Epson Stylus Photo R1900, Stylus Photo R2880, Stylus Photo R2000 Service Manual

SERVICE MANUAL

Color Inkjet Printer

EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000

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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 EQUI PMENT, 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

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:

• Connector pin assignments

Stylus Photo R2000

Provides information of Stylus Photo R2000

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 October 20, 2007 First Release B February 29, 2008 Revised Contents

 4.4.4 Lower Housing / Printer Mechanism (p96)

Disassembly procedure is revised.

 4.4.8 Waste Ink Pad / Waste Ink Tube Left/Right (p110)

Description and figure are revised.

 6.1.2.2 Maintenance Request (p163)

Description is revised.

C April 25, 2008 Revised Contents

Descriptions about Stylus Photo R2880 are added.

 Chapter 1  Descriptions have been added in 1.1.1 Features (p10).

 Made changes in Table 1-1"Printer Specifications"(p 11).  Made changes in Table 1-2"Product No. of Ink Cartridges"(p 11).  T able 1-6"Print Mode (Color)"(p 14) has been added.  T able 1-7"Print Mode (Monochrome)"(p 15) has been added.  Made changes in Table 1-8"Supported Paper"(p 16).  Made changes in Table 1-9"Printing Area (Margins)"(p 20).  Table 1-10"Printing Area (Margins)"(p 20) has been added.  Made changes in Table 1-12"Device ID"(p 21).  Made changes in Table 1-13"Primary Power Specifications"(p 21).  Made changes in Table 1-17"Operation Button Functions"(p 24).  Figure 1-6, "Nozzle Check Pattern (Stylus Photo R2880)" (p 25) has been added.  Made changes in Table 1-18"Indicators (LEDs) Function"(p 26).  Made changes in Table 1-19"Errors & Remedies"(p 27).

 Chapter 2  Figure 2-3, "Nozzle Arrangement (Stylus Photo R2880)" (p 30) has been added.

 Made changes in

Table2-3"Nozzle Lines and the Corresponding Ink Color (Stylus Photo R2880)"(p 30).

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Revision Date of Issue Description

C April 25, 2008

 Chapter 3  Made changes in

Table 3-1"List of Error Messages"(p 34).

 Table3-10"Troubleshooting of Ink Color Error (Stylus Photo R2880 only)"(p 48) has been added.  Made changes in

Table 3-13"Troubleshooting of Maintenance Request"(p 50).

 Chapter 4  CHECK POINT" has been added in Figure 4-6, "Disassembly Flowchart" (p 75).

 4.2.5 Panel Unit (p78) has been added.  "ADJUSTMENT REQUIRED" has been added in 4.2.7 Upper Housing / Printer Cover (p81)  "ADJUSTMENT REQUIRED" has been added in 4.3.3 High Voltage Module (p87)  Made changes in 4.4.4 Lower Housing / Printer Mechanism (p96).

 Chapter 5  Made changes in 5.1.1 Servicing Adjustment Item List (p138).

 Made changes in 5.1.2 Replacement Part-Based Adjustment Priorities (p142).  Made changes in 5.1.3 Required Adjustment Tools (p143).  Made changes in 5.2.2 PG Adjustment (p145).  Made changes in 5.2.4 Colorimetric Calibration (p153).

 Chapter 6  Made changes in 6.1.2 Service Maintenance (p162).

 Made changes in 6.1.3 Lubrication (p164).

D December 18, 2009 Revised Contents

 Chapter 1  Made changes in Table 1-10"Printing Area (Margins)"(p 20).  Chapter 4  Made changes in 4.4.6 ASF Assy (p106).  Chapter 5  Made changes in 5.1.1 Servicing Adjustment Item List (p138).

 Made changes in 5.1.2 Required Adjustments (p141)  5.2.5 ASF Guide Roller LDs Position Adjustment (p159) has been added.

E April 11, 2011 Added Chapter

 Chapter 8

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CONTENTS

Chapter 1 Product Description

1.1 Product Description............................................................................................. 10

1.1.1 Features ...................................................................................................... 10

1.2 Printing Specifications........................................ ................................................. 11

1.2.1 Basic Specifications ................................................................................... 11

1.2.2 Ink Cartridge .............................................................................................. 11

1.2.3 Print Mode ................................................................................................. 12

1.2.4 Supported Paper ......................................................................................... 16

1.2.5 Printing Area ............................................................................................. 20

1.3 Interface............................................................................................................... 21

1.4 General Specifications......................................................................................... 21

1.4.1 Electrical Specifications ............................................................................ 21

1.4.2 Environmental Conditions ......................................................................... 22

1.4.3 Durability ................................................................................................... 22

1.4.4 Acoustic Noise ............................................. .............................................. 22

1.4.5 Safety Approvals (Safety standards/EMI) ................................................. 22

1.5 Operation Buttons & Indicators (LEDs).............................................................. 23

1.5.1 Operation Buttons ......................................................... ............................. 23

1.5.2 Indicators (LEDs) .................... ................................................ .................. 23

1.5.3 Operation Buttons & LEDs Functions ...................................................... 24

1.5.4 Errors & Remedies .................................................................................... 27

Chapter 2 Operating Principles

2.1 Overview ............................................................................................................. 29

2.2 Printer Mechanism............................................................................................... 29

2.3 Printhead Specifications...................................................................................... 30

2.4 PG Setting............................................................................................................ 31

2.5 Motors & Sensors................................................................................................ 32

Chapter 3 Troubleshooting

3.1 Overview ............................................................................................................. 34

3.1.1 Troubleshooting according to Error Messages .......................................... 34

3.1.2 Troubleshooting based on Observed Faults .............................................. 60

Chapter 4 Disassembly And Assembly

4.1 Overview........................... ................................................ .................................. 70

4.1.1 Precautions ................................................................................................ 70

4.1.2 Tools ...................................................................................... .................... 71

4.1.3 Screws .................................................................................................... ... 71

4.1.4 Making a Special Tool for CSIC Board .................................................... 71

4.1.5 Work Completion Checklist ............................................ .......................... 72

4.1.6 Locking/Unlocking the Carriage and Opening/Closing the CDR Tray Base 73

4.1.7 Disassembly ...................................... ......................................................... 75

4.2 Removing the Housings ...................................................................................... 76

4.2.1 Paper Support Assy ................................................................................... 76

4.2.2 Stacker Assy .............................................................................................. 76

4.2.3 Front Decoration Plate Left/Right ............................................................. 77

4.2.4 Rear Housing ............................................................................................. 77

4.2.5 Panel Unit .................................................................................................. 78

4.2.6 Decoration Plate Left/Right ....................................................................... 80

4.2.7 Upper Housing / Printer Cover .................................................................. 81

4.2.8 Upper Housing Support Assy .................................................................... 83

4.3 Removing the Boards.......................................................................................... 84

4.3.1 Board Assy (Main Board/Power Supply Board ) ....................................... 84

4.3.2 LED Board ........................................................ ........................................ 86

4.3.3 High Voltage Module ................................................................................ 87

4.4 Disassembling the Printer Mechanism................................................................ 89

4.4.1 APG Assy .................................................................................................. 89

4.4.2 CR Scale .................................................................................................... 90

4.4.3 Printhead / CSIC Assy ............................................................................... 92

4.4.4 Lower Housing / Printer Mechanism ............................................ ............ 96

4.4.5 Carriage Shaft / Carriage Unit ................................. .................................. 98

4.4.6 ASF Assy ................................................................................................. 106

4.4.7 Front Paper Guide Pad ....................................................... ..................... 109

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4.4.8 Waste Ink Pad / Waste Ink Tube Left/Right ........................................... 110

4.4.9 Foot .......................................................................................................... 111

4.4.10 PictBridge Holder Assy ......................................................................... 111

4.4.11 Paper EJ Frame Assy / Front Cover / CDR Tray Base .......................... 112

4.4.12 CDR Release Lever Sub Assy ............................................................... 114

4.4.13 Ink System Unit ..................................................................................... 116

4.4.14 Front Paper Guide / Paper EJ Roller /

Front Paper Guide Pad Tray ............................................................................. 119

4.4.15 PF Roller Shaft ...................................................................................... 122

4.4.16 Release Holder Assy .............................................................................. 125

4.4.17 FLAG Release Assy .............................................................................. 126

4.4.18 Upper Paper Guide Assys ...................................................................... 127

4.5 Removing the Motors........................................................................................ 129

4.5.1 CR Motor ................................................................................................. 129

4.5.2 PF Motor .................................................................................................. 130

4.5.3 ASF Motor ............................................................................................... 131

4.6 Removing the Sensors....................................................................................... 132

4.6.1 CR Encoder ............................................................................................. 132

4.6.2 PF Encoder .............................................................................................. 132

4.6.3 Ink Mark Sensor / PW sensor .................................................................. 133

4.6.4 CDR Sensor ............................................................................................. 134

4.6.5 PE Sensor Holder .................................................................................... 135

4.6.6 Cover Open Sensor .................................................................................. 136

Chapter 5 Adjustment

5.1 Adjustment Items and Overview....................................................................... 138

5.1.1 Servicing Adjustment Item List ............................................................... 138

5.1.2 Required Adjustments ............................................................................. 141

5.1.3 Required Adjustment Tools ..................................................................... 143

5.2 Adjustment ........................................................................................................ 144

5.2.1 PF Belt Tension Adjustment ................................................................... 144

5.2.2 PG Adjustment ........................................................................................ 145

5.2.3 PF Roller Shaft Center Support Position Adjustment ............................. 149

5.2.4 Colorimetric Calibration .......................................................................... 153

5.2.5 ASF Guide Roller LDs Position Adjustment .......................................... 159

6.1 Overview........................... ................................................ ................................ 162

6.1.1 Cleaning ...................................... ............................................................. 162

6.1.2 Service Maintenance ............................................................................... 162

6.1.3 Lubrication ............................................. ................................................ . 164

Chapter 7 Appendix

7.1 Connector Summary............................. ............................................................. 171

7.2 Exploded Diagram / Parts List .......................................................................... 171

Chapter 8 Stylus Photo R2000

8.1 Product Description........................................................................................ 173

8.2 Features .............................................. ............................................................... 174

8.2.1 Casing specifications ............................................ ................................... 174

8.2.2 NetWork Interface ................................................................................... 175

8.2.3 Ink Cartridge ................................................................................ 177

8.2.4 Nozzle Configuration ............................. ................................................. 178

8.2.5 Ink Scrambling Sequence ................................................ ........................ 178

8.2.6 Operation Buttons & Indicators (LEDs) ................................................. 179

8.3 Disassembly..................................................................................... .................. 183

8.3.1 Summary ................................................................................................. 183

8.3.2 Procedure of Disassembly .......................................................... ............. 184

8.4 Adjustment ...................................... ................................................ .................. 190

8.4.1 Summary ................................................................................................. 190

8.4.2 Sevicing Adjusment Item List (For Stylus Photo R2000) ....................... 190

8.4.3 Required Adjustments .............. .. ................................................ ............. 191

8.4.4 Adjusment Procedure ................................ .............................................. 193

Chapter 6 Maintenance

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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

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Paper Support & Stacker are Closed

Paper Support & Stacker are Opened

1.1 Product Description

1.1.1 Features

EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 is a color ink-jet printer that supports A3+ size.

The main features are;

 High speed & High quality

 Maximum print resolution: SMGA 5760 (H) x 1440 (V) dpi  F8 Mach print head are mounted.  Newly developed pigment ink cartridges enable high quality photo printing.  CD and DVD label printing are supported.  High-speed borderless printing is available.

 Direct printing (PictBridge)  Two USB ports for PC connection  New exterior design  Control panel

Simple design with four buttons and three indicators (LED).

 Differences between Stylus Photo R1900 and Stylus Photo R2880

Stylus Photo R2880 is designed based on the Stylus Photo R1900 printer mechanism, however, there are some differences between them such as ink color configuration. The table below lists the major differences.

 Dimensions

 Dimensions: 616 mm (W) x 322 mm (D) x 214 mm (H)

(Paper support and stacker are closed. Rubber feet are included)

 Weight: 12.2 kg (Stylus Photo R1900)

12.3 kg (Stylus Photo R2880) (without ink cartridges, CDR Tray, Roll paper holders and Single sheet guide)

Item Stylus Photo R1900 Stylus Photo R2880

Photo Black, Matte Black,

Ink colors

Simultaneous installation of Photo Black and Matte Black cartridges

Board paper printing Not supported Supported Print Mode 4 modes 5 modes

Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Red, Orange, Gloss Optimizer

Supported Not supported

Photo Black, Matte Black, Light Black, Light Light Black, Cyan, Light Cyan, Vivid Magenta, Vivid Light Magenta, Yellow

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 ink jet Nozzle configuration

Print direction Print resolution Horizontal x Vertical (dpi)

Control code

Internal font Character code:Alphanumeric with expanded graphics (PC437)

Input buffer size T.B.D. Kbytes Paper feed method Friction feed, using one ASF (Auto Sheet Feeder) Paper path 2-way feed Paper feed rates 170 msec (at 25.4 mm feed) PF interval Programmable in 0.01764 mm (1/1440 inch) steps

Note *1: Stylus Photo R2880 has only one slot for black ink cartridge. Switching between the

Photo Black and Matte Black can be made by replacing the cartridge.

*2: Stylus Photo R2880 does not support the resolution.

 Stylus Photo R1900

Black: 180 nozzles x 2 (Photo Black, Matte Black) Color: 180 nozzles x 5

(Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Red, Orange)

Gross Optimizer:

180 nozzles x 1

 Stylus Photo R2880

Black*

: 180 nozzles x 1 (Photo Black, Matte Black) Gray: 180 nozzles x 2 (Light Black, Light Light Black) Color: 180 nozzles x 5

(Cyan, Light Cyan, Vivid Magenta, Vivid Light

Magenta, Yellow)

Bi-directional minimum distance printing, unidirectional printing

• 360 x 180*

• 360 x 360 • SMGA 5760 x 1440

• 720 x 720

• ESC/P Raster command

• ESC/P-R (RGB) command

• EPSON Remote command

ASCII, 20H to 7FH only Font: EPSON original font

Alphanumeric font: Courier

• 1440 x 720

• 1440 x 1440 (Stylus Photo R2880 only)

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

Photo Black T0871 T0961 Matte Black T0878 T0968

Light Black -- T0967

Light Light Black -- T0969

Cyan T0872 T0962

Light Cyan -- T0965

Magenta T0873 --

Vivid Magenta -- T0963

Vivid Light Magenta -- T0966

Yellow T0874 T0964 Orange T0879 --

Red T0877 --

Gloss Optimizer T0870 --

Stylus Photo R1900 Stylus Photo R2880

 Shelf life

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

 Storage Temperature

Table 1-3. Storage Temperature

Situation Storage Temperature Limit

-20

When stored in individual boxes

When installed in main unit

C to 40 oC

(-4oF to 104oF)

-20

C to 40 oC

(-4oF to 104oF)

 Dimension

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

 The ink cartridge cannot be refilled. 

Do not use expired ink cartridges.

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

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

Code

1 month max. at 40

F) until the ink thaws and

C (104oF)

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1.2.3 Print Mode

 Stylus Photo R1900

Media

• Plain paper

• Premium Bright White Paper (EAI)

• Bright White Inkjet Paper (others)

• Premium Photo Paper Glossy (EAI)

• Premium Glossy Photo Paper (others)

• Premium Photo Paper Semigloss (EAI)

• Premium Semigloss Photo Paper (others)

• Premium Luster Photo Paper

• Photo Paper Glossy (EAI)

• Glossy Photo Paper (others)

• Premium Presentation Paper Matte (EAI)

• Matte Paper Heavy-weight (others)

Table 1-4. Print Mode (Color)

Mode

Draft/

Economy

Fine 720x720

Photo 1440x720

Super Photo

Fine 720x720

Photo 1440x720

Super Photo

Fine 720x720

Photo 1440x720

Super Photo

Photo 1440x720

Super Photo

Resolution

(H x V) dpi

360x360

5760x1440

Dot Size

(cps*)

Eco

(240cps)

VSD1,2

(220cps)

VSD1,2

(220cps)

VSD2

(200cps)

VSD3

(200cps)

VSD1,2

(220cps)

VSD2

(200cps)

VSD3

(200cps)

VSD1,2

(220cps)

VSD2

(200cps)

VSD3

(200cps)

VSD2

(200cps)

VSD3

(200cps)

Bi-d

Micro

Weave

ON OFF

ON ON

Table 1-4. Print Mode (Color)

Media

• Archival Matte Paper (EAI)

• Enhanced Matte Paper (others)

• Double-sided Matte Paper

• Presentation Paper Matte (EAI)

• Photo Quality Inkjet Paper (others)

• W atercolor Paper - Radiant White

• Velvet Fine Art Paper Super

• Ultra Smooth Fine Art Paper Super

• PremierArt Matte Scrapbook Photo Paper

• CD/DVD Super

• CD/DVD Premium Surface Super

Note : The default is indicated by boldface. Note * : cps = character per second

Mode

Photo 1440x720

Super Photo

Photo 1440x720

Super Photo

Photo 1440x720

Super Photo

Photo

Photo 1440x720

Super Photo

Photo

Resolution

(H x V) dpi

5760x1440

Dot Size

(cps*)

VSD2

(200cps)

VSD3

(200cps)

VSD2

(200cps)

VSD3

(200cps)

VSD2

(200cps)

VSD3

(200cps)

VSD3

(200cps)

VSD3

(200cps)

VSD2

(200cps)

VSD3

(200cps)

VSD3

(200cps)

VSD3

(200cps)

Bi-d

Micro

Weave

ON ON

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Table 1-5. Print Mode (Monochrome)

Media

• Plain paper

• Premium Bright White Paper (EAI)

• Bright White Inkjet Paper (others)

• Premium Photo Paper Glossy (EAI)

• Premium Glossy Photo Paper (others)

• Premium Photo Paper Semigloss (EAI)

• Premium Semigloss Photo Paper (others)

• Premium Luster Photo Paper

• Photo Paper Glossy (EAI)

• Glossy Photo Paper (others)

• Premium Presentation Paper Matte (EAI)

• Matte Paper Heavy-weight (others)

• Archival Matte Paper (EAI)

• Enhanced Matte Paper (others)

Mode

Draft/

Economy

Fine 720x720

Photo 1440x720

Super Photo

Fine 720x720

Photo 1440x720

Super Photo

Fine 720x720

Photo 1440x720

Super Photo

Photo 1440x720

Super Photo

Photo 1440x720

Super Photo

Resolution

(H x V) dpi

360x180

5760x1440

Dot Size

(cps*)

Eco

(240cps)

VSD1,2

(220cps)

VSD1,2

(220cps)

VSD2

(200cps)

VSD3

(200cps)

VSD1,2

(220cps)

VSD2

(200cps)

VSD3

(200cps)

VSD1,2

(220cps)

VSD2

(200cps)

VSD3

(200cps)

VSD2

(200cps)

VSD3

(200cps)

VSD2

(200cps)

VSD3

(200cps)

Bi-d

Micro

Weave

ON OFF

ON ON

Table 1-5. Print Mode (Monochrome)

Media

• Double-sided Matte Paper

• Presentation Paper Matte (EAI)

• Photo Quality Inkjet Paper (others)

• W atercolor Paper - Radiant White

• Velvet Fine Art Paper Super

• Ultra Smooth Fine Art Paper Super

• PremierArt Matte Scrapbook Photo Paper

• CD/DVD Super

• CD/DVD Premium Surface Super

Note : The default is indicated by boldface. Note * : cps = character per second

Mode

Photo 1440x720

Super Photo

Photo 1440x720

Super Photo

Photo

Photo 1440x720

Super Photo

Photo

Resolution

(H x V) dpi

5760x1440

Dot Size

(cps*)

VSD2

(200cps)

VSD3

(200cps)

VSD2

(200cps)

VSD3

(200cps)

VSD3

(200cps)

VSD3

(200cps)

VSD2

(200cps)

VSD3

(200cps)

VSD3

(200cps)

VSD3

(200cps)

Bi-d

Micro

Weave

ON ON

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Media Print Mode

• Plain paper

• Premium Bright White Paper (EAI)

• Bright White Inkjet Paper (others)

• Ultra Premium Glossy Photo Paper

• EPSON Glossy Photo Paper

• Premium Semigloss Photo Paper

• Ultra Premium Photo Paper Luster

• Glossy Photo Paper Photo Paper Glossy (EAI)

•Matte Paper Heavyweight

• Double-sided Matte Paper

• Photo Quality Inkjet Paper

• Watercolor Paper Radiant White

• Velvet Fine Art Paper

• Ultra Smooth Fine Art Paper

• Enhanced Matte Paper

• Archival matte paper (EAI)

•Matte Paper Heavyweight

• Double-sided Matte Paper

Table 1-6. Print Mode (Color)

Resolution

(H x V) dpi

Draft/Economy 360x360

Fine 720x720

Super Photo 5760x1440

Fine 720x720

Photo 1440x720

Super Photo 5760x1440

Photo 1440x720

Super Photo 5760x1440

Photo 1440x720

Super Photo 5760x1440

Dot Size

(cps*)

Economy

(240cps)

VSD2

(220cps)

VSD2

(220cps)

VSD2

(220cps)

VSD2

(220cps)

VSD2

(220cps)

VSD2

(220cps)

VSD2

(220cps)

VSD2

(220cps)

VSD2

(220cps)

VSD2

(220cps)

Bi-d

ON OFF

ON ON

Micro

Weave

Table 1-6. Print Mode (Color)

Media Print Mode

• PremierArt Matte Scrapbook Photo Paper (EAI only)

• CD/DVD

• CD/DVD Premium Surface

Note : The default is indicated by boldface. Note * : cps = character per second

Photo 1440x720

Super Photo 5760x1440

Super Photo 1440x1440

Resolution

(H x V) dpi

Dot Size

(cps*)

VSD2

(220cps)

VSD2

(220cps)

VSD3

(220cps)

VSD3

(220cps)

Bi-d

ON ON

Micro

Weave

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Media Print Mode

• Plain paper

• Premium Bright White Paper (EAI)

• Bright White Inkjet Paper (others)

• Ultra Premium Glossy Photo Paper

• EPSON Glossy Photo Paper

• Premium Semigloss Photo Paper

• Ultra Premium Photo Paper Luster

• Glossy Photo Paper Photo Paper Glossy (EAI)

•Matte Paper Heavyweight

• Double-sided Matte Paper

• Photo Quality Inkjet Paper

• Watercolor Paper Radiant White

• Velvet Fine Art Paper

• Ultra Smooth Fine Art Paper

• Enhanced Matte Paper

• Archival matte paper (EAI)

•Matte Paper Heavyweight

• Double-sided Matte Paper

Table 1-7. Print Mode (Monochrome)

Resolution

(H x V) dpi

Draft/Economy 360x360

Fine 720x720

Super Photo 5760x1440

Fine 720x720

Photo 1440x720

Super Photo 5760x1440

Photo 1440x720

Super Photo 5760x1440

Photo 1440x720

Super Photo 5760x1440

Dot Size

(cps*)

Economy

(240cps)

VSD2

(220cps)

VSD2

(220cps)

VSD2

(220cps)

VSD2

(220cps)

VSD2

(220cps)

VSD2

(220cps)

VSD2

(220cps)

VSD2

(220cps)

VSD2

(220cps)

VSD2

(220cps)

Bi-d

ON OFF

ON ON

Micro

Weave

Table 1-7. Print Mode (Monochrome)

Media Print Mode

• PremierArt Matte Scrapbook Photo Paper (EAI only)

• CD/DVD

• CD/DVD Premium Surface

Note : The default is indicated by boldface. Note * : cps = character per second

Photo 1440x720

Super Photo 5760x1440

Super Photo 1440x1440

Resolution

(H x V) dpi

Dot Size

(cps*)

VSD2

(220cps)

VSD2

(220cps)

VSD3

(220cps)

VSD3

(220cps)

Bi-d

ON ON

Micro

Weave

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1.2.4 Supported Paper

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

Table 1-8. Supported Paper

Paper Name Paper Size

A3 297 x 420 mm US B 279.4 x 431.8 mm (11” x 17”) Y - - - - B4 257 x 364 mm Y - Y - Y Legal 215.9 x 355.6 mm (8.5”x14”) Y - Y - Y Letter 215.9 x 279.4 mm (8.5”x11”) Y - Y - Y -

Plain paper

Premium Inkjet Plain Paper A4 210 x 297 mm (8.3”x11.7”) 0.11 80 21 - - Y - Y Premium Bright White Paper Letter 215.9 x 279.4 mm (8.5”x11”) 0.11 90 24 Y - - - - Bright White Inkjet Paper A4 210 x 297 mm (8.3”x11.7”) 0.13 92.5 25 - - Y - Y -

A4 210 x 297 mm (8.3”x11.7”) Y - Y - Y B5 182 x 257 mm (7.2”x10.1”) - - Y - Y A5 148 x 210 mm (5.8”x8.3”) - - Y - Y Half Letter 139.7 x 215.9 mm (5.5”x8.5”) Y - - - - A6 105 x 148 mm (4.1”x5.8”) Y - Y - Y -

User Defined

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

Thickness Weight EAI EUR Asia

mm g/m2lb. P*1B*2P*1B*2P*1B*

Y-Y-Y-

0.08-0.11 64-90 17-24

Y-Y-Y-

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Table 1-8. Supported Paper

Paper Name Paper Size

Premium Photo Paper Glossy (EAI) Premium Glossy Photo Paper (others)

Photo Paper Glossy (EAI) Glossy Photo Paper (others)

Thickness Weight EAI EUR Asia

mm g/m2lb. P*1B*2P*1B*2P*1B*

A3+/SuperA3 329 x 483 mm

YYYYYY US B 279.4 x 431.8 mm (11” x 17”) Y Y - - - A3 297 x 420 mm Y Y Y Y Y Y 11” x 14” 279.4 x 355.6 mm Y Y - - - Letter 215.9 x 279.4 mm (8.5”x11”) Y Y - - - A4 210 x 297 mm (8.3”x11.7”) Y Y Y Y Y Y

0.27 255 68 8” x 10” 203.2 x 254 mm Y Y - - - 5” x 7” 127 x 178 mm Y Y Y Y Y Y

”

x 6

”

101.6 x 152.4 mm Y Y Y Y Y Y 16:9 wide 102 x 181 mm (4”x7.11”) - - Y Y - Roll paper 329 x 1,000 mm Y Y Y Y Y Y A3+/SuperA3 329 x 483 mm

YY---US B 279.4 x 431.8 mm (11” x 17”) Y Y - - - Letter 215.9 x 279.4 mm (8.5”x11”) Y Y - - - -

0.25 258 68

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

5” x 7” 127 x 178 mm Y*

YYY*3Y*

4” x 6” 101.6 x 152.4 mm Y Y Y Y Y Y A3+/SuperA3 329 x 483 mm

YYYYYY A3 297 x 420 mm Y Y Y Y Y Y

Premium Photo Paper Semi-gloss (EAI) Premium Semigloss Photo Paper (others)

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

0.27 250 66

A4 210 x 297 mm (8.3”x11.7”) - - Y Y Y Y 4” x 6” 101.6 x 152.4 mm Y Y Y Y Y Y Roll paper 329 x 1,000 mm - - Y Y Y Y

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Table 1-8. Supported Paper

Paper Name Paper Size

Ultra Premium Photo Paper Luster

Premium Luster Photo Paper

Premium Presentation Paper Matte (EAI) Matte Paper Heavy-weight (others)

Archival Matte Paper (EAI) Enhanced Matte Paper (others)

Thickness Weight EAI EUR Asia

mm g/m2lb. P*1B*2P*1B*2P*1B*

A3+/SuperA3 329 x 483 mm

YY---A3 297 x 420 mm Y Y - - - -

0.27 250 66

Letter 215.9 x 279.4 mm (8.5”x11”) Y Y - - - Roll paper 329 x 1,000 mm Y Y - - - Roll paper 329 x 1,000 mm

0.27

250 66

Y*4Y* Roll paper 210 x 10,000 mm Y*4Y* A3+/SuperA3 329 x 483 mm

YYYYYY

----

A3 297 x 420 mm Y Y Y Y Y Y 11” x 14” 279.4 x 355.6 mm Y Y - - - -

0.23 167 44

Letter 215.9 x 279.4 mm (8.5”x11”) Y Y - - - A4 210 x 297 mm (8.3”x11.7”) - - Y Y Y Y 8” x 10” 203.2 x 254 mm Y Y - - - A3+/SuperA3 329 x 483 mm

YYYYYY

A3 297 x 420 mm Y Y Y Y Y Y

0.26 192

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

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

Double-sided Matte Paper

Letter 215.9 x 279.4 mm (8.5”x11”)

0.22 185 49

Y----A4 210 x 297 mm (8.3”x11.7”) - - Y - Y A3+/SuperA3 329 x 483 mm

Y-Y-YA3 297 x 420 mm Y - Y - Y -

Presentation Paper Matte (EAI) Photo Quality Inkjet Paper (others)

US B 279.4 x 431.8 mm (11” x 17”) Y - - - - -

0.12 102 27 Letter 215.9 x 279.4 mm (8.5”x11”) Y - - - - A4 210 x 297 mm (8.3”x11.7”) Y - Y - Y -

Watercolor Paper - Radiant White A3+/SuperA3 329 x 483 mm 0.29

190 51

YYYYYY

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Table 1-8. Supported Paper

Paper Name Paper Size

Velvet Fine Art Paper

Ultra Smooth Fine Art Paper A3+/SuperA3 329 x 483 mm 0.46 PremierArt Matte Scrapbook Photo Paper 12” x12” 305 x 305 mm 0.30 Photo Quality Self Adhesive Sheet A4 210 x 297 mm (8.3”x11.7”) 0.19

CD/DVD CD/DVD Premium Surface

Enhanced Matte Posterboard*

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

*2: “Y” in the “B” column stands for “Borderless printing is available”. *3: Stylus Photo R2880 only. *4: Not supported by Stylus Photo R2880. *5: Guaranteed under certain conditions. *6: Only front manual feed is available.

A3+/SuperA3 329 x 483 mm Letter 215.9 x 279.4 mm (8.5”x11”) Y Y - - - -

ø 12cm ø 12cm - - Y - Y - Y ø 8cm ø 8cm - - Y - Y - Y A3+ 329 x 483 mm 1.2 - - Y*

Thickness Weight EAI EUR Asia

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

mm g/m2lb. P*1B*2P*1B*2P*1B*

0.48

260 69

325 86 205 52 167 44

YYYY- -

YY----

Y*5Y*

Y-Y-Y-

----

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Print Area

LM RM

Cut Sheet (Standard)

Cut Sheet (Borderless)

Print Area

Paper Size

Paper Feed Direction

1.2.5 Printing Area

The printing area for this printer is shown below.  Stylus Photo R1900

Table 1-9. Printing Area (Margins)

Print Mode Paper Size

Standard print Any size 3 mm 3 mm 3 mm 3 mm

Roll paper 3 mm* 3 mm* 30 mm* 21 mm*

Borderless print

A3/A3+/SuperA3 3.5 mm* 3.5 mm* 3 mm* 4.52 mm* A4/Letter to 5” x 7” 2.5 mm* 2.5 mm* 3 mm* 4.02 mm* 4” x 6” 2.54 mm* 2.54 mm* 1.34 mm* 2.54 mm* Roll paper 0 mm 0 mm 30 mm 21 mm

Left (LM)

Right (RM)

 Stylus Photo R2880

Margin

Top (TM)

Bottom (BM)

Table 1-10. Printing Area (Margins)

Print Mode Paper Size

Standard print Any size 3 mm 3 mm 3 mm 3 mm

Roll paper 3 mm 3 mm 40 mm 21 mm Board paper 3 mm 3 mm 20 mm 20 mm

Borderless print

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

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A3/A3+/SuperA3 3.5 mm* 3.5 mm* 3 mm* 4.52 mm* A4/Letter to 5” x 7” 2.5 mm* 2.5 mm* 1.34 mm* 2.54 mm* 4” x 6” 2.54 mm* 2.54 mm* 1.34 mm* 2.54 mm* Roll paper 0 mm 0 mm 40 mm 21 mm

Left (LM)

Right (RM)

Margin

Top (TM)

Bottom (BM)

Figure 1-2. Printing Area

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1.3 Interface

This printer has two USB device ports on the rear side to connect the printer with computers or the like, and one USB host port on the front side to connect an external device such as a DSC (digital still camera) with the printer. The table below describes the specifications of each USB port.

Table 1-11. USB Interface Specifications

Item USB Device port USB Host port*

• Universal Serial Bus Specifications Revision 2.0

Compatible standards

Transfer rate 480 Mbps (High Speed) Data format NRZI Compatible connector USB Series B USB Series A Max. cable length 2 [m] or less 1.8 [m] or less

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

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

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

Table 1-12. Device ID

Prod-

uct

Stylus Photo R1900

Stylus Photo R2880

When IEEE 1284.4 is Enabled When IEEE 1284.4 is Disabled

@EJL<SP>ID<CR><LF> MFG:EPSON; CMD:ESCPL2,BDC,D4,D4PX,ESCPR1; MDL:Stylus[SP]Photo[SP]R1900; CLS:PRINTER; DES:EPSON[SP]Stylus[SP]Photo [SP]R1900;

@EJL<SP>ID<CR><LF> MFG:EPSON; CMD:ESCPL2,BDC,D4,D4PX,ESCPR1; MDL:Stylus[SP]Photo[SP]R2880; CLS:PRINTER; DES:EPSON[SP]Stylus[SP]Photo [SP]R2880;

@EJL<SP>ID<CR><LF> MFG:EPSON; CMD:ESCPL2,BDC; MDL:Stylus[SP]Photo[SP]R1900; CLS:PRINTER; DES:EPSON[SP]Stylus[SP]Photo [SP]R1900;

@EJL<SP>ID<CR><LF> MFG:EPSON; CMD:ESCPL2,BDC; MDL:Stylus[SP]Photo[SP]R2880; CLS:PRINTER; DES:EPSON[SP]Stylus[SP]Photo [SP]R2880;

• Universal Serial Bus Specifications Revision 2.0

1.4 General Specifications

1.4.1 Electrical Specifications

 Primary power input

Table 1-13. Primary Power Specifications

Item

Rated power supply voltage Input voltage range 90 to 132 VAC

Rated current

Rated frequency 50 to 60 Hz Input frequency range 49.5 to 60.5 Hz Insulation resistance AC1000Vrms (for one minute) Energy conservation International Energy Star Program compliant

Printing

Power consumption

Note : If the printer is not operated for more than three minutes, the printer shifts into the

Sleep mode Standby mode

(power-off)

standby mode and reduces the current to the motors to save power.

Stylus Photo R1900 Stylus Photo R2880

100-120V 220-240V 100-120V 220-240V

100 to 120 VAC 220 to 240 VAC 100 to 120 VAC 220 to 240 VAC

198 to 264 VAC 90 to 132 VAC 198 to 264 VAC

0.6 A

(max. 1.0 A)

Approx. 20 W Approx. 20 W

Approx. 3.1 W Approx. 4.0 W

Approx. 0.2 W Approx. 0.5 W

0.3 A

(max. 0.5 A)

0.5 A

(max. 1.0 A)

50 to 60 Hz

49.5 to 60.5 Hz

AC1000Vrms (for one minute)

Approx. 20 W Approx. 21 W

Approx. 4.0 W Approx. 4.0 W

Approx. 0.2 W Approx. 0.4 W

0.3 A

(max. 0.5 A)

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10/50

27/80

30/86 35/95 40/10420/68

Temperature (°C/°F)

Humidity (%)

1.4.2 Environmental Conditions

Table 1-14. Environmental Conditions

Condition Temperature

Operating

Storage*3

(unpacked)

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

range in Figure 1-3.

*2: No condensation *3: Non-operating with unpacked. *4: 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)

Figure 1-3. 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,

Humidity

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

to 80%

to 85%

*1,2

Shock Vibration

(1 msec or less)

(2 msec or less)

0.15G,

10 to 55Hz

0.50G,

10 to 55Hz

1.4.3 Durability

 Total print life: Black 16,000 pages (A4, 3.5% duty),

Color 10,000 pages (A4, 5% duty), or five years which ever comes first

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

first

1.4.4 Acoustic Noise

T.B.D. dB (when printing from PC, on Premium Glossy Photo Paper, in highest

quality)

1.4.5 Safety Approvals (Safety standards/EMI)

USA UL60950-1

FCC Part15 Subpart B Class B

Canada CAN/CSA-C22.2 No.60950-1

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

CNS14336 EU EN60950-1

EN55022 Class B

EN61000-3-2, EN61000-3-3

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

KN22 Class B

KN61000-4-2/-3/-4/-5/-6/-11 China GB4943

GB9254 Class B, GB17625.1 Argentina IEC60950-1 Australia AS/NZS CISPR22 Class B

Hong Kong IEC60950-1

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Power Button Paper ButtonInk Button

Power LED Ink LEDPaper LED

Roll Paper Button

1.5 Operation Buttons & Indicators (LEDs)

1.5.1 Operation Buttons

The printer has the following four operation buttons.

Table 1-15. Operation Buttons

Button Function

Power Turns the power ON/OFF. Paper Feeds or ejects paper. Ink Runs a sequence of ink cartridge replacement or cleaning.

Roll Paper

1.5.2 Indicators (LEDs)

Eleven indicators (LEDs) are provided to indicate settings or printer status.

LED Function

Power LED (green)

Ink LED (orange)* Paper LED (orange)* Cartridge LED (red) x 8 Indicates an ink-related error of each ink cartridge.*

Note *1: The Ink LED and Paper LED stay OFF when printing from PC.

*2: See Table 1-18 "Indicators (LEDs) Function" for the LED status at error occurrence.

Prints the cutting line on the roll paper or feeds the paper backwards out of the printer.

Table 1-16. Indicators (LEDs)

Lights at power-on. Flashes during some sequence is in progress. Flashes at high speed during power-OFF sequence.

Lights or flashes when an ink-related error occurs.*

Lights or flashes when an paper- or CDR-related error occurs.*

Figure 1-4. Buttons & LEDs

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1.5.3 Operation Buttons & LEDs Functions

Detailed information on the buttons and LEDs functions are listed below.

Table 1-17. Operation Button Functions

Button

Power

Ink On

Paper

Ink (when held for three seconds or longer)

Roll Paper On

Printer

Status

Off • Turns the power on. On • Turns the power off.

• Runs a sequence of ink cartridge replacement. The carriage moves to set the ink cartridge to the position for replacement.

• When an ink cartridge has been set in the ink replacement position, moves the carriage to the home position.

• Feeds or ejects paper.*

• Recovers from a multi-feed error and feeds paper to restart the print job.

• Feeds paper when paper is loaded after a no-paper error occurs.

• Ejects a jammed paper when a paper jam error occurs.

• Cancels the print job during printing.

• Runs a sequence of ink cartridge replacement when an ink-out, or ink color error* moves to set the ink cartridge to the position for replacement.

• When an ink cartridge has been set in the ink replacement position, moves the carriage to the home position.

During CDR printing

• Recovers from a paper jam error.

• Cancels the print job during printing.

• Runs a head cleaning.

• Runs a sequence of ink cartridge replacement when ink level low, ink out, no ink cartridge, or ink color

has occurred.

error*

• Feeds the roll paper to the cutting position and prints a cutting line.

• Returns the cutting position.

• When an ink cartridge has been set in the ink replacement position, moves the carriage to the home position.

Function

occurs. The carriage

Table 1-17. Operation Button Functions

Button

Roll Paper (when held for three seconds or longer)

Power + Ink *

(combination) Power + Ink *

(combination) (Hold down the Ink

button for 7 sec or longer)

Power + Paper *

(combination)

Note 1: The paper cannot be fed or ejected if the CDR Tray Base is open.

2: Stylus Photo R2880 only. 3: The nozzle check pattern printed by the printer is shown in Figure 1-5 and Figure 1-6.

Printer

Status

At power on

Function

• Ejects the paper backwards out of the printer.

• When an ink cartridge has been set in the ink replacement position, moves the carriage to the home position.

• Turns the power on in rub reduction mode when connected to DSC (digital still camera).

• Forcefully turns the power off.

• Prints a nozzle check pattern*2 when not connected to the PC.*

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

359



360



359



360



359

360

359



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

are not printed on an actual nozzle check pattern.

720 dpi VSD1

32 dots

0.141 mm (1/180 inch)

Yellow Magenta Matte Black Red Photo BlackCyanOrange





180

180 180





180

720 dpi VSD2

32 dots

0.141 mm (1/180 inch)

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

are not printed on an actual nozzle check pattern.

Light Light

Black

Light

Magenta

Light Black

Black Magenta

Yellow

Light Cyan

Cyan

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Figure 1-5. Nozzle Check Pattern (Stylus Photo R1900)

Figure 1-6. Nozzle Check Pattern (Stylus Photo R2880)

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Table 1-18. Indicators (LEDs) Function

Printer Status

Power OFF

Power Paper Ink

Flashes at

high speed

Fatal error OFF

Maintenance request OFF

CDR guide error -- Flashes 2

Indicators (LEDs)

OFF OFF 1

Flashes at

high speed

Flashes at

high speed

Flashes

alternately 1

alternately 2

Flashes at

high speed

Flashes

Paper path error -- Flashes --

Cover open error -- Flashes -Multi-feed error -- ON -No paper error -- ON -Ink cartridge replacement is in progress Flashes -- -- 7 Ink sequence is in progress Flashes -- -- 8 CSIC error -- -- ON* No ink cartridge error or ink-out error -- -- ON*

Ink Color error*

-- --

Flashes at

high speed* Data processing/Printing from camera Flashes -- -Connected to non-supported external

device

-- Flashes 2 Flashes 3

Connected to USB hub -- Flashes 4 Flashes Ink level low -- -- Flashes* Connected to camera

(with rubbing reduction)

(without rubbing reduction)

Flashes 4 -- --

Flashes 2 -- --

Power ON Flashes -- -Reset request*

ON ON ON --

Pri-

ority*

13Connected to camera

*2: The cartridge LED corresponding to each ink cartridge lights. *3: The all LEDs light for 0.2 seconds when a reset request is received.

*4: Stylus Photo R2880 only.

Note : --: No change

Flash: Repeats turning On and Off every 1.25 seconds. Flash 2: Repeats On for 0.5 seconds, Off for 0.5 seconds,

On for 0.5 seconds, and Off for 1.0 second.

Flash 3: Repeats Off for 0.5 seconds, On for 0.5 seconds,

Flash 4: Repeats On for 2.0 seconds and Off for 0.5 seconds.

Off for 0.5 seconds, and On for 1.0 second.

Flash at high speed: Repeats turning On and Off every 0.5 seconds.

Flashes alternately 1:Same as the “Flash” Flashes alternately 2:Repeats turning Off and On every 1.25 seconds.

5Paper (CDR) jam -- Flashes --

Note *1: When two or more errors occur at the same time, the one with high er priority will be indicated.

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1.5.4 Errors & Remedies

Table 1-19. Errors & Remedies

Error Error Remedies

Fatal error A mechanical error has occurred. Turn the power Off and back it On. Maintenance

request

CDR guide error

Paper jam

No paper

Multi-feed

Ink-out The cartridge has run out of ink. No ink cartridge Ink cartridge(s) was not detected. Wrong ink

cartridge

Paper path error

Cover open error

Ink Color error*

Waste ink pads need to be replaced.

• The CDR Tray Base was open

Replace the waste ink pads and reset the counter.

Close the CDR Tray Base. when receiving or printing a ASF print job.

• The CDR Tray Base was

Open the CDR Tray Base. closed when receiving or printing a CDR print job.

A paper jam has occurred. <When printing on paper>

Remove the jammed paper and press

the Paper button.*

Remove the jammed CDR tray and

press the Paper button.

Failed to feed paper. Load paper correctly and press the

Multiple sheets of paper were fed at the same time.

Paper button.*

Press the Paper button to eject the

multiple sheets.*

Replace the cartridge with a new one.*

Incorrect ink cartridge(s) was detected.

The paper was loaded in a different way from the specified one.

Printing was executed with the

Replace the cartridge with the correct

one.*

Eject the fed paper and press the Paper

button after loading paper in the

specified way.

Close the Printer Cover.

Printer Cover open. The black ink cartridge was

replaced during printing.

Cleaning after black ink replacement cannot be performed.

Replace the cartridge with the one

used before the error.

Replace the black ink cartridge with

the one used before the error, or the

one that has sufficient amount of ink.

Note : For more information on the remedies, see "3.1.1 Troubleshooting according to

Error Messages" (p.34).

Note *1: When the CDR Tray Base is opened, close the CDR Tray Base and press the Paper

button. *2: When the CDR tray has been inserted, remove the CDR tray and press the Ink button. *3: Stylus Photo R2880 only.

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Rear Paper

Eject Roller

Front Paper Eject Roller

Ink Mark

Sensor

PW Sensor

CR Scale

PF Roller

PF Encoder

Sensor

PF Scale

PF Motor

Carriage

Unit

Ink System

Unit

Pump Motor

CD-R Sensor

Carriage

Shaft

APG Sensors

APG Motor

APF Sensor

Timing Belt

CR Encoder

Sensor

LD Roller

Retard

Roller

PE Sensor

ASF Motor

CR Motor

PF Roller

Cover Open

Sensor

2.1 Overview

This chapter explains the operating principles of the mechanical sections and electrical circuits in this product. The main components of this product are as follows.

 Control circuit board : C698 MAIN  Power supply circuit board : C698 PSB/PSE  Control panel board : C698 PNL  LED board : C698 PNL-B

2.2 Printer Mechanism

Like the conventional model, this product uses DC motors and stepping motors as power sources. The following table describes the motor types and their applications.

Motor Name Type Applications/Functions

CR Motor

PF Motor

APG Motor

DC motor with

brushes

DC motor with

brushes

DC motor with

brushes

4-phase, 48-pole

ASF Motor

PM type stepping

motor

4-phase, 48-pole

Pump Motor

PM type stepping

motor

Table 2-1. Motors

Used for carriage driving. Makes little noise during driving. The CR linear scale and CR encoder sensor are used to control the motor.

Drives the Paper loading rollers at the time of fixedvalue paper loading or paper feed/eject operation. To grasp the paper feed pitch, the precision gear surface is fitted with the PF scale and the PF encoder sensor is used to control the motor.

Drives the Carriage Unit at the time of PG setting. The two APG Sensors are driven vertically to control the motor.

Drives the paper feed operation of the ASF. Since this is a stepping motor, any scales or photo sensors to know the driving conditions are not required.

Drives the pump, wiper, etc. of the Ink System . Since this is a stepping motor, any scales or photo sensors to know the driving conditions are not required.

The basic mechanism is almost same as the Stylus Photo R1800. The schematic diagram below shows the printer mechanism.

Figure 2-1. Printer Mechanism Outline

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31.89mm

41.66mm

Carriage moving direction

Paper feeding

direction

0.071mm

(1/360inch)

0.141mm

(1/180inch)

Line A

Line B

7.620mm

(216/720inch)

2.258mm

(64/720inch)

2.258mm

(64/720inch)

2.258mm

(64/720inch)

2.258mm

(64/720inch)

7.620mm

(216/720inch)

7.620mm

(216/720inch)

Line C

Line D

Line E

Line F

Line G

Line H

31.89mm

41.66mm

Carriage moving direction

Paper feeding

direction

0.071mm

(1/360inch)

0.141mm

(1/180inch)

Line A

Line B

7.620mm

(216/720inch)

2.258mm

(64/720inch)

2.258mm

(64/720inch)

2.258mm

(64/720inch)

2.258mm

(64/720inch)

7.620mm

(216/720inch)

7.620mm

(216/720inch)

Line C

Line D

Line E

Line F

Line G

Line H

2.3 Printhead Specifications

The Printhead of this product is a F-Mach head. The following shows the arrangement of the nozzles and the color arrangement of each nozzle line when viewed the Print Head from behind.

 Stylus Photo R1900

 Stylus Photo R2880

Figure 2-2. Nozzle Arrangement (Stylus Photo R1900)

Table 2-2. Nozzle Lines and the Corresponding Ink Color (Stylus Photo R1900)

Line Ink

AYellow B Magenta CMatte Black

E Orange

D Red

F Photo Black G Gloss Optimizer H Cyan

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Table 2-3. Nozzle Lines and the Corresponding Ink Color (Stylus Photo R2880)

Figure 2-3. Nozzle Arrangement (Stylus Photo R2880)

Line Ink

A Light Light Black B Vivid Light Magenta C Light Cyan D Light Black E Matte Black/Photo Black

F Cyan G Vivid Magenta H Yellow

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