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  • Page 1: Service Manual

    SERVICE MANUAL Color Inkjet Printer EPSON Stylus Photo RX585/RX595/RX610...
  • 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 8, 2007 First Release September 28, 2007 [Chapter 5] • "Overview" (Page 107): error correction.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    EPSON Stylus Photo RX585/RX595/RX610 Revision B CONTENTS Chapter 1 Product Description 2.2 Operating Principles of Electric Circuitry............37 2.2.1 Overview ....................37 1.1 Features......................... 9 2.2.2 Features ....................37 1.2 Printing Specifications..................10 2.2.3 Circuit Board Constitution ..............37 1.2.1 Basic Specifications................. 10 2.3 Banding Reduction System (BRS)/ Paper Feed Profile Correction (PFP)..
  • Page 7 EPSON Stylus Photo RX585/RX595/RX610 Revision B 4.2.2 Scanner Unit .................... 65 5.3 Banding Reduction System (BRS) Adjustment/Paper Feed Amount Profile (PFP) 4.2.3 Main Board Assy / Case Open Sensor ............ 66 Correction ......................107 4.2.4 Waste Ink Tray Assy ................69 5.3.1 Overview ....................
  • Page 8 C H A P T E R A PRODUCT DESCRIPTION...

  • Page 9: Chapter 1 Product Description

    EPSON Stylus Photo RX585/RX595/RX610 Revision B 1.1 Features EPSON Stylus Photo RX585/RX595/RX610 are color inkjet printers equipped with scanner function. The main features are described below. Available Functions Printer • Printing from a PC • Direct print on CD or DVD (label print) Scanner •...

  • Page 10: Printing Specifications

    EPSON Stylus Photo RX585/RX595/RX610 Revision B 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 Stylus Photo RX585/RX595/RX610 Revision B 1.2.3 Print Mode Table 1-4. Print Mode (Color) Resolution Dot Size Micro Border Media Print Mode Bi-d Table 1-4. Print Mode (Color) (H x V) dpi (cps* Weave -less Resolution Dot Size Micro Border •...
  • Page 12 EPSON Stylus Photo RX585/RX595/RX610 Revision B 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 (H x V) dpi (cps* Weave...

  • Page 13: Supported Paper

    EPSON Stylus Photo RX585/RX595/RX610 Revision B 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). Table 1-6. Supported Paper...
  • Page 14 EPSON Stylus Photo RX585/RX595/RX610 Revision B Table 1-6. Supported Paper Thickness Weight Asia Paper Name Paper Size Letter 215.9 x 279.4 mm (8.5”x11”) 210 x 297 mm (8.3”x11.7”) Photo Paper Glossy (EAI) 0.25 Glossy Photo Paper (others) 5” x 7”...

  • Page 15: Printing Area

    EPSON Stylus Photo RX585/RX595/RX610 Revision B 1.3 Scanner Specifications Make sure the paper is not wrinkled, fluffed, torn, or folded. C A U T I O N The curve of paper must be 5 mm or below. When printing on an envelope, be sure the flap is folded neatly.

  • Page 16: General Specifications

    EPSON Stylus Photo RX585/RX595/RX610 Revision B 1.4 General Specifications 1.4.2 Environmental Conditions Table 1-11. Environmental Conditions 1.4.1 Electrical Specifications *1,2 Condition Temperature Humidity Shock Vibration Primary power input 10 to 35°C 0.15G, Operating 20 to 80% (50 to 95°F) 10 to 55Hz (1 msec or less) Table 1-10.

  • Page 17: Durability

    EPSON Stylus Photo RX585/RX595/RX610 Revision B 1.4.3 Durability 1.5 Interfaces Total print life: Black 16,000 pages (A4, 3.5% duty), The printer has USB interfaces and memory card slots of the following specifications. Color 10,000 pages (A4, 5% duty), 1.5.1 USB Interfaces...

  • Page 18: Memory Card Slots

    EPSON Stylus Photo RX585/RX595/RX610 Revision B 1.5.2 Memory Card Slots Table 1-13. List of Supported Memory Card Max. Priority Slot Compatible memory card Standard Remarks capacity Memory Stick “MemoryStick Standard” Format Specification Ver.1.42-00 compatible 128MB Includes versions with memory select function...

  • Page 19: Control Panel

    EPSON Stylus Photo RX585/RX595/RX610 Revision B 1.6 Control Panel Table 1-15. LED Functions Power Printer Status Mode LED 1.6.1 Operation Buttons & LED Power-on sequence Flashing The following tables explain the functions of the buttons and LEDs on the control...

  • Page 20: Specifications Of Each Function

    EPSON Stylus Photo RX585/RX595/RX610 Revision B 1.7 Specifications of Each Function 1.7.1 Stand-alone Copy Function 1.7.1.1 Copy print mode and available paper type/size and print layout Table 1-16. Copy Print Mode & Available Paper Size by Layout Available Paper Size by Print Layout...
  • Page 21 EPSON Stylus Photo RX585/RX595/RX610 Revision B 1.7.1.2 Stand-alone Copy Menu Table 1-19. Preset Scaling Factors for EAI Model Table 1-17. Copy Menu Scaling Factor* Zoom Menu Items Menu Item Function With Border Borderless → Number of copies Sets number of copies within the range of 1 to 99.

  • Page 22: Memory Card Direct Print Function

    EPSON Stylus Photo RX585/RX595/RX610 Revision B 1.7.2 Memory Card Direct Print Function 1.7.2.1 Memory card direct print mode and available paper type/size and print layout Table 1-22. Memory Card Direct Print Mode & Available Paper Size by Layout Available Paper Size by Print Layout Micro P.I.F.

  • Page 23: Supported File Type And Media Type

    EPSON Stylus Photo RX585/RX595/RX610 Revision B 1.7.2.2 Supported File Type and Media Type 1.7.2.3 Specifications for Handling Image Data The following describes the file system, media format, and file type supported by the Table 1-24. Specifications for Handling Image Data memory card direct function.

  • Page 24: Memory Card Direct Print Menu

    EPSON Stylus Photo RX585/RX595/RX610 Revision B 1.7.2.4 Memory Card Direct Print Menu Table 1-24. Specifications for Handling Image Data Item Specification Remarks Table 1-25. Memory Card Mode Menu The printer acquires date and time Date and time information Menu Item...

  • Page 25: Backup Function

    EPSON Stylus Photo RX585/RX595/RX610 Revision B 1.7.3 Backup Function Table 1-27. Specifications on Writing Backup Data Item Specification The Backup Memory Card function provided in the Setup mode allows the user to make a backup copy of a memory card on a media in an external device. Printing the A backup folder is automatically created on the destination media to save backed up images directly from the external device also can be made.
  • Page 26 EPSON Stylus Photo RX585/RX595/RX610 Revision B 1.7.3.2 Backup Errors If a backup operation is cancelled voluntarily or due to an error, a “Backup canceled” message appears with a hexadecimal 8-digit error code on the LCD. The following table lists the leftmost two-digit error codes that are controlled by the printer firmware.

  • Page 27: (Usb Direct Print/Pictbridge)

    EPSON Stylus Photo RX585/RX595/RX610 Revision B 1.7.4 Camera Direct Print Function 1.7.4.3 General Operation Procedure (USB Direct Print/PictBridge) Before connecting the DSC, check that the printer is in the C H E C K Printing operations (selecting images to be printed, making print settings, starting/ following status.
  • Page 28 EPSON Stylus Photo RX585/RX595/RX610 Revision B 1.7.4.4 Operating Specifications during Connecting DSC 1.7.4.5 EXT.I/F (USB Host) Specifications for Connecting DSC Table 1-31. Operations during Connecting DSC Table 1-32. Operations when USB Cable is Connected/Disconnected Operation Specifications Printer status Connecting Disconnecting...

  • Page 29: Specialty Print Functions

    EPSON Stylus Photo RX585/RX595/RX610 Revision B 1.7.5 Specialty Print Functions 1.7.5.1 Specialty print functions and available paper type/size and print layout CD/DVD Print Print Photo Reprint/Restore Photos Micro Paper Type Quality Resolution Dot size Bi-D Greeting CD Print CD Jacket...
  • Page 30 EPSON Stylus Photo RX585/RX595/RX610 Revision B 1.7.5.2 Specialty Print Mode Home position The following explains each of the functions provided in the Specialty Print mode. 1.7.5.2.1 Print on CD/DVD Function This function allows the user to print an image in a memory card directly on a CD/ DVD.

  • Page 31: Setup Mode

    EPSON Stylus Photo RX585/RX595/RX610 Revision B 1.7.6 Setup Mode Yellow Black Light Cyan Light Magenta Magenta Cyan The Setup mode provides maintenance menus and various configuration setting menus. The following explains about the menu functions. 1.7.6.1 Maintenance Menu Table 1-34. Maintenance Menu Functions...

  • Page 32: Ink Levels

    EPSON Stylus Photo RX585/RX595/RX610 Revision B 1.7.6.2 Ink Levels 1.7.6.6 Bluetooth Settings The current ink levels of each of the cartridges are displayed in bar chart by the rules Bluetooth communication settings can be configured. This menu is enabled only when described below.
  • Page 33 C H A P T E R OPERATING PRINCIPLES...

  • Page 34: Overview

    This Chapter describes the operating principles of the mechanism and electric circuits PF Encoder APG Sensor of Stylus PHOTO RX585/595/610. 2.1.1 Mechanical Components CD-R Guide Sensor The printer mechanism of Stylus PHOTO RX585/595/610 consist of the following major mechanisms: PF Motor Table 2-1. Mechanical Components 1 Mechanism Function/Description CD-R Tray Moves on the CR Guide Shaft right and left and performs printing on paper.

  • Page 35: Motors And Sensors

    EPSON Stylus Photo RX585/RX595/RX610 Revision B 2.1.2 Motors and Sensors APG Sensor Table 2-3. Motors and Sensors (Printer Mechanism) PF Motor PF Encoder Name Function CR Encoder Printhead F3-MACH Turbo 2 head (6 colors x 90 nozzles) Type: DC motor...
  • Page 36 EPSON Stylus Photo RX585/RX595/RX610 Revision B Table 2-4. Motors and Sensors (Scanner Unit) Name Function Type: DC motor CR Motor Voltage: 42V DC ± 5% (voltage applied to the driver) Drive system: VrefPWM input constant-current chopping Type: Linear encoder Encoder sensor...

  • Page 37: Overview

    Printer section: 48MHz (No SSCG) section Based on the circuit mounted on the previous model Stylus PHOTO RX585/595/ Printer drive timer base clock: 48MHz (No SSCG) 610, this printer is equipped with an EEPROM and a reset circuit individually to •...

  • Page 38: Banding Reduction System (Brs)/ Paper Feed Profile Correction (Pfp)

    EPSON Stylus Photo RX585/RX595/RX610 Revision B 2.3 Banding Reduction System (BRS)/ Paper Feed Profile Correction (PFP) Overview To ensure high-speed printing and high print quality, this printer is provided with the Banding Reduction System (BRS) and Paper Feed Profile Correction (PFP) function, which are outlined below: Table 2-6.

  • Page 39: Chapter 3 Troubleshooting

    C H A P T E R TROUBLESHOOTING...

  • Page 40: Overview

    There must be no error in handling of the Unit. the instructions given on “EPSON Status Monitor 3” (when connected to the PC) or on Check the inside of the Unit, and remove foreign matters, if any, such as paper the LCD.

  • Page 41: Troubleshooting When There Is Error Display

    EPSON Stylus Photo RX585/RX595/RX610 Revision B 3.2 Troubleshooting When There is Error Display C H E C K The messages displayed on the LCD that are listed in the “Error P O I N T List” above and “Warning List (p.42)”...

  • Page 42: Warning List

    EPSON Stylus Photo RX585/RX595/RX610 Revision B Table 3-1. Error List (continued) Error Name Displayed Message Occurrence Condition Recovery Procedure Press the start button to feed paper Paper Empty Error Paper out. Load paper and press the Start button. There is no paper in the sheet feeder.
  • Page 43 EPSON Stylus Photo RX585/RX595/RX610 Revision B Table 3-2. Warning List (continued) Warning Name Displayed Message Occurrence Condition Recovery Procedure External device installment Cannot recognize the device. An unsupported device has been installed. Remove the device. Card insertion Cannot recognize the memory card or disk.
  • Page 44 EPSON Stylus Photo RX585/RX595/RX610 Revision B Table 3-2. Warning List (continued) Warning Name Displayed Message Occurrence Condition Recovery Procedure Select the number of copy. Only 1 copy can be selected. More than one copy has been selected. Select only one copy.
  • Page 45 EPSON Stylus Photo RX585/RX595/RX610 Revision B Table 3-2. Warning List (continued) Warning Name Displayed Message Occurrence Condition Recovery Procedure Backup error Disconnect from PC before backing up files. Backup was attempted with the PC left connected. Disconnect the PC (connecting to PC) Backup error Backup canceled.

  • Page 46: Fatal Error

    EPSON Stylus Photo RX585/RX595/RX610 Revision B 3.2.3 FATAL Error C H E C K The EEPROM stores the error code of the latest fatal error. P O I N T The latest fatal error can be identified using the adjustment program.
  • Page 47 EPSON Stylus Photo RX585/RX595/RX610 Revision B Table 3-3. Fatal Errors (continued) Category Error Code Error Cause Remedy PF acceleration lock error Checking the PF mechanism by visual inspection: Check the PF mechanism for paper jam or adhesion of foreign matters by visual PF speed over error inspection.
  • Page 48 EPSON Stylus Photo RX585/RX595/RX610 Revision B Table 3-3. Fatal Errors (continued) Category Error Code Error Cause Remedy Factory Checking the following parts and replace the defective one: command Error by EEPROM verify command ♦Main Board (p.66) error ♦Power Supply Board (p.80)
  • Page 49 EPSON Stylus Photo RX585/RX595/RX610 Revision B Table 3-3. Fatal Errors (continued) Category Error Code Error Cause Remedy Maintenance Life expiration of maintenance Replace all the maintenance parts, and clear the maintenance counter. Waste ink overflow error parts ♦ Refer to “6.1.1 Maintenance Error” (p.116)

  • Page 50: Troubleshooting When There Is No Error Display

    EPSON Stylus Photo RX585/RX595/RX610 Revision B 3.3 Troubleshooting When There is No Error Display 3.3.1 Troubleshooting for Printer This section describes repair/service of the Printer Mechanism. Listed below are various problems which may occur, observations of such problems, check point and remedies.
  • Page 51 EPSON Stylus Photo RX585/RX595/RX610 Revision B Faulty paper ejection Table 3-5. Diagnostics when paper ejection is abnormal Condition Cause Check Point Remedy Turn the PF Roller, and check to see if the paper is transferred Faulty PF-related operation Engage the PF-related gears properly.
  • Page 52 EPSON Stylus Photo RX585/RX595/RX610 Revision B Printer stops during initialization Table 3-7. Diagnostics when printer stops during format Condition Cause Check Point Remedy Check to see if the hook securing the Paper Eject Frame has Paper Eject Frame not installed properly Install the Paper Eject Frame properly.
  • Page 53 EPSON Stylus Photo RX585/RX595/RX610 Revision B Faulty print Table 3-8. Diagnostics when printing is abnormal Condition Cause Check Point Remedy Printhead surface is dirty (Dot missing) Alternate cleaning and test printing several times. Clean the Printhead surface with a cotton swab.

  • Page 54: Power Supply Related Troubleshooting

    EPSON Stylus Photo RX585/RX595/RX610 Revision B 3.3.2 Power Supply Related Troubleshooting If the printer does not operate at all (LED does not light up) even with the power turned ON, refer to the following table and perform troubleshooting. Table 3-9. Power Supply Related Troubleshooting...
  • Page 55 EPSON Stylus Photo RX585/RX595/RX610 Revision B Printing is not carried out correctly Table 3-11. Diagnostics when printing is erratic Condition Cause Check Point Remedy Ink Cartridge not operating Install a new ink cartridge and test printing. Replace the ink cartridge.

  • Page 56: I/F Related Troubleshooting

    EPSON Stylus Photo RX585/RX595/RX610 Revision B 3.3.4 I/F Related Troubleshooting This section describes the troubleshooting for the USB I/F and Memory Card Slot. Troubleshooting for Memory Card Slot USB I/F error Table 3-14. Troubleshooting for Memory Card Table 3-13. USB I/F Error...

  • Page 57: Troubleshooting For Scanner

    EPSON Stylus Photo RX585/RX595/RX610 Revision B 3.3.5 Troubleshooting for Scanner Scanner does not operate for initialization Table 3-17. Scanner does not operate for initialization This section describes repair/service for the Scanner mechanism. In troubleshooting, first identify the trouble at the Assy level based on the observation.

  • Page 58: Troubleshooting For Motors And Sensors

    EPSON Stylus Photo RX585/RX595/RX610 Revision B 3.3.6 Troubleshooting for Motors and Sensors Carriage operates but error indicated Table 3-19. Carriage operates but error indicated Motor Cause Check Point Yes/No Remedy Table 3-22. Motor Resistance and Check Points Upper case of scanner is Upper case of scanner is Install the upper case.

  • Page 59: Chapter 4 Disassembly And Assembly

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

  • Page 60: Overview

    Tweezers 1080561 Any adjustments required after disassembling the units are described under the heading Note : All of the tools listed above are commercially available. EPSON provides the tools “ADJUSTMENT REQUIRED”. listed with EPSON tool code. When you have to remove any units or parts that are not described in this chapter, refer 4.1.3 Preparation before Disassembly...

  • Page 61: Making A Special Tool For Csic Board

    EPSON Stylus Photo RX585/RX595/RX610 Revision B 4.1.4 Making a Special Tool for CSIC Board 4.1.5 How to Unlock the Carriage Some of the disassembling operations require unlocking the carriage. In those The CSIC board (refer to p.73) can be easily removed by using a special tool. The cases, carry out any of the following operations to unlock the carriage and move method for making the tool is described below.

  • Page 62: Disassembly And Reassembly Procedure

    Revision B 4.1.6 Disassembly and Reassembly Procedure The flowchart below shows step-by-step disassembly procedure for Stylus Photo RX585/595/610. When disassembling each component, refer to the page indicated for the relevant component. The color and shape of the printer illustrated in this manual may...

  • Page 63: Removal Of Exterior Parts

    EPSON Stylus Photo RX585/RX595/RX610 Revision B 4.2 Removal of Exterior Parts Hook (x4) 4.2.1 Panel Assy Middle Cover Assy After removing the decorative panel, take care that the LCD C A U T I O N surface is kept free from scratches or dust and dirt.
  • Page 64 EPSON Stylus Photo RX585/RX595/RX610 Revision B Disassembly of Panel Assy C.B.P-TITE 3x10 Positioning holes and C.B.P-TITE 3x8 (x5) · · Torque : 0.6±0.01N guide pins Torque : 0.6±0.1N Take great care that the LCD surface is kept free from scratches C A U T I O N or dust and dirt.

  • Page 65: Scanner Unit

    EPSON Stylus Photo RX585/RX595/RX610 Revision B 4.2.2 Scanner Unit Route the cables of CN17 and CN20 behind Head FFC. After routing the cables, Remove the Panel Assy (p.63) secure them with acetate tape. Ferrite Core Remove the Paper Support. CN19...

  • Page 66: Main Board Assy / Case Open Sensor

    EPSON Stylus Photo RX585/RX595/RX610 Revision B 4.2.3 Main Board Assy / Case Open Sensor C.B.S-TITE 3x10 (x4) · Torque : 0.6±0.1N When the Main Board is to be replaced, back up the data in A D J U S T M E N T R E Q U I R E D EEPROM before starting disassembly, if possible.
  • Page 67 EPSON Stylus Photo RX585/RX595/RX610 Revision B INSTALLATION PROCEDURE FOR THE MAIN BOARD ASSY Torsion spring Card Slot Cover Tighten the screws in the order specified to secure the Main Board IRDA sheet and Main Board Assy. (Fig. 4-16) Check the Middle Housing for the following conditions. (Fig. 4-17) The Card Slot Cover can be opened and closed properly.
  • Page 68 EPSON Stylus Photo RX585/RX595/RX610 Revision B Routing the cables and FFCs of group B The harness for the Scanner CR Motor (CN17) and that for the C A U T I O N CR Motor (CN14) are provided with the same 2-pin white connector.

  • Page 69: Waste Ink Tray Assy

    EPSON Stylus Photo RX585/RX595/RX610 Revision B 4.2.4 Waste Ink Tray Assy C.B.P-TITE 3x6 When installing the Waste Ink Tray · Torque : 0.8±0.1N Assy, make sure the EJ Frame spring is installed properly. (See p.91) When removing the Waste Ink Tray Assy, take due care not to C A U T I O N stain any surrounding objects with waste ink.

  • Page 70: Middle Housing Assy

    EPSON Stylus Photo RX585/RX595/RX610 Revision B 4.2.5 Middle Housing Assy Hinge Assy B (Long): Left side Hinge Assy B (Short): Right side After removing the Waste Ink Assy, take due care not to stain any C A U T I O N surrounding objects with waste ink.
  • Page 71 EPSON Stylus Photo RX585/RX595/RX610 Revision B INSTALLATION PROCEDURE FOR THE MIDDLE HOUSING ASSY Check the following before installing the Middle Housing Assy: Acetate Tape 18x20 (x4) Stacker operates properly. (See p.81) The cables and FFCs are routed properly. (Fig. 4-27), (Fig. 4-28) Slide the Front Frame Ground Plate rearward and remove it from the Middle Housing Assy.
  • Page 72 Figure 4-31. Installing the Front Frame Ground Plate In Stylus Photo RX585/595/610, there is a difference between the Hinge Assy to be installed on the right side and that to be installed on the left side. Be sure to install the Hinge ASSY B (long) on the left side.

  • Page 73: Printhead

    EPSON Stylus Photo RX585/RX595/RX610 Revision B 4.2.6 Printhead Take due care not to stain any surrounding objects with ink. In C A U T I O N Head FFC Cover addition, be careful not to clog the nozzles by, say, touching the Head Cable nozzle side with your bare hand.
  • Page 74 EPSON Stylus Photo RX585/RX595/RX610 Revision B 12. Remove the screws (x3) securing the Printhead. (Fig. 4-33) 13. Lift the Printhead, and disconnect the FFCs (x2). (Fig. 4-34) C.B.P-TITE 2.6x8 Page 90 for how to remove the cartridge cover. Printhead ·...

  • Page 75: Linear Scale

    EPSON Stylus Photo RX585/RX595/RX610 Revision B 4.2.7 Linear Scale When you hold the Linear Scale, hold its ends or two points of C A U T I O N the top and bottom surfaces with your hands; do not touch the reading surface.

  • Page 76: Printer Mechanism

    EPSON Stylus Photo RX585/RX595/RX610 Revision B 4.2.8 Printer Mechanism Lubrication is necessary. Refer to the following section and lubricate the specified points: Do not remove or install the Printer Mechanism Assy with the CD- C A U T I O N LUBRICATION OF PRINTER MECHANISM ASSY (p.120)

  • Page 77: Disassembly Of Scanner Unit

    EPSON Stylus Photo RX585/RX595/RX610 Revision B 4.3 Disassembly of Scanner Unit Remove the hinge side first 4.3.1 Scanner Housing Once the Scanner Housing is removed, there is a possibility that C A U T I O N dust and dirt may enter the inside of the scanner body. Perform disassembly and assembly of the Scanner Unit in an environment that minimizes intrusion of dust and dirt.

  • Page 78: Cis Unit

    EPSON Stylus Photo RX585/RX595/RX610 Revision B 4.3.2 CIS Unit Take care in handling the Housing Lower, remembering that C A U T I O N grease is applied to the CR guide area of the Housing Lower. Do not touch any parts with a greasy hand or part.

  • Page 79: Cr Motor Unit

    EPSON Stylus Photo RX585/RX595/RX610 Revision B 4.3.3 CR Motor Unit Take care in handling the Housing Lower, remembering that C A U T I O N grease is applied to the CR guide area of the Housing Lower. Do not touch any parts with a greasy hand or part.

  • Page 80: Disassembly Of Housing Lower Assy

    EPSON Stylus Photo RX585/RX595/RX610 Revision B 4.4 Disassembly of Housing Lower Assy Waste Ink Pad Waste Ink Pad Tray 4.4.1 Waste Ink Pads (Housing Lower) When removing the Waste Ink Pads, take due care not to stain C A U T I O N No need to any surrounding objects with waste ink.

  • Page 81: Stacker Assy

    EPSON Stylus Photo RX585/RX595/RX610 Revision B 4.4.3 Stacker Assy Stacker Remove the Printer Mechanism (p.76) Push the CD-R Guide Lever to raise the CD-R Guide. Release the hook, and remove the CD-R Guide Lever. (Fig. 4-49) Lower the CD-R Guide, slide the shaft side of the CD-R Guide Lever Spring, release its hook side end, and remove the spring.
  • Page 82 EPSON Stylus Photo RX585/RX595/RX610 Revision B When installing the CD-R Shaft, orient it so that the side where the distance from the shaft end to the hole for the hook of the gear is larger is positioned left (on the spring side), and pass it through the Insert the protrusion under the guide Stacker.

  • Page 83: Disassembly And Assembly Of Major Parts Of Printer

    EPSON Stylus Photo RX585/RX595/RX610 Revision B 4.5 Disassembly and Assembly of Major Parts of Printer 4.5.1 PF Motor, PF Encoder and PF Scale PF Scale Handle the PF Scale with care not to scratch or stain it. Do not C A U T I O N touch it with your bare hand.

  • Page 84: I/S Assy

    EPSON Stylus Photo RX585/RX595/RX610 Revision B 4.5.2 I/S Assy I/S Assy Take due care not to stain any surrounding objects with ink. In C A U T I O N addition, when removing the Waste Ink Tube, take care not to splash ink.

  • Page 85: Asf Assy

    EPSON Stylus Photo RX585/RX595/RX610 Revision B 4.5.3 ASF Assy C.B.S-TITE(P4) 3x6 LD Roller Guide · Torque : 0.8±0.1N Remove the Printer Mechanism (p.76) Linear Scale Remove the I/S Assy (p.84) At the left side of the ASF Assy, peel off tape, and disconnect the lead wires of the Hook (x5) PF Motor from the ASF Assy.
  • Page 86 EPSON Stylus Photo RX585/RX595/RX610 Revision B Lubrication is necessary. Refer to the following section and lubricate the specified points: LUBRICATION OF ASF ASSY (p.121) LUBRICATION OF LD ROLLER SHAFT (p.120) When installing the ASF Assy, make sure that the composite gear, the chip of Change Lever and the hooks (x2) are engaged properly.

  • Page 87: Apg Assy

    EPSON Stylus Photo RX585/RX595/RX610 Revision B 4.5.4 APG Assy C.B.S-TITE 3x6 (x2) Hook · Torque : 0.8±0.1N Remove the Printer Mechanism (p.76) At the right side of the printer, remove the screws (x2) securing the APG Assy. (Fig. 4-66) Release the hook at the top, and remove the APG Assy while taking care not to lose gears or springs.

  • Page 88: Cr Motor

    EPSON Stylus Photo RX585/RX595/RX610 Revision B 4.5.5 CR Motor Remove the Printer Mechanism (p.76) Acetate Tape (18x20mm) x3 At the rear of the printer, detach the cable of the CR Motor from the frame. At the rear of the printer, remove the tension spring of the Driven Pulley Assy.

  • Page 89: Carriage Assy

    EPSON Stylus Photo RX585/RX595/RX610 Revision B 4.5.6 Carriage Assy Mark Remove the Printer Mechanism (p.76) Left Parallelism Bush Remove the Linear Scale (p.75) Spring Remove the PF Scale and PF Encoder (p.83) C.B.S TITE(P4) 3x6 Remove the APG Assy (p.87) ·...
  • Page 90 EPSON Stylus Photo RX585/RX595/RX610 Revision B Lubrication is necessary. Refer to the following section and When installing the Carriage Assy, refer to the following sections A D J U S T M E N T R E Q U I R E D...

  • Page 91: Eject Frame Assy

    EPSON Stylus Photo RX585/RX595/RX610 Revision B 4.5.7 Eject Frame Assy Head FFC Remove the Printer Mechanism (p.76) Acetate Tape (18x50mm) Front Frame Remove the Head FFC from the Front Frame. (Fig. 4-76) Acetate Tape (30x40mm) 1±1 mm Release the cable of the CD-R sensor from the hook of the Eject Frame.

  • Page 92: Upper Paper Guides

    EPSON Stylus Photo RX585/RX595/RX610 Revision B 4.5.8 Upper Paper Guides ~Rear~ Hooks When removing the Upper Paper Guides, bring down the C A U T I O N Spring (x3) actuator of the PE Sensor toward the front to avoid damaging Do not touch any of the rollers;...

  • Page 93: Paper Guide Front Assy

    EPSON Stylus Photo RX585/RX595/RX610 Revision B 4.5.9 Paper Guide Front Assy ~Printer rear~ Right Parallelism Bush PF EJ Ground Spring Do not touch any of the rubber rollers of the Paper Eject Roller C A U T I O N Assy or coated surface of the PF Roller Assy;...
  • Page 94 EPSON Stylus Photo RX585/RX595/RX610 Revision B Lubrication is necessary. Refer to the following section and lubricate the specified points: LUBRICATION OF PAPER GUIDE FRONT ASSY (p.117) Lead the cable of the CD-R Sensor as shown below. ~Printer front bottom left~ Lead the cable here See Fig.

  • Page 95: Chapter 5 Adjustment

    C H A P T E R ADJUSTMENT...

  • Page 96: Adjustment Items And Overview

    EPSON Stylus Photo RX585/RX595/RX610 Revision B 5.1 Adjustment Items and Overview For information on how to carry out the adjustments and media C H E C K required for the adjustments, see the instructions displayed by the P O I N T This chapter describes adjustments necessary after the disassembly/reassembly of the Adjustment Program.
  • Page 97 EPSON Stylus Photo RX585/RX595/RX610 Revision B Table 5-1. Adjustment Items Adjustment Item Purpose Method Outline Tool • Adjustment Program Corrects print start timing in bi-directional printing to improve the print A Bi-D adjustment pattern is printed. Examine the patterns and enter Bi-D adjustment quality.
  • Page 98 EPSON Stylus Photo RX585/RX595/RX610 Revision B Table 5-2. Maintenance Items Maintenance Item Purpose Method Outline Tool • Adjustment Program Head Cleaning This function is used to execute Cleaning efficiently when ink is not The head cleaning is performed automatically. After the cleaning, print a delivered from the Head properly, e.g.

  • Page 99: Required Adjustments

    EPSON Stylus Photo RX585/RX595/RX610 Revision B 5.1.2 Required Adjustments 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. Note : <Meaning of the marks in the table>...
  • Page 100 EPSON Stylus Photo RX585/RX595/RX610 Revision B Table 5-4. Adjustment Items Priority Adjustment Item Part Name Front Paper Guide Remove Assy (including PF Replace Shaft) Remove PF Motor Replace Remove Waste Ink Tray Replace (Waste Ink Tray) Remove Waste Ink Pad...

  • Page 101: Adjustment By Using Adjustment Program

    EPSON Stylus Photo RX585/RX595/RX610 Revision B 5.2 Adjustment by Using Adjustment Program 5.2.2 Head angular adjustment Two patterns are printed as shown below. This section explains how to judge print samples by using the adjustment program. Band pattern Follow the instructions of the adjustment program for details of the adjustment methods.

  • Page 102: Bi-D Adjustment

    EPSON Stylus Photo RX585/RX595/RX610 Revision B 5.2.3 Bi-D Adjustment Microweave Pattern The pattern shown below is printed for each of the 7 print modes. Figure 5-3. Head Angular Adjustment (Microweave) Pattern How to Judge Examine the printout +3 to -3 patterns and select the value for the group of which the gaps between the 2 color bars are the smallest.

  • Page 103: Pw Adjustment/First Dot Position Adjustment

    EPSON Stylus Photo RX585/RX595/RX610 Revision B 5.2.4 PW Adjustment/First Dot Position Adjustment PW adjustment How to Judge Patterns are printed as shown below. 5 mm Enter the value for the line that is exactly 5mm away from the paper edge for each of the left, right, top and bottom.

  • Page 104: Pf Adjustment

    EPSON Stylus Photo RX585/RX595/RX610 Revision B 5.2.5 PF Adjustment PF-Bottom Edge Area PF-Standard Area Patterns are printed as shown below. Patterns are printed as shown below. Upper block Lower block Figure 5-7. PF Adjustment (Bottom Edge) Pattern How to Judge Enter the value for the one that has no gap or overlap between the upper block and the lower block.

  • Page 105: Pg Adjustment

    Housing Lower. (Install the Linear Scale after adjustment.) deviation of the platen gap. Refer to “4.2.8 Printer Mechanism” (p.76) With EPSON Stylus Photo RX585/RX595/RX610, four stages Table 5-5. PG Positions of PG setting are available by means of the APG Mechanism. Application for Printing...
  • Page 106 EPSON Stylus Photo RX585/RX595/RX610 Revision B Adjustment procedure The Printhead must come in contact with the 1.3 mm thickness C A U T I O N Specified PG value: 1.2 ± 0.1 mm gauges but must not come in contact with the 1.15 mm thickness gauges.

  • Page 107: Correction

    EPSON Stylus Photo RX585/RX595/RX610 Revision B 5.3 Banding Reduction System (BRS) Adjustment/ The following are the scanners that can be used for scanning the pattern in BRS/PFP adjustment. When starting up the adjustment program, select the scanner to use. Paper Feed Amount Profile (PFP) Correction Table 5-7.
  • Page 108 EPSON Stylus Photo RX585/RX595/RX610 Revision B Adjustment Flow C H E C K When an error is displayed in the Adjustment program, check the P O I N T points below, then carry out the adjustment again. If an error Carry out the adjustment following the adjustment flow below.

  • Page 109: Adjustment Procedure

    EPSON Stylus Photo RX585/RX595/RX610 Revision B 5.3.2 Adjustment Procedure Scanning the BRS Adjustment Pattern Set the printed pattern and the PFP Base Scale on the document table and click the 5.3.2.1 BRS (Banding Reduction System) Adjustment [Scan] button on the “3. Scan Test Pattern” column.
  • Page 110 EPSON Stylus Photo RX585/RX595/RX610 Revision B 5.3.2.2 PFP Adjustment Scanning the PFP Adjustment Pattern Set the PFP Base Scale and the PFP test pattern on the document table and click Printing the PFP Adjustment Pattern the [Scan] button on the “3. Scan Test Pattern” column.
  • Page 111 EPSON Stylus Photo RX585/RX595/RX610 Revision B Printing the PFP Check Pattern Judging the Check Pattern Set 4 x 6 Premium Glossy Photo Paper on the paper support and click the [Print] Referring to Fig. 5-18 check that there is no white or overlapped bands in all the Button on the “4.

  • Page 112: Scanner Original Adjustment

    EPSON Stylus Photo RX585/RX595/RX610 Revision B 5.4 Scanner Original Adjustment Open the document cover, and place the original adjustment jig as shown in the figure below. Parts to be removed and replaced Replacement of Scanner Housing, Upper Replacement of Scanner Unit...
  • Page 113 EPSON Stylus Photo RX585/RX595/RX610 Revision B Click the “SGL” icon in the “EPSON Scanner Function Test - WriteZero for A progress bar will be displayed followed by the window shown below. serviceQ” window. <Window displayed when the adjustment is completed successfully>...
  • Page 114 EPSON Stylus Photo RX585/RX595/RX610 Revision B Figure 5-26. Window displayed when the adjustment has failed If the adjustment cannot be completed successfully, check whether the parts are correctly installed or not. If there is a problem, perform the part replacement once again.
  • Page 115 C H A P T E R MAINTENANCE...

  • Page 116: Overview

    EPSON Stylus Photo RX585/RX595/RX610 Revision B 6.1 Overview 6.1.2 Cleaning This section describes maintenance work to maintain the functions and performance of For cleaning, do not use such a solvent as thinner. C A U T I O N Stylus PHOTO RX585/595/610.

  • Page 117: Lubrication

    EPSON Stylus Photo RX585/RX595/RX610 Revision B 6.1.3 Lubrication LUBRICATION OF FRONT FRAME The types and amount of grease to be applied have been determined based on the Sliding surface and evaluation at factory. Accordingly, definitely use a suitable volume of designated...
  • Page 118 EPSON Stylus Photo RX585/RX595/RX610 Revision B LUBRICATION OF DRIVEN PULLEY Paper Eject Roller Lubrication Shaft and shaft holders Left side of Paper Right side of Paper Points (2 points: right and left) Eject Roller Shaft Eject Roller Shaft Surfaces which come in...
  • Page 119 EPSON Stylus Photo RX585/RX595/RX610 Revision B LUBRICATION OF CARRIAGE ASSY AND CR GUIDE SHAFT CR Guide Shaft Lubrication Left side of Right side of (Grooves for pressure Points printer frame printer frame springs) Lubrication CR Guide Shaft and Area B: Apply 210 ± 20 mg of G-21...
  • Page 120 EPSON Stylus Photo RX585/RX595/RX610 Revision B LUBRICATION OF PRINTER MECHANISM ASSY LUBRICATION OF LD ROLLER SHAFT Surfaces which come in V-shaped grooves of Lubrication G-71 Lubrication contact with the the LD Roller Shaft Points Points carriage (rear of printer (2 points: right and left)
  • Page 121 EPSON Stylus Photo RX585/RX595/RX610 Revision B LUBRICATION OF ASF ASSY Described below are the lubrication points of the ASF Assy for the case where the LD Roller Shaft is locked and those for the case where the Hopper has been released.
  • Page 122 EPSON Stylus Photo RX585/RX595/RX610 Revision B LUBRICATION OF STACKER GUIDE LUBRICATION OF SCANNER UNIT Right and left Stacker Lubrication Lubrication Left Stacker Guide CR CIS Guides (Grooves for Points Points G-74 the shaft holder) Type G-74 Type G-77 Amount of...
  • Page 123 C H A P T E R APPENDIX...

  • Page 124: Exploded Diagram / Parts List

    EPSON Stylus Photo RX585/RX595/RX610 Revision B 7.1 Exploded Diagram / Parts List 7.2 Electrical Circuits This manual does not provide exploded diagrams or parts list. The electric circuit diagrams below are shown at the following pages: Main Board (1) (C693 MAIN) For the information, see SPI (Service Parts Information).
  • Page 125 Model : PM-A840 Stylus Photo RX585/RX595/RX610 Board : C693 MAIN Rev. : A Sheet : 1/3...
  • Page 126 Model : PM-A840 Stylus Photo RX585/RX595/RX610 Board : C693 MAIN Rev. : A Sheet : 2/3...
  • Page 127 Model : PM-A840 Stylus Photo RX585/RX595/RX610 Board : C693 MAIN Rev. : A Sheet : 3/3...
  • Page 128 Model : PM-A840 Stylus Photo RX585/RX595/RX610 Board : C693 PNL Rev. : A Sheet : 1/1...
  • Page 129 Model : PM-A840 Stylus Photo RX585/RX595/RX610 Board : C685 PNL-B Rev. : A Sheet : 1/1...
  • Page 130 Model : PM-A840 Stylus Photo RX585/RX595/RX610 Board : C693 PSB Rev. : A Sheet : 1/1...
  • Page 131 Model : PM-A840 Stylus Photo RX585/RX595/RX610 Board : C693 PSE Rev. : A Sheet : 1/1...

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