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SERVICE MANUAL
Color Inkjet Printer
EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000/
R2000s/SC-P400 Series

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  • Page 1 SERVICE MANUAL Color Inkjet Printer EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000/ R2000s/SC-P400 Series...
  • Page 2 The contents of this manual are subject to change without notice.  All effort have been made to ensure the accuracy of the contents of this manual. However, should any errors be detected, SEIKO EPSON would greatly appreciate being informed of them.
  • Page 3 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.

  • Page 4: Chapter 1 Product Description

    / maintenance for the applicable Epson’s products. You shall not use this manual out of this purpose. This manual is Epson’s confidential information. When you use this manual, you shall hold it in strict confidence and shall not disclose to any third party without prior consent of Epson.
  • Page 5 Revision Status Revision Date of Issue Description October 20, 2007 First Release February 29, 2008 Revised Contents  4.4.4Lower Housing / Printer Mechanism(p98) Disassembly procedure is revised.  4.4.8Waste Ink Pad / Waste Ink Tube Left/Right(p112) Description and figure are revised. ...
  • Page 6  Made changes in 5.1.1Servicing Adjustment Item List(p140).  Made changes in 5.1.2Required Adjustments(p143).  5.2.5ASF Guide Roller LDs Position Adjustment(p161) has been added. April 11, 2011 Added Chapter  Chapter 8 May 2, 2014 Added “EPSON Stylus Photo R2000s”...
  • Page 7 Revision Date of Issue Description  Chapter 4 March 31, 2015  “WARNING” has been added in 4.1.1Precautions(p72).  Chapter 5  “COUTION” has been added in 5.1.3Required Adjustment Tools(p145). October 13, 2015 Added Chapter 9 for SC-P400 Series.  Chapter 9 January 26,2017 ...

  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    Contents Chapter 1 Product Description 3.1 Overview ......................36 3.1.1 Troubleshooting according to Error Messages .......... 36 1.1 Product Description ..................... 12 3.1.2 Troubleshooting based on Observed Faults ..........62 1.1.1 Features ...................... 12 1.2 Printing Specifications..................13 Chapter 4 Disassembly And Assembly 1.2.1 Basic Specifications ...................
  • Page 9 4.4.6 ASF Assy ....................108 Chapter 6 Maintenance 4.4.7 Front Paper Guide Pad ................111 6.1 Overview ......................164 4.4.8 Waste Ink Pad / Waste Ink Tube Left/Right ........... 112 6.1.1 Cleaning ....................164 4.4.9 Foot ......................113 6.1.2 Service Maintenance .
  • Page 10 9.3 Errors/Fatal Errors and Remedies ..............204 9.4 Disassembly....................... 207 9.4.1 Summary ....................207 9.4.2 Procedure of Disassembly ............... 208 9.5 Adjustment ......................211 9.5.1 Overview ....................211 9.5.2 Servicing Adjustment Item List ............... 211 9.5.3 Required Adjustments .
  • Page 11 C H A P T E R PRODUCT DESCRIPTION...

  • Page 12: Product Description

     Weight: 12.2 kg (Stylus Photo R1900) 12.3 kg (Stylus Photo R2880) EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000/R2000s is a color ink-jet printer that (without ink cartridges, CDR Tray, Roll paper holders and supports A3+ size. Single sheet guide) The main features are;...

  • Page 13: Printing Specifications

    EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000/R2000s/SC-P400 Series Revision I 1.2 Printing Specifications 1.2.2 Ink Cartridge The product numbers of the EPSON ink cartridges for this printer are shown below. 1.2.1 Basic Specifications Table 1-2. Product No. of Ink Cartridges Table 1-1. Printer Specifications...

  • Page 14: Print Mode

    EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000/R2000s/SC-P400 Series Revision I 1.2.3 Print Mode Table 1-4. Print Mode (Color) Print Resolution Dot Size Micro  Stylus Photo R1900 Media Bi-d Mode (H x V) dpi (cps*) Weave Table 1-4. Print Mode (Color) • Archival Matte Paper (EAI)
  • Page 15 EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000/R2000s/SC-P400 Series Revision I Table 1-5. Print Mode (Monochrome) Table 1-5. Print Mode (Monochrome) Print Resolution Dot Size Micro Print Resolution Dot Size Micro Media Bi-d Media Bi-d Mode (H x V) dpi (cps*) Weave Mode (H x V) dpi...
  • Page 16 EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000/R2000s/SC-P400 Series Revision I  Stylus Photo R2880 Table 1-6. Print Mode (Color) Resolution Dot Size Micro Table 1-6. Print Mode (Color) Media Print Mode Bi-d (H x V) dpi (cps*) Weave Resolution Dot Size Micro • PremierArt Matte...
  • Page 17 EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000/R2000s/SC-P400 Series Revision I Table 1-7. Print Mode (Monochrome) Table 1-7. Print Mode (Monochrome) Resolution Dot Size Micro Resolution Dot Size Micro Media Print Mode Bi-d Media Print Mode Bi-d (H x V) dpi (cps*) Weave (H x V) dpi...

  • Page 18: Supported Paper

    EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000/R2000s/SC-P400 Series Revision I 1.2.4 Supported Paper The table below lists the paper type and sizes supported by the printer. The Supported paper type and sizes vary depending on destinations (between EAI, EUR, and Asia). Table 1-8. Supported Paper...
  • Page 19 EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000/R2000s/SC-P400 Series Revision I Table 1-8. Supported Paper Thickness Weight Asia Paper Name Paper Size A3+/SuperA3 329 x 483 mm US B 279.4 x 431.8 mm (11” x 17”) 297 x 420 mm 11” x 14” 279.4 x 355.6 mm Letter 215.9 x 279.4 mm (8.5”x11”)
  • Page 20 EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000/R2000s/SC-P400 Series Revision I Table 1-8. Supported Paper Thickness Weight Asia Paper Name Paper Size A3+/SuperA3 329 x 483 mm 297 x 420 mm Ultra Premium Photo Paper Luster 0.27 Letter 215.9 x 279.4 mm (8.5”x11”) Roll paper...
  • Page 21 EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000/R2000s/SC-P400 Series Revision I Table 1-8. Supported Paper Thickness Weight Asia Paper Name Paper Size A3+/SuperA3 329 x 483 mm Velvet Fine Art Paper 0.48 Letter 215.9 x 279.4 mm (8.5”x11”) Ultra Smooth Fine Art Paper A3+/SuperA3 329 x 483 mm 0.46...

  • Page 22: Printing Area

    EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000/R2000s/SC-P400 Series Revision I 1.2.5 Printing Area Cut Sheet (Standard) Cut Sheet (Borderless) The printing area for this printer is shown below.  Stylus Photo R1900 Table 1-9. Printing Area (Margins) Margin Print Mode Paper Size Left (LM)

  • Page 23: Interface

    EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000/R2000s/SC-P400 Series Revision I 1.3 Interface 1.4 General Specifications This printer has two USB device ports on the rear side to connect the printer with 1.4.1 Electrical Specifications computers or the like, and one USB host port on the front side to connect an external device such as a DSC (digital still camera) with the printer.

  • Page 24: Environmental Conditions

    EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000/R2000s/SC-P400 Series Revision I 1.4.2 Environmental Conditions 1.4.3 Durability  Total print life: Black 16,000 pages (A4, 3.5% duty), Table 1-14. Environmental Conditions Color 10,000 pages (A4, 5% duty), *1,2 Condition Temperature Humidity Shock Vibration or five years which ever comes first 10 to 35°C...

  • Page 25: Operation Buttons & Indicators (Leds)

    EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000/R2000s/SC-P400 Series Revision I 1.5 Operation Buttons & Indicators (LEDs) Power LED Paper LED Ink LED 1.5.1 Operation Buttons The printer has the following four operation buttons. Table 1-15. Operation Buttons Button Function Power Turns the power ON/OFF.

  • Page 26: Operation Buttons & Leds Functions

    EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000/R2000s/SC-P400 Series Revision I 1.5.3 Operation Buttons & LEDs Functions Table 1-17. Operation Button Functions Printer Detailed information on the buttons and LEDs functions are listed below. Button Function Status Table 1-17. Operation Button Functions • Ejects the paper backwards out of the printer.
  • Page 27 EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000/R2000s/SC-P400 Series Revision I Light Light Light Light Light Black Magenta Cyan Yellow Yellow Magenta Matte Black Orange Cyan Photo Black Black Magenta Cyan Black   1  2  1  359   359   360   359  720 dpi VSD2 720 dpi VSD1 0.141 mm (1/180 inch)
  • Page 28 EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000/R2000s/SC-P400 Series Revision I *2: The cartridge LED corresponding to each ink cartridge lights. Table 1-18. Indicators (LEDs) Function *3: The all LEDs light for 0.2 seconds when a reset request is received. Indicators (LEDs) Pri- Printer Status *4: Stylus Photo R2880 only.

  • Page 29: Errors & Remedies

    EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000/R2000s/SC-P400 Series Revision I 1.5.4 Errors & Remedies Note : For more information on the remedies, see "3.1.1 Troubleshooting according to Error Messages" (p.36). Table 1-19. Errors & Remedies Note *1: When the CDR Tray Base is opened, close the CDR Tray Base and press the Paper button.

  • Page 30: Chapter 2 Operating Principles

    C H A P T E R OPERATING PRINCIPLES...

  • Page 31: Overview

    EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000/R2000s/SC-P400 Series Revision I 2.1 Overview The basic mechanism is almost same as the Stylus Photo R1800. The schematic diagram below shows the printer mechanism. This chapter explains the operating principles of the mechanical sections and electrical circuits in this product.

  • Page 32: Printhead Specifications

    EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000/R2000s/SC-P400 Series Revision I 2.3 Printhead Specifications The Printhead of this product is a F-Mach head. The following shows the arrangement of the nozzles and the color arrangement of each nozzle line when viewed the Print Head from behind.

  • Page 33: Pg Setting

    EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000/R2000s/SC-P400 Series Revision I 2.4 PG Setting As this printer uses an Auto PG (APG), an appropriate PG position is set according to the used paper type. The following table indicates the PG positions, the main applications of each position, and the relationships between the two sensors used with the APG.

  • Page 34: Motors & Sensors

    EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000/R2000s/SC-P400 Series Revision I 2.5 Motors & Sensors Table 2-6. List of Sensors Fig. Name Specific  Motors Ink Mark Sensor Type: Diffuse reflective photo interrupter Drive voltage: 3.3(5)VDC±5% Table 2-5. List of Motors Type: Mechanical contact Drive voltage: 3.3VDC±5%...

  • Page 35: Chapter 3 Troubleshooting

    C H A P T E R TROUBLESHOOTING...

  • Page 36: Overview

    EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000/R2000s/SC-P400 Series Revision I 3.1 Overview This chapter describes unit-level troubleshooting. 3.1.1 Troubleshooting according to Error Messages After checking the printer LED and STM3 error indications, you can grasp the fault location using the check list in this section. When you find the fault location, refer to Chapter 4 “Disassembly and Reassembly”...
  • Page 37 (However, you may be able to replace it with the same type of black ink cartridge.) Refer to Table 3-10 "Troubleshooting of Ink Color Error Flashes at Replace it with a new ink cartridge. We recommend using genuine Epson Ink Color error* (Stylus Photo R2880 only)" (P.50) high speed* ink cartridges.
  • Page 38 Color: XXXX Ink-out error Light* ....Epson recommends the genuine Epson cartridges listed above. Click the How to button for ink cartridge replacement instructions. Refer to Table 3-12 "Troubleshooting of No Ink Cartridge/CSIC Error" (P.51) Ink cartridges cannot be recognized...
  • Page 39 EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000/R2000s/SC-P400 Series Revision I Table 3-2. Troubleshooting of Communication Error Occurrence Faulty Part/ Phenomenon Detail Check Point Remedy Timing Part Name At power-on The printer does not operate at all. Panel FFC 1. Check that the Panel FFC is connected to the Panel Board 1.
  • Page 40 EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000/R2000s/SC-P400 Series Revision I Table 3-2. Troubleshooting of Communication Error Occurrence Faulty Part/ Phenomenon Detail Check Point Remedy Timing Part Name At power-on The printer does not operate at all. Power Supply 3. Check that the Fuse F1 on the Power Supply Board has not 3.
  • Page 41 EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000/R2000s/SC-P400 Series Revision I Table 3-2. Troubleshooting of Communication Error Occurrence Faulty Part/ Phenomenon Detail Check Point Remedy Timing Part Name At operation Operation at power-on is normal, 1. Check that the PC and printer are connected via the USB hub.
  • Page 42 EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000/R2000s/SC-P400 Series Revision I Table 3-4. Troubleshooting of CDR Guide Error Occurrence Faulty Part/ Phenomenon Detail Check Point Remedy Timing Part Name At operation CDR Guide Error is indicated on CDR Sensor 1. Check that the CDR Sensor is installed correctly.
  • Page 43 EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000/R2000s/SC-P400 Series Revision I Table 3-5. Troubleshooting of Paper Out Error Occurrence Faulty Part/ Phenomenon Detail Check Point Remedy Timing Part Name At operation When the Paper Switch is ASF Assy. 1. Check the LD Roller or Retard Roller of the ASF Assy for paper 1.
  • Page 44 EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000/R2000s/SC-P400 Series Revision I Table 3-5. Troubleshooting of Paper Out Error Occurrence Faulty Part/ Phenomenon Detail Check Point Remedy Timing Part Name At operation Paper Mismatch Error is indicated PE Sensor 1. Check that the connector cable of the PE Sensor is securely 1.
  • Page 45 EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000/R2000s/SC-P400 Series Revision I Table 3-5. Troubleshooting of Paper Out Error Occurrence Faulty Part/ Phenomenon Detail Check Point Remedy Timing Part Name The Paper Switch The CDR Tray HP detection CDR Tray 1. Check the HP detection position or white markings of the CDR 1.
  • Page 46 EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000/R2000s/SC-P400 Series Revision I Table 3-5. Troubleshooting of Paper Out Error Occurrence Faulty Part/ Phenomenon Detail Check Point Remedy Timing Part Name The Paper Switch The CDR Tray moves toward the PW sensor 1. Check that the PW Sensor FFC is placed in the specified routing 1.
  • Page 47 EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000/R2000s/SC-P400 Series Revision I Table 3-6. Troubleshooting of Paper Jam Error Occurrence Faulty Part/ Phenomenon Detail Check Point Remedy Timing Part Name At operation At the time of paper ejection, the – 1. Check that the size of the fed paper is not larger than that of the 1.
  • Page 48 EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000/R2000s/SC-P400 Series Revision I Table 3-7. Troubleshooting of Paper Mismatch Error Occurrence Faulty Part/Part Phenomenon Detail Check Point Remedy Timing Name During printing Paper Mismatch Error is PE Sensor 1. Check that the connector cable of the PE Sensor is securely 1.
  • Page 49 EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000/R2000s/SC-P400 Series Revision I Table 3-7. Troubleshooting of Paper Mismatch Error Occurrence Faulty Part/Part Phenomenon Detail Check Point Remedy Timing Name During printing Paper Mismatch Error is CDR Sensor 1. Check that the CDR Sensor is installed correctly.
  • Page 50 EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000/R2000s/SC-P400 Series Revision I Table 3-8. Troubleshooting of Multi-feed error Occurrence Faulty Part/Part Phenomenon Detail Check Point Remedy Timing Name Any time During manual double-sided ASF Assy 1. Check that the Retard Roller Assy is moving properly during the 1.
  • Page 51 EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000/R2000s/SC-P400 Series Revision I Table 3-11. Troubleshooting of Ink Out Error Occurrence Faulty Part/Part Phenomenon Detail Check Point Remedy Timing Name During printing After the Carriage has detected Ink Cartridge 1. Look at the remaining ink indication of the STM3 to check 1.
  • Page 52 EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000/R2000s/SC-P400 Series Revision I Table 3-12. Troubleshooting of No Ink Cartridge/CSIC Error Occurrence Faulty Part/ Phenomenon Detail Check Point Remedy Timing Part Name At power-on After the Carriage has detected CSIC FFC 1. Check that the CSIC FFC is connected to the CSIC Board 1.
  • Page 53 EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000/R2000s/SC-P400 Series Revision I Table 3-14. Troubleshooting of Fatal Error Occurrence Faulty Part/ Phenomenon Detail Check Point Remedy Timing Part Name At power-on At power-on, the CR Motor does CR Motor 1. Check that the CR Motor connector cable is connected to the 1.
  • Page 54 EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000/R2000s/SC-P400 Series Revision I Table 3-14. Troubleshooting of Fatal Error Occurrence Faulty Part/ Phenomenon Detail Check Point Remedy Timing Part Name At power-on The power-on sequence is CR drive 1. Check that the Carriage Shaft is lubricated with grease.
  • Page 55 EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000/R2000s/SC-P400 Series Revision I Table 3-14. Troubleshooting of Fatal Error Occurrence Faulty Part/ Phenomenon Detail Check Point Remedy Timing Part Name At power-on At power-on, the APG Motor APG Motor 1. Check that the connector cable of the APG Motor is connected to 1.
  • Page 56 EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000/R2000s/SC-P400 Series Revision I Table 3-14. Troubleshooting of Fatal Error Occurrence Faulty Part/ Phenomenon Detail Check Point Remedy Timing Part Name At power-on At power-on, the Pump Motor Relay connector 1. Check that the Relay connector cable is connected to the Main 1.
  • Page 57 EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000/R2000s/SC-P400 Series Revision I Table 3-14. Troubleshooting of Fatal Error Occurrence Faulty Part/ Phenomenon Detail Check Point Remedy Timing Part Name At power-on While the power-on sequence is ASF Motor 1. Check that the connector cable of the ASF Motor is connected to 1.
  • Page 58 EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000/R2000s/SC-P400 Series Revision I Table 3-14. Troubleshooting of Fatal Error Occurrence Faulty Part/ Phenomenon Detail Check Point Remedy Timing Part Name At power-on While the power-on sequence is Relay FFC 1. Check that the Relay FFC is connected to the Relay Board 1.
  • Page 59 EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000/R2000s/SC-P400 Series Revision I Table 3-14. Troubleshooting of Fatal Error Occurrence Faulty Part/ Phenomenon Detail Check Point Remedy Timing Part Name At power-on At power-on, the Carriage Unit Sensor FFC 1. Check that the Sensor FFC is connected to the CR Encoder 1.
  • Page 60 EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000/R2000s/SC-P400 Series Revision I Table 3-14. Troubleshooting of Fatal Error Occurrence Faulty Part/ Phenomenon Detail Check Point Remedy Timing Part Name At power-on At power-on, the PF Roller PF Scale 1. Check that the PF Scale is inserted in the slit of the PF Encoder 1.
  • Page 61 EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000/R2000s/SC-P400 Series Revision I Table 3-14. Troubleshooting of Fatal Error Occurrence Faulty Part/ Phenomenon Detail Check Point Remedy Timing Part Name During printing After starting to print, ink is not Head FFC 1. Check that the Head FFC is securely connected to the Print Head 1.

  • Page 62: Troubleshooting Based On Observed Faults

    EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000/R2000s/SC-P400 Series Revision I 3.1.2 Troubleshooting based on Observed Faults This section provides troubleshooting procedures based on observed faults such as print quality troubles and abnormal noise. Table 3-15. Print Quality Troubles Faulty Part/ Observed Faults Details of the Fault...
  • Page 63 EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000/R2000s/SC-P400 Series Revision I Table 3-15. Print Quality Troubles Faulty Part/ Observed Faults Details of the Fault Check Point Remedy Part Name Dot missing and Although inks are ejected from Print Head 1. Run a Nozzle Check, and check the printed pattern if it has 1.
  • Page 64 EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000/R2000s/SC-P400 Series Revision I Table 3-15. Print Quality Troubles Faulty Part/ Observed Faults Details of the Fault Check Point Remedy Part Name Horizontal or vertical Although inks are ejected from Head FFC 1. Check that the Head FFC is securely connected to the Print Head 1.
  • Page 65 EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000/R2000s/SC-P400 Series Revision I Table 3-15. Print Quality Troubles Faulty Part/ Observed Faults Details of the Fault Check Point Remedy Part Name Vertical or horizontal The printout has banding vertical Adjustment 1. For printing in the Bi-D mode, check that the Bi-D Adjustment 1.
  • Page 66 EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000/R2000s/SC-P400 Series Revision I Table 3-15. Print Quality Troubles Faulty Part/ Observed Faults Details of the Fault Check Point Remedy Part Name Vertical or horizontal When printing at 360 dpi, Adjustment 1. Check that PF Adjustment has executed properly.
  • Page 67 EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000/R2000s/SC-P400 Series Revision I Table 3-15. Print Quality Troubles Faulty Part/ Observed Faults Details of the Fault Check Point Remedy Part Name The printout is The non-printed side or the Front Paper 1. Check that heaps of ink are not formed on the Front Paper Guide 1.
  • Page 68 EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000/R2000s/SC-P400 Series Revision I Table 3-15. Print Quality Troubles Faulty Part/ Observed Faults Details of the Fault Check Point Remedy Part Name The printout is Ink smudges appear on the blank Front and Rear 1. Check the Front and Rear Paper EJ Roller Assys for ink stain.
  • Page 69 EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000/R2000s/SC-P400 Series Revision I Table 3-15. Print Quality Troubles Faulty Part/ Observed Faults Details of the Fault Check Point Remedy Part Name The printout is Ink smudges appear on the blank PF Roller Shaft 1. Check the PF Roller Shaft for ink stain.
  • Page 70 EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000/R2000s/SC-P400 Series Revision I Table 3-15. Print Quality Troubles Faulty Part/ Observed Faults Details of the Fault Check Point Remedy Part Name Borderless Printing Cannot make a borderless PW sensor 1. Check if the paper dust or scrap of the paper is attached to the 1.

  • Page 71: Chapter 4 Disassembly And Assembly

    C H A P T E R DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY...

  • Page 72: Overview

    EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000/R2000s/SC-P400 Series Revision I 4.1 Overview  W A R N I N G Wear protective goggles to protect your eyes from ink. If ink gets in your eyes, wash your eyes with clean water and see a This chapter describes procedures for disassembling and assembling this product.

  • Page 73: Tools

    PF Tension Measuring Tool 1294120 Penlight Bend the metal wire as shown below. Note : All of the tools listed above are commercially available. EPSON provides the tools listed with EPSON tool code. 25mm 4.1.3 Screws The following table lists the screws used in this product. When disassembling and reassembling the printer, refer to the following table and use the specified screws in the specified positions.

  • Page 74: Work Completion Checklist

    EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000/R2000s/SC-P400 Series Revision I 4.1.5 Work Completion Checklist Whenever the printer is serviced, use the checklist shown below to confirm all work is completed properly and the printer is ready to be returned to the user. Table 4-3. Work Completion Check...

  • Page 75: Locking/Unlocking The Carriage And Opening/Closing The Cdr Tray Base

    EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000/R2000s/SC-P400 Series Revision I 4.1.5.1 Protection for Transportation (Securing the Carriage) 4.1.6 Locking/Unlocking the Carriage and Opening/ (T.B.D) Closing the CDR Tray Base Before packing the printer to be returned to the user, attach several pieces of strong Locking/releasing the Carriage and opening/closing the CDR Tray Base are mutually tape to the carriage to prevent damage during transportation.
  • Page 76 EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000/R2000s/SC-P400 Series Revision I When moving the Carriage Unit with the Front Cover and CD- R C A U T I O N Tray Base opened, turn the PG CAM (Right) beforehand so that PG++ points downwards to release the PG in order to prevent interference between the Paper EJ Frame Assy and Carriage Unit.

  • Page 77: Disassembly

    EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000/R2000s/SC-P400 Series Revision I 4.1.7 Disassembly The flowchart below lists the step-by-step disassembly procedures. When disassembling each unit, refer to the page number shown in the figure. Start  C H E C K The boxes shown in a dotted-line are not the shortest P O I N T procedures, but are necessary to proceed to the next step.

  • Page 78: Removing The Housings

    EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000/R2000s/SC-P400 Series Revision I 4.2 Removing the Housings 4.2.2 Stacker Assy To disengage the guide pin on the right of the Stacker Assy, push the Stopper in 4.2.1 Paper Support Assy the direction of the arrow with a flathead screwdriver or similar tool.

  • Page 79: Front Decoration Plate Left/Right

    EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000/R2000s/SC-P400 Series Revision I 4.2.3 Front Decoration Plate Left/Right 4.2.4 Rear Housing Open the Stacker Assy. Remove the two C.B.P. M3 x 10 screws and the C.B.S. M3 x 6 screw that secure the Rear Housing. While releasing the hook on the Front Decoration Plate Left, open the plate in the direction of the arrow, and remove it.

  • Page 80: Panel Unit

    EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000/R2000s/SC-P400 Series Revision I 4.2.5 Panel Unit  Align the positioning tabs (one each on the left/right) with the Open the Printer Cover. positioning holes (one each on the left/right) on the Upper Housing. Before opening the Front Cover and CDR Tray Base, unlock the ...
  • Page 81 EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000/R2000s/SC-P400 Series Revision I Disengage the nine hooks on the bottom of the Panel Unit, and remove the Panel  Be careful not to get the Panel FFC caught underneath the Unit while pulling out its tab.

  • Page 82: Decoration Plate Left/Right

    EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000/R2000s/SC-P400 Series Revision I 4.2.6 Decoration Plate Left/Right When installing the Decoration Plate L/R, first align the hooks of Remove the Rear Housing. (p.79) the Decoration Plate L/R (two each) with the ribs of the Lower Housing (two each on the left/right), and then align the tab inside Remove the Front Decoration Plate Left/Right.

  • Page 83: Upper Housing / Printer Cover

    EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000/R2000s/SC-P400 Series Revision I 4.2.7 Upper Housing / Printer Cover  Route the Panel FFC and CDR Sensor cable correctly as shown in the following Figure. Remove the Decoration Plate Left/Right. (p.82)  Install the Upper Housing so that the Grounding Plate properly Remove the Panel Unit.
  • Page 84 EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000/R2000s/SC-P400 Series Revision I REMOVING THE PRINTER COVER Be careful not to damage the surface in step 3 and later. C A U T I O N Remove the Upper Housing / Printer Cover. (p.83) Remove the two C.B.P. M3 x 10 screws that secure Printer Cover Holder Left/ Right.

  • Page 85: Upper Housing Support Assy

    EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000/R2000s/SC-P400 Series Revision I 4.2.8 Upper Housing Support Assy When performing the following steps, be careful not to damage the C A U T I O N tabs of the Printer Cover Holder Right. Remove the Upper Housing / Printer Cover. (p.83) Remove the two C.B.S.

  • Page 86: Removing The Boards

    EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000/R2000s/SC-P400 Series Revision I 4.3 Removing the Boards When performing the following procedure, prevent the FFC and the C A U T I O N cables from being scratched. If having trouble disassembling, remove the High Voltage Module Cover to make the work easier.
  • Page 87 EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000/R2000s/SC-P400 Series Revision I Pull out the Board Assy from the Printer. REMOVING THE MAIN BOARD Remove the Board Assy (Main Board/Power Supply Board). (p.86) When disconnecting the Power Board cable, be sure to unlock C A U T I O N CN60 on the Main Board.

  • Page 88: Led Board

    EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000/R2000s/SC-P400 Series Revision I 4.3.2 LED Board REMOVING THE POWER BOARD Remove the Upper Housing / Printer Cover. (p.83) Remove the Board Assy (Main Board/Power Supply Board). (p.86) Peel off the piece of acetate tape from the LED Sheet.

  • Page 89: High Voltage Module

    EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000/R2000s/SC-P400 Series Revision I Remove the C.B.S. (P4) M3 x 8 screw that secures the LED Board, and remove 4.3.3 High Voltage Module the LED Board. W A R N I N G High voltage is applied in the High Voltage Module. The following 6) C.B.S.
  • Page 90 EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000/R2000s/SC-P400 Series Revision I Pull off the connector of the electrode cable from its terminal on the High Voltage A D J U S T M E N T After replacing the High Voltage Module, always make the required Module Board with long-nose pliers or the like.

  • Page 91: Disassembling The Printer Mechanism

    EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000/R2000s/SC-P400 Series Revision I 4.4 Disassembling the Printer Mechanism Remove the three C.B.S. M3 x 6 screws that secure the APG Assy, and remove the APG Assy from the Main Frame. 4.4.1 APG Assy 2) C.B.S. M3x6 (8±1 kgf.cm)

  • Page 92: Cr Scale

    EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000/R2000s/SC-P400 Series Revision I 4.4.2 CR Scale  Match the phase of the APG Assy in the following procedure. 1.Match the delta marks of Spur Gear 16 and Combination Remove the Upper Housing / Printer Cover. (p.83) Gear 22, 28.8, 32.4.
  • Page 93 EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000/R2000s/SC-P400 Series Revision I Remove the coil section of Torsion Spring 24.7 from the tab on the Left CR Shaft Turn the CR Scale 90º, and remove it from the tab on the Left CR Shaft Mounting Mounting Plate with tweezers.

  • Page 94: Printhead / Csic Assy

    EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000/R2000s/SC-P400 Series Revision I 4.4.3 Printhead / CSIC Assy  Pass the CR Scale through the slot on the CR Encoder. So as not to damage the FFC, do not use any tools with the sharp C A U T I O N ends when removing the Cable Holder.
  • Page 95 EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000/R2000s/SC-P400 Series Revision I Disengage the two hooks that secure the Ink Guide and remove the Ink Guide from C H E C K The Hinge, Cover Cartridge can not be removed without damaging the Cartridge Unit.
  • Page 96 EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000/R2000s/SC-P400 Series Revision I Peel off a piece of acetate tape and disconnect the CSIC FFC from the connector 10. Using the special tool (see p.73) disengage the two hooks of the CSIC Assy on the on the CSIC Board.
  • Page 97 EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000/R2000s/SC-P400 Series Revision I 11. Remove the three C.B.P. M2.6 x 8 that secure the Printhead using the Phillips  Confirm that the pad is attached at the position in Figure 4-59. Screw Driver, No.1, and vertically lift the Printhead to remove it.

  • Page 98: Lower Housing / Printer Mechanism

    EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000/R2000s/SC-P400 Series Revision I 4.4.4 Lower Housing / Printer Mechanism 1) C.B.P. M3x10 (6±1 kgf.cm) Remove the Upper Housing / Printer Cover. (p.83) Electrode cable following steps, be extremely careful not to If having trouble C A U T I O N disassembling, Module Cover to make the work easier.
  • Page 99 EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000/R2000s/SC-P400 Series Revision I  When performing the following step, make sure to grasp the Printer Install the Printer Mechanism to the Lower Housing as follows. C A U T I O N Mechanism by the specified positions shown below. Otherwise, the...

  • Page 100: Carriage Shaft / Carriage Unit

    EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000/R2000s/SC-P400 Series Revision I 4.4.5 Carriage Shaft / Carriage Unit  Attach the Label, Ink Position;B at the position in the figure below. Remove the Printhead / CSIC Assy. (p.94) Remove the CR Scale. (p.92) Remove the LED Board. (p.88) Remove the APG Assy.
  • Page 101 EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000/R2000s/SC-P400 Series Revision I Remove the two C.B.S. M3 x 6 screws that secure the Frame Support Plate (Left), Remove the foot of Left PG Torsion Spring from tab A, and remove the coil and remove it.
  • Page 102 EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000/R2000s/SC-P400 Series Revision I 10. Remove the extension spring for the Driven Pulley Holder from the Main Frame Place the feet of Left PG Torsion Spring and Right PG Torsion and the tab on the Drive Pulley Holder with needle-nose pliers.
  • Page 103 EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000/R2000s/SC-P400 Series Revision I 12. Remove the CR Drive Belt from the CR Motor Pinion Gear. 14. Loosen the C.B.S. (P4) M3 x 8 screw that secures the Left Parallelism Adjust Bushing, and rotate the Bushing toward the front of the Printer Mechanism to prevent interference between the Flag of the Parallelism Adjust Bushing and the Left PG Cam.
  • Page 104 EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000/R2000s/SC-P400 Series Revision I 16. Lift the Carriage Shaft upwards, and remove the Carriage Shaft Spacer from the 18. Lift the Carriage Shaft within the hole on the Main Frame, and remove the Spacer Carriage Shaft with tweezers.
  • Page 105 EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000/R2000s/SC-P400 Series Revision I Install the Right PG Cam so that one of these positions marked "0", When performing the following procedure, take care not to scratch C A U T I O N "+" or "++" faces downward.
  • Page 106 EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000/R2000s/SC-P400 Series Revision I 23. Remove the Belt Holder from the Carriage unit.  Set the longer end of the Carriage Shaft to the left side.  When the Carriage Shaft is removed, the Plain Spring and Leaf Spring that are attached to the right end of the Carriage Shaft may drop off.
  • Page 107 EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000/R2000s/SC-P400 Series Revision I 25. Disconnect the Sensor FFC from the connector on the CR Encoder Board, pull out A D J U S T M E N T After replacing or removing the Carriage Shaft and Carriage Unit, the Sensor FFC from the Carriage Unit, and remove the Carriage Unit.

  • Page 108: Asf Assy

    EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000/R2000s/SC-P400 Series Revision I 4.4.6 ASF Assy Disconnect all the cables and the FFCs from the connectors on the Relay Board.  CN1 : Relay FFC Remove the Printer Mechanism. (Refer to 4.4.4 Lower Housing / Printer ...
  • Page 109 EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000/R2000s/SC-P400 Series Revision I Referring to Figure 4-93, correctly route each of the cables and Align the guide pins and tabs on the Guide Roller LDs with the FFCs. positioning holes on the Main Frame. (Refer to Figure 4-95.)
  • Page 110 EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000/R2000s/SC-P400 Series Revision I  Align the guide pin and four Tabs on the ASF Assy with the A D J U S T M E N T After replacing or removing the ASF Assy, always make the required...

  • Page 111: Front Paper Guide Pad

    EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000/R2000s/SC-P400 Series Revision I 4.4.7 Front Paper Guide Pad After installing the Front Paper Guide Pads and Front Paper Guide Pad Protection, lift the Printer Mechanism, and check the following Remove the Printer Mechanism. (Refer to 4.4.4 Lower Housing / Printer points.

  • Page 112: Waste Ink Pad / Waste Ink Tube Left/Right

    EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000/R2000s/SC-P400 Series Revision I 4.4.8 Waste Ink Pad / Waste Ink Tube Left/Right  Check the positions and the routing of the upper and lower Waste Ink Tubes. Remove the Printer Mechanism. (Refer to 4.4.4 Lower Housing / Printer...

  • Page 113: Foot

    EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000/R2000s/SC-P400 Series Revision I 4.4.9 Foot 4.4.10 PictBridge Holder Assy Remove the Printer Mechanism. (Refer to 4.4.4 Lower Housing / Printer Remove the Printer Mechanism. (Refer to 4.4.4 Lower Housing / Printer Mechanism (p.98)) Mechanism (p.98)) Remove the six foot at the backside of the Lower Housing.

  • Page 114: Paper Ej Frame Assy / Front Cover / Cdr Tray Base

    EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000/R2000s/SC-P400 Series Revision I 4.4.11 Paper EJ Frame Assy / Front Cover / CDR Tray When performing the following procedure, take care not to scratch C A U T I O N Base the Star Wheel. Remove the Upper Housing Support Assy. (p.85) Release the Front Cover from the two guide pins of the CDR Tray Base.
  • Page 115 EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000/R2000s/SC-P400 Series Revision I Remove the C.B.S. M3 x 6 screw that secures the Right CDR Tray Base Support,  Hook both rear ends of the Paper EJ Frame Assy onto the tabs and remove the Right CDR Tray Base Support.

  • Page 116: Cdr Release Lever Sub Assy

    EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000/R2000s/SC-P400 Series Revision I 4.4.12 CDR Release Lever Sub Assy To prevent parts from dropping, refit the shaft on the Right CDR Release Base into the CDR Release Lever. Remove the Paper EJ Frame Assy / Front Cover / CDR Tray Base. (p.114)
  • Page 117 EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000/R2000s/SC-P400 Series Revision I Remove the Spur Gear 68 from the Paper EJ Roller Shaft.  Make sure that the Left CDR Release Lever Sub Assy is correctly assembled as shown in the figure below. Spur Gear 68 Figure 4-115.

  • Page 118: Ink System Unit

    EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000/R2000s/SC-P400 Series Revision I 4.4.13 Ink System Unit Remove the two C.B.S. M3 x 4 screws that secure the Ink System Guide Plate, and remove it. Remove the Right CDR Release Lever Sub Assy. (Refer to 4.4.12 CDR Release Lever Sub Assy (p.116))
  • Page 119 EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000/R2000s/SC-P400 Series Revision I Remove the two C.B.S. M3 x 6 screws that secure the Ink System Unit. Remove the two C.B.S. M3 x 6 screws that secure the Right Support Frame, and remove the Right Support Frame from the Main Frame.
  • Page 120 EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000/R2000s/SC-P400 Series Revision I Remove the Ink System Unit downwards from the Main Frame keeping the Unit  Place the Paper EJ Lock Release Cam on the rear side of the from coming in contact with the Paper EJ Transmission Lock Lever.

  • Page 121: Front Paper Guide / Paper Ej Roller / Front Paper Guide Pad Tray

    EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000/R2000s/SC-P400 Series Revision I 4.4.14 Front Paper Guide / Paper EJ Roller / Remove the Spacer from the EJ Roller Shaft. Front Paper Guide Pad Tray Remove the guide pins on Left Bushing 8 from the Main Frame using tweezers, and turn Left Bushing 8 toward you to align with the notches on the Main Frame.
  • Page 122 EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000/R2000s/SC-P400 Series Revision I Return the Carriage Unit to its home position. 10. Pull out the Shaft of the Left Front Frame from the bushing of the Front Paper Guide and remove the Left Front Frame. Remove the C.B.S. M3 x 6 screw that secure the Left Front Frame.
  • Page 123 EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000/R2000s/SC-P400 Series Revision I  DISASSEMBLING THE FRONT PAPER GUIDE PAD TRAY Align the bushing of the Front Paper Guide with the PF Roller Shaft. Remove the Front Paper Guide Pad Tray in the direction of the arrow. (p.122) Remove the three Waste Ink Pads from the Front Paper Guide Pad Tray.

  • Page 124: Pf Roller Shaft

    EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000/R2000s/SC-P400 Series Revision I 4.4.15 PF Roller Shaft After installing the Front Paper Guide, lift the Printer Mechanism to check the following points. Remove the PF Encoder. (p.134) Make sure that the tabs on the Paper Guide Pad are not cut Remove the Upper Paper Guide Assys.
  • Page 125 EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000/R2000s/SC-P400 Series Revision I Remove the PG Grounding Spring from the notch on the Main Frame, and remove Remove the guide pin of Left Bushing 8 from the Main Frame using tweezers, and the PF Grounding Spring from the groove on the PF Roller Shaft.
  • Page 126 EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000/R2000s/SC-P400 Series Revision I When performing the following procedure, pay attention to the Be careful not to move Compression Spring 4 and the Leaf Spring C A U T I O N C A U T I O N following points.

  • Page 127: Release Holder Assy

    EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000/R2000s/SC-P400 Series Revision I 4.4.16 Release Holder Assy  Align the three upper tabs on the Release Holder Assy with the positioning holes on the Main Frame. See Figure 4-148. Remove the APG Assy. (p.91)  Fit the FLAG Release Shaft by the bushings on the Release Release the PE Sensor connector cable from the five tabs on the Release Holder Holder Assy.

  • Page 128: Flag Release Assy

    EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000/R2000s/SC-P400 Series Revision I 4.4.17 FLAG Release Assy Release the three tabs on the Driven Release Holder from the Main Frame, and remove the FLAG Release Assy. Remove the APG Assy. (p.91). Remove the Release Holder Assy. (p.127)

  • Page 129: Upper Paper Guide Assys

    EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000/R2000s/SC-P400 Series Revision I 4.4.18 Upper Paper Guide Assys Attach the five Perforated Sheets and the LD Cover Sheet to the six locations shown in the figure below to prevent ink from sticking to FLAG Release Assy (p.128) the LD Rollers.
  • Page 130 EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000/R2000s/SC-P400 Series Revision I Remove the six Upper Paper Guide Torsion Springs from the tabs on the Main Make sure that the leading end of the Upper Paper Guide Torsion Frame, and pull out the Upper Paper Guide Torsion Springs from the six Upper Spring can be seen through the hole of the Upper Paper Guide Assy.

  • Page 131: Removing The Motors

    EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000/R2000s/SC-P400 Series Revision I 4.5 Removing the Motors Remove the two C.B.S. M3 x 4 screws that secure the CR Motor, and remove the CR Motor from the Main Frame. 4.5.1 CR Motor 10) C.B.S. M3x10 Remove the Upper Housing / Printer Cover. (p.83) (4±0.5 kgf.cm)

  • Page 132: Pf Motor

    EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000/R2000s/SC-P400 Series Revision I 4.5.2 PF Motor  A D J U S T M E N T Make the slit on the PF Motor face the direction shown in the R E Q U I R E D figure below.

  • Page 133: Asf Motor

    EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000/R2000s/SC-P400 Series Revision I 4.5.3 ASF Motor Remove the ASF Assy. (p.108) Release the ASF Motor cable from the cable hook and disconnect the relay connector. Remove the two C.B.P. M3 x 8 screws that secure the ASF Motor and remove the ASF Motor.

  • Page 134: Removing The Sensors

    EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000/R2000s/SC-P400 Series Revision I 4.6 Removing the Sensors 4.6.2 PF Encoder Remove the Upper Housing / Printer Cover. (p.83) 4.6.1 CR Encoder Disconnect the FFC from the PF Encoder Sensor Board. Remove the Carriage Shaft / Carriage Unit. (p.100) Remove the C.B.S.

  • Page 135: Ink Mark Sensor / Pw Sensor

    EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000/R2000s/SC-P400 Series Revision I While pressing the guide pin on the PF Encoder Sensor Holder using tweezers, 4.6.3 Ink Mark Sensor / PW sensor slide the holder upwards to release the three tabs, and remove the PF Encoder Remove the Carriage Shaft / Carriage Unit.

  • Page 136: Cdr Sensor

    EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000/R2000s/SC-P400 Series Revision I 4.6.4 CDR Sensor Make sure that the FFC is routed as shown in Figure 4-169 Remove the Paper EJ Frame Assy / Front Cover / CDR Tray Base. (p.114) Disengage the two hooks that secure the CDR Sensor and remove the CDR Sensor.

  • Page 137: Pe Sensor Holder

    EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000/R2000s/SC-P400 Series Revision I 4.6.5 PE Sensor Holder Align the four tabs and guide pin on the PE Sensor Holder with the positioning holes on the Main Frame correctly so that there is no Remove the APG Assy. (p.91) gap between the PE Sensor Holder and the Main Frame.

  • Page 138: Cover Open Sensor

    EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000/R2000s/SC-P400 Series Revision I 4.6.6 Cover Open Sensor Remove the Panel Unit. (p.80) Remove the C.B.P. M3 x 8 screw that secures the Cover Open Sensor and remove the Cover Open Sensor. Cover Open Sensor 4) C.B.P. M3x8...

  • Page 139: Chapter 5 Adjustment

    C H A P T E R ADJUSTMENT...

  • Page 140: Adjustment Items And Overview

    EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000/R2000s/SC-P400 Series Revision I 5.1 Adjustment Items and Overview This chapter describes adjustments to be made after the disassembly/reassembly of this product. 5.1.1 Servicing Adjustment Item List The items, purposes and outlines of the Adjustment Program are given in the following table.
  • Page 141 EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000/R2000s/SC-P400 Series Revision I Table 5-1. Adjustment Items Adjustment Purpose Method Outline Multi Sensor Adjustment This adjustment is made to correct a detection position error, 1. Select and execute this function in the Adjustment Program. (Ink Mark Sensor which is caused by the displacement of the Ink Mark Sensor 2.
  • Page 142 EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000/R2000s/SC-P400 Series Revision I Table 5-1. Adjustment Items Adjustment Purpose Method Outline CR motor heat protection This adjustment is made to measure the manufacturing 1. Select/execute this function in the Adjustment Program. control variations of the CR Motor and PS Board to make the most of 2.

  • Page 143: Required Adjustments

    EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000/R2000s/SC-P400 Series Revision I 5.1.2 Required Adjustments The table below lists the required adjustments depending upon the parts being repaired or replaced. Find the part(s) you removed or replaced, and check which adjustment(s) must be carried out.
  • Page 144 EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000/R2000s/SC-P400 Series Revision I Table 5-4. Required Adjustment List Priority Adjustment Item Part Name Waste Ink Pad/ Remove Front Paper Guide Replace Remove Carriage shaft Replace Remove Carriage Unit Replace Remove Paper EJ Frame Assy Replace Remove...

  • Page 145: Required Adjustment Tools

    If following web site to confirm the regulation in detail. load is greater than the specified ECO Info: http://www.epson.eu/weee (available from July 2015) value, the PF Motor may generate heat, burning off the coil. Reversely, if load is less than the specified value, the paper feed position may shift.

  • Page 146: Adjustment

    EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000/R2000s/SC-P400 Series Revision I 5.2 Adjustment 5.2.1.1 PF Belt Tension Adjustment Method Proper measurement may be interrupted by sounds picked up from C A U T I O N This section explains the adjustments that do not use the Adjustment Program.

  • Page 147: Pg Adjustment

    EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000/R2000s/SC-P400 Series Revision I 5.2.2 PG Adjustment As the Drive Belt is flipped with the tip of tweezers in the following C A U T I O N steps, carefully choose the flipping position so that the Belt will not ...
  • Page 148 EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000/R2000s/SC-P400 Series Revision I 5.2.2.1 PG Adjustment Method Load unused Ink Cartridges of all colors into the Carriage Unit. Loosen the screw that secures the Parallelism Adjust Bushing.  Before starting PG adjustment, completely wipe drops of ink...
  • Page 149 EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000/R2000s/SC-P400 Series Revision I With its conductor connection portion up, set the Adjustment Gauge in the To set the PG position to the “--” position, turn the PG Cam on the right end of the specified position (on the left side of the Front Paper Guide).
  • Page 150 EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000/R2000s/SC-P400 Series Revision I Lower the Gear of the Parallelism Adjust Bushing on the left side of the frame 11. With its conductor connection portion up, set the Adjustment Gauge in the stepwise, and confirm continuity. When continuity is confirmed, define the specified position (on the right side of the Front Paper Guide).

  • Page 151: Pf Roller Shaft Center Support Position Adjustment

    EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000/R2000s/SC-P400 Series Revision I 12. Move the Carriage Unit onto the Adjustment Gauge. 5.2.3 PF Roller Shaft Center Support Position  Moving position Adjustment Match the right end of the Gauge with the right end of the Carriage Unit.
  • Page 152 EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000/R2000s/SC-P400 Series Revision I 5.2.3.1 How to Adjust the PF Roller Shaft Center Tilt the Printer Mechanism at about 45 degrees, and loosen the screws that secure Support Position the Center Support Bushing Cam and the Center Support Bush.
  • Page 153 EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000/R2000s/SC-P400 Series Revision I Turn the Center Support Bushing Cam so that the long hand position is +30μ from Check for any dirt on the PF Roller Shaft when performing the C A U T I O N the “0”...
  • Page 154 EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000/R2000s/SC-P400 Series Revision I Unevenness Figure 5-17. Outside the Specified Value Range Figure 5-18. Inside the Specified Value Range Adjustment Adjustment...

  • Page 155: Colorimetric Calibration

    EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000/R2000s/SC-P400 Series Revision I 5.2.4 Colorimetric Calibration 5.2.4.1 Overview of the Colorimetric Calibration  Purpose This calibration is performed to compensate the ink discharge amount when the Measuring the color of the ink discharge amount information and registering/...
  • Page 156 EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000/R2000s/SC-P400 Series Revision I  Supplement: Regarding remaining ink amount Table 5-6.The Difference in Calibration Method between Head ID and When the Ink Counter detects ink out, a certain amount (safety margin) of ink is Colorimetric Calibration.
  • Page 157 EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000/R2000s/SC-P400 Series Revision I 5.2.4.2 Adjusting Method of the Colorimetric Calibration  C H E C K Install the printer driver for Stylus Photo R1900/Stylus Photo P O I N T R2880 and USB driver for the calibrator to the PC in advance.
  • Page 158 EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000/R2000s/SC-P400 Series Revision I Load one sheet of A4 or letter-size Archival Matte Paper/Enhanced Matte paper to After the Calibration Chart is printed, allow it to dry for five minutes. During this print the Calibration Chart. time, check the nozzle check pattern on the chart. If there are broken lines or...
  • Page 159 EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000/R2000s/SC-P400 Series Revision I Place the Calibrator on the calibration plate, and click [Calibrate] 10. Follow the on-screen messages to measure the Chart. After the color measurement is finished, click [OK]. Color Patch grid Figure 5-27. Preparing the Calibrator ...
  • Page 160 EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000/R2000s/SC-P400 Series Revision I 12. When the following screen is displayed, click [End], and turn the printer OFF then  Be sure to start the measurement from the top side of the chart. C A U T I O N back ON again to end the adjustment.

  • Page 161: Asf Guide Roller Lds Position Adjustment

    EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000/R2000s/SC-P400 Series Revision I 5.2.5 ASF Guide Roller LDs Position Adjustment Turn Combination Gear 29.11 on the right side of the ASF Assy CCW to raise the Hopper to the upper limit position (until the Hopper Pad contacts the LD Roller).
  • Page 162 EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000/R2000s/SC-P400 Series Revision I Light the printer's inside through a gap between the Roll Paper Frame and the ASF Align the guide pin and tab on the 0 Digit Side Guide Roller LD with the Assy with a penlight, and look the tab on the Retard Roller Holder at the back of positioning holes on the Main Frame, and tighten the Guide Roller LD (0 Digit the two reference tabs on the ASF Assy through the notch.

  • Page 163: Chapter 6 Maintenance

    C H A P T E R MAINTENANCE...

  • Page 164: Overview

    EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000/R2000s/SC-P400 Series Revision I 6.1 Overview 6.1.2 Service Maintenance If print irregularity (missing dot, white line, etc.) has occurred or the printer indicates This section provides information to maintain the printer in its optimum condition. “Maintenance Error”, take the following actions to clear the error.
  • Page 165 EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000/R2000s/SC-P400 Series Revision I  Waste Ink Pads to be replaced 6.1.2.2 Maintenance Request Waste ink is discharged to Waste Ink Pads via the Cap Unit. The printer has counter Table 6-1. List of Waste Ink Pads to be replaced...

  • Page 166: Lubrication

    The lubrication used for the components of the printer has been decided on based on each (top/bottom) Right (two points each) evaluation carried out by Epson. Therefore, the specified amount and places of <Lubrication Type> lubrication given in this section should be strictly observed.
  • Page 167 EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000/R2000s/SC-P400 Series Revision I <Lubrication Point> <Lubrication Point> Contact point of the CR Scale Bushings of the Left and Right PG Left Side Right Side Mounting Plate (Left/Right) and the Cams (inner circumference) Main Frame <Lubrication Type>...
  • Page 168 EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000/R2000s/SC-P400 Series Revision I <Lubrication Point> <Lubrication Point> Rear Paper EJ Roller Contact point of the rear side of CR Contact point of the EJ Grounding Guide Plate and the slider of the Spring and Front and Rear Paper EJ...
  • Page 169 EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000/R2000s/SC-P400 Series Revision I 6.1.3.1 Lubrication of Carriage Shaft <Lubrication Point> 1. Left side of the PF Roller Shaft Fit the Carriage Unit onto the Carriage Shaft, and move it to the center of the (Left of the E-Ring) Shaft.
  • Page 170 EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000/R2000s/SC-P400 Series Revision I Hold the Carriage Unit, and while turning the Carriage Shaft clockwise and Hold the Carriage Unit, and while turning the Carriage Shaft, move the Carriage counterclockwise, move the Carriage Unit to spread the grease evenly.
  • Page 171 EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000/R2000s/SC-P400 Series Revision I Hold the Carriage Unit, and while turning the Carriage Shaft, move the Carriage Unit to the right end of the Carriage Shaft to lubricate the grease evenly. Figure 6-18. Lubricating the Carriage Shaft (5)

  • Page 172: Chapter 7 Appendix

    C H A P T E R APPENDIX...

  • Page 173: Connector Summary

    EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000/R2000s/SC-P400 Series Revision I 7.1 Connector Summary 7.2 Exploded Diagram / Parts List This section shows the connections between the main components of the printer. This manual does not provide exploded diagrams or parts list. For the information, see SPI (Service Parts Information).

  • Page 174: Chapter 8 Stylus Photo R2000/R2000S

    C H A P T E R STYLUS PHOTO R2000/R2000s...

  • Page 175: Product Description

    Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000/R2000s/SC-P400 Series Revision I 8.1 Product Description The Stylus Photo R2000/R2000s are inkjet color printer, and it was made based on the mechanism of the Stylus Phoro R1900.Therefore, this chapter describes the specification and the functions that are unique to the Stylus Photo R2000/ R2000s.

  • Page 176: Features

    Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000/R2000s/SC-P400 Series Revision I 8.2 Features 8.2.1 Casing specifications  Dimensions :622.1 mm (W) x 324.0 mm (D) x 219.0 mm (H)  Casing specifications (Paper support and stacker are closed. Rubber feet are included.)  Network interface ...

  • Page 177: Network Interface

    Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000/R2000s/SC-P400 Series Revision I  Wireless LAN 8.2.2 Network Interface The following interface is equipped for the Wireless LAN connection. Stylus Photo R2000/R2000s can be connected to the network via Wired LAN or Wireless LAN connection. (They can not be used simultaneously.) The Table 8-3.
  • Page 178 Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000/R2000s/SC-P400 Series Revision I  Table 8-5. Communication Speed for 802.11n Switching Wired/Wireless LAN Bandwidth = 20MHz Bandwidth= 40MHz This printer can be connect to the network via either Wired LAN or Wireless LAN MCS Index connection only. GI = 800ns GI = 400ns GI = 800ns...

  • Page 179: Ink Cartridge

    Revision I  Color of the ink cartridge 8.2.3 Ink Cartridge EPSON COOL WHITE Describes the specification of the ink cartridge.  Product numbers of the EPSON ink cartridges Table 8-7. Product No. of Ink Cartridges Color Code Photo Black...

  • Page 180: Nozzle Configuration

    Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000/R2000s/SC-P400 Series Revision I 8.2.4 Nozzle Configuration 8.2.5 Ink Scrambling Sequence  Purpose Table 8-9. Nozzle Configuration Item Specification To prevent the inks from settling at the bottom, and to reduce variations of Nozzle Black : 180 nozzles x 2 color for printing, Ink Scrambling Sequence is executed.

  • Page 181: Operation Buttons & Indicators (Leds)

    Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000/R2000s/SC-P400 Series Revision I 8.2.6 Operation Buttons & Indicators (LEDs) Network LED  Operation Buttons Paper LED Ink LED (Left : Green, Right : Yellow) Power LED This printer has the following six operation buttons. Table 8-11. Operation Buttons Button Function Power...
  • Page 182 Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000/R2000s/SC-P400 Series Revision I  Operation Buttons & LEDs Functions Table 8-13. Operation Button Functions Button Printer Status Function Table 8-13. Operation Button Functions Roll Paper (when • Ejects the paper backwards out of the printer. Button Printer Status Function held for three •...
  • Page 183 Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000/R2000s/SC-P400 Series Revision I Table 8-14. Indicators (LEDs) Function Table 8-14. Indicators (LEDs) Function Indicators (LEDs) Indicators (LEDs) Priority Priority Printer Status Printer Status Power Paper Wi-FI Power Paper Wi-FI sheet sheet Data processing / Printing from Flashes Power OFF Flashes at camera...
  • Page 184 Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000/R2000s/SC-P400 Series Revision I  Errors & Remedies Error Contents Remedies Error Contents Remedies Access point setting Error has occurred by Executes access point setting again. error (Security key exchanging security Fatal error A mechanical error has Turn the power Off and back it On. exchange) key to access point.

  • Page 185: Disassembly

    Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000/R2000s/SC-P400 Series Revision I 8.3 Disassembly 8.3.1 Summary This section describes changed parts & new parts for Stylus Photo R2000/ R2000s only. For assembling of other parts, please refer to the information of Stylus Photo R1900/R2880. ("4.1.7 Disassembly" ) In addition, the (p.77) caution points are same as Stylus Photo R1900 / R2880.

  • Page 186: Procedure Of Disassembly

    Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000/R2000s/SC-P400 Series Revision I 8.3.2 Procedure of Disassembly The flowchart below lists the step-by-step disassembly procedures. Start  The boxes shown in a dotted-line are not the shortest C H E C K Front Decoration Paper Support Assy Panel FFC Cover Stacker Assy Rear Housing...
  • Page 187 Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000/R2000s/SC-P400 Series Revision I  Panel FFC Cover 3. Remove the screw (C.B.P 3x10) (x1) of the part for fixing the Panel FFC Cover, and remove the part. 1. Open the Printer Cover. Before opening the Front Cover and the CDR Tray Base, unlock C A U T I O N the Carriage.
  • Page 188 Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000/R2000s/SC-P400 Series Revision I  Panel Unit  Be careful not to get the Panel FFC caught underneath 1. Remove the screws (C.B.P 3x10) (x2)that secure the Panel Unit. the hooks on the Panel FFC Cover C.B.P 3x10 ...
  • Page 189 Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000/R2000s/SC-P400 Series Revision I  Decoration Plate Left/Right 1. For Decoration Plate Right, Disengage front of the hook (x1) , and lift the Attach the tabs (x6) to the tab holes (x5) and the positioning Decoration Plate Right while disengaging bottom of the hooks (x2). hole (x1) from the upper-side of the printer.
  • Page 190 Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000/R2000s/SC-P400 Series Revision I  Upper Housing / Printer Cover  Wireless LAN Board Assy 1. Remove the screws (C.B.P 3x10) (x6) that secure the Upper Housing, and 1. Remove the screw (C.B.P 3x8) (x1) that secure the earth cable, and remove lift the Upper Housing/Printer Cover.
  • Page 191 Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000/R2000s/SC-P400 Series Revision I  Board Assy (Main Board / Power Supply Board) 3. Disconnect the Wireless LAN Board cable, and remove the Wireless LAN Board Assy.  For disassembling the Board Assy, please refer to "4.3.1 Board Assy (Main Board/Power Supply Board) (p86)"...

  • Page 192: Adjustment

    Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000/R2000s/SC-P400 Series Revision I 8.4 Adjustment 8.4.1 Summary This section describes new adjustment items & changed adjustment items for Stylus Photo R2000/R2000s only. For other adjustment items, please refer to the information of Stylus Photo R1900/R2880. ("5.1.1 Servicing Adjustment Item List"...

  • Page 193: Required Adjustments

    Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000/R2000s/SC-P400 Series Revision I 8.4.3 Required Adjustments The table below lists the required adjustments depending upon the parts being repaired or replaced. Find the part(s) you removed or replaced, and check which adjustment(s) must be carried out. About the First dot position adjustment, it's included in the PW adjustment. Table 8-17.
  • Page 194 Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000/R2000s/SC-P400 Series Revision I Table 8-17. Required Adjustment List Priority Adjustment Item Part Name Remove Carriage shaft Replace Remove Carriage Unit Replace Remove Paper EJ Frame Assy Replace Remove Printer Mechanism Replace Remove PW Sensor Replace Ink Mark Remove Sensor Replace...

  • Page 195: Adjustment Procedure

    • The default printer name on a network consists of “EPSON” and the last six digits of the MAC address. Therefore, the printer name becomes different from the previous one. Figure 8-15. MAC Address Setting Flowchart <Preparation>...
  • Page 196 Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000/R2000s/SC-P400 Series Revision I <Setting procedure>  The MAC address required on the adjustment program is C A U T I O N written on the MAC address label on the Upper M/B Shield Plate. Make sure that the address written on the MAC address label matches the MAC address settings in the EEPROM.
  • Page 197 4. The upper side of the pattern don't have a dot missing.The lower side of the Calibration Chart Premium Presentation Paper Matte pattern have eight dot missings on purpose. Confirm the dot-missing Matte Paper Heavy-weight (Epson Matte) counts of these patterns. Stylus Photo R2000/R2000s Adjustment...
  • Page 198 Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000/R2000s/SC-P400 Series Revision I No dot missing patterns Eight dot missings patterns Pattern-Alignment : Y - M - C - Mk Pk- R - Or (Dot-missing counts) The counts show Sensor could recognize the Dot missing for each color. Count-Alignment : Y - M - Mk - R - Or - Pk - GO - C Figure 8-18.

  • Page 199: Chapter 9 Sc-P400 Series

    C H A P T E R SC-P400 Series...

  • Page 200: Product Description

    Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000/R2000s/SC-P400 Series Revision I 9.1 Product Description 9.2 Features  Casing specifications The SC-P400 Series are inkjet color printer, and it was made based on the mechanism of the Stylus Photo R2000/R2000s.Therefore, this chapter  Ink cartridge specifications describes the specification and the functions that are unique to the SC-P400 ...

  • Page 201: Ink Cartridge

    Describes the specification of the ink cartridge. Power LED (Blue) Lights at power-on.  Product numbers of the EPSON ink cartridges Flashes during some sequence is in progress. Flashes at high speed during power-OFF sequence. Table 9-1. Product No. of Ink Cartridges Ink LED (Orange) Lights or flashes when an ink-related error occurs.*...
  • Page 202 Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000/R2000s/SC-P400 Series Revision I  Operation Buttons & LEDs Functions Table 9-4. Operation Button Functions Button Printer Status Function Table 9-4. Operation Button Functions Roll Paper • Feeds the roll paper to the cutting position and Button Printer Status Function prints a cutting line.
  • Page 203 Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000/R2000s/SC-P400 Series Revision I Table 9-5. Indicators (LEDs) Function Table 9-5. Indicators (LEDs) Function Indicators (LEDs) Indicators (LEDs) Printer status Priority Printer status Priority Power Paper Power Paper Maintenance request Flashes Flashes Network initialization start (waste ink pad end) alternately2 alternately1 (LED ON)

  • Page 204: Errors/Fatal Errors And Remedies

    Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000/R2000s/SC-P400 Series Revision I 9.3 Errors/Fatal Errors and Remedies Error Contents Remedies Cleaning after black ink Replace the black ink cartridge with the  Errors & Remedies Ink Color error* replacement cannot be one used before the error, or the one that performed.
  • Page 205 Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000/R2000s/SC-P400 Series Revision I  Fatal error & Remedies Error Error Contents Failed Parts/Remedies Code Error DC error (PF) PF PID excess load Encoder sensor failure (contaminated/ Error Contents Failed Parts/Remedies Code error detached scale, encoder board failure), DC error CR PID excess load Encoder sensor failure (contaminated/...
  • Page 206 Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000/R2000s/SC-P400 Series Revision I Error Error Error Contents Failed Parts/Remedies Error Contents Failed Parts/Remedies Code Code Motor drive CR (PID) driving Main board failure Sequence CR home position Paper jam, foreign object, deformation time error time over error error seek error of the main frame...

  • Page 207: Disassembly

    1. Turn the printer ON in the normal mode. addition, the caution points are same as Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000/ 2. write the Firmware to Flash ROM with Epson Firmware Updater. R2000s. 3. The printer is rebooted automatically and returns to ready status.

  • Page 208: Procedure Of Disassembly

    Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000/R2000s/SC-P400 Series Revision I 9.4.2 Procedure of Disassembly The flowchart below lists the step-by-step disassembly procedures. Start  The boxes shown in a dotted-line are not the shortest C H E C K Paper Support Assy Panel FFC Cover Front Decoration Stacker Assy Rear Housing...
  • Page 209 Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000/R2000s/SC-P400 Series Revision I  Wireless LAN Board Assy  When installing the wireless LAN board assy, first insert the Remove the C.B.P. M3 x 8 screw that secures the earth plate of the wireless hook on the wireless LAN board assy into the hole on the lower LAN board assy.
  • Page 210 Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000/R2000s/SC-P400 Series Revision I  Board assy (Main board / Power supply board)  For disassembling the board assy, please refer to 4.3.1 Board Assy (Main CN25 Board/Power Supply Board) (p86)  Describes the Connector Layout of the main board to the following. CN22 CN12 Table 9-6.

  • Page 211: Adjustment

    Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000/R2000s/SC-P400 Series Revision I 9.5 Adjustment 9.5.1 Overview This section explains the adjustment items for SC-P400 Series. 9.5.2 Servicing Adjustment Item List The items, purposes and outlines of the adjustment program are given in the following table. Table 9-7. Servicing Adjustment Item List Adjustment Purpose Method Outline...
  • Page 212 Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000/R2000s/SC-P400 Series Revision I Table 9-7. Servicing Adjustment Item List Adjustment Purpose Method Outline Remarks Main Head ID input When replacing the printhead, reduces head 1. Select this function in the adjustment program. adjustment manufacturing variations, which may cause individual 2.
  • Page 213 Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000/R2000s/SC-P400 Series Revision I Table 9-7. Servicing Adjustment Item List Adjustment Purpose Method Outline Remarks Main Mist recovery check Checks whether the voltage supplied from the high Make sure to use high voltage 1. Select this function in the adjustment program. adjustment voltage module is appropriate.
  • Page 214 Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000/R2000s/SC-P400 Series Revision I Table 9-7. Servicing Adjustment Item List Adjustment Purpose Method Outline Remarks Maintenance Disable PF Carry out this adjustment when the EEPROM cannot be 1. Select this function in the adjustment program. function deterioration offset backed up during replacing the main board.

  • Page 215: Required Adjustments

    Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000/R2000s/SC-P400 Series Revision I 9.5.3 Required Adjustments The table below lists the required adjustments depending upon the parts being repaired or replaced. Find the part(s) you removed or replaced, and check which adjustment(s) must be carried out. About the first dot position adjustment, it's included in the PW adjustment. Table 9-8.
  • Page 216 Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000/R2000s/SC-P400 Series Revision I Table 9-8. Required adjustment list Carriage shaft Remove Replace Carriage unit Remove Replace CR encoder Remove Replace PW sensor Remove Replace Printer Remove mechanism Replace PF motor Remove Replace Waste ink pad Remove Replace ASF assy Remove Replace...
  • Page 217 Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000/R2000s/SC-P400 Series Revision I Note "*1" :When only removing the ASF assy, you do not need to perform the adjustment. In that case, mark the installing positions before removing them, and make sure to align the markings when (p.108) installing.

  • Page 218: Adjustment Procedure

    It can make revision values which adjust printing color of user’s printer and SEC standard unit equally. For SC-P400 Series, the colorimetric Note "*": It is downloaded automatically if connected to the network when a PC starts EPSON ColorBase2. calibration can be done in the service mode only.
  • Page 219 Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000/R2000s/SC-P400 Series Revision I  Flow of the Colorimetric Calibration Table 9-10. Support OS of EPSON ColorBase2 The following steps show the Colorimetric Calibration: 1. Print a nozzle check pattern. If there is nozzle missing, run a head cleaning.
  • Page 220 Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000/R2000s/SC-P400 Series Revision I ADJUSTING METHOD OF THE COLORIMETRIC CALIBRATION To enhance the color accuracy, the ink churning is C H E C K P O I N T recommended before starting the Colorimetric Calibration.  Adjusting workflow Remove the ink cartridges, and shake them four or five times, The following illustrates the overall workflow.
  • Page 221 Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000/R2000s/SC-P400 Series Revision I 4. Switch to service mode from the main menu screen: Click a point to show 6. Click [Start Calibration] icon in the main menu screen. in “O” of the in the pointer of the mouse in turn. Figure 9-7 5.
  • Page 222 Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000/R2000s/SC-P400 Series Revision I 7. Click [Nozzle Check] to execute the check. 9. Select the following on the Print Color Chart window.  Media Type: Ultra Premium Presentation Paper Matte / 8. Check the printed nozzle check pattern. Enhanced Matte Paper, Archival Matter Paper ...
  • Page 223 Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000/R2000s/SC-P400 Series Revision I 10. Click [Connection Check] and confirm the communication with the 11. Click the [Print] icon and load a media on the ASF to print the chart. calibrator is correctly established. 12. When the confirmation dialog is displayed, click [OK]. Figure 9-11.
  • Page 224 Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000/R2000s/SC-P400 Series Revision I Product name, serial no., selected black ink, print date 126 calibration patches Nozzle Check Pattern Figure 9-13. Color chart image (matte black) SC-P400 Series Adjustment...
  • Page 225 Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000/R2000s/SC-P400 Series Revision I 13. Confirm there is no dot missing in the nozzle check pattern on the bottom 15. Confirm the calibrator is connected, click [OK]. of the color chart. If any are found, run a cleaning from the panel menu on 16.
  • Page 226 Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000/R2000s/SC-P400 Series Revision I 17. Place the color chart on the backing board as shown in and set the Figure 9-16 scanning ruler, and then click [OK]. (Use Premium Glossy Photo Paper instead if no backing board is available.) i1Pro2 is used for explanation in the following figures.
  • Page 227 Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000/R2000s/SC-P400 Series Revision I 18. Perform color measurement according to the instruction on the window. Press  During color measurement, do not allow the calibrator C A U T I O N and hold the button on the calibrator and wait for one to two seconds, and then to rub against unmeasured patches on the chart.
  • Page 228 Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000/R2000s/SC-P400 Series Revision I Table 9-12. Troubleshooting when the measurement fails Presumable Cause Major Troubleshooting The adjustment of the printer may After the adjustments that must be done after parts be insufficient. replacement are all complete, perform the measurement again.
  • Page 229 Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000/R2000s/SC-P400 Series Revision I 19. When the measurement of all the rows is complete, click the [Completed] 20. Click the [Next] button on the color measurement completed window. button. 21. On the apply calibration data window, click the [Active] button to write the calibration data to the printer.
  • Page 230 Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000/R2000s/SC-P400 Series Revision I Table 9-13. Details of the maintenance menu MAINTENANCE MENU Item Description To display the maintenance menu, click the [Maintenance] button on the main Main screen button Goes back to the main screen. screen. Nozzle check button Prints a nozzle check pattern.

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