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Copyright 2005
PRECAUTIONS
Precautionary notations throughout the text are categorized relative to 1)Personal injury and 2) damage to equipment.
DANGER
Signals a precaution which, if ignored, could result in serious or fatal personal injury. Great caution should be exercised in performing procedures preceded by
DANGER Headings.
WARNING
The precautionary measures itemized below should always be observed when performing repair/maintenance procedures.
DANGER
1.
ALWAYS DISCONNECT THE PRODUCT FROM THE POWER SOURCE AND PERIPHERAL DEVICES PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE OR REPAIR
PROCEDURES.
2.
NO WORK SHOULD BE PERFORMED ON THE UNIT BY PERSONS UNFAMILIAR WITH BASIC SAFETY MEASURES AS DICTATED FOR ALL ELECTRONICS
TECHNICIANS IN THEIR LINE OF WORK.
3.
WHEN PERFORMING TESTING AS DICTATED WITHIN THIS MANUAL, DO NOT CONNECT THE UNIT TO A POWER SOURCE UNTIL INSTRUCTED TO DO
SO. WHEN THE POWER SUPPLY CABLE MUST BE CONNECTED, USE EXTREME CAUTION IN WORKING ON POWER SUPPLY AND OTHER ELECTRONIC
COMPONENTS.
4.
WHEN DISASSEMBLING OR ASSEMBLING A PRODUCT, MAKE SURE TO WEAR GLOVES TO AVOID 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 DIFFERENT FROM AVAILABLE POWER SOURCE, DO NOT CONNECT IT TO THE POWER SOURCE.
3.
ALWAYS VERIFY THAT THE EPSON PRODUCT HAS BEEN DISCONNECTED FROM THE POWER SOURCE BEFORE REMOVING OR REPLACING PRINTED
CIRCUIT BOARDS AND/OR INDIVIDUAL CHIPS.
4.
IN ORDER TO PROTECT SENSITIVE MICROPROCESSORS AND CIRCUITRY, USE STATIC DISCHARGE EQUIPMENT, SUCH AS ANTI-STATIC WRIST
STRAPS, WHEN ACCESSING INTERNAL COMPONENTS.
5.
REPLACE MALFUNCTIONING COMPONENTS ONLY WITH THOSE COMPONENTS BY THE MANUFACTURE; INTRODUCTION OF SECOND-SOURCE ICs OR
OTHER NON-APPROVED COMPONENTS MAY DAMAGE THE PRODUCT AND VOID ANY APPLICABLE EPSON WARRANTY.
6.
WHEN USING COMPRESSED AIR PRODUCTS; SUCH AS AIR DUSTER, FOR CLEANING DURING REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE, THE USE OF SUCH
PRODUCTS CONTAINING FLAMMABLE GAS IS PROHIBITED.
Manual Configuration
This manual consists of six chapters and Appendix.
CHAPTER 1.PRODUCT DESCRIPTIONS
Provides a general overview and specifications of the product.
CHAPTER 2.OPERATING PRINCIPLES
Describes the theory of electrical and mechanical operations of the
product.
CHAPTER 3.TROUBLESHOOTING
Describes the step-by-step procedures for the troubleshooting.
CHAPTER 4.DISASSEMBLY / ASSEMBLY
Describes the step-by-step procedures for disassembling and assembling
the product.
CHAPTER 5.ADJUSTMENT
Provides Epson-approved methods for adjustment.
CHAPTER 6.MAINTENANCE
Provides preventive maintenance procedures and the lists of Epsonapproved lubricants and adhesives required for servicing the product.
APPENDIX Provides the following additional information for reference:
Exploded Diagram
Parts List
Circuit Diagrams
C A U T IO N
C H E C K
P O IN T
W A R N IN G
Revision Status
Revision
Date of Issue
Aug 1, 2005
First Release
CHAPTER 4 DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY
4.3.3.9 CR Cable Head Cover on page 64.
Description
CHAPTER 5 ADJUSTMENT
5.2.12 PF Torque Check Pattern Print is removed.
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Contents
Chapter 1 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Chapter 3 TROUBLESHOOTING
1.1 Features.................................................................................................................. 9
1.2 Specifications ...................................................................................................... 10
1.2.1 Physical Specification................................................................................. 10
1.2.2 Printing Specification ................................................................................. 10
1.2.3 Paper Feeding ............................................................................................. 11
1.2.4 Input Data Buffer ........................................................................................ 11
1.2.5 Electric Specification.................................................................................. 11
1.2.6 Environmental Condition............................................................................ 12
1.2.7 Reliability ................................................................................................... 12
1.2.8 Safety Approvals ........................................................................................ 12
1.2.9 Acoustic Noise............................................................................................ 13
1.2.10 CE Marking .............................................................................................. 13
1.2.11 Black Ink Save Mode................................................................................ 13
1.3 Operator Controls ................................................................................................ 14
1.3.1 Operate Switch............................................................................................ 14
1.3.2 Panel Functions........................................................................................... 14
1.3.3 Printer Condition and LED Status .............................................................. 15
1.3.4 Errors .......................................................................................................... 15
1.4 Paper .................................................................................................................... 16
1.4.1 Paper Support.............................................................................................. 16
1.5 Ink Cartridge........................................................................................................ 21
1.5.1 Ink Cartridge Specification......................................................................... 21
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24
24
25
26
26
27
27
29
29
29
30
32
34
Chapter 4 DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY
4.1 Overview ............................................................................................................. 36
4.1.1 Precautions.................................................................................................. 36
4.1.2 Tools ........................................................................................................... 37
4.1.3 Screws (T.B.D) ........................................................................................... 37
4.1.4 Work Completion Check ............................................................................ 38
4.2 Caution regarding Assembling/Disassembling of the Printer Mechanism, and How
to Ensure of Quality on Re-assembled Product......................................................... 39
4.3 Disassembly Procedures...................................................................................... 41
4.3.1 Removing Housings ................................................................................... 43
4.3.2 Removing Boards ....................................................................................... 52
4.3.3 Disassembling Printer Mechanism ............................................................. 56
Chapter 5 ADJUSTMENT
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88
Chapter 6 MAINTENANCE
6.1 Overview ............................................................................................................. 90
6.1.1 Cleaning ...................................................................................................... 90
6.1.2 Service Maintenance................................................................................... 90
6.1.3 Lubrication.................................................................................................. 92
Chapter 7 APPENDIX
7.1 Exploded Diagram............................................................................................... 96
7.2 Parts List............................................................................................................ 102
7.3 Circuit Diagrams ............................................................................................... 103
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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
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1.1 Features
The major features of EPSON Stylus C67/C68/D68 are:
High color print quality
Holds 10 envelopes
Built-in 1 I/F
USB 1.1
Windows/Macintosh exclusive
Borderfree
Separate ink cartridge for each color
Figure 1-1. Product Appearance
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Features
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1.2 Specifications
Horizontal
resolution
Printable area
360 dpi
209.8 mm
(8.26 inch)
Available
dot
2976
Dimension
Storage:
Printing:
720 dpi
Nozzle configuration
monochrome:
90 nozzles
color:
Eco
VSD1
VSD2
(Color)
VSD2
VSD2'
(Black)
VSD3
(Color)
209.8 mm
(8.26 inch)
VSD3
1440 dpi
11904
VSD3
(Black)
2880 dpi
209.8 mm
(8.26 inch)
23808
VSD3
Character tables
Printable Columns
CR Speed
10 CPI (Pitch)
80 digits
419.1 mm/s
(165 CPS)
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
5952
CR speed
Control Code
Print direction
209.8 mm
(8.26 inch)
Dot size
Internal fonts
Specifications
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220-240 V version
Feeding method
Paper path
Feed speed
Rated voltage:
AC220-240 V
AC198-264 V
50 - 60 Hz
49.5 - 60.5 Hz
Rated current:
Power consumption:
Dielectric strength:
32 KB
Rated voltage:
AC100 - 120 V
AC90 - 132 V
50 - 60 Hz
49.5 - 60.5 Hz
Rated current:
Power consumption:
Dielectric strength:
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Specifications
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1.2.7 Reliability
Note *1:
*2:
Operating
Non-operating
10~35 C*2
-20~40 C
Humidity
20~80 %
5~85 %
Resistance to shock
1 G, within 1 ms
2 G, within 2 ms
Resistance to vibration
0.15 G
0.50 G
Safety standards:
UL60950
CSA C22.2 No.60950
EMI:
90
80
70
60
Humidity(%)
220-240V version
50
40
30
Safety standards:
EN 60950
EMI:
20
10
20
27 30
35
40
Temperature(C)
Figure 1-2. Temperature/Humidity Range
C A U T IO N
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Specifications
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1.2.10 CE Marking
Starts printing in black ink
save mode.
220-240V version
EN60950
EN55022 Class B
EN61000-3-2
EN61000-3-3
EN55024
2.
The printer driver checks both the printing mode and the amount of remaining ink,
and displays the specific window if the conditions described below are all
satisfied.
Remaining amount of black ink is less than 5 %, or the status of the black ink
is ink low.
Remaining amount of all the color ink is more than 10 %, or the status of all
the color ink is NOT ink low.
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Specifications
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Switch
Function
Paper
1.3.1.1 Switches
There are three non-lock type push switches and three LEDs.
Ink switch
Paper switch
Power switch
Ink
Ink
(Holding down for three seconds)
Paper LED
Ink LED
Power LED
Note *:
1.3.1.2 Indicators
Ink
Note *:
Holding down the [Power] switch, press [Ink] for about seven seconds.
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Operator Controls
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Indicators
Printer status
Power LED
On
-Flashes
--Flashes
Flashes
---
Power on
Ink level low
Data processing
No ink cartridge or ink end
CSIC Error
Ink sequence
Ink cartridge change mode
Paper out
Paper jam condition
Maintenance request
Off
Fatal error
Off
Power off
Flashes on
high speed
On
Reset request*
Note *:
Paper LED
-------On
Flashes
Flashes
alternately
Flashes on
high speed
Off
Ink LED
-Flashes
-On
On
----Flashes
alternately
Flashes on
high speed
Off
On
On
Priority
11
10
9
8
8
7
6
5
4
Maintenance request
Fatal errors
Description
When the total quantity of ink wasted through the cleanings and
flushing is reaches to the limit, printer indicates this error and
stops. The absorber in the printer enclosure is needed to be
replaced with new one by a service person.
Carriage control error.
3
2
1
--
When the reset request (e.g. IEEE 1284.4 rs command, Parallel Init signal)
occurred, the LED indicates for 0.2 sec.
1.3.4 Errors
Table 1-7. Error Status
Error
Ink out
Paper out
Paper jam
No ink-cartridge / CSIC
Error
Description
When the printer runs out the most part of the ink of any one color,
it warns ink-low and keeps printing.When the printer runs out the
whole ink of any one color, it stops printing and indicates ink-out
error. User is requested to install a new ink-cartridge in this state.
When printer fails to load a sheet, it goes paper out error.
When printer fails to eject a sheet, it goes paper jam error.
When printer detects that ink-cartridge comes off, or failed to read
or write CSIC data, it goes this error mode.
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Operator Controls
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1.4 Paper
Envelopes
Table 1-9. Envelopes*
Cut sheets
#10*1
Dimensions
Thickness Weight
Length
(mm)
(g/m2)
(mm)
Width
(mm)
Paper Support
Quality
Legal
215.9
(8.5)
355.6
(14)
OK
OK
OK
Letter
215.9
(8.5)
279.4
(11)
OK
OK
OK
A4
210
297
OK
OK
OK
B5
182
257
NG
OK
OK
A5
148
210
NG
OK
OK
Half
Letter
139.7
(5.5")
215.9
(8.5")
OK
NG
NG
A6
105
148
OK
OK
OK
User
defined
50.8-329
1271117.6
OK
OK
OK
C A U T IO N
0.08-0.11
64-90
common
paper
recycled
paper
Width
Length
104.8
241.3
DL*1
110
220
C6*1
114
162
Weight
Quality
75-90g/m2
bond paper
PPC paper
air mail
Note *:
Note *1:
*2:
C A U T IO N
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Dimensions (mm)
Paper
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Exclusive papers
Quality: EPSON Exclusive paper
Size
Width Length
(mm) (mm)
Paper Support
Thickness Weight
Stylus
Stylus Stylus
2
(mm)
(g/m )
C68
D68
C67
A4
210
297
0.11
80
NG
OK
OK
A4
210
297
0.13
92.5
NG
OK
OK
210
101.6
215.9
210
203.2
127
101.6
89
215.9
210
101.6
215.9
210
215.9
210
297
152.4
279.4
297
254
178
152.4
127
279.4
297
152.4
279.4
297
279.4
297
NG
NG
OK
OK
OK
OK
OK
NG
OK
NG
NG
OK
NG
OK
NG
OK
OK
NG
OK
NG
OK
OK
NG
NG
OK
OK
NG
OK
NG
OK
NG
NG
NG
OK
NG
NG
OK
OK
NG
OK
OK
NG
OK
NG
OK
210
297
NG
NG
OK
215.9
210
215.9
101.6
279.4
297
279.4
152.4
OK
OK
OK
OK
NG
OK
NG
NG
NG
OK
NG
NG
101.6
152.4
OK
NG
NG
A4
10x15
Premium Glossy
Letter
Photo Paper
A4
8" x 10"
5" x 7"
10 x 15
3R
Premium Semigloss Letter
Photo Paper
A4
10 x 15
Matte PaperLetter
Heavyweight
A4
Double-Sided Matte Letter
Paper
A4
Economy Photo
A4
Paper
Photo Quality Ink Jet Letter
Paper*
A4
Glossy Photo Paper Letter
10 x 15
Premium Glossy
10 x 15
Photo Paper (RC-X)
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
0.23
0.27
194
255
0.27
250
0.23
167
0.25
178
0.23
188
0.12
102
0.23
188
0.25
238
Size
Note *:
C A U T IO N
Paper Support
Thickness Weight
Stylus
Stylus Stylus
(mm)
(g/m2)
C68
D68
C67
OK
NG
NG
NG
OK
NG
0.29
209
OK
NG
NG
OK
OK
NG
OK
OK
NG
Borderless printing is not supported for Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper.
Paper
Width Length
(mm) (mm)
Letter 215.9 279.4
A4
210
297
8" x 10" 203.2
254
5" x 7" 127
178
10 x 15 101.6 152.4
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PW
LM
Printable area
For paper width (PW) and paper length (PL), refer to 1.4.1 Paper Support
(p16).
RM
TM
LM
RM
TM
BM
A4
A6
Cut Sheet
A5
B5
Half Letter
Letter
Legal
User defined
Premium Ink Jet Plain Paper
Bright White Ink Jet Paper
Photo Paper
3mm
3mm
3mm
12.5mm/
3mm*1
PL
Printable area
Exclusive papers
BM
Note *1:
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Paper
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Envelopes
PW
Printable area
For paper width (PW) and paper length (PL), refer to 1.4.1 Paper Support
(p16).
LM
RM
TM
LM
RM
TM
BM
3mm
3mm
3mm
20mm
Printable area
#10
DL
C6
PL
BM
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Paper
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LO
PW
Printable area
For paper width (PW) and paper length (PL), refer to 1.4.1 Paper Support
(p16).
RO
TO
Size
LO
RO
TO
BO
Paper type
A4
2.54
2.54
2.96
4.02
A4
2.54
2.54
2.96
4.02
A4
2.54
2.54
2.96
4.02
10x15
2.54
2.54
2.82
3.60
Letter
2.54
2.54
2.96
4.02
A4
2.54
2.54
2.96
4.02
8" x 10"
2.54
2.54
2.96
4.02
5" x 7"
2.54
2.54
2.96
4.02
10 x 15
2.54
2.54
2.82
3.60
Photo Paper
Exclusive papers
2.54
2.54
2.82
3.60
2.54
2.54
2.96
4.02
A4
2.54
2.54
2.96
4.02
10 x 15
2.54
2.54
2.82
3.60
Letter
2.54
2.54
2.96
4.02
A4
2.54
2.54
2.96
4.02
Letter
2.54
2.54
2.96
4.02
A4
2.54
2.54
2.96
4.02
A4
2.54
2.54
2.96
4.02
Printable area
Figure 1-7. Printable Area for Cut Sheet (Border-free Printing)
2.54
2.54
2.96
4.02
2.54
2.54
2.82
3.60
10 x 15
2.54
2.54
2.82
3.60
Letter
2.54
2.54
2.96
4.02
A4
2.54
2.54
2.96
4.02
8" x 10"
2.54
2.54
2.96
4.02
5" x 7"
2.54
2.54
2.96
4.02
10 x 15
2.54
2.54
2.82
3.60
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
PL
3R
Letter
Paper size
Letter
10 x 15
BO
Paper
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Dimension:
12.7 mm
Exclusive cartridge
Table 1-14. Ink Cartridge
Color
Black
Cyan
Magenta
Yellow
Size
Stylus C67
Stylus C68
Stylus D68
SS Size
T0631
T0611
S Size
T0621
T0601
SS Size
T0632
T0612
S Size
T0602
SS Size
T0633
T0613
S Size
T0603
SS Size
T0634
T0614
S Size
T0604
Base View
Print Capacity:
73.46 mm
Ink life:
C A U T IO N
Storage temperature
Ink cartridge can not re-fill, only ink cartridge is prepared for
article of consumption.
Do not use the ink cartridge which has expired.
Ink will be frozen under -16 C environment, however it will be
usable after placing it more than three hours at room
temperature.
Storage
temperature
Limit
-30C ~ 50C
-30C ~ 40C
-20C ~ 40C
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Ink Cartridge
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OPERATING PRINCIPLES
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2.1 Overview
This section describes the operating principles of the printer mechanism and electrical
circuit boards.
PF timing belt
PF motor
PF roller
Star wheel
rollers
CR timing belt
CR encoder
sensor
Carriage unit
Retard roller
Compression
spring
LD roller
PE sensor
Paper eject
roller
Cam, large
Cam, small
CR lock lever
Clutch
Pump unit
Cap unit
CR motor
OPERATING PRINCIPLES
Overview
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Main components of the carriage mechanism are carriage unit (including printhead,
CR encoder sensor), CR motor, timing belt, and CR scale.
Nozzle configuration
Monochrome 90 nozzles
The following shows the arrangement of the nozzles and the color arrangement of each
nozzle line when viewed the printhead from behind.
Type
Drive voltage
2.822mm
(40/360 inch)
Electric resistance
Inductance
Drive method
Drive IC
A6628
K#90
K#89
Specification
C#29
Cyan: 29nozzles
C#1
Black
Color
M#29
Magenta: 29nozzles
M#1
Y#29
K#3
0.2117mm
(1/120 inch)
K#2
K#1
Y#3
Yellow: 29nozzles
Y#2
Y#1
OPERATING PRINCIPLES
Printer Mechanism
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Paper loading/feeding mechanism consist of CR lock lever inside the ink system,
holder shaft unit (including clutch mechanism), and ASF unit.
1.
Drive of the PF motor is transmitted to the paper eject roller and the PF roller via
the PF timing belt, however, it is not transmitted to the LD roller and the retard
roller owing to the clutch of the holder shaft unit.
2.
The carriage unit moves to the ASF trigger position once the paper loading
command is received.
3.
PF motor is rotated counter clockwise, and the clutch is released by the PF motor
lever.
4.
After the clutch is released, the PF motor rotates clockwise. Drive is transmitted to
the LD roller and the paper loading operation begins.
5.
During paper loading operation, papers are fed from the ASF unit to inside the
printer by the rotating movement of the two cams of the LD roller.
CR lock lever and clutch mechanism play an important role in paper loading
mechanism. Refer to 2.2.3.2 Drive Process (p25) for details.
Specification
Type
Drive voltage
+42 V
Wire wound
resistance
3.0
Inductance
Drive method
Bipolar drive
2-2 phase, 1-2 phase, W1-2, 2W1-2, 4W1-2 phase constant-current drive
Drive IC
A6628
OPERATING PRINCIPLES
6.
Once a sheet of paper is fed, the hopper and the paper back lever bring back rest of
the papers to the position in readiness by the rotating movement of the two cams
mentioned above.
7.
When the LD roller is turned a full circle, the CR lock lever release the clutch and
the drive to the LD roller is interfered.
Printer Mechanism
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The Ink system mechanism consists of pump mechanism and capping mechanism with
wiper mechanism.
The electric circuit of the Stylus C67/C68/D68 consists of the following boards.
Main board:
Panel board:
This section provides block diagram of both C616 MAIN Board and C616 PSB/PSE
Board, C616 PNL board.
Functions
Absorbs the ink by the Pump Unit
Release pump.
Printer Mechanism
The PF Motor rotational direction = seen from the left side of the printer.
CR Motor
PF Motor
The Capping mechanism covers the printhead with the cap to prevent the nozzle from
increasing viscosity when the printer is in stand-by state or when the printer is off.
+42V
PowerOFF
C616PSB/C616PSE Board
OPERATING PRINCIPLES
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Table 2-4. C616 MAIN Board Major Components and Primary Functions
IC
Location
FLASHROM
IC3
Function
Reset Regulator
IC1
EEPROM
IC4
Motor Driver
IC6
Head Driver
IC7
ASIC
IC10
AC voltage input from AC inlet first goes through filter circuit that removes high
frequency components and is then converted to DC voltage via the rectifier circuit and
the smoothing circuit. DC voltage is then led to the switching circuit and FET Q1
preforms the switching operation. By the switching operation of the primary
circuit,+42VDC is generated and stabilized at the secondary circuit.
Sensor circuit
OPERATING PRINCIPLES
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Revision C
3.1 Overview
W A R N IN G
C H E C K
P O IN T
The power supply voltage must be within the specification limits. (Measure the
voltage at the wall socket.)
The power code must be free from damage, short circuit or breakage, or miswiring
in the power code.
The printer must be grounded properly.
The printer should not be located in a place where it can be exposed to too high or
low temperature, too high or low humidity, or abrupt temperature change.
The printer should not be located near waterworks, near humidifiers, near heaters
or near flames, in a dusty atmosphere or in a place where the printer can be
exposed to blast from an air conditioner.
The printer should not be located in a place where volatile or inflammable gases
are produced.
The printer should not be located in a place where it can be exposed to direct rays
of the sun.
The printer must be located in a well-ventilated place.
The printer must be placed on a strong and steady level table (without an
inclination larger than five degrees).
The paper used must conform to the specification.
There is no error in handling of the printer.
Check the inside of the printer, and remove foreign matters if any, such as paper
clips, staples, bits of paper, paper dust or toner.
This printer does not require any specified tools for troubleshooting.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Overview
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LED status
Power
Paper
Cause
Remedy
On
---
---
Ink
---
yPaper Out
---
On
Multi-feed error
---
TROUBLESHOOTING
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Table 3-1. Troubleshooting With LED Error Indications
Error
LED status
Power
Paper
Ink
Paper jam
Maintenance request
(Waste ink overflow)
---
Flashes
---
Off
Flashes
alternately
Flashes
alternately
Fatal error
Remedy
Replace the waste ink pad, and reset the waste ink
counter (protection counter A) using the adjustment
program. Refer to Chapter5 ADJUSTMENT
(p.77) for details.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Cause
Flashes on
high speed
Flashes on
high speed
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As the most recent fatal error (fatal error code) is stored in the
EEPROM (Address: 0AH), it is possible to check the error by using
the adjustment program.
Check the parts according to the contents of the fatal error, and replace the parts as necessary.
Classification
DC Error
Item
Description
Remedy
Load Positioning Cumulative Movement The cumulative movement distance during the load
Distance Error
positioning control has exceeded the given level
Head Error
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Classification
Sequence Error
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Item
Left Frame Shock Detection Error
Between Left Frame and [TF] Shock
Detection Error
Description
Abnormal pressure has being added to the carriage due to
external factors.
Motor Driving
Time Error
TROUBLESHOOTING
Remedy
Make sure that there is no obstruction on the carriage moving
path, check the parts listed below, and replace them as necessary.
CR Motor
CR Encoder
CR Encoder Scale
Timing Belt
Main Board
Paper feed cannot be completed though the PF motor has been Check the parts listed below, and replace them as necessary.
driving longer than the specified time.
PF motor
Main board
Connectors and harnesses of each motor or encoder
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Check point
CR motor
Motor name
Type
CN5
Pin 1&2
28.4 10%
Resistance
PF motor
CN6
Pin 1&3
Pin 2&4
3.0 10%
Sensor
Table 3-3. Sensor Check
Sensor name
PE sensor
Detecting system
Transmission photo
interrupter
TROUBLESHOOTING
Location
CN9 pin 1&2
Signal level
Sensor status
2.4 V or more
Paper loaded
0.4 V or less
No paper
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4.1 Overview
C A U T IO N
This section describes procedures for disassembling the main components of the
product. Unless otherwise specified, disassembled units or components can be
reassembled by reversing the disassembly procedure.
Procedures which, if not strictly observed, could result in personal injury are described
under the heading WARNING.
If the assembly procedure is different from the reversed disassembly procedure, the
correct procedure is described under the heading REASSEMBLY.
Any adjustments required after reassembly of components or parts are described under
the heading ADJUSTMENT REQUIRED.
When you have to remove any components or parts that are not described in this
chapter, refer to the exploded diagrams in the appendix.
4.1.1 Precautions
See the precautions given under the handling WARNING and CAUTION in the
following columns when disassembling or assembling EPSON Stylus C67/C68/D68.
W A R N IN G
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4.1.2 Tools
Name
Type
C.B.P. 3 x 8
C.B.P-TITE SCREW
C.B.P. 3 x 10
C.B.P-TITE SCREW
C.B.P.(P2) 3 x 8
C.P. 3 x 4
C.P. SCREW
T.B.D
Supplier
Parts No.
EPSON
EPSON
EPSON
EPSON
(T.B.D)
1080530
1080532
1080527
1080561
(T.B.D)
Image
Image
Name
C.B.S. 3 x 6
9
Type
C.B.S-TITE SCREW
10
1
C.B.S. 3 x 8
C.B.P-TITE SCREW
11
2
C.B.S. 3 x 14
C.B.S-TITE SCREW
C.B.S.(P4) 3 x 6
C.B.P. 2.5 x 8
C.B.S-TITE SCREW
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If any service is made to the printer, use the checklist shown below to confirm all
works are completed properly and the printer is ready to be returned to the user.
Classification
Function
Item
Self-test
ON-line Test
Checked
Not necessary
Printhead
Checked
Not necessary
Checked
Not necessary
Checked
Not necessary
Checked
Not necessary
Checked
Not necessary
Checked
Not necessary
Checked
Not necessary
Checked
Not necessary
Checked
Not necessary
Checked
Not necessary
Checked
Not necessary
Main Unit
Paper Feeding
MEchanism
Lubrication
Status
Checked
Not necessary
Carriage
Mechanism
Adjustment
Check Point
Specified
Adjustment
Specified
Lubrication
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Packing
Others
Overview
Item
Check Point
Status
ROM Version
Version:
Checked
Not necessary
Ink Cartridge
Checked
Not necessary
Protective
materials
Checked
Not necessary
Attachments,
Accessories
Checked
Not necessary
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[Z-axis direction]
- Make sure that there is no gap between main frame and Housing, Lower.
- Make sure that the left side of Printer mechanism is correctly fixed by two
tabs.
(b) Control of vertical level of guide rail (Guide rail means the portion latched by
hooks of IC holder & Print head assy.)
[Reason]
There is a possibility that printing failure/operation failure occurs by guide
rail deformation.
[Service treatment]
- Do not remove [Mounting Plate, M/B] from Printer mechanism.
- Hold up the specified position of main frame to avoid the deformation.
(c) How to assemble of ASF unit/Circuit board/Paper guide upper
[Reason]
There is a possibility that main frame deformation is caused extra force in
assembling. As the result, printing failure/operation failure occurs.
1) Main frame
(a) Control of assembled standard position.
[Reason]
[Service treatment]
Hold the opposite side with hand while you are installing the above parts.
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2) Front frame
(a) Control of vertical level
[Reason]
There is a possibility that printing failure occurs by front frame deformation.
[Service treatment]
Handle Front frame in assembling/disassembling carefully.
3) IC holder
(a) Handling of IC holder
[Reason]
If IC holder is damaged in assembling/disassembling of your repair, there is a
possibility that vital problem occurs in users further operation.
[Service treatment]
Released two hooks of IC holder from the inside of IC holder by the tweezer.
[How to ensure of quality on re-assembled product]
We judge that the quality of re-assembled product is ensured if there is no
problem about the print result by adjustment program.
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START
"Housing, Upper"
4.3.1.1 (p. 43)
"Stacker Assy."
4.3.1.2 (p. 44)
"ASF Unit"
4.3.1.3 (p. 44)
"CR Motor"
4.3.3.6 (p. 61)
"Front Frame"
4.3.3.7 (p. 62)
"Eject Roller"
4.3.3.15 (p. 71)
"Hopper/Retard Roller
Unit"
4.3.1.4 (p. 45)
"Main Board"
4.3.2.1 (p. 52)
"Panel Board"
4.3.2.2 (p. 54)
"PS Board"
4.3.2.3 (p. 55)
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"Panel Board"
4.3.2.2 (p. 54)
"PS Board"
4.3.2.3 (p. 55)
"Front Frame"
4.3.3.7 (p. 62)
"Stacker Assy."
4.3.1.2 (p. 44)
"CR Unit"
4.3.3.10 (p. 65)
"Printhead Assy."
4.3.3.11 (p. 68)
"CSIC Board"
4.3.3.12 (p. 69)
"PF Motor"
4.3.3.18 (p. 76)
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C A U T IO N
C.B.P. 3x8
Tabs
C.B.P. 3x8
C.B.P. 3 x 8:
2) Insert a flathead screwdriver into the two tabs on upper backside of the
Housing, and release the tabs.
3) Open the Stacker Assy. (See 4.3.1.2 Removing Stacker Assy. Step 2).
Tabs
4) Having your hands on the grooves of the Housing, Lower, press the parts
toward the direction of the arrows a shown in Figure 4-3, and remove the
Housing, Upper.
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2) Open the Stacker Assy. (See 4.3.1.2 Removing Stacker Assy. Step 2)
3) Push the shaft located on the left side of the Stacker Assy. with a flathead
screwdriver or a similar tool, release the shaft from the slot of the Housing,
Lower, and remove the Stacker Assy.
3) Remove the three screws that secure the ASF Unit to the main unit, and
remove the ASF unit.
C.B.S. 3 x 6:
C.B.S. (P4) 3 x 6:
C.B.P. 3 x 8:
1
1
1
ASF Unit
C.B.S. 3 x 6
1
Stacker Assy.
C.B.S.(P4) 3 x 6
3
Shaft
C.B.P. 3 x 8
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When installing the ASF Unit to the main unit, follow the steps
described below.
1. Make sure to match the guide pin of the ASF Unit with the
positioning hole of the main unit.
2. Make sure to match the shaft of the ASF Unit with the
bearing of the Pump Unit.
3. Secure the screws in the order shown in Figure 4-5.
Do not touch the cork on the Retard Roller and the Hopper.
Hopper Side
Guide Pin
Shaft
Tab
Shaft
When you replace the ASF unit with a new one, lubricate it as
specified. See "6.1.3 Lubrication" (p92) for details.
When ASF unit is removed or replaced with new one, the
following adjustment must be performed in the order below.
1. Top Margin Adjustment
2. First Dot Adjustment
Hopper
Spring
Retard Roller
ASF Frame
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3) Remove Extension Spring 0.585 from both the ASF Frame and the Paper back
Lever.
4) Remove the Paper Back Lever from the bearing of the ASF frame.
5) Remove Compression Spring 1.88 from the ASF Frame, and remove the
Retard Roller Unit.
Paper Back Lever
Bosses
Tabs
Bearing
ASF Frame
Compression Spring1.88
When installing the spring between the Hopper and the ASF
Frame, match the spring with the positioning hole (circular
dent) of the Hopper and the one of the ASF Frame.
Hopper Side
Positioning Hole
Positioning Hole
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C A U T IO N
When removing the Waste Ink Tube from the Waste Ink Pad, pay
attention not to spill the ink.
6) Remove the Waste Ink Tube from the Waste Ink Pad.
1) Remove the Stacker Assy.. (p44)
2) Remove the PS Board. (p55)
3) Remove the Paper Guide, Front Assy.. (p73)
4) Move the CR unit to the center of the printer.
(See 4.3.3.2 Removing Holder Shaft Unit Step 3)
Tab
Guide Pin
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8) Remove the four screws that secure the Housing, Lower Assy
to the main unit.
C A U T IO N
C.B.P. 3 x 8:
3
C.B.P.(P2) 3 x 8: 1
9) Release the two tabs on the PF Motor side of the Housing, Lower assy, and
remove the Housing, Lower Assy.
3
C.B.P. (P2) 3 x 8
Holding Position
2
1
C.B.P. 3 x 8
PF Motor Assy.
Tab
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[Z-axis direction]
Make sure that there is no gap between main frame and
Housing, Lower.
Make sure that the left side of Printer Mechanism is
correctly fixed with two tabs.
Z-axis Assembled Standard Position
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A D J U S T M E N T
R E Q U IR E D
Bosses
Ink Tube
When installing the Cap Unit, route the Waste Ink Tube as
shown below, and place it under the protective sheet.
Tab
Protective Sheet
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Attach the Waste Ink Pads correctly with reference to Figure 4-21.
Installation Order
Installation Order
4
1
1
Waste Ink Pad
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Clump Core
CN2:
CN4:
CN5:
CN6:
CN7:
CN8:
CN9:
CN7
CN8
CN6
CN2
CN4
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4) Remove the four screws that secure the Main Board Unit to the Main Unit,
and remove the Main Board Unit.
C.B.S. 3 x 14:
C.B.S. 3 x 6:
5) Remove the Main Board Cover from the Main Board Unit.
2
2
Main Board
C.B.S. 3 x 14
4
C.B.S. 3 x 6
When installing the Main Board Unit to the Main Unit, Secure
the screws in the order shown in Figure 4-24.
When attaching the Clump Core, pay attention not to confuse
left and right. The side with two portions should be facing to the
left.
Portions
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A D J U S T M E N T
R E Q U IR E D
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When replacing the Main board with new one, perform the
following service items.
If the read-out operation succeeds by adjustment program
from defective main board, replace with new board and
write the read out data to new one.
1. Ink consumption counter
2. Waste drain ink pad counter
3. Head ID Input
4. Bi-D Adjustment
5. Top Margin Adjustment
6. First Dot Adjustment
7. USB ID Input
8. Market ID Setting
9. Head Angular Adjustment
10. PF Adjustment
11. CR motor drive torque dispersion measurement
If the read-out operation is not able to succeed by
adjustment program from defective main board, perform
the following service items after replacing main board with
new one.
1. Replace the Waste drain ink pad with a new one.
2. Head ID Input
3. Bi-D Adjustment
4. Top Margin Adjustment
5. First Dot Adjustment
6. USB ID Input
7. Market ID Setting
8. Head Angular Adjustment
9. PF Adjustment
10. Offset input for CR Motor Calorific Limitation
Tabs
Tab
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4.3.2.3 PS Board
5) Remove the four screws that secure the PS Board to the PS Board Frame,
Lower, and remove the PS Board.
2) Disconnect the Power Supply Cable (CN2) from the Main Board.
(See 4.3.2.1 Removing Main Board Step 3)
C.B.S 3 x 6:
4
C.B.S. 3 x 6
(61 kgf.cm)
3) Remove the three screws that secure the PS Board Unit to the Main Unit, and
remove the PS Board Unit.
C.B.P. 3 x 10:
C.B.S. 3 x 6:
2
1
PS Board Unit
C.B.S. 3 x 6
(81 kgf.cm)
2
C.B.P. 3 x 10
(61 kgf.cm)
3
Figure 4-31. Removing PS Board
C.B.P. 3 x 10
(61 kgf.cm)
4) Release the two tabs on both sides of the PS Board Unit, and remove the PS
Board Frame, Upper.
PS Board Frame, Upper
A D J U S T M E N T
R E Q U IR E D
Tab
Tab
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CR Lock Lever
CR Unit
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7) Slide the concave portion of the Pump Unit toward the direction of the arrow,
and release the convex portion of the Holder Shaft Unit.
CR Motor Connector
CR Encoder FFC
Head FFC
PF Sensor Cable
5) Release both the CR Encoder FFC and the Head FFC from the tab of the
Holder Shaft Unit.
6) Disconnect the CR Motor Cable from the Holder Shaft Unit.
CR Encoder FFC/
Head FFC
Tab
Pump Unit
8) Releasing two tab As that secure the Holder Shaft Unit to the Main Unit,
Remove the Holder Shaft Unit upward.
CR Motor Cable
Tab As
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Notch
3) Remove the Spool Gear 36.8 from the LD Roller Shaft Unit.
CR Motor Cable
4) Release the Extension Spring 0.143 that joins the LD Roller Shaft Unit and
the Clutch, and remove the Clutch.
LD Roller
Clutch
Spool Gear
36.8
Extension Spring
0.143
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Clutch
LD Roller
Shaft
5) Release the Idle Roller from the bearings of the Holder Shaft Frame.
PE Sensor Cable
PE Detection Lever
Idle Roller
PE Sensor Board
Torsion Spring 0.22
Tab
Bearings
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4) Press the Drive Pulley Holder toward the direction of the arrow, pull the CR
Timing Belt toward you, and remove the belt from the Drive Pulley Holder.
C.B.S. (P4) 3 x 6:
CR Timing Belt
C.B.S. (P4) 3 x 6
Notch
Drive Pulley
Holder Stopper
PE Sensor Cable
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4.3.3.6 CR Motor
Threaded Holes
C A U T IO N
Positioning
Hole
4) Remove the two screws that secure the CR Motor to the Main Unit, and
remove the CR Motor.
C.P. 3 x 4:
2
Positioning Hole
C.P. 3 x 4
(41 kgf.cm)
2.
3.
1
A D J U S T M E N T
R E Q U IR E D
CR Motor
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2) Move the CR Unit to the center of the printer. (See 4.3.3.2 Removing Holder
Shaft Unit Step 3)
3) Remove both the two screws that secure the Front Frame to the Main Unit and
the Front Frame Stopper.
C.B.S. 3 x 6:
A D J U S T M E N T
R E Q U IR E D
Front Frame
Match the positioning hole with the rib as shown in Figure 4-45
when installing the Front Frame.
Secure the screws in the order shown in Figure 4-45.
CR Unit
C.B.S. 3 x 6
(81 kgf.cm)
C.B.S. 3 x 6
(81 kgf.cm)
Positioning
Hole and Rib
Positioning
Hole and Rib
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5) Release Extension Spring 1.494 on the left side of the CR Encoder Scale from
the tab of the Main Unit, turn the CR Encoder Sensor 90 degrees as shown in
the figure, and remove the CR Encoder sensor.
3) Release the slit on the right side of the CR Encoder Scale from the tab of the
Main Unit.
Tab
CR Encoder
Scale
CR Encoder Scale
CR Encoder Scale
Extension Spring
1.494
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Tab As
Tab B
Rib
Tabs
Tab B
Tab As
Rib
C-part
Head FFC
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4.3.3.10 CR Unit
8) Remove the Shield Plate FFC from the Main Unit Frame.
CR Encoder FFC
Head FFC
4) Disconnect the CR Encoder FFC and the Head FFC from the Holder Shaft
Unit. (See 4.3.3.2 Removing Holder Shaft Unit Step 5)
5) Disconnect the CR Timing Belt.
(4.3.3.5 Removing CR Timing Belt Step 3 through Step 4)
10) Disconnect the CR Encoder FFC (CN1) from the CR Encoder Sensor Board.
11) Release the three FFCs from the three notches.
Rear
CN1
Notches
CR Encoder FFC
CSIC Board
CSICFFC
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C A U T IO N
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Make sure to support the CR Unit with your hands so as not to drop
it, or the nozzle surface of the printhead may be damaged.
12) Release the two tabs of the IC Holder, slide the holder toward you, and
remove both the CR Unit and the CR Timing Belt from the Main Unit.
CR Unit
CR Timing Belt
CR Unit
Tab
Tab
CR Timing Belt
CR Unit
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A D J U S T M E N T
R E Q U IR E D
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Before starting the following work, make sure that the two tabs
shown in Figure 4-56 are already released.
Head FFC
2) Release the tab from the notch of the IC Holder, and remove the printhead
cover.
3) Turn the Printhead Assy. toward the direction of the arrow, and remove the
Printhead Assy.
Printhead Assy.
IC Holder
Printhead Assy.
Printhead Cover
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3) Insert a flathead screwdriver or a similar tool into the six A sections located
on bottom of the IC Holder, and remove the CSIC Board.
C.B.P. 2.5 x 8:
CSIC Board
Tab
IC Holder Cover
C.B.P. 2.5 x 8
Bottom
A Sections
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2) Push the two guide pins on the Paper Guide, Upper Assy. with a flathead
screwdriver or a similar tool, and remove the Paper Guide, Upper Assy.
toward you.
Guide Pins
PF Timing Belt
Eject Roller
When Paper guide upper is removed or replaced with new one, the
following adjustment must be performed in the order below.
1. Top Margin Adjustment
2. PF Adjustment
3. Bi-D Adjustment
4. Head Angular Adjustment
5. First Dot Adjustment
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C A U T IO N
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A D J U S T M E N T
R E Q U IR E D
6) Release the Eject Roller from the four tabs of the Paper Guide, Upper Assy.,
and remove the Eject Roller.
Tabs
When you replace Paper eject roller with new one, lubricate it
aws specified. See "6.1.3 Lubrication" (p92) for details.
When Paper eject roller is removed or replaced with new one,
the following adjustment must be performed in the order
below.
1. Top Margin Adjustment
2. PF Adjustment
3. Bi-D Adjustment
4. Head Angular Adjustment
5. First Dot Adjustment
Notch
Tab
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C.B.S. 3 x 8:
3) Follow the steps below when removing the Paper Guide, Front Assy.
1.
2.
Slide the Paper Guide, Front Assy. toward left, and release the two
convex portions on the right.
Lift up the right side of the Paper Guide, Front Assy, slide it toward
right, and remove the Paper Guide, Front Assy.
3.
Rib
Left
Right
C.B.S. 3 x 8
Convex Portion
and Notch
Convex Portion
and Notch
Convex Portion
and Hole
Convex Portion
and Hole
DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY
Disassembly Procedures
When installing the Paper Guide, Front Assy. to the Main Unit,
make sure to match each convex portion with the notches and the
holes as shown in Figure 4-72.
73
A D J U S T M E N T
R E Q U IR E D
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When Paper guide front is removed or replaced with new one, the
following adjustment must be performed in the order below.
1. Top Margin Adjustment
2. PF Adjustment
3. Bi-D Adjustment
4. Head Angular Adjustment
5. First Dot Adjustment
When removing the Pump Unit and the Cap Unit, pay attention not
to drop the CR Lock Lever and the Gear.
Tabs
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4) Remove the Ink Tube that connects the Pump Unit and the Cap Unit.
Cap Unit
Pump Unit
A D J U S T M E N T
R E Q U IR E D
When you replace Pump Unit/Cap Unit with new one, lubricate
it as specified. See "6.1.3 Lubrication" (p92) for details.
When Pump Unit/Cap Unit is removed or replaced with new
one, the following adjustment must be performed in the order
below.
1. Top Margin Adjustment
2. PF Adjustment
3. Bi-D Adjustment
4. Head Angular Adjustment
5. First Dot Adjustment
CR Lock Lever
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4.3.3.18 PF Motor
PF Motor
3) Remove the PF Timing Belt, Idle Roller Assy, and Compression Spring from
the Main Unit.
PF Timing Belt
Compression Spring
1.13
A D J U S T M E N T
R E Q U IR E D
3
2
Figure 4-77. Removing PF Motor (2)
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ADJUSTMENT
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Function Item
Used
Media
Purpose
Method Outline
Tool
Market
setting
Select and execute this function in the exclusive servicing program to save
the following data into the EEPROM.
Market ID, CSIC printer ID, D4 setting (USB, parallel), First Dot
adjustment fixed value.
Exclusive servicing
program
Non-target
Head ID
input
Enter the ID of the head QR code label applied to the Printhead into the
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
Offset input
for CR motor
calorific
limitation.
Select and execute this function in the exclusive servicing program to save
the offset into the EEPROM.
Exclusive servicing
program
Non-target
Head angular
adjustment
Select this function in the exclusive servicing program and print the
adjustment pattern. Check the displacement amount of the pattern. Print
the exclusive pattern again and adjust the displacement amount.
Exclusive servicing
program
Photo
Quality Ink
Jet Paper
(A4)
PF
adjustment
Select this function in the exclusive servicing program and print the
adjustment patterns (9 patterns). Select and enter the pattern that has the
smallest gap and overlap. The correction value is saved to the specific
EEPROM address on the Main Board.
Exclusive servicing
program
Photo
Quality Ink
Jet Paper
(A4)
Bi-D
adjustment
Select this function in the exclusive servicing program and print the
adjustment patterns to check the displacement amounts of the patterns.
Select/enter the pattern number that has the smallest displacement amount
in the program. Print the exclusive patterns again and adjust the
displacement amount. The correction value is saved into the EEPROM.
Exclusive servicing
program
Plain paper
(A4)
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Table 5-1. Servicing Adjustment Items
Function Item
Purpose
Method Outline
Tool
Used
Media
USB ID
input
Exclusive servicing
program
Non-target
First Dot
adjustment
Select and execute this function in the exclusive servicing program. Enter
the correction value in the program using the rule position of the print
pattern as a reference. The correction value is saved to the specific
EEPROM address on the Main board.
Exclusive servicing
program
Plain paper
(A4)
Top Margin
adjustment
Select and execute this function in the exclusive servicing program. Enter
the correction value in the program using the rule position of the print
pattern as a reference. The correction value is saved to the specific
EEPROM address on the Main board.
Exclusive servicing
program
Plain paper
(A4)
Tool
Used
Media
Others
Maintenance items
Function Item
Purpose
Adjustment Outline
Head
Cleaning
Exclusive servicing
program
Non-target
Ink Charge
This function is used to drain the Shipping Liquid in the ASP head
flow path and simultaneously fill ink in the head flow path to make
all nozzles printable and stabilize the ink in the Head.
Exclusive servicing
program
Non-target
Exclusive servicing
program
Non-target
Waste ink
pad counter
This function is used after repair to read the Waste ink counter, and
if the value is close to the predetermined near-end value or end
value, to recommend Pad replacement to the user in order to prevent
the repaired printer from being returned again for repair in a short
time. The reset function is used to reset the Waste ink counter from
the exclusive program after Waste ink pad replacement.
EEPROM
data copy
Select this function in the exclusive servicing program, and read the
data from the faulty board. After that, change the Main board and then
write the read data to a new board.
Exclusive servicing
program
Non-target
Save all
EEPROM
data
Exclusive servicing
program
Non-target
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Function Item
Purpose
Adjustment Outline
Tool
Used
Media
Exclusive servicing
program
Exclusive servicing
program
Exclusive servicing
program
C H E C K
P O IN T
In case that any parts are removed and assembled on the repair
product while running the Adjustment program, make sure to
turn off the printer.
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The following table indicates the adjustment items and priorities on a replacement part basis.
Performance Priority
Adjustment item
Replaced part
EEPROM Market
data copy setting
USB ID
input
Waste ink
pad counter
5
Ink
charge
Head ID
input
Top margin
adjustment
Removal/Replacement
Head
First dot
angular
adjustment
adjustment
10
11
12
---
---
---
---
---
---
applicable
applicable
---
---
applicable
---
---
---
---
---
---
---
applicable
applicable
---
---
applicable
---
CR motor removal
---
---
---
---
---
---
---
applicable
applicable
applicable
---
---
CR motor replacement
---
---
---
---
---
---
---
applicable
applicable
applicable
---
applicable
---
---
---
---
---
---
applicable
---
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applicable
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applicable
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applicable
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applicable
applicable
applicable
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applicable
applicable
applicable
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applicable
applicable
applicable
applicable
applicable
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applicable
applicable
applicable
applicable
applicable
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applicable
applicable
applicable
applicable
applicable
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applicable
applicable
applicable
applicable
applicable
applicable
applicable
applicable
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applicable
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applicable
applicable
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applicable
applicable
applicable
applicable
applicable
applicable
applicable
---
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applicable
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applicable
---
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---
---
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replacement)
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Performance Priority
Adjustment item
Replaced part
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EEPROM Market
data copy setting
USB ID
input
Waste ink
pad counter
Ink
charge
6
Head ID
input
7
Top margin
adjustment
Removal/Replacement
10
11
12
---
---
---
---
---
---
---
---
---
---
applicable
---
---
---
---
---
---
---
---
---
---
---
applicable
---
PS board removal
---
---
---
---
---
---
---
---
---
---
---
---
PS board replacement
---
---
---
---
---
---
---
---
---
---
---
applicable
---
---
---
---
---
---
applicable
applicable
applicable
applicable
applicable
---
---
---
---
---
---
---
applicable
applicable
applicable
applicable
applicable
---
PF motor removal
---
---
---
---
---
---
applicable
---
---
---
applicable
---
PF motor replacement
---
---
---
---
---
---
applicable
---
---
---
applicable
---
---
---
---
---
---
---
---
---
---
---
---
---
---
---
---
applicable
---
---
---
---
---
---
---
---
PW sensor removal
---
---
---
---
---
---
---
---
---
---
---
---
PW sensor replacement
---
---
---
---
---
---
---
---
---
---
---
---
---
---
---
---
---
---
---
---
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---
---
---
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Market setting
2.
Click the [OK] button to write the specific data into EEPROM.
USB ID input
3.
Head ID input
Head angular adjustment
Bi-d adjustment
[Adjustment Procedure]
PF adjustment
1.
2.
Enter the 10-digits serial number from the label applied to the bottom side of the
Upper housing.
ADJUSTMENT
2.
Enter the 16-digits code of the Head ID label applied to the Printhead. Enter the
Head ID from left to right on the top row and from top to bottom in due order.
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[Adjustment Procedure]
[Adjustment Procedure]
1.
1.
2.
Click the [Print] button to print Head Angular adjustment pattern of checked
items.
2.
Click the [Print] button to print Bi-D adjustment pattern of checked items.
3.
3.
Select the pattern that has the smallest displacements in each variable dot, and
click the [Go to print page] button in the adjustment program.
4.
Click the [Input] button to write the adjustment value of checked items.
(Note: The range of the adjustment value is -4 to 4.)
4.
Click the [Input] button to write the adjustment value of checked items.
5.
NG pattern
[Judging Standard]
- The printed line should be straight line.
[Reference:Standard value in manufactory]
- Standard : 50m
NG pattern
ADJUSTMENT
[Judging Standard]
- No gap/overlap between short block
pattern and long one.
[Reference:Standard value in manufactory]
- VSD1:60m, VSD2:60m, VSD3:
40m, VSD4:40m, ECO:85m.
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5.2.6 PF Adjustment
[Adjustment Procedure]
[Adjustment Procedure]
1.
1.
2.
2.
3.
Select the pattern that has the smallest displacements in each variable dot,
3.
4.
Click the [Input] button to write the adjustment value of checked items.
Determine the adjustment value in the shifting direction for the pattern printed on
the left margin. Input can be made in 0.0176mm increments for the adjustment
value of 1.
5.
If the smallest displacements is [*] or [**], and click the corresponded button.
4.
Click the [Input] button to write the adjustment value of checked items.
6.
Check that [*] or [**] is best of the three, input 4 in case of [*] and
-4 in case of [**].
NG pattern
[Judging Standard]
- No gap/overlap between short block
pattern and long one.
[Reference:Standard value in manufactory]
- Standard : 35m
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[Adjustment Procedure]
[Adjustment Procedure]
1.
1.
Select Offset input for CR motor calorific limitation in the adjustment program.
2.
2.
3.
Determine the adjustment value in the shifting direction for the pattern printed on
the top margin. (Note: [+] input < 2.6mm, 4.6mm < [-] input )
4.
Click the [Input] button to write the adjustment value of checked items.
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[Adjustment Procedure]
[Adjustment Procedure]
1.
1.
2.
2.
Click the [Print] button to print A4 Photo Quality Inkjet Paper print pattern.
3.
[Judging Standard]
- PW Sensor adjustment
Top / Bottom : 5.0+0.5/-1.0mm
Right / Left : 5.0+0.3/-1.0mm
- Beta pattern
[Judging Standard]
- Bi-D adjustment
Make sure that X is the best pattern of the
three.
- Top Margin adjustment
3 1mm from top edge.
( This standard is different from that of
individual Top Margin adjustment. The
standard of individual Top Margin adjustment
is added about 0.6mm by the circumstance.)
- First Dot adjustment
3 1.5mm from left edge.
- Head Angular adjustment
Make sure that X is the best pattern of the
three.
- PF adjustment
Make sure that X is the best pattern of the
three.
- Accumulated Pitch Line
259.5 1mm from top line.
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Sensor cable
[Judging Standard]
- CR Timing Belt Tension : 9 1.5N
[Adjustment Procedure]
1.
2.
C A U T IO N
Dont damage timing belt while pushing it with the tail plastic of
ballpoint pen / plastic tweezers.
3.
4.
Set the sensor cable to the center of the timing belt vertically.
(This time, the distance between the surface of the sensor cable on the timing belt
is 10 5mm.)
5.
Push the upside of the timing belt with the tail plastic of ballpoint pen / plastic
tweezers and check the timing belt tension on display of Digital Tension Gauge.
6.
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MAINTENANCE
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6.1 Overview
This section provides information to maintain the printer in its optimum condition.
6.1.1 Cleaning
Printhead cleaning
This printer has no mechanical components which require regular cleaning except the
Printhead. Therefore, when returning the printer to the user, check the following parts
and perform appropriate cleaning if stain is noticeable.
.
C A U T IO N
When dot missing or banding phenomenon has occurred, you need to perform the
printhead cleaning operation*1 by using the printhead cleaning function. This
function can be performed by the control panel operation, the printer driver utility
and the Adjustment program.
In case that the cleaning sequence is performed by the control panel operation,
confirm that the printer is in stand-by state (the Power LED is lighting), and hold
down the Error reset button on the control panel for more than 3 seconds. Then,
the printer starts the cleaning sequence (the Power LED blinks during this
sequence).
In case that you select and perform the manual cleaning by the printer driver
utility, the most appropriate cleaning mode is selected. The following is the
process to perform the printhead cleaning from the printer driver utility.
As for the operation of the Adjustment program, refer to
Chapter5 ADJUSTMENT (p.77).
*1: The Stylus C67/C68/D68 has four modes for manual cleaning, and even during
printing, the appropriate cleaning mode is automatically selected and performed
according to various conditions. Therefore the ink consumption amount for
manual cleaning varies depending on each mode.
Exterior parts
Use a clean soft cloth moistened with water, and wipe off any dirt. If the exterior
parts are stained by the ink, use a cloth moistened with neutral detergent to wipe it
off.
LD Roller
When paper loading function does not operate because friction of the LD roller is
lowered by any paper dust, set the adhesive side up of the cleaning sheet (included
in the media) to remove any paper dust. Repeat loading the cleaning sheet several
times.
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Overview
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Select the EPSON Status Monitor 3 in the printer driver utility, and make sure
that the printer is in stand-by state by using the Status monitor 3. If the printer is in
stand-by state, the following figure is indicated on the monitor.
Select the Head Cleaning in the printer driver utility, and perform the printhead
cleaning. After performing the printhead cleaning operation, print a nozzle check
pattern by selecting the Nozzle Check. If you repeat the printhead cleaning
operation without selecting the Nozzle Check, CL1, the weakest cleaning, will
be repeated.
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Overview
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Refer to the following figures for the lubrication points.
6.1.3 Lubrication
The characteristics of the grease have great affects on the mechanical function and
durability, especially does the characteristics about temperature environment. The type
and amount of the grease used to lubricate the printer parts are determined based on the
results of the internal evaluations. Therefore, be sure to apply the specified type and
amount of the grease to the specified part of the printer mechanism during servicing.
<Lubrication Point>
Paper Back Lever Surface
ASF Unit
<Lubrication Type>
G-26
C A U T IO N
C H E C K
P O IN T
<Lubrication Amount>
1 x 1 mm
<Remarks>
G-26 must not be adhered to
other parts.
<Lubrication Point>
Front Frame Surface
Type
Name
EPSON code
Supplier
Grease
G-26
1080614
EPSON
Grease
G-58
1082176
EPSON
Grease
G-71
1304682
EPSON
<Lubrication Type>
G-58
Front Frame
35mm
<Lubrication Amount>
1mm x 365mm
20mm
<Remarks>
G-58 must not be adhered to
the printer mechanism and
other parts.
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<Lubrication Point>
Front and rear faces of the Main
Frame Carriage Slide
<Lubrication Point>
Back side slit of I/C Holder
<Lubrication Type>
G-71
<Lubrication Type>
G-58
I/C Holder
<Lubrication Point>
3mm x 3mm
<Lubrication Amount>
360 mm x 2 face
<Remarks>
G-58 moust not be adhered to
other parts.
<Remarks>
G-58 moust not be adhered to
other parts.
Main Frame
Roller Unit
Roller Guide
<Lubrication Point>
Contact point between Roller
Guide and Roller Unit
<Lubrication Point>
EJ drive pulley Shaft Surface
<Lubrication Type>
G-58
<Lubrication Type>
G-58
Upper side view
PrintHead
<Lubrication Amount>
1 mm x diameter of EJ drive
pulley
<Lubrication Amount>
1 mm x 4 points
<Remarks>
Use a injector to apply.
G-58 moust not be adhered to
other parts.
EJ drive pulley
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<Remarks>
G-58 moust not be adhered to
other parts.
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<Lubrication Point>
Contact point between the PF
Grounding Spring and the PF
Roller Unit
PF Grounding Spring
PF Roller Unit
<Lubrication Type>
G-58
<Lubrication Point>
1 mm x 0.5 mm
<Remarks>
Use a brush to apply.
G-58 moust not be adhered to
other parts.
<Lubrication Point>
U-shaped part for the Idle roller
assy
<Lubrication Point>
G-58
<Lubrication Amount>
U-shaped part : 1 mm x 2 points
<Remarks>
G-58 must not be adhered to
other parts such as pinion face
of the PF Motor or the Timing
Belt
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APPENDIX
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APPENDIX
Exploded Diagram
96
No.1
Rev.01
C616-ACCE-001
105
106
102
101
100
103
No.2
Rev.01
C616-CASE-001
200
300
No.3
Rev.01
C616-ELEC-001
513
508
505 505
501
501
500
502
512
510
507
509
541
504
514
515
503
511
542
No.4
Rev.01
C616-MECH-001
702
708
704
716
710
701
706
709
711
707
714
700
703
No.5
Rev.01
C616-MECH-002
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Ref No.
Part Name
Part Name
701
SCALE, CR
702
ASF UNIT
703
100
704
101
706
102
707
103
STACKER ASSY.
708
104
709
105
710
LEVER, CARTRIDGE
106
BUTTON, SW ASSY., A
711
200
714
PLATE, SLIDER
300
716
TIMING BELT; E
400
POWER CABLE
NON FIG
500
PRINTER MECHANISM(ASP)MAD13-100
NON FIG
501
FOOT
NON FIG
502
NON FIG
503
NON FIG
504
NON FIG
505
NON FIG
USER'S GUIDE
507
ROLLER, EJECT
NON FIG
USER'S GUIDE
508
INKSYSTEM ASSY.
NON FIG
SETTING UP MANUAL
509
510
511
512
513
514
515
541
542
700
APPENDIX
Parts List
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APPENDIX
Circuit Diagrams
103
Model
Board
Rev.
Sheet
: Stylus C67/C68/D68
: C616 MAIN
:B
: 1/1
Model
Board
Rev.
Sheet
: Stylus C67/C68/D68
: C616 PNL
:A
: 1/1
Model
Board
Rev.
Sheet
: Stylus C67/C68/D68
: C616 PSB
:B
: 1/1
Model
Board
Rev.
Sheet
: Stylus C67/C68/D68
: C616 PSE
:A
: 1/1