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Stylus PHOTO RX 560/580/590
SEMF06003

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  • Page 1: Service Manual

    SERVICE MANUAL Scanner•Printer•Copier EPSON Stylus PHOTO RX 560/580/590 SEMF06003...
  • Page 2 SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION. All efforts have been made to ensure the accuracy of the contents of this manual. However, should any errors be detected, SEIKO EPSON would greatly appreciate being informed of them.
  • Page 3 REPAIRS ON EPSON PRODUCT SHOULD BE PERFORMED ONLY BY AN EPSON CERTIFIED REPAIR TECHNICIAN. MAKE CERTAIN THAT THE SOURCE VOLTAGES IS THE SAME AS THE RATED VOLTAGE, LISTED ON THE SERIAL NUMBER/RATING PLATE. IF THE EPSON PRODUCT HAS A PRIMARY AC RATING DIFFERENT FROM AVAILABLE POWER SOURCE, DO NOT CONNECT IT TO THE POWER SOURCE.

  • Page 4: About This Manual

    C H E C K P O I N T condition that is necessary to accomplish a task efficiently. It may Epson-approved lubricants and adhesives required for servicing also provide additional information that is related to a specific the product.
  • Page 5 Revision Status Revision Date of Issue Description September 1, 2006 First Release...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    EPSON Stylus PHOTO RX560/580/590 Revision A CONTENTS Chapter 1 Product Description 2.3 Banding Reduction System (BRS)/ Paper Feed Profile Correction (PFP) .. 19 1.1 Overview ......................9 Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 1.2 Basic Specifications ..................10 3.1 Overview ......................21 1.2.1 Printer and PC Printing ................10 3.1.1 Specified Tools ..................
  • Page 7 EPSON Stylus PHOTO RX560/580/590 Revision A 4.2.5 Middle Housing ..................48 Chapter 6 Maintenance 4.2.6 Waste Ink Tray Assy ................51 6.1 Overview ......................88 4.2.7 Printhead ....................52 6.1.1 Maintenance Error ..................88 4.2.8 Linear Scale ....................54 6.1.2 Cleaning ....................88 4.2.9 Printer Mechanism ..................
  • Page 8 C H A P T E R PRODUCT DESCRIPTION...

  • Page 9: Chapter 1 Product Description

    Scan functions Six colors available with separate respective ink cartridges The “Scan to Memory Card” function facilitates the conversion of a reflective Borderless printing available using EPSON special media paper. document to digital form. Reduced noise level Specialty print functions CD-R Printing “Photo Greeting Card”...

  • Page 10: Basic Specifications

    EPSON Stylus PHOTO RX560/580/590 Revision A 1.2 Basic Specifications 1.2.2 Scanner Basic Specifications 1.2.1 Printer and PC Printing Table 1-3. Basic Specifications Basic Specifications Items Specifications Product type Flatbed color image scanner Table 1-1. Printer Basic Specifications Scanning method Fixed document and carriage movement...

  • Page 11: Interfaces

    P O I N T devices, Bluetooth adapter and devices compatible with IrDA sensitivity of communication devices, and antenna performance. (infrared data association) is available on EPSON web site. 1.2.3.2 Infrared Communication Printing Function Stylus PHOTO RX560/580/590 incorporates an infrared communication port on the 1.2.3.1 USB Interface...

  • Page 12: Memory Card Slots

    EPSON Stylus PHOTO RX560/580/590 Revision A 1.2.3.3 Memory Card Slots Priority Slots Support Memory Card Standards Remarks xD-Picture card xD-Picture card (Type-M/H) xD-Picture Card Specification Version 1.20 compliant Type M/H supported Memory Stick MemoryStick Standard Version 1.42-00 compliant Max: 128 MB, including versions with memory select function...

  • Page 13: Consumables And Options

    EPSON Stylus PHOTO RX560/580/590 Revision A 1.3 Consumables and Options 1.4 Common Specifications 1.3.1 Ink Cartridges 1.4.1 Electrical Specifications Primary power input Table 1-7. Ink Cartridges Items Specifications Table 1-8. Primary Power Input Type Each-color separate ink cartridge 100-120 V model...

  • Page 14: Safety Standards/Emc

    EPSON Stylus PHOTO RX560/580/590 Revision A 1.4.2 Safety Standards/EMC 1.4.4 Lifetime 100-120 V version 220-240 V version Total print volume 16,000 pages (A4/Letter) or 5 years, whichever comes first Safety standards UL60950 Safety standards EN 60950 Print head lifetime 6 billion shots (per nozzle) or 5 years, whichever comes first CSA C22.2 No.60950...
  • Page 15 C H A P T E R OPERATING PRINCIPLES...

  • Page 16: Overview

    EPSON Stylus PHOTO RX560/580/590 Revision A 2.1 Overview PF Motor This Chapter describes the operating principles of the mechanism and electric circuits of Stylus PHOTO RX560/580/590. PF Encoder 2.1.1 Mechanical Components CD-R Guide APG Sensor Sensor The printer of Stylus PHOTO RX560/580/590 consists of the following major...

  • Page 17: Motors And Sensors

    EPSON Stylus PHOTO RX560/580/590 Revision A 2.1.2 Motors and Sensors APG Sensor Table 2-3. Motors and Sensors (Printer Mechanism) PF Encoder PF Motor Name Function Printhead F3-MACH head (6 colors x 90 nozzles) CR Encoder Type: DC motor Voltage: 42V DC ± 5% (voltage applied to the driver) PW Sensor : 22.7 Ω...

  • Page 18: Operating Principles Of Electric Circuitry

    EPSON Stylus PHOTO RX560/580/590 Revision A 2.2 Operating Principles of Electric Circuitry 2.2.3 Circuit Board Constitution Table 2-5. Circuit Board Constitution 2.2.1 Overview Circuit Board Description Oscillation circuit (48MHz ± 100 ppm) The major circuit boards of Stylus PHOTO RX560/580/590 are as follows:...
  • Page 19 EPSON Stylus PHOTO RX560/580/590 Revision A 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 20 C H A P T E R TROUBLESHOOTING...

  • Page 21: Overview

    There must be no error in handling of the Unit. Check the inside of the Unit, and remove foreign matters, if any, such as paper Once an error occurs, the “EPSON Status Monitor 3” will appear as a pop-up window clips, staples, bits of paper, paper dust or toner.

  • Page 22: Troubleshooting When There Is Error Display

    EPSON Stylus PHOTO RX560/580/590 Revision A 3.2 Troubleshooting When There is Error Display 3.2.1 Error List Table 3-1. Error List Error Name Displayed Message Occurrence Condition Recovery Procedure Waste ink pad in the printer is saturated. Contact your dealer The printer requires maintenance due to waste liquid Replace the waste ink pads.

  • Page 23: Warning List

    EPSON Stylus PHOTO RX560/580/590 Revision A 3.2.2 Warning List Table 3-2. Warning List Warning Name Displayed Message Occurrence Condition Recovery Procedure Waste ink pad in the printer is saturated. Contact your dealer to The waste ink pads have already absorbed waste ink nearly Replace the waste ink pads.
  • Page 24 EPSON Stylus PHOTO RX560/580/590 Revision A Table 3-2. Warning List (continued) Warning Name Displayed Message Occurrence Condition Recovery Procedure Index sheet scan error Photos are not selected or the ovals are marked incorrectly. The image selection marking on the index sheet is not Correct image selection.
  • Page 25 EPSON Stylus PHOTO RX560/580/590 Revision A Table 3-2. Warning List (continued) Warning Name Displayed Message Occurrence Condition Recovery Procedure Scan to memory error The capacity of the memory card or disk is insufficient. Insert a memory card that has a The memory card capacity is insufficient.
  • Page 26 EPSON Stylus PHOTO RX560/580/590 Revision A Table 3-2. Warning List (continued) Warning Name Displayed Message Occurrence Condition Recovery Procedure File clearness An error occurred while deleting files. Operation canceled. An error occurred during file deletion. – (error has occurred) File clearness The memory card or disk was removed.

  • Page 27: Fatal Error

    EPSON Stylus PHOTO RX560/580/590 Revision A 3.2.3 FATAL Error C A U T I O N As the printer motor drivers and the scanner motor driver are C H E C K The EEPROM stores the error code of the latest fatal error.
  • Page 28 EPSON Stylus PHOTO RX560/580/590 Revision A 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 29 EPSON Stylus PHOTO RX560/580/590 Revision A 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.45) ♦Power Supply Board error (p.56)

  • Page 30: Troubleshooting When There Is No Error Display

    EPSON Stylus PHOTO RX560/580/590 Revision A 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 31 EPSON Stylus PHOTO RX560/580/590 Revision A 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 32 EPSON Stylus PHOTO RX560/580/590 Revision A 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 33 EPSON Stylus PHOTO RX560/580/590 Revision A 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 34: Power Supply Related Troubleshooting

    EPSON Stylus PHOTO RX560/580/590 Revision A 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 35 EPSON Stylus PHOTO RX560/580/590 Revision A 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 36: I/F Related Troubleshooting

    EPSON Stylus PHOTO RX560/580/590 Revision A 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 37: Troubleshooting For Scanner

    EPSON Stylus PHOTO RX560/580/590 Revision A 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 38: Troubleshooting For Motors And Sensors

    EPSON Stylus PHOTO RX560/580/590 Revision A 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 Upper case of scanner is Upper case of scanner is Install the upper case.

  • Page 39: Chapter 4 Disassembly And Assembly

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

  • Page 40: Overview

    1108202 “ADJUSTMENT REQUIRED”. Note : “ ” : available on the market “EPSON” : available from EPSON When you have to remove any units or parts that are not described in this chapter, refer 4.1.3 Preparation before Disassembly to the exploded diagrams in the appendix.

  • Page 41: Disassembly And Reassembly Procedure

    EPSON Stylus PHOTO RX560/580/590 Revision A 4.1.4 Disassembly and Reassembly Procedure The flowchart below shows step-by-step disassembly procedure for Stylus PHOTO RX560/580/590. When disassembling each component, refer to the page indicated for the relevant component. *For replacement of the Printer Mechanism Assy, install not only the housings but also START the following parts when installing the new Printer Mechanism Assy.

  • Page 42: Removal Of Exterior Parts

    EPSON Stylus PHOTO RX560/580/590 Revision A 4.2 Removal of Exterior Parts Hook (x4) 4.2.1 Panel Assy C A U T I O N Middle Cover Assy After removing the decorative panel, take care that the LCD surface is kept free from scratches or dust and dirt.

  • Page 43: Disassembly Of Panel Assy

    EPSON Stylus PHOTO RX560/580/590 Revision A 4.2.2 Disassembly of Panel Assy C.B.P-TITE 3x10 C.B.P-TITE 3x8 (x5) · · Torque : 0.6±0.01N Torque : 0.6±0.1N C A U T I O N Take great care that the LCD surface is kept free from scratches or dust and dirt.

  • Page 44: Scanner Unit

    EPSON Stylus PHOTO RX560/580/590 Revision A 4.2.3 Scanner Unit Ferrite Core x2 Position the soldered joint up and after tightening the screw, Remove the Panel Assy (p.42) bend the joint downward. Remove the Paper Support. Open the Scanner Unit, slide the Scanner Cable Cover toward the front and remove it from the Middle Housing.

  • Page 45: Main Board

    EPSON Stylus PHOTO RX560/580/590 Revision A 4.2.4 Main Board Shield Plate M/B A D J U S T M E N T When the Main Board is to be replaced, back up the data in C.B.S-TITE 3x8 (x3) R E Q U I R E D Torque : 0.6±0.1N...
  • Page 46 EPSON Stylus PHOTO RX560/580/590 Revision A INSTALLATION PROCEDURE FOR THE MAIN BOARD ASSY Torsion spring Card Slot Cover Tighten the screws in the order specified to secure the Main IRDA sheet Board and Main Board Assy. (Fig. 4-13, Fig. 4-11)
  • Page 47 EPSON Stylus PHOTO RX560/580/590 Revision A Place the ferrite cores of group A as shown, and connect the connectors to the Routing the harness of group B Main Board. (Fig. 4-17) Fasten the ferrite cores with tape. (Fig. 4-18) Route the harnesses of group B in the order of the power supply harness (CN3) →...

  • Page 48: Middle Housing

    EPSON Stylus PHOTO RX560/580/590 Revision A 4.2.5 Middle Housing Move the Hinge Assy B (Longer): Left side carriage C A U T I O N After removing the Waste Ink Assy, take due care not to stain any surrounding objects with waste ink.
  • Page 49 EPSON Stylus PHOTO RX560/580/590 Revision A INSTALLATION PROCEDURE FOR THE MIDDLE HOUSING ASSY Check the following before installing the Middle Housing Assy: Acetate Tape 18x20 (x4) Stacker operates properly. (Seep.57) The harness is routed properly. (Fig. 4-22), (Fig. 4-23) Slide the Front Frame Ground Plate rearward and remove it from the Middle Housing Assy.
  • Page 50 EPSON Stylus PHOTO RX560/580/590 Revision A After checking the following conditions, tighten the screws in the order specified. (See Figure 4-21) The right and left openings at the front bottom of the Middle Housing are properly Front Frame Ground Plate engaged with the projections of the Bottom Housing.

  • Page 51: Waste Ink Tray Assy

    EPSON Stylus PHOTO RX560/580/590 Revision A 4.2.6 Waste Ink Tray Assy Waste Ink Tray Assy C A U T I O N When removing the Waste Ink Tray Assy, take due care not to stain any surrounding objects with waste ink.

  • Page 52: Printhead

    EPSON Stylus PHOTO RX560/580/590 Revision A 4.2.7 Printhead C A U T I O N Take due care not to stain any surrounding objects with ink. In Head FFC Cover addition, be careful not to clog the nozzles by, say, touching the Head Cable nozzle side with your bare hand.
  • Page 53 EPSON Stylus PHOTO RX560/580/590 Revision A 10. Remove the screws (x3) securing the Printhead. (Fig. 4-32) 11. Lift the Printhead, and disconnect the FFCs (x2). (Fig. 4-33) C.B.P-TITE 2.6x8 Page 68 for how to remove the cartridge cover. Printhead Torque : 0.4±0.1N ·...

  • Page 54: Linear Scale

    EPSON Stylus PHOTO RX560/580/590 Revision A 4.2.8 Linear Scale C A U T I O N When you hold the Linear Scale, hold its ends or two points of the top and bottom surfaces with your hands; do not touch the reading surface.

  • Page 55: Printer Mechanism

    EPSON Stylus PHOTO RX560/580/590 Revision A 4.2.9 Printer Mechanism Lubrication is necessary. Refer to the following section and lubricate the specified points: C A U T I O N Do not remove or install the Printer Mechanism Assy with the CD- LUBRICATION OF PRINTER MECHANISM ASSY (p.91)

  • Page 56: Disassembly Of Housing Lower Assy

    EPSON Stylus PHOTO RX560/580/590 Revision A 4.3 Disassembly of Housing Lower Assy Waste Ink Pad Waste Ink Pad Tray 4.3.1 Waste Ink Pads (Housing Lower) C A U T I O N When removing the Waste Ink Pads, take due care not to stain No need to any surrounding objects with waste ink.

  • Page 57: Stacker Assy

    EPSON Stylus PHOTO RX560/580/590 Revision A 4.3.3 Stacker Assy Stacker Remove the Printer Mechanism (p.55) Push the CD-R Guide Lever to raise the CD-R Guide. Release the hook, and remove the CD-R Guide Lever. (Fig. 4-40) 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 58 EPSON Stylus PHOTO RX560/580/590 Revision A 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 projection under the guide Stacker.

  • Page 59: Disassembly Of Scanner Unit

    EPSON Stylus PHOTO RX560/580/590 Revision A 4.4 Disassembly of Scanner Unit Remove the hinge side first 4.4.1 Scanner Housing C A U T I O N Once the Scanner Housing is removed, there is a possibility that 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 60: Cis Unit

    EPSON Stylus PHOTO RX560/580/590 Revision A 4.4.2 CIS Unit C A U T I O N Take care in handling the Housing Lower, remembering that grease is applied to the CR guide area of the Housing Lower. Do not touch any parts with a greasy hand or part.

  • Page 61: Cr Motor Unit

    EPSON Stylus PHOTO RX560/580/590 Revision A 4.4.3 CR Motor Unit C A U T I O N Take care in handling the Housing Lower, remembering that grease is applied to the CR guide area of the Housing Lower. Do not touch any parts with a greasy hand or part.

  • Page 62: Disassembly And Assembly Of Major Parts Of Printer

    EPSON Stylus PHOTO RX560/580/590 Revision A 4.5 Disassembly and Assembly of Major Parts of Printer 4.5.1 PF Motor, PF Encoder and PF Scale PF Scale C A U T I O N Handle the PF Scale with care not to scratch or stain it. Do not touch it with your bare hand.

  • Page 63: I/S Assy

    EPSON Stylus PHOTO RX560/580/590 Revision A 4.5.2 I/S Assy I/S Assy C A U T I O N Take due care not to stain any surrounding objects with ink. In addition, when removing the Waste Ink Tube, take care not to splash ink.

  • Page 64: Asf Assy

    EPSON Stylus PHOTO RX560/580/590 Revision A 4.5.3 ASF Assy C.B.S-TITE(P4) 3x6 LD Roller Guide · Torque : 0.8±0.1N Remove the Printer Mechanism (p.55) Linear Scale Remove the I/S Assy (p.63) 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 65: Apg Assy

    EPSON Stylus PHOTO RX560/580/590 Revision A 4.5.4 APG Assy C.B.S-TITE 3x6 (x2) Hook · Torque : 0.8±0.1N Remove the Printer Mechanism (p.55) At the right side of the printer, remove the screws (x2) securing the APG Assy. (Fig. 4-64) Release the hook at the top, and remove the APG Assy while taking care not to lose gears or springs.

  • Page 66: Cr Motor

    EPSON Stylus PHOTO RX560/580/590 Revision A 4.5.5 CR Motor Remove the Printer Mechanism (p.55) Acetate Tape (18x30mm) Remove the I/S Assy (p.63) Acetate Tape (18x20mm) x4 Remove the ASF Assy (p.64) At the rear of the printer, disconnect the harness of the CR Motor from the frame.

  • Page 67: Carriage Assy

    EPSON Stylus PHOTO RX560/580/590 Revision A 4.5.6 Carriage Assy Mark Remove the Printer Mechanism (p.55) Left Parallelism Bush Remove the Linear Scale (p.54) Spring Remove the PF Scale and PF Encoder (p.62) C.B.S TITE(P4)3x6 Remove the APG Assy (p.65) ·...
  • Page 68 EPSON Stylus PHOTO RX560/580/590 Revision A A D J U S T M E N T When installing the Carriage Assy, refer to the following sections Lubrication is necessary. Refer to the following section and R E Q U I R E D...

  • Page 69: Eject Frame Assy

    EPSON Stylus PHOTO RX560/580/590 Revision A 4.5.7 Eject Frame Assy Head FFC Remove the Printer Mechanism (p.55) Acetate Tape (18x50mm) Front Frame Remove the Head FFC from the Front Frame. (Fig. 4-74) Acetate Tape (30x40mm) 1±1 mm Release the harness of the CD-R sensor from the hook of the Eject Frame.

  • Page 70: Upper Paper Guides

    EPSON Stylus PHOTO RX560/580/590 Revision A 4.5.8 Upper Paper Guides ~Rear~ Hooks C A U T I O N When removing the Upper Paper Guides, bring down the Spring (x3) actuator of the PE Sensor toward the front to avoid damaging Do not touch any of the rollers;...

  • Page 71: Paper Guide Front Assy

    EPSON Stylus PHOTO RX560/580/590 Revision A 4.5.9 Paper Guide Front Assy ~Printer rear~ Right Parallelism Bush PF EJ Ground Spring C A U T I O N Do not touch any of the rubber rollers of the Paper Eject Roller Assy or coated surface of the PF Roller Assy;...

  • Page 72: Chapter 5 Adjustment

    C H A P T E R ADJUSTMENT...

  • Page 73: Overview

    EPSON Stylus PHOTO RX560/580/590 Revision A 5.1 Overview The adjustments of Stylus PHOTO RX560/580/590 are roughly classified to the following types. Table 5-1. Adjustment Items Priority order Head CR heat Scanner Parts EEPROM Market USB ID Waste ink pad Head ID...

  • Page 74: Adjustment By Use Of Adjustment Program

    EPSON Stylus PHOTO RX560/580/590 Revision A 5.1.1 Adjustment by Use of Adjustment Program C H E C K If the disassembly process includes the removal of any P O I N T components/parts specified, make the adjustments specified. Description: If it is impossible to back up the EEPROM data when replacing...

  • Page 75: Pg Adjustment

    EPSON special thick paper CR measurement, VH detection <APGHome> PGPP, Postcards, Matte, etc. CR home position seek Plain paper PGtype EPSON special thin paper, SF, etc. <Mechanical default> Rubbing with PG1.2 is avoided Envelopes 2.35 Rubbing with PG1.2 and 1.7 is avoided...
  • Page 76 EPSON Stylus PHOTO RX560/580/590 Revision A Adjustment procedure Align with the 7th rib from the left Align with the sixth rib from the right Specified PG value: 1.2 ± 0.1 mm Install the ink cartridges in the carriage. Remove the Cable Holder Frame.

  • Page 77: Banding Reduction System (Brs) Adjustment / Paper Feed Profile Correction (Pfp)

    EPSON Stylus PHOTO RX560/580/590 Revision A 5.3 Banding Reduction System (BRS) Adjustment / Paper Feed Profile Correction (PFP) 5.3.1 Overview For the BRS/PFP adjustment, any of the scanners listed in Table 5-4 can be used to read the pattern. This section describes the BRS/PFP adjustment.
  • Page 78 EPSON Stylus PHOTO RX560/580/590 Revision A Adjustment flow C H E C K If an error has been displayed on the adjustment program, P O I N T Make the adjustment according to the following adjustment flow: confirm the following points and perform the adjustment again.

  • Page 79: Adjustment Procedure

    EPSON Stylus PHOTO RX560/580/590 Revision A 5.3.2 Adjustment Procedure 5.3.2.1 BRS adjustment Printing the BRS adjustment pattern Set an A4 sheet of Matte Paper-Heavyweight on the paper support. Select “BRS adjustment” on the adjustment program. Unit identification code Print the adjustment pattern by clicking the [Print] button of “1. Print the adjustment pattern”.
  • Page 80 EPSON Stylus PHOTO RX560/580/590 Revision A Reading the BRS adjustment pattern Scanner origin Set the reference scale and the printed BRS adjustment pattern on the scanner, and press the [Read] button of “3. Read the adjustment pattern”. The BRS correction value will be automatically calculated based on the read adjustment pattern and be written on the serial flash ROM.

  • Page 81: Pfp Adjustment

    EPSON Stylus PHOTO RX560/580/590 Revision A 5.3.2.2 PFP adjustment Printing the PFP adjustment pattern Set Premium Photo Paper Glossy (EAI) or Premium Glossy Photo Paper (Other) of 4x6 in size on the paper support. Select “PFP adjustment” on the adjustment program.
  • Page 82 EPSON Stylus PHOTO RX560/580/590 Revision A Reading the PFP adjustment pattern Scanner origin Set the reference scale and the printed BRS adjustment pattern, which must be dried for more than five minutes beforehand, on the scanner and press the [Read] button of “3. Read the adjustment pattern”.
  • Page 83 EPSON Stylus PHOTO RX560/580/590 Revision A Printing the PFP confirmation patterns Judging the confirmation patterns Set Premium Photo Paper Glossy (EAI) or Premium Glossy Photo Paper By consulting Fig. 5-12, check that all the printed confirmation patterns are (Other) of 4x6 in size on the paper support, and click the [Print] button of “4.

  • Page 84: Scanner Home Position Adjustment

    – Origin Adjustment tool EPSON 1401646 Note : “ ”: available on the market, “EPSON”: available from EPSON C H E C K This adjustment program has not only the home position P O I N T adjustment function but also other various functions. However, this manual describes only the functions and procedure necessary for home position adjustment.

  • Page 85: Home Position Adjustment Procedure

    EPSON Stylus PHOTO RX560/580/590 Revision A 5.4.2 Home Position Adjustment Procedure Connect the Stylus PHOTO RX560/580/590 to the PC with the USB cable, turn Select the model name the power on, and set the home position adjustment tool. (Guinness) and click...

  • Page 86: Home Position Confirmation Procedure

    EPSON Stylus PHOTO RX560/580/590 Revision A 5.4.3 Home Position Confirmation Procedure Select “Guinness” By the following procedure, confirm that the adjusted values have been written in EEPROM: “SGL” icon Figure 5-18. Writing Result Confirmation 1 Select the following item in the combobox at the upper left of the program window.
  • Page 87 C H A P T E R MAINTENANCE...

  • Page 88: Overview

    EPSON Stylus PHOTO RX560/580/590 Revision A 6.1 Overview 6.1.2 Cleaning This section describes maintenance work to maintain the functions and performance of C A U T I O N For cleaning, do not use such a solvent as thinner. Stylus PHOTO RX560/580/590.

  • Page 89: Lubrication

    EPSON Stylus PHOTO RX560/580/590 Revision A 6.1.3 Lubrication LUBRICATION OF PAPER GUIDE FRONT ASSY The types and amount of grease to be applied have been determined based on the PF Roller Shaft and the evaluation at factory. Accordingly, definitely use a suitable volume of designated...
  • Page 90 EPSON Stylus PHOTO RX560/580/590 Revision A LUBRICATION AT INSTALLATION OF CARRIAGE ASSY LUBRICATION OF CARRIAGE ASSY AND CR GUIDE SHAFT Lubrication CR Guide Shaft and Shaft holder hole in the Left side of Right side of Area B: Apply 210 ± 20 mg of G-21...
  • Page 91 EPSON Stylus PHOTO RX560/580/590 Revision A LUBRICATION OF DRIVEN PULLEY LUBRICATION AT INSTALLATION OF I/S ASSY Surfaces which come in Printer frame: Surface G-71 (x4) Lubrication Lubrication contact with the printer which comes in contact Points Points frame (4 points)
  • Page 92 EPSON Stylus PHOTO RX560/580/590 Revision A 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 93 EPSON Stylus PHOTO RX560/580/590 Revision A 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 Type G-45...
  • Page 94 C H A P T E R APPENDIX...

  • Page 95: Connectors

    EPSON Stylus PHOTO RX560/580/590 Revision A 7.1 Connectors Table 7-1. Connectors on the Main Board CN No. Color Connected to Remarks – (USB2.0 interface connector) For connection to PC For connection in the – (USB interface connector) front White Power Supply Board...
  • Page 96 EPSON Stylus PHOTO RX560/580/590 Revision A Printhead FFC Mechanism FFC Main Board Side CSIC Board side Main Board Side Encoder Board side Main Board Side Head PCB Side CN15 CN16 CN10 CN11 CN12 Pin No. Signal Pin No. Signal Pin No.
  • Page 97 EPSON Stylus PHOTO RX560/580/590 Revision A CD-R Tray / Mode Sensor SCANNER UNIT Pin No. Signal on Main Board Signal on Mechanism Side Remarks CIS Unit CDR-MD CD-R Guide Sensor signal CDR-MD Grounding Pin No. SYMBOL DESCRIPRION CDR-TRY CD-R Tray Sensor signal...

  • Page 98: Component Layout

    EPSON Stylus PHOTO RX560/580/590 Revision A 7.2 Component Layout Figure 7-2. C663MAIN Component Layout (Back) Figure 7-3. C663MAIN Component Layout (Front) Appendix Component Layout...

  • Page 99: Electric Circuit Diagrams

    EPSON Stylus PHOTO RX560/580/590 Revision A 7.3 Electric Circuit Diagrams This section shows electric circuit diagrams of Stylus PHOTO RX560/580/590. Table 7-2. Circuit Diagrams List Number of Circuit Board Circuit Board Name Pages Main Board C663Main C663PNL Panel Board C663PNL-B...
  • Page 100 Model : PM-A820 Stylus PHOTO RX560/580/590 Board : C663Main Sheet : 1/3 Rev.
  • Page 101 Model : PM-A820 Stylus PHOTO RX560/580/590 Board : C663Main Sheet : 2/3 Rev.
  • Page 102 Model : PM-A820 Stylus PHOTO RX560/580/590 Board : C663Main Sheet : 3/3 Rev.
  • Page 103 Model : PM-A820 Stylus PHOTO RX560/580/590 Board : C663PNL Sheet : 1/1 Rev.
  • Page 104 Model : PM-A820 Stylus PHOTO RX560/580/590 Board : C663PNL-B Sheet : 1/1 Rev.
  • Page 105 Model : PM-A820 Stylus PHOTO RX560/580/590 Board : C653PSB Sheet : 1/1 Rev.
  • Page 106 Model : Stylus PHOTO RX560/580/590 Board : C653PSE Sheet : 1/1 Rev.

  • Page 107: Exploded Diagrams & Asp Reference List

    EPSON Stylus PHOTO RX560/580/590 Revision A 7.4 Exploded Diagrams & ASP Reference List Refer to SPI (Service Parts information) for exploded diagrams and ASP reference list. Appendix Exploded Diagrams & ASP Reference List...

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