Epson TX100, TX105, SX100, NX105, ME 300, SX105, TX101, TX106, TX109, TX102 Overview, Printer Mechanism

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Epson STYLUS NX100/NX105/SX100/SX105/TX100/TX101/TX102/TX103/TX105/TX106/TX109/ME 300

Revision A

2.1 Overview

This chapter describes the mechanism of Epson STYLUS NX100/NX105/SX100/ SX105/TX100/TX101/TX102/TX103/TX105/TX106/TX109/ME 300.

2.1.1 Printer Mechanism

PF Encoder Sensor

PF Scale

Epson STYLUS NX100/NX105/SX100/SX105/TX100/TX101/TX102/TX103/ TX105/TX106/TX109/ME 300 printer mechanism consists of printhead, carriage mechanism, paper loading mechanism, paper feed mechanism, and ink system.

As the conventional models, Epson STYLUS NX100/NX105/SX100/SX105/TX100/ TX101/TX102/TX103/TX105/TX106/TX109/ME 300 is equipped with two DC motors; one is used to drive the paper loading, paper feed mechanisms, and the pump mechanism that includes the carriage lock mechanism, and another one is used to drive the carriage mechanism. A paper is fed from the rear ASF unit by means of the LD roller and Retard roller and ejected to the front tray.

PF Roller

Wheel Star Metal

Carriage Unit

EJ Roller

Wheel Star Exit

Cap Assy

PF Motor

CR Timing Belt

CR Scale

PE Sensor

CR Encoder

Sensor

LD Roller

Retard Roller

Compression

Spring

Lever Pick Clutch

Pump Assy

CR Motor

Figure 2-1. Printer Mechanism block diagram

OPERATING PRINCIPLES

Overview

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Contents Confidential Confidential Precautions About This Manual Revision Date of Issue Description Revision StatusContents Maintenance Product Description Features External ViewPrinting Specifications Basic SpecificationsInk Cartridge Print Mode Print Mode ColorPrint Mode Monochrome Media Print Mode Resolution Dot Size cpsPaper Name Paper Size Thickness Weight Supported PaperSupported Paper Asia#DL Scanner Specifications Printing AreaScanning Range Printing Area MarginsGeneral Specifications Electrical Specifications10. Primary Power Specifications Environmental ConditionsSafety Approvals Safety standards/EMI InterfaceDurability USB InterfaceControl Panel Operation Buttons & LEDs15. Buttons & LEDs Button/LED FunctionControl Panel Functions 16. Buttons FunctionsButton Printer Status Functions Revision a Priority Power LED Paper LED Ink LED 17. LED FunctionsSupported Paper and Copy Mode Setting for Stand-alone CopyStand-alone Copy Function Copy Speed Multiple Copying20. Copy Speed 21. Conditions for Storing the Scanned DataOperating Principles Overview Printer MechanismMotors & Sensors Printer Mechanism Motors & SensorsScanner Mechanism CIS & Motor Printhead Nozzle LayoutTroubleshooting Identifying the causes of problems. The parts should be Preliminary ChecksSpecified Tools Disassembled and re-assembled correctly while referring toError Indications and Fault Occurrence Causes Error Indications and Fault Occurrence CausesTroubleshooting by Error Message Check point for Fatal error according to each phenomenonMaintenance p.116. TBD Main Board When turning on the power, the PF Motor Carriage Unit collides with the Upper Encoder FFC Cap Assy Lever Cleaner Refer to Ink System p.77 Upper Paper Guide Check point for Paper jam error according to each phenomenon Top edge of paper is not loaded to Check point for Paper out error according to each phenomenon Guide pin Clutch LD Roller Shaft Extension Spring Paper Back Lever CR Contact Module PS Board Cable Panel FFC Superficial Phenomenon-Based Troubleshooting 10. Check point for the abnormal noise 11. Check point for the defective scanned image quality12. Check point for the defective printing quality TBD Printer driver Check point for Paper out error according to Ink stain of paper Motor and Sensor Troubleshooting 13. Sensor check pointMotor Motor Type Drive Voltage Resistance DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY Precautions ToolsTools Name Epson Tool CodeWork Completion Check Work Completion CheckClassification Check Point Status Disassembly Procedures StartRemoving the Housing Paper Support TrayStacker Assy Document Cover/ASF Cover Removing the ASF CoverScanner Stand /Cover Wire Scanner Stand11. Installing the Cover Wire When removing the FFC and the cable from the connectors as Scanner UnitOn the Main Board, otherwise, it may gets damaged Middle Housing 14. Removing the Middle Housing„ Be careful when removing the Panel Unit, because the Main Removing the Circuit BoardsPanel Unit Board and the Panel Board on the rear of the Panel Unit areCN No Cable Cable Color Connector Pins Main BoardPower Supply Unit 22. Installing the Main boardDowel Rib Protrusion Positioning Hole Disassembling the Printer Mechanism 26. Removing the Printhead30. Removing the Printhead 27and -31 CR Scale 36. Removing the CR ScaleHopper 37. Removing the HopperPF Encoder/ PF Scale EJ Roller/ EJ Frame AssyDo not touch the PF Scale with bare hands Do not damage the PF ScaleMaintenance p.108 CR Motor/ Driven Pulley 45. Removing the CR Motor47. Installing the CR Motor Ink System 50. Removing the Cap Assy52. Removing the Cap Assy 56. Installing the Pump Assy Felt Wiper58. Disassembling the Cap Assy Disassembling the Pump Assy PF Motor 67. Removing the PF MotorDo not damage the Pinion Gear Be careful of not to break the soldered portionsMain Frame Upper Paper Guide with bare hands to avoid degradingPrint quality „ Do not damage the PF Scale and the Lever Pick Clutch with Main FrameRequired adjustments must be carried out Upper Paper GuideWith bare hands to avoid degrading the print quality Whenever the Upper Paper Guide is removed/replaced,CR Unit 78. Removing the CR Unit83. Installing the CR Unit Adjustments must be carried out Whenever the CR Unit is removed/replaced, the requiredPF Roller Hands or damage it to avoid degrading the print qualityWhenever the PF Roller is removed/replaced, the required LD Roller/ ASF Unit Quality93. Removing the Lever Pick Clutch Waste Ink Pads 99. Removing the Waste Ink Pads102. Installing the Waste Ink Pads Confidential Upper Scanner Housing Disassembling the Scanner UnitScanner Unit, make sure to assemble the part referring to Do not scratch the Rod Lens Array when removing the Scanner Grease on the rail of the Lower Scanner HousingScanner Carriage Unit Carriage Unit113. Replacing the Spacers Scanner Motor Unit 114. Removing the Scanner Motor UnitAdjustment Adjustment Items and Overview Servicing Adjustment Item List TBDAdjustment Item Purpose Method Outline Tool Maintenance Items Additional FunctionsPurpose Method Outline Tool Additional Functions Purpose Method Outline ToolRequired Adjustments TBD Required Adjustment ListAdjustment Items and Overview 104 Using the Adjustment Program TBD TOP Margin AdjustmentFirst Dot Position Adjustment Measurement result Selection of adjustment valueHead Angular Adjustment Bi-D AdjustmentAdditional Information PF Adjustment PF Band Adjustment Printout Pattern How to JudgeMaintenance Cleaning Service MaintenanceLubrication Overview 111 Appendix Exploded Diagram / Parts List
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TX101, SX105, TX106, ME 300, TX102 specifications

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