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EPSON Stylus CX1500
ME100
SEOT04-006

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  • Page 1: Service Manual

    SERVICE MANUAL Scanner • Printer • Copier EPSON Stylus CX1500 ME100 SEOT04-006...
  • Page 2 V The contents of this manual are subject to change without notice. V 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 2. MAKE CERTAIN THAT THE SOURCE VOLTAGES IS THE SAME AS THE RATED VOLTAGE, LISTED ON THE SERIAL NUMBER/ RATING PLATE. IF THE EPSON PRODUCT HAS A PRIMARY AC RATING DIFFERENT FROM AVAILABLE POWER SOURCE, DO NOT CONNECT IT TO THE POWER SOURCE.

  • Page 4: About This Manual

    It may also provide additional information that is Provides preventive maintenance procedures and the related to a specific subject, or comment on the results lists of Epson-approved lubricants and adhesives achieved through a previous action. required for servicing the product.
  • Page 5 Revision Issued Date Description 2004/9/1 First Release NOTE: Since the Stylus CX1500/ME100 are OEM products, the contents of the specification differ from those of EPSON products.Therefore, the structure and the contents of this service manual differ partly from usual manual.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS Chapter 1 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION 2.2.1 Scanner Carriage Mechanism............45 1.1 Overview....................9 Chapter 3 TROUBLESHOOTING 1.1.1 Features ..................9 3.1 Overview ....................48 1.2 Specifications ..................10 1.2.1 Printer specifications ..............10 3.2 Error Indications and Fault Occurrence Causes ......48 1.2.2 Scanner specifications ..............
  • Page 7 4.3.15 Paper Guide Upper ..............98 4.3.16 Holder Shaft Unit ............... 100 4.3.17 Print Head ................. 103 4.3.18 Waste Ink Pads ................. 105 4.3.19 Housing Lower (Inner)............... 106 4.3.20 PF Motor..................108 4.3.21 Ink System Unit ................. 109 Chapter 5 ADJUSTMENT 5.1 Overview.....................

  • Page 8: Chapter 1 Product Description

    C H A P T E R PRODUCT DESCRIPTION...

  • Page 9: Overview

    EPSON Stylus CX1500/ME100 Revision A 1.1 Overview The major features of EPSON color inkjet dot matrix printer EPSON Stylus CX1500/ ME100 are: 1.1.1 Features V Printer functions Maximum print resolution : 1440 (H) x 720 (V) dpi ASF (Auto Sheet Feeder) holds up to 100 cut sheets (65g/m...

  • Page 10: Specifications

    EPSON Stylus CX1500/ME100 Revision A V Print Direction 1.2 Specifications Bi-directional minimum distance printing (with logic seeking) 1.2.1 Printer specifications V Print Speed This section covers specifications of the printer. Table 1-1. Print Speed e-Memo (A4) 1.2.1.1 Physical Specification Paper...
  • Page 11 EPSON Stylus CX1500/ME100 Revision A V Paper path 1.2.1.4 Paper Support Top feed, front out V Cut sheets V Paper feed rates Table 1-2. Cut sheets 110mm/sec (4.3inch/sec): 10.16mm feed Dimensions Paper size Thickness Weight Paper type 140mm/sec (5.5inch/sec): continuous feed...
  • Page 12 EPSON Stylus CX1500/ME100 Revision A V Envelopes Table 1-3. Envelopes Dimensions Paper size Thickness Weight Paper type* Width Length 241.3 104.8 No.10 (9.5") (4.125") Bond paper 75-90g/m Air mail (20-24(lb)) 220x132 Note "*": Check that the flap is on the long side and be sure to fold it down.
  • Page 13 EPSON Stylus CX1500/ME100 Revision A V Exclusive papers Table 1-4. Exclusive papers Quality: EPSON Exclusive paper Width Length Thickness Weight Item Size (mm) (mm) (mm) (g/m Transparency printing is only available at normal temperature. Letter 215.9 279.4 Iron-on Cool Peal 0.18...
  • Page 14 EPSON Stylus CX1500/ME100 Revision A 1.2.1.5 Printing Area V Cut sheet (standard printing) Printable area The print quality is guaranteed for the print area above the 12.5mm bottom margin. For paper width (PW) and paper length (PL), refer to “1.2.1.4 Paper Support”...
  • Page 15 EPSON Stylus CX1500/ME100 Revision A V Envelopes Printable area For paper width (PW) and paper length (PL), refer to “1.2.1.4 Paper Support” (p.11). Refer to the following table. As for each margin area, refer to Figure 1-4 (p.15). Table 1-6. Applicable paper/Printing area...
  • Page 16 EPSON Stylus CX1500/ME100 Revision A 1.2.1.6 Ink Cartridge Specification Black ink cartridge V Type : Exclusive cartridge 43.2mm V Color Black ink cartridge : Black Color ink cartridge : Magenta, Cyan, Yellow Table 1-7. Ink Cartridge Color Stylus CX1500 ME100...

  • Page 17: Scanner Specifications

    EPSON Stylus CX1500/ME100 Revision A 1.2.2 Scanner specifications 1.2.2.3 Image scanning area Table 1-9. Image scanning area This section covers specifications of the scanner. 1.2.2.1 Basic Specifications (readable width) (readable length) (out-of-range left margin) (out-of-range top margin) V Product type 216mm (8.5")

  • Page 18: Common

    EPSON Stylus CX1500/ME100 Revision A 1.2.3 Common 1.2.3.2 Environmental Performance Table 1-11. Environmental Performance 1.2.3.1 Electric Specification Condition Temperature Humidity * Impact Vibration V Power input Operating 10 ~ 35°C * 20 ~ 80% * 1.5G Table 1-10. Power input...
  • Page 19 EPSON Stylus CX1500/ME100 Revision A 1.2.3.4 Safety Standards/EMC/CE Marking CSA108.8 Class B UL CSA C22.2 No.60950 UL60950 / CSA C22.2No.60950 IEC60950 Korea EMC Korea Singapore safety standard/SS Mark TUV-S Argentina safety FCC15B Class B • EN55022 (CISPR Pub22) Class B •...

  • Page 20: Interface

    EPSON Stylus CX1500/ME100 Revision A V Connector signal layout 1.3 Interface Table 1-13. Connector pin assignment and signals The EPSON Stylus CX1500/ME100 provides the following interface. Pin No. Signal name Function description 1.3.1 USB Interface Cable power. Max. power consumption is 2mA.

  • Page 21: Stand-Alone Copy

    EPSON Stylus CX1500/ME100 Revision A 1.4 Stand-alone Copy 1.4.2 Copy Speed Table 1-16. Copy Speed 1.4.1 Basic Specifications e-memo Pattern Paper Black/ 8x10 Bike on Mode (A4, Epson Note 1.4.1.1 Supported paper sizes, types and qualities Type Color Epson PGPP Matter Paper) Table 1-15.

  • Page 22: Relation Between Original And Copy

    EPSON Stylus CX1500/ME100 Revision A 1.4.4 Relation between original and copy The following table shows the relative positioning of the original and copy. Table 1-18. Original (scanner) Right side of copy (readable width) (out-of-range left margin) (readable length) (out-of-range top margin) Copy 216mm (8.5")

  • Page 23: Control Panel

    EPSON Stylus CX1500/ME100 Revision A 1.5 Control Panel 1.5.2 Indicators The control panel contains following 8 LEDs, which are used to indicate various status. 1.5.1 Buttons Table 1-21. Indicators The control panel contains following 8 buttons, which are used to set and execute Function various operations.
  • Page 24 EPSON Stylus CX1500/ME100 Revision A Power Button Power LED Paper Error LED Ink Maintenance Button Ink Error LED Number of copies Button Number of Copies LED 2, 3 Media Select Button Paper Type LED 1, 2 Fit to Page Button Fit to Page LED B&W Start...

  • Page 25: Operations

    EPSON Stylus CX1500/ME100 Revision A 1.5.3 Operations Table 1-22. Normal Operation Button Condition Function 1.5.3.1 Normal Operation B&W copy start. Table 1-22. Normal Operation 1. Paper size & type, Fit-to-Page settings are stored. 2. Based on the setting, do B&W copy.
  • Page 26 EPSON Stylus CX1500/ME100 Revision A 1.5.3.2 Maintenance Operation 1.5.3.3 Service Operation The ink overflow counter can be reset using the steps below. Nozzle check pattern print Number of copies button with Power button-ON V Condition Enter to maintenance setting mode.

  • Page 27: Printer Condition And Panel Status

    EPSON Stylus CX1500/ME100 Revision A 1.5.4 Printer Condition and Panel Status 1.5.4.1 Error Status V Ink out error Table 1-23. Printer Condition and Panel Status When the printer runs out the most amount of the ink of any one color, it indicates ink low and keeps printing.

  • Page 28: Printer Initialization

    EPSON Stylus CX1500/ME100 Revision A 1.5.5 Printer Initialization There are four kinds of initialization method, and the following explains each initialization. Power-on initialization This printer is initialized when turning the printer power on, or printer recognized the cold-reset command (remote RS command).

  • Page 29: Chapter 2 Operating Principles

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

  • Page 30: Overview

    EPSON Stylus CX1500/ME100 Revision A 2.1 Overview EJ Roller This section describes the operating principles of the Printer Mechanism, Scanner PF Roller PF Motor Mechanism and Electrical Circuit Boards. Main Board Timing Belt C572 Main Board Power Supply Board Star Wheel...

  • Page 31: Print Head

    EPSON Stylus CX1500/ME100 Revision A 2.1.2 Print Head The Print Head has the Electric Poles (CSIC Connectors) to store the ink consumption amount data into the CSIC chip mounted on the Ink Cartridge. By storing the ink The Print Head is the same U-CHIPS type as the previous printer (Stylus C41/C42/...
  • Page 32 EPSON Stylus CX1500/ME100 Revision A Following explains the basic components for the Print Head. PZT is an abbreviation of Piezo Electric Element. Based on the drive waveform generated on the Main Board, the PZT selected by the nozzle selector IC on the Print Head pushes the top of the ink cavity, which has ink stored, to eject the ink from each nozzle on the nozzle plate.
  • Page 33 EPSON Stylus CX1500/ME100 Revision A 2.1.2.1 Printing Process 2.1.2.2 Printing Method This section explains the process which the Printheads of On-Demand inkjet printers For printing dot system, the Stylus CX1500/ME100 has the following two kinds of eject ink from each nozzle.

  • Page 34: Carriage Mechanism

    EPSON Stylus CX1500/ME100 Revision A 2.1.3 Carriage Mechanism The drive of the CR Motor is transmitted to the Carriage Unit via the Timing Belt. And, the CR Home Position is detected with the HP/PE Sensor. This sensor is available The Carriage Mechanism consists of CR Motor, Carriage Unit (including the Print as the CR Home Position Sensor while the CR Motor operates in each sequence.

  • Page 35: Paper Loading/Feeding Mechanism

    EPSON Stylus CX1500/ME100 Revision A 2.1.4 Paper Loading/Feeding Mechanism The drive of the PF Motor is transmitted to the LD Roller Shaft and the PF Roller through gears for the Paper loading/feeding mechanism. The Paper loading mechanism The following stepping motor controls the Paper loading/feeding mechanism on this plays a role in loading a paper from the ASF Unit to the PF Roller.
  • Page 36 EPSON Stylus CX1500/ME100 Revision A For your reference, the top or the end of a paper is usually detected with the HP/PE 2.1.4.1 Paper Loading Mechanism (ASF Unit) Sensor. In case that the HP/PE Sensor cannot detect the top of a paper in the paper The Paper loading mechanism consists of the Change Lever in the Pump Unit, the loading sequence, the printer indicates the “Paper out error”.
  • Page 37 EPSON Stylus CX1500/ME100 Revision A Step 1 (ASF Home Position) Step 2 When the PF Motor When a paper is loaded pinion gear rotates CW from the ASF Unit, the Hopper & Paper Return Plate Condition Hopper & Paper Return Plate Condition...
  • Page 38 EPSON Stylus CX1500/ME100 Revision A Step 3 Step 4 The PF Motor pinion gear While the LD Roller rotates rotates CW direction (right CW direction (right side Hopper & Paper Return Plate Condition Hopper & Paper Return Plate Condition side view), and the drive of...
  • Page 39 EPSON Stylus CX1500/ME100 Revision A 2.1.4.2 Paper Feeding Mechanism Following figure shows you the transmission path for the PF Roller & the Paper Guide Roller and the EJ Roller & the Star Wheel. The Paper feeding mechanism consists of PF Motor, PF Roller, EJ Roller, Paper End Sensor (HP/PE Sensor) etc.

  • Page 40: Ink System Mechanism

    EPSON Stylus CX1500/ME100 Revision A 2.1.5 Ink System Mechanism 1) Valve closing condition (CL position) By closing the air valve, the ink is forcibly absorbed from the ink cartridge The Ink system mechanism consists of Pump mechanism with Carriage lock or the ink cavity by the Pump Unit and is ejected to the Waste Ink Pad while mechanism and Capping mechanism with Wiper mechanism.
  • Page 41 EPSON Stylus CX1500/ME100 Revision A 2.1.5.1 Capping Mechanism Wiper with the Cap Unit The wiping operation is controlled by the Carriage Unit movement. This operation The Capping mechanism covers the Print Head with the Cap to prevent the nozzle from is usually performed with every CL sequence which is to absorb the ink from the increasing viscosity when the printer is in stand-by state or when the printer is off.
  • Page 42 EPSON Stylus CX1500/ME100 Revision A 2.1.5.2 Pump Unit Mechanism Ink eject operation (usual operation) The ink is absorbed from the ink cartridge, the ink cavity and is ejected to the The PF Motor also controls the Pump Unit mechanism (including the Change Lever) as Waste Ink Pad from the Cap when the Ink Tube is pressed by a roller in the Pump well as the Paper loading/feeding mechanism.

  • Page 43: Ink Sequence

    EPSON Stylus CX1500/ME100 Revision A Carriage lock operation by the Change Lever 2.1.6 Ink Sequence Unlike the previous printer (Stylus COLOR 680), this printer does not have the Initial ink charge Carriage Lock Lever with the Wiper. After the printer is purchased and the power is turned on for the first time, the Instead of the Carriage Lock Lever, the Change Lever is set to the front side of the printer must perform the Initial Ink Charge to charge the ink inside the ink cavity.
  • Page 44 EPSON Stylus CX1500/ME100 Revision A Timer Cleaning Like the previous SPC (Stylus CX3500/CX3600/CX3650), this printer dose not have Timer IC and Lithium battery which is used for the backup power source for Timer IC. So, this printer manages the printer off period or cleaning cycle by using the following method.

  • Page 45: Scanner Mechanism

    EPSON Stylus CX1500/ME100 Revision A 2.2 Scanner Mechanism Pattern Label Scanner Carriage Unit The Scanner Mechanism of Stylus CX1500/ME100 is constructed of a Scanner Carriage Unit, Scanner Motor, etc., in the same way as previous A4 size scanners. 2.2.1 Scanner Carriage Mechanism 2.2.1.1 Scanner Carriage Unit Overview...
  • Page 46 EPSON Stylus CX1500/ME100 Revision A 2.2.1.2 Scanner Carriage Unit Movement Overview Drive of the Scanner Motor is transferred to the Scanner Carriage Unit by the Scanner Timing Belt. The Scanner Carriage Unit slides in the secondary scanning direction. Scanning image is performed in the main scan direction (=1 line) by the CCD sensor The Scanner Motor uses a stepping motor and drives using open loop control.

  • Page 47: Chapter 3 Troubleshooting

    C H A P T E R TROUBLESHOOTING...

  • Page 48: Overview

    EPSON Stylus CX1500/ME100 Revision A 3.1 Overview Table 3-2. Sensor Check Point Sensor name Check point Signal level Switch mode This chapter describes unit-level troubleshooting. Refer to the flowchart in this chapter to identify the defective unit and perform component level repair if necessary. This Less than 0.7V...
  • Page 49 EPSON Stylus CX1500/ME100 Revision A Table 3-3. Error Indications and Fault Occurrence Causes Printer Status Communication error Ink low Paper out Power — — — Paper — — — Blink — — — — Number — — — of copies —...
  • Page 50 EPSON Stylus CX1500/ME100 Revision A Table 3-3. Error Indications and Fault Occurrence Causes Printer Status Ink out or No Ink cartridge CSIC error Power — — Paper — — — — Number — — of copies — — — —...
  • Page 51 EPSON Stylus CX1500/ME100 Revision A Table 3-3. Error Indications and Fault Occurrence Causes Printer Status Incorrect I/C Paper jam Maintenance request Fatal error Power — Blink Paper — — — — Number — — of copies — — — —...

  • Page 52: Troubleshooting

    EPSON Stylus CX1500/ME100 Revision A 3.3 Troubleshooting You can identify the troubles by using the checklist in this section after confirming the LED indication on the SPC. If you connect the SPC to your PC and see an error message on the STM3, you can short the total repair time.
  • Page 53 EPSON Stylus CX1500/ME100 Revision A Table 3-4. Check point for the communication error according to each phenomenon Occurrence Defective timing Detailed phenomenon Check point Remedy unit/part name CR position 1. Check if the PS Board Connector Cable is connected to 1.
  • Page 54 EPSON Stylus CX1500/ME100 Revision A Table 3-4. Check point for the communication error according to each phenomenon Occurrence Defective timing Detailed phenomenon Check point Remedy unit/part name CR position 1. Check if the USB Cable is connected between the SPC 1.
  • Page 55 EPSON Stylus CX1500/ME100 Revision A Table 3-6. Check point for the paper out error according to each phenomenon Occurrence Defective timing Detailed phenomenon Check point Remedy unit/part name CR position 1. Check if any paper dust is not adhered to the surface of 1.
  • Page 56 EPSON Stylus CX1500/ME100 Revision A Table 3-6. Check point for the paper out error according to each phenomenon Occurrence Defective timing Detailed phenomenon Check point Remedy unit/part name CR position 1. Check if the Paper Return Plate operates correctly in the 1.
  • Page 57 EPSON Stylus CX1500/ME100 Revision A Table 3-6. Check point for the paper out error according to each phenomenon Occurrence Defective timing Detailed phenomenon Check point Remedy unit/part name CR position 1. Check if the Compression Spring 1.764 does not come off 1.
  • Page 58 EPSON Stylus CX1500/ME100 Revision A Table 3-7. Check point for the No ink cartridge/CSIC error/Incorrect ink cartridge according to each phenomenon Occurrence Defective timing Detailed phenomenon Check point Remedy unit/part name CR position 1. Check if Ink Cartridge is properly installed.
  • Page 59 EPSON Stylus CX1500/ME100 Revision A Table 3-8. Check point for the paper jam error according to each phenomenon Occurrence Defective timing Detailed phenomenon Check point Remedy unit/part name CR position 1. Check if the ASF Unit is properly installed. 1. Install the ASF Unit properly.
  • Page 60 EPSON Stylus CX1500/ME100 Revision A Table 3-8. Check point for the paper jam error according to each phenomenon Occurrence Defective timing Detailed phenomenon Check point Remedy unit/part name CR position 1. Check if the PF Motor Connector Cable is connected to 1.
  • Page 61 EPSON Stylus CX1500/ME100 Revision A Table 3-8. Check point for the paper jam error according to each phenomenon Occurrence Defective timing Detailed phenomenon Check point Remedy unit/part name CR position 1. Check if the Star Wheel does not come off.
  • Page 62 EPSON Stylus CX1500/ME100 Revision A Table 3-9. Check point for the Fatal error according to each phenomenon Occurrence Defective timing Detailed phenomenon Check point Remedy unit/part name CR position 1. Check if the CR Motor Connector Cable is connected to 1.
  • Page 63 EPSON Stylus CX1500/ME100 Revision A Table 3-9. Check point for the Fatal error according to each phenomenon Occurrence Defective timing Detailed phenomenon Check point Remedy unit/part name CR position 1. Check if the Compression Spring 1.764 does not come off 1.

  • Page 64: Superficial Phenomenon-Based Troubleshooting

    EPSON Stylus CX1500/ME100 Revision A 3.3.1 Superficial Phenomenon-Based Troubleshooting This section explains the fault locations of the error states (print quality and abnormal noise) other than the error states (LED and STM3) in the previous section. Table 3-10. Check point for multiple sheets of paper are always loaded without LEDs and STM3...
  • Page 65 EPSON Stylus CX1500/ME100 Revision A Table 3-12. Check point for poor scanned image quality Scanned image Defective Detailed phenomenon Check point Remedy Quality State unit/part name There are dusts on the Document Glass. 1. Check if there is not any dust on the Document Glass.
  • Page 66 EPSON Stylus CX1500/ME100 Revision A Table 3-12. Check point for poor scanned image quality Scanned image Defective Detailed phenomenon Check point Remedy Quality State unit/part name 1. Check if the Scanner Motor Connector Cable is 1. Connect the Scanner Motor Connector Cable connected to J6 on the Main Board.
  • Page 67 EPSON Stylus CX1500/ME100 Revision A Table 3-13. Check point for the poor printing quality Print Quality Defective Detailed phenomenon Check point Remedy State unit/part name 1. Check if there is not any foreign material/damage around 1. Remove the foreign material around the seal the seal rubber part on the Cap Unit.
  • Page 68 EPSON Stylus CX1500/ME100 Revision A Table 3-13. Check point for the poor printing quality Print Quality Defective Detailed phenomenon Check point Remedy State unit/part name 1. Check if the Head FFC is securely connected to the Print 1. Connect the Head FFC to the Print Head and Head Connectors and the Main Board Connectors (J12).
  • Page 69 EPSON Stylus CX1500/ME100 Revision A Table 3-13. Check point for the poor printing quality Print Quality Defective Detailed phenomenon Check point Remedy State unit/part name 1. For printing in the Bi-D mode, check if Bi-D Adjustment 1. Perform Bi-D Adjustment to eliminate Adjustment has been performed properly.
  • Page 70 EPSON Stylus CX1500/ME100 Revision A Table 3-13. Check point for the poor printing quality Print Quality Defective Detailed phenomenon Check point Remedy State unit/part name Printer driver & 1. Check if the suitable paper is used according to the printer 1.
  • Page 71 EPSON Stylus CX1500/ME100 Revision A Table 3-13. Check point for the poor printing quality Print Quality Defective Detailed phenomenon Check point Remedy State unit/part name 1. Check if any paper dust is not adhered to the surface of 1. Set a cleaning sheet in the ASF up side the LD Roller.

  • Page 72: Chapter 4 Disassembly And Assembly

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

  • Page 73: Overview

    See the precautions given under the handling “WARNING” and “CAUTION” in the Make the specified adjustments when you disassemble the main following column when disassembling or assembling EPSON Stylus CX1500/ME100. unit. (Refer to Chapter 5 for details.) Make sure the tip of the waste ink tube is located at correct...

  • Page 74: Tools

    EPSON Stylus CX1500/ME100 Revision A 4.1.2 Tools Use only specified tools to avoid damaging of the main unit. Table 4-1. Tools Name Supplier* Parts No. Phillips Screw Driver (No.1) EPSON 1080530 Phillips Screw Driver (No.2) EPSON 1080532 Standard Screwdriver EPSON...

  • Page 75: Work Completion Check

    EPSON Stylus CX1500/ME100 Revision A 4.1.3 Work Completion Check Table 4-2. Check List Classification Part Check item Check column If any service is made to the main unit, use the checklist shown below to confirm all VOK / VNG On line test...

  • Page 76: Caution Regarding Assembling/Disassembling Of The Printer Mechanism, And How To Ensure Of Quality On Re-Assembled Product

    EPSON Stylus CX1500/ME100 Revision A 4.2 Caution regarding assembling/disassembling [Z-axis direction] • Make sure that there is no gap between main frame and Housing Lower of the Printer Mechanism, and how to ensure (Inner). of quality on re-assembled product • Make sure that the left side of Printer mechanism is correctly fixed by one hook.

  • Page 77: Disassembly

    EPSON Stylus CX1500/ME100 Revision A 4.3 Disassembly The flowchart below shows step-by-step disassembly procedures. When disassembling each unit, refer to the page number shown in the figure. START “4.3.1 Document Cover” (p.78) “4.3.2 Stacker” (p.79) “4.3.3 Panel Unit” (p.80) “4.3.4 Panel Housing” (p.81) “4.3.5 Scanner Unit”...

  • Page 78: Document Cover

    EPSON Stylus CX1500/ME100 Revision A V Part/Unit that should be removed before removing Document Cover. 4.3.1 Document Cover None V External View V Removal procedure Document Cover Step 1 Open Document Cover. Remove document cover from the hooks (x2, ) of Scanner Unit in direction of arrows.

  • Page 79: Stacker

    EPSON Stylus CX1500/ME100 Revision A 4.3.2 Stacker V External View Hook Stacker Figure 4-3. Stacker Removal V Part/Unit that should be removed before removing Stacker None V Removal procedure Pull out Stacker. Release the hook (x1, ) for securing Stacker, and then pull it outward.

  • Page 80: Panel Unit

    EPSON Stylus CX1500/ME100 Revision A V Part/Unit that should be removed before removing Panel Unit 4.3.3 Panel Unit None V External View V Removal procedure Slightly lift front side of Panel Unit, and after releasing the dowel (x1, slide it in direction of arrow...

  • Page 81: Panel Housing

    EPSON Stylus CX1500/ME100 Revision A V Part/Unit that should be removed before removing Scanner Unit. 4.3.4 Panel Housing Document Cover / Panel Unit V External View V Removal procedure Remove the screws (x2, ) for securing Panel Housing. Release Scanner Motor Connector Cable from the hook (x1, ) of Panel Housing.

  • Page 82: Scanner Unit

    EPSON Stylus CX1500/ME100 Revision A V Part/Unit that should be removed before removing Scanner Unit. 4.3.5 Scanner Unit Document Cover / Panel Unit / Panel Housing V External View (1) V Removal procedure Disconnect the following Connector Cables and FFC from the connectors of Double-sided tapes Main Board.
  • Page 83 EPSON Stylus CX1500/ME100 Revision A V External View (2) V External View (3) Scanner Carriage Unit Hook Document Glass CIS Unit Scanner Carriage Double-sided tape Scanner Housing Frame Upper Figure 4-10. Scanner Carriage Unit Removal (1) C.P.F 3x8 Scanner Carriage Unit Removal (4±0.5kgfcm)
  • Page 84 EPSON Stylus CX1500/ME100 Revision A V External View (4) Use a flat-blade screwdriver to press Driven Holder inward, press out Driven Holder Spring, and then remove Driven Holder and Driven Holder Spring. The Driven Holder Spring will spring out with much force, so C A U T I O N prevent losing it by covering it with your hand while removing it.
  • Page 85 EPSON Stylus CX1500/ME100 Revision A V External View (5) The Driven Holder Spring will spring out with much force, so C A U T I O N prevent losing it by covering it with your hand while removing it. Rear view Driven Holder Insert Driven Holder Spring into the rib of Driven Holder.

  • Page 86: Housing Upper

    EPSON Stylus CX1500/ME100 Revision A V Part/Unit that should be removed before removing Panel Housing/Housing 4.3.6 Housing Upper Upper. V External View Document Cover / Panel Unit / Panel Housing / Scanner Unit V Removal procedure Remove the screws (x4, ) for securing Housing Upper.

  • Page 87: Main Board Unit

    EPSON Stylus CX1500/ME100 Revision A V Part/Unit that should be removed before removing Main Board Unit. 4.3.7 Main Board Unit Document Cover / Panel Unit / Panel Housing / Scanner Unit / Housing Upper V External View V Removal procedure...
  • Page 88 EPSON Stylus CX1500/ME100 Revision A Insert the rib (x1, ) of Main Board Unit into Main Frame, and let it ride on the rib (x1, ) of Main Frame. Figure 4-19. Installation of Main Board Unit When having replaced Main Board Unit, implement the adjustment...

  • Page 89: Housing Middle

    EPSON Stylus CX1500/ME100 Revision A V Part/Unit that should be removed before removing Housing Middle. 4.3.8 Housing Middle Document Cover / Panel Unit / Panel Housing / Scanner Unit / Housing Upper / V External View Main Board Unit V Removal procedure Remove the screws (x4, ) for securing Housing Middle.

  • Page 90: Asf Unit

    EPSON Stylus CX1500/ME100 Revision A V Part/Unit that should be removed before removing ASF Unit. 4.3.9 ASF Unit Document Cover / Panel Unit / Panel Housing / Scanner Unit / Housing Upper / V External View (1) Main Board Unit / Housing Middle...
  • Page 91 EPSON Stylus CX1500/ME100 Revision A V External View (2) Remove Torsion Spring 29.1 from ASF Frame and Paper Return Plate by using tweezers. Remove the hinge of Paper Return Plate by using tweezers, and then remove Paper Return Plate Rear View Paper Return Plate.

  • Page 92: Housing Lower (Outer)

    EPSON Stylus CX1500/ME100 Revision A V Part/Unit that should be removed before removing Housing Lower (Outer). 4.3.10 Housing Lower (Outer) Document Cover / Stacker / Panel Unit / Panel Housing / Scanner Unit / Housing V External View Upper / Main Board Unit / Housing Middle...

  • Page 93: Ps Board Unit

    EPSON Stylus CX1500/ME100 Revision A V Part/Unit that should be removed before removing PS Board Unit. 4.3.11 PS Board Unit Document Cover / Panel Unit / Panel Housing / Scanner Unit / Housing Upper / V External View Main Board Unit / Housing Middle / Housing Lower (Outer) / ASF unit V Removal procedure C.B.P 3x8 F/Zn...

  • Page 94: Front Frame

    EPSON Stylus CX1500/ME100 Revision A V Part/Unit that should be removed before removing Front Frame. 4.3.12 Front Frame Document Cover / Panel Unit / Panel Housing / Scanner Unit / Housing Upper / V External View Main Board Unit / Housing Middle V Removal procedure Pinch the dowel of EJ Roller’s gear, turn it clockwise and release Carriage...

  • Page 95: Ej Roller

    EPSON Stylus CX1500/ME100 Revision A V Part/Unit that should be removed before removing EJ Roller. 4.3.13 EJ Roller Document Cover / Panel Unit / Panel Housing / Scanner Unit / Housing Upper / V External View Main Board Unit / Housing Middle / Front Frame...

  • Page 96: Cr Motor

    EPSON Stylus CX1500/ME100 Revision A V Part/Unit that should be removed before removing CR Motor. 4.3.14 CR Motor Document Cover / Panel Unit/ Panel Housing / Scanner Unit / Housing Upper / V External View Main Board Unit / Housing middle...
  • Page 97 EPSON Stylus CX1500/ME100 Revision A Do not damage the pinion gear of CR Motor. C A U T I O N Do not remove the screw below, fixing Driven Pulley. Because, the screw has been fixed in the static temperature condition. If removed, the Bi-D will be changed in wide temperature range.

  • Page 98: Paper Guide Upper

    EPSON Stylus CX1500/ME100 Revision A V Part/Unit that should be removed before removing Paper Guide Upper. 4.3.15 Paper Guide Upper Document Cover / Panel Unit / Panel Housing / Scanner Unit / Housing Upper / V External View Main Board Unit / Housing Middle / ASF Unit...
  • Page 99 EPSON Stylus CX1500/ME100 Revision A Assemble Paper Guide Upper to the Main Frame. Eject the transparency from the printer by rotating the dowels of EJ Roller’s gear in clockwise direction. Figure 4-37. Installation of Paper Guide Upper (3) Dowels Fix the dowels (x2,...

  • Page 100: Holder Shaft Unit

    EPSON Stylus CX1500/ME100 Revision A V Part/Unit that should be removed before removing Holder Shaft Unit. 4.3.16 Holder Shaft Unit Document Cover / Panel Unit / Panel Housing / Scanner Unit / Housing Upper / V External View (1) Main Board Unit / Housing Middle / ASF Unit V Removal procedure Pinch the dowel of EJ Roller’s gear, turn it clockwise and release Carriage...
  • Page 101 EPSON Stylus CX1500/ME100 Revision A V External View (2) Push the hooks (x2, ) of Holder Shaft Unit, and then pull Holder Shaft Unit upward slightly from Main Frame. Move Pump Unit to the right side slightly while holding the whole of Holder Shaft Unit, and then pull the bottom of Holder Shaft Unit toward the backside of the printer.
  • Page 102 EPSON Stylus CX1500/ME100 Revision A V External View (3) 11. Release HP/PE Sensor Connector Cable from the hooks (x4, ) of Holder Shaft. Make sure to place HP/PE Sensor Connector Cable to the suitable HP/PE Sensor Cable Hook groove on LD Roller Shaft Holder.

  • Page 103: Print Head

    EPSON Stylus CX1500/ME100 Revision A V Part/Unit that should be removed before removing Print Head. 4.3.17 Print Head Document Cover / Panel Unit / Panel Housing / Scanner Unit / Housing Upper / V External View (1) Main Board Unit / Housing Middle...
  • Page 104 EPSON Stylus CX1500/ME100 Revision A V External View (2) Disconnect Head FFC from the connector of CSIC Board. Peel off Head FFC secured to the hook (x1, ) of Holder Shaft Unit and Main Frame by the double-sided tape. Head FFC...

  • Page 105: Waste Ink Pads

    EPSON Stylus CX1500/ME100 Revision A V Part/Unit that should be removed before removing Waste Ink Pads. 4.3.18 Waste Ink Pads Document Cover / Panel Unit / Panel Housing / Scanner Unit / Housing Upper / V External View Main Board Unit / Housing Middle / ASF Unit V Removal procedure Remove Waste Ink Pads (x4) and Tube Stopper.

  • Page 106: Housing Lower (Inner)

    EPSON Stylus CX1500/ME100 Revision A V Part/Unit that should be removed before removing Housing Lower (Inner). 4.3.19 Housing Lower (Inner) Document Cover / Stacker / Panel Unit / Panel Housing / Scanner Unit / V External View Housing Upper / Main Board Unit / Housing Middle / Housing Lower (Outer) /...
  • Page 107 EPSON Stylus CX1500/ME100 Revision A V When assembling Printer mechanism to Housing Lower (Inner), When having replaced Printer Mechanism, implement the following A D J U S T M E N T R E Q U I R E D adjustment.

  • Page 108: Pf Motor

    EPSON Stylus CX1500/ME100 Revision A 4.3.20 PF Motor V External View Pinion gear PF Motor Hook PF Motor Spur Gear Connector Cable Banding band C.B.S 3x6 F/Ni (TBD) Figure 4-52. PF Motor Removal V Part/Unit that should be removed before removing PF Motor.

  • Page 109: Ink System Unit

    EPSON Stylus CX1500/ME100 Revision A V Part/Unit that should be removed before removing Ink System Unit. 4.3.21 Ink System Unit Document Cover / Stacker / Panel Unit / Panel Housing / Scanner Unit / V External View Housing Upper / Main Board Unit / Housing Middle / Housing Lower (Outer) /...

  • Page 110: Chapter 5 Adjustment

    C H A P T E R ADJUSTMENT...

  • Page 111: Overview

    EPSON Stylus CX1500/ME100 Revision A 5.1 Overview NOTE 1: “O” : Required Adjustment. The number in the circle shows the required adjustment order. “NA” : Not applicable. This section describes the procedure for adjustments required when the printer is 2: Following adjustments are not required on this product.

  • Page 112: Adjustment Program Feature

    EPSON Stylus CX1500/ME100 Revision A 5.1.2 Adjustment Program feature Edge side of HP Sensor Lever We are now making the Adjustment Program. 5.1.3 Adjustment Except Adjustment Program Following is adjustment except Adjustment Program. 5.1.4 Timing Belt Tension Adjustment V Parts to be Removed and Replaced...
  • Page 113 EPSON Stylus CX1500/ME100 Revision A Take care not to damage the Timing Belt while flicking it. C A U T I O N If the Timing Belt is damaged by mistake, make sure to repair Flick only upside of the Timing Belt. Do not flick the other side.
  • Page 114 EPSON Stylus CX1500/ME100 Revision A 12. Change the number of measurement times according to the table below. Table 5-2. Checklist for Measurement Results Pattern 1 time 2 times 3 times Result 7 to 9N — — OK (total 3 times) 6.5 to 7N...

  • Page 115: Chapter 6 Maintenance

    C H A P T E R MAINTENANCE...

  • Page 116: Overview

    EPSON Stylus CX1500/ME100 Revision A V Document glass 6.1 Overview Remove dust or any paper with a clean dry cloth. In case dirt is serious or alien substance is stick, wipe it off with a cloth moistened with neutral detergent. In case This section provides information to maintain the printer in its optimum condition.
  • Page 117 Revision A V Maintenance request error (Maintenance call error) Select the “EPSON Status Monitor 3” in the printer driver utility, and make sure that the printer is in stand-by state by using the Status monitor 3. If the printer is in Ink is used for the Print Head cleaning operation as well as the printing operation.

  • Page 118: Lubrication

    EPSON Stylus CX1500/ME100 Revision A V Refer to the following figures for the lubrication points. 6.1.3 Lubrication The characteristics of the grease have great affects on the mechanical function and <Lubrication Point> durability, especially does the characteristics about temperature environment. The type...
  • Page 119 EPSON Stylus CX1500/ME100 Revision A <Lubrication Point> <Lubrication Point> 1. Shaft of CIS Holder Roller Upper sides of spacers on both CIS Holder sides of CIS Unit 2. Contact points of CIS Holder CIS Unit and Scanner Housing Lower <Lubrication Type>...
  • Page 120 EPSON Stylus CX1500/ME100 Revision A <Lubrication Point> <Lubrication Point> Carriage Unit 1. Shaft of Driven Pully Bottom channel of Holder IC Driven Pully Holder 2. Sockets of Driven Pulley <Lubrication Type> Holder G-58 <Lubrication Type> <Lubrication Amount> Driven Pully 1. G-58 φ1mm x 1 point...

  • Page 121: Chapter 7 Appendix

    C H A P T E R APPENDIX...

  • Page 122: Connector Summary

    EPSON Stylus CX1500/ME100 Revision A 7.1 Connector Summary See the following tables for the connector summary for the C572 Main board and each connector’s pin alignment. 7.1.1 Major Component Unit Table 7-1. Connector Summary for C572 Main Board Connector Function The major component units of this printer are as follows.

  • Page 123: Exploded Diagram

    EPSON Stylus CX1500/ME100 Revision A 7.2 Exploded Diagram Following pages show exploded diagram. E P S ON S T Y LUS C X1500 No.1 R ev.01 C 572-C AS E -001 Figure 7-2. Stylus CX1500/ME100 Exploded Diagram 1 APPENDIX Exploded Diagram...
  • Page 124 EPSON Stylus CX1500/ME100 Revision A E P S ON S T Y LUS C X1500 No.2 R ev.01 C 572-C AS E -002 Figure 7-3. Stylus CX1500/ME100 Exploded Diagram 2 APPENDIX Exploded Diagram...
  • Page 125 EPSON Stylus CX1500/ME100 Revision A E P S ON S T Y LUS C X1500 No.3 R ev.01 C 572-C AS E -003 Figure 7-4. Stylus CX1500/ME100 Exploded Diagram 3 APPENDIX Exploded Diagram...
  • Page 126 EPSON Stylus CX1500/ME100 Revision A E P S ON S T Y LUS C X1500 No.4 R ev.01 C 572-E LE C -001 Figure 7-5. Stylus CX1500/ME100 Exploded Diagram 4 APPENDIX Exploded Diagram...
  • Page 127 EPSON Stylus CX1500/ME100 Revision A E P S ON S T Y LUS C X1500 No.5 R ev.01 C 572-ME C H-001 Figure 7-6. Stylus CX1500/ME100 Exploded Diagram 5 APPENDIX Exploded Diagram...
  • Page 128 EPSON Stylus CX1500/ME100 Revision A E P S ON S T Y LUS C X1500 No.6 R ev.01 C 572-ME C H-002 Figure 7-7. Stylus CX1500/ME100 Exploded Diagram 6 APPENDIX Exploded Diagram...
  • Page 129 EPSON Stylus CX1500/ME100 Revision A E P S ON S T Y LUS C X1500 No.7 R ev.01 C 572-ME C H-003 Figure 7-8. Stylus CX1500/ME100 Exploded Diagram 7 APPENDIX Exploded Diagram...

  • Page 130: Parts List

    EPSON Stylus CX1500/ME100 Revision A 7.3 Parts List Table 7-2. Stylus CX1500/ME100 Code Parts Name Table 7-2. Stylus CX1500/ME100 CABLE FFC 12P D1 700MM 8803 Code Parts Name ASSY SP MOTOR SET 8803-CJL ASSY SP BOOK COVER 8803-CJL ASSY HOLDER SHAFT ASSY SP U CASE SCN 8803-CJL BELT 356MXL*2.4 PU 8803...

  • Page 131: Electrical Circuits

    EPSON Stylus CX1500/ME100 Revision A 7.4 Electrical Circuits The electric circuit diagrams below are shown at the following pages: V C572 Main control circuit board V C5xx PSB power supply circuit board V C5xx PSE power supply circuit board V C5xx Panel circuit board...
  • Page 132 EPSON Stylus CX1500/ME100 Revision A C572 Main control circuit board APPENDIX Electrical Circuits...
  • Page 133 EPSON Stylus CX1500/ME100 Revision A C5xx PSB power supply circuit board APPENDIX Electrical Circuits...
  • Page 134 EPSON Stylus CX1500/ME100 Revision A C5xx PSE power supply circuit board APPENDIX Electrical Circuits...
  • Page 135 EPSON Stylus CX1500/ME100 Revision A C5xx Panel circuit board APPENDIX Electrical Circuits...

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