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EPSON Stylus Photo RX585/RX595/RX610

Disassembly and Assembly

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4.1.6 Disassembly and Reassembly Procedure

The flowchart below shows step-by-step disassembly procedure for Stylus Photo RX585/595/610. When disassembling each component, refer to the page indicated for the relevant
component.

Flowchart 4-1. Disassembly Procedure

START

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For replacement of the Printer Mechanism Assy, install not only the
housings but also the following parts when installing the new Printer
Mechanism Assy.
• Intermediate Gear (26.5)

• PF Encoder Scale

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• Head FFC Assy

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By using the special tool, the Printhead can be replaced without removing
the Middle Housing. (See

C H E C K

P O I N T

The color and shape of the printer illustrated in this manual may
differ from the final product.

Middle Housing Assy

Printer Mechanism

Main Board Assy /

Case Open Sensor

Waste Ink Tray Assy

PF Scale and PF En coder

Power Supply Board

Paper Guide Front Assy

Upper Paper Guides

Eject Frame Assy

Scanner Housing

Paper Guide Front Assy

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Summary of Contents for RX595 - Stylus Photo Color Inkjet

Page 1: ...EPSONStylusPhotoRX585 RX595 RX610 Color Inkjet Printer SERVICE MANUAL ...

Page 2: ...is manual However should any errors be detected SEIKO EPSON would greatly appreciate being informed of them 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 t...

Page 3: ...ON POWER SUPPLY AND OTHER ELECTRONIC 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 PRO...

Page 4: ...rical circuit boards schematics Symbols Used in this Manual Various symbols are used throughout this manual either to provide additional information on a specific topic or to warn of possible danger present during a procedure or an action Be aware of all symbols when they are used and always read NOTE CAUTION or WARNING messages Indicates an operating or maintenance procedure practice or condition...

Page 5: ...Revision Status Revision Date of Issue Description A August 8 2007 First Release B September 28 2007 Chapter 5 Overview Page 107 error correction ...

Page 6: ...2 1 1 Mechanical Components 34 2 1 2 Motors and Sensors 35 2 2 Operating Principles of Electric Circuitry 37 2 2 1 Overview 37 2 2 2 Features 37 2 2 3 Circuit Board Constitution 37 2 3 Banding Reduction System BRS Paper Feed Profile Correction PFP 38 Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 3 1 Overview 40 3 1 1 Specified Tools 40 3 1 2 Preliminary Checks 40 3 1 3 Procedure for Troubleshooting 40 3 2 Troubleshoo...

Page 7: ...arriage Assy 89 4 5 7 Eject Frame Assy 91 4 5 8 Upper Paper Guides 92 4 5 9 Paper Guide Front Assy 93 Chapter 5 Adjustment 5 1 Adjustment Items and Overview 96 5 1 1 Servicing Adjustment Item List 96 5 1 2 Required Adjustments 99 5 2 Adjustment by Using Adjustment Program 101 5 2 1 Top Margin Adjustment 101 5 2 2 Head angular adjustment 101 5 2 3 Bi D Adjustment 102 5 2 4 PW Adjustment First Dot P...

Page 8: ...C H A P T E R A 1 PRODUCTDESCRIPTION ...

Page 9: ...PC as a USB memory card slot USB host interface Direct print from an external USB storage device Direct backup of memory card data to an external USB storage device Direct print from a digital camera PictBridge USB Direct Print 2 5 inch TFD color LCD High speed high quality Maximum resolution SMGA 5760 H x 1440 V dpi High speed print with a newly developed F3 Mach Turbo2 head Black 90 nozzles x 1 ...

Page 10: ...acter code Alphanumeric with expanding graphics PC437 ASCII 20H to 7FH only Font EPSON original font Alphanumeric Courier Input buffer size 64 Kbytes Paper feed method Friction feed using an ASF Auto Sheet Feeder Paper path Top feed front out Paper feed rate 110 ms at 25 4mm feed PF interval Programmable in 0 01764 mm 1 1440 inch steps Table 1 2 Product No of Ink Cartridges Color US West Europe La...

Page 11: ...hoto Paper others Premium Photo Paper Glossy EAI Premium Glossy Photo Paper others Premium Photo Paper Semi Gloss EAI Premium Semigloss Photo Paper other Fine 720x360 MC1 1 240cps ON ON OK Photo 2 720x720 1 5 pass MC1 2 240cps ON ON OK Photo 2 720x720 2 0 pass MC2 2 280cps ON ON OK Super Photo 1440x1440 MC1 5 200cps ON ON OK Premium Presentation Paper Matte EAI Matte Paper Heavy weight others Phot...

Page 12: ...er others Premium Photo Paper Glossy EAI Premium Glossy Photo Paper others Premium Photo Paper Semi Gloss EAI Premium Semigloss Photo Paper other Fine 720x360 MC1 1 240cps ON ON OK Photo 2 720x720 1 5 pass MC1 2 240cps ON ON OK Photo 2 720x720 2 0 pass MC2 2 280cps ON ON OK Super Photo 1440x1440 MC1 5 200cps ON ON OK Premium Presentation Paper Matte EAI Matte Paper Heavy weight others Photo 2 720x...

Page 13: ... mm 3 56 x 5 08 13 16 x44 7 Y Y Y Premium Inkjet Plain Paper A4 210 x 297 mm 8 3 x11 7 0 11 80 21 Y Y Premium Bright White Paper EAI Letter 215 9 x 279 4 mm 8 5 x11 0 11 90 24 Y Bright White Inkjet Paper others A4 210 x 297 mm 8 3 x11 7 0 13 92 5 25 Y Y Ultra Premium Photo Paper Glossy EAI Ultra Glossy Photo Paper others Letter 215 9 x 279 4 mm 8 5 x11 0 30 290 77 Y Y A4 210 x 297 mm 8 3 x11 7 Y Y...

Page 14: ... 10 203 2 x 254 mm Y Y Double sided Matte Paper Letter 215 9 x 279 4 mm 8 5 x11 0 22 185 49 Y A4 210 x 297 mm 8 3 x11 7 Y Y Presentation Paper Matte EAI Photo Quality Inkjet Paper others Letter 215 9 x 279 4 mm 8 5 x11 0 12 102 27 Y A4 210 x 297 mm 8 3 x11 7 Y Y Y Envelopes 10 104 8 x 241 3 mm 4 125 x9 5 75 90 20 24 Y Y Y DL 110 x 220 mm Y Y C6 114 x 162 mm Y Y Iron On Transfer Paper EAI Iron On C...

Page 15: ...m 3 mm 20 mm Borderless print A4 Letter to 5 x 7 2 54 mm 2 54 mm 2 96 mm 4 02 mm 4 x 6 1 34 mm 2 54 mm Print Area LM RM TM BM BM Cut Sheet Standard Cut Sheet Borderless Paper Size LM RM TM BM Print Area LM RM Print Area Envelope Paper Size TM Paper Feed Direction Table 1 8 Basic Specifications Item Specification Scanner type Flatbed color Scanning method Moving carriage stationary document Home po...

Page 16: ...ted current 0 6 A max 1 2 A 0 3 A max 0 6 A Rated frequency 50 to 60 Hz Input frequency range 49 5 to 60 5 Hz Insulation resistance TBD V for one minute Energy conservation International Energy Star Program compliant Power consumption Stand alone copy ISO IEC10561 Letter Pattern Plain paper Approx 15 W Approx 15 W Low power mode Approx 4 0 W Approx 4 5 W Sleep mode Approx 1 3 W Approx 1 5 W Power ...

Page 17: ...llowing specifications 1 5 1 USB Interfaces The printer has two USB ports USB Device port for connecting with a host device such as a computer and USB Host port for connecting with an external device such as DSC Digital Still Camera Note The following devices can be connected to the USB Host port DSC compliant with USB Direct Print Protocol Specification Rev1 0 DSC compliant with CIPA DC 001 2003 ...

Page 18: ...e memory card Standard Max capacity Remarks 1 Memory Stick Memory Stick PRO Memory Stick MemoryStick Standard Format Specification Ver 1 42 00 compatible 128MB Includes versions with memory select function MagicGate Memory Stick 128MB Copy protection function is not supported MagicGate Memory Stick Duo An adapter should be used Memory Stick PRO Memory Stick PRO Format Specifications without securi...

Page 19: ...om setting screen for the selected image Changes the image preview layout 1 up 9 up etc on the LCD Menu Goes to the print setting menu screen OK Accepts the changed settings Back Cancels the previous operation Cross Key up down left right Selects a menu item of setting value Sets the number of copies LED Power Indicates the power On Off status Mode Lights during the corresponding mode is selected ...

Page 20: ...Standard 360x360 MC2 1 ON OFF Letter 1 A4 CD DVD Best 720x720 MC1 1 ON ON Matte Standard 1440x1440 MC2 2 ON ON Letter 1 A4 Best 1440x1440 MC1 5 ON ON Photo Paper Standard 720x720 MC1 2 ON ON 10x15cm 4x6in MC2 2 ON ON Letter 1 A4 13x18cm 5x7in 2 Letter 1 A4 Best 1440x1440 MC1 5 ON ON Letter 1 A4 13x18cm 5x7in 2 10x15cm 4x6in Letter 1 A4 Prem Glossy Standard 720x720 MC1 2 ON ON 10x15cm 4x6in MC2 2 O...

Page 21: ...ng range on a CD DVD by entering outer and inner diameter of a CD DVD Outer specifies within the range of 114 to 120mm Inner specifies within the range of 18 to 46mm Table 1 18 Copy Layout Layout Description With Border Makes a copy with 3mm of left right top bottom white margins Borderless Makes a copy with no white margins CD DVD Copy Makes a copy of a CD DVD label directly on a CD DVD Repeat Co...

Page 22: ...er 1 A4 Letter 1 A4 Standard 720x720 MC1 2 ON ON 10x15cm 4x6in 10x15cm 4x6in MC2 2 ON ON Letter 1 A4 13x18cm 5x7in 2 13x18cm 5x7in 2 Letter 1 A4 Letter 1 A4 Best 1440x1440 MC1 5 ON ON Letter 1 A4 13x18cm 5x7in 2 10x15cm 4x6in 10x15cm 4x6in Prem Glossy Draft 720x360 MC1 1 ON ON Letter 1 A4 8x10 1 13x18cm 5x7in 2 10x15cm 4x6in 16 9wide Letter 1 A4 13x18cm 5x7in 10x15cm 4x6in 13x18cm 5x7in 2 Letter 1...

Page 23: ... N T The printer does not detect any files stored under the following directories or their sub directories Directories containing system properties or hidden properties RECYCLED Windows directory for deleted files PREVIEW directories of CASIO DSC for thumbnail images SCENE directories of CASIO DSC for its Best Shot function MSSONY directories of SONY DSC for e mail images voice memos movies or non...

Page 24: ...on may differ whether the image has been associated with another P I F 3 script or not Table 1 24 Specifications for Handling Image Data Item Specification Remarks Table 1 25 Memory Card Mode Menu Menu Item Function View and Print Photos 1 2 Prints the selected images Print All Photos 1 2 Prints all images in a memory card Specified number of copies is applied to the all images the default is 1 co...

Page 25: ...nt the possible corruption of data the following operations are disabled during the backup Access from a computer or via a network Automatic ejection of the destination media ON OFF of the printer power C H E C K P O I N T Due to the file system restriction a backup of a memory card that has eight or more levels deep in folder hierarchy cannot be made on an ISO9660 Level 1 formatted CD R Due to th...

Page 26: ...ror 0xEC Insufficient memory 0xA4 Get Track Information command error 0xED Some data exist in the destination directory 0xA5 Synchronize Cache command error 0xEE Not used 0xA6 CloseSession command error 0xEF Write protect error 0xA7 Read command error 0xF0 Read write error 0xA8 Write command error 0xF1 Invalid file open mode 0xA9 Set Speed command error 0xF2 Seek error 0xAA Eject command error 0xF...

Page 27: ...ttings may not be available on some DSCs 3 Starting to print When the print settings on both the printer and the DSC is completed follow the procedure below to start printing 1 Connect the printer and the DSC with a USB cable Using a USB cable included in the DSC package is recommended 2 Operate the DSC to start printing 3 Printing is carried out according to the settings made on the DSC When some...

Page 28: ... Cable is Connected Disconnected Printer status Connecting Disconnecting Standby When the printer detects a DSC connected it goes into the camera direct mode If the printer failed to recognize the DSC normally the printer displays a camera direct error When the DSC is disconnected after it is normally recognized by the printer the printer returns to the standby mode An error is occurring The print...

Page 29: ...360x360 MC2 1 ON OFF Letter 1 A4 Best 720x720 MC1 1 ON ON CD DVD Matte Standard 1440x1440 MC2 2 ON ON Letter 1 A4 Letter 1 A4 Letter Best 1440x1440 MC1 5 ON ON Photo Paper Draft 720x360 MC1 1 ON ON Letter 1 A4 Standard 720x720 MC1 2 ON ON 10x15cm 4x6in MC2 2 ON ON Letter 1 A4 13x18cm 5x7in 2 Letter 1 A4 Letter Best 1440x1440 MC1 5 ON ON Prem Glossy Draft 720x360 MC1 1 ON ON Letter 1 A4 Standard 72...

Page 30: ...e preset options 1 7 5 2 3 Reprint Restore Photos Function This function allows the user to copy their silver halide film based pictures The printer scans the pictures automatically detecting them as silver halide film based picture and makes a copy of them The following explains the specifications of the function Available picture size 30x40mm to 127x178mm 5 x7 Lay the pictures on the glass face ...

Page 31: ...ck paper The setting is applied until the printer power is turned off and returns to the default Off at the next power on Off normal platen gap is applied On the wider platen gap is applied Screen Saver Settings By setting to the Memory Card Data the printer automatically runs a slide show using images in a memory card as a screen saver when no control panel operation has been made for 180 seconds...

Page 32: ...evice is not connected When no image files is detected in the inserted memory card See 1 7 3 Backup Function p 25 for more information on the backup function 1 7 6 6 Bluetooth Settings Bluetooth communication settings can be configured This menu is enabled only when the optional Bluetooth unit is connected Table 1 35 Bluetooth Settings Sub Menus Item Explanation BT PIN Code Set Sets the passkey to...

Page 33: ...C H A P T E R 2 OPERATINGPRINCIPLES ...

Page 34: ...eding paper ASF Assy Driven by the PF Motor to load paper into the Printer Mechanism Eject Assy Driven by the PF Motor to eject the paper CD R Tray As the Stacker is moved up and down by manual operation the paper eject frame moves up and down so that its height can be adjusted to the media I S Assy Located in the right end of the mechanism performs capping the Printhead while it is not used and s...

Page 35: ...180 pulse inch 8 PW Sensor Function Paper left and right edge before and during printing Paper top edge before printing Paper bottom edge during printing CD R top bottom right and left edges before printing Detection method Reflective photosensor 9 APG Sensor Function APG position detection Detection method Transmissive type photo interrupter 10 CD R Guide Sensor Function CD R Guide up down detect...

Page 36: ...and Sensors Scanner Unit Table 2 4 Motors and Sensors Scanner Unit No Name Function 1 CR Motor Type DC motor Voltage 42V DC 5 voltage applied to the driver Drive system VrefPWM input constant current chopping 2 Encoder sensor Type Linear encoder Resolution 180 pulse inch CIS Unit CR Encoder CR Motor ...

Page 37: ...nstitution Table 2 5 Circuit Board Constitution Circuit Board Description Main Board System section Oscillation circuit 48MHz 100 ppm SSCG setting circuit ASIC incorporating CPU core E01A73B Package 352 pin PBGA Power voltage Internal 1 0 V 0 1V External 3 3V 0 3V CPU core V850E2 Operation frequency Inside of CPU core 288MHz SSCG SD RAM controller 96MHz SSCG PT scanner section 48MHz SSCG Hardware ...

Page 38: ...or each raster and performs one pass printing This function ensures both high print quality reduction of banding and high speed printing Ultra Premium Photo Paper Glossy Premium Photo Paper Glossy Photo Paper Glossy Premium Photo Paper Semi Gloss Ultra Glossy Photo Paper Premium Glossy Photo Paper Glossy Photo Paper Premium Semigloss Photo Paper 4x6 720x720 PFP The conventional paper feed adjustme...

Page 39: ...C H A P T E R 3 TROUBLESHOOTING ...

Page 40: ... abrupt temperature change The Unit should not be located near waterworks near humidifiers near heaters or near flames in a dusty atmosphere or in a place where the Unit can be exposed to blast from an air conditioner The Unit should not be located in a place where volatile or inflammable gases are produced The Unit should not be located in a place where it can be exposed to direct rays of the sun...

Page 41: ...ease see your manual The error that was not able to be recovered with the scanner occurred Turn off the power See 6 1 1 Maintenance Error p 116 Message related to Ink 1 Cannot recognize ink cartridges Make sure the ink cartridges are installed correctly The ink cartridges have not been inserted or defective ink cartridges have been inserted Install the normal ink cartridges correctly and press the...

Page 42: ... CD DVD the tray is in the CD DVD printing position Or the tray is in the CD DVD printing position when the printer is started Raise the lever to change the printing position to the lower position CD DVD guide warning Close error The front tray is in the wrong position Push down the tray lever to set the front tray to the CD DVD position When printing data is for printing on a CD DVD the CD R DVD ...

Page 43: ... template Make sure the template is placed correctly on the glass and try again No recognition mark could be found on the template sheet Set sheet and press the OK button Combo print error 2 Euro Selection of the text style is not correct Select only one text style and try again No mark is given for Paper Type or Text Style selection area or more than one mark is given Select a text style on the t...

Page 44: ...ormat check scan Cannot recognize the memory card or disk Do you want to format it The memory card cannot be recognized Execute or cancel formatting Format Warning Format error scan An error occurred during formatting Formatting will be discontinued An error has occurred in formatting the card Or you pulled out the media while formatting it Press the OK button and check the media Format Warning ca...

Page 45: ... deletion File clearness write protected The memory card or disk is write protected Operation canceled Because the memory card is write protected it is not possible to delete the file Cancel Write Protect File clearness no memory card No memory card in slot Operation canceled Because the memory card was not inserted it was not possible to delete the file Insert the memory card In adjustment of bor...

Page 46: ...e Checking the head FFC CN10 11 12 for disconnection or breakage Checking the lead wires of the CR Motor CN14 for disconnection or breakage Checking the CR Encoder FFC CN1 for disconnection or breakage Checking the printer frame for adhesion of dirt or insufficient lubrication p 119 Checking the CR Guide Shaft for adhesion of dirt or insufficient lubrication p 119 Checking the Linear Scale for adh...

Page 47: ...r FCH FAH Measurement value error in PF Duty limiting control EFH Position error in PF BS control F0H DTY_max error in PF BS control APG motor 70H APG error normal drive error An error occurred in the APG operating sequence Checking the installation of the APG Sensor position of the sensor and connection of the connector CN7 Checking the drive of the APG Assy Installation of the composite gear of ...

Page 48: ... operating sequence See Remedy for DC error CR motor 51H CR unlocking error 52H CR locking error 53H Paper detect error before initial charge completion 56H Overhit error at ink replacement Sensor error 60H PW detection error Hi check error PW detector trouble Checking the PW Sensor p 90 Checking the PW Sensor for adhesion of dirt and dust Checking the connection of the FFC Making the following ad...

Page 49: ...Tray Sensor p 93 CDR Tray 89H Overhit detection error during cleaning Checking the operation of the Carriage Assy Move the Carriage Assy by hand and check to see if it moves smoothly Checking the following parts and replacing the defective one Checking the lead wires of the CR Motor CN14 for disconnection or breakage Checking the CR Encoder FFC CN1 for disconnection or breakage Checking the printe...

Page 50: ...er edge of the card 3 Repeat the paper feed operation several times to clean the surface of the LD Roller or Retard Roller If these steps do not correct the problem replace both the LD Roller and Retard Roller Pick Up Roller and Idle Roller dirty or worn Check to see if no Micro Pearl or oily substance is adhering to the rollers Wipe the rollers with a cloth dampened with alcohol Operation of pape...

Page 51: ...n compensation counter and write the maximum value Faulty operation of Paper Eject Roller Check to see if Paper Eject Roller rotates correctly Properly engage the gears driving the Paper Eject Roller Table 3 6 Diagnostics when carriage action is abnormal Condition Cause Check Point Remedy Abnormal carriage operation during printing Carriage does not move smoothly Check to see if there is an obstac...

Page 52: ...roperly Check to see if Encoder FFC is connected to CR Encoder Board Connect the Encoder FFC to the CR Encoder Board Check for paper bits and dust adhering to CR Encoder Remove paper bits and dust adhering to the CR Encoder Check for damaged Encoder FFC Replace the Encoder FFC Carriage Assy Check for damaged CR Encoder Replace the Carriage Assy Rotary Scale not operating properly Check to see if t...

Page 53: ...of Head FFC to Printhead If there is no problem with the Head FFC to Printhead connection replace the Printhead Vertical lines are not in alignment Bi D adjustment is not made Check to see if Bi D adjustment has been done properly Perform Bi D adjustment White lines appear in output data Dirt is adhering to CR Guide Shaft Check for dirt adhering to surface of CR Guide Shaft Clean the surface of th...

Page 54: ...ut voltage of Power Supply Board Check the output voltage of the Power Supply Board When the output voltage is normal Replace the Main Board with a new one When the output voltage is abnormal Replace the Power Supply Board with a new one Table 3 10 Troubleshooting for Printer Stop During Initialization or Printing Condition Cause Check Point Remedy Ink End error is displayed Ink is out Check to se...

Page 55: ...or clogging with ink Check to see if there is ink leakage from the Printhead Install the ink cartridges properly If this does not improve the condition replace ink cartridges and the Printhead Table 3 12 Troubleshooting for Faulty Ink Supply or Faulty Waste Ink Discharge Condition Cause Check Point Remedy Ink is not flowing from Printhead to Cap or from Cap to Ink Tube Pump tube collapsed Visually...

Page 56: ... Defective main board Check to see if main board is not damaged Replace the main board Table 3 14 Troubleshooting for Memory Card Cause Check Point Remedy Driver has not been installed correctly Check to see if a memory card is recognized in the single Assy mode Temporarily remove the driver and then install it again Data has been destroyed Data on card may be destroyed owing to static electricity...

Page 57: ...tion error occurs and it is not cleared even after power is turned off once and then turned on again CR unit does not operate Table 3 18 CR unit operates but error is indicated Table 3 19 The LED does not light up Table 3 20 Picture is not read clearly Picture is not read clearly Table 3 21 Communication error Indication error occurs and when communication with the host is tried again Communicatio...

Page 58: ...place the main board Table 3 21 Picture cannot be read clearly Cause Check Point Yes No Remedy Soiled document table Is the document table glass free from dirt and wiping mark No Clean the document table Defective CIS Unit Replace the CIS Unit Defective main board Replace the main board Table 3 22 Motor Resistance and Check Points Motor Name Location Check Point Resistance CR motor CN14 White Pin ...

Page 59: ...C H A P T E R 4 DISASSEMBLYANDASSEMBLY ...

Page 60: ...s to be moved out of its home position locate it at a position other than the home position before starting disassembly by turning the power ON and turning it OFF timely See 4 1 5 How to Unlock the Carriage p 61 As soon as the repaired product has been returned to the user there may be a case a maintenance call occurs because of the expiration of the life of a service part Avoid such a case if pos...

Page 61: ...mbling operations require unlocking the carriage In those cases carry out any of the following operations to unlock the carriage and move the carriage to other than its home position Turn the power off forcibly by disconnecting the power cable when the CR Unit becomes unlocked and moves away from the home position Until the carriage is unlocked turn the EJ Roller gear on the left side of the print...

Page 62: ...Printhead p 73 Head FFC Assy p 91 2 By using the special tool the Printhead can be replaced without removing the Middle Housing See p 73 C H E C K P O I N T The color and shape of the printer illustrated in this manual may differ from the final product Panel Assy p 63 Middle Housing Assy p 70 Scanner Unit p 65 Printer Mechanism p 76 Main Board Assy Case Open Sensor p 66 Waste Ink Tray Assy p 69 CR...

Page 63: ...ensor connector from the Panel Board Fig 4 6 6 Lift the Panel Assy and disconnect the connectors CN23 and CN22 from the Main Board 7 Peel the FFC CN23 of the Panel Board from the Main Board Assy and remove the Panel Assy Fig 4 6 Figure 4 4 Removing the Middle Cover Assy Figure 4 5 Removing the Decorative Panel and Panel Assy Figure 4 6 Removing the Panel Assy C A U T I O N After removing the decor...

Page 64: ...installation make sure that there is no dust or dirt between the LCD Module and Panel Assy Tighten the screws for the LCD Module in the order specified Fig 4 9 When installing the Panel Board match the positioning holes with the guide pins x4 Fig 4 8 Install the Shield Plate under the board to board cable When installing the Shield Plate match the positioning holes with the guide pins x2 Fig 4 7 W...

Page 65: ... 4 pin The harness for the Scanner CR Motor CN17 and that for the CR Motor CN14 are provided with the same 2 pin white connector Take care not to confuse them when connecting the connectors to the Main Board Route the FFCs and cables of the scanner as shown in the figure Fig 4 13 When installing the scanner cable take care that no part of the cable is positioned outside the cover Fig 4 10 Scanner ...

Page 66: ...ff the acetate tape 2 and remove the ferrite core on the Printhead FFC 5 Remove the screws x5 and remove the Main Board Assy by lifting its rear side Continued to next page Figure 4 14 Removing the Case Open Sensor Assy Figure 4 15 Removing the Case Open Sensor Figure 4 16 Removing the Main Board Assy A D J U S T M E N T R E Q U I R E D When the Main Board is to be replaced back up the data in EEP...

Page 67: ...g 4 16 Group CN No Color Connected to Remarks A CN14 White CR Motor 2 pin CN13 Black PF Motor 2 pin CN6 White PE Sensor 3 pin CN7 Black APG Sensor 3 pin B CN8 FFC PF Encoder 5 pin CN4 White CD R Sensor Guide Tray 4 pin CN3 White Power Supply Board 3 pin C CN10 FFC Printhead 13 pin CN11 13 pin CN12 9 pin CN15 FFC CSIC Board 13 pin CN16 PW Sensor 6 pin S CN17 White CR Motor Scanner Unit 2 pin With f...

Page 68: ...A Figure 4 21 Routing the Cables and FFCs of Group B Figure 4 22 Routing the cables and FFCs of group C C A U T I O N The harness for the Scanner CR Motor CN17 and that for the CR Motor CN14 are provided with the same 2 pin white connector Take care not to confuse them when connecting the connectors to the Main Board Stick the acetate tape on the USB terminal in the front to cover both the USB con...

Page 69: ...n installing the Waste Ink Tray Assy Otherwise the ink may leak Route the tube with the red line facing up Fig 4 24 Install the Waste Ink Tube with the tube passed through the hook as shown in the figure Fig 4 24 Wipe the ink if any off the joint area of the tube With ink left adhering to the joint area the tube cannot be connected firmly and may come off easily A D J U S T M E N T R E Q U I R E D...

Page 70: ... and right 6 Remove the screws 3 in the front and 2 in the rear securing the Middle Housing Assy 7 Remove the Middle Housing Assy with care not to get any cable caught Continued to next page Figure 4 25 Removing the Hinge Assy Figure 4 26 Removing the Middle Housing Assy C A U T I O N After removing the Waste Ink Assy take due care not to stain any surrounding objects with waste ink Hinge Assy B L...

Page 71: ...me Ground Plate rearward and remove it from the Middle Housing Assy 3 Lead all the connector cables and FFCs through the space and install the Middle Housing on the printer Fig 4 29 Figure 4 27 Routing the Cables Continued to next page Figure 4 28 Routing the Cables and FFCs Figure 4 29 Leading Connector cables and FFCs Hooks After setting the ferrite core in place stick the acetate tape Rear left...

Page 72: ... Housing and free from floating or dislocation 5 Install the Front Frame Ground Plate on the Middle Housing Fig 4 31 6 See p 70 for the subsequent steps Figure 4 30 Checking the installation of the Middle Housing Figure 4 31 Installing the Front Frame Ground Plate In Stylus Photo RX585 595 610 there is a difference between the Hinge Assy to be installed on the right side and that to be installed o...

Page 73: ...lder Assy from the right and left rear of the Carriage Unit and remove the CSIC Connector Holder Assy upward Fig 4 33 Continued to next page Figure 4 32 Removing the FFC Cover Figure 4 33 Removing the CSIC Connector Holder Assy C A U T I O N Take due care not to stain any surrounding objects with ink In addition be careful not to clog the nozzles by say touching the nozzle side with your bare hand...

Page 74: ... specified order Fig 4 34 Install the Head FFC Cover and Head Cable Cover as shown below A D J U S T M E N T R E Q U I R E D For replacing the Printhead note down the head ID before installing the Printhead After reassembly refer to the following section and perform the necessary adjustments 5 2 Adjustment by Using Adjustment Program p 101 Head FFC Cover The bottom protrusions x2 and the top slidi...

Page 75: ...g the Linear Scale C A U T I O N When you hold the Linear Scale hold its ends or two points of the top and bottom surfaces with your hands do not touch the reading surface Take care that the reading surface is not soiled or scratched Especially when passing the Linear Scale through the CR Encoder during reassembly work take great care that grease of the CR Guide Shafts does not adhere to the readi...

Page 76: ...floor if the Printer Mechanism Assy is turned counterclockwise by about 15 degrees In such a case the PF Scale may be damaged Take great care not to damage the PF Scale when handling the removed Printer Mechanism Assy Alternatively remove the PF Scale and PF Encoder p 83 Since the back of the CR Frame is lubricated take care not to stain your hand with grease when holding the Printer Mechanism Ass...

Page 77: ...lass In addition never forget that a very troublesome cleaning is required if dirt sticks to the inside of the document table Take care in handling the Housing Lower remembering that grease is applied to the CR guide area of the Housing Lower Do not touch any parts with a greasy hand or part Fig 4 40 Take care not to soil or scratch the Encoder Scale or the lens of the ICS Unit When installing the...

Page 78: ...F STACKER GUIDE p 122 When replacing the CIS Unit check the sticker on the Bottom Board and use the Spacers x2 of the same specification A C as the marking on the sticker placing them at the right and left positions Fig 4 42 Install the Timing Belt on the carriage with care not to confuse the toothed areas of the inside and outside of the belt C H E C K P O I N T Install the CIS Spring as follows ...

Page 79: ...uch any parts with a greasy hand or part Especially take great care in handling the Encoder Scale Do not remove or loosen the screw marked with X for the CR Motor Unit shown at right Remember that the CR Motor Unit must be replaced with a new one if the encoder is shifted from the correct position Fig 4 45 When installing the CR Motor Unit on the Housing Lower push it adequately so that the insula...

Page 80: ...hey are all the way seated and make sure that they are free from floating A D J U S T M E N T R E Q U I R E D On the occasion of replacing a part with a new one replace all the specified parts with new ones and clear the counter value after assembly 5 2 Adjustment by Using Adjustment Program p 101 Before installing the P S Cover route the connector cable so that it is led through the position show...

Page 81: ... x4 securing the Stacker Assy Fig 4 51 6 Holding the right and left Stacker Guide areas remove the Stacker Assy from the Housing Lower 7 Release the hook and remove the gear from the CD R Shaft Both right and left 8 Remove the CD R Shaft from the Stacker Continued to next page Figure 4 49 Removing the CD R Guide Lever Figure 4 50 Removing the CD R Guide Lever Spring Figure 4 51 Removing the Stacke...

Page 82: ...sitions with the Stacker in the down position Fig 4 54 Protrusions x2 in the rear under the Stacker Guides Protrusions at right and left sides inserted in guide groove Tighten the screws in the specified order Fig 4 51 See Fig 4 55 for installation of the CD R Guide Lever Spring C H E C K P O I N T If the Stacker is not horizontal in the right and left direction remove the right gear and install t...

Page 83: ...re 4 56 Removing the PF Encoder PF Scale Figure 4 57 Removing the Harness Holder Figure 4 58 Removing the PF Motor C A U T I O N Handle the PF Scale with care not to scratch or stain it Do not touch it with your bare hand Install the PF Motor with its labeled area facing outward Fig 4 58 When installing the PF Encoder confirm that the reading area does not come in contact with the PF Scale A D J U...

Page 84: ...e sure that it is free from grease Touching with your bare hand or adhering grease can cause nozzle clogging Lubrication is necessary Refer to the following section and lubricate the specified points LUBRICATION AT INSTALLATION OF I S ASSY p 120 After installing the I S Assy to the printer frame make sure that its position is adjusted as shown in Fig 4 60 Tighten the screws in the specified order ...

Page 85: ... hooks x5 and remove the LD Roller 6 Remove the right and left screws x2 securing the ASF Assy Fig 4 64 7 On the front side release the right and left hooks x2 fastening the ASF Assy and the tip of the Change Lever from the printer frame 8 Remove the composite gear 10 15 2 and remove the ASF Assy Figure 4 62 Lead Wires on the ASF Assy Figure 4 63 LD Roller Guide Figure 4 64 Removing the screw ASF ...

Page 86: ...TION OF LD ROLLER SHAFT p 120 When installing the ASF Assy make sure that the composite gear the chip of Change Lever and the hooks x2 are engaged properly Tighten the screws in the specified order Fig 4 64 Install the LD Roller aligning the arrow on the LD Roller with the arrow on the blade of the shaft Make sure the LD Roller is securely attached without any gap or misalignment ASF Unit Align th...

Page 87: ...like through the locating hole in the Right PG Cam on the CR Guide Shaft and that in the printer frame 3 Pass a pin or the like through the locating hole in the spur gear 28 8 and that in the APG Assy With the pins left inserted in the holes install the APG Assy on the printer frame 4 Make sure that all the hooks are engaged properly and the protrusions fit in the printer frame and tighten the scr...

Page 88: ...70 Removing the CR Motor Lubrication is necessary Refer to the following section and lubricate the specified points LUBRICATION OF DRIVEN PULLEY p 118 Install the CR Motor with its printed area facing upward Install the Timing Belt with the tooth side facing inside and without torsion When the CR Motor has been replaced with a new one wind acetate tape 18x20 mm x3 around the harness as shown Fig 4...

Page 89: ...llelism Bush toward the front Fig 4 72 9 At the right side of the printer remove the spring remove the washer and the Right PG Cam Fig 4 73 10 Remove the Carriage Assy together with the CR Guide Shaft from the left side of the printer frame Continued to next page Figure 4 71 Removing the Cable Holder Frame Figure 4 72 Removing the Carriage Assy at left side Figure 4 73 Removing the Carriage Assy a...

Page 90: ...aged with the frame When installing the Cable Holder Frame ensure that it is positioned correctly in the front and back direction Fig 4 71 Both inside and outside toothed Toothed inside No tooth outside Up With the cam positioned outside PG Left Cam APG Sensor Must not touch the sensing area Rear Carriage guide A D J U S T M E N T R E Q U I R E D When installing the Carriage Assy refer to the foll...

Page 91: ...move the Right EJ Frame Spring to the spring support Fit the shaft holders left and right on the underside of the Eject Frame onto the Paper Eject Roller Shaft Fig 4 78 After installing the Front Frame confirm the engagement of the protrusions x2 and then tighten the screws in the specified order Fig 4 77 Lubrication is necessary Refer to the following section and lubricate the specified points LU...

Page 92: ...Upper Paper Guides C A U T I O N When removing the Upper Paper Guides bring down the actuator of the PE Sensor toward the front to avoid damaging it Do not touch any of the rollers otherwise the print quality may drop C H E C K P O I N T The Upper Paper Guides are connected as a single unit with thin fragile bridges as shown with arrows below However these parts are not to be placed on the shaft h...

Page 93: ... EJ Ground Spring frontward 15 Lift the left side of the Paper Guide Front Assy slightly undo the engagement with the printer frame pull the Paper Guide Front Assy frontward and then undo the engagement at the right side and remove it Continued to next page Figure 4 82 Removing the Paper Guide Front Assy 1 Figure 4 83 Removing the PF EJ Ground Spring Figure 4 84 Removing the Paper Guide Front Assy...

Page 94: ...and lubricate the specified points LUBRICATION OF PAPER GUIDE FRONT ASSY p 117 Lead the cable of the CD R Sensor as shown below See Fig 4 83 and install the Ground Spring Make sure the four tips of the Front Paper Guide Pad are placed on the Waste Ink Pad Printer front bottom left Lead the cable here Bottom Side Tip of Front Paper Guide Pad Waste Ink Pad Position Tip Tip Bottom Side ...

Page 95: ...C H A P T E R 5 ADJUSTMENT ...

Page 96: ...e target market Select the target market The selected market settings are automatically written to the main board Adjustment Program Head ID Input This must be carried out after replacing the printhead in order to enter the new printhead ID Head ID that reduces variation between printheads Enter the ID printed on the Head QR code label attached on the printhead The correction values are automatica...

Page 97: ...for each of the left right top and bottom PF adjustment Corrects variations in paper feed accuracy when using the Microweave to achieve higher print quality A PF adjustment pattern is printed Examine the printout patterns and select the value for the best pattern The correction value is registered Adjustment Program BRS PFP adjustment This adjustment is made to ensure high print quality at high pr...

Page 98: ...r replacing the Waste Ink Pad reset the counter to its default Adjustment Program Ink charge This must be carried out after replacing the printhead in order to fill ink inside the new printhead The printhead becomes ready for print Filling ink inside the printhead is automatically performed Print a nozzle check pattern to check if all nozzles are firing ink properly Adjustment Program Table 5 3 Ad...

Page 99: ...carried out be sure to carry out them in the order given in the Priority row Table 5 4 Adjustment Items Priority 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 PG adjustment EEPROM data copy Initial setting USB ID input Head ID input Waste ink pad counter Ink charge Initialize PF deterioration offset Disenable PF deterioration offset Top margin adjustment Head angular adjustment Bi D adjustment First d...

Page 100: ...O O O O Paper Eject Frame Assy Remove O O Replace O O Printer Mechanism Remove Replace O O O O O O O O O O Table 5 4 Adjustment Items Priority 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 PG adjustment EEPROM data copy Initial setting USB ID input Head ID input Waste ink pad counter Ink charge Initialize PF deterioration offset Disenable PF deterioration offset Top margin adjustment Head angular adju...

Page 101: ...ed as shown below Band pattern The following pattern is printed The lines below 0 80 are printed while the carriage moves from the home to the other side and lines below 80 0 are printed while the carriage returns to the home Figure 5 2 Head Angular Adjustment Band Pattern How to Judge Examine the printout patterns and enter the value 16 to 16 for the most straight lines Additional information Whe...

Page 102: ...rn is found reassemble replace the Print Head 5 2 3 Bi D Adjustment The pattern shown below is printed for each of the 7 print modes Figure 5 4 Bi D Adjustment Pattern How to Judge Find the pattern with no gaps or overleaps of the left and right pattern and enter the value of that pattern Additional information If an appropriate pattern is not printed enter the nearest value and then print the pat...

Page 103: ...ht 5 bottom and 3 left First dot position adjustment How to Judge Enter the value for the point where the PW adjustment pattern line and the First dot position adjustment pattern line overlap on the left of the paper Example In the left figure enter 2 since the lines overlap at 2 position 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 5 4 3 2 1 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14...

Page 104: ...printed as shown below Figure 5 7 PF Adjustment Bottom Edge Pattern How to Judge Enter the value for the one that has no gap or overlap between the upper block and the lower block Example In the above figure 0 should be selected Additional information In case that all patterns have gap or overlap select the value for the pattern which has the least gap or overlap and print the pattern again C H E ...

Page 105: ...ds Matte etc Cleaning CR measurement VH detection CR home position seek PG typ Mechanical default 1 7 Plain paper EPSON special thin paper SF etc Rubbing with PG1 2 is avoided PG 2 35 Envelopes Rubbing with PG1 2 and 1 7 is avoided PG 4 2 CD R printing At ink replacement C A U T I O N The thickness gauge to be used must be free from dust and dirt and from deformation Be sure to clean it before use...

Page 106: ...ng Belt to move the carriage to the right end 8 If the carriage comes in contact with the gauge adjust the Right Parallelism Bush to raise the carriage to a position where the Printhead does not come in contact with gauge 9 Move the carriage to the middle area of the platen and place 1 3 mm thickness gauges at the left and right ends of the platen 10 Pull the Timing Belt to move the carriage to th...

Page 107: ...stment Tools Paper Product Code Common PFP Base scale 1453980 BRS Matte Paper Heavyweight A4 PFP Premium Glossy Photo Paper 4 x 6 C A U T I O N Install the driver of the scanner to the PC in advance As the profile required for the adjustment is not prepared for scanners other than the ones specified below BRS PFP Adjustment can not be carried out by the other scanners Table 5 7 Specified Scanner f...

Page 108: ...canning the BRS Adjustment Pattern Printing the PFP Adjustment Pattern Scanning the PFP Adjustment Pattern Printing the PFP Check Pattern Judging the Check Pattern c d e C H E C K P O I N T When an error is displayed in the Adjustment program check the points below then carry out the adjustment again If an error occurs even after checking the points below change the scanner with a different one an...

Page 109: ...nd the scale is clean and the scale adjustment pattern is not tilted then repeat from step 5 Figure 5 14 PFP Base Scale and BRS Adjustment Pattern Position Viewed from the document glass of the scanner C H E C K P O I N T In the Adjustment program the identification code is used to distinguish whether the printer that printed the pattern and the printer to register the adjustment value is the same...

Page 110: ...f an error occurs check that the document table glass and the scale is clean and the scale adjustment pattern is not tilted then repeat from step 4 Figure 5 16 PFP Base Scale and PFP Adjustment Pattern Position When viewed from the document glass of the scanner C H E C K P O I N T In the Adjustment program the identification code is used to distinguish whether the printer that printed the pattern ...

Page 111: ... overlapped bands in all the check patterns If any bands are found carry out the steps below 1 Re print the check pattern to see if the bands appear again 2 When bands appear in Step 1 try the PFP adjustment again from the beginning 3 When bands appear even after the re adjustment in step 2 determine that it is the mechanism failure and carry out check reassemble of the parts that was removed repl...

Page 112: ...lect C693 in the Select Parameter Set window and click OK Figure 5 21 Original Adjustment 2 C A U T I O N This adjustment requires the FT Function Test program and the exclusive adjustment jig If the setting of the printer differs from the one mentioned in the following procedure this adjustment can not be completed correctly In that case the edge of the Scanner Housing Upper may be read in during...

Page 113: ...7 A progress bar will be displayed followed by the window shown below Window displayed when the adjustment is completed successfully Figure 5 24 Window displayed when the adjustment is completed successfully 1 Figure 5 25 Window displayed when the adjustment is completed successfully 2 Window displayed when the adjustment has failed SGL Icon Enter the last five digits of the scanner production con...

Page 114: ... Scanner Original Adjustment 114 Figure 5 26 Window displayed when the adjustment has failed If the adjustment cannot be completed successfully check whether the parts are correctly installed or not If there is a problem perform the part replacement once again ...

Page 115: ...C H A P T E R 6 MAINTENANCE ...

Page 116: ...nance work check the value of the overflow counter If the value of the counter is close to its upper limit notify the user and recommend that the waste ink pads are to be replaced If the waste ink pads are not replaced at that time there is a possibility that Maintenance Error can occur just after the printer is returned to the customer After replacement reset the overflow counter protection count...

Page 117: ...not lubricate any part other than those specified Take care that no grease adheres to any paper transport parts such as rollers or the Printhead otherwise the print quality may drop Table 6 3 Specified Lubricant etc Type Name Parts Code Available Grease G 71 1304682 EPSON G 74 1409257 G 77 1455324 G 45 1033657 Lubrication Points Sliding surface and spring catch area on the front frame 2 points eac...

Page 118: ...sy 9mm from the end point Type G 71 Amount of Application ø 2x2 mm x2 Inside of the right shaft holder ø 2x2 mm x2 Inside of the left shaft holder Applying Tool Injector Precautions Left side of Paper Eject Roller Shaft G 71 Right side of Paper Eject Roller Shaft G 71 Rubber rollers must be free from grease Right Side 9mm Left Side 9mm G 71 x4 Lubrication Points Surfaces which come in contact with...

Page 119: ... the hole Area B Apply 210 20 mg of G 21 to the CR Guide Shaft in its middle area G 71 Left side of printer frame Right side of printer frame G 71 Lubrication Points CR Guide Shaft Grooves for pressure springs Type G 71 Amount of Application 1 ø 1x 5 mm x2 2 ø 1x 10 mm x1 3 ø 1x 15 mm x1 Applying Tool Injector Precautions Lubrication Points Upper part of the shaft holders 5 points Type G 71 Amount...

Page 120: ...ing Tool Injector Precautions Move the Carriage Assy to the center and apply grease to the top and bottom surfaces of the right and left areas Lubrication Points Printer frame Surface which comes in contact with the Clutch Gear Type G 71 Amount of Application One round Applying Tool Injector Precautions Top ø5mm G 71 Bottom ø10mm 40 mm 40 mm G 71 Lubrication Points V shaped grooves of the LD Rolle...

Page 121: ...x5 mm Vicinity of the LD Roller On the rib x4 Right side of the LD Roller Shaft ø1x5 x2 ø1x10 Applying Tool Injector Precautions When LD Roller Shaft is locked Left side of LD Roller Shaft 1x5 mm Vicinity of LD Roller Right side of LD Roller Shaft 1x10 mm x4 1x5 mm x2 Lubrication Points LD Roller Assy Type G 71 Amount of Application Left side of the LD Roller Shaft ø1x20 mm Vicinity of the LD Roll...

Page 122: ...ase to the inside of the grooves shown in the figure G 77 Left Stacker Guide G 77 Right Stacker Guide Lubrication Points CR CIS Type G 74 Amount of Application Applying Tool Precautions Apply grease at three points shown Lubrication Points CR shaft of Housing Lower Type G 45 Amount of Application Applying Tool Injector and brush Precautions After applying grease at a point shown spread it with a b...

Page 123: ...C H A P T E R 7 APPENDIX ...

Page 124: ...provide exploded diagrams or parts list For the information see SPI Service Parts Information 7 2 Electrical Circuits The electric circuit diagrams below are shown at the following pages Main Board 1 C693 MAIN Main Board 2 C693 MAIN Main Board 3 C693 MAIN Panel Board C693 PNL Panel B Board C685 PNL B Power Board C693 PSB Power Board C693 PSE ...

Page 125: ...Model PM A840 Stylus Photo RX585 RX595 RX610 Board C693 MAIN Rev A Sheet 1 3 ...

Page 126: ...Model PM A840 Stylus Photo RX585 RX595 RX610 Board C693 MAIN Rev A Sheet 2 3 ...

Page 127: ...Model PM A840 Stylus Photo RX585 RX595 RX610 Board C693 MAIN Rev A Sheet 3 3 ...

Page 128: ...Model PM A840 Stylus Photo RX585 RX595 RX610 Board C693 PNL Rev A Sheet 1 1 ...

Page 129: ...Model PM A840 Stylus Photo RX585 RX595 RX610 Board C685 PNL B Rev A Sheet 1 1 ...

Page 130: ...Model PM A840 Stylus Photo RX585 RX595 RX610 Board C693 PSB Rev A Sheet 1 1 ...

Page 131: ...Model PM A840 Stylus Photo RX585 RX595 RX610 Board C693 PSE Rev A Sheet 1 1 ...

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