Epson Stylus Pro 7500 Service Manual

SERVICE MANUAL

Color Large Format Inkjet Printer

EPSON Stylus PRO 7500

SEIJ00005

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PRECAUTIONS

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

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

procedures preceded by DANGER Headings.

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

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

DANGER

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

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

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

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 ANTISTATIC WRIST STRAPS, WHEN ACCESSING INTERNAL COMPONENTS.

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

About This Manual

This manual describes basic functi ons, theory of electrical and mechanical operations, maintena nce and repair procedures of EPSON EPSON Stylus PRO

7500. The instructions and procedures included herein are intended for the experienced repai r technicians, and attention shoul d be given to th e precautions on the preceding page.

Contents

This manual consists of six chapters and Appendix.

CHAPTER 1. PRODUCT DESCRIPTIONS

Provides a general overview and specificati ons of the product.

CHAPTER 2. OPERATING PRINCIPLES

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

CHAPTER 3. TROUBLESHOOTING

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

CHAPTER 6. MAINTENANCE

Provides preventive maintenance procedures and the lists of Epson-approved lubricants and adhesives required for servicing the product.

CHAPTER 7. APPENDIX

Provides the following additional information for reference:

n Connector pin assignments n Parts list n Electric circuit boards components layout n Exploded diagram n Electrical circuit boards schematics

CHAPTER 4. DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY

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

CHAPTER 5. ADJUSTMENTS

Provides Epson-approved methods for adjustment.

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 WARNING, CAUTION or NOTE messages.

W ARNING

CAUTIO N

CHECK

PO IN T

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

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 a reassembly procedure, practice, or condition that, if not strictly adhered to, could result in damage to, or nonoperability of, the equipment.

Revision Status

Revision Issued Date Description

Rev. A August 31, 2000 First Release Rev. B September 7, 2000 Page 53 Ink ca rtridge size select mode can not use on SP7500.

Page 114 Dip SW setting for ASP Main bo a rd. Page 130 Caution for the PF motor replacement Page 172 Table 5-4 Main board replacement (Dip SW setting for ASP Mainboard) Page 231 Dip SW setting for ASP Mainboard

Rev.C September 25,2000 Page 54 Model Name change mode

Page 163 Pigment firmware upload procedu re. Th e pigment firmware must be uploaded before the pigment ink initial ink charge.

Product Description

Features ....................................................................................................... 11

Consumable Products & Options............................................................ 12

Print Specifications....................................................................................... 13

Printing Specifications ...................................................................................13

Character Specifications .......................................... ...... ................................13

Paper Feeding .................................................................................................13

PAPER SPECIFICATION .............................................................................14

Ink (Dye Ink Cartridge) .................................................................................18

Electrical Specifications .................................................................................18

Conformity/Safety Approvals ........................................................................19

Reliability .......................................................................................................19

Environmental Conditions .............................................................................20

Controller Specifications ...............................................................................21

Cutting Specifications ....................................................................................21

External Dimensions / Installation Environment / Weight ............................22

Interfaces...................................................................................................... 23

Parallel Interface ........................ ...... ....... ...... ....... ...... ....... ...... ................ 23

Compatibility mode ............................................................ ...........................23

Nibble Mode ..................................................................................................26

ECP Mode ............................................... .......................................................27

USB Interface.......................................................................................... 29

TYPE-B Optional Type B Interface.......................................................... 30

Supplementary Items .............................................................................. 31

Receiving Buffer Operation ................................................ ...... ...... ...............31

Interface Selection .........................................................................................31

Initialization ................................................................................................... 31

Control Panel................................................................................................ 33

Buttons ........................................................................................................... 33

LED Indicators ...............................................................................................34

Panel Display................................................................................................ 36

Panel Setting Menu ...................................................................................... 37

Printer Setting Menus.............................................................................. 38

Test Print Menu....................................................................................... 40

Printer Status Menu................................................................................. 41

User Paper Setting Menu........................................................................ 44

Cutter Replacement Menu ...................................................................... 46

Gap Adjustment Menu............................................................................. 47

Maintenace Mode ..... ....... ............................................. ........................... 48

HEX Dump ....................................................................................................49

Panel Display Language Selection ................................................................49

M/W Mode Setting ........................................................................................49

Maintenance Mode 2............................................................................... 50

Ink Cartridge Size Select.............................................................................. 53

Inter-User Transport Mode........................................................................... 53

Firmware Reload.......................................................................................... 54

Model Name Change Mode ......................................................................... 54

Self-diagnostic Function Mode..................................................................... 55

Jumper Settings ........................................................................................... 55

Maintenance/ Service Calls.......................................................................... 56

Maintenance Call .................................................................................... 56

Service Call............................................................................................. 57

Operating Principles

Component List & Illustrations...................................................................... 59

Print Mechanism Components ..................................................................... 60

Carriage (CR) Mechanism ..................................................................... 61

Carriage Moving Unit ................................................. ...................................62

Platen Gap Adjustment Unit ..........................................................................62

Paper Feed Assembly............................................................................. 66

Cleaning Mechanism............................................................................... 68

Ink Supply Mechanism ............................................................................ 70

Other ....................................................................................................... 71

Cover Sensor ..................................................................................................71

Circuit Board Placement ................................................................................72

Control Circuit (C299MAIN Board) Outline................................................... 73

Power Supply Board Summary.................................................................... 75

Troubleshooting

Outline.......................................................................................................... 77

Introduction ............................................................................................. 77

Troubleshooting Practice ........................................................................ 78

Troubleshooting Based on Error Display...................................................... 79

Warnings ........................................................................................................81

Errors .............................................................................................................. 81

Fatal Errors .....................................................................................................86

Errors That Require a Service Technician.................................................... 88

Maintenance Call 0100 ..................................................................................88

Service Call 00000100 ...................................................................................88

Service Call 00000101 ...................................................................................88

Service Call 00010000 ...................................................................................88

Service Call 00010001 ...................................................................................89

Service Call 00010002 ...................................................................................89

Service Call 00010003 ...................................................................................89

Service Call 00010004 ...................................................................................90

Service Call 00010005 ...................................................................................90

Service Call 00010006 ...................................................................................90

Service Call 00010007 ...................................................................................90

Service Call 00010008 ...................................................................................90

Service Call 00010009 ...................................................................................91

Service Call 0001000A ............................................................. ...... ..... ..........91

Service Call 0001000C ................................. .................................................91

Service Call 0001000D

Service Call 0001000E ..................................................................................92

Service Call 0001000F ...................................................................................92

Service Call 00010010 ...................................................................................92

Service Call 00020000 (NVRAM error) Service Call 00020001 (Internal RAM error) Service Call 00020002 (SRAM error)

Service Call 00020003 (DRAM error) ..........................................................92

Service Call 10000004 (CPU Vector 4 / General improper command issued) Service Call 10000006 (CPU Vector 6 / Slot improper command) Service Call 10000009 (CPU Vector 9 / CPU address error) Service Call 1000000A (CPU Vector 10 / DMAC/DTC address error) Service Call 1000000B (CPU Vector 11 / WD timer out error)

Service Call 10000 ** ................................................(CPU Vector 32 ~ 63) 92

Troubleshooting Based on Your Printout...................................................... 93

Dot Missing ....................................................................................................93

Uneven Printing/Poor Resolution ..................................................................94

Smudged or Marred Printout (Front) .............................................................94

Smudged or Marred Printout (Reverse side) .................................................95

White or Black Banding ................................................................................95

Disassembly & Assembly

Summary...................................................................................................... 97

Warnings................................................................................................. 97

Tools ....................................................................................................... 99

Screw List.............................................................................................. 100

Disassembly Flow ...................................................................................... 101

Removing the Housing.......................................................................... 102

Circuit Board Removal .......................................................................... 111

Removing the Cooling Fan .........................................................................112

Disconnect the AC inlet ...............................................................................112

Changing the C299MAIN Board DIP-SW Settings ....................................114

Printer Mechanism Disassembly........................................................... 115

Conversion Kit Assembly Procedure..................................................... 146

Preparation before assembly ........................................................................148

Ink Discharge Procedure ..............................................................................148

Conversion Kit Parts Replacement Procedure .............................................149

Affixing Labels ............................................................................................162

Uploading Pigment Ink Firmware ...............................................................163

Pigment Ink Initial chARGE ........................................................................164

Required Adjustment Items .........................................................................164

Bi-D Adjustment (Round Trip Alignment) .................................................165

Head Gap Adjustment (Alignment Between Heads) ................................... 167

Final Check ..................................................................................................169

Adjustment

Adjustment Outline..................................................................................... 171

Cautions................................................................................................ 171

Adjustment Tools .................................................................................. 171

Adjustment Items .................................................................................. 173

Adjustment Steps ....................................................................................... 175

Parameter Backup ................................................................................ 175

Requirements for parameter Backup ...........................................................175

Backing up parameters From Main Board to PC card .................................176

Downloading Parameters From PC Card to new Board ..............................176

Backup/Download Error Recovery ..............................................................177

Range of Backed Up Parameters .................................................................177

Firmware Update................................................................................... 178

Updating Firmware Via the PC ....................................................................178

Updating Firmware From a Memory Card ..................................................179

Self-diagnostic Function........................................................................ 180

Version ......................................................................................................... 183

Control Panel ...............................................................................................184

Sensors .........................................................................................................184

Adjustment the Paper Sensors .....................................................................185

Encoder ........................................................................................................189

Fan ................................................................................................................189

Elec. .............................................................................................................189

Adj Cap Position ..........................................................................................194

Adj Check Skew .......................................................................................... 195

Write D/A Value ..........................................................................................196

Adj Input Rank .............................................................................................196

Adj Check Nozzle ........................................................................................197

Adj x Head Slant (B/C heads) ......................................................................198

Adj B/C Head Height ...................................................................................200

Bi-D Printing Position Adjustment ..............................................................201

Head Gap Adjustment ................................... ...............................................204

Flush Point adjustment .................................................................................205

Feed Adjustment ..........................................................................................206

Adj Top & Bottom .......................................................................................207

Adj Rear Sensor Position .............................................................................208

Test Pattern Print ..........................................................................................209

Clean Head (drain ink) .................................................................................210

Counter Clear ...............................................................................................211

"Initialize" Items ..........................................................................................213

"Update" Items .............................................................................................213

Maintenance Mode................................................................................ 215

HEX Dump ..................................................................................................216

Panel Display Language Selection ...............................................................216

M/W Mode Setting ................................. ...... ...............................................216

Maintenance Mode 2............................................................................. 217

Mechanism Adjustment......................................................................... 220

Changing the C299MAIN Board DIP-SW Settings................................ 232

Writing the USB-ID............................................................................... 233

Required Materials .......................................................................................233

Operating Environment and Preliminary Preparations ................................233

Writing the USB ID .....................................................................................233

Bi-D #4 Adjustment Check Pattern ....................................................... 235

Required Materials .......................................................................................235

Operating Environment and Preliminary Preparations ................................235

Bi-D #4 Adjustment Check Pattern .............................................................235

Maintenance

General Maintenance Issues...................................................................... 238

Periodic Maintenance Items.................................................................. 239

Product Life Information ........................................................................ 240

Important Maintenance Items During Service Operations .................... 241

Lubrication and Glue .................................................................................. 242

Appendix

Wiring Diagrams......................................................................................... 244

Parts List .................................................................................................... 246

Exploded View Diagram............................................................................. 259

Component Layout.................................. ...... ....... ...... ....... ...... ....... ...... ...... 270

Circuit Diagrams......................................................................................... 273

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

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1.1 Features

The EPSON Stylus Pro 7500 is an 24-inch wide, 6-color ink jet printer with professional color output. It has the same printheads as the EPSON Stylus Pro 9000. The EPSON Stylus Pro 7500 provides the follow ing major feat ure s and mor e.

o Large Format

A1, full size 24 inch-full size printing (A1+size supported)

o High-speed throughput

Table 1-1.

Paper Image Quality Resolution Mode Throughput

Fast 720x720dpi Bi-D MW/MF,240cps 9min

Medium Glossy Paper

o High Image Quality

Pigment ink in 6 colors is used. Image quality and color reproduction are at the same level as with the Stylus Pro 9500.

Beautiful 720x720dpi Bi-D FOL,333cps 14min High Precision 1440x720dpi Bi-D FOL,4pss, 333cps 27min

o Low running c ost

Six separate ink cartridges so you only have to replace the empty ink cartridge (each cartridge holds 100ml of ink)

o Applicable various media

Auto cutter provided in addition to the standard roll paper feeder.

o Complete Software Compatibility With EPSON Sty lu s Pro 9000

Stylus Pro 9000 commands and Stylus Pro 7000 commands are upward compatible and can be interchanged with the Stylus Pro 9500 commands.

o Latest RIP Technology

CPSI Pro (software) PS Server (Scheduled to go on sale in September, 2000)

o Compact, Low in Cost

Can be used on a desktop (The stand is an option)

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1.1.1 Consumable Products & Options

The consumables and options that can be used with the Stylus Pro 7500 are shown below.

Table 1-2. Consumables & Options

Name Code Product

T460¬¬¬ T463¬¬¬

Ink cartridges

Stand Paper cutter blade Roll Feed Spindle 2” Roll Feed Spindle 3” Doubleweight Matte Paper Glossy Pape - PhotoW eight Premium Glossy Photo Pap e r Premium Semium Semig los s Phot o

Watercolor Paper - Radiant White

Glossy Film Synthetic Paper Adhesive Synthetic Paper Rip Station 5100 PS Server Series

II Software RIP (CPSI Pro) Software RIP (CPSI Pro)

T462¬¬¬ T461¬¬¬ T465¬¬¬ T464¬¬¬

C844022 C815131 C811092 C811102 S041385 S041388 S041390 S041393 S041396

S041352 S041351

S041314 S041399 S041402

EAI - C850092

Other - C850093

Black Ink Cyan Ink Magenta Ink Yellow Ink Light Cyan Ink Light Magenta Ink

Optional stand Consumable item For two-inch diameter roll paper For three-inch diameter roll paper 24 in wide/25m long 22 in wide/20m long 24 in wide/30.5m long 24 in wide/30.5m long 24 in wide/18m long

A3 Wide / B A3 Wide / B

610mm wide/20m long 24 in wide/45m long 24 in wide/30m long

Fiery Adobe® PostScript® 3™ Server

¬ Signifies a number that varies by market.

Multi-protocol Ethernet interface card

100Mbps Multi-protocol Ethernet interface card

IEEE 1394 interface card

C82362¬

C82363¬

C82372¬

Type-B 10Base-T

Type-B 100Base-T

IEEE 1394 interface card

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1.2 Print Specifications

PRINTING SPECIFICATIONS

Printing System: Ink jet

o o Head nozzle arrangement: black = 64 nozzles (32 nozzles x 2 rows)

Color = 320 nozzles (Cyan, magenta, yellow, light cyan and light magenta, 64 nozzles each (32 nozzles x 2 rows)

o Print direction = Bi-di rection (high-speed return, high-speed skip only) o Print Speed and Printable Area

Character mode Character Quality High Quality Character pitch 10cpi (Pica) Printable area 237 characters Printing speed 240cps

Graphic mode

See the table below.

Table 1-3. Print Area and Speed

Horizontal resolution

(dpi)

360

Printable area Max. printable dots Speed

604mm

23.78 inches

8561 24 IPS

CHARACTER SPECIFICATIONS

Character Code:

PC437(US, Standerd Europe) PC850(Multilingual)

o Type Faces:

Bitmap LQ fout : EPSON Courier 10 CPI

o Control Code: ESC/P Raster

PAPER FEEDING

Paper feeding method: Friction feed Line spacing: 1/6” or programmable at 1/720” Paper path: Roll paper/manual

Feed speed: 1/6” 200

Continuous 2.5” (63. 5mm ) /sec ond

10m seconds

720

1440

604mm

23.78 inches 604mm

23.78 inches

17,123

34,246

33.3 IPS/FOL

33.3 IPS/4pass 24 IPS/FOL

33.3 IPS/4pass

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PAPER SPECIFICATION

Roll Paper: [Compatible papers]

The following papers can be loaded in this machine, but it is not guaranteed that they will go through or that the print quality will be good.

• Paper Size = Width: 210 ~ 610 mm

* However, it should be within the roll size.

• Roll size = 2” or 3” core Outer diameter: within 150 mm

• Paper thickness = 0.08 ~ 0.05 mm

*1 There should be no wrin kles, fuzz, tearing or folding, of the paper, etc. *2 The exclusive option (3” roll paper spindle) is necessary when using 3” core roll paper. [Plain Paper] Only paper feed operation is guaranteed for the following papers.

• Paper Size = Width: 210 ~ 610 mm

* However, it should be within the roll size.

• Roll size = 2” or 3” core Outer diameter: within 150 mm

• Paper thickness = 0.08 ~ 0.11 mm

• Paper weight = 64~90 gf/m

• Paper Quality =Plain paper, Recycled paper

*1 There should be no wrinkles, fuzz or tearing of the paper, etc. *2 The peel strength of the first part of the paper roll should be within 300 ~ 500 gf. *3 The exclusive option (3” roll paper spindle) is necessary when using 3” core roll paper. *4 This product should be used in a place with a normal room temperature environment (Temperature: 15~25°C, Relative humidity: 40~60%) *5 The printable area for roll paper is from the core to the point where it is cut off.

Length: 279 mm ~ 202 m

The remaining paper length when the paper is cut off from the roll. (Reference): approx. 30 cm. [EPSON Special Paper] The feed through characteristics and print quality of the following genuine exclusive papers are guaranteed.

Table 1-4. EPSON Special Paper

Type (US)

Doubleweight Matte Paper

Glossy paper - Photo Wei ght

Premium Glossy Photo Paper

Premium Semigloss Photo paper

Watercolor Paper - Padiant White

Glossy Film

Synthetic Paper

Adhesive Syntheti c Paper

*1: Use at normal room te mperature (15~25°C (59~77°F) 40~60% humi dity) *2: At the point where the rear edge comes fre e from th e core (app rox. last 3 0 cm.), pr int quality

is no longer guaranteed.

*3: The printable area for roll paper is from the core to the point where it is cut off.

The remaining paper length when the paper is cut off from the roll. (Reference): approx. 30 cm.

610mm x 25m (24” x 83’)

559mm x 20m (22” x66.4’)

610mm x 30.5m (24” x 101.3’)

610mm x 18m (24” x 59.8’)

610mm x 20m (24” x 66.1’)

610mm x 45m (24” x 149.4’)

610mm x 30m (24” x 99.6’)

Paper Size

(W x H)

Roll Size

2” core, maximum103mm external dia meter

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Cut Sheet Paper: [Papers that can be loaded]

Loading of the following papers into this printer is possible, but for papers other than the following plain paper and exclusive paper, feed through characteristics and print quality are not guaranteed.

• Paper Size: See the table below.

Table 1-5. Specifications of Papers which can be Loaded

Size Name

B2 515 x 728mm ????? 22” x 36” A4 210 x 297mm ????? 20” x 24” Super A1 24” x 36” ????? 18” x 22” A1 594 x 841mm ANSI D 22” x 34” A2 420 x 59 4mm ANSI C 17” x 22” Super A3 329 x 483mm ANSI B 11” x 17” A3 297 x 420mm Letter 8.5” x 11”

Dimensions

(H x W)

Size Name

• Paper Width: Paper length = 297 ~ 728 mm...

0.08 ~ 1.5 mm Paper Length = 728 ~ 915 mm (36”) ...

0.08 ~ 0.5 mm

*1 There should be no wrinkles, fuzz, tearing or folding, of the paper, etc.

Dimensions

(H x W)

[Plain Paper] For the following specifications, only the lack of hindrance for paper feed through is guaranteed.

• Paper Size: See the table below.

Table 1-6. Specifications of Papers which can be Loaded

Size Name

B2 515 x 728mm ????? 22” x 36” A4 210 x 297mm ????? 20” x 24” Super A1 24” x 36” ????? 18” x 22” A1 594 x 841mm ANSI D 22” x 34” A2 420 x 594mm ANSI C 17” x 22” Super A3 329 x 483mm ANSI B 11” x 17” A3 297 x 420mm Letter 8.5” x 11”

Dimensions

(H x W)

Size Name

• Paper Thickness = 0.08 ~ 0.11 mm

• Paper Weight = 64 ~ 90 gf/m

• Paper Quality = Plain paper, recycled paper

*1 The paper should be loaded longitudinally. *2 There should be no wrinkles, fuzz, or tearing, of the paper, etc. *3 This product should be used in a place with a normal room temperature environment

(Temperature: 15~25°C, Relative humidity: 40~60%).

Dimensions

(H x W)

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[EPSON Special Papers] Shown below.

Table 1-7. Specifications of EPSON Special Papers

Size Name

A4 210 x 297mm ¡¡¡– A3 297 x 420mm ¡ ¡ ¡ Super A3 329 x 483mm ¡¡¡– A2 420 x 594mm ¡ – – – LTR 216 x 279mm ¡¡¡– B 279 x 432mm ¡ C 431 x 558mm ¡

B2 515 x 728mm – – – ¡ ¡:Compatible Paper, –: Nonexistent Type of Paper *1: Guaranteed for Uni-D printing. *2: Paper that exists oversees only. *3: The paper should be loaded long itudinally. *4: There should be no wr inkles, fuzz or tearing of the paper, etc.

Dimensions

(H x W)

Super Fine

Photo Print

Paper 2

–––

Photo

Quality

Glossy Film

Art Board

–

Printable Area: See the table and figure below.

Table 1-8. Printable Area

Heading Roll Paper Cut Sheets

PW (width)

PL (length)

LM (left margin)

TM (top) 3mm/15mm* 3mm RM (right) 3mm/15mm* 3mm BM (bottom) 3mm/15mm* 14mm

210 ~ 610mm (8.27 ~ 24”)

Max. 90m (298.8’)

3mm/15mm* (0.12~0.59”)

• The printer detects the paper width when the paper is set.

• Any image that exceeds the detected paper width, or the printable area specified by the paper size setting, is not printed.

• The size of the margin of roll paper can be changed from the panel as shown below. Top and Bottom: 15 mm Left and Right: 3 mm / Top, Bottom, Left and Right: 3 mm

/ Top, Bottom, Left and Right: 15 mm.

210 ~ 610mm (8.27 ~ 24”)

297~915mm (11.8~36.4”)

3mm

*5: This product should be used in a place with a normal room temperature environment

(Temperature: 15~25°C, Relative humidity: 40~60%).

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Paper

Feed

Printable Area

Figure 1-1. Printable Area

Paper Set Lever:

• By opening the paper Set lever, paper support is canceled and the paper can be set.

• By closing the paper Set lever, the set paper is held in place and printing is enabled.

• If the paper Set lever is opened during printer operation, the “SECURE PAPER LEVER” error occurs.

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INK (DYE INK CARTRIDGE)

Form: Exclusive Ink Cartridge

o o Ink Colors: Black, Magenta, Light Magenta, Cyan, Light Cyan, Yellow o Quantity: 110 ml o Effective Ink Volume: 83.0g or more o Life:

A1: Approx. 28 pages (720 dpi, when the printed share of the paper surface used by each color is 40%.) A1: Approx. 11 pages (720 dpi, when the printed share of the paper surface used by each color is 100%.) D Size: Approx. 26 pages (720 dpi, when the printed share of the paper surface used by each color is 40%.) A4: Approx. 3800 pages (360 dpi, when the printed share of the paper surface used by each color is 5%.)

o Dimensions: 25.1 x 141.1 x 105.3 mm (Width x Depth x Height) o Weight: Approx. 200 g o Effective Period: Approx. 2 years from manufacture. o Storage Temperature: See the table below.

Table 1-9. Ink Cartridge Storage Environment

Condition Temperature Cautions

ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Table 1-10. Electrical Specifications

120V Model 220-240V Model

Rated voltage range AC120V AC220~240V Input voltage range AC90~132V AC198~264V Rated frequency range Input frequency range Rated current 1.0A (Max. 1.6A) 0.5A (Max.0.8A)

Power consumption

Insulation resistance 10MΩ minimum (between AC line and chassis, DC 500 V)

Dielectric strength

standby mode = 15W or less Energy Star Compliant

AC 1,000V rms per minute or AC 1,200V rms per second (between AC line and chassis)

50~60Hz

49.5~60.5Hz

AC 1,500V rms per minute (between AC line and chassis)

During transport when loaded

Storage when packed

When load ed in the printer

-30~60°C

-30~40°C If 40°C, within 1 month

-20~40°C If 40°C, within 1 m onth

• If 60°C, within 120 hrs.

• If 40°C, within 1 month

Usable ink cartridges: For Stylus Pro 7500 100 ml Ink Cartridge

For Stylus Pro 9500 200 ml Ink Cartridge *1

NOTE: If the above ink cartridge *1) uses, it is necessary to set it according to

1.9 “Ink C artridge Siz e Select.”

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CONFORMITY/SAFETY APPROVALS

Safety Standards:

US Model UL 1950, CSA 22.2 No. 950 European Model EN60950 (VDE)

EMC:

US Model FCC part 15 subpart B class B

CSA C108.8 class B

European Model EN 55022 (CISPR Pub. 22) class B

EN 61000-3-2 EN 61000-3-3 EN 50082-1

IEC 801-2 IEC 801-3

IEC 801-4 Australian Model AS/NZS 3548 class B International Energy Star Compliant

(EPA MOU2.1 Category Large Format Printer)

RELIABILITY

Life

[Body] 20,000 Pages (A1) [Print Head] 2 billion dots/nozzle [Cutter] 2,000 Sheets (A1)

o Periodic Replacement Parts

Maintenance Kit, Stylus Pro 7500 (No. 1054038) This kit consists of the following parts. Waste ink absorbent, pump assembly, cap assembly, flushing box assembly, head cleaner (approximately 12,000 sheets (A1, criterion)

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ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

Temperature&Humidity

See the following table.

Table 1-11. Environmental Conditions

Condition Temperature Humidity Notes

Operating

Storage

Transportation

*1 When storing the printer, make sure the printheads are in the home (capped) position. If

necessary switch power on, wait for the printheads to move to the home position, and then switch power off.

*2 Before transporting the printer, remove the ink cartridges and turn the ink valves screws to

the closed position. Also make sure the printheads are in the home, capped, position. After transporting the printer, install new ink cartridges.

*3 If the temperature drops below -15°C (5°F), the ink in the cartridges and printheads freezes.

The ink thaws completely after three hours at 25°C (77°F).

*4 If kept in an environment with a temperature of -15°C or lower, the ink inside the print head

and the ink cartridge will freeze. Once ink is frozen, a period of approximately 3 hours in a 25°C environment is required until the ink can be used again

10~35°C

(50~95°F)

-20~40°C

(-4~104°F)

-20~60°C

(-4~140°F)

20~80%

20~85%

5-85%

• Less than a month at 40°C (104°F)

• Less than 120 hours at 60° C (140°F)

• With no freezing

80 70 60

Humidity (%)

50 40 30

20 10

27 30 35

Temperature (°C)

Figure 1-2. Environmental Conditions: Temperature / Humidity

Vibration&Shock

See the following table.

Table 1-12. Vibration and Shock

Condition

Operating

Storage

Vibration

Resistance

0.15G 10~55Hz

0.5G 10~55Hz

Shock

Resistance

1G maximum 1ms

X/Y/Z directions

2G maximum 2ms

Notes

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CONTROLLER SPECIFICATIONS

CPU

Hitachi SH7043 33 Mhz

o ROM

[Program]: CPU internal = 128 KB, External = 1 MB [Fonts]: Not Loaded

o RAM

10 MB (Fixed)

o Interface

[Standard] IEEE 1284 Interface USB Interface Option Type B Interface Card Slot (x 1)

CUTTING SPECIFICATIONS

Mechanical Conditions

• Distance between Cutting Position and Cutter Marks L1 = 47.5 mm

• Shortest cutting length L2 during 3-stage cutting = 100 mm * (Paper width detection = OFF and) during manual cutting, L2 = 47.5 mm

• Shortest cutting length L3 = 20 mm

Cutting conditions and cutting system: See the table below.

Table 1-13. Cutting Conditions and Cutting System

Cutting Conditions Cutting System

Initial cut (Manual cutting when the paper is on the top edge sensor an d the lever is down, and the “Cut/Eject” button is pressed.)

Auto cutting after printing is finished and reset is activated during printin g.

Manual cutting during printing. Same as above.

Manual cutting while in the normal standby state.

Manual cutting after paper feed in the forward paper feed direction.

Manual cutting after prin ting wit h Auto cutt ing OFF and with Auto cutting ON.

When paper width sensor = ON. 4-stage cutting with the paper fed distance L1. When paper width sensor = OFF. 3-stage cutting with the paper fed distance L2.

3-stage cutting. However, if (L+) is shorter than L2, 3-stage cutting after feeding the paper distance L2.

When paper width sensor = ON. 4-stage cutting with the paper fed distance L1. When paper width sensor = OFF. 3-stage cutting with the paper fed distance L2.

Same as above.

If L1 + (L+) _ L2, 3-stage cutting with the paper fed distance L1.

If L1 + (L+) < L2, 3-stage cutting with the paper fed distance L2 – (L+).

• Let the distance the paper is pulled out from the cu t position by printing and paper feed in the forward paper feed direction be (L+).

• Let the distance the paper is pulled back from the cut position by reverse paper feed be (L–).

• L1 should be greater than L3.

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Installation Environment.

EXTERNAL DIMENSIONS / INSTALLATION ENVIRONMENT / WEIGHT

External Dimensions

1100 x 572 x 560 (Width x Depth x Height) See the figure below.

See the figure below.

Other Obst acles

Paper Eject

Direction

Figure 1-3. External Dimensions

60 cm or more

Distance from

obstacles in front of

printer

(floor)

* Consideration should be given so that printed matter falling during paper

Eject is not damaged.

* The distance between the rubber feet on the front of the printer and the edge

of the desk should be insignificant.

60 ~ 80 cm

Height from floor.

Figure 1-4. Installation Environment

Weight

Approx. 43.5 kg (Not including consumables and the optional stand.

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1.3 Interfaces

This printer is equipped with a parallel and a USB interface as standard equipment. As an option, it can also be equipped with a Type B Interface.

1.3.1 Parallel Interface

COMPATIBILITY MODE

Data transfer format: 8-bit parallel, IEEE-1284 interchangeable

o o Synchronization Method: External supply / by Strobe pulse. o Handshake: By BUSY and /ACKNLG signals. o Logic Level: TTL compatible level

(IEEE-P1284 Level 1 device)

o Applicable Connector: 57-30360 (Amphenol) 36-pin or comparable

product. * It is recommended that the shortest possible interface cable be used.

o Signal Arrangement and Signal Names: See the table below.

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Table 1-14. Parallel Interface (Compatibility Mode)

Pin No.

1 /STROBE 19

2 DATA1 20

3 DATA2 21

4 DATA3 22

5 DATA4 23

6 DATA5 24

7 DATA6 25

8 DATA7 26

9 DATA8 27

10 /ACKNLG 28 Printer

Signal Name

Return Pin No.

Machine

Source Function

Center

Strobe puls e (When Low, data can be read. When High, data cannot be received from the PC.)

Data Signal

When Low, it indicates that data processing is finished and preparation for reception of the next data is completed.

Table 1-14. Parallel Interface (Compatibility Mode)

Pin No.

32 /ERROR 29

36 /SLIN 30 ----

18 Logic H ---- ----

35 +5V ---- ----

16,33,

19-30 15,34 NC ---- ----

Signal

Name

Chassis

GND

GND ---- ----

NOTE: If it is active in the Low state, a ” /” is included with the signal name.

Return Pin No.

---- ----

Source Function

Center

Machine

When Low, it indicates that the printer is in an error state.

Not used. Normally High Level 3.9 K ohms, pulled up to

5 V. Normally High Level 1.0 K ohms, pulled up to

5 V.

Chassis GND.

Signal GND.

Not connected.

11 BUSY 29 Printer

12 PE 28 Printer

13 SLAC 28 Printer

14 /AFXT 30

31 /INIT 30

Center

Machine

Center Machine

When High, it indicat es th at the state is such that data reception is impossible.

When High, it indicates that the printer has no paper.

Normally High Level 1.0 K ohms, pulled up to 5 v.

Not used.

At a Low pulse with a pulse width of 50_ or greater, it is set in the initialization state.

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*1 The return side means the twisted pair return and is conn ected to the signal grou nd level. Furthermore, when interfacing, a twisted pair cable should definitely be used for each signal and the return side should definitely connected. Also, use of a shielded cable and connection to the chassis ground of the center machine and the printer, respectively are effective countermeasures against noise.

*2 All the interface conditions are TTL level standard conditions. The rise and fall time of each signal is 0.2 _s or less.

*3 For details on the timing of each signal, see the “Data Transmission Timing” diagram in the figure below.

*4 There must not be any data transfer with disregard of the /ACKNLG or BUSY signals. (Data transfer to this printer must be performed when/ACKNLG is confirmed or when BUSY is in the “LOW” state.)

*5 If appropriate character codes are set for DATA 1~8 of the interface connector (as opposed to “1” for GND open and “0” for short circuit), and BUSY and /STROBE are connected, an external device is not used and a printing test can be performed, which includes the interface circuits.

*6 The printer is in the following states when the PE signal line enters the A ssert state (“L” Level).

• Out of paper error occurring (ST:00 ER:06 state)

• Other paper errors occurring (ST:00 ER:0E, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16 state)

o Data Transmission Timing

DATA

STROBE

BUSY

-ACKNLG

tsetup

tready

Figure 1-5. Data Transmission Timing

Table 1-15. Timing Chart Parameter

Parameter Minimum Maximum

tsetup 500 ns thold 500 ns tstb 500 ns tready 0 -

data byte n

thold

ts tb

tbusy

tre p ly ta c k

data byte n+ 1

tnext

tnbusy

tbusy - 500 ns tt-out* - 120 ns tt-in** - 200 ns treply 0 tack Typical 2 us tnbusy 0 tnext 0 -

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NIBBLE MODE

Data Transfer Format: IEEE-1284 Nibble Mode

o o Synchronization System: Compatible with IEEE-1284 Specifications o Handshake: Compatible with IEEE-1284 Specifications o Logic level: TTL level (IEE-P1284 Level 1 device) o Data transfer timing: Compatible with IEEE-1284 Specifications o Expansion Request Data: If the expansion request data value is 00H or 04H,

the request is received. The meanings of these values are as shown below.

00H:Request to carry out reverse channel transfers

in the Nibble mode.

04H:Request to return the ID of the device using

the Nibble mode for reverse channel transfers.

o Device ID: [00H] [47H]

MFG: EPSON CMD: ESCPL2, BDC; MDL:Stylus [SP] Pro [SP] 7500 CLS: PRINTER DES: EPSON [SP] Stylus [SP] Pro [SP] 7500; *: [SP] is code 20<H>.

o See the table below for the signal layout and signal names.

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Table 1-16. Parallel Interface-Nibble Mode

Pin No.

1 HostClk 19 I Host side clock si gn a l. 2-9 Data1-8 20-27 I Data signal 10 PtrClk 28 O Printer side clock signal

14 HostBusy 30 I Host side BUSY signal. 31 -INIT 30 I Not used.

36 1284-Active 30 I 1284 Active signal.

18 Logic-H ---- O

35 +5V ---- O

Signal Name

PtrBusy/ DataBit-3,7

AckDataReq/ DataBit-2,6

Xflag/DataBit1,5

-DataAvail/ DataBit-0,4

Return

29 O

28 O

29 O

In/

Out

Printer side BUSY signal and data bit 3 or data bit 7 in the reverse channel.

ACK data request s ig na l and data bit 2 or 6 in the reverse channel.

Xflag signal and data bit 1 or 5 in the reverse channel.

Data available signal and data bit 0 or 4 in the reverse channel.

Normally High Level 3.9 K ohms, pulled up to 5 V.

Normally High Level 1.0 K ohms, pulled up to 5 V.

Functional Description

ECP MODE

Data Transfer Format: IEEE-1284 ECP Mode

the request is received. The meanings of these values are as shown below. 10H:Request to carry out transfers in the ECP mode. 14H:Request to return the ID of the device using the ECP mode.

o Device ID: [00H] [47H]

MFG: EPSON CMD: ESCPL2, BDC; MDL:Stylus [SP] Pro [SP] 7500 CLS: PRINTER DES: EPSON [SP] Stylus [SP] Pro [SP] 7500; *: [SP] is code 20<H>

o See the table below for the signal layout and signal names.

17 Chassis GND ---- ---- Printer chassis ground. 16,33,

9-30 15,34 NC ---- ---- Not used.

GND ---- ---- GND for twisted pair return.

NOTE: In (I) and Out (O) refer to the dirction of signal flow from the printer’s

point of view.

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Table 1-17. Parallel Interface (ECP Mode)

Pin No.

1HostClk19

2 DATA1 20

3 DATA2 21

4 DATA3 22

5 DATA4 23

6 DATA5 24

7 DATA6 25

8 DATA7 26

9 DATA8 27

10 PeriphClk 28 Printer Transfers data from the printer to the host.

Signal

Name

Return

Source Function

Center Machin e

Transfers data or address information from the host to the printer.

Each signal indicates parallel data information from the first bit to the 8th bit. “HIGH” is shown by a “1” in the data and “LOW” is shown by a “0” in the data. These show the address from the host to the printer or from printer to the host, or data.

Table 1-17. Parallel Interface (ECP Mode)

No.

13 Xflag 28 Printer

14 HostAck 30

35 +5V ---- Printer

17 Chassis ---- O Printer chassis ground. 16,33,

19-30 15,34 NC ---- ---- Not used.

NOTE: If it is active in the Low state, a ” /” is included with the signal name.

Signal

Name

nAckRever se

nReverseR equest

nPeriphRe quest

PeriphLogi c H

GND ---- ---- Ground for twisted pair return.

1284Active

Return

28 Printer

29 Printer This signal is used for generating host interr u pts.

29 Printer

Source Function

Drives the pr inter in the Low state and ap p r oves nReverseRequest.

X-flag signal and data bit 1 or data bit 5 in the reverse channel.

The printer uses this signal for reverse direction Center Machin e

Center Machin e

flow control. Also, this signal offers data bit 9,

used in judging whether the in forma tion out put in

the forward direction data signals contains

command information or data information.

Sets this signal “LOW” to switch the channel to

the reverse direction.

Normally High Level 3. 9 K ohms, pulled up to 5

Normally High Level 1. 0 K ohms, pulled up to 5

1284 active signal. “HIGH” while in the ECP

mode.

The printer uses this signal for forward direction flow control. Also, this signal offers data bit 9,

11 PeriphAck 29 Printer

used in judging whether the info rmation out put in the reverse direction data signals contains command information or data information.

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1.3.2 USB Interface

o Standard :“Universal Serial Bus Specifications Revision

1.0” “Universal Serial Bus Device Class Definition for Printing Devices Version 1.0”

o Bit rate :12Mbps (Full speed device) o Data encoding :NRZI o Adaptable connector :USB series B o Suggested cable length :2 meters o Device ID <00H><4EH>

MFG: EPSON CMD: ESCPL2, BDC MDL: Stylus[SP] Pro[SP] 7500 CLS: PRINTER DES: EPSON [SP] Stylus [SP] Pro [SP] 7500

o Signal Arrangement and Signal Names: See the table below.

Table 1-18. USB Interface

Pin no. Signal name In/Out Description

1 VCC - Cable power, max. power consumption is 100mA 2 -Data bi-directional data 3 +Data bi-directional data, pull up to +3.3V via 1.5K Ω resistor 4 Ground - Cable ground

Figure 1-6. Pin Assignment

NOTE: When connecting to the USB interface, e sure to set the parallel interface

item in the printer’s settings menu on “PARA.I/F = COMPAT”

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1.3.3 TYPE-B Optional Type B Interface

o Installable Option: A Type B interface (Level 2, 1200 mA type) can be

used.

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