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SERVICE MANUAL

Color Inkjet Printer
EPSON WorkForce 600/
Stylus OFFICE TX600FW/
Stylus OFFICE BX600FW/
Stylus SX600FW/
ME OFFICE 700FW
Confidential
SEMF08-006

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  • Page 1: Service Manual

    SERVICE MANUAL Color Inkjet Printer EPSON WorkForce 600/ Stylus OFFICE TX600FW/ Stylus OFFICE BX600FW/ Stylus SX600FW/ ME OFFICE 700FW Confidential SEMF08-006...
  • Page 2 The contents of this manual are subject to change without notice. All effort have been made to ensure the accuracy of the contents of this manual. However, should any errors be detected, SEIKO EPSON would greatly appreciate being informed of them.
  • Page 3 MAKE CERTAIN THAT THE SOURCE VOLTAGES IS THE SAME AS THE RATED VOLTAGE, LISTED ON THE SERIAL NUMBER/RATING PLATE. IF THE EPSON PRODUCT HAS A PRIMARY AC RATING DIFFERENT FROM AVAILABLE POWER SOURCE, DO NOT CONNECT IT TO THE POWER SOURCE.
  • Page 4: About This Manual

    Provides Epson-approved methods for adjustment. CHAPTER 6.MAINTENANCE Provides preventive maintenance procedures and the lists of Epson- May indicate an operating or maintenance procedure, practice or C H E C K approved lubricants and adhesives required for servicing the product.
  • Page 5 Revision Status Revision Date of Issue Description August 6, 2008 First Release Confidential...
  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    EPSON WorkForce 600/EPSON Stylus OFFICE TX600FW/BX600FW/EPSON Stylus SX600FW/ME OFFICE 700FW Revision A Contents Chapter 1 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION Chapter 2 OPERATING PRINCIPLES 1.1 Features........................ 10 2.1 Overview ......................41 2.1.1 Printer Mechanism..................41 1.2 Printing Specifications..................11 2.1.2 Motors & Sensors ..................42 1.2.1 Basic Specifications..................
  • Page 7 EPSON WorkForce 600/EPSON Stylus OFFICE TX600FW/BX600FW/EPSON Stylus SX600FW/ME OFFICE 700FW Revision A Chapter 4 DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY 4.6.2 Upper Scanner Housing................136 4.6.3 Scanner Carriage Unit ................137 4.1 Overview ......................90 4.6.4 Scanner Motor Unit .................. 138 4.1.1 Precautions....................90 4.7 Disassembling the ADF Unit ................139 4.1.2 Tools ......................
  • Page 8: Product Description

    C H A P T E R PRODUCT DESCRIPTION Confidential...
  • Page 9: Features

    EPSON WorkForce 600/EPSON Stylus OFFICE TX600FW/BX600FW/EPSON Stylus SX600FW/ME OFFICE 700FW Revision A 1.1 Features Dimensions Dimensions: 461 mm (W) x 346 mm (D) x 236 mm (H) EPSON WorkForce 600/EPSON Stylus OFFICE TX600FW/BX600FW/EPSON (Paper support and stacker are closed. Rubber feet are included)
  • Page 10: Printing Specifications

    EPSON WorkForce 600/EPSON Stylus OFFICE TX600FW/BX600FW/EPSON Stylus SX600FW/ME OFFICE 700FW Revision A 1.2 Printing Specifications 1.2.2 Ink Cartridge The product numbers of the EPSON ink cartridges for this printer are shown below. 1.2.1 Basic Specifications Table 1-2. Product No. of Ink Cartridges Table 1-1. Printer Specifications...
  • Page 11: Print Mode

    EPSON WorkForce 600/EPSON Stylus OFFICE TX600FW/BX600FW/EPSON Stylus SX600FW/ME OFFICE 700FW Revision A 1.2.3 Print Mode Table 1-4. Print Mode (Color) Table 1-4. Print Mode (Color) Resolution Dot Size Micro Border- Resolution Dot Size Micro Border- Media Print Mode Bi-d Media...
  • Page 12 EPSON WorkForce 600/EPSON Stylus OFFICE TX600FW/BX600FW/EPSON Stylus SX600FW/ME OFFICE 700FW Revision A Table 1-5. Print Mode (Monochrome) Table 1-5. Print Mode (Monochrome) Resolution Dot Size Micro Border- Resolution Dot Size Micro Border- Media Print Mode Bi-d Media Print Mode Bi-d...
  • Page 13: Supported Paper

    EPSON WorkForce 600/EPSON Stylus OFFICE TX600FW/BX600FW/EPSON Stylus SX600FW/ME OFFICE 700FW Revision A 1.2.4 Supported Paper The table below lists the paper type and sizes supported by the printer. The supported paper type and sizes vary depending on destinations (between EAI, EUR, and Asia).
  • Page 14 EPSON WorkForce 600/EPSON Stylus OFFICE TX600FW/BX600FW/EPSON Stylus SX600FW/ME OFFICE 700FW Revision A Table 1-6. Supported Paper Asia Thickness Paper Name Paper Size Weight (mm) Letter 215.9 x 279.4 mm (8.5” x 11”) 210 x 297 mm (8.3” x 11.7”) Photo Paper Glossy (EAI) 258 g/m 0.25...
  • Page 15: Printing Area

    EPSON WorkForce 600/EPSON Stylus OFFICE TX600FW/BX600FW/EPSON Stylus SX600FW/ME OFFICE 700FW Revision A 1.2.5 Printing Area 1.3 Scanner Specifications The printing area for this printer is shown below. Table 1-8. Basic Specifications Table 1-7. Printing Area (Margins) Item Specification Margin Scanner type...
  • Page 16: General Specifications

    EPSON WorkForce 600/EPSON Stylus OFFICE TX600FW/BX600FW/EPSON Stylus SX600FW/ME OFFICE 700FW Revision A 1.3.1 Scanning Range 1.4 General Specifications Table 1-10. Scanning Range 1.4.1 Electrical Specifications OLM (left margin) OTM (top margin) (read length) (read width) 297 mm 216 mm 1.5 mm 1.5 mm...
  • Page 17: Safety Approvals (Safety Standards/Emi)

    EPSON WorkForce 600/EPSON Stylus OFFICE TX600FW/BX600FW/EPSON Stylus SX600FW/ME OFFICE 700FW Revision A 1.4.2 Safety Approvals (Safety standards/EMI) 1.4.5 Environmental Conditions UL60950-1 Table 1-12. Environmental Conditions FCC Part15 Subpart B Class B *1,2 Condition Temperature Humidity Shock Vibration Canada CAN/CSA-C22.2 No.60950-1 10 to 35°C...
  • Page 18: Interface

    EPSON WorkForce 600/EPSON Stylus OFFICE TX600FW/BX600FW/EPSON Stylus SX600FW/ME OFFICE 700FW Revision A 1.5 Interface The “ ” is replaced as shown in the following table. Model Name Table 1-15. Model Names Indicated in the Device ID The following is the specifications of the USB Interface, Network Interface, FAX...
  • Page 19 EPSON WorkForce 600/EPSON Stylus OFFICE TX600FW/BX600FW/EPSON Stylus SX600FW/ME OFFICE 700FW Revision A Table 1-17. Combination of the Wired LAN communication mode settings Table 1-19. Available Channels and Standard Setting of this printer Setting of the connected device Frequency Band Communication Speed...
  • Page 20: Memory Card Slots

    EPSON WorkForce 600/EPSON Stylus OFFICE TX600FW/BX600FW/EPSON Stylus SX600FW/ME OFFICE 700FW Revision A 1.5.4 Memory Card Slots If you insert a Memory Stick DUO to the Memory Card Slot C A U T I O N without using the adapter, make sure to turn off the printer first, then remove the card using tweezers.
  • Page 21: Control Panel

    EPSON WorkForce 600/EPSON Stylus OFFICE TX600FW/BX600FW/EPSON Stylus SX600FW/ME OFFICE 700FW Revision A 1.6 Control Panel 1.6.1 Operation Buttons & LEDs -, + button Display/Crop button Auto Answer/Space button Auto Answer LED Power button Stop/Clear Settings button Power LED Speed Dial/Group Dial/...
  • Page 22: Control Panel Functions In Each Mode

    EPSON WorkForce 600/EPSON Stylus OFFICE TX600FW/BX600FW/EPSON Stylus SX600FW/ME OFFICE 700FW Revision A 1.6.2 Control Panel Functions in Each Mode Table 1-24. Timing of Saving or Initializing Control Panel Settings Mode Print Setting Default Value 1.6.2.1 Control Panel Functions Print Photo...
  • Page 23: Specification For Each Function

    Revision A 1.7 Specification for Each Function 1.7.1.2 Stand-alone Copy Menu The stand-alone copy mode menu for the EPSON WorkForce 600/EPSON Stylus OFFICE TX600FW/BX600FW/EPSON Stylus SX600FW/ME OFFICE 700FW 1.7.1 Stand-alone Copy Function (Copy Mode) (settable items) are shown in the following tables.
  • Page 24 EPSON WorkForce 600/EPSON Stylus OFFICE TX600FW/BX600FW/EPSON Stylus SX600FW/ME OFFICE 700FW Revision A 1.7.1.3 Copy Speed 1.7.1.4 Relation Between Original and Copy The scanning start position is located on the front right of the scan bed. The relations Table 1-27. Copy Speed (not using ADF) between the original placed face down and its copy are as follows.
  • Page 25: Memory Card Direct Print Function (Photos Mode)

    EPSON WorkForce 600/EPSON Stylus OFFICE TX600FW/BX600FW/EPSON Stylus SX600FW/ME OFFICE 700FW Revision A 1.7.2 Memory Card Direct Print Function (Photos Mode) 1.7.2.2 Supported File Type and Media Type The followings describe the file system, media format, and file type supported by the 1.7.2.1 Supported Paper and Print Mode...
  • Page 26: Specifications For Handling Image Data

    EPSON WorkForce 600/EPSON Stylus OFFICE TX600FW/BX600FW/EPSON Stylus SX600FW/ME OFFICE 700FW Revision A 1.7.2.4 Specifications for Handling Image Data Table 1-31. Specifications for Handling Image Data Item Specification Remarks Table 1-31. Specifications for Handling Image Data The printer acquires date and time...
  • Page 27: Memory Card Direct Print Menu

    Revision A 1.7.2.5 Memory Card Direct Print Menu 1.7.2.6 Makes Prints from Index Sheet Function Print settings The following describes the menu (settable items) in Photos Mode of EPSON Table 1-33. Print Settings WorkForce 600/EPSON Stylus OFFICE TX600FW/BX600FW/EPSON Stylus Item...
  • Page 28 EPSON WorkForce 600/EPSON Stylus OFFICE TX600FW/BX600FW/EPSON Stylus SX600FW/ME OFFICE 700FW Revision A Rules on reading Index Sheet markings Index Sheet errors The user can specify images to be printed and their print settings shown in Table Table 1-35. Index Sheet Error List 1-33 by putting marking on the Index Sheet.
  • Page 29 EPSON WorkForce 600/EPSON Stylus OFFICE TX600FW/BX600FW/EPSON Stylus SX600FW/ME OFFICE 700FW Revision A 1.7.2.7 Print Layout The following table describes supported layout for each paper type when printing the images. For printing area/margins in border-less printing or in bordered printing, refer to "...
  • Page 30 EPSON WorkForce 600/EPSON Stylus OFFICE TX600FW/BX600FW/EPSON Stylus SX600FW/ME OFFICE 700FW Revision A Trimming Function Trimming Off A trimming function is provided as a means of coordinating an image with the types of photo frames handled by the printer. This function can be switched On/ •...
  • Page 31: Camera Direct Print Function (Pictbridge)

    EPSON WorkForce 600/EPSON Stylus OFFICE TX600FW/BX600FW/EPSON Stylus SX600FW/ME OFFICE 700FW Revision A 1.7.3 Camera Direct Print Function (PictBridge) Paper top edge Printing operations (selecting images to be printed, making print settings, starting/ canceling printing, and monitoring print process) can be carried out from a directly connected DSC (Digital Still Camera) that conforms to the standard described below.
  • Page 32: General Operation Procedure

    EPSON WorkForce 600/EPSON Stylus OFFICE TX600FW/BX600FW/EPSON Stylus SX600FW/ME OFFICE 700FW Revision A 1.7.3.3 General Operation Procedure 1.7.3.4 Operations when a DSC is connected Table 1-38. Operations during Connecting DSC Before connecting the DSC, check that the printer is in the...
  • Page 33: Various Settings (Setup Mode)

    EPSON WorkForce 600/EPSON Stylus OFFICE TX600FW/BX600FW/EPSON Stylus SX600FW/ME OFFICE 700FW Revision A 1.7.4 Various Settings (Setup Mode) Table 1-39. Menu List for Setup Mode Item Function EPSON WorkForce 600/EPSON Stylus OFFICE TX600FW/BX600FW/EPSON Changes settings for the printer. The menu is described Stylus SX600FW/ME OFFICE 700FW provides various configuration and below.
  • Page 34 EPSON WorkForce 600/EPSON Stylus OFFICE TX600FW/BX600FW/EPSON Stylus SX600FW/ME OFFICE 700FW Revision A Table 1-39. Menu List for Setup Mode Item Function HHHH EPSON Status Sheet HHHH The print settings and color correction to be used for the <General Information> MAC Address XX:XX:XX:XX:XX:XX camera direct print (PictBridge) can be selected and set.
  • Page 35: Fax Function (Fax Mode)

    EPSON WorkForce 600/EPSON Stylus OFFICE TX600FW/BX600FW/EPSON Stylus SX600FW/ME OFFICE 700FW Revision A 1.7.5 FAX Function (FAX Mode) Print The following shows the fax functions and specifications of this printer. Function Specification Note : The default settings are underlined in the following tables.
  • Page 36 EPSON WorkForce 600/EPSON Stylus OFFICE TX600FW/BX600FW/EPSON Stylus SX600FW/ME OFFICE 700FW Revision A User Setting Dialing Function Specification Function Specification Volume Buzzer: On/Off Total registration 60 (Max.) Display*: yyyy.mm.dd.hh:mm (12h/24h) 1-9, 0, space, *, #, - (pause), space Characters available for...
  • Page 37 EPSON WorkForce 600/EPSON Stylus OFFICE TX600FW/BX600FW/EPSON Stylus SX600FW/ME OFFICE 700FW Revision A Answering Reception Function Specification Function Specification On/Off (with answer mode button) FAX forwarding Auto answer Ring to answer: 1-9 times Block junk faxes All/single/double/triple/double&triple Block no-ID calls TAM/IF...
  • Page 38: Other Functions

    LCD. After scanning, the scanned data is saved in the memory card. As for other menus, the Epson Scan installed in PC is activated and runs each function. 1.7.6.2 Saving Data You can save data as a back up from the file in the memory card to the file in the externally-connected CDR drive, etc.
  • Page 39: Operating Principles

    C H A P T E R OPERATING PRINCIPLES Confidential...
  • Page 40: Overview

    Revision A 2.1 Overview PF Encoder Sensor PF Scale In addition to the functions provided for the previous model, EPSON WorkForce 600/ Cover Open EPSON Stylus OFFICE TX600FW/BX600FW/EPSON Stylus SX600FW/ME Sensor OFFICE 700FW are equipped with an ADF (Auto Document Feeder) on their scanner mechanism, and fax function.
  • Page 41: Motors & Sensors

    EPSON WorkForce 600/EPSON Stylus OFFICE TX600FW/BX600FW/EPSON Stylus SX600FW/ME OFFICE 700FW Revision A 2.1.2 Motors & Sensors PF Motor CR Encoder Sensor EPSON WorkForce 600/EPSON Stylus OFFICE TX600FW/BX600FW/EPSON Stylus SX600FW/ME OFFICE 700FW are equipped with the following printhead, CR Contact Module...
  • Page 42: Printhead

    EPSON WorkForce 600/EPSON Stylus OFFICE TX600FW/BX600FW/EPSON Stylus SX600FW/ME OFFICE 700FW Revision A 2.1.3 Printhead Table 2-3. ADF Mechanism Motors & Sensors Name Specification O6-CHIPS type printhead is employed, which produces variable sized dot and economy dot. The printhead configuration is as follows.
  • Page 43: Printer Initialization

    EPSON WorkForce 600/EPSON Stylus OFFICE TX600FW/BX600FW/EPSON Stylus SX600FW/ME OFFICE 700FW Revision A 2.1.4 Printer Initialization There are four kinds of initialization method, and the following explains each initialization Hardware initialization This printer is initialized when turning the printer power on, or printer recognized the cold-reset command (remote RS command).
  • Page 44: Troubleshooting

    C H A P T E R TROUBLESHOOTING Confidential...
  • Page 45: Overview

    EPSON WorkForce 600/EPSON Stylus OFFICE TX600FW/BX600FW/EPSON Stylus SX600FW/ME OFFICE 700FW Revision A 3.1 Overview 3.1.2 Preliminary Checks Before starting troubleshooting, be sure to verify that the following conditions This chapter describes how to solve problems. are all met: The power supply voltage must be within the specification limits. (Measure the...
  • Page 46: Troubleshooting

    EPSON WorkForce 600/EPSON Stylus OFFICE TX600FW/BX600FW/EPSON Stylus SX600FW/ME OFFICE 700FW Revision A 3.2 Troubleshooting 3.2.1 Motor and Sensor Troubleshooting Motors The resistance values for the CR motor and the PF motor are given below, however, the values cannot be used to check the motors status since they are DC motor and the resistance between the electric poles varies.
  • Page 47: Error Indications And Fault Occurrence Causes

    EPSON WorkForce 600/EPSON Stylus OFFICE TX600FW/BX600FW/EPSON Stylus SX600FW/ME OFFICE 700FW Revision A 3.3 Error Indications and Fault Occurrence Causes 3.3.1 Error Message List You can handle most of the troubles with messages/instructions shown on the LCD panel. Table 3-3. Error Indications and Fault Occurrence Causes...
  • Page 48 EPSON WorkForce 600/EPSON Stylus OFFICE TX600FW/BX600FW/EPSON Stylus SX600FW/ME OFFICE 700FW Revision A Table 3-3. Error Indications and Fault Occurrence Causes Error Name LCD Message Error Cause Reference That memory card is not available with this unit. Or no Table 3-12. (p62) Memory card error Cannot recognize the memory card or disk.
  • Page 49: Troubleshooting By Error Message

    EPSON WorkForce 600/EPSON Stylus OFFICE TX600FW/BX600FW/EPSON Stylus SX600FW/ME OFFICE 700FW Revision A 3.3.2 Troubleshooting by Error Message The following tables provide troubleshooting procedures. Confirm the error message indicated on the LCD, and verify it in the following list for the corresponding troubleshooting remedy.
  • Page 50 EPSON WorkForce 600/EPSON Stylus OFFICE TX600FW/BX600FW/EPSON Stylus SX600FW/ME OFFICE 700FW Revision A Table 3-4. Check point for Fatal error according to each phenomenon Occurrence Defective timing Detailed phenomenon Check point Remedy unit/part name CR position 1. Check if the Scanner Carriage FFC is connected to CN17 1.
  • Page 51 EPSON WorkForce 600/EPSON Stylus OFFICE TX600FW/BX600FW/EPSON Stylus SX600FW/ME OFFICE 700FW Revision A Table 3-4. Check point for 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 52 EPSON WorkForce 600/EPSON Stylus OFFICE TX600FW/BX600FW/EPSON Stylus SX600FW/ME OFFICE 700FW Revision A Table 3-4. Check point for Fatal 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 53 EPSON WorkForce 600/EPSON Stylus OFFICE TX600FW/BX600FW/EPSON Stylus SX600FW/ME OFFICE 700FW Revision A Table 3-4. Check point for Fatal error according to each phenomenon Occurrence Defective timing Detailed phenomenon Check point Remedy unit/part name CR position 1. Check if the CR Scale does not come off or it properly 1.
  • Page 54 EPSON WorkForce 600/EPSON Stylus OFFICE TX600FW/BX600FW/EPSON Stylus SX600FW/ME OFFICE 700FW Revision A Table 3-4. Check point for Fatal error according to each phenomenon Occurrence Defective timing Detailed phenomenon Check point Remedy unit/part name CR position 1. Check if the PF Scale is not damaged or contaminated.
  • Page 55 EPSON WorkForce 600/EPSON Stylus OFFICE TX600FW/BX600FW/EPSON Stylus SX600FW/ME OFFICE 700FW Revision A Table 3-5. Check point for the Maintenance request according to each phenomenon Occurrence Defective timing Detailed phenomenon Check point Remedy unit/part name CR position 1. Change the Waste Ink Pads and initialize the •...
  • Page 56 EPSON WorkForce 600/EPSON Stylus OFFICE TX600FW/BX600FW/EPSON Stylus SX600FW/ME OFFICE 700FW Revision A Table 3-6. Check point for 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 Holder Assy is correctly 1.
  • Page 57 EPSON WorkForce 600/EPSON Stylus OFFICE TX600FW/BX600FW/EPSON Stylus SX600FW/ME OFFICE 700FW Revision A Table 3-6. Check point for Paper jam error according to each phenomenon Occurrence Defective timing Detailed phenomenon Check point Remedy unit/part name CR position 1. Check if the Upper Paper Guide Unit is correctly 1.
  • Page 58 EPSON WorkForce 600/EPSON Stylus OFFICE TX600FW/BX600FW/EPSON Stylus SX600FW/ME OFFICE 700FW Revision A Table 3-7. Check point for Ink end / No ink cartridge / Incorrect ink cartridge error according to each phenomenon Occurrence Defective timing Detailed phenomenon Check point Remedy...
  • Page 59 EPSON WorkForce 600/EPSON Stylus OFFICE TX600FW/BX600FW/EPSON Stylus SX600FW/ME OFFICE 700FW Revision A Table 3-8. Check point for Ink cartridge cover open error according to each phenomenon Occurrence Defective timing Detailed phenomenon Check point Remedy unit/part name CR position • Operation 1.
  • Page 60 EPSON WorkForce 600/EPSON Stylus OFFICE TX600FW/BX600FW/EPSON Stylus SX600FW/ME OFFICE 700FW Revision A Table 3-9. Check point for Paper out error according to each phenomenon Occurrence Defective timing Detailed phenomenon Check point Remedy unit/part name CR position 1. Check if the Extension Spring 0.143 does not come off in 1.
  • Page 61 EPSON WorkForce 600/EPSON Stylus OFFICE TX600FW/BX600FW/EPSON Stylus SX600FW/ME OFFICE 700FW Revision A Table 3-9. Check point for Paper out error according to each phenomenon Occurrence Defective timing Detailed phenomenon Check point Remedy unit/part name CR position The LD Roller is not set to the ASF home 1.
  • Page 62 EPSON WorkForce 600/EPSON Stylus OFFICE TX600FW/BX600FW/EPSON Stylus SX600FW/ME OFFICE 700FW Revision A Table 3-13. Check point for Index Sheet 1 error (No index Sheet) according to each phenomenon Occurrence Defective timing Detailed phenomenon Check point Remedy unit/part name CR position Document Cover 1.
  • Page 63 EPSON WorkForce 600/EPSON Stylus OFFICE TX600FW/BX600FW/EPSON Stylus SX600FW/ME OFFICE 700FW Revision A Table 3-16. Check point for Pre-scanning error (photo) according to each phenomenon Occurrence Defective timing Detailed phenomenon Check point Remedy unit/part name CR position • Operation No photos cannot be recognized and an 1.
  • Page 64 EPSON WorkForce 600/EPSON Stylus OFFICE TX600FW/BX600FW/EPSON Stylus SX600FW/ME OFFICE 700FW Revision A Table 3-18. Check point for Communication error according to each phenomenon Occurrence Defective timing Detailed phenomenon Check point Remedy unit/part name CR position 1. Check if the Panel FFC is connected to CN1 on the Panel Board. 1. Connect the Panel FFC to CN1 on the Panel Board.
  • Page 65 EPSON WorkForce 600/EPSON Stylus OFFICE TX600FW/BX600FW/EPSON Stylus SX600FW/ME OFFICE 700FW Revision A Table 3-18. Check point for 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 printer 1.
  • Page 66 EPSON WorkForce 600/EPSON Stylus OFFICE TX600FW/BX600FW/EPSON Stylus SX600FW/ME OFFICE 700FW Revision A Table 3-20. Check point for ADF Paper Jam error according to each phenomenon Occurrence Defective timing Detailed phenomenon Check point Remedy unit/part name CR position After turning on the power and the 1.
  • Page 67: Superficial Phenomenon-Based Troubleshooting

    EPSON WorkForce 600/EPSON Stylus OFFICE TX600FW/BX600FW/EPSON Stylus SX600FW/ME OFFICE 700FW Revision A 3.3.3 Superficial Phenomenon-Based Troubleshooting This section explains the fault locations of the error states (print quality and abnormal noise, ADF/Scanner’s malfunctions) other than the error states in the previous section.
  • Page 68 EPSON WorkForce 600/EPSON Stylus OFFICE TX600FW/BX600FW/EPSON Stylus SX600FW/ME OFFICE 700FW Revision A Table 3-22. Check point for the abnormal noise Occurrence Defective timing Detailed phenomenon Check point Remedy unit/part name CR position The abnormal noise occurs at the first 1. Check if the grease on the Carriage Path is sufficient.
  • Page 69 EPSON WorkForce 600/EPSON Stylus OFFICE TX600FW/BX600FW/EPSON Stylus SX600FW/ME OFFICE 700FW Revision A Table 3-24. Check point for the ADF’s malfunctions Occurrence timing Defective Detailed phenomenon Check point Remedy document position unit/part name • At the start of 1. Check if the ADF DOC Sensor Lever is damaged.
  • Page 70 EPSON WorkForce 600/EPSON Stylus OFFICE TX600FW/BX600FW/EPSON Stylus SX600FW/ME OFFICE 700FW Revision A Table 3-25. Check point for the defective printing quality Defective Print Quality State Detailed phenomenon Check point Remedy unit/part name 1. Check if the Head FFC is securely connected to the Print 1.
  • Page 71 EPSON WorkForce 600/EPSON Stylus OFFICE TX600FW/BX600FW/EPSON Stylus SX600FW/ME OFFICE 700FW Revision A Table 3-25. Check point for the defective printing quality Defective Print Quality State Detailed phenomenon Check point Remedy unit/part name Printer driver & 1. Check if the suitable paper is used according to the printer 1.
  • Page 72 EPSON WorkForce 600/EPSON Stylus OFFICE TX600FW/BX600FW/EPSON Stylus SX600FW/ME OFFICE 700FW Revision A Table 3-25. Check point for the defective printing quality Defective Print Quality State Detailed phenomenon Check point Remedy unit/part name 1. Check if any paper dust is not adhered to the surface of 1.
  • Page 73 EPSON WorkForce 600/EPSON Stylus OFFICE TX600FW/BX600FW/EPSON Stylus SX600FW/ME OFFICE 700FW Revision A Table 3-25. Check point for the defective printing quality Defective Print Quality State Detailed phenomenon Check point Remedy unit/part name 1. Check if the Print Head Cover does not have the ink drop. 1. Clean the Print Head Cover carefully with a soft Print Head cloth.
  • Page 74: Network Troubleshooting

    EPSON WorkForce 600/EPSON Stylus OFFICE TX600FW/BX600FW/EPSON Stylus SX600FW/ME OFFICE 700FW Revision A 3.4 Network Troubleshooting Troubles in installing a software Table 3-27. Troubles in Installing a Software The following table describes the troubleshooting related to the Network function of Symptom...
  • Page 75 EPSON WorkForce 600/EPSON Stylus OFFICE TX600FW/BX600FW/EPSON Stylus SX600FW/ME OFFICE 700FW Revision A Troubles during printing and scanning from PC Table 3-28. Troubles during printing and scanning from PC Symptom Check Point Remedy Print cannot be made 1. In Wireless LAN’s case, check if...
  • Page 76: Fax Troubleshooting

    EPSON WorkForce 600/EPSON Stylus OFFICE TX600FW/BX600FW/EPSON Stylus SX600FW/ME OFFICE 700FW Revision A 3.5 FAX Troubleshooting The communication log is not stored under the following conditions: C H E C K P O I N T When the sending operation is canceled while storing B&W image or waiting for redialing.
  • Page 77 EPSON WorkForce 600/EPSON Stylus OFFICE TX600FW/BX600FW/EPSON Stylus SX600FW/ME OFFICE 700FW Revision A Error codes Table 3-31. Error Code List Error Code Table 3-31. Error Code List Phenomenon LCD Display Print Example (HEX) Error Code Phenomenon LCD Display Print Example Communication error...
  • Page 78 EPSON WorkForce 600/EPSON Stylus OFFICE TX600FW/BX600FW/EPSON Stylus SX600FW/ME OFFICE 700FW Revision A Table 3-31. Error Code List Command/response code Table 3-32. Command/Response Code Error Code Phenomenon LCD Display Print Example (HEX) FCF value (HEX) Command/ (LSB first: X=0) Content System error...
  • Page 79 EPSON WorkForce 600/EPSON Stylus OFFICE TX600FW/BX600FW/EPSON Stylus SX600FW/ME OFFICE 700FW Revision A Table 3-32. Command/Response Code Table 3-32. Command/Response Code FCF value (HEX) FCF value (HEX) Command/ Command/ (LSB first: X=0) (LSB first: X=0) Content Content response code response code...
  • Page 80: Error Code/Superficial Phenomenon-Based Troubleshooting

    EPSON WorkForce 600/EPSON Stylus OFFICE TX600FW/BX600FW/EPSON Stylus SX600FW/ME OFFICE 700FW Revision A 3.5.2 Error Code/Superficial Phenomenon-Based Troubleshooting This section explains the troubleshooting procedures based on the error codes and When an error occurs, it may be displayed on the LCD C H E C K superficial phenomenon.
  • Page 81 EPSON WorkForce 600/EPSON Stylus OFFICE TX600FW/BX600FW/EPSON Stylus SX600FW/ME OFFICE 700FW Revision A Table 3-33. Troubleshooting based on the error code/superficial phenomenon Error code (LCD Message)/Phenomenon Description Remedy The telephone cable is not connected properly. Connect the telephone cable properly. Cannot dial The telephone line is not working.
  • Page 82: Fax Function/External Connection (Ext Port) Function Check

    EPSON WorkForce 600/EPSON Stylus OFFICE TX600FW/BX600FW/EPSON Stylus SX600FW/ME OFFICE 700FW Revision A 3.6 Fax Function/External Connection (EXT port) 3.6.2 Fax Function and External Connection Function Check Function Check The following shows the detailed check condition/procedure of each method. 3.6.1 Outline 3.6.2.1 Fax Function Check by [Method A] and External...
  • Page 83 EPSON WorkForce 600/EPSON Stylus OFFICE TX600FW/BX600FW/EPSON Stylus SX600FW/ME OFFICE 700FW Revision A Select “Print..”. CHECK PROCEDURE [Sender: PC =>Receiver: “R” unit] Install test chart (test chart name: “ITUT#1LTR.pdf”) to PC. Open test chart and select “File” menu. Select “Fax” from “Printer Name”.
  • Page 84 EPSON WorkForce 600/EPSON Stylus OFFICE TX600FW/BX600FW/EPSON Stylus SX600FW/ME OFFICE 700FW Revision A Input “Receiver Name” and “Fax Number”, and click “Next” button. Check as below screen, and click “Next” button. Click “Finish” button to send fax data from PC to “R” unit.
  • Page 85 EPSON WorkForce 600/EPSON Stylus OFFICE TX600FW/BX600FW/EPSON Stylus SX600FW/ME OFFICE 700FW Revision A [Sender: “R” unit => Receiver: PC] Select “Receiver a fax now..” from file menu. Select “Printer and Faxes” from Windows start menu. Select “Fax console” window. Set test chart on the document glass of “R” unit.
  • Page 86: Check Procedure

    EPSON WorkForce 600/EPSON Stylus OFFICE TX600FW/BX600FW/EPSON Stylus SX600FW/ME OFFICE 700FW Revision A Enter fax mode by pushing fax button. CHECK PROCEDURE Input fax number of PC on “R” unit. (Regarding FAX number, refer to the telephone line simulator’s manual.) [Sender: “R” unit => Receiver: “G” unit] Push “Start”...
  • Page 87 EPSON WorkForce 600/EPSON Stylus OFFICE TX600FW/BX600FW/EPSON Stylus SX600FW/ME OFFICE 700FW Revision A 3.6.2.3 Fax Function Check by [Method C] and External [Sender: “G” unit => Receiver: “R” unit] Connection Function Check Set test chart on the document glass of “G” unit.
  • Page 88 C H A P T E R DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY Confidential...
  • Page 89: Overview

    EPSON WorkForce 600/EPSON Stylus OFFICE TX600FW/BX600FW/EPSON Stylus SX600FW/ME OFFICE 700FW Revision A 4.1 Overview When transporting the printer after installing the ink cartridge, C A U T I O N pack the printer for transportation without removing the ink This section describes procedures for disassembling the main components of EPSON...
  • Page 90: Work Completion Check

    EPSON WorkForce 600/EPSON Stylus OFFICE TX600FW/BX600FW/EPSON Stylus SX600FW/ME OFFICE 700FW Revision A 4.1.3 Work Completion Check Table 4-2. Work Completion Check Classification Item Check Point Status If any service is made to the printer, use the checklist shown below to confirm all works are completed properly and the printer is ready to be returned to the user.
  • Page 91: Disassembly Procedures

    EPSON WorkForce 600/EPSON Stylus OFFICE TX600FW/BX600FW/EPSON Stylus SX600FW/ME OFFICE 700FW Revision A 4.2 Disassembly Procedures For disassembling each unit, refer to the pages in the following flowchart. Start “ 4.3.1 Paper Support Assy/ASF Cover ” “ 4.3.3 Scanner Unit/ADF Unit ” (p95) “...
  • Page 92 EPSON WorkForce 600/EPSON Stylus OFFICE TX600FW/BX600FW/EPSON Stylus SX600FW/ME OFFICE 700FW Revision A Disassembling the Scanner Unit Disassembling the ADF Unit Start Start “ 4.6.1 Separating the Scanner Unit and the ADF “ 4.6.1 Separating the Scanner Unit and the ADF Unit ”...
  • Page 93: Removing The Housing

    EPSON WorkForce 600/EPSON Stylus OFFICE TX600FW/BX600FW/EPSON Stylus SX600FW/ME OFFICE 700FW Revision A 4.3 Removing the Housing 4.3.2 Stacker Assy Parts/Components need to be removed in advance: None 4.3.1 Paper Support Assy/ASF Cover Removal procedure Parts/Components need to be removed in advance: None Pull out the Stacker Assy.
  • Page 94: Scanner Unit/Adf Unit

    EPSON WorkForce 600/EPSON Stylus OFFICE TX600FW/BX600FW/EPSON Stylus SX600FW/ME OFFICE 700FW Revision A 4.3.3 Scanner Unit/ADF Unit Peel off the Scanner Carriage FFC secured with the double-sided tapes (x2) from the Left Frame. Peel off the acetate tape and remove the screw (x1) that secures the grounding...
  • Page 95 EPSON WorkForce 600/EPSON Stylus OFFICE TX600FW/BX600FW/EPSON Stylus SX600FW/ME OFFICE 700FW Revision A Remove the screws (x1) that secure the Scanner Unit. Check the following points when routing the cables of the Open the Scanner Unit. Scanner Unit and the ADF Unit.
  • Page 96: Upper Housing /Hinge/Middle Cover

    EPSON WorkForce 600/EPSON Stylus OFFICE TX600FW/BX600FW/EPSON Stylus SX600FW/ME OFFICE 700FW Revision A 4.3.4 Upper Housing /Hinge/Middle Cover When installing the Interface Cover, insert the ribs (x5) of the Interface Cover inside the Housing as shown in Figure. 4-3 Parts/Components need to be removed in advance: None secure them with the hooks (x2).
  • Page 97 EPSON WorkForce 600/EPSON Stylus OFFICE TX600FW/BX600FW/EPSON Stylus SX600FW/ME OFFICE 700FW Revision A Remove the screws (x5) that secure the Upper Housing. Release the rib on the Mall Right from the Upper Housing. Remove the screw that secure the grounding wire.
  • Page 98 EPSON WorkForce 600/EPSON Stylus OFFICE TX600FW/BX600FW/EPSON Stylus SX600FW/ME OFFICE 700FW Revision A Remove the Cover Open Sensor cable and Panel FFC from the connectors Check the following points when installing the Upper Housing. (CN8, CN20) on the Main Board and remove the Upper Housing.
  • Page 99: Panel Unit

    EPSON WorkForce 600/EPSON Stylus OFFICE TX600FW/BX600FW/EPSON Stylus SX600FW/ME OFFICE 700FW Revision A 4.3.5 Panel Unit Remove the ferrite core from the Pressing plate of the Upper Housing in the direction of the arrow (1), and peel off the Panel FFC from the Upper Parts/Components need to be removed in advance Housing.
  • Page 100 EPSON WorkForce 600/EPSON Stylus OFFICE TX600FW/BX600FW/EPSON Stylus SX600FW/ME OFFICE 700FW Revision A Pull out the Panel FFC through the hole of the Panel Lever. Route the grounding wire through the three grooves of the Release the dowels (x2) of the Panel Guide Assy, and remove the Panel Guide Panel Guide Assy and Panel Lever as shown in Figure.
  • Page 101: Removing The Circuit Boards

    EPSON WorkForce 600/EPSON Stylus OFFICE TX600FW/BX600FW/EPSON Stylus SX600FW/ME OFFICE 700FW Revision A 4.4 Removing the Circuit Boards Peel off the Panel FFC secured with a double-sided tape on the Main Board Unit. Peel off the ferrite core from the Main Board Unit.
  • Page 102 EPSON WorkForce 600/EPSON Stylus OFFICE TX600FW/BX600FW/EPSON Stylus SX600FW/ME OFFICE 700FW Revision A Disassembling the Main Board Unit When routing the the PE Sensor cable, route it outside the the Remove the Wireless LAN Module. PF Encoder FFC as shown in the following figure.
  • Page 103 EPSON WorkForce 600/EPSON Stylus OFFICE TX600FW/BX600FW/EPSON Stylus SX600FW/ME OFFICE 700FW Revision A Remove the screws (x4) and remove the MB Front Shield Plate. When installing the Main Board to the MB Lower Shield Plate, Remove the screws (x2) and remove the Main Board from the MB make sure to match the positioning holes to the dowels (x2) as Lower Shield Plate.
  • Page 104: Wireless Lan Module

    EPSON WorkForce 600/EPSON Stylus OFFICE TX600FW/BX600FW/EPSON Stylus SX600FW/ME OFFICE 700FW Revision A 4.4.2 Wireless LAN Module 4.4.3 Disassembling the Panel Unit Parts/Components need to be removed in advance Parts/Components need to be removed in advance Scanner Unit/ADF Unit/Upper Housing /Hinge/ Middle Cover/Printer...
  • Page 105 EPSON WorkForce 600/EPSON Stylus OFFICE TX600FW/BX600FW/EPSON Stylus SX600FW/ME OFFICE 700FW Revision A When removing the Panel Board Frame, do not damage the cable C A U T I O N When installing the Panel Board and Panel Board B, make sure shown in Figure.
  • Page 106 EPSON WorkForce 600/EPSON Stylus OFFICE TX600FW/BX600FW/EPSON Stylus SX600FW/ME OFFICE 700FW Revision A 4.4.3.3 Button/ Power Lens/ Mall Panel When installing the Buttons, engage the hook of each Button Remove the Panel Board and Panel Board B. securely to the Panel Cover. After assembling the Panel Unit, press (Refer to "4.4.3.1 Panel Board/ Panel Board B...
  • Page 107: Power Supply Unit

    EPSON WorkForce 600/EPSON Stylus OFFICE TX600FW/BX600FW/EPSON Stylus SX600FW/ME OFFICE 700FW Revision A 4.4.4 Power Supply Unit Remove the screws (x2) that secure the Power Supply Unit. Lift the Base Frame a little and remove the Power Supply Unit. Parts/Components need to be removed in advance...
  • Page 108: Disassembling The Printer Mechanism

    EPSON WorkForce 600/EPSON Stylus OFFICE TX600FW/BX600FW/EPSON Stylus SX600FW/ME OFFICE 700FW Revision A 4.5 Disassembling the Printer Mechanism Tighten the screws in the order given in Figure. 4-39. Secure the Power Supply Unit Cable with the hook of the Base Frame as shown in the figure below.
  • Page 109 EPSON WorkForce 600/EPSON Stylus OFFICE TX600FW/BX600FW/EPSON Stylus SX600FW/ME OFFICE 700FW Revision A Cut the Cartridge Cover Hinge with a nipper, and remove the upper half of it Disconnect the Head FFC (x1) that is connected to the CSIC Board. and Hinge Cover Cartridge.
  • Page 110 EPSON WorkForce 600/EPSON Stylus OFFICE TX600FW/BX600FW/EPSON Stylus SX600FW/ME OFFICE 700FW Revision A Do not touch or damage the nozzles or the ink supply needles of the Tighten the screws in the order given in Figure. 4-48. C A U T I O N Printhead.
  • Page 111: Cr Scale

    EPSON WorkForce 600/EPSON Stylus OFFICE TX600FW/BX600FW/EPSON Stylus SX600FW/ME OFFICE 700FW Revision A 4.5.2 CR Scale Release the Extension Spring 3.289 from the hook of the Main Frame. Rotate the CR Scale 90 degrees as shown in the figure and remove the scale Parts/Components need to be removed in advance from the Main Frame.
  • Page 112: Hopper

    EPSON WorkForce 600/EPSON Stylus OFFICE TX600FW/BX600FW/EPSON Stylus SX600FW/ME OFFICE 700FW Revision A 4.5.3 Hopper When installing the Hopper, be sure to engage the rib of the Hopper with the guide groove of the Base Frame. Parts/Components need to be removed in advance...
  • Page 113: Removing The Printer Mechanism/Card Slot Cover

    EPSON WorkForce 600/EPSON Stylus OFFICE TX600FW/BX600FW/EPSON Stylus SX600FW/ME OFFICE 700FW Revision A 4.5.4 Removing the Printer Mechanism/Card Slot Cover Release the hook that secures the Rear Cover with tweezers, and remove the Rear Cover. Parts/Components need to be removed in advance...
  • Page 114: Left Frame

    EPSON WorkForce 600/EPSON Stylus OFFICE TX600FW/BX600FW/EPSON Stylus SX600FW/ME OFFICE 700FW Revision A 4.5.5 Left Frame Remove the screws (x5) that secure the Printer Mechanism, and remove the Printer Mechanism by lifting it. Parts/Components need to be removed in advance Scanner Unit/ADF Unit/Upper Housing /Hinge/Middle Cover/Printer Mechanism/...
  • Page 115: Front Frame/Right Frame

    EPSON WorkForce 600/EPSON Stylus OFFICE TX600FW/BX600FW/EPSON Stylus SX600FW/ME OFFICE 700FW Revision A 4.5.6 Front Frame/Right Frame When installing the Left Frame, take care of the following. • Make sure to route the PF Encoder FFC through the hole of Parts/Components need to be removed in advance...
  • Page 116 EPSON WorkForce 600/EPSON Stylus OFFICE TX600FW/BX600FW/EPSON Stylus SX600FW/ME OFFICE 700FW Revision A Peel off the Porous Pad Frame Right from the Right Frame and the Base Release the hook (x1), and remove the Front Frame. Frame. Porous Pad Frame Right...
  • Page 117: Star Wheel Holder Assy

    EPSON WorkForce 600/EPSON Stylus OFFICE TX600FW/BX600FW/EPSON Stylus SX600FW/ME OFFICE 700FW Revision A 4.5.7 Star Wheel Holder Assy When installing the Front Frame, pay attention to the following instructions. Parts/Components need to be removed in advance • As shown in Figure.
  • Page 118: Ej Roller

    EPSON WorkForce 600/EPSON Stylus OFFICE TX600FW/BX600FW/EPSON Stylus SX600FW/ME OFFICE 700FW Revision A 4.5.8 EJ Roller When installing the EJ Roller, pay attention to the following instructions. Parts/Components need to be removed in advance • Make sure that the rubber part of the EJ Roller does not Scanner Unit/ADF Unit/Upper Housing /Hinge/Middle Cover/Printer Mechanism/ contact with the hook of the Front Paper Guide.
  • Page 119: Pf Encoder Sensor

    EPSON WorkForce 600/EPSON Stylus OFFICE TX600FW/BX600FW/EPSON Stylus SX600FW/ME OFFICE 700FW Revision A 4.5.9 PF Encoder Sensor When installing the PF Encoder Sensor, be sure to attach the acetate tape (x1) referring to the figure below. Parts/Components need to be removed in advance...
  • Page 120: Pf Scale

    EPSON WorkForce 600/EPSON Stylus OFFICE TX600FW/BX600FW/EPSON Stylus SX600FW/ME OFFICE 700FW Revision A 4.5.10 PF Scale 4.5.11 PF Motor Assy Parts/Components need to be removed in advance Parts/Components need to be removed in advance Scanner Unit/ADF Unit/Upper Housing /Hinge/Middle Cover/Printer Mechanism/...
  • Page 121: Cr Motor

    EPSON WorkForce 600/EPSON Stylus OFFICE TX600FW/BX600FW/EPSON Stylus SX600FW/ME OFFICE 700FW Revision A 4.5.12 CR Motor When installing the PF Motor Assy, pay attention to the following instructions. Parts/Components need to be removed in advance • Insert the dowels (x2) on the Base Frame into the positioning...
  • Page 122 EPSON WorkForce 600/EPSON Stylus OFFICE TX600FW/BX600FW/EPSON Stylus SX600FW/ME OFFICE 700FW Revision A After releasing the Timing Belt, temporarily secure the belt to the Be sure to install the CR Motor so that the groove on it faces C A U T I O N Cartridge Cover with a tape or the like so as not to allow the grease downward.
  • Page 123: Main Frame Assy

    EPSON WorkForce 600/EPSON Stylus OFFICE TX600FW/BX600FW/EPSON Stylus SX600FW/ME OFFICE 700FW Revision A 4.5.13 Main Frame Assy Move the CR Unit to the left side of the printer. Remove the screw (x1) that secures the LD Shaft Holder. Parts/Components need to be removed in advance...
  • Page 124 EPSON WorkForce 600/EPSON Stylus OFFICE TX600FW/BX600FW/EPSON Stylus SX600FW/ME OFFICE 700FW Revision A When laying the Main Frame Assy, make sure to put it as shown in the When installing the Main Frame Assy, pay attention to the C A U T I O N figure below.
  • Page 125: Cr Unit

    EPSON WorkForce 600/EPSON Stylus OFFICE TX600FW/BX600FW/EPSON Stylus SX600FW/ME OFFICE 700FW Revision A 4.5.14 CR Unit Tighten the screws in the order given in Figure. 4-83. Follow the steps below to install the Extension Spring 10.99 to Parts/Components need to be removed in advance the Upper Paper Guide.
  • Page 126: Upper Paper Guide

    EPSON WorkForce 600/EPSON Stylus OFFICE TX600FW/BX600FW/EPSON Stylus SX600FW/ME OFFICE 700FW Revision A 4.5.15 Upper Paper Guide Release the Timing Belt from the groove of the CR Unit. Parts/Components need to be removed in advance CR Unit Scanner Unit/ADF Unit/Upper Housing /Hinge/Middle Cover/Printer Mechanism/...
  • Page 127: Asf Unit

    EPSON WorkForce 600/EPSON Stylus OFFICE TX600FW/BX600FW/EPSON Stylus SX600FW/ME OFFICE 700FW Revision A 4.5.16 ASF Unit Remove the screws (x2) that secure the ASF Unit. Parts/Components need to be removed in advance ASF Unit Scanner Unit/ADF Unit/Upper Housing /Hinge/Middle Cover/Printer Mechanism/...
  • Page 128: Ink System Unit

    EPSON WorkForce 600/EPSON Stylus OFFICE TX600FW/BX600FW/EPSON Stylus SX600FW/ME OFFICE 700FW Revision A 4.5.17 Ink System Unit When installing the ASF Unit, be sure to align the dowels (x2) of the Base Frame with the positioning holes (x2) of the ASF...
  • Page 129 EPSON WorkForce 600/EPSON Stylus OFFICE TX600FW/BX600FW/EPSON Stylus SX600FW/ME OFFICE 700FW Revision A Detach the Waste Ink Tube (x2) together with the Tube Stopper from the If the Carriage lock lever comes off, reassemble it following the Waste Ink Cover. steps below.
  • Page 130 EPSON WorkForce 600/EPSON Stylus OFFICE TX600FW/BX600FW/EPSON Stylus SX600FW/ME OFFICE 700FW Revision A When installing the Ink System Unit, pay attention to the Place the tube with a red line to the rear as shown below, and following instructions. route the waste ink tubes (x2) without any twisting.
  • Page 131: Front Paper Guide

    EPSON WorkForce 600/EPSON Stylus OFFICE TX600FW/BX600FW/EPSON Stylus SX600FW/ME OFFICE 700FW Revision A 4.5.18 Front Paper Guide Release the hook (x1) of the Front Paper Guide, and remove the Front Paper Guide. Parts/Components need to be removed in advance Scanner Unit/ADF Unit/Upper Housing /Hinge/Middle Cover/Printer Mechanism/...
  • Page 132: Pf Roller

    EPSON WorkForce 600/EPSON Stylus OFFICE TX600FW/BX600FW/EPSON Stylus SX600FW/ME OFFICE 700FW Revision A 4.5.19 PF Roller Release the PF Roller from the cutout of the Base Frame (Step 2-1), and remove the PF Roller (Step 2-2) Parts/Components need to be removed in advance...
  • Page 133: Waste Ink Pads

    EPSON WorkForce 600/EPSON Stylus OFFICE TX600FW/BX600FW/EPSON Stylus SX600FW/ME OFFICE 700FW Revision A 4.5.20 Waste Ink Pads Remove the Waste Ink Cover and the Diffusion Sheet. Parts/Components need to be removed in advance Waste Ink Cover Scanner Unit/ADF Unit/Upper Housing /Hinge/Middle Cover/Printer Mechanism/...
  • Page 134: Disassembling The Scanner Unit

    EPSON WorkForce 600/EPSON Stylus OFFICE TX600FW/BX600FW/EPSON Stylus SX600FW/ME OFFICE 700FW Revision A 4.6 Disassembling the Scanner Unit Remove the ferrite core from the ADF Motor cable. 4.6.1 Separating the Scanner Unit and the ADF Unit Ferrite core Attach the ferrite core as shown Parts/Components need to be removed in advance at the marking on the cable.
  • Page 135: Chapter 4 Disassembly/Assembly

    EPSON WorkForce 600/EPSON Stylus OFFICE TX600FW/BX600FW/EPSON Stylus SX600FW/ME OFFICE 700FW Revision A 4.6.2 Upper Scanner Housing Lift the rear side of the ADF Unit and release the hook (x1) of the ADF Cable Cover from the hole of the Scanner Unit.
  • Page 136: Scanner Carriage Unit

    EPSON WorkForce 600/EPSON Stylus OFFICE TX600FW/BX600FW/EPSON Stylus SX600FW/ME OFFICE 700FW Revision A 4.6.3 Scanner Carriage Unit Check the following points when installing the Upper Scanner Housing. Parts/Components need to be removed in advance Route the grounding wire to the position as shown in the figure Scanner Unit/ADF Unit/Upper Scanner Housing below.
  • Page 137: Scanner Motor Unit

    EPSON WorkForce 600/EPSON Stylus OFFICE TX600FW/BX600FW/EPSON Stylus SX600FW/ME OFFICE 700FW Revision A 4.6.4 Scanner Motor Unit Take extra care not to contaminate the Scanner Timing Belt with C A U T I O N grease on the rail of the Lower Scanner Housing.
  • Page 138: Disassembling The Adf Unit

    EPSON WorkForce 600/EPSON Stylus OFFICE TX600FW/BX600FW/EPSON Stylus SX600FW/ME OFFICE 700FW Revision A 4.7 Disassembling the ADF Unit Remove the screw that secures the grounding wire to the Scanner Motor Unit, and remove the grounding wire. 4.7.1 ADF Hinge Scanner Motor Unit...
  • Page 139: Adf Cover Assy/Adf Left Cover

    EPSON WorkForce 600/EPSON Stylus OFFICE TX600FW/BX600FW/EPSON Stylus SX600FW/ME OFFICE 700FW Revision A 4.7.2 ADF Cover Assy/ADF Left Cover Release the hooks (x4) of the ADF Left Cover securing the ADF Left Cover and the hooks (x2) of the ADF Cover Assy, and remove the ADF Parts/Components need to be removed in advance: Scanner Unit/ADF Unit Left Cover from the ADF Cover Assy.
  • Page 140: Adf Ld Frame Assy

    EPSON WorkForce 600/EPSON Stylus OFFICE TX600FW/BX600FW/EPSON Stylus SX600FW/ME OFFICE 700FW Revision A 4.7.3 ADF LD Frame Assy 4.7.4 ADF Right Cover/ADF Rear Cover Parts/Components need to be removed in advance: Scanner Unit/ADF Unit Parts/Components need to be removed in advance: Scanner Unit/ADF Unit...
  • Page 141 EPSON WorkForce 600/EPSON Stylus OFFICE TX600FW/BX600FW/EPSON Stylus SX600FW/ME OFFICE 700FW Revision A Remove the screws (x2) securing the ADF Rear Cover. When installing the ADF Right Cover, align the ribs (x3) Release the hooks (x5) securing the ADF Rear Cover, and remove the ADF shown in Figure.
  • Page 142: Adf Cover Stacker/Adf Document Support Cover

    EPSON WorkForce 600/EPSON Stylus OFFICE TX600FW/BX600FW/EPSON Stylus SX600FW/ME OFFICE 700FW Revision A 4.7.5 ADF Cover Stacker/ADF Document Support Cover Release the dowels (x2) securing the ADF Document Support Cover, and remove the ADF Document Support Cover from the ADF Base Assy.
  • Page 143: Adf

    EPSON WorkForce 600/EPSON Stylus OFFICE TX600FW/BX600FW/EPSON Stylus SX600FW/ME OFFICE 700FW Revision A 4.7.6 ADF Front Cover Be cautious not to damage the ribs (x3) of the ADF Front Cover C A U T I O N shown in Figure. 4-138 when removing the ADF Front Cover.
  • Page 144: Adf Document Support Assy

    EPSON WorkForce 600/EPSON Stylus OFFICE TX600FW/BX600FW/EPSON Stylus SX600FW/ME OFFICE 700FW Revision A 4.7.7 ADF Document Support Assy 4.7.8 ADF Frame Unit Parts/Components need to be removed in advance Parts/Components need to be removed in advance Scanner Unit/ADF Unit/ADF Cover Assy/ADF Right Cover/ADF Rear Cover/...
  • Page 145: Adf Motor Unit

    EPSON WorkForce 600/EPSON Stylus OFFICE TX600FW/BX600FW/EPSON Stylus SX600FW/ME OFFICE 700FW Revision A 4.7.9 ADF Motor Unit Remove the screws (x2) securing the ADF Frame Unit. Release the dowel (x1) of the ADF Base Assy and dowels (x2) of the Parts/Components need to be removed in advance ADF Frame Unit, and remove the ADF Frame Unit from the ADF Base Assy.
  • Page 146 EPSON WorkForce 600/EPSON Stylus OFFICE TX600FW/BX600FW/EPSON Stylus SX600FW/ME OFFICE 700FW Revision A Remove the screws (x2) that secure the ADF Motor Unit. When installing the ADF Motor Unit, check the following points. Remove the torsion spring from the ADF EJ Roller, and remove the ADF Attach the torsion spring from under the ADF EJ Roller as Motor Unit from the ADF Frame Unit.
  • Page 147: Adf Pf Roller

    EPSON WorkForce 600/EPSON Stylus OFFICE TX600FW/BX600FW/EPSON Stylus SX600FW/ME OFFICE 700FW Revision A 4.7.10 ADF PF Roller When setting the cables into the ADF Cable Cover, route them as shown in the figure below. Parts/Components need to be removed in advance...
  • Page 148 EPSON WorkForce 600/EPSON Stylus OFFICE TX600FW/BX600FW/EPSON Stylus SX600FW/ME OFFICE 700FW Revision A Remove the E-Ring. Remove the torsion spring from the ADF PF Roller, and remove the ADF PF Roller from the ADF Frame Unit in the direction of the arrow.
  • Page 149: Chapter 5 Adjustment

    C H A P T E R ADJUSTMENT Confidential...
  • Page 150: Adjustment Items And Overview

    EPSON WorkForce 600/EPSON Stylus OFFICE TX600FW/BX600FW/EPSON Stylus SX600FW/ME OFFICE 700FW Revision A 5.1 Adjustment Items and Overview This chapter describes adjustments required after the disassembly/reassembly of the printer. 5.1.1 Servicing Adjustment Item List (TBD) The adjustment items of this product are as follows.
  • Page 151 EPSON WorkForce 600/EPSON Stylus OFFICE TX600FW/BX600FW/EPSON Stylus SX600FW/ME OFFICE 700FW Revision A Table 5-1. Adjustment Items Adjustment Item Purpose Method Outline Tool • Adjustment Program Initialize PF This resets the counter to maintain paper feed accuracy which decreases due Reset the counter to its default.
  • Page 152 EPSON WorkForce 600/EPSON Stylus OFFICE TX600FW/BX600FW/EPSON Stylus SX600FW/ME OFFICE 700FW Revision A Table 5-3. Additional Functions Additional Functions Purpose Method Outline Tool • Adjustment Program Final check pattern A4 size Use this to check if the all adjustments have been The all adjustment patterns are printed automatically.
  • Page 153: Required Adjustments (Tbd)

    EPSON WorkForce 600/EPSON Stylus OFFICE TX600FW/BX600FW/EPSON Stylus SX600FW/ME OFFICE 700FW Revision A 5.1.2 Required Adjustments (TBD) The table below lists the required adjustments depending upon the parts being repaired or replaced. Find the part(s) you removed or replaced, and check which adjustment(s) must be carried out.
  • Page 154 EPSON WorkForce 600/EPSON Stylus OFFICE TX600FW/BX600FW/EPSON Stylus SX600FW/ME OFFICE 700FW Revision A Table 5-4. Required Adjustment List Priority Adjustment Item Part Name Remove ASF unit Replace Remove CR unit Replace Remove Upper paper guide Replace Reset to 0 Remove Front paper guide unit...
  • Page 155: Using The Adjustment Program (Tbd)

    EPSON WorkForce 600/EPSON Stylus OFFICE TX600FW/BX600FW/EPSON Stylus SX600FW/ME OFFICE 700FW Revision A 5.2 Using the Adjustment Program 5.2.2 First Dot Position Adjustment (TBD) The following pattern is printed. This section describes how to judge the adjustment patterns printed by the Adjustment Program.
  • Page 156: Head Angular Adjustment

    EPSON WorkForce 600/EPSON Stylus OFFICE TX600FW/BX600FW/EPSON Stylus SX600FW/ME OFFICE 700FW Revision A 5.2.3 Head Angular Adjustment Microweave Pattern Two patterns are printed as shown below. Band pattern The following pattern is printed. The lines below “1 to 80” are printed while the carriage moves from the home to the other side, and lines below “80 to 1”...
  • Page 157: Bi-D Adjustment

    EPSON WorkForce 600/EPSON Stylus OFFICE TX600FW/BX600FW/EPSON Stylus SX600FW/ME OFFICE 700FW Revision A 5.2.4 Bi-D Adjustment 5.2.5 PF Adjustment PF- for standard print area The following pattern is printed for each of the five print mode (five dot size modes). The following pattern is printed.
  • Page 158: Pf Band Adjustment

    EPSON WorkForce 600/EPSON Stylus OFFICE TX600FW/BX600FW/EPSON Stylus SX600FW/ME OFFICE 700FW Revision A 5.2.6 PF Band Adjustment PF- for bottom margin area The following pattern is printed. The following pattern is printed. Upper pattern Lower pattern Figure 5-9. PF (bottom margin area) Adjustment Printout Pattern...
  • Page 159: Bottom Margin Adjustment

    EPSON WorkForce 600/EPSON Stylus OFFICE TX600FW/BX600FW/EPSON Stylus SX600FW/ME OFFICE 700FW Revision A 5.2.7 Bottom Margin Adjustment The following pattern is printed. -3 -2 -1 Figure 5-11. Bottom Margin Adjustment Printout Pattern How to Judge Measure the length from the bottom edge of the paper to the printed line. Enter the value for the line that is exactly 5 mm away from the bottom edge.
  • Page 160: Mac Address Setting

    EPSON WorkForce 600/EPSON Stylus OFFICE TX600FW/BX600FW/EPSON Stylus SX600FW/ME OFFICE 700FW Revision A 5.2.8 MAC Address Setting You are required to enter the last six digits of the MAC address C H E C K (xx:yy:zz) on the Adjustment Program. P O I N T...
  • Page 161 EPSON WorkForce 600/EPSON Stylus OFFICE TX600FW/BX600FW/EPSON Stylus SX600FW/ME OFFICE 700FW Revision A Setting procedure The MAC address required on the Adjustment Program is written C A U T I O N on the MAC address label on the MB Upper Shield Plate. Make sure to correctly enter the address.
  • Page 162: Chapter 6 Maintenance

    C H A P T E R MAINTENANCE Confidential...
  • Page 163: Overview

    EPSON WorkForce 600/EPSON Stylus OFFICE TX600FW/BX600FW/EPSON Stylus SX600FW/ME OFFICE 700FW Revision A 6.1 Overview 6.1.2 Service Maintenance If any abnormal print (dot missing, white line, etc.) has occurred or the printer indicates This section provides information to maintain the printer in its optimum condition.
  • Page 164: Lubrication

    EPSON WorkForce 600/EPSON Stylus OFFICE TX600FW/BX600FW/EPSON Stylus SX600FW/ME OFFICE 700FW Revision A 6.1.3 Lubrication Refer to the following figures for the lubrication points. The type and amount of the grease used to lubricate the printer parts are determined <Lubrication Point>...
  • Page 165 EPSON WorkForce 600/EPSON Stylus OFFICE TX600FW/BX600FW/EPSON Stylus SX600FW/ME OFFICE 700FW Revision A <Lubrication Point> Front Paper Guide Contact points (x 31) with the EJ Roller. <Lubrication Type> G-74 <Lubrication Amount> 0.04g/point <Remarks> Use a brush to apply G-74. Lubrication Points Figure 6-2.
  • Page 166 EPSON WorkForce 600/EPSON Stylus OFFICE TX600FW/BX600FW/EPSON Stylus SX600FW/ME OFFICE 700FW Revision A Figure 6-5. Lubrication on PF Roller Grounding Spring <Lubrication Point> Along the contact areas between Main Frame the front of the Main Frame <Lubrication Point> and the CR Unit.
  • Page 167 EPSON WorkForce 600/EPSON Stylus OFFICE TX600FW/BX600FW/EPSON Stylus SX600FW/ME OFFICE 700FW Revision A <Lubrication Point> <Lubrication Point> On the surface of the Guide Rail Along the contact area between of the Lower Scanner Housing. the back of the Main Frame and the CR Unit.
  • Page 168: Chapter 7 Appendix

    C H A P T E R APPENDIX Confidential...
  • Page 169: Exploded Diagram / Parts List

    EPSON WorkForce 600/EPSON Stylus OFFICE TX600FW/BX600FW/EPSON Stylus SX600FW/ME OFFICE 700FW Revision A 7.1 Exploded Diagram / Parts List This manual does not provide exploded diagrams or parts list. For the information, see SPI (Service Parts Information). APPENDIX Exploded Diagram / Parts List...

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