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SERVICE MANUAL

Color Inkjet Printer

EPSON Stylus CX7300/CX7400/DX7400

NX200/TX200/TX203/TX209 SX200/SX205

EPSON Stylus CX8300/CX8400/DX8400

NX400/TX400/TX405/TX409 SX400/SX405

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Notice:

photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION.

 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.

Imaging Products CS, PL & Environmental Management

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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.

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About This Manual

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

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.

APPENDIX Provides the following additional information for reference:

• Exploded Diagram

• Parts List

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.

Indicates an operating or maintenance procedure, practice or condition that is necessary to keep the product’s quality.

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.

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Revision Status

Revision Date of Issue Description

A August 9, 2007 First Release

B May 20, 2008 Revised Contents

Descriptions about Epson Stylus TX200/TX203/SX200/SX205/TX400/TX405/SX400/SX405 are added.

 Chapter 1

 “CHECK POINT” has been added in 1.1 Features (p9).  Descriptions have been added in 1.1 Features (p9).  Made changes in Table 1-2 “Product No. of Ink Cartridges” (p10).  Made changes in Table 1-6 “Supported Paper” (p13).  Made changes in Table 1-10 “Primary Power Specifications” (p16).  Made changes in 1.4.3 Durability (p17).  Made changes in 1.4.5 Safety Approvals (Safety standards/EMI) (p17).  Made changes in Table 1-13 “Device ID” (p17).  “CAUTION” has been added in 1.5.2 Memory Card Slots (p18).  Made changes in Table 1-15 “List of Supported Memory Card” (p18).  Made changes in Figure 1-11 “Nozzle Check Pattern” (p39).

 Chapter 2

 2.3 Electrical Circuit Operating Principles has been deleted.

 Chapter 3

 Made changes in 3.1 Overview (p59).  Made changes in Table 3-12 “Check point for Memory Card error according to each phenomenon” (p77).

 Chapter 4

 “CHECK POINT” has been added in 4.1 Overview (p91).

 Chapter 7

 7.2 Electrical Circuits has been deleted.

C July 15, 2008 Revised Contents

 All Chapter The model name; Epson Stylus NX200/TX209/NX400/TX409 are added.

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Contents

Chapter 1 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

1.1 Features.................................................................................................................. 9

1.2 Printing Specifications......................................................................................... 10

1.2.1 Basic Specifications.................................................................................... 10

1.2.2 Ink Cartridge............................................................................................... 10

1.2.3 Print Mode .................................................................................................. 11

1.2.4 Supported Paper.......................................................................................... 13

1.2.5 Printing Area............................................................................................... 15

1.3 Scanner Specifications......................................................................................... 15

1.3.1 Scanning Range .......................................................................................... 15

1.4 General Specifications......................................................................................... 16

1.4.1 Electrical Specifications ............................................................................. 16

1.4.2 Environmental Conditions .......................................................................... 16

1.4.3 Durability.................................................................................................... 17

1.4.4 Acoustic Noise............................................................................................ 17

1.4.5 Safety Approvals (Safety standards/EMI) .................................................. 17

1.5 Interface............................................................................................................... 17

1.5.1 USB Interface ............................................................................................. 17

1.5.2 Memory Card Slots..................................................................................... 18

1.6 Control Panel ....................................................................................................... 19

1.6.1 Operation Buttons & LEDs ........................................................................ 19

1.6.2 Control Panel Functions in Each Mode ...................................................... 21

1.7 Specification for Each Function .......................................................................... 29

1.7.1 Stand-alone Copy Function ........................................................................ 29

1.7.2 Memory Card Direct Print Function........................................................... 31

1.7.3 Camera Direct Print Function (USB Direct Print/PictBridge) ................... 36

1.7.4 Reprint/Restore Photos Function (CX8300/TX400 series only) ................ 38

1.7.5 Setup Mode................................................................................................. 39

Chapter 2 OPERATING PRINCIPLES

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

2.1.1 Printer Mechanism...................................................................................... 42

2.1.2 Motors & Sensors ....................................................................................... 43

2.1.3 Printhead..................................................................................................... 44

2.1.4 Carriage Mechanism................................................................................... 46

2.1.5 Paper Loading/Paper Feed Mechanism ...................................................... 47

2.1.6 Ink System Mechanism .............................................................................. 52

2.1.7 Ink Sequence............................................................................................... 55

2.2 Scanner Mechanism ............................................................................................ 56

2.2.1 Scanner Carriage Mechanism..................................................................... 56

Chapter 3 TROUBLESHOOTING

3.1 Overview ............................................................................................................. 59

3.1.1 Specified Tools ........................................................................................... 59

3.1.2 Preliminary Checks..................................................................................... 59

3.2 Troubleshooting................................................................................................... 60

3.2.1 Motor and Sensor Troubleshooting ............................................................ 60

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

3.3.1 Error Indication Method ............................................................................. 61

3.3.2 Troubleshooting by Error Message ............................................................ 65

3.3.3 Superficial Phenomenon-Based Troubleshooting ...................................... 83

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Chapter 4 DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY

4.1 Overview ............................................................................................................. 91

4.1.1 Precautions.................................................................................................. 91

4.1.2 Tools ........................................................................................................... 92

4.1.3 Work Completion Check ............................................................................ 92

4.1.4 Procedural Differences between the Models .............................................. 94

4.2 Disassembly Procedures...................................................................................... 95

4.3 Removing the Housing........................................................................................ 96

4.3.1 Paper Support Assy..................................................................................... 96

4.3.2 Stacker Assy ............................................................................................... 96

4.3.3 Document Cover/ASF Cover...................................................................... 97

4.3.4 Scanner Unit/Hinge .................................................................................... 98

4.3.5 Upper Housing/Card Slot Cover............................................................... 100

4.4 Removing the Circuit Boards ............................................................................ 101

4.4.1 Main Board Unit ....................................................................................... 101

4.4.2 Panel Unit/LCD Unit ................................................................................ 103

4.4.3 Power Supply Unit.................................................................................... 105

4.5 Disassembling the Printer Mechanism .............................................................. 107

4.5.1 Printhead ................................................................................................... 107

4.5.2 CR Scale ................................................................................................... 109

4.5.3 Hopper ...................................................................................................... 110

4.5.4 Removing the Printer Mechanism (Lower Housing)................................ 111

4.5.5 Left Frame ................................................................................................ 113

4.5.6 Front Frame/Right Frame ......................................................................... 114

4.5.7 Star Wheel Holder Assy ........................................................................... 116

4.5.8 EJ Roller ................................................................................................... 116

4.5.9 PF Encoder Sensor.................................................................................... 117

4.5.10 PF Scale .................................................................................................. 118

4.5.11 PF Motor................................................................................................. 119

4.5.12 CR Motor ................................................................................................ 120

4.5.13 Main Frame Assy.................................................................................... 122

4.5.14 CR Unit................................................................................................... 124

4.5.15 Upper Paper Guide ................................................................................. 126

4.5.16 ASF Unit................................................................................................. 126

4.5.17 Ink System Unit ...................................................................................... 128

4.5.18 Front Paper Guide................................................................................... 131

4.5.19 PF Roller................................................................................................. 132

4.5.20 Waste Ink Pads ....................................................................................... 133

4.6 Disassembling the Scanner Unit........................................................................ 134

4.6.1 Upper/Front Scanner Housing .................................................................. 134

4.6.2 Scanner Carriage Unit .............................................................................. 135

4.6.3 Scanner Motor Unit .................................................................................. 138

4.7 Differences in Disassembling/Reassembling Stylus CX7300/TX200 series .... 139

4.7.1 Panel Unit (CX7300/TX200 series) ......................................................... 139

Chapter 5 ADJUSTMENT

5.1 Adjustment Items and Overview....................................................................... 142

5.1.1 Servicing Adjustment Item List................................................................ 142

5.1.2 Required Adjustments .............................................................................. 144

5.2 Using the Adjustment Program ......................................................................... 146

5.2.1 TOP Margin Adjustment .......................................................................... 146

5.2.2 First Dot Position Adjustment .................................................................. 146

5.2.3 Head Angular Adjustment........................................................................ 147

5.2.4 Bi-D Adjustment....................................................................................... 148

5.2.5 PF Adjustment .......................................................................................... 148

5.2.6 PF Band Adjustment................................................................................. 150

5.2.7 Bottom Margin Adjustment...................................................................... 150

Chapter 6 MAINTENANCE

6.1 Overview ........................................................................................................... 152

6.1.1 Cleaning.................................................................................................... 152

6.1.2 Service Maintenance................................................................................. 152

6.1.3 Lubrication................................................................................................ 153

Chapter 7 APPENDIX

7.1 Exploded Diagram / Parts List .......................................................................... 159

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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

CHAPTER

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C H E C K

P O I N T

Notation Product name

CX7300 series Stylus CX7300/CX7400/DX7400

TX200 series Stylus NX200/TX200/TX203/TX209/SX200/SX205

CX8300 series Stylus CX8300/CX8400/DX8400

TX400 series Stylus NX400/TX400/TX405/TX409/SX400/SX405

Paper Support & Stacker are Closed

CX8300/TX400 series

CX7300/TX200 series

CX8300/TX400 series

CX7300/TX200 series

1.1 Features

 Dimensions

 Stylus CX7300/CX8300 series

In this chapter, the product names are called as follows:

• Dimensions*1: 450 mm (W) x 340 mm (D) x 179 mm (H)

• Weight*2: CX8300 series: 5.9 kg CX7300 series: 5.8 kg

 Stylus TX200/TX400 series

• Dimensions*1: 450 mm (W) x 342 mm (D) x 182 mm (H)

• Weight*2: TX400 series: 5.9 kg TX200 series: 5.8 kg

EPSON Stylus CX7300/TX200/CX8300/TX400 series are color ink-jet printers with scanner function and have the following features.

*1 :Paper support and stacker are closed. Rubber feet are excluded.

*2 :Excluding the weight of ink cartridges and power cable.

The difference in appearance between the two models is LCD; CX8300/TX400 series is equipped with LCD, and CX7300/TX200 series is not equipped with it.

 Available Functions

 Printer

Printing from a computer or directly printing from a memory card.

 Scanner

Scanning from a computer

 Copy

Stand alone copy using the scanning and printing functions

 Memory card slot

Available as USB memory card slot for PC

 Color LCD (CX8300/TX400 series only)

• 2.5-inch color TFD LCD (CX8300 series)

• 2.5-inch color α-TFT LCD (TX400 series)

 High speed & High quality

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

 D4-chips Turbo II Printhead achieves higher print speed than ever.

(Black: 90 nozzles x 1, Color: 90 nozzles x 1 per color)

 Four independent ink cartridges is installed.

 Newly developed pigment ink is employed.

 Borderless printing on specified EPSON brand paper is available.

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION Features 9

Figure 1-1. External View

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C A U T I O N

1.2 Printing Specifications

1.2.1 Basic Specifications

Table 1-1. Printer Specifications

Item Specification

Print method On-demand ink jet

Nozzle configuration

Print direction Bi-directional minimum distance printing, Unidirectional printing

Print resolution

Control code

Input buffer size 64 Kbytes

Paper feed method Friction feed, using the ASF (Auto Sheet Feeder)

Paper path Top feed, front out

Paper feed rates T.B.D. mm/sec (at 25.4 mm feed)

PF interval Programmable in 0.01764 mm (1/1440 inch) steps

1.2.2 Ink Cartridge

Black: 90 nozzles x 1 Color: 90 nozzles x 3 (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow)

Horizontal x Vertical (dpi)

• 360 x 120 • 1440 x 720

• 360 x 360 • 1440 x 1440

• 360 x 720 • SMGA 5760 x 1440 (2880 x 1440)

• 720 x 720

• ESC/P Raster command

• ESC/P-R (RGB) command

• EPSON Remote command

Table 1-2. Product No. of Ink Cartridges

Color EAI Latin Euro CISMEA Asia

T0731H (S)

T0731HN (S)* T0731 (2S)

T0731N (2S)*

T0901 (3S)*

T0732 (3S)

T0732N (3S)*

T0733 (3S)

T0733N (3S)*

T0734 (3S)

T0734N (3S)*

T0711H (S) T0711 (2S)

T0891 (3S)*

T0712 (3S) T0712 (3S)*

T0892 (4S)*

T0713 (3S) T0713 (3S)*

T0893 (4S)*

T0714 (3S) T0714 (3S)*

T0894 (4S)*

T0731H (S) T0731HN (S)* T0731 (2S)

T0731N (2S)*

T0732 (3S)

T0732N (3S)*

T0733 (3S)

T0733N (3S)*

T0734 (3S)

T0734N (3S)*

T0731HN (S)*

T0731 (2S) T0731N (2S)*

T0732 (3S)

T0732N (3S)*

T0733 (3S)

T0733N (3S)*

T0734 (3S)

T0734N (3S)*

Black

Cyan

Magenta

Yellow

T0681 (S)* T0691 (2S) T0881 (3S)* T0881 (3S)*

T0692 (3S) T0692 (3S)* T0882 (4S) T0882 (4S)

T0693 (3S) T0693 (3S)* T0883 (4S) T0883 (4S)

T0694 (3S) T0694 (3S)* T0884 (4S) T0884 (4S)

Note *1 : Available only with CX8300/TX400 series.

*2 : Available only with CX7300/TX200/TX400 series. *3 : Available only with CX7300/CX8300 series. *4 : Available only with TX200/TX400 series.

 Shelf life

Two years from production date (if unopened), six months after opening package.

 Storage Temperature

Table 1-3. Storage Temperature

Situation Storage Temperature Limit

When stored in individual boxes

When installed in main unit

-20 oC to 40 oC

F to 104oF)

(-4

-20 oC to 40 oC

(-4oF to 104oF)

1 month max. at 40 oC (104oF)

The product numbers of the EPSON ink cartridges for this printer are shown below.

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION Printing Specifications 10

 Dimension

12.7 mm (W) x 68 mm (D) x 47 mm (H)



Do not use expired ink cartridges.

 The ink in the ink cartridge freezes at -16 °C (3.2 oF). It takes

about three hours under 25 °C (77 becomes usable.

F) until the ink thaws and

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1.2.3 Print Mode

Media Print Mode

• Plain paper

• Premium Bright White Paper (EAI)

• Premium Bright White Inkjet Paper (others)

• Ultra Premium Glossy Photo Paper (EAI)

• Ultra Glossy Photo Paper (others)

• Photo Paper Glossy (EAI)

• Glossy Photo Paper (others)

• Premium Photo Paper Glossy (EAI)

• Premium Glossy Photo Paper (others)

• Premium Photo Paper Semi-Gloss (EAI)

• Premium Semigloss Photo Paper (other)

Table 1-4. Print Mode (Color)

Resolution

(H x V dpi)

Fast Economy

Economy

Draft 360x120

Normal 360x360

Fine (360) 360x720

Fine (720) 720x720

Photo (1440) 1440x720

Photo2 (1440) 1440x1440

Photo (5760) 2880x1440

Photo Draft 360x720

Photo (720) 720x720

Photo (1440) 1440x720

Photo2 (1440) 1440x1440

Photo (5760) 2880x1440

360x120

Dot Size

(cps)

Eco

(400cps)

Eco

(400cps)

VSD1

(245cps)

VSD2

(285cps)

VSD3

(285cps)

VSD3

(285cps)

VSD3

(285cps)

VSD3

(285cps)

VSD1

(245cps)

VSD2

(285cps)

VSD3

(285cps)

VSD3

(285cps)

VSD3

(285cps)

Micro

Bi-d

Weave

ON OFF

ON ON

Border-

less

N/A

Media Print Mode

• Photo Quality Inkjet Paper* (others)

Photo (1440) 1440x720

Envelope

Note* : Not supported in EAI.

Table 1-4. Print Mode (Color)

Resolution

(H x V dpi)

Photo (720) 720x720

Normal 360x360

Fine (720) 720x720

Dot Size

VSD2

(285cps)

VSD3

(285cps)

VSD1

(245cps)

VSD3

(285cps)

(cps)

Micro

Bi-d

Weave

ON ON

OFF OFF

OFF ON

Border-

less

N/A

• Premium Presentation Paper Matte (EAI)

• Matte Paper Heavyweight (others)

Photo (720) 720x720

Photo (1440) 1440x720

VSD2

(285cps)

VSD3

(285cps)

ON ON

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Media Print Mode

• Plain paper

• Premium Bright White Paper (EAI)

• Premium Ink Jet Plain papers (others)

• Ultra Premium Glossy Photo Paper (EAI)

• Ultra Glossy Photo Paper (others)

• Photo Paper Glossy (EAI)

• Glossy Photo Paper (others)

• Premium Photo Paper Glossy (EAI)

• Premium Glossy Photo Paper (others)

• Premium Photo Paper Semi-Gloss (EAI)

• Premium Semigloss Photo Paper (other)

Table 1-5. Print Mode (Monochrome)

Resolution

(H x V dpi)

Fast Economy

Economy

Draft 360x120

Normal 360x360

Fine (360) 360x720

Fine (720) 720x720

Photo (1440) 1440x720

Photo2 (1440) 1440x1440

Photo (5760) 2880x1440

Photo Draft 360x720

Photo (720) 720x720

Photo (1440) 1440x720

Photo2 (1440) 1440x1440

Photo (5760) 2880x1440

360x120

Dot Size

(cps)

Eco

(400cps)

Eco

(400cps)

VSD1

(245cps)

VSD2

(285cps)

VSD3

(285cps)

VSD3

(285cps)

VSD3

(285cps)

VSD3

(285cps)

VSD1

(245cps)

VSD2

(285cps)

VSD3

(285cps)

VSD3

(285cps)

VSD3

(285cps)

Micro

Bi-d

Weave

ON OFF

ON ON

Border-

less

N/A

Table 1-5. Print Mode (Monochrome)

Media Print Mode

• Photo Quality Inkjet Paper* (others)

Photo (1440) 1440x720

Envelope

Note* : Not supported in EAI.

Resolution

(H x V dpi)

Photo (720) 720x720

Normal 360x360

Fine (720) 360x720

Dot Size

(cps)

VSD2

(285cps)

VSD3

(285cps)

VSD1

(320cps)

VSD3

(285cps)

Micro

Bi-d

Weave

ON ON

OFF OFF

OFF ON

Border-

less

N/A

• Premium Presentation Paper Matte (EAI)

• Matte Paper Heavyweight (others)

Photo (720) 720x720

Photo (1440) 1440x720

VSD2

(285cps)

VSD3

(285cps)

ON ON

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1.2.4 Supported Paper

The table below lists the paper type and sizes supported by the printer. The supported paper type and sizes vary depending on destinations (between EAI, EUR, and Asia).

Table 1-6. Supported Paper

Paper Name Paper Size

Thickness

(mm)

Legal 215.9 x 355.6 mm (8.5”x14”)

Letter 215.9 x 279.4 mm (8.5”x11”) Y - Y - Y -

A4 210 x 297 mm (8.3”x11.7”) Y - Y - Y -

B5 182 x 257 mm (7.2”x10.1”) - - Y - Y -

Plain paper

A5 148 x 210 mm (5.8”x8.3”) - - Y - Y -

0.08-0.11

Half Letter 139.7 x 215.9 mm (5.5"x8.5”) Y - - - - -

A6 105 x 148 mm (4.2”x5.8”) Y - Y - Y -

User Defined

89 x 127- 329 x 1117.6 mm (3.56”x 5.08” - 13.16”x44.7”)

Premium Inkjet Plain Paper A4 210 x 297 mm (8.3”x11.7”) 0.11

Premium Bright White Paper (EAI) Bright White Inkjet Paper (Euro, Asia)

Letter 215.9 x 279.4 mm (8.5”x11”) 0.11

A4 210 x 297 mm (8.3”x11.7”) 0.13

Letter 215.9 x 279.4 mm (8.5”x11”)

A4 210 x 297 mm (8.3”x11.7”) - - Y Y Y Y Ultra Premium Glossy Photo Paper (EAI) Ultra Glossy Photo Paper (Euro, Asia)

8” x 10” 203.2 x 254 mm Y Y - - - -

0.30

5” x 7” 127 x 178 mm Y Y Y Y - -

4” x 6” 101.6 x 152.4 mm Y Y Y Y Y Y

Letter 215.9 x 279.4 mm (8.5”x11”)

A4 210 x 297 mm (8.3”x11.7”) Y Y Y Y Y Y

Premium Photo Paper Glossy (EAI) Premium Glossy Photo Paper (Euro, Asia)

8” x 10” 203.2 x 254 mm Y Y - - - -

0.27

5” x 7” 127 x 178 mm Y Y Y Y Y Y

4" x 6

101.6 x 152.4 mm Y Y Y Y Y Y

16:9 wide 101.6 x 180.6 mm Y Y Y Y Y Y

Weight

64-90 g/m

(17-24 lb.)

80 g/m

(21 lb.)

90 g/m

(24 lb.)

92.5 g/m (25 lb.)

290 g/m

(77 lb.)

255 g/m

(68 lb.)

EAI EUR Asia

Y - Y - Y -

- - Y - Y -

Y - - - - -

- - Y - Y -

Y Y - - - -

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Note *1 : “Y” in the “P” column stands for “the paper type/size is Supported”.

*2 : “Y” in the “B” column stands for “Borderless printing is available”.

*3 : CX7300/CX8300 series is not supported.

C A U T I O N

 Make sure the paper is not wrinkled, fluffed, torn, or folded.  The curve of paper must be 5 mm or below.  When printing on an envelope, be sure the flap is folded neatly.  Do not use the adhesive envelopes.  Do not use double envelopes and cellophane window envelopes.

Table 1-6. Supported Paper

Paper Name Paper Size

Thickness

(mm)

Letter 215.9 x 279.4 mm (8.5”x11”)

Photo Paper Glossy (EAI) Glossy Photo Paper (Euro, Asia)

A4 210 x 297 mm (8.3”x11.7”) Y Y Y Y Y Y

0.25

5” x 7” 127 x 178 mm - - Y Y - -

4” x 6” 101.6 x 152.4 mm Y Y Y Y Y Y

Letter 215.9 x 279.4 mm (8.5”x11”) Premium Photo Paper Semi-Gloss (EAI) Premium Semigloss Photo Paper (Euro, Asia)

A4 210 x 297 mm (8.3”x11.7”) - - Y Y Y Y

0.27

4” x 6” 101.6 x 152.4 mm Y Y Y Y Y Y

Letter 215.9 x 279.4 mm (8.5”x11”) Premium Presentation Paper Matte (EAI) Matte Paper-Heavyweight (Euro, Asia)

A4 210 x 297 mm (8.3”x11.7”) - - Y Y Y Y

0.23

8” x 10” 203.2 x 254 mm Y Y - - - -

Photo Quality Inkjet Paper A4 210 x 297 mm (8.3”x11.7”) 0.13

#10 104.8 x 241.3 mm (4.125”x9.5”)

Envelopes

#DL 110 x 220 mm - - Y - Y -

#C6 114 x 162 mm - - Y - Y -

A4 210 x 297 mm (8.3”x11.7”)

Photo Paper*

5” x 7” 127 x 178 mm - - Y Y - -

0.24

4” x 6” 101.6 x 152.4 mm - - Y Y Y Y

Weight

258 g/m

(68 lb.)

250 g/m

(66 lb.)

167 g/m

(44 lb.)

102 g/m

(27 lb.)

75-100 g/m

(20-27 lb.)

190 g/m

(51 lb.)

EAI EUR Asia

Y Y - - - -

- - Y - Y -

Y - Y - Y -

- - Y Y Y -

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Print Area

LM RM

Cut Sheet (Standard)

Cut Sheet (Borderless)

Paper SIze

Print Area

LM RM

Print Area

Envelope

Paper Size

Paper Feed Direction

OTM

OLM

Scanning starting position

Scan area

Scan bed

Original

(facedown)

Home position

1.2.5 Printing Area

The printing area for this printer is shown below.

Table 1-7. Printing Area (Margins)

Print Mode Paper Size

Standard print

Borderless print

Note * : The margins for Borderless print are margins that bleed off the edges of paper.

Any size

Envelope

A4/Letter to 5” x 7” / Hi-Vision

4” x 6”

Left Right Top Bottom

3 mm 3 mm 3 mm 3 mm

5 mm 5 mm 3 mm 20 mm

2.54 mm* 2.54 mm*

Margin

2.96 mm* 3.39 mm*

2.82 mm* 3.39 mm*

1.3 Scanner Specifications

Table 1-8. Basic Specifications

Item Specification

Scanner type Flatbed, color

Scanning method Moving carriage, stationary document

Home position The front right corner

Photoelectric device CIS

Light source LED

Maximum document sizes A4 or US letter

Scanning range 8.5" x 11.7" (216 mm x 297 mm)

Maximum resolution

Maximum effective pixels 10,200 x 14,040 pixels (CIS optical resolution x Microstep drive)

Pixel depth 16 bit per pixel (input) and 8 bit per pixel (output).

Main scan: 1200 dpi Sub scan: 2400 dpi

1.3.1 Scanning Range

Table 1-9. Scanning Range

RL (read length) RW (read width) OLM (left margin) OTM (top margin)

216 mm 297 mm 1.5 mm 1.5 mm

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Figure 1-2. Printing Area

Figure 1-3. Scanning Range

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10/50

27/80

35/9520/68

Temperature (°C/°F)

Humidity (%)

30/86 40/104

1.4 General Specifications

1.4.1 Electrical Specifications

Table 1-10. Primary Power Specifications

Item 100-120 V model 220-240 V model

Rated power supply voltage 100 to 120 VAC 220 to 240 VAC

Input voltage range 90 to 132 VAC 198 to 264 VAC

Rated current (Max. rated current) 0.6 A (1.0 A) 0.3 A (0.5 A)

Rated frequency 50 to 60 Hz

Input frequency range 49.5 to 60.5 Hz

Insulation resistance 3000 V (for one minute)

Energy conservation International Energy Star Program compliant

Copy (Printing pattern: ISO/IEC24712)

Power consumption

Ready Approx. 5.0 W Approx. 5.0 W

Sleep Approx. 2.5 W Approx. 3 W

Off Approx. 0.2W Approx. 0.3W

Note 1: If the printer or scanner is not operated for more than three minutes, the printer goes

into the power save mode within two minutes.

2: When no operation is made with the control panel for more than 13 minutes, the panel

goes to the power save mode within two minutes.

Approx. 12 W Approx. 12 W

1.4.2 Environmental Conditions

Table 1-11. Environmental Conditions

°F)

Humidity

20 to 80%

Condition Temperature

Operating

Storage

(unpacked)

10 to 35°C

(50 to 95

-20 to 40°C*

(-4°F to 104°F)

Note *1 : The combined Temperature and Humidity conditions must be within the blue-shaded

range in

Fig.1-4.

*2 : No condensation

*3 : Must be less than 1 month at 40°C.

5 to 85%

*1,2

Shock Vibration

(1 msec or less)

(2 msec or less)

0.15G, to 55Hz

0.50G, to 55Hz

Figure 1-4. Temperature/Humidity Range

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 When returning the repaired printer to the customer, make sure

the Printhead is covered with the cap and the ink cartridge is installed.

 If the Printhead is not covered with the cap when the printer is

off, turn on the printer with the ink cartridge installed, make sure the Printhead is covered with the cap, and then turn the printer off.

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1.4.3 Durability

 Total print life: Black 10,000 pages (A4, 3.5% duty),

Color 10,000 pages (A4, ISO FDC24712), or five years which ever comes first

 Printhead: Five billions shots (per nozzle) or five years which ever comes

first

 Scanner carriage: 30,000 cycles of carriage movement

1.4.4 Acoustic Noise

 T.B.D. dB

(when printing from PC, on Premium Glossy Photo Paper, in highest quality)

 T.B.D. dB (when scanning, default setting)

1.4.5 Safety Approvals (Safety standards/EMI)

USA UL60950-1

FCC Part15 Subpart B Class B

Canada CSA No.60950-1

CAN/CSA-CEI/IEC CISPR 22 Class B Mexico NOM-019-SCFI-1998 Taiwan CNS13438 Class B

CNS14336 EU EN60950-1

EN55022 Class B

EN61000-3-2, EN61000-3-3

EN55024 Germany EN60950-1 Russia GOST-R (IEC60950-1, CISPR 22) Singapore IEC60950-1 Korea K60950-1

KN22 Class B

China*

Hong Kong*

Argentina IEC60950-1 Australia AS/NZS CISPR22 Class B

Note *1 : CX7300/TX400 series is not supported.

*2 : CX7300 series is not supported.

KN61000-4-2/-3/-4/-5/-6/-11

GB4943

GB9254 Class B, GB17625.1

IEC60950-1

1.5 Interface

This printer has USB interface and memory card slots of the following specifications.

1.5.1 USB Interface

The table below describes the specifications of the two USB ports; USB device port for connecting with a host such as a computer, and the USB host port for connecting with an external devices such as a DSC (digital still camera).

Table 1-12. USB Interface Specifications

Item USB Device port USB Host port*

• Universal Serial Bus Specifications Revision 2.0

Compatible standards

Transfer rate

• Universal Serial Bus Device Class Definition for Printing Devices Version 1.1

480 Mbps (High Speed) 12 Mbps (Full Speed)

Data format

Compatible connector

Max. cable length

Note* : External devices that can be connected to the USB device port are:

DSC compliant with the USB Direct Print Protocol specification Rev 1.0 DSC compliant with the CIPA DC-001-2003 (PictBridge) specifications

USB Series B USB Series A

Table 1-13. Device ID

When IEEE 1284.4 is Enabled When IEEE 1284.4 is Disabled

@EJL<SP>ID<CR><LF> MFG:EPSON; CMD:ESCPL2,BDC,D4,D4PX,ESCPR1; MDL:Model Name; CLS:PRINTER; DES:EPSON<SP>Model Name;

The “Model Name” is replaced as shown in the following table.

Table 1-14. Model Names Indicated in the Device ID

Destination North America Euro Asia/Pacific

CX7300 series Stylus CX7400 Stylus DX7400 Stylus CX7300

CX8300 series Stylus CX8400 Stylus DX8400 Stylus CX8300

TX200 series TBD TBD TBD

TX400 series TBD TBD TBD

@EJL<SP>ID<CR><LF> MFG:EPSON; CMD:ESCPL2,BDC;ESCPR1; MDL:Model Name; CLS:PRINTER; DES:EPSON<SP>Model Name;

• Universal Serial Bus Specifications Revision 2.0

• Universal Serial Bus Mass Storage Class Bulk-Only Transport Revision 1.0

NRZI

2 [m] or less

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1.5.2 Memory Card Slots

In the case of TX200/TX400 series; if you insert a Memory Stick DUO to the Memory Card Slot without using the adapter, make sure to turn off the printer first, then remove the card using tweezers.

Priority

Note: • Memory Stick/PRO, SD/MMC and xD-Picture Card shares the same slot.

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Slot Compatible memory card Standard Max. capacity Remarks

Memory Stick/ Memory Stick PRO

SD/MMC SD (Security Digital) SD Memory Card Specifications / PART1. Physical Layer Specification Ver. 2.0 compatible

xD-Picture card xD-Picture card xD-Picture Card Specification Ver.1.20 compatible 2GB Type M/H supported

CF Type II Compact Flash CF+ and CompactFlash Specification Revision 3.0 compatible (CX7300/CX8300 series) 4GB True-IDE compatible memory card only

Memory Stick “MemoryStick Standard” Format Specification Ver.1.42-00 compatible 128MB Includes versions with memory select function

MagicGate Memory Stick 128MB Copy protection function is not supported

MagicGate Memory Stick Duo An adapter should be used

Memory Stick PRO Memory Stick PRO Format Specifications-without security specifications Ver.1.02-00

compatible

Memory Stick Duo MemoryStick Duo Format Specification Ver.1.11-00 compatible The Memory Stick Duo adapter should be

Memory Stick Pro Duo MemoryStick PRO Duo Format Specification Ver.1.02-00 compatible The Memory Stick Duo adapter should be

Memory Stick micro Memory Stick Micro Format Specification Ver.1.02-00 compatible The Memory Stick adapter for standard size

miniSD/microSD The SD adapter should be used

SDHC miniSDHC/microSDHC The SD adapter should be used

MultiMediaCard MultiMediaCard Plus

Microdrive

MultiMediaCard Standard Ver. 4.1 compatible

CF+ and CompactFlash Specification Revision 4.1 compatible (TX200/TX400 series) 32GB

• When cards are inserted in the two slots at once, the slot which will be accessed first is determined according to the priority shown in the table.

• To select a card that has been inserted in a non-active slot, first remove the card in the active slot.

• In memory card direct printing mode, 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 inserted in another nonselected slot.

• When the card inserted in the slot is accessed from the PC, 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. (This is for Windows. For Macintosh, the card in the active slot will be mounted on the desktop.)

• Does not support 5V type of memory cards.

• When a memory card is being accessed, do not touch the memory card.

• For detailed information on the supported file system and formatting the memory card, refer to “ 1.7.2 Memory Card Direct Print Function ( p. 31 ) ”.

Table 1-15. List of Supported Memory Card

4GB

2GB

8GB

64MB/4GB

Copy protection function is not supported

used

used.

should be used.

Speed Class is not supported

Only MultiMediaCard Plus supports 4GB

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Power button

Start button

Stop/Clear button

Copy button

Memory Card button

Photo button

Display/Crop button

Setup button

- button

Menu button

Back button

+ button

LCD

Power LED

Cross key and OK button

Note : The Card Access LED is provided near the memory card slot.

1.6 Control Panel

1.6.1 Operation Buttons & LEDs

 CX8300/TX400 series (LCD-equipped model)

Table 1-16. CX8300/TX400 series Buttons & LEDs

Button/LED Function

Power Turns the power ON/OFF.

Start Starts printing.

• Stops operation and displays the menu screen.

• Stops printing and ejects paper.

• Returns the print settings in the current mode to their default and displays the Top screen. (Returns to the previous screen during printing maintaining the current settings)

Goes to the Setup mode that provides maintenance menu (head cleaning, head alignment, etc.) and various setting menu.

• Goes to the zoom setting screen for the selected image.

• Changes the image preview layout on the LCD.

Selects a menu item or a setting value.

Sets the number of copies.

Goes to the special mode that provides Reprint/Restore Photos function.

• Flashes at power ON/OFF.

• Flashes during some sequence is in progress.

• Flashes when an fatal error occurs.

• Lights when the status is other than above. (i.e. when in stand-by / in setting operation using the control panel)

• Lights when a memory card is inserted.

• Flashes when a memory card is being identified or accessed.

Figure 1-5. CX8300/TX400 series Control Panel

Stop/Clear

Setup

Display/Crop

Button

LED

Menu Goes to the print setting menu screen.

OK Accepts the changed settings

Back Cancels the previous operation.

Cross Key

(Up/Down/Left/Right)

Copy Goes to the stand alone Copy mode.

Memory Card Goes to the memory card direct print mode.

Photo

Power (Green)

Card Access (Green)

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Power button

Print Index Sheet button

Start B&W button

Copies button

Note : The Card Access LED is provided near the memory card slot.

Error LED

Ink LED

Print from Index Sheet

Start Color button

Paper type button

Paper LED1/2

7 Segment LED

Power LED

Stop / Maintenance button

 CX7300/TX200 series (LCD-non-equipped model)

The printer has the following buttons and LEDs on the control panel.

Table 1-17. CX7300/TX200 series Operation Buttons & LEDs

Button/LED Function

Power Turns the power ON/OFF.

[When printing] Stops printing, cancels the job, or cancels the error.

Stop / Maintenance

Button

Print Index Sheet Prints an index sheet.

Print from Index Sheet

Copies Sets a number of copies.

Paper Type Selects paper type and size.

Start B&W Starts B&W copying.

Start Color Starts color copying.

Power (Green)

Error (Orange) Flashes when a paper- related error occurs.

LED*

Ink (Orange) Flashes when an ink-related error occurs.

7 Segments Displays the number of copies, status, or error code.

Paper LED 1 (Green) Lights while plain paper is selected.

Paper LED 2 (Green) Lights while photo paper is selected.

Note * :See Table 1-19 on page 22 and Table 1-20 on page 25 for details on the button

Card Access (Green)

functions, and Table 1-21 on page 26 for details on the LED functions.

[When not printing] Performs maintenance such as head cleaning and Ink replacement. Clears the settings.

Starts reading an index sheet and prints photos stored in memory card.

• Flashes at power ON/OFF.

• Flashes during some sequence is in progress.

• Flashes when maintenance is performed or a fatal error occurs.

• Lights when the printer status is other than above. (standby / while the control panel is used for setting)

• Lights while a memory card is inserted in the slot.

• Flashes while a memory card is accessed.

Figure 1-6. CX7300/TX200 series Control Panel

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1.6.2 Control Panel Functions in Each Mode

1.6.2.1 Control Panel Functions for CX8300/TX400 series

The table below shows the print setting menu items for each mode and their default, and when the settings are saved or returned to their default. Explanations on detailed control panel functions of the CX8300/TX400 series are omitted here, because the LCD displays the detailed instruction.

Table 1-18. Timing of Saving or Initializing Control Panel Settings

Mode Print Setting Default Value Saving Timing Initializing Timing*

Copy

Memory Card

Photo

Camera Direct

Note * : All the settings except “LCD Brightness” of Setup menu returns to their default when the “Restore Default Settings” of the Setup menu is executed by the OK button.

Copy Type Color

Layout With Border

Number of copies 1

Zoom Actual

Paper Type Plain Paper

Paper Size A4, Letter (for EAI)

Quality Standard

Density ±0

Expansion Standard

Paper Type Prem. Glossy

Paper Size 4x6 inch

Layout Borderless

Quality Standard

Expansion Standard

Date None

Bidirectional On

Select (Print Index Sheet setting) All Photos

Information (Print Index Sheet setting) (EAI only) File Name

Paper Type Prem. Glossy

Paper Size 4x6 inch

Layout Borderless

Expansion Standard

Color Restoration Off

Paper type Prem. Glossy

Paper size 4x6 inch

Layout Borderless

Quality Standard

Expansion Standard

Date None

Bidirectional On

When the Start button is pressed When the Stop/Clear button is pressed

When the settings are made in the PictBridge Setup of the Setup menu.

When the Stop/Clear button is pressed while making the settings.

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1.6.2.2 Control Panel and LED Functions for CX7300/TX200 series

This section explains the detailed functions of the operation buttons and LEDs of the CX7300/TX200 series that are not equipped with an LCD.

Table 1-19. CX7300/TX200 series Buttons & LEDs Functions

Button

Power Normal Turns the power OFF.

Stop /Maintenance Normal Stops printing and cancels the print/copy job.

Stop /Maintenance

(when pressed for 3 seconds or more)

Printer

Status

Error

Error • Cancels the error, stops printing, cancels the job, or ejects

Normal Runs a head cleaning. Same as the left column. Same as the left column. • When an ink-out error is occurring

Error [When a no paper error, memory card error, or index sheet

(Turns the power ON when the power is OFF.)

At this time, the panel settings are not initialized but returned to the previous settings.

paper.

[When an ink-related error occurs]*

• Executes an ink cartridge replacement sequence when an ink end error, no ink cartridge error, or ink cartridge error occurs.

• Moves the carriage to the ink check position when ink end error or no ink cartridge error occurs.

error occurred] Cancels the error and retained print job, and starts head cleaning.

During Normal Printing

Functions

During DPOF

Printing

Same as the left column. Same as the left column. None

Same as the left column. Same as the left column. • During power ON / OFF operation

Same as the left column. Same as on the left except the cases below.

Same as the left column. • Same as the left column in the case of

During Camera Direct Printing

• When a camera direct error (camera recognition is failed) occurs, cancels the error and returns to the status before the error occurs.

• When the camera direct error caused by the camera connected before the printer is powered on, returns to stand-by status (initial status at power-on)

paper-out error.

• When a camera direct error (camera recognition is failed) occurs, cancels the error and returns to the status before the error occurs, and then runs a head cleaning.

• When the camera direct error caused by the camera connected before the printer is powered on, returns to stand-by status (initial status at power-on), and then runs a head cleaning.

Button Operation Disabled Cases

• During scanner operation from PC

• During head cleaning

• During ink cartridge replacement

• When a no ink cartridge error or ink cartridge error is occurring

• When an error other than above or the camera direct error is occurring

• During printing

• During scanner operation

• During head cleaning

• During ink cartridge replacement

• When printing is being stopped or a print job is being canceled

Note * : If the carriage is at an ink check position, the carriage moves to ink check positions for another color in the order of cyan, magenta, yellow, and black (the colors not requiring ink check will be skipped). After ink

check is completed, the carriage moves to the ink replacement position. If the carriage is at the ink cartridge replacement position, it moves to the home position.

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Table 1-19. CX7300/TX200 series Buttons & LEDs Functions

Button

Print Index Sheet Normal Starts printing an index sheet.*

Print from Index Sheet

Printer

Status

The paper size / paper type are changed to A4 / plain paper automatically. Initializes the panel settings and turns off the 7segment LED.

Error • Displays a memory card error when no memory card or a

non-supported formatted memory card is detected, or when no image data is found in the memory card.

• When an index sheet error is occurring, cancels the error and retrys to print the index sheet.

• When a paper-out error is occurring, performs paper feed operation. If the paper is fed successfully, cancels the error and prints the index sheet.

• When a paper jam error is occurring, performs paper ejection operation. If the paper is ejected successfully, cancels the error and prints the index sheet.

Normal Reads an index sheet and starts printing images. Disabled Disabled • During printing

Error Same as the [Print Index Sheet] button other than the cases

below.

• When the index sheet cannot be read normally, cancels the print job and displays an index sheet error.

• When the button is pressed after an index sheet error is displayed, cancels the error display and resumes the print job.

During Normal Printing

Functions

During DPOF

Printing

Disabled Disabled • During printing

Disabled When a camera direct error is occurring,

During Camera Direct Printing

cancels the error and returns to the index sheet print process.

cancels the error and starts reading the index sheet.

Button Operation Disabled Cases

• During scanner operation

• During head cleaning

• During ink cartridge replacement

• When an error except memory card error, index sheet error is occurring

• When print data is spooled

• When printing is being stopped or a print job is being canceled

• When the button is pressed two or more times after a memory card error occurred.

• During scanner operation

• During head cleaning

• During ink cartridge replacement

• When print data is spooled

• When printing is being stopped or a print job is being canceled

• When the button is pressed two or more times after a memory card error occurred

Copies Normal Sets the number of copies.

Default value is 1 copy. 1 to 9 sheets and “≡” (20 sheets continuously) can be set. Saves the set value when starting copying. Does not save when the power is Off. Returns the setting to the default when

the power is turned Off or the mode is changed. The 7segment LED displays the set number of copies and decreases the number each time a copy is made. When the copy job is finished, the number returns to the set value.

Error Disabled Disabled When a camera direct error is occurring,

Note * : After printing an index sheet, the paper type and size settings are returned to the previous ones.

Cancels the DPOF mode and returns to standby mode.

The set number of copies is returned to the default, and the paper type and size settings are returned to the previous ones.

Disabled • During printing

• During scanner operation

• During head cleaning

• During ink cartridge replacement

• When an error is occurring

• When print data is spooled

• When printing is being stopped or a print job is being canceled

cancels the error, and goes to the standby mode. The set number of copies is returned to the default, and the paper type and size settings are returned to the previous ones.

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Table 1-19. CX7300/TX200 series Buttons & LEDs Functions

Button

Paper Type Normal Sets the paper size / paper type.

Start B&W Normal Starts copying in B&W mode.

Start B&W

(when pressed for 3 seconds or more)

Stop /Maintenance + Start B&W

Printer

Status

Default is A4 (Letter for EAI), Plain Paper Saves the settings when the power is turned Off by the Power button, the modes is changed, or copying is started. Does not save when the power plug is disconnected.

Error Disabled Disabled When a camera direct error is occurring,

Saves the number of copies and paper type and size settings when starting copying and displays the saved settings after the copying is complete.

Error • When a paper-out error is occurring, performs paper feed

operation. If the paper is fed successfully, cancels the error and starts the copy job.

• When a paper jam error is occurring, performs paper ejection operation. If the paper is ejected successfully, cancels the error starts the copy job.

Normal Starts autofit copying in B&W mode.

Saves the number of copies and paper type and size settings when starting copying and displays the saved settings after the copying is complete.

Error • When a paper-out error is occurring, performs paper feed

operation. If the paper is fed successfully, cancels the error and starts the copy job.

• When a paper jam error is occurring, performs paper ejection operation. If the paper is ejected successfully, cancels the error starts the copy job.

Normal Starts monochrome draft copy. (A4 plain paper only)

Saves the number of copies and paper type and size settings when starting copying and displays the saved settings after the copying is complete.

Error Disabled Disabled Disabled

During Normal Printing

Functions

During DPOF

Printing

Same as the left column. Same as the left column. • During printing

Disabled Disabled* • During printing

Same as the left column. Same as the left column.

Disabled Disabled*

Same as the left column. Same as the left column.

Disabled Disabled* • During scanner operation

During Camera Direct Printing

cancels the error, and goes to the standby mode. The set number of copies is returned to the default, and the paper type and size settings are returned to the previous ones.

Button Operation Disabled Cases

• During scanner operation

• During head cleaning

• During ink cartridge replacement

• When an error is occurring

• When print data is spooled

• When printing is being stopped or a print job is being canceled

• During scanner operation

• During head cleaning

• During ink cartridge replacement

• When an ink error is occurring

• When print data is spooled

• When printing is being stopped or a print job is being canceled

• During head cleaning

• During ink cartridge replacement

• When printing is being stopped or a print job is being canceled

• When an error is occurring

Note * : When in camera direct mode, starts printing according to requirements from the camera.

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Table 1-19. CX7300/TX200 series Buttons & LEDs Functions

Button

Start Color Normal Starts copying in color mode.

Start Color

(when pressed for 3 seconds or more)

Stop /Maintenance + Start Color

Note * : When in camera direct mode, starts printing according to requirements from the camera.

Printer

Status

Saves the number of copies and paper type and size settings when starting copying and displays the saved settings after the copying is complete.

Error • When a paper-out error is occurring, performs paper feed

operation. If the paper is fed successfully, cancels the error and starts the copy job.

• When a paper jam error is occurring, performs paper ejection operation. If the paper is ejected successfully, cancels the error starts the copy job.

Normal Starts autofit copying in color mode.

Saves the number of copies and paper type and size settings when starting copying and displays the saved settings after the copying is complete.

Error • When a paper-out error is occurring, performs paper feed

operation. If the paper is fed successfully, cancels the error and starts the copy job.

• When a paper jam error is occurring, performs paper ejection operation. If the paper is ejected successfully, cancels the error starts the copy job.

Normal Starts color draft copy. (A4 plain paper only)

Saves the number of copies and paper type and size settings when starting copying and displays the saved settings after the copying is complete.

Error Disabled Disabled Disabled

During Normal Printing

Functions

During DPOF

Printing

Disabled Disabled* • During printing

Same as the left column. Same as the left column.

Starts printing according to the DPOF setting.

Same as the left column. Same as the left column.

Disabled Disabled* • During scanner operation

During Camera Direct Printing

Disabled*

Button Operation Disabled Cases

• During scanner operation

• During head cleaning

• During ink cartridge replacement

• When an ink error is occurring

• When print data is spooled

• When printing is being stopped or a print job is being canceled.

• During head cleaning

• During ink cartridge replacement

• When printing is being stopped or a print job is being canceled

• When an error is occurring

Table 1-20. CX7300/TX200 series Special Button Operations for Maintenance Functions

Button Function Remarks

Stop / Maintenance & Power

(Power On)

Copies & Power

(Power On)

Prints a nozzle check pattern.

After printing the pattern, returns to the standby state of normal print mode.

Enters mechanism adjustment mode and prints a Head Alignment pattern.

After printing the pattern, goes to the adjustment value input mode.

• The nozzle check pattern printed by the printer is shown in Figure 1-11.

• If the Stop / Maintenance button is pressed while printing a nozzle check pattern, stops printing, eject paper, and turns the power OFF.

• See “ 1.7.5.8 Head Alignment ( p. 40 ) ” for details on Bi-D adjustment.

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Table 1-21. CX7300/TX200 series LED Functions

Printer Status

Power OFF (processing) High-speed flashing OFF OFF OFF OFF -- 1

Fatal error (system error)

Fatal error (mechanical error)

Maintenance request

Power ON (initializing) Flashing -- -- -- -- -- 5

Reset request / Stop request / Job cancel request

Paper jam error -- Flashing OFF -- -- -- 7

Ink out error / No ink cartridge error read error / write error

Ink cartridge replacement is in progress Flashing 2 OFF Flashing 2 -- -- -- 9

Ink sequence is in progress Flashing -- -- -- -- -- 10

No paper error -- ON OFF -- -- -- 11

Multi-feed error --- ON OFF -- -- -- 11

Index sheet being printed

Index sheet is being scanned & printed

DPOF printing

Copying

Camera direct printing

Printing from PC Flashing -- -- OFF OFF -- 13

Scanner operation from PC Flashing -- -- OFF OFF -- 13

Printing & job being canceled Flashing -- -- -- -- -- 14

Memory card being recognized Flashing -- -- -- -- Flashing 3 15

Power ON (Print data processing) Flashing -- -- -- -- -- 16

Hub connection error -- Flashing 2 OFF Flashing 2 of “H” -- -- 17

Camera direct error -- Flashing 2 OFF Flashing 2 of “P” -- -- 18

Memory card error -- Flashing 2 OFF Flashing 2 of “1” OFF -- 19

Power Error Ink 7

High-speed flashing High-speed flashing High-speed flashing

Flashing Flashing Flashing Flashing of “E”

Flashing ON ON Flashing of “E”

ON for 1 second ON for 1 second ON for 1 second ON for 1 second

-- OFF ON -- -- -- 8

Flashing

Flashing -- -- ON of “d”

Flashing -- --

Flashing -- -- ON of “P”

-- -- OFF

LED

Segments

High-speed flashing of

“E”

Displays remaining

number of copies

Paper 1/2 Card Access

High-speed flashing

(selected side)

Flashing

(selected side)

Flashing

(selected side)

ON for 1 second

(selected side)

(Paper 1 only)

(selected side)

-- 2

-- 3

-- 4

-- 6

-- 12

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Pri-

ority

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Table 1-21. CX7300/TX200 series LED Functions

Printer Status

Index sheet error (incorrect placement of the sheet)

Index sheet error (unmatch between the sheet and memory card)

Index sheet error (incorrect markings on the sheet)

Ink level low error -- -- Flashing -- -- -- 23

In copy mode

In DPOF mode

In camera direct mode

Power ON (normal idle state) ON -- -- -- -- -- 25

No memory card -- -- -- -- -- OFF --

Memory card recognized -- -- -- -- -- ON --

Memory card being accessed -- -- -- -- -- Flashing 3 --

Power ON (panel low power mode)

Power Error Ink 7

-- Flashing 2 OFF Flashing 2 of “2” -- -- 20

-- Flashing 2 OFF Flashing 2 of “4” -- -- 21

-- Flashing 2 OFF Flashing 2 of “3” -- -- 22

-- -- --

-- -- -- ON of “d”

-- -- -- ON of “P”

ON OFF OFF

Segments

Displays remaining

number of copies

“_”

Low-speed flashing

Paper 1/2 Card Access

(selected side)

OFF -- --

-- 24

LED

Pri-

ority

Note *1: Nothing changes in the normal stand-by status.

*2 : Both LEDs turn OFF in the normal stand-by status.

*3 : “≡” is displayed when continuous 20 sheets is selected.

Note : --: No change

Flashing: Repeats ON and OFF every 1.25 seconds. Flashing 2: Repeats ON for 0.5 second, OFF for 0.5 second, ON for 0.5 second, and OFF for 1.0 second. Flashing 3: ON and OFF according to the memory card access status. High-speed flashing: Repeats ON and OFF every 0.5 second. Low-speed flashing: Repeats ON and OFF every 2 seconds.

Note : See “ 3.3 Error Indications and Fault Occurrence Causes ” (p.61) for remedies for errors.

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1.6.2.3 Control Panel Power Saver Mode

If no operation is made on the control panel for approximately 13 minutes, both the CX8300/TX400 series and CX7300/TX200 series automatically enter control panel power saver mode. The details of control panel power save mode are shown below.

 Conditions for not entering the control panel power save mode

• The printer or scanner is in operation

• During printing or scanning from PC

• Camera direct is in operation

• Slide show is being displayed

• An error is being displayed

• Mechanical adjustment is being made in setup mode

• Firmware is being updated

 Conditions recovering from the control panel power save mode

• Any button other than the power button is pressed (when the power button is pressed, the power is turned OFF)

• A memory card or a camera direct device is connected

• Operation from PC (printing / scanning / maintenance)

NOTE: See “ 1.7.3.4 Operating Specifications during Connecting DSC ( p. 37 ) ”

for information on the panel operation during connecting a camera to the EXT.IF.

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1.7 Specification for Each Function

1.7.1 Stand-alone Copy Function

1.7.1.1 Supported Paper and Copy Mode

Table 1-22. Supported Paper and Copy Mode for CX8300/TX400 series

Quality

Draft

Standard

Best

Standard

Resolution

360x120 Eco ON OFF

360x360 VSD1 ON OFF

720x720 VSD3 ON ON

1440x720 VSD3 ON ON

Paper Type

Plain paper A4*1, Letter

Matte paper A4*1, Letter*1Standard

Photo Paper

Prem. Glossy

Ultra Glossy

Note *1 : The model for Latin supports both the letter and A4 sizes. The model for North

*2 : Borderless printing of 5x7 size is not supported for EAI.

A4*1, Letter

America supports letter size only, and the other destination models support A4 size only.

Size*

4x6, 5x7,

, Letter

Table 1-23. Supported Paper and Copy Mode for CX7300/TX200 series

Quality

Draft

Standard

Resolution

360x120 Eco ON OFF

360x360 VSD1 ON OFF

1440x720 VSD3 ON ON

Paper Type

Plain paper

Photo Paper (Photo Paper, Prem. Glossy, Ultra Glossy)

Note *1 : The model for Latin supports both the letter and A4 sizes. The model for North

America supports letter size only, and the other destination models support A4 size only.

Size

A4*1, Letter

4x6 Standard

Dot

Size

Dot

Size

Bi-D

Micro

Weave

Micro

Weave

Border-

OK*

Border-

less

1.7.1.2 Stand-alone Copy Menu

The stand-alone copy mode menu for the CX8300/TX400 series and CX7300/TX200 series (settable items) are shown in the following tables.

Table 1-24. Copy Menus for CX8300/TX400 series

Menu Function

Number of copies Sets the number of copies within the range of 1 to 99.

Copy type Selects either color or monochrome.

Selects from the following two layouts:

Layout

Paper type Selects paper type from the options shown in Table 1-22.

Paper size Selects paper size from the options shown in Table 1-22.

Print setting

Density Selects from the nine density levels of -4 to +/-0 to +4.

Expansion (for borderless print)

Quality Selects print quality from the options shown in Table 1-22.

Zoom

Table 1-25. Copy Settings for CX7300/TX200 series

Setting Item Operation and Function

Number of copies

Copy type

Layout

Paper type

Print setting

Paper size

Quality Selects print quality from the options shown in Table 1-23.

Zoom

• With Border (normal layout with 3mm margins)

• Borderless (no margins)

Selects Actual or Auto Fit Page. Or reduction/enlargement ratio can be specified within the range of 25% to 400%.

Selects the margins level (margins bleed off the edges of paper) from the Standard (100%), Mid. (50%) or Min. (0%).*

Sets the number of copies within the range of 1 to 99 using the Copies button.

Selects either color or monochrome with the Color button or B&W button.

Selects print layout from the following three options:

• Standard (normal layout with 3mm margins)

• Small margin (layout with 1.5mm margins)

• Borderless (no margins)

Selects paper type and size from the options shown in Table 1-23 using the Paper Type button.

Actual size is selected by default. Autofit can be set by holding down the B&W / Color button for 3 seconds or longer.

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Scan / Print direction

Readable Length

Paper Length

Paper Width

Paper Length

Readable

Width

Readable Length

OTM

OLM

Home position

 Standard copy

 Borderless copy

1.7.1.3 Relation Between Original and Copy

The scanning start position is located on the front right of the scan bed. The relations between the original placed face down and its copy are as follows.

1.7.1.4 Copy Speed

Copy Conditions

(eMemo2, A4 size)

Draft 360 x 120

Default 360 x 360

Monochrome copy

Color copy

Monochrome copy

Color copy T.B.D. cpm

Table 1-26. Copy Speed

Model

CX8300/TX400 series CX7300/TX200 series

T.B.D. cpm T.B.D. cpm

T.B.D. cpm

Figure 1-7. Relation Between Original and Copy (Borderless/With Borders)

Original Document

A Scan bed ---

B Scan area “ 1-9 Scanning Range ” (p.15)

C Original (face down) ---

OTM Top margin (out of scan range) “ 1-9 Scanning Range ” (p.15)

OLM Left margin (out of scan range) “ 1-9 Scanning Range ” (p.15)

Copied Document

D Copied paper ---

E Print area “ 1-7 Printing Area (Margins) ” (p.15)

F Copy ---

LM, RM Left margin, Right margin* “ 1-7 Printing Area (Margins) ” (p.15)

TM, BM Top margin, Bottom margin*

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C H E C K

P O I N T

1.7.2 Memory Card Direct Print Function

1.7.2.1 Supported Paper and Print Mode

Table 1-27. CX8300/TX400 series Supported Paper Type & Print Mode

Quality

Standard

Best

Standard

Resolution

360x360 VSD1 ON OFF

720x720 VSD3 ON ON

1440x720 VSD3 ON ON

Paper Type Size

Plain Paper A4, Letter

Matte Paper A4 Standard

Photo Paper

Prem. Glossy

Ultra Glossy

Note *1 : Letter size is supported for EAI only.

*2 : The Photo Paper 5x7 size and Prem. Glossy 16:9wide are not supported for EAI.

4x6, 5x7*2,

A4, Letter

4x6, 5x7, 16:9wide*2, A4, Letter

4x6, 5x7, A4, Letter

Table 1-28. CX7300/TX200 series Supported Paper Type & Print Mode

Paper Type

Plain Paper*1A4, Letter*3Standard

Prem. Glossy *

Note *1: For printing an Index Sheet.

*2 : For printing images according to the information read from the Index Sheet.

*3 : Letter size is supported for EAI only.

*4 : The 16:9wide is not supported for EAI.

4x6, 5x7,

16:9wide A4, Letter

Size

Quality

Standard 1440x720 VSD3 ON ON OK

Resolution

360x360 VSD1 ON OFF

Dot

Size

Dot

Size

Bi-D

Micro

Weave

Micro

Weave

Border-

less

Border-

less

1.7.2.2 Supported File Type and Media Type

The followings describe the file system, media format, and file type supported by the memory card direct function.

Table 1-29. Supported File System, Types and Media Format

Item Specification

DCF Version 1.0 or 2.0 *1 compliant. Other than those does

File system

Media format Memory card

JPEG (*.JPG)

File type

Note *1: Refer to the Camera File System Standard; “DCF Version 2.0, JEIDA-CP-3461” for

*2 : Available only when the memory card supports FAT32.

Camera definition file (*.MRK)

more details.

not ensure proper operation. File systems available with the card reader function are restricted by the host’s specification.

• DCF Version 1.0 or 2.0 compliant

• DOS FAT format (FAT12/FAT16/FAT32 *2) with single partition (basic partitioned)

Image files conform to Exif Version 2.21. (Exif version 1.0/

2.0/2.1/2.2/2.21 are supported)

Camera definition files used for DPOF mode. “\MISC\AUTOPRINT.MRK” file is valid.

The printer does not detect any files stored under the following directories or their sub-directories.

• Directories containing system properties or hidden properties.

• “RECYCLED” (Windows directory for deleted files)

• “PREVIEW” (directories of CASIO DSC for thumbnail images)

• “SCENE” (directories of CASIO DSC for its Best Shot function)

• “MSSONY” (directories of SONY DSC for e-mail images, voice memos, movies, or non-compressed images)

• “DCIM\ALBUM\IMAGE” (directories of CASIO DSC for its album function)

1.7.2.3 Automatic Detection of Images in Memory Card

When a memory card is inserted in the card slot on the printer, or when a memory card is detected at power-on, the printer automatically searches for all images stored in the card. When the card is removed, the printer erases the information on the all detected files.

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1.7.2.4 Specifications for Handling Image Data

Table 1-30. Specifications for Handling Image Data

Item Specification Remarks

Image size (pixel)

Maximum number of images

Maximum number of copies

Valid date and time

Thumbnail image data

File sorting

• Horizontal: 80 ≤ X ≤ 9200

• Vertical: 80 ≤ Y ≤ 9200

Up to 999 images When a memory card stores 1,000

or more images, the first 999 images are detected and become valid in the printer. The detecting order varies depending on the folder configuration in the card, so which images are included in the first 999 cannot be defined. However, images specified by camera definition files can be selected to be printed even when the total number of images has exceeded 999. Up to 999 camera defined image files can be specified.

99 copies for each image. Up to 999 sheets in total.

01/01/1980 00:00:00 to 12/31/2099 23:59:59

Supports DCF Ver.1.0 or 2.0compatible data (Exif format, 160x120 pixels)

The printer sorts image files in ascending ASCII order based on their full-pathnames such as “\DCIM\100EPSON\EPSN0000. JPG”, and assigns a number to each of them.

Thumbnail images are used for the Print Index Sheet function.

• The image number assigned by the printer may be different from that assigned by the camera.

• If two or more files have the same full pathname, the sorting function may not operate properly. (existence of the same full-pathname is not allowed under DOS)

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Table 1-30. Specifications for Handling Image Data

Item Specification Remarks

The printer acquires date and time information included in image files in the order of precedence shown below.

1. Shooting date and time information in digital camera standard format (Exif)

2. Digitized date and time

Acquisition of date and time information

information in digital camera standard format (Exif)

3. Date and time information in

digital camera standard format (Exif)

4. Date and time information

applied on DOS-compliant file system.

5. Fixed date and time

information (01/01/1980, 00:00:00)

Date and time information included in an image file is not always the shooting date and time. It changes each time the image is edited and restored. The printer acquires the latest date and time information.

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1.7.2.5 Memory Card Direct Print Menu (CX8300/TX400 series)

The LCD-equipped CX8300/TX400 series provide the following menus in the memory card mode. CX7300/TX200 series supports the Print Index Sheet function.

Table 1-31. Memory Card Mode Menu

Menu Item Function

View and Print

1,3

Photos*

Print All

1,3

Photos*

Print by Date*

Print Index Sheet (Also available on CX7300/TX200 series

)

Slide Show*

Note *1: 0 to 99 copies can be specified for each of the images. Up to 999 copies in total.

*2 : For CX7300/TX200 series, press the [Print Index Sheet] button to print the index

sheet. All images in a memory card are included in the sheet.

*3 : The images are listed in ASCII descending order.

*4 : While performing the slide show, displaying number of copies, printing from an

external device or from a computer cannot be made.

Prints the selected images.

Prints all images in a memory card. Specified number of copies is applied to the all images (the default is 1 copy). Specifying it for each of the images independently also can be made in the preview screen.

The date of the images are listed in the descending order with the number of images by date. Selecting date from the list selects the images that has

the selected date information. Specified number of copies is applied to the selected images (the default is 1 copy). Specifying it for each of the images independently also can be made in the preview screen.

Print Index Sheet*

Prints an index sheet that prints images in a memory card in thumbnailed form. The number of images to be included in the sheet can be selected from the following four options. “All image” (default), “Latest 30”, “Latest 60”, “Latest 90”*

Make Prints from Index Sheet

Scans the index sheet, and prints images according to markings written on the sheet.

Starts a slide show on the LCD. Images in a memory card is displayed one

by one in the order sorted by the printer. Printing one of the images can be made from the paused screen.

1.7.2.6 Makes Prints from Index Sheet Function

 Print settings

Table 1-32. Print Settings

Item Print Index Sheet Makes Prints from Index Sheet

Number of copies ---

Paper Type Plain paper

Paper Size A4

Layout ---

Quality Standard Standard

Expansion ---

Date

YYYY.MM.DD (2007.09.21)*

BiDirectional On On

Print Index Sheet Setting-Select*

According to the setting

made by the control panel.

Note *1: EAI model: MMM.DD.YYYY (Sep. 21.2007)

*2 : CX8300/TX400 series only. CX7300/TX200 series do not support it.

 Rules on reading Index Sheet markings

The user can specify images to be printed and their print settings shown in Table

1-32 by putting marking on the Index Sheet. The printer reads the markings

according to the following rules.

Table 1-33. Rules on Reading Markings

Item

Left edge (one each)

Right edge (one each)

Block code (36 pcs.)

Image selection (30 pcs. x 3)

Paper type/size (4 pcs.)

Mark

Description Remarks

Reference position for reading markings.

Sheet information (memory card, page)

Selects the image to be printed.

Selects the paper type/size. An error occurs if two or more markings are

According to the marking on the index sheet.

According to the setting made by the control panel.

According to the setting made by the control panel. YYYY.MM.DD (2007.09.21)*

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An error occurs if these markings cannot be read due to ink stain or any other cause.

An error occurs if no image selection marking is read.

read for one image.

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(not enough)

(too much)

Trimmed areas

Photo frame (print area)

• When an image is aligned vertically with the photo frame.

• When an image is aligned horizontally with the photo frame.

Photo frame (print area)

Trimmed areas

Table 1-33. Rules on Reading Markings

Item

Layout (2pcs.) Selects the layout. An error occurs if two or more markings are

Date Prints the date information When this marking is read, the date is

Note: • About 50% or more range of the mark area must be marked out to be read by the

printer.

• For running out and excessive marking out, the two white/black search patterns shown above are superimposed on the mark, and judgement is made according to this matching ratio.

• The judgement criteria is as follows; black matching: 80% or more, white matching: 50% or more.

• The figure below shows the judgement example according to the rules described above.

Mark

Description Remarks

read for one image. If no marking is read, borderless layout is applied.

printed on the image.

 Index Sheet errors

Table 1-34. Index Sheet Error List

Error Name Description

Index sheet scan error (incorrect sheet setting)

Index sheet scan error (incorrect image selection marking)*

Index sheet scan error (incorrect paper selection marking)

Index sheet scan error (unmatch between memory card and sheet)

The Index Sheet is not properly placed on the document glass.

Image selection markings are not correct.

Paper selection markings are not correct.

The memory card may have been changed or some images may have been added or deleted after the Index Sheet is printed.

1.7.2.7 Print Layout

The memory card direct print function supports two print layouts for printing images; Borderless, and With Border. The Borderless layout is not allowed for some type of paper (refer to information on the print area and margins of “Borderless” and “With Border” layouts.

 Trimming Function

A trimming function is provided as a means of coordinating an image with the types of photo frames handled by the printer. This function is always activated so that the image fits within the photo frames.

This function is described briefly below.

The printed photo frame and an image to be printed are matched in length along one side and the image is resized along the perpendicular side to fit the frame on that side. Any part of the image that does not fit within the photo frame is trimmed away (not printed).

Table 1-27 and Table 1-28). And see “ 1.2.5 Printing Area ” (p.15) for

Figure 1-8. Trimming Function

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Paper top edge

 Rules on Numbering and Rotating Images

The numbers shown in the figure below indicate the photo frame numbers used for the print layout. Horizontally oriented images are printed as shown by the numbers. Vertically oriented images, which has more pixels vertically than horizontally, the vertical photo data is allocated instead, and the number shown in the figure below is then rotated 90 degrees 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.)

Figure 1-9. Rules on Numbering and Rotating Images

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1.7.3 Camera Direct Print Function

1.7.3.3 General Operation Procedure

(USB Direct Print/PictBridge)

Printing operations (selecting images to be printed, making print settings, starting/ canceling printing, and monitoring print process) can be carried out from a directly connected DSC (Digital Still Camera) that conforms to the standard described below.

1.7.3.1 Available DSC

Table 1-35. Available DSC

USB Direct Print PictBridge

DSCs conform to USB Direct Print Protocol Revision 1.0.

DSCs conform to CIPA DC-001-2003 Digital Photo Solutions for Imaging Devices (DPS version 1.0) or the Rev. 2.0.

1.7.3.2 Print Settings Available from DSC

The following print settings can be made from the DSC. However, depending on the DSC, some of the settings may not be available.

Table 1-36. Print Settings Available from DSC

Item USB Direct Print PictBridge

How to specify images Single Sheet / DPOF specified Single Sheet / Multiple Sheet /

DPOF specified

Paper type (this cannot be specified for CX7300/TX200 series)

Paper size 4x6, 5x7, Letter (EAI model only), A4

Layout Borderless

Date On / Off

Quality Not available

Auto Correct Not available

Fit to Frame Available only for a single sheet Available

Print Image Framer Yes / No Not available

Control of printer The following operations are available; Getting the printer status, starting

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Plain Paper/ Glossy Photo / Prem. Glossy / Matte

(CX7300/TX200 series for Euro: 4x6, A4)

(CX7300/TX200 series for EAI: 4x6, Letter)

With Borders (2-up, 4-up, 8-up are available when specified by DPOF)

a print job or canceling it immediately or after printing the current page is finished. (In the case of the USB Direct Print, resetting the printer is also available.)

Plain Paper/ Prem. Glossy

Borderless With Borders (cannot be specified for CX7300/ TX200 series)

The DSC direct print procedure differs depending on the DSC specifications.The following explains common procedure.

1. Setting on the printer Before connecting a DSC with a USB cable, make the print settings such as paper type/size, layout setting on the printer. This may not be required for some DSCs.

2. Setting on the DSC Make the following settings on the DSC before connecting it to the printer. Some DSCs may require to first connect to the printer for making the settings.

3. Starting to print When the print settings on both the printer and the DSC is completed, follow the procedure below to start printing.

1. Connect the printer and the DSC with a USB cable. Using a USB cable

2. Operate the DSC to start printing.

3. Printing is carried out according to the settings made on the DSC. When some

Before connecting the DSC, check that the printer is in the following status.

• No print job from a computer is processed or performed.

• Direct print from a memory card is not processed or performed.

• Stand alone copy using the scanner function is not operating.

• No paper out error or ink out error is occurring.

• When printing multiple images, specify images and number of copies using the DPOF and Multiple Sheet* menus. The menus may not be available on some DSCs.

Note*: The Multiple Sheet setting is available when using PictBridge.

• When printing a single image <USB Direct Print> Use the Single Sheet menu to specify an image and the number of copies. The menu may not be available on some DSCs. <PictBridge> Specify an image and the number of copies. Specifying the number of copies may not be available on some DSCs.

• Select the paper type/size, layout, and make the Fit to Frame setting if necessary. These settings may not be available on some DSCs.

included in the DSC package is recommended.

print settings have not been made on the DSC, the corresponding settings made on the printer are applied.

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Table 1-37. Operations during Connecting DSC

Operation Specifications

Connecting DSC (print start)

Canceling printing

After printing is completed

Exclusion control

When a DSC is connected as described in “ 1.7.3.3 General Operation

Procedure ( p. 36 ) ” Step 3-(1), CX8300/TX400 series displays USB Direct

Print or PictBridge logo on the LCD. On the CX7300/TX200 series, the Power LED flashes and “P” is displayed on the 7 seg LED.

A print job can be canceled from the DSC.

The [Stop/Clear setting] button on the CX8300/TX400 series, and the [Stop] button on the CX7300/TX200 series also cancels the print job.

When performing memory card direct print after printing from a DSC, the USB cable connecting the DSC must be disconnected from the printer in advance.

Print settings made on both the DSC and the printer can become impossible settings for the printer due to unsupported combination of paper type, paper size and layout. In such case, the print settings are automatically changed as follows.

 USB Direct Print

The selected paper type is maintained, and the paper size and layout settings are changed to the default for the selected paper type.

 PictBridge

The settings made on the DSC are maintained. Any print setting items that are not specified by the DSC are changed in accordance with the DSC settings. When the paper type is changed, changed to Prem. Glossy, when the paper size is changed, changed to 4x6 size. And when the layout is changed, changed to Borderless layout.

Table 1-38. Operations when USB Cable is Connected/Disconnected

Printer status Connecting Disconnecting

Standby When the printer detects a DSC

connected, it goes into the camera direct mode. If the printer failed to recognize the DSC normally, the printer displays a camera direct error.

An error is occurring

Panel power save mode

The printer does not go into the camera direct mode except when the error is memory card-related error, Index Sheet error, or Ink low error.

Same as when the printer is in standby mode.

When the DSC is disconnected after it is normally recognized by the printer, the printer returns to the standby mode.

When a camera direct error has occurred, the printer recovers from the error and returns to the previous state (the state before the camera is connected). If the error occurs for the camera connected before the printer is turned on, the printer returns to the initial state after the power-on.

The printer does not recover from the power save mode. When any button except the Power button is pressed, the printer returns to the camera direct mode. If the printer detect no camera at this time, it returns to the previous state (the state before the camera is connected)

Table 1-39. Handling Print Job Requirement from PC when Connecting DSC

Requirement

from PC

Print job Returns “Busy” to the PC.

Scan job Returns “Busy” to the PC.

Read memory card

Write memory card

Maintenance

Allows the access. Allows the access.

Not allows the access. Notifies the PC that the operation is not available.

Returns “Busy” to the PC.

EXT.IF (USB Host) DSC Connecting Status

Normally Connected Camera Direct Error is Occurring

Cancels the error state and performs the job.

Allows the access.

Cancels the error and carries out the required task.

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Picture (2)

Picture (1)

5 mm or more

5mm

Home position

Scanning Direction

Document

Glass

1.7.4 Reprint/Restore Photos Function (CX8300/TX400 series only)

CX8300/TX400 series offers the photo copy function. This function allows the user to copy their silver halide film-based pictures. The printer scans the pictures automatically detecting them as silver halide film-based picture, and makes a copy of them.

1.7.4.1 Supported Paper Type and Print Mode

Table 1-40. Paper Type and Print Mode

Paper Type Size Quality Resolution

Matte paper A4, Letter*1Standard

Photo Paper

Prem. Glossy

Ultra Glossy

Note *1 : Letter size is supported for EAI only.

*2 : The Photo Paper 5x7 size is not supported for EAI.

4x6, 5x7*2,

A4, Letter

4x6, 5x7, A4,

Letter

Standard

1440x720 VSD3 ON ON

Dot size

Bi-D

Micro

Weave

Borde

rless

1.7.4.3 How to Place Silver Halide Pictures

The following explains how to place silver halide film-based pictures on the document glass of the printer.

 Available picture size: 30x40 mm to 127x178mm (5”x7”)

 Lay the pictures on the glass face down.

The number of pictures available at one time is as follows:

• 4x6 or smaller:up to 2 pictures

• 5x7: up to 1 picture

 The following spaces are needed:

• 5 mm or more space from the right and front edges of the document glass.

• 5 mm or more space between pictures.

 The pictures must not be tilted.

1.7.4.2 Reprint/Restore Photos Menu

Table 1-41. Reprint/Restore Photos Menu

Items Function

Number of copies Sets the number of copies within the range of 1 to 99.

Paper type Selects paper type from the options shown in Table 1-40.

Paper size Selects paper size from the options shown in Table 1-40.

Selects print layout from the following three options:

Layout

Quality Fixed to “Standard“.

Expansion

Color restoration Selects from On or Off. The default is Off.

• Standard (normal layout with 3mm margins)

• Borderless (no margins)

Selects the margins level (margins bleed off the edges of paper) from the Standard (100%), Mid. (50%) or Min. (0%).

Figure 1-10. Laying Silver Halide Pictures

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ROM

version

Q-PIT version

32 dots

360 dpi VSD1 dot

0.2117mm (1/120inch)

Cyan Magenta Yellow Black

Note : The numbers shown in the figure are nozzle numbers. The numbers and the color names

are not printed on an actual nozzle check pattern.The ROM version sample shown in the figure is one for the CX8300 series. “ELxxxx” is printed for CX7300 series. “ERxxxx” is printed for TX200 series. “HRxxxx” is printed for TX400 series.

1.7.5 Setup Mode

CX8300/TX400 series go into the setup mode when the Setup button is pressed. CX7300/TX200 series go into the mode by special button operation. Various maintenance functions and configuration settings can be made in this mode.

1.7.5.1 Ink Levels (CX8300/TX400 series only)

The current ink levels of each of the cartridges are displayed in bar chart by the rules described below. After displaying the ink levels, the next operation can be selected from the following two options; “End the ink levels display” or “Change Ink Cartridge”.

• The bar chart is displayed in the order of cyan, magenta, yellow, and black from the left.

• When initial filling is completed, or after replacing the cartridge, the ink level becomes 100% (full).

• The ink level is indicated in increment of 1%. Lower than 1% is rounded down.

• When the ink level becomes lower than 10%, “!” icon appears to notify the user of the ink low status.

1.7.5.2 Nozzle Check

A nozzle check pattern to check the Printhead nozzles status is printed. A head cleaning can be run if necessary. For CX7300/TX200 series, turn the power On while holding down the Stop button to print the nozzle check pattern.

1.7.5.3 Head Cleaning

Runs a printhead cleaning. For CX7300/TX200 series, press the Stop button for more than three seconds to run the cleaning. The cleaning cannot be made when low ink level is detected. In such case, an ink low error is displayed instead of running the cleaning.

1.7.5.4 Change Ink Cartridge

CX8300/TX400 series runs the ink cartridge replacement sequence when “Change Ink Cartridge” option is selected in the Ink Levels display menu. And when an ink low or out error occurs, the user can run the replacement sequence by following the instructions displayed on the LCD. CX7300/TX200 series runs the sequence when the Stop button is pressed while an ink-related error is occurring.

1.7.5.5 LCD Brightness (CX8300 series only)

This allows the user to adjust the brightness of the LCD. The settable range is -10 (minimum) to +10 (maximum).

1.7.5.6 Display Format (CX8300/TX400 series only)

The layout to preview images on the LCD can be selected from the following options; 1-up with Info, 1-up without Info, 16-up. This setting is applied to preview images using the following functions of the memory card mode.

• Print All Photos

• View and Print Photos

• Print by Date

• Slide Show

Figure 1-11. Nozzle Check Pattern

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1.7.5.7 PictBridge Setup (CX8300/TX400 series only)

The print settings to be used for the camera direct print (USB Direct Print/PictBridge) can be specified. When print settings (paper type, paper size, layout, quality, auto correct) are specified from the DSC, the DSC settings are applied and the settings made here are ignored. For more details, see “ 1.7.3 Camera Direct Print Function (USB Direct Print/

PictBridge) ( p. 36 ) ”.

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1.7.5.8 Head Alignment

The Head Alignment adjustment is provided to ensure the bi-directional print quality. For CX7300/TX200 series, turn the power On while holding down the Copies button to enter into the mechanical adjustment mode and print the Head Alignment adjustment pattern.

 Adjustment procedure for CX7300/TX200 series

1. Load A4 sized plain paper on the ASF, and turn the power On while holding down the Copies button.

2. The Bi-D adjustment pattern is printed for each of the four dot sizes in the order of ECO color (#1), VSD1 color (#2), VSD2 color (#3), and VSD3 color (#4).When the printing is completed, the printer automatically goes into the adjustment mode.

3. The Paper LED1 lights and 7-seg LED flashes “5”. In this state, an adjustment value for the ECO color (#1) can be entered using the Copies button within the range of 1 to 9. Each press of the button increases the value, and returns to 1 after 9 is reached.

4. After entering a value for the ECO color (#1), press the Start B&W button to accept the value. Then the printer goes into the next VSD1 color (#2) mode. The Paper LED2 lights and 7-seg LED flashes “5” again. Enter the value for the VSD1 color (#2) and press the Start B&W button to accept the value. The printer goes into the next VSD2 color (#3) mode.

5. Repeat the same procedure as above (3) and (4) until the last VSD3 color (#4) is finished. In the VSD2 color (#3) mode, the Paper LED1 flashes, and in the VSD3 color (#4) mode, the Paper LED2 flashes.

6. When entering a value for the last VSD3 color (#4) is finished, the entered adjustment values are reflected on the printer. When finished, the Card access LED and the LEDs except the Paper LED2 flash (the 7-seg LED is Off) and the printer is automatically turned Off.

 Adjustment procedure for CX8300/TX400 series

 If the printer power is turned Off during printing the

adjustment pattern or entering the adjustment value, the pattern print is canceled, and the values return to the default.

 While the adjustment is carried out, the printer does not goes

into the panel power save mode.

 If a paper out error occurs, load a paper and press the

following button to cancel the error state. CX8300/TX400 series: Start button CX7300/TX200 series: Start Color button

 If a paper jam error occurs, press the following button to eject

the paper. If the paper is ejected normally, the printer recovers from the error and prints the adjustment pattern. CX8300/TX400 series: Start button CX7300/TX200 series: Start Color button

Follow the instructions displayed on the LCD to carry out the Head Alignment adjustment. As for the CX7300/TX200 series, the default value for each of the four modes is “5”, and can be changed within the range of 1 to 9.

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Compression Spring

LD Roller

Retard Roller

Change Lever

PE Sensor

PF Motor

Ink System

Carriage Unit

CR Encoder Sensor

PF Roller

CR Timing Belt

EJ Roller

Star Wheel

PF ScalePF Encoder Sensor

CR Motor

CR Scale

2.1 Overview

This section describes the operating principles of the Printer Mechanism and Electrical Circuit Boards of EPSON Stylus CX7300/CX7400/DX7400/NX200/TX200/TX203/ TX209/SX200/SX205 and Stylus CX8300/CX8400/DX8400/NX400/TX400/TX405/ TX409/SX400/SX405.

EPSON Stylus CX7300/CX7400/DX7400/NX200/TX200/TX203/TX209/SX200/ SX205 and Stylus CX8300/CX8400/DX8400/NX400/TX400/TX405/TX409/SX400/ SX405 employs a newly developed printer mechanism that is different from the previous model, Stylus CX4900/CX4905/CX5000/DX5000/DX5050/CX5900/ CX6000/DX6000/DX6050. The CIS for the scanner is the same as that of the previous models, however, the origin point is changed to front right from the far left due to the change in appearance.

2.1.1 Printer Mechanism

EPSON Stylus CX7300/CX7400/DX7400/NX200/TX200/TX203/TX209/SX200/ SX205 and Stylus CX8300/CX8400/DX8400/NX400/TX400/TX405/TX409/SX400/ SX405 printer mechanism consists of printhead, carriage mechanism, paper loading mechanism, paper feed mechanism, and ink system.

As the conventional models, EPSON Stylus CX7300/CX7400/DX7400/NX200/ TX200/TX203/TX209/SX200/SX205 and Stylus CX8300/CX8400/DX8400/NX400/ TX400/TX405/TX409/SX400/SX405 is equipped with two DC motors; one is used to drive the paper loading, paper feed mechanisms, and the pump mechanism that includes the carriage lock mechanism, and another one is used to drive the carriage mechanism. A paper is fed from the rear ASF unit by means of the LD roller and Retard roller and ejected to the front tray.

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Figure 2-1. Printer Mechanism block diagram

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CR Motor

PF Motor

CR Encoder Sensor

PF Encoder Sensor

CR Contact Module

PE Sensor

Printhead

CIS Unit

CR Motor

2.1.2 Motors & Sensors

EPSON Stylus CX7300/CX7400/DX7400/NX200/TX200/TX203/TX209/SX200/ SX205 and Stylus CX8300/CX8400/DX8400/NX400/TX400/TX405/TX409/SX400/ SX405 printer mechanism is equipped with the following printhead, motors and sensors.

Table 2-1. Printer Mechanism Motors & Sensors

No. Name Specification

1 Printhead D4 Turbo2 head (4 colors x 90 nozzles)

Type: DC motor Drive voltage: 42VDC +/- 5% (DRV IC voltage)

2 CR Motor

3 PF Motor

4 PE Sensor

5 CR Contact Module CSIC board

6 CR Encoder Sensor

7 PF Encoder Sensor

Coil resistance: 28.8Ω +/- 10% Inductance: 20.1mH (1KHz) Drive method: PWM, constant-current chopping

Type: DC motor Drive voltage: 42VDC +/- 5% (DRV IC voltage) Coil resistance: 21.2Ω +/- 10% Inductance: 17.2 mH (1kHz) Drive method: PWM, constant-current chopping

Purpose : Detection of paper top and bottom edge, for control

Type: Photo interrupter

Type: Photo interrupter Resolution: 180 pulse/inch

to set paper at the print start position

Figure 2-2. Motors & Sensors in Printer Mechanism

Table 2-2. Scanner Mechanism CIS & Motor

No. Name Specification

1 CIS Unit

2 CR Motor

Resolution: 10200 pixel 16 bit per pixel (input), 8bit per pixel (output)

Type: 2-phase 96-pole PM type stepping motor Voltage: 42VDC+/-10% (DRV IC voltage) Coil resistance: 43Ω +/- 10% (OKI)/48Ω +/- 10% (MITSUMI)

Inductance: 24.5mH+/-20% (OKI)/29mH+/-20% (MITSUMI)

Drive method: PWM

(at 25C)

(at 1KHz, 1Vrms)

Figure 2-3. CIS Unit and CR Motor in Scanner Mechanism

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#A3 #A2 #A1

BlackCyan Magenta Yellow

2.822

(40/360 inch)

A column B column C column D column

#A90 #A89 #A88

#B3 #B2

#B1

#B89 #B88

#B90

#C3 #C2 #C1

#C89 #C88

#C90

#D3 #D2

#D89 #D88

#D90

#D1

2.822

(40/360 inch)

0.2117 (3/360 inch)

0.1411 (2/360 inch)

0.07055 (1/360 inch)

Carriage movement direction

Paper feed direction

8.467

(120/360 inch)

CR Contact Module

Ink Supply Needle

Ink Cartridge

Ink Cavity

PZT

Nozzle Plate

CSIC Memory Chip

Electric poles for CSIC

*Head ID is stored in EEPROM

on the main board.

Filter

2.1.3 Printhead

D4-CHIPS Turbo2 type printhead is employed, which produces variable sized dot and economy dot. The printhead configuration is as follows.

 Nozzle configuration

 Black: 90 nozzles x 1  Color: 90 nozzles x 3 (cyan, magenta, yellow)

The nozzle layout as seen from behind the printhead is shown below.

Therefore, whenever the printhead, main board, or the printer mechanism must be replaced with a new one, the Head ID of the new printhead needs to be written into the EEPROM using the Adjustment Program. The printer generates appropriate PZT drive voltage based on the Head ID information.

Following explains the basic components of the Printhead.

 PZT

PZT is an abbreviation of Piezo Electric Element. Based on the drive waveform generated on the main board, the PZT selected by the nozzle selector IC on the printhead pushes the top of the ink cavity, which has ink stored, to eject the ink from each nozzle on the nozzle plate.

 Nozzle Plate

The plate with nozzle holes on the printhead surface is called Nozzle Plate.

 Filter

This filter is located beneath the ink supply needle which supply ink to the printhead from the ink cartridge. The filter is preventing dirt or dust from getting into the printhead. Any dirt or dust may interrupt normal ink flow or can cause nozzle clog adversely affecting the print quality.

 Ink Cavity

The ink absorbed from the ink cartridge goes through the filter and then is stored temporarily in this tank called “ink cavity” until PZT is driven.

The basic operating principles of the printhead, which plays a major role in printing, are the same as the previous printer; on-demand method which uses PZT (Piezo Electric Element). In order to reduce unit-to-unit variation in ink droplet size, the printhead has its own Head ID (16-digits code for EPSON Stylus CX7300/CX7400/ DX7400/NX200/TX200/TX203/TX209/SX200/SX205 and Stylus CX8300/CX8400/ DX8400/NX400/TX400/TX405/TX409/SX400/SX405) which corrects PZT drive voltage for the printhead.

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Figure 2-4. Nozzle Layout

Figure 2-5. Printhead Mechanism

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Ink path PZT Ink Cavity

Nozzle Nozzle Plate

PZT drive voltage is applied

When not

firing ink drop

When firing

ink drop

2.1.3.1 Printing Process

This section explains how the printhead of the on-demand inkjet printer fires ink drop from each of the nozzles.

1. When not firing ink drop When the printing signal is not output from the C690 main board, or the PZT drive voltage is not applied, the PZT does not change its shape. Therefore, the PZT does not push the ink cavity. The ink pressure inside the ink cavity is kept normal. (refer to Figure 2-6 (p.45) “When not firing ink drop”)

2. When firing ink drop When the print signal is output from C690 main board, the nozzle selector IC provided on the printhead transmits the data in 1-byte unit. Based on the drive voltage generated on the main board, the PZT selected by the nozzle selector IC pushes the top of the ink cavity. By this operation, the ink stored in the ink cavity is ejected from nozzles. (refer to Figure 2-6 (p.45) “When firing ink drop”)

2.1.3.2 Printing Method

EPSON Stylus CX7300/CX7400/DX7400/NX200/TX200/TX203/TX209/SX200/ SX205 and Stylus CX8300/CX8400/DX8400/NX400/TX400/TX405/TX409/SX400/ SX405 offers printing with variable sized dot or printing with economy sized dot.

 Variable dot mode

This mode is developed to improve the print quality on Epson designated paper. Three sizes of dot; micro, middle, and large are automatically selected and used for printing according to the print data, basically the same as conventional models. Superior quality can be achieved on the Epson paper.

 Economy dot mode

Fixed larger dot is used for printing in economy mode, which enables fast printing with lower resolutions.

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Figure 2-6. How to Fire Ink Drop

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Carriage Unit

Main Frame

Timing Belt

CR Scale CR Encoder Sensor CR Motor

2.1.4 Carriage Mechanism

The carriage mechanism components include the carriage unit (including printhead, CR encoder sensor), CR motor, timing belt, and CR scale. The operating principles of the carriage mechanism are described below.

Figure 2-7. Carriage Mechanism

2.1.4.1 CR Motor Control

This printer employs closed-loop control, via the CR motor and an encoder, to control the carriage speed and position. Since the CR motor is DC motor, the printer controls the motor in the following methods in order to ensure stable print quality.

 Heat control

The heat control over the CR motor is carried out based on the electrical characteristic of the motor such as torque constants, coil resistance and power supply voltages.

the CR mechanical load is in the initial state and saved into the EEPROM. According to the variations measured in the sequence, the voltage is corrected to make the drive current value constant reducing an individual difference.

 CR measurement sequence

To set the appropriate drive voltage for the CR motor in accordance with variation of the CR motor mechanical load, the printer runs a CR measurement sequence and stores the measured data into the EEPROM at power-on or in an ink cartridge replacement sequence. A fatal error occurs if the printer detects that too much load is applied to the CR motor.

The above control and sequences enable to correct the drive voltage for the CR motor based on the mechanical load and the electrical characteristic of the motor. According to the corrected drive voltage, heating value of the motor is calculated. The printer automatically provides wait time per CR path during printing when the predetermined heating value is reached.

2.1.4.2 Carriage Home Position Detection

Like the previous model, the carriage home position is detected by the CR motor drive electric current and carriage speed/position signals sent from the CR encoder. The detection sequence performed at power-on is described below.

1. Drives the CR motor to move the carriage until it contacts with the right frame, and then stops the CR motor. The carriage position is set as a position specified number of counts rightward from the home position.

2. Moves the carriage again to the carriage lock position to check the lock for proper operation.

3. The printer starts to monitor the carriage position through the CR encoder.

The printer causes a fatal error if too much load on the CR motor is detected due to obstruction on the carriage path or if no carriage position information is obtained due to CR encoder or CR scale failure.

 CR motor drive dispersion measurement sequence

Variations in torque constant, coil resistance and power supply voltage of the motor are measured in a CR motor drive dispersion measurement sequence when

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PF Motor

Pinion Gear

PF Scale

Spur Gear A

(PF Roller)

PF Encoder Sensor

Transmission Gear

Spur Gear B

EJ Roller

Left side

Right side

Spur Gear C

(PF Roller)

Combination Gear A

Combination Gear B

(Pump Unit)

Combination

Gear C

(Change Lever)

Combination

Gear D

Combination Gear E

(LD Roller/Clutch)

PE Sensor

Low signal

High signal

PF Motor

LD Roller PE Sensor

PF Roller

EJ Roller

2.1.5 Paper Loading/Paper Feed Mechanism

The paper loading/feed mechanism are driven and controlled by the PF motor (DC motor) and the PF encoder. The PF motor drive force is transmitted to the LD roller and the PF roller via the gears in the mechanism. In the loading mechanism, paper is fed to the PF roller from the ASF unit, and the feed mechanism transports the paper during printing and ejects it.

The rotational direction of the PF motor switches between the loading and feed operations as shown in the table below.

Table 2-3. Rotational Direction of PF Motor & ASF Operations

Rotational Direction* Operations

Clockwise • Releases the change lever from the clutch mechanism.

Counterclockwise

Note " * " : Rotational direction of the PF motor pinion gear as seen from the left side of the

printer.

Figure 2-8 shows how the PF motor drive is transmitted to the LD roller and the PF

roller. (The numbers in the figure indicate the sequence of the drive transmission.)

• Feeds a paper into the printer and transports it.

• Locks the clutch mechanism with the change lever.

The PE sensor detects the paper top and bottom edges during the loading and feeding operations. When the sensor could not detect the top edge of paper during the loading operation, the printer causes a paper out error. And when the sensor could not detect the bottom edge of paper during feeding operation, the printer causes a paper jam error. For more details on the errors, see

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Figure 2-8. Paper Loading/Feed Mechanism

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Compression

Spring

Paper Back Lever

Hopper

LD Roller

Hopper Release Cam

Paper Back Lever Cam

Extension Spring

Clutch

Clutch Gear

Clutch Lever

Clutch Lock

Tab

Change Lever

Spur Gear C

(PF Roller)

Base Frame

Combination

Gear A

Combination

Gear B

(Pump Unit)

Combination

Gear C

(Change Lever)

Combination Gear D

Combination Gear E

(LD Roller/Clutch)

2.1.5.1 Paper Loading Mechanism (ASF Unit)

The paper loading mechanism loads paper from the ASF unit and feeds paper to the PF roller. The ASF unit includes the hopper, change lever, LD roller shaft, and clutch mechanism. The change lever and the clutch mechanism play an important role in the paper loading operation as described below.

1. ASF home position detection function The change lever and the clutch mechanism are used to detect the ASF home position. The counterclockwise rotation of the PF motor brings the change lever to engage with the clutch mechanism. The ASF home position is detected by the engagement of the change lever at the beginning of the paper loading operation. At this time, paper is not fed to the PF roller because the PF motor drive force is not yet transmitted to the LD roller shaft.

2. Paper loading function When the change lever is disengaged from the clutch mechanism by the counterclockwise rotation of the PF motor pinion gear, the printer changes to the paper loading state from the ASF home position detection state. The PF motor drive force is transmitted to the LD roller, and paper is fed from the ASF unit.

The rotation of the two cams on the LD roller feeds paper into the printer.

 Larger cam: moves the hopper  Smaller cam: moves the paper back lever

STEP1: ASF HOME POSITION

The counterclockwise rotation of the PF motor pinion gear (as seen from the left of the printer) causes the change lever to push down on the clutch lever, and the clutch lock tab is disengaged from the clutch gear as shown in

Figure 2-9. This cuts the PF motor

drive transmission to the LD roller shaft, and the shaft does not move at all. At the same time, the hopper is pushed down by the two cams on the LD roller shaft, and the paper back lever is set at the position to prevent paper from being fed. The “ASF home position” indicates all of the above statuses.

When the first sheet of paper has been fed, the second sheet is returned to the standby position by the hopper and the paper back lever, which are moved by the cams.

The following sections explain the paper loading sequence and operations of each components.

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Figure 2-9. ASF Home Position

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Extension Spring

Clutch lock

tab engages

PF Motor drive is transmitted to LD Roller and paper is fed

Paper Back Lever goes to standby position

Hopper pops up

Paper Back Lever Cam and Hopper Release Cam rotate together with LD Roller

STEP2: RELEASING CLUTCH LEVER TO DRIVE LD ROLLER

When the PF motor pinion gear starts clockwise rotation (as seen from the left side), the change lever is moved toward the front of the printer to release the clutch lever. This causes the clutch to engage with the gear by being pulled by the extension spring. The clutch gear engages with the clutch lock tab and the PF motor drive force is now can be transmitted to the LD roller shaft.

STEP3: FEEDING PAPER FROM ASF

After the engagement of the clutch, the PF motor pinion gear starts counterclockwise rotation (as seen from the left side) and the drive force is transmitted to the LD roller shaft via the clutch lock tab and the clutch gear. When the LD roller starts to rotate, the paper back lever is returned to its standby position, and the hopper is released from the cams by being pushed by the spring. This causes paper to be caught between the hopper and the LD roller, and the further rotation of the LD roller feeds the paper into the printer.

Figure 2-10. Releasing Clutch Lever

Figure 2-11. Feeding Paper from ASF

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Clutch lever is locked again by change lever to shut off PF motor drive force.

Paper Back Lever snaps back

Hopper is pushed down

STEP4: ENDING PAPER LOADING OPERATION

Continuous counterclockwise rotation of the LD roller (as seen from the left side) feeds paper to the PF roller. The LD roller rotation causes the hopper release cam and the paper back lever cam to push down the hopper and the paper back lever respectively. The paper back lever returns paper to the standby position to prevent multiple sheets of paper from being fed at once. When the LD roller and the clutch reach the ASF home position shown in “Step1” on the previous page, the clutch lever is locked again by the change lever. This causes the PF motor drive force not to be transmitted to the paper loading mechanism and to be transmitted only to the paper feeding mechanism.

Figure 2-12. Ending Paper Loading Operation

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Left side

PF Motor

PF Roller

PF Motor Drive Transmission Path (as seen from the left side of the printer)

• PF motor pinion gear (CCW) → Spur gear A (PF roller) (CW) → Transmission gear (CCW) → Spur gear B (EJ roller) (CW)

PF Motor Pinion Gear

PF Scale

Spur Gear A

(PF Roller)

Spur Gear B

(EJ Roller)

PF Encoder Sensor

Transmission Gear

Star Wheel Roller

EJ Roller

Paper Guide Roller

2.1.5.2 Paper Feed Mechanism

The major components of the paper feed mechanism are the PF motor, PF roller, EJ (paper eject) roller, PE sensor, PF encoder sensor, and PF scale. The sheet of paper fed from the ASF unit is nipped between two rollers to be transported during printing and to be ejected.

1. The first two rollers used for feeding the paper are the PF roller and the paper guide roller mounted on the upper paper guide unit. The PF motor drive force is transmitted to the paper guide roller via the PF roller.

2. The next two rollers are the EJ roller and the star wheel roller mounted on the Star Wheel Holder Assy. The PF motor drive force is transmitted to the star wheel roller via the EJ roller.

The figure below shows how the PF motor pinion gear drive force is transmitted to the PF roller, EJ roller, paper guide roller and the star wheel roller.

When the PF motor pinion gear starts counterclockwise rotation (as seen from the left side), the sheet of paper fed from the ASF unit to the PF roller is transported and ejected from the printer by the PF roller/paper guide roller combination and the EJ roller/star wheel roller combination.

Figure 2-13. Paper Feed Mechanism

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Cap

Carriage Lock Lever

Wiper

Waste Ink Tube (toward the Waste Ink Pad)

Pump Unit

Combination Gear + Cam (with clutch)

Cap Slider

CR Unit

Ink System (Cap unit)

Cap Slider

Carriage Unit presses down cap slider. This causes cap to pop up and cover printhead.

Carriage unit moves toward the home position

Cam moves to lock or unlock carriage only when cap slider pops up.

Locking carriage

Unlocking carriage

2.1.6 Ink System Mechanism

The ink system mechanism includes the cap mechanism and the pump mechanism. And the capping mechanism includes the carriage lock mechanism and the wiping mechanism. The table below describes the function of each mechanism.

Table 2-4. Function of Each Mechanism in Ink System

Mechanism Function

Capping mechanism

Wiping mechanism Wipes dust or ink stain off the printhead nozzle surface.

Pump mechanism

Carriage lock mechanism

Covers the printhead with the cap to prevent ink evaporation when the printer is in standby mode or when the printer is off.

Drains ink from the ink cartridges, ink cavity, and the cap and sends it to the waste ink pad.

Locks the carriage unit with the carriage lock lever while the unit is in the home position.

2.1.6.1 Capping Mechanism

The capping mechanism incorporates the wiping mechanism, however, the two mechanisms operate independently. Capping the printhead is performed by the carriage movement as the conventional models (such as Stylus CX4900/CX5000/CX6000) do.

Figure 2-15. Capping Mechanism

2.1.6.2 Carriage Lock Mechanism

The carriage lock mechanism is activated by the capping operation. Locking or unlocking the carriage is performed by the PF motor drive force that is transmitted via the cam of the clutch-equipped combination gear. (See more explanation about the cap slider and the cam operations)

"Wiping Mechanism (p53)" for

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Figure 2-14. Ink System Mechanism

Figure 2-16. Carriage Lock Mechanism

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Non cleaning state

(clutch disengaged)

PF motor CW rotation: Moves the Wiper Upward

PF motor CCW rotation: Moves the Wiper Downward

Cap SliderCam

Clutch-equipped combination gear

Groove of

cam (1)

Wiper protrusion

Cap Slider protrusion

Groove of

cam (1)

Wiper protrusion

When the cap slider pops up, its protrusion is disengaged from the groove of cam (2). Therefore, the clutch is engaged causing the cam to rotate together with the combination gear.

The clockwise rotation of the PF motor rotates the cam in clockwise direction to move the wiper upward to clean the head.

The counterclockwise rotation of the PF motor rotates the cam in counterclockwise direction to move the wiper downward, which is out-of position for cleaning.

Groove (2) of the cam is designed so that the cap slider protrusion cannot be set into the groove unless the wiper is moved downward. This prevents the slider protrusion from being engaged with the groove when the slider is moved downward without the wiper moved downward.

Groove of

cam (2)

Cap Slider protrusion

Wiper

protrusion

Wiper

protrusion

In the non-cleaning state, the cap slider protrusion secures the cam and the clutch of the combination gear is disengaged. Therefore, the PF motor drive force is not transmitted to the cam.

Groove of

Groove of cam (2)

Cleaning state

(clutch engaged)

2.1.6.3 Wiping Mechanism

The wiping mechanism is activated by the capping operation. The mechanism moves the wiper into- and out-of position for cleaning the head using the PF motor drive force that is transmitted via the cam of the clutch-equipped combination gear.

Figure 2-17. Wiping Mechanism

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Cap unit side

Waste Ink Pad side

PF Motor

Pinion Gear

PF Scale

Spur Gear A

(PF Roller)

Spur Gear B

(EJ Roller)

PF Encoder Sensor

Transmission

Gear

Spur Gear C

(PF Roller)

Combination Gear A

Combination Gear B

(Pump Unit Roller)

Pump Unit

Cap Unit

2.1.6.4 Pump Unit Mechanism

The PF motor drives the pump unit mechanism as well as the paper loading/feed mechanisms. The motor drive force is always transmitted to the pump unit. (It is also transmitted to the LD roller via the clutch mechanism and the change lever.)

The rotational direction of the PF motor changes the pump unit operations as shown in the following table.

Table 2-5. PF Motor Rotational Direction & Pump Unit Operation

Rotational Direction* Function

Clockwise • Releases the pump

Counterclockwise • Draws (suctions) ink

Note " * " : The rotational direction as seen from the right side of the printer.

 Ink drawing operation

The pump unit draws ink out of the ink cartridges and ink cavity, and sends it to the waste ink pad by means of a pressure to the ink tube applied by the pump unit roller.

The following figure illustrates an overview of the pump unit mechanism operation.

Note : The PF motor rotational direction is as seen from the right side of the printer.

Figure 2-18. Pump Mechanism

Figure 2-19. PF Motor Drive Transmission to Pump Unit

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2.1.7 Ink Sequence

 Initial ink charge

When the printer power is turned On first time after purchase, the initial ink charge is automatically carried out to fill the ink cavity in the printhead with ink. The initial ink charge flag in the EEPROM is cleared when the initial charge is completed successfully. EPSON Stylus CX7300/CX7400/DX7400/NX200/ TX200/TX203/TX209/SX200/SX205 and Stylus CX8300/CX8400/DX8400/ NX400/TX400/TX405/TX409/SX400/SX405 requires about 120 seconds at maximum for the initial ink charge. If the power is turned Off during the process, the printer automatically runs a CL3 at the next power-on.

 Manual Cleaning

EPSON Stylus CX7300/CX7400/DX7400/NX200/TX200/TX203/TX209/SX200/ SX205 and Stylus CX8300/CX8400/DX8400/NX400/TX400/TX405/TX409/ SX400/SX405 offers three types of manual head cleaning (CL1, CL2, and CL3) that can be run from the control panel. They delete air bubbles in ink, clear nozzle clogging, or to eject foreign materials.

CL1, CL2, and CL3 are performed in that order when the cumulative print time has not reached 9 minutes regardless of the number of print paths counted since the last CL. When 9 minutes has reached or exceeded, only CL1 is executed. In the case that any of the ink cartridges has almost run out or completely run out of ink, the LED flashes or light and the manual cleaning is disabled.

 Timer Cleaning

Like the previous printers, this printer does not have lithium battery which is used for the backup power source for Timer IC. So, this printer manages the printer off period or cleaning cycle by using the following method.

The printer driver sends the timer command (time data) to the printer before printing. The command is generated based on the PC's timer and it consists of year, month, date, hour, minute and second. As soon as the printer receives the timer command, the printer stores the command in the EEPROM and compares it with the latest CL time which has been stored in the EEPROM. When the time difference exceeds the predetermined time period, the printer automatically runs the timer cleaning and stores the date and time of the cleaning in the EEPROM.

 Periodic flushing

Reduces viscosity of ink inside the nozzles during printing.

 Flushing

The following two types of flushing is carried out automatically.

 Pre-printing flushing

Reduces viscosity of ink inside the nozzles before starting printing.

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Scanner Carriage UnitLower Housing Guide Rail

Scanner Motor Timing Belt

LEDRod Lens Array

CIS Board

CIS

Scanner Carriage Unit

2.2 Scanner Mechanism

The major components of the scanner mechanism of EPSON Stylus CX7300/CX7400/ DX7400/NX200/TX200/TX203/TX209/SX200/SX205 and Stylus CX8300/CX8400/ DX8400/NX400/TX400/TX405/TX409/SX400/SX405 are the scanner carriage unit and the scanner motor.

2.2.1 Scanner Carriage Mechanism

2.2.1.1 Scanner Carriage Unit Overview

The Scanner Carriage Unit is constructed of a CIS Board (including linear CCD), Rod Lens Array, LED (light source), etc.

 CIS Board

CIS Board contains the sensing elements that are placed across the entire width of an original. The sensing elements, which does not install a color filter, read an original through the Rod Lens Array by turning on red, green, and blue lightemitting diodes (LEDs) alternately. It is not the CIS Board but the Main Board that converts the analog light signal read by the Rod Lens Array into digital signal.

 Rod Lens Array

A number of rod-shaped lenses, which are arranged on the sensing elements, are also placed across the entire width of an original. These lenses read the light reflected from the original that is produced by the light source (LEDs) and pass the information to the sensing elements. Compared to conventional CCD method, this optical system allows the focal length (distance between sensor and image scanned) to be shallow. Therefore, an original to be scanned should be brought close to the document glass. The optical system, in addition, is 1:1, (there is no optical reduction or enlargement) and this results in a scanner offering the solid performance in terms of accuracy.

Figure 2-20. Scanner Mechanism

 LED

Three color LEDs (the three colors being red, green, and blue) illuminate the line to be scanned in the document. Unlike cold cathode fluorescent lamp used in CCD method, using LEDs requires no warm-up time and allows the CIS to be highly power efficient.

Figure 2-21. Scanning image

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1st line 2nd line 1 pixel

Main-scan direction

Sub-scan direction by Scanner Carriage Unit movement

Document

Scanner Carriage Unit

Right side

Left side

Scanner Motor

Scanner Carriage Unit

2.2.1.2 Scanner Carriage Unit Movement Overview

Scanning image is performed in the main scan direction (=1 line) by the CIS board and in the sub-scan direction (=several lines) combined with Scanner Carriage Unit movement. (refer to the figure below) The CIS board can scan 1 line in main scan direction (parallel to the Scanner Carriage Unit) by one time. When scanning next lines after the second line in sub-scan direction, CR driving moves the Scanner Carriage Unit, and scan the other lines. The scanned data is sent to the control board. The scanned data for “n” lines and “n-1” line are processed consecutively.

Figure 2-22. Scanner Carriage Unit movement

Drive of the Scanner Motor is transferred to the Scanner Carriage Unit by the Scanner Timing Belt. The Scanner Carriage Unit slides in the secondary scanning direction. The Scanner Motor uses a stepping motor and drives using open loop control.

Figure 2-23. Scanner Carriage Unit Mechanism

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W A R N I N G

C H E C K

P O I N T

Notation Product name

CX7300 series Stylus CX7300/CX7400/DX7400

TX200 series Stylus NX200/TX200/TX203/TX209/SX200/SX205

CX8300 series Stylus CX8300/CX8400/DX8400

TX400 series Stylus NX400/TX400/TX405/TX409/SX400/SX405

3.1 Overview

This chapter describes how to solve problems.

 Be careful to avoid electric shocks when checking the electrical

circuit boards (C690 MAIN and C687 PSE/PSB boards) while the power is turned on.

 Touching an FET, transistor or heat sink with one hand while

touching a metal part of the mechanism with the other hand could result in an electric shock, so carefully avoid this.

 After initial filling of ink has been repeated several times,

immediate moving or tilting of the printer could result in leaking of ink that has not been completely absorbed by the Waste Ink Pad. When initial filling of ink has been repeated several times, check the ink remaining in the tip of the Waste Ink Tube and the waste ink not absorbed by the Waste Ink Pad before moving the printer.

 Disassembly and reassembly of parts is often required when

identifying the causes of problems. The parts should be disassembled and re-assembled correctly while referring to

“DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY” (p.90) so that the operation

and status of each check item can be correctly verified.

 Some individual part and units may require adjustment once

they are removed or replaced. If removing or replacing parts which have specific instructions for adjustment included in

“DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY” (p.90), be sure to make these

adjustments after repairing the problem location.

 In this chapter, the product names are called as follows:

3.1.2 Preliminary Checks

Before starting troubleshooting, be sure to verify that the following conditions are all met:

 The power supply voltage must be within the specification limits. (Measure the

voltage at the wall socket.)

 The power code must be free from damage, short circuit or breakage, or miswiring

in the power code.

 The printer must be grounded properly.

 The printer should not be located in a place where it can be exposed to too high or

low temperature, too high or low humidity, or abrupt temperature change.

 The printer should not be located near waterworks, near humidifiers, near heaters

or near flames, in a dusty atmosphere or in a place where the printer can be exposed to blast from an air conditioner.

 The printer should not be located in a place where volatile or inflammable gases

are produced.

 The printer should not be located in a place where it can be exposed to direct rays

of the sun.

 The printer must be placed on a strong and steady level table (without an

inclination larger than five degrees).

 Any vibrating equipment must not be placed on or under the printer.

 The paper used must conform to the specification.

 There is no error in handling of the printer.

 Check the inside of the printer, and remove foreign matters if any, such as paper

clips, staples, bits of paper, paper dust or toner.

3.1.1 Specified Tools

This printer does not require any specified tools for troubleshooting.

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 Clean the inside of the printer and the rubber rolls.

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3.2 Troubleshooting

3.2.1 Motor and Sensor Troubleshooting

 Motors

The resistance values for the CR motor and the PF motor are given below, however, the values cannot be used to check the motors status since they are DC motor and the resistance between the electric poles varies. Visually check the motors for abnormal operation and if it is hard to judge, replace the motor.

Table 3-1. Motor resistance and check point

Motor Motor Type Drive Voltage Resistance

CR motor

PF motor 21.2Ω ± 10%

Scanner motor

Note *1 : Manufactured by Oki Electric Industry Co., Ltd.

Manufactured by MITSUMI ELECTRIC CO., LTD.

DC motor with bras

DC 42V ± 5%

2-phase, 96-pole

PM stepping motor

 Sensors

28.8Ω ± 10%

43.0Ω ± 10%*1 or

48.0Ω ± 10%

Table 3-2. Sensor check point

Sensor name Check point Signal level Switch mode

PE Sensor CN24/Pin 1 and 2

Less than 0.4V Off: No paper

More than 2.4V On: Detect the paper

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Ink Level

Error Message

3.3

Error Indications and Fault Occurrence Causes

This section describes how the printer indicates an error / warning status with LEDs / LCD, or on the screen of the printer driver when a problem arises during various operations; power-on sequence, paper feeding, ink drawing, printing, and so on.

3.3.1 Error Indication Method

You can handle most of the troubles with the messages/instructions shown on the LCD panel or the window of “EPSON Status Monitor 3” (when connected to the PC).

 For CX8300/TX400 series

Error messages are displayed on the LCD panel.

• See Figure 1-5. “ CX8300/TX400 series Control Panel ” (p.19).

 For CX7300/TX200 series

Error status can be checked with the status of the LEDs or the message shown on the windows of “EPSON Status Monitor 3”.

• See Figure 1-6. “ CX7300/TX200 series Control Panel ” (p.20).

Table 3-3. LEDs Status (CX7300/TX200 series)

LED Status Meaning

-- No change

ON Lights normally

Blink 1 Flashes: 1.25sec On + 1.25sec Off

Blink 2 Flashes: 0.5sec On + 0.5sec Off + 0.5sec On + 1.0sec Off

Blink 3 Flashes: 0.5sec On + 0.5sec Off

• Message box on the window of “EPSON Status Monitor 3”

Figure 3-1. Error Indication on EPSON Status Monitor 3

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Table 3-4. Error Indications and Fault Occurrence Causes

CX8300/TX400 series CX7300/TX200 series

Error Name

Fatal error (scanner)

Fatal error (printer mechanism)

Maintenance error (waste ink overflow)

Paper jam error

CSIC Error

Incorrect I/C

Ink cartridge cover open error

Replace Ink Cartridge

LCD Message

A scanner error has occurred. See your documentation

A printer error has occurred. Turn off the printer, then press On button to turn on. See your documentation.

Waste ink pad in the printer is saturated. Contact your dealer to replace it.

Paper jam. Open the scanner unit and remove the paper. Press the Start button to eject the paper inside. See your documentation.

Cannot recognize ink cartridges. Make sure ink cartridges are installed correctly.

Ink cartridge cover is open. Open the scanner unit and close the ink cartridge cover.

Press the OK button to replace the cartridges.

LED Indications

Power Error Ink Paper 1/2

Blink 3

Blink 3 Blink 3 Blink 3

Blink 1 Blink 1 Blink 1

Blink 1 ON ON

-- Blink 1 OFF --

-- OFF ON --

(selected

side LED)

Blink 1

(selected

side LED)

Blink 1

(selected

side LED)

STM3 Message Error Cause Reference

Delete all print jobs and turn the printer off. Remove any foreign objects from inside the printer. After a few minutes, turn the printer back on.

Parts inside your printer are near the end of their service life. See your printer documentation.

Click the How to button for instructions on removing jammed paper.

Black: XXXX Color: XXXX ………… Epson recommends the genuine Epson cartridges listed above. Click the How to button for ink cartridge installation instructions.

RAM trouble occurs. System trouble occurs.

Mechanical trouble occurs.

The waste ink counter exceeds to capacity.

Paper stays in the paper path after paper ejection.

Ink is out in some I/C or no

I/C is set or incorrect I/C is set.

Table 3-5.

(p65)

Table 3-6.

(p71)

Table 3-7.

(p71)

Table 3-8.

(p74)

Reload the paper, then press the Start button on the printer or click the Continue button if it appears on the screen. To cancel all print jobs, click the Cancel button.

Failure to load paper to print.

Table 3-9.

(p75)

Paper out error

Paper out. Load paper and press the Start button.

-- ON OFF --

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Table 3-4. Error Indications and Fault Occurrence Causes

CX8300/TX400 series CX7300/TX200 series

Error Name

Multi-page feed error.

Double feed error

Memory card error Cannot recognize the memory card or disk. -- Blink 2 OFF OFF --

Index sheet error 1 (No index sheet)

Index sheet error 2 (Incorrect marking)

Index sheet error 3 (Incorrect card)

Remove and reload the paper, then press the Start button.

There is no index sheet or it is not positioned correctly. Check it and try again.

Photos are not selected or the ovals are marked incorrectly. Please correct and try again.

The contents of the memory card have

changed. Print a new index sheet and try again.

LCD Message

Power Error Ink Paper 1/2

-- ON OFF --

-- Blink 2 OFF -- --

LED Indications

A page has not been printed, multiple pages have been fed into the printer at once, or the wrong paper size has been fed into the printer. Remove and reload the paper. Press the Start button if necessary.

STM3 Message Error Cause Reference

Double feed during double sided printing.

That memory card is not available with this unit. Or no image can be found in that card when memory card print is started.

The direction of order sheet is opposite. No index sheet is recognized correctly.

When there is a mismatch in the content of the order sheet (When it is not marked though the selection is necessary.)

The different card or updated card is found for that sheet.

Table 3-17. (p79)

Table 3-12. (p77)

Table 3-13. (p78)

Table 3-14. (p78)

Table 3-15. (p78)

A device not supported is connected to the port for the

DSC Direct error Cannot recognize the device. -- Blink 2 OFF -- --

connection of external memory devices. The DSC demands the current larger than mechanical limit.

Table 3-11. (p77)

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Table 3-4. Error Indications and Fault Occurrence Causes

CX8300/TX400 series CX7300/TX200 series

Error Name

Head cleaning (Ink low error)

Pre-scanning error (photo) (CX8300/TX400 series only)

Communication error

Note *1 : The “XXXX” represents the part number of the Ink Cartridge.

Replace ink cartridge before cleaning Printhead.

No photos could be recognized. Make sure the photos are positioned correctly. For details, see your manual.

LCD Message

-- -- -- -- --

Power Error Ink Paper 1/2

-- -- -- -- -- Photos cannot be recognized.

LED Indications

Blink 1

STM3 Message Error Cause Reference

Black: XXXX Color: XXXX

......

You may continue printing, or click the How to button to change the ink cartridge now.

Check all connections and make sure all devices are on. If the power was turned off during printing, cancel the print job. If the error does not clear, see your printer documentation.

Head cleaning was attempted in the Ink low status.

The printer cannot communicate with the PC properly.

Table 3-10. (p77)

Table 3-16. (p79)

Table 3-18. (p80)

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CN10

Scanner Motor

cable

Scanner Motor Connector Cable

3.3.2 Troubleshooting by Error Message

The following tables provide troubleshooting procedures. Confirm the error message indicated on the LCD or the STM3 screen on the PC’s display, and verify it in the following list and the figures at the end of this chapter for the corresponding troubleshooting remedy. If some parts need to be replaced or repaired, make sure to follow the procedure given in Chapter 4 “Disassembly / Assembly”.

Table 3-5. Check point for Fatal error according to each phenomenon

Occurrence

timing

CR position

Detailed phenomenon

Defective

unit/part name

Check point Remedy

• Power on

• Anywhere

The Scanner Unit does not initialize when the power is turned on.

Scanner Motor

1. Check if the Scanner Motor cable is connected to CN10 on the Main Board.

2. Check if the coil resistance of the Scanner Motor is about

Note *1 : Manufactured by Oki Electric Industry Co., Ltd.

3. Check if the Scanner Motor Connector Cable is damaged. 3. Replace the Scanner Motor with a new one.

or 48Ω*2 by using the tester (refer to Table 3-1).

43Ω*

*2 : Manufactured by MITSUMI ELECTRIC CO., LTD.

1. Connect the Scanner Motor cable to CN10 on the Main Board.

2. Replace the Scanner Motor with a new one.

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CN21

Scanner Carriage FFC

Scanner Carriage Unit

Table 3-5. Check point for Fatal error according to each phenomenon

Occurrence

timing

CR position

Detailed phenomenon

Defective

unit/part name

Scanner Carriage

FFC

Check point Remedy

1. Check if the Scanner Carriage FFC is connected to CN21 on the Main Board.

1. Connect the Scanner Carriage FFC to CN21 on the Main Board.

• Power on

• Anywhere

The Scanner Unit does not initialize when the power is turned on.

2. Check if the Scanner Carriage FFC is damaged. 2. Replace the Scanner Carriage FFC with a new one.

1. Check if the Scanner Carriage Unit is damaged. 1. Replace the Scanner Carriage Unit with a new one.

Scanner Carriage

Unit

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CR Motor

Connector Cable

CN8

CN9

PF Motor

Connector Cable

Table 3-5. Check point for Fatal error according to each phenomenon

Occurrence

timing

CR position

Detailed phenomenon

Defective

unit/part name

Check point Remedy

1. Check if the CR Motor Connector Cable is connected to

CN8 on the Main Board.

1. Connect the CR Motor Connector Cable to CN8 on the Main Board.

• Power on

• Anywhere

When turning on the power, the CR Motor does not operate at all.

When turning on the power, the PF Motor does not operate at all

CR Motor

PF Motor

2. Check if the CR Motor Connector Cable is not damaged. 2. Replace the CR Motor with a new one.

3. Check if the CR Motor operates. 3. Replace the CR Motor with a new one.

1. Check if the PF Motor Connector Cable is connected to CN9 on the Main Board.

2. Check if the PF Motor Connector Cable is not damaged. 2. Replace the PF Motor with a new one.

3. Check if the PF Motor operates. 3. Replace the PF Motor with a new one.

1. Connect the PF Motor Connector Cable to CN9 on the Main Board.

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Compression Spring 2.36

Change Lever

Upper Paper Guide Unit

Table 3-5. Check point for Fatal error according to each phenomenon

Occurrence

timing

CR position

• Power on

• Anywhere

Detailed phenomenon

When turning on the power, the Carriage Unit collides to the Change Lever located to the front side of the printer.

Defective

unit/part name

PF Motor

ASF Unit

Check point Remedy

1. Check if the PF Motor Connector Cable is connected to CN9 on the Main Board.

2. Check if the PF Motor Connector Cable is not damaged. 2. Replace the PF Motor with a new one.

3. Check if the PF Motor operates. 3. Replace the PF Motor with a new one.

1. Check if the Compression Spring 2.36 does not come off in the Change Lever.

1. Connect the PF Motor Connector Cable to CN9 on the Main Board.

1. Replace the ASF Unit with a new one.

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The Carriage Unit collides with the Upper Paper Guide Unit when power is turned on.

Upper Paper Guide

Unit

1. Check if the Paper Guide Upper Unit is correctly assembled.

1. Reassemble the Upper Paper Guide Unit to the Main Frame correctly.

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Slit of the CR Encoder Board

CR Scale

CR Encoder BoardEncoder FFC

Table 3-5. Check point for Fatal error according to each phenomenon

Occurrence

timing

CR position

Detailed phenomenon

Defective

unit/part name

CR Scale

Check point Remedy

1. Check if the CR Scale does not come off or it properly passes through the slit of the CR Encoder Board.

2. Check if the CR Scale is not damaged or contaminated. 2. Replace the CR Scale with a new one or clean it

1. Reassemble the CR Scale correctly.

* If the problem is not solved, replace the Main

Board with a new one.

completely.

• Power on

• Anywhere

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When turning on the power, the Carriage Unit collides to the right side of the Main Frame.

CR Encoder Board

1. Check if the Encoder FFC is connected to the CR Encoder Board.

2. Check if the Encoder FFC is not damaged. 2. Replace the Encoder FFC with a new one.

3. Check if the CR Encoder Board is not damaged. 3. Replace the CR Encoder Board with a new one.

1. Connect the Encoder FFC to the CR Encoder Board.

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PF Scale PF Encoder Sensor

CN24

PE Sensor

Connector Cable

Table 3-5. Check point for Fatal error according to each phenomenon

Occurrence

timing

CR position

Detailed phenomenon

Defective

unit/part name

Check point Remedy

1. Check if the PF Scale is not damaged or contaminated. 1. Replace the PF Scale with a new one.

• Power on

• Anywhere

• Operation

• Anywhere

The eject rollers are rotating at high speed when power is turned on. (For about 1 cycle.)

The Scanner Carriage Unit does not operate.

A paper feeding sequence failed to feed the paper, but a paper ejection sequence is performed.

PF Scale/PF

Encoder Sensor

Lower Scanner

Housing

ASF Unit

2. Check if the PF Encoder Sensor is not damaged. 2. Replace the PF Encoder Sensor with a new one.

1. Check if the grease is applied enough on the surface of the Guide Rail of the Lower Scanner Housing.

2. Check if the Scanner Carriage Unit is set correctly. 2. Reassemble the Scanner Carriage Unit.

1. Check if the PE Sensor Connector Cable is connected to CN24 on the Main Board.

1. Apply the grease on the surface of the Guide Rail of the Lower Scanner Housing after wiping the old grease with a dry, soft cloth. (Refer to

Chapter 6 “MAINTENANCE” (p.151))

1. Connect the PE Sensor Connector Cable to CN24 on the Main Board.

2. Check if the PE Sensor Connector Cable is not damaged. 2. Replace the ASF Unit with a new one.

3. Check if the PE Sensor is not damaged. 3. Replace the ASF Unit with a new one.

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Paper Back Lever

Extension Spring 6.4

Extension Spring Retard

Backside of ASF Unit

Table 3-6. Check point for the Maintenance request according to each phenomenon

Occurrence

timing

CR position

• Operation

•–

Detailed phenomenon

An error is indicated on the LED and STM or LCD.

Defective

unit/part name

Waste Ink Pads ---

Check point Remedy

1. Change the Waste Ink Pads and initialize the Waste Ink Pad Counter. (Refer to Chapter 5

“ADJUSTMENT” (p.141))

Table 3-7. Check point for Paper jam error according to each phenomenon

Occurrence

timing

CR position

Detailed phenomenon

A paper feeding sequence failed to feed the paper, but a paper ejection sequence is performed.

Defective

unit/part name

ASF Unit

Check point Remedy

1. Check if the ASF Unit is properly installed. 1. Install the ASF Unit properly.

2. Check if the Paper Back Lever operates correctly in the paper loading sequence.

2. Set the Extension Spring 6.45 between the ASF Frame and the Paper Back Lever.

• Operation

• Outside HP

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Paper is being resent during paper feeding operation.

ASF Unit

1. Check if the Extension Spring Retard operates correctly in the paper loading sequence.

1. Set the Extension Spring Retard between the Retard Roller Unit and the ASF Frame.

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Star Wheel Holder Assy

Star Wheel Holders

EJ Roller Unit

Table 3-7. Check point for Paper jam error according to each phenomenon

Occurrence

timing

CR position

Detailed phenomenon

Defective

unit/part name

Star Wheel Holder

Assy*

Check point Remedy

1. Check if the Star Wheel Holder Assy is correctly assembled.

2. Check if the Star Wheel Holders does not come off. 2. Reassemble the Star Wheel Holders correctly.

1. Reassemble the Star Wheel Holder Assy correctly.

• Operation

•–

The top edge of paper does not go through between the EJ Roller Unit and the Star Wheel.

1. Check if the EJ Roller Unit is correctly assembled. 1. Reassemble the EJ Roller Unit correctly.

EJ Roller Unit*

2. Check if the Spur Gear 51.5 is not damaged. 2. Replace the EJ Roller Unit with a new one.

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Upper Paper Guide Unit

Table 3-7. Check point for Paper jam error according to each phenomenon

Occurrence

timing

CR position

Detailed phenomenon

Defective

unit/part name

Check point Remedy

1. Check if the Upper Paper Guide Unit is correctly assembled.

1. Reassemble the Upper Paper Guide Unit to the Main Frame correctly.

• Operation

•–

Note * : In case that the paper jam error occurs in each operation, the jammed paper contacts the nozzle surface of the Printhead and the Printhead may be damaged.

The top edge of paper is not loaded to the PF Roller Unit.

Upper Paper Guide

Unit*

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Memory Chip

Connector

CSIC Board

Head FFC

CSIC Board

CSIC Connectors

Table 3-8. Check point for CSIC error / Incorrect Ink Cartridge according to each phenomenon

Occurrence

timing

CR position

Detailed phenomenon

Defective

unit/part name

Ink Cartridge

Check point Remedy

1. Check if Ink Cartridge is properly installed. 1. Install the Ink Cartridge properly.

2. Check if the Memory Chip is not disconnected or not chipped.

2. Replace the Ink Cartridge with a new one.

• Power on

•Inside HP

After the printer detects that the carriage is at the home position, an error is displayed.

CSIC Board

CSIC Connector

1. Check if the Head FFC is connected to connector on the CSIC Board.

2. Check if the CSIC Board is not damaged. 2. Replace the CSIC Board with a new one.

3. Check if the CSIC Connector is not damaged. 1. Replace the CSIC Board with a new one.

1. Connect the Head FFC to connector on the CSIC Board.

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LD Roller

Non-adhesive Area

Staples

Cloth moistened

with alcohol

CL Sheet

Adhesive Area

This side down

(Use a post card for

the base sheet)

HopperCompression Spring1.94

Table 3-9. Check point for Paper out error according to each phenomenon

Occurrence

timing

CR position

• Operation

•–

Detailed phenomenon

The LD Roller cannot pick up paper although the LD Roller attempt to rotate correctly.

Defective

unit/part name

ASF Unit

Check point Remedy

1. Check if any paper dust is not adhered to the surface of the LD Roller.

1. Check if the Hopper operates correctly in the paper loading sequence.

1. Set a cleaning sheet in the ASF Unit up side down. Then holding the top edge, try to load the paper from the Printer driver. The micro pearl on the LD Roller surface is removed. To remove severe smear, staple a cloth moistened with alcohol to a post card and clean the roller in the same manner.

*If the problem is not solved, replace the ASF

unit with new one.

1. Reassemble the Compression Spring 1.94 between the Base Frame and the Hopper.

The Hopper does not operate during the paper loading sequence although the LD Roller rotates to load paper from the ASF

ASF Unit

Unit.

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Extension Spring 0.143

Guide Pin

Clutch

LD Roller Shaft

Compression

Spring 2.36

Change Lever

Table 3-9. Check point for Paper out error according to each phenomenon

Occurrence

timing

CR position

Detailed phenomenon

Defective

unit/part name

Check point Remedy

1. Check if the Extension Spring 0.143 does not come off in the Clutch mechanism.

1. Reassemble the Extension Spring 0.143 in the Clutch mechanism.

• Operation

•–

The drive of the PF Motor is not transmitted to the LD Roller Shaft.

ASF Unit

2. Check if the positioning hole of the Clutch does not come off from the guide pin of the LD Roller Shaft.

3. Check if the Clutch tooth is not damaged. 3. Replace the ASF Unit with a new one.

4. Check if the Clutch is not damaged. 4. Replace the ASF Unit with a new one.

5. Check if the Compression Spring 2.36 does not come off in the Change Lever.

2. Reassemble the positioning hole of the Clutch on the guide pin of the LD Roller Shaft.

5. Replace the ASF Unit with a new one.

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Table 3-9. Check point for Paper out error according to each phenomenon

Occurrence

timing

CR position

• Operation

•–

Detailed phenomenon

The LD Roller is not set to the ASF home position and paper is always loaded from the ASF Unit during the paper loading sequence.

Defective

unit/part name

ASF Unit

Check point Remedy

1. Check if the tip of the Change Lever is not damaged. 1. Replace the ASF Unit with a new one.

Table 3-10. Check point for Head Cleaning error (Ink low error) according to each phenomenon

Occurrence

timing

CR position

• Operation

•–

Detailed phenomenon

Head Cleaning is not carried out. Ink Cartridge

Defective

unit/part name

Check point Remedy

1. Check if the ink remains in the Ink Cartridge. 1. Replace the Ink Cartridge with a new one.

2. Check if the Ink Cartridge can be used by installing it to other printer.

2. Replace the Ink Cartridge with a new one.

Table 3-11. Check point for DSC Direct error according to each phenomenon

Occurrence

timing

CR position

• Operation

•–

Detailed phenomenon

The Digital Camera (as a USB device) cannot be recognized and an error is indicated.

Defective

unit/part name

USB Cable 1. Check if the USB Cable is damaged. 1. Replace the USB Cable with a new one.

Digital Camera

2. Confirm whether the digital camera is compatible with the printer.

Check point Remedy

2. Replace the digital camera with a compatible one.

Table 3-12. Check point for Memory Card error according to each phenomenon

Occurrence

timing

CR position

• Operation

•–

Detailed phenomenon

The Memory Card cannot be recognized and an error is indicated.

Defective

unit/part name

Memory Card

Main Board Unit

Check point Remedy

1. Check if the Memory Card is compatible with the printer.

2. Check if the Memory Card is damaged. 2. Replace the Memory Card with a new one.

3. Check if a memory card that the adaptor is needed is inserted into the slot without using the adaptor.

1. Check if the Memory Card slot pins on the Main Board is bent or broken.

1. Replace the Memory Card with a compatible one.

3. Turn off the printer, then remove the card using tweezers or a similar tool.

1. Replace the Main Board Unit with a new one.

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Document Glass

Table 3-13. Check point for Index Sheet 1 error (No index Sheet) according to each phenomenon

Occurrence

timing

CR position

Detailed phenomenon

Defective

unit/part name

Document Cover 1. Check if the Document Cover is open. 1. Close the Document Cover.

Check point Remedy

• Operation

•–

Occurrence

timing

CR position

• Operation

•–

Occurrence

timing

CR position

This error occurs when attempting to print using the Index Sheet.

Table 3-14. Check point for Index Sheet error 2 (incorrect marking) according to each phenomenon

Detailed phenomenon

This error occurs when attempting to print using the Index Sheet.

Table 3-15. Check point for Index Sheet error 3 (incorrect card) according to each phenomenon

Detailed phenomenon

Index Sheet

Scanner Housing

Upper

Defective

unit/part name

Index Sheet

Defective

unit/part name

1. Check if the Index Sheet is set in the wrong way. 1. Set the Index Sheet correctly.

2. Check if the Index Sheet’s standard position is clean. 2. Reprint the Index Sheet.

1. Check if the Document Glass is clean. 1. Clean the Document Glass.

Check point Remedy

1. Check if the checkboxes on the Index Sheet are properly marked out.

Check point Remedy

1. Mark it out properly.

• Operation

•–

This error is generated when attempting to print from Index Sheet.

Index Sheet

Memory Card

1. Check if the Index Sheet was printed from the inserted Memory Card.

1. Check if the Memory Card storing the Index Sheet data is inserted.

2. Check if the Memory Card is damaged. 2. Replace the Memory Card with a new one.

1. Change the Index Sheet to the one printed from the inserted Memory Card.

1. Insert Memory Card storing the Index Sheet data.

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Extension Spring Retard

Backside of ASF

Paper Back Lever

Extension Spring 6.45

Table 3-16. Check point for Pre-scanning error (photo) according to each phenomenon (CX8300/TX400 series only)

Occurrence

timing

CR position

• Operation

•–

Detailed phenomenon

No photos cannot be recognized and an error is indicated.

Defective

unit/part name

Photo

Check point Remedy

1. Check if the photo is set correctly. 1. Set the photo correctly.

Table 3-17. Check point for Double feed error according to each phenomenon

Occurrence

timing

CR position

Detailed phenomenon

Defective

unit/part name

Check point Remedy

1. Check if the Extension Spring Retard operates correctly in the paper loading sequence.

1. Set the Extension Spring Retard between the Retard Roller Unit and the ASF Frame.

• Operation

•–

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After both surfaces were printed, the paper was ejected but an error is displayed.

ASF Unit

2. Check if the Paper Back Lever operates correctly in the paper loading sequence.

2. Set the Extension Spring 6.45 between the ASF Frame and the Paper Back Lever.

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CN1

Panel FFC

Table 3-18. Check point for Communication error according to each phenomenon

Occurrence

timing

CR position

Detailed phenomenon

Defective

unit/part name

Check point Remedy

1. Check if the Panel FFC is connected to CN1 on the Panel Board.

1. Connect the Panel FFC to CN1 on the Panel Board.

• Power on

• Anywhere

When turning on the power, the printer does not operate at all.

Panel Unit

2. Check if the Panel FFC is not damaged. 2. Replace the Panel FFC with new one.

3. Check if the Panel Board is not damaged. 3. Replace the Panel FFC with new one.

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CN1

PS Board

Connector Cable

Power Unit Cable

PS Board Unit

Table 3-18. Check point for Communication error according to each phenomenon

Occurrence

timing

CR position

Detailed phenomenon

Defective

unit/part name

Check point Remedy

1. Check if the PS Board Connector Cable is connected to CN1 on the Main Board.

1. Connect the PS Board Connector Cable to CN1 on the Main Board.

• Power on

• Anywhere

When turning on the power, the printer does not operate at all.

PS Board Unit

2. Check if the PS Board Connector Cable/PS Board is not damaged.

2. Replace the PS Board Unit with new one. * If the problem is not solved, replace the Main

Board with new one.

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Panel FFC

CN12

Table 3-18. Check point for Communication error according to each phenomenon

Occurrence

timing

CR position

• Power on

•–

Detailed phenomenon

When turning on the power, the power on sequence is performed correctly. But, when any printer job is sent to the printer, a communication error is indicated with STM3.

Defective

unit/part name

USB Cable

Main Board Unit

Check point Remedy

1. Check if the USB Cable is connected between the printer and the PC.

1. Check if an correct model name is stored into the address of the EEPROM on the Main Board.

2. Check if the Panel FFC is connected to CN12 on the Main Board.

1. Connect the USB Cable to the printer and the PC.

1. Use the Adjustment Program to write the correct value to the EEPROM address.

2. Connect the Panel FFC to CN12 on the Main Board.

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Extension Spring Retard

Backside of ASF Unit

Paper Back Lever

Extension Spring 6.45

3.3.3 Superficial Phenomenon-Based Troubleshooting

This section explains the fault locations of the error states (print quality and abnormal noise) other than the error states (LED and STM3) in the previous section.

Table 3-19. Check point for the error that multiple sheets of paper are always loaded without LEDs and STM3

Occurrence

timing

CR position

Detailed phenomenon

Defective

unit/part name

Check point Remedy

1. Check if the Extension Spring Retard operates correctly in the paper loading sequence.

1. Set the Extension Spring Retard between the Retard Roller Unit and the ASF Frame.

• Operation

•–

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The LEDs and STM3 are not indicating error conditions. But, multiple sheets of paper are always loaded from the ASF Unit.

ASF Unit

2. Check if the Paper Back Lever operates correctly in the paper loading sequence.

2. Set the Extension Spring 6.45 between the ASF Frame and the Paper Back Lever.

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Table 3-20. Check point for the abnormal noise

Occurrence

timing

CR position

• Anytime

•Anywhere

Detailed phenomenon

The abnormal noise occurs at the first power on timing and during each operation although the printing operation is performed.

The Carriage Unit collides to the Upper Paper Guide Unit during each operation.

Defective

unit/part name

Carriage Unit

ASF Unit

Upper Paper Guide

Unit

Check point Remedy

1. Check if the grease on the Carriage Path is sufficient. 1. Wipe off the remaining grease on the Carriage path and lubricate it on its frame.

1. Check if the Change Lever moves smoothly. 1. Replace the ASF Unit with a new one.

1. Check if the Upper Paper Guide Unit is attached

securely. (check if it interferes with the Carriage Unit)

1. Reassemble the Upper Paper Guide to the Main Frame.

Table 3-21. Check point for the defective scanned image quality

Print Quality

State

• Scanned image is not clear.

Detailed phenomenon

There are dusts or the like on the Document Glass. (white dots appear on the scanned image)

There are dusts or the like on the LED inside the Rod Lens Array. (vertical stripes appear on the scanned image)

The LED of Scanner Carriage Unit does not light up.

Defective

unit/part name

Upper Scanner

Housing

Scanner Carriage

Unit

Scanner Carriage

Unit

Check point Remedy

1. Check if there is any foreign material on the Document Glass.

1. Check if there is not foreign material on the LED. 1. Remove the foreign material from the

1. Check if the LED lights up. 1. Replace the Scanner Carriage Unit with a new

1. Remove the foreign material from the Document Glass. (Refer to Chapter 6 “MAINTENANCE”

(p.151).)

Document Glass (blow away the dusts).

one.

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Seal rubber part

Compression

Spring 1.67

Table 3-22. Check point for the defective printing quality

Print Quality State Detailed phenomenon

Defective

unit/part name

Check point Remedy

1. Check if there is not any foreign material/damage around the seal rubber part on the Cap Unit.

1. Remove the foreign material around the seal rubber parts carefully.

• Dot missing and mixed colors

Ink is scarcely ejected to the Cap from the Printhead.

Ink is ejected to the Cap from the Printhead, but the printer does not recover from the error after cleaning or ink change.

Ink System Unit

(Cap Unit)

2. Check if the Compression Spring 1.67 is correctly mounted on the Cap Unit.

1. Check if it returns to normal by performing CL operation

Printhead

Cleaner Blade

Main Board 1. Check if the Main Board is not damaged. 1. Replace the Main Board with a new one.

or replacing the Ink Cartridge.

2. Check if the Printhead is not damaged. 2. Replace the Printhead with a new one.

1. Check if the Cleaner Blade does not have paper dust or bending.

2. Replace the Ink System Unit with a new one.

1. Perform CL operation and the Ink Cartridge replacement specified times. If it doesn’t work, change the Printhead with a new one.

1. Replace the Ink System Unit with a new one.

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Printhead

Connector

CN6

CN7CN5

Head

FFC

CR movement

direction

Table 3-22. Check point for the defective printing quality

Print Quality State Detailed phenomenon

Defective

unit/part name

Check point Remedy

• White streak / abnormal discharge

• White streak / color unevenness occurrence

Ink is ejected to the Cap from the Printhead, but printing is not done at all after cleaning or ink change, or abnormal discharge occurs.

Vertical banding appears against the CR movement direction. And, it looks like uneven printing.

[Note] If the problem is not solved, replace the

CR Motor with a new one.

1. Check if the Head FFC is securely connected to the Printhead Connectors and the Main Board Connectors

1. Connect the Head FFC to the Printhead and the Main Board Connectors.

(CN5, CN6, and CN7).

Head FFC

2. Check if the Head FFC is not damaged. 2. Replace the Head FFC with a new one.

Printhead

1. Check if it returns to normal by performing CL operation or replacing the Ink Cartridge.

1. Perform CL operation and the Ink Cartridge replacement specified times. If it doesn’t work, change the Printhead with a new one.

Main Board Unit 1. Check if the Main Board is not damaged. 1. Replace the Main Board Unit with a new one.

Adjustment

1. For printing in the Bi-D mode, check if Bi-D Adjustment has been performed properly.

1. Perform Bi-D Adjustment to correct print start timing in bi-directional printing.(Refer to

Chapter 5 “ADJUSTMENT” (p.141).)

1. Check if the Nozzle Check Pattern is printed properly. 2. Perform Head Cleaning and check the Nozzle

Printhead

Check Pattern. (Refer to

“ADJUSTMENT” (p.141).)

Chapter 5

If the problem is not solved, replace the Printhead with a new one.

1. Check if there is any foreign material on the Carriage path.

1. Remove foreign material from surface of the Carriage path.

2. Check if the Main Frame is deformed. 2. Replace the Main Frame with a new one.

Main Frame

3. Check if the grease is enough on the Carriage path of the Main Frame.

3. After wiping the grease G-71 on the Carriage path with a dry, soft cloth, coat it with grease.(Refer to

Chapter 6 “MAINTENANCE”

(p.151).)

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CR movement

direction

PF Roller Unit

Table 3-22. Check point for the defective printing quality

Print Quality State Detailed phenomenon

Defective

unit/part name

Check point Remedy

• White streak / color unevenness occurrence

Micro banding appears horizontally against the CR movement direction and it appears with the same width.

[Note] If the problem is not solved, replace the

PF Motor with a new one.

The Star wheel mark against the CR movement direction.

Printer driver & exclusive paper

Printhead

PF Roller Unit

1. Check if the suitable paper is used according to the printer driver setting.

1. Check if the Nozzle Check Pattern is printed correctly. 1. Perform the Head Cleaning and check the

1. Check if there is not any foreign material on the surface of the PF Roller Unit.

2. Check if the PF Roller Unit is not damaged. 2. Replace the PF Roller Unit with a new one.

1. Check if the Star Wheel Holder does not come off. 1. Reassemble the Star Wheel Holder correctly.

2. Check if the surface of the Star Wheel Holder Assy is flat. 2. Replace the Star Wheel Holder Assy with a new

1. Use the suitable paper according to the printer driver setting.

Nozzle Check Pattern. (Refer to

“ADJUSTMENT” (p.141).)

If the problem is not solved, replace the Printhead with a new one.

1. Clean the surface of the PF Roller Unit carefully with the soft cloth.

one.

Chapter 5

Star Wheel Holder

Assy

Printing is blurred.

Printer driver & exclusive paper

Printhead

1. Check if the suitable paper is used according to the printer driver setting.

1. Check if the correct Head ID is stored into the EEPROM by using the Adjustment Program.

1. Use the suitable paper according to the printer driver setting.

1. Input 16-digit code of the Head ID into the EEPROM by using the Adjustment Program.

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LD Roller

Front Paper Guide Unit

Porous Pad Front Paper Guide

Table 3-22. Check point for the defective printing quality

Print Quality State Detailed phenomenon

Defective

unit/part name

Check point Remedy

• Print start position slip

• Ink stain of paper

The printing operation is correctly performed. But, the top margin is insufficient than usual one.

Ink stain occurs at the back, top end or bottom end of the print paper.

1. Check if any paper dust is not adhered to the surface of the LD Roller.

ASF Unit

1. Check if the Front Paper Guide Unit is free from ink stain.

Front Paper Guide

2. Check if heaps of ink are not formed on Porous Pad Front Paper Guide.

EJ Roller Unit 1. Check if the EJ Roller Unit is free from ink stain. 1. Clean the EJ Roller Unit with a soft cloth.

PF Roller Unit 1. Check if the PF Roller Unit is free from ink stain. 1. Clean the PF Roller Unit with a soft cloth.

1. Set a cleaning sheet in the ASF up side down. Then holding the top edge, try to load the paper from the Printer driver. The micro pearl on the LD Roller surface is removed. To remove severe smear, staple a cloth moistened with alcohol to a post card and clean the roller in the same manner. As for the cleaning sheet, refer to

“ Check point for Paper out error according to each phenomenon ” (p.75).

* If the problem is not solved, replace the ASF

Unit with a new one.

1. Clean the Front Paper Guide Unit with a soft cloth.

2. Replace the Front Paper Guide Assy with a new one.

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Star Wheels

Table 3-22. Check point for the defective printing quality

Print Quality State Detailed phenomenon

Defective

unit/part name

Check point Remedy

• Ink stain of paper

Ink sticks to other than the print area of the paper, resulting in contamination.

Printhead

Upper Paper Guide

Unit

Star Wheel Holder

Assy

1. Check if the Printhead Cover does not have the ink drop. 1. Clean the Printhead Cover carefully with a soft cloth.

1. Check if the Upper Paper Guide Unit is free from ink

stain.

1. Check if the Star Wheels is free from ink stain. 1. Clean the Star Wheels with a soft cloth.

1. Clean the Upper Paper Guide Unit with a soft cloth.

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C H E C K

P O I N T

Notation Product name

CX7300 series Stylus CX7300/CX7400/DX7400

TX200 series Stylus NX200/TX200/TX203/TX209/SX200/SX205

CX8300 series Stylus CX8300/CX8400/DX8400

TX400 series Stylus NX400/TX400/TX405/TX409/SX400/SX405

W A R N I N G

C A U T I O N

4.1 Overview

In this chapter, the product names are called as follows:

This section describes procedures for disassembling the main components of EPSON Stylus CX7300/TX200/CX8300/TX400 series. Unless otherwise specified, disassembled units or components can be reassembled by reversing the disassembly procedure. Procedures which, if not strictly observed, could result in personal injury are described under the heading “WARNING”. “CAUTION” signals a precaution which, if ignored, could result in damage to equipment. Important tips for procedures are described under the heading “CHECK POINT”. If the assembly procedure is different from the reversed disassembly procedure, the correct procedure is described under the heading “REASSEMBLY”. Any adjustments required after reassembly of components or parts are described under the heading “ADJUSTMENT REQUIRED”. When you have to remove any components or parts that are not described in this chapter, refer to the exploded diagrams in the appendix.

Read the following precautions before disassembling and assembling.

4.1.1 Precautions

See the precautions given under the heading “WARNING” and “CAUTION” in the following columns when disassembling or assembling EPSON Stylus CX7300/TX200/ CX8300/TX400 series.

 Disconnect the power cable before disassembling or

assembling the printer.

 If you need to work on the printer with power applied, strictly

follow the instructions in this manual.

 Always wear gloves for disassembly and reassembly to protect

your eyes from ink. If any ink gets in your eyes, wash your eyes with clean water and consult a doctor immediately.

 Always wear gloves for disassembly and reassembly to avoid

injury from sharp metal edges.

 To protect sensitive microprocessors and circuitry, use static

discharge equipment, such as anti-static wrist straps, when accessing internal components.

 Never touch the ink or wasted ink with bare hands. If ink

comes into contact with your skin, wash it off with soap and water immediately. If you have a skin irritation, consult a doctor immediately.



When transporting the printer after installing the ink cartridge, pack the printer for transportation without removing the ink cartridge and be sure to secure the Ink Cartridge to the printer cover with tape tightly to keep it from moving.

 Use only recommended tools for disassembling, assembling or

adjusting the printer.

 Observe the specified torque when tightening screws.  Apply lubricants as specified. (See Chapter 6

“MAINTENANCE”

 Make the specified adjustments when you disassemble the

printer. (See Chapter 5 “ADUJUSTMENT” details.)

 when reassembling the Waste Ink Tube, make sure that the tip

of waste ink tube is placed in the correct position, otherwise ink may leak.

 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.

(p151) for details.)

(p141) for

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4.1.2 Tools

Use only specified tools to avoid damaging the printer.

Table 4-1. Tools

Name EPSON Tool Code*

(+) Phillips screwdriver #1 1080530

(+) Phillips screwdriver #2 ---

Flathead screwdriver ---

Flathead Precision screwdriver #1 ---

Tweezers ---

Longnose pliers ---

Acetate tape 1003963

Nippers ---

Note * : All of the tools listed above are commercially available.

EPSON provides the tools listed with EPSON tool code.

4.1.3 Work Completion Check

If any service is made to the printer, use the checklist shown below to confirm all works are completed properly and the printer is ready to be returned to the user.

Table 4-2. Work Completion Check

Classification Item Check Point Status

Self-test Is the operation normal? OK / NG

ON-line Test Is the printing successful? OK / NG

Printhead (Nozzle check pattern print)

Carriage Mechanism

Printer Unit

Is ink discharged normally from all the nozzles?

Does it move smoothly? OK / NG

Is there any abnormal noise during its operation?

Is the CR Motor at the correct temperature? (Not too hot to touch?)

Is paper advanced smoothly? OK / NG

No paper jamming? OK / NG

No paper skew? OK / NG

OK / NG

Paper Feeding Mechanism

No multiple feeding? OK / NG

No abnormal noise? OK / NG

Is the paper path free of any obstructions?

Is the PF Motor at correct temperature?

OK / NG

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Table 4-2. Work Completion Check

Classification Item Check Point Status

Is glass surface dirty? OK / NG

Mechanism

Is any foreign substance mixed in the CR movement area?

Does CR operate smoothly? OK / NG

OK / NG

Scanner unit

ON-line Test ON-line Test Is the operation normal? OK / NG

Copy Copy Is the local copy action normal? OK / NG

Adjustment

Lubrication

Function ROM Version Version: OK / NG

Packing

CR mechanism

LED

Specified Adjustment

Specified Lubrication

Ink Cartridge

Waste Ink pad

Does CR operate together with scanner unit?

Does CR make abnormal noise during its operation?

Does LED turn on normally? And is white reflection test done near home position?

Are all the adjustment done correctly

Are all the lubrication made at the specified points?

Is the amount of lubrication correct?

Are the ink cartridges installed correctly?

Are the waste ink pads adequate to absorb?

OK / NG

Is the printer carriage placed at the capping position?

Have all the relevant items been included in the package?

OK / NG

Others

Protective materials

Attachments, Accessories

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Panel Unit

LCD Unit

Panel Unit

4.1.4 Procedural Differences between the Models

Some parts that are installed to CX7300/TX200 series and CX8300/TX400 series differ from each other because of the difference in the Panel Unit. The explanations in this chapter are based on CX8300/TX400 series. When reassembling the CX7300/TX200 series, refer to the table below to make sure the differences between the models.

Table 4-3. Differences between Models

Item Description CX8300/TX400 series CX7300/TX200 series Reference

 CX8300/TX400 series

Panel Unit/LCD Unit (p103)

 CX7300/TX200 series

Panel Unit (CX7300/TX200 series) (p139)

Panel Unit

You need to follow different steps to

remove the Panel Unit.

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“ 4.7.1 Panel Unit (CX7300/TX200 series) ”

(p139)

Start

C H E C K

P O I N T



You need to remove the parts/units shown in dashed line box if they exist on the way to the target part/unit.

 You need to remove the parts/units indicated with for disassembling/

assembling CX7300/TX200 series.

“ 4.4.2 Panel Unit/LCD Unit ” (p103)

“ 4.3.1 Paper Support Assy ” (p96)

“ 4.6.2 Scanner Carriage Unit ” (p135)

“ 4.6.1 Upper/Front Scanner Housing ”

(p134)

“ 4.5.15 Upper Paper Guide ” (p126)

“ 4.3.4 Scanner Unit/Hinge ” (p98)

“ 4.4.2 Panel Unit/LCD Unit ” (p103)

“ 4.4.1 Main Board Unit ” (p101)

“ 4.5.6 Front Frame/Right Frame ” (p114)

“ 4.5.3 Hopper ” (p110)

“ 4.5.13 Main Frame Assy ” (p122)

“ 4.5.9 PF Encoder Sensor ” (p117)

“ 4.5.19 PF Roller ” (p132)

“ 4.3.5 Upper Housing/Card Slot Cover ” (p100)

“ 4.5.2 CR Scale ” (p109)

“ 4.5.1 Printhead ” (p107)

“ 4.4.3 Power Supply Unit ” (p105)

“ 4.3.2 Stacker Assy ” (p96)

“ 4.3.3 Document Cover/ASF Cover ” (p97)

“ 4.5.16 ASF Unit ” (p126)

“ 4.5.18 Front Paper Guide ” (p131)

“ 4.5.20 Waste Ink Pads ” (p133)

“ 4.5.4 Removing the Printer Mechanism

(Lower Housing) ” (p111)

“ 4.5.9 PF Encoder Sensor ” (p117)

“ 4.5.2 CR Scale ” (p109)

“ 4.5.3 Hopper ” (p110)

“ 4.5.17 Ink System Unit ” (p128)

“ 4.5.12 CR Motor ” (p120)

“ 4.5.5 Left Frame ” (p113)

“ 4.5.7 Star Wheel Holder Assy ” (p116)

“ 4.5.8 EJ Roller ” (p116)

“ 4.5.11 PF Motor ” (p119)

“ 4.5.7 Star Wheel Holder Assy ” (p116)

“ 4.5.10 PF Scale ” (p118)“ 4.5.8 EJ Roller ” (p116)

“ 4.5.14 CR Unit ” (p124)

“ 4.5.10 PF Scale ” (p118)

“ 4.6.3 Scanner Motor Unit ” (p138)

“ 4.7.1 Panel Unit (CX7300/TX200 series) ”

(p139)

“ 4.5.10 PF Scale ” (p118)

4.2 Disassembly Procedures

For disassembling each unit, refer to the pages in the following flowchart.

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Paper Support Assy

Guide Pins

Hook

Stacker Assy

4.3 Removing the Housing

4.3.1 Paper Support Assy

 Parts/Components need to be removed in advance: None

 Removal procedure

1. Release the guide pins (x2) that secure the Paper Support Assy and remove it from the Upper Housing.

4.3.2 Stacker Assy

 Parts/Components need to be removed in advance: None

 Removal procedure

1. Open the Stacker Assy.

2. Release the Stacker Assy while pressing in the hook (x1) on the left with a

flathead precision screwdriver or a similar tool, and then remove it.

Figure 4-2. Removing the Paper Support Assy

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Figure 4-3. Removing the Stacker Assy

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Document Cover

Guide Pins

ASF Cover

4.3.3 Document Cover/ASF Cover

 Parts/Components need to be removed in advance: None

 Removal procedure

 Document Cover

1. Open the Paper Support Assy

2. Bend the Document Cover, and remove the Document Cover by releasing the

guide pins on both sides from the Scanner Unit.

 ASF Cover

1. Release the both guide pins of the ASF Cover from the holes of the Scanner Unit, and remove the ASF Cover.

Figure 4-5. Removing the ASF Cover

Figure 4-4. Removing the Document Cover

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USB Cover

C.B.S. 3x8, F/Zn-3C (6±1kgfcm) Tab

Rib

Screwing Part

Back Side

USB Cover

Rear Left

C A U T I O N

Main Board Frame

CN10

CN21

Upper Housing

Double-sided Tape Scanner Carriage FFC

Upper Housing’s inside

Scanner Carriage FFC

Scanner Motor

Cable

Sharp Edge

Double-sided Tape

4.3.4 Scanner Unit/Hinge

 Parts/Components need to be removed in advance

Document Cover/ASF Cover

 Removal procedure

1. Remove the screw (x1) that secures the USB Cover.

2. Pull the USB Cover at its screwing part, and remove it by sliding it to the left

(in the direction of the arrow).

Be careful of the sharp edges shown in Figure 4-7 when assembling or reassembling.

3. Disconnect the Scanner Motor Cable from the connector (CN10) and the Scanner Carriage FFC from the connector (CN21) on the Main Board.

4. Peel off the double-sided tape (x1) that secures the Scanner Carriage FFC to the Main Board Frame.

5. Peel off the double-sided tape (x1) that secures the Scanner Carriage FFC to the Upper Housing.

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Figure 4-6. Removing the USB Cover

Figure 4-7. Removing the Scanner Unit (1)

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C.B.P. 3x10, F/Zb-3C (Black) (6±1kgfcm)

C.B.P. 3x10, F/Zn-3C (Silver) (6±1kgfcm)

Scanner Unit

Hinge

C.B.P. 3x10, F/Zn-3C (6±1kgfcm)

Left Side

Groove of Scanner Unit

Hook

6. Remove the screws (x2) that secure the Scanner Unit.

7. Open the Scanner Unit.

8. Pull out the Scanner Unit in the direction of the arrow, taking care not to let

the Scanner Motor Cable and Scanner Carriage FFC get caught by the Upper Housing.

Remove the screw (x1) that secures the Hinge and remove the Hinge.

Figure 4-9. Removing the Hinge

 When installing the USB Cover, match the tabs (x3) with the

positioning holes (x3) of the Upper Housing as shown in

Figure 4-6.

 Route the Scanner Carriage FFC and secure it to the Upper

Housing and Main Board Frame with double-sided tape as shown in

Figure 4-7.

 When installing the Scanner Unit, engage the groove of the

Scanner Unit with the hook of the Hinge as shown in

4-10.

Figure

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Figure 4-8. Removing the Scanner Unit (2)

Figure 4-10. Installing the Scanner Unit

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Rear Side

C.B.P. 3x8, F/Zn-3C (4.5±0.5kgfcm)

C.B.P. 3x12, F/Zn-3C (4.5±0.5kgfcm)

C.B.P. 3x10, F/Zn-3C (4.5±0.5kgfcm)

Upper Housing

Hook

Inside of Housing

Hook

C.B.P. 3x8, F/Zn-3C (6±1kgfcm)

Card Slot Cover

Ink Position Label

17mm

4.3.5 Upper Housing/Card Slot Cover

 Parts/Components need to be removed in advance

Document Cover/ASF Cover/Scanner Unit/Panel Unit

 Removal procedure

 Upper Housing

1. Remove the screws (x6) that secure the Upper Housing.

2. Release the hooks (x5) that secure the Upper Housing and remove the Upper

Housing.

 Card Slot Cover

1. Remove the screw (x1) that secures the Card Slot Cover.

2. Release the hook (x1) of the Card Slot Cover and remove the Card Slot Cover.

Figure 4-12. Removing the Card Slot Cover

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Figure 4-11. Removing the Upper Housing

 Tighten the screws in the order given in Figure 4-11.  The Ink Position Label is not included in the Upper Housing.

When replacing the Upper Housing, order the Ink Position Label separately and attach the label as shown below.

Figure 4-13. Attaching Ink Position Label

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