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SERVICE MANUAL

Scanner Printer Copier

EPSON Stylus CX3100/3200

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Notice

All rights reserved. No part of this manual may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic, mechanical, photocopying, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION.

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 contents of this manual are subject to change without notice.

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

EPSON is a registered trademark of SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION.

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.

Copyright © 2002 SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION.

Imaging & Information Product Division

TPCS Quality Assurance 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.DO NOT REPLACE IMPERFECTLY FUNCTIONING COMPONENTS WITH COMPONENTS WHICH ARE NOT MANUFACTURED BY EPSON. IF SECOND SOURCE IC OR OTHER COMPONENTS WHICH HAVE NOT BEEN APPROVED ARE USED, THEY COULD CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE EPSON PRODUCT, OR COULD VOID THE WARRANTY OFFERED BY EPSON.

About This Manual

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

Manual Configuration

Symbols Used in this Manual

This manual consists of six chapters and Appendix.

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 Epson-approved lubricants and adhesives required for servicing the product.

APPENDIX Provides the following additional information for reference:

Connector pin assignments

Electric circuit boards components layout

Electrical circuit boards schematics

Exploded diagram & Parts List

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.

Indicates an operating or maintenance procedure, practice

ADJUSTMENT

or condition that is necessary to keep the product’s quality.

REQUIRED

CAUTION

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

CHECK

May indicate an operating or maintenance procedure,

POINT 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.

I.ndicates an operating or maintenance procedure, practice WARNING or condition that, if not strictly observed, could result in injury

or loss of life.

 

 

Revision Status

 

 

 

 

Revision

Issued Date

 

Description

 

 

 

 

A

Augusut 1,2002

 

First Release

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

EPSON Stylus CX3100/3200

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Contents

Chapter 1 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

 

1.1 Overview ...............................................................................................................

9

1.1.1 Basic Functions.............................................................................................

9

1.1.2 Common .......................................................................................................

9

1.1.2.1 Electrical Specifications ........................................................................

9

1.1.2.2 Interface...............................................................................................

10

1.1.2.3 Conformity to Safety and EMC Standards..........................................

10

1.1.2.4 Environmental Conditions...................................................................

10

1.1.2.5 Reliability ............................................................................................

11

1.1.2.6 Acoustic Noise ....................................................................................

11

1.1.2.7 Weight and Overall Dimensions .........................................................

11

1.2 Media Specifications ...........................................................................................

12

1.2.1 Black Ink Cartridge.....................................................................................

12

1.2.2 Color Ink Cartridge.....................................................................................

12

Chapter 2 Operating Principles

 

2.1 Overview .............................................................................................................

14

2.1.1 Mechanism..................................................................................................

14

2.1.1.1 Printer Mechanism ..............................................................................

14

2.1.1.2 Scanner Mechanism ............................................................................

15

2.1.2 Electric Circuit............................................................................................

15

Chapter 3 Troubleshooting

 

3.1 Troubleshooting at Unit Level.............................................................................

18

3.1.1 Printer / Scanner does not operate at all

 

even with power turned on ........................................................................

20

3.1.2 Error is detected..........................................................................................

21

3.1.3 Trouble related to Print...............................................................................

21

3.1.4 Paper feeding is not normally carried out...................................................

22

3.1.5 Operation Panel faulty ................................................................................

22

3.2 Troubleshooting for Printer .................................................................................

23

3.3 Troubleshooting for Scanner ...............................................................................

30

3.4 Troubleshooting for Motors and Sensors ............................................................

33

Chapter 4 Disassembly and Assembly

 

4.1 Overview .............................................................................................................

35

4.1.1 Precautions..................................................................................................

35

4.1.2 Tools ...........................................................................................................

36

4.1.3 Screws.........................................................................................................

36

4.1.4 Service Dispatch Standard..........................................................................

37

4.2 Disassembly Process ...........................................................................................

38

4.2.1 Scanner Unit Removal................................................................................

38

4.3 Scanner Unit Disassembly...................................................................................

40

4.3.1 Hinge Removal ...........................................................................................

40

4.3.2 Upper Housing Removal ............................................................................

41

4.3.3 Motor Unit Removal...................................................................................

42

4.3.4 CCD Module Removal ...............................................................................

43

4.3.5 Panel Circuit Board Removal .....................................................................

43

4.4 Disassembly of Printer ........................................................................................

44

4.4.1 Middle Housing Removal...........................................................................

44

4.4.2 Print Head Removal....................................................................................

46

4.4.3 ASF Unit Removal .....................................................................................

48

4.4.4 Waste Ink Pad Removal .............................................................................

49

4.4.5 CR Motor Removal ....................................................................................

50

4.4.6 Holder Shaft Unit Removal ........................................................................

52

4.4.7 Front Frame Unit Removal.........................................................................

53

4.4.8 Main Board Removal..................................................................................

54

4.4.9 Power Unit Removal ..................................................................................

56

Chapter 5 Adjustment

 

5.1 Overview .............................................................................................................

58

5.1.1 Printer Mechanism Adjustment Items ........................................................

58

5.1.2 Dedicated Tools..........................................................................................

59

5.2 Adjustment by Adjustment Program...................................................................

59

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5.2.1 Adjustment Program Installation................................................................

59

 

5.2.2 Adjustment Program Start ..........................................................................

60

 

5.2.3 Destination Setting (EEPROM Initialization) ............................................

61

 

5.2.4 Head ID Input .............................................................................................

62

 

5.2.5 Bi-D Adjustment.........................................................................................

63

 

5.2.6 USB ID Input..............................................................................................

65

 

5.2.7 Top Margin Adjustment .............................................................................

66

 

5.2.8 First Dot Position Adjustment ....................................................................

67

 

5.2.9 Head Cleaning ............................................................................................

68

 

5.2.10 Ink Charge ................................................................................................

68

 

5.2.11 Protection Counter ....................................................................................

69

 

5.2.12 EEPROM Data Backup ............................................................................

70

 

5.2.13 Check Pattern Printing..............................................................................

70

 

5.2.13.1 A4 Plain Paper Printing.....................................................................

70

 

5.2.14 EEPROM Data..........................................................................................

71

5.3

Firmware Uploading............................................................................................

72

Chapter 6 Maintenance

 

6.1

Overview .............................................................................................................

75

 

6.1.1 Cleaning......................................................................................................

75

 

6.1.2 Maintenance of the Scanner........................................................................

75

 

6.1.2.1 Lubrication Points of the Scanner (TBD)............................................

75

 

6.1.3 Maintenance of the Printer..........................................................................

76

 

6.1.3.1 Head Cleaning .....................................................................................

76

 

6.1.3.2 Maintenance Error...............................................................................

76

 

6.1.3.3 Lubrication Points of the Printer .........................................................

76

Chapter 7 Appendix

 

7.1

Connectors...........................................................................................................

81

 

7.1.1 Connector Assignments ..............................................................................

81

7.2

Circuit Board Component Layout .......................................................................

82

7.3

Electric Circuit Diagrams ....................................................................................

83

7.4

Exploded Diagrams .............................................................................................

88

7.5

ASP List...............................................................................................................

89

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C H A P T E R

1

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

EPSON Stylus CX3100/3200

Revision A

1.1 Overview

This section describes the specifications for the SPC (Scanner, Printer, Copier) machine “Stylus CX3100/3200”.

1.1.1 Basic Functions

The functions of Stylus CX3100/3200 are as described below:

Printer function

The Printer function produces photo quality output on the Epson special coated papers with BorderFree feature.

Print head

Bk: 48 nozzles in each of 3 rows (144 nozzles in total) YMC: 48 nozzles for each

Scanner function

The image can easily be acquired on the PC by means of the “Scan” button.

The maximum optical resolution of scanning is 600 dpi x 1200 dpi and pixel depth is 48-bit at the ADC output, 24-bit when passing to a PC.

Standalone Copier function

The Product has the Standalone Copier function that reproduces photo quality copies on the Epson special coated papers without PCs. The use of the latest print technology mounted on the Product achieves the highest standalone copy speed among the same class of the products.

Standard Copy mode

This mode is used for the standard copier function. The bottom margin is 14 mm.

BorderFree Copy mode Photograph copy

Small Margin Copy mode

The minimum copy margin is 1.5 mm.

Reduced (Minimize) Margin Copy mode

This mode is basically the same as the standard copy mode, but the bottom margin is 3 mm.

Repeat Copy mode

Mini photo stickers can be produced.

2-up Copy mode

Two pages of the original is shrunk and printed on one page. Consumption of copy paper can be saved.

Mirror Copy mode

The original can be flipped from left to right and copied onto the Iron-on Cool Peel Transfer Paper.

1.1.2 Common

The specifications described below are common to the scanner and printer.

1.1.2.1 Electrical Specifications

Table 1-1. AC Input

 

100 V Model

 

120 V Model

220-240 V Model

 

 

 

 

 

Rated voltage (VAC)

100

 

120

220-240

 

 

 

 

 

Input voltage (VAC)

90-110

 

108-132

198-264

 

 

 

 

 

Rated current (A)

0.6

 

0.6

0.3

 

 

 

 

 

Rated frequency range (Hz)

 

50-60

 

 

 

 

 

 

Input frequency range (Hz)

 

49.5-60.5

 

 

 

 

 

 

Approx. 22 W (Standalone copying, ISO10561 Letter

Power consumption (W)

Patter, Plain Paper - Normal)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Approx. 6.5 W (Standby)

 

 

 

 

 

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

Overview

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NOTE: The product is Energy Star compliant.

NOTE: The holding current to the motors is reduced when the printer has stayed in non-operation status for 5 minutes.

NOTE: The Scanner lamp is turned off when the Scanner has stayed in nonoperation status for 15 minutes.

1.1.2.2 Interface

In compliance with USB (Universal Serial Bus) Revision 1.1

Connector USB Series B

1.1.2.3 Conformity to Safety and EMC Standards

Table 1-2. Conformity to Safety and EMC Standards

 

 

100 V Model

 

120 V Model

 

220-240 V Model

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Safety

 

-

UL1950

EN 60950

 

CSA22.2 No.950

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

VCCI Class B

FCC part15

EN 55022 (CISPR

 

Guideline for the Suppression

 

subpart B class B

 

Pub.22) class B

 

 

of Harmonics in Household

CSA C108.8 class

EN 55024

EMC

 

and General-Use Equipment

 

B

EN 61000-3-2

 

 

 

 

 

EN 61000-3-3

 

 

 

 

 

AS/NZS 3548

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class B

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1.1.2.4 Environmental Conditions

Temperature

Operating 10 ~ 35 °C

Non-operating

-20 ~ 60 °C (In the shipment container.)

NOTE: 1 month at 40 °C or 120 hours at 60 °C

Humidity (no condensation)

Operating

20~ 80%RH

Non-operating

5~ 85%RH (In the shipment container.)

Resistance to physical shock

Operating

1G, 1 x 10-3 second

Non-operating

2G, 2 x 10-3 second (In the shipment container.)

Resistance to physical vibration

Operating 0.15 G

Non-operating

0.50 G (In the shipment container.)

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

Overview

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1.1.2.5 Reliability

Total print volume 50,000 pages (A4, Letter)

Print head life

4000 million dots/nozzle

Scan head

MCBF 30,000 cycles

1.1.2.6 Acoustic Noise

Level

52 dB (Standalone copy, Plain Paper - Normal, according to ISO7779)

1.1.2.7 Weight and Overall Dimensions

Weight 7.5kg

Overall Dimensions

475 mm x 389 mm x 235 mm (Width x Depth x Height)

NOTE: Neither the rubber feet nor the paper tray is included.

Figure 1-1. Appearance

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

Overview

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1.2 Media Specifications

1.2.1 Black Ink Cartridge

Color Black

Print capacity

600 pages (A4, ISO/IEC10561 Letter Pattern at 360 dpi)

1.2.2 Color Ink Cartridge

Color

Magenta, Cyan and Yellow

Print capacity

300 pages (A4, ISO/IEC10561 Letter Pattern at 360 dpi)

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

Media Specifications

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C H A P T E R

2

OPERATING PRINCIPLES

EPSON Stylus CX3100/3200

Revision A

2.1 Overview

This Chapter describes the operating principles of the mechanism and electric circuits of EPSON Stylus CX3100/3200.

EPSON Stylus CX3100/3200 roughly consists of a printer and a scanner. The mechanism can be divided into the printer and the scanner. The electric circuit includes the Main Board circuit, Power Supply Board circuit, scanner carriage circuit and control panel circuit.

2.1.1 Mechanism

2.1.1.1 Printer Mechanism

The printer mechanism comprises the Carriage carrying the print head, the CR Motor for driving the carriage in the lateral direction in the printing range, the Capping Unit for preventing the print head from drying, the PF Motor for transporting the paper, the ASF Unit for loading paper by the driving force from the PF motor, and the Paper Eject Unit for ejecting the paper after printing.

Paper

Eject

Unit

Print Head

Capping Unit

PF Motor

ASF Mechanism

CR Motor

Figure 2-1. Outline of Printer Mechanism

Operating Principles

Overview

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2.1.1.2 Scanner Mechanism

 

2.1.2

Electric Circuit

The scanner consists of the Scanner Carriage Unit comprising the CCD for capturing

The electric circuit boards of Stylus CX3100/3200 are as follows:

images and the light source for illuminating the document, the Scanner Motor and

C497MAIN Board (main circuit board)

Timing Belt for moving the scanner carriage unit along the document surface, and the

 

 

 

Scan HP Detector for detecting the position of the scanner carriage unit.

C497PSB/C497PSE Board (power supply circuit board)

 

 

This circuit board supplies the following voltages:

Document

 

 

+3.3V:

For logic

 

 

+42V:

Driving power

 

 

Scanner HP

Scanner Carriage Unit

 

+12V:

Power to the scanner

Scanner Motor

 

 

 

Detector

Scanner circuit board

 

 

 

 

Panel circuit board

Figure 2-2. Scanner Mechanism

Figure 2-3. Electric Circuit Block

Operating Principles

Overview

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Table 2-1. Functions of Major Elements - C497MAIN

Location

Name

 

Description

 

 

CPU

 

 

• Built-in RAM 10kB,

IC1

C90A20**

 

Built-in Flash ROM 256KB

144-pin, LQFP,

 

 

 

 

 

Driving frequency: 48MHz

 

 

• Control, image processing C90A20

 

 

 

IC5

MBM29LV800BC-PFTN

64Mbit Flash ROM

or the equivalent

Stores firmware

 

 

 

ASIC

 

 

Motor control

IC2

E05C08**

Head control

 

 

• Panel sensor input and output control

 

 

USB I/F

 

 

 

 

 

 

EEPROM

 

 

• Storage of default setting and backup of

IC4

RTC9822

 

various parameters

 

 

Reset function

 

 

Timer function

IC7

A6615

CR Motor driver

 

 

 

IC11

LB11847

Scanner motor driver

IC6

E09A29LA

Head drive control IC

Supplies COMMON+42 V

 

 

 

 

 

IC8

K4S641632D

16Mbit SDRAM

System memory

 

 

IC9

K4S641632D

16Mbit SDRAM

• Work area for copy functions

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating Principles

Overview

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C H A P T E R

3

TROUBLESHOOTING

EPSON Stylus CX3100/3200

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3.1 Troubleshooting at Unit Level

By following this troubleshooting procedure, when some trouble has occurred, you can easily identify the unit which is the cause of the trouble, from its observation. Table 3-1 and Table 3-2 list the observations of various troubles. Once the type of the trouble has been identified, refer to the flowchart for that trouble.

The flowchart shown in Figure 3-1 outlines the troubleshooting procedure.

NOTE: See page 33 for troubleshooting for motors and sensors.

Identifying the Trouble

Table 3-1 "LCD Indication"

Table 3-2 "Observations and Troubleshooting Flowcharts"

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Repair at Unit Level

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Diagnosing the Following Units

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Repair at Parts

Level

Printer Mechanism

 

 

Scanner Mechanism

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Motor and Sensor

Repair

Disassembly = Chapter 4

Adjustment = Chapter 5

Figure 3-1. Troubleshooting Flowchart

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting at Unit Level

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Table 3-1. LCD Indication

 

 

LCD Indication

LED Indication

 

Error Status

(The upper line shows “Error indication” and the

 

 

Restoration Method

 

lower line shows descriptive character strings by

 

 

 

 

Power

Error LED

 

 

 

scrolling.)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Paper out

Paper out Load paper in Paper tray and press the

-

Lighting up

Supply paper and press the Color or B&W copy button.

 

Color copy button.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Paper jam

Paper jam or miss feed

Press the Color copy

-

Lighting up

Remove the jammed paper and press the Color or B&W copy

 

button and clear the paper jam by hand if necessary.

button.

 

 

 

Ink cartridge out / Ink end (black)

No black ink cartridge

Press the Color copy

 

 

Move the carriage to the position for replacement by means of

 

 

button to install new ink cartridge.

-

Lighting up

the Color or B&W copy button and replace the black ink

 

Black ink out Press the Color copy button to

cartridge with a new one.

 

 

begin replacing the ink cartridge.

 

 

After replacement, close the scanner unit, and the carriage will

 

 

 

 

 

 

move the printing start position and start printing.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ink cartridge out / Ink end (color)

No Color ink cartridge

Press the Color copy

 

 

Move the carriage to the position for replacement by means of

 

 

button to install new ink cartridge.

-

Lighting up

the Color or B&W copy button and replace the color ink

 

Color ink out Press the Color copy button to

cartridge with a new one.

 

 

begin replacing the ink cartridge.

 

 

After replacement, close the scanner unit, and the carriage will

 

 

 

 

 

 

move the printing start position and start printing.

Waste ink overflow

Printer error See your documentation and call

-

Blinking

Reset the waste ink counter after replacing the waste ink porous

 

service if necessary.

 

pad.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fatal error

Printer error See your documentation and call

-

Lighting up

Turn the power off once and turn it on again. If this turning the

 

service if necessary.

 

power off and on does not work to recover the printer, make

 

 

 

 

 

 

repairs.

 

Scanner error See your documentation and call

-

Lighting up

Turn the power off once and turn it on again. If this turning the

 

service if necessary.

 

power off and on does not work to cover the scanner, make

 

 

 

 

 

 

repairs. (Refer to “Troubleshooting for Scanner” (p.30).

Scanner unit open

Scanner unit open Close the scanner unit.

Blinking

Lighting up

Close the scanner unit.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting at Unit Level

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Table 3-2. Observations and Troubleshooting Flowcharts

Observation

Details

Refer to

Power is on but not

LED does not turn on at all.

Flowchart 3-1

operating

Printer mechanism does not operate at all.

 

 

Scanner mechanism does not operate at

 

 

all.

 

 

 

 

Error is detected

LCD/LED panel shows error status.

Flowchart 3-2

Trouble related to

Printing is not done.

Flowchart 3-3

print

Print is abnormal (Dot missing, etc.).

 

 

Print quality is bad.

 

 

 

 

Paper feeding is not

Paper feeding is not done.

Flowchart 3-4

normally carried out.

Paper jam occurs.

 

 

Paper start up position is not correct.

 

Faulty operation

Pressing a button does not work.

Flowchart 3-5

panel

 

 

 

 

 

Trouble related to

Scanner does not operate normally.

Refer to

scanner

 

“Troubleshooting for

 

 

Scanner” (p.30)

 

 

 

3.1.1Printer / Scanner does not operate at all even with power turned on

Start

AC power /

No

voltage

 

is normal?

 

Yes

 

Yes

Fuse (F1) of power board is blown?

Input normal power.

Replace fuse. Disconnect CN10 of main board and turn power on again.

No

No

Check output voltage of

power board CN2. Fuse is blown again?

Yes

No

Power board output voltage is normal?

Yes

Replace power board

Replace main board

Check motors, head and other parts

End

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3.1.2 Error is detected

3.1.3 Trouble related to Print

 

Start

Start

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Check error contents by LCD (See Table 3-1).

Execute test printing

No

 

 

 

 

Printing was

 

 

 

 

Yes

 

 

 

successfully

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

done?

 

 

 

 

 

 

Turn power off, unlock

 

Yes

 

 

 

 

Printer error?

 

CR and move CR with

 

 

 

All the cables

Yes

 

 

hand.

 

 

Yes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

are connected

 

No

 

 

 

 

Execute print

 

properly to main

 

 

 

No

Print quality

 

board?

 

 

 

 

is normal?

adjustment (Refer to

 

No

 

Yes

 

 

 

“Adjustment” on

 

 

Replace Ink cartridge

CR cartridge can

No

page 57)

 

 

 

Ink cartridge out

 

with a new one by

move smoothly?

 

 

Connect correctly

 

operation panel.

 

 

 

 

error?

 

 

Yes

Execute cleaning

 

 

 

 

No

 

 

 

 

 

 

No

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

No

 

 

 

 

 

Check CR motor and if

 

 

Problem is

Refer to Table 3-5

Maintenance error

No

 

Problem is

Replace Ink cartridge

solved?

Ink cartridge out

there is no problem,

solved?

 

 

 

 

replace main board.

 

and execute test print.

Yes

 

 

 

error is cleared?

 

Yes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

No

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Replace waste ink porous

 

Yes

 

 

Yes

 

 

Problem is

pad and reset counter.

 

Yes

 

 

 

solved?

(Refer to “Disassembly and

 

 

Carriage smoothly

 

Problem is

 

 

 

Assembly” on page 34 and

 

 

 

solved?

 

 

Yes

 

 

moves?

 

 

 

 

“Adjustment” on page 57)

 

 

 

 

No

 

 

 

 

 

 

No

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Check whether Head

 

 

Refer to Table 3-5

 

Replace main board

Refer to Table 3-5

 

 

 

FFC is connected

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

properly to head.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Yes

No

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Problem is

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

solved?

 

 

 

 

 

End

End

End

 

 

End

End

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Flowchart 3-3.

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3.1.4 Paper feeding is not normally carried out

Start

No

Paper is correctly set in ASF?

Set paper correctly.

Yes

No

Paper loading roller and PF roller are correctly

rotating?

No

Yes

 

 

PF motor is

 

 

 

 

 

driving?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Remove foreign matters,

 

 

Yes

 

 

if any, from paper route.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Check whether connector

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

of PF motor is connected

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

to CN7 of main board. If

Clean rollers on paper

 

 

 

 

 

 

it is connected properly,

 

 

 

 

 

 

replace main board.

route. (Refer to

 

 

 

 

 

 

“Maintenance” on

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

page 74)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

No

 

Problem is

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

solved?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Yes

 

 

 

 

Refer to Table 3-5

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

End

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

End

Flowchart 3-4.

3.1.5 Operation Panel faulty

Start

Operation Panel is connected

properly with No cable?

Yes

Connectcorrectly Operation panel again.

Yes

Problem is solved?

No

Replace operation panel.

No

Problem is solved?

Yes

 

Replace main

 

 

board.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

End

End

Flowchart 3-5.

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3.2 Troubleshooting for Printer

This section describes repair / service of the Printer Mechanism. Listed below are various problems which may occur, observations of such problems, check point and remedies. For the pertinent observation, check the functions of the parts in question according to Check Point.

Table 3-3. Printer Errors

Observation

Cause

Remedy

Ink shortage /

• If any ink cartridge comes

• Start cleaning execution command on

Ink out

close to Ink out, Printer

Panel or by Utility.

 

continues printing in ink

• Carriage automatically moves to

 

shortage status.

replacement position.

 

• If cartridge is completely

• Replace ink cartridge with a new one.

 

empty, Printer indicates ink

 

 

out error and stop printing.

 

 

 

 

Paper out

• When Printer cannot load

(1)Set paper on tray if paper is out.

 

paper, paper out error is

(2)If paper is stopped midway, pull paper

 

indicated.

out and check that paper is not folded.

 

• Paper stops in front of PE

Loosen paper well and set it again with

 

detector or paper is not

edge guide adjusted to paper width.

 

loaded.

(3)Execute “Load/Eject”.

 

• Paper is loaded without

• Clean paper loading roller. Or replace

 

adjusting paper to right

paper loading roller.

 

edge guide.

• Check that gears for ASF are engaged

 

 

 

 

correctly.

 

 

 

 

 

Table 3-3. Printer Errors

(continued)

 

 

 

 

 

Observation

 

Cause

 

Remedy

 

 

 

 

Paper jam

 

When paper is not ejected,

• Select “Load/Eject” from menu and

 

paper jam error is indicated.

 

execute it.

 

 

 

(1)Open the printer cover and remove

 

 

 

 

with hand all the paper inside the

 

 

 

 

printer and all the set paper if there is

 

 

 

 

paper on the way of loading.

 

 

 

(2)Check that there is no paper in the

 

 

 

 

printer and set paper again and execute

 

 

 

 

paper loading and paper ejection.

 

 

 

 

Then, this error display will be cleared

 

 

 

 

and if there is print data, print

 

 

 

 

operation will start.

 

 

 

• Check whether Platen gap is correct

 

 

 

 

value. (Refer to “Adjustment” on

 

 

 

 

page 57)

Ink cartridge out

• If Ink cartridge is not

• Check CSIC connection circuit.

 

 

correctly set, printer

Replace ink cartridge.

 

 

indicates ink cartridge out

 

 

 

 

error.

 

 

Maintenance

Waste ink overflow

After replacing waste ink porous pad,

error

indication is displayed if the

reset waste ink overflow counter. (Refer

 

total amount of ink

to “Protection Counter” on page 69)

 

consumed by cleaning and/or

 

 

 

flushing has exceeded the

 

 

 

predetermined limit.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fatal error

Carriage error:

• Several seconds or more after turning

 

• Home of carriage can not

 

power off, press power switch to turn

 

 

be recognized.

 

power on.

 

Abnormal external power

• Open maintenance cover and check

 

 

was applied to carriage or

 

that there is no obstacle in the carriage

 

 

carriage operation is

 

moving zone.

 

 

obstructed during printing.

If the error is not cleared even by the

 

PF error:

above operation, check the followings:

 

PF motor does not operate

CR HP sensor/Harness

 

adequately to feed paper by

CR Lock mechanism

 

the required distance.

Main board

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Revision A

 

 

 

 

Table 3-4. Printer Mechanism Repair

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Observation

Condition

Cause

Check Point

Remedy

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Faulty pump mechanism

 

When power is turned on,

There are foreign matters on

Operate the platen drive gear by hand and check

Remove foreign matters.

 

 

 

 

PF motor operation is

the PF gear.

whether it rotates properly.

Replace the printer mechanism.

 

 

 

 

abnormal.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PF motor is faulty.

Check whether the internal coil resistance is just

Replace the printer mechanism or PF

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

as specified and whether the harness is connected

motor.

 

 

 

 

 

 

properly. See Table 3-13, “Motor Resistance and

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Check Point,” on page 33.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ink is not absorbed at all

 

Ejected ink does not flow

Pump tube is crashed.

Check tube with the naked eye.

Replace the printer mechanism or pump

 

 

or ink absorption is poor.

 

into Ink Eject tube.

 

 

unit.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Capping unit is faulty.

Check capping rubber with the naked eye.

Replace the printer mechanism or

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

capping unit.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tube is projecting from cap.

Check with the naked eye whether tube is

Connect the tube correctly.

 

 

 

 

 

 

projecting from cap.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pump tube is entangled in the

When cap assembly slides up completely, check

Remove the entangled pump tube

 

 

 

 

 

pump unit.

whether there is a small slack in pump tube

carefully, correct the tube condition and

 

 

 

 

 

 

between cap assembly and pump unit.

connect it to the cap assembly.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ink is not absorbed from

Dirt on cap

Check whether any foreign matter is adhering to

Remove foreign matters from the cap

 

 

 

 

head to cap.

 

cap.

and if the cap is damaged, replace it

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

with a new one.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Faulty slide-up of cap

Check whether two compression springs are set

Set the compression springs on the cap

 

 

 

 

 

 

on cap assembly.

assembly.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Table 3-4. Printer Mechanism Repair (continued)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Observation

Condition

Cause

Check Point

Remedy

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Faulty carriage operation

 

When power is turned on,

There is an obstacle in CR

Check with the naked eye whether there is an

Remove the obstacle.

 

 

 

 

carriage operation is

shift area.

obstacle.

 

 

 

 

 

abnormal.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CR lock is not released.

Check that change lever is in the front of printer.

Return the change lever to the back of

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

printer by tweeters or a small driver.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Check whether the CN13 connector and coil

Connect the PF motor to CN7 on the

 

 

 

 

 

 

resistance of the PF motor are as specified. See

main board.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Table 3-13, “Motor Resistance and Check

Replace the printer mechanism or PF

 

 

 

 

 

 

Point,” on page 33.

motor.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Check whether any gear is damaged on the

Replace the damaged gear with a new

 

 

 

 

 

 

torque transmission route of PF motor.

one.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Faulty CR motor

Check whether the internal coil resistance is just

Replace the CR motor.

 

 

 

 

 

 

as specified and whether the harness is connected

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

properly. See Table 3-13, “Motor Resistance and

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Check Point,” on page 33.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Abnormal carriage

Carriage does not move

Operate the carriage by hand and check whether

Clean the CR guide shaft and lubricate.

 

 

 

 

operation during printing

smoothly.

carriage moves smoothly.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Check tension of timing belt.

Adjust tension or replace the belt.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Check whether there is an obstacle in carriage

Remove the obstacle.

 

 

 

 

 

 

route.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Printing is not carried out

 

Carriage moves correctly

Head FFC is not connected

Check whether Head FFC is connected properly

Connect the FFC correctly.

 

 

correctly.

 

but printing is not normal.

properly.

to CN8 and CN9 of main board.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Inside of FFC is not

Check FFC by tester.

Replace the FFC.

 

 

 

 

 

connected properly.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Faulty ink cartridge

Set new ink cartridge and execute test printing.

Replace the ink cartridge.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Faulty head unit

Repeat cleaning and test printing alternately

Replace the head unit.

 

 

 

 

 

 

several times.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Faulty head cleaner

Check whether dust is adhering to head cleaner.

Clean or replace the head cleaner.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Table 3-4. Printer Mechanism Repair (continued)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Observation

Condition

Cause

Check Point

Remedy

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Faulty print

 

Faulty printing occurs at

Head surface is dirty.

Repeat cleaning and test printing alternately

Clean with a swab fixed to a stick.

 

 

 

 

specific dots.

(Dot missing occurs)

several times.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Faulty head FFC

Check whether head FFC is damaged.

Replace the head FFC with a new one.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Faulty head unit

Repeat cleaning and nozzle checking alternately

If the condition is not improved even

 

 

 

 

 

 

several times.

after cleaning, replace the head.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Capping porous pad is in

Check capping porous pad with the naked eye.

Replace the capping porous pad, if its

 

 

 

 

 

contact with head surface.

 

shape is deformed or it is damaged.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sometimes dots are

Head surface is dirty.

Repeat cleaning and nozzle checking alternately

Clean with a swab fixed to a stick.

 

 

 

 

missing.

(Dot is missing occurs)

several times.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Inside of FFC is not

Check FFC by tester.

Replace the head FFC.

 

 

 

 

 

connected properly.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Head FFC is not connected.

Check whether Board and Carriage FFC are

Connect the FFC correctly.

 

 

 

 

 

 

connected.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Faulty Head unit.

Execute cleaning several times, and Check

If the condition is not improved even

 

 

 

 

 

 

nozzle.

after cleaning, replace the head.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Faulty ink cartridge.

Set new ink cartridge and check nozzle.

Replace the ink cartridge.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Black points or dots are

Head FFC is not connected.

Check whether Board and Carriage FFC are

Connect the FFC correctly.

 

 

 

 

printed.

 

connected.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Faulty head unit

Check connection with head FFC.

If connection with the FFC is not faulty,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

replace the head.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Table 3-4. Printer Mechanism Repair (continued)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Observation

Condition

Cause

 

Check Point

Remedy

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Faulty print

 

Vertical line is not

Bi-D adjustment has not been

Make Bi-D adjustment.

Refer to “Adjustment” (p.57)

 

 

 

 

straightly lined.

made.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

White line appears in

Dirt is adhering to CR guide

Check whether dirt is adhering to the surface of

Clean the surface of CR guide shaft with

 

 

 

 

output data.

shaft.

CR guide shaft.

a dry and soft cloth.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Faulty CR guide shaft.

Check that CR guide shaft is steadily installed in

Reinstall the CR guide shaft on the

 

 

 

 

 

 

the designated position.

mounting slats (wing boards) on both

 

 

 

 

 

 

Check that CR guide shaft surface is flat.

sides of the frame, and fix it with the rod

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

spring.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Replace the CR guide shaft with a new

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

one.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Faulty slide operation of

Check whether sufficient oil is remaining on the

Clean the surface in the carriage slide

 

 

 

 

 

Carriage.

surface in the carriage slide area on the Paper

area and apply a specified amount of G-

 

 

 

 

 

 

Eject Frame.

26. (Refer to “Maintenance” (p.74))

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Paper feeding route is dirty.

Check whether PF roller is dirty.

Clean the surface of the PF roller

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

carefully with a soft brush.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Damaged gear

Check whether the following parts are not

Replace the damaged part with a new

 

 

 

 

 

 

damaged.

one.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Combination gear16, 21.6

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

• Combination gear 11.6, 36.8

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Spur gear 73.6

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Spur gear 25.6

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Platen gap is not correct.

Adjust platen gap.

Refer to “Adjustment” (p.57)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

As head surface is dirty, dot

Repeat cleaning and test printing alternately

Clean with a swab fixed to a stick.

 

 

 

 

 

jet direction is slanting.

several times.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Check whether dust is adhering to head cleaner.

Clean or replace the head cleaner.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Faulty ink cartridge

Set new ink cartridge and execute test printing.

Replace the ink cartridge.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Faulty head unit

Clean several times, and execute test printing.

Replace the head unit.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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