EPSON COLOR INK JET PRINTER EPSON Stylus COLOR 3000 SERVICE MANUAL SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION 4007664 For other Service and User Manuals, go to www.ManualDepot.com...
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However, should any errors be detected, SEIKO EPSON would greatly appreciate being informed of them. The above notwithstanding SEIKO EPSON can assume no responsibility for any errors in this manual or the consequences thereof. EPSON is a registered trademark of SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION.
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POWER SUPPLY CABLE MUST BE CONNECTED, USE EXTREME CAUTION IN WORKING ON POWER SUPPLY AND OTHER ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS. 1. REPAIRS ON EPSON PRODUCT SHOULD BE PERFORMED ONLY BY EPSON CERTIFIED REPAIR TECHNICIAN. 2. MAKE CERTAIN THAT THE SOURCE VOLTAGE IS THE SAME AS THE RATED VOLTAGE, LISTED ON THE SERIAL NUMBER/RATING PLATE.
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Includes a step-by-step guide for product disassembly and assembly. CHAPTER 4. ADJUSTMENT Includes a step-by-step guide for adjustment. CHAPTER 5. TROUBLESHOOTING Provides EPSON-approved techniques for troubleshooting. CHAPTER 6. MAINTENANCE Describes preventive maintenance techniques and lists lubricants and adhesives required to service the equipment.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER 1. CHAPTER 2. CHAPTER 3. CHAPTER 4. CHAPTER 5. CHAPTER 6. APPENDIX GENERAL DESCRIPTION OPERATING PRINCIPLES DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY ADJUSTMENT TROUBLESHOOTING MAINTENANCE...
1.1 Overview The EPSON Stylus COLOR 3000 is a high-performance color ink jet printer designed for the office market as well as for plotter use with a wide paper availability up to full A2 size. The main features of this printer...
Product Descriptions 1.3 Specification This section provides detailed information on the EPSON Stylus COLOR 3000. 1.3.1 Printing Specifications Print method On demand Ink jet Nozzle configuration Monochrome Color (magenta, cyan, yellow) Print direction Bi-directional with logic-seeking Print speed and printable columns Table 1-3.
EPSON Roman T EPSON Sans Serif H Note) Each typeface has 4 variations: Normal, Bold, Italic, and Bold Italic An example of variations for Epson Roman is as follows: Epson Roman normal Epsom Roman bold Epson Roman italic Epson Roman bold italic Rev.
Friction feed with built-in auto sheet feeder (ASF) 1/6, 1/8 inch or programmable at 1/360 inch ASF (Front entry) Rear tractor 100 ms per line (1 line = 1/3 inch) 4.0 inches per second Scalable Fonts EPSON Roman T EPSON Sans Serif H Supported Supported Rev. A...
229 mm (9”) 0.16 mm (0.006”) to 0.52 mm (0.02”) 45 g/m (12 lb.) to 90 g/ m (24 lb.) Bond paper, Plain paper, Airmail EPSON Stylus COLOR 3000 Length 215.9 mm (8.5”) 210 mm (8.3”) 257 mm (10.1”) 266.7 mm (10.5”) 297 mm (11.7”)
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Width 210 mm (8.3”) 216 mm (8.5”) 0.2 mm (0.0079”) or less (including base sheet) Label for page printer Width Folding length 0.065 mm (0.0026”) to 0.11 mm (0.0043”) 52 g/ m (14 lb.) to 82 g/ m (22 lb.)
(0.12 inch) 5 mm 5 mm (0.20 inch) (0.2 inch) 5 mm 11 mm (0.20 inch) (0.43 inch) EPSON Stylus COLOR 3000 Top margin Bottom margin 3 mm 14 mm (0.12 inch) (0.54 inch) 3 mm 14 mm (0.12 inch) (0.54 inch)
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Product Descriptions Envelope Figure 1-4. Printable Area for Envelopes Table 1-15. Minimum Margin for Envelope Left Margin Right Margin Top Margin Bottom Margin (minimum) (minimum) (minimum) (minimum) 3 mm 3 mm 3 mm 14 mm (0.12”) (0.12”) (0.12”) (0.55”) 1-10 Rev.
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EPSON Stylus COLOR 3000 Continuous Paper / Label (Continuous Paper) Figure 1-5. Printable Area for Continuous Paper Note) Base sheet of label (continuous) is not printing area. 1-11 Rev. A...
1.3.7 Adjust Lever The adjust lever, located at the right and upper side in the printer cover, is used to adjust the gap between the paper and platen. The adjust lever must be set to the proper position according to the paper type to avoid ink smudging caused by ink’s contact with paper.
-30 C to 40 C (-22 to 104 F) At transit (Packed) -30 C to 60 C (-22 to 104 F) 25.1 mm (W) X 139.6 mm (D) X 105.3 mm (H) (0.98”X5.49” X 4.14”) EPSON Stylus COLOR 3000 *1*2 *1*2 1-13...
Product Descriptions 1.3.10 Electric Specifications 120 V version Rated voltage Input voltage range Rated frequency renege Input frequency range Rated current Power consumption Insulation resistance Dielectric strength 220 - 240V version Rated voltage Input voltage range Rated frequency renege Input frequency range Rated current Power consumption Insulation resistance...
810 mm (W) X 565 mm (D) X 240 mm (H) (31.9” X 22.2” X 9.4”) Refer to Appendix for details. Rev. A EN60950 EN55022 class B EN61000-3-2 EN61000-3-3 EN50082-1 IEC801-2 IEC801-3 IEC801-4 Approximately 45 dB (A) (According to ISO 7779) EPSON Stylus COLOR 3000 1-15...
Product Descriptions 1.4 Interfaces The EPSON Stylus COLOR 3000 is equipped with the parallel and Mac serial interfaces and a card slot for an optional Type-B interface. This section provides information on each interface. 1.4.1 Parallel Interface Forward Channel Transmission mode...
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Table 1-20. Data Transmission Timing Minimum 500 ns 500 ns 500 ns 500 ns Table 1-21. Typical Time of Tuck Typical time of tuck Fast Normal EPSON Stylus COLOR 3000 Maximum 500 ns 120 ns 200 ns 10 us 1-17...
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16,33,19-30 15,34 Note) 1. */* at the beginning of a signal means active low. 2. The I/O column indicates the direction of the signal as viewed form the printer. 1-18 Return GND Pin The strobe pulse. Read-in of data is performed at the falling edge of this pulse.
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Note) 1. */* at the beginning of a signal means active low. 2. The I/O column indicates the direction of the signal as viewed form the printer. Extensibility Request The printer responds affirmatively when the extensibility request values are 00H or 04H, as follows: Request Nibble Mode Reverse Channel Transfer.
Product Descriptions 1.4.2 Mac Serial Interface Standard RS-423 compliant Synchronization Synchronous Bit rate Approximately 900 Kbps, 1.8 Mbps Word format Start bit Data bit Parity bit Stop bit1 bit Handshaking X-ON/XOFF, DTR protocol Adaptable connector 8-pin mini circular connector Recommended I/F cable Apple System Peripheral-8 cable Table 1-24.
1.4.3 Optional Interface The EPSON Stylus COLOR 3000 supports an optional Type-B interface (Level 2) with the following characteristics. Reply message In case of using Co-ax / Twin-ax I/F card When ESC/P2 is selected: Main type MTP48p, PW161cl10cpi, PRG(W0xxxx)rev, AP800ma,...
Finally, the printer is BUSY continuously when the input buffer is full. 1.4.5 Interface Selection The EPSON Stylus COLOR 3000 has three types of interfaces: Parallel, Serial, and optional Type-B. Each interface can be selected manually or automatically. Both modes are selected thorough the default setting mode.
This section describes the functions of each button on the control panel and LED printer status indicators. 1.5.1 Control Panel The control panel for this printer consists of 8 non-lock pushbuttons, 1 lock type pushbutton, and 13 LED printer indicators for easy operation of the various printer functions. Refer to Figure 1-10.
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As long as the printer is plugged in, voltage is applied to the primary side of the electrical circuit. Therefore be sure to unplug the printer before servicing or replacing the interface.
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Indicators This printer has 13 LED printer indicators, as shown in Table 1-30: Table 1-30. Printer Condition and Printer Status (1) Operate Paper Out Pause Ink Out (Yellow) Ink Out (Magenta) Ink Out (Cyan) Ink Out (Black) Media Type ...
Default setting mode enables users to change the default settings (initialization values). The set values are stored in the EEPROM and are not lost after the printer is turned off. To reset the values to the factory values, perform EEPROM reset operation or use the adjustment program described in Chapter 4.
1.5.2.2 Setting Menu The printer enters default setting mode when you press the Media Type button while turning on the printer. The menus available are shown Table 1-31. Menu Auto / Bi-d / Uni-D Print direction* Font Roman / Sans Serif / Courier / Prestige / Script/...
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Product Descriptions Table 1-32. Print Direction Mode Characteristics Black and White Printing Auto Throughput and quality is better. Bi-D Throughput is the best. Print quality may be down. Uni-D Throughput is worse. Print quality is the best. Table 1-33. Printing Direction and ESC U Command Auto Default Bi-D...
1.5.7 Monochrome Printing Mode When the printer is in the ink end (color) condition, the black ink is substituted to continue to print. To switch to monochrome printing mode, turn off and back on the printer. This mode is also selected by the command “ESC (K)“.
Note) 1. “ ” means no effect. 2. To recover from the fatal error, turn off and back on the printer or send the /INIT signal after eliminating the trigger. 3. Maintenance request occurs when the wasted ink fills to capacity, and servicing is required. To clear the error status, perform EEPROM reset.
Product Descriptions 1.6 Main Components The main components of the EPSON Stylus COLOR 3000 are as follows: Main control board Power supply board Control panel bard Printer mechanism Housing 1.6.1 C203 MAIN Control Board This board consists of the following:...
The control panel for this printer consists of 9 pushbuttons and 13 printer LED indicators. 1.6.4 Printer Mechanism Unit (M-4J60) The printer mechanism unit for this printer is composed of the CR motor, PF motor, pump motor, paper feeding mechanism, and ink system mechanism.
The printer mechanism of this printer is composed of the printhead unit, paper feeding mechanism, ( arriage) mechanism and the pump mechanism. The block chart for the printer mechanism is shown in Figure 2-1. The printer mechanism has 3 motors: motor, PF (Paper Feed) motor and pump motor.
Operating Principles 2.2.2 Printing Mechanism The printing method used for this printer is On-demand ink jet, same as for other EPSON ink jet printers. However, use of the new type of printhead improves print quality and speed. The printing mechanism has 2 parts: printhead and ink cartridge which is filled with ink.
2.2.2.3 Printing Methods EPSON micro dot printing Both black and color printings can be performed in the normal dot printing mode and EPSON micro dot printing mode. In the normal dot printing mode, the printer uses less ink to create sharper dots.
The home position by the sensor when the printer is turned on and its position is then controlled by the open loop. Table 2-2 and Table 2-3 show the specification for the respectively.
2.2.4 Paper Feed Mechanism The paper feed mechanism of this printer consists of the integrated ASF (Auto Sheet Feeder) mechanism, tractor mechanism, PF (Paper Feed) motor, front/rear PE (Paper End) sensors, PF roller, paper guide mechanism, paper eject unit, and PF motor drive disengage mechanism. The torque from the PF motor drives the paper load mechanism, paper feed mechanism and paper eject mechanism.
Operating Principles 2.2.4.1 ASF (Auto Sheet Feeder) Mechanism When the printer is not printing, the motor drive disengage mechanism switches the torque sent from the PF motor to the LD rollers in the mechanism via the planetary gear based on the detected position of the unit.
ASF mechanism is cut off as a result. Figure 2-7. Tractor Mechanism 2.2.4.3 Manual Feed Mechanism The printer loads cut sheet and roll paper in the rear paper slot. When the rear sensor detects the paper, the unit leaves the ASF paper feed position.
2.2.5 Platen Gap () Adjust Mechanism adjust mechanism, located at the top right of the printer cover, allows the user to set the proper platen gap (distance between paper and nozzle surface) for the paper thickness to prevent ink smudging.
2.2.6 Ink System The ink system for this printer is composed of the following mechanisms. Ink cartridge Pump mechanism Capping mechanism Waste ink drain pads Wiping mechanism Figure 2-9 shows the block chart of the ink system. flowchart Rev. A Figure 2-9.
The pump mechanism, composed of the pump motor and pump unit, absorbs viscous ink in the printhead nozzles and drains it to the waste ink drain pad through the cap. Since this printer has only one pump, it uses the pump for both black and color inks by alternating the rotational direction of the pump motor.
EPSON Stylus COLOR 3000 2.2.7 Capping Mechanism Ink around head nozzles loses moisture If they are left exposed while the printer is in non-printing or power off status. Therefore the printheads must be capped to avoid increasing viscosity due to dried nozzles.
The head cleaner also functions as the lock mechanism. When the printer power is off, it keeps the unit from shifting left (to the printing side). The switch lever locks the at the right end by joining with the disengagement mechanism. With this mechanism, the unit remains in the capping position while transported.
The output voltages of the PSB/PSE board are as shown in Table 2-7. Since the electrical circuit of this printer is in a secondary circuit, the delay timer can be used to allows the printer to execute the capping operation after the printer power is turned off. This is to prevent ink clogging or smudging caused by the exposed condition of the printhead.
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Operating Principles Figure 2-14 illustrates the electrical circuit diagram. Figure 2-14. Power Supply Circuit Diagram +5 VDC line over voltage protection circuit The output voltage level of the 5 V line is monitored by a Zener diode (ZD53). If the voltage level exceeds 9 V, the status is fed back to the primary switching circuit through the transistor (Q82) and photocoupler (PC1) to cut off the +42 V line to the regulator (IC51).
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Produces common voltage for printheads Drives motors. 16-bit Runs at 19.66 MHz Controls the printer at the gate arrays IC5 and IC6 according to the program in P-ROM. Monitors the printhead temperature. IC16 Controls the I/F for the control panel.
33.2 . Reset IC RST592D (IC9) monitors the +5 V line and sends low pulse when the voltage level drops below 4,2 . While the printer power is on, it outputs until stabilized +5 Figure 2-16.
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(See Table 2-9.) If the detected paper width does not match the width for the selected page size, the printer ignores the data which does not fit in the printable area of the paper. In case no change is detected in paper size by the ASF PW sensor and ASF PL sensor, the CR PW sensor* is not activated.
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REL : Output from the release sensor. Release sensor attached to the left and rear side of the printer mechanism determines whether the release lever is set to friction feed side or tractor side. The signal on the friction feed side.
A3953 (IC19 and IC20) to control the excitation mode and rotational direction and amount of the motor. While the CR is in the home position or the printer is in the ink cartridge replacement mode, the 2-2 phase is driven in the low current hold mode to hold the motor. Figure 2-18 shows the motor driver circuit block diagram.
IC then controls the phase current based on the voltage reference data. This sequence enables the micro step with a minimum of 1/720 inch at 2-2 phase. Figure 2-19. PF Motor Driver Circuit Block Diagram Rev. A EPSON Stylus COLOR 3000 2-21...
Operating Principles 2.3.2.5 Printhead Driver Circuit This printer has 2 separate printhead driver circuits for the black and color printheads. Each circuit has the common voltage driver circuit attached to the circuit control board, and the nozzle selector circuit attached to the printhead.
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Common driver circuit The common voltage ( printhead characteristics. This value is stored in advance in the EEPROM when the printer power is off. At power on, the value is stored in the RAM. The gate array E05B33 (IC6) refers to this value when transferring the serial data SBDATA to the common driver circuit as the voltage control signals.
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The thermistor controls the common voltage by outputting the signals to compensate for changes in ink viscosity. Figure 2-22. Color Data Transmission Timing 2-24 ) and the rank value are established to correspond to each of the color when the printer power is Rev. A...
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Double firing normal dot / Single dot printing mode This printer forms 1 dot with double ink ejection in the ANK or bitmap image mode. In the raster graphics mode which requires a high-resolution printing, however, forms 1 dot with a single ink ejection.
Micro Absorption Carriage Lock The printer also selects an ink sequence based on the printer condition by referring to the value for the timer counter IC that has a back-up lithium battery and timer counter stored in the has following counters:...
1. Turn the printer on and remove the ink cartridges. 2. Turn the printer off, and the printer starts ejecting ink from the printheads and tubes to the waste ink drain pads. 3. After transportation, install the ink cartridges.
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3.1 Overview...3-1 3.1.1 Precautions for Disassembling the Printer... 3-1 3.1.2 Tools ... 3-2 3.2 Disassembly and Assembly...3-3 3.2.1 Upper Housing Removal... 3-4 3.2.2 ROM Replacement... 3-6 3.2.3 CR PW (Paper Width) Sensor Board Assembly Removal... 3-7 3.2.4 Printhead Removal ... 3-8 3.2.5 HP Sensor Removal ...
3.1.1 Precautions for Disassembling the Printer The main control circuit of this printer is equipped with a lithium battery as a back-up battery for the timer IC. Mishandling of this battery may lead to a short-circuit. Therefore see CAUTION carefully prior to disassembly and assembly.
EPSON Stylus COLOR 3000 3.2 Disassembly and Assembly This section describes procedures for disassembling and assembling the major units and parts. CAUTION Read CAUTION in Section 3.1.1 prior to disassembling the printer. Figure 3-1. Printer Disassembly Procedures Rev. A...
1. Remove the knob, tip of the PG adjust 2. Using tweezers, release the hooks which fixes the tractor unit to the printer mechanism. Then remove the tractor unit by lifting up the rear part of the tractor unit. 3. Open the ink cartridge cover and release the hooks fixing the panel unit to the upper housing by inserting the tweezers into the cutouts in the illustrated part of the panel unit.
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Then remove the upper housing by pulling it forward. When replacing the upper housing or printer cover, be sure to remove the label such as CAUTION and put it to the same position on the replaced part.
Disassembly and Assembly 3.2.2 ROM Replacement 1. Remove 2 screws securing the ROM cover to the bottom of the lower housing and remove the ROM cover. 2. Remove the ROM. CAUTION Be sure to disconnect the power cable from the AC socket before replacing the ROM. Rev.
EPSON Stylus COLOR 3000 3.2.3 CR PW (Paper Width) Sensor Board Assembly Removal 1. Remove the upper housing. (See Section 3.2.1.) 2. Remove 2 screw (CBP, 3X8) and 2 plain washer (3X0.5X7) securing the damper cover to the CR unit.
Disassembly and Assembly 3.2.4 Printhead Removal 1. Remove the upper housing. (See Section 3.2.1.) 2. Remove 2 screw (CBP, 3X8) and 2 plain washer (3X0.5X7) securing the damper cover to the CR unit. Note) If any ink cartridge is installed, remove it to avoid ink leakage during disassembly and assembly.
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EPSON Stylus COLOR 3000 Figure 3-6. Black/Color Head Removal Rev. A...
Disassembly and Assembly 3.2.5 HP Sensor Removal 1. Remove the upper housing. (See Section 3.2.1.) 2. Disconnect the connector cable for the HP sensor from the sensor connector. 3. Using tweezers, release the hook securing the HP sensor to the HP sensor holder and remove the HP sensor.
3. Disconnect the ASF PW sensor connector cable from the PW sensor connector on the left edge guide of the ASF assembly. 4. Remove 7 screws (6 CB screws, 4X14 and 1 CBP screw, 3X8) securing the printer mechanism unit to the lower housing.
3.2.7 PSB/PSE Board Assembly Removal 1. Remove the upper housing. (See Section 3.2.1.) 2. Remove the printer mechanism unit. (See Section 3.2.6.) 3. Remove 7 screws (6 CBS screws , 3X8 and 1 CBP screw, 3X12) securing the upper shield plate to the lower housing.
3.2.8 C203 MAIN Board Assembly Removal 1. Remove the upper housing. (See Section 3.2.1.) 2. Remove the printer mechanism unit. (See Section 3.2.6.) 3. Remove the connector cable for the ASF PW sensor from the CN8 on the main board assembly.
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Disassembly and Assembly Figure 3-10. C203 MAIN board Removal 3-14 Rev. A...
1. Perform EEPROM reset. (See Section 1.5.1 in Chapter 1.) 2. Remove upper housing. (See section 3.2.1.) 3. Remove the printer mechanism unit. (See Section 3.2.6.) 4. Remove the main waste ink drain pads. (See Section 3.2.9.) Current value for the protect counter A is shown along with the ROM version number on the test print sheet (1st line on the top page) printed in the default setting mode.
3.2.10 PL (Paper Length) Sensor Removal 1. Remove the upper housing. (See section 3.2.1.) 2. Remove the printer mechanism unit. (See Section 3.2.6.) 3. Disconnect the connector cable for the PL sensor from the CN11 on the main board assembly.
3.2.11 Printer Mechanism Disassembly Section 3.2.11.1 thorough to Section 3.2.11.18 describe procedures for printer mechanism unit disassembly. 3.2.11.1 CR Motor Removal 1. Remove the printer mechanism unit. (See Section 3.2.6.) 2. Dismount the belt tension spring to loosen the timing belt.
3.2.11.2 Pump Motor Assembly Removal 1. Remove the printer mechanism unit. (See Section 3.2.6.) 2. Remove the connector cable for the pump motor assembly securing the pump motor to the printer mechanism unit from the clump. 3. Remove 2 screws (CBS, 3x6) securing the pump motor assembly to the remove the pump motor assembly.
3.2.11.3 PF Motor Assembly Removal 1. Remove the printer mechanism unit. (See Section 3.2.6.) 2. Remove the connector cable for the PF motor assembly from the clump attached to the printer mechanism unit. 3. Remove 2 screws (CBS, 3x6) securing the PF motor assembly to the left frame unit. Then remove the PF motor assembly.
2. Using tweezers, release 2 hooks securing the front and rear PE sensors to the rear paper guide assembly at the bottom of the printer mechanism unit. Then remove the sensors. 3. Disconnect the sensor connector cables from the sensor connectors.
EPSON Stylus COLOR 3000 3.2.11.5 Release Sensor Removal 1. Remove the printer mechanism unit. (See Section 3.2.6.) 2. Using tweezers, release 1 hook securing the release sensor to the left frame unit. Then remove the release sensor. Figure 3-18. Release Sensor Removal 3-21 Rev.
3. Remove 4 screws (CBS, 3X6) securing the paper eject frame unit to the printer mechanism unit. 4. Remove the paper eject frame unit from the printer mechanism unit by releasing the joint with the CR unit. When removing the paper eject frame unit, insert a piece of clean paper or equivalent between the platen surface in the paper eject frame unit and printheads in the CR unit to protect the printheads.
1. Remove the printer mechanism unit. (See Section 3.2.6.) 2. Remove the paper eject frame unit. (See Section 3.2.11.6.) 3. Remove 2 screws (1 CBS, 3X6 and 1 CBP, 3X8) securing the pump unit to the printer mechanism unit. Then remove the pump unit.
5. Remove 2 flange nuts (M4) securing the edge guide unit to the left frame assembly and middle frame unit. Then remove the edge guide unit. When installing the edge guide unit to the printer mechanism unit, engage the rack on the edge guide unit with the pinion on the damper.
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When installing the edge guide unit to the printer mechanism unit, engage the edge guide unit with the main bottom frame, as shown in Figure 3-22. Be sure to fix the flange nuts with the specified adhesive. (See Chapter 6.) Joining the Edge Guide Frame and Bottom Main Frame Rev.
Disassembly and Assembly 3.2.11.9 PQ (Paper Quantity) Sensor Board Assembly Removal 1. Remove the printer mechanism unit. (See Section 3.2.6.) 2. Remove the edge guide unit. (See Section 3.2.11.8.) 3. Remove 2 pan camera screws 4. Remove 1 tension spring securing the PQ sensor sub lever to the PQ sensor, and remove the PQ sensor sub lever.
Then remove the PW sensor cover by opening it in 2 steps shown in Figure 3-24. 4. Remove the ASF PW sensor. After placing the printer mechanism unit back on the lower housing, connect the PW sensor connector cable to the PW sensor first. Then attach the ASF PW sensor cover.
Disassembly and Assembly 3.2.11.11 Ink Cartridge Holder Unit Removal 1. Remove the printer mechanism unit. (See Section 3.2.6.) 2. Remove the paper eject frame unit. (See Section 3.2.11.6.) 3. Remove the pump unit. (See Section 3.2.11.7.) 4. Release 4 coupling screws (M6) connecting each ink tube unit to the corresponding ink cartridge holder unit, then disconnect the 5.
Disassembly and Assembly 3.2.11.12 Ink Sensor Assembly Removal 1. Remove the printer mechanism unit. (See Section 3.2.6.) 2. Remove the paper eject frame unit. (See Section 3.2.11.6.) 3. Remove the pump unit. (See Section 3.2.11.7.) 4. Remove the ink cartridge holders. (See Section 3.2.11.11.) 5.
Then remove the head cable guide and mounting plate, and remove the ink tubes from the printer mechanism. 8. Release the coupling screws connecting the ink tubes to 9. Turn the parallelism adjust bushings joining the CR guide shaft to the right and left frame assemblies and release the bushings.
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Pay attention to the oil pad when removing the CR guide shaft from the CR unit, since it tends to dislocate. When installing the CR guide shaft to the printer mechanism unit, fit the PG adjust lever to the cutout on the right frame assembly. (See Figure 3-27.)
* Release transmission lever: A black plastic lever located at the inner side of the left frame 6. Pull out the tractor release shaft along with the tractor sub release cam. 7. Remove 5 screws (CBS, 3X6) securing the base frame assembly to the printer mechanism unit. Then remove the base frame assembly.
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Disassembly and Assembly 8. Remove 1 screw (CBP, 3X8) securing the paper eject drive unit to the left main frame assembly. 9. Attach the knob to the PF roller shaft. Then hold down the and turn the PF roller shaft until the edge guides don’t lift up any further. 10.
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EPSON Stylus COLOR 3000 Figure 3-32. LD shaft Removal Figure 3-33. ASF Gear Set Engagement 3-35 Rev. A...
Disassembly and Assembly 3.2.11.16 PF Roller Removal 1. Remove the printer mechanism unit. (See Section 3.2.6.) 2. Remove the paper eject frame unit. (See Section 3.2.11.6.) 3. Remove the CR unit. (See Section 3.2.11.14.) 4. Remove the base frame assembly. (See Section 3.2.11.15, Step 4 to 10.) 5.
3.2.11.17 Rear Paper Guide Removal 1. Remove the printer mechanism unit. (See Section 3.2.6.) 2. Remove the paper eject frame unit. (See Section 3.2.11.6.) 3. Remove the CR unit. (See Section 3.2.11.14.) 4. Remove PF roller shaft. (See Section 3.2.11.16.) 5.
Disassembly and Assembly 3.2.11.18 Middle Frame Unit Removal 1. Remove the printer mechanism unit. (See Section 3.2.6.) 2. Remove the Paper eject frame unit. (See Section 3.2.11.6 3. Remove the pump unit. (See Section 3.2.11.7) 4. Remove the edge guide.(See Section 3.2.11.8 5.
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4.1 Overview...4-1 4.1.1 Platen Gap Adjustment ... 4-2 4.1.2 Input of Market Setting... 4-4 4.1.3 Head Voltage Write Operation ... 4-5 4.1.3.1 Finding out the Head Voltage ... 4-6 4.1.4 Black Head Angular Adjustment ... 4-7 4.1.5 Head Vertical Adjustment ... 4-9 4.1.6 Head GAP Adjustment ...
This section describes adjustment required after disassembling and assembling the printer. Adjustment must be performed in the order shown in Table 4-1. Be sure to remove all ink cartridges from the printer when returning the printer to the customer. Use 720 dpi exclusive paper when printing the adjustment pattern.
Adjustment 4.1.1 Platen Gap Adjustment This adjustment is performed to obtain the appropriate gap between the head nozzle surface and the platen. It must be adjusted after reinstalling or replacing the CR guide shaft, CR unit or parallelism adjust bushing. The specified value range for the platen gap is 1.26 1.
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EPSON Stylus COLOR 3000 Figure 4-2. Platen Gap Adjustment Flowchart Rev. A...
3. Sensor Check Select Adjusted values are not stored in the EEPROM until the printer is turned off. Therefore, make sure you turn off the printer once after executing the adjustment program. The set value is transferred to the printer when each adjustment menu is complete. Therefore do not turn off the printer before executing the menus.
9. Move the cursor using program. Adjusted values are not stored in the EEPROM until the printer is turned off. Therefore be sure to turn off the printer once after the adjustment program is executed. The set values are transferred to the printer when this operation is executed. Therefore do not turn off the printer before exiting “VH, EEPROM”.
EEPPROM on the main control board. This section describes how to find out the head voltages. 1. Connect the printer and the host computer with a parallel interface cable. 2. Run the adjustment program in the host computer.
The adjust lever is used to swing the black printhead in parallel to the printing surface. With this operation, the nozzles on the printhead are aligned parallel to the paper feed direction. 1. Connect the printer and the host computer with a parallel interface cable. 2. Run the adjustment program in the host computer.
CR unit to adjust the vertical position for the color printhead to the black printhead. 1. Connect the printer and the host computer with a parallel interface cable. 2. Run the adjustment program in the host computer.
9. Move the cursor using program. Adjusted values are not stored in the EEPROM until the printer is turned off. Therefore be sure to turn off the printer once after the adjustment program is executed. The set values are transferred to the printer when this adjustment is executed. Therefore do not turn off the printer before executing “Gap...
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EPSON Stylus COLOR 3000 Figure 4-7. Head Gap Adjustment Flowchart 4-11 Rev. A...
9. Move the cursor using program. Adjusted value is not stored in the EEPROM until the printer is turned off. Therefore be sure to turn off the printer once after the adjustment program is executed. The set values are transferred to the printer when this adjustment is executed. Therefore do not turn off the printer before executing “Uni-d”.
9. Move the cursor using program. Adjusted value is not stored in the EEPROM until the printer is turned off. Therefore be sure to turn off the printer once after the adjustment program is executed. The set values are transferred to the printer when this adjustment is executed. Therefore do not turn off the printer before executing “Bi-D”.
This must be performed whenever the main control board or the CR unit is replaced. Follow the step 1 to 4 to enter the Sensor check menu. 1. Connect the printer and the host computer with a parallel interface cable. 2. Start the adjustment program in the host computer.
4.1.9.1 PQ Sensor Adjustment Follow the steps exactly in the way instructed. Otherwise the fatal error will occur. Inaccuracy in this adjustment does not guarantee the proper operation of the printer. 1. Enter the “Sensor Check” menu. (See Section 4.1.9.) 2.
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Chapter 5 Toubleshooting 5.1 General Description ...5-1 5.2 Unit Level Troubleshooting ...5-4 5.3 Repair of the C172 PSB/PSE Board at Component Level ...5-10 5.4 Component Repair of the C203 MAIN Board ...5-11 5.5 Repair of the M-4J60 Printer Mechanism ...5-14...
Pin 2 and check the coil resistance per phase. Place one lead to the Pin 1 and the other to the Pin 2 and check the coil resistance per phase. EPSON Stylus COLOR 3000 Meter reading (at 25••, per phase) 10 %...
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Troubleshooting Connector No. Sensor Test pin No. HP sensor Pin 1 and Pin 2 Rear PE sensor Pin 1 and Pin 2 Front PE sensor Pin 1 and Pin 2 Release sensor Pin 1 and Pin 2 Black ink cartridge sensor Pin 3 and Pin 4 Cyan ink cartridge...
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On * Blinks Blinks Blinks Blinks All go on for 1 second. EPSON Stylus COLOR 3000 Solution After loading paper, press the Pause button and then press the Load/Eject button. After removing paper, press the Pause button and then press the Load/Eject button.
Control panel operates abnormally. Table 5-4. Symptom and Problem Problem No LED indicator lights up. The printer mechanism does not operate at all. An error is indicated by LED indicators. The printer does not print. Abnormal printing occurs. Print quality is poor.
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EPSON Stylus COLOR 3000 1. The printer does not operate at all. Figure 5-2. Flowchart (1) Rev. A...
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Troubleshooting 2. An error is indicated. Figure 5-3. Flowchart (2) Rev. A...
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EPSON Stylus COLOR 3000 3. Printing operation is abnormal. Figure 5-4. Flowchart (3) Rev. A...
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Troubleshooting 4. Paper is fed abnormally. Figure 5-5. Flowchart (5) Rev. A...
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EPSON Stylus COLOR 3000 5. The control panel operates abnormally. Figure 5-6. Flowchart (5) Rev. A...
(C172 PSB/PSE). Table 5-5 lists the potential causes for each symptom in order of possibility, with which you are able to find and repair the defective part. Table 5-5. Component Repair of the C172 PSB/PSE Board Symptom Condition The printer +42 VDC is Fuse (F1) is does not not output.
C203 MAIN board. Table 5-6 and 5-7 lists the causes for each symptom in order of possibility, with which you are able to find and repair the defective part. Table 5-6. Component Repair of the C211 MAIN Board Condition Symptom : The printer does not operate at all. Reset circuit is defective. Selection of ROM and sub gate array is improper.
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CPU is defective. IC19 or IC20 is defective. CR motor is defective. Symptom : The printer feeds paper abnormally. PF motor does not Sub gate array IC6 operate normally. is defective. CPU is defective. IC17 is defective.
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CN21:Pin 18, 19, or 20 CN18:Pin 20, 21 or 22 (Refer to the waveform (12).) Check the continuity of the fuse F1 on the MAIN board. CAUTION EPSON Stylus COLOR 3000 Solution Replace the MAIN board. Waveform (11) Replace the MAIN board or IC18.
This section provides information which allows you to repair and replace defective components of the M- 4J60 printer mechanism. Table 5-8, 5-9, and 5-10 contain various symptoms and the corresponding causes listed in order of possibility. Find the symptom in the table and troubleshoot the problem as instructed.
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Self-test. Install a new cartridge and run the Self- test. (Because the user might have removed and reinstalled the cartridge several times.) EPSON Stylus COLOR 3000 Solution Clean and lubricate the CR guide shaft. (Refer to Chapter 6.) Replace the tension spring or timing belt.
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Symptom : The printer detects paper size incorrectly. The printer prints CR PW sensor is beyond the printing defective. area. 5-16...
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6.1 Cleaning ...6-1 6.2 Service Maintenance ...6-2 6.2.1 Head Cleaning... 6-2 6.2.2 Maintenance Request... 6-2 6.3 Lubrication and Adhesive ...6-3 Chapter 6 Maintenance...
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6.1 Cleaning This chapter provides information on how to maintain this printer. This printer is basically designed to require no cleaning. It is, however, preferable to perform cleaning to preserve its function and printing performance in the optimum condition for a long period of time. Therefore be sure to perform occasional cleaning described in the following sections.
Excessive cleaning may shorten the cartridge life. 6.2.2 Maintenance Request This printer counts the amount of ink absorbed from the ink cartridges to monitor the capacity of the ink drain pads. When the ink drain pads are close to capacity, the maintenance request error is indicated.
Especially, lubrication at low temperatures requires appropriate selection of the lubricant. Therefore, be sure to apply adequate lubricant and adhesive specified by EPSON based on the analysis of technical information and result from the experimental use of lubricants and adhesives in wide range. Note the followings: Clean the lubrication point before lubricating.
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Maintenance Do not apply too much lubricant or adhesive to avoid printer malfunction. Table 6- 3. Adhesive Points Adhesive Points Point where the CR motor fan is attached to the CR motor shaft Right and left hexagon nuts in the edge guide unit CAUTION Rev.
Appendix A.1 Connector Summary Figure A-1 illustrates the electrical interconnection of the main components. Figure A-1. Electrical Interconnection of the Main Components Rev. A...
EPSON Stylus COLOR 3000 A.1.1 Connector Pin Assignment Table A-1 shows the locations and descriptions for the connectors on the circuit boards in this printer. Tables from A-2 to A-13 show the pin assignment for each connector. Connector Circuit Board...
A.5 Dimension and Weight Dimension :810 mm (W) X 565 mm (D) X 240 mm (H) 31.8 inch (W) X 22.2 inch (D) X9.4 inch (H) Weight :22.5 Kg Figure A-12 illustrates the exterior dimension of the Stylus COLOR 3000. Figure A-16.