Epson R240, R245, R250 Service Manual

SERVICE MANUAL

Color Inkjet Printer

EPSON Stylus Photo R240/R245/R250

SEIJ05011

Notice:

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 The contents of this manual are subject to change without notice.

 All effort have been made to ensure the accuracy of the contents of this manual. However, should any errors be detected, SEIKO EPSON would greatly appreciate being

informed of them.

 The above not withstanding SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION can assume no responsibility for any errors in this manual or the consequences thereof.

EPSON is a registered trademark of SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION.

General Notice: Other product names used herein are for identification purpose only and may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their

respective owners. EPSON disclaims any and all rights in those marks.

I&I CS/Quality Management & PL Department

PRECAUTIONS

Precautionary notations throughout the text are categorized relative to 1)Personal injury and 2) damage to equipment.

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

preceded by DANGER Headings.

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

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

DANGER

1. ALWAYS DISCONNECT THE PRODUCT FROM THE POWER SOURCE AND PERIPHERAL DEVICES PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE OR REPAIR PROCEDURES.

2. NO WORK SHOULD BE PERFORMED ON THE UNIT BY PERSONS UNFAMILIAR WITH BASIC SAFETY MEASURES AS DICTATED FOR ALL ELECTRONICS TECHNICIANS IN THEIR LINE OF WORK.

3. WHEN PERFORMING TESTING AS DICTATED WITHIN THIS MANUAL, DO NOT CONNECT THE UNIT TO A POWER SOURCE UNTIL INSTRUCTED TO DO SO. WHEN THE POWER SUPPLY CABLE MUST BE CONNECTED, USE EXTREME CAUTION IN WORKING ON POWER SUPPLY AND OTHER ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS.

4. WHEN DISASSEMBLING OR ASSEMBLING A PRODUCT, MAKE SURE TO WEAR GLOVES TO AVOID INJURIER FROM METAL PARTS WITH SHARP EDGES.

WARNING

1. REPAIRS ON EPSON PRODUCT SHOULD BE PERFORMED ONLY BY AN EPSON CERTIFIED REPAIR TECHNICIAN.

2. MAKE CERTAIN THAT THE SOURCE VOLTAGES IS THE SAME AS THE RATED VOLTAGE, LISTED ON THE SERIAL NUMBER/RATING PLATE. IF THE EPSON PRODUCT HAS A PRIMARY AC RATING DIFFERENT FROM AVAILABLE POWER SOURCE, DO NOT CONNECT IT TO THE POWER SOURCE.

3. ALWAYS VERIFY THAT THE EPSON PRODUCT HAS BEEN DISCONNECTED FROM THE POWER SOURCE BEFORE REMOVING OR REPLACING PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARDS AND/OR INDIVIDUAL CHIPS.

4. IN ORDER TO PROTECT SENSITIVE MICROPROCESSORS AND CIRCUITRY, USE STATIC DISCHARGE EQUIPMENT, SUCH AS ANTI-STATIC WRIST STRAPS, WHEN ACCESSING INTERNAL COMPONENTS.

5. REPLACE MALFUNCTIONING COMPONENTS ONLY WITH THOSE COMPONENTS BY THE MANUFACTURE; INTRODUCTION OF SECOND-SOURCE ICs OR OTHER NON-APPROVED COMPONENTS MAY DAMAGE THE PRODUCT AND VOID ANY APPLICABLE EPSON WARRANTY.

6. WHEN USING COMPRESSED AIR PRODUCTS; SUCH AS AIR DUSTER, FOR CLEANING DURING REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE, THE USE OF SUCH PRODUCTS CONTAINING FLAMMABLE GAS IS PROHIBITED.

About This Manual

This manual describes basic functions, theory of electrical and mechanical operations, maintenance and repair procedures of the printer. The instructions and procedures included herein are intended for the experienced repair technicians, and attention should be given to the precautions on the preceding page.

Manual Configuration

This manual consists of six chapters and Appendix.

CHAPTER 1. PRODUCT DESCRIPTIONS

Provides a general overview and specifications of the product.

CHAPTER 2. OPERATING PRINCIPLES

Describes the theory of electrical and mechanical operations of the product.

CHAPTER 3. TROUBLESHOOTING

Describes the step-by-step procedures for the troubleshooting.

CHAPTER 4. DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY

Describes the step-by-step procedures for disassembling and assembling the product.

CHAPTER 5. ADJUSTMENT

Provides Epson-approved methods for adjustment.

CHAPTER 6. MAINTENANCE

Provides preventive maintenance procedures and the lists of Epsonapproved lubricants and adhesives required for servicing the product.

CHAPTER 7. APPENDIX

Provides the following additional information for reference:

• Connector Summary

• Exploded Diagram

• Electrical Circuits

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. Be aware of all symbols when they are used, and always read NOTE, CAUTION, or WARNING messages.

A D J U S T M E N T

R E Q U I R E D

C A U T I O N

C H E C K

P O I N T

W A R N I N G

Indicates an operating or maintenance procedure, practice or condition that, if not strictly observed, could result in injury or loss of life.

Indicates an operating or maintenance procedure, practice, or condition that, if not strictly observed, could result in damage to, or destruction 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.

Indicates an operating or maintenance procedure, practice or condition that, if not strictly observed, could result in injury or loss of life.

Indicates that a particular task must be carried out according to a certain standard after disassembly and before re-assembly, otherwise the quality of the components in question may be adversely affected.

Revision Status

Revision Sheet Date Item Description

A --- October 7, 2005 --- First Release

B 131 March 10, 2006 Adjustments Required After Part Replacement PW Sensor Adjustment (PW Deterioration Adjustment) added after Main

Board Replacement(Read OK)

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Contents

Chapter1 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

1.1 Overview........................................................................................................... 10

1.1.1 Features .................................................................................................... 10

1.2 Specifications .................................................................................................... 11

1.2.1 Printer specifications ................................................................................ 11

1.2.1.1 Physical Specification....................................................................... 11

1.2.1.2 Printing Specification........................................................................ 11

1.2.1.3 Paper Support.................................................................................... 11

1.2.1.4 Printing Area..................................................................................... 13

1.2.1.5 Ink Cartridge Specification ............................................................... 15

1.2.1.6 Electric Specification ........................................................................ 16

1.2.1.7 Environmental Performance ............................................................. 16

1.2.1.8 Durability .......................................................................................... 17

1.2.1.9 Safety Standards: EMC..................................................................... 17

1.2.1.10 CE Marking....................................................................................... 17

1.3 Interface ............................................................................................................ 18

1.3.1 USB Interface........................................................................................... 18

1.3.2 Standard Card Slots.................................................................................. 19

1.3.2.1 Memory card..................................................................................... 19

1.3.2.2 Supported power supply voltage....................................................... 19

1.3.2.3 Multi-slot operations......................................................................... 20

1.4 Memory Card Print ........................................................................................... 21

1.4.1 Basic Specifications ................................................................................. 21

1.4.1.1 File system ........................................................................................ 21

1.4.1.2 Media format..................................................................................... 21

1.4.1.3 File formats ....................................................................................... 21

1.4.1.4 Valid image size................................................................................ 21

1.4.1.5 Maximum number of photo data files............................................... 22

1.4.1.6 Thumbnail image data....................................................................... 22

1.4.1.7 File sorting ........................................................................................ 22

1.4.1.8 File sorting rules ............................................................................... 22

1.4.1.9 Rules for acquisition of date/time data ............................................. 22

1.4.1.10 Number of sheets which can be printed in total................................ 22

1.4.2 Functions .................................................................................................. 23

1.4.2.1 List of functions ................................................................................ 23

1.4.2.2 Memory card printing mode ............................................................. 24

1.4.3 Layout and Paper Type, Paper Size ......................................................... 25

1.4.4 Trimming Function .................................................................................. 25

1.4.5 Assignment Rules for Photo Frame Numbers and Rotation .................... 26

1.4.6 Layout Drawings...................................................................................... 27

1.4.6.1 Border free ........................................................................................ 27

1.4.6.2 1-up with borders .............................................................................. 27

1.4.6.3 20-up ................................................................................................. 28

1.4.6.4 30-up ................................................................................................. 28

1.4.6.5 80-up ................................................................................................. 29

1.4.7 Relation between Paper Type and Quality............................................... 29

1.5 USB Direct-Print/PictBridge Functions ........................................................... 30

1.5.1 Supported Device ..................................................................................... 30

1.5.2 Functions Available from DSC................................................................ 30

1.5.3 Operation.................................................................................................. 30

1.5.3.1 Preparation ........................................................................................ 30

1.5.3.2 Standard Operations.......................................................................... 30

1.5.3.3 Display when DSC is Connected...................................................... 31

1.5.3.4 Cancel Print....................................................................................... 31

1.5.3.5 Operation when the Printing is Completed....................................... 31

1.5.3.6 Exclusive Control Specifications for Paper Type, Size, and Layout 31

1.5.3.7 Camera direct error executing other processing (error).................... 31

1.6 Control Panel .................................................................................................... 32

1.6.1 Buttons ..................................................................................................... 32

1.6.2 Indicators.................................................................................................. 32

1.6.3 Control Panel Appearance ....................................................................... 33

1.6.4 The method of changing mode................................................................. 34

1.6.5 Operations ................................................................................................ 35

1.6.5.1 Memory card mode/Setup mode/DSC direct mode .......................... 35

1.6.5.2 Memory Card Insertion/Ejection ...................................................... 37

1.6.5.3 Connection/Removal of DSC ........................................................... 37

1.6.5.4 Low Power Panel Mode.................................................................... 37

1.6.5.5 Paper Thickness Lever Function....................................................... 37

1.6.6 Printer Condition and Panel Status .......................................................... 38

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Chapter2 OPERATING PRINCIPLES

2.1 Overview........................................................................................................... 42

2.2 Printer Mechanism ............................................................................................ 42

2.2.1 Printer Mechanism ................................................................................... 42

2.2.2 Print Head................................................................................................. 43

2.2.2.1 Printing Process ................................................................................ 44

2.2.2.2 Printing Method ................................................................................ 44

2.2.3 Carriage Mechanism ................................................................................ 45

2.2.3.1 Carriage Mechanism ......................................................................... 45

2.2.3.2 Carriage Home Position Detection ................................................... 46

2.2.3.3 Sequence Used for PW Detection..................................................... 46

2.2.4 Paper Loading/Feeding Mechanism......................................................... 47

2.2.4.1 Paper Loading Mechanism ............................................................... 48

2.2.4.2 Paper Feeding Mechanism................................................................ 51

2.2.5 Ink System Mechanism ............................................................................ 52

2.2.5.1 Capping Mechanism ......................................................................... 53

2.2.5.2 Pump Unit Mechanism ..................................................................... 54

2.2.6 Ink Sequence ............................................................................................ 55

2.3 Electrical Circuit Operating Principles ............................................................. 56

2.3.1 C610 PSB/PSE Board .............................................................................. 57

2.3.2 C606 Main Board ..................................................................................... 58

2.3.2.1 Main Elements .................................................................................. 58

Chapter3 TROUBLESHOOTING

3.1 Overview........................................................................................................... 61

3.2 Error Indications and Fault Occurrence Causes ............................................... 61

3.3 Troubleshooting ................................................................................................ 62

3.3.1 Superficial Phenomenon-Based Troubleshooting .................................... 76

Chapter4 DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY

4.1 Overview........................................................................................................... 84

4.1.1 Precautions ............................................................................................... 84

4.1.2 Tools......................................................................................................... 84

4.1.3 Work Completion Checklist..................................................................... 85

4.2 Cautions on Disassembly/Reassembly of Printer Mechanism & How to Ensure

Quality of Reassembled Printers....................................................................... 86

4.3 Disassembly Procedure ..................................................................................... 87

4.3.1 Paper Support Assy. ................................................................................. 88

4.3.2 Stacker Assy............................................................................................. 88

4.3.3 Printer Cover ............................................................................................ 89

4.3.4 Panel Unit................................................................................................. 90

4.3.5 Upper Housing ......................................................................................... 92

4.3.6 Print Head ................................................................................................ 93

4.3.7 Main Board Unit ...................................................................................... 95

4.3.8 Head Cable Frame.................................................................................... 97

4.3.9 Printer Mechanism ................................................................................... 98

4.3.10 PS Board Unit ........................................................................................ 101

4.3.11 Waste Ink Pad ........................................................................................ 102

4.3.12 ASF Unit ................................................................................................ 103

4.3.13 CR Motor ............................................................................................... 105

4.3.14 PF Motor and PF Encoder Sensor .......................................................... 106

4.3.15 Carriage Unit, CR Encoder Board, PW Sensor Board, Head FFC ........ 108

4.3.16 Shaft Holder Unit ................................................................................... 112

4.3.17 Spur Gear 36.8, Extension Spring 0.143, Clutch ................................... 114

4.3.18 PE Sensor Board and PE Sensor Lever.................................................. 115

4.3.19 Upper Paper Guide Unit......................................................................... 116

4.3.20 CR Guide Frame .................................................................................... 117

4.3.21 Paper Eject Frame Unit .......................................................................... 118

4.3.22 Ink System Unit ..................................................................................... 120

4.3.23 Front Paper Guide Unit .......................................................................... 122

4.3.24 PF Scale/PG Sensor ............................................................................... 123

4.3.25 PF Roller Unit ........................................................................................ 125

Chapter5 ADJUSTMENT

5.1 Adjustment Items Summary ........................................................................... 128

5.1.1 List of Adjustment Items........................................................................ 128

5.1.2 Adjustments Required After Part Replacement ..................................... 131

5.2 Adjustments by Adjustment Program............................................................. 133

5.2.1 Top margin adjustment .......................................................................... 133

5.2.2 Head Angular Adjustment ..................................................................... 133

5.2.3 Bi-D Adjustment .................................................................................... 134

5.2.4 First Dot Adjustment.............................................................................. 134

5.2.5 PW Sensor Adjustment .......................................................................... 135

5.2.6 PF Adjustment........................................................................................ 136

5.2.7 PF Band Adjustment .............................................................................. 137

5.3 Adjustment Except Adjustment Program ....................................................... 138

5.3.1 PG adjustment ........................................................................................ 138

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Chapter6 MAINTENANCE

6.1 Overview......................................................................................................... 143

6.1.1 Cleaning ................................................................................................. 143

6.1.2 Service Maintenance .............................................................................. 143

6.1.3 Lubrication ............................................................................................. 145

Chapter7 APPENDIX

7.1 Connector Summary ....................................................................................... 151

7.1.1 Major Component Unit .......................................................................... 151

7.2 Exploded Diagram .......................................................................................... 152

7.3 Electrical Circuits ........................................................................................... 153

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

CHAPTER

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1.1 Overview

The major features of EPSON color inkjet dot matrix printer EPSON Stylus Photo R240/R245/R250 are:

1.1.1 Features

 Printer functions

As a printer, this unit achieves high-quality output at high speed on plain paper, and uses new inks for improved light fastness, water fastness, gas fastness, rubbing fastness. It includes the following features.

 Maximum print resolution: 5760 (H) x 1440 (V) dpi

 Separate ink cartridge for each color

 ASF (Auto Sheet Feeder) holds up to 100 cut sheets (64g/m

 Borderless printing

 Reduced noise level

 Fast and thick draft mode with the combination of real black and composite

black

 Card reader functions

This unit includes memory card slots that support CompactFlash, SmartMedia, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, Microdrive, SD Memory Card, and xD-Picture Card standards.

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 Easy operation panel

The unit has a simple operation panel equipped with 1.5 inch LCD and 11 buttons including power button, 10 LEDs and provides basic functions only for easy operation.

 Exterior design

This unit has operation panel on the front side, which becomes more distinctive but still easier to use.

 Memory card print functions

This unit can print images from the memory card in memory card slots in stand-alone mode.

 USB DIRECT-PRINT/PictBridge functions

This unit can print from Digital Still Camera that is compliant with “USB DIRECT-PRINT”/”CIPA DC-001-2003 Digital Photo Solutions for Imaging Devices” and that is connected by USB cable.

 Simultaneous use of functions

Printer functions and card reader functions are independent and can therefore be operated simultaneously from a connected computer.

Figure 1-1. Product’s external view

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1.2 Specifications

1.2.1 Printer specifications

This section covers specifications of the printer.

1.2.1.1 Physical Specification

 Weight

5.0kg (without the ink cartridges)

 Dimension (Including rubber feet, not including loading tray)

435.9mm (W) x 268.2mm (D) x 171.2mm (H)

1.2.1.2 Printing Specification

 Print Method

 On demand ink jet

 Nozzle Configuration

 Black: 90 nozzles

 Color: 90 nozzles x 3 (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow)

Paper Feed Direction

2.822

(40/360inch)

#A90 #A89 #A88

A row B row C row D row

#A3 #A2 #A1

8.467

(120/360inch)

#C90

#B90

#C89

#B89

#C88

#B88

#B3 #B2 #B1

#C3 #C2 #C1

2.822

(40/360inch)

#D90

#D89 #D88

#D3 #D2

#D1

BlackCyan Magenta Yellow

0.07055 (1/360inch)

0.1411 (2/360inch)

0.2117 (3/360inch)

1.2.1.3 Paper Support

 Cut sheets

Table 1-1. Cut Sheets

(7.25")

(5.5")

the form.

Dimensions

266.7mm (10.5")

215.9mm

(8.5")

Paper size

Width (PW) Length (PL)

A4 210mm 297mm

Executive 184.2mm

B5 182mm 257mm

A5 148mm 210mm

Half Letter 139.7mm

A6 105mm 148mm

User

50.8-329mm 127-1117.6mm

Defined

C A U T I O N

 It is necessary that there is no wrinkle, nap, tear, fold, so on in

 The curve of form must be 5mm or below.

Thickness Weight Paper type

0.08-0.11mm

64-90g/m (17-24(lb))

Common paper Recycled paper

Carriage Moving Direction

Figure 1-2. Nozzle configuration

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 Envelopes

Table 1-2. Envelopes

Paper size

No.10

220 x 132

Note * : Check that the flap is on the long edge and can be folded.

C A U T I O N

 Poor quality paper may reduce print quality and cause paper

Dimensions

Thickness Weight Paper type

Width (PW) Length (PL)

104.8mm (4.125")

241.3mm (9.5")

110mm 220mm

N/A 75-90g/m

(20-24(lb))

Bond paper

Air mail

PPC

114mm 162mm

132mm 220mm 0.1 82g/m

(22(lb))

jams or other problems. If you encounter problems, switch to a higher grade of paper.

 It is necessary that there is no wrinkle, nap, tear, fold, so on in

the form.

 Don’t use the adhesive envelopes.  Don’t use sleeve insert envelopes and cellophane window

envelopes.

 The curve and swell of the form must be 3mm or below

 Exclusive papers

Quality: EPSON Exclusive paper

Transparency printing is only available at normal temperature.

Table 1-3. Exclusive Papers

Item Size

Premium Ink Jet Plain Paper

A4 210 297 0.11 80

Width

(PW)

Bright White Ink Jet Paper A4 210 297 0.13 92.5

Photo Quality Ink Jet Cards 8" x 10" 203.2 254 0.21 180

5" x 8" 127 203.2

A6 105 148

Photo Quality Self Adhesive Sheets A4 210 297 0.19 167

Length

(PL)

Thickness

(mm)

Weight

(g/m

Table 1-3. Exclusive Papers

Item Size

Photo Paper A4

Width

(PW)

210 297 0.23 194

4" x 6" 101.6 152.4

Photo Stickers 4/16 A6 105 148 0.19 N/A

Premium Glossy Photo Paper A4 210 297 0.27 255

5" x 7"

127 178

4" x 6" 101.6 152.4

Premium Semigloss Photo Paper A4 210 297 0.27 250

4" x 6" 101.6 152.4

Matte Paper-Heavyweight A4 210 297 0.23 167

Double-sided Matte Paper A4 210 297 0.25 178

Economy Photo Paper

A4 210 297 0.23 188

Iron-On Cool Peel Transfer Paper A4 210 297 0.14 130

Photo Quality Ink Jet paper A4 210 298 0.12 102

Premium Glossy Photo Paper (RC-X)*24" x 6" 101.6 152.4 0.25 238

Note *1 : Only for Stylus Photo R240/R245.

*2: Only for Stylus Photo R250.

C A U T I O N

 It is necessary that there is no wrinkle, nap, tear, fold, so on in

the form.

Length

(PL)

89 127

Thickness

(mm)

Weight

(g/m

)

 The curve of form must be 5mm or below.

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1.2.1.4 Printing Area

 Cut sheet (standard printing)

 Printable area

The print quality is guaranteed for the print area above the 3mm bottom margin. For paper width (PW) and paper length (PL), refer to “1.2.1.3 Paper

Support” (p.11).

Refer to the following table. As for each margin area, refer to Figure 1-3 (p.13).

Table 1-4. Printing Area

Left Margin Right Margin Top Margin Bottom Margin

3mm (0.12") 3mm (0.12") 3mm (0.12") 3mm (0.12")

NOTE: Printouts may get dirt with a bottom margin of less than 28.3mm or a top

margin of less than 32.1mm because of an unexpected contact of the Printhead. In addition, with a bottom margin of less than 28.3mm, printed image near the bottom may be distorted.

LM RM

 Cut sheet (border-free printing)

 Printable area

For paper width (PW) and paper length (PL), refer to “1.2.1.3 Paper Support ”

(p.11).

Refer to the following table. As for each overhang area, refer to Figure 1-4 (p.13).

Table 1-5. Printing Area

Paper size Left Overhang Right Overhang Top Overhang Bottom Overhang

Photo card 1.83 mm 1.83 mm 2.54 mm 3.53 mm

4hx6h/10x15 2.54 mm 2.54 mm 1.34 mm 2.54 mm

Other 2.54 mm 2.54 mm 2.96 mm 4.02 mm

LO RO

Printable area

Paper size

Paper Feed Direction

Paper size

Figure 1-3. Printable area Cut sheet (standard printing)

Printable area

Figure 1-4. Printable area for Cut sheet (border-free printing)

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 Envelopes

 Printable area

For paper width (PW) and paper length (PL), refer to “ 1.2.1.3 Paper Support ”

(p.11).

Refer to the following table. As for each margin area, refer to Figure 1-5 (p.14).

Table 1-6. Printing Area

Left Margin Right Margin Top Margin Bottom Margin

3mm (0.12") 3mm (0.12") 5mm (0.20") 20mm (0.79")

NOTE: Printouts may get dirt with a bottom margin of less than 20.0mm or a top

margin of less than 32.1mm because of an unexpected contact of the Printhead. In addition, with a bottom margin of less than 20.0mm, printed image near the bottom may be distorted.

Printable area

Paper Feed Direction

Paper size

Figure 1-5. Printable area for envelopes

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1.2.1.5 Ink Cartridge Specification

 Type/color: EPSON-brand special ink cartridges

Table 1-7. Ink Cartridge

Color Stylus Photo R240/R245 Stylus Photo R250

Black T0551 T0561

Cyan T0552 T0562

Magenta T0553 T0563

Yellow T0554 T0564

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

assumes two years including this.

 Storage Temperature

Table 1-8. Storage Temperature

Base View

12.7mm

Situation Storage Temperature Limit

When stored in individual boxes -30 oC ~ 40 oC 1 month max. at 40 oC

When installed in main unit -20 oC ~ 40 oC

 Dimension: 12.7mm (W) x 73.46mm (D) x 55.25mm (H)

C A U T I O N

73.46mm

Figure 1-6. Ink cartridge

The ink in the ink cartridge freezes when leaving it in the environment of -16°C or under. It takes 3 hours that the frozen ink becomes usable when moving it from the environment of -20°C to the environment of 25°C.

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1.2.1.6 Electric Specification

 Primary power input

Table 1-9. Primary power input

100-120V model 220-240V model

Rated power supply voltage (VAC) 100 ~ 120 220 ~ 240

Input voltage range (VAC) 90 ~ 132 198 ~ 264

Rated current (A) 0.4 (Max. 0.7) 0.2 (Max. 0.3)

Rated frequency (Hz) 50 ~ 60

Input frequency range (Hz) 49.5 ~ 60.5

Power consumption (W) Approx. 10W

(Standalone copying, ISO10561 Letter Patter,

Plain Paper - Text)

Approx. 1.5W (Sleep Mode)

Approx. 0.2W

(Power Off Mode)

NOTE 1: This product complies with the “Energy Star” standards.

2: If the printer is not operated at all for at least three minutes, the standby function

reduces the current to the motor to conserve power.

3: If the panel button is not operated at all for at least 13 minutes, the LCD panel is go

out.

Approx. 0.4W

(Power Off Mode)

1.2.1.7 Environmental Performance

Table 1-10. Environmental Performance

Condition Temperature Humidity

Operating 10 ~ 35°C

Not operating

Note *1 : After unpacking (storage)

*2: No condensation

*3: Under the following conditions

*4: One month when at 40°C

Humidity (%)

-20 ~ 40°C

Temperature (°C)

Figure 1-7. Temperature/Humidity range

20 ~ 80%

5 ~ 85%

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1.2.1.8 Durability

 Total print life: 10,000 pages (black only, A4), or five years

(whichever comes first)

 Print Head Life: Six billion shots (per nozzle) or five years

(whichever comes first)

1.2.1.9 Safety Standards: EMC

 220-240V model

 Safety standards: EN 60950

 EMI: EN 55022(CISPR Pub.22) class B

AS/NZS CISPR22 class B

1.2.1.10 CE Marking

 220-240V model

 Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC: EN60950

 EMC Directive 89/336/EEC: EN55022 Class B

EN61000-3-2 EN61000-3-3 EN55024

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1.3 Interface

The EPSON Stylus Photo R240/R245/R250 provides the following interface.

1.3.1 USB Interface

 Standards

 “Universal Serial Bus Specifications Revision 2.0”

 “Universal Serial Bus Device Class Definition for Printing Devices Version

1.1” (printer unit)

 “Universal Serial Bus Mass Storage Class Bulk-Only Transport Revision 1.0”

(storage unit)

 Transfer rate: 480 Mbps (High Speed Device)

 Data format: NRZI

 Compatible connector: USB Series B

 Recommended cable length: 2 [m] or less

 Connector signal layout

Table 1-11. Connector pin assignment and signals

Pin No. Signal name I/O Function description

1 VCC --- Cable power. Max. power consumption is 2mA.

2 -Data Bi-D Data

3 +Data Bi-D Data, pull up to +3.3V via 1.5K ohm resistor.

4 Ground --- Cable ground

Pin #2

Pin #3

Figure 1-8. USB pin Assignment

Pin #1

Pin #4

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1.3.2 Standard Card Slots

1.3.2.1 Memory card

Table 1-12. Memory card

Memory card standards Slots Supported memory cards

Compact Flash

SmartMedia SmartMedia Standard 2003

Memory Stick

Memory Stick PRO

SD SD Memory Card

MultiMedia Card

xD-Picture Card

CF+ and CompactFlash Specification Revision 1.4 compliant

compliant

Memory Stick Standard version 1.3 compliant

MemoryStick Standard Memory Stick PRO Format Specifications version 1.0 compliant

Specifications/PART1. Physical Layer Specification Version 1.0 compliant

MultiMediaCard Standard compliant

xD-Picture CardTM Card Specification Version 1.20 Type M compliant

CF Type II slot • CompactFlash

(memory card only)

• Microdrive

SmartMedia slot •SmartMedia

(maximum capacity: 128 MB)

Memory Stick/ Memory Stick PRO slot

SD/MMC slot • SD (Secure Digital) memory

xD-Picture Card slot

• Memory Stick (maximum capacity: 128 MB, including versions with memory select function)

• MagicGate Memory Stick (maximum capacity: 128 MB, copy protection function is not supported)

• Memory Stick Duo (requires Memory Stick Duo adapter)

• MagicGate Memory Stick Duo

• Memory Stick PRO (copy protection function is not supported)

• Memory Stick PRO Duo (requires Memory Stick Duo adapter)

card

•miniSD card (requires SD adapter)

MultiMediaCard

• xD-Picture Card

• xD-Picture Card Type M

C A U T I O N

Note the following caution points when handling the memory card.

 Since the SD card and Memory Stick share the same slot, only

one can be inserted at a time.

 Since the SmartMedia and xD-Picture Card share the same

slot, only one can be inserted at a time.

 When a memory card is being accessed, be sure to keep the

memory card slot’s cover closed and do not touch the memory card.

1.3.2.2 Supported power supply voltage

 3.3V/5V (both)

 3.3V (only)

NOTE 1: 3.3V power is supplied to media that support both 3.3V and 5V.

2: Maximum current to memory card is 500mA. 3: 5V type memory cards are not supported.

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1.3.2.3 Multi-slot operations

 Overview

 There is only one type of card that can be used to simultaneously access both

a connected computer and the direct printing function.

 The slots have assigned priority to determine which slot will be accessed first

when cards are inserted in several slots at once.

 To select a card that has been inserted in a non-active slot, the card in the

active slot must first be removed.

• Direct printing Only the image files in the active slot are valid and have assigned frame numbers. The number of images will not change if a card is also inserted in a non-selected slot.

• Connection to computer (Windows) Only one drive is displayed at a time as a “removable disk” and only the card that is in the active slot can be accessed via the removable disk. A card that has been inserted into a non-selected slot cannot be accessed.

• Connection to computer (Macintosh) Only the card in the active slot can be mounted on the desktop. A card that has been inserted into a non-selected slot cannot be mounted on the desktop.

 Details

 Access priority

The access priority among slots is assigned as:

1: CF (Microdrive)

2: SmartMedia/xD-Picture Card

3: Memory Stick (Memory Stick PRO)/SD (MMC)

 Slot selection when power is turned on

If cards are inserted in several slots when the power is turned on, the active slot is determined by the priority ranks listed above.

Example: If Smart Media and Memory Stick are both inserted at power-on,

the SmartMedia slot becomes the active slot.

 Slot selection after power is turned on

When a card is removed from the active slot, the slot with the next-highest priority becomes the active slot (if a card has been inserted into it). There is no need to re-insert any card before accessing it. If no slots contain any cards, the highest-priority slot (CF Microdrive) again becomes the active slot. Cards can be removed from non-selected slots in any order.

Example: If a memory stick and CF card are inserted while SmartMedia is

selected, CF becomes selected (active) once SmartMedia is removed.

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1.4 Memory Card Print

1.4.1 Basic Specifications

1.4.1.1 File system

DCF Version 1.0 or 2.0 is the file system that can be used with this unit’s stand-alone printing functions. Operation is not guaranteed when any other file system is used. The file system used by the card reader function depends on the host’s specifications. For a detailed description of the DCF specifications, see the “Design Rule for Camera File System Standard, DCF Version 2.0, JEIDA-CP-3461”.

1.4.1.2 Media format

 Media must be formatted according to the DCF Version 1.0 or 2.0 standard.

 DOS FAT formats (FAT12, FAT16) and single partition (basic partition)

1.4.1.3 File formats

The file formats supported by this unit are described below.

 JPEG files (*.JPG)

These are photo data files that comply with the Exif Version 2.21 standard. (Exif version 1.0/2.0/2.1/2.2/2.21)

 Camera specification files (*.MRK)

These are definition files used when in camera specification mode. An “AUTOPRINT.MRK” file whose full path name is no longer than 32 characters is valid.

 PRINT Image Framer (P.I.F.) definition file (*.USD)

File to define the layout in accordance with the PRINT Image Framer specifications. Files only in the “¥EPUDL¥” directory are available. Compatible with Print Image Framer Rev.2.1.

 PRINT Image Framer (P.I.F.) definition file (*.FD2)

File to define the layout in accordance with the PRINT Image Framer specifications. All files in the memory card are targeted for search. Compatible with Print Image Framer Rev 3.1. File contents are divided into complete type and template type.

 Template type: The frame only on which image data is printed is specified.

Provides nearly identical functions as those supported with the current P.I.F. Rev.3.1.

 Complete type: Print layout information, image data and frame data is

contained in one package. Printing is performed using this file only without specifying photos.

Note: As a general rule, this unit will support up to level 1 of P.I.F. Rev.3.1

Note, however, any file that is saved in the following directories or their sub-directories cannot be included as files to be printed.

 Directories containing system properties or hidden properties

 “RECYCLED”

Windows directory for deleted files

 “PREVIEW”

Directories containing CASIO’s DSC thumbnail images

 “SCENE”

Directories containing data for CASIO’s DSC Best Shot function

 “MSSONY”

Directories containing SONY’s DSC e-mail image data, voice memos, video files, or non-compressed images

 “DCIM¥ALBUM¥IMAGE”

CASIO DSC album data save directory

1.4.1.4 Valid image size

The maximum image size handled by this unit is:

 Horizontal: 80 ≤ X ≤ 9200 (pixels)

 Vertical: 80 ≤ Y ≤ 9200 (pixels)

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1.4.1.5 Maximum number of photo data files

This unit can handle up to 999 photo data files. If the amount of photo data to be recorded exceeds the capacity of one memory card, this unit uses file sorting rules to sort the photo data into valid photo data in frames numbered from 1 to 999. Although it is possible to print photo data files with frame numbers over 999 that have been specified for printing by camera specification files, the maximum number of frames that can be specified is 999 frames. If you insert a memory card that contains over 999 photo data files, only files up to 999 will be printed by the “Print All” or “Print index sheet” functions.

1.4.1.6 Thumbnail image data

This unit handles thumbnail image data in the DCF Version 1.0 or 2.0 format (Exif format, 160 x 120 pixels). During this unit’s Index sheet and memory card printing modes, the layout is 80 thumbnails per sheet (when using plain paper or special paper in high-speed print mode).

1.4.1.7 File sorting

This unit stores all photo data files in the memory, using the photo data files’ full-path file names (for example, “¥DCIM¥100EPSON¥EPSN0000.JPG”), and assigned photo frame numbers. Since photo frame numbers are assigned based on this unit’s own proprietary file sorting rules, the assigned frame numbers do not necessarily match those indicated by digital cameras.

1.4.1.9 Rules for acquisition of date/time data

The following priorities are used to fetch date and time information from photo data files.

1. Date/time data that complies with the standard format (Exif) for digital cameras

2. Date/time data that complies with the DOS standard file system (file time stamps)

3. Fixed values (01/01/1980, 00:00:00)

Note that the date/time data assigned to individual photo data files does not necessarily match the date/time when the photo was actually taken. The photo date/time may be modified due to the digital camera’s calendar settings (presence/absence of functions, incorrect date/time settings, etc.), processing of the photo data after the photo was taken, or subsequent saving of data. In such cases, this unit performs the relevant processing based on the most recently modified date/time data.

1.4.1.10 Number of sheets which can be printed in total

Printing sum total number of sheets presupposes that it is possible to 999 sheets. Moreover, the printing sum total number of sheets per sheet is possible to 99 sheets.

1.4.1.8 File sorting rules

This unit sorts photo data files based on the following prioritization rule.

 File name is sorted in ASCII order as full path name.

Note: Sorting results are not guaranteed if two files have matching full-

path file names. (Matching full-path file names are not allowed under the DOS specification.)

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1.4.2 Functions

1.4.2.1 List of functions

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

Table 1-13. List of functions

Memory card

printing

Print selected

image

Print all images Print All/

DPOF

Print index sheet Print Index Sheet None Plain Paper 1 1

Note *1 : “Print selected image” will be selected as default function of Memory Card Print.

*2: It is available only “DPOF” file exists in the memory card.

Mode selection Layout Paper type

Print Select • Standard

• Border free

• Standard

PictBridge

Print Select • Standard

• Border free

• Plain Paper

• Photo Paper

• Matte Paper

• Plain Paper

• Photo Paper

• Matte Paper

• Plain Paper

• Photo Paper

• Matte Paper

Paper

size

3 1

3 1 to 99

Page/

copies

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1.4.2.2 Memory card printing mode

 Print selected image

This function prints selected image file stored in the memory card. As shown below, the number of printed pages depends on the number of copies to be printed.

 Print all images

This function prints all of the image files stored in the memory card. As shown below, the number of printed pages depends on the number of copies to be printed.

 DPOF printing

In this mode, the photo frame numbers previously specified via the camera are printed in the number of pages specified via the camera. Only the paper type and layout are specified on the printer side. If the layout assigned multiple photos per output sheet, photos that have different frame sizes are automatically assigned in the specified number of pages in numerical order (of the specified photo frame numbers). If index print mode was set via the camera, this unit will print in DPOF index layout. (When in DPOF print mode, the mode cannot be switched by writing the print file specification from the host after inserting the memory card.)

 Print index sheet printing

This function prints thumbnail images (stored in the memory card) onto an order sheet (form) that is marked for selecting images.

Table 1-14. Memory card printing mode

Setting Memory card printing mode Description Option, setting range, etc.

Layout (no menu)

Paper type • Print selected image

Paper size • Print selected image

Pages/ copies

Quality • Print selected image

• Print selected image

• Print all images

• DPOF printing

• Print all images

• DPOF printing

Print index sheet printing Fixed Plain Paper

• Print all images

• DPOF printing

Print index sheet printing Fixed A4

Print selected image Sets number

Print all images 1

DPOF printing The number of copies specified via

Print index sheet printing Fixed Fixed as 1 page (can vary according

• Print all images

• DPOF printing

Print index sheet printing Fixed Prints it by the quality of Plain Paper.

Sets print

layout

Sets paper

type

Sets paper

size

of printout

Sets print

quality

Fixed in combination with paper type and paper size (refer to “1.4.3 Layout

and Paper Type, Paper Size” (p.25))

Plain Paper, Photo Paper or Matte paper

A4, 10x15/4”x6” or 13x18/5”x7”

1 to 99 copies (default is 1 copy).

the camera is used.

The setting range is 1 to 99 copies (default is 1 copy).

to the number of image files)

Fixed according to paper type (refer to “1.4.7 Relation between Paper

Type and Quality” (p.29))

Only the Color print is

supported.

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1.4.3 Layout and Paper Type, Paper Size

The layout/paper type and size combinations that can be selected are listed below.

Table 1-15. Layout and Paper Type, Paper Size

Layout Paper type Paper size Description

Border free Photo Paper A4

10x15

13x18

1-up with borders

20-up --- 10x15

30-up --- 13x18 Prints 30 frames per page, laid out in 5 columns and

80-up --- 10x15

Plain Paper A4

10x15 13x18

13x18

Prints with no margins along top, bottom and both sides

Prints with 3mm margins along top, bottom and both sides

Prints 20 frames per page, laid out in 5 columns and 4 rows (For DPOF index print only)

4 rows (For DPOF index print only)

Prints 80 frames per page, laid out in 10 columns and 8 rows (For DPOF index print only)

1.4.4 Trimming Function

A trimming function is provided as a means of coordinating photo data with the types of photo frames handled by this unit. This function is always activated so that printing photo data is in shapes that fit these photo frames. This function is described briefly below. The printed photo frame and the photo to be printed are matched in length along one side and the photo is resized along the perpendicular side to fit the frame on that side. Any part of the photo that does not fit within the photo frame is trimmed away (not printed).

 The image below shows an example in which the photo data is aligned vertically

with the photo frame.

These parts are trimmed.

 The image below shows an example in which the photo data is aligned

horizontally with the photo frame.

Photo frame (print area)

These parts are trimmed.

Figure 1-9. Trimming Function

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1.4.5 Assignment Rules for Photo Frame Numbers and Rotation

Top edge

The rules concerning photo frame numbers that are referenced when assigning photos are described below. The numbers shown in each diagram and photo frame below indicate the photo frame numbers used for various types of layout. The direction of the number shown in each photo frame matches the direction of the printed photo to which the horizontal photo data was allocated. When there are more pixels vertically than horizontally, the vertical photo data is allocated instead, and the number shown in the figure below is then rotated 90° before being printed. In Index printing mode, the numbers are printed as they are shown below, regardless of the shape of the photo data. However, when the photo data has an equal number of pixels vertically and horizontally the photos are printed without rotation, regardless of the layout.

NOTE: The vertical photo data refers to when the photo data file itself is set for a

vertical (portrait) orientation. Photo data is defined as the vertical photo data if it is taken by a digital camera with a portrait position detecting function.)

<Border-free> <1 sheet with borders>

12345

678910

11 12 13 14 15

16 17 18 19 20

21 22 23 24 25

25 26 27 28 30

<20-up>

12345678

9 10 111213141516

17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24

25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32

33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40

41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48

49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56

57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64

65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72

73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80

<80-up>

<30-up>

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

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1.4.6 Layout Drawings

1.4.6.1 Border free

Paper

Figure 1-11. Border free

Table 1-16. Border free (unit: mm)

FEG

Printable

area

1.4.6.2 1-up with borders

Figure 1-12. 1-up with borders

Table 1-17. 1-up with borders (unit: mm)

Printable area

FEG

Paper type A B C D E F G H

A4 210 297 215.08 305.04 2.54 2.54 2.96 4.02

10x15 101.6 152.4 106.68 160.53 2.54 2.54 2.82 3.6

13x18 127 178 132.08 186.04 2.54 2.54 2.96 4.02

Paper type A B C D E F G H

A4 210 297 204 291 3 3 3 3

10x15 101.6 152.4 95.6 146.4 3 3 3 3

13x18 127 178 121 172 3 3 3 3

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1.4.6.3 20-up

IIIC

Figure 1-13. 20-up

Table 1-18. 20-up (unit: mm)

Paper

type

10x15 101.6 152.4 20 20 6.1 6.3 19.8 20.3 3 3 89.3 112.3

13x18 127 178 29 24.6 3 3 5 10 1.7 10 121 163

A B C D E F G H I J K L

FEG

1.4.6.4 30-up

Figure 1-14. 30-up

Table 1-19. 30-up (unit: mm)

Paper

type

13x18 127 178 20 20 4.5 4.5 14 14 4.5 6

A B C D E F G H I J

FEG

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1.4.6.5 80-up

1.4.7 Relation between Paper Type and Quality

KGL

F D

Figure 1-15. 80-up

Table 1-20. 80-up (unit: mm)

In this mode, printing is always in color (CMYK), not black ink only.

Table 1-21. Relation between Paper Type and Quality

Paper type Print resolution (H x V dpi) Dot size

Plain Paper 720 x 720 VSD3

Photo Paper 1440 x 720 VSD3

Matte Paper 1440 x 720 VSD3

Index sheet (Plain Paper) 360 x 360 VSD1

Paper

A4 210 297 20 20 2 5 18 62 106 150 18 26 76 126 176 226 26

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q

type

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1.5 USB Direct-Print/PictBridge Functions

The printer can print from Digital Still Camera that is compliant with the following specifications.

1.5.1 Supported Device

 USB DIRECT-PRINT

The device that is compliant with “USB DIRECT-PRINT” specification.

 CIPA DC-001-2003 Digital Photo Solutions for Imaging Device

The device that is compliant with “CIPA DC-001-2003 Digital Photo Solutions for Imaging Devices” specification.

1.5.2 Functions Available from DSC

Following functions are available. Implementation of each function depends on the DSC.

Table 1-22. Functions Available from DSC

Function USB Direct-Print Functions PictBridge Functions

Specify picture OK

(single picture or DPOF)OK(single picture, multiple pictures

or DPOF)

Specify paper type OK

(Plain paper, Photo paper,

Glossy paper and Matte paper)

Specify paper size OK

(A4, 5x7in., 4x6in., 8x10in. and Letter)

Specify layout OK

(borderless, Single. 2up, 4up,

8up are available for DPOF)

Specify date print OK

(Enable or Disable)

Specify print quality NG OK

Automatic correction OK

(Enable or Disable)

Cropping OK

(Any area of rectangle. This

function is available for Single

picture print only)

(Plain paper and Glossy paper)

(borderless, Single, 2up, 4up,

8up, 20up and Index)

(Any area of rectangle)

Table 1-22. Functions Available from DSC

Function USB Direct-Print Functions PictBridge Functions

PRINT Image Framer OK

(Enable or Disable)

Status acquisition OK

Start print OK

Stop print immediately OK

Stop print at the end of page OK

Reset printer OK ---

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1.5.3 Operation

1.5.3.1 Preparation

Conditions described below are required before starting printing.

 The printer is not printing from the PC.

 The printer is not printing from the memory card slot.

 The printer is not performing the backup of the memory card.

 The error (paper empty, ink end, etc.) is cleared.

Note *: PictBridge only.

1.5.3.2 Standard Operations

Standard operations are described below. These operations depends on the DSC.

1. Preparation at the printer Some settings are required before connecting with the DSC. If your DSC can set these settings, preparation at the printer is not required.

1-1. Choose the Paper Type, Paper Size and Layout to the desired setting. 1-2. Change More Options if necessary (e.g. Automatic Correction, Filter and

Date print)

2. Preparation at the DSC Some operations are necessary before connecting to the printer.

2-1. Set the DPOF (or select pictures*) if printing multiple picture.

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+ 128 hidden pages