Carriage Components

EPSON Stylus Pro 7000			Revision B

EPSON STYLUS PRO 7000 BODY & STAND		CARRIAGE COMPONENTS

		The carriage component functions are described in detail on page 60.
	AC inlet		Home position
	AC inlet		sensor
		P-Edge sensor	sensor

(underneath carriage)

Control

Panel

	Linear encoder	Platen gap HP
	sensor
		sensor

Figure 2-2. Carriage Components/Main Parts

Figure 2-1. Panel and AC inlet

Operating Principles

Component List & Illustrations

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Image 57

Epson 7000 service manual Carriage Components, Edge sensor Underneath carriage Control Panel

Contents

Epson Stylus PRO Page Precautions About This Manual Symbols Used in This Manual Revision Status Contents Operating Principles Disassembly & Assembly Maintenance Product Description Features Epson media Slide Bar Resolution Dot Mode SpeedThroughput Speed Consumable Products & Options Standard AccessoriesConsumables & Options Name Code Product Printing Specifications Print SpecificationsCharacter Specifications Print Area and Speed Roll Paper Specifications Paper SpecificationsEpson Special Paper Should be smooth Size Dimensions W x H CUT Sheet SpecificationsSupported Cut-Sheet Paper Cut-Sheet Availability Printable Area Optimal Margin SettingsPrintable Area Printable Area 10. Electrical Specifications Electrical SpecificationsSituation Temperature Ink Cartridges Humidity % Temperature C TEMPERATURE/HUMIDITYReliability Environmental Conditions Vibration & Shock Controller12. Vibration and Shock Condition Vibration Shock Conformity/Safety Approvals Acoustic Noise CE Marking Interfaces 13. Parallel Interface Specifications Parallel Interface Compatibility ModeData Transmission Timing Description 14. Data transmission times Parallel I/F mode Time required15. Typical tack time Parameter Minimum Maximum Pin Signal Return Functional Description Name Out 16. Connector Pin Assignments and signals Forward Channel 17. Transmission Specifications Parallel Interface Nibble Mode18. Connector Pin Assignments Reverse Channel Pin Signal Name Return Functional Description Out 19. Transmission Specifications Parallel interface ECP mode 20. Connector Pin Assignments ECP Mode Pin no Signal name In/Out Description 21. USB connector pin assignments and signals4 USB Pin #2 Preventing Data Transfer Time-Outs TYPE-B Optional Interface Interface Selection Setup Guidelines Printer Dimensions & Weight Cutter Specifications Control Panel Button Function SelecType Power-On Second function NormalButtons 22. Buttons and Functions LED Indicators 23. LED Indicator LightsStatus Condition 24. Operate Indicator Indicator Status in Normal Mode25. Paper Out Indicator 26. Pause Indicator Control Panel Messages 28. Paper Source Indicator29. Control Panel Messages Display Message Meaning Panel Display Priority Loading Paper SelecType Settings 30. SelecType MenusDisplay Message For details, see Printer Setting Menu 31. Printer Setting MenuDisplay Message Options Nozzle check Test Print MenuStatus sheet 32. Test Print Menu Printed Value Meaning 33. Cutter Life Value 35. Paper Config. Menu Paper Configuration SettingsPrinter Status Menu Detecting Paper Thickness 36. Cutter Replace Menu Cutter Replacement Menu Head Alignment sections Head Alignment Menu ADJUST. Patt Maintenance Request37. Head Alignment Menu Display Messages Service Requests 38. Service ErrorsService Code Explanation Maintenance Mode Maintenance And Diagnostic Modes39. Maintenance Mode Following explanations regarding control panel service 40. Maintenance Mode 2 Nvram counter value menu LCD Message Description DecimalLCD Message Description Firmware Update SELF-DIAGNOSTIC ModeInformation contained in this section is not to be shared 41. Jumper Settings Jumper SettingsType Number Setting Initialization Transportation Mode Operating Principles Print Mechanism Components Component List & IllustrationsPrinter Mechanism Components Part Drive voltage Description Epson Stylus Pro Edge sensor Underneath carriage Control Panel Carriage Components Paper Set Lever Rear sensor Front sensor Paper suction Fans Paper Feed Path & Components Pump Main board Power supply Board Carriage Movement Description of ComponentsCarriage Linear Encoder Flag Fence Home Position Sensor Carriage Carriage & Carriage Components Cutter Screw Cutter height guide PF Rail Paper Feed Assembly Detected Sensor Signal Output Signal Thickness Strength PAPER-FEEDING-RELATED SensorsPaper Thickness Detection Maintenance Assembly CR Lock HeadCap Assembly Cleaner Pump AssemblyFlushing box Pump CR Lock Mechanism Ink Supply Mechanism INK-RELATED SensorsInk Low Sensor Cover open sensor Motor Driver Front cover Open Cover open FlagMotor Driver Cover Printer Mechanism Operation Outline Print Mode Carriage SpeedCarriage Mechanism Print Speed 17. Platen Gap Control Platen GAP Mechanism Platen Gap Settings Determining PG SettingsControl Panel Command Paper Actual Platen Setting Setup Gap Position Paper Feed Mechanism YesStops InHP? Yes Black line = paper DetectionLeft-top edge Right-top edge Perform regular flushing Paper exists? Yes 20. Paper-size detection of leading edge Epson Stylus Pro Revision B Summary of Control Circuit Operations 21. C299MAIN Board-Circuit Block Diagram Name/Code Location Function Control Circuit Operation Power Supply Board Summary PS Board Signal SummarySignal Name Condition Function Troubleshooting Outline Diagnosing the ProblemFirst Remember Maintenance Errors Service Errors Service Errors LCD Panel Error Messages Troubleshooting Using the Error MessagesLCD message Status Type Refer to Nvram Error Code Description Refer to Messages That Indicate Service is Necessary Error Type Message Refer to Ink LowLCD Maintenance Call nnnn ErrorsNo Paper Loaded PP Command Roll Sheet Auto Cut No Cut Paper Path Command and LED IndicatorsPlease Load 10. Please Load Paper 13. Paper Not Cut 12. Cover Open 15. Correctly Load Paper 14. Paper Skew 17. Load Ink Cartridge 16. Return Paper Lever18. Replace Ink Cartridge Cause the ink counter to function improperly 20. Option I/F Card 19. No Cartridge21. Remove Paper 22. Cannot Print 23. Fatal Error Fatal Errors24. Fatal Error Code List Code Description Refer to Errors That Require a Service Technician Maintenance CallService Call Epson Stylus Pro Revision B Epson Stylus Pro Revision B Epson Stylus Pro Revision B Service Call 0001000B Service Call 0001000AService Call 0001000C Service Call 0001000D Service Call 0001000E Service Call 0002000B Mail BOX Memory Error General Errors INK LOWPaper OUT Load Paper Load XXX PaperPaper JAM Cover Open Paper not CUT Paper not StraightReload Paper Please Lower Lever INK OUTNo INK Cartridge Option I/F Error Troubleshooting Based on Your PrintoutRemove Paper 25. Diagnosing trouble based on printout Uneven PRINTING/POOR Resolution „ Before you uninstall the Main Board or a printhead, makeE When using the Adj.B or C Head Slant as well as Smudged or Marred Printout Front Smudged or Marred Printout Reverse SideWhite or Black Banding Disassembly & Assembly Summary Disassembly & Assembly Summary 108 Disassembly & Assembly Summary 109 Necessary Tools ToolsFront Bottom Tool Part Code Screw List ScrewsType Color Description Remove Panel & Housing Disassembly FlowRemove Circuit Board Disassemble Printer Mechanism Panel Unit Removal Removing the Housing Panel Unit Side Cover RemovalHook Lever opening cap Screws Roll Cover One ScrewOne screw on inside of right cover Side Cover Paper Set Lever Position One Roll Cover 1.4 I/C Holder Cover RemovalTwo screws Three Side Cover Screws Top Cover Removal Two Top screws CoverTop Cover Three screws Two screws Optional Rear Cover Removal Two Paper Guide L2 Removal Roll Paper Cover Two Roll Paper Cover RemovalSpindle support Roll Paper Cover Brake pin Spring catch Ring Front Cover RemovalSupport shaft Front cover Support shaft Power Supply Board Connectors Power Board RemovalConnector # Pins Color Connection Circuit Board Removal 2.2 C299MAIN Board Removal C299MAIN Board ConnectorsClamp 1 Clamp 2 Clamp Assy AC Inlet Removal Disassembly of the AC inlet „ Do not remove or loosen the screws that secure the CR Printer Mechanism Disassembly Replacing the Waste Ink Pads Two waste ink tubes Flushing Tube Waste ink box clampWaste Ink Box Waste ink Box clamp Three hooks 31. Disassembly of the Waste Ink Box Suctions fans One screw Fan duct Two Removing the Suction Fans Replacing the Printheads Printer uses two printheads, B Head and C Head,Carriage Cover Cutter Two Screwdriver Ink tubes From straight in front, the printhead is not installed Sight of the printhead ID when looking at the ID levelProperly Head CR board guide Screw, ground line, and washer Three screws Removing the CR Board AssemblyFFC to printheads CR Board Removing the Cutter Housing 43. Cutter Housing Outer Face 44. Cutter Housing Inner Face Cutter shaft Removing the Cutter SolenoidCutter cap Cutter not Removing the PEdge Sensor Removing the CR Encoder SensorCR Encoder Sensor One screw One screw PEdge sensor Inner Face „ Before removing and ink cartridge slot, drain the ink as Removing the Ink Cartridge Holder & SlotsSide frame Ink tube cover Two Screws M3x6 M4x6 Holder Frame Cover-open Sensor One screwHolder Frame One screw M3x6 One screw M4x6 Two Screws Six screws Two screws Slot frame Ink pipes Removing the Ink Cartridge Sensor Slot frame HooksSlot needle Two Screws M3x6Ink Low Sensor One screw M3x10 Removing the CR Motor/Pulley Assembly CR Timing Belt Motor Four screwsBelt Shaft Reduction Pulley PF Timing Removing the PF Motor AssemblyScrews M4x10 Motor PF Motor Bracket When you replace the Maintenance Assembly, ink may spill Removing the Maintenance AssemblyHarness Maintenance Base Clamp For Panel Maintenance Base Assembly Screws M4x6 Cleaner HeadPump Motor Assembly Cap Assembly Flushing Box Pump Assembly Good seal Pump Motor Assembly Clamp Screws M3x8 Removing the Pump Motor Assembly Assembly Tubes connect Removing the Cap AssemblyCap part Here Removing the Pump Assembly Removing the Cleaner HeadTweezers Pump Assembly Screw M3x6 Flushing Box Assembly Removing the Flushing Box Assembly Clamp on Maintenance Base Removing the Headslide Sensor AssemblySensorScrew AssemblyM3x6 Clamp 2/4 Clamp 1/4 Removing the Crhp Sensor SensorConnector Removing the Release Sensor/PTHICK Sensor Connector Sensor Bracket Screw M3x6 Hooks Removing the PFRONt Sensor Assembly Sensor AssemblyScrews M2x8 81. Removing the Paper Guide U Removing the Prear Sensor Assembly Screws M2x12 Cover Sensor Cover SW Assembly Holder Removing the Cover Sensor Assembly Adjustment Adjustment Tools Adjustment OutlineAdjustment Tools „ Before starting any adjustment procedure, find Adjustment Items Service Parts & Required AdjustmentsService Adjustment Items Refer to Operation Adjustment Steps Parameter BackupRequirements for Parameter Backup Downloading Parameters from PC Card to NEW Board Backing UP Parameters from Main Board to PC Card BACKUP/DOWNLOAD Error Recovery End ErrorRange of Backed UP Parameters Paper Source + Cut/Eject + Cleaning Firmware UpdateUpdating Firmware VIA the PC „ After updating the firmware, the printer must perform an Updating Firmware from a Memory Card Self-Diagnostics Self-Diagnostic Mode ControlsNormal Self-Diagnostic Meaning Function Self-Diagnostic Menus Self-Diagnostic Mode Menus Test Menu Do not attempt the D/A Revision or Head Signal test. TheseTest Menu Items Test Item Description Control Panel Version Sensor Menu Options Sensors Sensor Adjustment PEdge, PFront, and PRear Sensor Adjustment Sensor Volume Adjustment† Pedge Sensor adjustment † Pfront Sensor † Prear Sensor Pfront & Prear Volume Adjustment Encoder FANElec Revision and Head Signal Maintenance Record Items Adjustment Menu 10. Adjustment Menu ItemsAdjustment Item Description Adjustment Self-Diagnostic Mode Menus 175 ADJ Check Skew ADJ CAP Position ADJ Input Rank Write D/A Value ADJ Check Nozzle Cleaning Standard Print Adj. PatternPlease Set Paper Printing Pattern Nozzle Check End ADJ X Head Slant B/C Heads Head check pattern BadSlant Check End Adjustment Self-Diagnostic Mode Menus 180 Set ADJ B/C Head Height Adjustment Self-Diagnostic Mode Menus 182 Correct ADJ BI-D Enter Adjust Print Printing Pattern BiD, XXX, Y, Z O Y=N or MBi-D End Description Number 11. Bi-D Adjustment Items Adjustment Self-Diagnostic Mode Menus 186 12. Head Gap Adjustment Items Head GAP AdjustmentPlease Set Paper Printing Pattern Gap XXX Y Gap Check End Flushing Point 123 Flush Point Adjustment Enter Adjust Print Feed AdjustmentPrinting Pattern Length 1000.0mm 1000mm Bottom margin Top margin Side Margin Feed Direction ADJ TOP & BottomPrinting Pattern Top Length 0mm Bottom Length 15.0mm Side Margin Please Set Cut Sheet ADJ Rear Sensor PositionPrinting Pattern Paper Width 627mm RearSen. Pos +3mm 13. Printed Items in the Test Pattern Test Pattern PrintPrint Nozzle Check Print Adj. Variable Clean Head Drain INK AdjustmentMinutes Cleaning Menu 14. Counters Reset by Counter ClearCounter Clear Print Menu Update ItemsParameter Menu Initialize Items Adjustment Self-Diagnostic Mode Menus 196 15. Necessary Mechanism Adjustments Mechanism AdjustmentParts Adjustment Necessary Tools Refer to Thick PF Timing Belt Tension Adjustment CR Timing Belt Tension AdjustmentCR Tension Bracket Secure the screws Paper Feed ↓ + Cut/Eject + Cleaning Thick Sensor Assembly Adjustment16. P Thick Sensor Operation Check Trigger arm 17. Cover Sensor Assembly Check Cover Open Sensor AssemblyFlag Cover switch Holder Front Cover LCD Message USB ID Copy/Backup Extracting the USB-ID Copy ProgramAfter Extracting the Program Running the Program When performing either of the following procedures, do notCopying 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 Parts That Require Periodic Replacement Periodic Maintenance ItemsWhen replacing the waste ink pads, replace the pads Product Life Information Items to be Checked During Maintenance/Service Important Maintenance Items During Service OperationsLubrication and Glue Grease and Glue Application Appendix Wiring Diagrams Electrical Circuit Connector List Board Connector DescriptionCN8WHT Parts List Parts ListRef. # Part Name Quantity Adjust Lever B Adjust Lever CAdjust Lever CLEANER,HEAD,ASP INK Sensor K Assy Frame ASSY.,NEEDLEINK Sensor C Assy INK Sensor M Assy Roll Support L Assy Roll Support R AssyBranl Panel Cover LID Assy Exploded View Diagram Epson Stylus Pro Frame Assembly 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 12. C299MAIN Board Component Layout of Component side Component Layout Appendix Component Layout 227 14. C299SUB Board Component Side Circuit DiagramsPage

P-Edge sensor

(underneath carriage)

Control

Panel

Figure 2-2. Carriage Components/Main Parts

Figure 2-1. Panel and AC inlet