supply Tank Tube
Black
C, M, Y
Tube Clamp
Tube Lock
Ink Supply Adapter Tube Assy
To adapter To tank
Groove on CR Unit
Step 1, 2
Cap Tank
NG
OK
45 degrees
3 mm or less
Ink Tank Housing Lower
Paper Stopper Assy
Ink Supply Adapter Tube Assy / Tube Guide Sheet / Joint / Tube Lock / Tube Clamp
Remove the Ink Tank Housing Lower as follows:
1. Remove the screws (x 2) that secure the Ink Tank Housing
2. Disengage the hooks (x 2) and remove Ink Tank Housing
Lower.
Lower.
If any of the parts of the Paper Stopper Assy 1st/2nd comes off when removing it, be sure to reassemble the Paper Stopper Assy 1st/2nd as shown above.
Cap Tank
When connecting the Cap Tank to the Ink Tank Housing Upper, insert each cap fully and make sure the gaps between the end of caps and the Ink Tank Housing Upper are 3 mm long or less.
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To prevent damage to Cap Tank, attach it with the knob at an angle of 45 degrees.
1. Attach Tube Clamp while align it with the markings (x 3) on Ink Supply Adapter Tube Assy as shown above.
2. Attach Tube Lock onto Ink Supply Adapter Tube Assy.
3. Align the holes on Tube Guide Sheet with the dowels (x 2) on Tube Guide and secure them with the hooks (x 2).
4. With the opening on Tube Clamp facing Tube Guide Sheet, attach Ink Supply Adapter Tube Assy onto Tube Guide.
5. Connect Ink Supply Adapter Tube Assy with Adapter and secure it with the groove on CR Unit.
6. Engage the holes (x 3) on Tube Guide Sheet with the hooks (x 3) on CR Unit, secure them by sliding it in the arrow's direction.
7. Connect Ink Supply Adapter Tube Assy with Joint.
8. Secure Tube Lock with the hooks (x 2) on Tube Guide.
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Ink Tank HousingUpper
Hook C.B.P-TITE SCREW 3x10 F/ZN-3C (6 ± 1 kgf·cm)
Groove
C.B.P-TITE SCREW 3x8 F/ZN-3C (6 ± 1 kgf·cm)
1 mm or less
Back
Ink Supply Adapter Tube
Ink Supply Tank
Ink End Sensor Assy
0 digit side
1
Printer Mechanism
80 digit side
2
C.B.P-TITE SCREW 3x10 F/ZN-3C (6 ± 1 kgf·cm) C.B.P-TITE(S-P1) SCREW 3x12 F/ZN-3C (6 ± 1 kgf·cm)
Screw (x2)
34
5
6
7
8
9
Side view of CR Unit
Slit of CR Encoder
Black mark
CR Scale
CR Scale
CR Unit
Holder Cam AssyD/E Lever
Protrusion Groove
Main Frame
PF Encoder Sensor
C.B.P-TITE SCREW 2x8 F/ZN-3C (4 ± 1 kgf·cm)
PF Scale
PF Roller PF Encoder
Sensor
PF Scale
PF Roller
C.B.S-TITE SCREW 3x6 F/ZN-3C (4 ± 1 kgf·cm)
Main Board Assy
2
1
3
C.B.S-TITE SCREW 3x6 F/ZN-3C (8 ± 1 kgf
·cm)
Ink Tank Housing Upper
Remove the Ink Tank Housing Upper as follows:
1. Remove Cap Tank.
2. Remove the screws (x 2) that secure the Ink Tank Housing Upper.
3. Disengage the hooks (x 2) and remove Ink Tank Housing Upper.
Ink End Sensor Assy / Ink Supply Tank
Remove the Ink End Sensor Assy as follows:
1. Remove the screws (x 4) that secure the Ink End Sensor Assy.
2. Remove Ink End Sensor Assy by sliding it in the arrow's direction. When connecting the Ink Supply Tank Tube Assy to the Ink
Supply Tank, insert each tubes fully and make sure the gaps between the end of tubes and the Ink Supply Tank are 1 mm long or less.
Attach Ink End Sensor Assy while aligning it with the groove
on Ink Supply Tank, and secure the assy with the screw (x 4).
Printer Mechanism
When removing the Printer Mechanism, remove the screws (x 9) shown above.
Take utmost care not to catch cables/FFCs.Tighten the screws in the order given in the figure above.
CR Scale
Holder Cam Assy
PF Encoder Sensor/PF Scale
Main Board Assy
When attaching the PF Scale, if the double-sided tape does not
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Attach with the black triangle on the upper left corner.Set through the slit on the CR Encoder.
When reassembling, align the cam slit on t he Holder Cam Assy
with the protrusion on the D/E Lever.
After installing the Holder Cam Assy, make sure that the
Holder Cam Assy operates normally.
have sufficient adhesive power or is contaminated, make sure to replace the tape.
Make sure to attach the PF Scale correctly perpendic ular to t he
PF Roller.
After installing the PF Encoder Sensor, make sure that the PF
Scale is not in contact with the PF Encoder Sensor.
Tighten the screws in the order indicated in the figure above.
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Main Board Shield Plate Upper
1
C.B.S-TITE SCREW 3x6 F/ZN-3C (4 ± 1 kgf·cm) C.P SCREW 3x4 F/ZN-3C (4 ± 1 kgf·cm) C.B.S-TITE SCREW 3x10 F/ZN-3C (4 ± 1 kgf·cm)
Bottom
5
2
3
4
6
7
EJ RollerEJ Roller Gear
Star Wheel Holder Assy
EJ grounding spring
80 digit side
C.B.P-TITE(SP-1) SCREW 3x12 F/ZN-3C (6 ± 1 kgf·cm)
1
2
PF Roller grounding springPF Roller
Rear
D/E Lever
Cutout
CR unit
C.B.P-TITE SCREW 3x10 F/ZN-3C (6 ± 1 kgf·cm)
Bottom of CR Unit
Rail
80 digit side
Guide
Nozzle plate surface of Printhead
Main Frame Assy
Section B
1
2
Ink Tube
Rib
Align the marking
Right Frame
C.B.S-TITE SCREW 3x6 F/ZN-3C (4 ± 1 kgf·cm)
C.B.S-TITE SCREW 3x6 F/ZN-3C (8 ± 1 kgf·cm)
Hook and Hole
Main Board Shield Plate Upper
EJ Roller Gear
Star Wheel Holder Assy
PF Roller
Tighten the screws in the order indicated in the figure above.
Insert the EJ Roller Gear fully into the EJ Roller to make it secur ed completely.
Main Frame Assy
Attach the EJ grounding spring as shown above.Tighten the screws in the order indicated in the figure above.
Ink System
Attach the PF Roller grounding spring as shown above.
Right Frame
Remove the PW Sensor, CR Unit and so on without removing the Main Frame Assy as much as possible when removing them because section B on the Paper Guide Front Assy is deformed when the screw of 80-digits side is removed.
If removing the Main Frame Assy, remove it as follows.
1. Move the CR Unit to the end of the 80-digit side, and detach the rails (x 2) of the CR Unit from the guides on the Front Frame.
2. Remove the D/E Lever by sliding it to the 0-digit side and aligning the shape of the lever with the cutout on the Main Frame Assy.
3. Release the CR Motor cable from the hook on the Main Frame Assy. (p 51)
4. Release the Head FFC from the hook on the Front Frame. (p 52)
5. Remove the screws (x 2) that secure the Main Frame Assy, and remove the Main Frame Assy.
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When routing the Ink Tube, be careful about the following.
Route through the ribs (x 3) on the Frame Base Assy.Make sure that the Ink Tube is not folded in any part.Align the marking of the ink tube with the hole of the Frame
Base Assy.
When reassembling, align the hooks on the Main Frame/Front Frame with the positioning holes on the Right Frame.
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ADF/Scanner Unit
Main Board Assy
Scanner FFCGrounding wire
ADF PE Sensor cable
ADF Frame Assy
ADF PE Sensor
ADF PE Sensor
cable
ADF PE Sensor cable
Hole Rib ADF Base
Scanner Housing Lower Assy
Rib Cable guide
Scanner FFC Ferrite core
Scanner GND wire GND terminalHole
Double-sided tape
Rib
Scanner Carriage Unit
CIS Module
Scanner FFC
FFC guide
Scanner encoder sensorScanner FFC
Hook
CR Motor
CR Motor cable
Main BoardCR Motor cable
CR Motor cable Printer Mechanism
Rib Double-sided tape
Frame Base Assy
Panel FFCRear
Speaker cable
Panel FFC

2.5 Routing FFCs/cables

ADF/Scanner Unit
Connect the Scanner FFC, ADF PE Sensor cable, and grounding wire to their connectors on the Main Board Assy as shown above.
ADF Frame Assy
Route the ADF PE Sensor cable through the rib and then through the hole on the bottom of the ADF Base, and then connect it to the ADF PE Sensor on the ADF Frame Assy.
Scanner Housing Lower Assy
Scanner FFC
Route through the ribs (x 11) on the Scanner Housing Lower Assy.
Set the ferrite core in the position shown below and secure it with double-sided tape.
Scanner grounding (GND) wire
Set the grounding (GND) terminal in the position shown above.
Route through the cable guides (x 3), then through the hole on the Scanner Housing Lower Assy.
Scanner Carriage Unit
CR Motor cable
Speaker cable/Panel FFC
Route the Scanner FFC through the ribs (x 2) on the Scanner Carriage Unit.
Route the Scanner FFC through the FFC guide and connect to CN1 on
Scanner encoder sensor Connect the Scanner FFC to the CIS Module aligning with the folds on the FFC.
Route through the hooks (x 9) on the Printer Mechanism, and connect to the connector (CN9) on the Main Board.
Speaker cable Route through the rib on the Frame Base Assy. Panel FFC Route behind the ribs (x 4) on the Frame Base Assy and secure at the points (x2) above with double-sided tape.
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CR Unit
Head FFC
CR Encoder
Sensor
CR Encoder FFC
CR Encoder FFC
CR Encoder
Rear
Side
CR Unit
Head FFC
CR Encoder FFC
CR Unit
Hook Hole Double-sided tape
Front Frame
CR Encoder FFC
Main Board Assy
Rear
Head FFC
Main Board Assy
Rear
Front Frame
Holder Board
PS Unit cable Ferrite core
Cassette Sensor
cable
FAX FFC
PE Sensor cable
CR Motor cable Wrap 1 turn
Printer Mechanism
Hook Rib
Main Board Assy
Frame Base Assy
PF Encoder Sensor FFC
Double-sided tape
Left side of Printer Mechanism
PF Motor
cable
PF Motor cable Main Board
Groove Rib Hook
Paper Guide
Front
Main
Board Assy
Head FFC / CR Encoder FFC
Printer Mechanism
PE Sensor cable: Route through the hook on the Main Board Assy and connect to the connector (CN13) on the Main Board Assy.Cassette Sensor cable: Route through the hook on the Main Board Assy and connect to the connector (CN16) on the Main Board Assy.
FAX FFC: Route along the FFC’s folds and through the hooks on the Main Board Assy and connect to the connector (CN1) on the Main Board Assy.
  PS Unit cable: Connect to the connector (CN501) on the Main Board Assy, and route through the hook on the Main Board Assy, and then set the
ferrite core in the position shown above.
CR Motor cable: Route through the rib on the Frame Base Assy and wrap one turn around the hook on the Frame Base Assy.
Route the Head FFC as follows:
1. Connect to the connector on the Printhead, and then install the Printhead. (p 47)
2. Route the hole on the CR Unit, then route through the hooks (x 3) on the side of the CR Unit.
3. Route through the hooks (x 4) on the Main Board Assy and Front Frame, then connect to the connector (CN14) on the Main Board Assy. Route the CR Encoder FFC as follows:
1. Route through the hole on the CR Unit and connect it to the connector (CN1) on the CR Encoder.
2. Route through the hooks (x 3) on the side of the CR Unit.
3. Attach the Holder Board.
4. Route through the hooks (x 4) on the Main Board Assy and Front Frame, then secure with double-sided tape on the Front Frame at the positions (x 2) shown above.
5. Connect to the connector (CN17) on the Main Board Assy.
PF Encoder Sensor FFC
Secure the PF Encoder Sensor FFC with double-sided tape at the point shown above, and connect it to the connector (CN6) on the Main Board Assy.
PF Motor cable
Route through the grooves (x 5) and the rib on the Paper Guide Front.Route through the hook on the Main Board Assy and connect to the
connector (CN10) on the Main Board Assy.
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FAX FFC
Rib Double-sided tape
Frame Base Assy
FAX Unit
Frame Base Assy
Rib Hook Groove
PE Sensor
PE Sensor cable
80-digit side
Main Board
CN5
Rib Double-sided tape
0-digit side
Frame
Base Assy
Frame
Base Assy
Ink End Sensor FFCInk End Sensor FFC
Inside of Frame Base Assy
Ink End Sensor FFC
Hook Hole
Ink Tank Housing Upper
Ink Supply Tank
Ink End Sensor Assy
Ink End
Sensor FFC
CN1
Rib Hook Cutout
Top
Ink End Sensor FFC
Ink End
Sensor Assy
Rib Hole Groove
Frame Base Assy
Cassette Sensor
Bottom
Cassette Sensor cable
FAX Unit
PE Sensor
Ink End Sensor FFC (1)
Route the FAX FFC along the rib on the Frame Base Assy, and secure it with double-sided tape at the point shown above.
Ink End Sensor FFC (2)
Route the PE Sensor cable through the ribs (x2), hook, and groove on the Frame Base Assy.
Route the Ink End Sensor FFC as follows from the 80 digit side.
80-digit side:
Connect to the connector (CN5) on the Main Board and secure with double-sided tape at the point shown above.
Center: Route along the folds of the Ink End Sensor FFC and secure with double-sided tape (x 2) at the points on the Front Frame shown above.
0-digit side:
Route along the folds of the Ink End Sensor FFC and through the hole on the Frame Base Assy, and then route through the hook.
Cassette Sensor
Route the Ink End Sensor FFC as shown below.
1. Route from the bottom of the Ink End Sensor Assy upward through the cutout.
2. Route through the rib (x 1) and hook (x 1) on the Ink End Sensor Assy, and then connect to the connector (CN1) as shown above.
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Route the Cassette Sensor cable as shown below:
1. Route through the rib and into the hole on the bottom of the Frame Base Assy.
2. Pull out from the hole on the other side and route through the ribs (x 3) and grooves (x 2) on the Frame Base Assy.
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CHAPTER 3

ADJUSTMENT

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3.1 Required Adjustments

The table from the following page lists the required adjustments depending upon the parts being repaired or replaced. Find the part(s) you removed or replaced, and check which adjustment(s) must be carried out.
When performing the adjustment with printing and feeding papers, conform
information of paper in the printer to the size and type of paper set in the cassette.
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 and the Printer Mechanism at the same time, 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.
• “---” 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.
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OK NGNG
OK
NG
NG
-2
-1
0 1 2
OK
NG
NG
Table 3-1. Required Adjustment List
Adjustment Type
Adjustment Item
Cassette Assy
Duplex Unit
Panel Unit
Waste Ink Pad Assy
Printhead
Part Name
Interface Board
Scanner Unit
PS Unit
Priority 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18
Purpose
Remove Replace Remove Replace Remove Replace Remove Replace Remove Replace Remove Replace Remove Replace Remove Replace
Mechanism adjustment
Checking
the
Platen Gap
Check if the PG is within the standard.
---
---
---
---
---
---
---
--­O O
---
---
---
---
---
---
Adjustment using the Adjustment Program
EEPROM
data copy
To copy adjustment values or the like stored on the old Main Board to the new board when the Main Board needs to be replaced.
Initialize
Setting
(MAC address
setting)
To write sale­destination­specific settings and the serial number into the Main Board after replacing it
Head ID input Ink charge
To correct characteristic variation of the replaced Printhead by entering its Printhead ID
To fill ink inside the new Printhead to make it ready for print after replacing the Printhead.
(Head ID).
Maintenance counter reset
To reset the waste ink counter after replacing the Waste Ink Pad Assy.
PE Detector
confirmation
Confirm the PE sensor's chattering after detecting the end of the paper falls within the specified period.
PF/EJ
adjustment
To correct variations in paper feed accuracy to achieve higher print quality.
First dot position /
PW adjustment
To correct the mounting position of the PW Sensor on a software basis to adjust the detection position and Nozzle position dispersion.
Bi-D
adjustment
To correct print start timing in bidirectional printing through software control.
Head angular
adjustment
To correct tilt of the Printhead caused at the installation through software control.
PF band
adjustment
To correct variations in paper feed accuracy to achieve higher print quality in band printing.
PE
adjustment
To correct the paper detection positions and the mounting positions of the PE Sensor by software control.
PF
deterioration
offset
To reset the counter or set it to its maximum according to the replaced parts.
PW
deterioration
offset
Corrects the amount of light using software to adjust the deterioration of the sensor by mist or similar causes.
CR motor
heat
protection
protection
control
To measure and correct the electrical variation of each motor and the power supply board.
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--- --- O O --- --- O O O O O O --- --- --- --- ---
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--- O --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- ---
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--- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- O
--- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- ---
--- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- O O O
PF motor
heat
control
SCN motor
heat
protection
control
How to judge
Adjustment program
Tool
See " 3.3.1
Checking the Platen Gap (p62)" for the
details.
Thickness
gauge,
Teflon tape
-2 -1 0 1 2
-2
-2
-1
-1
0
0
1
1
2
2
--- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- ---
--- --- --- --- --- ---
Examine the printout patterns and enter the value for the pattern with no overlap and gap between the two rectangles.
PW Adjustment
Examine the misaligned lines printed on top, bottom, left, and right of the paper, and enter the number beside the line that is exactly 5 mm away from the paper edge for each side.
1st dot adjustment
Examine the lines on the left side of paper, and enter the number beside the line that overlaps with
-2 -1 0 1 2
Examine the printout patterns for each of the four modes, and enter the value for the pattern with no gap and overlap for each mode.
the horizontal line.
NGOK
OK
NG
Band pattern
Enter the values of the most straight lines.
Microweave
pattern
Enter the value for the group of which the gaps between the two color bars are the smallest.
OK
NG
NG
Examine the printout patterns and enter the value for the pattern with no overlap and gap between the two rectangles.
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OOOOOOO O OOOOOOOOO
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OK NGNG
OK
NG
NG
-2
-1
0 1 2
OK
NG
NG
Table 3-1. Required Adjustment List
Check if the PG is within the standard.
Mechanism adjustment
Checking
the
Platen Gap
EEPROM
data copy
To copy adjustment values or the like stored on the old Main Board to the new board when the Main Board needs to be replaced.
Initialize
Setting
(MAC address
setting)
To write sale­destination­specific settings and the serial number into the Main Board after replacing it
Head ID input Ink charge
To correct characteristic variation of the replaced Printhead by entering its Printhead ID
To fill ink inside the new Printhead to make it ready for print after replacing the Printhead.
(Head ID).
Maintenance counter reset
To reset the waste ink counter after replacing the Waste Ink Pad Assy.
PE Detector
confirmation
Confirm the PE sensor's chattering after detecting the end of the paper falls within the specified period.
PF/EJ
adjustment
To correct variations in paper feed accuracy to achieve higher print quality.
Adjustment using the Adjustment Program
First dot position /
PW adjustment
To correct the mounting position of the PW Sensor on a software basis to adjust the detection position and Nozzle position dispersion.
Bi-D
adjustment
To correct print start timing in bidirectional printing through software control.
Head angular
adjustment
To correct tilt of the Printhead caused at the installation through software control.
PF band
adjustment
To correct variations in paper feed accuracy to achieve higher print quality in band printing.
PE
adjustment
To correct the paper detection positions and the mounting positions of the PE Sensor by software control.
PF
deterioration
offset
To reset the counter or set it to its maximum according to the replaced parts.
PW
deterioration
offset
Corrects the amount of light using software to adjust the deterioration of the sensor by mist or similar causes.
CR motor
heat
protection
control
PF motor
heat
protection
control
To measure and correct the electrical variation of each motor and the power supply board.
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---
---
---
---
---
---
---
---
--­O
--- --- --- --- --- --- O --- O O O --- --- --- --- --- ---
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--- --- --- --- --- O --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- ---
--- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- ---
O --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- ---
--- O O --- O O O O O O O O O O O O O
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--- --- --- --- --- --- O --- --- --- O --- --- --- --- --- ---
--- --- --- --- --- --- --- O O --- --- --- --- --- --- --- ---
--- --- --- --- --- --- --- O O --- --- --- --- --- --- --- ---
SCN motor
heat
protection
control
Adjustment Type
Priority 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18
Adjustment Item
Purpose
Paper Guide Upper Assy
PE Sensor Lever Assy
Main Board
Part Name
EJ Roller Gear
Front Frame
Remove Replace Remove Replace Remove Replace
(EEPROM Read OK)
Replace (EEPROM Read NG)
Remove Replace Remove Replace
How to judge
Adjustment program
Tool
See " 3.3.1
Checking the Platen Gap (p62)" for the
details.
Thickness
gauge,
Teflon tape
-2 -1 0 1 2
-2
-2
-1
-1
0
0
1
1
2
2
--- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- ---
--- --- --- --- --- ---
Examine the printout patterns and enter the value for the pattern with no overlap and gap between the two rectangles.
PW Adjustment
Examine the misaligned lines printed on top, bottom, left, and right of the paper, and enter the number beside the line that is exactly 5 mm away from the paper edge for each side.
1st dot adjustment
Examine the lines on the left side of paper, and enter the number beside the line that overlaps with
-2 -1 0 1 2
Examine the printout patterns for each of the four modes, and enter the value for the pattern with no gap and overlap for each mode.
the horizontal line.
NGOK
OK
NG
Band pattern
Enter the values of the most straight lines.
Microweave
pattern
Enter the value for the group of which the gaps between the two color bars are the smallest.
OK
NG
NG
Examine the printout patterns and enter the value for the pattern with no overlap and gap between the two rectangles.
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OK NGNG
OK
NG
NG
-2
-1
0 1 2
OK
NG
NG
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Adjustment Type
Priority 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18
Adjustment Item
Purpose
Star Wheel Holder Assy
Main Frame Assy
PW Sensor
Part Name
Paper Guide Lower Porous Pad
PE Sensor
Remove Replace Remove Replace Remove Replace Remove Replace Remove Replace
Mechanism adjustment
Checking
the
Platen Gap
Check if the PG is within the standard.
---
--­O O
---
---
Initialize
EEPROM
data copy
Setting
(MAC address
Head ID input Ink charge
Maintenance counter reset
PE Detector
confirmation
PF/EJ
adjustment
setting)
To copy adjustment values or the like stored on the old Main Board to the new board when the Main Board needs to be replaced.
To write sale­destination­specific settings and the serial number into the Main Board after replacing it
To correct characteristic variation of the replaced Printhead by entering its Printhead ID (Head ID).
To fill ink inside the new Printhead to make it ready for print after replacing the Printhead.
To reset the waste ink counter after replacing the Waste Ink Pad Assy.
Confirm the PE sensor's chattering after detecting the end of the paper falls within the specified period.
To correct variations in paper feed accuracy to achieve higher print quality.
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--- --- --- --- --- O O O O O O O --- O O --- ---
--- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- ---
--- --- --- --- --- --- --- O --- --- --- O --- O --- --- ---
Adjustment using the Adjustment Program
First dot position /
PW adjustment
To correct the mounting position of the PW Sensor on a software basis to adjust the detection position and Nozzle position dispersion.
Bi-D
adjustment
To correct print start timing in bidirectional printing through software control.
Head angular
adjustment
To correct tilt of the Printhead caused at the installation through software control.
PF band
adjustment
To correct variations in paper feed accuracy to achieve higher print quality in band printing.
PE
adjustment
To correct the paper detection positions and the mounting positions of the PE Sensor by software control.
PF
deterioration
offset
To reset the counter or set it to its maximum according to the replaced parts.
PW
deterioration
offset
Corrects the amount of light using software to adjust the deterioration of the sensor by mist or similar causes.
CR motor
heat
protection
control
PF motor
heat
protection
control
To measure and correct the electrical variation of each motor and the power supply board.
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--- --- --- --- --- O --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- ---
--- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- ---
--- --- --- --- --- --- O --- --- --- --- --- O --- --- --- --- ---
SCN motor
heat
protection
control
How to judge
Adjustment program
Tool
See " 3.3.1
Checking the Platen Gap (p62)" for the
details.
Thickness
gauge,
Teflon tape
-2 -1 0 1 2
-2
-2
-1
-1
0
0
1
1
2
2
--- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- ---
--- --- --- --- --- ---
Examine the printout patterns and enter the value for the pattern with no overlap and gap between the two rectangles.
PW Adjustment
Examine the misaligned lines printed on top, bottom, left, and right of the paper, and enter the number beside the line that is exactly 5 mm away from the paper edge for each side.
1st dot adjustment
Examine the lines on the left side of paper, and enter the number beside the line that overlaps with
-2 -1 0 1 2
Examine the printout patterns for each of the four modes, and enter the value for the pattern with no gap and overlap for each mode.
the horizontal line.
NGOK
OK
NG
Band pattern
Enter the values of the most straight lines.
Microweave
pattern
Enter the value for the group of which the gaps between the two color bars are the smallest.
OK
NG
NG
Examine the printout patterns and enter the value for the pattern with no overlap and gap between the two rectangles.
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3.2 Adjustment Program

This section provides the operating environment, functions related to safety and privacy policy, and the adjustment item newly added of the Adjustment Program. See "3.1 Required Adjustments (p55)" for the adjustments not explained here.

3.2.1 Operating Environment

The operating environment for the Adjustment Program is as follows.
OS: Windows Vista, 7, 8, 8.1
  Interface: USB

3.2.2 Details of the Adjustment Program

Refer to the guide in the Adjustment Program for the details of the procedure.
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Check the check box of the replaced parts.
Perform button
Check the check box of the replaced parts.
Perform button
Perform button
Check the check box of the replaced parts.
3.2.2.1 CR Motor Heat Protection Control / PF Motor Heat Protection Control
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 adjustment is not correctly made
Procedure 1. Select from the menu of the Adjustment Program. Check the check box of the replaced parts and press the
Adjustment Program screen
The printer cannot measure the current value of motor correctly, then the heat generation caused by motor drive cannot be estimated accurately either, and which may results in trouble such as incorrect control of motors when allotting a cool down period according to each heat generation. In the worst case, excessive heat generation may cause smoke or ignition.
“Perform” button to measure the correction value.
2. The correction value is automatically measured and the measurement value is writt en to the EEPROM on
the Main Board.
Remarks ---
3.2.2.2 Scanner Motor Heat Protection
Purpose To measure the manufacturing variations of the DC motors (Scanner Motor), Main Board and Power Supply
Board to determine the correction value used for estimating the current values of the motors.
Risks if the adjustment is not correctly made
Procedure 1. Select from the menu of the Adjustment Program. Check the check box of the replaced parts and press the
Adjustment Program screen
The printer cannot measure the current value of motor correctly, then the heat generation caused by motor drive cannot be estimated accurately either, and which may results in trouble such as incorrect control of motors when allotting a cool down period according to each heat generation. In the worst case, excessive heat generation may cause smoke or ignition.
“Perform” button to measure the correction value.
2. Turn off the printer and turn it back on.
3. The correction value is automatically measured and the measurement value is writt en to the EEPROM on
the Main Board.
Remarks ---
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MAC Address Label
Last six digits of MAC address
3.2.2.3 MAC Address Setting
This setting is not necessary when the data in EEPROM on the Main Board can b e read o ut.
To avoid a conflict of MAC address on a network, make sure to correctly follow the MAC
address setting flowchart given on the following.
The user should be notified of the change of MAC address because of the following
reasons.
• If the user has set the printer’s MAC address on a router, the repaired printer with a new MAC address cannot be connected to the network.
• The default printer name on a network consi sts of “EPSO N” and th e last si x digit s of th e MAC address. Therefore, the printer name becomes different from the previous one.
You are required to enter the last six digits of the MAC address (xx:yy:zz) on the
adjustment program. MAC address example: B0:E8:92:xx:yy:zz (“xx, yy, zz” represents a value unique to each printer)
Figure 3-1. MAC Address Label
Setting procedure
1. After replacing the Main Board Assy*, note down the MAC address written on a label on the Housing Upper.
2. Connect the printer and the PC with the USB cable.
3. Start the adjustment program.
4. Select the “Initial Setting” from the menu. The initial setting screen appears.
5. Enter the last six digits of MAC address into the MAC address entry field, and click the Perform button.
6. Select the network status sheet print menu on the printer’s control panel, and print the sheet. Check the MAC address printed on the sheet to see if it is correct.
Figure 3-2. MAC Address Setting Screen
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[Bubbles] [Foreign material]
Teflon tape
Thickness gauge

3.3 Details of Adjustments

This section provides adjustment procedures for which explanation in details is necessary. See "3.1 Required
Adjustments (p55)" for the adjustments not explained here.

3.3.1 Checking the Platen Gap

This section describes the procedure for checking the platen gap (PG).
The standard range of the PG is as follows:
• Standard: 1.7
Check the platen gap before installing the CR Scale.
Tools
Thickness gauges for PG check: 1.48 mm gauge, 1.76 mm gauge
Teflon tape: Commercially available product (thickness: 0.08 mm)
3.3.1.1 Preparation
This section describes how and what to prepare for the preparation before starting the PG check. Modification of the thickness gauges
± 0.14 mm
The Printhead of this printer has an integral structure of the Printhead Cover and
Printhead nozzle surface. Therefore, if the thickness gauge touches the nozzle surface in the same way as performed in the traditional procedure, the nozzle surface may be damaged. When checking the platen gap, make sure to apply Teflon tape (thickness : 0.08 mm) on all the thickness gauges used for checking the Platen Gap in advance.
Use commercially available Teflon tape of 0.08 mm in thickness.When applying Teflon tape on the thickness gauges, make sure no bubbles or foreign
material remain under the tape.
Application procedure of Teflon tape.
1. Clean the surfaces of the thickness gauge by using alcohol, and make sure no dirt or contamination remains on the surfaces.
2. Apply Teflon tape on the thickness gauge as shown below.
Figure 3-1. Modification of Thickness Gauge (1)
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Before trimming
After trimming
Thickness gauge Teflon tape
Fold the tape at the edge and trim it at the center in the thickness direction.
3. Fold the excess portions of Teflon tape along the edges of the thickness gauge, and trim the portions at about
the center in the thickness direction of the sides.
Figure 3-2. Modification of Thickness Gauge (2)
When trimming the Teflon tape, the teflon tape can be easily cut out by guiding the half thickness gauge.
Make sure to wear the heavy gloves to prevent the cutter from cutting the hand when
trimming the Teflon tape.
4. Make sure any tears or burrs on the applied Teflon tape, then the modification of thickness gauges is complete.
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Part(s) to be assembled on the CR Unit: Part(s) NOT to be assembled on the CR Unit
• Empty Adapters • CR Scale
• Adapter Cover
• Tube Guide Sheet*
• Ink Supply Adapter Tube Assy*
Note "*": Not necessarily removed from the printer if the part(s) is/are not assembled on the CR Unit.
80-digit side
Thickness gauges
0-digit side
Thickness gauges
3.3.1.2 Confirmation procedure
When performing the PG adjustment, make sure of the following.
Make sure the parts assembled on the CR Unit are as follows.
Move the CR Unit by pulling the top of the CR timing belt.Be careful not to damage the nozzle surface of the Printhead with the thickness gauge.When make the Printhead touch the thickness gauge, be careful not to let the Printhead
run onto the gauge.
1. Move the CR Unit in the middle of the printer.
2. Place the 1.48 mm thickness gauges protected with Teflon tape on the points shown below.
Figure 3-3. Position of the Thickness Gauge
3. Move the CR Unit to the right and to the left to make sure that the CR Unit does not touch the gauges. If it touches a gauge, the PG is narrower than the standard. In such a case, reassemble or replace the Printer Mechanism.
4. Move the CR Unit back in the middle of the printer and place the 1.76 mm thickness gauges protected with Teflon tape on the same points as in Step 2.
5. Move the CR Unit to the right and to the left to make sure that the CR Unit touches the gauges. If it does not touch any gauge, the PG is wider than the standard. In such a case, reassemble or replace the Printer Mechanism.
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MAINTENANCE

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Soft dry dust-free cloth Nozzle plate Head cover
Clean it parallel to the nozzle line.
Foreign material

4.1 Cleaning

4.1.1 Cleaning the nozzle plate section of the printhead

This cleaning should be carried out only if you can see foreign material on the nozzle
plate of the printhead.
Make sure not to break the nozzle plate with excess force.Make sure not to deform the head cover.To prevent mixed colors, make sure to clean it parallel to the nozzle line.Only wipe off where foreign material attaches, and do not touch the other sections to the
utmost. If foreign material is big, make sure to wipe it off with a clean part of a soft dry dust-free cloth in batches.
When cleaning the nozzle plate of the printhead, actual ink/pure water/CR02 can be used
to enhance transcription. But, make sure not to use the undesignated liquid (tap water/ CR06) because they may have a negative influence on the printhead filter.
Tools
Soft dry dust-free cloth
Liquid (pure water/CR02)
Cleaning procedure
1. Remove foreign material by moving a soft dry dust-free cloth slowly and lightly.
Note:Actual ink/pure water/CR02 can be used to enhance transcription of foreign material.
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4.1.2 Cleaning the CR Unit

In this product, ink may be attached on the CR Unit by structure of Printhead and CR Unit. So, head short circuit may arise due to ink attachment on the terminal of the head FFC when replacing the printhead.
This cleaning should be carried out only when replacing the printhead.When installing the Printhead, make sure the Head FFC is not contaminated with ink
beforehand.
Tool
Cotton swab or soft dry dust-free cloth
Cleaning procedure
1. After pulling out the head FFC while holding the printhead from the carriage, confirm the ink attachment on the CR Unit.
2. If ink attached on the CR Unit, wipe it off with a cotton swab (or a soft dry dust-free cloth).
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4.1.3 Cleaning the Exterior Parts/inside of the printer

This section describes how to clean the sections other than the carriage. 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 Pickup 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 Pickup Roller/Middle 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.
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4.2 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 "4.3 Lubrication Points and Instructions (p70)" for the repairing procedures below, and apply the specified type and amount of the grease to the specified part of the printer mechanism.
"4.3 Lubrication Points and Instructions (p70)" 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
Type Name EPSON Part Code Supplier
Grease G-45 1033657 EPSON Grease G-71 1480655 EPSON Grease G-72 1409258 EPSON Grease G-96 1590700 EPSON
Tools
Name Availability EPSON Part Code
Injector O * ---
Brush O * ---
Flux dispenser O * ---
Note "*": Use tools whose specifications are specified in "4.3 Lubrication Points and Instructions (p70)"
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ADF Frame Assy
Application Point
ADF Base Assy
Scanner Housing Lower Assy
1
2
3
Rail
Application Point
Scanner motor pinion gear
1. Application Point
Scanner Carriage Unit
2. Application Point
従動
Scanner Carriage Unit
Apply in grooves
Application Point

4.3 Lubrication Points and Instructions

<Part supply as ASP> Supplied as the ADF Unit <Lubrication status when
supplied as ASP> Lubricated
<Lubrication Point> Gear support shafts (3
points) on ADF Frame Assy and ADF Base Assy
<Type> G-71
<Application Amount> φ 1 mm x 5 mm x 3 points
<Remarks> Apply with injector and
spread over entire circumference of the shafts.
<Part supply as ASP> Supplied as the Scanner Unit <Lubrication status when
supplied as ASP> Lubricated
<Lubrication Point> Rail on Scanner Housing
Lower Assy <Type>
G-45 <Application Amount>
0.03 g x 3 points <Remarks>
Apply with injector.After application, spread
with brush back and forth over entire rail in the order of [1] through [3] following the arrows.
Figure 4-1. Lubrication of the ADF Frame Assy
<Part supply as ASP> Supplied as the Scanner Unit <Lubrication status when
supplied as ASP> Lubricated
<Lubrication Point>
1. Gear support shafts (2 points) on Scanner Carriage Unit
2. Scanner motor pinion gear
<Type> G-45
<Application Amount> φ 1 mm x 10 mm x 3 points
<Remarks>
1. Apply with injector and spread over entire circumference of the shafts with brush.
2. Apply with injector.
Figure 4-2. Lubrication of the Scanner Housing Lower Assy
<Part supply as ASP> Supplied as the Scanner Unit <Lubrication status when
supplied as ASP> Lubricated
<Lubrication Point> Grooves (4 points) on rail
guide of Scanner Carriage Unit
<Type> G-45
<Application Amount> φ 1 mm x 2 mm x 4 points
<Remarks> Apply with injector.
Figure 4-3. Lubrication of the Scanner Carriage Unit (1)
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Figure 4-4. Lubrication of the Scanner Carriage Unit (2)
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Scanner Carriage Unit
Inside
Outside Outside
Inside
Application Point
Bevel Gear Shaft 10.4
1. Application Point
2. Application Point
Main Frame
Application Point
0-digit side
80-digit side
CR Unit
Front
0-digit side
Main Frame Assy
CR Unit
80-digit side
EJ ロー
Front Frame
(1)
Front Rear
Main Frame Assy(3)
(2)
(4)
(5)
Front Rear
Application Point
Rear
<Part supply as ASP> Supplied as the Scanner Unit <Lubrication status when
supplied as ASP> Lubricated
<Lubrication Point> Installation position (7
points) for CIS module of Scanner Carriage Unit
<Type> G-96
<Application Amount> Appropriate amount
<Remarks>
Apply with Flux
Dispenser.
Stir G-96 before use.
<Part supply as ASP> Supplied as the ADF Unit <Lubrication status when
supplied as ASP> Lubricated
<Lubrication Point>
1. Shaft of Bevel Gear Shaft 10.4
2. Contact points with Combination Gear 24,9.6
<Type>
1. G-71
2. G-96
<Application Amount>
1. φ 1 mm x 10 mm
2. Appropriate amount
<Remarks>
1. Apply with injector.
2. Apply with Flux Dispenser. Stir G-96 before use.
<Part supply as ASP> Supplied as the Printer
Mechanism <Lubrication status when
supplied as ASP> Lubricated
<Lubrication Point> Contact points (2 points)
with D/E Lever on Main frame
<Type> G-71
<Application Amount> φ 0.5 mm x 10 mm
<Remarks> Spread over the specified
areas with brush.
Figure 4-6. Lubrication of the Bevel Gear Shaft 10.4 Figure 4-7. Lubrication of the Main Frame
Front Frame
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Figure 4-5. Lubrication of the Scanner Carriage Unit (3)
Figure 4-8. Lubrication of the Main Frame Assy/Front Frame
<Part supply as ASP> Supplied as the Printer
Mechanism <Lubrication status when
supplied as ASP> Lubricated
<Lubrication Point> Contact points with CR
Unit on Main Frame Assy (4 points) and on Front Frame (1 point)
<Type> G-71
<Application Amount>
1. 1.15 g x 2 mm
2. 0.42 g x 2 mm
3. 0.63 g x 2 mm
4. 0.76 g x 2 mm
5. 0.40 g x 2 mm <Remarks>
Apply with injector.After application, spread
by moving CR Unit to the right and to the left (from 0-digit side to 80­digit side)
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Driven Pulley Holder
3. Application Point
Driven Pulley Holder
2. Application Point
Driven Pulley
1. Application Point
Driven Pulley Holder
3. Application Point
EJ Roller Gear
Application Point
EJ Roller
Spur Gear 12
Application Point
Spur Gear 12
PF Roller grounding spring
Paper Guide Front
Application Point
Application Point
Paper Guide Front
Paper Guide Front
EJ Roller
1. Application Point
2. Application Point
<Part supply as ASP> Supplied as the Printer
Mechanism <Lubrication status when
supplied as ASP> Lubricated
<Lubrication Point>
1. Inside of shaft hole on Driven Pulley
2. Bearings (2 points) of Driven Pulley Holder
3. Contact points (6 points) with Main Frame on Driven Pulley Holder
<Type> G-71
<Application Amount> φ 1 mm x 1 mm
<Remarks>
Apply with injector.
1. Never lubricate on areas other than inside of shaft hole on Driven Pulley.
2. After setting Driven Pulley in Driven Pulley Holder, wipe off excess grease.
<Part supply as ASP> Supplied as the Printer
Mechanism <Lubrication status when
supplied as ASP> Lubricated
<Lubrication Point> Shaft of EJ Roller Gear
<Type> G-71
<Application Amount>
0.08 g <Remarks>
Apply with injector and spread over entire circumference of the shaft.
<Part supply as ASP> Supplied as the Printer
Mechanism <Lubrication status when
supplied as ASP> Lubricated
<Lubrication Point>
1. Gear of Spur Gear 12 on PF Roller
2. Contact point with the PF Roller grounding spring
<Type> G-71
<Application Amount>
1. Appropriate amount (3 mm x 15 mm)
2. Appropriate amount (φ 1 mm x 5 mm)
<Remarks> Apply with injector.
Figure 4-9. Lubrication of the CR Driven Pulley Assy
<Part supply as ASP> Supplied as the Printer
Mechanism <Lubrication status when
supplied as ASP> Lubricated
<Lubrication Point> Contact points (3 points)
with PF Roller on Paper Guide Front
<Type> G-71
<Application Amount> φ 1 mm x 1mm
<Remarks> Apply with injector.
Figure 4-10. Lubrication of the EJ Roller Gear Figure 4-11. Lubrication of the PF Roller
<Part supply as ASP> Supplied as the Printer
Mechanism <Lubrication status when
supplied as ASP> Lubricated
<Lubrication Point> Contact points (8 points)
with EJ Roller on Paper Guide Front
<Type>
1. G-71
2. G-96 <Application Amount>
1. φ 2 mm x 2 mm
2. 0.04 g <Remarks>
1. Apply with injector.
2. Apply with Flux Dispenser. Stir G-96 before use.
Figure 4-12. Lubrication of the Paper Guide Front (1)
Figure 4-13. Lubrication of the Paper Guide Front (2)
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Application Point
Paper Guide Front
Frame Base
Support shaft
Application Point
Application Point
Application Point
Frame Base
Frame Base
1. Application Point
2. Application Point
1. Application Point
2. Application Point
3. Application Point
(3) Cross section view of application point
Bottom
Slider Base
Cam slider rail
Paper Stopper Assy
Application Point
<Part supply as ASP> Supplied as the Printer
Mechanism <Lubrication status when
supplied as ASP> Lubricated
<Lubrication Point> Support shaft for
Combination Gear 16.10.4 on Paper Guide Front
<Type> G-71
<Application Amount> Appropriate amount
<Remarks> Apply with injector and
spread over entire circumference of the shaft.
<Part supply as ASP> None <Lubrication status when
supplied as ASP>
--­<Lubrication Point>
Support shaft for Cassette Lock Lever of Frame Base
<Type> G-71
<Application Amount> Appropriate amount
<Remarks> Spread over the specified
areas with brush.
<Part supply as ASP> None <Lubrication status when
supplied as ASP>
---
<Lubrication Point> Contact points (12 points)
with Cassette Assy on the rail of Frame Base
<Type> G-96
<Application Amount> Appropriate amount
<Remarks>
Apply with Flux
Dispenser.
Stir G-96 before use.
Figure 4-14. Lubrication of the Paper Guide Front (3) Figure 4-15. Lubrication of the Frame Base Assy (1)
<Part supply as ASP> None <Lubrication status when
supplied as ASP>
--­<Lubrication Point>
Contact points with Cassette Assy on the bottom of Frame Base
1. On sides x 2
2. On backface of ribs x 5
3. On slopes x 2 <Type>
G-96 <Application Amount>
Appropriate amount <Remarks>
Apply twice with Flux
Dispenser.
Stir G-96 before use.
Figure 4-16. Lubr i cation of the Frame Base Assy (2)
<Part supply as ASP> None <Lubrication status when
supplied as ASP>
---
<Lubrication Point> Cam slider rail (3 points)
on Slider Base (a component of Paper Stopper Assy)
<Type> G-72
<Application Amount>
± 0.05 g x 3points
0.1
<Remarks> Apply with injector.
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Figure 4-17. Lubrication of the Frame Base Assy (3)
Figure 4-18. Lubrication of the Paper Stopper Assy
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Combination Gear 24,9.6
Application Point
Spur Gear 20.4
Application Point
Application Point
ADF Frame Lower Assy ADF Frame Assy
<Part supply as ASP> Supplied as the ADF Unit <Lubrication status when
supplied as ASP> Lubricated
<Lubrication Point> Combination Gear 24,9.6
(2 points) and Spur Gear
20.4 <Type>
G-96 <Application Amount>
Appropriate amount <Remarks>
Apply with Flux
Dispenser.
Stir G-96 before use.
<Part supply as ASP> Supplied as the ADF Unit <Lubrication status when
supplied as ASP> Lubricated
<Lubrication Point> Contact points with ADF
Frame Assy and ADF Frame Lower Assy each other
<Type> G-96
<Application Amount> Appropriate amount
<Remarks>
Apply with Flux
Dispenser.
Stir G-96 before use.
Figure 4-19. Lubrication of the Combination Gear 24,9.6/Spur Gear 20.4
Figure 4-20. Lubrication of the ADF Frame Assy/ADF Frame Lower Assy
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Check the check box of the replaced parts.
Perform button

4.4 Shipping Setting

This section describes the shipping setting.
Regarding Epson ET-4550, L655/656, Scanner CR moves to the 0-digit side after the
initial ink charge compared with being at the 80-digits side in factory default. Scanner CR may fall by shocked in transportation and so on because there is no structure for scanner CR not to fall at the 80-digits side. Therefore, move the scanner CR of all repaired products to 0-digit side.
Object product All products Setting procedure
1. Finish repairing, adjustment, printing inspection and so on before it is possible to ship products.
2. Start the adjustment program.
3. Select the “Shipping setting” from the menu. The shipping setting screen appears.
4. Check the checkbox of the “Scanner position set during transportation” and press the “Write” button.
5. Make sure the scanner CR moved to the 0-digit side when the shipping setting was finished.
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APPENDIX

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5.1 Connector Diagram

Cable connections of this printer are shown below.
Ink End Sensor Assy
Wireless LAN Module
Panel Unit
LCD
Panel FFC
CN4
Ethernet Module
Cassette Sensor
AC in
Fax Unit
Fax Filter Board
Speaker
CN1
PE Sensor
PS Unit
CN1
CN1
CN4
CN3
CN2
CN11
Main Board
CN13
CN16
CN501
CN1
Figure 5-1. Connector Diagram
CN5
CN17
CN14
CN10
CN9
CN6
CN72
CN71
CR Unit
PW Sensor
CN2
CR Encoder Board
CN1
Printhead
PF Motor
CR Motor
PF Encoder
ADF/Scanner Unit
CIS Module
ADF PE Sensor
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Side view of CR Unit
40 mm
Strong tape
CR Unit
Strong tape
Strong tape
Folded ends

5.2 Protection for Transportation

This section describes the cautions for packing the printer before returning it to the user.

5.2.1 Securing the CR Unit

Purpose
To prevent damaging the CR Unit by shock during transportation.
Risk if it is not performed.
Fatal error caused by the damage of the CR Unit.
Preparation
Strong tape (Length: 170 mm, width: 22 mm, fold on the end: 5 mm)
Method
1. Turn off the printer and move the CR Unit to the 0-digit side fully.
2. Attach the strong tape on the CR Unit as shown below to secure the CR Unit.
After applying the strong tape, make sure no pieces of strong tape such as the one on the side of the CR Unit are peeled.
Figure 5-2. Securing the CR Unit
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Stacker Assy Upper
Strong tape
Adjust the edge of the strong tape to this line.

5.2.2 Securing the Stacker Assy

Purpose
To prevent damaging the Stacker Assy by shock during transportation.
Risk if it is not performed.
Damage of the Stacker Assy by the shock during transportation.
Preparation
Strong tape (Length: 400 mm, width: 22 mm, fold on the end: 5 mm)
Method
Attach the strong tape along a top edge of the stacker Assy as shown below to secure it.
Figure 5-3. Securing the Stacker Assy
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