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EPSON Stylus Photo R220/R230

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ADJUSTMENT

Adjustment Except Adjustment Program

3.3 Adjustment Except Adjustment Program

This section explains the adjustments other than those made by the Adjustment
Program.

3.3.1 PG Adjustment

[Purpose]

This adjustment is required when removing or replacing the following parts/units in
order to secure the specified space between the print-side of the Print Head and the
paper.

Carriage Unit

CR Guide Shaft

Bushing, Parallel Adjust, Left (Right)
(Including when having moved the position of the Bushing Parallel Adjust, Left
(Right))

[Adjustment Procedure]

1. Make both sides of the two Thickness Gauge (1.15mm and 1.31mm) clean by

wiping with Bemcot with a little alcohol.

2. To make the PG position negative (-), turn the gear of the APG Assy. and match

the flag center of the Cam, CR, Right with the PG Sensor.

Figure 3-5. Setting PG Position

3. Match the 0 position (Hole point of gear) of the Bushing, Parallel Adjust, Left

(Right) with the rib of the Main Frame.

Figure 3-6. Setting the Bushing, Parallel Adjust

4. Move the Carriage Unit to the centre of the printer and remove the Lever,

Cartridge. Then, set the PG-Adjustment Dummy Cartridge or new one.

Gear of the APG Assy.

Cam, CR, Right

Flag

PG Sensor

Bushing, Parallel Adjust, Left

Ribs

Hole point

Bushing, Parallel Adjust, Right

Hole point

Ribs

Summary of Contents for R220 - Stylus Photo Color Inkjet Printer

Page 1: ...EPSON StylusPhotoR220 R230 Color Inkjet Printer SEIJ05014 SERVICE MANUAL ...

Page 2: ...greatly appreciate being informed of them The contents of this manual are subject to change without notice The above not withstanding SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION can assume no responsibility for any errors in this manual or the consequences thereof EPSON is a registered trademark of SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION General Notice Other product names used herein are for identification purpose only and may be tr...

Page 3: ...TRONIC COMPONENTS 4 WHEN DISASSEMBLING OR ASSEMBLING A PRODUCT MAKE SURE TO WEAR GLOVES TO AVOID INJURIER FROM METAL PARTS WITH SHARP EDGES WARNING 1 REPAIRS ON EPSON PRODUCT SHOULD BE PERFORMED ONLY BY AN EPSON CERTIFIED REPAIR TECHNICIAN 2 MAKE CERTAIN THAT THE SOURCE VOLTAGES IS THE SAME AS THE RATED VOLTAGE LISTED ON THE SERIAL NUMBER RATING PLATE IF THE EPSON PRODUCT HAS A PRIMARY AC RATING D...

Page 4: ...ut this manual either to provide additional information on a specific topic or to warn of possible danger present during a procedure or an action Be aware of all symbols when they are used and always read NOTE CAUTION or WARNING messages Indicates an operating or maintenance procedure practice or condition that if not strictly observed could result in injury or loss of life Indicates an operating ...

Page 5: ...Revision Status Revision Issued Date Description A August 24 2005 First Release ...

Page 6: ...arriage Unit Removal 64 2 3 12 Printer Mechanism Housing Lower Removal 69 2 3 13 Power Supply Board Removal 72 2 3 14 CDR Guide Assy Removal 73 2 3 15 Ink System Unit Removal 74 2 3 16 Paper Guide Front Roller EJ Assy Removal 76 2 3 17 PF Motor Removal 79 Chapter 3 ADJUSTMENT 3 1 Adjustment Items and Overview 82 3 1 1 Servicing Adjustment Item List 82 3 1 2 Replacement Part Based Adjustment Priori...

Page 7: ...C H A P T E R 1 TROUBLESHOOTING ...

Page 8: ...no operation of the motor or not the resistance values cannot be used to judge the abnormality However it is difficult to judge accurately if it is not clear replace the motor START UNIT LEVEL TROUBLESHOOTING UNIT REPAIR ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENT END Table 1 2 Motor Coil Resistance Motor Location CheckPoint Resistance PF Motor Same as ASF Pump Motor CN6 Pin1 and 3 Pin2 and 4 3 0Ω 10 25 C Phase Table...

Page 9: ...le 1 4 LED Indications and STM3 Printer status LED Indication STM message Condition of error detection Power Paper Ink Fatal error OFF Fast Blink Fast Blink This error is detected when 1 Carriage Unit cannot move correctly by the external force in each operation 2 PF Motor cannot rotate correctly Maintenance Request OFF Alternant Blink 1 Alternant Blink 2 This error is detected when the Value of t...

Page 10: ...paper feed data 4 Attempting to replace the ink while CDR Guide Assy is open Paper Jam Error Including CD DVD Blink This error is detected when 1 The end of paper cannot be detected by the PE Sensor in a paper loading 2 The rear of CD DVD cannot be detected by the Star Wheel Sensor in a CD DVD loading No Change of the LED Status Blink 0 5sec on 0 5sec off Blink 2 0 2sec on 0 2sec off 0 2sec on 0 4...

Page 11: ...ted when feeding business card sized paper in landscape orientation Paper Out Error ON This error is detected when the top of paper cannot be detected by the PE Sensor in a paper loading No Change of the LED Status Fast Blink 0 1sec on 0 1sec off Table 1 4 LED Indications and STM3 Printer status LED Indication STM message Condition of error detection Power Paper Ink ...

Page 12: ...atus Monitor 3 Message 12 CD DVD Tray Error ON This error is detected when the CD DVD Tray cannot be detected after attempting to print on a CD or DVD No Change of the LED Status Table 1 4 LED Indications and STM3 Printer status LED Indication STM message Condition of error detection Power Paper Ink ...

Page 13: ...his error is detected when the Ink Cartridge is not installed or not in proper position This error is detected when the CSIC information data of the ink cartridge cannot be read or written normally No Change of the LED Status Table 1 4 LED Indications and STM3 Printer status LED Indication STM message Condition of error detection Power Paper Ink ...

Page 14: ...ration can be performed until it becomes ink out condition even after the error message is displayed on STM3 However the Head Cleaning operation may not be performed due to the Ink Low Condition This error is detected when the ink consumption reached 90 Note When the Ink Low Condition is detected the Error Reset LED is blink The blinking continues until the cartridge is replaced with a new one and...

Page 15: ...ations and Status Monitor 3 Message 15 Communication Error This error is detected when the printer cannot communicate with the PC properly No Change of the LED Status Table 1 4 LED Indications and STM3 Printer status LED Indication STM message Condition of error detection Power Paper Ink ...

Page 16: ... according to the Fatal Error Check Points by Phenomenon Note When individual part that makes up the Roller EJ Assy the PF Motor and the Ink System Assy is defective replace the Printer Mechanism with a new one basically However if an individual part needs to be replaced urgently execute the necessary operation by referring to Chapter 2 DISASSEMBLY ASSEMBLY Table 1 5 Status and Possible Causes of ...

Page 17: ... using a tester Refer to Table 1 2 3 Check if the PF Motor Cable is not damaged 1 Connect the PF Motor Cable to CN6 on the Main Board 2 Replace the PF Motor with a new one 3 Replace the PF Motor with a new one Ink System 1 Check if the Compression Spring 2 36 of the Lever Change has not detached 1 Replace the Ink System with a new one The Carriage Unit hits the Paper Guide Upper part has detached ...

Page 18: ...Occurrence Timing Carriage Unit Position at Power on Faulty Unit Part Name Possible Causes Remedy CD DVD Guide Error Power Paper Blink 2 Ink Fast Blink CD DVD guide open At Power on At HP Housing Frame Contact point of the Star Wheel Sensor is cracked Refer to Table 1 8 Star Wheel Sensor The Star Wheel Sensor is damaged The Star Wheel Sensor Cable is broken Main Board Elements failure ...

Page 19: ...e Housing Frame with the Star Wheel Sensor is not cracked 1 Replace the Housing Frame with a new one Star Wheel Sensor 1 Check if the Star Wheel Sensor is connected to CN14 on the Main Board 2 Check if the Star Wheel Sensor is not damaged 3 Check if the Star Wheel Sensor Cable is not broken 1 Connect the Star Wheel Sensor to CN14 on the Main Board 2 Replace the Star Wheel Sensor with a new one 3 R...

Page 20: ...off PE Sensor The Torsion Spring 0 22 for the PE Sensor Lever comes off PE Sensor failure The PE Sensor Cable is disconnected The PE Sensor Cable is damaged PE Sensor Cable routing failure C R Off HP PE Sensor The Torsion Spring 0 22 for the PE Sensor Lever comes off PE Sensor Cable routing failure ASF Assy Torsion Spring 6 45 comes off Frame EJ Assy The Star Wheel Roller comes off The Frame EJ As...

Page 21: ...2 Replace the PF Motor with a new one 3 Replace the PF Motor with a new one Paper feeding operation is performed normally but paper is not sent into the printer ASF Assy 1 Check if the Roller Retard Assy operates properly while feeding paper 1 Reassemble the Extension Spring 0 45 located under the Roller Retard Assy PE Sensor 1 Check if the Torsion Spring 0 22 is not unfastened from the PE Sensor ...

Page 22: ... feeding paper 1 Reassemble the Extension Spring 0 45 back of the Roller Retard Assy The leading edge of paper will not pass between the Roller EJ Assy and the Star Wheels Frame EJ Assy 1 Check if the Star Wheels have not detached 2 Check if the Frame EJ Assy is correctly assembled 3 Check if lower part of the Frame EJ Assy is not deformed 1 Reassemble the Star Wheel correctly 2 Reassemble the Fra...

Page 23: ...ion even if the Extension Spring 0 22 has detached or the PE Sensor is not set in the correct position However in the next operation a Paper Jam Error will be detected since the PE Sensor Lever has been kept in a high signal status There some cases where the jammed paper may damage the Print Head by contacting the surface of the Print Head nozzle when a Paper Jam Error occurs Table 1 10 Paper Jam ...

Page 24: ... Table 1 12 Card Error Check Points by Phenomenon Occurrence Timing Position of CR Phenomenon Detail Faulty Part Part Name Check Point Remedy Before start to print The top edge of the business card is not fed to the PF Roller because the business card is set in landscape orientation PW Sensor 1 Check if the PF Sensor FFC is not disconnected 2 Check if the PW Sensor is not damaged 3 Check if the PW...

Page 25: ...the Clutch is disconnected The Clutch Tooth is damaged The Clutch is damaged Frictional force of the LD Roller deteriorates The Paper Guide Upper HP Side comes off PF Motor The PF Motor Cable is disconnected PF Motor failure The PF Motor Cable is damaged Ink System The Compression Spring 2 36 comes off The edge of the Lever Change is damaged Table 1 14 Paper Out Error Check Points by Phenomenon Oc...

Page 26: ...n the Clutch Mechanism has not detached 2 Check if the Clutch has not detached from the dowel of the Shaft LD Roller 3 Check if the Clutch Tooth is not damaged 4 Check if the Clutch is not damaged 1 Reassemble the Extension Spring 0 143 in the Clutch Mechanism 2 Reassemble the round portion of the Clutch on the dowel of the Shaft LD Roller 3 Replace Holder Shaft LD Roller with a new one 4 Replace ...

Page 27: ... and the Spur Gear 37 242 also does not rotate at all PF Motor 1 Check if the PF Connector Cable is connected to CN6 on the Main Board 2 Check if the coil resistance of the PF Motor is approximately 3 0Ω with a tester Refer to Table 1 2 3 Check if the PF Motor Connector Cable is damaged 1 Connect the PF Motor Connector Cable to CN6 on the Main Board 2 Replace the PF Motor with a new one 3 Replace ...

Page 28: ...enomenon Occurrence Timing Position of CR Phenomenon Detail Faulty Part Part Name Check Point Remedy When printing CDR DVDR An error occurs even though the CDR Tray is set when printing CDR DVDR CDR Tray 1 Check if the contact point of the CDR Tray of the CDR Tray Sensor is not cracked 1 Replace the CDR Tray with a new one CDR Tray Sensor 1 Check if the CDR Tray Sensor is connected to CN11 on the ...

Page 29: ... Faulty Part Part Name Check Point Remedy At power on Anywhere When turning on the power the printer does not operate at all Power Supply Board 1 Check if the Power Supply Board Cable is connected to CN2 on the Main Board 2 Check if the Power Supply Board Cable is not damaged 1 Connect the Power Supply Board cable to CN2 on the Main Board 2 Replace the Power Supply Board with a new one If the prob...

Page 30: ...CR Phenomenon Detail Faulty Part Part Name Check Point Remedy At power on At HP The printer does not perform the Initial Ink Charge and the error is displayed on LED and STM3 Ink Cartridge 1 Check if the Ink Cartridge is normal by installing it in another printer 1 Replace the Ink Cartridge with a new one Main Board 1 Check if the correct data has been written in the address 5B H of EEPROM on the ...

Page 31: ...uring operation ASF Assy The Extension Spring 0 45 comes off Refer to Table 1 22 Table 1 22 Check Points for Multi feed without LED STM3 s Error Notifications Occurrence Timing Position of CR Phenomenon Detail Faulty Part Part Name Check Point Remedy During operation The printer always feeds more than one sheet of paper at a time without LED STM3 s error notifications ASF Assy 1 Check if the Rolle...

Page 32: ...enomenon Detail Faulty Part Part Name Check Point Remedy Any time Anywhere Abnormal sound is heard in spite of the normal print operation at the first power on or some other time Carriage Unit 1 Check if there is enough grease on the CR Guide Shaft 1 Wipe the remaining grease off the CR Guide Shaft and reapply some grease Ink System 1 Check if the Lever Change moves smoothly 1 Replace the Ink Syst...

Page 33: ...53 under the cap comes off The Pump Tubes are disconnected from the bottom of the Cap The Extension Spring 0 788 for the Slider Cap comes off The Extension Spring 0 441 for the Slider Lock Lever comes off The Slider Lever is damaged Ink Cartridges Remaining ink in the cartridge is low Main Board Main Board failure Print Head Adherents are on the Print Head The Print Head is faulty The Head FFC is ...

Page 34: ...gin Holder Shaft LD Roller Frictional force of the LD Roller deteriorates Ink smudges Printer Driver The Printer Driver is improperly installed Print Head Incorrect Head ID is input Ink stain Frame EJ Assy Ink stain on the Frame EJ Assy Frame EJ Assy is deformed Upper side warpage Paper Guide Front Ink stain on the Paper Guide Front The Porous Pad for borderless print comes off Roller EJ Assy Ink ...

Page 35: ...together Phenomenon 4 When the printer is performing the Cleaning task the ink is drained into the Waste Ink Pad However some missing dots occurs in some nozzles while printing Phenomenon 5 When the printer is performing the Cleaning task the ink is drained into the Waste Ink Pad However missing dot occurs and the points where it occurs varies in every movement of the Cleaning Ink System 1 Check i...

Page 36: ...nated awfully 2 Securely connect the Head FFC to the Main Board or the board on the Print Head 3 Replace the Head FFC with a new one 4 Perform Head Cleaning and check the Nozzle Check Pattern If the problem is not solved replace the Print Head with a new one Vertical bands perpendicular to the Carriage Unit movement appear getting uneven print density Note If the problem is not solved replace the ...

Page 37: ... the Spur Gear 37 242 is not damaged or broken 1 Clean the surface of the PF Roller 2 Replace the Printer Mechanism with a new one 3 Replace the Printer Mechanism with a new one Printer Driver and Special Paper 1 Check if appropriate paper is used in accordance with the Printer Driver settings 1 Use the appropriate type of paper in accordance with the Printer Driver Print Head 1 Check if the Print...

Page 38: ...is less than usual Holder Shaft LD Roller 1 Check if any paper dust has not adhered to the surface of the LD Roller 1 Remove the dust by using a soft cloth moistened with alcohol If the problem is not solved replace the Holder Shaft LD Roller with a new one The print is light and thin Printer Driver and Special Paper 1 Check if appropriate paper is used in accordance with the Printer Driver settin...

Page 39: ...ssy 1 Clean the ink adhesion on the Roller EJ Assy with a soft cloth Paper Guide Upper 1 Check if there is any ink adhesion on the Paper Guide Upper 1 Clean the ink adhesion on the Paper Guide Upper with a soft cloth PF Roller 1 Check if there is any ink adhesion on the PF Roller 1 Clean the ink adhesion on the PF Roller with a soft cloth Ink System 1 Check if the wiping operation has been perform...

Page 40: ...C H A P T E R 2 DISASSEMBLY ASSEMBLY ...

Page 41: ...s from ink If ink gets in your eye flush the eye with fresh water and see a doctor immediately Always wear gloves for disassembly and reassembly to avoid injury from sharp metal edges To protect sensitive microprocessors and circuitry use static discharge equipment such as anti static wrist straps when accessing internal components Never touch the ink or wasted ink with bare hands If ink comes int...

Page 42: ...Not necessary Paper Feeding Mechanism Is paper fed smoothly No paper jamming No paper skew No multiple feeding No abnormal noise Checked Not necessary Is the PF Motor at correct temperature Checked Not necessary Is the paper path free of any obstructions Checked Not necessary Adjustment Specified Adjustment Are all the adjustment done correctly Checked Not necessary Lubrication Specified Lubricati...

Page 43: ...Y and Z directions See the Ensuring the attaching position in X Y and Z directions Be sure to remove the Frame Support before removing the PF Roller Unit Roller EJ and the Front Paper Guide Be sure to confirm that The Waste Ink Tube is correctly installed Be sure to route the cables of the Guide and Tray Sensor correctly The APG gear must be engaged properly Ensuring the attaching position in X Y ...

Page 44: ...t 44 3 CDR Guide Assy Maintaining the levelness of the CDR Guide Assy Deformation of the CDR Guide Assy may cause the defective print When Servicing Disassemble assemble carefully the CDR Guide Assy Ensuring the quality of reassembled products It can be judged that the quality of the reassembled products is ensured if the printing test with the Adjustment program is successful ...

Page 45: ... Removal 2 3 7 P 57 APG Assy Removal 2 3 9 P 62 Print Head Removal 2 3 5 P 54 Main Board Removal 2 3 4 P 52 Paper Guide Upper Removal 2 3 10 P 63 Carriage Unit Removal 2 3 11 P 64 Printer Mechanism Housing Lower Removal 2 3 12 P 69 CDR Guide Assy Removal 2 3 14 P 73 Ink System Unit Removal 2 3 15 P 74 Paper Guide Front Roller EJ Assy Removal 2 3 16 P 76 Power Supply Board Removal 2 3 13 P 72 PF Mo...

Page 46: ...ing left right 2 Release the left and right tabs by pushing them toward the front side of the printer with a flat blade screwdriver or similar tool 3 Release right tab by inserting a flat blade screwdriver between the Housing Lower and the Housing Right Release the left tab by pulling the bottom of the Housing Left downward 4 Unlock the Carriage Lock with tweezers or similar tool and move the Carr...

Page 47: ...releasing them with a flat blade screwdriver or your hand to remove the Housing left right or the Paper Support Assy Do not tilt the printer more than necessary as ink may leak When reinstalling the Paper Support Assy Housing left right Stacker Assy Make sure that there is no gap between the Housing Frame and the Housing left right Make sure that the right side of the Stacker Assy is correctly ins...

Page 48: ...at secures Cover Ink Tube to the Housing Frame and then Release the tab to remove the Cover Ink Tube 3 Release the three tabs that secure the backside of the Housing Frame with a flat blade screwdriver or similar tool 4 Release the left and right tabs that secure the front side of the Housing Frame 5 Lift the Housing Frame to disconnect the connector cable of the Panel Board FFC from the Panel Boa...

Page 49: ...oval 1 Remove the Panel Board lifting upward Panel Board Tabs When reinstalling the Housing Frame First connect the Panel Board FFC to CN4 connector on the Main Board Then install the Housing Frame and then install the Panel Board and the Control Panel Figure 2 6 Panel Board Reinstallation Make sure that there is no clearance between the Housing Frame and the Housing Lower Panel Board Pull out the...

Page 50: ...Frame Main which secure the connector cables of the PG Sensor and the Sensor CDR Assy and release them 5 Remove the ASF Assy toward the rear of the printer 6 Release the left and right tabs by inflecting the Paper Return Lever Release the tabs in order of and 7 Remove two screws that secure the Support Plate Frame ASF Assy 8 Release the Extension Spring 0 45 from the two tabs and remove the Roller...

Page 51: ...6 45 1 2 When reinstalling the ASF Assy on the Frame Main Make sure that Compression Spring 2 51 is correctly installed on the Hopper Figure 2 10 Torsion Springs 2 51 installation Make sure that the Hopper moves smoothly Make sure that there is no clearance between the ASF Assy and the Frame Main Secure the ASF Assy with five screws following the order of Figure2 7 PG Sensor Sensor CDR Assy Connec...

Page 52: ...the two screws that secure the CR Motor and remove it CN5 Rear of the Printer Tabs C C 3x4 3 5 4 5kgf cm CR Motor Right Side 2 1 Pulley Driven Left Side Timing Belt CR Motor Tab C A U T I O N Be careful not to damage the Pinion Gear when removing the CR Motor When reinstalling the CR Motor on the Frame Main Be careful not to damage the Pinion Gear with the Frame Main Make sure that the CR Motor co...

Page 53: ...Q U I R E D When having removed the Timing Belt or replace it with a new one perform the following adjustments in the order given orders Refer to Chapter 3 ADJUSTMENT 1 First dot Adjustment 2 PW Sensor Adjustment 3 Head Angular Adjustment 4 Bi D Adjustment 5 CR Motor Deviation Correction When Replaced ...

Page 54: ... to disconnect the Head FFC from it and remove the Print Head Head FFC Print Head C B B P2 2 5x8 3 5kgf cm 1 2 Holder IC Tabs Tabs C B P 2 5x6 3 5kgf cm Holder FFC C A U T I O N Do not touch and or damage the nozzle surface of the Print Head when handling it When reinstalling the Print Head Do not touch and or damage the nozzle surface of the Print Head Make sure that the Head FFC is correctly con...

Page 55: ...aper Guide Front with the tweezers Porous Pad Paper Guide Front Porous Pad Paper Guide Front Support Porous Pad Paper Guide Front Left Figure 2 14 Gluing point of the Porous Pad Paper Guide Front Porous Pad Paper Guide Front Left Porous Pad Paper Guide Front Porous Pad Paper Guide Front Support Folding Points C A U T I O N The Porous Pad Paper Guide Front is secured with adhesive Remove the pad ca...

Page 56: ...if it is securely fit Adjust the clearance between the Porous Pad Paper Guide Front and the Paper Guide Front to approximately 0 5 1 0mm When reinstalling the Porous Pad Paper Guide Front Support Attach the Porous Pad Paper Guide Front Support by inserting its feet into the holes of the Paper Guide Front shown in Figure2 13 then put the three portion of the pad support under the rib and check if i...

Page 57: ...d Assy and remove it 4 Remove the Shield Plate FFC from the M B Mounting Plate 5 Remove the three screws that secure M B Shield Plate and remove the M B Shield Plate and the Main Board from the M B Mounting Plate C B S 3x6 5 7kgf cm C B S 3x10 5 7kgf cm Main Board 3 M B Shield Plate 2 1 Shield Plate FFC Front of the Printer C B S 3x4 5 7kgf cm Rear of the Printer M B Shield Plate Step 3 C B S 3x6 ...

Page 58: ...form the following adjustments in order shown below after replacing the old board with a new one 1 Replace Waste Ink Pads with a new one To rewrite Protection Counter 2 Market Setting 3 USB ID Input 4 Protection Counter Input 5 Head ID Input 6 First dot Adjustment 7 PW Sensor Adjustment 8 Head Angular Adjustment 9 Bi D Adjustment 10 CR Motor Deviation Correction ...

Page 59: ...able Head from the two tabs of the Holder Shaft Assy and pull out it together with the Shield Plate FFC frontward of the printer 5 There are seven tabs and one dowel that secure the Holder Shaft Assy First release the two tabs And slightly lift the Holder Shaft Assy releasing the dowel then release the other five tabs 6 Slide the Holder Shaft Assy rightward viewed from the rear of the printer remo...

Page 60: ...r Clutch LD Roller Dowel Dowel Dowel When reinstalling the LD Roller to the Shaft LD Roller Do not touch the LD Roller with bare hands Make sure to match the direction Mark indicated on the Shaft LD Roller and the direction Mark indicated on the back side of the LD Roller Figure 2 18 Reinstalling the LD Roller When reinstalling the Clutch to the Shaft LD Roller Make sure to put the dowel of the Sh...

Page 61: ...the correct positions of the Holder Shaft Assy Check if the connector cables of the PE Sensor CR Motor and the Cable Head are connected to CN5 CN9 CN7 CN8 and CN15 on the Main Board connector Do not touch the LD Roller with bare hands Torsion Spring 137 7 LD Roller The spring leg should be between the two cams Do not damage the teeth of the Spur Gear 36 8 and the Combination Gear 27 2 19 2 Figure ...

Page 62: ...assembly Procedure 1 Remove the screw that secures the APG Assy to the Frame Main and remove the assy avoiding contact with the Frame Main C B S 3x6 6 8kgf cm APG Assy Left Rear Side When reinstalling the APG Assy Make sure that the two tabs and the two dowels are securely installed to the Frame Main Check if the part indicated in Figure2 23 is inserted in the slits of the Frame Main Figure 2 23 A...

Page 63: ...se the two dowels while slightly holding up the Paper Guide Upper 3 While holding down the Paper Guide Lower covered with a transparent sheet remove the Paper Guide Upper rearward of the printer avoiding the two ribs on the Frame Main PF Roller Assy Paper Guide Upper Transparency Torsion Spring 122 2 Paper Guide Lower 1 2 Tabs Dowels Rib Rib Tab C A U T I O N Make sure to cover the surface of the ...

Page 64: ...ide Plate CR avoiding the tab which was securing the Fixed Spring CR Shaft Left 4 Remove the right side of the CR scale from the tab of the Holder Scale Right 5 Pull out the CR Scale leftward from the rear of the Carriage Unit Then remove the CR scale and the Extension Spring 3 289 from the left tabs of the Holder Scale Left in that order 6 Remove the Extension Spring 3 289 from the CR Scale 7 Loo...

Page 65: ...that secure the Holder Scale Left 11 Remove the E Ring the Flat Washer and the Spring Washer from the left side of the CR Guide Shaft Then remove the Holder Scale Left 12 Release the Cable Head from the 4 tabs of the Holder Shaft Assy 13 Slide the CR Guide Shaft to the right and pull it out from the Cam CR Left Then remove the Carriage Unit and the CR Guide Shaft together 14 Pull the CR Guide Shaf...

Page 66: ...CR Encoder Sensor Board Then remove the CR Encoder Sensor Board PW Sensor Board Removal 1 Release the three tabs which secure the Cap PW Sensor and remove it 2 Disconnect the PW Sensor FFC from the connector of PW Sensor Board Then remove the PW Sensor Board PW Sensor Board Connector PW Sensor FFC Tabs Cap PW Sensor C P B P1 1 7x5 1 5 2 5kgf cm Timing Belt CR Encoder Sensor FFC PW Sensor FFC CR En...

Page 67: ...ensor When reinstalling the Holder Scale Left Right on the Frame Main Check if the Slider Holder Scale is set Figure 2 28 Slider Holder Scale Reinstallation Slider Holder Scale When reinstalling the Carriage Unit Check if the Timing Belt is correctly set to the installing groove of the Carriage Unit Do not contaminate the Timing Belt with grease Check if the Grounding Plate Head is correctly insta...

Page 68: ...ws to secure the Guide Plate CR in order shown in Figure2 25 Extension Spring 3 289 Left Side of the printer A D J U S T M E N T R E Q U I R E D When replacing the following parts or components with a new ones apply specified grease in its adequate dose Refer to Chapter 4 MAINTENANCE Cam CR Left Right CR Guide Shaft Holder Scale Left Right Pulley Driven Assy When having removed the Carriage Unit o...

Page 69: ...Shaft Assy Main Board Assy Disassembly Procedure 1 Remove the three screws that secure the Paper Guide CDR 2 Remove the five screws that secure the Printer Mechanism to the Housing Lower 3 Release the four tabs that secure the Printer Mechanism to the Housing Lower and remove the Printer Mechanism upward C B P 3x8 5 7kgf cm C B 3x6 5 7kgf cm Paper Guide CDR 2 1 3 C B P 3x10 6 8kgf cm C B S 3x6 6 8...

Page 70: ...manage the reference position for the Frame Main installation in X Y and Z direction as shown in Figure2 24 below If every part is set correctly the Printer Mechanism can be secured with the three tabs X axis Direction Make sure that the Frame Main is correctly installed to the groove of the Housing Lower Make sure that there is no gap between the Frame Main and the Housing Lower Y axis Direction ...

Page 71: ...the Printer Rear of the Printer Ink Tube Image Groove of Housing Lower Left Side Be careful not to drop and damage the Lever Change and the Combination Gear 27 2 19 2 Figure 2 37 Lever Change and Combination Gear 27 2 19 2 W A R N I N G When installing the Printer Mechanism to the Housing Lower run the Waste Ink tube downward of the tab as shown in Figure2 38 and securely set in the groove of the ...

Page 72: ...it C B P 3x10 6 8kgf cm Projection of Housing Lower Tab Tab Shield Plate Lower Shield Plate Upper When reinstalling the Power Supply Board to the Shield Plate Lower Check if the Power Supply Board is correctly installed Tighten the four screws secure the Power Supply Board in the order shown in Figure2 39 When reinstalling the Shield Plate Upper to the Shield Plate Lower Check if the Power connect...

Page 73: ...onnector cable of the CDR Sensor to the Frame Main 5 Remove the CDR Guide Assy first from the right edge of it while releasing the seven ribs that secure the CDR Guide Assy to the Frame Main 1 2 3 C B S 3x6 6 8kgf cm CDR Link Left CDR Guide Assy Flat Washer Flat Washer Ribs Acetate Tape CDR Link Right C B S 3x6 6 8kgf cm Ribs Ribs Left Side of the Printer Right Side of the Printer When reinstallin...

Page 74: ...d three dowels which secure the Pump Assy to the Frame Main Then remove the Pump Assy together with the Cap Assy while holding the Lever Change and the gears with your finger not to drop them 2 C B S 3x6 7 9kgf cm Support Plate Frame Main C B P 3x8 5 7kgf cm 1 Cap Assy Right Side of the Printer Dowels Pump Assy Dowels Combination Gear 27 2 19 2 Tabs Rear of the Printer Ribs Dowel Cleaner Head Tab ...

Page 75: ...the Pump Frame and check if they move smoothly Check if the Compression Spring 2 36 is correctly set to the Lever Change Make sure that the Ink Tube is not squashed or pressed Install the Ink Tube to the two grooves at the bottom surface of the Cap Frame Figure 2 43 Installation Position of the Ink Tube When reinstalling the Ink System Unit to the Frame Main Check if the Pump Assy is correctly sec...

Page 76: ...41 48 4 Remove the Compression Spring 1 27 and the Holder Idle Roller together with the PF Timing Belt 5 First slide the Frame EJ Assy toward the left and then Slide the Frame EJ Assy toward the right and remove it as shown in Figure2 44 6 Remove the Flat Washer which secures the Link EJ Left and then slide the Link EJ Left slightly to the right side 7 Remove the Extension Spring Push Up Plate Lef...

Page 77: ...Roller EJ Assy through the left side of the Frame Main and remove it from the right of the Frame Main Paper Guide Front PF Roller Assy Tab Roller EJ Assy Rubber Rollers Right Side of the Printer Bush 5 Bush 5 Left Side of the Printer Dowel Grounding Spring EJ Right Grounding Spring EJ Left Dowel C A U T I O N When Not replacing the Porous Pad Paper Guide Front and the Porous Pad Paper Guide Front ...

Page 78: ... be careful not to touch the Waste Ink Pads of the Paper Guide Front with the cotton swab When reinstalling the Roller EJ Assy to the Frame Main Do not damage its Rubber Rollers Check if the left and right Bushing 5 are correctly secured Check if the Grounding Spring EJ left right are correctly attached to the both ends of the Roller EJ Assy When installing the PF Timing Belt do not damage the tee...

Page 79: ...e Holder Idle Roller together with the PF Timing Belt 3 Remove the four nuts that secure the PF Motor and remove it Compression Spring 1 27 Holder Idle Roller Spur Gear 41 48 PF Timing Belt Spur Gear 37 242 Hexagon Nut M3 5 7kgf cm 1 2 3 4 Pinion Gear PF Motor Insulator Motor PF Spacer Insulator C A U T I O N Remove the PF Motor from the Frame Main Be careful not to damage the Pinion Gear of the P...

Page 80: ...tor in the order shown in Figure2 48 Make sure that there is no gap between the Insulator Spacer insulator the PF Motor Insulator and the Frame Main Make sure to install the Grounding Spring to the position as shown in Figure2 50 Make sure to install the PF Motor to the Frame Main with the side shown in Figure2 50 facing the frame Figure 2 50 Grounding Spring Installation Grounding Spring Motor PF...

Page 81: ...C H A P T E R 3 ADJUSTMENT ...

Page 82: ... exclusive servicing program to save it to the EEPROM on the Main Board Supplement Read the QR code label from left to right on the top row and from top to bottom in due order Exclusive servicing program Non target Head Angular Adjustment This adjustment is made to correct the error in the Print Head mounting position angle of the Print Head to the paper surface to keep the nozzle intervals unifor...

Page 83: ...otor heat generation control and prevent the motor from being damaged by CR Motor heat generation Select and execute this function in the exclusive servicing program to save the offset into the EEPROM Exclusive servicing program Non target Table 3 2 Maintenance Functions Function Item Purpose Adjustment Outline Tool Used Media Maintenance items Head Cleaning This function is used to execute Cleani...

Page 84: ...am and read the data from the faulty board After that replace the Main Board and then write the read data to a new board Exclusive servicing program Non target Table 3 4 Check Pattern Printing Function Item Purpose Adjustment Outline Tool Used Media Check pattern items A4 Normal Paper Print This pattern is used to check whether all adjustment results are normal Select this function in the exclusiv...

Page 85: ...pendix items Save All EEPROM Data This function is used to analyze defective products Save the data of all EEPROM addresses Exclusive servicing program Non target APG Check This function is used to check if APG Assy works properly Select this function in the exclusive servicing program and check the CR Guide Shaft movement Exclusive servicing program Non target ...

Page 86: ...or Adjustment Head Angular Adjustment Bi d Adjustment CR Motor Deviation Correction ASF Unit Removal Required ASF Unit Replacement Required CR Motor Removal Required Required Recommended Required CR Motor Replacement Required Required Recommended Required Required Paper Guide Upper Removal Paper Guide Upper Replacement Front Frame Removal Front Frame Replacement Carriage Unit Removal Required Requ...

Page 87: ...placement Required Paper Guide Front Removal Recommended Recommended Recommended Required Paper Guide Front Replacement Recommended Recommended Recommended Required PF Motor Removal PF Motor Replacement Waste Ink Pads Removal Waste Ink Pads Replacement Required PW Sensor Removal Required PW Sensor Replacement Required Printer Mechanism Removal 1 Recommended Printer Mechanism Replacement 1 Recommen...

Page 88: ...using Frame 3 2 3 Head ID Input Adjustment Procedure 1 Select the Head ID of the Adjustment Program 2 Enter the 15 digits code of the Head ID label applied to the Print Head Enter the Head ID from left to right on the top row and from top to bottom in due order 3 2 4 Head Angular Adjustment Adjustment Procedure 1 Select Head Angular Adjustment in the Adjustment Program 2 Click the Print button to ...

Page 89: ...k the Input button to write the adjustment value 5 Click the Go to print page button Treatment procedure for NG product 1 Replace the Print Head with new one again 2 Print the check pattern and examine the printed pattern 3 If the result is NG level confirm the installation condition of removed parts during disassembly 4 Perform Step2 again Figure 3 2 Bi D Adjustment Pattern C H E C K P O I N T Fo...

Page 90: ...again Figure 3 3 PW Sensor Adjustment Pattern 3 2 7 First Dot Adjustment Adjustment Procedure 1 Select First Dot Adjustment in the Adjustment Program 2 Click the Print button to print First Dot Adjustment Pattern 3 The printed line shows the current left and right margin Input a positive or negative integer to extend or reduce the margin The increment per integer is 0 0176 mm 4 Click the input but...

Page 91: ...2 Click the Print button to print A4 Normal Paper Print Pattern 3 Check the adjustment result in each pattern 3 2 10 A4 Photo Quality Inkjet Paper Print Adjustment Procedure 1 Select A4 Photo Quality Inkjet Paper Print in the Adjustment Program 2 Click the Print button to print A4 Photo Quality Inkjet Paper Print Pattern 3 Check the adjustment result in each pattern 3 2 11 A4 Glossy Photo Paper pr...

Page 92: ...djust Left Right Adjustment Procedure 1 Make both sides of the two Thickness Gauge 1 15mm and 1 31mm clean by wiping with Bemcot with a little alcohol 2 To make the PG position negative turn the gear of the APG Assy and match the flag center of the Cam CR Right with the PG Sensor Figure 3 5 Setting PG Position 3 Match the 0 position Hole point of gear of the Bushing Parallel Adjust Left Right with...

Page 93: ...ider Take down PG gets narrower Take down the Bushing Parallel Adjust Left toward the printer front by 1 notch Go to Step 7 Start Take up the Bushing Parallel Adjust Left toward the printer back by 1 notch Move the Carriage Unit from side to side on the Thickness Gauge by using the Timing Belt Does the Thickness Gauge move Yes No Move the Carriage Unit from side to side on the Thickness Gauge by u...

Page 94: ...the left and right again according to the flowchart in the Figure 3 12 Yes No Take up PG gets wider Take down PG gets narrower Go to Step 10 Start Take up the Bushing Parallel Adjust Left toward the printer back by 1 notch Move the Carriage Unit to the right by using the Timing Belt Does the Thickness Gauge move Yes No Move the Carriage Unit from side to side on the Thickness Gauge by using the Ti...

Page 95: ...C H A P T E R 4 MAINTENANCE ...

Page 96: ...print driver utility and the Adjustment Program When performing the cleaning sequence by operating the Control Panel first make sure that the printer is in stand by status The LED of power supply is lighting Then press the Ink button for more than three seconds The printer will start a cleaning sequence When selecting the manual cleaning by the printer driver utility the most appropriate cleaning ...

Page 97: ...rotection Counter A variable between 20000 and 46750 The Waste Ink Counter detects that the Waste Ink Pad has reached its predetermined limit The Maintenance Request Error will be displayed on Status Monitor 3 as shown below Figure 4 3 Maintenance Request Error Display on Status Monitor 3 If this error occurs replace the Waste Ink Pad and reset the Waste Ink Counter stored in the EEPROM Resetting ...

Page 98: ...nts or affect the printer functions Never apply a larger amount of oil or grease than specified in this manual Table 4 1 Oil Applied to Stylus Photo R220 R230 Type Name EPSON Code Supplier Grease G 26 1080614 EPSON G 46 1039172 G 63 1218320 C A U T I O N When using G 64 it is recommended to use a flux dispenser 1049533 together Lubrication Point 1 Contact point between the Grounding Spring PF and ...

Page 99: ...ontact point between the shaft of the Frame EJ and inside the Guide Shaft Frame EJ Left 2 Contact point between shaft of the Frame EJ and upper surface of the Push Up Plate Frame EJ Left Lubrication Type 1 G 26 2 G 26 Lubrication Amount 1 3 points Adequate dose 1 1 point Adequate dose Remarks Use a brush to apply it Lubrication Point 1 Contact point between shaft of the Frame EJ and inside the Gui...

Page 100: ...Use a brush to apply it Roller EJ Lubrication Point 1 Surface of contact point between upper side of the Cam CR Left and the Main Frame 2 Surface of contact point between periphery surface of the Cam CR Left and the Bushing Parallel Adjust Left Lubrication Type 1 G 63 2 G 63 Lubrication Amount 1 Half periphery 2 Half periphery Remarks Use a brush to apply it Lubrication Point Periphery surface Ins...

Page 101: ... Main Frame Lubrication Type G 63 Lubrication Amount 3mm x 2 points Remarks Use a syringe to apply it CR Guide Shaft 1 2 2 CR Guide Shaft Lubrication Point Contact point between left side of the CR Guide Shaft and the Fixed Spring Shaft CR Left Lubrication Type G 63 Lubrication Amount 3mm Remarks Use a syringe to apply it Lubrication Point Specified points on the Holder Scale Left in the left figu...

Page 102: ...oth sides Both sides Upper surface Upper surface Inside surface of the hole Pulley Driven Assy Lubrication Point 1 Upper surface of curving area of the Holder Idle Roller 2 Lower surface of curving area of the Holder Idle Roller Lubrication Type 1 G 26 2 G 26 Lubrication Amount 1 2 points Adequate dose 2 2 points Adequate dose Remarks Use a brush to apply it Lubrication Point Inside surface of the...

Page 103: ...brication Amount 150mg 210mg x 2 points Remarks Use a syringe to apply it Lubrication Point Contact Point between the Grounding Plate Head and the CR Guide Shaft Lubrication Type G 46 Lubrication Amount Adequate dose Remarks Use a cotton tipped swab to apply it Lubrication Point 1 Cam of the Shaft LD Roller shown in the left figure 2 Contact point between cam of the Shaft LD Roller and the Paper B...

Page 104: ...quate dose Remarks Use a flux dispenser to apply it Be careful for over lubrication Paper Back Lever Hopper Lubrication Point 1 Specified section on the ASF Frame in the left figure 2 The contact points between the ASF Frame and the dowels of the Paper Back Lever Lubrication Type 1 G 46 2 G 46 Lubrication Amount Adequate dose Remarks Use a flux dispenser Lubrication Point The contact points betwee...

Page 105: ...C H A P T E R 5 APPENDIX ...

Page 106: ...EPSON Stylus Photo R220 R230 Revision A AppendIx Exploded Diagrams 106 5 1 Exploded Diagrams The exploded diagrams are shown at the following pages ...

Page 107: ...112 111 101 108 PM G730 STYLUS PHOTO R220 R230 NO 2 REV 01 C626 CASE 011 102 109 110 107 106 100 103 104 is assigned will not be available as after sale service parts The parts to which no reference number ...

Page 108: ...PM G730 STYLUS PHOTO R220 R230 NO 3 REV 01 C626 ELEC 011 460 450 320 310 300 200 The parts to which no reference number is assigned will not be available as after sale service parts ...

Page 109: ...6 539 541 507 506 509 X6 555 556 510 508 512 511 558 554 515 501 523 504 514 519 520 528 516 513 532 538 543 544 542 531 534 529 521 530 535 527 525 549 550 547 551 545 548 540 552 546 500 564 563 The parts to which no reference number is assigned will not be available as after sale service parts ...

Page 110: ...712 713 714 PM G730 STYLUS PHOTO R220 R230 NO 5 REV 01 C626 MECH 021 710 703 702 701 704 707 708 709 706 705 704 700 The parts to which no reference number is assigned will not be available as after sale service parts ...

Page 111: ... SW B EDG2 108 GUIDE BUTTON SW 109 LABEL CAUTION 110 LABEL CAUTION CD R 111 COVER INK TUBE EDG 112 STOPPER PAPER STACKER B 200 BOARD ASSY MAIN 300 POWER SUPPLY ASSY C546 ASP 310 BOARD ASSY INTERFACE 320 HARNESS 450 BOARD ASSY PANEL 460 CABLE PANEL 500 PRINTER MECHANISM ASP 501 CARRIAGE 504 HOLDER FFC 505 HOLDER FFC B 506 BOARD ASSY DETECTOR PW 507 CAP DETECTOR PW 508 GUIDE IC 509 C B P TITE SCREW ...

Page 112: ... SPUR GEAR 25 6 551 SPUR GEAR 27 2 552 COMBINATION GEAR 20 82 24 554 SHIELD PLATE FFC 555 BOARD ASSY CSIC 556 CONNECTER CSIC 557 ROLLER PF 558 CARRIAGE ASSY ASP 559 TORSION SPRING LEVER CARTRIDGE 561 BUSHING ROLLER PF LEFT 562 BUSHING ROLLER PF RIGHT 563 PAPER GUIDE REAR Code Parts Name 564 TORSION SPRING 21 2 700 PRINT HEAD 701 ASF ASSY G 702 ROLLER RETARD ASSY 703 COMPRESSION SPRING 2 51 704 POR...

Page 113: ...20 R230 Revision A AppendIx Electrical Circuits 113 5 3 Electrical Circuits The electric circuit diagrams below are shown at the following pages Main Board C546 MAIN Power Board C528 PSH Panel Board C546PNL IF Board C546IF ...

Page 114: ...Model Stylus Photo R220 R230 Board C546MAIN Rev L Sheet 1 1 ...

Page 115: ...Model Stylus Photo R220 R230 Board C528PSH Rev A Sheet 1 1 ...

Page 116: ...Model Stylus Photo R220 R230 Board C546PNL Rev A Sheet 1 1 ...

Page 117: ...Model Stylus Photo R220 R230 Board C546IF Rev C Sheet 1 1 ...

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