Epson Stylus C58 Service Manual

Epson Stylus C58 Service Manual

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SERVICE MANUAL

Color Inkjet Printer
Epson Stylus C58/C59
Epson ME 2
Epson Stylus C79/D78
Epson Stylus C90/C91/C92/D92
Epson Stylus T20/T20E/T23/T26/S20
Epson Stylus T10/T11
Epson ME 30
Epson Stylus T21/T24/T27/S21
Confidential
SEIJ06-003

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  • Page 1: Service Manual

    SERVICE MANUAL Color Inkjet Printer Epson Stylus C58/C59 Epson ME 2 Epson Stylus C79/D78 Epson Stylus C90/C91/C92/D92 Epson Stylus T20/T20E/T23/T26/S20 Epson Stylus T10/T11 Epson ME 30 Epson Stylus T21/T24/T27/S21 Confidential SEIJ06-003...
  • 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 VOLTAGE 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 list 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 Note when replacing the Base Frame is added to the reassembly procedure. [Chapter 7] • “7.1 Exploded Diagram / Parts List (p85)” are updated. May 1, 2007 [All chapters] • The model name; EPSON Stylus C90/C91/C92/D92 are added. [Chapter 1] • “1.2.3 Ink Cartridge (p14)” is updated. [Chapter 2] •...
  • Page 6 [Chapter 7] • Exploded Diagram / Parts List is changed to reference to SPI. • Circuit Diagrams is deleted. May 7, 2009 [All chapters] The model name; Epson Stylus T21/T24/T27/S21 are added. [Chapter 1] • “1.1 Features (p10)” is updated.
  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Epson Stylus C58/C59/ME 2/C79/D78/C90/C91/C92/D92/T20/T20E/T23/T26/S20/T10/T11/ME 30/T21/T24/T27/S21 Revision E Contents Chapter 1 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION Chapter 3 TROUBLESHOOTING 1.1 Features....................... 10 3.1 Overview ......................28 3.1.1 Specified Tools..................28 1.2 Printer Specifications..................11 3.1.2 Preliminary Checks ................. 28 1.2.1 Paper Support ..................12 1.2.2 Printable Area Size and Margins .............
  • Page 8 4.5.11 Waste Ink Pads ..................61 4.5.12 PF Roller....................62 4.5.13 PF Motor....................63 4.6 Procedure Specific to Epson Stylus C58/C59/ME 2 .......... 64 4.6.1 Printhead....................64 4.6.2 Waste Ink Pads ..................67 4.7 The Shortest Way to Remove the Main Frame..........68 Chapter 5 ADJUSTMENT 5.1 Adjustment Items and Overview ................
  • Page 9: Product Description

    C H A P T E R PRODUCT DESCRIPTION Confidential...
  • Page 10: Chapter 1 Product Description

    Revision E 1.1 Features Dimension With the output tray and paper support closed Main features of Epson Stylus C58/C59/ME 2 and Epson Stylus C79/D78/C90/ Width: 435 mm (17.1 inches) C91/C92/D92/T20/T20E/T23/T26/S20/T10/T11/Epson ME 30/T21/T24/T27/S21 Depth: 219 mm (8.6 inches) Height: 165 mm (6.5 inches)
  • Page 11: Printer Specifications

    Epson Stylus C58/C59/ME 2/C79/D78/C90/C91/C92/D92/T20/T20E/T23/T26/S20/T10/T11/ME 30/T21/T24/T27/S21 Revision E 1.2 Printer Specifications PRINT SPEED & PRINTABLE WIDTH Table 1-3. Character Mode Table 1-2. Printer Specifications Character Pitch Printable Columns CR Speed Item Specification 10 CPI (Pica) 419 mm/s (165 CPS*) Print method...
  • Page 12: Paper Support

    *2 : Supported only by Epson Stylus T20/T20E/T23/T26/S20/T10/T11/ME30. Bright White Ink Jet Paper 0.13 92.5 g/m (25 lb.) *3 : Borderless printing is supported only by Epson Stylus T20/T20E/T23/T26/S20/T10/ Letter T11/ME30/T21/T24/T27/S21. *4 : Not supported by Epson Stylus T20/T20E/T23/T26/S20/T10/T11/ME30/T21/T24/ 8" x 10"...
  • Page 13: Printable Area Size And Margins

    Epson Stylus C58/C59/ME 2/C79/D78/C90/C91/C92/D92/T20/T20E/T23/T26/S20/T10/T11/ME 30/T21/T24/T27/S21 Revision E 1.2.2 Printable Area Size and Margins PAPER WIDTH AND LENGTH Refer to the table and figure below for the printable area size and margins. Table 1-6. Paper Width and Length Table 1-7. Guaranteed Print Area...
  • Page 14: Ink Cartridge

    Color Latin 1 Latin 2 CISMEA Euro Asia Type/color: EPSON-brand special ink cartridges T0731N T1161 T0711 T0731N Black T0921N Table 1-9. Epson Stylus C58/C59/ME 2 T0901N T1171 T0891 T0911N Color Pacific, Asia (Other) T0712 T0732N Cyan T0732N T0922N Black T0761...
  • Page 15: Black Ink Save Mode

    F to 104 Macintosh OS X 10.3.9, 10.4.x, 10.5.x 1 month max. at 40 C (104 C to 40 NOTE: Windows Vista and Macintosh OS are for Epson Stylus T21/T24/ When installed in main unit F to 104 T27/S21 only. Dimension Printing mode: Plain Paper &...
  • Page 16: Interface

    Epson Stylus C58/C59/ME 2/C79/D78/C90/C91/C92/D92/T20/T20E/T23/T26/S20/T10/T11/ME 30/T21/T24/T27/S21 Revision E 1.3 Interface Epson Stylus C58/C59/ME 2 and Epson Stylus C79/D78/C90/C91/C92/D92/T20/ T20E/T23/T26/S20/T10/T11/Epson ME 30/T21/T24/T27/S21 provide an USB interface. 1.3.1 USB Interface Standard: Based on Universal Serial Bus Specifications Revision 1.1, Universal Serial Bus Device Class Definition for Printing Devices Version 1.1...
  • Page 17: General Specifications

    T20/T20E/T23/T26/S20/ Rated current (A) 0.2 (max. 0.4) KN61000-4-2/-3/-4/-5/-6/-11 T10/T11/ME 30 T21/T24/T27/S21 0.4 (max. 0.8) Note * : Only Epson Stylus T21/T24/T27/S21 Rated frequency (Hz) 50 to 60 1.4.4 CE Marking Input frequency range (Hz) 49.5 to 60.5 220-240V version 11 (ISO10561 Letter Pattern)
  • Page 18: Environmental Performance

    Epson Stylus C58/C59/ME 2/C79/D78/C90/C91/C92/D92/T20/T20E/T23/T26/S20/T10/T11/ME 30/T21/T24/T27/S21 Revision E 1.4.5 Environmental Performance Table 1-20. Environmental Performance Condition Temperature Humidity* Impact Vibration 10 to 35°C Operating 20 to 80%* 0.15G (50 to 95°F)* 1 x 10 seconds -20 to 40°C Not operating* 5 to 85% 0.50G...
  • Page 19: Control Panel

    Epson Stylus C58/C59/ME 2/C79/D78/C90/C91/C92/D92/T20/T20E/T23/T26/S20/T10/T11/ME 30/T21/T24/T27/S21 Revision E 1.5 Control Panel 1.5.2 Indicators The control panel contains following two LED to indicate some status. 1.5.1 Buttons Table 1-22. Indicators The control panel contains following two buttons (non-lock type), which are used to set Function and execute some operations.
  • Page 20: Errors And Panel Status

    Epson Stylus C58/C59/ME 2/C79/D78/C90/C91/C92/D92/T20/T20E/T23/T26/S20/T10/T11/ME 30/T21/T24/T27/S21 Revision E 1.5.3 Errors and Panel Status 1.5.4 Printer Initialization Followings are the errors that occur on the printer: There are four kinds of initialization method, and the following explains each initialization. Fatal error: Carriage control error.
  • Page 21: Operating Principles

    C H A P T E R OPERATING PRINCIPLES Confidential...
  • Page 22: Overview

    Printer mechanism of Epson Stylus C58/C59/ME 2 and Epson Stylus C79/D78/C90/ C91/C92/D92/T20/T20E/T23/T26/S20/T10/T11/ME 30/T21/T24/T27/S21 consists of printhead, carriage mechanism, paper loading/feeding mechanism, and ink system. As in the case of conventional models, Epson Stylus C58/C59/ME 2 and Epson Stylus CR encoder Carriage unit...
  • Page 23: Printhead Specifications

    Epson Stylus C58/C59/ME 2/C79/D78/C90/C91/C92/D92/T20/T20E/T23/T26/S20/T10/T11/ME 30/T21/T24/T27/S21 Revision E 2.2.1 Printhead Specifications 2.2.2 Carriage Mechanism The Printhead of this product is a D2-CHIPS type. Main components of the carriage mechanism are carriage unit (including printhead, CR encoder sensor), CR motor, timing belt, and CR scale.
  • Page 24: Paper Feeding Mechanism

    Epson Stylus C58/C59/ME 2/C79/D78/C90/C91/C92/D92/T20/T20E/T23/T26/S20/T10/T11/ME 30/T21/T24/T27/S21 Revision E 2.2.3 Paper Feeding Mechanism 2.2.3.2 Drive Process Paper loading/feeding mechanism consist of CR lock lever inside the ink system, LD Drive of the PF motor is always transmitted to the paper eject roller and the PF roller shaft (including clutch mechanism), and ASF unit.
  • Page 25: Ink System Mechanism

    Epson Stylus C58/C59/ME 2/C79/D78/C90/C91/C92/D92/T20/T20E/T23/T26/S20/T10/T11/ME 30/T21/T24/T27/S21 Revision E 2.2.4 Ink System Mechanism The Ink system mechanism consists of pump mechanism and capping mechanism that includes wiper mechanism. 2.2.4.1 Pump Unit Mechanism When the PF motor turns, power is always transmitted to the ink system.
  • Page 26: Power-On Sequence

    Epson Stylus C58/C59/ME 2/C79/D78/C90/C91/C92/D92/T20/T20E/T23/T26/S20/T10/T11/ME 30/T21/T24/T27/S21 Revision E 2.3 Power-On Sequence Table 2-4. Normal power-on sequence Carriage/PF roller Operation This section describes the power-on sequences. movement and position 4. CR measurement Condition: Normal power-on sequence 4-1.The carriage moves back and forth between its home position and Completing ink charge.
  • Page 27: Troubleshooting

    C H A P T E R TROUBLESHOOTING Confidential...
  • Page 28: Overview

    Epson Stylus C58/C59/ME 2/C79/D78/C90/C91/C92/D92/T20/T20E/T23/T26/S20/T10/T11/ME 30/T21/T24/T27/S21 Revision E 3.1 Overview 3.1.2 Preliminary Checks Before starting troubleshooting, be sure to verify that the following conditions are all met: This chapter describes how to solve problems. The power supply voltage must be within the specification limits.
  • Page 29: Troubleshooting With Led Error Indications

    Epson Stylus C58/C59/ME 2/C79/D78/C90/C91/C92/D92/T20/T20E/T23/T26/S20/T10/T11/ME 30/T21/T24/T27/S21 Revision E 3.2 Troubleshooting With LED Error Indications LED error display, cause, and remedy are explained here. Table 3-1. Troubleshooting With LED Error Indications LED status Error Cause Remedy Power Maintenance • Ink inside Bk, Y, M, C cartridges has run out.
  • Page 30: Troubleshooting For Motors And Sensors

    Epson Stylus C58/C59/ME 2/C79/D78/C90/C91/C92/D92/T20/T20E/T23/T26/S20/T10/T11/ME 30/T21/T24/T27/S21 Revision E 3.3 Troubleshooting for Motors and Sensors Motor Table 3-2. Motor Resistance and Check Points Motor name Type Location Check point Resistance ± 28.8 Ω CR motor Motor with DC brush Pin 1 & 2 4.3 Ω...
  • Page 31 C H A P T E R 1 DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY Confidential...
  • Page 32: Overview

    4.1.1 Precautions See the precautions given under the handling “WARNING” and “CAUTION” in the following columns when disassembling or assembling Epson Stylus C58/C59/ME 2 and Epson Stylus C79/D78/C90/C91/C92/D92/T20/T20E/T23/T26/S20/T10/T11/ME 30/T21/T24/T27/S21. Disconnect the power cable before disassembling or assembling W A R N I N G the printer.
  • Page 33: Tools

    EPSON 1080532 Flathead screwdriver EPSON 1080527 Tweezer EPSON 1080561 4.1.3 Screws Screws used on Epson Stylus C58/C59/ME 2 and Epson Stylus C79/D78/C90/C91/ C92/D92/T20/T20E/T23/T26/S20/T10/T11/ME 30/T21/T24/T27/S21 are shown below. Table 4-2. Screws Image Name Type C.B.S. 3 x 6 C.B.S-TITE SCREW C.B.S. 3 x 8 C.B.S-TITE SCREW...
  • Page 34: Work Completion Check

    Epson Stylus C58/C59/ME 2/C79/D78/C90/C91/C92/D92/T20/T20E/T23/T26/S20/T10/T11/ME 30/T21/T24/T27/S21 Revision E 4.1.4 Work Completion Check Table 4-3. Work Completion Check Classification Item Check Point Status If any service is made to the printer, use the checklist shown below to confirm all Checked Are the ink cartridges installed works are completed properly and the printer is ready to be returned to the user.
  • Page 35: Procedural Differences Between The Models

    4.1.6 Procedural Differences between the Models Some parts installed on Epson Stylus C58/C59/ME 2, Epson Stylus C79/D78/C90/C91/C92/D92 and Epson Stylus T20/T20E/T23/T26/S20/T10/T11/ME 30/T21/T24/T27/S21 differ from each other as described in the table below, and for that, there are some procedural differences between the models. See the respective pages for details.
  • Page 36 4.5.9 Main Frame (p56) 7 parts 4.6.2 Waste Ink Pads (p67) Waste Ink Pad 9 parts 4.5.11 Waste Ink Pads (p61) Note *1 : “A”: Epson Stylus C58/C59/ME 2 “B”: Epson Stylus C79/D78/C90/C91/C92/D92 “C”: Epson Stylus T20/T20E/T23/T26/S20/T10/T11/ME 30/T21/T24/T27/S21 DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY Overview Confidential...
  • Page 37: Disassembly Procedures

    Epson Stylus C58/C59/ME 2/C79/D78/C90/C91/C92/D92/T20/T20E/T23/T26/S20/T10/T11/ME 30/T21/T24/T27/S21 Revision E 4.2 Disassembly Procedures This section explains the procedures for disassembling the product. Procedures partially different from model to model are described C H E C K Unless otherwise stated, reassembly should be carried out in the reverse order of the in “Check Point”...
  • Page 38: Removing Housing

    Epson Stylus C58/C59/ME 2/C79/D78/C90/C91/C92/D92/T20/T20E/T23/T26/S20/T10/T11/ME 30/T21/T24/T27/S21 Revision E 4.3 Removing Housing Push the marked area ( )to release the tabs (x2, ) on the front side of the printer (Arrows Push the dotted area ( ) from inside as shown in the figure to release the 4.3.1 Upper Housing...
  • Page 39 Epson Stylus C58/C59/ME 2/C79/D78/C90/C91/C92/D92/T20/T20E/T23/T26/S20/T10/T11/ME 30/T21/T24/T27/S21 Revision E If removing and reassembling the Shield Plate Front for some The Ink Position Label is not included in the Upper Housing. reasons, be sure to follow the steps below. When installing the Upper Housing, order the label separately Removing Shield Plate Front and attach the Ink Position Label to the place shown below.
  • Page 40: Removing Board

    Epson Stylus C58/C59/ME 2/C79/D78/C90/C91/C92/D92/T20/T20E/T23/T26/S20/T10/T11/ME 30/T21/T24/T27/S21 Revision E 4.4 Removing Board 4.4.1 Main Board Part/Unit that should be removed before removing Main Board Upper Housing /Hopper Removal Procedure Peel off the acetate tapes (x2) from the Main Frame. Disconnect the following connector cables (x4) and FFCs (x2) from the connectors on the Main Board Assy.
  • Page 41 Epson Stylus C58/C59/ME 2/C79/D78/C90/C91/C92/D92/T20/T20E/T23/T26/S20/T10/T11/ME 30/T21/T24/T27/S21 Revision E After replacing the Main Board, perform the following adjustment. A D J U S T M E N T R E Q U I R E D (Refer to Chapter 5 “ADJUSTMENT”) 1. “EEPROM data copy” (only after replacement) 2.
  • Page 42: Disassembling Printer Mechanism

    Epson Stylus C58/C59/ME 2/C79/D78/C90/C91/C92/D92/T20/T20E/T23/T26/S20/T10/T11/ME 30/T21/T24/T27/S21 Revision E 4.5 Disassembling Printer Mechanism Before installing the Hopper, be sure to adjust the position of the LD Roller following the steps below. Unlock the Carriage Lock. (See “4.5.2 Printhead” (p43)) 4.5.1 Hopper Move the CR Unit to the center of the printer.
  • Page 43: Printhead

    Release the FFCs from the tabs. The removal procedures differ depending on the model. C H E C K Cartridge Cover FFCs For Epson Stylus C58/C59/ME 2, see “4.6.1 Printhead” (p64). P O I N T Part/Unit that should be removed before removing Printhead...
  • Page 44 Epson Stylus C58/C59/ME 2/C79/D78/C90/C91/C92/D92/T20/T20E/T23/T26/S20/T10/T11/ME 30/T21/T24/T27/S21 Revision E Release the tabs (1) and (2) with a flathead precision screwdriver, and remove Release the tab and pull out the blade of the Sub FFC Guide from the slit, and the Holder Board Assy upward.
  • Page 45 Head FFC There’s no need to remove the Cartridge Cover, when replacing the Print Head of the Epson Stylus C79/D78. But if the replacement is required for some reasons, refer to “4.6.1 Printhead”...
  • Page 46: Cr Scale

    Epson Stylus C58/C59/ME 2/C79/D78/C90/C91/C92/D92/T20/T20E/T23/T26/S20/T10/T11/ME 30/T21/T24/T27/S21 Revision E 4.5.3 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 from the Main Frame.
  • Page 47: Cr Motor

    Epson Stylus C58/C59/ME 2/C79/D78/C90/C91/C92/D92/T20/T20E/T23/T26/S20/T10/T11/ME 30/T21/T24/T27/S21 Revision E 4.5.4 CR Motor Loosen the tension of the Timing Belt by pressing the Driven Pulley Holder in the direction of the arrow as shown in the figure, and release the Timing Belt Part/Unit that should be removed before removing CR Motor from the pinion gear of the CR Motor.
  • Page 48: Cr Unit/Timing Belt

    Remove the screw (x1), and remove the CR Scale Holder. Head FFC • In the case of Epson Stylus C58/C59/ME2 Main Frame Remove the screw (x1), and remove the CR Scale Holder and the CR Unit Stopper. Remove the CR Unit by sliding it in the direction of the arrow.
  • Page 49 Epson Stylus C58/C59/ME 2/C79/D78/C90/C91/C92/D92/T20/T20E/T23/T26/S20/T10/T11/ME 30/T21/T24/T27/S21 Revision E >> From the previous page. Epson Stylus C58/C59/ME 2's Case Put the Head FFC through the Hole of the Main Frame. Fold back the Head FFC and secure it with Rib A again.
  • Page 50 Epson Stylus C58/C59/ME 2/C79/D78/C90/C91/C92/D92/T20/T20E/T23/T26/S20/T10/T11/ME 30/T21/T24/T27/S21 Revision E >> From the previous page. Epson Stylus T20/T20E/T23/T26/S20/T10/T11/ME 30/T21/ T24/T27/S21's Case Put the Head FFC through the Hole of the Main Frame. (see Figure 4-29 (p.48) Secure it with Rib A, then fold it back.
  • Page 51: Ink System Removal

    Epson Stylus C58/C59/ME 2/C79/D78/C90/C91/C92/D92/T20/T20E/T23/T26/S20/T10/T11/ME 30/T21/T24/T27/S21 Revision E 4.5.6 Ink System removal Detach the Ink Tube from the Cap Assy, and remove the Cap Assy. Part/Unit that should be removed before removing Ink System Cap Assy Upper Housing Ink Tube Do not touch or damage the Sealing Rubber or the Head C A U T I O N Cleaner when performing the following work.
  • Page 52 Epson Stylus C58/C59/ME 2/C79/D78/C90/C91/C92/D92/T20/T20E/T23/T26/S20/T10/T11/ME 30/T21/T24/T27/S21 Revision E 10. Pull out the Ink Tube and the Tube Stopper (Figure 4-43) from the connector When installing the Cap Assy, follow the steps described below. of the Waste Ink Pads, and draw out the tube from the hole of the Frame Base.
  • Page 53: Power Supply Board

    Epson Stylus C58/C59/ME 2/C79/D78/C90/C91/C92/D92/T20/T20E/T23/T26/S20/T10/T11/ME 30/T21/T24/T27/S21 Revision E 4.5.7 Power Supply Board Do not turn the Power Supply Board upside down as shown in the C A U T I O N figure below. This figure is only used to show the location of the Part/Unit that should be removed before removing LD Roller/ASF Unit parts and the harness arrangement.
  • Page 54: Ej Frame Assy/Ej Roller

    Bearing ± C.B.S 3X6 (Torque: 6 1Kgf.cm) Shield Plate L Figure 4-48. Epson Stylus C58/C59/ME2’s Preparation for removal Removal procedure EJ Frame Assy removal Remove the screws (x2) and remove the EJ Frame Assy. EJ Roller Figure 4-51. Removing EJ Roller (2)
  • Page 55 Revision E Follow the procedure below to install the Grounding Spring (Grounding Spring, Frame) of Epson Stylus C90/C91/C92/D92. (The spring is different in shape from that of other models.) 1. Hook the end of the Grounding Spring, Frame to the EJ Frame Assy.
  • Page 56: Main Frame

    Epson Stylus C58/C59/ME 2/C79/D78/C90/C91/C92/D92/T20/T20E/T23/T26/S20/T10/T11/ME 30/T21/T24/T27/S21 Revision E 4.5.9 Main Frame Remove the Extension Springs (x3) from the hooks of the Main Frame and the guide pins of the Upper Paper Guide. Part/Unit that should be removed before removing LD Roller/ASF Unit...
  • Page 57 Epson Stylus C58/C59/ME 2/C79/D78/C90/C91/C92/D92/T20/T20E/T23/T26/S20/T10/T11/ME 30/T21/T24/T27/S21 Revision E While detaching the shaft of the LD Roller from the LD Holder Shaft Assy, Release the tab (x1), and remove the PE Detector Assy. remove the Main Frame. LD Holder Shaft Assy PE Detector Assy...
  • Page 58 Epson Stylus C58/C59/ME 2/C79/D78/C90/C91/C92/D92/T20/T20E/T23/T26/S20/T10/T11/ME 30/T21/T24/T27/S21 Revision E 11. Remove the PE Detector Lever and Torsion Spring, 0.222. When securing the Main Frame to the Frame Base with screws, be sure to perform the tightening in the order of the numbers indicated in Figure 4-56 (p.56).
  • Page 59: Ld Roller/Asf Unit

    Epson Stylus C58/C59/ME 2/C79/D78/C90/C91/C92/D92/T20/T20E/T23/T26/S20/T10/T11/ME 30/T21/T24/T27/S21 Revision E 4.5.10 LD Roller/ASF Unit LD Roller Removal Part/Unit that should be removed before removing LD Roller/ASF Unit Be cautious of the following points. C A U T I O N Do not touch the LD Roller with bare hands.
  • Page 60 Epson Stylus C58/C59/ME 2/C79/D78/C90/C91/C92/D92/T20/T20E/T23/T26/S20/T10/T11/ME 30/T21/T24/T27/S21 Revision E ASF Unit Removal Assemble the LD Roller as shown below. Remove the screw (x1) from the side of the Lower Housing. Remove the screws (x2), and remove the ASF Unit taking care not to scratch...
  • Page 61: Waste Ink Pads

    Epson Stylus C58/C59/ME 2/C79/D78/C90/C91/C92/D92/T20/T20E/T23/T26/S20/T10/T11/ME 30/T21/T24/T27/S21 Revision E 4.5.11 Waste Ink Pads When installing the Waste Ink Pads on the section , be sure to lay the six parts one on top of another in the order shown in Part/Unit that should be removed before removing Waste Ink Pads the figure.
  • Page 62: Pf Roller

    Epson Stylus C58/C59/ME 2/C79/D78/C90/C91/C92/D92/T20/T20E/T23/T26/S20/T10/T11/ME 30/T21/T24/T27/S21 Revision E 4.5.12 PF Roller Remove the Spur Gear, 13.5 from the PF Roller with a flathead screw driver or the like. Do not touch or damage the coated area of the PF Roller C A U T I O N Assy., when performing the following work.
  • Page 63: Pf Motor

    Epson Stylus C58/C59/ME 2/C79/D78/C90/C91/C92/D92/T20/T20E/T23/T26/S20/T10/T11/ME 30/T21/T24/T27/S21 Revision E 4.5.13 PF Motor When installing the PF Motor, arrange the cable into the slit and the hook, then place the ferrite core into the positioning hole. Part/Unit that should be removed before removing PF Motor Upper Housing /Hopper /Main Board /Main Frame /EJ Frame Assy.
  • Page 64: Procedure Specific To Epson Stylus C58/C59/Me 2

    Epson Stylus C58/C59/ME 2/C79/D78/C90/C91/C92/D92/T20/T20E/T23/T26/S20/T10/T11/ME 30/T21/T24/T27/S21 Revision E 4.6 Procedure Specific to Epson Stylus C58/C59/ The Cartridge Cover Hinge cannot be reused. C H E C K ME 2 P O I N T 4.6.1 Printhead Follow the steps below to remove the Cartridge Cover Hinge.
  • Page 65 Disconnect the FFCs (x2) that are connected to the CSIC Board and the CR Encoder Board. Holder Board Assy. Holder Board Assy FFCs Figure 4-86. Removing Holder Board Assy Figure 4-85. Disconnecting Head FFCs DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY Procedure Specific to Epson Stylus C58/C59/ME 2 Confidential...
  • Page 66 2. “Head ID Input” (only after replacement) 3. “TOP Margin Adjustment” Head FFC 4. “First Dot Adjustment” 5. “Head Angular Adjustment” Printhead 6. “Bi-D Adjustment” 7. “PF Band Adjustment” Figure 4-88. Removing Printhead (2) DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY Procedure Specific to Epson Stylus C58/C59/ME 2 Confidential...
  • Page 67: Waste Ink Pads

    2. “Ink Charge” to secure it in the right position. 3. “TOP Margin Adjustment” 4. “Head Angular Adjustment” 5. “Bi-D Adjustment” 6. “PF Band Adjustment” DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY Procedure Specific to Epson Stylus C58/C59/ME 2 Confidential...
  • Page 68: The Shortest Way To Remove The Main Frame

    When the Main Frame is reassembled, perform the required Epson Stylus C79/D78’s case, see Step1 in “ 4.5.9 Main Frame ” (p.56). In lubrication. (Refer to Chapter 6 “MAINTENANCE”) Epson Stylus C58/C59/ME2’s case, see Check Point in “ 4.5.8 EJ Frame Assy/ EJ Roller ” (p.54)) DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY The Shortest Way to Remove the Main Frame.
  • Page 69: Chapter 5 Adjustment

    C H A P T E R ADJUSTMENT Confidential...
  • Page 70: Adjustment Items And Overview

    Epson Stylus C58/C59/ME 2/C79/D78/C90/C91/C92/D92/T20/T20E/T23/T26/S20/T10/T11/ME 30/T21/T24/T27/S21 Revision E 5.1 Adjustment Items and Overview This chapter describes adjustments necessary after the disassembly/reassembly of the printer. 5.1.1 Servicing Adjustment Item List The adjustment items of this product are as follows. Table 5-1. Adjustment Items...
  • Page 71 Epson Stylus C58/C59/ME 2/C79/D78/C90/C91/C92/D92/T20/T20E/T23/T26/S20/T10/T11/ME 30/T21/T24/T27/S21 Revision E Table 5-1. Adjustment Items Function Item Purpose Method Outline Tool Used Media Adjust the vertical/horizontal tilt that occur Use the adjustment program to print the adjustment pattern and • Adjustment Head angular adjustment when installing the Head, by the software.
  • Page 72 Epson Stylus C58/C59/ME 2/C79/D78/C90/C91/C92/D92/T20/T20E/T23/T26/S20/T10/T11/ME 30/T21/T24/T27/S21 Revision E Table 5-3. Additional Functions Function Item Purpose Method Outline Tool Used Media • Adjustment A4 / Letter Plain Paper Program (Plain paper) Print check This printing is executed to check whether all Select and execute the functions by the adjustment program.
  • Page 73: Replacement Part Adjustment Items

    Epson Stylus C58/C59/ME 2/C79/D78/C90/C91/C92/D92/T20/T20E/T23/T26/S20/T10/T11/ME 30/T21/T24/T27/S21 Revision E 5.1.2 Replacement Part Adjustment Items The following table indicates the adjustment items for replacement parts. Note: “Required” in this table indicates the adjustment item that must be executed when the corresponding part has been removed/replaced. “Required” indicates the adjustment item that must be executed since the part is related to the corresponding part to be removed/replaced, or the adjustment item that must be executed when the corresponding part has been removed/replaced.
  • Page 74 Epson Stylus C58/C59/ME 2/C79/D78/C90/C91/C92/D92/T20/T20E/T23/T26/S20/T10/T11/ME 30/T21/T24/T27/S21 Revision E Table 5-4. Adjustment Items Priority Head CR heat Adjustment item EEPROM Destination USB ID Waste ink Head ID TOP margin First dot Bi-D PF band Angular protection Ink charge setting data copy input...
  • Page 75: Adjustment By Using Adjustment Program

    Patterns are printed as shown below. Follow the instructions of the adjustment program for details of the adjustment methods. 5.2.1 Head angular adjustment FOR EPSON STYLUS C58/C59/ME2 AND EPSON STYLUS C79/D78 Patterns are printed as shown below. Figure 5-2. Head angular adjustment Pattern Printing...
  • Page 76: Top Margin Adjustment

    Epson Stylus C58/C59/ME 2/C79/D78/C90/C91/C92/D92/T20/T20E/T23/T26/S20/T10/T11/ME 30/T21/T24/T27/S21 Revision E 5.2.2 Top Margin Adjustment 5.2.3 Bi-D Adjustment Patterns are printed as shown below. 8 types of the pattern below, each dot size (ECO/VSD1/VSD2/VSD3) x color (Black/ Color) are printed. Top Pattern Paper 3±1 mm TOF Line Figure 5-4.
  • Page 77: First Dot Adjustment

    Epson Stylus C58/C59/ME 2/C79/D78/C90/C91/C92/D92/T20/T20E/T23/T26/S20/T10/T11/ME 30/T21/T24/T27/S21 Revision E 5.2.4 First Dot Adjustment 5.2.5 PF Band Adjustment Patterns are printed as shown below. Patterns are printed as shown below. 5 mm Figure 5-5. Left Right margin adjustment Pattern Printing Figure 5-6. PF Band Adjustment Pattern...
  • Page 78: Chapter 6 Maintenance

    C H A P T E R Y MAINTENANCE Confidential...
  • Page 79: Overview

    Do not use cleaning sheet included in the media for normal usage. It may damage the coated surface of PF roller. *1: Epson Stylus C58/C59/ME 2 and Epson Stylus C79/D78/C90/C91/C92/D92/ If the adhesive surface of the cleaning sheet is set to the LD roller...
  • Page 80 Epson Stylus C58/C59/ME 2/C79/D78/C90/C91/C92/D92/T20/T20E/T23/T26/S20/T10/T11/ME 30/T21/T24/T27/S21 Revision E Select the “EPSON Status Monitor 3” in the printer driver utility, and make sure Maintenance request error (Maintenance call error) that the printer is in stand-by state by using the Status monitor 3. If the printer is in Ink is used for the printhead cleaning operation as well as the printing operation.
  • Page 81: Lubrication

    Epson Stylus C58/C59/ME 2/C79/D78/C90/C91/C92/D92/T20/T20E/T23/T26/S20/T10/T11/ME 30/T21/T24/T27/S21 Revision E 6.1.3 Lubrication Refer to the following figures for the lubrication points. The characteristics of the grease have great affects on the mechanical function and <Lubrication Point> durability, especially does the characteristics about temperature environment. The type...
  • Page 82 Epson Stylus C58/C59/ME 2/C79/D78/C90/C91/C92/D92/T20/T20E/T23/T26/S20/T10/T11/ME 30/T21/T24/T27/S21 Revision E <Lubrication Point> <Lubrication Point> Bearing A Bearing A of Lower Housing Shaft and Groove of PF Roller (for PF Roller) <Lubrication Type> Lubrication Points <Lubrication Type> G-71 G-71 <Lubrication Point> <Lubrication Amount> φ...
  • Page 83 Epson Stylus C58/C59/ME 2/C79/D78/C90/C91/C92/D92/T20/T20E/T23/T26/S20/T10/T11/ME 30/T21/T24/T27/S21 Revision E <Lubrication Point> <Lubrication Point> Right Side View Bearings (x19) below the hooks of Upper rib (x 1) Lubrication Points (x 19) Lower Housing (for EJ Roller) Area 1 in Figure 6-11 <Lubrication Type>...
  • Page 84 C H A P T E R APPENDIX Confidential...
  • Page 85 Epson Stylus C58/C59/ME 2/C79/D78/C90/C91/C92/D92/T20/T20E/T23/T26/S20/T10/T11/ME 30/T21/T24/T27/S21 Revision E 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 Confidential...

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