Epson Stylus Photo 2100, Stylus Photo 2200 Service Manual

SERVICE MANUAL

Color Inkjet Printer

EPSON Stylus PHOTO 2100/2200

SEIJ01-016

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

About This Manual

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

Manual Configuration

This manual consists of six chapters and Appendix.

CHAPTER 1. PRODUCT DESCRIPTIONS

Provides a general overview and specifications of the product.

CHAPTER 2. OPERATING PRINCIPLES

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

CHAPTER 3. TROUBLESHOOTING

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

CHAPTER 4. DISASSEMBLY / ASSEMBLY

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

CHAPTER 5. ADJUSTMENT

Provides Epson-approved methods for adjustment.

CHAPTER 6. MAINTENANCE

Provides preventive maintenance procedures and the lists of Epson-approved lubricants and adhesives required for servicing the product.

APPENDIX Provides the following additional information for

reference:

• Connector pin assignments

• Exploded diagram & Parts List

• Electric circuit boards components layout

• Electrical circuit boards schematics

Symbols Used in this Manual

Various symbols are used throughout this manual either to provide additional information on a specific topic or to warn of possible danger present during a procedure or an action. Be aware of all symbols when they are used, and always read NOTE, CAUTION, or WARNING messages.

A D J U S T M E N T

R E Q U I R E D

C A U T I O N

C H E C K

P O I N T

W A R N I N G

Indicates an operating or maintenance procedure, practice or condition that 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.

Revision Status

Revision Issued Date Description

A May 24, 2002 First Release

B August 22, 2002

Page 212 Modify the wrong description on the A3+ size Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper Check pattern (first solid pattern) Page 213 The description for A4 size Plain Paper check point was added.

Chapter 1 PRODUCTION DESCRIPTION

1.1 Overview 9

1.2 Basic Specifications 10

1.2.1 Specification Outline Comparison ............................................................ 10

1.2.2 Paper Specification .................................................................................... 15

1.2.3 Printing Area ............................................................................................. 17

1.2.4 Ink Type-based Medium Compatibility Specifications ............................. 23

1.2.5 Release Lever .............................................. .............................................. 25

1.3 Functions 26

1.3.1 Control Panel .......................................................... ................................... 26

1.3.2 Switches ..................................................................................................... 26

1.3.3 Indicators ................................................................................................... 26

1.3.4 Switch Functions ....................................................................................... 26

1.3.5 Default Setting Selection Function ............................................................ 28

1.3.6 Special Setting Mode Function ................................................................. 29

1.3.7 Status Printing ........................................................................................... 30

1.3.8 Panel Operation for Roll Paper Printing .................................................... 31

1.3.9 Panel Operation for CD-R Printing ................... ........................................ 33

1.3.10 Panel Operation for Thick Paper Printing ............................................... 33

1.3.11 Panel Operation in Roller Cleaning Mode .............................................. 34

1.3.12 Indicator Display in Normal Mode .......................................................... 35

1.3.13 Error Status .............................................................................................. 36

1.4 Casing Specifications 37

1.5 Accessories 37

1.6 Environment Specification Items 38

Chapter 2 OPERATING PRINCIPLES

2.1 Overview 40

2.2 Printer Mechanism 40

2.2.1 Carriage Mechanism .................................................................................. 41

2.2.2 Print Mode ........................................... ...................................................... 44

2.2.3 Paper Feeding Mechanism ................................................. ....................... 48

2.2.4 Paper Loading Mechanism ........................................................................ 54

2.2.5 Ink System Mechanism ............................................................................. 58

2.2.6 Ink Sequence ............................................................................................. 60

2.2.7 Paper Cutter Mechanism ........................................................................... 63

2.2.8 Power-On Sequence .................................................................................. 65

2.3 Electrical Circuitry Operating Principles 66

2.3.1 Power Supply Circuit Operating Principle ................................................ 67

2.3.2 C387MAIN Circuit Operating Principle ................................................... 68

Chapter 3 TROUBLESHOOTING

3.1 Overview 70

3.2 Error Indications and Fault Occurrence Causes 70

3.3 Troubleshooting 78

3.3.1 Superficial Phenomenon-Based Troubleshooting ................................... 104

3.4 EEPROM Data Analysis 114

Chapter 4 disassembly and assembly

4.1 Overview 116

4.1.1 Precautions .............................................................................................. 116

4.1.2 Tools to Be Used ..................................................................................... 117

4.1.3 Screw List .............................. .................................................................. 118

4.1.4 Pre-Shipment Checks ................................ .......................................... .... 119

4.2 Disassembly 120

4.2.1 Removing the Housings .......................................................................... 121

4.2.2 Removing the Board Assembly ............................................................... 127

4.2.3 Removing the Waste Ink Pads ................................................................. 131

4.2.4 Removing the ASF Unit .......................................................................... 132

4.2.5 Removing the Paper Eject Unit ............................................................... 140

4.2.6 Removing the Paper Eject Roller B ......................................................... 144

4.2.7 Removing the Printhead .......................................................................... 146

4.2.8 Removing the Carriage Guide Shaft B .................................................... 149

4.2.9 Removing the Carriage Guide Shaft A and Carriage Unit ...................... 152

4.2.10 Removing the Ink System Unit ............................................................. 158

4.2.11 Removing the Release Lever Shaft ....................................................... 159

4.2.12 Removing the Sensors ........................................................................... 161

4.2.13 Removing the Motors ............................................................................ 168

4.2.14 Removing the DE Unit and ASF/Pump Motor ...................................... 171

4.2.15 Removing the PF Roller ........................................................................ 175

4.2.16 Removing the Paper Eject Roller Shaft A ............................................. 179

4.2.17 Removing the PF Roller Support .......................................................... 181

4.2.18 Disassembling the Cutter Unit ............................................................... 182

4.2.19 Fitting the Protective Materials ............................................................. 186

Chapter 5 Adjustment

5.1 Adjustment Items and Overview 188

5.1.1 Servicing Adjustment Item List ............................................................... 188

5.1.2 Priority of Adjustment Items ................................................................... 193

5.1.3 Replacement Part-Based Adjustment Priorities ...................................... 194

5.1.4 Required Jigs, Tools and Like ................................................................. 196

5.2 Adjustments 197

5.2.1 Servicing Program Usage Outline ........................................................... 197

5.2.2 Head ID Input Function ........................................................................... 199

5.2.3 CR motor drive torque dispersion measurement ..................................... 199

5.2.4 PG Adjustment ........................................................................................ 200

5.2.5 Head Angular Adjustment ....................................................................... 204

5.2.6 CR Tooth Skip Prevention Mechanism Adjustment ............................... 206

5.2.7 PF Adjustment ......................................................................................... 206

5.2.8 PW Sensor Adjustment ............................................................................ 207

5.2.9 Bi-D Adjustment ..................................................................................... 208

5.2.10 Pixel Shift Adjustment .......................................................................... 209

5.2.11 Cut Position Adjustment ........................................................................ 210

5.2.12 USB ID Input ......................................................................................... 210

5.2.13 IEEE-1394 ID Input .............................................................................. 211

5.2.14 First dot position adjsutment (Left/Right Margin Adjustment) ............ 211

5.2.15 .....A3+ Pho to Quality Ink Jet Paper 2 Print Pattern Printing Function 212

5.2.16 A4 Plain Paper print check pattern ........................................................ 213

Chapter 6 Maintenance

6.1 Overview 215

6.1.1 ROM Replacement .................................................................................. 215

6.1.2 Cleaning ...................................... ............................................................. 215

6.1.3 Service Maintenance ......................................... ...................................... 216

6.1.4 Lubrication .............................................................................................. 217

Chapter 7 APPENDIX

7.1 Connector Summary 227

7.1.1 Connectors and Pin Layouts .................................................................... 227

7.1.2 EEPROM Address Map .......................................................................... 231

7.2 Exploded Diagram 236

7.3 Parts List for EPSON Stylus Photo 2100 248

7.4 Circuit Diagram 253

PRODUCTION DESCRIPTION

CHAPTER

EPSON Stylus PHOTO 2100/2200 Revision B

1.1 Overview

The Stylus PHOTO 2100/2200 is a photo printer designed for a wide range of users from individual users to commercial users. As a model to replace the Stylus PHOTO 2000P, this consumer high-end model is capable of pigment-independent CSIC, CD-R printing, and roll paper cutter functions. This product has the following features.

FEATURES

High Color Print Quality

" High photo quality thanks to Photo Mach technology " Achievement of higher quality using microwaves and super microwaves " High resolution printing of 2880 x 1440dpi

! Three Different Interfaces Supported

" IEEE-1284 parallel interface " USB 2.0

" IEEE-1394 ! Windows/Macintosh Exclusive ! Multi-size Capable ASF

ASF equipped as standard supports forms ranging up to A3+.

! Roll paper compatibility ! Thick paper/CD-R printing compatibility ! Auto cutter compatibility ! Frameless printing compatibility ! Two-sided printing compatibility

By addition of the standard-equipped CD-R print kit, direct printing can be done on a CD-R label.

! CSIC-compatible Independent Ink Cartridge

Three different ink sets, Photo-Black & Light-black, and Matte-Black & Light-

black, can be changed.

Figure 1-1. Product Appearance

! Newly Developed Pigment Ink

" As compared to the conventional pigment ink, the color reproduction area of

the new ink has increased up to about 80% of the dye ink, improving color development.

" The concentration of YMC has been increased, and the Light-black ink

adopted improves the Light-black balance and metamerism.

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1.2 Basic Specifications

1.2.1 Specification Outline Comparison

The following table gives the comparison of specifications between this product and similar conventional models.

Head

Table 1-1. Specification Outline Comparison

Item Stylus PHOTO 950 Stylus PHOTO 2100/2200 Stylus PHOTO 2000P

Location Successor to PM-920C Successor to Stylus PHOTO 2000P No corresponding model

7 colors

Number of colors

Resolution (H × V) 2880 × 1440 2880 × 1440 1440 × 720

Cut sheet size L/L2 size, A6 to A4

Roll paper compatibility 89/100/127/210mm width 89/100/210/329mm width

Number of Head Monochrome and color integrated type

Head type (black) G-Mach G-Mach E-Chips

Nozzle arrangement 96 nozzles × 1 line 96 nozzles × 2 lines 48 nozzles × 1 line

Nozzle pitch 180dpi 180dpi 120dpi

Head type (color) G-Mach G-Mach E-Chips

Nozzle arrangement 96 nozzles × 6 lines 96 nozzles × 5 lines 48 nozzles × 5 lines

Nozzle pitch 180dpi 180dpi 120dpi

Delivery (ng)

Head reliability/nozzle 3 billion shots/nozzle

(6 colors: 2 lines for BK, 1 line for each of C, LC,

M, LM, Y)

VSD1 : 13.8 + 27.6 + 41.5 VSD2 : 5.4 + 9.5 + 23.0 VSD4 : 2.5

7 colors (2 types for Bk + C, LC, M, LM, Y)

Matte-Black & Light-black

• A6 to Super A3

• Thickness : 0.08 to 0.11mm

• Envelope : #10, DL, C6

VSD1 : 13.8ng − 27.6ng − 41.5ng VSD2 : 4.5ng − 9.5ng − 23.0ng VSD4 : 4.5ng

6 colors (Bk, C, Lc, M, Lm, Y)Photo-Black & Matte-Black

• A6 to Super A3

• Thickness : 0.08 to 0.11mm

• Envelope : #10, DL, C6

ND :

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Table 1-1. Specification Outline Comparison

Item Stylus PHOTO 950 Stylus PHOTO 2100/2200 Stylus PHOTO 2000P

Ink type Dye Newly developed pigment Pigment

Ink cartridge type Color-separated CSIC Color-separated CSIC Black, color-individual CSIC type

Ink cartridges

• T0331 (Bk)

• T0332 (C)

• T0333 (LC)

I/C

(T code : Overseas)

Ink fill amount (black) 18.3g +/− 0.5g 18.3g +/− 0.5g

Effective ink amount 14.4g or more 14.4g or more

Remaining ink amount 3.4g or less 3.4g or less

Cartridge weight (black) 42g/each color 42g/each color

Number of printable sheets (black)

ISO/IEC 10561 Letter at 360dpi

Black ink end detection Dot counter (software counter)

Ink fill amount (color) 18.3g +/− 0.5g (Y/M/C/Lc/Lm) 18.3g +/− 0.5g (C/LC/M/Lm/Y)

Effective ink amount 14.4g or more (Y/M/C/Lc/Lm) 14.4g or more (C/LC/M/Lm/Y)

Remaining ink amount

*1 : Y/M/C, *2 : Lc/Lm

Cartridge weight (color) 42g/each color 42g/each color

Number of printable sheets (black)

ECOMA ISO 10561 5% duty

Color ink end detection Dot counter (software counter)

• T0334 (M)

• T0335 (LM)

• T0336 (Y)

570 pages

(360dpi, A4)

3.4g or less (Y/M/C/Lc/Lm) 3.4g or more (C/LC/M/Lm/Y)

TBD

(360dpi, A4)

• T0341 (Photo Bk)

• T0342 (C)

• T0343 (M)

• T0344 (Y)

• T0345 (LC)

• T0346 (LM)

• T0347 (Light Black)

• T0348 (Matte Bk)

T.B.D

• T015 (Bk)

• T016 (Color)

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Table 1-1. Specification Outline Comparison

Item Stylus PHOTO 950 Stylus PHOTO 2100/2200 Stylus PHOTO 2000P

Mechanism

outline

Maximum number of print digits

(10CPI)

Number of motors

*1 : Optional cutter

CR motor armature resistance 23.0Ω +/− 25% (with DC brushes) 23.0Ω +/− 25% (with DC brushes) 31.1Ω +/− 25% (with DC brushes)

ASF/PUMP motor winding

resistance

PF motor armature resistance

(ASF)

Platen gap 1.35mm +/− 0.1mm 1.2mm +/− 0.1mm 1.14mm +/− 0.1mm

Reliability (except head) 5 years or black: 25000 pages, or color: 10000 pages

Operation noise (ISO 7779) 45dB (A)

Paper feeder

External dimensions (W × D × H)

*1 : When tucked *2 : When used

Weight

4 motors (CR, PF, Pump, Cutter *1) 4 motors (CR, PF, Pump, Cutter *1) 3 motors (ASF, CR, PF)

10.0Ω +/− 10%: Per phase (PM stepping) 7.0Ω +/− 10%: Per phase (PM stepping) 10.4Ω +/− 10% : Per phase (PM stepping)

22.3Ω +/− 25% (with DC brushes) 23.0Ω +/− 25% (with DC brushes) 31.1Ω +/− 25% (with DC brushes)

•515 × 332.8 × 209mm *1

•515 × 526.3 × 229.4mm *2 (Cutter not included)

• 7.25kg (printer alone)

• Cutter: 950g

86.97 digits 127 digits

• ASF (Top entry front out)

• Roll paper feeder

• Matte board paper feeder

• CD-R printing tray

• 631 × 320 × 205mm *1

• 631 × 931 × 357mm *2 (Cutter not included)

• 11.7kg (printer alone)

• Cutter: 1.4kg

• 609 × 311 × 175mm *1

• 609 × 766 × 414mm *2

ASF (Top entry front out)

8.4kg

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Table 1-1. Specification Outline Comparison

Item Stylus PHOTO 950 Stylus PHOTO 2100/2200 Stylus PHOTO 2000P

CR encoder Linear scale + encoder sensor

PF encoder Loop scale + encoder sensor

PE detector Transparent photo interrupter

PE detector (rear) - - -

PG detector Mechanical contact (2 pcs.) -

Sensors

Main board

Power board

Panel board Panel board C456PNL C387PNL C304PNL

Paper leading edge/

paper width detector (PW sensor)

I/C detector CSIC

ASF HP detector Clutch detection Transparent photo interrupter

CDR tray detector Also us ed as PF sensor Mechanical contact -

Cutter CR position detector Transparent photo interrupter

Control code

Interface

USB (transfer speed) 12Mbps 12Mbps to 480Mbps 12Mbps

Main board C456Main−B C387Main C304Main/C298Main−B Input buffer 256KB 112KB 256KB

PROM application Program Program & 2 Tables (PC437, PC850) Program & 2 Tables (PC437, PC850)

PROM type SOJ SOJ, 8Mbit, 3.3V DIC, 8M, 3.3V

Backup battery Installed Installed Installed

Backup battery type Capacitor Capacitor Lithium battery

Backup battery life

Power board C456PSB/PSE C387PSB/PSE C298PSB/PSE

Power switch Push switch with locking function

Output voltage 42V/5V

(electricity accumulated every power-on)

USB USB (2.0 compatibility) USB

- IEEE1394 (400Mbps) -

1 week

Transparent photo interrupter -

Transparent photo interrupter

(2 pcs.)

ESCP/2

ESCP remote

Panel (IEEE1284.4 compatibility)

1 week

(electricity accumulated every power-on)

5 years

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Table 1-1. Specification Outline Comparison

Item Stylus PHOTO 950 Stylus PHOTO 2100/2200 Stylus PHOTO 2000P

Market initial setting information EEPROM write EEPROM write EEPROM write

Head ID input 19 digits (21 digits on label) 25 digits 14 digits

Head inclination adjustment Mechanical lever inside CR

Head height adjustment No

Bi-D adjustment EEPROM write

USB ID input 18 digits (10 digits for input from adjustment program)

IEEE1394 ID input - 5 digits -

1.2mm +/− 0.1mm

predetermined)

O-12

1.14mm +/− 0.1mm

Yes

(within 0.1mm of standard)

Adjustment

Maintenance

Platen gap 1.27mm +/− 0.1mm

Pixel Shift Adjustment - EEPROM write -

Printout position adjustment

(CR scanning direction)

CR Measurement EEPROM automatic write EEPROM automatic write -

CR motor drive torque dispersion

measurement

PF Adjustment

(Band feed adjustment) Top margin adjustment EEPROM (value basically fixed to all models)

PW sensor mounting position

adjustment

PF backlash adjustment

Lubricating oil/

grease

Waste ink pad 47325 points 60352 points 33900 points

(PF motor fixing screw tightening order

EEPROM write EEPROM write -

- EEPROM write -

predetermined)

G-26 G26/G45/G56 G-26

Main shaft/sub shaft adjustment jig necessary

EEPROM (value basically fixed to each model)

(PF motor fixing screw tightening order

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1.2.2 Paper Specification

1.2.2.1 Cut Sheet (Anti-EPSON special media)

Table 1-2. Cut Sheet

Paper

Paper size

A3 297 420

A4 210 297

A5 148 210

A6 105 148

B4 257 364

B5 182 257

Letter 216 279

Half letter 139.7 215.9

Legal 216 356

width mm

(inch)

Paper

length mm

(inch)

Quality

Plain paper, Bond paper

Thickness

(inch)

0.08 to 0.11 (0.003 to

0.004)

Weight

g/m2 (lb)

64 to 90

(17 to 24,

55 to 78)

1.2.2.2 Envelope (Anti-EPSON special media)

Table 1-3. Envelope

C A U T I O N

Paper

Paper size

#10

220 × 132 220 132

width mm

(inch)

241.3 104.8

220 110

162 114

*a :The longer side has a flap that has been folded.

" For use in general room temperature environment only. " No wrinkled, scuffed, torn or folded paper be used. " No curled paper more than 5mm be used. " No envelops glued in the flap and others be used. " No doubled/windowed envelops be used.

Paper

length mm

(inch)

Quality

Bond paper, PPC,

Air mail

Weight

(g/m2)

45 to 75

(12 to 20lb)

Executive 184.2 266.7

C A U T I O N

" No wrinkled, scuffed, torn or folded paper be used. " No curled paper more than 5mm be used.

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1.2.2.3 EPSON Special media

Quality: EPSON specifically designed media for ink jet printers

Table 1-4. EPSON Special media

EPSON

Special media

Photo Quality

Ink Jet Paper 2

Archival Matte

Paper

Paper size

Super A3 329 483

A3 297 420 65 ×

A4 210 297 65 ×

B5 182 257 65 ×

Super A3 329 483

A3 297 420 10 #

A4 210 297 20 #

Roll type

width

(inch)

Paper

length

(inch)

89 7m - -

100 8m - -

Quality mmWeight

g/m2 (Ib)

0.11 92(24)

0.25 189(50)

ASF

setting

65 ×

10 #

Support

sheet

EPSON

Special media

Premium Glossy

Photo paper

Glossy PaperPhoto Weight

Watercolor

Paper-Radiant

White

Table 1-4. EPSON Special media

Paper

Paper size

Super A3 329 483

A3 297 420 1 ×

A4 210 297 20 ×

Roll type

Super A3 329 483

A3 297 420 1 ×

A4 210 297 1 ×

Super A3/B 329 483 0.29 190(51) 1 ×

width

(inch)

Paper length

(inch)

89 7m - -

100 8m - -

127 8m - -

210 10m - -

329 10m - -

Quality mmWeight

(Ib)

g/m

0.27 255(68)

0.22 217(58)

ASF

setting

1 ×

Support

sheet

Matte Board A4 210 297 1.28 1100(293) - ×

Premium Ink

Jet Plain Paper

Bright White Ink Jet Paper (Bond Paper)

A4 210 297 0.11 80(21) 100 ×

A3 297 420

0.13 92.5(25)

A4 210 297 100 ×

100 ×

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EPSON

Special media

Matte Paper-

Heavyweight

C A U T I O N

Table 1-4. EPSON Special media

Paper

Paper size

Super A3/B 329 483

A3 297 420 10 #

A4 210 297 20 #

Roll type

width

(inch)

Paper

length

(inch)

89 7m - -

100 8m - -

127 8m - -

Quality mmWeight

(Ib)

g/m

0.23 167(44)

ASF

setting

10 #

Support

sheet

" For use in general room temperature environment only. " No wrinkled, scuffed, torn or folded paper be used. " No curled paper more than 5mm be used. " Paper characteristics conform to the medium delivery

specification.

" The CD-R exclusive tray should be handled like board paper.

1.2.3 Printing Area

! The printing area guaranteed for this printer is shown below.

Figure 1-2. Printing Area

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Table 1-5. Printing Area (mm) of Stylus PHOTO 2100/2200

Paper size

(paper

width)

A3 Wide 329 483 3

A3 297 420 3

US Legal 216 356 3

(paper

length)

(Left

margin)

(Right

margin)

(Top

margin)

BM (Bottom margin)

*b*c

14/3

*b*c

14/3

*b*c

14/3

Printing area (Cut sheet)

" Printable area

The range made of the printable area A and printable area B shown in Figure 1-3. In the printable area B, printing quality may decline. The image quality levels of the printing areas A, B are defined in the quality standard.

US Letter

(Landscape)

US Letter (Portrait)

216 279 3

279 216 3

A4 210 297 3 B5 182 257 3

Photo Card

(4" x 6")

113.6 175.4 3

Roll paper - - 3

*a : Under specific conditions, the left and right margins can be zeroed. *b : Under specific conditions, the top and bottom margins can be zeroed. *c : When the paper length is specified with the ESC (S command, the bottom

margin can be reduced to the minimum of 3mm. However, printing quality may decline in the range 3mm to 14mm from the paper bottom. When the paper length is not specified, the bottom margin remains unchanged from 14mm or more.

14/3

14/3 14/3

14/3

*b*c

Figure 1-3. Printing Area

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Printable area (Margin-less printing) The range made of the printable areas A and B and the top, bottom, left and right off-range printing areas C shown in Figure 1-4.The image quality levels of the printing areas A, B are defined in the quality standard. The printing areas C are trimmed areas, where printing may not be done. Note that the paper width is limited to 89, 100, 127, 210 or 329mm or to 4, 5, 8, or 8.5 inches.

Starting position : 85/360 (6mm)

! ! Off-range printing areas

Table 1-6. Off-range Printing Areas

Top 42/360 (3mm) 42/360 (3mm)

Left, right 36/360 (2.5mm) 49/360 (3.5mm)

Bottom 72/360 (5mm) 72/360 (5mm)

Size Less than

in Right Field

11inch/A3/A3+

" Head movable areas

Set the head movable areas (areas where the nozzles may come out of the printing range) relative to the printing area in the sub scanning direction (paper feeding direction). Those areas are as shown in Figure 1-5 to Figure 1-9. The main scanning direction (carriage direction) is as shown in the A0 carriage operation area diagram.

1) Top head movable area

1. At the setting of top margin to 3mm or more

Figure 1-4. Printing Area (Margin-free Printing)

Figure 1-5. Head Movable Area for 3mm Top Margin

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2. At the setting of top margin to 0mm Top off-range printing prints the area a, and nozzle-restricted

printing prints the area c. After the #1 nozzle has passed through the area c, nozzle restriction is canceled.

Paper Type Exclusive Paper

Recording paper width

(Main scanning method)

a = Off-range printing

area

b = Skip amount 17/360 (1.20mm) 17/360 (1.20mm) 4/360 (0.28mm)

Less than 150mm Less than 150mm 150mm or more

25/360 (1.76mm) 25/360 (1.76mm) 38/360 (2.68mm)

Other than

Exclusive Paper

Any Paper Type

c = 66/360 (4.7mm) Nozzle-restricted printing area #1 to #22 A total of 22 nozzles Nozzle restriction

2) Bottom head movable area

1. At the setting of bottom margin to 14mm

Figure 1-7. Head Movable Area for 14mm Bottom Margin

2. At the setting of bottom margin to 3mm

Figure 1-6. Head Movable Area for 0mm Top Margin

Figure 1-8. Head Movable Area for 3mm Bottom Margin

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3. At the setting of bottom marg in to 0mm Since printing is restricted in the bottom off-range area (e) after the

distance f from the paper bottom, only a total of 14 nozzles, #66 to #79, are used per nozzle line to perform printing.

Figure 1-9. Head Movable Area for 0mm Bottom Margin

Printing area (Roll paper)

" Printing area

The range made of the printable area A or printing areas A + C shown in Figure 1-10. Note that printing in the range of printing areas A + C is limited to the paper width 89, 100, 127, 210 or 329mm or to 4.5 inches.

" Head movable area

Set the head movable area (area where the head may come out of the printing range) relative to the printing area in the paper feeding direction. This area is as shown in Figure 1-10 (roll paper).

Figure 1-10. Printing Area Diagram (Roll Paper)

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Printing area (CD-R)

" Printing area

Figure 1-11 shows a CD-R printing area. The printing area is in the inside of ∅116 and in the outside of ∅43.

1. The reference position of the carriage main scanning direction is 141mm away from the center of a CD-R toward the home position. (The center of the CD-R is identified by automatic detection.)

2. The reference position of the paper feeding direction is 139mm below the center of the CD-R.

3. The CD-R center cannot be reversed more than 74mm from the head #1 nozzles.

Figure 1-11. Printing Area Diagram (CD-R)

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1.2.4 Ink Type-based Medium Compatibility Specifications

On this product, the compatible media change depending on the black ink combination. PIM compatibility also changes depending on the medium. The following describes the compatible media, used LUT, and PIM compatibility that change depending on the black ink combination.

! Photo-black + Light-black: Glossy

Standard ink combination/ink combination adequate for photo printing

Table 1-7. Photo-black + Light-black

Paper Type Support Used LUT

Plain Paper # Plain Paper Plain Paper Plain Paper #

Premium Ink

Jet Plain Paper

Bright White Ink Jet Paper

Premium Luster

Photo Paper

(for U.S only)

Premium

Semigloss

photo paper

Premium

Glossy Photo

Paper

(for U.S only) Glossy Paper-

Photo Weight

(Except U.S)

# Plain Paper × × #

# Plain Paper ××#

Premium

Semigloss

photo paper

Premium

Semigloss

photo paper

Premium

Semigloss

photo paper

Glossy Paper-

Photo Weight

Driver UI Description

US Other

Premium Luster

Photo Paper

Premium

Semigloss

photo paper

Premium

Semigloss

photo paper

× #

Premium

Semigloss

photo paper

× #

Glossy Paper-

Photo Weight

PIM

Support

Table 1-7. Photo-black + Light-black

Paper Type Support Used LUT

Velvet Fine Art

Paper

(for U.S only)

Watercolor

Paper-Radiant

White CD-R × ----

Photo Quality

Ink Jet Paper Matte Paper-

Heavyweight

Photo Paper × - - - -

Photo Quality

Glossy Film

Ink Jet

Transparencies

Iron-On Cool Peel Transfer

Paper

Ink Jet

Backlight Film

Canvas × ----

360dpi Ink Jet

Paper

Archival Matte

Paper

Watercolor

Paper-Radiant

White

× - - - -

× ----

× - - - -

× ----

× - - - -

Driver UI Description

US Other

Velvet Fine Art

Paper

Watercolor

Paper-Radiant

White

× #

Watercolor

Paper-Radiant

White

PIM

Support

Archival Matte

Paper

Archival Matte

Paper

Archival Matte

Paper

Archival Matte

Paper

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Matte-black + Light-black: Matte-black is optional. Good-looking ink combination for plain paper/matte-Light-black media

Table 1-8. Matte-black + Light-black

Paper Type Support Used LUT

Plain Paper # Plain Paper Plain Paper Plain Paper #

Premium Ink

Jet Plain Paper

Bright White Ink Jet Paper

Premium Luster

Photo Paper

(for U.S only)

Premium

Semigloss

photo paper

Premium

Glossy Photo

Paper

(for U.S only) Glossy Paper-

Photo Weight

(Except U.S)

Archival Matte

Paper

# Plain Paper × × #

# Plain Paper ××#

× - - - -

× ----

× - - - -

× ----

Archival Matte

Paper

Driver UI Description

US Other

Archival Matte

Paper

Archival Matte

Paper

PIM

Support

Paper Type Support Used LUT

Photo Quality

Ink Jet Paper Matte Paper-

Heavyweight

Photo Paper × - - - -

Photo Quality

Glossy Film

Ink Jet

Transparencies

Iron-On Cool Peel Transfer

Paper

Ink Jet

Backlight Film

Canvas × ----

360dpi Ink Jet

Paper

NOTE: When the PIM incompatible me diu m is selected, the "some PRINT

IMAGE Matching functions are not applied" message appears on bottom right of the paper selection screen.

Table 1-8. Matte-black + Light-black

Driver UI Description

US Other

× - - - -

× ----

× - - - -

× ----

× - - - -

PIM

Support

Velvet Fine Art

Paper

(for U.S only)

Watercolor

Paper-Radiant

White CD-R × ----

Archival Matte

Paper

Watercolor

Paper-Radiant

White

Velvet Fine Art

Paper

Watercolor

Paper-Radiant

White

××

Watercolor

Paper-Radiant

White

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1.2.5 Release Lever

On this printer, set the Release lever as indicated in the following table depending on the used paper type.

Table 1-9. Release lever Setting

Paper Release lever Position Gap Correction

Cut sheet, OHP, Label,

Roll paper

Envelope, Board paper First step from front position +1.3mm

CD-R tray

- Far side position

*a : When the CD-R tray is loaded, any position other than the second

step from the front position will result in a release lever error.

*b : The far side position of the Release lever is used when placing

thick paper (board paper) or CD-R tray. After placing thick paper or CD-R tray, move the release lever to the appropriate position.

Front side position 0mm

Second step from front

position

+2.7mm

Figure 1-12. Release Lever Positions

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1.3 Functions

1.3.1 Control Panel

The appearance of the control panel is shown below.

Ink LEDs 1 to 7

Roll paper switch

Ink switch

Figure 1-13. Control Panel Appearance

1.3.2 Switches

! Power switch ! Paper switch ! Ink switch ! Roll paper switch

Paper switch

Power LED

Paper LED

Power switch

1.3.4 Switch Functions

FUNCTIONS IN NORMAL STATUS

Table 1-10. Normal-status Functions

Switch Function

Power switch

Paper switch

Ink switch

Without

cutter

Roll paper

switch

With cutter

*a : Turn on the power switch within 10 seconds. *b : Hold down the switch for 3 seconds.

• Power on/off

•Panel reset

• Paper feed (Error is reset when paper is fed successfully)

• Paper ejection

• Movement from cartridge replacement position to home position

• Cleaning

• Movement to cartridge replacement position

• Movement from cartridge replacement position to home position

• Tear Off execution/return from Tear Off

• Roll paper ejection (back-out)

• Movement from cartridge replacement position to home position

• Roll paper ejection (back-out)

• Movement from cartridge replacement position to home position

1.3.3 Indicators

! Power LED : Green ! Paper LED : Red ! Ink LEDs (1 to 7) : Red

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FUNCTIONS AT POWER-ON SPECIAL SETTING MODE

Table 1-11. Power-on Functions

Switch Function

Paper switch Status printing

Ink switch Roller cleaning mode

Roll paper switch

Paper switch

Roll paper switch

Code Page/parallel interface 1284.4

operation mode selection

Special setting mode

*a : Any of the following operations is performed according to the

value written to 5BH of the EEPROM. For details, refer to"Status Printing" on Page 30.

00h

01h Hexadecimal dump mode

Firmware version, selected Code Page, Waste ink counter

and nozzle test pattern are printed.

*b : For details, refer to "Panel Operation in Roller Cleaning Mode" on

Page 34.

*c : For details, refer to "Default Setting Selection Function" on Page

28.

*d : For details, refer to "Special setting mode" on Page 27.

To select the special setting mode, hold down the Paper switch and Roll paper switch and switch power on, and then press the following switches within the time when the Paper error indicator is blinking (for about 3 seconds).

Table 1-12. Special Setting Mode

Switch Function

Paper switch EEPROM and Timer IC reset

Roll paper switch

(10 seconds)

Waste ink counter reset

*a : This operation resets the following data at the corresponding

addresses of the EEPROM.

• 26<H>-27<H> Last cleaning time: 00<H>, 00<H>

• 28<H>-29<H> Power off time: 00<H>, 00<H>

• 44<H> Interface selection: 00<H> (Auto)

*b : For the initialized items, refer to "EEPROM Address Map" on

Page 231.

*c : The corresponding addresses of the EEPROM are 20<H>-21<H>.

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1.3.5 Default Setting Selection Function

CODE PAGE SELECTION FUNCTION

By operating the panel at power-on, you can select the default character code table.

Operating procedure

Hold down the Roll paper switch and switch power on or reset the panel.

The Paper LED blinks.

When the blink of the Paper LED has started, release the Roll paper switch.

Code Page is changed (changed from PC437 to PC850 or from PC 850 to PC437 automatically) and all LEDs are then lit for about 2 seconds.

Confirmation of the current Code Page The currently selected Code Page can be confirmed by performing status printing.

PARALLEL INTERFACE 1284.4 OPERATION MODE SELECTION

By operating the panel at power-on, you can select the operation mode (On/Off/Auto) of the IEEE1284.4 protocol in the parallel interface.

Operating procedure

Hold down the Roll paper switch and switch power on.

When the blink of the Paper LED has started, release the Roll paper switch but keep pressing the Paper switch.

When the Power LED, Paper LED and all Ink LEDs are lit, release the Paper switch.

Press the Roll paper switch to select the operation mode (every time you press the switch, the operation mode changes from Auto to On to Off to Auto ...).

The Paper LED blinks.

(About 10 seconds) The Power LED, Paper LED and all Ink LEDs are lit.

The operation mode currently selected is indicated by the corresponding Ink LED.

On : Ink LED 7 is lit. Off : Ink LED 6 is lit. Auto : Ink LED 5 is lit.

Switch power off.

Press the Paper switch.

*a : By initializing the panel, you cannot select the 1284.4 operation m ode. To

avoid panel initialization, the power must be left off for more than about 10 seconds or the power plug must be disconnected from the receptacle once with power off.

*b : Note that if you do not press any switch for 2 or more seconds after you

released the Roll paper switch, Code Page selection will be executed.

The selected operation mode is stored and power is switched off.

The selected operation mode is stored and the printer starts.

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1.3.6 Special Setting Mode Function

EEPROM AND TIMER IC RESET

By operating the panel at power-on, you can reset the EEPROM and Timer IC.

Operating procedure

Hold down the Roll paper switch and Paper switch, and switch power on.

The Power and Paper LEDs

When the blink 2 of the Power and Paper LEDs and the blink of all Ink LEDs have started, release the Roll paper switch and Paper switch and press the Paper switch.

The Power, Paper and all Ink LEDs are lit for 1 second.

*a : If the switch is not pressed within the time when the Error LED is blinking

(for 3 seconds), the printer starts normally.

blink 2 and all Ink LEDs blink.

EEPROM and Timer IC reset ends and the printer starts.

WASTE INK COUNTER RESET

By operating the panel at power-on, reset the counter for waste ink.

Operating procedure

Hold down the Roll paper switch and Paper switch, and switch power on.

The Power and Paper LEDs

When the blink 2 of the Power and Paper LEDs and the blink of all Ink LEDs have started, release the Roll paper switch and Paper switch and press the Roll paper switch.

The Power, Paper and all Ink LEDs are lit for 2 seconds.

blink 2 and all Ink LEDs blink.

(About 10 seconds) The Power LED, Paper LED and all Ink LEDs are lit.

Waste ink counter reset ends and the printer starts.

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1.3.7 Status Printing

PRINTING METHOD

Printing using remote command

Use the NC command of the remote commands.

! Status printing

Hold down the Paper switch and switch power on.

! Printing using D4 control command

On the D4 command channel, send the "nc" command.

PRINTING RESULT DETAILS

NOTE: Differences between the character strings printed in panel Nozzle Check

pattern and driver Nozzle Check pattern (For the driver, the firmware version and CPU mask version are also printed at top left of the print result paper.)

EL071C IO301A 0490

Waste counter value

PC437

Firmware version

Code table

CPU mask version

Figure 1-14. Printed Character Strings

NOTE: The values above the lines indicate nozzle numbers and are not pri nted

actually.

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CONTENTS

PRODUCTION DESCRIPTION Overview 9

PRODUCTION DESCRIPTION Basic Specifications 10

PRODUCTION DESCRIPTION Functions 26

! Status printing