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Color Inkjet Printer
EPSON Stylus Photo R220/R230
SEIJ05014

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  • Page 1: Service Manual

    SERVICE MANUAL Color Inkjet Printer EPSON Stylus Photo R220/R230 SEIJ05014...
  • Page 2 SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION. 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 REPAIRS ON EPSON PRODUCT SHOULD BE PERFORMED ONLY BY AN EPSON CERTIFIED REPAIR TECHNICIAN. 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 preventive maintenance procedures and the lists of Indicates an operating or maintenance procedure, practice, or C A U T I O N Epson-approved lubricants and adhesives required for condition that, if not strictly observed, could result in damage to, servicing the product.
  • Page 5 Revision Status Revision Issued Date Description August 24, 2005 First Release...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    EPSON Stylus Photo R220/R230 Revision A CONTENTS Chapter 1 TROUBLESHOOTING Chapter 3 ADJUSTMENT 1.1 Overview ....................... 8 3.1 Adjustment Items and Overview................. 82 3.1.1 Servicing Adjustment Item List..............82 1.2 Troubleshooting with LED Indications and Status Monitor 3 Message ....9 3.1.2 Replacement Part-Based Adjustment Priorities .........
  • Page 7 C H A P T E R TROUBLESHOOTING...

  • Page 8: Chapter 1 Troubleshooting

    EPSON Stylus Photo R220/R230 Revision A 1.1 Overview Table 1-2. Motor, Coil Resistance Motor Location Check Point Resistance This chapter describes how to identify troubles in two levels: unit level repair and Pin1 and 3 PF Motor Same as ASF/ 3.0Ω...

  • Page 9: Troubleshooting With Led Indications And Status Monitor 3 Message

    EPSON Stylus Photo R220/R230 Revision A 1.2 Troubleshooting with LED Indications and Status Monitor 3 Message This chapter describes the LED Indications and the STM3 messages which are displayed when the printer detects an error in each operation such as power on, paper loading/feeding and ink absorption operation.
  • Page 10 EPSON Stylus Photo R220/R230 Revision A Table 1-4. LED Indications and STM3 LED Indication Printer status STM message Condition of error detection Power Paper This error is detected when; 1. Paper is present in ASF Assy. and CDR Guide Assy. is open while receiving print data.
  • Page 11 EPSON Stylus Photo R220/R230 Revision A Table 1-4. LED Indications and STM3 LED Indication Printer status STM message Condition of error detection Power Paper This error is detected when feeding business Card Error Fast Blink card sized paper in landscape orientation.
  • Page 12 EPSON Stylus Photo R220/R230 Revision A Table 1-4. LED Indications and STM3 LED Indication Printer status STM message Condition of error detection Power Paper This error is detected when the CD/DVD Tray CD/DVD Tray Error cannot be detected after attempting to print on a CD or DVD.
  • Page 13 EPSON Stylus Photo R220/R230 Revision A Table 1-4. LED Indications and STM3 LED Indication Printer status STM message Condition of error detection Power Paper This error is detected when the Ink Cartridge is not installed or not in proper position.
  • Page 14 EPSON Stylus Photo R220/R230 Revision A Table 1-4. LED Indications and STM3 LED Indication Printer status STM message Condition of error detection Power Paper This error is detected when; 1. The Ink Cartridge has run out of ink. 2. The Ink Cartridge is faulty.
  • Page 15 EPSON Stylus Photo R220/R230 Revision A Table 1-4. LED Indications and STM3 LED Indication Printer status STM message Condition of error detection Power Paper This error is detected when the printer cannot Communication Error communicate with the PC properly. : No Change of the LED Status...

  • Page 16: Unit Level Troubleshooting

    EPSON Stylus Photo R220/R230 Revision A 1.3 Unit Level Troubleshooting The following is the example of How to use the following tables. ex.) When a fatal error occurs because the CR Motor is out of the home position at You can identify the troubles by using the checklist in this section after confirming the power-on.

  • Page 17: Troubleshooting

    EPSON Stylus Photo R220/R230 Revision A Table 1-6. Fatal Error Check Points by Phenomenon Occurrence Faulty Part/ Timing Phenomenon Detail Check Point Remedy Part Name Position of CR 1. Check if the CR Motor Cable is connected to CN5 on the 1.
  • Page 18 EPSON Stylus Photo R220/R230 Revision A Table 1-7. Status and Possible Causes of CD/DVD Guide Error Carriage Unit LED Indication Occurrence Error Status Position Faulty Unit/Part Name Possible Causes Remedy STM3 Message Timing at Power-on Housing, Frame Contact point of the Star Wheel Sensor is cracked.
  • Page 19 EPSON Stylus Photo R220/R230 Revision A Table 1-8. CD/DVD Guide Error Check Points by Phenomenon Occurrence Faulty Part/ Timing Phenomenon Detail Check Point Remedy Part Name Position of CR 1. Check if the contact point of the Housing, Frame with the 1.
  • Page 20 EPSON Stylus Photo R220/R230 Revision A Table 1-9. Status and Possible Causes of Paper Jam Error Carriage Unit LED Indication Occurrence Error Status Position Faulty Unit/Part Name Possible Causes Remedy STM3 Message Timing at Power-on The PF Motor Cable is disconnected.
  • Page 21 EPSON Stylus Photo R220/R230 Revision A Table 1-10. Paper Jam Error Check Points by Phenomenon Occurrence Faulty Part/ Timing Phenomenon Detail Check Point Remedy Part Name Position of CR 1. Check if the PF Motor Connector Cable is connected to 1.
  • Page 22 EPSON Stylus Photo R220/R230 Revision A Table 1-10. Paper Jam Error Check Points by Phenomenon Occurrence Faulty Part/ Timing Phenomenon Detail Check Point Remedy Part Name Position of CR The Carriage Unit moves to the home 1. Check if the Torsion Spring, 0.22 for The PE Sensor 1.
  • Page 23 EPSON Stylus Photo R220/R230 Revision A Table 1-10. Paper Jam Error Check Points by Phenomenon Occurrence Faulty Part/ Timing Phenomenon Detail Check Point Remedy Part Name Position of CR 1. Check if the Paper Guide, Upper has not detached from 1.
  • Page 24 EPSON Stylus Photo R220/R230 Revision A Table 1-11. Status and Possible Causes of Card Error Carriage Unit LED Indication Occurrence Error Status Position Faulty Unit/Part Name Possible Causes Remedy STM3 Message Timing at Power-on The PW Sensor FFC is disconnected.
  • Page 25 EPSON Stylus Photo R220/R230 Revision A Table 1-13. Status and Possible Causes of Paper Out Error Carriage Unit LED Indication Occurrence Error Status Position Faulty Unit/Part Name Possible Causes Remedy STM3 Message Timing at Power-on The Compression Spring, 2.51 comes off.
  • Page 26 EPSON Stylus Photo R220/R230 Revision A Table 1-14. Paper Out Error Check Points by Phenomenon Occurrence Timing Faulty Part/ Phenomenon Detail Check Point Remedy Position of CR Part Name 1. Check if the Roller, Retard Assy. operates properly while 1. Reassemble the Extension Spring, 0.45 feeding paper.
  • Page 27 EPSON Stylus Photo R220/R230 Revision A Table 1-14. Paper Out Error Check Points by Phenomenon Occurrence Timing Faulty Part/ Phenomenon Detail Check Point Remedy Position of CR Part Name 1. Check if the Compression Spring, 2.36 of the Lever, 1. Replace the Ink System with a new one.
  • Page 28 EPSON Stylus Photo R220/R230 Revision A Table 1-15. Status and Possible Causes of CD/DVD Tray Error Carriage Unit LED Indication Occurrence Error Status Position Faulty Unit/Part Name Possible Causes Remedy STM3 Message Timing at Power-on Power : -- CDR Tray Contact point of the CDR Tray Sensor is cracked.
  • Page 29 PC. Cable correctly. displayed on STM3 when a print job is set to the printer. 1. Check if the Stylus Photo R220/R230 Printer Driver is 1. Install the Stylus Photo R220/R230 Printer Printer Driver used for the print job.
  • Page 30 EPSON Stylus Photo R220/R230 Revision A Table 1-19. Status and Possible Causes of No Ink Cartridge Error. Carriage Unit LED Indication Occurrence Error Status Position Faulty Unit/Part Name Possible Causes Remedy STM3 Message Timing at Power-on Ink Cartridges The bundled Ink Cartridge is faulty.
  • Page 31 EPSON Stylus Photo R220/R230 Revision A Table 1-21. Multi-feed Occurs without LED/STM3 Error Notifications Carriage Unit LED Indication Occurrence Error Status Position Faulty Unit/Part Name Possible Causes Remedy STM3 Message Timing at Power-on Power : -- The Extension Spring 0.45 comes off.
  • Page 32 EPSON Stylus Photo R220/R230 Revision A Table 1-23. Status and Possible Causes for Abnormal Sound Carriage Unit LED Indication Occurrence Error Status Position Faulty Unit/Part Name Possible Causes Remedy STM3 Message Timing at Power-on Carriage Unit Lubrication is insufficient. Power : -- Frame EJ Assy.
  • Page 33 EPSON Stylus Photo R220/R230 Revision A Table 1-25. Status and Possible Causes of Print Quality Problems LED Indication Occurrence Error Status Phenomenon Faulty Unit/Part Name Possible Causes Remedy STM3 Message Timing Adherents on the Sealing Rubber. Or the Sealing Rubber is damaged.
  • Page 34 EPSON Stylus Photo R220/R230 Revision A Table 1-25. Status and Possible Causes of Print Quality Problems LED Indication Occurrence Error Status Phenomenon Faulty Unit/Part Name Possible Causes Remedy STM3 Message Timing Paper Guide, Front The Porous Pad for borderless print comes off.
  • Page 35 EPSON Stylus Photo R220/R230 Revision A Table 1-26. Check Points for Print Quality Problems Occurrence Faulty Part/ Timing Phenomenon Detail Check Point Remedy Part Name Position of CR 1. Check if there is not any foreign matter on the sealing 1.
  • Page 36 EPSON Stylus Photo R220/R230 Revision A Table 1-26. Check Points for Print Quality Problems Occurrence Faulty Part/ Timing Phenomenon Detail Check Point Remedy Part Name Position of CR Ink System 7. Check if the Slider Lock Lever is not damaged.
  • Page 37 EPSON Stylus Photo R220/R230 Revision A Table 1-26. Check Points for Print Quality Problems Occurrence Faulty Part/ Timing Phenomenon Detail Check Point Remedy Part Name Position of CR 1. Check if the surface of the Frame EJ Assy. is precisely 1.
  • Page 38 EPSON Stylus Photo R220/R230 Revision A Table 1-26. Check Points for Print Quality Problems Occurrence Faulty Part/ Timing Phenomenon Detail Check Point Remedy Part Name Position of CR One or more than one traces of the Star 1. Check if the Star Wheels have not detached.
  • Page 39 EPSON Stylus Photo R220/R230 Revision A Table 1-26. Check Points for Print Quality Problems Occurrence Faulty Part/ Timing Phenomenon Detail Check Point Remedy Part Name Position of CR 1. Check if there is any ink adhesion on the Frame EJ Assy.
  • Page 40 C H A P T E R DISASSEMBLY / ASSEMBLY...

  • Page 41: Overview

    This chapter describes the procedure for disassembling and reassembling the main cartridge and be sure to secure the Ink Cartridge to the printer components of the Stylus Photo R220/R230. Unless otherwise specified, disassembled cover with tape tightly to keep it from moving.

  • Page 42: Pre-Shipment Checks

    EPSON Stylus Photo R220/R230 Revision A 2.1.3 Pre-Shipment Checks Table 2-2. Service Completion Pre-Shipment Check List Classification Item Check Point Status When returning this product to the user after completing printer repair, check that the Checked work is complete using the following table.

  • Page 43: And How To Ensure The Quality Of Reassembled Product

    EPSON Stylus Photo R220/R230 Revision A 2.2 Caution regarding assembling/disassembling Ensuring the attaching position in X, Y and Z directions. the printer mechanism, and how to ensure the Installing each part or component of the Printer Mechanism accurately can be made by determining the positions of them in relation to the Lower Housing.
  • Page 44 EPSON Stylus Photo R220/R230 Revision A CDR Guide Assy. Maintaining the levelness of the CDR Guide Assy. Deformation of the CDR Guide Assy. may cause the defective print. [When Servicing] Disassemble/assemble carefully the CDR Guide Assy. Ensuring the quality of reassembled products It can be judged that the quality of the reassembled products is ensured if the printing test with the Adjustment program is successful.

  • Page 45: Disassembly

    Since a prototype was used to illustrate these disassembly and P O I N T assembly procedures, the appearance of some parts may differ Paper Support Assy./Housing (left/right)/ from those on Stylus Photo R220/R230. Stacker Assy. Removal (2.3.1 P.46) Housing (frame)/Panel Assy./Panel Board Removal (2.3.2...

  • Page 46: Paper Support Assy./Housing (Left/Right)/Stacker Assy. Removal

    EPSON Stylus Photo R220/R230 Revision A 2.3.1 Paper Support Assy./Housing (left/right)/Stacker Parts/Units which should be removed before removing the Paper Support Assy./Housing (left/right)/Stacker Assy. Assy. removal None External View Disassembly Procedure Housing, Right Housing, Left Paper Support Assy. Removal Release the two dowels that secure the Paper Support Assy. to the Frame ASF and remove the assy.
  • Page 47 EPSON Stylus Photo R220/R230 Revision A External View Left Front of the Printer Dowel Figure 2-3. Stacker Assy. Removal Stacker Assy. Removal Release the left dowel that secures the Stacker Assy. to the Housing, Lower with a flat-blade screwdriver or similar tool, and remove the Stacker Assy.

  • Page 48: Housing, Frame/Panel/Panel Board Removal

    EPSON Stylus Photo R220/R230 Revision A 2.3.2 Housing, Frame/Panel/Panel Board Removal Parts/Units which should be removed before removing the Housing, Frame/ Panel/Panel Board. External View Paper Support Assy./Housing (left/right) Right Front of the Printer Left Front of the Printer Disassembly Procedure...
  • Page 49 EPSON Stylus Photo R220/R230 Revision A Panel Removal Panel Board Removal Release the left and right tabs that secure the Panel to the Housing, Frame and Remove the Panel Board lifting upward. remove the Panel. When reinstalling the Housing, Frame...

  • Page 50: Asf Assy. Removal

    EPSON Stylus Photo R220/R230 Revision A 2.3.3 ASF Assy. Removal Parts/Units which should be removed before removing ASF Assy. Paper Support Assy./Housing (left/right)/Housing, Frame External View Disassembly Procedure Acetate Tape C.B.S. (P4) 3x8 (5-7kgf.cm) Disconnect the connector cables of the PG Sensor and the Sensor, CDR Assy.
  • Page 51 EPSON Stylus Photo R220/R230 Revision A When reassembling the ASF Assy. When reinstalling the ASF Assy. on the Frame, Main Make sure that Extension Spring is hooked on the Frame, Make sure that Compression Spring, 2.51 is correctly ASF and the Roller, Retard Assy.

  • Page 52: Cr Motor Removal

    EPSON Stylus Photo R220/R230 Revision A 2.3.4 CR Motor Removal Parts/Units which should be removed before removing “CR Motor”. Paper Support Assy./Housing (left/right)/Housing, Frame External View Disassembly Procedure Rear of the Printer Disconnect the CR Motor connector cable from CN5 on the Main Board.
  • Page 53 EPSON Stylus Photo R220/R230 Revision A When having removed the Timing Belt or replace it with a new A D J U S T M E N T R E Q U I R E D one, perform the following adjustments in the order given orders.

  • Page 54: Print Head Removal

    EPSON Stylus Photo R220/R230 Revision A 2.3.5 Print Head Removal Disassembly Procedure Remove the Ink Cartridges from the Carriage Unit. External View Remove the screw which secures the Holder, FFC to the Carriage Unit with a No.1 screwdriver. Then slightly lift the Holder, FFC to release three tabs and Tabs remove the Holder, FFC by sliding it downward.

  • Page 55: Porous Pad, Paper Guide, Front Removal

    EPSON Stylus Photo R220/R230 Revision A 2.3.6 Porous Pad, Paper Guide, Front Removal Disassembly Procedure Removing the following three types of the Porous Pads from the Paper Guide, External View Front with the tweezers. • Porous Pad, Paper Guide, Front •...
  • Page 56 EPSON Stylus Photo R220/R230 Revision A Å@ When reinstalling the Porous Pad, Paper Guide, Front/ the Porous Pad, Paper Guide, Front, Support Fold perpendicularly the left and right sides of the Porous Pad, Paper Guide, Front, Support at the marks and install it to the Paper Guide, Front.

  • Page 57: Main Board Assy. Removal

    EPSON Stylus Photo R220/R230 Revision A 2.3.7 Main Board Assy. Removal Parts/Units which should be removed before removing Main Board Assy. Paper Support Assy./Housing (left/right)/Housing, Frame/ASF Assy. External View Disassembly Procedure Rear of the Printer M/B Shield Plate Earth Remove the screw that secures the Earth and release the Earth.
  • Page 58 EPSON Stylus Photo R220/R230 Revision A When impossible to read data from the old board, perform A D J U S T M E N T the following adjustments in order shown below after R E Q U I R E D replacing the old board with a new one.

  • Page 59: Holder, Shaft Assy./Ld Roller Removal

    EPSON Stylus Photo R220/R230 Revision A 2.3.8 Holder, Shaft Assy./LD Roller Removal Disassembly Procedure Holder, Shaft Assy. Removal External View Disconnect the following connector cables from the Main Board Assy. Tabs Rear of the Printer CN7, CN8, CN15 CN5: CR Motor cable...
  • Page 60 EPSON Stylus Photo R220/R230 Revision A External View LD Roller Removal Release the two dowels that secure the Paper, Block to the Holder, Shaft Assy., and remove it. Paper, Block Remove the Shaft, LD Roller and the Clutch from the Holder, Shaft, LD...
  • Page 61 EPSON Stylus Photo R220/R230 Revision A When reinstalling the Shaft, LD Roller to the Holder, Shaft, LD Do not damage the teeth of the Spur Gear, 36.8 and the Roller Combination Gear, 27.2, 19.2. Do not touch the LD Roller with bare hands.

  • Page 62: Apg Assy. Removal

    EPSON Stylus Photo R220/R230 Revision A 2.3.9 APG Assy. Removal Disassembly Procedure Remove the screw that secures the APG Assy. to the Frame, Main, and External View remove the assy. avoiding contact with the Frame, Main. Left Rear Side When reinstalling the APG Assy.

  • Page 63: Paper Guide, Upper Removal

    EPSON Stylus Photo R220/R230 Revision A 2.3.10 Paper Guide, Upper Removal Disassembly Procedure External View Make sure to cover the surface of the PF Roller Assy. with a C A U T I O N transparent sheet when removing and reinstalling the Paper Guide, Upper.

  • Page 64: Carriage Unit Removal

    EPSON Stylus Photo R220/R230 Revision A 2.3.11 Carriage Unit Removal Parts/Units which should be removed before removing Carriage Unit. Paper Support Assy./Housing (left/right)/Housing, Frame/ASF Assy./ External View Holder, Shaft Assy./Main Board Assy./APG Assy./Print Head Guide Plate, CR Disassembly Procedure Release the Fixed Spring, CR Shaft, Left from the tab of the Frame, Main and Fixed Spring, remove it.
  • Page 65 EPSON Stylus Photo R220/R230 Revision A External View Remove the E Ring, the Holder, Scale Right and the Cam, CR Right from the right side of the CR Guide Shaft. Holder, Scale, Left E Ring Flat Holder, Scale, Right Remove the Fixed Spring, CR Shaft, Right from the tab of the Frame, Main.
  • Page 66 EPSON Stylus Photo R220/R230 Revision A External View CR Encoder Sensor Board Removal Remove the screw which secures the CR Encoder Sensor Board to the C.P.B. (P1) 1.7x5 (1.5-2.5kgf.cm) Carriage Unit with a No.0 screwdriver. Disconnect the CR Encoder FFC and the PW Sensor FFC from the connector of the CR Encoder Sensor Board.
  • Page 67 EPSON Stylus Photo R220/R230 Revision A When reinstalling the CR Encoder Sensor Board on the Carriage When reinstalling the Carriage Unit Unit Check if the Timing Belt is correctly set to the installing Check if the CR Encoder Sensor Board is correctly secured.
  • Page 68 EPSON Stylus Photo R220/R230 Revision A When reinstalling the CR Scale to the Printer Mechanism When replacing the following parts or components with a new A D J U S T M E N T ones, apply specified grease in its adequate dose.

  • Page 69: Printer Mechanism/Housing, Lower Removal

    EPSON Stylus Photo R220/R230 Revision A 2.3.12 Printer Mechanism/Housing, Lower Removal Parts/Units which should be removed before removing the Printer Mechanism/Housing, Lower. External View Paper Support Assy./Housing (left/right)/Housing, Frame/ASF Assy./ Holder, Shaft Assy./Main Board Assy. C.B.S. 3x6 (6-8kgf.cm) Disassembly Procedure C.B.P.
  • Page 70 EPSON Stylus Photo R220/R230 Revision A Be careful not to leak and drip ink from the end of the Ink Tube When reinstalling the Printer Mechanism to the Housing Lower C A U T I O N (Waste Ink Pads side) when lifting the Printer Mechanism.
  • Page 71 EPSON Stylus Photo R220/R230 Revision A Make sure that the six Waste Ink Pads are correctly set to Be careful not to drop and damage the Lever, Change and the rib and dowel of the Housing, Lower. the Combination Gear, 27.2, 19.2.

  • Page 72: Power Supply Board Removal

    EPSON Stylus Photo R220/R230 Revision A 2.3.13 Power Supply Board Removal Disassembly Procedure Remove the screw that secures the Power Supply Board Unit to the Housing, External View Lower and remove it. Release the two tabs which secure the Shield Plate, Upper first, and remove it Power Supply Board Unit sliding upward.

  • Page 73: Cdr Guide Assy. Removal

    EPSON Stylus Photo R220/R230 Revision A 2.3.14 CDR Guide Assy. Removal Disassembly Procedure Remove the three screws that secure the CDR Guide Assy. to the Frame, External View Main. Left Side of the Printer Right Side of the Printer CDR Guide Assy.

  • Page 74: Ink System Unit Removal

    EPSON Stylus Photo R220/R230 Revision A 2.3.15 Ink System Unit Removal Parts/Units which should be removed before removing the Ink System Unit Paper Support Assy./Housing (left/right)/Housing, Frame/ASF Assy./ External View Holder, Shaft Assy./Main Board Assy./APG Assy./Print Head/Carriage Unit/ Printer Mechanism/CDR Guide Assy.
  • Page 75 EPSON Stylus Photo R220/R230 Revision A When reinstalling the Ink System Unit Install the Ink Tube to the two grooves at the bottom surface of the Cap Frame. Make sure that the Ink Tube is correctly connected to the point of the Frame, Cap shown in Figure2-42.

  • Page 76: Paper Guide, Front/Roller Ej Assy. Removal

    EPSON Stylus Photo R220/R230 Revision A 2.3.16 Paper Guide, Front/Roller EJ Assy. Removal Parts/Units which should be removed before removing the Paper Guide, Front/Roller EJ Assy. External View Paper Support Assy./Housing (left/right)/Housing, Frame/ASF Assy./ Holder, Shaft Assy./Main Board Assy./APG Assy./Print Head/Carriage Unit/ Spur Gear, 37.242...
  • Page 77 EPSON Stylus Photo R220/R230 Revision A External View Release the tab which secures the Paper Guide, Front to the Frame, Main and remove it. When Not replacing the Porous Pad, Paper Guide, Front and the C A U T I O N...
  • Page 78 EPSON Stylus Photo R220/R230 Revision A When installing the Paper Guide, Front to the Frame, Main When having replaced the Roller EJ Assy., apply G-26 grease to A D J U S T M E N T the specified points in adequate dose.

  • Page 79: Pf Motor Removal

    EPSON Stylus Photo R220/R230 Revision A 2.3.17 PF Motor Removal Remove the PF Motor from the Frame, Main. C A U T I O N External View Be careful not to damage the Pinion Gear of the PF Motor. Be careful not to lose the PF Motor Grounding Spring.
  • Page 80 EPSON Stylus Photo R220/R230 Revision A Make sure that the PF Motor connector cable is connected to CN6 on the Main Board connector. Tighten the four nuts to secure the PF Motor in the order shown in Figure2-48. Make sure that there is no gap between the Insulator Spacer, insulator, the PF Motor Insulator and the Frame, Main.
  • Page 81 C H A P T E R ADJUSTMENT...

  • Page 82: Adjustment Items And Overview

    EPSON Stylus Photo R220/R230 Revision A 3.1 Adjustment Items and Overview This chapter describes adjustments to be made after the disassembly/reassembly of this product. 3.1.1 Servicing Adjustment Item List The adjustment items of this product are as follows. For details of the adjustment items, refer to the detailed procedures and sketches of the adjustment items.
  • Page 83 EPSON Stylus Photo R220/R230 Revision A Table 3-1. Adjustment Items Function Item Purpose Method Outline Tool Used Media First Dot This adjustment is made to correct the First Dot Position in the Select and execute this function in the exclusive servicing program.
  • Page 84 Paper (A4) Print program CD-R Print Check if the center position of CDR is correct. This pattern is used to make a simple print check at the EPSON service Exclusive Sheet, CD, company. servicing Dummy program...
  • Page 85 EPSON Stylus Photo R220/R230 Revision A Table 3-5. Appendix Function Item Purpose Adjustment Outline Tool Used Media Save All EEPROM This function is used to analyze defective products. Save the data of all EEPROM addresses. Exclusive Non-target Data servicing program APG Check This function is used to check if APG Assy.

  • Page 86: Replacement Part-Based Adjustment Priorities

    EPSON Stylus Photo R220/R230 Revision A 3.1.2 Replacement Part-Based Adjustment Priorities Note: "Required" in this table indicates the adjustment items that must be implemented when the corresponding parts/units have been removed or replaced. "Recommended", on the other hand, indicates those which are recommended the adjustment after removing or replacing The following table shows the adjustment items and their order for the replacement them.
  • Page 87 EPSON Stylus Photo R220/R230 Revision A Performance Priority Head CR Motor EEPROM Market USB ID Waste Ink Head ID First dot PW Sensor Bi-d Ink Charge Angular Deviation Data Copy Setting Input Pad Counter Input Adjustment Adjustment Adjustment Adjustment Adjustment Correction Roller EJ Assy.

  • Page 88: Adjustment By Using Adjustment Program

    EPSON Stylus Photo R220/R230 Revision A 3.2 Adjustment by using adjustment program 3.2.3 Head ID Input [Adjustment Procedure] The procedures of the adjustment items will be explained here. The intended item is as follows. Select the Head ID of the Adjustment Program.

  • Page 89: Bi-D Adjustment

    EPSON Stylus Photo R220/R230 Revision A 3.2.5 Bi-d Adjustment [Adjustment Procedure] Select Bi-D Adjustment in the Adjustment Program. Click the [Print] button to print Bi-D Adjustment Pattern. After selecting the pattern that has the smallest misalignment in each variable dot, click the [Go to input page] button in the Adjustment Program.

  • Page 90: Pw Sensor Adjustment

    EPSON Stylus Photo R220/R230 Revision A 3.2.6 PW Sensor Adjustment 3.2.7 First Dot Adjustment [Adjustment Procedure] [Adjustment Procedure] Select PW Sensor Adjustment in the Adjustment Program. Select First Dot Adjustment in the Adjustment Program. Click the [Print] button to print PW Sensor Adjustment Pattern.

  • Page 91: Cr Motor Deviation Correction

    EPSON Stylus Photo R220/R230 Revision A 3.2.8 CR Motor Deviation Correction [Adjustment Procedure] Select CR Motor Deviation Correction in the Adjustment Program. Check each box of the replaced parts/units checklist and then click the [OK] button. 3.2.9 A4 Normal Paper Print [Adjustment Procedure] Select A4 Normal Paper Print in the Adjustment Program.

  • Page 92: Adjustment Except Adjustment Program

    EPSON Stylus Photo R220/R230 Revision A 3.3 Adjustment Except Adjustment Program [Adjustment Procedure] Make both sides of the two Thickness Gauge (1.15mm and 1.31mm) clean by This section explains the adjustments other than those made by the Adjustment wiping with Bemcot with a little alcohol.
  • Page 93 EPSON Stylus Photo R220/R230 Revision A Move the Carriage Unit to the left edge of the printer, then set the Thickness Remove the Thickness Gauge and move the Carriage Unit to the right edge. Then, Gauge (1.15mm) on the three left ribs of the Paper Guide, Front.
  • Page 94 EPSON Stylus Photo R220/R230 Revision A After finishing PG Adjustment on the right, move the Carriage Unit to the left 11. Check PGs on both the left and right according to the flowchart in the Figure 3-12. edge of the printer again, then check PG according to the flowchart in the Figure Start 3-11.

  • Page 95: Chapter 4 Maintenance

    C H A P T E R MAINTENANCE...

  • Page 96: Overview

    EPSON Stylus Photo R220/R230 Revision A 4.1 Overview 4.1.2 Service Maintenance If print irregularity (missing dot, white line, etc.) or a maintenance request error This section provides information to maintain the printer in its optimum condition. (indicated as "Service Required" by the Status Monitor) has occurred, take the following actions to clear the error.
  • Page 97 EPSON Stylus Photo R220/R230 Revision A Select EPSON Status Monitor 3 in the Printer Driver Utility. Then make sure that Maintenance Request Error the printer connected to Status Monitor 3 is on standby status. If it is on standby, Ink is used for operations such as Head Cleaning as well as printing. In that case, the following will be displayed.

  • Page 98: Lubrication

    Revision A 4.1.3 Lubrication Refer to the following figures for the lubrication points. The lubrication used for each components of Stylus Photo R220/R230 has been <Lubrication Point> specified on based on the evaluation carried out by Epson. Therefore, when repairing 1.

  • Page 99: Maintenance Overview

    EPSON Stylus Photo R220/R230 Revision A <Lubrication Point> <Lubrication Point> Rear of contact point between the 1. Contact point between the shaft PF Roller and tab of the Paper of the Frame EJ and inside the Paper Guide, Front Guide, Front...
  • Page 100 EPSON Stylus Photo R220/R230 Revision A <Lubrication Point> <Lubrication Point> Contact point between the Guide 1. Surface of contact point Shaft, Frame EJ, Right and the between upper side of the Cam, Cam, CR, Left Paper Guide, Front CR, Left and the Main Frame 2.
  • Page 101 EPSON Stylus Photo R220/R230 Revision A <Lubrication Point> <Lubrication Point> 1. Groove on the right side of the Contact point between left side of CR Guide Shaft (The Groove is the CR Guide Shaft and the Fixed for the Fixed Spring, Shaft CR,...
  • Page 102 EPSON Stylus Photo R220/R230 Revision A <Lubrication Point> <Lubrication Point> Upper surface Specified points on the Holder, 1. Upper surface of curving area Holder, Scale, Right Scale, Right in the left figure of the Holder, Idle Roller 2. Lower surface of curving area <Lubrication Type>...
  • Page 103 EPSON Stylus Photo R220/R230 Revision A <Lubrication Point> <Lubrication Point> On the CR Guide Shaft outer the Contact Point between the Grounding Plate, Head bearings of the Carriage Grounding Plate, Head and the CR Guide Shaft <Lubrication Type> G-63 <Lubrication Type>...
  • Page 104 EPSON Stylus Photo R220/R230 Revision A <Lubrication Point> <Lubrication Point> Specified section on the Paper 1. Specified section on the ASF Paper Back Lever Back Lever set in the ASF Assy. Frame in the left figure in the left figure 2.

  • Page 105: Chapter 5 Appendix

    C H A P T E R APPENDIX...

  • Page 106: Exploded Diagrams

    EPSON Stylus Photo R220/R230 Revision A 5.1 Exploded Diagrams The exploded diagrams are shown at the following pages. AppendIx Exploded Diagrams...
  • Page 107 The parts to which no reference number is assigned will not be available as after-sale service parts. PM-G730 /STYLUS PHOTO R220,R230 NO.2 REV.01 C626-CASE-011...
  • Page 108 The parts to which no reference number is assigned will not be available as after-sale service parts. PM-G730 / STYLUS PHOTO R220,R230 NO.3 REV.01 C626-ELEC-011...
  • Page 109 The parts to which no reference number is assigned will not be available as after-sale service parts. PM-G730 / STYLUS PHOTO R220,R230 NO.4 REV.02 C626-MECH-012...
  • Page 110 The parts to which no reference number is assigned will not be available as after-sale service parts. PM-G730 / STYLUS PHOTO R220,R230 NO.5 REV.01 C626-MECH-021...

  • Page 111: Parts List

    EPSON Stylus Photo R220/R230 Revision A 5.2 Parts List Code Parts Name BOARD ASSY.,PANEL Parts list for EPSON Stylus Photo R220/R230 CABLE,PANEL PRINTER MECHANISM(ASP) Code Parts Name CARRIAGE SHEET CDR ASSY.;D HOLDER,FFC POWER CABLE HOLDER,FFC;B NON FIG I/C WITHOUT INDIVIDUAL BOX B,WST,AS,4CD01C BOARD ASSY.,DETECTOR,PW...
  • Page 112 EPSON Stylus Photo R220/R230 Revision A Code Parts Name Code Parts Name POROUS PAD,PAPER GUIDE,FRONT,SUPPORT;B TORSION SPRING,21.2 POROUS PAD,PAPER GUIDE,FRONT,LEFT;B PRINT HEAD SPUR GEAR,41.38 ASF ASSY.;G EXTENSION SPRING,PUSH UP PLATE,L ROLLER,RETARD,ASSY. COMPRESSION SPRING,1.27 COMPRESSION SPRING,2.51 MOTOR ASSY.,PF;B POROUS PAD,INK EJECT,SMALL;B FRAME EJ,ASSY.,ASP...

  • Page 113: Electrical Circuits

    EPSON Stylus Photo R220/R230 Revision A 5.3 Electrical Circuits The electric circuit diagrams below are shown at the following pages: Main Board (C546 MAIN) Power Board (C528 PSH) Panel Board (C546PNL) IF Board (C546IF) AppendIx Electrical Circuits...
  • Page 114 Model : Stylus Photo R220/R230 Board : C546MAIN Rev. : L Sheet : 1/1...
  • Page 115 Model : Stylus Photo R220/R230 Board : C528PSH Rev. : A Sheet : 1/1...
  • Page 116 Model : Stylus Photo R220/R230 Board : C546PNL Rev. : A Sheet : 1/1...
  • Page 117 Model : Stylus Photo R220/R230 Board : C546IF Rev. : C Sheet : 1/1...

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