Epson Stylus PHOTO 890, Stylus PHOTO 1280, Stylus PHOTO 1290 Service Manual

SERVICE MANUAL

Stylus PHOTO 890

Color ink jet printer

EPSON Stylus PHOTO 890/1280/1290

Stylus PHOTO 1290/1280

Notice

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thereof.

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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.

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.

PREFACE

This manual describes basic functions, theory of electrical and mechanical operations, maintenance and repair procedures of EPSON Stylus PHOTO 890/1280/

1290. The instructions and procedures included herein are intend ed for the experienced repair technicians, and attention should be given to the precautions on the

preceding page. The chapters are organized as follows:

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

Provides the step-by-step procedures for troubleshooting.

CHAPTER 4. DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY

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

CHAPTER 5. ADJUSTMENTS

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:

• EEPROM Address Map

• Connector Pin Assignments

• Component Layout

• Exploded Diagrams

• Electrical Board Circuit Diagrams

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.

Revision Status

Revision Issued Date Description

A November 16, 2000 First Release

Revision:

• page-78: A warning message for static electricity added.

B December 27, 2000

C February 8, 2001

• page -79: Caution messages for torque and ink tube position added

• page -90& page -92: Caution messages for ink tube installation added.

• page -121: PG adjustment tool added. Revision:

• All chapters: Stylus PHOTO 1280(for EAI) added.

• page -68: Misdescription for Maintenance Request Error corrected.

• page -128: Stylus PHOTO 1280(for EAI) added to Destination in the adjustment program.

• page -182: C393 MAIN-C Board circuit diagram added.

D June 4,2002

Revision:

• “Lubrication” on page -156: The lubrication of Oil O-12 for the Stylus Photo 1280/129 0 added.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 PRODUCT DESCRIPTIONS

1.1 Overview ............................................................................................................ 11

1.1.1 Features ...................................................................................................... 11

1.1.2 Accessories, Consumable Products, and Options ...................................... 12

1.2 Basic Specifications .......................................................................................... 14

1.2.1 Printing Specification ................................................................................ 14

1.2.2 Control Code ........................................................... ................................... 14

1.2.3 Paper Feeding ............................................................................................ 14

1.2.4 Input Data Buffer ....................................................................................... 14

1.2.5 Paper Specifications ................................................................................... 15

1.2.5.1 EPSON Special Media ............................................................... ....... 15

1.2.6 Printing Area .............................................................................................. 17

1.2.6.1 Cut Sheet ........................................................................................... 17

1.2.6.2 Envelopes .......................................................................................... 18

1.2.7 Adjust Lever .............................................................................................. 18

1.2.8 Ink Cartridge ................................................... ........................................... 19

1.2.9 Electric Specification ...................................... ... .................................... ... . 20

1.2.10 Reliability ................................................................................................ 20

1.2.11 Environmental Condition ......................................................................... 21

1.3 Interface ............................................................................................................. 22

1.3.1 Parallel Interface (Forward Channel) ........................................................ 22

1.3.2 Parallel Interface (Reserve Channel) ......................................................... 25

1.3.3 USB Interface ............................................................................................ 26

1.3.4 Prevention of Data Transfer Time-out ....................................................... 27

1.3.5 Interface Selection ..................................................................................... 27

1.3.6 IEEE1284.4 Protocol .......... .................................... ................................... 27

1.4 Operations ......................................................................................................... 28

1.4.1 Buttons ....................................................................................................... 28

1.4.2 Indicators ................................................................................................... 28

1.4.3 Panel Functions ....................................................... ................................... 28

1.4.4 Special Setting Mode ................................................................................. 29

1.4.5 Printer Initialization ................................................................................... 30

1.4.6 Initialization Value .................................................................................... 30

1.5 Dimension .......................................................................................................... 31

Chapter 2 OPERATING PRINCIPLES

2.1 Overview .......................................................................... .................................. 34

2.1.1 Printhead Mechanism ................................................................................ 35

2.1.2 Carriage Mechanism .................................................................................. 36

2.1.2.1 Carriage Motor (CR Motor) .............................................................. 36

2.1.2.2 Platen Gap (PG) /Parallelism Adjustment Mechanism ..................... 37

2.1.2.3 Carriage Home Position (HP) Detection ........................................... 37

2.1.3 Paper Feeding Mechanism .................................................. ....................... 37

2.1.3.1 CR Lock Mechanism ..................................................... .................... 39

2.1.4 Paper Loading Mechanism ........................................................................ 40

2.1.4.1 Drive Transmission to the ASF Unit ................................................. 40

2.1.4.2 Paper Loading Operation .................................................................. 41

2.1.4.3 Pump Mechanism .............................................................................. 42

2.1.4.4 Capping Mechanism .......................................................................... 43

2.2 Electrical Circuit Operating Principles .......................................................... 44

2.2.1 C378PSB/PSE Board ....................................................... .......................... 44

2.2.1.1 Electrical Circuit ................................................ ............................... 44

2.2.1.2 Protection Circuits ............................................................................. 46

2.2.1.3 Power Supply Control Function ............................................... ......... 46

2.2.1.4 Energy Save Mode ............................................................................ 46

2.2.2 C393MAIN Board Circuit Operation Principles ....................................... 47

2.2.2.1 Printhead Driver Circuit .................................................................... 50

2.2.2.2 RTC (Real Time Clock)/ Reset/ EEPROM Circuit ........................... 51

2.2.2.3 Motor Driver Circuit ......................................................................... 52

2.2.2.4 ASF/Pump Motor Driver Circuit ....................................................... 57

2.2.2.5 Sensor Circuit .................................................................................... 58

Chapter 3 TROUBLESHOOTING

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

3.1.1 Self-Diagnostic Function ........................................................................... 62

3.1.1.1 Troubleshooting with LED Error Indicators ..................................... 62

3.1.1.2 Error Conditions ................................................................................ 62

3.1.1.3 Remedies for Paper Out Error ........................................................... 65

3.1.1.4 Remedies for the Paper Jam Error ..................................................... 67

3.1.1.5 Remedies for No Ink Cartridge Error/Ink Cartridge Problem ........... 67

3.1.1.6 Remedies for Maintenance Request Error ......................................... 68

3.1.1.7 Remedies for Fatal Error ................................................................... 69

3.1.2 Isolating the Faulty Part on the Power Supply Board ................................ 72

3.1.3 Isolating the Faulty Part according to the Phenomenon ............................ 72

Chapter 4 DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY

4.1 Overview ............................................................................................................ 78

4.1.1 Precaution for Disassembling the Printer .................................................. 78

4.1.2 Tools .......................................................................................................... 79

4.1.3 Specifications for Screws .......................................................................... 80

4.1.4 Service Checks After Repair ..................................................................... 81

4.2 Disassembly Procedures ................................................................................... 82

4.2.1 HOUSING Removal .................................................................................. 83

4.2.2 Circuit Board Assembly Removal ............................................................. 84

4.2.3 Panel Unit Removal ................................................... ................................ 86

4.2.4 Printhead Unit Removal ............................................................................ 88

4.2.5 TRAY, ABSORBER ASSEMBLY Removal ........................................... . 89

4.2.6 Ink Unit Removal ...................................................................................... 91

4.2.7 MOTOR ASSEMBLY, CR Removal ........................................................ 94

4.2.8 MOTOR ASSEMBLY, ASF Removal ...................................................... 95

4.2.9 DE Unit Removal ...................................................................................... 96

4.2.10 ASF Unit Removal .................................................................................. 99

4.2.10.1 SHAFT, ROLLER, LD Removal .................................................. 101

4.2.10.2 ROLLER ASSEMBLY, LD, RIGHT/LEFT Removal ................. 106

4.2.11 Carriage Unit Removal .......................................................................... 107

4.2.12 BOARD ASSEMBLY, ENCODER Removal ....................................... 109

4.2.13 ROLLER, PF Removal .......................................................................... 110

4.2.13.1 SCALE, PF Installation ................................................................. 113

4.2.14 MOTOR ASSEMBLY, PF Removal ..................................................... 116

4.2.15 PE Sensor Unit Removal ....................................................................... 117

Chapter 5 ADJUSTMENT

5.1 Overview .......................................................................................................... 119

5.1.1 Adjustment Items ..................................................................................... 119

5.1.2 Adjustment Tools ..................................................................................... 120

5.2 Adjustment ...................................................................................................... 121

5.2.1 Parallelism Adjustment ............................................................................ 121

5.2.1.1 Using PG Adjustment Tool ............................................................. 121

5.2.1.2 Using Thickness Gauge ................................................................... 124

5.2.2 Backlash Adjsutment ............................................................................ 125

5.2.3 Adjustment Program Feature ................................................................... 127

5.2.3.1 How to Install the Program ............................................................. 128

5.2.3.2 How to Uninstall the Program ......................................................... 128

5.2.4 Starting the Service Program ................................................................... 128

5.2.4.1 Adjusting Program Initial Setting ................................................... 128

5.3 Individual Adjustment Program ................................................................... 130

5.3.1 Head ID ............................................. ..................................... .................. 130

5.3.1.1 Head ID Input ............................................................................... 130

5.3.1.2 Head ID Check ................................................................................ 132

5.3.2 Bi-Directional Adjustment .................................................................... 133

5.3.2.1 Input Bi-D Adjustment Value ...................................................... 135

5.3.2.2 Check Present Adjustment Data ...................................................... 136

5.3.3 Input/Check USB ID ............................................................................... 137

5.3.3.1 Input USB ID ..................................................... ............................. 138

5.3.3.2 Check USB ID ...................................................... ........................... 138

5.3.4 Maintenance ......................................... .................................................... 139

5.3.4.1 Head Cleaning Operation ................................................................ 139

5.3.5 Ink Charge Operation ............................................................................. 140

5.3.6 Refurbishment for DOA .......................................................................... 141

5.3.7 Protection Counter .................................................................................. . 143

5.3.7.1 Check the Present Counter Value ............................... ..................... 143

5.3.7.2 Clear the Protection Counter Value ................................................ 143

5.3.8 Appendix Items .......................................... .................................... .......... 145

5.3.8.1 CSIC Information ......................................................................... 145

5.3.8.2 EEPROM Data Check ................................................................... 146

5.3.8.3 Changing EEPROM Data .............................................................. 146

5.3.9 A4 Check Pattern Printing ..................................................... .................. 147

5.4 Sequential Repair Adjustment Program ...................................................... 149

5.4.1 Function ............................................................................................... .... 149

5.4.1.1 How to start the program ................................................................. 149

5.4.1.2 Printhead Removal .......................................................................... 150

5.4.1.3 Printhead Replacement .................................................................... 151

5.4.1.4 Main Board Replacement ................................................................ 152

5.4.1.5 Carriage Unit Replacement/ Removal ............................................. 152

5.4.1.6 CR Motor Replacement ................................................................... 152

5.4.1.7 Printer Mechanism Replacement .................................................... 152

5.4.1.8 Waste Ink Pad Replacement ............................................................ 152

5.4.1.9 Clogged Nozzle Recovery ............................................................... 152

Chapter 6 MAINTENANCE

6.1 Overview .......................................................................................................... 155

6.1.1 Cleaning ................................................................................................... 155

6.1.2 Service Maintenance ................................................................................ 155

6.1.2.1 Head Cleaning ...... ........................................................................... 155

6.1.2.2 Maintenance Request Error Clear ................................................... 155

6.1.3 Lubrication ............................................................................................... 156

Chapter 7 APPENDIX

7.1 Connector Summary ...................................................................................... 166

7.1.1 Connector Alignment ............................................................................... 166

7.1.2 Connector Pin Assignment ...................................................................... 166

7.1.3 EEPROM Address Map ........................................................................... 169

7.2 Circuit Board Component Layout ................................................................ 174

7.3 Electrical Circuit Board Diagrams ............................................................... 179

7.4 Exploded Diagrams ........................................................................................ 186

7.4.1 Exploded Diagrams for Stylus PHOTO 890 ........................................... 186

7.4.2 Exploded Diagrams for Stylus PHOTO 1280/1290 ................................ 191

7.5 Parts List ......................................................................................................... 196

7.5.1 Parts List for Stylus PHOTO 890 .................................................. ... ....... 196

7.5.2 Parts List for Stylus PHOTO 1280/1290 ................................................. 201

PRODUCT DESCRIPTIONS

CHAPTER

EPSON Stylus PHOTO 890/1280/1290 Revision C

1.1 Overview

The EPSON Stylus PHOTO 890 and EPSON Stylus PHOTO 1280/1290 are designed for both home use and office use. Stylus PHOTO 1280 is for EAI use only.

1.1.1 Features

The main features of the products are:

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High-quality color print (6 colors)

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High-speed & image quality bidirectional printing

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Photo quality print enabled by photo mach technology

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Supports microweave and super microweave

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Prints at high resolution (2880x 720 dpi)

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Two built-in interfaces

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Bi-directional parallel interface (IEEE-1284 level 1 device)

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USB I/F

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Small size requiring less space.

Figure 1-1. Stylus PHOTO 890

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Used only in Windows or Macintosh environment.

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Built-in ASF (auto sheet feeder) supports multiple sizes of paper.

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Stylus PHOTO 890: From postcard size up to A4

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Stylus PHOTO 1280/1290: From postcard size up to A3 (W)

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CSIC keeps track of ink life information on the ink cartridge side.

Figure 1-2. Stylus PHOTO 1280/1290

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1.1.2 Accessories, Consumable Products, and Options

ACCESSORIES

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Users Guide

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Ink cartridge (Black and color)

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CD-ROM (Printer driver and utilities)

CONSUMABLE PRODUCTS

NOTE: The product codes of the ink cartridges may vary by location. NOTE: The availability of special media varies by location. NOTE: The products with an asterisk (*)are only available for Stylus PHOTO

1280/1290.

Table 1-1. Consumable Products

Product Name Code

Black ink cartridge T007 Color ink cartridge (Stylus PHOTO 890) T008 Color ink cartridge (Stylus PHOTO 1280/1290) T009 EPSON Premium Ink Jet Plain Paper (A4) S041214 EPSON 360 dpi Ink Jet Paper (A4)

EPSON 360 dpi Ink Jet Paper (Letter) EPSON 360 dpi Ink Jet Paper (A3)* EPSON 360 dpi Ink Jet Paper (Super A3/B)*

EPSON Iron-On Cool Peel Transfer Paper (A4) EPSON Iron-On Cool Peel Transfer Paper (Letter) EPSON Iron-On Cool Peel Transfer Paper (A3)*

EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper (A4) EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper (Letter) EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper (Legal) EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper (A3)* EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper (Super A3/B)* EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper (B)*

S041059/S041025 S041060/S041028 S041065/S041046 S041066/S041047

S041154 S041153/S041155 S041238

S041061/S041026 S041062/S041029 S041067/S041048 S041068/S041045 S041069/S041043 S041070/S041044

Table 1-1. Consumable Products (continued)

Product Name Code

EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Cards (A6) EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Cards(5x8”) EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Cards(8x10”)

EPSON Photo Quality Self Adhesive Sheet (A4) S041106 EPSON Ink Jet Note Cards A6 (with envelops) S041147 EPSON Ink Jet Greeting Cards 5x8” (with envelopes)

EPSON Ink Jet Greeting Cards 8x10” (with envelopes) EPSON Matte Paper-Heavyweight (A4)

EPSON Matte Paper-Heavyweight (Letter) EPSON Matte Paper-Heavyweight (A3)*

EPSON Matte Paper-Heavyweight (Super A3/Super B)*

EPSON Photo Paper (A4) EPSON Photo Paper (Letter) EPSON Photo Paper (A3)* EPSON Photo Paper (Super A3/Super B)* EPSON Photo Paper (B)* EPSON Photo Paper (4x6”) EPSON Photo Paper (100 x 150 mm) EPSON Photo Paper (200 x 300 mm) EPSON Photo Paper (89 mmx 7M) EPSON Photo Paper (100 mm x 8M) EPSON Photo Paper (210 mm x 10M) EPSON Photo Paper (329 mm x 10M)*

EPSON Panoramic Photo Paper (210 x 594 mm) S041145 EPSON Photo Paper Cards (A4) S041177

S041054 S041121 S041122

S041148 S041149

S041256/S041258/ S041259

S041257 S041260/S041261/

S041262 S041263/S041264/

S041265 S041140

S041141 S041142 S041143 S041156 S041134 S041255 S041254 S041281 S041279 S041280 S041233

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Table 1-1. Consumable Products (continued)

Product Name Code

Photo Quality Glossy Film (A4) Photo Quality Glossy Film (Letter) Photo Quality Glossy Film (A3)* Photo Quality Glossy Film (Super A3/B)* Photo Quality Glossy Film (B)* Photo Quality Glossy Film (A6)

S041071 S041072 S041073 S041074 S041075 S041107

EPSON Photo Stickers 16 (A6) EPSON Photo Stickers 4 (A6)

EPSON Ink Jet Transparencies (A4) EPSON Ink Jet Transparencies (Letter)

EPSON Premium Glossy Photo Paper (A4) EPSON Premium Glossy Photo Paper (Letter) EPSON Premium Glossy Photo Paper (A3)* EPSON Premium Glossy Photo Paper (B)* EPSON Premium Glossy Photo Paper (Super A3/ SuperB)*

EPSON Ink Jet Back Light Film (A3)* S041131

S041144 S041176

S041063 S041064

S041287/S041297 S041286 S041288 S041290 S041289

OPTIONS

Table 1-2. Options

Product Name Code

Parallel Interface cable (shielded) C83602* USB I/F Interface cable (shielded) C83623* Roll Paper Holder C81106*

* The asterisks are substitutions for the last digits of the product name, which may vary by

country.

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1.2 Basic Specifications

1.2.1 Printing Specification

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Print Method: On demand ink jet

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Nozzle Configuration

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Monochrome: 48 nozzles (120 dpi)

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Color: 48 nozzles x 5 (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Light cyan,

Light magenta) (120 dpi)

The following figure shows nozzle configuration viewed from the back of the printhead:

* The value is the speed of normal-dot printing.

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Raster Graphic Mode

Table 1-4. Raster Graphics Mode

Model

Stylus PHOTO 890

Stylus PHOTO

1280/1290

Horizontal Resolution

180 dpi

360 dpi

720 dpi

180 dpi

360 dpi

720 dpi

Printable

Area

209.8mm/

8.26”

209.8mm/

8.26”

209.8mm/

8.26”

322.986mm/

12.716”

322.986mm/

12.716”

322.986mm/

12.716”

1.2.2 Control Code

ESC/P Raster command

Available Dot CR Speed

1488 23.8/19 IPS

2976 23.8/19 IPS

5952 19 IPS

2289 23.8/19 IPS

4578 23.8/19 IPS

9156 19 IPS

Figure 1-3. Nozzle Configuration

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Print Direction Bi-direction with logic seeking

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Print Speed & Printable Columns

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Character Mode

Table 1-3. Character Mode

Model Character Pitch Printable Columns LQ Speed

Stylus PHOTO 890 10 CPI (Pica) 80 238CPS* Stylus PHOTO 1280/

1290

10 CPI (Pica) 127 238CPS*

EPSON Remote command

1.2.3 Paper Feeding

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Feeding method: Friction feed with ASF

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Paper Path: Cut-sheet ASF (top entry, front out)

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Feed Speed: 110mm/sec (10.16mm feed)

152.4mm(6.0inch)/sec (Fast, continues feed)

1.2.4 Input Data Buffer

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256 KB

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1.2.5 Paper Specifications

The asterisk(*) indicates Stylus PHOTO 1280/1290 use only.

CUT SHEET

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Size: See the table below:

Table 1-5. Paper Specifications - Cut Sheet

Size Specifications (Width x Length)

A4 210 mm (8.3”) x 297 mm (11.7”) A5 148 mm x 210 mm A6 148mm x 105 mm

Letter 216 mm (8.5”) x 279 mm (11.0”)

Half Letter 139.7 mm x 215.9 mm

Legal 216 mm (8.5”) x 356 mm (14.0”)

Executive 184.2 mm (7.25”) x 266.7 mm (10.5”)

2L 178 mm x 127 mm

L 127 mm x 127 mm

5” x 8” 127 mm x 203 mm

8” x 10” 203 mm x 254 mm

Double Side A4 210 mm x 297 mm

297mm (11.7”) x 420mm (16.5”)

279 mm x 432

ENVELOPE

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Size (Width x Length):

#10 241.3mm (9 1/2”) x 104.8mm(4 1/8”) DL 220mm (8.7”) x 110mm (4.3”) C6 162mm (6.4”) x 114mm (4.5”) 220 x 132 220mm x 132 mm

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Thickness: 0.16mm (0.006”) - 0.52mm (0.02”)

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Weight: 45g/m2 (12Ib.) - 75g/m2 (20Ib.)

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Quality: Bond paper, PPC, Air mail

Note1: Envelope printing is only available at normal temperature. Note 2: Keep the longer side of the envelope horizontally at setting.

1.2.5.1 EPSON Special Media

EPSON offers specifically- designed media for ink jet printers.

PHOTO QUALITY INK JET PAPER

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Size (Width x Length):

A3+ A3

329mm x 483mm

297mm x 420mm A4 210mm x 297mm A6 105mm x 148mm

210mm x 297mm Letter 216mm x 279mm Legal 216mm x 356mm 5” x 8” 127mm x 203mm 8” x 10” 203mm x 254mm

User Defined 89 to 241.3 mm x 89 to 1117.6 mm

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Quality: Plain paper, Bond paper

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Thickness: 0.08mm- 0.11mm (0.003”- 0.004”)

(Normal paper)

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Weight: 64g/m2 - 90g/m2 (55kg-78kg, 17lb.- 24Ib.)

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360 DPI INK JET PAPER

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Size (Width x Length):

A3+ A3

A4 210mm x 297mm A6 105mm x 148mm Letter 216mm x 279mm

INK JET TRANSPARENCIES

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Size (Width x Length):

A4 210mm x 297mm Letter 216mm x 279mm

PHOTO QUALITY GLOSSY FILM

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Size (Width x Length):

A3+

A3 A4 210mm x 297mm A6 105mm x 148mm

B Letter 216mm x 279mm

329mm x 483mm 297mm x 420mm

210mm x 297mm

200 x 300mm 216mm x 338mm(cut-line) Roll Paper (89mm x 7m, 100mm x 8m,

210mm x 10m, 329mm x 10m

PHOTO QUALITY ADHESIVE SHEET

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Size (Width x Length):

A4 210mm x 297mm Letter 216mm x 279mm

IRON-ON COOL PEEL TRANSFER PAPER

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Size (Width x Length):

297mm x 420mm A4 210mm x 297mm Letter 216mm x 279mm

PHOTO STICKERS

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Size (Width x Length):

A6 105mm x 148mm /16 A6 105mm x 148mm /4

MATTE PAPER-HEAVYWEIGHT

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PHOTO PAPER

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Size (width x length):

+A3

A3 A4 210mm x 297mm

B Letter 216mm x 279mm

329mm x 483mm 297mm x 420mm

105mm x 148mm

210mm x 297mm

Size (Width x Length):

A3+ A3

329mm x 483mm

297mm x 420mm A4 210mm x 297mm

210mm x 297mm Letter 216mm x 279mm 100mm x 150mm Roll Paper (89mm x 7m, 100mm x 8m,

210mm x 10m, 329mm x 10m

) Photo Paper Card 2 175.4mm x 113.6mm (cut-line) Panoramic Photo Paper 210mm x 594mm

152.4mm (6“) x 101.6mm (4“)(no cut-line) 100mm x 150mm

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PREMIUM GLOSSY PHOTO PAPER

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Size (Width x Length):

+A3 A3

329mm x 483mm 297mm x 420mm

A4 210mm x 297mm

210mm x 297mm Letter 216mm x 279mm Roll Paper (89mm x 7m, 100mm x 8m,

127mm x 8m*,210mm x 10m,

329mm x 10m

INK JET BACK LIGHT FILM

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Size (Width x Length):

297mm x 420mm

1.2.6 Printing Area

1.2.6.1 Cut Sheet

See the figure below and the following tables for the printing area for Stylus PHOTO 890/Stylus PHOTO 1280/1290.

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Printable Area

Figure 1-4. Printable Area for Cut Sheet

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Table 1-6. Printing Area

Left Margin

Paper Size

A3*

A3+*

Letter

Legal

Statement

Exclusive

: Stylus PHOTO 1290 only.

:Bottom margin can be reduced to 3mm when paper dimension is

(min.)

3 mm (0.12”)

defined by using command, otherwise it remains 14mm. As for an area between 3mm and 14mm margin, print quality may decline.

: Zero mm can be set by special command.

Right Margin

(min.)

Top Margin

(min.)

3 mm (0.12”)*23 mm (0.12”)

Bottom Margin

(min.)

14 mm (0.54”) / 3mm (0.12”)

*1*2

14 mm (0.54”) / 3mm (0.12”)

*1*2

14 mm (0.54”) / 3mm (0.12”)

*1*2

14 mm (0.54”) / 3mm (0.12”)

*1*2

14 mm (0.54”) / 3mm (0.12”)

*1*2

14 mm (0.54”) / 3mm (0.12”)

*1*2

14 mm (0.54”) / 3mm (0.12”)

*1*2

14 mm (0.54”) / 3mm (0.12”)

*1*2

1.2.6.2 Envelopes

Printable Area

Figure 1-5. Printable Area for Envelopes

Table 1-7. Envelope Margin

Left Margin

Size

(min.)

#10 3 mm (0.12”) 28 mm (1.10”) 3 mm (0.12”) 14 mm (0.55”)

DL 3 mm (0.12”) 7 mm (0.28”) 3 mm (0.12”) 14 mm (0.55”)

Right Margin

(min.)

Top Margin

(min.)

Bottom Margin

(min.)

C6 3 mm (0.12”) 3 mm (0.12”) 3 mm (0.12”) 14 mm (0.55”)

1.2.7 Adjust Lever

Set the adjust lever according to the type of paper as shown in the following table.

Table 1-8. Adjust Lever Setting Position

Paper Setting Position Gap

Cut sheet, OHP Sheet, Label, Postcard

Envelope Rear (+) +0.9 mm

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1.2.8 Ink Cartridge

BLACK INK CARTRIDGE

The black ink cartridge specifications for Stylus PHOTO 890 and Stylus PHOTO 1280/1290 are common.

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Type: Exclusive Cartridge

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Color: Black

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Print Capacity: 540 pages/A4

(ISO/IEC 10561 Letter Pattern at 360 dpi)

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Ink Life: 2 years from the indicated date of production

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Storage Temperature

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Packed (in transit): -30 to 60 oC (within a month at 40 oC, within 120

hours at 60

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Packed (storage): -30 to 40 oC (within a month at 40 oC)

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Installed: -20 oC to 40 oC (within a month at 40 oC)

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Dimension: 20.1 mm (W) x 66.85 mm (D) x 38.5 m m (H)

COLOR INK CARTRIDGE

Note some of the color ink specifications for the Stylus PHOTO 890 and Stylus PHOTO 1280/1290 are different as indicated.

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Type: Exclusive Cartridge

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Color: Magenta, Cyan, Yellow, Light Cyan,

Light Magenta

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Print Capacity:

Stylus PHOTO 890 220 pages / A4 (360 dpi, 5% duty each color) Stylus PHOTO 1280/1290330 pages / A4 (360 dpi, 5% duty each color)

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Ink Life: 2 years from the indicated date of production

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Storage Temperature

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Packed (in transit): -30 to 60 oC (within a month at 40 oC, within 120 hours

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Packed (storage): -30 to 40 oC (within a month at 40 oC)

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Installed: -20 oC to 40 oC (within a month at 40 oC)

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Dimension:

Stylus PHOTO 890 49.1 mm (W) x 66.85 mm (D) x 38.5 mm (H) Stylus PHOTO 1280/129049.1 mm (W) x 84.05 mm (D) x 41.8mm (H)

at 60

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1.2.9 Electric Specification

120V VERSION

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Rated Voltage: AC120V

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Input Voltage Range: AC99∼132V

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Rated Frequency Range: 50∼ 60Hz

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Input Frequency Range: 49.5∼ 60.5Hz

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Rated Current: 0.4A(Max0.7A)

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Power Consumption: Approx. 15W (ISO10561 Letter Pattern)

Approx. 3W in standby mode Energy Star compliant

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Insulation Resistance: 10M ohms min.

(between AC line and chassis, DC 500V)

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Dielectric Strength: AC 1000V rms. 1 minute or

AC 1200V rms. 1 second (between AC line and chassis)

220 ∼ 240V VERSION

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Rated Voltage: AC220V∼240V

1.2.10 Reliability

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Total Print Volume Black: 25,000 pages (A4, Letter)

Color: 10,000 pages (A4, Letter)

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Printhead Life: 3000 million dots/nozzl e

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Input Voltage Range: AC198∼264V

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Rated Frequency Range: 50∼60Hz

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Input Frequency Range: 49.5∼60.5Hz

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Rated Current: 0.2 A(Max0.35A)

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Power Consumption: Approx. 15W (ISO10561 Letter Pattern)

Approx. 3W in standby mode Energy Star compliant

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Insulation Resistance: 10M ohms min.

(between AC line and chassis, DC 500V)

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Dielectric Strength: AC 1500V rms. 1 minute

(between AC line and chassis)

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1.2.11 Environmental Condition

TEMPERATURE

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Operating: 10 to 35°C

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Non-Operating: -20 to 60°C

Within 1 month at 40°C /120 hours at 60°C

: In a shipment container.

: Refer to Figure 1-6 "Temperature/Humidity Range" for condition.

HUMIDITY

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Operating: 20 to 80% RH (without condensation)

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Not-Operating: 5 to 85% RH (without condensation)

80 70 60

Humidity (%)

50 40 30 20

RESISTANCE TO SHOCK

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Operating: 1G, within 1 ms, X, Y, Z directions

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Non-operating: 2G, within 2 ms, X, Y, Z di recti ons

: In a shipment container.

RESISTANCE TO VIBRATION

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Operating: 0.15G

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Non-operating: 0.5 0G

: In a shipment container.

C A U T I O N

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When storing the printer, make sure the printhead is capped.

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When transporting the printer, ensure the ink cartridges are installed in the printer and the printhead is capped.

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If the printer power is off with the printhead left uncapped, turn the printer on with the ink cartridges installed, cap the printhead, and turn the printer off.

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Ink freezes at below -4°C. It will be usable again after keeping it for about three hours at 25

Temperature (°C)

Figure 1-6. Temperature/Humidity Range

: In a shipment container.

: Refer to Figure 1-6 "Temperature/Humidity Range" for condition.

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1.3 Interface

The EPSON Stylus PHOTO 890/1280/1290 provides USB and parallel interfaces as standard.

1.3.1 Parallel Interface (Forward Channel)

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Transmission Mode: 8 bit parallel, IEEE-1284 compatibility mode

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Synchronization: By STROBE pulse

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Handshaking: By BUSY and ACKNLG signal

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Signal Level: TTL compatible level

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Adaptable Connector: 57-30360 (amphenol) or equivalent

DATA

-STROBE

BUSY

-ACKNLG

data byte n

hold

stb

ready

setup

busy

ack

Figure 1-7. Data Transmission Timing

nbusy

data byte n+1

Table 1-9. Parameters

Parameter Minimum Maximum

tsetup 500ns -

thold 500ns -

tstb 500ns -

tready 0 -

tbusy - 500ns tt-out* - 120ns tt-in** - 200ns

treply 0 -

tack 500ns 10us

tnbusy 0 -

tnext 0 -

* Rise and fall time of every output signal. ** Rise and fall time of every input signal. *** Typical timing for tack is shown on the following page.

Table 1-10. Typical Time of Tack

Parallel I/F Mode Typical Time of tack

High Speed 0.5us

Normal Speed 2us

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Table 1-11.

Signal Level: TTL Compatible (IEEE-1284 level 1 device)

Parameter Minimum Maximum Condition

VOH* - 5.5V VOL* -0.5V -

IOH* - 0.32mA VOH = 2.4V IOL* - 12mA VOL = 0.4V

CO - 50pF VIH - 2.0V VIL 0.8V -

IIH - 0.32mA VIH = 2.0V

IIL - 12mA VIL = 0.8V CI - 50pF

* A low logic level on the Logic H signal is 2.0V or less when the printer is turned off,

and this signal is equal to or exceeding 3.0V when the printer is turned on. The receiver shall provide an impedance equivalent to 7.5K ohm to ground.

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Table 1-12. Connector Pin Assignment and Signals

Pin No. Signal Name

1 -STROBE 19 In The strobe pulse. Read-in of data is performed at the falling edge of this pulse.

2-9 DATA0-DATA7 20-27 In

10 -ACKNLG 28 Out This signal is a negative pulse indicating that the printer can accept data again. 11 BUSY 29 Out A high signal indicates that the printer cannot receive data. 12 PE 28 Out A high signal indicates paper-out error. 13 SLCT 28 Out Always at high level when the printer is turned on. 14 -AFXT 30 In Not used. 17 Chassis GND - - Chassis GND 18 Logic H - Out Pulled up to +5V via 3.9K ohm resister.

31 -INIT 30 In

32 -ERROR 29 Out A low signal indicates printer error condition.

Return

GND Pin

In/Out Functional Description

The DATA0 through DATA7 signals represent data bits 0 to 7, respectively. Each signal is at high level when data is logical 1 and low level when data is logical 0.

The falling edge of a negative pulse or a low signal on this line causes the printer to initialize. Minimum 50us pulse is necessary.

35 +5 - Out Pulled up to +5V via 3.3K ohm resister. 36 -SLIN 30 In Not used.

16,33 19-30

15,34 NC - - Not connected.

GND - - Signal GND

NOTE: In/Out refers to the direction of signal flow seen from the printer side.

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1.3.2 Parallel Interface (Reserve Channel)

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Transmission Mode: IEEE-1284 nibble mode

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Adaptable Connector See forward channel.

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Synchronization: Refer to the IEEE-1284 specification

Pin No. Signal Name

1 HostClk 19 In Host clock signal.

2-9 DATA0-DATA7 20-27 In

10 PtrClk 28 Out Printer clock signal. 11 PtrBusy / DataBit-3,7 29 Out Printer busy signal and reverse channel transfer data bit 3 or 7. 12 AckDataReq / DataBit-2,6 28 Out Acknowledge data request signal and reverse channel transfer data bit 2 or 6. 13 Xflag / DataBit-1,5 28 Out X-flag signal and reverse channel transfer data bit 1 or 5. 14 HostBusy 30 In Host busy signal. 31 -INIT 30 In Not used. 32 -DataAvail / DataBit-0,4 29 Out Data available signal and reverse channel transfer data bit 0 or 4. 36 1284-Active 30 In 1284 active signal.

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Handshaking: Refer to the IEEE-1284 specification

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Data Trans. Timing: Refer to the IEEE-1284 specification

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Signal Level: IEEE-1284 level 1 device (See forward channel.)

Table 1-13. Connector Pin Assignment and Signals

Return

GND Pin

In/Out Functional Description

The DATA0 through DATA7 signals represent data bits 0 to 7, respectively. Each signal is at high level when data is logical 1 and low level when data is logical 0. These signals are used to transfer the 1284 extensibility request values to the printer.

18 Logic-H - Out Pulled up to +5V via 3.9K ohm resistor. 35 +5V - Out Pulled up to +5V via 3.3K ohm resistor. 17 Chassis GND - - Chassis GND

16,33, 19-30 GND - - Signal GND

15,34 NC - - Not connected

NOTE: In/Out refers to the direction of signal flow from the printer’s point of view.

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Extensibility Request: The printer responds affirmatively when the extensibility request values are 00H or 04H, which means:

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00H: Request Nibble Mode Reverse Channel Transfer.

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04H: Request Device ID;

Return Data Using Nibble Mode Rev Channel Transfer.

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Device ID: The printer sends the following device ID string when requested.

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When IEEE1284.4 is enabled,

<00H><5AH>

/ <00H><5CH>

MFG: EPSON CMD: ESCPL2,BDC,D4 MDL: Stylus[SP]Photo[SP]890

/Stylus[SP]Photo[SP]1290 CLS: PRINTER DES: EPSONStylus[SP]Photo[SP]890

/EPSONStylus[SP]Photo[SP]1290

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When IEEE1284.4 is enabled,

<00H><57H>

/ <00H> <59H>

MFG: EPSON CMD: ESCPL2,BDC,D4 MDL: Stylus[SP]Photo[SP]890

/Stylus[SP]Photo[SP]1290 CLS: PRINTER DES: EPSONStylus[SP]Photo[SP]890

/EPSONStylus[SP]Photo[SP]1290

: Stylus PHOTO 890 only

: Stylus PHOTO 1280/1290 only

1.3.3 USB Interface

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Standard: Based on:

“Universal Serial Bus Specifications Rev. 1.1” “Universal Serial Bus Device Class Definition for Printing Devices Version 1.1”

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Bit rate: 12Mbps (Full Speed Device)

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Data encoding: NRZI

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Adaptable connector: USB Series B

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Recommended cable length:2 meters

Table 1-14. Connector Pin Assignment and Signals

Pin No. Signal Name I/O Function Description

1VCC -

2 -Data Bi-D Data

3+DataBi-D

4 Ground - Cable ground

Pin #2

Cable power. Max. power consumption is 2mA.

Data, pull up to +3.3 V via 1.5K ohm resistor.

Pin #1

NOTE 1:[00H] denotes a hexadecimal value of zero. NOTE 2:MDL value depends on the EEPROM setting. NOTE 3:CMD value depends on the IEEE1284.4 setting.

Pin #3

Pin #4

Figure 1-8. USB Pin Assignment

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1.3.4 Prevention of Data Transfer Time-out

Generally, hosts abandon data transfer to peripherals when the peripheral is in the busy state for dozens of seconds continuously. To prevent this kind of time-out, the printer receives data very slowly, several bytes per minute, even if the printer is in the busy state. The slowdown starts when the remaining input buffer becomes several hundreds of bytes, and the printer finally gets into the busy state continuously when the input buffer is full. USB and IEEE1284.4 on the parallel interface do not require such function.

On An initial state is IEEE1284.4 communication and data that received it by the time it is able to take synchronization by magic string (1284.4 synchronous commands) is discarded.

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Off An initial state is compatible interface and never starts IEEE1284.4 communication even if magic strings (1284.4 synchronous commands) are received.

1.3.5 Interface Selection

The printer has two built-in interfaces: the USB and parallel interface. These interfaces are selected automatically.

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Automatic Selection In this automatic interface selection mode, the printer is initialized to the idle state while scanning which interface receives data when it is powered on. Then the interface which received data first is selected. When the host stops data transfer and the printer is in the stand-by state for seconds, the printer is returned to the idle state. As long as the host sends data or the printer interface is in the busy state, the selected interface is let as it is.

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Interface State and Interface Selection When the parallel interface is not selected, the interface gets into the busy state. When the printer is initialized or returned to the idle state, the parallel interface gets into the ready state. Note that the interrupt signal such as the -INIT signal on the parallel interface is not effective while that interface is not selected.

1.3.6 IEEE1284.4 Protocol

The packet protocol described by IEEE1284.4 standard allows a device to carry on multiple exchanges or conversations which contain data and/or control information with another device at the same time across a single point-to-point link. The protocol is not, however, a device control language. It does provide basic transport-level flow control and multiplexing services. The multiplexed logical channels are independent of each other and blocking of one has no effect on the others. The protocol operates over IEEE1284.

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Automatic Selection An initial state is compatible interface and starts IEEE1284.4 communication when magic strings (1284.4 synchronous commands) are received.

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1.4 Operations

1.4.1 Buttons

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Roll Paper button

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Maintenance button

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Ink Cartridge replacement button

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Power button

1.4.2 Indicators

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Power

Lights when the operating switch is “ON” and AC power is supplied.

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Error

Lights during the error condition, and blinks during the ink low condition.

Ink Cartridge replacement button

Error indicator

Power indicator

Power button

1.4.3 Panel Functions

Table 1-15. Panel Functions

Buttons Function

Maintenance

Roll Paper

Ink Cartridge Replacement

: Press the button for 3 seconds.

Table 1-16. Power On Panel Functions

Buttons Pressing with Power On Function

Maintenance • Starts status printing

Roll Paper

Maintenance

Roll Paper

• Loads or ejects paper.

• Returns a carriage to the home position when the carriage is at the ink cartridge replacement position.

• Starts the head cleaning

• Returns from an error condition.

• Loads or ejects Roll Paper. (Back Out feed*1)

• Feeds and returns from the Tear-Off operation.

• Returns a carriage to the home position when the carriage is at the ink cartridge replacement position.

• Starts the Ink Cartridge change sequence. Moves the carriage to the carriage change position.

• Returns a carriage to the home position when the carriage is at the ink cartridge replacement position.

• Changes code pages /select IEEE1284.4 mode for parallel I/F*3.

• Enters the special settings mode. (Factory use only).

: According to the content of 1BH of the EEPROM, one of the following

actions needs to be carried out. (See Table 1-17 on page 29)

Roll Paper button

Maintenance button

: Do not mention the information to the users.

Figure 1-9. Control Panel

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Table 1-17. Content of 1BH of EEPROM

[bit7] [bit6] Actions

00 11 01 Starts the hex-dump mode. 10 Starts the self test mode.

*4: Factory default setting.

Prints firmware version, ink counter, selected code page and nozzle check pattern.

1.4.4 Special Setting Mode

To enter the special setting mode, press the Maintenance button and the Roll Paper button while turning on the printer until the Power indicator blinks. While it is blinking (for 3 seconds), press the specified button to activate the desirable setting mode.

NOTE: The special setting mode is not described in the user’s manual.

Table 1-18. Special Setting Mode

Buttons Functions

Maintenance • Initializes the EEPROM and Timer IC.

Roll Paper

: Pressing the button for 10 seconds.

EEPROM/Timer IC Reset

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The following will be reset when this operation is executed.

Interface selection (04H)

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CL Time (68H, 69H)

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Power Off timer (6AH, 6BH)

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Waste Ink Counter Reset

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The following will be reset when this operation is executed.

• Resets the ink overflow counter (Protection Counter) in the EEPROM.

Ink counter A0 (6CH, 6DH)

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Ink counter A80 (6EH, 6FH)

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1.4.5 Printer Initialization

EPSON Stylus PHOTO 890/1280/1290 executes initialization by using 3 methods mentioned below.

1. Hard Initialization The Hard Unitization will be performed when the printer is turned on or recognizes the cold reset command. (remote RS command) The following will be performed during initialization.

Initializes printer mechanism.

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Clears input data buffer.

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Clears print buffer.

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Sets default values.

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2. Software Initialization The ESC@ command also initializes the printer. The following will be performed during initialization.

Clears print buffer.

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Sets default values.

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3. Panel Initialization The Panel Initialization will be performed if the printer is turned off and back on within 10 seconds, or *INIT signal (negative pulse) is input. The following will be performed during initialization.

1.4.6 Initialization Value

When the printer is initialized, it clears the following settings to their initialization values. However, panel setting values, default setting values, and values set by the remote command remain as they are.

Top of page Current TOP

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Line feed 4.23mm(1/6 inch)

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Right margin 80 columns (Stylus PHOTO 890)

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127 columns (Stylus PHOTO 1280/1290)

Left margin 1st column

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Character pitch 10 cpi

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Print mode Text mode (Non graphics mode)

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Caps the printer head.

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Ejects paper.

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Clears input data buffer.

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Clears print buffer.

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Sets default values.

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