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About This Manual

This manual describes basic functions, theory of electrical and mechanical operations, maintenance and repair procedures of EPSON EPSON Stylus PRO 7000. The instructions and procedures included herein are intended for the experienced repair technicians, and attention should be given to the precautions on the preceding page.

Contents

This manual consists of six chapters and Appendix.

CHAPTER 1. PRODUCT DESCRIPTIONS

Provides a general overview and specifications of the product.

CHAPTER 2. OPERATING PRINCIPLES

Describes the theory of electrical and mechanical operations of the product.

CHAPTER 3. TROUBLESHOOTING

Provides the step-by-step procedures for the troubleshooting.

CHAPTER 4. DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY

Describes the step-by-step procedures for disassembling and assembling the product.

CHAPTER 5. ADJUSTMENTS

Provides Epson-approved methods for adjustment.

CHAPTER 6. MAINTENANCE

Provides preventive maintenance procedures and the lists of Epson-approved lubricants and adhesives required for servicing the product.

CHAPTER 7. APPENDIX

Provides the following additional information for reference:

Connector pin assignments

Parts list

Electric circuit boards components layout

Exploded diagram

Electrical circuit boards schematics

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Contents

Epson Stylus PRO Page Precautions About This Manual Symbols Used in This Manual Revision Status Contents Operating Principles Disassembly & Assembly Maintenance Product Description Epson media Slide Bar Resolution Dot Mode Speed FeaturesThroughput Speed Standard Accessories Consumable Products & OptionsConsumables & Options Name Code Product Print Specifications Printing SpecificationsCharacter Specifications Print Area and Speed Paper Specifications Roll Paper SpecificationsEpson Special Paper Should be smooth CUT Sheet Specifications Size Dimensions W x HSupported Cut-Sheet Paper Cut-Sheet Availability Optimal Margin Settings Printable AreaPrintable Area Printable Area Electrical Specifications 10. Electrical SpecificationsSituation Temperature Ink Cartridges TEMPERATURE/HUMIDITY Humidity % Temperature CReliability Environmental Conditions Controller Vibration & Shock12. Vibration and Shock Condition Vibration Shock Conformity/Safety Approvals Acoustic Noise Interfaces CE Marking Parallel Interface Compatibility Mode 13. Parallel Interface SpecificationsData Transmission Timing Description Parallel I/F mode Time required 14. Data transmission times15. Typical tack time Parameter Minimum Maximum 16. Connector Pin Assignments and signals Forward Channel Pin Signal Return Functional Description Name Out Parallel Interface Nibble Mode 17. Transmission Specifications18. Connector Pin Assignments Reverse Channel Pin Signal Name Return Functional Description Out Parallel interface ECP mode 19. Transmission Specifications 20. Connector Pin Assignments ECP Mode 21. USB connector pin assignments and signals Pin no Signal name In/Out Description4 USB Pin #2 TYPE-B Optional Interface Preventing Data Transfer Time-Outs Interface Selection Printer Dimensions & Weight Setup Guidelines Cutter Specifications Button Function SelecType Power-On Second function Normal Control PanelButtons 22. Buttons and Functions 23. LED Indicator Lights LED IndicatorsStatus Condition Indicator Status in Normal Mode 24. Operate Indicator25. Paper Out Indicator 26. Pause Indicator 28. Paper Source Indicator Control Panel Messages29. Control Panel Messages Display Message Meaning Panel Display Priority Loading Paper 30. SelecType Menus SelecType SettingsDisplay Message For details, see 31. Printer Setting Menu Printer Setting MenuDisplay Message Options Test Print Menu Nozzle checkStatus sheet 32. Test Print Menu 33. Cutter Life Value Printed Value Meaning Paper Configuration Settings 35. Paper Config. MenuPrinter Status Menu Detecting Paper Thickness Cutter Replacement Menu 36. Cutter Replace Menu Head Alignment Menu Head Alignment sections Maintenance Request ADJUST. Patt37. Head Alignment Menu Display Messages 38. Service Errors Service RequestsService Code Explanation Maintenance And Diagnostic Modes Maintenance Mode39. Maintenance Mode Following explanations regarding control panel service LCD Message Description Decimal 40. Maintenance Mode 2 Nvram counter value menuLCD Message Description SELF-DIAGNOSTIC Mode Firmware UpdateInformation contained in this section is not to be shared Jumper Settings 41. Jumper SettingsType Number Setting Initialization Transportation Mode Operating Principles Component List & Illustrations Print Mechanism ComponentsPrinter Mechanism Components Part Drive voltage Description Epson Stylus Pro Carriage Components Edge sensor Underneath carriage Control Panel Paper Feed Path & Components Paper Set Lever Rear sensor Front sensor Paper suction Fans Main board Power supply Board Pump Description of Components Carriage MovementCarriage Linear Encoder Flag Fence Home Position Sensor Carriage Carriage & Carriage Components Screw Cutter height guide Cutter Paper Feed Assembly PF Rail PAPER-FEEDING-RELATED Sensors Detected Sensor Signal Output Signal Thickness StrengthPaper Thickness Detection CR Lock HeadCap Assembly Cleaner Pump Assembly Maintenance AssemblyFlushing box Pump CR Lock Mechanism INK-RELATED Sensors Ink Supply MechanismInk Low Sensor Motor Driver Front cover Open Cover open Flag Cover open sensorMotor Driver Cover Print Mode Carriage Speed Printer Mechanism Operation OutlineCarriage Mechanism Print Speed Platen GAP Mechanism 17. Platen Gap Control Determining PG Settings Platen Gap SettingsControl Panel Command Paper Actual Platen Setting Setup Gap Position Yes Paper Feed MechanismStops Black line = paper Detection InHP? YesLeft-top edge Right-top edge Perform regular flushing Paper exists? Yes 20. Paper-size detection of leading edge Epson Stylus Pro Revision B 21. C299MAIN Board-Circuit Block Diagram Summary of Control Circuit Operations Control Circuit Operation Name/Code Location Function PS Board Signal Summary Power Supply Board SummarySignal Name Condition Function Troubleshooting Diagnosing the Problem OutlineFirst Remember Maintenance Errors Service Errors Service Errors Troubleshooting Using the Error Messages LCD Panel Error MessagesLCD message Status Type Refer to Nvram Messages That Indicate Service is Necessary Error Code Description Refer to Ink Low Error Type Message Refer toLCD Errors Maintenance Call nnnnNo Paper Loaded Paper Path Command and LED Indicators PP Command Roll Sheet Auto Cut No CutPlease Load 10. Please Load Paper 12. Cover Open 13. Paper Not Cut 14. Paper Skew 15. Correctly Load Paper 16. Return Paper Lever 17. Load Ink Cartridge18. Replace Ink Cartridge Cause the ink counter to function improperly 19. No Cartridge 20. Option I/F Card21. Remove Paper 22. Cannot Print Fatal Errors 23. Fatal Error24. Fatal Error Code List Code Description Refer to Maintenance Call Errors That Require a Service TechnicianService Call Epson Stylus Pro Revision B Epson Stylus Pro Revision B Epson Stylus Pro Revision B Service Call 0001000A Service Call 0001000BService Call 0001000C Service Call 0001000D Service Call 0001000E Service Call 0002000B Mail BOX Memory Error INK LOW General ErrorsPaper OUT Load XXX Paper Load PaperPaper JAM Cover Open Paper not Straight Paper not CUTReload Paper INK OUT Please Lower LeverNo INK Cartridge Troubleshooting Based on Your Printout Option I/F ErrorRemove Paper 25. Diagnosing trouble based on printout „ Before you uninstall the Main Board or a printhead, make Uneven PRINTING/POOR ResolutionE When using the Adj.B or C Head Slant as well as Smudged or Marred Printout Reverse Side Smudged or Marred Printout FrontWhite or Black Banding Disassembly & Assembly Summary Disassembly & Assembly Summary 108 Disassembly & Assembly Summary 109 Tools Necessary ToolsFront Bottom Tool Part Code Screws Screw ListType Color Description Disassembly Flow Remove Panel & HousingRemove Circuit Board Disassemble Printer Mechanism Removing the Housing Panel Unit Removal Side Cover Removal Panel UnitHook Lever opening cap Roll Cover One Screw ScrewsOne screw on inside of right cover Side Cover Paper Set Lever Position 1.4 I/C Holder Cover Removal One Roll CoverTwo screws Three Side Cover Screws Two Top screws Cover Top Cover RemovalTop Cover Three screws Rear Cover Removal Two screws Optional Paper Guide L2 Removal Two Roll Paper Cover Removal Roll Paper Cover TwoSpindle support Roll Paper Cover Brake pin Front Cover Removal Spring catch RingSupport shaft Front cover Support shaft Power Board Removal Power Supply Board ConnectorsConnector # Pins Color Connection Circuit Board Removal C299MAIN Board Connectors 2.2 C299MAIN Board RemovalClamp 1 Clamp 2 Clamp Assy Disassembly of the AC inlet AC Inlet Removal Printer Mechanism Disassembly „ Do not remove or loosen the screws that secure the CR Two waste ink tubes Flushing Tube Waste ink box clamp Replacing the Waste Ink PadsWaste Ink Box 31. Disassembly of the Waste Ink Box Waste ink Box clamp Three hooks Removing the Suction Fans Suctions fans One screw Fan duct Two Printer uses two printheads, B Head and C Head, Replacing the PrintheadsCarriage Cover Cutter Two Ink tubes Screwdriver Sight of the printhead ID when looking at the ID level From straight in front, the printhead is not installedProperly Head Removing the CR Board Assembly CR board guide Screw, ground line, and washer Three screwsFFC to printheads CR Board Removing the Cutter Housing 44. Cutter Housing Inner Face 43. Cutter Housing Outer Face Removing the Cutter Solenoid Cutter shaftCutter cap Cutter not Removing the CR Encoder Sensor Removing the PEdge SensorCR Encoder Sensor One screw One screw PEdge sensor Inner Face Removing the Ink Cartridge Holder & Slots „ Before removing and ink cartridge slot, drain the ink asSide frame Ink tube cover Two Screws Holder Frame Cover-open Sensor One screw M3x6 M4x6Holder Frame One screw M3x6 One screw M4x6 Two Screws Six screws Ink pipes Two screws Slot frame Slot frame Hooks Removing the Ink Cartridge SensorSlot needle Two Screws M3x6Ink Low Sensor One screw M3x10 CR Timing Belt Motor Four screws Removing the CR Motor/Pulley AssemblyBelt Shaft Removing the PF Motor Assembly Reduction Pulley PF TimingScrews M4x10 Motor PF Motor Bracket Removing the Maintenance Assembly When you replace the Maintenance Assembly, ink may spillHarness Maintenance Base Clamp For Panel Cleaner Head Maintenance Base Assembly Screws M4x6Pump Motor Assembly Cap Assembly Flushing Box Pump Assembly Good seal Removing the Pump Motor Assembly Pump Motor Assembly Clamp Screws M3x8 Removing the Cap Assembly Assembly Tubes connectCap part Here Removing the Cleaner Head Removing the Pump AssemblyTweezers Pump Assembly Removing the Flushing Box Assembly Screw M3x6 Flushing Box Assembly Removing the Headslide Sensor Assembly Clamp on Maintenance BaseSensorScrew AssemblyM3x6 Clamp 2/4 Clamp 1/4 SensorConnector Removing the Crhp Sensor Connector Sensor Bracket Screw M3x6 Hooks Removing the Release Sensor/PTHICK Sensor Sensor Assembly Removing the PFRONt Sensor AssemblyScrews M2x8 Removing the Prear Sensor Assembly 81. Removing the Paper Guide U Removing the Cover Sensor Assembly Screws M2x12 Cover Sensor Cover SW Assembly Holder Adjustment Adjustment Outline Adjustment ToolsAdjustment Tools „ Before starting any adjustment procedure, find Service Parts & Required Adjustments Adjustment ItemsService Adjustment Items Refer to Operation Parameter Backup Adjustment StepsRequirements for Parameter Backup Backing UP Parameters from Main Board to PC Card Downloading Parameters from PC Card to NEW Board End Error BACKUP/DOWNLOAD Error RecoveryRange of Backed UP Parameters Firmware Update Paper Source + Cut/Eject + CleaningUpdating Firmware VIA the PC „ After updating the firmware, the printer must perform an Updating Firmware from a Memory Card Self-Diagnostic Mode Controls Self-DiagnosticsNormal Self-Diagnostic Meaning Function Self-Diagnostic Mode Menus Self-Diagnostic Menus Do not attempt the D/A Revision or Head Signal test. These Test MenuTest Menu Items Test Item Description Version Control Panel Sensors Sensor Menu Options Sensor Adjustment Sensor Volume Adjustment PEdge, PFront, and PRear Sensor Adjustment† Pedge Sensor adjustment Pfront & Prear Volume Adjustment † Pfront Sensor † Prear Sensor FAN EncoderElec Maintenance Record Items Revision and Head Signal 10. Adjustment Menu Items Adjustment MenuAdjustment Item Description Adjustment Self-Diagnostic Mode Menus 175 ADJ CAP Position ADJ Check Skew Write D/A Value ADJ Input Rank Cleaning Standard Print Adj. Pattern ADJ Check NozzlePlease Set Paper Printing Pattern Nozzle Check End Head check pattern Bad ADJ X Head Slant B/C HeadsSlant Check End Adjustment Self-Diagnostic Mode Menus 180 ADJ B/C Head Height Set Adjustment Self-Diagnostic Mode Menus 182 ADJ BI-D Correct BiD, XXX, Y, Z O Y=N or M Enter Adjust Print Printing PatternBi-D End 11. Bi-D Adjustment Items Description Number Adjustment Self-Diagnostic Mode Menus 186 Head GAP Adjustment 12. Head Gap Adjustment ItemsPlease Set Paper Printing Pattern Gap XXX Y Gap Check End Flush Point Adjustment Flushing Point 123 Feed Adjustment Enter Adjust PrintPrinting Pattern Length 1000.0mm 1000mm ADJ TOP & Bottom Bottom margin Top margin Side Margin Feed DirectionPrinting Pattern Top Length 0mm Bottom Length 15.0mm Side Margin ADJ Rear Sensor Position Please Set Cut SheetPrinting Pattern Paper Width 627mm RearSen. Pos +3mm Test Pattern Print 13. Printed Items in the Test PatternPrint Nozzle Check Print Adj. Variable Adjustment Clean Head Drain INKMinutes 14. Counters Reset by Counter Clear Cleaning MenuCounter Clear Update Items Print MenuParameter Menu Initialize Items Adjustment Self-Diagnostic Mode Menus 196 Mechanism Adjustment 15. Necessary Mechanism AdjustmentsParts Adjustment Necessary Tools Refer to Thick CR Timing Belt Tension Adjustment PF Timing Belt Tension AdjustmentCR Tension Bracket Secure the screws Thick Sensor Assembly Adjustment Paper Feed ↓ + Cut/Eject + Cleaning16. P Thick Sensor Operation Check Trigger arm Cover Open Sensor Assembly 17. Cover Sensor Assembly CheckFlag Cover switch Holder Front Cover LCD Message Extracting the USB-ID Copy Program USB ID Copy/BackupAfter Extracting the Program When performing either of the following procedures, do not Running the ProgramCopying the ID to the NEW Board Generating NEW ID & Writing IT to the NEW Board Maintenance General Maintenance Issues „ Due to the printer’s size, when performing any service or Periodic Maintenance Items Parts That Require Periodic ReplacementWhen replacing the waste ink pads, replace the pads Product Life Information Important Maintenance Items During Service Operations Items to be Checked During Maintenance/ServiceLubrication and Glue Grease and Glue Application Appendix Wiring Diagrams Board Connector Description Electrical Circuit Connector ListCN8WHT Parts List Parts ListRef. # Part Name Quantity Adjust Lever C Adjust Lever BAdjust Lever CLEANER,HEAD,ASP Frame ASSY.,NEEDLE INK Sensor K AssyINK Sensor C Assy INK Sensor M Assy Roll Support R Assy Roll Support L AssyBranl Panel Cover LID Assy Exploded View Diagram Frame Assembly Epson Stylus Pro ASS EAD ASS CR ASS Rame Accessr Mente ASS PM-7000C No.7 Rev.01 Cable IDE Appendix Exploded View Diagram 224 Appendix Exploded View Diagram 225 Component Layout 12. C299MAIN Board Component Layout of Component side Appendix Component Layout 227 Circuit Diagrams 14. C299SUB Board Component SidePage