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Safety Precautions
All safety procedures described here shall be strictly adhered to by all parties servicing and maintaining this product.
DANGER
Strictly observe the following cautions. Failure to comply could result in
serious bodily injury or loss of life.
1. Always disconnect the product from the power source and peripheral
devices when servicing the product or performing maintenance.
2. When performing works described in this manual, do not connect to a
power source until instructed to do so. Connecting to a power source
causes high voltage in the power supply unit and some electronic
components even if the product power switch is off. If you need to perform
the work with the power cable connected to a power source, use extreme
caution to avoid electrical shock.
WARNING
Strictly observe the following cautions. Failure to comply may lead to personal
injury or loss of life.
1. Always wear protective goggles for disassembly and reassembly to protect
your eyes from ink in working. If any ink gets in your eyes, wash your eyes
with clean water and consult a doctor immediately.
2. When using compressed air products; such as air duster, for cleaning
during repair and maintenance, the use of such products containing
flammable gas is prohibited.
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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 nonapproved components may damage the product and void any applicable
Epson warranty.
5. In order to protect sensitive microprocessors and circuitry, use static
discharge equipment, such as anti-static wrist straps, when accessing
internal components.
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. When disassembling or assembling this product, make sure to wear gloves
to avoid injuries from metal parts with sharp edges.
9. Use only recommended tools for disassembling, assembling or adjusting
the printer.
10. Observe the specified torque when tightening screws.
11. Be extremely careful not to scratch or contaminate the following parts.
Nozzle plate of the printhead
CR Scale
PF Scale
Coated surface of the PF Roller
Gears
Rollers
Exterior parts
12. 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.
13. Apply the specified amount of grease described in this manual.
14. Make the specified adjustments when you disassemble the printer.
15. When cleaning this product, follow the procedure described in this manual.
16. 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.
17. Make sure to install antivirus software in the computers used for the
service support activities.
18. Keep the virus pattern file of antivirus software up-to-date.
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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.
Manual Configuration
CHAPTER 1. 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 2. ADJUSTMENT
Describes the required adjustments for servicing the product.
CHAPTER 3. MAINTENANCE
Describes maintenance items and procedures for servicing the product.
CHAPTER 4. APPENDIX
Provides the following additional information for reference:
• Power-On Sequence
• Standard Operation Time for servicing the product
• Troubleshooting
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.
W A R N I N G
C A U T I O N
C H E C K
P O I N T
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 1 “Disassembly/Reassembly”, symbols other than indicated above
are used to show additional information for disassembly/reassembly. For the
details on those symbols, see “ 1.2 Disassembly/Reassembly Procedures
This chapter describes procedures for disassembling the main parts/units of
L800/L801. Unless otherwise specified, disassembled parts/units can be
reassembled by reversing the disassembly procedure. See the cautions or tips
for disassembly/reassembly described in “ 1.2 Disassembly/Reassembly
Procedures (p17)”.
Read the following before disassembling and reassembling.
“ Safety Precautions (p3)”
“ 1.1.2 Checks and Precautions before Disassembling (p10)”
When you have to remove units or parts that are not described in this chapter,
see the exploded diagrams of SPI (Service Parts Information).
1.1.1 Tools
Use only specified tools to avoid damaging the printer.
Some pictures in this manual are for Epson Stylus Photo R280/
R285/R290; therefore, the shapes of the parts are different from
those of L800/L801, but the differences does not affect the
disassembly/reassembly procedures.
Table 1-1. List of Tools
1.1.2 Checks and Precautions before Disassembling
1.1.2.1 Factors which Affect the Print Quality
HOWTOPLACETHE INK TANK ASSYWHENDISASSEMBLING/
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.
OK
Ink Supply Tank Assy
Ink Supply Tank Assy
ToolPart No.
Phillips Screwdriver (No.1)1080530
Phillips Screwdriver (No.2)---
Flathead Screwdriver---
Precision Screwdriver #1 (flathead)---
Tweezers---
Long-nose pliers---
Acetate tape1003963
2 pins (thinner than Ø2 mm)---
Strong tape1032813
Note : All of the tools listed above are commercially available. EPSON provides the tools
listed with EPSON tool code.
NG
Figure 1-1. How to Place the Ink Tank Assy
Ventilation film
Ink Supply Tank Assy
Do not place the Ink Supply Tank Assy with
its film side down. Otherwise, ink in the Ink
Supply Tank Assy may reach and cover the
ventilation film, and the printing failure may
occur.
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1.1.2.2 Factors which Affect the Safety of Service Personnel such as
Ink Leakage during Operation
Ink may spill when removing the following parts from L800/L801.
This section describes the parts that may cause ink spill and the means to
minimize the ink spill when removing the parts.
THEPARTSTHATMAYCAUSEINKSPILLWHENREMOVING
PartsWhen ink may spillLocation
JointRemoving the Ink Supply Tank Tube Assy
/ Ink Supply Tube Assy from the Joint
Ink Supply
Tank Assy
Ink Supply
Tank Tube Assy
(w/Valve Assy)
AdapterRemoving the Ink Supply Tube Assy from
Ink Supply
Tube Assy
Note : These parts are indicated with the icon in disassembly/reassembly flowchart. (See
“ 1.2 Disassembly/Reassembly Procedures (p17)”.)
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 Assy
the Adapter
Removing the Ink Supply Tank Tube Assy
/ Ink Supply Tube Assy from the Joint
Removing the Ink Supply Tube Assy
from the Adapter
Ink Supply Tank Assy
A
A, B
C
A, C
MEANSDOTOMINIMIZETHEINKSPILL
C A U T I O N
Even observing the points described in this section, ink may
spill in the following situations. Therefore, be careful not to
contaminate the inside of the printer or its surroundings by
preparing the container to receive the leaked ink, or the like.
When removing the Ink Supply Tank Tube Assy (w/
Valve Assy), some ink will spill from both ends of the
tube even the Valve Lever is closed.
When removing the Ink Supply Tube Assy, all the ink in
the tube will spill.
Before disassembling, confirm that the printer is in the following condition.
Choke Valve is closed
C A U T I O N
Do not turn the Valve Lever too much when closing the
Choke Valve, otherwise, the Valve Lever and/or Valve Assy
may get damaged.
Before disassembling:
Turn the Valve Lever and be sure to close the Choke Valve.
After reassembling is complete:
Open the Choke Valve to perform the print inspection.
Before returning the printer to the user after repairing:
Make sure to turn the Valve Lever up to the choke position to close the Choke
Valve before packing the printer.
Adapter
C
Joint
A
Ink Supply Tank Tube Assy Ink Supply Tube Assy
Figure 1-2. Location
Open position
Open position
B
Valve Lever
Valve Lever
Choke position
Valve Lever
Figure 1-3. Opening/closing the Choke Valve
Choke position
(When checking with the
Valve Lever removed.)
Valve shaft
Choke Valve shaft is secured more tightly
in Choke position than in Open position.
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Adapter is removed
Before disconnecting the joint parts of the ink path, make sure that the Adapter
is removed from the Carriage.
Adapter
Carriage
Ink path
Ink valve
Figure 1-4. Adapter
C H E C K
P O I N T
The Adapter has an ink valve which cuts off the ink path
when removing the Adapter from the Carriage.
DISCHRGINGINKFROMTHE 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.
Necessary tools
• Containers (x 6) for each discharged ink
• Injector (with a tip of φ3.2 mm)
• Tube (capable to be connected to the joint)
C H E C K
P O I N T
Discharging procedure
The photos in the following procedure are for L200/L201, but
the procedure for L800/L801 is the same; the numbers of the
tube and the location of the Ink Supply Tank Assy in the
photos are different from those of L800/L801, though.
Prior to the following steps, connect the injector with the tube,
and then discharge ink according to the procedure.
1.Remove the Housing Upper Assy. (p. 25)
2.With the choke value closed (p.11), place the Ink Supply Tank Assy on a
place where its bottom is higher than the top of the Printhead.
3.Prepare a container for ink to discharge, then disconnect the Ink Supply
Tube from the joint and put its tip into the container for the ink.
4.Open the choke valve to discharge the ink in the Ink Supply Tank Assy to
the container.
Ink Supply Tank Assy
Ink Supply Tube
Container for discharged ink
Joint
Figure 1-5. Discharging Ink (1)
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5.When the ink stops flowing from the tube, close the choke valve, and
then connect the Ink Supply Tube back to the joint.
6.Disconnect the Ink Supply Tube of the same color connected to the
opposite side of the joint.
7.Connect the tube from the injector.
8.Open the choke valve again, and suck up the remaining ink in the Ink
Supply Tank into the injector.
9.Disconnect the tube from the injector, and connect the Ink Supply Tube
of the same color back to the joint.
Joint
Tube
Injector
(tip of
φ 3.2 mm)
C H E C K
P O I N T
It is recommended that the ink in the Ink Supply Tank should
be discharged completely before proceeding to disassembling/
reassembling.
After all the reassembling work is complete, the discharged ink
of each color should be refilled back to the Ink Supply Tank
before performing the adjustment. Confirm the colors
indicated on the film of the Ink Supply Tank so as not to
mistake them, and make sure to refill each ink back to the
correct tank from the corresponding ink supply hole.
Ink Supply Tank Assy
Ink supply hole
Figure 1-6. Discharging Ink (2)
10. Repeat Step 3 to Step 10 for all ink tanks to discharge all ink in the Ink
Supply Tank.
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1.1.3 Protection for Transportation
Before packing the printer for returning it to the user, secure it at the specified
points with strong tape to avoid damaging the printer or ink leakage during
transport, and make sure to check the points as follows.
Attaching the Air Release Hole Caps
To prevent the ventilation film from getting wet, attach the Air Release
Hole Caps (part number: 1556135) to the air release holes of the Ink Supply
Tank Assy.
Air Release Hole Cap
Air release hole
Figure 1-7. Attaching the Air Release Hole Caps
Securing each parts
Secure the following parts with strong tape (width: 22 mm).
Securing the CR Unit
1.Confirm that the CR Unit is locked in the home position.
2.Attach the unfolded end of strong tape (fold the other end back 10 mm)
on the bottom left of the Adapter Cover.
3.Pull the tape to the right side of the housing and attach it tightly.
Ink Supply Tank Assy
Air Release Hole Cap
Securing the Ink Tank
• Secure both sides of the Top Cover with strong tape (x2).
• Align the unfolded end of strong tape (x5) with the edge of the
Housing Upper, and attach the tape along the shape of the Housing
Upper/Ink Supply Tank Assy through the openings between the Air
Release Hole Caps.
Ink Supply
Tank Assy
Strong tape (60 mm x 22 mm)
Figure 1-9. Securing the Ink Supply Tank Assy
Air Release Hole Cap
Top Cover
Strong tape (80 mm x 22 mm)
Strong tape (60 mm x 22 mm)
Fold over the tape edge by 10 mm
Strong tapeCR Unit
Figure 1-8. Securing the CR Unit
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Points to be checked before packing the printer
The Valve Lever is on the position
shown below (the Choke Valve is
All the caps of the Ink Supply Tank
Assy are securely closed.
closed). (See Figure 1-3.)
Valve Lever
The hooks (x2) of the Ink Supply
Tank Assy are securely engaged
The opened ink bottle is not
included in the box.
with the Housing Upper Assy.
Ink Supply
Tank Assy
Cap
1.1.4 Making a Special Tool for Holder Contact
The Holder Contact (refer to p.38) can be easily removed by using a special
tool. The method for making the tool is described below.
1.Prepare a handle part of a clip, or a similar metal wire piece.
Handle part
Clip
Figure 1-10. Making Special Tool for Holder Contact (1)
2.Bend the metal wire as shown below.
25mm
7mm
Housing Upper Assy
50mm
Special Tool
Figure 1-11. Making Special Tool for Holder Contact (2)
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1.1.5 Orientation Definition
Orientation descriptions used in the disassembly/reassembly procedures are as
follows.
[Rear Side]
[Left Side][Right (home) Side]
[Front Side]
Figure 1-12. Orientation Definition
1.1.6 How to Unlock the Carriage
Unlocking the carriage is required for disassembly of some parts or
components. Carry out any of the following operations to unlock the carriage
and move the carriage to other than its home position.
C A U T I O N
Power the printer and turn it off forcedly by disconnecting the power cable
Turn the EJ Roller gear on the left side of the printer in the direction of the
[Left side]
PF Roller Gear
Be extremely careful not to damage the EJ Roller gear. Extra care
must be taken to avoid injury from sharp metal edges.
when the CR Unit is unlocked and moved away from the home position.
arrow until the carriage is unlocked.
EJ Roller Gear
Turn this gear
Carriage Lock
Locked
Carriage Lock
Unlocked
Figure 1-13. How to Unlock the Carriage
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1.2 Disassembly/Reassembly Procedures
1.2.1 Overview
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 reassembling procedure. (See“ 1.3 Removing Exterior
Parts/Components (p24)”.)
The example below shows how to see the charts on the following pages.
Table 1-2. Explanatory Note
ItemDescriptionReference
Parts/unit
name
Icon
White-letter Parts/units supplied as an ASP--Black-letterParts/units not supplied as an ASP---
Indicates a practice or condition that could result
in injury or loss of life if not strictly observed.
Indicates a practice or condition that could result
in damage to, or destruction of equipment if not
strictly observed.
Indicates the parts that are inevitably broken in
the disassembling procedure, and should be
replaced with a new one for reassembly.
Indicates the parts that may cause the ink spill
when they are removed.
Indicates necessary check items in the
disassembling/reassembling procedure.
Indicates supplementary explanation for
disassembly is given.
Indicates particular tasks to keep quality of the
units are required.
*: There are four Tube Holders installed in this printer. Depending on the target parts or units, the number of
Tube Holders you should remove differs.
3
---
Upper Shield
Plate M/B
S6
---
7
S14 S18
Shield Plate M/B
Sub
S13
---
Lower Shield
Plate M/B
2
---
S13
2
---
Ink Supply Tank
Assy
(p 64)(p 69)
Main Board
1
S12
---
1
1
When removing the Ink Supply Tank Assy:The Tube Holder on the home position side (on the Cover Case)
When removing the Printer Mechanism:All Tube Holders
1.Pull out the left shaft and right shaft of the Printer Cover, and remove the
Printer Cover.
Printer Cover
Shaft (left)
Figure 1-15. Removing the Printer Cover
Shaft (right)
1.3.2 Paper Support Assy
Removal procedure
1.Open the Paper Support Assy.
2.Disengage the right shaft of the Paper Support Assy from the bushing of the
ASF Unit by pushing the bushing outward. Then remove the Paper Support
Assy, disengaging the left shaft preventing the Edge Guide projection from
hitting against the other parts.
Paper Support Assy
Push
Bushing of the ASF
Figure 1-16. Removing the Paper Support Assy
When reinstalling the Paper Support Assy, match the projection
and hole of the Edge Guide, then attach the right shaft and the left
shaft in that order. (Put the shafts at the front side in the bushing
and then push them rearward.) After reinstalling, check that the
Paper Support Assy moves smoothly.
Edge Guide
Projection
Paper Support Assy
:Shaft
Convex Portion
2
1
Mounting Direction
(from front side to rear side)
Hole
: Shaft
Figure 1-17. Reinstalling the Paper Support Assy
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1.3.3 Stacker Assy / Stacker Cover
Removal procedure
1.Open the Stacker Cover.
2.Remove the Stacker Assy.
3.Release the Stacker Cover from the two shafts and remove the Stacker Cover.
Shaft
Stacker AssyStacker Cover
Figure 1-18. Removing the Stacker Assy / Stacker Cover
When installing the Stacker Assy, insert the guide pins of the
Stacker Assy into the lower grooves of the Guide Stacker Assy.
(The upper grooves are used when CDR is printed.)
Groove
Shaft
Groove
1.3.4 Housing Upper Assy
Removal procedure
1.Remove the four screws and remove the Upper Housing upward.
(The numbers shown in the figure indicate the order of tightening the screws.)
[Upper Side]
[Left Side]
2
Positioning Holes
and Guide Pins
1
Main Board Unit
Figure 1-25. Removing the Main Board Unit (2)
After connecting the cables, secure them with acetate tape
following the procedures below.
1.Route the Power Supply Cable closely along the Lower Shield
Plate M/B, and secure the cable with acetate tapes at the
positions A, B, and C (30 mm each) as shown in Fig.1-26.
2.Avoiding the sharp edge shown in Fig.1-26, secure the
3
Rib
following cables with the acetate tape D (50 mm).
•
Power Supply Cable
•
CR Motor Cable
•
PF Motor Cable
•
PE Motor Cable
•
APG Sensor Cable
Positions of Acetate
tape A, B, C
A
B
Power Supply Cable
Main Board Unit
C
Lower Shield Plate
M/B
A D J U S T M E N T
R E Q U I R E D
Whenever the Main Board Unit is replaced, the required adjustment
must be carried out.
• Refer to "2.1.2 Required Adjustments" (p.74)
D
A
B
C
D
Sharp edge
When installing the Main Board Unit, be careful of the following:
Match the positioning holes with guide pins shown in Fig.1-25.
Insert the rib of the Main Board Unit into the positioning hole
of the Cable Holder Frame as shown in Fig.1-25.
Tighten the screws in the order given in Fig.1-25.
Edge of Lower
Shield Plate M/B
Figure 1-26. Routing the Cables
Align the upper left end
of acetate tape D with
the edge of the Lower
Shield Plate M/B.
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Disassembling the Main Board Unit
1.Remove the Main Board Unit (p. 27).
C A U T I O N
Do not apply unnecessary force on the screw receiving parts of
the Lower Shield Plate M/B, as they are easy to deform.
When assembling or disassembling the Upper Shield Plate M/B,
be careful of its sharp edges.
2.Remove the seven screws and remove the Upper Shield Plate M/B.