Precautionary notations throughout the text are categorized relative to 1)Personal injury and 2) damage to equipment.
DANGERSignals 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.
WARNINGSignals 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 INJURIES FROM METAL PARTS WITH SHARP EDGES.
5.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.
.
.
WARNING
1.REPAIRS ON EPSON PRODUCT SHOULD BE PERFORMED ONLY BY AN EPSON CERTIFIED REPAIR TECHNICIAN.
2.MAKE CERTAIN THAT THE SOURCE VOLTAGES IS THE SAME AS THE RATED VOLTAGE, LISTED ON THE SERIAL NUMBER/RATING PLATE. IF THE EPSON
PRODUCT HAS A PRIMARY AC RATING DIFFERENT FROM AVAILABLE POWER SOURCE, DO NOT CONNECT IT TO THE POWER SOURCE.
3.ALWAYS VERIFY THAT THE EPSON PRODUCT HAS BEEN DISCONNECTED FROM THE POWER SOURCE BEFORE REMOVING OR REPLACING PRINTED CIRCUIT
BOARDS AND/OR INDIVIDUAL CHIPS.
4.IN ORDER TO PROTECT SENSITIVE MICROPROCESSORS AND CIRCUITRY, USE STATIC DISCHARGE EQUIPMENT, SUCH AS ANTI-STATIC WRIST STRAPS, WHEN
ACCESSING INTERNAL COMPONENTS.
5.DO NOT REPLACE IMPERFECTLY FUNCTIONING COMPONENTS WITH COMPONENTS WHICH ARE NOT MANUFACTURED BY EPSON. IF SECOND SOURCE IC OR
OTHER COMPONENTS WHICH HAVE NOT BEEN APPROVED ARE USED, THEY COULD CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE EPSON PRODUCT, OR COULD VOID THE
WARRANTY OFFERED BY EPSON.
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About This Manual
This manual describes basic functions, theory of electrical and mechanical operations, maintenance and repair procedures of the pri nt e r . The i n str uc t i o n s and proce d u r es included
herein are intended for the experienced repair technicians, and attention should be given to the precautions on the preceding page.
Manual Configuration
This manual consists of six chapters and Appendix.
CHAPTER 1.PRODUCT DESCRIPTIONS
Provides a general overview and specifications of the product.
CHAPTER 2.OPERATING PRINCIPLES
Describes the theory of electrical and mechanical operations of
the product.
CHAPTER 3.TROUBLESHOOTING
Describes the step-by-step procedures for the troubleshooting.
CHAPTER 4.DISASSEMBLY / ASSEMBLY
Describes the step-by-step procedures for disassembling and
assembling the product.
CHAPTER 5.ADJUSTMENT
Provides Epson-approved methods for adjustment.
CHAPTER 6.MAINTENANCE
Provides preventive maintenance procedures and the lists of
Epson-approved lubricants and adhesives required for servicing
the product.
APPENDIXProvides the following additional information for reference:
• Connection with Connectors
• Circuit Boards Component Layout
• 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.
A D J U S T M E N T
R E Q U I R E D
C A U T I O N
C H E C K
P O I N T
W A R N I N G
Indicates an operating or maintenance procedure, practice or
condition that is necessary to keep the product’s quality.
Indicates an operating or maintenance procedure, practice, or
condition that, if not strictly observed, could result in damage to, or
destruction of, equipment.
May indicate an operating or maintenance procedure, practice or
condition that is necessary to accomplish a task efficiently. It may
also provide additional information that is related to a specific
subject, or comment on the results achieved through a previous
action.
Indicates an operating or maintenance procedure, practice or
condition that, if not strictly observed, could result in injury or loss
of life.
5.4 Scanner Home Position Adjustment . .............................................................. 84
5.4.1 Preparations for Use of the Adjustment Program ..................................... 84
5.4.2 Home Position Adjustment Procedure . ..................................................... 85
5.4.3 Home Position Confirmation Procedure ................................................... 86
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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
CHAPTER
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1.1 Overview
Realizing 4-in-1 functionality (computer-connected printer or scanner, stand-alone
copy machine, and stand-alone memory card printing), this unit is targeted for both
home/personal use and small office and home office (SOHO) use. Its main functions
are described below.
Printer Functions
As a printer, this unit realizes high-quality printing at a high speed on plain paper,
excellent light-, water-, and gas-resistance and rub fastness using new dye-based inks,
and features the following:
Maximum print resolution: 5760 (H) x 1440 (V) dpi
Six colors available with separate respective ink cartridges
Borderless printing available using EPSON special media paper.
Reduced noise level
CD-R Printing
ESC/P-R Level-1 commands supported, and printing of RGB data transmitted
from the host computer available
Scanner Functions
High-quality scanning available with the newly employed 1200-dpi CIS sensor. In
addition, the scanner features the following:
Maximum optical resolution 1200 x 2400 dpi
Scan pixel depth (for each color of RGB): Input 16 bits / Output 1 bit or 8 bits
Scanning to Memory Card function available (in stand-alone mode)
Stand-alone copy functions
“3 mm bottom margin” printing function
Memory card print functions
The printer is equipped with a memory card reader function and has a stand-
alone memory card printing function.
Index Sheet printing supported (Images can be selected simply by marking the
desired images on the Index Sheet and scanning the sheet.)
In addition to photo selection methods, such as “View and Print”, “Print All
Photos” and “Print by Date”, which permit setting the number of copies of the
selected photos, photo editing functions, such as “Cropping and enlarging a
photo” is also available.
The P.I.F. print mode provided (Print Image Framer Ver.2 or 3 supported)
Scan functions
The “Scan to Memory Card” function facilitates the conversion of a reflective
document to digital form.
Specialty print functions
“Photo Greeting Card” (Only EAI) provided, which is helpful in printing
greeting cards or 4 x 6-inch photos with handwritten text superimposed.
Expanded from the functions existing in Stylus Photo RX700 are “Watermark
printing” - a function to facilitate alignment by printing a faint photo image on
the handwritten area - and character decoration.
“Reprint/Restore Photos” provided, which helps to reprint three 4 x 6-inch
photos or one 5 x 7-inch photo.
“CD/DVD Print (EAI/Euro/Asia)” provided, by which the image of the
favorite is printed on CD/DVD.
Simultaneous use of functions
Printer functions and scanner functions, which are independent of each other, can be
operated simultaneously from a computer. However, note that printing by ESC/P-R
commands cannot be operated simultaneously with scanner functions.
“Borderless copying”
Printing on CD/DVD labels and jackets
Repeated copying to provide various types of copying
“2-up copying” helpful in minimizing paper waste
“Wallet Photo Copy” to enable printing on Wallet Photo size (Only EAI)
Paper feed methodFriction feed using an ASF (Auto Sheet Feeder)
Paper pathTop feed, front out
Paper feed rates
CR intervalProgrammable in 0.0176 mm (1/1440 inch) steps
Platen print prevention
Color ink: 90 nozzles x 5 colors
(cyan, magenta, yellow, light cyan, and light magenta)
Table 1-2. Paper Feed Specifications
584.2 mm/sec (23 inches/sec) (when 25.4-mm paper feeds)
296.64 mm/sec (11.6 inches/sec) (when paper feeds in high-speed
continuous mode)
Printing using a borderless layout:
Top detection and PW detection implemented for platen print
prevention.
Printing using a layout with borders:
platen print prevention with the paper width of 1st page or 1st job
Economy printing mode:
no platen print prevention.
1.2.2 Scanner
Basic Specifications
Table 1-3. Basic Specifications
ItemsSpecifications
Product typeFlatbed color image scanner
Scanning methodFixed document and carriage movement
SensorCIS
Document sizesA4, US Letter
Max. effective pixels10,200 x 14,040 pixels (1200 dpi)
Resolution
Scanning resolution50 to 4800 dpi (selectable in 1-dpi steps), 7200 dpi, 9600 dpi
Pixel depth16-bit input and 1.8-bit output for each element of each color
Light sourceLED
Scanning Area
RW
(readable width)
216 mm (8.5”) 1.5 mm ± 1 mm 297 mm (11.7”) 1.5 mm ± 1 mm
Main scan: 1200 dpi
Sub scan: 2400 dpi
OLM
(out-of-range left margin)RL(readable length)
Original’s top left alignment
1st Pixel
Control panel side
Scan direction
Figure 1-1. Image Scanning Area
OTM
(out-of-range top margin)
Original
(Face down)
Scan bed
Scan area
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1.2.3 Interfaces
The interfaces this unit is equipped with are as follows:
USB I/F
Mounted on the printer (for connection to a PC)
For printing of data from a USB storage (printing of data from an external
storage device, such as a DSC or CD-R disk or wireless printing by use of the
optional Bluetooth adapter)
Memory card slot (multi-slot)
IrDA (infrared communication with a mobile phone or the like)
C H E C K
P O I N T
1.2.3.1 USB Interface
Main specifications
Standards
Transfer rate480Mbps (High Speed Device)
Data formatNRZI
Compatible connectorUSB Series B
Maximum cable length Less than 2 m
Detailed information on above-mentioned external storage
devices, Bluetooth adapter and devices compatible with IrDA
(infrared data association) is available on EPSON web site.
Table 1-4. Main Specifications
ItemsSpecifications
“Universal Serial Bus Specifications Revision 2.0”
Printer: “Universal Serial Bus Device Class Definition for Printing
Devices Version 1.1”
Storage:“Universal Serial Bus Mass Storage Class Bulk-Only
Transport Revision 1.0”
Wireless printing is available by installing the optional Bluetooth adapter in the
External Storage Device Connection Port.
Table 1-5. Bluetooth Communication Basic Specifications
ItemsSpecifications
Communication methodBluetooth standard specification Ver. 2.0 + EDR
OutputBluetooth standard specification Power Class 2
Communication distanceApprox. 10 m (line-of-sight)
Frequency band used2.4 GHz band (2.4 GHz to 2.4835 GHz)
Basic Printing Profile (BPP)
Supported profiles
Note : Subject to conditions such as obstructions between communication devices, radio wave condition,
magnetic field, static electricity, locations where interferences occur, software or OS used, receiver
sensitivity of communication devices, and antenna performance.
Stylus PHOTO RX560/580/590 incorporates an infrared communication port on the
Main Board.
ItemsSpecifications
Standards
Communication speed9.6 kbits/s-115.2 kbits/s, 0.576 Mbits/s, 1.152 Mbits/s, 4.0 Mbits/s
Communication distance0-20 cm (without obstruction), Infrared range is as shown below.
Object data
Compliant with the infrared data communication standards (IrDA Ver.1.3
[Low Power option], etc.)
• JPEG file
• vNote file (including support for NTT Docomo image transfer format)
Memory StickMemoryStick Standard Version 1.42-00 compliantMax: 128 MB, including versions with memory select function
MagicGate Memory StickMax: 128 MB, copy protection function is not supported
Memory Stick
1
SD/MMC
2CF Type II
Note 1: For both PC connection and Directing printing, only one type of media is accessible at the same time.
Priority is assigned to each slot, so that if multiple media are inserted into multiple slots at the same time, an accessible slot is determined in the order of priority.
2: In order to select the medium inserted into an invalid slot, the medium in the valid slot needs to be removed.
•For direct printing:Only the image files in a valid slot are determined to be valid and assigned photo numbers. The number of images does not change even if media are inserted into unselected slots.
•For PC connection (Windows): Only one “removable disk” drive is displayed; and only the medium in a valid slot can be accessed from the “removable disk.” Media inserted in unselected slots are not accessible.
•For PC connection (Macintosh): Only the medium in a valid slot is mounted onto the desktop. Media inserted in unselected slots can not be mounted onto the desktop.
3: Selecting a slot when power is turned on: If media are inserted into multiple slots when power is turned on, an accessible slot is determined in accordance with the above order of priority.
4: Selecting a slot after power is turned on: When the medium is removed from the valid slot, the slot of the second highest priority becomes valid (if a medium is inserted there). It is not necessary to reinsert the
C H E C K
P O I N T
Stylus PHOTO RX560/580/590 does not support SmartMedia.
(No slot for SmartMedia)
Memory Stick PROMemoryStick Standard Memory Stick PRO Format Specifications Version 1.02-00 compliantCopy protection function is not supported
Memory Stick DuoRequires Memory Stick Duo adapter
Memory Stick Pro DuoRequires Memory Stick Duo adapter
SDSD Memory Card Specifications / PART1. Physical Layer Specification Version 2.0 compliant
miniSDRequires SD adapter
microSDRequires SD adapter
SDHCSpeed class is not supported
miniSDHCRequires SD adapter. Speed class is not supported
microSDHCRequires SD adapter. Speed class is not supported
MMCMultiMediaCard System Specifications Version 4.1 compliant
Compact FlashCF+ and CompactFlash Specification ReVision 3.0 compliantOnly Memory card that supports True-IDE Mode
Microdrive
TypeEach-color separate ink cartridge
ColorsBlack, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Light Cyan, Light Magenta
The term of
validity
Storage
temperature
Dimensions 12.7 mm (W) x 68.0 mm (D) x 47.0 mm (H)
Note : Ink cartridges cannot be refilled. They are provided as consumable items.
C H E C K
P O I N T
2 years (Total period of packed state and unpacked state)
6 months after unpacking
Installed :-20°C ~ 40°C (Within 1 month at 40°C)
Packing storage :-30°C ~ 40°C (Within 1 month at 40°C)
Ink cartridges whose validity has expired should not be used.
The ink in cartridges freezes if left at a temperature of -16°C or
below. To restore frozen ink to a usable condition, it takes
approximately 3 hours, for example, if it is moved from an
environment at -20°C to an environment at 25°C.
The ink cartridges for Stylus PHOTO RX560/580/590, which
are of a newly developed type, are not interchangeable with
those for Stylus PHOTO RX640/650.
1.4 Common Specifications
1.4.1 Electrical Specifications
Primary power input
Table 1-8. Primary Power Input
100-120 V model220-240 V model
Rated power supply voltageAC100 - 120 VAC220 - 240 V
Input voltage rangeAC90 - 132 VAC198 - 264 V
Rated current 0.6 A0.3 A
Maximum rated current1.2 A0.6 A
Rated frequency50 - 60 Hz
Input frequency range49.5 - 60.5 Hz
Approx. 16 W (Standalone copying,
ISO10561 Letter Patter, Plain Paper - A4 Text)
Power consumption
Note 1: This product conforms to “Energy Star”.
2: If inactive condition of the printer continues for more than 3 minutes, the status shifts to
the standby status to reduce holding current to motor.
3: If inactive condition of the scanner continues for more than 3 minutes, power supply to
the scan lamp is stopped.
Approx. 5.5 W (Low-power Mode)
Approx. 2.5 W (Sleep Mode)
Approx. 0.2 W (Power Off Mode)
Dielectric strength
AC 1000 Vrms, 1 minute or AC 1200 Vrms, 1 second
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1.4.2 Safety Standards/EMC
100-120 V version220-240 V version
Safety standards UL60950
CSA C22.2 No.60950
EMIFCC part15 subpart B class B
CAN/CSA-CEI/IEC CISPR
22 Class B
Safety standards EN 60950
EMCEN 55022 (CISPR Pub.22)
class B
EN61000-3-2
EN61000-3-3
EN55024
AS/NZS CISPR22 class B
1.4.3 Environment Resistance
Table 1-9. Environment Resistance
OperatingNot operating
Temperature10~35 °C *2 -20~40 °C (1 month when at 40 °C)
Humidity20~80% *1,*2 5~85% *1
Impact 1 G, 1x10-3 seconds2 G, 2x10-3 seconds*
Vibration0.15G 10~55Hz0.50G 10~55Hz *1
Note*1: No condensation
*2: Under the following conditions
1
1.4.4 Lifetime
Total print volume16,000 pages (A4/Letter) or 5 years, whichever comes first
Print head lifetime6 billion shots (per nozzle) or 5 years, whichever comes first
1.4.5 Noise
Noise level: Max T.B.D. dB (During copy, ISO7779)
1.4.6 Weight / Physical Specifications
Weight8.3 kg (Excluding the ink cartridges and power cable)
External Dimensions
(Width x Depth x Height)
when closed 450 mm x 414 mm x 210 mm
in operation 450 mm x 534 mm x 281 mm
1.4.7 Special Operations
With Stylus PHOTO RX560/580/590, the special operation modes described below are
available by pressing the specified buttons.
C A U T I O N
The functions described below, intended for use by service
personnel, must not be opened to users.
Table 1-10. Special Operations
SwitchesFunction
Operation for Forced
Power Off
Displaying the fatal
error code
[Power] + [Stop]
(Press Power SW first, and press both
switches for more than seven seconds)
[Stop] + [Print Setting] + [Display]
Turning the power off forcibly
(processing equivalent to
power down)
Displaying error type on the
LCD by pressing the buttons
specified at left together when
a printer error has occurred
Figure 1-2. Environmental Conditions
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OPERATING PRINCIPLES
CHAPTER
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2.1 Overview
This Chapter describes the operating principles of the mechanism and electric circuits
of Stylus PHOTO RX560/580/590.
2.1.1 Mechanical Components
The printer of Stylus PHOTO RX560/580/590 consists of the following major
mechanisms:
Table 2-1. Mechanical Components 1
MechanismFunction/Description
Moves on the CR Guide Shaft right and left and performs printing on paper.
CR Assy
APG Assy
PF AssyDriven by the PF Motor to turn the PF Roller Shaft for feeding paper.
ASF AssyDriven by the PF Motor to load paper into the Printer Mechanism.
Eject Assy
I/S Assy
The units and circuit boards constituting Stylus PHOTO RX560/580/590 are as
follows:
Unit /Circuit BoardFunction/Description
Main Board
Power Supply Board
Panel BoardConsists of two pieces located on the Middle Housing.
Scanner UnitCIS consisting of 1200 dpi CCD for reflection (light source: LED)
The Carriage Assy incorporates the Printhead, PW Sensor, and CR Encoder.
The drive source is the CR Motor.
Controls the platen gap in four stages.
Detects the current height of the carriage with the APG Sensor, and moves
the carriage up and down, driven by the PF Motor.
Driven by the PF Motor to eject the paper (CD-R Tray).
As the Stacker is moved up and down (by manual operation), the paper eject
frame moves up and down so that its height can be adjusted to the media.
Located in the right end of the mechanism, performs capping the Printhead,
while it is not used, and sucking waste ink. The waste ink is sent to the Waste
Ink Tray via the Waste Ink Tube.
Table 2-2. Mechanical Components 2
Located on the Middle Housing, incorporating the USB I/F (x2), card
reader, and infrared communication function.
Located on the Lower Housing. The power cable can be plugged in and
unplugged.
CD-R Guide
Sensor
CD-R Tray
Sensor
Printhead
Eject Frame
Eject Roller Shaft
CR Lock Lever
Cap Assy
I/S Assy
PF Encoder
APG Sensor
PW Sensor
CR Assy
CR Guide
Shaft
PF Roller Shaft
CR Encoder
PE Sensor
Figure 2-1. Schematic Printer Mechanism
PF Motor
LD Roller
ASF Assy
CR Motor
APG Assy
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2.1.2 Motors and Sensors
Table 2-3. Motors and Sensors (Printer Mechanism)
No.NameFunction
1PrintheadF3-MACH head (6 colors x 90 nozzles)
Type:DC motor
Voltage:42V DC ± 5% (voltage applied to the driver)
Figure 2-2. Motors and Sensors (Front Side of Mechanism)
CR Motor
PF Motor
PW Sensor
CR Encoder
CSIC board
CR Motor
PE Sensor
CIS Unit
Table 2-4. Motors and Sensors (Scanner Unit)
CR Encoder
No.NameFunction
Type:DC motor
1CR Motor
2Encoder sensor
Voltage:42V DC ± 5% (voltage applied to the driver)
Drive system:VrefPWM input constant-current chopping system
Type:Linear encoder
Resolution180 pulse/inch
Figure 2-3. Motors and Sensors (Scanner Unit)
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2.2 Operating Principles of Electric Circuitry
2.2.1 Overview
The major circuit boards of Stylus PHOTO RX560/580/590 are as follows:
Main Board:C663MAIN
Power Supply Board:C653PSB
Panel Board:C663PNL + C663PNL-B
2.2.2 Features
Control by one V850E2 core CPU.
Throughput improved by newly employed SOC, E01A73B*
Reduced cost of power supply for the core of SOC and of motor drive by a newly
employed motor driver with a built-in power supply
Realized circuit compatible with multi-common system
Reduced cost by employment of newly developed E09A7218A as the HEAD
DAC IC
Improved processing speed of memory card interface by newly developed
memory card control ASIC (USX2007-NW-**)
Equipped with a color LCD (2.5-inch alpha TFT LCD) as a standard feature
Power consumption reduced by executing the following actions at transition to the
power save mode
System control:Stopping part of clock inside the ASIC
Motor drivers entering sleep mode
Head DAC IC entering standby mode
Turning off power to the LCD
Printer control:Releasing the printer motor short brake
Cutting off the photo-electric current of the photo sensor
Scanner control:Stopping scanner motor chopping
Cutting off CIS & CIS LED current
Others:SDRAM entering self-refresh mode (automatic entering by ASIC
42 V generation circuit (flyback converter)
Module made by SEID (2.5-inch alpha TFT)
Printer section: F48MHz (No SSCG)
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2.3 Banding Reduction System (BRS)/ Paper Feed Profile Correction (PFP)
Overview
To ensure high-speed printing and high print quality, this printer is provided with the Banding Reduction System (BRS) and Paper Feed Profile Correction (PFP) function, which are
outlined below:
Table 2-6. Outline of Banding Reduction System and Paper Feed Profile Correction Function
Supported Printing Mode
Outline
Conventional models perform overlapping printing (two-pass or fourpass printing) to reduce banding for ensuring high print quality.
However, the printer provided with the Banding Reduction System
BRS
corrects the dot generation rate (amount of settled ink) for each raster,
and performs one-pass printing. This function ensures both high print
quality (reduction of banding) and high-speed printing.
The conventional paper feed adjustment method is such that the
correction value calculated fr o m the data based on a specific part of the
sheet is reflected to almost all over the sheet. Therefore, the
conventional method cannot cope with the fluctuating error in the paper
feed rate during paper feeding. However, the Paper Feed Profile
PFP
Correction function measures the error in the paper feed rate at each of
minutely distributed measuring points on the sheet and provides a
correction value for each point. Thus with this function, the printer
realizes high print quality and high-speed printing on a supported paper
type and in a supported printing resolution.
Paper Type
EAIOther than EAI
Ultra Premium Photo Paper Glossy
Premium Photo Paper Glossy
Photo Paper Glossy
Premium Photo Paper Semi-Gloss
Ultra Premium Photo Paper Glossy
Premium Photo Paper Glossy
Photo Paper Glossy
Premium Photo Paper Semi-Gloss
Ultra Glossy Photo Paper
Premium Glossy Photo Paper
Glossy Photo Paper
Premium Semigloss Photo Paper
Ultra Glossy Photo Paper
Premium Glossy Photo Paper
Glossy Photo Paper
Premium Semigloss Photo Paper
Paper
Size
4x6720x720–
4x6
Printing
Resolution
(dpi)
720x720
720x360
Remarks
Borderless printing
with BRS
Borderless printing
without BRS
How to prepare correction data
For each of BRS and PFP, print the relevant pattern for correction data preparation and read the printed pattern through the scanner. Then calculate the correction data and store the data
in the serial flash ROM on the Main Board. The correction data are applied to printing in the supported printing mode.
C H E C K
P O I N T
Refer to Chapter 5 “ADJUSTMENT” for details of correction
data preparation for BRS and PFP.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
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3.1 Overview
With Stylus PHOTO RX560/580/590, almost all troubles can be coped with by
following the instructions given on “EPSON Status Monitor 3” (when connected to the
PC) or on the LCD.
Once an error occurs, the “EPSON Status Monitor 3” will appear as a pop-up window
on the screen of the host PC. It will show details of how to cope with the trouble. In
almost all cases, the user can recover the unit from the error, provided that the user
follows the instructions indicated on the pop-up window.
In addition, the User’s Manual for EPSON Stylus PHOTO RX560/580/590 describes
detailed steps to be taken for recovery from typical errors.
3.1.1 Specified Tools
Stylus PHOTO RX560/580/590 does not require any specified tools for
troubleshooting.
3.1.2 Preliminary Checks
Before starting troubleshooting, be sure to verify that the following conditions are all
met:
The power supply voltage must be within the specification limits. (Measure
the voltage at the wall outlet.)
The POWER CORD must be free from damage, short circuit or breakage, or
miswiring in the POWER CORD.
The Unit must be grounded properly.
The Unit should not be located in a place where it can be exposed to too high
or low temperature, too high or low humidity, or abrupt temperature change.
The Unit should not be located near waterworks, near humidifiers, near
heaters or near flames, in a dusty atmosphere or in a place where the Unit can
be exposed to blast from an air conditioner.
The Unit should not be located in a place where volatile or inflammable gases
are produced.
The Unit should not be located in a place where it can be exposed to direct
rays of the sun.
The Unit must be placed on a strong and steady level table (without an
inclination larger than 5 degrees).
There must be no vibration generating source placed in contact with this Unit.
The paper used must conform to the specification.
There must be no error in handling of the Unit.
Check the inside of the Unit, and remove foreign matters, if any, such as paper
clips, staples, bits of paper, paper dust or toner.
Clean the inside of the Unit and the rubber rolls.
3.1.3 Procedure for Troubleshooting
Perform troubleshooting according to the flowchart shown below.
START
Perform“ 3.1.2 Preliminary
Checks (p.21) ”.
Does the error recur?
Yes
Is there any error
display?
No
To Troubleshooting for
Individual Units
No
Yes
Problem solved
By referring to “3.2
Troubleshooting When There is
Error Display (p.22)”, identify
the error and repair it.
(Also refer to “Solving Problems”
in User's Guide)
Printer FATAL ErrorA printer error has occurred. Please see your manual.An irrecoverable error has occurred.
Scanner ErrorA scanner error has occurred. Please see your manual.
Message related to Ink (1)
Message related to Ink (2)
Paper Detect Error
Paper Jam Error
Message related to Ink (3)Cannot recognize ink cartridges.
Message related to Ink (4)Press the OK button to replace ink cartridges.Ink end
Paper Empty ErrorPaper out. Load paper and press the Start button.There is no paper in the sheet feeder.
Multi-page Feed Error
Waste ink pad in the printer is saturated. Contact your dealer
to replace it.
Cannot recognize ink cartridges. Make sure the ink cartridges
are installed correctly.
Ink cartridge cover is open. Open the scanner unit and close
the ink cartridge cover.
Paper jam. Load paper and press Start. If the error does not
clear, repeat the procedure.
Paper or CD/DVD jam or feed error. Press Start. If the error
does not clear, remove the media by hand.
Multi-page feed error. Remove and reload the paper, then
press the Start button.
The printer requires maintenance due to waste liquid
overflow or elastomer tube replacement time, etc.
The error that was not able to be recovered with the
scanner occurred.
The ink cartridges have not been inserted or defective ink
cartridges have been inserted.
Ink cartridges were replaced with new ones with the ink
cartridge fixation cover open.
A sheet was loaded in a wrong orientation and caused a
jam.
The paper jam has occurred.Turn power off, and remove the paper.
The ink cartridge had not been inserted at an initial filling
or the ink cartridge error occurred
Multi-page feed error has occurred.
Replace the waste ink pads.
See “6.1.1 Maintenance Error” (p.88)
Turn off the power
See “3.2.3 FATAL Error” (p.27)
Turn off the power
See “6.1.1 Maintenance Error” (p.88)
Install the normal ink cartridges correctly
and press the OK button.
Close the ink cartridge fixation cover and
press the OK button
Follow the displayed message until the
sheet loaded in a wrong orientation is
ejected.
Install the normal ink cartridges filled with
ink correctly and press the OK button.
Install the normal ink cartridges filled with
ink correctly and press the OK button.
Press the start button to feed paper
correctly.
Re-set paper and press the start button to
feed paper correctly.
C H E C K
P O I N T
The messages displayed on the LCD that are listed in the “Error
List” above and “Warning List (p.23)“ on the next page and
subsequent pages are given only for information. In other words,
they are not exactly the same as the messages actually displayed.
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BT File size errorThe document is too large to print with Bluetooth.Data size is too big.Change or check the transmitted data.
BT Designation errorThe document is too complex to print with Bluetooth.Data quantity exceeded the range where it can be processed. Change or check the transmitted data.
BT structure errorData error. The document cannot be printed.There is an error in the contents of data.Change or check the transmitted data.
A part of the reference object
is broken (BT-MIME)
BT communications error
External device installmentCannot recognize the device.An unsupported device has been installed.Remove the device.
Card insertionCannot recognize the memory card or disk.Memory card recognition failed.Remove the memory card
Memory card printA memory card was inserted. No photos found.No image is contained in the memory card.
Memory card is not insertedNo memory card or disk inserted.
Screen translation and print
executions connecting DSC
Index sheet scan error
(no index sheet)
Waste ink pad in the printer is saturated. Contact your dealer to
replace it.
The CD/DVD tray is set incorrectly. Set the CD/DVD tray
correctly, then press the Start button.
The front tray is in the CD/DVD position. Raise the tray lever to
set the front tray to the paper position.
The front tray is in the wrong position. Push down the tray lever
to set the front tray to the CD/DVD position.
Data error. The document may not be printed correctly.
Bluetooth print adapter not recognized. Please remove and
reinstall the adapter.
A camera is connected. Disconnect the camera and try again.
There is no index sheet or it is not positioned correctly. Check it
and try again.
The waste ink pads have already absorbed waste ink nearly
to its full capacity.
At start of printing, the printer has not recognized the CD-R/
DVD tray correctly.
When printing data is not for printing on CD/DVD, the tray
is in the CD/DVD printing position. Or the tray is in the CD/
DVD printing position when the printer is started.
When printing data is for printing on a CD/DVD, the CD-R/
DVD tray is not recognized correctly. .
While XHTML-Print data could be decoded, a part or all of
the reference object had a MIME encode error and could not
be obtained. The following two problems are considered
depending on the type of the un-obtained reference object.
• For an image, an area where that image is to be printed
becomes blank.
• For a CSS (style sheet) file, the background color, basic
character size or the like cannot be the same as specified
by the send side.
An error has occurred in communication with the BT
adapter.
Memory card Mode has been selected with no memory card
inserted.
Entering a menu screen for use of memory cards or starting
to print was attempted with a DSC connected.
An index sheet was not set.
Replace the waste ink pads.
See “6.1.1 Maintenance Error” (p.88)
Set the CD-R/DVD tray correctly, and
press the Start button.
Raise the lever to change the printing
position to the lower position.
Lower the lever to change the print
position to the upper position.
Change or check the transmitted data.
Remove the BT adapter. Press the OK
button to clear the message.
Remove the memory card, and check
the image file.
Insert the memory card.
Disconnect the camera
Set the index sheet and press the OK
button.
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An error occurred while deleting files. Operation canceled.An error occurred during file deletion.–
The memory card or disk was removed. Operation canceled.The memory card was removed during file deletion.–
The memory card or disk is write-protected. Operation canceled.
No memory card in slot. Operation canceled.
You can change the amount of image expansion, but a white
border may appear around your photo.
If you change the paper size, the crop area may change. Do you
want to continue?
The CD/DVD guide is in the CD/DVD position. Close the CD/
DVD guide.
The CD/DVD guide is closed. Open the CD/DVD guide, then
press the Start button.
Because the memory card is write-protected, it is not
possible to delete the file.
Because the memory card was not inserted, it was not
possible to delete the file.
This message is always displayed during adjustment of the
Borderless Expansion Value.
Warning for changing the paper size.Continue or cancel
The CD-R Guide is in the extended position.
CD/DVD tray is not set correctly.Set CD/DVD tray correctly.
Cancel Write-Protect.
Insert the memory card.
Accept it.
Return the CD-R Guide into the
withdrawn position.
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3.2.3 FATAL Error
C H E C K
P O I N T
The EEPROM stores the error code of the latest fatal error.
The latest fatal error can be identified using the adjustment
program.
C A U T I O N
As the printer motor drivers and the scanner motor driver are
built in one drive IC, the fatal error cord is stored as PF motor
error even if the scanner motor or scanner home sensor has
defective but the PF motor does not have any defective.
An error occurred in the CR
motor operating sequence
Checking the operation of the Carriage Assy;
Move the Carriage Assy by hand, and check to see if it moves smoothly.
Making the following adjustments
♦Bi-D
♦Paper feed length with PF Assy
♦Paper feed length with Eject Assy
♦PW adjustment
Checking the following parts and replacing the defective one
♦Checking the head FFC (CN10/11/12) for disconnection or breakage
♦Checking the lead wires of the CR Motor (CN14) for disconnection or breakage
♦Checking the CR Encoder FFC (CN1) for disconnection or breakage
♦Checking the printer frame for adhesion of dirt or insufficient lubrication (p.90)
♦Checking the CR Guide Shaft for adhesion of dirt or insufficient lubrication (p.59)
♦Checking the Linear Scale for adhesion of dirt or damage (p.54)
♦Checking the CR Encoder for adhesion of dirt or damage (p.68)
♦Checking the PW Sensor for adhesion of dirt or damage (p.68)
♦Checking the CR Belt for damage or improper tension (p.66)
♦Checking the CR Motor and replacing it if necessary (p.66)
♦Main Board (p.45)
♦Power Supply Board (p.56)
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Table 3-3. Fatal Errors (continued)
CategoryError CodeErrorCauseRemedy
DC error
(PF motor)
APG motor
Motor drive
time error
FBHPF acceleration lock error
FEHPF speed over error
FAH
Measurement value error in PF Duty
limiting control
EFHPosition error in PF BS control
F0HDTY_max error in PF BS control
F3HPF BS drive time-out judgment error
70HAPG error (normal drive error)
71HAPG home seek error
An error occurred in the PF
motor operating sequence
An error occurred in the APG
operating sequence
The motor kept operating for
more than the specified time.
Checking the PF mechanism by visual inspection:
Check the PF mechanism for paper jam or adhesion of foreign matters by visual
inspection.
Checking the operation of the PF mechanism:
Operate the PF mechanism by hand, and check to see if it operates smoothly.
Making the following adjustments:
♦Bi-D
♦Paper feed length with PF Assy
♦Paper feed length with Eject Assy
♦PW adjustment
Checking the following parts and replace the defective one:
♦Checking the PF Encoder FFC (CN8) for disconnection or breakage
♦Checking the lead wires of the PF Motor (CN13) for disconnection or breakage
♦Checking the PF scale for adhesion of dirt or damage (p.62)
♦Checking the PF encoder for adhesion of dirt or damage (p.62)
♦Checking the Upper Paper Guides for improper installation (p.70)
♦Checking the PF Motor and replacing it if necessary (p.62)
♦Main Board (p.45)
♦Power Supply Board (p.56)
Checking the installation of the APG Sensor:
position of the sensor and connection of the connector (CN7)
Checking the drive of the APG Assy
♦Installation of the composite gear of the ASF Assy ~APG Assy
♦Standalone operation of the APG Assy
♦Reinstallation of the APG Assy (phase)
Checking the following parts and replace the defective one:
Check the mechanism and operation of the motor in question.
Checking the connection of the connectors and routing of the lead wires
Checking the motor in question and the following parts and replacing the defective part:
♦Main Board (p.45)
♦Power Supply Board (p.56)
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Table 3-3. Fatal Errors (continued)
CategoryError CodeErrorCauseRemedy
Factory
command
error
Head system
error
Sequence
error
Sensor error
Maintenance
error
30HError by EEPROM verify command
40HTransistor ambient temperature abnormal
41HError in X-Hot detection before printing
42HError in X-Hot detection after flushing
43HHead ambient temperature abnormal
50HHome seek error
51HCR unlocking error
52HCR locking error
53H
Paper detect error before initial charge
completion
60HPW detection error (Hi check error)
61HPW detection error (Low check error)
62HTray detection (CDR detector 2) error
63HPaper detection error
A0HWaste ink overflow
The thermistor on the
printhead detected abnormal
temperature.
An error occurred in the
carriage operating sequence.
PW detector trouble
Sensor trouble
Life expiration of maintenance
parts
Checking the following parts and replace the defective one:
♦Main Board (p.45)
♦Power Supply Board (p.56)
Checking the following parts and replace the defective one:
♦Printhead (p.52)
♦Main Board (p.45)
♦Power Supply Board (p.56)
♦Replace the Head FFC
See Remedy for DC error (CR motor)
Checking the PW Sensor (p.68)
♦Checking the PW Sensor for adhesion of dirt and dust
♦Checking the connection of the FFC
Making the following adjustments:
♦PW adjustment
Checking the following parts and replace the defective one:
Replace all the maintenance parts, and clear the maintenance counter.
♦Refer to “6.1.1 Maintenance Error” (p.88)
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3.3 Troubleshooting When There is No Error Display
3.3.1 Troubleshooting for Printer
This section describes repair/service of the Printer Mechanism. Listed below are various problems which may occur, observations of such problems, check point and remedies.
Faulty paper loading
Table 3-4. Diagnostics when feeder is abnormal
ConditionCauseCheck PointRemedy
Clean the rollers using a cleaning sheet.
1. Set a cleaning sheet upside down in the ASF Assy.
2. Start paper feed with the panel button.
3. Repeat steps above several times.
To remove oils from rollers, staple a cloth dampened with alcohol
to a postcard and follow the steps below.
1. Set the postcard in the tray with the alcohol dampened cloth side
facing the LD Roller (or Retard Roller).
2. Start paper feed while firmly holding the upper edge of the card.
3. Repeat the paper feed operation several times to clean the surface of
the LD Roller (or Retard Roller).
If these steps do not correct the problem, replace both the LD Roller
and Retard Roller.
Wipe the rollers with a cloth dampened with alcohol.
Adjust the phase of the paper loading mechanism.
Remove the dust and dirt, if any.
Connect the PE Sensor connectors to the sensor and Main Board CN6
properly.
Install the Torsion Spring on the PE Lever properly.
Install the tension spring properly.
Paper is not
loaded.
Several sheets of
paper are fed at
the same time
LD Roller and Retard Roller dirty or
worn
Pick Up Roller and Idle Roller dirty or
worn
Operation of paper loading mechanism
is abnormal
PE Sensor/PE Lever not operating
properly
Retard Roller operation is abnormal
Check to see if no Micro Pearl or oily substance is adhering to
the paper loading roller.
Check to see if no Micro Pearl or oily substance is adhering to
the rollers.
Check to see if there is no abnormality in the paper loading
mechanism.
Check to see if the PE Sensor connector has not been
disconnected from the sensor or Main Board.
Check to see if the Torsion Spring has been set on the PE Lever
properly.
Check for damaged PE Sensor.Replace the PE Sensor.
Check to see if the tension spring on the Retard Roller is
disengaged.
Check to see if the Retard Roller is out of position.Install the Retard Roller properly.
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Faulty paper ejection
Table 3-5. Diagnostics when paper ejection is abnormal
ConditionCauseCheck PointRemedy
Faulty PF-related operation
Paper is jammed
on the way of
paper ejection.
PF degradation compensation counter
Faulty operation of Paper Eject RollerCheck to see if Paper Eject Roller rotates correctly.Properly engage the gears driving the Paper Eject Roller.
Faulty carriage operation
ConditionCauseCheck PointRemedy
Abnormal
carriage operation
during printing
Carriage does not move smoothly.
Turn the PF Roller, and check to see if the paper is transferred
to the Paper Eject Rollers properly.
Check the PF degradation compensation counter and the
number of printed sheets using the adjustment program.
Engage the PF-related gears properly.
Initialize the PF degradation compensation counter and write the
maximum value.
Table 3-6. Diagnostics when carriage action is abnormal
Check to see if there is an obstacle in carriage route.Remove the obstacle.
Operate the carriage by hand and check to see if carriage moves
smoothly.
Check tension of timing belt.Replace the Compression Spring of the Driven Pulley Holder.
Move the carriage to the right end and left end fully and check
to see if the length of the Head FFC is proper and the carriage
moves smoothly.
Clean the CR guide shaft and lubricate.
Remove the Head FFC once and reinstall it properly.
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Printer stops during initialization
Table 3-7. Diagnostics when printer stops during format
ConditionCauseCheck PointRemedy
Paper Eject Frame not installed properly
CR Motor not operating properly
PF Motor not operating properly
Linear Scale not operating properly
CR Encoder not operating properly
Printer error is
indicated.
Rotary Scale not operating properly
PF Encoder not operating properly
Head FFC not operating properly
Head Hot Error generatedCheck to see if ink is emitted from all nozzles.If condition does not improve after cleaning, replace the Printhead.
Check to see if the hook securing the Paper Eject Frame has
been engaged.
Check for disconnected CR Motor connector.Check the connector (CN14) of the CR Motor.
Check to see if CR Motor coil resistance is as specified.Replace the CR Motor.
Check for disconnected PF Motor connector.Check the connector (CN13) of the PF Motor.
Check to see if PF Motor coil resistance is as specified.Replace the PF Motor.
Check to see if the Linear Scale is traveling through the CR
Encoder.
Check for dirt on Linear Scale.Completely clean the Linear Scale.
Check for damaged Linear Scale.Replace the Linear Scale.
Check to see if Encoder FFC is connected to CR Encoder
Board.
Check for paper bits and dust adhering to CR Encoder.Remove paper bits and dust adhering to the CR Encoder.
Check for damaged Encoder FFC.Replace the Encoder FFC (Carriage Assy).
Check for damaged CR Encoder.Replace the Carriage Assy.
Check to see if the Rotary Scale is not traveling through the PF
Encoder.
Check for dirt on Rotary Scale.Completely clean the Rotary Scale.
Check for damaged Rotary Scale.Replace the Rotary Scale.
Check to see if Encoder FFC is connected to PF Encoder Board. Connect the Encoder FFC to the PF Encoder Board.
Check for paper bits and dust adhering to PF Encoder.Remove paper bits and dust adhering to the PF Encoder.
Check for damaged Encoder FFC.Replace the Encoder FFC.
Check for damaged PF Encoder.Replace the PF Encoder.
Check for disconnected Head FFC.
Check for damaged Head FFC.Replace the Head FFC.
Install the Paper Eject Frame properly.
Enable the Linear Scale to pass through the CR Encoder.
Connect the Encoder FFC to the CR Encoder Board.
Enable the Rotary Scale to pass through the PF Encoder.
Firmly connect the Head FFC to the Main Board CN10 ~12 and to the
Printhead.
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Faulty print
Table 3-8. Diagnostics when printing is abnormal
ConditionCauseCheck PointRemedy
Printhead surface is dirty (Dot missing) Alternate cleaning and test printing several times.Clean the Printhead surface with a cotton swab.
Improper printing
occurs only with
specific dots
Dot missing
sometimes occurs
Print is not as
intended
Vertical lines are
not in alignment
White lines
appear in output
data
Capping absorbent material is in contact
with Printhead surface
Head FFC not operating properlyCheck for damaged Head FFC.Replace the Head FFC.
Printhead not operating properlyAlternate cleaning and nozzle check several times.If condition does not improve after cleaning, replace the Printhead.
Printhead surface is dirty (Dot missing) Alternate cleaning and nozzle check several times.Clean the Printhead surface with a cotton swab.
Ink Cartridge not operating properlyInstall a new ink cartridge and perform nozzle check.Replace the ink cartridge.
Faulty connection inside the Head FFC Use a circuit tester to check the FFC.Replace the Head FFC.
Printhead not operating properlyRepeat cleaning several times, and then perform nozzle check.If condition does not improve after cleaning, replace the Printhead.
Head FFC is not connected
Printhead not operating properlyCheck connection of Head FFC to Printhead.
Bi-D adjustment is not madeCheck to see if Bi-D adjustment has been done properly.Perform Bi-D adjustment.
Dirt is adhering to CR Guide ShaftCheck for dirt adhering to surface of CR Guide Shaft.Clean the surface of the CR Guide Shaft with a soft dry cloth.
PF Roller not operating properly
Ink Cartridge not operating properlyInstall a new ink cartridge and test printing.Replace the ink cartridge.
Carriage Slide not moving properly
Platen Gap not set properlyCheck to see if platen gap adjustment has been done properly.Adjust platen gap. (p.75)
Gear is damaged
Dot jet direction is angled due to dirt on
Printhead surface
Printhead not operating properlyRepeat cleaning several times, and then perform test print.Replace the Printhead.
CR Guide Shaft not operating properly
Check for deformed or damaged capping absorbent material.Replace the Ink System Assy.
Check to see if FFC is firmly connected to each board and
Carriage Assy.
Check for dirt on PF Roller.Carefully clean the surface of the PF Roller with a soft brush.
Check for damaged PF Roller.Replace the PF Roller.
Check to see if sufficient grease is remaining on carriage slide
parts at back of main frame.
Check for abnormality in gears between PF mechanism and
ASF mechanism.
Alternate cleaning and test printing several times.Clean with a cotton swab.
Check for dust and dirt on Cleaner Blade.Clean or replace the Cleaner Blade.
Check to see if CR Guide Shaft is firmly installed in specified
position.
Check for damage to surface of CR Guide Shaft.Replace the CR Guide Shaft.
Connect the FFC firmly.
If there is no problem with the Head FFC to Printhead connection,
replace the Printhead.
Clean the main frame carriage slide parts and lubricate with a specified
quantify of G-71.(p.90)
Replace the damaged parts.
Reassemble the CR Guide Shaft.
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3.3.2 Power Supply Related Troubleshooting
If the printer does not operate at all (LED does not light up) even with the power turned ON, refer to the following t a ble and perform troubleshooting.
Table 3-9. Power Supply Related Troubleshooting
CauseCheck PointRemedy
Defective power cordConnect the normal power cord.Replace the power cord.
Abnormal AC power
voltage
Faulty connection of the
connector
Fuse blownCheck the fuse (F1) on the Power Supply Board.Replace the Power Supply Board with a new one.
Abnormal output voltage of
Power Supply Board
Check the AC power voltage.Supply the normal power.
Check the connection between the Power Supply Board
~ Main Board (CN3).
Check the output voltage of the Power Supply Board.
Correct the connection.
When the output voltage is normal: Replace the Main Board with a new one.
When the output voltage is abnormal: Replace the Power Supply Board with a new one.
3.3.3 Ink Supply Related Troubleshooting
Printer stops during initialization or printing.
Table 3-10. Troubleshooting for Printer Stop During Initialization or Printing
ConditionCauseCheck PointRemedy
Ink End error is
displayed.
No Ink Cartridge error
is displayed.
Ink Cartridge Trouble
error is displayed.
Ink is out.Check to see if ink is remaining in all the ink cartridges. Replace the ink cartridge.
Not all the ink cartridges
have been installed.
Ink cartridge is damaged.
Check to see if all the ink cartridges have been installed
in the I/C holders.
Check to see if no ink cartridge is in a raised position.Install the ink cartridge properly.
The front or back hook of an ink cartridge is broken.Replace the ink cartridge.
Check to see if the CSIC Board is not dislocated.Replace the ink cartridge.
Check to see if no chip on the CSIC Board is chipping. Replace the ink cartridge.
Install all the ink cartridges.
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Printing is not carried out correctly
Table 3-11. Diagnostics when printing is erratic
ConditionCauseCheck PointRemedy
Ink Cartridge not operating
properly
FFC not connected
properly
Carriage moves
correctly but printing is
not normal.
Cleaner Blade not
operating properly
FFC internal disconnection Check each FFC with a circuit tester.Replace the FFC.
Faulty PrintheadAlternate cleaning and test printing several times.
Ink leakage or clogging
with ink
Waste ink is not discharged properly
ConditionCauseCheck PointRemedy
Pump tube collapsedVisually check tube.Replace the Ink System Assy
Cap is dirty or damaged.
Ink is not flowing from
Printhead to Cap or
from Cap to Ink Tube
Tube is disconnected from
Cap bottom
Cap does not slide up
properly
Tube between the Waste
Ink Tray Assy ~I/S Assy
collapsed
Install a new ink cartridge and test printing.Replace the ink cartridge.
Check the FFC connection between each CSIC Board ~
Main Board.
Check for debris adhering to Cleaner Blade.Clean or replace the Cleaner Blade.
Check to see if there is ink leakage from the Printhead.
Connect the FFC firmly.
When the condition is not improved even after cleaning, replace the Printhead with a
new one.
Install the ink cartridges properly.
If this does not improve the condition, replace ink cartridges and the Printhead.
Table 3-12. Troubleshooting for Faulty Ink Supply or Faulty Waste Ink Discharge
Check for foreign object adhering to Cap or damaged
Cap.
Visually check for disconnection of tube from Cap
bottom.
Check for installation of compression spring on tube
assembly.
Check the tube connection on the bottom of the Waste
Ink Tray Assy and the tube route under the tray.
Remove foreign object from the Cap with cotton swab. If Cap is damaged, replace the
Ink System Assy.
Connect the tube properly.
Replace the Ink System Assy with a new one.
Connect the tube of the Waste Ink Tray Assy properly, and route the tube properly.
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3.3.4 I/F Related Troubleshooting
This section describes the troubleshooting for the USB I/F and Memory Card Slot.
USB I/F error
Troubleshooting for Memory Card Slot
Table 3-13. USB I/F Error
CauseCheck PointRemedy
On Windows, open “My computer”
Host PC does not
support Windows
98 essentially.
Printer driver is
not installed
correctly.
Defective USB
cable
Poor contact
Defective main
board
→“Property”
→“Device manager”.
“Universal serial bus controller” is
effective?
On Windows, open “My computer”
→“Property”
→“Device manager”.
Printer driver is installed in “Other
devices” by mistake?
Operation is normal if USB cable is
replaced?
Check to see if there is no adhesion of
foreign matters in the USB interface
connector.
Check to see if main board is not
damaged.
Remove the USB driver, and
install it again.
Delete the driver and install it
again according to operation
manual.
Replace the USB cable.
Remove the foreign matters,
and clean the contact.
Replace the main board.
Table 3-14. Troubleshooting for Memory Card
CauseCheck PointRemedy
Driver has not
been installed
correctly.
Data has been
destroyed.
A memory card
other than those
specified is used.
Memory Card is
faulty.
Poor contact.
Firmware has
abnormality.
Electric noise, etc.
has been
generated.
Defective main
board
Check to see if a memory card
is recognized in the single Assy
mode.
Data on card may be destroyed
owing to static electricity.
Check the card to see if it is one
of the specified cards.
Check to see if another Memory
Card can be recognized.
Check to see if foreign matters
are not adhering to Memory
Card or slot.
–Upload firmware.
Check to see if FFC is
connected correctly and Ferrite
Core is positioned in place
inside the printer.
Check to see if main board is
not damaged.
Temporarily remove the driver, and then
install it again.
Check to see if card data is read by a
PC. If not, format the card.
Use a memory card specified.
Use a new Memory Card.
Remove the foreign matters, and clean
the contact.
After the confirmation, if they have no
abnormality, replace the main board.
Replace the main board.
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3.3.5 Troubleshooting for Scanner
This section describes repair/service for the Scanner mechanism. In troubleshooting,
first identify the trouble at the Assy level based on the observation.
According to the observation as described in Table 3-16, perform the necessary
checking by referring to the appropriate table.
Scanner Errors at User Level
Table 3-15. Scanner Errors at User Level
ErrorCauseRemedy
• Defective CIS unit
• Defective scanner motor
Scanner error
Command error Undefined command is detected.
Scanner openScanner cover is open.Close the cover.
• The scanner carriage is
interfering with any other
part.
Observation of Trouble and Reference for Remedy
Table 3-16. Observation of Trouble and Reference for Remedy
ObservationDescription of Trouble
Even with power turned on, the
machine does not operate.
“Fatal error” occurred.
Indication error occurs and it is not
cleared even after power is turned off
once and then turned on again.
Picture is not read clearly.Picture is not read clearly.Table 3-21
“Communication error”.
Indication error occurs and when
communication with the host is tried
again, “Communication error” recurs.
The machine does not operate for
initialization.
CR unit does not operate.Table 3-18
CR unit operates but error is
indicated.
The LED does not light up.Table 3-20
USB interface errorTable 3-13
• Replace the scanner carriage Assy.
• Remove the obstacle.
When correct command is received, error
status is cancelled.
Turn the power off once and then turn it
on again.
Reference for
Remedy
Table 3-17
Table 3-19
Scanner does not operate for initialization
Table 3-17. Scanner does not operate for initialization
CauseCheck PointYes/NoRemedy
Connector is
disconnected.
Check each connector for
disconnection. Is there any
connector disconnected?
Connect the disconnected
Yes
connector.
NoReplace the main board.
Carriage unit does not operate
Table 3-18. Carriage unit does not operate
CauseCheck PointYes/NoRemedy
Connector on the Main
Board is disconnected
Faulty carriage moving
mechanism
Defective CR HP sensor
board.
Faulty CR motor
Defective main board------Replace the main board.
Is any of the connectors
(CN17, 19 and 20) on the
Main Board disconnected?
Grease is applied
properly?
1. Does CR motor operate
when power is turned ON
with upper case of Scanner
removed?
2. Does CR unit move with
CR motor removed?
Replace the CR HP sensor
board.
Disconnect the connector
(CN17) of the CR Motor
from the Main Board, and
check continuity between
pin 1 and pin 2 on the
motor side, using a circuit
tester.
YesConnect the connector.
Apply grease at designated
No
point
Check the carriage moving
mechanism, replace the
No
relevant parts or remove
and reinstall them.
Replace the CR HP sensor
No
board.
NoReplace the CR motor.
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Carriage operates but error indicated
Table 3-19. Carriage operates but error indicated
CauseCheck PointYes/NoRemedy
Upper case of scanner is
removed.
Defective main board------Replace the main board
Defective CR HP sensor
board
Upper case of scanner is
removed.?
------
YesInstall the upper case.
Replace the CR HP sensor
board.
LED does not light up
Table 3-20. LED does not light up
CauseCheck PointYes/NoRemedy
Connector on the Main
Board is disconnected
Defective CIS Unit
Defective main board------Replace the main board
Connector CN19 on main
board is disconnected?
Does the lamp light up when
the CIS Unit is replaced?
Connect the connector
Yes
CN19 on the main board.
YesReplace the CIS Unit.
Picture cannot be read clearly
Table 3-21. Picture cannot be read clearly
CauseCheck PointYes/NoRemedy
Is the document table (glass)
Soiled document table
Defective CIS Unit------Replace the CIS Unit.
Defective main board------Replace the main board
Note : Refer to “2.1.2 Motors and Sensors” (p.17) for the locations of the motors and sensors.
CN6 Pin 1&3
CN7 Pin 1&3
CN11 Pin 1&2
Pin 3&4
2.4V or overPaper absent
Less than 0.4VPaper present
2.4V or overPG position
Less than 0.4VOut of PG position
Open: 2.4V or overCD-R Tray present
Close: Less than 0.4VCD-R Tray absent
Open: 2.4V or overCD-R Guide down
Close: Less than 0.4VCD-R Guide up
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DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY
CHAPTER
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4.1 Overview
This section describes procedures for disassembling the main components of the
product.
Unless otherwise specified, disassembled units or components can be reassembled by
reversing the disassembly procedure.
4.1.1 Precautions
See the precautions given under the heading “WARNING” and “CAUTION” in the
following column when disassembling or assembling the product.
Things, if not strictly observed, that could result in injury or loss of life are described
under the heading “Warning”.
Precautions for any disassembly or assembly procedures are described under the
heading “CAUTION”.
Chips for disassembling procedures are described under the heading “CHECK
POINT”.
If the assembling procedure is different from the reversed procedure of the
disassembling, the procedure is described under the heading “REASSEMBLY”.
Any adjustments required after disassembling the units are described under the heading
“ADJUSTMENT REQUIRED”.
When you have to remove any units or parts that are not described in this chapter, refer
to the exploded diagrams in the appendix.
Read precautions described in the next section before starting.
W A R N I N G
Remove the batteries and unplug the AC adapter before
disassembling the Stylus PHOTO RX560/580/590.
Always wear gloves for disassembly and reassembly to avoid
injury from sharp metal edges.
To protect sensitive microprocessors and circuitry, use static
discharge equipment, such as anti-static wrist straps, when
accessing internal components.
C A U T I O N
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.
Use only recommended tools for disassembling, assembling or
adjusting the Stylus PHOTO RX560/580/590.
Observe the specified torque whe n tightening screws.
Make the specified adjustments when you disassemble the
Stylus PHOTO RX560/580/590.
Use the special package for transportation.
Prior to disassembly and reasse mbly, remove the accessories,
such as memory cards.
When removing or installing exterior parts, take great care
that no coated surface is scratched and no coating is peeled off.
4.1.2 Tools
Use only specified tools to avoid damaging the Stylus PHOTO RX560/580/590.
Note : “{” : available on the market“EPSON” : available from EPSON
4.1.3 Preparation before Disassembly
Make the following preparations before disassembling the Stylus PHOTO RX560/580/
590:
When the Main Board is to be replaced, make a copy of the EEPROM data.
When the Carriage Assy is to be moved out of its home position, locate it at a
position other than the home position before starting disassembly by turning the
power ON and turning it OFF timely.
As soon as the repaired product has been returned to the user, there may be a case
a maintenance call occurs because of the expiration of the life of a service part.
Avoid such a case, if possible, as follows: Check the maintenance counter for
regularly replaced parts before disassembly. If the life of any part is found almost
expired, communicate with the user to that effect. If the user's consent is obtained,
replace also the relevant service parts with new ones.
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4.1.4 Disassembly and Reassembly Procedure
The flowchart below shows step-by-step disassembly procedure for Stylus PHOTO RX560/580/590. When disassembling each component, refer to the p ag e indicated for the
relevant component.
Disassembly of Panel
Assy
Disassembly of Scanner
Unit
Printhead
(p.52)
*Using the dedicated tool (upper case
removing tool), the Printhead can be removed
even without removing the Middle Housing.
(See p.52)
PF Scale and PF Encoder
(p.62)
PF Motor
(p.62)
START
Panel Assy
(p.42)
Scanner Unit
(p.44)
Main Board
(p.45)
Middle Housing
(p.48)
Printer Mechanism
(p.55)
I/S Assy
(p.63)
ASF Assy
(p.64)
*For replacement of the Printer Mechanism Assy, install not only the housings but also
the following parts when installing the new Printer Mechanism Assy.
• Intermediate Gear (26.5) (p.62)
• PF Encoder Scale (p.62)
• PF Motor (p.62)
• ASF Assy (p.64)
• Printhead (p.52)
• Head Harness Assy (p.69)
Printhead
(p.52)
*
Linear Scale
(p.54)
Power Supply Board
(p.56)
APG Assy
(p.65)
*
Waste Ink Tray Assy
(p.51)
Stacker Assy
(p.57)
Waste Ink Pads
(p.56)
Eject Frame Assy
(p.69)
Upper Paper Guides
(p.70)
CR Motor
(p.66)
Carriage Assy
(p.67)
Paper Guide Front Assy
(p.71)
Flowchart 4-1. Disassembly Procedure
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4.2 Removal of Exterior Parts
4.2.1 Panel Assy
C A U T I O N
1.Open the Scanner Unit, and remove the screws (x3) securing the Middle Cover
Assy. (Fig. 4-1)
2.Release the hooks (marked with ∆ : x4) on the side of the Printer Mechanism to let
the Middle Cover rise, insert a bamboo spatulas whose tip is soft into the cut
portion at the front center to release the hook, and remove the Middle Cover Assy.
3.Release the hooks at the right and left ends from the direction of the back of the
panel to let the decorative panel rise, release all the hooks carefully and remove the
decorative panel.
4.Remove the screws (x2) securing the Panel Assy. (Fig. 4-2)
5.Lift the Panel Assy, and disconnect the FFCs x2 (CN23 and CN22) from the Main
Board. (Fig. 4-3)
After removing the decorative panel, take care that the LCD
surface is kept free from scratches or dust and dirt.
Unhook
Hook (x4)
Middle Cover Assy
C.B.P-TITE 3x10 (x3)
Torque : 0.6±0.1N·m
Hook (x3)
Figure 4-1. Removing the Middle Cover Assy
Unhook
Decorative panel
When installing the decorative panel, observe the following
instructions:
Make certain that the back of the panel window and the LCD
face are free from dust and dirt.
Stick a new strip of double-stick tape in the position shown
C.B.P-TITE 3x10 (x2)
Torque : 0.6±0.1N·m
Figure 4-2. Removing the Decorative Panel and Panel Assy
below and after installing the decorative panel, make sure that
it is stuck securely and free from floating.
Before sticking the
double-stick tape, clean
Double-stick tape, 20 x 5
15 ± 1 mm
with alcohol the surfaces
of the printer body and
4 ± 1 mm
the panel where the tape
is to be stuck.
After installing the panel,
press on it so that the tape
is stuck securely and the
panel does not float.
Double-stick tape
CN23
CN22
Figure 4-3. Removing the Panel Assy 2
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4.2.2 Disassembly of Panel Assy
C A U T I O N
1.Remove the Panel Assy (p.42)
2.Remove the screws (x6) securing the Shield Plate, Panel Board and Ground Plate,
and remove the Shield Plate upward. (Fig. 4-4)
3.Release the hooks, and remove the Panel Board. (Fig. 4-5)
4.Remove the screws (x2), and remove the LCD Module. (Fig. 4-6)
Take great care that the LCD surface is kept free from scratches
or dust and dirt.
In installation, make sure that the inside of the LCD Cover is free
from dust and dirt.
Tighten the screws for the LCD Module in the order specified.
(Fig. 4-6)
Install the Shield Plate under the board-to-board cable.
When installing the Shield Plate, tighten the screws in the order
specified. (Fig. 4-4)
After installing the Shield Plate, press each of the buttons and
check that a click is felt.
C.B.P-TITE 3x10
Torque : 0.6±0.01N·m
2
Ground Plate
6
4
Shield Plate
C.B.P-TITE 3x8 (x5)
Torque : 0.6±0.1N·m
5
1
3
Figure 4-4. Removing the Screws (Shield Plate)
Hook (x2)
Figure 4-5. Removing the Panel Board
LCD Module
2
1
Ground Plate
C.B.P-TITE 2x8 (x2)
Torque : 0.4±0.1N·m
Figure 4-6. Removing the LCD Module
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4.2.3 Scanner Unit
1.Remove the Panel Assy (p.42)
2.Remove the Paper Support.
3.Open the Scanner Unit, slide the Scanner Cable Cover toward the front and
remove it from the Middle Housing. (Fig. 4-7)
4.Release the following FFCs and cables from the Middle Board, and disconnect
them from the Main Board. (Fig. 4-8)
5.Remove the screw securing the grand wire of the scanner.
6.Close the Scanner Unit, and remove the screws (x2) in the rear. (Fig. 4-9)
7.Remove the Scanner Unit, kept in the open position, from the printer body.
The harness for the Scanner CR Motor (CN17) and that for the
PF Motor (CN13) are provided with the same 2-pin white
connector. Take care not to confuse them when connecting the
connectors to the Main Board.
Route t h e F F C s and cables of the scanner as shown in the
figure. (Fig. 4-10)
When installing the scanner cable, take care that no part of the
cable is positioned outside the cover. (Fig. 4-7)
No part of cable outside
Scanner Cable Cover
Position the soldered joint up
and after tightening the screw,
bend the joint downward.
C.B.P-TITE 3x10
Torque : 0.6±0.1N·m
Figure 4-8. Disconnecting the cables (Scanner Unit)
C.B.P-TITE 3x10 (x2)
Torque : 0.6±0.1N·m
Figure 4-9. Removing the Scanner Unit
Route the cables on the front side as viewed
from here, ensure the adequacy of the cable
length by pushing the cables into the space at
the bottom corner, and route them through
the grooves in the Middle Housing.
Scanner Unit
Push them in
CN17
(Left end, 2-pin)
Grounding wire
under CN19
Ferrite Core x2
CN20
(White)
CN17
(White)
Double-stick
tape x3
CN19
Place the
ferrite cores
here
Slide it toward the front for removal
Figure 4-7. Removing the Scanner Cable Cover
Middle Housing
Figure 4-10. Installing the Scanner Unit
CN19
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4.2.4 Main Board
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
1.Remove the Panel Assy (p.42)
2.Peel off the acetate tape (x4).
3.Disconnect all the FFCs and connectors from the Main Board.
4.Remove the screws (x5), and remove the Main Board Assy by lifting its rear side.
(Fig. 4-11)
5.Remove the screw, and remove the Shield Plate M/B Support. (Fig. 4-12)
6.Remove the screws (x2), and remove the Shield Plate. (Fig. 4-12)
7.Remove the screws (x5), and remove the Main Board. (Fig. 4-13)
(Continued to next page)
When the Main Board is to be replaced, back up the data in
EEPROM before starting disassembly, if possible. After assembly,
make the following adjustment.
5.1.1 Adjustment by Use of Adjustment Program (p.74)
The Shield Plate may be burred. Be sure to wear gloves to avoid
injury from burrs.
3
5
1
C.B.S 3x6
C.B.P-TITE 3x10 (x4)
Torque : 0.6±0.1N·m
Torque : 0.8±0.1N·m
Shield Plate M/B
C.B.S-TITE 3x8 (x3)
Torque : 0.6±0.1N·m
1
2
Shield Plate M/B
Support
4
C.B. 3x8
Torque : 0.6±0.1N·m
Figure 4-12. Removing the Shield Plate
C.B 3x12
Torque : 0.8±0.1N·m
C.B.S-TITE 3x8 (x2)
4
C.B.S-TITE 2.5x 6
Torque : 0.4±0.1N·m
3
Torque : 0.8±0.1N·m
2
Figure 4-13. Removing the Main Board
3
1
2
4
Figure 4-11. Removing the Main Board Assy
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INSTALLATION PROCEDURE FOR THE MAIN BOARD ASSY
Tighten the screws in the order specified to secure the Main
Board and Main Board Assy. (Fig. 4-13, Fig. 4-11)
The harness for the Scanner CR Motor (CN17) and that for the
PF Motor (CN13) are provided with the same 2-pin white
connector. Take care not to confuse them when connecting the
connectors to the Main Board.
1.
Check the Middle Housing for the following conditions.
(Fig. 4-14)
The Card Slot Cover can be opened and closed properly.
The IRDA sheet has been installed properly.
2.Install the Main Board Assy on the Middle Housing. (Seep.45)
3.Separate the cables and FFCs into three groups, A, B and C. (Fig. 4-15)
See the figure at right (Fig. 4-16) for the connector layout of the
Main Board. For the connector assignment of the Scanner Unit,
see “4.2.3 Scanner Unit” (p.44).
Card Slot Cover
Group A
(With ferrite core)
CN8
CN14
CN6
CN7
Torsion spring
IRDA sheet
OPENCLOSED
Figure 4-14. Checking the Middle Housing
Group B
Figure 4-15. Separating the cables and FFCs
CN19
CN4CN3
CN13
CN22
CN23
CN20CN17
CN12
CN11
CN10
CN15
CN16
Group C
(FFCs)
(Continued to next page)
Figure 4-16. Connectors on the Main Board
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4.Place the ferrite cores of group A as shown, and connect the connectors to the
Main Board. (Fig. 4-17 )
5.Fasten the ferrite cores with tape. (Fig. 4-18)
6.Route the harnesses of group B in the order of the power supply harness (CN3) →
PF Encoder (CN8) → CD-R Sensor (CN4), and connect them to the circuit board.
(Fig. 4-18)
7.Connect the FFCs of group C to the connectors. (Fig. 4-19)
8.Stick acetate tape on the USB terminal (in the front). (Fig. 4-19)
The harness for the Scanner CR Motor (CN17) and that for the
PF Motor (CN13) are provided with the same 2-pin white
connector. Take care not to confuse them when connecting the
connectors to the Main Board.
Stick the acetate tape on the USB terminal (in the front) to
cover both the USB connector and Middle Housing.
Routing the harness of group A
Route here
CN14
Route here
CN13
Routing the harness of group B
Route the harness of CN4
as shown so that it holds
down the harness of CN3.
Harness treatment of CN8 (FFC)
Double-stick tape x2
Acetate Tape (18x60mm) x2
CN3 route
Figure 4-18. Routing the Harness of Group B
Routing the harness of group C
Connect with
attention paid to the
terminal surface.
CN8
CN3CN4
FFC x5
CN6
CN7
Ferrite Core x4
Figure 4-17. Routing the Harness and Setting the Ferrite Cores
Acetate Tape (18x20mm)
Figure 4-19. Connection of Group C (FFCs)
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4.2.5 Middle Housing
C A U T I O N
1.Remove the Panel Assy (p.42)
2.Remove the Scanner Unit (p.44)
3.Remove the Main Board (p.45)
4.Release the Lock Lever of the Carriage Assy, and move it. (Figure below)
5.Remove the screw, and remove the EMI Frame. (Fig. 4-20)
6.Remove the screws (x2) securing the Waste Ink Assy. (Do not remove the tube)
7.Remove the screw and remove the Hinge Assy (left and right).
8.Remove the screws (3 in the front and 2 in the rear) securing the Middle Housing
Assy.
9.Remove the Middle Housing Assy with care not to get any cables caught and with
attention paid to the Waste Ink Assy.
C H E C K
P O I N T
After removing the Waste Ink Assy, take due care not to stain any
surrounding objects with waste ink.
The methods for unlocking the carriage (moving the carriage from
its home position) are as follows:
While the printer is operating, turn power OFF by unplugging
the AC cable so that the carriage is shifted from its home
position.
Turn by hand the EJ roller gear at the left side of the printer.
(Take care not to get injured with any nearby sheet metal
part.)
Hinge Assy B (Longer): Left side
Hinge Assy (Shorter) :Right side
C.B.P-TITE 3x10 (x2)
Torque : 0.6±0.1N·m
Figure 4-20. Removing the Waste Ink Assy and the Hinge Assy
4
Move the
carriage
C.B.P-TITE 3x6
Torque : 0.8±0.1N·m
Waste Ink Assy
C.B.P-TITE 3x8 (x2)
Torque : 0.6±0.1N·m
EMI frame
5
C.B.P-TITE 3x10 (x5)
Torque : 0.6±0.1N·m
2
3
1
Carriage Lock Lever
(Continued to next page)
Figure 4-21. Removing the Middle Housing Assy
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INSTALLATION PROCEDURE FOR THE MIDDLE HOUSING ASSY
1.Check the following before installing the Middle Housing Assy:
Stacker operates properly. (Seep.57)
The harness is routed properly. (Fig. 4-22), (Fig. 4-23)
2.Slide the Front Frame Ground Plate rearward and remove it from the Middle
Housing Assy.
3.Lead out all the connectors and FFCs through the space shown in the figure and
install the Middle Housing on the printer. (Fig. 4-24 )
~Rear right~
After setting the
ferrite cores in place,
stick the acetate tape.
~Left side~
~Rear left~
Hooks
Acetate Tape 18x20 (x4)
Hooks
PF Encoder FFC
Figure 4-23. Routing the Harness 2
~Front left~
Lead out all the connectors and FFCs
Lead out the Head FFC
Figure 4-24. Leading out Connectors and FFCs
Figure 4-22. Routing the Harness 1
(Continued to next page)
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4.After checking the following conditions, tighten the screws in the order specified.
(See Figure 4-21)
The right and left openings at the front bottom of the Middle Housing are properly
engaged with the projections of the Bottom Housing.
(Fig. 4-25)
The power supply harnesses (black and yellow) are fastened properly. (Fig.
4-25)
(Held down with the Middle Housing and free from floating or dislocation)
5.Install the Front Frame Ground Plate on the Middle Housing. (Fig. 4-26)
6. (See p.48 for the subsequent steps.)
In contact with the
Front Frame
Front Frame Ground Plate
Slide toward the
front to fix it
Route the Waste Ink Tube with the red line always facing up so
In Stylus PHOTO RX560/580/590, there is a difference between
~Front left~
Power supply harness
Projection
that the tube is free from distortion. And with the tube passed
through the hook as shown in the figure, install the Waste Ink
Tray Assy. (Fig. 4-27)
the Hinge Assy to be installed on the right side and that to be
installed on the left side. Be sure to install the Hinge ASSY B
(longer) on the left side. (Fig. 4-20)
~Front right~
Projection
Hook
Always with red line facing up
Pass the tube
through this hook
Figure 4-27. Notes on Installation of the Waste Ink Tray Assy
Figure 4-26. Installing the Front Frame Ground Plate
NG
Route here
Do not pass the tube
through this hook
Figure 4-25. Checking the installation of the Middle Housing
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4.2.6 Waste Ink Tray Assy
C A U T I O N
1.Remove the Panel Assy (p.42)
2.Remove the Scanner Unit (p.44)
3.Remove the Middle Housing (p.48)
4.Remove the Waste Ink Tube from the Waste Ink Tray Assy. (Fig. 4-28)
When removing the Waste Ink Tray Assy, take due care not to
stain any surrounding objects with waste ink.
When connecting the Waste Ink Tube, wipe the ink, if any, off
the joint area of the tube. With ink left adhering to the joint
area, the tube cannot be connected firmly and thus may easily
come off.
In addition, the tube, which is to be routed with the red line
always facing up, must be connected with care that the tube is
free from distortion.
Route the Waste Ink Tube with the red line always facing up so
that the tube is free from distortion. And with the tube passed
through the hook as shown in the figure, install the Waste Ink
Tray Assy. (Fig. 4-29)
Waste Ink Tray Assy
Waste Ink Tube (to the I/S Assy)
Figure 4-28. Removing the Waste Ink Tray Assy
Always with red line facing up
NG
A D J U S T M E N T
R E Q U I R E D
On the occasion of replacing a part with a new one, replace all the
specified parts with new ones and clear the counter value after
Route here
assembly.
5.1.1 Adjustment by Use of Adjustment Program (p.74)
Pass the tube
through this hook
Do not pass the tube
through this hook
Figure 4-29. Notes on Installation of the Waste Ink Tray Assy
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4.2.7 Printhead
C A U T I O N
Take due care not to stain any surrounding objects with ink. In
addition, be careful not to clog the nozzles by, say, touching the
nozzle side with your bare hand.
When removing the Head FFC Cover, do not use any pointed
tool; otherwise, the FFC may be damaged.
Handle the CSIC board carefully; especially take care not to
touch it with your bare hand or not to bend it.
When releasing the hook of the CSIC Connector Holder Assy,
take care not to damage the FFC or cables.
C H E C K
P O I N T
Using the upper case removing tool (1108202), the Printhead can
be replaced even without removing the Middle Housing. (The
description in this section is given on the assumption that the
upper case removing tool is not available.)
1.Open the cartridge cover, and remove all the ink cartridges.
2.Release the carriage lock. (p.48)
3.Remove the Panel Assy (p.42)
4.Remove the Scanner Unit (p.44)
5.Remove the Middle Housing (p.48)
6.At the right side of the Carriage Assy, release the hook of the Head Cable Cover,
and remove the Head Cable Cover by sliding it downward.
(Fig. 4-30)
7.Insert a slotted screwdriver under the hook of the Head FFC Cover, and move it
upward and remove the Head FFC Cover. (Fig. 4-30)
Head FFC Cover
Head Cable
Cover
Hook
Hook
Pay attention
to the FFC
Figure 4-30. Removing the FFC Cover
CSIC Connector Holder Assy
Pay attention
to the contacts
Rear HP side Rear PF side
Hooks
Release the FFC
8.Disconnect the FFC from the CSIC Connector Holder Assy. (Fig. 4-31)
Unhook
Unhook
9.At the rear of the printer, release the hooks (x2) of the CSIC Connector Holder
Assy while moving the carriage to the right or left end, and remove the CSIC
Connector Holder Assy. (Fig. 4-31)
Pay attention
to the cable
(Continued to next page)
Pay attention
to the FFC
Figure 4-31. Removing the CSIC Connector Holder Assy
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10. Remove the screws (x3) securing the Printhead. (Fig. 4-32)
11. Lift the Printhead, and disconnect the FFCs (x2). (Fig. 4-33)
See Page 68 for how to remove the cartridge cover.
Connec t the FFC wi th attention paid to the terminal surface.
When installing the Printhead, tighten the screws in the specified
order.
(Fig. 4-32)
Install the Head FFC Cover and Head Cable Cover as shown
below.
Head FFC Cover
The bottom projections (x2) and the
top sliding parts (x2) must be in
alignment.
Head Cable Cover
Engage the projection in the rear with
the carriage first and then fit the cover
onto the top projections (x2).
C.B.P-TITE 2.6x8
Torque : 0.4±0.1N·m
Figure 4-32. Removing the Printhead
Printhead
21
3
Head ID
Do not touch nozzle surface
Head FFC
A D J U S T M E N T
R E Q U I R E D
For replacing the Printhead, note down the head ID before
installing the Printhead. After reassembly, refer to the following
section and perform the necessary adjustments:
Figure 4-33. Releasing the Head FFCs
5.1.1 Adjustment by Use of Adjustment Program (p.74)
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4.2.8 Linear Scale
C A U T I O N
When you hold the Linear Scale, hold its ends or two points of
the top and bottom surfaces with your hands; do not touch the
reading surface.
Take care that the reading surface is not soiled or scratched.
Especially when passing the Linear Scale through the CR
Encoder during reassembly work, take great care that grease of
the CR Guide Shafts does not adhere to the reading surface.
About 25mmAbout 45mm
Hold hereHold here
C H E C K
P O I N T
Hold here
Stylus PHOTO RX560/580/590 does not have any mechanism that
permits the operator to unlock the carriage. Therefore, turn the
Hold here
power ON and turn it OFF timely after seeing the movement of
the carriage to locate it at a position other than the home position.
1.Remove the Scanner Unit (p.44)
2.Remove the spring from the left frame of the printer. (Fig. 4-34)
3.Release the Linear Scale from the hook at the right frame of the printer.
3. Release it from the hook
2. Remove the spring
CR_Scale02.eps
Carriage Assy
5. Turn it by 90 degrees and release it
4.Pull out the Linear Scale from the CR Encoder of the Carriage Assy.
5.Turn the Linear Scale upward by 90 degrees and release it from the left hook.
Install the Linear Scale with the cut portion toward upper left.
Cut portion
4. Pull it out from the CR Encoder
Figure 4-34. Removing the Linear Scale
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4.2.9 Printer Mechanism
C A U T I O N
1.Remove the Panel Assy (p.42)
2.Remove the Scanner Unit (p.44)
3.Remove the Middle Housing (p.48)
Do not remove or install the Printer Mechanism Assy with the CDR Guide in the lower position; otherwise, CD-R Guide Sensor may
be damaged.
(Fig. 4-36)
Before starting work, be sure to raise the CD-R Guide.
The PF Scale comes in contact with the floor if the Printer
Mechanism Assy is turned counterclockwise by about 15
degrees. In such a case, the PF Scale may be damaged. Take
great care not to damage the PF Scale when handling the
removed Printer Mechanism Assy. (Alternatively, remove the PF Scale and PF Encoder. (p.62) )
Since the back of the CR Frame is lubricated, take care not to
stain your hand with grease when holding the Printer
Mechanism Assy.
(Do not touch any parts with a greasy hand.)
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Do not incline it by 15
degrees or more and do not
drag it in an inclined
position.
About
15°
Lubrication is necessary. Refer to the following section and
lubricate the specified points:
LUBRICATION OF PRINTER MECHANISM ASSY (p.91)
Tighten the screws in the specified order. (Fig. 4-35)
A D J U S T M E N T
R E Q U I R E D
Once the Printer Mechanism Assy has been replaced with a new
one, refer to the following section and perform the necessary
adjustments.
5.1.1 Adjustment by Use of Adjustment Program (p.74)
6
5
4
C.B.P-TITE(P2) 3x8 (x6)
Torque : 0.6±0.1N·m
3
2
1
Figure 4-35. Removing the screws (Printer Mechanism Assy)
OK (Guide lever in up position)NG (Guide lever in down position)
CD-R Guide Lever
4.At the rear of the printer, peel off the tape, and remove the ferrite core for the CR
Motor from the Housing Lower Assy.
5.Remove the screws (x6) securing the Printer Mechanism Assy. (Fig. 4-35)
6.Push the CD-R Guide Lever to raise the CD-R Guide.
7.Remove the Printer Mechanism Assy from the Housing Lower Assy carefully.
CD-R Guide Sensor
The sensor may be damaged if Printer
Mechanism is lifted under these conditions
Figure 4-36. CD-R Guide Lever and CD-R Guide Sensor
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4.3 Disassembly of Housing Lower Assy
4.3.1 Waste Ink Pads
C A U T I O N
1.Remove the Printer Mechanism (p.55)
2.Remove Waste Ink Pads (x2) from the Housing Lower. (Fig. 4-37)
A D J U S T M E N T
R E Q U I R E D
4.3.2 Power Supply Board
1.Remove the Printer Mechanism (p.55)
1.Remove the screw securing the P/S Assy, and remove it from the Housing Lower.
(Fig. 4-38)
When removing the Waste Ink Pads, take due care not to stain
any surrounding objects with waste ink.
Place the Waste Ink Pads (x2) by pushing them along the cut
portions until they are all the way seated and make sure that
they are free from floating.
On the occasion of replacing a part with a new one, replace all the
specified parts with new ones and clear the counter value after
assembly.
5.1.1 Adjustment by Use of Adjustment Program (p.74)
Waste Ink Pad
Waste Ink Pad Tray
(Housing Lower)
No need to
replace
Figure 4-37. Removing the Waste Ink Pads
P/S Assy
C.B.P-TITE 3x10
Torque : 0.6±0.1N·m
Lead out the connector here
After installing the ferrite core, stick the acetate tape (50 mm long).
Figure 4-38. Removing the P/S Assy
2.Remove the screw, and remove the P/S Cover. (Fig. 4-39)
3.Disconnect the connector, and remove the Power Supply Board.
P/S Cover
Power Supply Board
Before installing the P/S Cover, route the connector harness so
that it is lead out through the position shown in the figure.
Install the P/S Assy in the Housing Lower by installing the AC
connector side first and set the ferrite core.
A D J U S T M E N T
R E Q U I R E D
When the Power Supply Board has been replaced with a new one,
refer to the following section and perform the necessary
adjustments.
5.1.1 Adjustment by Use of Adjustment Program (p.74)
C.B.P-TITE 3x10
Torque : 0.6±0.1N·m
Figure 4-39. Removing the Power Supply Board
Disconnect the connector
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4.3.3 Stacker Assy
1.Remove the Printer Mechanism (p.55)
Stacker
2.Push the CD-R Guide Lever to raise the CD-R Guide.
3.Release the hook, and remove the CD-R Guide Lever. (Fig. 4-40)
4.Lower the CD-R Guide, slide the shaft side of the CD-R Guide Lever Spring,
release its hook side end, and remove the spring. (Fig. 4-41)
5.Remove the screws (x4) securing the Stacker Assy. (Fig. 4-42)
6.Holding the right and left Stacker Guide areas, remove the Stacker Assy from the
Housing Lower.
7.Release the hook, and remove the gear from the CD-R Shaft. (Both right and left)
8.Remove the CD-R Shaft from the Stacker.
(Continued to next page)
Lower the lever
Hook
CD-R Guide Lever
Figure 4-40. Removing the CD-R Guide Lever
Left Stacker
Guide
3
1
C.B.P-TITE 3x8 (x4)
Torque : 0.6±0.1N·m
4
2
Right Stacker
Guide
Figure 4-42. Removing the Stacker Assy
Gear
CD-R Shaft
Hook
CD-R Guide Lever Spring
Figure 4-43. Removing the Gear and the CD-R Shaft
Figure 4-41. Removing the CD-R Guide Lever Spring
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When installing the CD-R Shaft, orient it so that the side where the
distance from the shaft end to the hole for the hook of the gear is
larger is positioned left (on the sp ring side), and pass it through the
Stacker.
(Fig. 4-44)
Before tightening the screws, confirm the following conditions:
♦Right and Left Stacker Guides have been installed properly.
(Check the 2 locating holes and 1 projection)
♦
Stacker has been installed properly. (Check the following
positions with the Stacker in the down position.)
(Fig. 4-45)
• Projections (x2) in the rear (under the Stacker Guides)
• Protrusions at right and left sides (inserted in guide groove)
Tighten the screws in the specified order. (Fig. 4-42)
See Fig.4-46 for installation of the CD-R Guide Lever Spring.
Insert the protrusion
into the guide groove
Insert the projection under the guide
Stacker is in the down position
Figure 4-45. Installing the Stacker
2.Insert the hook end into the guide
C H E C K
P O I N T
If the Stacker is not horizontal in the right and left direction,
remove the right gear, and install the gear again with the Stacker
in the highest position.
Longer side positioned left
Hook hole
Figure 4-44. Installing the CD-R Shaft
3.Push the ring onto the gear
1.Put the ring on the shaft
After installing the spring, move Stacker up and down and check the installation of the spring.
~Down~~Up~
Install the gear with the shaft
in the highest position
CD-R Shaft
Hook hole
Figure 4-46. Installing the CD-R Guide Lever Spring
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4.4 Disassembly of Scanner Unit
Remove the hinge side first
4.4.1 Scanner Housing
C A U T I O N
Once the Scanner Housing is removed, there is a possibility that
dust and dirt may enter the inside of the scanner body. Perform
disassembly and assembly of the Scanner Unit in an
environment that minimizes intrusion of dust and dirt.
Disassembly and assembly on a clean bench is ideal.
Perform disassembly and assembly with care not to damage the
document table (glass). In addition, never forget that a very
troublesome cleaning is required if dirt sticks to the inside of
the document table.
Take care in handling the Housing Lower, remembering that
grease is applied to the CR guide area of the Housing Lower.
Do not touch any parts with a greasy hand or part.
(Fig. 4-48)
Take care not to soil or scratch the Encoder Scale or the lens of
the ICS Unit.
1.Remove the Scanner Unit (p.44)
2.Remove the screws (x6) on the bottom of the Scanner Unit. (Fig. 4-47)
3.Remove the Scanner Housing, the hinge area in the rear of the Scanner Unit first.
When installing the Scanner Housing, engage the hooks (x3) in
the front properly first and then engage the hinge area in the
rear.
Tighten the screws in the specified order. (Fig. 4-47)
C.B.P-TITE 2.5x10 (x6)
Torque : 0.5±0.1N·m
Hook (x3)
Figure 4-47. Removing the Scanner Housing
Lubrication Point
A D J U S T M E N T
R E Q U I R E D
When, in subsequent work, the Carriage Assy is removed, or for
some other reason, the scanner origin can be shifted from the
correct position. After reinstallation, therefore, adjust the origin
location.
Refer to “5.4 Scanner Home Position Adjustment” (p.84)
Do not soil or
scratch the scale
Do not soil or
scratch the lens
Figure 4-48. Lubrication Point on CR Guide
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4.4.2 CIS Unit
C A U T I O N
Take care in handling the Housing Lower, remembering that
grease is applied to the CR guide area of the Housing Lower.
Do not touch any parts with a greasy hand or part.
1.Remove the Scanner Housing (p.59)
2.Pull out the FFC from the connector of the CIS unit. (Fig. 4-49)
3.Turn the CIS Unit by 90 degrees upward, and remove the CIS Unit from the right
and left shaft holes of the carriage.
Lubrication is necessary. Refer to the following section and
lubricate the specified points:
LUBRICATION OF SCANNER UNIT (p.93)
When replacing the CIS Unit, check the sticker on the Bottom
Board, and use the Spacers (x2) of the same specification (A ~
C) as the marking on the sticker, placing them at the right and
left positions. (Fig. 4-50)
Install the Timing Belt on the carriage with care not to confuse
the toothed areas of the inside and outside of the belt.
C H E C K
P O I N T
Install the CIS Spring as follows: Engage the end of the spring
with the cut portion in the spring catch area of the CIS Carriage
first. Then turn the spring to install it.
Bottom of CIS
Spacer, CIS, B
Bottom of CIS
FFC
CIS Unit
Remove by turning it by 90 degrees.
CIS Carriage
Figure 4-49. Removing the CIS Unit
Sticker (x2)
Install the Spacers (x2) of the same
specification (A ~ C) as the marking
on the sticker, placing them at the
right and left positions.
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4.4.3 CR Motor Unit
C A U T I O N
Take care in handling the Housing Lower, remembering that
grease is applied to the CR guide area of the Housing Lower.
Do not touch any parts with a greasy hand or part.
(Especially take great care in handling the Encoder Scale.)
Do not remove or loosen the screw marked with X for the CR
Motor Unit shown at right. Remember that the CR Motor Unit
must be replaced with a new one if the encoder is shifted from
the correct position. (Fig. 4-53)
1.Remove the Scanner Housing (p.59)
2.Remove the screw fastening the grounding wire. (Fig. 4-52)
3.Disconnect the harnesses of the CR Encoder, CR Motor and grounding wire from
the Housing Lower.
4.Remove the screw and washers (x4) securing the CR Motor Unit.
When installing the CR Motor Unit on the Housing Lower,
push it adequately so that the insulators are compressed to such
thickness as shown below.
Push the unit until the
thickness of the insulator
A becomes smaller than
that of the insulator B,
and tighten the screw.
A<B
A
Grounding wire
C.B.(P2) 3x6 F/Zn-3C
Torque : 0.5±0.1N·m
Figure 4-52. CR Motor Unit 1
Do not remove or loosen
CR Motor Unit
Here is grease
C.B.P-TITE 3x8 (x4)
Torque : 0.5±0.1N·m
B
Route the harnesses as shown.
( Fig.4-52 , Fig.4-53 )
Figure 4-53. CR Motor Unit 2
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4.5 Disassembly and Assembly of Major Parts of
Printer
4.5.1 PF Motor, PF Encoder and PF Scale
C A U T I O N
1.Remove the Printer Mechanism (p.55)
2.Disconnect the FFC of the PF Encoder, remove the screw, and remove the PF
Encoder. (Fig. 4-54)
3.Remove the PF Scale. (Tape is stuck in the center circle area)
4.Release the lead wires of the PF Motor. (Fig. 4-60)
5.Remove the Harness Holder. (Fig. 4-55)
6.Remove the screws (x2) securing the PF Motor, and remove the PF Motor in the
lateral direction. (Fig. 4-56)
A D J U S T M E N T
R E Q U I R E D
Handle the PF Scale with care not to scratch or stain it. Do not
touch it with your bare hand.
Install the PF Motor with its labeled area facing outward.
(Fig. 4-56)
When installing the PF Encoder, confirm that the reading area
does not come in contact with the PF Scale.
Once the PF Motor has been reinstalled, refer to the following
section and perform the necessary adjustments.
5.1.1 Adjustment by Use of Adjustment Program (p.74)
PF Scale
PFScale andPFEncoder
Peel off the tape
Figure 4-54. Removing the PF Encoder / PF Scale
Hooks
Harness Holder
Figure 4-55. Removing the Harness Holder
C.P.S-TITE 3x6 (x2)
Torque : 0.4±0.1N·m
PF Motor
FFC
PF Encoder
C.B.P-TITE 2.6x8
Torque : 0.4±0.1N·m
Intermediate gear (26.5)
With the labeled area outward
Figure 4-56. Removing the PF Motor
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4.5.2 I/S Assy
C A U T I O N
1.Remove the Printer Mechanism (p.55)
2.Remove the tube from the Waste Ink Assy (as required).
3.Remove the screws (x2), and remove the I/S Assy. (Fig. 4-57)
Take due care not to stain any surrounding objects with ink. In
addition, when removing the Waste Ink Tube, take care not to
splash ink.
Do not touch the head cleaner (wiper) with your bare hand, and
make sure that it is free from grease. Touching with your bare
hand or adhering grease can cause nozzle clogging.
Lubrication is necessary. Refer to the following section and
lubricate the specified points:
LUBRICATION AT INSTALLATION OF I/S ASSY (p.91)
After installing the I/S Assy to the printer frame, make sure that
its position is adjusted as shown in
Tighten the screws in the specified order.
Catch the Waste Ink Tube in the groove shown in the figure on the
bottom of the I/S Assy.
(Fig. 4-59)
Fig.4-58
(Fig. 4-57)
.
When connecting the Waste Ink Tube, wipe the ink, if any, off
the joint area of the tube. With ink left adhering to the joint
area, the tube cannot be connected firmly and thus may easily
come off.
I/S Assy
1
C.B.S-TITE 3x6 (x2)
Torque : 0.8±0.1N·m
Figure 4-57. Removing the I/S Assy
Do not remove
2
Remove the
lower one
Figure 4-58. Installing the I/S Assy
~Bottom~
Catch it in here
Waste Ink Tube
Figure 4-59. Installing the Waste Ink Tube (I/S Assy)
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4.5.3 ASF Assy
1.Remove the Printer Mechanism (p.55)
2.Remove the I/S Assy (p.63)
3.At the left side of the ASF Assy, peel off tape, and disconnect the lead wires of the
PF Motor from the ASF Assy. (Fig. 4-60)
4.Remove the screw securing the LD Roller Guide. (Fig. 4-61)
5.With care not to damage the Linear Scale, push the right and left protrusions, lift
the LD Roller Guide and release the hooks (x5), and remove the LD Roller.
6.Remove the right and left screws (x2) securing the ASF Assy. (Fig. 4-62)
7.On the front side, release the right and left hooks (x2) fastening the ASF Assy and
the tip of the Change Lever from the printer frame.
8.Remove the composite gear (10, 15.2), and remove the ASF Assy.
Lubrication is necessary. Refer to the following section and
lubricate the specified points:
LUBRICATION OF ASF ASSY (p.92)
LUBRICATION AT INSTALLATION OF ASF ASSY (p.91)
When installing the ASF Assy, make sure that the composite
gear, the chip of Change Lever and the hooks (x2) are engaged
properly.
Tighten the screws in the specified order.
(Fig. 4-62)
Linear Scale
2
C.B.S-TITE(P4) 3x6
Torque : 0.8±0.1N·m
Push the protrusions
Figure 4-61. LD Roller Guide
C.B.S-TITE(P4) 3x6 (x2)
Torque : 0.8±0.1N·m
1
Figure 4-62. Removing the screw (ASF Assy)
LD Roller Guide
Hook (x5)
Acetate Tape
Ferrite Core
~Front left~~Front right~
Tip of Change Lever
Hook
Hook
Composite Gear
(10, 15.2)
Gear engagement
~Right side~
Figure 4-60. Lead Wires on the ASF Assy
Figure 4-63. Removing the ASF Assy
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4.5.4 APG Assy
1.Remove the Printer Mechanism (p.55)
2.At the right side of the printer, remove the screws (x2) securing the APG Assy.
(Fig. 4-64)
3.Release the hook at the top, and remove the APG Assy while taking care not to
lose gears or springs.
4.Remove the composite gear (10, 15.2).
C H E C K
P O I N T
The gears of the APG Assy are arranged as shown below:
Locating hole
Spur gear 28.8
C.B.S-TITE 3x6 (x2)
Torque : 0.8±0.1N·m
APG Assy
2. Pass a pin or the like
Hook
1
Composite gear (10, 15.2)
2
Figure 4-64. Removing the APG Assy
1. Install the composite gear
3. Pass a pin or the like
Right PG Cam
ASF Gear Train
With the pin left
in the hole
Install the APG Assy by the following procedure:
1.Install the composite gear (10, 15.5).
(Fig. 4-65)
4. Check engagement
of the hooks
2.Pass a pin (o2mm) or the like through the locating hole in the
Right PG Cam on the CR Guide Shaft and that in the printer
frame.
3.Pass a pin or the like through the locating hole in the spur gear
Pin
28.8 and that in the APG Assy. With the pins left inserted in
the holes, install the APG Assy on the printer frame.
4.
Make sure that all the hooks are engaged properly and the
protrusions fit in the printer frame, and tighten the screws in the
order shown in
Fig.4-63
.
Pin
4. Install the
composite gear
Figure 4-65. Installing the APG Assy
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4.5.5 CR Motor
1.Remove the Printer Mechanism (p.55)
2.Remove the I/S Assy (p.63)
3.Remove the ASF Assy (p.64)
4.At the rear of the printer, disconnect the harness of the CR Motor from the frame.
5.At the rear of the printer, remove the tension spring of the Driven Pulley Assy.
(Fig. 4-67)
6.Remove the screws (x2), and remove the CR Motor. (Fig. 4-68)
Lubrication is necessary. Refer to the following section and
lubricate the specified points:
LUBRICATION OF DRIVEN PULLEY (p.91)
Install the CR Motor with its printed area facing upward.
Acetate Tape (18x30mm)
Acetate Tape (18x20mm) x4
10 mm
1 cm away from the end of the tape wound around the harness
Figure 4-66. Removing the CR Motor Harness
Driven Pulley Assy
Tension Spring
Figure 4-67. Removing the Tension Spring
Hook (x3)
Install the Timing Belt w ith the tooth side facing inside and
C.P 3x4 (x2)
Torque : 0.4±0.1N·m
without torsion.
When the CR Motor has been replaced with a new one, wind
acetate tape (18x20 mm) x4 around the harness as shown. (Fig.
4-66)
A D J U S T M E N T
R E Q U I R E D
Once the CR Motor has been reinstalled, refer to the following
section and perform the necessary adjustments.
5.1.1 Adjustment by Use of Adjustment Program (p.74)
Figure 4-68. Removing the CR Motor
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4.5.6 Carriage Assy
1.Remove the Printer Mechanism (p.55)
2.Remove the Linear Scale (p.54)
3.Remove the PF Scale and PF Encoder (p.62)
4.Remove the APG Assy (p.65)
5.Remove the I/S Assy (p.63)
6.Remove the ASF Assy (p.64)
7.Remove the Driven Pulley Assy (p.66)
8.Release the Head FFC from the front frame. (Fig. 4-74)
9.Remove the screw, and remove the Cable Holder Frame. (Fig. 4-69)
10. At the left side of the printer, remove the spring, and mark the indicated graduation
position of the Parallelism Bush. Then loosen the screw, and turn the Parallelism
Bush toward the front. (Fig. 4-70)
11. At the right side of th e prin ter, remove the spring, remove the washer, and the
Right PG Cam. (Fig. 4-71)
12. Remove the Carriage Assy together with the CR Guide Shaft from the left side of
the printer frame.
(Continued to next page)
Spring
Right PG
Cam
CR Guide Shaft
Mark
Left Parallelism Bush
C.B.S TITE(P4)3x6
Torque : 0.8±0.1N·m
Loosen the screw and turn
Figure 4-70. Removing the Carriage Assy (at left side)
Washer
Spring
Figure 4-71. Removing the Carriage Assy (at right side)
Cable Holder Frame
Lift the left shaft slightly and shift it to the right
to release it from the frame, and remove the
Projection
Hook
C.B.S-TITE 3x6
Torque : 0.8±0.1N·m
Carriage Assy together with the shaft.
Figure 4-69. Removing the Cable Holder Frame
Figure 4-72. Removing the Carriage Assy
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Lubrication is necessary. Refer to the following section and
lubricate the specified points:
LUBRICATION OF CARRIAGE ASSY AND CR GUIDE
SHAFT (p.90)
LUBRICATION AT INSTALLATION OF CARRIAGE
ASSY (p.90)
Install the Timing Belt on the carriage with care not to confuse
the toothed areas of the inside and outside of the belt.
Up
Toothed
(inside)
No tooth
(outside)
Both inside and
outside toothed
Install the PG Left Cam by mating the D cut surfaces and with
the cam positioned outside so that it does not come in contact
with sensing area of the APG Sensor.
Must not touch
the sensing area
APG Sensor
With the cam
positioned outside
PG Left Cam
Install the Carriage Assy so that the guide is engaged with the
frame.
~Rear~
A D J U S T M E N T
R E Q U I R E D
C H E C K
P O I N T
When installing the Carriage Assy, refer to the following sections
and perform the necessary adjustments:
5.2 PG Adjustment (p.75)
5.1.1 Adjustment by Use of Adjustment Program (p.74)
PW Sensor
Timing Belt
CR Encoder
Figure 4-73. Carriage Assy (rear)
To remove the Cartridge Cover, it is necessary to remove the
Cartridge Cover Hinge. However, there is no special means of
releasing the hook. Therefore, insert a slotted screwdriver as
shown below and break the hook. (In installation, replace it with a
new one)
Cartridge Cover
Hook
Insert here
Carriage guide
When installing the Cable Holder Frame, ensure that it is
Cartridge Cover Hinge
positioned correctly in the front and back direction. (Fig. 4-69)
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4.5.7 Eject Frame Assy
1.Remove the Printer Mechanism (p.55)
2.Remove the Head FFC from the Front Frame. (Fig. 4-74)
3.Release the harness of the CD-R sensor from the hook of the Eject Frame.
(Fig. 4-75)
4.Remove the screw securing the Cable Holder Frame.
5.Remove the right and left screws (x2) securing the Front Frame, and remove the
Front Frame from the printer body.
6.Remove the Eject Frame Assy from the printer body. (Fig. 4-76)
Before installing the Eject Frame, install the Left EJ Frame
Spring (longer), and the Right EJ Frame Spring (shorter)
temporarily, in the respective positions shown below on the
Eject Frame. After installing the Front Frame, move the Right
EJ Frame Spring to the spring support.
~Left side~~Right side~
Right EJ Frame Spring
Left EJ Frame Spring
Fit the shaft holders (left and right) on the underside of the Eject
Frame onto the Paper Eject Roller Shaft.
After installing the Front Frame, confirm the engagement of the
projections (x2), and then tighten the screws in the specified order.
(Fig. 4-75)
Lubrication is necessary. Refer to the following section and
lubricate the specified points:
Lubrication of Front Frame (p.90)
After installing the Cable Holder Frame, confirm the engagement
of the projection, and then tighten the screw.
After installing the Head FFC as shown, move the carriage several
times and confirm that the FFC is free from undue tension or
excessive allowance.
( F ig. 4-74)
~Temporarily~
(Fig. 4-76)
(Fig. 4-75)
Front Frame
Projection
Head FFC
Acetate Tape (18x50mm)
Acetate Tape (30x40mm)
Locate it on the folded part
Figure 4-74. Removing the Head FFC
Cable Holder Frame
C.B.S-TITE 3x6
Torque : 0.8±0.1N·m
Projection
C.B.S-TITE 3x6 (x2)
Torque : 0.8±0.1N·m
2
Front Frame
Release the harness
Figure 4-75. Removing the Front Frame
Shaft holder
Eject Frame Assy
Shaft holder
Figure 4-76. Removing the Eject Frame Assy
1±1 mm
1
Projection
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4.5.8 Upper Paper Guides
C A U T I O N
1.Remove the Printer Mechanism (p.55)
2.Remove the I/S Assy (p.63)
3.Remove the ASF Assy (p.64)
4.Remove torsion springs (x3) at the rear of the printer. (Fig. 4-78)
5.Release the hooks (x3), release the Upper Paper Guides from the shaft holders of
the printer frame, lower the actuator of the PE Sensor, and remove the Upper
Paper Guides. (Fig. 4-79)
C H E C K
P O I N T
When removing the Upper Paper Guides, bring down the
actuator of the PE Sensor toward the front to avoid damaging
it.
Do not touch any of the rollers; otherwise, the print quality
may drop.
The Upper Paper Guides are connected as a single unit with thin
fragile bridges as shown with arrows below. However, these parts
are not to be placed on the shaft holders of the printer frame.
Therefore, it is not necessary to replace the Upper Paper Guides
even if the bridges are broken.
~Rear~
Hooks
Spring (x3)
Upper Paper Guides
PE Sensor
Figure 4-77. Upper Paper Guides Layout (rear of the printer)
~Front~~Rear~
Spring (x3)
Tip of spring
ThinThin
Do not touch
Figure 4-78. Removing the Springs
Bring down the actuator
Install the springs properly, while paying attention to the tip
position of each spring. (Fig. 4-78)
Release the hooks and lift
the Upper Paper Guides
Figure 4-79. Removing the Upper Paper Guides
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4.5.9 Paper Guide Front Assy
C A U T I O N
1.Remove the Printer Mechanism (p.55)
2.Remove the PF Scale and PF Encoder (p.62)
3.Remove the Linear Scale (p.54)
4.Remove the APG Assy (p.65)
5.Remove the I/S Assy (p.63)
6.Remove the ASF Assy (p.64)
7.Remove the Driven Pulley Assy (p.66)
8.Remove the Eject Frame Assy (p.69)
9.Remove the Carriage Assy (p.67)
10. Remove the Upper Paper Guides (p.70)
11. Remove the Right Parallelism Bush from the Left Frame.
12. In the left area of the printer, remove the screw securing the Paper Guide Front
Assy.
13. Disconnect the connector of the PE Sensor at the rear of the printer.
14. Pull out the PF EJ Ground Spring frontward.
15. Lift the left side of the Paper Guide Front Assy slightly, undo the engagement with
the printer frame, pull the Paper Guide Front Assy frontward, and then undo the
engagement at the right side and remove it.
Do not touch any of the rubber rollers of the Paper Eject Roller
Assy or coated surface of the PF Roller Assy; otherwise, the print
quality may drop.
Lubrication is necessary. Refer to the following section and
lubricate the specified points:
LUBRICATION OF PAPER GUIDE FRONT ASSY (p.89)
Lead out the harness of the CD-R Sensor as shown below.
~Printer front bottom left~
Right Parallelism Bush
Remove through
the shaft hole
C.B.S-TITE 3x6 Torque : 0.8±0.1N·m
Figure 4-80. Removing the Paper Guide Front Assy 1
Lift and pull out
Figure 4-81. Removing the PF EJ Ground Spring
Release it from the frame
Lift and pull
~Printer rear~
PF EJ Ground Spring
PE Sensor
Hold the PF Roller
Pass it through the
hole (Above picture)
Pass it under the frame
Release it from the frame
Pull
obliquely
Lead out from here
See Fig.4-81 and install the Ground Spring.
Release it from the frame
Release it from the frame
Figure 4-82. Removing the Paper Guide Front Assy 2
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CHAPTER
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5.1 Overview
The adjustments of Stylus PHOTO RX560/580/590 are roughly classified to the following types.
If the disassembly process includes the removal of any
components/parts specified, make the adjustments specified.
If it is impossible to back up the EEPROM data when replacing
the Main Board, replace all the maintenance parts with new
ones and clear the counter. In addition, make 5.4 Scanner Home
Position Adjustment (p.84).
Make the mechanical adjustments before making adjustments
that use the adjustment program.
5.1.1 Adjustment by Use of Adjustment Program
Description:
For the adjustment by use of the adjustment program, the details are described in the
window and help of the program. Therefore, this manual does not describe the details
of the adjustment by use of the adjustment program.
OS: Windows 98/Me/2000/XP
Preparations for use of the program:
Copy the supplied folder containing the adjustment program onto the HDD of a
PC.
C H E C K
P O I N T
Connect the printer to the PC with the USB cable before running
the adjustment program.
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5.2 PG Adjustment
Described below is the platen gap (PG) adjustment.
Purpose:
Adjust the distance between the head surface and the Paper Guide Front Assy
(platen) properly and adjust the parallelism on the 0th column side and on the 80th
columns side to ensure reliable print quality.
Once the Carriage Assy and/or Adjustment Bushes have been removed or
whenever necessary for any other reason, make this adjustment to correct the
deviation of the platen gap.
Table 5-2. PG Positions
Position
PG<APGHome>
PGtype
<Mechanical default>
PG+2.35
PG++4.2CD-R printingAt ink replacement
PG Size
(mm)
1.2
1.7
Application for Printing
(selected from PG flag list for
normal/head rubbing)
EPSON special thick paper
PGPP, Postcards, Matte, etc.
Plain paper
EPSON special thin paper, SF, etc.
Rubbing with PG1.2 is avoided
Envelopes
Rubbing with PG1.2 and 1.7 is
avoided
Sequence Application
Cleaning
CR measurement, VH detection
CR home position seek
C H E C K
P O I N T
Make this adjustment after installing the mechanism unit in the
Housing Lower. (Install the Linear Scale after adjustment.)
Refer to “4.2.9 Printer Mechanism (p.55)”
With Stylus PHOTO RX560/580/590, four stages of PG setting
are available by means of the APG Mechanism. However, make
this adjustment with the mechanism in the minimum PG
position (PG-: 1.2 mm).
(Refer to “4.5.4 APG Assy (p.65)” and below.)
Locating hole
Locating hole
Things to be used
Figure 5-1. PG Position at PG Adjustment
Thickness gauge: 1.1 mm (x2)
1.3 mm (x2)
Phillips screwdriver
CR passes
Gauge is
dropped
Dummy ink cartridge
C A U T I O N
The thickness gauge to be used must be free from dust and dirt
and from deformation. Be sure to clean it before use.
Gauge is
dropped
CR passes
Take care that the Print Head is not soiled or scratched.
To ensure high accuracy of adjustment, install dummy ink
cartridges in the carriage, and move the carriage right and left
Figure 5-2. PG Criteria
by pulling the belt without holding the carriage.
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Adjustment procedure
Specified PG value: 1.2 ± 0.1 mm
1.Install the ink cartridges in the carriage.
2.Remove the Cable Holder Frame. (Fig. 4-69)
Align with the 7th rib from the left
Align with the sixth rib from the right
3.Check that the APG Assy and the carriage are in the PG-position. (Fig. 5-1)
4.Move the carriage to the middle area of the platen, and place 1.1 mm thickness
gauges at positions shown in the figure. (Fig. 5-3)
5.Pull the Timing Belt to move the carriage to the left end.
6.If the carriage comes in contact with the gauge, adjust the Left Parallelism Bush to
raise the carriage to a position where the Printhead does not come in contact with
gauge.
7.Pull the Timing Belt to move the carriage to the right end.
8.If the carriage comes in contact with the gauge, adjust the Right Parallelism Bush
to raise the carriage to a position where the Printhead does not come in contact
with gauge.
9.Move the carriage to the middle area of the platen, and place 1.3 mm thickness
gauges at positions shown in the figure. (Fig. 5-3)
10. Pull the Timing Belt to move the carriage to the left end.
11. If the carriage does not come in contact with the gauge, make the adjustment
again.
12. Pull the Timing Belt to move the carriage to the right end.
13. If the carriage does not come in contact with the gauge, make the adjustment
again.
14. Mark the indicated graduation position of the right and left Parallelism Bush, and
tighten the screws. (Screw tightening torque: 0.8 ± 0.1 N•m)
C A U T I O N
The Printhead must come in contact with the 1.3 mm thickness
gauges but must not come in contact with the 1.1 mm thickness
gauges.
Gauge (1.1 or 1.3mm)
Figure 5-3. PG Adjustment 1
~Left side~~Right side~
CR
Guide
Shaft
UP
CR
Guide
Shaft
DOWN
Gauge (1.1 or 1.3mm)
Pull the belt to move
the carriage
CR Guide Shaft
CR Guide Shaft UP
CR Guide
Shaft DOWN
Figure 5-4. PG Adjustment 2
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5.3 Banding Reduction System (BRS) Adjustment / Paper Feed Profile Correction (PFP)
5.3.1 Overview
This section describes the BRS/PFP adjustment.
C H E C K
P O I N T
Tools and papers for the adjustment
CommonPFP Base Scale1453980
BRSMatte Paper-Heavyweight (A4)–
PFP
For outline of BRS/PFP, refer to 2.3 Banding Reduction System
(BRS)/ Paper Feed Profile Correction (PFP) (p.19) in Chapter 2
“Operating Principles”.
Be sure to make 5.4 Scanner Home Positi on Adjustment (p.84)
before performing the BRS/PFP adjustment.
In each adjustment described here, a printed adjustment
pattern is to be read with a scanner, and a correction value is to
be calculated from the scanned data. Therefore, a specified
scanner must be prepared. For scanning, make sure that the
document table of the scanner is free from dust and dirt.
Table 5-3. Tools and Papers for BRS/PFP Adjustment
Tool / PaperTool CodeRemarks
Premium Photo Paper Glossy (EAI) /
Premium Glossy Photo Paper (Other)
(Size: 4x6)
For the BRS/PFP adjustment, any of the scanners listed in Table 5-4 can be used to
read the pattern.
At the start of the adjustment program, select the scanner to be used.
Table 5-4. Specified Scanner for BRS/PFP Adjustment
Stylus CX7700/CX7800
Stylus PHOTO RX560/580/590CISUse the built-in scanner
Note : When the BRS/PFP adjustment for Stylus PHOTO RX560/580/590 is to be performed,
use its built-in scanner.
C H E C K
P O I N T
The drying time necessary after the printing of the BRS
adjustment pattern varies with the sensor system of the scanner
CISUse the built-in scanner
used for the adjustment. No drying is required for the PFP
adjustment pattern or PFP confirmation pattern.
When scanner with CCD is used
Scanning just after printing is possible. (Drying for two
minutes or so is recommended if it can be afforded.)
–
When scanner with CIS is used
Drying for five minutes or more is needed after the printing of
the BRS adjustment pattern.
Calculate
Specified scanner for the adjustment
C A U T I O N
Before starting adjustment, install onto the personal computer
correction
value
the driver for the scanner to be used for the adjustment.
No scanner other than those specified below can be used for the
adjustments described here, since the profiles necessary for the
adjustments are not available with any scanner other than
those specified.
Test patternScannerPCPrinter
Figure 5-5. System Configuration
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Adjustment flow
Make the adjustment according to the following adjustment flow:
START
Printing the BRS
adjustment pattern (p.79)
Reading the BRS
adjustment pattern (p.80)
Has error occurred?
No
Yes
Printing the PFP
adjustment pattern (p.81)
d
Reading the PFP
adjustment pattern (p.82)
Has error occurred?
Yes
C H E C K
P O I N T
If an error has been displayed on the adjustment program,
confirm the following points and perform the adjustment again.
If an error occurs even after confirmation of the following points,
the error is attributable to any problem with the scanner.
Therefore, perform the adjustment again using another scanner.
1.Make sure that the printer for which the correction value is
registered is the same one that was used to print the
adjustment pattern.
2.Make sure that the printed pattern is located on the document
table properly along the scale.
3.Make sure that there is no clearance between the reference
scale and the printed pattern.
4.Make sure that the scanner glass surface and the reference
scale are free from dust and dirt.
No
Printing the PFP
confirmation patterns (p.83)
Confirmation pattern
judgment
OK
NG
c
cde
END
Figure 5-6. BRS/PFP Adjustment Flow
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5.3.2 Adjustment Procedure
5.3.2.1 BRS adjustment
Printing the BRS adjustment pattern
1. Set an A4 sheet of Matte Paper-Heavyweight on the paper support.
2. Select “BRS adjustment” on the adjustment program.
3. Print the adjustment pattern by clicking the [Print] button of “1. Print the
adjustment pattern”.
4. Wait for more than five minutes to dry the printed pattern.
Unit identification code
C H E C K
P O I N T
The adjustment progra m , using the unit identification code,
judges whether the printer for which the correction value is
registered is the same one that was used to print the adjustment
pattern.
When a scanner with a CIS system is to be used to read the
adjustment pattern, wait for more than five minutes to dry the
printed pattern and then start scanning.
When a scanner with a CCD system is to be used, the printed
pattern can be read without waiting for drying after printing.
(See Table 5-4. Specified Scanner for BRS/PFP Adjustment (p.
77))
Figure 5-7. BRS Adjustment Pattern
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Reading the BRS adjustment pattern
5. Set the reference scale and the printed BRS adjustment pattern on the scanner,
Scanner origin
and press the [Read] button of “3. Read the adjustment pattern”.
6. The BRS correction value will be automatically calculated based on the read
adjustment pattern and be written on the serial flash ROM.
In case an error has occurred, check and make sure that the document table
glass and the reference scale are free from dust and dirt and the reference scale
and adjustment pattern are not on a slant. Then repeat the procedure from step
5 above.
C A U T I O N
When setting the reference scale and adjustment pattern on the
scanner, observe the following instructions:
Position the top right corner of the reference scale at the
scanner origin and set the reference scale in such a position
that its right side is in close contact with the document table
glass end.
Place the adjustment pattern along the reference scale as
shown at right. In doing so, position the adjustment pattern so
that it is in parallel with the reference scale and there is no
clearance between them.
BRS adjustment pattern (A4)PFP reference scale
Scanner document table
Figure 5-8. Positioning the Reference Scale and BRS Adjustment Pattern
(View from Back of Document Table Glass)
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5.3.2.2 PFP adjustment
Printing the PFP adjustment pattern
1. Set Premium Photo Paper Glossy (EAI) or Premium Glossy Photo Paper
(Other) of 4x6 in size on the paper support.
2. Select “PFP adjustment” on the adjustment program.
3. Print the adjustment pattern by clicking the [Print] button of “1. Print the
adjustment pattern”.
C H E C K
P O I N T
The adjustment program, using the unit identification code,
judges whether the printer for which the correction value is
registered is the same one that was used to print the adjustment
pattern.
Unit identification code
Unit identification code
Figure 5-9. PFP Adjustment Pattern
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Reading the PFP adjustment pattern
4. Set the reference scale and the printed BRS adjustment pattern, which must be
dried for more than five minutes beforehand, on the scanner and press the
[Read] button of “3. Read the adjustment pattern”.
5. The PFP correction value will be automatically calculated based on the read
adjustment pattern and be written on the serial flash ROM.
In case an error has occurred, check and make sure that the document table
glass and the reference scale are free from dust and dirt and the reference scale
and adjustment pattern are not on a slant. Then repeat the procedure from step
4 above.
C A U T I O N
When setting the reference scale and adjustment pattern on the
scanner, observe the following instructions:
Position the top right corner of the reference scale at the
scanner origin and set the reference scale in such a position
that its right side is in close contact with the document table
glass end.
Place the adjustment pattern along the reference scale as
shown at right. In doing so, position the adjustment pattern so
that it is in parallel with the reference scale and there is no
clearance between them.
Scanner origin
PFP adjustment pattern (Size 4x6)
PFP reference scale
Scanner document table
Figure 5-10. Positioning the Reference Scale and PFP Adjustment Pattern
(View from Back of Document Table Glass)
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Printing the PFP confirmation patterns
6. Set Premium Photo Paper Glossy (EAI) or Premium Glossy Photo Paper
(Other) of 4x6 in size on the paper support, and click the [Print] button of “4.
Print the confirmation patterns”.
Judging the confirmation patterns
7. By consulting Fig. 5-12, check that all the printed confirmation patterns are
free from banding.
If there is banding, follow the procedure below:
c
Print the confirmation patterns again and check if there is banding.
d
If there is banding recognized by cheking at c, repeat the above procedure
from printing the PFP adjustment patterns.
e
If there is still banding recognized by cheking at d, the banding is
attributable to a defective mechanism.In such a case, remove the defective
mechanism, check and install the new mechanism.
Normal area
confirmation pattern
Bottom end area
confirmation pattern
OK
No banding
NG
With white banding
Normal area confirmation pattern
Bottom end area confirmation pattern
NG
With black banding
Figure 5-12. Judging the PFP Confirmation Patterns
Figure 5-11. PFP Confirmation Patterns
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5.4 Scanner Home Position Adjustment
The home position of the Scanner Unit deviates when the CCD Unit, Scanner CR
Motor Assy or any other scanner carriage-related component has been replaced or
reassembled. Make this adjustment to enhance scanning accuracy.
C H E C K
P O I N T
PC (OS: Windows 98/XP)
Scanner origin adjustment program
• EPSON Scanner Function Test-Guinness
USB cable (Printer ~ PC)
Origin Adjustment toolEPSON1401646
Note : “{”: available on the market, “EPSON”: available from EPSON
C H E C K
P O I N T
The EEPROM stores the data on scanner home position
adjustment. If you can not download all the EEPROM data, you
should also perform this adjustment.
Table 5-5. Tools
Tool NameAvailabilityTool Code
{
EPSON
{
–
–
This adjustment program has not only the home position
adjustment function but also other various functions. However,
this manual describes only the functions and procedure necessary
for home position adjustment.
5.4.1 Preparations for Use of the Adjustment Program
1.Execute the supplied file and install (overwrite) the adjustment program onto the
PC.
2.Start the adjustment program by one of the following methods:
Execute “FT.exe” in the folder that has been installed as described above.
C H E C K
P O I N T
The scanner driver must have been installed on the PC (scanner
must be recognized). If the PC does not recognize the scanner, the
following error window will appear at the start of adjustment.
Figure 5-13. Installing the Adjustment Program (Scanner Home Position)
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5.4.2 Home Position Adjustment Procedure
1.Connect the Stylus PHOTO RX560/580/590 to the PC with the USB cable, turn
the power on, and set the home position adjustment tool.
C H E C K
P O I N T
Place the home position adjustment tool in close contact with the
upper left corner of the document table. Leave the top cover of the
scanner open.
In close contact
with the upper
left corner
Home position
adjustment tool
2.Run the adjustment program. Upon start, the “Select Parameter Set” window will
open. (See Figure 5-14)
Select “Guinness” and click [OK].
3.When the window shown in the figure is displayed, click the “SGL” icon on the
toolbar. (See Figure 5-15)
4.When the window shown in the figure is displayed, click the [Execute] button to
run the program. (See Figure 5-16)
Figure 5-14. Parameter Setting
(Selection from here is also possible)
Figure 5-15. Single Test Dialog Display
Figure 5-16. Execution of Home Position Adjustment
Select the model name
(Guinness) and click
the [OK] button
“SGL” icon
Select “Guinness” and click
[Execute]
5.On completion of writing, the check screen appears. Confirm that “TEST OK” is
displayed on the top line. If “TEST OK” is not displayed, make the adjustment
again.
(See Figure 5-17)
TEST OK
C H E C K
P O I N T
After adjustment, perform “Home Position Confirmation” and
make certain that the adjusted values have been written in
EEPROM.
Figure 5-17. OK Screen
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5.4.3 Home Position Confirmation Procedure
By the following procedure, confirm that the adjusted values have been written in
EEPROM:
1.Select the following item in the combobox at the upper left of the program
window.
“Guinness” (See Figure 5-18)
2.Click the “SGL” icon on the tool bar of the adjustment program to display the
Single Test dialog.
3.On the Single Test dialog screen, select “Origin Detection Test” and click the
[Execute] button. (See Figure 5-19)
4.The window will shows the results. Then check that the following results are OK.
(See Figure 5-20)
Origin Detection Test [FT587]
Origin Correction Flag
Main Scan Correction Value
Sub Scan Correction Value
Select “Guinness”
“SGL” icon
Figure 5-18. Writing Result Confirmation 1
Figure 5-19. Writing Result Confirmation 2
Figure 5-20. Writing Check Results
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MAINTENANCE
CHAPTER
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6.1 Overview
This section describes maintenance work to maintain the functions and performance of
Stylus PHOTO RX560/580/590.
C A U T I O N
6.1.1 Maintenance Error
Once a maintenance error has occurred, replace all the maintenance parts listed below,
and clear the counter.
Part NameLocation
Waste Ink Tray AssyIn front of carriage home positionp.51
Waste Ink Pads (x2)Under the platen (on the Lower Case Assy)p.56
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.
Table 6-1. Parts to be Replaced at Maintenance Error
Refer to for
Disassembly/
Assembly
6.1.2 Cleaning
C A U T I O N
Exterior parts
Rubber rollers
LCD surfaceBlow off the dust with a blower.
Scanner document table (Glass side)
For cleaning, do not use such a solvent as thinner.
Table 6-2. Cleaning
Part to be CleanedCleaning Method
Wipe with a cloth soaked into water once and squeezed
strongly.
Wipe the rollers with a cloth that is soaked with alcohol
diluted with pure water.
C H E C K
P O I N T
In maintenance work, check the value of the overflow counter.
If the value of the counter is close to its upper limit, notify the
user and recommend that the waste ink pads are to be replaced.
(If the waste ink pads are not replaced at that time, there is a
possibility that “Maintenance Error” can occur just after the
printer is returned to the customer.)
After replacement, reset the overflow counter (protection
counter) by the adjustment program.
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6.1.3 Lubrication
The types and amount of grease to be applied have been determined based on the
evaluation at factory. Accordingly, definitely use a suitable volume of designated
grease to the designated points for repair and maintenance of the product. Designated
types of grease and application points are as shown below.
C A U T I O N
Specified lubricant, etc.
Never use any grease other than those specified, since such
grease can affect adversely the mechanical life and functions of
this product or result in damage to this equipment.
As the suitable volume is also designated based on evaluation
result, avoid applying any undesignated volume.
Do not lubricate any part other than those specified. Take care
that no grease adheres to any paper transport parts, such as
rollers, or the Printhead; otherwise, the print quality may drop.
Table 6-3. Specified Lubricant, etc.
TypeNameParts CodeAvailable
G-711304682
Grease
Insulating TapeAcetate Tape1003963
G-741409257
G-451033657
EPSON
LUBRICATION OF PAPER GUIDE FRONT ASSY
Lubrication
Points
TypeG-71
Amount of
Application
Applying
Tool
Precautions
Lubrication
Points
TypeG-71
Amount of
Application
Applying
Tool
Precautions
PF Roller Shaft and the
shaft holders (2
positions: right and left)
ø 1x3 mm
Injector
Make sure that the
coated surface of the PF
Roller Shaft is free
from grease.
Paper Eject Roller
Shaft and shaft holders
(2 positions: right and
left)
ø 1x3 mm
Injector
Make sure that the
rubber rollers on the
Paper Eject Roller
Shaft are free from
grease.
Left side of PF
Roller Shaft
Coated surface must
G-71
be free from grease
Left side of Paper
Eject Roller Shaft
G-71
Rubber rollers
must be free
from grease
Right side of PF
Roller Shaft
G-71
Right side of Paper
Eject Roller Shaft
G-71
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LUBRICATION AT INSTALLATION OF CARRIAGE ASSYLUBRICATION OF CARRIAGE ASSY AND CR GUIDE SHAFT
Shaft holder hole in the
Lubrication
Points
TypeG-71
Amount of
Application
Applying
Tool
Precautions
Lubrication
Points
TypeG-71
Amount of
Application
Applying
Tool
Precautions
Lubrication
Points
TypeG-71
Amount of
Application
Applying
Tool
printer frame (for CR
Guide Shaft) (2
positions: right and left)
ø 1x Half periphery
Injector
Right and Left PG
Cams (Cam Contour)
ø 1x One round
Injector
CR Guide Shaft
(Grooves for pressure
springs)
ø 1x 5 mm (x2)
Injector
Left side of
printer frame
Left side of
printer frame
G-71
Left side of
printer frame
G-71
G-71
Right side of
printer frame
G-71
Right side of
printer frame
G-71
Right side of
printer frame
G-71
Lubrication
Points
TypeG-71
Amount of
Application
Applying
Tool
Precautions
CR Guide Shaft and
Carriage Assy
Area A:
210±20 mg (x2)
Area B:
210±20 mg (x2)
Injector
Make sure that the belt
and any parts other than
those specified are free
from grease.
Area B: Apply 210 ± 20 mg of G-21
LUBRICATION OF FRONT FRAME
Lubrication
Points
TypeG-71
Amount of
Application
Applying
Tool
Precautions
Sliding surface and
spring catch area on the
front frame (2 positions
each: right and left)
ø 1x3 mm x2
ø 1x7 mm x2
Injector
Make sure that the
Eject Frame Assy
moves up and down
smoothly.
Left side of
front frame
ø1x3
to the CR Guide Shaft in its
middle area.
Area AArea A
Area A: Inject 210 ± 20 mg of G-71
into the hole
ø1x7
Right side of
front frame
ø1x7
ø1x3
Precautions
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LUBRICATION OF DRIVEN PULLEY
Lubrication
Points
TypeG-71
Amount of
Application
Applying
Tool
Precautions
Surfaces which come in
contact with the printer
frame (4 points)
ø 1x 2 mm
Injector
G-71 (x4)
LUBRICATION AT INSTALLATION OF ASF ASSY
LD Roller Guide
Lubrication
Points
TypeG-71
Amount of
Application
Applying
Tool
Precautions
(Surfaces which come
in contact with the LD
Roller) (6 points)
ø 1x 2 mm
Injector
G-71 (x6)
LUBRICATION AT INSTALLATION OF I/S ASSY
Lubrication
Points
TypeG-71
Amount of
Application
Applying
Tool
Precautions
Printer frame: Surface
which comes in contact
with the Clutch Gear
One round
Injector
LUBRICATION OF PRINTER MECHANISM ASSY
Surfaces which come in
Lubrication
Points
TypeG-71
Amount of
Application
Applying
Tool
Precautions
contact with the
carriage (rear of printer
frame)
ø 5 mm : Top
ø 10 mm : Bottom
Injector
Move the Carriage
Assy to the center and
apply grease to the top
and bottom surfaces of
the right and left areas.
Top ø5mm
40 mm40 mm
Bottom ø10mm
G-71
G-71
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LUBRICATION OF ASF ASSY
Described below are the lubrication points of the ASF Assy for the case where the LD Roller S h af t is locked and those for the case where the Hopper has been released.
When LD Roller Shaft is locked When Hopper has been released
Lubrication Points LD Roller Assy
TypeG-71
Left side of the LD Roller Shaft: ø1x 5 mm
Amount of
Application
Applying ToolInjector
PrecautionsWhen LD Roller Shaft is locked
Vicinity of the LD Roller: On the rib (x4)
Right side of the LD Roller Shaft: ø1x5 (x2)
ø1x10
Lubrication Points LD Roller Assy
TypeG-71
Amount of
Application
Applying ToolInjector
PrecautionsWhen Hopper has been released
Left side of the LD Roller Shaft : ø1x20 mm
Vicinity of the LD Roller: On the rib (x4)
Right side of the LD Roller Shaft: ø1x10 (x2)
1x5 mm
Left side of LD Roller
Shaft
x4
Vicinity of LD Roller
1x5 mm (x2)
1x10
mm
1 x20 mm
Left side of LD
Roller Shaft
x4
Vicinity of LD
Roller
1x10 mm (x2)
Right side of LD
Roller Shaft
Right side of LD Roller Shaft
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LUBRICATION OF SCANNER UNIT
Lubrication
Points
CR CIS
TypeG-74
Amount of
Application
Applying
Tool
Precautions
Lubrication
Points
Apply grease at three
points shown.
CR shaft of Housing
Lower
TypeG-45
Amount of
Application
Applying
Tool
Injector and brush
After applying grease at
Precautions
a point shown, spread it
with a brush evenly
over the whole shaft.
G-74
G-74
G-74
G-45 (x2)
After applying grease, spread
it evenly with a brush
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APPENDIX
CHAPTER
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7.1 Connectors
Table 7-1. Connectors on the Main Board
CN No.ColorConnected toRemarks
CN1–(USB2.0 interface connector)For connection to PC
Pin No. Signal on Main BoardSignal on Motor SideRemarks
1PRN-CR AA (+)CR Motor wire A
2PRN-CR BB (-)CR Motor wire B
PF Motor
Pin No. Signal on Main BoardSignal on Motor SideRemarks
1PRN-PF BBPF Motor wire B
2PRN-PF AAPF Motor wire A
PE Sensor
Pin No. Signal on Main Board Signal on Mechanism SideRemarks
1PRN-PESIGPE Sensor signal
2PRN-PEGNDGrounding
3PRN-PEVCCPower to PE Sensor (+3.3V_SN)
APG HP Sensor
Pin No. Signal on Main Board Signal on Mechanism SideRemarks
1APG-HPSIGAPG Sensor signal
2APG-HPGNDGrounding
3APG-HPVCCPower to APG Sensor (+3.3V_SN)
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CD-R Tray / Mode Sensor
Pin No. Signal on Main Board Signal on Mechanism SideRemarks
1CDR-MDSIGCD-R Guide Sensor signal
2CDR-MDGNDGrounding
3CDR-TRYSIGCD-R Tray Sensor signal
4CDR-TRYGNDGrounding
PF Encoder
Pin No. Signal on Main Board Signal on Mechanism SideRemarks
1PF-ENCGNDGrounding
2PF-ENCENCBPF Encoder B signal
3PF-ENCEVDDPower to PF Encoder (+3.3V_SN)
4PF-ENCENCAPF Encoder A signal
5PF-ENCGNDGrounding
Power cable connector
Pin No.SignalConnected toFunction
1+42V-+42V
2GND-Grounding
3PSC-Power supply control
Switch panel connector
Pin No.SignalDESCRIPRION
1PSWPSW of E01A73B*
2GNDGrounding
3+3.3V+3.3V
4SDIPNLSDI of E01A73B*
5SCLKPNLCLK of E01A73B*
6SLATPNLLAT of E01A73B*
7SENBPNLLEDEN of E01A73B*
8SDOPNLSDO of E01A73B*
SCANNER UNIT
CIS Unit
Pin No.SYMBOLI/ODESCRIPRION
1LEDCA---LED COMMON (Anode)
2øLEDBILED PULSE BLUE
3øLEDGILED PULSE GREEN
4øLEDRILED PULSE REG
5VDD---DIGITAL POWER SUPPLY
6GND---GROUND
7TRISTART PULSE
8RES1IRESOLUTION SELECT 1
9RES2IRESOLUTION SELECT 2
10XRSTIRESET PULSE
11MCKIMASTER CLOCK
12GND---GROUND
13VAD---ANALOG POWER SUPPLY
14VOSOANALOG OUTPUT SIGNAL
Scanner Encoder Board
Pin No.SignalConnected toFunction
1GNDGNDGrounding
2ChAENC_AScanner encoder A signal
3VccVccPower to scanner encoder
(+3.3V_SN)
4ChBENC_BScanner encoder B signal
Scanner motor connector
Pin No. Signal on Main BoardSignal on Motor SideRemarks
1SCN_BBScanner motor wire B
2SCN_AAScanner motor wire A
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7.2 Component Layout
Figure 7-2. C663MAIN Component Layout (Back)
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Figure 7-3. C663MAIN Component Layout (Front)
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7.3 Electric Circuit Diagrams
This section shows electric circuit diagrams of Stylus PHOTO RX560/580/590.