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DANGERSignals a precaution which, if ignored, could result in serious or fatal personal injury. Great caution should be exercised in performing procedures preceded by
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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.
.
.
WARNING
1.REPAIRS ON EPSON PRODUCT SHOULD BE PERFORMED ONLY BY AN EPSON CERTIFIED REPAIR TECHNICIAN.
2.MAKE CERTAIN THAT THE SOURCE VOLTAGES IS THE SAME AS THE RATED VOLTAGE, LISTED ON THE SERIAL NUMBER/RATING PLATE. IF THE EPSON
PRODUCT HAS A PRIMARY AC RATING DIFFERENT FROM AVAILABLE POWER SOURCE, DO NOT CONNECT IT TO THE POWER SOURCE.
3.ALWAYS VERIFY THAT THE EPSON PRODUCT HAS BEEN DISCONNECTED FROM THE POWER SOURCE BEFORE REMOVING OR REPLACING PRINTED CIRCUIT
BOARDS AND/OR INDIVIDUAL CHIPS.
4.IN ORDER TO PROTECT SENSITIVE MICROPROCESSORS AND CIRCUITRY, USE STATIC DISCHARGE EQUIPMENT, SUCH AS ANTI-STATIC WRIST STRAPS, WHEN
ACCESSING INTERNAL COMPONENTS.
5.DO NOT REPLACE IMPERFECTLY FUNCTIONING COMPONENTS WITH COMPONENTS WHICH ARE NOT MANUFACTURED BY EPSON. IF SECOND SOURCE IC OR
OTHER COMPONENTS WHICH HAVE NOT BEEN APPROVED ARE USED, THEY COULD CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE EPSON PRODUCT, OR COULD VOID THE
WARRANTY OFFERED BY EPSON.
About This Manual
This manual describes basic functions, theory of electrical and mechanical operations, maintenance and repair procedures of the printer. The instructions and procedures included
herein are intended for the experienced repair technicians, and attention should be given to the precautions on the preceding page.
Manual Configuration
This manual consists of six chapters and Appendix.
CHAPTER 1.PRODUCT DESCRIPTIONS
Provides a general overview and specifications of the product.
CHAPTER 2.OPERATING PRINCIPLES
Describes the theory of electrical and mechanical operations of
the product.
CHAPTER 3.TROUBLESHOOTING
Describes the step-by-step procedures for the troubleshooting.
CHAPTER 4.DISASSEMBLY / ASSEMBLY
Describes the step-by-step procedures for disassembling and
assembling the product.
CHAPTER 5.ADJUSTMENT
Provides Epson-approved methods for adjustment.
CHAPTER 6.MAINTENANCE
Provides preventive maintenance procedures and the lists of
Epson-approved lubricants and adhesives required for servicing
the product.
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 ad ditional
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 maintena nce 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 maintena nce procedure, practice or
condition that, if not strictly observed, could result in injury or loss
of life.
Revision Status
RevisionDate of IssueDescription
AMay 9, 2005First Release
BJune16, 2005Revised the following.
"Ink Cartridges" on page -15: Changed the description of print capacity and checkpoint.
"Adjustment Items" on page -134: The remained Japanese has been translated.
6.1.2 Consumables and Regular Replacement Parts ....................................... 149
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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
CHAPTER
1
EPSON Stylus Photo RX700Revision B
1.1 Overview
Stylus Photo RX700, incorporating a color inkjet printer, image scanner and memory
card slot, is provided with the following functions.
Printing:The product works as a PC printer as well as a standalone printer
that directly prints image data in the memory card inserted to the
card slot.
And the product works as a CD-R/DVD±R printing.
Image scanning: The product works as a PC image scanner. It can also save
acquired image to the memory card inserted to the memory card
slot of the product.
A film scanning function with the TPU (transparency unit) is
available as a standard feature.
Copying:The product works as a standalone copier.
Memory card slot:
The memory card slot can be used as a USB memory card slot
for a PC.
Color LCD:The color LCD is incorporated as a standard component for easy
operation.
USB Host:Data in storage devices can be printed.
Memory card information can be backed up into a storage
device.
Bluetooth or IrDA wireless connection is available as an
optional feature.
1.1.1 Printer and PC Printing
Basic specifications
Table 1-1. Printer Basic Specifications
ItemsSpecifications
TypeF-Mach
Print Head
Number of inks6 colors
Colors of inksBlack, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Light-Cyan, Light-Magenta
Type of inkBlack & Color: HQ4
Maximum print resolution5760 x 1440 dpi
Minimum size of dot1.5 pl
Other functions and goalsPreferred Color
Number of nozzles
Paper inputs
Table 1-2. Paper Loading Specifications
ItemsSpecifications
Auto Sheet Feeder TypeNew design
Capacity*
Other paper inputsCD-R/DVD±R (with CD Try)
Black : 180
Color : 180 x 5
BorderFree printing
Silent paper loading
Double paper path
Sensor for paper width
Front in Front out: Plain Paper, A4 (Euro) only,
Letter (EAI) only
Top in Front out: All type paper, thicker Paper)
Front ASF: Plain paper: 150 sheets
Top ASF: Plain paper: 120 sheets
PGPP: 20 sheets
Note “*”: Paper thickness = 0.1mm
Product DescriptionOverview10
EPSON Stylus Photo RX700Revision B
1.1.2 Scanner and Scanning Functions
Basic specifications
ItemsSpecifications
TypeFlat bed
Scan methodScanning head moving with the document fixed
SensorAlternative 6 line color CCD
Maximum scanning sizeA4, US Letter
Scanning area216 mm x 297 mm
Output resolutionMain: 3200 dpi
Sub: 6400 dpi
Maximum effective pixels27200 x 37440 pixels (3200 dpi)
Pixel depth16-bit input and output for each pixel and each color
Light sourceWhite cold cathode fluorescent lamp
TPU
ItemsSpecifications
Maximum document size48 mm x 240.42 mm
Maximum number of original Strip 6 pictures
FunctionSaving the acquired image from the scanner to a memory
card inserted in the memory card slot of the product
Supported memory cardAll the specified memory cards
Scanning areaTPU
Document optimizationAutomatic
File formatJPEG (Fixed compression ratio)
File/directory namingAutomatic
Product DescriptionOverview11
EPSON Stylus Photo RX700Revision B
1.1.3 Copy Functions
Supported papers
Table 1-3. Supported Papers for Copy Function
EURUS
Paper TypePaper SizePaper TypePaper Size
Plain (Rear)
Plain (Front)
(Plain paper)
BrightWhite
Matte
(Matte Paper Heavy
Weight)
PQIJ
GlossyPhoto
Photo_Paper
Prem.Glossy
(Premium Photo papers)
(PGPP)
SemiGloss
Photo StickersA6––
Iron On
(Iron-on cool peal Tranfer
paper)
CD-R/DVD-R LabelCD Label (12 cm)
A4
A4
10x15 cm (4x6 in)
A4
10x15 cm (4x6 in)
A4
10x15 cm (4x6 in)A4SemiGloss
A4
Plain (Rear)
Plain (Front)
(Plain paper)
Matte
(Matte Paper Heavy
Weight)
GlossyPhoto
Prem.Glossy
(Premium Photo papers)
(PGPP)
Prem.Luster
Iron On
(Iron-on cool peal Tranfer
paper)
CD-R/DVD-R
Label
Letter
8x10
Letter
4x6
Letter
4x6
5x7
8x10
Letter
Letter
Letter
CD Label (12 cm)
Functions available
Table 1-4. Functions Available
Copy FunctionSummary
Standard copyGeneral purpose copy mode with 3 mm margins
BorderFree copyBorderFree copying suited for making a copy of photo.
Small margins copy (Only EHC) Wider printable area provides real copy output.
Repeat copy
Poster copy (Only EHC)Enlarges an image and copies by dividing into 4, 9 or 16.
N up copy
Mirror copy (Only EHC)Prints on the Iron-On Print paper.
Wallet Photo copy (EAI only)Prints to Wallet Photo size.
CD to CD copyPrints to CD size.
Photo Stickers (Only EHC, Euro) Prints on the Photo Stickers Paper.
Provided with Auto, 4, 9, 16 and Wallet that makes multiple
small copy images on one sheet.
Copies 2 or 4 original sheets into one sheet by shrinking and
layouting them.
Product DescriptionOverview12
EPSON Stylus Photo RX700Revision B
1.1.4 Interfaces
PC Interface:USB 2.0 High Speed
Outside Interface:USB 1.1 Host
TPU Interface:8pin MINI DIN
Memory Card Slots:
Table 1-5. Memory Card Slots
PrioritySlotSupport Memory Card
1 CF Type IICompact Flash (Memory card only)
MicroDrive
2 Smart MediaSmart Media (max : 128MB)
xD-Picture cardxD-Picture card
3 Memory StickMemory Stick
(max : 128MB, copy protection function is not supported)
MagicGate Memory Stick
(max : 128MB, copy protection function is not supported)
Memory Stick PRO (copy protection function is not supported)
Memory Stick Duo (Adapter required)
Memory Stick Pro Duo (Adapter required)
SD/MMCSD (Secure Digital)
MiniSD (Adapter required)
Multi Media Card
RS-MMC (Adapter required)
1.1.5 USB Host Functions
Back Up function
Table 1-7. Backup Function Specifications
ItemsSpecifications
FunctionStoring image data from memory card to storage drive through the USB
Host I/F.
InterfaceUSB 1.1 Host I/F
Support deviceCD-R/DVD-R drive, MO drive, Zip drive
Wireless function
Table 1-8. Wireless Function Specifications
ItemsSpecifications
FunctionWireless printing from another device. (DSC etc.)
Support standard
Bluetooth : Attach the Bluetooth adapter in the USB Host I/F.
(Optional)
Wireless LAN : Attach the Tellurium to the USB2.0 FS I/F.
(Optional)
1.1.6 LCD Function
Table 1-9. LCD Function Specifications
ItemsSpecifications
FunctionDisplaying the information for control
Support
Othersangle adjustment
Select the functions
Viewer
Slide show
Screen save
Printing function
Table 1-6. Printing Function Specifications
ItemsSpecifications
FunctionPrinting image data from another device through the USB Host I/F.
InterfaceUSB 1.1
Support deviceUSB DP, PictBrige, CD-R/DVD±R drive, MO drive, Zip drive,
USB Flash memory
Product DescriptionOverview13
EPSON Stylus Photo RX700Revision B
1.2 Common Specifications
1.2.1 Electrical Specifications
Primary power input
Table 1-10. Primary Power Input Specifications
100-120 V Model220-240 V Model
Rated power supply voltage
(ACV)
Input voltage range (ACV)90 ~ 132198 ~ 240
Rated current (A)0.8 A (max. 1.1 A)0.4 A (max. 0.55 A)
Rated frequency (Hz)50 ~ 60
Input frequency range (Hz)49.5 ~ 60.5
Power consumption (W)
100-120220-240
Approx. 25 W
(Standalone copying,
ISO10561 Letter Patter,
Plain Paper–A4 Text)
Approx. 12.5 W
(Low-power Mode)
Approx. 2.5 W (Sleep Mode)Approx. 2.5 W (Sleep Mode)
Approx. 0.2 W
(Power Off Mode)
Approx. 25 W
(Standalone copying,
ISO10561 Letter Patter,
Plain Paper–A4 Text)
Approx. 12.5 W
(Low-power Mode)
Approx. 0.4 W
(Power Off Mode)
1.2.2 Environmental Resistance
Table 1-11. Environment Resistance Specifications
ItemOpe ration ModeNon-operation Mode
Temperature10 ~ 35°C *
Humidity20 ~ 80%, RH *
Impact1 G, 1 x 10-3 seconds2 G, 2 x 10-3 seconds *
Vibration0.15G0.50G *
Note “*1”:When packed for shipping.
“*2” : No condensation
“*3”:Under the following conditions
3
2, *3
-20 ~ 60°C *
1 month when at 40°C
120 hours when at 60°C
5 ~ 85%, RH *
1
1, *2
1
1
Note 1: This product complies with the “Energy Star” standards.
2: If the printer is not operated at all for at least 5 minutes, the standby function reduces
the current to the motor to save power.
3: If the scanner is not operated at all for at least 15 minutes, the standby function reduces
the current to the motor to save power.
Insulation resistance:
10 MΩ minimum (tested between AC line and chassis, test voltage: DC 500 V)
Dielectric strength:
Figure 1-1. Environmental Conditions
AC 1000 Vrms for one minute or AC 1200 Vrms for one second
Safety Standards/EMC:
VCCI class B
Guideline for the Suppression of Harmonics in Household and General-Use
Equipment
C H E C K
P O I N T
For storage, make sure that the printhead is capped and ink
cartridges are left mounted.
Other Model-dependent Specifications: None.
Product DescriptionCommon Specifications14
EPSON Stylus Photo RX700Revision B
1.2.3 Durability
Total print life: 25,000 pages (black only, A4 ),
or 10,000 color pages (A4)
or 5 years (whichever comes first)
Print head life: 6 milli on shot s (per nozzle)
or 5 years (whichever comes first)
Scanner head MCBF: 36,000 cycles
1.2.4 Noise
Noise level: max 46 dB (approx.)
(according to ISO7779 when copying)
1.2.5 Weight and Shape
Weight: 12.9 kg (Excluding the ink cartridges and CD-R tray)
External dimensions (W x D x H):
Storage : 450 mm x 418 mm x 236 mm
Operation: 450 mm x 563.8 mm x 363 mm
1.2.6 Ink Cartridges
Type: Each-color separate ink cartridge
Print capacity (in pages)
Effective period: 6 months after unpacking; 2 years in total including 6 months
after unpacking
Storage temperature
StatusTemperatureRemarks
Within a month at 40°C.
Installed
Packing storage
Dimensions: 42 mm (W) x 83 mm (D) x 13 mm (H)
Weight
Refilled ink amount : 16.4+/-0.5g
Effective ink amount : 14.4 g or more
Remaining ink amount: 1.5 g or less
-20°C ~ 40°C
-30°C ~ 40°CWithin a month at 40°C
An acceptable change in temperature is 45°C
or less within this range.
(25% duty continuous printing at room temperature)
C H E C K
P O I N T
Figure 1-2. External View
Product DescriptionCommon Specifications15
The ink in the ink cartridges freezes if left in an environment of
-16°C or below. It takes approximately 3 hours before the ink
can be used, if frozen ink is moved from an environment of 20°C to that of 25°C, for example.
EPSON Stylus Photo RX700Revision B
1.3 Special Operations
With Stylus Photo RX700, the special operation modes described below are available
by turning the power on with the specified buttons held down.
C H E C K
P O I N T
The functions described below, intended for use by service
personnel, must not be opened to users.
1.3.1 Operation for Forced Power Off
Table 1-12. Operation for Forced Power Off
SwitchesFunction
Power + Stop
(Press Power SW first, and press
both switches for more than seven
seconds)
Turning the power off forcibly (processing
equivalent to power down)
Figure 1-3. Operation Panel
Product DescriptionSpecial Operations16
OPERATING PRINCIPLES
CHAPTER
2
EPSON Stylus Photo RX700Revision A
2.1 Overview
PF EncoderEncoder Scale
This Chapter describes the operating principles of the mechanism and electric circuits
of Stylus Photo RX700.
APG Assy
2.1.1 Mechanical Components
The printer of Stylus Photo RX700 consists of the following major mechanisms:
Printhead (p.21)
Carriage Mechanism (p.22)
APG Mechanism (p.23)
Paper Feed Mechanism (p.26)
CD-R Mechanism (p.28)
Paper Loading Mechanism (p.30)
Ink Supply System (p.36)
Pressure Pump Mechanism (p.38)
Ink System (p.40)
In addition to the mechanisms mentioned above, the following mechanisms and circuit
boards constitute Stylus Photo RX700:
Scanner Unit (p.41)
Main Board (p.44)
Panel Board (p.47)
Power Supply Board (p.48)
Paper Eject Roller
E/J Assy
CR Assy
Printhead
PF Motor
Encoder Scale
Rear Paper
Guide Assy
CR Encoder
PE Sensor
Ink System Assy
ASF Rear Assy
ASF Motor
CR Motor
CR Guide Shaft
CR Belt
Figure 2-1. Schematic Printer Mechanism
Operating Principles for "ECOS" Overview 18
EPSON Stylus Photo RX700Revision A
2.1.2 Motors and Sensors
Printer
No.NameTypeVoltageFig.No
A CR MotorDC motor
B APG MotorDC motor
C PF MotorDC motor
D ASF Motor
E Ink Supply System Pressure Motor DC motor (2-core, white)
Figure 2-2. Motors and Sensors (Front Side of Mechanism)
6
9
8
B
(Continued to next page)
5
4
C
Figure 2-3. Motors and Sensors (Rear Side of Mechanism)
Operating PrinciplesOverview19
EPSON Stylus Photo RX700Revision A
10
Scanner Unit
No.NameTypeVoltageFig.No
Scanner CR Motor
S1
Scanner Home Detector
S2
4-phase 200-pole HB stepping
motor
Transmissive‑type photointerrupter
42VDC ±5%Figure 2-5
3.3VDC±5%Figure 2-5
E
12
10
Figure 2-4. Motors and Sensors (Printer Housing)
S1
Carriage Unit Assy
S2
11
Figure 2-5. Motors and Sensors (Scanner Unit)
Operating PrinciplesOverview20
EPSON Stylus Photo RX700Revision A
2.2 Mechanism Operating Principles
This section describes the operating principles of the mechanism of Stylus Photo
RX700.
2.2.1 Printhead
The printhead of Stylus Photo RX700 is equipped with six rows of nozzles for six
colors. The head drivers consist of the driver on the head (nozzle selector) and the
driver on the circuit board (drive voltage waveform generating circuit).
TypeDC brush motor
Voltage42V (DC voltage) ± 5% (voltage applied to the driver)
Armature resistance64.7Ω ± 15%
Characteristics
Drive systemPWM system, constant-current chopping system
PG Adjustment DirectionCurrent
PG-
→ PG release: Larger PG
PG- ← PG release: Smaller PG
Drive system
PWM driving
Current
chopping
Inductance33.6 mH ± 25%
Rotor inertia3.97gcm
The motor is turned ON during the time determined by calculation in the specified PWM
fundamental period PWMcrc, and turned OFF during the rest of the period. The time
resolution of the PWM is 41.7 nsec, which is taken as one count. The motor is driven in
Slow Decay mode and stopped by a short brake. (Duty = 0)
The slow-decay mode (chopping OFF time of 50 µsec.) is always used during current
chopping for current control. The slow-decay mode is such that the blanking time is 6
2
Direction of Motor Rotation (as
viewed from the output side)
→ OUT_BCW
OUT_A
OUT_A ← OUT_BCCW
µsec. and both the transistors on the sink side are turned ON during chopping OFF in
PWM driving mode. (Synchronous rectification is enabled in the active mode.) The upper
limit current value is
± 0.5 A ± 8%.
APG Assy
APG Motor
CR Guide Shaft (Main)
APG Sensor
Release Assy
Upper Paper Guide
CR Guide Shaft (Front)
Carriage Assy
CR Scale Mounting Plate Assy
Figure 2-9. APG Mechanism
2.2.3.2 APG Sensor
Function: Detection of the PG position
Right Side
PG Right Cam
Spur Gear 25.6 (x2)
PG Right Cam
Detector specifications
ItemSpecifications
Detection methodPhoto-electric conversion system (transmissive-type photo-interrupter)
Electrical characteristics Voltage 3.3V ± 5%
The PG setting in several stages for the Carriage is achieved by moving the CR
Guide Shafts up and down with the DC motor while monitoring with the position
sensors. The control of the DC motor is referred to as Auto PG control (APG
control). The basic operation to realize this control is as follows:
<Setting Control>
To move the CR Guide Shafts from the current PG position to a designated PG position, the DC
1
motor is driven by energization (Duty) according to the time setting, slowed down by receiving
the signal from the sensor 1, and stopped within the PG setting range.
<Reset Control>
By unidirectional energization according to the time setting, the DC motor is driven and stopped
2
at the stopper position. Then PG positions are counted until the Position 1 is reached. Arrival at
the Position 1 is determined when the number of the PG positions is equal to the theoretical value.
APG control operation mode
There are five PG positions, which are determined by a continuous cam profile. Switching
1
between these positions is permitted in sequence: posi.1
The sensor 1 outputs the H and L signals when each PG position area and each area between
2
adjacent positions are detected, respectively. (See the table below for operation modes.)
To set and recognize each PG position area, rotate the motor in the posi.5 direction of the sensor
1 until it is stopped by the stopper. Then rotate the motor back in the posi.1 direction. The five
position areas are recognized in sequence; posi.5
this point, posi.1 is established as the first position. This position flag continues this recognition
3
of the positions until setting of the positions is newly made by a higher sequence.
Each PG position area is set when it is recognized that the signal from the sensor 1 changes as L
→ H (or H → L).
⇔ posi.2 ⇔ posi.3 ⇔ posi.4 ⇔ posi.5
⇒ posi.4 ⇒ posi.3 ⇒ posi.2 ⇒ posi.1. At
Figure 2-13 below shows the relationship between the PG positions and the outputs of
the sensor 1 as well as major applications of the PG positions.
Sensor 1 output
PG schematic diagram
End position
Starting position
Setting
control
Reset control
Position not
High
Low
posi.1
PG–
posi.1{
posi.2{{
posi.3{{
posi.4{{
posi.5{
identified
{{
←Reference edge
posi.1-2 posi.2
PG typ
posi.2-3 posi.3
{ mark shows each pair of position
where basic control takes place.
posi.3-4 posi.4
PG+
posi.4-5 posi.5
PG++
Release
Reduction gear ratio between PG motor ~ composite gear (flag) = 1/91.93
Reduction gear ratio between PG motor ~ CR Guide Shaft = 1/71.04
Reduction gear ratio between PG motor ~ Release Shaft = 1/73.54
• CR Guide Shaft turning angle = Composite gear turning angle
* In any PG changing area, the CR Guide Shafts move up and down (the cam gear rotates). Therefore, the
above conversion equation cannot be used.
The paper feed mechanism, consisting primarily of the PF Motor, PF Roller Assy and
Paper Eject Rollers (x2), transports the paper from the paper loading mechanism and
ejects it to the front.
2.2.4.1 PF Motor Specifications
ItemSpecifications
TypeDC brush motor
Voltage42 V (DC voltage) ± 5% (voltage applied to the driver)
Armature
Characteristics
Drive systemPWM system, constant-current chopping sy stem
Stylus Photo RX700 supports printing on CD-R/DVDs. It executes printing on the
media placed on the CD-R tray, which is supplied as a standard accessory.
2.2.5.1 CD-R Sensor 1 (for Guide)
Function: Detection of CD-R Guide position
Detector specifications
ItemSpecifications
Detection methodMechanical contact detector leaf by MIK Electronic: 2020393(R-E04)
Electrical
characteristics
Detected ConditionSwitch ModeApplicable Printing Mode CD-R Guide Signal
CD-R Guide retracted
CD-R Guide used
Note 1: Even when the CD-R Guide position changes as “retracted → used”, the PG setting
2: Even when the CD-R Guide position has been changed as “retracted
3: Before printing and at other times, the CD-R Guide position is judged and the
Drive voltage 3.3 V ± 5%
Rated current0.6 ~ 1 mA
Contact resistance 50mΩ
OpenASF modeH
ClosedCDR modeL
(release) does not take place if there is paper.
→ used”, the CD-
R tray cannot be set until the PG setting (release) is completed. The user is alerted by a
panel display.
applicable printing mode is set
During printing, the CD-R Guide position is checked. If “CD-R Guide used” is detected
in the ASF mode, printing is discontinued. Then printing is resumed when “CDR Guide
retracted” is detected.
CD-R Tray Signal
Before printing in the CDR mode and other times, the CD-R Guide position is
judged.
CD-R Tray not installed: CD-R Guide error is displayed
CD-R Tray installed:If timer-controlled suction and I/C replacement are
necessary, the CD-R Tray is ejected and the user is
alerted during suction operation. If suction
operation is unnecessary, operation for printing on
the CD-R is carried out.
PW Sensor (on the Carriage)
CD-R Sensor 1
APG Assy
2.2.5.2 CD-R Sensor 2 (for Tray)
Function: Detection of CD-R Tray position
Detector specifications
ItemSpecifications
Detection methodMechanical contact detector by MIK Electronic: MPU10420MLB0
Electrical
Drive voltage 3.3 V ± 5%
Rated current0.6 ~ 1 mA
Contact resistance50mΩ
Detected ConditionSwitch ModeCD-R Tray Signal
CD-R Tray not installedClosedL
CD-R Tray installedOpenH
PF Motor
CD-R Sensor 2
EJ Frame Assy
CD-R Guide Assy
CD-R Tray
Figure 2-16. Components of the CD-R Mechanism
EPSON Stylus Photo RX700Revision A
2.2.5.3 CD-R Mechanism Explanation
The CD-R Mechanism is as follows: When the CD-R Guide Assy is drawn out toward
the front, its position is detected by the CD-R Sensor 2 (Front). Then the APG Assy
widens the platen gap to the PG++ position so that the CD-R Tray can be loaded.
The CD-R Mechanism is driven as follows: The CD-R Tray inserted by hand is loaded
and ejected by the driving force transmitted from the PF Motor to the PF Roller and
Paper Eject Rollers (x2). (See Figure 2-15)
CD-R Guide is retracted
CD-R Sensor 2
CD-R Link Lever
CD-R Guide is open
CD-R Right Cam
The CD-R Link Lever locks the CD-R Guide
Assy with the CD-R Right Cam in the position
shown, which is detected by the sensor.
Torsion spring (x2)
Slides to the front by
the force of the right
and left springs
The E/J Frame and the CD-R Guide operate connected
with each other by the right and left EJ Links.
CD-R Guide AssyEJ Frame Assy
To draw out the CD-R Guide, push the CD-R
Guide Assy inward slightly. Then the CD-R
Guide Assy is unlocked from the CD-R Link
Lever and locked in the position shown.
Stylus Photo RX700 is provided with two-way paper loading system, permitting paper
loading from the front and rear. The paper loading system consists of two paper
loading mechanisms and the ASF Drive Assy.
2.2.6.1 ASF Motor
ItemSpecifications
Type2-phase 48-pole PM type stepping motor
Voltage42 V (DC voltage) ± 5% (voltage applied to the driver)