Epson Stylus Photo PX650, Stylus Photo TX650, Stylus Photo TX659 Color Inkjet Service Manual

SERVICE MANUAL

Color Inkjet Printer

Epson Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659

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SEMF09010

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PRECAUTIONS

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

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

DANGER Headings.

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

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

DANGER

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

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

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

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

WARNING

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

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

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

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

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

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

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About This Manual

A D J U S T M E N T

R E Q U I R E D

C A U T I O N

C H E C K

P O I N T

W A R N I N G

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

Manual Configuration

This manual consists of six chapters and Appendix.

CHAPTER 1.PRODUCT DESCRIPTIONS

Provides a general overview and specifications of the product.

CHAPTER 2.OPERATING PRINCIPLES

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

CHAPTER 3.TROUBLESHOOTING

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

CHAPTER 4.DISASSEMBLY / ASSEMBLY

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

CHAPTER 5.ADJUSTMENT

Provides Epson-approved methods for adjustment.

CHAPTER 6.MAINTENANCE

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

APPENDIX Provides the following additional information for reference:

• Exploded Diagram

• Parts List

Symbols Used in this Manual

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

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

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

May indicate an operating or maintenance procedure, practice or
condition that is necessary to accomplish a task efficiently. It may also
provide additional information that is related to a specific subject, or
comment on the results achieved through a previous action.

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

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

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Revision Status

Revision Date of Issue Description

A August 5, 2009 First Release

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CONTENTS

Chapter 1 Product Description

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

1.5 Interfaces ............................................................................................................ 17

1.5.1 USB Interfaces......................................................................................... 17

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

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

1.6.1 Operation Buttons & LED....................................................................... 19

1.7 Specifications of Each Function......................................................................... 20

1.7.1 Stand-alone Copy Function ..................................................................... 20

1.7.2 Memory Card Direct Print Function........................................................ 22

1.7.3 Backup Function...................................................................................... 25

1.7.4 Camera Direct Print Function (PictBridge) ............................................. 27

1.7.5 Specialty Print Functions......................................................................... 29

1.7.6 Setup Mode.............................................................................................. 31

Chapter 2 Operating Principles

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

2.1.1 Printer Mechanism .................................................................................. 34

2.1.2 Motors and Sensors ................................................................................. 35

2.1.3 Printhead.................................................................................................. 36

2.2 Power-On Sequence ........................................................................................... 37

2.3 Printer Initialization............................................................................................ 39

Chapter 3 Troubleshooting

3.1 Overview ............................................................................................................ 41

3.1.1 Specified Tools........................................................................................ 41

3.1.2 Preliminary Checks ................................................................................. 41

3.1.3 Procedure for Troubleshooting................................................................ 41

3.2 Troubleshooting When There is Error Display .................................................. 42

3.2.1 Error List ................................................................................................. 42

3.2.2 Warning List............................................................................................ 43

3.2.3 FATAL Error........................................................................................... 46

3.3 Troubleshooting When There is No Error Display ............................................ 50

3.3.1 Troubleshooting for Printer ..................................................................... 50

3.3.2 Power Supply Related Troubleshooting.................................................. 54

3.3.3 Ink Supply Related Troubleshooting....................................................... 54

3.3.4 I/F Related Troubleshooting.................................................................... 56

3.3.5 Troubleshooting for Scanner ................................................................... 57

3.3.6 Troubleshooting for Motors and Sensors ................................................ 58

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Chapter 4 Disassembly and Assembly

4.1 Overview ............................................................................................................ 60

4.1.1 Precautions .............................................................................................. 60

4.1.2 Tools ........................................................................................................ 60

4.1.3 Preparation before Disassembly .............................................................. 60

4.1.4 Making a Special Tool for CSIC Board .................................................. 61

4.1.5 How to Unlock the Carriage.................................................................... 61

4.1.6 Disassembly and Reassembly Procedure ................................................ 62

4.2 Removal of Exterior Parts .................................................................................. 63

4.2.1 Paper Support Assy ................................................................................. 63

4.2.2 Stacker Cover .......................................................................................... 63

4.2.3 Document Cover/ASF Cover .................................................................. 64

4.2.4 Upper Housing/Scanner Cable Cover ..................................................... 65

4.2.5 Scanner Unit ............................................................................................ 68

4.2.6 Panel Unit ................................................................................................ 71

4.2.7 M/B Cover ............................................................................................... 73

4.2.8 Waste Ink Tray Assy ............................................................................... 73

4.2.9 Middle Housing ....................................................................................... 74

4.3 Removing the Circuit Boards ............................................................................. 77

4.3.1 Main Board Unit...................................................................................... 77

4.3.2 Panel Board ............................................................................................. 80

4.3.3 Power Supply Board................................................................................ 82

4.4 Disassembling the Printer Mechanism ............................................................... 84

4.4.1 Printhead.................................................................................................. 84

4.4.2 Linear Scale ............................................................................................. 86

4.4.3 Printer Mechanism................................................................................... 87

4.4.4 PF Encoder/PF Scale ............................................................................... 89

4.4.5 PF Motor.................................................................................................. 90

4.4.6 Ink System Unit....................................................................................... 91

4.4.7 ASF Unit.................................................................................................. 92

4.4.8 APG Unit ................................................................................................. 94

4.4.9 CR Motor................................................................................................. 95

4.4.10 CR Unit.................................................................................................. 97

4.4.11 Paper Eject Frame Assy......................................................................... 99

4.4.12 Upper Paper Guides............................................................................. 101

4.4.13 Front Paper Guide Assy....................................................................... 103

4.4.14 Waste Ink Pads .................................................................................... 104

4.5 Disassembly of Scanner Unit ........................................................................... 105

4.5.1 Scanner Housing.................................................................................... 105

4.5.2 CIS Unit................................................................................................. 106

4.5.3 CR Motor Unit....................................................................................... 107

Chapter 5 ADJUSTMENT

5.1 Adjustment Items and Overview...................................................................... 110

5.1.1 Servicing Adjustment Item List ............................................................ 110

5.1.2 Required Adjustments ........................................................................... 113

5.2 Adjustment by Using Adjustment Program ..................................................... 115

5.2.1 Top Margin Adjustment ........................................................................ 115

5.2.2 Head angular adjustment ....................................................................... 115

5.2.3 Bi-D Adjustment ................................................................................... 116

5.2.4 PW Adjustment/First Dot Position Adjustment .................................... 117

5.2.5 PF Adjustment ....................................................................................... 118

5.3 PG Adjustment ................................................................................................. 119

5.4 Banding Reduction System (BRS) Adjustment/Paper Feed Amount Profile (PFP)

Correction ......................................................................................................... 121

5.4.1 Overview ............................................................................................... 121

5.4.2 Adjustment Procedure ........................................................................... 123

5.5 Scanner Original Adjustment ........................................................................... 126

Chapter 6 MAINTENANCE

6.1 Overview .......................................................................................................... 130

6.1.1 Maintenance Error ................................................................................. 130

6.1.2 Cleaning................................................................................................. 130

6.1.3 Lubrication ............................................................................................ 131

Chapter 7 Appendix

7.1 Exploded Diagram / Parts List ......................................................................... 138

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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

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1.1 Features

Epson Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659 are color inkjet printers equipped with
scanner function. The main features are described below.

 Available Functions

 Printer

• Printing from a PC

• Direct print on CD or DVD (label print)

 Scanner

• Scanning from a PC

• Scan to Memory function
(directly stores a scan data to a memory card inserted)

 Stand-alone copy

• Stand-alone copy using the printer and scanner functions.

 Memory card slot

• Direct print from a memory card

• Accessible from a PC as a USB memory card slot

 USB host interface

• Direct print from an external USB storage device

• Direct backup of memory card data to an external USB storage device

• Direct print from a digital camera (PictBridge)

 2.5-inch TFD color LCD

 High speed & high quality

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



High quality with 6 colors dye ink (6 independent cartridges)

 High speed print with F3 Mach Turbo2 head

(Black: 90 nozzles x 1 column, Color: 90 nozzles x 5 columns)

 Borderless print on EPSON designated paper

 Dimensions

 Dimensions: 450 mm (W) x 386 mm (D) x 195 mm (H)

(when the ASF and the stacker are closed. includes the rubber feet)

 Weight: 8.4 kg

(excludes the ink cartridges, power supply cable and the CD-R tray)

Figure 1-1. External View

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1.2 Printing Specifications

1.2.1 Basic Specifications

Table 1-1. Printer Specifications

Item Specifications

Print method On-demand inkjet

Nozzle
configuration

Print direction Bi-directional minimum distance printing, unidirectional printing

Print resolution

Control code

Input buffer size 64 Kbytes

Paper feed method Friction feed using an ASF (Auto Sheet Feeder)

Paper path Top feed, front out

Paper feed rate 110 msec. (at 25.4 mm feed)

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

Black: 90 nozzles x 1
Color: 90 nozzles x 5 (cyan, magenta, yellow, light cyan, light magenta)

Horizontal x Vertical (dpi)

• 360 x 180

• 360 x 360

• 720 x 360

• ESC/P Raster command

• ESC/P-R (RGB) command

• EPSON Remote command

• 720 x 540

• 720 x 720

• 5760 x 1440

1.2.2 Ink Cartridge

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

Table 1-2. Product No. of Ink Cartridges

Color Europe CISMEA, Asia

Black

Cyan

Magenta

Yellow

Light Cyan

Light Magenta

T0791 (S)
T0801 (2S)

T0792 (S)
T0802 (2S)

T0793 (S)
T0803 (2S)

T0794 (S)
T0804 (2S)

T0795 (S)
T0805 (2S)

T0796 (S)
T0806 (2S)

 Shelf life

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

 Storage Temperature

Table 1-3. Storage Temperature

Status Storage Temperature Limit

o

-20

When stored in individual boxes

When installed in main unit

C to 40oC

(-4oF to 104oF)

-20oC to 40oC

o

F to 104oF)

(-4

T0811N (S)
T0821N (2S)

T0812N (S)
T0822N (2S)

T0813N (S)
T0823N (2S)

T0814N (S)
T0824N (2S)

T0815N (S)
T0825N (2S)

T0816N (S)
T0826N (2S)

1 month max. at 40

o

C (104oF)

 Dimension

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

 Do not use expired ink cartridges.
 The ink in the cartridges freezes at -16 °C (3.2°F). It takes about

three hours under 25°C (77°F) until the ink thaws and becomes
usable.

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1.2.3 Print Mode

Media Print Mode

• Plain paper

• Premium Ink jet
Plain Paper

• Bright White Ink
jet Paper

Ultra Glossy Photo
Paper

• Photo Paper

• Glossy Photo Paper

• Premium Glossy
Photo Paper

• Premium
Semigloss Photo
Paper

(Economy)

Photo Fine 720 x 720

Super Photo 5760 x 1440

Table 1-4. Print Mode (Color)

Resolution

(H x V) dpi

Draft 1

(Fast

360 x 180

economy)

Draft 2

360 x 180

Normal 360 x 360

Photo*

Photo*

2

(1.5 pass)

720 x 720

(2.0 pass)

720 x 720

2

Fine 720 x 360

720 x 720

2

Photo*

Photo*

2

(1.5 pass)

720 x 720

(2.0 pass)

Dot Size

(400 cps)

(400 cps)

(360 cps)

(240 cps)

(240 cps)

(280 cps)

(200 cps)

(240 cps)

(240 cps)

(280 cps)

(cps*1)

Eco

Eco

MC2-1

MC1-1

MC1-2

MC2-2

MC1-5

MC1-1

MC1-2

MC2-2

Micro

Bi-d

Weave

ON OFF

ON OFF

ON OFF

ON ON

ON ON

ON ON

ON ON

ON ON

ON ON

ON ON

Border

-less

NA

NA

NA

NA

OK

OK

OK

OK

OK

OK

Table 1-4. Print Mode (Color)

Media Print Mode

Envelope

Normal 360 x 360

Resolution

(H x V) dpi

Photo Fine 720 x 720

Iron-On Cool Peal
Transfer Paper

Photo stickers

CD/DVD label

High-quality CD/
DVD label

Photo Fine 720 x 720

Photo

(2.0 pass)

720 x 720

*2

Super Photo 5760 x 1440

Super Photo 5760 x 1440

Note *1: cps = character per second

*2: Photo mode uses 1.5 pass or 2.0 pass depending on the paper size.

1.5 pass supported size: 4” x 6”

2.0 pass supported size: 16:9 wide, 5” x 7”, 8” x 10”, Letter, A4

Dot Size

*1

(cps

MC2-1

(360 cps)

MC1-1

(240 cps)

MC1-1

(240 cps)

MC2-2

(280 cps)

MC1-5

(200 cps)

MC1-5

(200 cps)

)

Micro

Bi-d

Weave

OFF OFF

OFF ON

OFF ON

ON ON

ON ON

ON ON

Border

-less

NA

NA

NA

NA

NA

NA

Matte Paper Heavy­weight

Photo Quality Ink jet
Paper

Super Photo 5760 x 1440

Photo*

(2.0 pass)

720 x 720

2

Super Photo 5760 x 1440

720 x 720

2

Photo*

(2.0 pass)

MC1-5

(200 cps)

MC2-2

(280 cps)

MC1-5

(200 cps)

MC2-2

(280 cps)

ON ON

ON ON

ON ON

ON ON

OK

OK

OK

NA

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Media Print Mode

• Plain paper

• Premium Ink jet
Plain Paper

• Bright White Ink
jet Paper

Ultra Glossy Photo
Paper

• Photo Paper

• Glossy Photo Paper

• Premium Glossy
Photo Paper

• Premium
Semigloss Photo
Paper

Table 1-5. Print Mode (Monochrome)

Resolution

(H x V) dpi

Draft 1

(Fast

360 x 180

economy)

Draft 2

(Economy)

360 x 180

Normal 360 x 360

Photo Fine 720 x 720

Photo*

Photo*

2

(1.5 pass)

720 x 720

(2.0 pass)

720 x 720

2

Super Photo 5760 x 1440

Fine 720 x 360

720 x 720

2

Photo*

Photo*

2

(1.5 pass)

720 x 720

(2.0 pass)

Dot Size

(cps*1)

Eco

(400 cps)

Eco

(400 cps)

MC2-1

(360 cps)

MC1-1

(240 cps)

MC1-2

(240 cps)

MC2-2

(280 cps)

MC1-5

(200 cps)

MC1-1

(240 cps)

MC1-2

(240 cps)

MC2-2

(280 cps)

Micro

Bi-d

Weave

ON OFF

ON OFF

ON OFF

ON ON

ON ON

ON ON

ON ON

ON ON

ON ON

ON ON

Border

-less

NA

NA

NA

NA

OK

OK

OK

OK

OK

OK

Table 1-5. Print Mode (Monochrome)

Media Print Mode

Envelope

Normal 360 x 360

Resolution

(H x V) dpi

Photo Fine 720 x 720

Iron-On Cool Peal
Transfer Paper

Photo stickers

CD/DVD label

High-quality CD/
DVD label

Photo Fine 720 x 720

Photo*

(2.0 pass)

720 x 720

2

Super Photo 5760 x 1440

Super Photo 5760 x 1440

Note *1: cps = character per second

*2: Photo mode uses 1.5 pass or 2.0 pass depending on the paper size.

1.5 pass supported size: 4” x 6”

2.0 pass supported size: 16:9 wide, 5” x 7”, Letter, A4

Dot Size

(cps*1)

MC2-1

(360 cps)

MC1-1

(240 cps)

MC1-1

(240 cps)

MC2-2

(280 cps)

MC1-5

(200 cps)

MC1-5

(200 cps)

Micro

Bi-d

Weave

OFF OFF

OFF ON

OFF ON

ON ON

ON ON

ON ON

Border

-less

NA

NA

NA

NA

NA

NA

Matte Paper Heavy­weight

Photo Quality Ink jet
Paper

Super Photo 5760 x 1440

Photo*

(2.0 pass)

720 x 720

2

Super Photo 5760 x 1440

720 x 720

2

Photo*

(2.0 pass)

MC1-5

(200 cps)

MC2-2

(280 cps)

MC1-5

(200 cps)

MC2-2

(280 cps)

ON ON

ON ON

ON ON

ON ON

OK

OK

OK

NA

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1.2.4 Supported Paper

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

.

Table 1-6. Supported Paper

Paper Name Paper Size

Legal 215.9 x 355.6 mm (8.5” x 14”)

Letter 215.9 x 279.4 mm (8.5” x 11”) Y --- Y ---

A4 210 x 297 mm (8.3” x 11.7”) Y --- Y ---

Plain paper

Premium Ink jet Plain Paper A4 210 x 297 mm (8.3” x 11.7”) 0.11 80 21 Y --- Y ---

Bright White Ink jet Paper A4 210 x 297 mm (8.3” x 11.7”) 0.13 92.5 25 Y --- Y ---

Ultra Glossy Photo Paper

B5 182 x 257 mm (7.2” x 10.1”) Y --- Y ---

A5 148 x 210 mm (5.8” x 8.3”) Y --- Y ---

A6 105 x 148 mm (4.1” x 5.8”) Y --- Y ---

User Defined

A4 210 x 297 mm (8.3” x 11.7”)

5” x 7” 127 x 178 mm Y Y --- ---

4” x 6” 101.6 x 152.4 mm Y Y Y Y

89 x 127- 329 x 1117.6 mm
(3.56” x 5.08” - 13.16” x 44.7”)

Thickness Weight EUR Asia

mm g/m

0.08-0.11 64-90 17-24

0.30 290 77

2

lb. P*1B*1P*1B*

Y --- Y ---

Y --- Y ---

Y Y Y Y

1

Premium Glossy Photo Paper

Glossy Photo Paper

Premium Semigloss Photo Paper

A4 210 x 297 mm (8.3” x 11.7”)

5” x 7” 127 x 178 mm Y Y Y Y

4" x 6

"

16:9 wide 102 x 181 mm (4” x 7.11”) Y --- --- ---

A4 210 x 297 mm (8.3” x 11.7”)

5” x 7” 127 x 178 mm Y Y --- ---

4” x 6” 101.6 x 152.4 mm Y Y Y Y

A4 210 x 297 mm (8.3” x 11.7”)

4” x 6” 101.6 x 152.4 mm Y Y Y Y

101.6 x 152.4 mm Y Y Y Y

0.27 255 68

0.25 258 68

0.27 250 66

YYYY

YYYY

Y Y Y Y

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Table 1-6. Supported Paper

Thickness Weight EUR Asia

Photo Paper

Paper Name Paper Size

A4 210 x 297 mm (8.3” x 11.7”)

5” x 7” 127 x 178 mm Y Y --- ---

4" x 6

"

101.6 x 152.4 mm Y Y Y Y

mm g/m

0.24 190 51

2

lb. P*1B*1P*1B*

Y Y Y Y

Matte Paper Heavy-weight A4 210 x 297 mm (8.3” x 11.7”) 0.23 167 44 Y Y Y Y

Double-sided Matte Paper A4 210 x 297 mm (8.3” x 11.7”) 0.22 185 49 Y --- Y ---

Photo Quality Ink jet Paper A4 210 x 297 mm (8.3” x 11.7”) 0.12 102 27 Y --- Y ---

Envelopes

#10 104.8 x 241.3 mm (4.125” x 9.5”)

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

--- 75-90 20-24

Y --- Y ---

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

Iron-On Cool Peal Transfer Paper A4 210 x 297 mm (8.3” x 11.7”) 0.14 130 35 Y --- Y ---

Photo Stickers 16 A6 105 x 148 mm (4.1” x 5.8”) 0.19 --- --- --- --- Y

Photo Stickers 4 A6 105 x 148 mm (4.1” x 5.8”) 0.19 --- --- --- --- Y

CD/DVD
CD/DVD Premium Surface

ø12 cm ø12 cm --- --- --- Y --- Y ---

ø8 cm ø8 cm --- --- --- Y --- Y ---

*2

---

*2

---

1

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

column stands for “Borderless printing is available”.

*2: Select settings of “Epson Matte” instead of “Photo Quality Ink jet Paper”.

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 Make sure the paper is not wrinkled, fluffed, torn, or folded.
 Make sure to correct the warpage of the paper before use.
 When printing on an envelope, be sure the flap is folded neatly.
 Do not use the adhesive envelopes.
 Do not use double envelopes and cellophane window envelopes.

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Print Area

LM RM

TM

BM

BM

Cut Sheet (Standard)

Cut Sheet (Borderless)

Paper Size

LM

RM

TM

BM

Print Area

LM RM

Print Area

Envelope

Paper Size

TM

Paper Feed Direction

a

RW

RL

OTM

OLM

Scanning start position

Home position

Scanning range

Scan bed

Original (face down)

Scanning direction

1.2.5 Printing Area

The printing area for this printer is shown below.

Table 1-7. Printing Area (Margins)

Print Mode Paper Size

Standard print

Borderless
print

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

Any size 3 mm 3 mm 3 mm 3 mm

Envelope 5 mm 5 mm 3 mm 20 mm

A4/Letter to
5” x 7”

4” x 6” 1.34 mm 2.54 mm

Left Right Top Bottom

2.54 mm 2.54 mm

Margin*

2.96 mm 4.02 mm

1.3 Scanner Specifications

Table 1-8. Basic Specifications

Item Specification

Scanner type Flatbed, color

Scanning method Moving carriage, stationary document

Home position Far left corner

Photoelectric device CIS

Light source LED

Maximum document size US letter, or A4 size

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

Maximum resolution Main scan: 1200 dpi / Sub scan: 2400 dpi

Maximum effective pixels 10,200 x 14,040 pixels (with 1200 dpi scanning)

Pixel depth 16 bit per pixel (input), 1 or 8 bit per pixel (output)

SCANNING RANGE

Table 1-9. Scanning Range

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

216 mm 297 mm 1.5 mm 1.5 mm

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Figure 1-2. Printing Area

Figure 1-3. Scanning Range

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10/50

27/80

30/86 35/95 40/10420/68

Temperature (°C/°F)

20

30

40

50

90

80

70

60

Humidity (%)

1.4 General Specifications

1.4.1 Electrical Specifications

 Primary power input

Table 1-10. Primary Power Specifications

Item 100-120V model 220-240V model

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

Input voltage range 90 to 132 VAC 198 to 264 VAC

Rated current 0.6 A (max. 1.2 A) 0.3 A (max. 0.6 A)

Rated frequency 50 to 60 Hz

Input frequency range 49.5 to 60.5 Hz

Insulation resistance TBD V (for one minute)

Energy conservation International Energy Star Program compliant

Power
consumption

Stand alone copy

(ISO/IEC24712 pattern)

Ready Approx. 7.0 W

Sleep mode Approx. 1.3 W Approx. 1.5 W

Power off Approx. 0.2 W Approx. 0.3 W

Approx. 18 W

1.4.2 Environmental Conditions

Table 1-11. Environmental Conditions

*3

*1

Humidity

20

Condition Temperature

Operating

Storage

(unpacked)

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

range in

*2: No condensation

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

10 to 35°C

(50 to 95°F)

-20 to 40°C

(-4°F to 104°F)

Fig.1-4.

to 80%

to 85%

5

*1,2

Shock Vibration

1 G

(1 msec. or less)

2 G

(2 msec. or less)

10 to 55 Hz

10 to 55 Hz

0.15 G,

0.50 G,

Note : When no operation is made for more than 13 minutes, it goes to the low power mode

within two minutes.

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Figure 1-4. Temperature/Humidity Range

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

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

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

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

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1.4.3 Durability

Table 1-12. Durability

Item Specification

*1

Total print life

Printhead Six billions shots (per nozzle) or five years which ever comes first

Scanner carriage 36,000 cycles of carriage movement

Note *1: Condition: A4, 3.5% duty, ECMA pattern, Plain paper, default mode

*2: Condition: A4, ISO24712 pattern, Plain paper, default mode

Black

Color

16,000 pages or five years which ever comes first

*2

10,000 pages or five years which ever comes first

1.4.4 Acoustic Noise

36 dB

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

1.4.5 Safety Approvals (Safety standards/EMI)

EU EN60950-1

EN55022 Class B
EN61000-3-2, EN61000-3-3

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

KN22 Class B

KN61000-4-2/-3/-4/-5/-6/-11
Australia AS/NZS CISPR22 Class B

1.5 Interfaces

The printer has USB interfaces and memory card slots of the following specifications.

1.5.1 USB Interfaces

The printer has two USB ports; USB Device port for connecting with a host device
such as a computer, and USB Host port for connecting with an external device such as
DSC (Digital Still Camera).

Table 1-13. USB Interface Specification

Item USB Device Port USB Host Port*

• Universal Serial Bus
Specifications Revision 2.0

• Universal Serial Bus Device

Standard

Transfer rate

Data format

Compatible connector

Maximum cable length

Note* : The following devices can be connected to the USB Host port.

• DSC compliant with CIPA DC-001-2003 Rev.2.0 (PictBridge) Specification.

• Devices compliant with Universal Serial Bus Mass Storage Class Bulk-Only Transport
Revision 1.0, and the Subclass code is one of the followings.
0x06 (SCSI transparent command set)
0x05 (SFF-8070i command set)
0x02 (SFF-8020i command set)

Class Definition for Printing
Devices Version 1.1

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

480 Mbps (High Speed)

USB Series B USB Series A

Table 1-14. Device ID

When IEEE 1284.4 is Enabled When IEEE 1284.4 is Disabled

MFG:EPSON;
CMD:ESCPL2,BDC,D4,D4PX,ESCPR1;
MDL:Model Name;
CLS:PRINTER;
DES:EPSON<SP>Model Name;
CID:EpsonRGB;

Note : The “Model Name” is replaced as shown below.

Europe: Stylus Photo PX650
Asia/Pacific/CISMEA:Stylus Photo TX650

MFG:EPSON;
CMD:ESCPL2,BDC,ESCPR1;
MDL:Model Name;
CLS:PRINTER;
DES:EPSON<SP>Model Name;
CID:EpsonRGB;

• Universal Serial Bus
Specifications Revision 2.0

NRZI

2 m or less

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1.5.2 Memory Card Slots

If you insert a Memory Stick DUO to the Memory Card Slot
without using the adapter, make sure to turn off the printer first,
then remove the card using tweezers.

Table 1-15. List of Supported Memory Card

Priority

1

2 CF Type II

Slot Compatible memory card Standard

Memory Stick/
Memory Stick
PRO

SD/MMC

xD-Picture
card

Memory Stick “MemoryStick Standard” Format Specification Ver.1.42-00 compatible 128MB

MagicGate Memory Stick --- 128MB Copy protection function is not supported

MagicGate Memory Stick Duo

Memory Stick PRO

Memory Stick Duo MemoryStick Duo Format Specification Ver.1.11-00 compatible ---

Memory Stick Pro Duo MemoryStick PRO Duo Format Specification Ver.1.02-00 compatible ---

Memory Stick micro Memory Stick Micro Format Specification Ver.1.02-00 compatible ---

SD (Security Digital)

miniSD/microSD The SD adapter should be used

SDHC

miniSDHC/microSDHC

MultiMediaCard
MultiMediaCard Plus

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

Compact Flash CF+ and CompactFlash Specification Revision 3.0 compatible 4GB True-IDE compatible memory card only

Microdrive --- --- ---

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

SD Memory Card Specifications / PART1. Physical Layer Specification Ver.

2.0 compatible

MultiMediaCard Standard Ver. 4.1 compatible

--- --- An adapter should be used

Max.

capacity

Includes versions with memory select function

4GB Copy protection function is not supported

The Memory Stick Duo adapter should be used

The Memory Stick Duo adapter should be used

The Memory Stick adapter for standard size
should be used.

2GB

Speed Class is not supported

8GB

64MB/

4GB

The SD adapter should be used

Speed Class is not supported

Only MultiMediaCard Plus supports 4GB

Remarks

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

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

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

• In memory card direct printing mode, the image files in the active slot are valid and have assigned frame numbers. The number of images will not change if a card is inserted in another nonselected slot.

• When the card inserted in the slot is accessed from the PC, only one drive is displayed at a time as a removable disk* and only the card that is in the active slot can be accessed via the
removable disk. A card that has been inserted into a non-selected slot cannot be accessed. (This is for Windows. For Macintosh, the card in the active slot will be mounted on the desktop.)

• Does not support 5V type of memory cards.

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

• For detailed information on the supported file system and formatting the memory card, refer to “1.7.2 Memory Card Direct Print Function (p.22)”.

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Power Button

Memory Card button

Speciality Print button

Copy button

Setup button

Display/Crop button

- button + button

Menu button

Back button

Start button

Stop/Clear button

OK button and Cross keyPower LED

LCD

Mode LEDs

1.6 Control Panel

1.6.1 Operation Buttons & LED

The following tables explain the functions of the buttons and LEDs on the control
panel.

Table 1-16. Operation Buttons & LEDs

Button/LED Function

Power Turns the power ON/OFF.

Start Starts printing.

Copy Goes to the stand alone copy mode.

Memory Card Goes to the memory card direct print mode.

Goes to the special mode that provides Reprint/Restore Photos
and Print on CD/DVD functions.

• Stops operation and displays the menu screen.

• Stops printing and ejects paper.

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

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

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

• Changes the image preview layout (1-up, 9-up, etc.) on the
LCD.

Selects a menu item of setting value.

Sets the number of copies.

Button

LED*

Specialty Print

Stop/Clear

Setup

Display/Crop

Menu Goes to the print setting menu screen.

OK Accepts the changed settings.

Back Cancels the previous operation.

Cross Key
(up/down/left/
right)

+

-

Power Indicates the power On/Off status.

Mode Lights during the corresponding mode is selected.

Table 1-17. LED Functions

Printer Status

Power-on sequence Flashing OFF

Power-off sequence Flashing The current mode LED lights

Fatal error Flashing All the mode LEDs flash

Standby/The panel being
operated

Printing/Scanning Flashing The current mode LED lights

Printing from an external
device (PC/camera)

Running a head cleaning

Running a nozzle check

Printing head alignment pattern

Canceling a print job

Backup of memory card, or
Scan to Memory function is in
process

Running a slide show ON The memory card mode LED lights

Displaying the screen-saver ON The current mode LED lights

Power save mode ON Flashing each mode LED one by one.

Note* : In the Setup mode, the mode LED corresponds to the previous mode lights.

Power

LED

Mode LED

ON The current mode LED lights

Flashing The current mode LED lights

*

*

*

*

*

Note * : See Table 1-17 on page 19 for more information on the LEDs.

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Figure 1-5. Control Panel (Europe Version as a Sample)

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1.7 Specifications of Each Function

1.7.1 Stand-alone Copy Function

1.7.1.1 Copy print mode and available paper type/size and print layout

Table 1-18. Copy Print Mode & Available Paper Size by Layout

Paper Type Quality

Plain Paper

Matte

Photo Paper

Glossy

Prem. Glossy

Ultra Glossy

Standard 360 x 360 MC2-1 ON OFF A4, A5 --- A4 CD/DVD

Standard 5760 x 1440 MC2-2 ON ON A4 ---

Standard 720 x 720

Standard 720 x 720

Standard 720 x 720

Standard 720 x 720

Resolution

(H x V) dpi

Draft 360 x 180 Eco ON OFF A4, A5 --- ---

Best 720 x 720 MC1-1 ON ON A4, A5 --- A4 CD/DVD

Best 5760 x 1440 MC1-5 ON ON A4 ---

Best 5760 x 1440 MC1-5 ON ON A4, 13 x 18 cm (5” x 7”), 10 x 15 cm (4” x 6”) A4 ---

Best 5760 x 1440 MC1-5 ON ON A4, 13 x 18 cm (5” x 7”), 10 x 15c m (4” x 6”) A4 ---

Best 5760 x 1440 MC1-5 ON ON A4, 13 x 18 cm (5” x 7”), 10 x 15 cm (4” x 6”) A4 ---

Dot

Size

MC1-2 ON ON 10 x 15 cm (4” x 6”) --- ---

MC2-2 ON ON A4, 13 x 18 cm (5” x 7”) A4 ---

MC1-2 ON ON 10 x 15 cm (4”x6”) --- ---

MC2-2 ON ON A4, 13 x 18 cm (5”x7”) A4 ---

MC1-2 ON ON 10 x 15 cm (4” x 6”) --- ---

MC2-2 ON ON A4, 13 x 18 cm (5” x 7”) A4 ---

MC1-2 ON ON 10 x 15 cm (4” x 6”) --- ---

MC2-2 ON ON A4, 13 x 18 cm (5” x 7”) A4 ---

Bi-D

Micro

Weave

With Border Borderless Repeat Auto Repeat 4 2-up CD

Available Paper Size by Print Layout

Best 5760 x 1440 MC1-5 ON ON A4, 13 x 18 cm (5” x 7”), 10 x 15 cm (4” x 6”) A4 ---

CD/DVD Best 5760 x 1440 MC1-5 ON ON --- CD/DVD

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1.7.1.2 Stand-alone Copy Menu

Table 1-19. Copy Menu

Menu Item Function

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

Copy type Selects either color or monochrome.

Document Selects the document type from “Text”, “Graphics”, and “Photo”.

Layout Selects print layout from the options listed in Table 1-20.

Paper type Selects paper type from the options listed in Table 1-18.

Paper size Selects paper size from the options listed in Table 1-18.

Quality Selects print quality from the options listed in Table 1-18.

Selects scaling factor from the preset factors listed in Table 1-21,

Print
Settings

Zoom

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

Expansion

CD Inner­Outer

Auto Fit Page, or specifies a desired scaling factor within the range
of 25 to 400%.

Selects the margins level (margins bleed off the edges of paper)
from the Standard (100%), Mid. (50%) or Min. (25%).

Specifies the printing range on a CD/DVD by entering outer and
inner diameter of a CD/DVD.
Outer: specifies within the range of 114 to 120 mm
Inner: specifies within the range of 18 to 46 mm

Table 1-21. Preset Scaling Factors

Zoom Menu Items

10 x 15 cm → A4 195% 215%
A4 → 10 x 15 cm 47% 55%

13 x 18 cm
10 x 15 cm → 13 x 18 cm 115% 132%
A4 → A5 69% 74%

A5

Note* : A scaling factor corresponds to the selected copy layout and zoom setting is displayed

→ 10 x 15 cm 77% 91%

→ A4 141% 147%

on the LCD.

With Border Borderless

Scaling Factor

*

1.7.1.4 Copy Speed

Table 1-22. Copy Speed

Copy Conditions (e-memo3, Letter, Plain Paper) Copy Speed

Draft 360 x 180

Default 720 x 360

Monochrome copy 35 cpm

Color copy 35 cpm

Monochrome copy 10 cpm

Color copy 10 cpm

1.7.1.3 Copy Layout & Preset Scaling Factors

Available print layout and scaling factors in the stand-alone copy mode are as follows.

Table 1-20. Copy Layout

Layout Description

With Border Makes a copy with 3 mm of left/right/top/bottom white margins.

Borderless Makes a copy with no white margins.

CD/DVD Copy Makes a copy of a CD/DVD label directly on a CD/DVD.

Repeat Copy

Repeat Copy-4 Makes four copies of one document on a sheet of selected sized paper.

2-up Copy

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Makes a specified number of copies of one document on a sheet of
selected sized paper.

Makes a copy of two A4 or letter sized documents on a sheet of A4 or
letter sized paper.

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1.7.2 Memory Card Direct Print Function

1.7.2.1 Memory card direct print mode and available paper type/size and print layout

Paper Type Quality

Plain Paper

Matte

Photo Paper

Glossy

Prem. Glossy

Ultra Glossy

Photo Sticker 16 Standard 720 x 720 MC2-2 ON ON --- A6 ---

Photo Stickers Standard 720 x 720 MC2-2 ON ON

Standard 360 x 360 MC2-1 ON OFF A4 --- A4 --- A4 --- A4 ---

Best 720 x 720 MC1-1 ON ON A4 --- A4 --- A4 --- A4 ---

Standard 5760 x 1440 MC2-2 ON ON A4 --- A4 ---

Best 5760 x 1440 MC1-5 ON ON A4 --- A4 ---

Draft 720 x 360 MC1-1 ON ON

Standard 720 x 720

Best 5760 x 1440 MC1-5 ON ON

Draft 720 x 360 MC1-1 ON ON A4, 13 x 18 cm (5” x 7”), 10 x 15 cm (4” x 6”) ---

Standard 720 x 720

Best 5760 x 1440 MC1-5 ON ON A4, 13 x 18 cm (5”x7”), 10 x 15 cm (4” x 6”) ---

Draft 720 x 360 MC1-1 ON ON

Standard 720 x 720

Best 5760 x 1440 MC1-5 ON ON

Standard 720 x 720

Best 5760 x 1440 MC1-5 ON ON A4, 13 x 18 cm (5” x 7”), 10 x 15 cm (4” x 6”) ---

Resolution

(H x V) dpi

Dot size Bi-D

MC1-2 ON ON 10 x 15cm (4” x 6”) --- ---

MC2-2 ON ON A4, 13 x 18 cm (5” x 7”), 16:9wide A4, 13 x 18 cm (5” x 7”) ---

MC1-2 ON ON 10 x 15 cm (4” x 6”) ---

MC2-2 ON ON A4, 13 x 18 cm (5”x7”) ---

MC1-2 ON ON 10x15 cm (4” x 6”) ---

MC2-2 ON ON A4, 13 x 18 cm (5” x 7”), 16:9wide A4, 13 x 18 cm (5”x7”) ---

MC1-2 ON ON 10 x 15 cm (4” x 6”) ---

MC2-2 ON ON A4, 13 x 18 cm (5” x 7”) ---

Table 1-23. Memory Card Direct Print Mode & Available Paper Size by Layout

Micro

Weave

With

Border

A4, 13 x 18 cm (5” x 7”),

10 x 15 cm (4” x 6”), 16:9wide

A4, 13 x 18 cm (5” x 7”),

10 x 15 cm (4” x 6”), 16:9wide

A4, 13 x 18 cm (5” x 7”),

10 x 15 cm (4” x 6”), 16:9wide

A4, 13 x 18 cm (5” x 7”),

10 x 15 cm (4” x 6”), 16:9wide

100 x 148 mm

Border-

less

P.I.F.

(Single/

Multi)

--- 100 x 148 mm ---

Upper

1/2

Available Paper Size by Print Layout

2-up 4-up 8-up 20-up 16-up 30-up 80-up Photo ID

A4, 13 x 18 cm (5” x 7”), 10 x 15 cm (4” x 6”) ---

A4, 13 x 18 cm (5” x 7”), 10 x 15 cm (4” x 6”) ---

A4, 13 x 18 cm (5”x7”), 10 x 15 cm (4” x 6”) ---

A4, 13 x 18 cm (5” x 7”), 10 x 15 cm (4” x 6”) ---

100 x 148 mm

13 x 18 cm

(5” x 7”)

13 x 18 cm

(5” x 7”)

13 x 18 cm

(5” x 7”)

13 x 18 cm

(5” x 7”)

13 x 18 cm

(5” x 7”)

13 x 18 cm

(5” x 7”)

13 x 18 cm

(5” x 7”)

13 x 18 cm

(5” x 7”)

13 x 18 cm

(5” x 7”)

13 x 18 cm

(5” x 7”)

13 x 18 cm

(5” x 7”)

10 x 15 cm

A4

A4 ---

A4

A4

A4 ---

A4

A4

A4 ---

A4

A4 ---

A4

---

(4” x 6”)

10 x 15 cm

(4” x 6”)

10 x 15 cm

(4” x 6”)

10 x 15 cm

(4” x 6”)

10 x 15 cm

(4” x 6”)

10 x 15 cm

(4” x 6”)

10 x 15 cm

(4” x 6”)

10 x 15 cm

(4” x 6”)

10 x 15 cm

(4” x 6”)

10 x 15 cm

(4” x 6”)

10 x 15 cm

(4” x 6”)

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1.7.2.2 Supported File Type and Media Type

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

Table 1-24. Supported File System, Types and Media Format

Item Specification

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

File System

Memory card

Media
format

File type

Note *1: For more information on the DCF specifications, see “Camera File System Standard

CD-R

DVD

JPEG (*.JPG)

TIFF (*.TIFF)

Camera definition
file (*.MRK)

P.I.F definition file
(*.USD)

P.I.F definition file
(*.FD2)

DCF Version 2.0, JEIDA-CP-3461”.
*2: Available only when the memory card supports FAT32.
*3: UDF-formatted DVDs are not supported.
*4: The memory card direct print functions supports level 1 of the P.I.F.Rev.3.1.

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

• Directories containing system properties or hidden properties.

• “RECYCLED” (Windows directory for deleted files)

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

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

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

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

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

• DCF Version 1.0 or 2.0 compliant

*2

• DOS FAT format (FAT12/FAT16/FAT32
partition (basic partitioned)

ISO9660 Level1 (Joliet) format

ISO9660 Level1 (Joliet), or ISO9660 Level1 (Joliet) & UDF
Bridge format

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

2.0/2.1/2.2/2.21 are supported)

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

2.0/2.1/2.2/2.21 are supported)

Camera definition files used for DPOF mode.

“\MISC\AUTOPRINT.MRK” file is valid.

Print layout definition files compliant with PRINT Image
Framer Rev.2.1 specifications. Files in”/EPUDL/” directory
are valid.

Print layout definition files compliant with PRINT Image Framer
Rev.3.1

*3

*4

specifications. Files in a memory card are valid.

) with single

1.7.2.3 Specifications for Handling Image Data

Table 1-25. Specifications for Handling Image Data

Item Specification Remarks

Image size (pixel)

Maximum number
of images

Maximum number
of copies

Valid date and time

Thumbnail image
data

File sorting

• Horizontal: 80

• Vertical: 80

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

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

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

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

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

≤ X ≤ 9200

≤ Y ≤ 9200

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

Thumbnail images are used for the
Print Index Sheet function.

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

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

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Table 1-25. Specifications for Handling Image Data

Item Specification Remarks

Acquisition of date
and time
information

Camera shooting
information

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

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

2. Date and time information
applied on DOS-compliant file
system.

3. Fixed date and time information
(01/01/1980, 00:00:00)

The following shooting
information conforms to Exif
standard can be printed with the
images.

• Exposure time/Shutter speed

(example: 1/30s)

• F-measure (example: F2.8)

• ISO film speed (example: ISO100)

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

When both an exposure time and
shutter speed information exist, the
exposure time is printed. No
information is printed if the Exif­compliant photo data has no
information.

Embedded rotation tag of an image associated with a P.I.F. script

The image’s rotational direction specified by a tag embedded in the
image file associated with a P.IF. script is always applied when the
image is printed using the stand-alone function. Therefore, if a P.I.F.
file (layout file) that has not been associated with any images is
specified to print an image, the printout result (the image rotational
direction) may differ whether the image has been associated with
another P.I.F.3 script or not.

1.7.2.4 Memory Card Direct Print Menu

Table 1-26. Memory Card Mode Menu

Menu Item Function

View and Print

*1,2

Photos

Print All

*1,2

Photos

Print by Date

Print Index
Sheet

Slide Show

Scan to
Memory Card

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

*2: The images are listed in ASCII descending order.
*3: While performing the slide show, displaying number of copies, printing from an

*4: “Latest 60” and “Latest 90” are displayed on the LCD depending on the number of

Prints the selected images.

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

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

*1

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

Print Index Sheet

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

Make Prints from Index Sheet

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

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

*3

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

Stores an image scanned by the scanner directly into a memory card. The
format in which to save the file can be selected from JPEG and PDF.

external device or from a computer cannot be made.

images in the memory card.

*4

Automatic Detection of Images in Media

• When a memory card is inserted;
The printer automatically searches for all images stored in the memory card
and displays them on the LCD.

• When an external storage device is connected;
If the media in the connected device includes a backup folder, a folder
selection screen appears. The printer automatically searches for all images in
the selected folder and displays them on the LCD. When the backup file does

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1.7.3 Backup Function

The Backup Memory Card function provided in the Setup mode allows the user to
make a backup copy of a memory card on a media in an external device. Printing the
backed up images directly from the external device also can be made.

1.7.3.1 Backup Function Specifications

Table 1-27. Basic Specifications

Item Specification

Source media

Destination media

Target files

Operations disabled
during the backup

Note *1: A backup on 700MB or larger size CD-R is not ensured.

*2: The CD-R/DVD-R must be formatted as described in Table 1-24.

*3: The printer cannot recognize USB flash memory that incorporates a hub.

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A memory card conforms to the specifications described in Table 1-24,
and that is inserted into the active slot.

Supports the following media in an external device connected via the
USB Host port. (See Table 1-13 “USB Interface Specification” on

page 17 for information on the available external devices)

• MO: 128MB/230MB/640MB/1.3GB

• CD-R: 650MB/700MB

• DVD-R: 4.7GB

• USB flash memory

All image files in the source media except the following files.

• Files that have hidden attribute or system attribute.

• Files of which the size is 0 (zero) byte.

In order to prevent the possible corruption of data, the following
operations are disabled during the backup.

• Access from a computer or via a network

• Automatic ejection of the destination media

• ON/OFF of the printer power

*2

*1,2

*3

 Due to the file system restriction, a backup of a memory card

that has eight or more levels deep in folder hierarchy cannot be
made on an ISO9660 Level 1-formatted CD-R.

 Due to the logical format of the CD/DVD, the pathname length

is restricted as described below;

• Destination media: ISO9660: up to 255 byte
Joliet: up to 240 byte

• Source media: Memory card (FAT12/16/32): up to 260 byte

Item Specification

Folder hierarchy

Format

File name

Note *1: As a backup to CD/DVD media requires time, a folder hierarchy definition file

*2: xxx stands for a 3-digit number. The number is automatically assigned from 001 in

 Other restrictions on the backup function

 The printer does not have the function to write a backup data on an external

 Since the printer does not have calendar function, created date and time of

Table 1-28. Specifications on Writing Backup Data

A backup folder is automatically created on the destination media to save
the backup data keeping the original folder hierarchy*1 under the folder. A
number (001 to 999) is assigned as the folder name.

The printer automatically formats the destination media in a supported
format if the media is rewritable and detected as unformatted or formatted
in unsupported format.

Because ISO9660 Level1 format is used to write backup data to a CD/
DVD, double-byte characters are not allowed to be used for the folder or
directory names. Any file or directory names that include double-byte
characters are automatically changed in accordance with the rule
described below.

• A file name is changed to “EPSONxxx”

• A directory name is changed to “EPDIRxxx”

• Replaces an unsupported character in the extension with “_” (underbar)

(EPBKINF.DAT) is first created under the backup folder.

each folder of directory.

*2

*2

The maximum number of writing times

• FAT12/16-formatted media: up to 512 times (001 to 512)
If any files other than backup folders exist in the route directly, the max.
number of writings becomes less than 512 due to the MS-DOS restriction.
When more than 512 times of writing history of an inserted MO is detected,
the printer handles it as a backup error (file name, to folder hierarchy error).

• CD-R: 640MB: up to 47 times

700MB: up to 50 times

This is because each session information must be saved.

• DVD-R: 4.7GB: up to 274 times
This is because each session information must be saved.

media back to a memory card in order to prevent the possible corruption of
data.

backup files is the date and time initially assigned or updated by a device
other than the printer.

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1.7.3.2 Backup Errors

If a backup operation is cancelled voluntarily or due to an error, a “Backup canceled”
message appears with a hexadecimal 8-digit error code on the LCD. The following
table lists the leftmost two-digit error codes that are controlled by the printer firmware.
For explanations on other backup errors, see “ 3.2.1 Error List (p.42)”.

Table 1-29. Backup Error FW Control Code List

Code

0x00 No error 0xC0 No files to be backed up

0x10 Album function error 0xE7 Parameter error

0x20 Backup function error 0xE8 File open error

0xA0 Other ATAPI/SCSI command error 0xE9 Internal buffer overflow

0xA1 ModeSense command error 0xEA CD/DVD format error

0xA2 ModeSelect command error 0xEB Not used

0xA3 Get Disc Information command error 0xEC Insufficient memory

0xA4

0xA5 Synchronize Cache command error 0xEE Not used

0xA6 CloseSession command error 0xEF Write-protect error

0xA7 Read command error 0xF0 Read/write error

0xA8 Write command error 0xF1 Invalid file open mode

0xA9 Set Speed command error 0xF2 Seek error

0xAA Eject command error 0xF3 Overflow of root directory

0xAB Drive lock command error 0xF4 Overflow of file descriptor

0xAC GetConfigration command error 0xF5 Invalid path name

0xAD Verify command error 0xF6 No file exist

0xAE Device error 0xF7 Medium was exchanged

0xB8 Short file name convert error 0xF8 Unformatted medium

0xB9 Unsupported device 0xF9 Device is not ready

0xBA No medium 0xFA Invalid device handle

0xBB Not writable medium 0xFB Invalid file descriptor

0xBC Unsupported medium 0xFC Not used

0xBD Hierarchical directory error 0xFD Backup initialization failed

0xBE Path length is too long 0xFE Acquiring memory pool failed

0xBF File name is too long 0xFF System error

Get Track Information
command error

Meaning

Code

0xED

Meaning

Some data exist in the destination
directory

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1.7.4 Camera Direct Print Function (PictBridge)

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

1.7.4.1 Available DSC

Those DSCs which are compliant with one of the following standards.

 “CIPA DC-001-2003 Digital Photo Solutions for Imaging Devices”

(DPS Version 1.0)

 “CIPA DC-001-2003 Rev.2.0 Digital Photo Solutions for Imaging Devices”

(DPS Version 1.1).

1.7.4.2 Print Settings Available from DSC

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

Table 1-30. Print Settings Available from DSC

Item Specification

How to specify images Single Sheet/Multiple Sheet/DPOF specified/XHTML-Print

Paper type Plain Paper/Prem. Glossy

Paper size 10 x 15 cm (4” x 6”), 13 x 18 cm (5” x 7”), A4, 16:9 wide, CD/DVD

Layout Borderless, With Border, 2-up, 4-up, 8-up, 20-up, Index

Date On/Off

Quality Draft/Standard/Best

Auto Correct On/Off

Fit to Frame On/Off

Print Image Framer Not available

The following operations are available; Getting the printer status,

Control of printer

starting a print job or canceling it immediately or after printing the
current page is finished.

1.7.4.3 General Operation Procedure

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

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

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

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

• Backup of a memory card is not proceeded.

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

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

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

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

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

• When printing a single image, specify an image and the number of copies.
Specifying the number of copies may not be available on some DSCs.

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

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

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

included in the DSC package is recommended.

2. Operate the DSC to start printing.

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

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

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1.7.4.4 Operating Specifications during Connecting DSC

Table 1-31. Operations during Connecting DSC

Operation Specifications

Connecting DSC
(print start)

When a DSC is connected as described in “1.7.4.3 General Operation

Procedure (p.27)” Step 3-(1), PictBridge logo is displayed on the LCD.

Canceling
printing

After printing is
completed

Exclusion
control

A print job can be canceled from the DSC.
The [Stop/Clear] button on the control panel also cancels the print job.

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

Print settings made on both the DSC and the printer can become
impossible settings for the printer due to unsupported combination of paper
type, paper size and layout. In such case, the settings made on the DSC are
maintained and any print setting items that are not specified by the DSC
are changed in accordance with the DSC settings. When the paper type is
changed, changed to Prem. Glossy, when the paper size is changed,
changed to 4” x 6” size, and when the layout is changed, changed to
Borderless layout.

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1.7.5 Specialty Print Functions

1.7.5.1 Specialty print functions and available paper type/size and print layout

Paper Type Quality

Plain Paper

Matte

Photo Paper

Glossy

Prem. Glossy

Standard 360 x 360 MC2-1 ON OFF

Standard 5760 x 1440 MC2-2 ON ON A4

Standard 720 x 720

Standard 720 x 720

Standard 720 x 720

Resolution

(H x V) dpi

Best 720 x 720 MC1-1 ON ON CD/DVD

Best 5760 x 1440 MC1-5 ON ON ---

Draft 720 x 360 MC1-1 ON ON ---

Best 5760 x 1440 MC1-5 ON ON ---

Draft 720 x 360 MC1-1 ON ON ---

Best 5760 x 1440 MC1-5 ON ON ---

Draft 720 x 360 MC1-1 ON ON ---

Best 5760 x 1440 MC1-5 ON ON ---

Dot size

MC1-2 ON ON 10 x 15 cm (4” x 6”) ---

MC2-2 ON ON A4, 13 x 18 cm (5” x 7”)

MC1-2 ON ON 10 x 15 cm (4” x 6”) ---

MC2-2 ON ON A4, 13 x 18 cm (5” x 7”)

MC1-2 ON ON 10 x 15 cm (4” x 6”) ---

MC2-2 ON ON A4, 13 x 18 cm (5” x 7”)

Bi-D

Micro

Weave

Reprint/Restore Photos

CD Print CD Jacket

Borderless With Border 1-up 4-up 8-up 12-up Jewel Upper Jewel Index

---

---

--- A4

---

---

---

CD/DVD Print

A4

A4

A4

A4

A4

A4

A4

Ultra Glossy

Standard 720 x 720

Best 5760 x 1440 MC1-5 ON ON ---

CD/DVD Best 5760 x 1440 MC1-5 ON ON --- CD/DVD ---

MC1-2 ON ON 10 x 15 cm (4” x 6”)

MC2-2 ON ON A4, 13 x 18 cm (5” x 7”)

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Picture (1)

5mm

Document
Glass

5mm

5mm

Home position

Picture (2)

Scanning Direction

1.7.5.2 Specialty Print Mode

The following explains each of the functions provided in the Specialty Print mode.

1.7.5.2.1 Print on CD/DVD Function

This function allows the user to print an image in a memory card directly on a CD/
DVD. Printing a CD jacket on A4 or letter size paper is also provided.

1.7.5.2.2 Reprint/Restore Photos Function

This function allows the user to copy their silver halide film-based pictures. The printer
scans the pictures automatically detecting them as silver halide film-based picture, and
makes a copy of them. The following explains the specifications of the function.

 Available picture size: 30 x 40 mm to 127 x 178 mm (5” x 7”)

 Lay the pictures on the glass face down. The number of pictures available at

one time is as follows:

• 4” x 6” or smaller: up to 2 pictures

• 5” x 7”: up to 1 picture

 The spaces required between the pictures:

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

• 5 mm or more space between pictures.

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 The pictures must not be tilted.

Figure 1-6. Laying Silver Halide Pictures

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