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SERVICE MANUAL

Color Inkjet Printer
EPSON Stylus Photo R1800/R2400
SEIJ04015

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  • Page 1: Service Manual

    Download Service Manual And Resetter Printer at http://printer1.blogspot.com SERVICE MANUAL Color Inkjet Printer EPSON Stylus Photo R1800/R2400 SEIJ04015...
  • 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 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

    CHAPTER 6.MAINTENANCE Provides preventive maintenance procedures and the lists of May indicate an operating or maintenance procedure, practice or Epson-approved lubricants and adhesives required for servicing condition that is necessary to accomplish a task efficiently. It may the product. also provide additional information that is related to a specific...
  • Page 5 Revision Status Revision Date of Issue Description January 21, 2005 First Release March 31, 2005 Revised Contents 8. Stylus Photo R2400 (p198) • Stylus Photo specific information is added. 5.2.5.1 Printing Calibration Chart by Users (p165) • Descriptions of the procedure are added. 5.2.5.2 Writing of Color ID by Users (p169) •...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    EPSON Stylus Photo R1800/R2400 Revision B CONTENTS Chapter 1 Product Description Chapter 4 Disassembly And Assembly 1.1 Overview....................9 4.1 Overview ....................69 4.1.1 Precautions ................... 69 1.2 PG Setting ..................... 10 4.1.2 Tools ..................... 70 1.3 Functions ....................11 4.1.3 Screws ..................

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Chapter 7 Appendix 7.1 Connector Summary ................182 7.1.1 Connectors and Pin Layouts ............182 7.2 Exploded Diagram ................183 7.3 Parts List for EPSON Stylus Photo R1800 ........190 7.4 Circuit Diagram................... 192 Chapter 8 Stylus Photo R2400 8.1 Overview....................199 8.1.1 Overview ..................
  • Page 8 C H A P T E R PRODUCT DESCRIPTION...

  • Page 9: Overview

    Revision B 1.1 Overview The Stylus Photo R1800 is a photo printer designed for a wide range of users from individual users to commercial users. As a successor to the Stylus Photo 2100/2200, this consumer middle high model is capable of CD-R/DVD-R printing and roll paper cutter functions.

  • Page 10: Pg Setting

    EPSON Stylus Photo R1800/R2400 Revision B 1.2 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 11: Functions

    EPSON Stylus Photo R1800/R2400 Revision B 1.3 Functions 1.3.4 Switch Functions FUNCTIONS IN NORMAL STATUS 1.3.1 Control Panel Table 1-2. Normal-status Functions The appearance of the control panel is shown below. Switch Function • Power On / Off. Power switch...

  • Page 12: Indicator Display In Normal Mode

    EPSON Stylus Photo R1800/R2400 Revision B 1.3.5 Indicator Display in Normal Mode Table 1-4. Printer Condition and LED Status Indicators Printer status Error status Power Paper Priority Idle – – – Data processing – Blink – – Pause Status 05h –...

  • Page 13: Error Status

    EPSON Stylus Photo R1800/R2400 Revision B 1.3.6 Error Status Table 1-5. General error Error Status Occurring Condition Resuming Condition If any of the following states is detected, this printer is put in an error status and Paper jam • Failure of ejecting a sheet Remove the jammed turns the interface signal -ERROR "Low"...

  • Page 14: Casing Specifications

    EPSON Stylus Photo R1800/R2400 Revision B 1.4 Casing Specifications 1.5 Accessories EXTERNAL DIMENSIONS STANDARD ACCESSORIES User’s guide When tucked : 615 (width) x 314 (depth) x 219 mm (height) Ink Cartridge (one for each of 8 colors) When used : 615 (width) x 453 (depth) x 737 mm (height)
  • Page 15 C H A P T E R OPERATING PRINCIPLES...
  • Page 16 2.1 Overview The basic mechanism is almost same as the Stylus Photo R800. The most major difference is that this Stylus Photo R1800 is equipped with a dedicated sensor to detect a open or close status of the Front Cover.

  • Page 17: Carriage Mechanism

    EPSON Stylus Photo R1800/R2400 Revision B 2.2.1 Carriage Mechanism CR Measurement Sequence To set the appropriate drive current value according to the CR mechanical The Carriage mechanism consists of the Carriage Motor (CR Motor), Carriage load, the mechanical load is measured in a CR measurement sequence Shafts, Platen Gap Adjustment Mechanism, Carriage Lock Mechanism, and and saved into the EEPROM A4<H>, A5<H>...
  • Page 18 EPSON Stylus Photo R1800/R2400 Revision B 2.2.1.2 Carriage Home Position Detection 2.2.1.3 Sequence Used for PW Detection As in the conventional model, the Carriage Home Position is detected using the The PW (paper width detection) Sensor installed on the Carriage Unit bottom is drive current of the CR Motor and the speed/position signal of the CR Linear used to control the printer according to various sequences.
  • Page 19 EPSON Stylus Photo R1800/R2400 Revision B PW sensor dark voltage (VH) measurement 2.2.1.4 APG (Auto PG) Mechanism PW sensor dark voltage (VH) measurement is performed at the following The following indicates the specification of the DC motor that drives the APG.

  • Page 20: Printhead Specifications

    EPSON Stylus Photo R1800/R2400 Revision B 2.2.2 Printhead Specifications 2.2.3 Paper Feeding Mechanism The Printhead of this product is a F-Mach head. The paper feeding mechanism is a mechanism that feeds paper or CD-R Tray The following shows the arrangement of the nozzles and the color to the PF Roller Shaft.
  • Page 21 EPSON Stylus Photo R1800/R2400 Revision B 2.2.3.1 ASF Paper Feeding Mechanism 4. When the next sheet of paper is fed by the LD Roller and the Retard Roller, the Hopper is pressed against the Frame again by the Hopper Cams. And...
  • Page 22 EPSON Stylus Photo R1800/R2400 Revision B 2.2.3.2 Roll Paper Feeding Hopper When selecting the Roll Paper Mode, the contol Panel switches function in different ways from when printing other than roll paper. This section describes the deifference. 1. The roll peper is fed into the printer after a lapse of three seconds from when the PE sensor detects the paper.
  • Page 23 EPSON Stylus Photo R1800/R2400 Revision B 2.2.3.3 CD-R Tray Base Lock Mechanism To prevent the Print Head from being damaged by mistake, the printer is designed to lock the CD-R Tray Base when the Carriage Unit is out of its home position.
  • Page 24 EPSON Stylus Photo R1800/R2400 Revision B 2.2.3.4 CD-R Printing Mechanism 9. The Carriage Unit moves to the CD-R Tray HP detectable position and stops there, and then the CD-R Tray is fed in the ASF CD-R Tray Home Position Detection Sequence direction.

  • Page 25: Paper Feeding Mechanism

    EPSON Stylus Photo R1800/R2400 Revision B 2.2.4 Paper Feeding Mechanism PF Motor The Paper Feeding Mechanism is designed to transfer the paper fed from the PF Timing Belt ASF, Roll Paper Guide or Board Paper Guide or the CD-R fed from the CD-R Tray according to the print data.

  • Page 26: Ink System Mechanism

    EPSON Stylus Photo R1800/R2400 Revision B The fed paper is detected by the PE Sensor, and its leading edge is then 2.2.5 Ink System Mechanism transferred to the front of the Front Paper Guide. The Ink System Mechanism consists of the following units.
  • Page 27 EPSON Stylus Photo R1800/R2400 Revision B 2.2.5.2 Drive Transmission Path to Pump Unit The following shows the Pump Unit operating principle. The drive of the Pump Motor is transmitted to the Pump Unit in the following Cap Unit Side path.

  • Page 28: Ink Sequence

    EPSON Stylus Photo R1800/R2400 Revision B 2.2.5.3 Cap Unit 2.2.6 Ink Sequence The Cap Unit is designed to make airtight in the Cap sticking fast to the Print The following ink sequence is executed according to various timer, counter, Head surface so that ink suction can be performed by the driving force of the flag and other information saved on the EEPROM.
  • Page 29 EPSON Stylus Photo R1800/R2400 Revision B When the current ink consumption data in the Ink Cartridge and that in Initial Ink Filling the EEPROM is same When the printer is powered on for the first time after purchase, the printer executes the initial ink filling operation to fill the ink cavities of the Head 1.

  • Page 30: Power-On Sequence

    EPSON Stylus Photo R1800/R2400 Revision B Manual Cleaning 2.2.7 Power-On Sequence This printer provides three different manual cleanings to remove ink The following describes the printer operation after it is powered on. coagulated by air bubbles, viscous material or foreign matter. Perform the following manual CL operations by operating the panel or using the utility included in the printer driver.

  • Page 31: Electrical Circuit Operating Principles

    When the Carriage Unit is Out of the Home Position 1. When the PG position is other than PG++ after power-on, the drive of the The electrical circuit of Stylus Photo R1800 consists of the following circuits. APG Motor is transmitted to the Carriage Shaft, and the PG position...

  • Page 32: Power Supply Circuit Operating Principle

    EPSON Stylus Photo R1800/R2400 Revision B 2.3.1 Power Supply Circuit Operating Principle The following is the block diagram of the power supply circuit. The power supply circuit board of this product is the C589 PSB. Separate-excited Basic circuit structure Simulated Resonance...

  • Page 33: C589 Main Circuit Operating Principle

    EPSON Stylus Photo R1800/R2400 Revision B 2.3.2 C589 MAIN Circuit Operating Principle The C589 MAIN Board consists of the following circuits and sensors. Logic Circuits (CPU-ASIC 2 in 1, PROM, SDRAM) Circuits for controlling and driving Motors (CR Motor, PF Motor, APG Motor, ASF Motor, Pump Motor)
  • Page 34 EPSON Stylus Photo R1800/R2400 Revision B The following is the block diagram of the C589 MAIN control board. CR Motor CN15 PROM IEEE 1394 IEEE 1394 (IC4) Motor (IC1) Driver PF Motor CN16 (IC5) Data Address Pump Motor CN17 (IC2)
  • Page 35 C H A P T E R TROUBLESHOOTING...
  • Page 36 EPSON Stylus Photo R1800/R2400 Revision B 3.1 Overview This chapter describes unit-level troubleshooting. 3.1.1 Troubleshooting according to Panel Messages After checking the printer LED and EPW3 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 EPSON Stylus Photo R1800/R2400 Revision B 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 Panel FFC 1. Check that the Panel FFC is connected to the Panel Board 1.
  • Page 38 EPSON Stylus Photo R1800/R2400 Revision B 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 Power Supply 1. Check that the Connector Cable of the Power Supply 1.
  • Page 39 EEPROM address (from BA-H to BE-H). label code. Refer to Chapter 5 "Adjustment". Printer Driver 1. Check that the printer driver for Stylus Photo R1800 has 1. Install the printer driver for Stylus Photo already been installed. R1800.
  • Page 40 EPSON Stylus Photo R1800/R2400 Revision B Table 3-3. Troubleshooting of Cover Open Error Occurrence Faulty Part/ Phenomenon Detail Check Point Remedy Timing Part Name During printing A Cover Open (Tray) Error is Printer Cover 1. Check that the CD-R Unit is not open.
  • Page 41 EPSON Stylus Photo R1800/R2400 Revision B Table 3-4. Troubleshooting of Paper Out Error Occurrence Faulty Part/ Phenomenon Detail Check Point Remedy Timing Part Name At operation Though paper is fed from the PE Sensor 1. Check that the Connector cable of the PE Sensor is 1.
  • Page 42 EPSON Stylus Photo R1800/R2400 Revision B Table 3-4. Troubleshooting of Paper Out Error Occurrence Faulty Part/ Phenomenon Detail Check Point Remedy Timing Part Name The Paper Switch The CD-R Tray HP detection CD-R Tray 1. Check the HP detection position or white markings of the 1.
  • Page 43 EPSON Stylus Photo R1800/R2400 Revision B Table 3-4. Troubleshooting of Paper Out Error Occurrence Faulty Part/ Phenomenon Detail Check Point Remedy Timing Part Name The Paper Switch The CD-R Tray moves toward PW sensor 1. Check that the PW Sensor FFC is placed in the specified 1.
  • Page 44 EPSON Stylus Photo R1800/R2400 Revision B Table 3-5. Troubleshooting of Paper Jam Error Occurrence Faulty Part/ Phenomenon Detail Check Point Remedy Timing Part Name At operation At the time of paper ejection, – 1. Check that the size of the fed paper is not larger than that 1.
  • Page 45 EPSON Stylus Photo R1800/R2400 Revision B Table 3-6. Troubleshooting of Card Loading Error Occurrence Faulty Part/ Phenomenon Detail Check Point Remedy Timing Part Name During printing Printing starts but paper is not – 1. Check that the card size paper is loaded in the portrait 1.
  • Page 46 EPSON Stylus Photo R1800/R2400 Revision B Table 3-7. Troubleshooting of Paper Mismatch Error Occurrence Faulty Part/Part Phenomenon Detail Check Point Remedy Timing Name At operation When feeding a CD-R (Board Paper EJ Frame 1. Check if the CD-R Tray Base is closed or not.
  • Page 47 EPSON Stylus Photo R1800/R2400 Revision B Table 3-10. Troubleshooting of No Ink Cartridge/Ink Cartridge Error Occurrence Faulty Part/ Phenomenon Detail Check Point Remedy Timing Part Name At power-on After the Carriage has Ink Cartridge 1. Check that the Ink Cartridge is installed correctly.
  • Page 48 EPSON Stylus Photo R1800/R2400 Revision B Table 3-10. Troubleshooting of No Ink Cartridge/Ink Cartridge Error Occurrence Faulty Part/ Phenomenon Detail Check Point Remedy Timing Part Name At power-on After the Carriage has CSIC FFC 1. Check that the CSIC FFC is connected to the CSIC Board 1.
  • Page 49 EPSON Stylus Photo R1800/R2400 Revision B Table 3-11. Troubleshooting of Maintenance Request Occurrence Faulty Part/ Phenomenon Detail Check Point Remedy Timing Part Name At power-on At power-on, the printer does Waste Ink Pads 1. Using the Adjustment Program, check if the Protection 1.
  • Page 50 EPSON Stylus Photo R1800/R2400 Revision B Table 3-12. Troubleshooting of Fatal Error Occurrence Faulty Part/ Phenomenon Detail Check Point Remedy Timing Part Name At power-on At power-on, the CR Motor CR Motor 1. Check that the CR Motor connector cable is connected to 1.
  • Page 51 EPSON Stylus Photo R1800/R2400 Revision B Table 3-12. 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 52 EPSON Stylus Photo R1800/R2400 Revision B Table 3-12. 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 1.
  • Page 53 EPSON Stylus Photo R1800/R2400 Revision B Table 3-12. 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 1. Check that the Relay Connector Cable is connected to the 1.
  • Page 54 EPSON Stylus Photo R1800/R2400 Revision B Table 3-12. Troubleshooting of Fatal Error Occurrence Faulty Part/ Phenomenon Detail Check Point Remedy Timing Part Name At power-on While the power-on sequence ASF Motor 1. Check that the Connector cable of the ASF Motor is 1.
  • Page 55 EPSON Stylus Photo R1800/R2400 Revision B Table 3-12. Troubleshooting of Fatal Error Occurrence Faulty Part/ Phenomenon Detail Check Point Remedy Timing Part Name At power-on While the power-on sequence Relay FFC 1. Check that the Relay FFC is connected to the Relay Board 1.
  • Page 56 EPSON Stylus Photo R1800/R2400 Revision B Table 3-12. 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 1.
  • Page 57 EPSON Stylus Photo R1800/R2400 Revision B Table 3-12. 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 1.
  • Page 58 EPSON Stylus Photo R1800/R2400 Revision B Table 3-12. 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 1.

  • Page 59: Troubleshooting Based On Observed Faults

    EPSON Stylus Photo R1800/R2400 Revision B 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 3-13. Print Quality Troubles Faulty Part/ Observed Faults Details of the Fault...
  • Page 60 EPSON Stylus Photo R1800/R2400 Revision B Table 3-13. Print Quality Troubles Faulty Part/ Observed Faults Details of the Fault Check Point Remedy Part Name Dot missing and Although inks are ejected Print Head 1. Run a Nozzle Check, and check the printed pattern if it has 1.
  • Page 61 EPSON Stylus Photo R1800/R2400 Revision B Table 3-13. Print Quality Troubles Faulty Part/ Observed Faults Details of the Fault Check Point Remedy Part Name Horizontal or Although inks are ejected Head FFC 1. Check that the Head FFC is securely connected to the 1.
  • Page 62 EPSON Stylus Photo R1800/R2400 Revision B Table 3-13. Print Quality Troubles Faulty Part/ Observed Faults Details of the Fault Check Point Remedy Part Name Vertical or The printout has banding Adjustment 1. For printing in the Bi-D mode, check that the Bi-D 1.
  • Page 63 EPSON Stylus Photo R1800/R2400 Revision B Table 3-13. Print Quality Troubles Faulty Part/ Observed Faults Details of the Fault Check Point Remedy Part Name Vertical or When printing at 360 dpi, Adjustment 1. Check that PF Adjustment has executed properly.
  • Page 64 EPSON Stylus Photo R1800/R2400 Revision B Table 3-13. 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 1.
  • Page 65 EPSON Stylus Photo R1800/R2400 Revision B Table 3-13. Print Quality Troubles Faulty Part/ Observed Faults Details of the Fault Check Point Remedy Part Name The printout is Ink smudges appear on the Front and Rear 1. Check the Front and Rear Paper EJ Roller Assys for ink 1.
  • Page 66 EPSON Stylus Photo R1800/R2400 Revision B Table 3-13. Print Quality Troubles Faulty Part/ Observed Faults Details of the Fault Check Point Remedy Part Name The printout is Ink smudges appear on the PF Roller Shaft 1. Check the PF Roller Shaft for ink stain.
  • Page 67 EPSON Stylus Photo R1800/R2400 Revision B Table 3-13. 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 1.
  • Page 68 C H A P T E R DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY...
  • Page 69 EPSON Stylus Photo R1800/R2400 Revision B 4.1 Overview 4.1.1 Precautions Before starting the disassembling/reassembling work of this product, always This chapter describes procedures for disassembling and assembling this read the following "WARNING" and "CAUTION" carefully. product. Unless otherwise specified, the disassembled units or main components can be reassembled by reversing the disassembling procedure.

  • Page 70: Tools

    EPSON Stylus Photo R1800/R2400 Revision B 4.1.2 Tools When transporting a printer that uses HAV Ink C A U T I O N Cartridges, remove all the cartridges beforehand. The following table indicates the tools recommended for use for disassembly, Especially for air transportation, make sure to remove reassembly and adjustment.

  • Page 71: Screws

    EPSON Stylus Photo R1800/R2400 Revision B 4.1.3 Screws Table 4-2. List of Screw Types Image Description Image Description 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 72: Work Completion Checklist

    EPSON Stylus Photo R1800/R2400 Revision B 4.1.4 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 73: Disassembly

    EPSON Stylus Photo R1800/R2400 Revision B 4.2 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 "Rear Housing" 4.2.1.1 page 74. "Side Housing" "Board Assy" The step for the unit or discrete part within the broken line 4.2.1.2 page 74.

  • Page 74: Removing The Housings

    EPSON Stylus Photo R1800/R2400 Revision B 4.2.1 Removing the Housings 4.2.1.2 Side Housing 1. Remove the Rear Housing. See Section 4.2.1.1 on page 74. 4.2.1.1 Rear Housing 2. Insert a flat-blade screwdriver into the notch on the side of the Lower 1.
  • Page 75 EPSON Stylus Photo R1800/R2400 Revision B 4.2.1.3 Locking/Releasing the Carriage and Opening/Closing Match the positioning holes of the Upper Housing with the the CD-R Unit guide pins of the Side Housing. Locking/releasing the Carriage and opening/closing the CD-R Unit are mutually related.
  • Page 76 EPSON Stylus Photo R1800/R2400 Revision B 4.2.1.4 Upper Housing When moving the Carriage Unit with the CD-R Unit opened, C A U T I O N turn the PG CAM (Right) beforehand so that PG++ points 1. Remove the Side Housing.
  • Page 77 EPSON Stylus Photo R1800/R2400 Revision B 5. Disconnect the Panel FFC and CD-R Sensor Cable from connectors CN1 PRINTER COVER and CN2 on the Switch Board, and release the CD-R Sensor Cable from the tabs of the Upper Housing. 7. Remove the two C.B.P. M3 x 10 screws that secure the Left Printer Cover Holder, and draw it out in the direction of the arrows.
  • Page 78 EPSON Stylus Photo R1800/R2400 Revision B 8. Lift the Upper Housing in the direction of the arrows, pull the Guide Pin on 4.2.1.5 Lower Housing and Printer Mechanism the Upper Housing away from the notch on the printer cover, and remove 1.
  • Page 79 EPSON Stylus Photo R1800/R2400 Revision B Insert the Waste Ink Tube with the red line into the lower 1) C.B.P. 3x10 (6±1 kgf.cm) Ink Tube. 130 Digit Side Waste Ink Tube 130 Digit Side Ink Tube Printer Mechanism 0 Digit Side Waste Ink Tube 0 Digit Side Ink Tube Figure 4-13.

  • Page 80: Waste Ink Pad

    EPSON Stylus Photo R1800/R2400 Revision B 4.2.2 Waste Ink Pad Referring to Figure 4-15., correctly install the Waste Ink Pads. 1. Remove the Lower Housing. See Section 4.2.1.5 on page 78. 2. Remove the C.B.P. M3 x 8 screw that secures the Waste Ink Tube.
  • Page 81 EPSON Stylus Photo R1800/R2400 Revision B Check the positions and the routing of the Upper and Lower Waste Ink Tubes. 0 digit side : Lower side 130 digit side : Upper side Waste Ink Tubes 130 Digit Side 0 Digit Side Figure 4-16.

  • Page 82: Front Paper Guide Pad

    EPSON Stylus Photo R1800/R2400 Revision B 4.2.3 Front Paper Guide Pad After installing the Front Paper Guide Pads and Front Paper Guide Pad Protection, lift the Printer Mechanism, and check 1. Remove the Printer Mechanism. See Section 4.2.1.5 on page 78.

  • Page 83: Asf Assy

    EPSON Stylus Photo R1800/R2400 Revision B 4.2.4 ASF Assy 5. Disconnect all Cables and the FFC from the connectors on the Relay Board. 1. Remove the Upper Housing. See Section 4.2.1.4 on page 76. CN1 : Relay FFC 2. Remove the C.B.S. M3 x 8 screw that secures the Earth Cables on the CN2 : PE Sensor Cable right rear side of the printer, and remove the Earth Cables.
  • Page 84 EPSON Stylus Photo R1800/R2400 Revision B 11. Remove the three C.B.S. (P4) M3 x 8 screws that secure the ASF Assy, Referring to Figure 4-21., correctly route each of the Cables and remove the ASF Assy from the Printer Mechanism.
  • Page 85 EPSON Stylus Photo R1800/R2400 Revision B Align the Guide Pin and four Tabs on the ASF Assy with Adjusting the Position of the ASF Guide Roller LDs the positioning holes on the Main Frame so that there is When installing the Guide Roller LDs, the position of the no gap between the ASF Assy and the Main Frame.
  • Page 86 EPSON Stylus Photo R1800/R2400 Revision B 3. Look the printer's inside through a gap between the 4. Align the Guide Pin and Tab on the 0 Digit Side Guide Roll Paper Frame and the ASF Assy with a penlight. Roller LD with the positioning holes on the Main...

  • Page 87: Removing The Boards

    EPSON Stylus Photo R1800/R2400 Revision B 4.2.5 Removing the Boards 3. Disconnect all the FFCs and Connector Cables connected to the Board Assy in order from the front, and draw out the Board Assy from the Printer 4.2.5.1 Board Assy taking care to avoid interference between the Manual Paper Guide and the Ground Plates on the Board Assy.
  • Page 88 EPSON Stylus Photo R1800/R2400 Revision B Make sure that the FFCs are not crossing each others, A D J U S T M E N T The following adjustment must be performed after replacing R E Q U I R E D and connect each of the FFCs and Connector Cables to the Main Board.

  • Page 89: Disassembling The Printer Mechanism

    EPSON Stylus Photo R1800/R2400 Revision B 4.2.5.2 LED Board 4.2.6 Disassembling the Printer Mechanism 1. Remove the Upper Housing. See Section 4.2.1.4 on page 76. 4.2.6.1 Print Head 2. Peel off a piece of acetate tape from the LED Sheet.
  • Page 90 EPSON Stylus Photo R1800/R2400 Revision B 5. Remove the three C.B.P. M2.6 x 8 screws that secure the Print Head using Make sure that the Pad is attached at the position in No.1 Phillips Screw Driver, and vertically lift the Print Head to remove.
  • Page 91 EPSON Stylus Photo R1800/R2400 Revision B 4.2.6.2 CR Scale The screws must be tightened in the order shown in Figure 4-33. while the Print Head is held down in the 1. Remove the Upper Housing. See Section 4.2.1.4 on page 76.
  • Page 92 EPSON Stylus Photo R1800/R2400 Revision B 5. Remove the coil section of Torsion Spring 24.7 from the Tab on the Left 7. Turn the CR Scale 90º, and remove it from the Tab on the Left CR Shaft CR Shaft Mounting Plate with tweezers.
  • Page 93 EPSON Stylus Photo R1800/R2400 Revision B 4.2.6.3 APG Assy Pass the CR Scale through the slot on the CR Encoder. 1. Remove the Upper Housing. See Section 4.2.1.4 on page 76. 2. Disconnect the APG Motor Connector Cable from Connector CN18 (red) CR Encoder on the Main Board, and Remove the Cable from the ASF Assy.
  • Page 94 EPSON Stylus Photo R1800/R2400 Revision B 4. Remove the three C.B.S. M3 x 6 screws that secure the APG Assy, and Match the phase of the APG Assy in the following remove the APG Assy from the Main Frame. procedure.
  • Page 95 EPSON Stylus Photo R1800/R2400 Revision B 4.2.6.4 Carriage Shaft and Carriage Unit 6. Remove the two C.B.S. M3 x 6 screws that secure the Frame Support Plate (Left), and remove it. 1. Remove the LED Board. See Section 4.2.5.2 on page 89.
  • Page 96 EPSON Stylus Photo R1800/R2400 Revision B 7. Remove the foot of Left PG Torsion Spring from Tab A, and remove the Place the feet of Left PG Torsion Spring and Right PG coil section from Tab B to remove Left PG Torsion Spring from the Main Torsion Spring on the Carriage Shaft.
  • Page 97 EPSON Stylus Photo R1800/R2400 Revision B 10. Remove the Extension Spring for the Driven Pulley Holder from the Main 12. Remove the CR Drive Belt from the CR Motor Pinion Gear. Frame and the Tab on the Drive Pulley Holder with needle-nose pliers.
  • Page 98 EPSON Stylus Photo R1800/R2400 Revision B 14. Loosen the C.B.S. (P4) M3 x 8 screw that secures the Left Parallelism 16. Lift the Carriage Shaft upwards, and remove the Carriage Shaft Spacer Adjust Bushing, and rotate the Bushing toward the front of the Printer from the Carriage Shaft with tweezers.
  • Page 99 EPSON Stylus Photo R1800/R2400 Revision B 18. Lift the Carriage Shaft within the hole on the Main Frame, and remove the Install the Right PG Cam so that one of these positions Spacer and Left PG Cam from the Carriage Shaft.
  • Page 100 EPSON Stylus Photo R1800/R2400 Revision B When performing the following procedure, take care not to Set the longer end of the Carriage Shaft to the left side. C A U T I O N scratch the Carriage Shaft. 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 101 EPSON Stylus Photo R1800/R2400 Revision B 23. Turn the Belt Holder Mounting Plate in the direction of the arrow, and 25. Release the CR Encoder Board Holder from the three Tabs to remove it remove it from the Carriage Unit.
  • Page 102 EPSON Stylus Photo R1800/R2400 Revision B 27. Disconnect the Sensor FFC from the Connector on the CR Encoder Board, A D J U S T M E N T After replacing the parts listed below, be sure to apply G-26 or...
  • Page 103 EPSON Stylus Photo R1800/R2400 Revision B 4.2.6.5 CSIC Board Align the positioning holes on the Carriage Unit with the two Guide Pins on the Ink Cartridge Cover. 1. Remove the Upper Housing. See Section 4.2.1.4 on page 76. Make sure that the shaft on the center of the Ink 2.
  • Page 104 EPSON Stylus Photo R1800/R2400 Revision B 5. Release the CSIC Board Cover from the four Tabs with a flat-blade 8. Push up the CSIC Board with a flat-blade screwdriver from the notch on screwdriver, and remove the CSIC Board Cover from the Carriage Unit.
  • Page 105 EPSON Stylus Photo R1800/R2400 Revision B 4.2.6.6 Paper EJ Frame Assy. When performing the following procedure, take care not to C A U T I O N scratch the Star Wheel. 1. Remove the Upper Housing. See Section 4.2.1.4 on page 76.
  • Page 106 EPSON Stylus Photo R1800/R2400 Revision B 4.2.6.7 CD-R Release Lever Sub Assy Hook both rear ends of the Paper EJ Frame Assy onto the Tabs on the Main Frame. 1. Remove the Printer Mechanism. See Section 4.2.1.5 on page 78.
  • Page 107 EPSON Stylus Photo R1800/R2400 Revision B 5. To prevent parts from dropping, refit the shaft on the Right CD-R Release Make sure that the Right CD-R Release Lever Sub Assy Base into the CD-R Release Lever. is correctly assembled as shown in the figure below.
  • Page 108 EPSON Stylus Photo R1800/R2400 Revision B 7. Remove Spur Gear 68 from the Paper EJ Roller Shaft. Make sure that the Left CD-R Release Lever Sub Assy is correctly assembled as shown in the figure below. Spur Gear 68 Figure 4-91. Removing the Spur Gear 68 Figure 4-93.
  • Page 109 EPSON Stylus Photo R1800/R2400 Revision B 4.2.6.8 Ink System Unit 5. Remove the two C.B.S. M3 x 4 screws that secure the Ink System Guide Plate, and remove it. 1. Remove the Right CD-R Release Lever SubAssy. See Section 4.2.6.7 on page 106.
  • Page 110 EPSON Stylus Photo R1800/R2400 Revision B 6. Remove the two C.B.S. M3 x 6 screws that secure the Ink System Unit. 7. 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 111 EPSON Stylus Photo R1800/R2400 Revision B 8. Remove the Ink System Unit downwards from the Main Frame keeping the Place the Paper EJ Lock Release Cam on the rear side of Unit from coming in contact with the Paper EJ Transmission Lock Lever.
  • Page 112 EPSON Stylus Photo R1800/R2400 Revision B 4.2.6.9 Release Holder Assy Align the three Upper Tabs on the Release Holder Assy with the positioning holes on the Main Frame. See Figure 1. Remove the ASF Assy. See Section 4.2.4 on page 83.
  • Page 113 EPSON Stylus Photo R1800/R2400 Revision B 4.2.6.10 FLAG Release Assy. 4. Release the three Tabs on the Driven Release Holder from the Main Frame, and remove the FLAG Release Assy. 1. Remove the APG Assy. See Section 4.2.6.3 on page 93.
  • Page 114 EPSON Stylus Photo R1800/R2400 Revision B 4.2.6.11 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 1. Remove the FLAG Release Assy. See Section 4.2.6.10 on page 113.
  • Page 115 EPSON Stylus Photo R1800/R2400 Revision B 4. Remove the six Upper Paper Guide Torsion Springs from the Tabs on the Make sure that the leading end of the Upper Paper Guide Main Frame, and draw out the Upper Paper Guide Torsion Springs from Torsion Spring can be seen through the hole of the Upper the six Upper Paper Guide Assys.
  • Page 116 EPSON Stylus Photo R1800/R2400 Revision B 4.2.6.12 Front Paper Guide and Paper eject roller A D J U S T M E N T After replacing the following part, be sure to apply G-26 grease R E Q U I R E D to the specified area.
  • Page 117 EPSON Stylus Photo R1800/R2400 Revision B 5. Remove the Spacer from the EJ Roller Shaft. 7. Slide the Front Paper Eject Roller to the left, and remove the Left Bushing 8 from the Main Frame. 6. Remove the Guide Pins on Left Bushing 8 from the Main Frame using...
  • Page 118 EPSON Stylus Photo R1800/R2400 Revision B Align the Bushing of the Front Paper Guide with the PF After installing the Front Paper Guide, lift the Printer Roller Shaft. Mechanism to check the following points. 1. Make sure that the Tabs on the Paper Guide Pad are not cut midway.
  • Page 119 EPSON Stylus Photo R1800/R2400 Revision B 4.2.6.13 PF Roller Shaft 6. Remove the PG Grounding Spring from the notch on the Main Frame, and remove the PF Grounding Spring from the groove on the PF Roller Shaft. 1. Remove the Upper Paper Guide Assys.
  • Page 120 EPSON Stylus Photo R1800/R2400 Revision B 8. Remove the Guide Pin of Left Bushing 8 from the Main Frame using When performing the following procedure, pay attention to C A U T I O N tweezers, and rotate the Bushing upwards to align with the notch on the the following points.
  • Page 121 EPSON Stylus Photo R1800/R2400 Revision B 10. Remove the PF Roller Shaft from the Bushings on the Rear Paper Guide Be careful not to move Compression Spring 4 and the Leaf C A U T I O N and the Center Support, slide the PF Roller Shaft to the left to remove it...

  • Page 122: Removing The Motors

    EPSON Stylus Photo R1800/R2400 Revision B 4.2.7 Removing the Motors 5. Remove the two C.B.S. M3 x 4 screws that secure the CR Motor, and remove the CR Motor from the Main Frame. 4.2.7.1 CR Motor 1. Remove the Upper Housing.
  • Page 123 EPSON Stylus Photo R1800/R2400 Revision B 4.2.7.2 PF Motor Make the slit on the PF Motor face the direction shown in the figure below. 1. Remove the Printer Mechanism. See Section 4.2.1.5 on page 78. 2. Disconnect the PF Motor Connector Cable from Connector CN16 (black) on the Main Board, and remove it from the Clamp on the Main Frame.

  • Page 124: Removing The Sensors

    EPSON Stylus Photo R1800/R2400 Revision B 4.2.8 Removing the Sensors Align the four Tabs and Guide Pin on the PE Sensor Holder with the positioning holes on the Main Frame correctly so 4.2.8.1 PE Sensor Holder that there is no gap between the PE Sensor Holder and the Main Frame.
  • Page 125 EPSON Stylus Photo R1800/R2400 Revision B 4.2.8.2 Ink Mark Sensor and PW sensor Make sure that the FFC is routed as shown in Figure 4-139.. 1. Remove the Carriage Unit. See Section 4.2.6.4 on page 95. 2. Remove the C.P.B. (P1) M1.7 x 5 screw that secures the PW Sensor Holder, and remove the PW Sensor Holder from the Carriage Unit.
  • Page 126 EPSON Stylus Photo R1800/R2400 Revision B 4.2.8.3 CR Encoder Sensor Board 4.2.8.4 PF Encoder Sensor Holder 1. Remove the Carriage Unit. See Section 4.2.6.4 on page 95. 1. Remove the Upper Housing. See Section 4.2.1.4 on page 76. 2. Remove the two C.B.P. M2.6 x 5 screws that secure the CR Encoder 2.
  • Page 127 EPSON Stylus Photo R1800/R2400 Revision B 4. While pressing the Guide Pin on the PF Encoder Sensor Holder using tweezers, slide the Holder upwards to release the three Tabs, and remove the PF Encoder Sensor Holder. Guide Pin Tabs Figure 4-142. Removing the PF Encoder Sensor Holder Make sure that the PF Scale is in the slit on the PF Encoder Sensor.
  • Page 128 C H A P T E R ADJUSTMENT...

  • Page 129: Adjustment Items And Overview

    EPSON Stylus Photo R1800/R2400 Revision B 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 130 EPSON Stylus Photo R1800/R2400 Revision B Table 5-1. Adjustment Items Adjustment Purpose Method Outline Head ID Input When replacing the Print Head, this adjustment is made to 1. Enter the ID of the Head QR Code Label (31 digits), which is applied to the Print Head, reduce head manufacturing variations, which may cause into the program.
  • Page 131 EPSON Stylus Photo R1800/R2400 Revision B Table 5-1. Adjustment Items Adjustment Purpose Method Outline Reset the PF The PF deterioration compensation counter can be reset 1. Select and execute this function in the Adjustment Program. deterioration counter only when the PF Roller Shaft is new. To reduce the 2.
  • Page 132 EPSON Stylus Photo R1800/R2400 Revision B Table 5-2. Maintenance Functions Function Item Purpose Method Outline Ink Charge This function is used for Print Head replacement to drain 1. Select this function in the Adjustment Program. Shipping Liquid of the after-sales service part in the head 2.

  • Page 133: Replacement Part-Based Adjustment Priorities

    EPSON Stylus Photo R1800/R2400 Revision B 5.1.2 Replacement Part-Based Adjustment Priorities The following table indicates the replacement part-based adjustment item and priority list. Note : Symbol explanation After removing or replacing the part After replacing the part NOTE: The replacement part adjustment item indicates the adjustment to be made when the corresponding replacement part is removed singly, and does not include adjustment accompanied by ancillary work.
  • Page 134 EPSON Stylus Photo R1800/R2400 Revision B Table 5-3. Replacement Part-Based Adjustment Item and Priority List (1) Waste Ink Ink Mark Adjustment Item Priority Print Head Main Board Main Board PS Board PW Sensor CR Motor Pads Sensor PF Belt Tension Adjustment –...
  • Page 135 EPSON Stylus Photo R1800/R2400 Revision B Note : Symbol explanation After removing or replacing the part After replacing the part Table 5-4. Replacement Part-Based Adjustment Item and Priority List (2) Front Paper Carriage Paper EJ PF Roller Adjustment Item Priority...

  • Page 136: Required Adjustment Tools

    EPSON Stylus Photo R1800/R2400 Revision B 5.1.3 Required Adjustment Tools Table 5-5. List of Tools Name Part Code Category Overview The following table lists the adjustment tools required for adjustment of this PF Roller Shaft Used to check whether or not...

  • Page 137: Adjustment

    EPSON Stylus Photo R1800/R2400 Revision B 5.2 Adjustment 5.2.1.1 PF Belt Tension Adjustment Method Proper measurement may be interrupted by sounds picked C A U T I O N This section explains the adjustments that do not use the Adjustment Program.
  • Page 138 EPSON Stylus Photo R1800/R2400 Revision B 7. Bring the Microphone as close as possible to the center of the Timing Belt. Standard Value: 9.0 ± 2N (7.0 ~ 11.0N) A D J U S T M E N T R E Q U I R E D...

  • Page 139: Pg Adjustment

    EPSON Stylus Photo R1800/R2400 Revision B 5.2.2 PG Adjustment 5.2.2.1 PG Adjustment Method When any of the following parts has been removed or replaced, this adjustment Before starting PG adjustment, completely wipe drops of C A U T I O N must be performed to secure the specified clearance between the print surface ink around the Print Head.
  • Page 140 EPSON Stylus Photo R1800/R2400 Revision B 3. Load unused Ink Cartridges of all colors into the Carriage Unit. 6. With its conductor connection portion up, set the Adjustment Gauge in the specified position (on the left side of the Front Paper Guide).
  • Page 141 EPSON Stylus Photo R1800/R2400 Revision B 8. To set the PG position to the "--" position, turn the PG Cam on the right end 9. Lower the Gear of the Parallelism Adjust Bushing on the left side of the of the Carriage Shaft clockwise so that the point marked "--" faces down.
  • Page 142 EPSON Stylus Photo R1800/R2400 Revision B 11. With its conductor connection portion up, set the Adjustment Gauge in the 12. Move the Carriage Unit onto the Adjustment Gauge. specified position (on the right side of the Front Paper Guide). Moving position...

  • Page 143: Pf Roller Shaft Center Support Position Adjustment

    EPSON Stylus Photo R1800/R2400 Revision B 5.2.3 PF Roller Shaft Center Support Position 5.2.3.1 How to Adjust the PF Roller Shaft Center Support Position Adjustment 1. Before performing this adjustment, remove the following parts: This adjustment must be performed to compensate the deflection amount on...
  • Page 144 EPSON Stylus Photo R1800/R2400 Revision B 4. Loosen the screws that secure the Center Support Bushing Cam and the Check for any dirt on the PF Roller Shaft when performing C A U T I O N Center Support Bush.
  • Page 145 EPSON Stylus Photo R1800/R2400 Revision B 6. Turn the Center Support Bushing Cam so that the long hand position is 7. Tighten the Center Support Bushing Cam and the Center Support Bushing +30µ from the "0" adjustment position. with the screws.
  • Page 146 EPSON Stylus Photo R1800/R2400 Revision B Unevenness Figure 5-17. Outside the Specified Value Range Figure 5-18. Inside the Specified Value Range Adjustment Adjustment...

  • Page 147: Colorimetric Calibration

    Calibration plate that contains a white reference tile (Calibrator accessory) Colorimetric Calibration Technology Colorimetric Calibration Tool for Stylus Photo R1800 (program) The Principle Black paper (A4 size or larger) (A paper printed in solid black can also The ink discharge amount characteristic of a printer is measured by be used.)
  • Page 148 EPSON Stylus Photo R1800/R2400 Revision B Table 5-6.The Difference in Calibration Method between Head ID and If you do not perform Colorimetric Calibration after C A U T I O N Colorimetric Calibration. performing Head ID adjustment, the printer will be controlled only by the Head ID, which affects the following.
  • Page 149 EPSON Stylus Photo R1800/R2400 Revision B 5.2.4.2 Adjusting Method of the Colorimetric Calibration Flow of batch processing Flow of separate process The Color ID Calibration Chart is designed to be printed in a START C H E C K (repair work site) P O I N T completely non-compensated state.
  • Page 150 The following shows the process when [Perform entire process] is clicked. When Measuring Color at a Place the Same as the Repair Work Site 1. Start up the Colorimetric Calibration Tool for Stylus Photo R1800 on a PC, and click [Perform entire process].
  • Page 151 Warning message Figure 5-24. Checking the Printer Connection 3. The printer driver for Stylus Photo R1800 is automatically detected, and the USB ID is automatically acquired. The remaining amount of the ink is checked before the C A U T I O N USB ID is acquired.
  • Page 152 EPSON Stylus Photo R1800/R2400 Revision B 6. Load one sheet of A4 or letter-size plain paper, and click "Next" to execute If an ink sensor abnormality is detected during execution of C A U T I O N the automatic nozzle check.
  • Page 153 EPSON Stylus Photo R1800/R2400 Revision B 7. Load one sheet of A4 or letter-size Photo paper, and click "Next" to print the Calibration Chart. 2004-07-02 13 59 53 USB ID (All 18 alphanumeric digits are USBID MH01234567 indicated.) 2004-07-05 13 59 53 Print time + Color measurement limit...
  • Page 154 EPSON Stylus Photo R1800/R2400 Revision B 8. After the Calibration Chart is printed, allow it to dry for five minutes. During 10. Place the Calibrator on the calibration plate, and click [Calibrate] this time, check the nozzle check pattern on the chart. If there are broken...
  • Page 155 EPSON Stylus Photo R1800/R2400 Revision B 11. After confirming that you are within the color measurement time limit, place 12. Follow the on-screen messages to measure the Chart. After the color the Calibration Chart sheet on a black paper, put the scanning ruler on the measurement is finished, click [OK].
  • Page 156 EPSON Stylus Photo R1800/R2400 Revision B 13. Click [Next], and write the Color ID to the printer. Be sure to start the measurement from the top side of the C A U T I O N chart. Take more than 10 seconds to measure one row.
  • Page 157 EPSON Stylus Photo R1800/R2400 Revision B 14. When the following screen is displayed, click [End], and turn the printer When Measuring Color at a Place Different from the Repair Work Site OFF then back ON again to end the adjustment. This action reflects the color measurement values on the printer.
  • Page 158 EPSON Stylus Photo R1800/R2400 Revision B The following shows the process when [Print a Calibration Chart] is 2. Execute of the procedure Step 2 ~ 8 “ When Measuring Color at a clicked. (p150) to make a Place the Same as the Repair Work Site”...
  • Page 159 EPSON Stylus Photo R1800/R2400 Revision B 2. Color measurement work site The following shows the process when [Execute color measuring] is clicked. 1. Start up the Colorimetric Calibration Tool for Stylus Photo R1800 on the PC, and click [Execute color measuring].
  • Page 160 EPSON Stylus Photo R1800/R2400 Revision B 2. Execute of the procedure 5. When the following screen is displayed, click [End], and mail the Step 9 ~ 12 “ When Measuring Color at a (p150) and execute color color measurement data file to the repair work site.
  • Page 161 EPSON Stylus Photo R1800/R2400 Revision B 3. Repair work site 2. Execute of the procedure Step 2 ~ 3 “ When Measuring Color at a (p150) to connect the Place the Same as the Repair Work Site” 1. Start up the Colorimetric Calibration Tool for Stylus Photo printer to the PC.
  • Page 162 EPSON Stylus Photo R1800/R2400 Revision B 4. Make sure that the USB ID reflected (entered) at matches Step 3 the USB ID of the currently connected printer, then click [Next] to Clicking the "Browse" button displays the file selection write the Color ID to the printer.
  • Page 163 EPSON Stylus Photo R1800/R2400 Revision B 5. When the following screen is displayed, click [End], and turn the 5.2.4.3 Error Messages printer OFF then back ON again to end the adjustment. This The following table lists the error and warning messages that are generated by action reflects the color measurement values on the printer.
  • Page 164 EPSON Stylus Photo R1800/R2400 Revision B Table 5-7. List of Error Messages Table 5-7. List of Error Messages Error Message Error Message Preparing printer The printer is not ready. Check the printer status. Printer offline The printer is off-line. Place the printer online.

  • Page 165: Colorimetric Calibration By Users

    EPSON Stylus Photo R1800/R2400 Revision B 5.2.5 Colorimetric Calibration by Users 5.2.5.1 Printing Calibration Chart by Users The Colorimetric Calibration tool is available to the user. The user can print a Calibration Chart by himself/herself by using the tool. Prepare the following tools for Colorimetric Calibration:...
  • Page 166 Calibration Chart Print Procedure for Users When two or more printers are currently connected, the C H E C K P O I N T screen changes to the "port selection" screen. Select the : Windows XP/Me/2000/98 target printer, and click [Next]. : MacOS X 10.2x, 10.3x, MacOS 9.x Port : USB1.1...
  • Page 167 4. To prevent inks from settling down at the bottom, remove all ink cartridges, 6. Load one sheet of A4 or letter- size plain paper, and click "Next" to execute shake them at least four times, and reinstall them to the printer. The printer the automatic nozzle check.
  • Page 168 8. After the Calibration Chart is printed, allow it to dry for five minutes. During this time, check the nozzle check pattern on the chart. If there are broken USB ID (All 18 alphanumeric digits are indicated.) 2004-07-02 13 59 53 USBID MH01234567 Print time + Color measurement limit time lines or missing segments, click [Print Calibration Chart again], and return 2004-07-05 13 59 53 (7 days after the print time)
  • Page 169 EPSON Stylus Photo R1800/R2400 Revision B 5.2.5.2 Writing of Color ID by Users Reflection of correction according to Head ID Every mass-produced printer is calibrated by the Colorimetric Calibration When servicing, there may be a case that the printer is returned to the user at the factory.
  • Page 170 Color Correction Value Entry Procedure When two or more printers are currently connected, the C H E C K P O I N T screen changes to the "port selection" screen. Select the : Windows XP/Me/2000/98 target printer, and click [Next]. : MacOS X 10.2x, 10.3x, MacOS 9.x Port : USB1.1...
  • Page 171 4. Clicking "Next" writes the color correction values automatically to the 5. When the following screen is displayed, click "End" and turn the printer printer. OFF then back ON again to end the adjustment. Step4.Color Correction Value Write Screen Step5.End Screen 6.
  • Page 172 C H A P T E R MAINTENANCE...
  • Page 173 EPSON Stylus Photo R1800/R2400 Revision B 6.1 Overview 6.1.2 Cleaning This printer has no mechanical components which require regular cleaning. This section provides information to maintain the printer in its optimum Therefore, when returning the printer to the user, check the following parts and condition.

  • Page 174: Service Maintenance

    EPSON Stylus Photo R1800/R2400 Revision B 6.1.3 Service Maintenance 6.1.3.2 Maintenance Request Ink is used for printing and Head Cleaning. Waste ink is drained into the Waste If print irregularity (missing dot, white line, etc.) has occurred or the printer Ink Pads via the Cap Unit, and its amount is stored into the EEPROM's indicates "Maintenance Error", take the following actions to clear the error.

  • Page 175: Lubrication

    The lubrication used for the components of the printer has been decided on Bushings (outer circumference) based on evaluation carried out by Epson. Therefore, the specified amount and <Lubrication Type> places of lubrication given in this section should be strictly observed.
  • Page 176 EPSON Stylus Photo R1800/R2400 Revision B <Lubrication Point> <Lubrication Point> Right PG Torsion Spring Contact point of the Main Frame Contact point of the Left and Right and the CR the Scale Mounting PG Torsion Springs and the Plate (Left/Right) Carriage Shaft.
  • Page 177 EPSON Stylus Photo R1800/R2400 Revision B <Lubrication Point> <Lubrication Point> Right Side The Driven Pulley Holder The bushing of the Front Paper Front Paper Guide Guide <Lubrication Type> <Lubrication Type> G-26 G-45 <Lubrication Amount> φ <Lubrication Amount> 1mm x 2mm x 4 points 1.
  • Page 178 EPSON Stylus Photo R1800/R2400 Revision B 6.1.4.1 Lubrication of Carriage Shaft <Lubrication Point> PF Grounding Spring Rear Paper Guide 1. Contact point of the Rear 1. Fit the Carriage Unit onto the Carriage Shaft, and move it to the center of Paper Guide and the PF Roller the Shaft.
  • Page 179 EPSON Stylus Photo R1800/R2400 Revision B 3. Hold the Carriage Unit, and while turning the Carriage Shaft clockwise and 5. Hold the Carriage Unit, and while turning the Carriage Shaft, move the counterclockwise, move the Carriage Unit to spread the grease evenly.
  • Page 180 EPSON Stylus Photo R1800/R2400 Revision B 7. 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) 8.
  • Page 181 C H A P T E R APPENDIX...

  • Page 182: Connector Summary

    EPSON Stylus Photo R1800/R2400 Revision B 7.1 Connector Summary 7.1.1 Connectors and Pin Layouts See the following tables for the connector summary for the C589 MAIN Board This section shows the connections between the main components of the and each connector's pin alignment.

  • Page 183: Exploded Diagram

    EPSON Stylus Photo R1800/R2400 Revision B 7.2 Exploded Diagram Following pages show exploded diagram. Exploded Diagram 1 Exploded Diagram 2 Exploded Diagram 3 Exploded Diagram 4 Exploded Diagram 5 Exploded Diagram 6 Appendix Exploded Diagram...
  • Page 184 EPSON Stylus Photo R1800/R2400 Revision B PX-G5000/EPSON STYLUS PHOTO R1800 No.1 Rev.01 C589-ACCE-011E Figure 7-2. Stylus Photo R1800 Exploded Diagram 1 Appendix Exploded Diagram...
  • Page 185 EPSON Stylus Photo R1800/R2400 Revision B PX-G5000 / EPSON STYLUS PHOTO R1800 No.2 Rev.01 C589-CASE-011 Figure 7-3. Stylus Photo R1800 Exploded Diagram 2 Appendix Exploded Diagram...
  • Page 186 EPSON Stylus Photo R1800/R2400 Revision B PX-G5000 / EPSON STYLUS PHOTO R1800 No.3 Rev.01 C589-ELEC-011 Figure 7-4. Stylus Photo R1800 Exploded Diagram 3 Appendix Exploded Diagram...
  • Page 187 EPSON Stylus Photo R1800/R2400 Revision B PX-G5000 / EPSON STYLUS PHOTO R1800 No.4 Rev.01 C589-MECH-011 Figure 7-5. Stylus Photo R1800 Exploded Diagram 4 Appendix Exploded Diagram...
  • Page 188 EPSON Stylus Photo R1800/R2400 Revision B PX-G5000 / EPSON STYLUS PHOTO R1800 No.5 Rev.01 C589-MECH-021 Figure 7-6. Stylus Photo R1800 Exploded Diagram 5 Appendix Exploded Diagram...
  • Page 189 EPSON Stylus Photo R1800/R2400 Revision B PX-G5000 / EPSON STYLUS PHOTO R1800 No.6 Rev.01 C589-MECH-031 Figure 7-7. Stylus Photo R1800 Exploded Diagram 6 Appendix Exploded Diagram...

  • Page 190: Parts List For Epson Stylus Photo R1800

    EPSON Stylus Photo R1800/R2400 Revision B 7.3 Parts List for EPSON Stylus Photo R1800 Table 7-2. Parts List for EPSON Stylus Photo R1800 Code Parts Name Table 7-2. Parts List for EPSON Stylus Photo R1800 BOARD ASSY.,ENCORDER,CR BOARD ASSY.,DETECTOR,PW Code Parts Name HOLDER,BOARD ASSY.,ENCORDER,PF...
  • Page 191 EPSON Stylus Photo R1800/R2400 Revision B Table 7-2. Parts List for EPSON Stylus Photo R1800 Table 7-2. Parts List for EPSON Stylus Photo R1800 Code Parts Name Code Parts Name HARNESS,ENCORDER,PF LABEL,GUIDE,ROLL PAPER INSERT HARNESS,BOARD ASSY.,RELAY CLAMP,TUBE CLEANER,HEAD;C,ASP POROUS PAD,GUIDE,INK EJECT CABLE,DETECTOR,8 FRAG RELEASE ASSY.,ASP...

  • Page 192: Circuit Diagram

    EPSON Stylus Photo R1800/R2400 Revision B 7.4 Circuit Diagram Following pages show Circuit Diagram. C589 MAIN control circuit board 1 C589 MAIN control circuit board 2 C589 PSB power supply circuit board C589 PNL circuit board C589 PNL B circuit board...
  • Page 193 EPSON Stylus Photo R1800/R2400 Revision B C589 MAIN control circuit board 1 Appendix Circuit Diagram...
  • Page 194 EPSON Stylus Photo R1800/R2400 Revision B C589 MAIN control circuit board 2 Appendix Circuit Diagram...
  • Page 195 EPSON Stylus Photo R1800/R2400 Revision B C589 PSB power supply circuit board Appendix Circuit Diagram...
  • Page 196 EPSON Stylus Photo R1800/R2400 Revision B C589 PNL circuit board Appendix Circuit Diagram...
  • Page 197 EPSON Stylus Photo R1800/R2400 Revision B C589 PNL B circuit board Appendix Circuit Diagram...
  • Page 198 C H A P T E R STYLUS PHOTO R2400...
  • Page 199 High quality color printing describes the specifications and functions that are unique to the Stylus Photo R2400. Refer to Chapter 1 to 7 for the information on the Stylus Photo R1800. High quality phot printing using the Photo Mach technology...
  • Page 200 EPSON Stylus Photo R1800/R2400 Revision B 8.1.2 Indicator Display in Normal Mode Table 8-1. Printer Condition and LED Status Indicators Printer status Error status Power Paper Priority Idle – – – Data processing – Blink – – Ink sequence processing –...
  • Page 201 EPSON Stylus Photo R1800/R2400 Revision B 8.1.3 Error Status Fatal error After the cause of this type of error is removed, the printer cannot return to If any of the following states is detected, this printer is put in an error status and normal unless it is powered off and then on again turns the interface signal -ERROR "Low"...
  • Page 202 EPSON Stylus Photo R1800/R2400 Revision B 8.2 Casing Specifications 8.3 Accessories EXTERNAL DIMENSIONS STANDARD ACCESSORIES Start Here When tucked: 615 (width) x 314 (depth) x 223 mm (height) Ink Cartridge (one for each of 9 colors) When used: 615 (width) x 737 (depth) x 457 mm (height)
  • Page 203 EPSON Stylus Photo R1800/R2400 Revision B 8.3.1 Printhead Specifications 8.3.2 Ink Sequence The Printhead of this product is a F-Mach head. Displacement cleaning / replacement cleaning The following shows the arrangement of the nozzles and the color This printe provides 2 patterns of combination of black inks in the E row.
  • Page 204 EPSON Stylus Photo R1800/R2400 Revision B 8.4 Overview This chapter describes unit-level troubleshooting. 8.4.1 Troubleshooting according to Panel Messages After checking the printer LED and EPW3 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 205 EPSON Stylus Photo R1800/R2400 Revision B Table 8-6. Troubleshooting of Communication Error Occurrence Faulty Part/ Phenomenon Detail Check Point Remedy Timing Part Name At power-on The printer does not operate at Panel FFC 1. Check that the Panel FFC is connected to the Panel Board 1.
  • Page 206 EPSON Stylus Photo R1800/R2400 Revision B Table 8-6. Troubleshooting of Communication Error Occurrence Faulty Part/ Phenomenon Detail Check Point Remedy Timing Part Name At power-on The printer does not operate at Power Supply 1. Check that the Connector Cable of the Power Supply 1.
  • Page 207 2. Replace the Interface cable with a new the printer. one. EPSON 1. When using USB, check that the EPSON USB driver has 1. Install the EPSON USB driver. USB driver been installed on the PC. 1. Check that the PC and printer are connected via the USB 1.
  • Page 208 EPSON Stylus Photo R1800/R2400 Revision B Table 8-7. Troubleshooting of Cover Open Error Occurrence Faulty Part/ Phenomenon Detail Check Point Remedy Timing Part Name During printing A Cover Open (Tray) Error is Printer Cover 1. Check that the front cover is not open.
  • Page 209 EPSON Stylus Photo R1800/R2400 Revision B Table 8-8. 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 1.
  • Page 210 EPSON Stylus Photo R1800/R2400 Revision B Table 8-8. Troubleshooting of Paper Out Error Occurrence Faulty Part/ Phenomenon Detail Check Point Remedy Timing Part Name At operation Though paper is fed from the PE Sensor 1. Check that the Connector cable of the PE Sensor is 1.
  • Page 211 EPSON Stylus Photo R1800/R2400 Revision B Table 8-8. Troubleshooting of Paper Out Error Occurrence Faulty Part/ Phenomenon Detail Check Point Remedy Timing Part Name The Paper Switch Though the CD-R Tray or the PW sensor 1. Check the PW Sensor for paper dust, ink, etc.
  • Page 212 EPSON Stylus Photo R1800/R2400 Revision B Table 8-9. Troubleshooting of Paper Jam Error Occurrence Faulty Part/ Phenomenon Detail Check Point Remedy Timing Part Name At operation At the time of paper ejection, – 1. Check that the size of the fed paper is not larger than that 1.
  • Page 213 EPSON Stylus Photo R1800/R2400 Revision B Table 8-10. Troubleshooting of Card Loading Error Occurrence Faulty Part/ Phenomenon Detail Check Point Remedy Timing Part Name During printing Printing starts but paper is not – 1. Check that the card size paper is loaded in the portrait 1.
  • Page 214 EPSON Stylus Photo R1800/R2400 Revision B Table 8-11. Troubleshooting of Paper Mismatch Error Occurrence Faulty Part/Part Phenomenon Detail Check Point Remedy Timing Name At operation When feeding a Board Paper EJ Frame 1. Check if the CD-R Tray Base(Board Tray Base) is closed 1.
  • Page 215 EPSON Stylus Photo R1800/R2400 Revision B Table 8-14. Troubleshooting of No Ink Cartridge/Ink Cartridge Error Occurrence Faulty Part/ Phenomenon Detail Check Point Remedy Timing Part Name At power-on After the Carriage has Ink Cartridge 1. Check that the Ink Cartridge is installed correctly.
  • Page 216 EPSON Stylus Photo R1800/R2400 Revision B Table 8-14. Troubleshooting of No Ink Cartridge/Ink Cartridge Error Occurrence Faulty Part/ Phenomenon Detail Check Point Remedy Timing Part Name At power-on After the Carriage has CSIC FFC 1. Check that the CSIC FFC is connected to the CSIC Board 1.
  • Page 217 EPSON Stylus Photo R1800/R2400 Revision B Table 8-15. Troubleshooting of Maintenance Request Occurrence Faulty Part/ Phenomenon Detail Check Point Remedy Timing Part Name At power-on At power-on, the printer does Waste Ink Pads 1. Using the Adjustment Program, check if the Protection 1.
  • Page 218 EPSON Stylus Photo R1800/R2400 Revision B Table 8-16. Troubleshooting of Fatal Error Occurrence Faulty Part/ Phenomenon Detail Check Point Remedy Timing Part Name At power-on At power-on, the CR Motor CR Motor 1. Check that the CR Motor connector cable is connected to 1.
  • Page 219 EPSON Stylus Photo R1800/R2400 Revision B Table 8-16. 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 220 EPSON Stylus Photo R1800/R2400 Revision B Table 8-16. 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 1.
  • Page 221 EPSON Stylus Photo R1800/R2400 Revision B Table 8-16. 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 1. Check that the Relay Connector Cable is connected to the 1.
  • Page 222 EPSON Stylus Photo R1800/R2400 Revision B Table 8-16. Troubleshooting of Fatal Error Occurrence Faulty Part/ Phenomenon Detail Check Point Remedy Timing Part Name At power-on While the power-on sequence ASF Motor 1. Check that the Connector cable of the ASF Motor is 1.
  • Page 223 EPSON Stylus Photo R1800/R2400 Revision B Table 8-16. Troubleshooting of Fatal Error Occurrence Faulty Part/ Phenomenon Detail Check Point Remedy Timing Part Name At power-on While the power-on sequence Relay FFC 1. Check that the Relay FFC is connected to the Relay Board 1.
  • Page 224 EPSON Stylus Photo R1800/R2400 Revision B Table 8-16. 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 1.
  • Page 225 EPSON Stylus Photo R1800/R2400 Revision B Table 8-16. 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 1.
  • Page 226 EPSON Stylus Photo R1800/R2400 Revision B Table 8-16. 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 1.
  • Page 227 EPSON Stylus Photo R1800/R2400 Revision B 8.5 Exploded Diagram Following pages show exploded diagram. Exploded Diagram 1 Exploded Diagram 2 Exploded Diagram 3 Exploded Diagram 4 Exploded Diagram 5 Exploded Diagram 6 Stylus Photo R2400 Exploded Diagram...
  • Page 228 EPSON Stylus Photo R1800/R2400 Revision B PX-5500 / EPSON STYLUS PHOTO R2400 No.1 Rev.01 C603-ACCE-001 Figure 8-3. Stylus Photo R2400 Exploded Diagram 1 Stylus Photo R2400 Exploded Diagram...
  • Page 229 EPSON Stylus Photo R1800/R2400 Revision B For JPN For JPN PX-5500 / EPSON STYLUS PHOTO R2400 No.2 Rev.01 C603-CASE-001 Figure 8-4. Stylus Photo R2400 Exploded Diagram 1 Stylus Photo R2400 Exploded Diagram...
  • Page 230 EPSON Stylus Photo R1800/R2400 Revision B PX-5500 / EPSON STYLUS PHOTO R2400 No.3 Rev.01 C603-ELEC-001 Figure 8-5. Stylus Photo R2400 Exploded Diagram 1 Stylus Photo R2400 Exploded Diagram...
  • Page 231 EPSON Stylus Photo R1800/R2400 Revision B Without REF.554 PX-5500 / EPSON STYLUS PHOTO R2400 No.4 Rev.01 C603-MECH-001 Figure 8-6. Stylus Photo R2400 Exploded Diagram 1 Stylus Photo R2400 Exploded Diagram...
  • Page 232 EPSON Stylus Photo R1800/R2400 Revision B PX-5500 / EPSON STYLUS PHOTO R2400 No.5 Rev.01 C603-MECH-002 Figure 8-7. Stylus Photo R2400 Exploded Diagram 1 Stylus Photo R2400 Exploded Diagram...
  • Page 233 EPSON Stylus Photo R1800/R2400 Revision B 8.6 Parts List for EPSON Stylus Photo R2400 Table 8-17. Parts List for EPSON Stylus Photo R2400 Code Parts Name Table 8-17. Parts List for EPSON Stylus Photo R2400 BOARD ASSY.,CSIC HOLDER,DETECTOR,PW Code Parts Name BOARD ASSY.,INK MARK...
  • Page 234 EPSON Stylus Photo R1800/R2400 Revision B Table 8-17. Parts List for EPSON Stylus Photo R2400 Table 8-17. Parts List for EPSON Stylus Photo R2400 Code Parts Name Code Parts Name POROUS PAD,GUIDE,INK EJECT LEFT LABEL,GUIDE,ROLL PAPER INSERT POROUS PAD,GUIDE,INK EJECT,CENTER...

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