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SERVICE MANUAL

Color Inkjet Printer
Epson Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659
Epson Stylus Photo PX660
Epson Stylus Photo PX660 Premium
Artisan 635
Confidential
SEMF09010

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  • Page 1: Service Manual

    SERVICE MANUAL Color Inkjet Printer Epson Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659 Epson Stylus Photo PX660 Epson Stylus Photo PX660 Premium Artisan 635 Confidential SEMF09010...
  • 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  Chapter 3  Checkpoint has been added in "3.1 Overview (p42)".  Information for Epson Stylus Photo PX660 has been added in "3.3.6 Troubleshooting for Motors and Sensors (p59)".  Chapter 4  Checkpoint has been added in "4.1 Overview (p61)".
  • Page 6  Checkpoint has been added in "6.1 Overview (p131)".  Chapter 8  Information for Epson Stylus Photo PX660 Premium and Artisan 635 has been added.  Checkpoint has been added in "8.2.2 Disassembly Procedures (p144)".  Checkpoint has been added in "8.2.2.5 CR Unit...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Epson Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659/PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635 Revision C CONTENTS Chapter 1 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION 2.3 Printer Initialization.................... 40 1.1 Features....................... 10 Chapter 3 TROUBLESHOOTING 1.2 Printing Specifications..................11 1.2.1 Basic Specifications................. 11 3.1 Overview ......................42 1.2.2 Ink Cartridge.................... 11 3.1.1 Specified Tools..................42 1.2.3 Print Mode ....................
  • Page 8 8.3.5 Overview Artisan 635 ................163 8.3.6 USB Interface Epson Stylus Photo PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635... Chapter 5 ADJUSTMENT 8.3.7 Memory Card Slots Epson Stylus PX660/PX660 Premium ....164 5.1 Adjustment Items and Overview ..............111 8.3.8 Memory Card Slots Artisan 635............165 5.1.1 Servicing Adjustment Item List.............

  • Page 9: Product Description

    C H A P T E R A PRODUCT DESCRIPTION Confidential...

  • Page 10: Chapter 1 Product Description

    (when the ASF and the stacker are closed. includes the rubber feet) C H E C K Description in this chapter is applied to Epson Stylus Photo PX650/ P O I N T TX650/TX659. For information on Epson Stylus Photo PX660/ ...

  • Page 11: Printing Specifications

    Epson Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659/PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635 Revision C 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 12: Print Mode

    Epson Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659/PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635 Revision C 1.2.3 Print Mode Table 1-4. Print Mode (Color) Resolution Dot Size Micro Border Table 1-4. Print Mode (Color) Media Print Mode Bi-d (H x V) dpi (cps Weave -less Resolution Dot Size...
  • Page 13 Epson Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659/PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635 Revision C 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...

  • Page 14: Supported Paper

    Epson Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659/PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635 Revision C 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 EUR and Asia). Table 1-6. Supported Paper...
  • Page 15 “Borderless printing is available”.  Make sure to correct the warpage of the paper before use. *2: Select settings of “Epson Matte” instead of “Photo Quality Ink jet Paper”.  When printing on an envelope, be sure the flap is folded neatly.

  • Page 16: Printing Area

    Epson Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659/PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635 Revision C 1.2.5 Printing Area 1.3 Scanner Specifications The printing area for this printer is shown below. Table 1-8. Basic Specifications Table 1-7. Printing Area (Margins) Item Specification Margin* Print Mode Paper Size Scanner type...

  • Page 17: General Specifications

    Epson Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659/PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635 Revision C 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 0.15 G, Operating 20 to 80% (50 to 95°F)

  • Page 18: Durability

    Epson Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659/PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635 Revision C 1.4.3 Durability 1.5 Interfaces Table 1-12. Durability The printer has USB interfaces and memory card slots of the following specifications. Item Specification 1.5.1 USB Interfaces Black 16,000 pages or five years which ever comes first The printer has two USB ports;...

  • Page 19: Memory Card Slots

    Epson Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659/PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635 Revision C 1.5.2 Memory Card Slots If you insert a Memory Stick DUO to the Memory Card Slot C A U T I O N without using the adapter, make sure to turn off the printer first, then remove the card using tweezers.

  • Page 20: Control Panel

    Epson Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659/PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635 Revision C 1.6 Control Panel Table 1-17. 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 21: Specifications Of Each Function

    Epson Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659/PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635 Revision C 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 1-18. Copy Print Mode & Available Paper Size by Layout Available Paper Size by Print Layout...
  • Page 22 Epson Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659/PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635 Revision C 1.7.1.2 Stand-alone Copy Menu Table 1-21. Preset Scaling Factors Table 1-19. 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 23: Memory Card Direct Print Function

    Epson Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659/PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635 Revision C 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 1-23. Memory Card Direct Print Mode & Available Paper Size by Layout...
  • Page 24 Epson Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659/PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635 Revision C 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 1-25. Specifications for Handling Image Data memory card direct function.
  • Page 25 Epson Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659/PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635 Revision C Table 1-25. Specifications for Handling Image Data 1.7.2.4 Memory Card Direct Print Menu Table 1-26. Memory Card Mode Menu Item Specification Remarks Menu Item Function The printer acquires date and time Date and time information...

  • Page 26: Backup Function

    Epson Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659/PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635 Revision C 1.7.3 Backup Function Table 1-28. 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 27 Epson Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659/PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635 Revision C 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 28: Camera Direct Print Function (Pictbridge)

    Epson Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659/PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635 Revision C 1.7.4 Camera Direct Print Function (PictBridge) 1.7.4.3 General Operation Procedure Printing operations (selecting images to be printed, making print settings, starting/ C H E C K Before connecting the DSC, check that the printer is in the...
  • Page 29 Epson Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659/PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635 Revision C 1.7.4.4 Operating Specifications during Connecting DSC Table 1-31. Operations during Connecting DSC Operation Specifications Connecting DSC When a DSC is connected as described in "1.7.4.3 General Operation Procedure (p.28)" Step 3-(1), PictBridge logo is displayed on the LCD.

  • Page 30: Specialty Print Functions

    Epson Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659/PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635 Revision C 1.7.5 Specialty Print Functions 1.7.5.1 Specialty print functions and available paper type/size and print layout CD/DVD Print Reprint/Restore Photos Resolution Micro Paper Type Quality Dot size Bi-D CD Print CD Jacket (H x V) dpi...
  • Page 31 Epson Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659/PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635 Revision C 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 32: Setup Mode

    Epson Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659/PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635 Revision C 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 1-32.
  • Page 33 Epson Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659/PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635 Revision C 1.7.6.2 Ink Levels 1.7.6.7 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 34: Operating Principles

    C H A P T E R OPERATING PRINCIPLES Confidential...

  • Page 35: Overview

    Epson Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659/PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635 Revision C 2.1 Overview PF Encoder APG Sensor Description in this chapter is applied to Epson Stylus Photo PX650/ C H E C K TX650/TX659/PX660/PX660 Premiun/Artisan 635. P O I N T CD-R Guide...

  • Page 36: Motors And Sensors

    Epson Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659/PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635 Revision C 2.1.2 Motors and Sensors Epson Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659/PX660/PX660 Premiun/Artisan 635 are equipped with the following printhead, motors and sensors. Table 2-1. Motors and Sensors (Printer Mechanism) Name Function Printhead F3-MACH Turbo 2 head (6 colors x 90 nozzles)

  • Page 37: Printhead

    Epson Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659/PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635 Revision C 2.1.3 Printhead Table 2-2. Scanner Mechanism CIS & Motor Name Function F3 Mach Turbo2 head type printhead is employed, which produces variable sized dot Resolution: 10,200 pixel and economy dot. The printhead configuration is as follows.

  • Page 38: Power-On Sequence

    Epson Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659/PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635 Revision C 2.2 Power-On Sequence Table 2-3. Operation of the power-on sequence Carriage/PF roller Operation movement and position This section describes the power-on sequences. 4. Releasing the CR lock  Condition 4-1.The PF Motor rotates clockwise and releases the position ...
  • Page 39 Epson Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659/PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635 Revision C Table 2-3. Operation of the power-on sequence Table 2-3. Operation of the power-on sequence Carriage/PF roller Carriage/PF roller Operation Operation movement and position movement and position 6-2.The PF Motor rotates clockwise while monitoring 11.Setting the APG to PG--...
  • Page 40 Epson Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659/PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635 Revision C Table 2-3. Operation of the power-on sequence 2.3 Printer Initialization Carriage/PF roller Operation There are four kinds of initialization method, and the following explains each movement and position initialization. 13-2.The carriage slowly moves to the 0-digit side.

  • Page 41: Troubleshooting

    C H A P T E R TROUBLESHOOTING Confidential...

  • Page 42: Overview

    Clean the inside of the Unit and the rubber rolls. Status Monitor 3” (when connected to the PC) or on the LCD. Once an error occurs, the “EPSON Status Monitor 3” will appear as a pop-up window 3.1.3 Procedure for Troubleshooting on the screen of the host PC.

  • Page 43: Troubleshooting When There Is Error Display

    Epson Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659/PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635 Revision C 3.2 Troubleshooting When There is Error Display The messages displayed on the LCD that are listed in the “Error C H E C K List” above and “Warning List (p.44)” on the next page and P O I N T subsequent pages are given only for information.

  • Page 44: Warning List

    Epson Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659/PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635 Revision C Table 3-1. Error List (continued) Error Name Displayed Message Occurrence Condition Recovery Procedure Turn off the power. Scanner Fatal Error A scanner error has occurred. See your documentation. An error has occurred in the scanner mechanism.
  • Page 45 Epson Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659/PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635 Revision C 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 46 Epson Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659/PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635 Revision C Table 3-2. Warning List (continued) Warning Name Displayed Message Occurrence Condition Recovery Procedure Format check (backup) The media for backup cannot be recognized. Cannot recognize the memory card or disk. Do you want to Execute or cancel formatting.

  • Page 47: Fatal Error

    Epson Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659/PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635 Revision C 3.2.3 FATAL Error The EEPROM stores the error code of the latest fatal error. C H E C K The latest fatal error can be identified using the adjustment P O I N T program.
  • Page 48 Epson Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659/PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635 Revision C 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 49 Epson Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659/PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635 Revision C Table 3-3. Fatal Errors (continued) Category Error Code Error Cause Remedy Factory  Checking the following parts and replace the defective one: Main Board command Error by EEPROM verify command (p.78) Power Supply Board error (p.83)
  • Page 50 Epson Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659/PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635 Revision C 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"...

  • Page 51: Troubleshooting When There Is No Error Display

    Epson Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659/PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635 Revision C 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 52 Epson Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659/PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635 Revision C  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 53 Epson Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659/PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635 Revision C  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 54: Faulty Print

    Epson Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659/PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635 Revision C  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 55: Power Supply Related Troubleshooting

    Epson Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659/PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635 Revision C 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.
  • Page 56 Epson Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659/PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635 Revision C  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 57: I/F Related Troubleshooting

    Epson Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659/PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635 Revision C 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.

  • Page 58: Troubleshooting For Scanner

    Epson Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659/PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635 Revision C  Scanner does not operate for initialization 3.3.5 Troubleshooting for Scanner 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 59: Troubleshooting For Motors And Sensors

    Epson Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659/PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635 Revision C  Carriage operates but error indicated 3.3.6 Troubleshooting for Motors and Sensors Table 3-19. Carriage operates but error indicated  Motor Cause Check Point Yes/No Remedy Table 3-22. Motor Resistance and Check Points...

  • Page 60: Chapter 4 Disassembly And Assembly

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

  • Page 61: Overview

    Tweezers 1080561 diagrams in the appendix. Read precautions described in the next section before Note : All of the tools listed above are commercially available. EPSON provides the tools starting. listed with EPSON tool code. 4.1.3 Preparation before Disassembly ...

  • Page 62: Making A Special Tool For Csic Board

    Epson Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659/PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635 Revision C regularly replaced parts before disassembly. If the life of any part is found almost 4.1.5 How to Unlock the Carriage expired, communicate with the user to that effect. If the user's consent is obtained, ...

  • Page 63: Disassembly And Reassembly Procedure

    Epson Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659/PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635 Revision C 4.1.6 Disassembly and Reassembly Procedure The flowchart below shows step-by-step disassembly procedure for Epson Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659. When disassembling each component, refer to the page indicated for the relevant component. C H E C K ...

  • Page 64: Removal Of Exterior Parts

    Epson Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659/PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635 Revision C 4.2 Removal of Exterior Parts 4.2.2 Stacker Cover  Parts/Components need to be removed in advance: None 4.2.1 Paper Support Assy  Removal procedure  Parts/Components need to be removed in advance: None ...

  • Page 65: Document Cover/Asf Cover

    Epson Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659/PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635 Revision C  4.2.3 Document Cover/ASF Cover ASF Cover  Parts/Components need to be removed in advance: None Open the Paper Support Assy  Removal procedure Release the both guide pins of the ASF Cover from the holes of the Scanner Unit, and remove the ASF Cover.

  • Page 66: Upper Housing/Scanner Cable Cover

    Epson Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659/PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635 Revision C 4.2.4 Upper Housing/Scanner Cable Cover Close the Scanner Unit and remove the screws (x2) of the hinge part. C H E C K The Scanner Unit cannot be opened enough to use a general...
  • Page 67 Epson Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659/PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635 Revision C While holding the Scanner Unit, remove the screws (x7) that secure the Upper C A U T I O N When removing the Scanner Unit from the printer, be careful not Housing.
  • Page 68 Epson Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659/PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635 Revision C Lift and hold the Scanner Unit, and remove the Upper Housing.  If a Mall comes off when installing the Upper Housing, align the grooves of the Mall with the ribs of the Upper Housing and the Middle Housing.

  • Page 69: Scanner Unit

    Upper Housing The disassembly/reassembly procedures for Epson Stylus Photo C H E C K P O I N T PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635 differ from those for Epson  Removal procedure Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659. See "8.2.2.1 Scanner Unit" Install the Scanner Unit to the printer as instructed in Fig.
  • Page 70 Epson Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659/PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635 Revision C Peel off the acetate tape, and release the all cables and FFCs of the Scanner Unit C H E C K If you remove the Upper Housing using the L-shaped screwdriver, from the grooves and ribs of the Middle Housing.
  • Page 71 Epson Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659/PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635 Revision C   When installing the Scanner Unit, route the following cables After routing the cables, put the ferrite core of the Scanner CR through the grooves and ribs of the Middle Housing, and secure Motor cable in the groove of the Middle Housing.

  • Page 72: Panel Unit

    C H E C K The disassembly/reassembly procedures for Epson Stylus Photo Panel Unit from the M/B Cover. P O I N T PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635 differ from those for Epson Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659. See "8.2.2.2 Panel Unit" Front upper (p.148)

  • Page 73: Epson Stylus Photo Px650/Tx650/Tx659/Px660/Px660 Premium/Artisan

    Epson Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659/PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635 Revision C   When attaching the Panel Gear to the Panel Unit, align the When installing the Panel Unit, make sure to engage the point A and B of the Panel Gear with the M/B Cover properly as protrusion of the Panel Unit with the groove of the Panel Gear.

  • Page 74: M/B Cover

    Epson Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659/PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635 Revision C 4.2.7 M/B Cover 4.2.8 Waste Ink Tray Assy  Parts/Components need to be removed in advance  Parts/Components need to be removed in advance Upper Housing / Panel Unit Upper Housing  Removal procedure ...

  • Page 75: Middle Housing

    Epson Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659/PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635 Revision C 4.2.9 Middle Housing When connecting the Waste Ink Tube, be careful of the following:  Do not press the Waste Ink Tube when installing the Waste C H E C K If you do not intend to replace the Middle Housing, you can Ink Tray Assy.
  • Page 76 Epson Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659/PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635 Revision C Remove the screws (x2) that secure the Card Slot Cover, and remove the Card Slot C A U T I O N When removing the Middle Housing, it may touch and damage the Cover.
  • Page 77 Epson Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659/PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635 Revision C   When installing the Middle Housing, pull out the Head FFC When installing the Middle Housing, align the hooks (x2) of the from the point A and other cables from the point B. Be careful Front Frame Ground Plate with the hole of the Middle not to damage the cables by letting them get caught.

  • Page 78: Removing The Circuit Boards

    The disassembly/reassembly procedures for Epson Stylus Photo Disconnect the following cables from the connector on the Main Board. P O I N T PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635 differ from those for Epson Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659. See "8.2.2.3 Main Board Unit" Connector...
  • Page 79 Epson Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659/PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635 Revision C Pull out the Head FFC from the ferrite core.  See the following for routing the cables to the Main Board Unit. Peel off the acetate tape and remove the ferrite core.
  • Page 80 Epson Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659/PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635 Revision C  Disassembling the Main Board  When installing the Main Board to the Shield Plate M/B Lower, tighten the screw in the order given in Fig. 4-41. Remove the screws (x2) that secure the Shield Plate M/B Upper, and remove the ...

  • Page 81: Panel Board

    Remove the torsion spring from the hooks of the Panel Unit and the Panel Lever. Disengage the shaft of the Panel Lever from the bushing of the Panel Unit, and This section applies to Epson Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659 C H E C K remove the Panel Lever.
  • Page 82 Epson Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659/PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635 Revision C Disconnect the Panel FFC (CN1) from the connector on the Panel Board. 10. Remove the following buttons from the Panel Upper Housing. Disconnect the LCD FFC (CN2) from the connector on the LCD Unit.

  • Page 83: Power Supply Board

    Epson Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659/PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635 Revision C 4.3.3 Power Supply Board Remove the screw, and remove the P/S Cover.  Parts/Components need to be removed in advance Upper Housing / Scanner Unit / Panel Unit / M/B Cover / Waste Ink Tray Assy /...
  • Page 84 Epson Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659/PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635 Revision C  When installing the Power Supply Board, route the P/S Connector Cable on the ribs of the P/S Assy as shown in Fig. 4-50.  When installing the P/S Assy, put the ferrite core of the P/S...

  • Page 85: Disassembling The Printer Mechanism

    Epson Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659/PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635 Revision C 4.4 Disassembling the Printer Mechanism Release the hook of the Head FFC Cover with the flathead screwdriver or a similar tool, and pull the Head FFC Cover upward to remove it. 4.4.1 Printhead...
  • Page 86 Epson Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659/PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635 Revision C Remove the screws (x3) that secure the Printhead, and lift the Printhead upward.  Make sure that the FFC is connected properly.  Tighten the screws in the order given in Fig.

  • Page 87: Linear Scale

    Epson Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659/PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635 Revision C 4.4.2 Linear Scale  C A U T I O N When you hold the Linear Scale, hold its ends or two points of Step 2. Release it from the hook the top and bottom surfaces with your hands; do not touch the reading surface.

  • Page 88: Printer Mechanism

    Upper Housing / Scanner Unit / Panel Unit / M/B Cover / Waste Ink Tray Assy / The disassembly/reassembly procedures for Epson Stylus Photo C H E C K Middle Housing P O I N T PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635 differ from those for Epson  Removal procedure Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659. See "8.2.2.4 Printer Mechanism" (p.153) for the procedures.
  • Page 89 Epson Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659/PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635 Revision C Remove the screws (x6) that secure the Printer Mechanism and lift the Printer  Before installing the Printer Mechanism, make sure that the Mechanism upward to remove it. Stacker Assy operates properly with the switching of the Stacker Lever.

  • Page 90: Pf Encoder/Pf Scale

    Epson Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659/PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635 Revision C 4.4.4 PF Encoder/PF Scale A D J U S T M E N T  After removing/replacing the Printer Mechanism, make the R E Q U I R E D  Parts/Components need to be removed in advance specified adjustments.

  • Page 91: Pf Motor

    Epson Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659/PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635 Revision C 4.4.5 PF Motor Remove the screws (x2) that secure the PF Motor, and remove the PF Motor.  Parts/Components need to be removed in advance Rear left side Upper Housing / Scanner Unit / Panel Unit / M/B Cover / Waste Ink Tray Assy / Middle Housing / Printer Mechanism / PF Encoder / PF Scale ...

  • Page 92: Ink System Unit

    Epson Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659/PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635 Revision C 4.4.6 Ink System Unit  Wrap acetate tape (x2) around the PF Motor Cable and the CR  Parts/Components need to be removed in advance Motor Cable as shown below to secure them.

  • Page 93: Asf Unit

    Epson Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659/PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635 Revision C 4.4.7 ASF Unit  When installing the Ink System Unit, route the Waste Ink Tube  Parts/Components need to be removed in advance through the groove on the bottom of the Ink System.
  • Page 94 Epson Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659/PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635 Revision C Remove the right and left screws (x2) that secure the ASF Unit.  When installing the ASF Unit, make sure that the composite gear, the chip of Change Lever and the hooks (x2) are engaged properly.

  • Page 95: Apg Unit

    Epson Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659/PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635 Revision C 4.4.8 APG Unit  When installing the APG Unit, follow the procedure below.  Parts/Components need to be removed in advance Install the Composite Gear (10, 15.5). Put a pin ( 2mm) or the like through the locating hole of the ø...

  • Page 96: Cr Motor

    Epson Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659/PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635 Revision C 4.4.9 CR Motor With the pins left inserted in the holes as shown in Fig. 4-78, align and insert the dowels (x6) of the APG Unit to the  Parts/Components need to be removed in advance positioning holes (x6) of the Main Frame.
  • Page 97 Epson Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659/PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635 Revision C C A U T I O N Take extra care not to contaminate the Timing Belt with grease.  Install the CR Motor with its printed area facing upward. The belt deteriorates faster if grease adheres to it.

  • Page 98: Cr Unit

    Remove the screw that secure the Cable Holder Frame, and remove the Cable Holder Frame. The disassembly/reassembly procedures for Epson Stylus Photo C H E C K P O I N T PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635 differ from those for Epson Cable Holder Frame Hook Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659. See "8.2.2.5 CR Unit" (p.155) for the procedures.
  • Page 99 Epson Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659/PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635 Revision C At the right side of the printer, remove the spring, the washer, and the Right PG C H E C K To remove the Cartridge Cover, it is necessary to remove the Cam.

  • Page 100: Paper Eject Frame Assy

    Epson Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659/PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635 Revision C 4.4.11 Paper Eject Frame Assy  Install the PG Left Cam by mating the D cut surfaces and with the cam positioned outside so that it does not come in contact  Parts/Components need to be removed in advance...
  • Page 101 Epson Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659/PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635 Revision C Remove the Paper Eject Frame Assy from the printer.  When installing the EJ Frame Assy, make sure that the Left/ Right EJ Frame Springs are attached as shown in Fig. 4-97.

  • Page 102: Upper Paper Guides

    Epson Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659/PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635 Revision C 4.4.12 Upper Paper Guides  After installing the Front Frame, confirm the engagement of the protrusions (x2), and then tighten the screws (x2) in the C H E C K The Upper Paper Guides are connected as a single unit with thin specified order.
  • Page 103 Epson Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659/PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635 Revision C  Removal procedure Release the hooks (x3), release the Upper Paper Guides from the shaft holders of the printer frame, lower the actuator of the PE Sensor, and remove the Upper Remove torsion springs (x3) at the rear of the printer.

  • Page 104: Front Paper Guide Assy

    Epson Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659/PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635 Revision C 4.4.13 Front Paper Guide Assy Pull out the PF EJ Ground Spring frontward.  Parts/Components need to be removed in advance Right side Upper Housing / Scanner Unit / Panel Unit / M/B Cover / Waste Ink Tray Assy /...

  • Page 105: Waste Ink Pads

    Epson Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659/PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635 Revision C 4.4.14 Waste Ink Pads  Route the cable of the CD-R Sensor as shown below.  Parts/Components need to be removed in advance Printer front bottom left Upper Housing / Scanner Unit / Panel Unit / M/B Cover / Waste Ink Tray Assy / Middle Housing / Printer Mechanism ...

  • Page 106: Disassembly Of Scanner Unit

    Epson Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659/PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635 Revision C 4.5 Disassembly of Scanner Unit Remove the screws (x7) on the bottom of the Scanner Unit. Remove the Scanner Housing, the hinge area in the rear of the Scanner Unit first. 4.5.1 Scanner Housing ...

  • Page 107: Cis Unit

    Epson Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659/PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635 Revision C 4.5.2 CIS Unit  When replacing the CIS Unit, check the sticker on the Bottom  Parts/Components need to be removed in advance Board, and use the spacers (x2) of the same letter (A - C) as the...

  • Page 108: Cr Motor Unit

    Epson Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659/PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635 Revision C 4.5.3 CR Motor Unit When installing the CIS Unit, align the leg of the CIS Spring with  Parts/Components need to be removed in advance the notch of the spring hole, and then turn the spring to attach it.
  • Page 109 Epson Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659/PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635 Revision C Remove the screw that secure the grounding wire.  When installing the CR Motor Unit on the Lower Housing, Disconnect the CR Encoder cable, the CR Motor Unit cable and the grounding push it adequately so that the insulators are compressed to such wire from the Lower Housing.
  • Page 110 C H A P T E R ADJUSTMENT Confidential...

  • Page 111: Adjustment Items And Overview

    This chapter describes adjustments necessary after the disassembly/reassembly of the displayed by the Adjustment Program. printer.  Description in this chapter is applied to Epson Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659 but most of it can also be applied to 5.1.1 Servicing Adjustment Item List Epson Stylus Photo PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635. For Epson Stylus Photo PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635, see The adjustment items of this product are as follows.
  • Page 112 Epson Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659/PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635 Revision C 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 113 Epson Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659/PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635 Revision C 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 114: Required Adjustments

    Epson Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659/PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635 Revision C 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.
  • Page 115 Epson Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659/PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635 Revision C 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 Assy Replace (Waste Ink Tray) Remove...

  • Page 116: Adjustment By Using Adjustment Program

    Epson Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659/PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635 Revision C 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 117: Bi-D Adjustment

    Epson Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659/PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635 Revision C  Microweave Pattern 5.2.3 Bi-D Adjustment 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 118: Pw Adjustment/First Dot Position Adjustment

    Epson Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659/PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635 Revision C  PW adjustment 5.2.4 PW Adjustment/First Dot Position Adjustment How to Judge Patterns are printed as shown below. 5 mm Enter the value for the line that is exactly 5 mm away from the paper edge for each of the left, right, top and bottom.

  • Page 119: Pf Adjustment

    Epson Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659/PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635 Revision C  PF-Bottom Edge Area 5.2.5 PF Adjustment  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...

  • Page 120: Pg Adjustment

    Epson Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659/PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635 Revision C 5.3 PG Adjustment  C A U T I O N The thickness gauge to be used must be free from dust and dirt and from deformation. Be sure to clean it before use.
  • Page 121 Epson Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659/PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635 Revision C  Adjustment procedure C A U T I O N The Printhead must come in contact with the 1.3 mm thickness  Specified PG value: 1.2 ± 0.1 mm gauges but must not come in contact with the 1.15 mm thickness gauges.

  • Page 122: Overview

    Epson Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659/PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635 Revision C 5.4 Banding Reduction System (BRS) Adjustment/ Table 5-7. Specified Scanner for BRS/PFP Adjustment Paper Feed Amount Profile (PFP) Correction Epson Epson Stylus Stylus Photo Sensor Photo Artisan 5.4.1 Overview Model Name PX660/...
  • Page 123 Epson Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659/PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635 Revision C  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...

  • Page 124: Adjustment Procedure

    Epson Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659/PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635 Revision C  Scanning the BRS Adjustment Pattern 5.4.2 Adjustment Procedure Set the printed pattern and the PFP Base Scale on the document table and click the 5.4.2.1 BRS (Banding Reduction System) Adjustment [Scan] button on the “3. Scan Test Pattern” column.
  • Page 125 Epson Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659/PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635 Revision C  Scanning the PFP Adjustment Pattern 5.4.2.2 PFP Adjustment  Printing the PFP Adjustment Pattern Set the PFP Base Scale and the PFP test pattern on the document table and click the [Scan] button on the “3. Scan Test Pattern” column.
  • Page 126 Epson Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659/PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635 Revision C  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 127: Scanner Original Adjustment

    Epson Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659/PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635 Revision C 5.5 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 ...
  • Page 128 Epson Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659/PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635 Revision C 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 129 Epson Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659/PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635 Revision C 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 130 C H A P T E R MAINTENANCE Confidential...

  • Page 131: Overview

    Epson Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659/PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635 Revision C 6.1 Overview 6.1.2 Cleaning Description in this chapter is applied to Epson Stylus Photo PX650/ C A U T I O N C H E C K For cleaning, do not use such a solvent as thinner.

  • Page 132: Lubrication

    Epson Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659/PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635 Revision C 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 133 Epson Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659/PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635 Revision C LUBRICATION OF DRIVEN PULLEY Paper Eject Roller Lubrication Shaft and shaft holders Points Left side of Paper Right side of Paper (2 points: right and left) Eject Roller Shaft Eject Roller Shaft...
  • Page 134 Epson Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659/PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635 Revision C LUBRICATION OF CR UNIT 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 CR Area B: Apply 210 ±...
  • Page 135 Epson Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659/PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635 Revision C 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...
  • Page 136 Epson Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659/PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635 Revision C LUBRICATION OF ASF UNIT Described below are the lubrication points of the ASF Unit for the case where the LD Roller Shaft is locked and those for the case where the Hopper has been released.
  • Page 137 Epson Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659/PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635 Revision C LUBRICATION OF SCANNER UNIT Lubrication CR CIS Points G-74 Type G-74 Amount of Application G-74 Applying Tool G-74 Apply grease at three Precautions points shown. Lubrication CR shaft of Housing Points Lower...
  • Page 138 C H A P T E R APPENDIX Confidential...

  • Page 139: Exploded Diagram / Parts List

    Epson Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659/PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635 Revision C 7.1 Exploded Diagram / Parts List This manual does not provide exploded diagrams or parts list for Epson Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659/PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635. For the information, see SPI (Service Parts Information). APPENDIX...
  • Page 140 C H A P T E R Epson Stylus Photo PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635 Confidential...

  • Page 141: Overview

     Maintenance information for Epson Stylus Photo PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 8.1 Overview Epson Stylus Photo PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635 and Epson Stylus Photo The maintenance information is the same as those of Epson Stylus Photo PX650/ TX650/TX659, therefore, see Chapter 6 "MAINTENANCE"...

  • Page 142: Disassembly/Assembly

    The disassembly/reassembly procedures for some parts of Epson Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659 and Epson Stylus Photo PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635 are different. For the parts other than those mentioned in the following table, you can take the same procedures for disassembling/assembling Epson Stylus Photo PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635 as those for Epson Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659.
  • Page 143 Epson Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659/PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635 Revision C Table 8-1. Procedure Differences Parts name Differences Reference page  Epson Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659  "4.4.3 Printer Mechanism" (p.88) Printer Mechanism The procedure is different because the CDR Guide Sensor cable and CDR Tray Sensor cable differ.

  • Page 144: Disassembly Procedures

    Epson Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659/PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635 Revision C 8.2.2 Disassembly Procedures The flowchart below shows step-by-step disassembly procedure for Epson Stylus Photo PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635. When disassembling each component, refer to the page indicated for the relevant component. START C H E C K ...
  • Page 145 This section describes the disassembly/reassembly procedures of the C H E C K  Removal procedure P O I N T Scanner Unit for Epson Stylus Photo PX660/PX660 Premium/ Artisan 635. Install the Scanner Unit to the printer as instructed in Fig.
  • Page 146 Epson Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659/PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635 Revision C Peel off the acetate tape, and release the all cables and FFCs of the Scanner Unit C H E C K If you remove the Upper Housing using the L-shaped screwdriver, from the grooves and ribs of the Middle Housing.
  • Page 147 Epson Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659/PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635 Revision C   When installing the Scanner Unit, route the following cables After routing the cables, put the ferrite core of the Scanner CR through the grooves and ribs of the Middle Housing, and secure Motor cable in the groove of the Middle Housing.
  • Page 148 C H E C K  This section describes the disassembly/reassembly procedures Panel Unit and the Panel Hinges (x2) from the M/B Cover. P O I N T of the Panel Unit for Epson Stylus Photo PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635. Right Left ...
  • Page 149 Epson Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659/PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635 Revision C   When attaching the Panel Gear to the Panel Unit, align the Route the grounding wire through the groove of the M/B Cover as protrusion of the Panel Unit with the groove of the Panel Gear.
  • Page 150  This section describes the disassembly/reassembly procedures  Removal procedure P O I N T of the Main Board Unit for Epson Stylus Photo PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635. Disconnect the following cables from the connector on the Main Board.  When removing or installing the Main Board Unit, the Middle...
  • Page 151 Epson Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659/PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635 Revision C Remove the screws (x5) that secure the Main Board Unit.  See the following for routing the cables to the Main Board Unit. Lift the rear side of the Main Board Unit, and remove it while avoiding from the rib of the Card Slot Cover.
  • Page 152 Epson Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659/PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635 Revision C  Disassembling the Main Board  When installing the Main Board to the Shield Plate M/B Lower, tighten the screw in the order given in Fig. 8-16. Remove the screws (x2) that secure the Shield Plate M/B Upper, and remove the ...
  • Page 153 This section describes the disassembly/reassembly procedures of Middle Housing P O I N T the Printer Mechanism for Epson Stylus Photo PX660/PX660  Removal procedure Premium/Artisan 635. Peel off the acetate tape that secure the ferrite core of the CR Motor Cable, and pull out the ferrite core from the groove of the Lower Housing.
  • Page 154 Epson Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659/PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635 Revision C Remove the screws (x6) that secure the Printer Mechanism and lift the Printer  Before installing the Printer Mechanism, make sure that the Mechanism upward to remove it. Stacker Assy operates properly with the switching of the Stacker Lever.
  • Page 155 Holder Frame. This section describes the disassembly/reassembly procedures of the C H E C K P O I N T CR Unit for Epson Stylus Photo PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan Cable Holder Frame 635. Hook  Parts/Components need to be removed in advance...
  • Page 156 Epson Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659/PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635 Revision C At the right side of the printer, remove the spring, the washer, and the Right PG C H E C K To remove the Cartridge Cover, it is necessary to remove the Cam.

  • Page 157: Adjustment

    The required adjustments after disassembling and assembling Epson Stylus Photo the sensing area PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635 are basically the same as those for Epson Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659, but some of them are different. Check the following and PG Left Cam make the specified adjustments.

  • Page 158: Required Adjustments

    Epson Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659/PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635 Revision C 8.3.2 Required Adjustments Chapter 5 "ADJUSTMENT" for the adjustments other than The table below lists the required adjustments depending upon the parts being repaired C H E C K P O I N T "...
  • Page 159 Epson Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659/PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635 Revision C Table 8-2. Adjustment Items Priority Adjustment Item Part Name Remove Power Supply Board Replace Front Paper Guide Remove Assy (including PF Replace Shaft) Remove PF Motor Replace Remove Waste Ink Tray Assy...

  • Page 160: Touch Panel Calibration

     Purpose To calibrate the capacitive touch panel of Epson Stylus Photo PX660/PX660 To confirm that the capacitive touch panel of Epson Stylus Photo PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635 to function correctly, and to write the calibrated value to the Premium/Artisan 635 functions correctly.
  • Page 161 Epson Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659/PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635 Revision C  Operation check procedure Select “Special Inspection” and press [OK]. Press the Power button to turn on Epson Stylus Photo PX660/PX660 Premium/ Inspection Mode Artisan 635. Run: OK / Select: [UP] [DOWN] After the printer turns on normally, turn the power off once.
  • Page 162 Epson Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659/PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635 Revision C When the following screen appears, follow the instruction on the screen and press When the operation check by pressing all icons are complete, the following screen the icons as instructed. appears. Panel Key Test...

  • Page 163: Overview Artisan 635

    Block ID Premium/Artisan 635 use similar mechanism, and basically common to each other. 1550095 HOUSING,UPPER;B CASE Therefore, most of the information in prior chapters can apply to Epson Stylus Photo PX660 Premium/Artisan 635 . 1551409 SHEET,PANEL;C CASE This chapter describes particular information only on Epson Stylus Photo PX660/ 1550699 PANEL ASSY.,IEI;CB44...

  • Page 164: 163 8.3.7 Memory Card Slots Epson Stylus Px660/Px660 Premium

    Epson Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659/PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635 Revision C 8.3.7 Memory Card Slots Epson Stylus PX660/PX660 Premium If you insert a Memory Stick DUO to the Memory Card Slot C A U T I O N without using the adapter, make sure to turn off the printer first, then remove the card using tweezers.

  • Page 165: Memory Card Slots Artisan 635

    Epson Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659/PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635 Revision C 8.3.8 Memory Card Slots Artisan 635 If you insert a Memory Stick DUO to the Memory Card Slot C A U T I O N without using the adapter, make sure to turn off the printer first, then remove the card using tweezers.

  • Page 166: Electrical Specifications

    Epson Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659/PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635 Revision C 8.3.9 Electrical Specifications Description in this chapter is applied to Epson Stylus Photo PX660/ C H E C K PX660 Premium/Artisan 635. For information on Epson Stylus P O I N T Photo PX650/TX650/TX659, see below.

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