Epson WP-M4595, WF-4525, WF-4521, WF-4095, WF-4015 Service Manual

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SERVICE MANUAL

Mono Inkjet Printer

Epson WP-M4525/4521

Epson WP-M4595

Epson WP-M4015/4011

Epson WP-M4095

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Safety Precautions

All safety procedures described here shall be strictly adhered to by all parties servicing and maintaining this product.

DANGER

Strictly observe the following cautions. Failure to comply could result in serious bodily injury or loss of life.

1. Always disconnect the product from the power source and peripheral devices when servicing the product or performing maintenance.

2. When performing works described in this manual, do not connect to a power source until instructed to do so. Connecting to a power source causes high voltage in the power supply unit and some electronic components even if the product power switch is off. If you need to perform the work with the power cable connected to a power source, use extreme caution to avoid electrical shock.

WARNING

Strictly observe the following cautions. Failure to comply may lead to personal injury or loss of life.

1. Always wear protective goggles for disassembly and reassembly to protect your eyes from ink in working. If any ink gets in your eyes, wash your eyes with clean water and consult a doctor immediately.

2. When using compressed air products; such as air duster, fo r cleaning during repair and maintenance, the use of such products containing flammable gas is prohibited.

PRECAUTIONS

Strictly observe the following cautions. Failure to comply may lead to personal injury or damage of the product.

1. Repairs on Epson product should be performed only by an Epson certified repair technician.

2. No work should be performed on this product by persons unfamiliar with basic safety knowledge required for electrician.

3. The power rating of this product is indicated on the serial number/rating plate. Never connect this product to the power source whose voltages is different from the rated voltage.

4. Replace malfunctioning components only with those components provided or approved by Epson; introduction of second-source ICs or other non-approved components may damage the product and void any applicable Epson warranty.

5. The capacitors on he Main Board may be electrically charged right after the power turns off or after driving motors which generates counter electromotive force such as when rotating the PF Roller or when moving the CR Unit. There is a risk to damage the Main Board if the Head FFC is short-circuited with the capacitors on the Main Board electrically charged, therefore, after the power turns off or after motors are driven, leave the printer untouched for approximately 30 seconds to discharge the capacitors before starting disassembly / reassembly.

6. To prevent the circuit boards from short-circuiting, be careful about the following when handling FFC or cables.

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When handling FFC, take care not to let the terminal section of FFC touch metal parts.

 When connecting cables/FFC to the connectors on circuit boards, connect them straight to the connectors to avoid

slant insertion.

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7. In order to protect sensitive microprocessors and circuitry, use static discharge equipment, such as anti-static wrist straps, when accessing internal components.

8. Do not tilt this product immediately after initial ink charge, especially after performing the ink charge several times. Doing so may cause ink to leak from the product because it may take some time for the waste ink pads to completely absorb ink wasted due to the ink charge.

9. Never touch the ink or wasted ink with bare hands. If ink comes into contact with your skin, wash it off with soap and water immediately. If you have a skin irritation, consult a doctor immediately.

10. When disassembling or assembling this product, make sure to wear gloves to avoid injuries from metal parts with sharp edges.

11. Use only recommended tools for disassembling, assembling or adjusting the printer.

12. Observe the specified torque when tightening screws.

13. Be extremely careful not to scratch or contaminate the following parts.

Nozzle plate of the printhead

  CR Scale  PF Scale  ASF Scale  Coated surface of the PF Roller  Gears  Rollers  LCD  Scanner Sensor  Exterior parts

14. Never use oil or grease other than those specified in this manual. Use of different types of oil or grease may damage the component or give bad influence on the printer function.

15. Apply the specified amount of grease described in this manua l .

16. Make the specified adjustments when you disassemble the printer.

17. When cleaning this product, follow the procedure described in this manual.

18. When transporting this product after filling the ink in the printhead, pack the printer without removing the ink cartridges in order to prevent the printhead from drying out.

19. Make sure to install antivirus software in the computers used for the service support activities.

20. Keep the virus pattern file of antivirus software up-to-date.

21. When disassembling/reassembling this product, if you find adhesive power of the double-sided tape which secure the parts or FFC is not enough, replace the tape with new one and attach it correctly to the specified points where the parts or FFC should be secured.

22. Unless otherwise specified in this manual, the labels attached on the returned product should be transferred to the corresponding attachment positions on the new one referring to the labels on the returned product.

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About This Manual

This manual, consists of the following chapters, is intended for repair service personnel and includes information necessary for properly performing maintenance and servicing the product.

CHAPTER 1. PRODUCT DESCRIPTIONS

Provides a general overview and specifications of the product.

CHAPTER 2. OPERATING PRINCIPLES

Describes the theory of mechanical operations of the product.

CHAPTER 3. TROUBLESHOOTING

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

CHAPTER 4. DISASSEMBLY / REASSEMBLY

Describes the disassembly/reassembly procedures for main parts/units of the product.

CHAPTER 5. ADJUSTMENT

Describes the required adjustments for servicing the product.

CHAPTER 6. MAINTENANCE

Describes maintenance items and procedures for servicing the product.

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. Pay attention to all symbols when they are used, and always read explanation thoroughly and follow the instructions.

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

Indicates an operating or maintenance procedure, practice, or condition that, if not strictly observed, could result in bodily injury, damage or malfunction 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.

For Chapter 4 “Disassembly/Reassembly”, symbols other than indicated above are used to show additional information for disassembly/reassembly. For the details on those symbols, see "4.2 Disassembly/Reassembly

Procedures (p54)".

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Revision Status

Revision Date of Issue Description

A July 25, 2012 First Release

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Contents

Chapter 1 Product description

1.1 Features ................................................................................................................................................................... 10

1.2 Printing Specifications ............................................................................................................................................ 12

1.2.1 Basic Specifications........................................................................................................................................ 12

1.3 Scanner Specifications (WP-M4595/4525/4521 only)............................................................................................ 13

1.3.1 Basic Specifications........................................................................................................................................ 13

1.4 Control Panel........................................................................................................................................................... 14

1.4.1 O peration Buttons & LEDs ............................................................................................................................ 14

1.4.2 LEDs and LCD Indications ............................................................................................................................ 16

1.5 Various Settings ............................................................................................................ .......................................... 21

1.5.1 Panel Operation .............................................................................................................................................. 21

1.5.1.1 Setup Menu Configuration (WP-M4595/4525/4521 only).................................................................... 21

1.5.1.2 Panel Operation Lock Setting (WP-M4595/4525/4521 only) ............................................................... 22

1.5.1.3 Forced Power OFF................................................................................................................................. 23

1.5.1.4 Printer Status Sheet................................................................................................................................ 23

Chapter 2 Operating Principles

2.1 O verview ................................................................................................................................................................. 25

2.2 Printhead.................................................................................................................................................................. 25

2.3 Motors and Sensors ................................................................................................................................................ 26

2.4 Optical Sensor Control........................... ......................................................................... ........................................ 29

2.5 Ink Supply Mechanism............................................................................................................................................ 30

2.6 Ink System Mechanism ........................................................................................................................................... 31

2.7 Power-On Sequence ................................................................................................................................................ 32

Chapter 3 Troubleshooting

3.1 Troubleshooting....................................................................................................................................................... 40

3.1.1 Fatal Error Code ............................................................................................................................................. 42

3.1.2 FAX Troubleshooting (WP-M4595/4525/4521 only).................................................................................... 45

3.1.2.1 FAX Log ................................................................................................................................................ 45

3.1.2.2 Error Code/Superficial Phenomenon-Based Troubleshooting .............................................................. 50

Chapter 4 Disassembly/Reassembly

4.1 O verview ................................................................................................................................................................. 53

4.1.1 Tools ............................................................................................................................................................... 53

4.1.2 Jigs .................................................................................................................................................................. 53

4.2 D isassembly/Reassembly Procedures ..................................................................................................................... 54

4.2.1 Caution when Replacing the Printhead/Ink Supply Unit................................................................................ 54

4.2.2 Parts/Units Need to be Removed in Advance ................................................................................................ 55

4.2.3 Disassembly Flowchart................................................................................................................................... 56

4.2.3.1 Parts/Units whose Configuration is Different between Models in the Flowchart ................................. 56

4.2.3.2 Exterior Parts ......................................................................................................................................... 58

4.2.3.3 Printer Mechanism.................................... ..................................... ........................................................ 60

4.2.3.4 Printhead/Ink Supply Unit ..................................................................................................................... 62

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4.2.3.5 2nd Cassette Unit ................................................................................................................................... 63

4.3 Detailed Disassembly/Reassembly Procedure for each Part/Unit........................................................................... 64

4.4 Routing FFCs/cables ............................................................................................................................................... 72

4.5 Connector Summary................................................................................................................................................ 76

Chapter 5 Adjustment

5.1 Required Adjustments ............................................................................................................................................. 78

5.2 D etails of Adjustments ............................................................................................................................................ 83

5.2.1 PF Timing Belt Tension Check ...................................................................................................................... 83

5.2.2 Rear ASF Timing Belt Tension Check........................................................................................................... 84

5.2.3 PG Adjustment ............................................................................................................................................... 85

5.2.4 Checking the Platen Gap ................................................................................................................................ 91

5.2.5 MAC Address Setting............................................................................... ...................................................... 92

5.2.6 Ink Leak Check............................................................................................................................................... 93

Chapter 6 Maintenance

6.1 O verview ................................................................................................................................................................. 97

6.1.1 Cleaning.......................................................................................................................................................... 97

6.1.2 Lubrication...................................................................................................................................................... 97

6.2 Lubrication Points and Instructions......................................................................................... ................................ 98

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CHAPTER 1

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

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1.1 Features

In this manual, the product name is abbreviated to such as “WP-4510 series”, however, the last digit of the actual name may differ. Identify your product with the first three digits and refer to the appropriate sections in this manual.

WP-M4595/4525/4521/4095/4015/4011 are mono inkjet printers made based on WP-4540/4530/4520/4510/ 4020/4010 series. The main features are as follows.

 Common futures

 Printer

• Maximum print speed: 16 ppm (A4, monochrome, draft printing mode)

• F7-Mach Turbo 2 Printhea d (Black: 152 nozzles x 4, Color: 152 nozzles x 1 per color)

• Maximum print resolution: 4800 x 1200 dpi

• Duplex printing available using the Duplex Unit that can be removed/installed by users

• Equipped with a panel operation lock function that improves security

• Auto switching for paper trays

The paper tray to use is automatically selected from the 1st cassette, 2nd cassette* or the Rear MP Tray (rear ASF) depending on the paper size

• Four newly developed independent ink cartridges are installed (pigment inks)

• Borderless printing is not available

 Consumables

• Maintenance box (the user can replace the waste ink pad when maintenance error occurs)

Note"*": When the optional 2nd cassette is installed for WP-M4595/4525/4521/4095/4015/4011.

 Differences between the models

WP-M4595/4525/4521/4095/4015/4011 are different as shown below.

Table 1-1. Differences between the Models

Item WP-M4595

LCD display size 2.5 inch 2.5 inch --- --Panel operation Button Button Button Button Scanner Yes Yes --- --ADF Yes Yes --- --Copy Yes Yes --- --USB host Yes Yes --- --FAX Yes Yes --- --Wi-Fi --- --- --- --Ethernet Yes Yes Yes Yes PCL Yes --- Yes --2nd cassette Option Option Option Option

WP-M4525/

4521

WP-M4095

WP-M4015/

4011

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WP-M4595/4525/4521

WP-M4095/4015/4011

Figure 1-1. External View

Table 1-2. Dimensions

Model Dimensions (W x D x H)

Weight

WP-M4595/4525/4521 460.0mm x 419.5mm x 340.9mm 13.77 kg WP-M4095/4015/4011 460.0 mm x 419.5 mm x 28.32 mm 10.87 kg

Note *1: Paper support for rear ASF and stacker are closed. Rubber feet are included.

*2: Excluding the weight of ink cartridges and power cable.

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1.2 Printing Specifications

1.2.1 Basic Specifications

Table 1-3. Printer Specifications

Item Specification

Print method On-demand ink jet Nozzle configuration Black: 608 nozzles (152 nozzles x 4)

Color: 456 nozzles (152 nozzles x 1 per color) Color Black only Print direction Bi-directional minimum distance printing, Unidirectional printing Print resolution H oriz ontal x Vertical (dpi)

• 300 x 300

• 600 x 600

• 1200 x 600

Control code • ESC/P Raster command

• ESC/P-R (RGB) command

Input buffer size 132 KBytes Paper feed method Friction feed Paper feed amount

• 1st cassette: 250 pages (plain paper), 30 pages (Legal)

• 2nd cassette

• Rear MP Tray (rear ASF): 80 pages (plain paper)

: 250 pages (plain paper)

• 600 x 300

• 600 x 1200

• 4800 x 1200

Paper path • Front feed, front out

• Rear feed, front out

PF interval 0.01693 mm (1/1500 inch)

Note *1: For paper thickness: 0.10 mm, 75 g/m

*2: When the optional 2nd cassette is installed for WP-M4595/4525/4521.

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1.3 Scanner Specifications (WP-M4595/4525/4521 only)

1.3.1 Basic Specifications

Table 1-4. Basic Specifications

Item Specification

Scanner type Flatbed, color Scanning method Moving carriage, stationary document Home position The rear left corner Photoelectric device CIS Light source LED Maximum document sizes A4 or US Letter Scanning range 8.5” x 11.7” (216 mm x 297 mm) Maximum resolution Main scan: 1,200 dpi

Sub scan: 2,400 dpi Maximum effective pixels 10,200 x 14,040 pixels (1200 dpi) Pixel depth Color 48 bit per pixel (input) and 24 bit per pixel (output)

Monochrome 16 bit per pixel (input) and 1 bit or 8 bit per pixel (output)

Table 1-5. ADF Speci fications (WP-4540/4530/4520 series only)

Item Specification

Document loading Face-up Maximum document sizes A4, US Letter or Legal Supported paper type Plain paper only Paper thickness 64 to 95 g/m Maximum number of documents which can be set 30 sheets or 3 mm at maximum (A4, US Letter) / 10 sheets (Legal) Document path Feeds from upper tray and ejects to lower tray Document set position Rear

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LCD

1.4 Control Panel

1.4.1 Operation Buttons & LEDs

The operation buttons,LEDs, and LCD are shown below. See Table 1-6 and Table o for the functions.  WP-M4595/4525/4521

Figure 1-2. Control Panel(WP-M4595/4525/4521)

Table 1-6. Operation Buttons, LEDs and LCD (WP-M4595/4525/4521)

Item Icon Name Function

LCD Indicates the printer status, error, and menu screen. Button/

touch panel

Power Turns the power on/off. Copy Enters copy mode. Scan Enters scan mode. Fax Enters fax mode. Auto Answer Turns on/off auto answer mode.

Redial/Pause

• Displays the last number dialed.

• Inserts a pause symbol (-) when entering numbers in fax mode.

LED

Speed Dial Displays speed dial/group dial list in fax mode. Setup Enters setup mode. Help Displays help for solutions to problems.

Arrows

Shows next or previous menus.

• Selects menus.

Arrows

• Specifies the number of copies.

• Moves the cursor in fax mode.

OK Activates the setting you have selected. Menu Displays detailed settings for each mode. Back Cancels/returns to the previous menu.

• Specifies the date/time

Ten key

• Specifies the number of copies

• Specifies fax numbers

Stop/Reset Stops printing/copying/scanning/faxing or resets the setting.

(

Start (B&W) Starts copying/scanning/faxing in black and white.

(

Start (Color) Starts copying/scanning/faxing in color.

Power

• Lights when the printer is on.

• Flashes when the printer is in process.

Error On when error has occurred. Network Indicates the network connection status. Auto Answer On when the fax is in auto answer mode.

Note : See "1.4.2 LEDs and LCD Indications (p16)" for more details about the LCD.

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Figure 1-3. Control Panel (WP-M4095/4015/4011)

Table 1-7. Operation Buttons, LEDs (WP-M4095/4015/4011)

Item Icon Name Function

Button Power Turns the power on/off.

Network status sheet Prints a network status sheet.

• Loads or ejects paper.

• Resumes printing after a paper out error, multiple page feed error.

• Lights when the printer is on.

• Flashes when the printer is in process.

LED

Paper feed/eject

Head cleaning (monochrome) Starts head cleaning (black only). Printer Status sheet Prints a printer status sheet. Cancel Cancels printing during a print job.

Power

Network Indicates the network connection status. Maintenance box Indicates error status for maintenance box. Paper Indicates error status for paper.

Ink

Note : See "1.4.2 LEDs and LCD Indications (p16)" for more details about the LEDs.

Indicates error status for ink.

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1.4.2 LEDs and LCD Indications

Table 1-8. LEDs and LCD Indications

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Status

O p

PCL Recovery error

e r a t i n g

Printer fatal error

Scanner fatal error

ADF fatal error

Fax error

Maintenance box full Flash

Maintenance box CSIC error

No maintenance box error

Paper jam error

Paper jam error (front cover open)

Paper out error Flash

LED Status

Power Ethernet

Flash at

high

speed

Flash at

high

speed

Flash at

high

speed

Flash at

high

speed

Mainten

ance

Flash at

high

speed

Flash at

high

speed

paper Ink 1 Ink 2 Ink 3 Ink 4

Flash at

high

speed

Flash at

high

speed

Flash at

high

speed

Flash at

high

speed

Flash at

high

speed

Flash at

high

speed

Flash at

high

speed

Flash at

high

speed

--- --- --- --- --- --- --- ---

---- --- --- --- --- --- --- ---

--- --- --- --- --- --- --- ---

Flash

--- ON --- --- --- --- ---

--- --- Flash --- --- --- ---

--- --- ON --- --- --- ---

Flash at

high

speed

Flash at

high

speed

LCD Message

TBD

Printer error. Turn power off and then on again. For details, see your documentation or visit Epson.com.

Paper jam inside, in back, or in ADF. Press [OK] to see to see how to remove jammed paper.

Remove while and orange transportation locks by following instructions.

Scanner error. Turn power off and then on again. If the error is not fixed, visit Epson.com for technical support.

Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) error.

Fax error. Turn power off and then on again.

Maintenance box is at the end of its service life. You need to replace it. <Maintenance Box> XXXXX

Cannot recognize maintenance box. Install it correctly. <Maintenance Box> XXXXX

Paper jam. Press OK to see how to remove jammed paper.

Paper out or paper jam. Check paper size and load paper in paper cassette

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Table 1-8. LEDs and LCD Indications

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Status

Paper out error

cover open)

(front

r a

No paper cassette error

t i n g

Multi-feed error Flash

Paper length mismatch error for duplex printing

Paper size mismatch error

Printer/printer driver mismatch error

Front cover open error

Ink end error Flash

Ink cartridge detection error

Ink cartridge detection error (non-Epson cartridge)

No ink cartridge error Flash

Starting initialization (starting initial filling of ink)

Initializing (during initial filling of ink)

Requiring ink cartridges for initial filling

LED Status

Power Ethernet

Flash

--- --- ON --- --- --- ---

--- ---

Mainten

ance

paper Ink 1 Ink 2 Ink 3 Ink 4

Falsh at

high

speed

Flash at

high

speed

Flash at

high

speed

Flash at

high

speed

Flash at

speed

Flash --- --- Flash2 --- --- --- ---

Flash

--- --- --- Flash Flash Flash Flash

Flash --- --- --- --- --- --- ---

high

LCD Message

Paper out or paper jam. Check paper size and load paper in rear MP tray.

Load Cassette XX*4

(

correctly and press or

(

Multi-page feed error. Remove and reload the

(

paper, then press or

(

Incorrect paper size detected. Load correct paper

(

size and press or

(

No paper source matches paper size setting. Load appropriate paper in Rear

(

MP Tray. Press or

(

Error. Press .

Front cover is open.

You need to replace the following ink cartridge(s). <Ink Cartridges> XXX

Cannot recognize the following cartridge(s). Try installing them again. <Ink Cartridges> XXX

Ink cartridge is not recognized. Please replace the cartridge. <Ink Cartridges> XXX

The cartridge is installed incorrectly. Press it until it clicks into place. <Ink Cartridges> XXX

Install ink cartridges that came with this product. Close front cover. Initialization starts.

Initializing. Please wait... Do not open front cover and do not turn power off until initialization completes.

Open front cover and replace cartridge(s).

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Table 1-8. LEDs and LCD Indications

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Status

Checking ink

cartridges e r

Drying 1st side a

(printing from PC) t

Printing (PC)

n g

Printing nozzle check

pattern

Printing printer status

sheet

Printing (UPNP)

Power Ethernet

Mainten

ance

Flash --- --- --- --- --- --- ---

Flash --- --- --- --- --- --- --- Printing...

Flash --- --- --- --- --- --- ---

Flash Flash --- --- --- --- --- --- Printing...

LED Status

paper Ink 1 Ink 2 Ink 3 Ink 4

Checking the ink cartridges...

Printing 2-sided document. Do not touch the paper in the output tray until printing is complete.

Printing...

Receiving data Flash Flash --- --- --- --- --- --- Receiving data...

Canceling Falsh --- --- --- --- --- --- --- Canceling...

Cleaning print head. Please

Cleaning (PC) Flash --- --- --- --- --- --- ---

wait... Do not open front cover.

Cleaning print head. Please

Print head cleaning Flash --- --- --- --- --- --- ---

wait... Do not open front cover.

Canceling nozzle

check pattern print

Canceling printer

status sheet print

Flash --- --- --- --- --- --- ---

Initializing network Flash

Waiting for network

initialization

Network initialization

(LED ON)

Network initialization

(LED OFF)

Preparing to update

firmware (cancel)

Flash

OFF

Alternate

Flash1

---

OFF

Flash at

high

--- --- --- --- --- ---

--- --- --- --- --- --- Preparing to update...

speed

Canceling...

Processing... Please wait .

Updating firmware... Do not

Updating firmware

ON to

Flash

OFF

OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF

turn power off. It turns off and on automatically when complete.

Preparing to update

firmware

Canceling firmware

update

Flash at

high

--- --- --- --- --- --- Preparing to update...

speed

Flash at

high

--- --- --- --- --- --- Canceling...

speed

Flash at

Powering OFF

high

---

--- --- --- --- --- --- Turning off...

speed

LCD Message

---

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Table 1-8. LEDs and LCD Indications

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Status

O p

Resetting e r

Powering ON Flash a

Feeding a paper (load/

eject)

n g

No error ON t

Maintenance box near a

full n

Ink residual quantity

level 1

(Ink residual quantity

≧ 75%)

Ink residual quantity

level 2

(75% > Ink residual

quantity ≧ 50%)

Ink residual quantity

level 3

(50% > Ink residual

quantity ≧ 25%)

Ink residual quantity

level 4

(25% > Ink residual

quantity)

Ink level low ON

Front cover open

error

Maintenance box full

Maintenance box

CSIC error

No maintenance box

error

Ink end error ON

Power Ethernet

Flash at

high

---

speed

---

Flash

---

Flash

---

LED Status

Mainten

ance

paper Ink 1 Ink 2 Ink 3 Ink 4

LCD Message

Restarting product from

--- --- --- --- --- ---

other device...

--- --- --- --- --- --- ---

Flash --- --- --- --- ---

Maintenance box is nearing end of its service life.

--- --- ON ON ON ON ---

--- --- ON ON ON OFF ---

--- --- ON ON OFF OFF ---

--- --- ON OFF OFF OFF ---

--- --- Flash OFF OFF OFF Ink low.

--- Flash2 --- --- --- --- Front cover is open.

Maintenance box is at the end of its service life. You

ON --- --- --- --- ---

need to replace it. <Maintenance Box> XXXXX

Cannot recognize maintenance box. Install it

ON --- --- --- --- ---

correctly. <Maintenance Box> XXXXX

Cannot recognize maintenance box. Install it

ON --- --- --- --- ---

correctly. <Maintenance Box> XXXXX

You need to replace the

--- --- Flash Flash Flash Flash

following ink cartridge(s). <Ink Cartridges> XXX

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Table 1-8. LEDs and LCD Indications

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Status

S t

No ink cartridge error ON

a n d b

Ink cartridge

detection error

Power Ethernet

---

Mainten

ance

--- --- Flash Flash Flash Flash

LED Status

paper Ink 1 Ink 2 Ink 3 Ink 4

The cartridge is installed incorrectly. Press it until it clicks into place. <Ink Cartridges> XXX

Cannot recognize the following cartridge(s). Try installing them again. <Ink Cartridges> XXX

Ink cartridge detection error (non-Epson cartridge)

---

--- --- Flash Flash Flash Flash

Ink cartridge is not recognized. Please replace the cartridge. <Ink Cartridges> XXX

Note : -- No change

Flash: turns on and off at intervals of 1.25 seconds. Flash 2: On for 0.5 sec., Off for 0.5 sec., On for 0.5 sec. and Off for 1.0 sec. Flash at high speed: turns on and off at intervals of 0.5 seconds. Simultaneous Flash: same as “Flash” Alternate flash 1: same as “Flash” Alternate flash 2: turns on and off at intervals of 1.25 seconds.

Note *1: WP-M4595/4525/4521 only.

*2: WP-M4595/4095 only. *3: Flashes if the status arises when printing starts or when the printer starts up, but lights if the status arises when printing is complete. *4: The corresponding maintenance box, ink cartridge product number or cassette number is indicated. *5: Occurs in any paper path. *6: The corresponding ink LED flashes after the ink falls in the ink low status, and lights when it reaches the ink end status.

LCD Message

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1.5 Various Settings

1.5.1 Panel Operation

1.5.1.1 Setup Menu Configuration (WP-M4595/4525/4521 only)

The following explains the setup menu structure and the outline of the menu functions.

Table 1-9. Menu Configuration

Menu Description

Setup Ink Levels --- Displays the status of ink cartridges and maintenance box.

Maintenance Nozzle Check Prints a nozzle check pattern.

Head Cleaning Runs a print head cleaning. Head Alignment Adjusts the alignment of the printhead.

Printer Setup Paper Size Loaded Selects the paper size (1st cassette/2nd cassette

Thick Paper Turn this on when printing on thick paper. Dry Time Sets the dry time when duplex printing. Sound Turns the sound on/off. Date/Time Selects display format for data/time. Daylight Saving Time Selects daylight saving time. Country/Region Selects country/region. Language Selects the language displayed on the LCD. Paper Size Notice Checks the paper size and selects whether to alert users when an

error occurs (Off/On).

Network Settings

File Sharing Setup USB

Fax Settings Send Settings Configures fax send settings.

Print Status Sheet --- Prints a printer status sheet. Lock Settings On

Restore Default Settings

Network Setup Network Connection Check • Checks the network connection status.

Network Settings • Displays the network information.

Network

Receive Settings Configures fax receive settings. Communication Configures the details of the fax communication. Check Fax Connection Prints the fax connection settings.

(“Off” when panel operation is locked)

Change Password Changes the password. (See "1.5.1.2 Panel Operation Lock

Fax Send/Receive Settings Initializes the fax send/receive settings. Fax Data Settings Deletes the fax data settings. Network Setting Initializes the network settings. All except Network & Fax

Settings All Settings Initiali ze s the all settings.

Configures the connection setting for networkl setup.

• Prints the connection check result.

• Prints a network status sheet.

Sets the access priority when accessing the storage dev ice connected to the USB host port to USB or Network.

Changes the setting of the panel operation lock. (See "1.5.1.2

Panel Operation Lock Setting (WP-M4595/4525/4521 only) (p22)".)

Setting (WP-M4595/4525/4521 only) (p22)".)

Initializes the settings except network/fax settings.

/Rear MP Tray).

Note *: When the optional 2nd cassette is installed for WP-M4595/4525/4521.

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1.5.1.2 Panel Operation Lock Setting (WP-M4595/4525/4521 only)

For WP-M4595/4525/4521, the panel operation for the following can be locked after setting the password.

 The same password is also required when configuring the printer settings through

EPSON NetConfig.

 All settings will be initialized when resetting the password.

Table 1-10. Panel Operation Lock Setting

ON The password is required for the following settings.

• Lock settings

• Printer setup

• Network settings

• File sharing setup

• Restoration of individual settings such as network setting (except initializing the all settings)

OFF Entering the password is not required to go to the setting screen even the password is registered.

 Password setting method

1. Select “Setup” - “Lock Settings” - “On”, and then press “OK”.

2. Enter the password, and then press “OK”.

3. To verify the password, enter the password again and press “OK”.

Table 1-11. Password Setting

Item

WP-4540 series WP-4530/4520/4510 series

Digit of the password Within 1 to 20 Available characters Space, !”#$%&'()*+,-./, 0-9, ;<=>?@ A-Z, \]^_`, a-z, {|}~ Method Select characters with arrows or ten key. When a

password is already set, the following three password entries are required: “Enter Current Password”, “Enter New Password”, and “Verify New Password”.

Note 1: The password is not set when shipping from the factory.

2: If the entr ies “Enter New Password” a nd “Verify Ne w Password” are diffe rent, the message “Passw ord is in correct. Enter cor rect

password.” is displayed and the menu screen returns to the password entering screen.

3: If the entries up t o “Verify New Password” are com plete successfully, the change will be reflecte d and the LCD display returns to

the setup menu.

4: The password is stored on the EEPROM, and kept even the power is off.

Description

Select characters with the arrow buttons. When a password is already set, the following three password entries are required: “Enter Current Password”, “Enter New Password”, and “Verify New Password”.

 Panel operation lock method

1. Select “Setup” - “Lock Settings” - “On”, and then press “OK”.

2. Enter the password, and then press “OK”.

3. When “Free access limited” displays, press “OK”. Then the panel lock setting becomes valid.

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 Resetting the password/unlocking the panel operation lock

If you need to reset the password or unlock the panel operation because of forgetting the password and such, follow the steps below to reset them.

 Resetting/unlocking method

1. Select “Setup” - “Restore Default Settings” - “All Settings”, and press “OK”.

2. When “Restore all settings to defaults” displays, select “Yes”.  Settings after reset

• Password: Not set

• Panel operation lock: OFF

1.5.1.3 Forced Power OFF

For WP-M4595/4525/4521/4095/4015/4011, the power can be turned off forcibly by the following panel operation. If the power is turned off forcibly, the same process of the normal power-off is executed.

 Operation method

1. Press the power button and then stop button, and hold down the buttons for seven seconds or more.

2. When the LCD display changes, release the buttons.

1.5.1.4 Printer Status Sheet

WP-M4595/4525/4521/4095/4015/4011 print the printer status sheet by the following operation.

Table 1-12. Status Sheet

Model Procedure

WP-M4595/4525/4521 1. Press the setup button.

2. Select “Print Status Sheet” from the setup menu.

3. Press the start button.

WP-M4095/4015/4011 Turn the power on while pressing the paper feed/eject button.

Note : When printing the network status sheet to check the network information, follow the procedure below.

WP-M4595/4525/4521: Select “/Network Settings” - “Confirm Network Settings”, and press or

WP-M4095/4015/4011: Press the “network status sheet” button. (See

(

. (See "1.5.1.1 Setup Menu Configuration (WP-M4595/4525/4521 only) (p21)".)

"1.4.1 Operation Buttons & LEDs (p14)"

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OPERATING PRINCIPLES

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Carriage movement direction

Paper feed direction

Column B

Column C

Column D

Column E

Column F Column G

2.1 Overview

This chapter describes the operating principles of WP-M4595/4525/4521/4095/4015/4011 printer mechanism.

2.2 Printhead

This section describes the printhead.  Print method: On-demand inkjet

(F7-Mach Turbo 2)

 Nozzle configuration

Color Bk, C, M, Y (4 colors) Number of nozzles 1064 nozzles (Bk: 152 nozzles x 4, C, M, Y: 152 nozzles per color) Nozzle pitch 0.169 mm (1/150 inch)

The nozzle layout as seen from behind the Printhead is shown below.

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Figure 2-1. Nozzle Layout

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Printhead

2.3 Motors and Sensors

The following table lists the motors and sensors of WP-M4595/4525/4521/4095/4015/4011.  Printer Mechanism

Table 2-1. List of Motors & Sensors (Printer Mechanism)

Mechanism Motor or Sensor No.

Printhead --Carriage mechanism CR Motor A

CR Encoder 1 PW Sensor 2

Cover Open Sensor 3 Ink supply mechanism Decompress Pump Motor B Paper loading/feed mechanism PF Motor C

PF Encoder 4

PE Sensor 5

Paper Stopper Lever Sensor 6

Figure 2-2. Motors & Sensors (Printer Mechanism)

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 Scanner (WP-M4595/4525/4521 only)

Table 2-2. List of Motors & Sensors (Scanner)

Mechanism Motor or Sensor No.

Scanner mechanism Scanner Motor A

CIS Unit 1

Figure 2-3. Motors & Sensors (Scanner)

 ADF (WP-M4595/4525/4521 only)

Table 2-3. List of Motors & Sensors (ADF)

Mechanism Motor or Sensor No.

ADF mechanism ADF Motor A

PE Sensor 1

Document Sensor 2

ADF Encoder 3

Figure 2-4. Motors & Sensors (ADF)

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 Option(2nd Cassette)

Table 2-4. List of Motors & Sensors (2nd Cassette)

Mechanism Motor or Sensor No.

2nd cassette ASF Motor A

Paper Stopper Lever Sensor 1

ASF Encoder 2

Figure 2-5. Motors & Sensors (2nd Cassette)

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PF MotorPF Timing Belt

Left side of Printer Mechanism

PF Encoder

With cover

Without cover (light-emitting

and receiving devices)

PF Encoder

Light passes

Light does not pass

PF Scale

2.4 Optical Sensor Control

WP-M4595/4525/4521/4095/4015/4011 uses the optical sensor to control itself. The following describes the operating principles of optical sensor control.

 Control method To ensure accurate printing, each part must be controlled to make an adequate amount (time) of movement. The

optical sensors read the amount (time) of movements as follows to printer to control it for achieving accurate printing.

1. Rotates the motors for control of the printer, and transmits drive force to the each part via the gear or the timing belt.

2. The encoder reads the drive amount of each part from the scale one by one to printer to monitor that the part drives for an adequate amount (time).

 Controlled parts The following table lists where the optical sensor control is used.

Table 2-5. Controlled Parts

Item Motor Scale Encoder Transmission method

 Paper feed/load mechanism

PF Motor PF Scale PF Encoder

 Front ASF mechanism

(1st cassette)

 Rear ASF mechanism

Carriage mechanism CR Motor CR Scale CR Encoder CR Timing Belt Front ASF mechanism

(2nd cassette ADF mechanism

Note *1: Option

)

*2: WP-M4595/4525/4521 only.

ASF Motor ASF Scale ASF Encoder Gear

ADF Motor ADF Scale ADF Encoder Gear

 Operating principles The following describes the paper feed mechanism drive control as an example of the actual operation for the

optical sensor. The PF scale consists of light-passing and light-blocking portions on its surface, and runs through the slit between

the encoder’s light-emitting and light-receiving devices. While the printer is operating, the encoder always emits light from light-emitting device toward the light-receiving device, and the ligh t-receiving dev ice detects light when the light is transmitted through the light-passing portion of the scale, and does not detect light when the light is blocked by the light-blocking portion of the scale. Accord ing to the counts of light-detected and non detected times, the printer controls paper feed drive direction and amount. When the encoder cannot read light-emitting/blocking counts correctly due to the misalignment, broken or contaminated scale, paper jam, foreign object and increasing a load, the fatal error occurs and the printer stops.

 PF Timing Belt  ASF Timing Belt

Figure 2-6. PF Drive Control Section

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Ink Supply Unit

(Ink Cartridge Holder - Ink Supply Tube)

Printhead

Ink Supply TubeInk Cartridge Holder

Buffer

Diaphragm Pump

Decompress Pump Unit

2.5 Ink Supply Mechanism

The following shows configurations of the ink supply mechanism. The ink supply mechanism consists of the Decompress Pump Unit and the Ink Supply Unit composed of the Ink

Supply Tube, Diaphragm Pump, Buffer and Ink Cartridge Holder. As the Decompress Pump Unit reduces the pressure inside the Diaphragm Pump, the Diaphragm Pump can suck

the ink inside the Ink Cartridge, and then the sucked ink is supplied to the Printhead through the Buffer and Ink Supply Tube.

Figure 2-7. Ink Supply Mechanism

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