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Epson 7600, 9600 service manual Overview, Explanation is composed as follows

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EPSON Stylus Pro 7600/9600

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2.1 Overview

This chapter explains the print mechanism and operating principles for the EPSON

Stylus Pro 7600/9600.

The explanation is composed as follows:

2.2 Print Mechanism Components (p.102)

2.2.1 Carriage (CR) Mechanism (p.103)

2.2.2 Paper Feed Assembly (p.113)

2.2.3 Cleaning Mechanism (p.115)

2.2.4 Ink Supply Mechanism (p.117)

2.2.5 Others (p.118)

2.3 Outline of Control Circuit Board (p.119)

2.4 Outline of Power Supply Circuit Board (p.120)

Operating Principles

Overview

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Epson 7600, 9600 service manual Overview, Explanation is composed as follows

Contents

Epson Stylus Pro 7600/9600 Page Precautions About This Manual May 10 First release Revision StatusContents Operating Principles TroubleshootingDisassembly & Assembly Adjustment Appendix MaintenanceProduct Description Epson media Quality Resolution Mode Throughput Dpi FeaturesProduct Description Throughput Stylus ProStylus Pro Differences between Stylus Pro 7600 and Stylus ProDifferences between Stylus Pro 7600 and Stylus Pro Print Specifications Basic SpecificationsCharacter Specification Control CodeRoll Paper Paper SpecificationsAcceptable Paper Plain PaperBorderless Print Roll Paper SheetAcceptable Sheet Sizes Acceptable Paper Paper Size Size W ⋅ HDescription of units of measure Borderless Print Width11. Availability with Special Paper Pigment Special Paper† Roll pigment 12. Availability with Special Paper Dye † Roll dye13. Availability with Sheets Pigment † Sheet pigmentRoll paper Model Dimension Sheet Mechanism SpecificationsPrintable Area 15. Printable AreaPaper Set Lever Cutting SpecificationAutomatic Cutting of Roll Media Manual Cutting of Roll PaperReliability Electrical Specifications TBD19. Temperature/Humidity Temperature/HumidityAmbient Conditions VibrationStylus Pro 7600 with stand/ Stylus Pro Surrounding SpaceStylus Pro 7600 without stand † Dimensions of Unit Overall DimensionsModel Condition Weight Name Model Number Ml Standard Product AccessoriesAccessories and Options for Stylus Pro Name Model Number Ml Standard Product 220ml Option External View External View and Parts NamesButtons and Functions Operating PanelFunctions of Buttons Operating panel contains the following buttonsLED color Display Printer Status LEDs21. LEDs Indications on the Panel LED Indications in Normal Mode27. Indications in Normal Mode LCD Indications in Normal ModeFunctions LCD panel display Indicator Setting Functions LCD panel display IndicatorOutline SelecType28. Panel setting menu item Panel Setting Menu ItemInkleft See BK ink cartridge replacement Paperthkns 29. PG Setting Values PG SettingPaper thickness Panel SN command Actual PG CommandLines Code Page SwitchingInterface Select Roll Paper MarginDetect Paper Width Detect Skew ErrorJob Timeout Setting † No margin setting No margin print settingMode Operation No margin mode Right/left no margin Sides no margin† Level structure of Cutter position adjustment menu Cutter position adjustmentAuto margin refresh „ Number in print pattern and cutter positionSetting item After initialization Panel Setup Value InitializationNozzle Check Pattern Printing Value of ddddd.d-eeeee.e 5.1 figuresStatus Printing 12. Status Sheet Print Pattern 13. Job information print pattern Job Information PrintFirmware version Maintenance tank countPrintable pages of each ink cartridge Ink remainingClear use counter Use counterJob history display Job history clear36. Reference value Consumables lifeDisplay Life These indicationsEpson Stylus Pro 7600/9600 Revision a Suction LCD display Load Paper Suction† Ink remaining display and font † Printer status at indicator displayInk type Panel display position Status LCD panel displayInformation Explanation Range Capacity Job information37. Job information Paper setting and corresponding operation are as follows User Paper SettingDetails of each setting item are following Paper setup Operation15. Level Structure of User Setting Menu Print Paper Thickness Detection Pattern † Printing SpecificationsTop pattern Pattern Displacement Bottom pattern relative toNumber Gap Adjustment Bi-D Adjustment, Uni-D Adjustment Power cleaningCutter Blade Replacement STD Paper thickness sensor PG setting Saving place Setting18. Level Structure of Gap Adjustment Menu 45. Adjustment Item List GAP Adjustment Print Pattern TBD„ Each adjustment item Release INK Lever BK ink cartridge replacementReplace with NEW Maintenance Tank LCD panel message Insert Cartridge in Correct Slot Insert Draining Cartridge in #XLCD panel message Remove Draining Cartridge LCD panel message Insert ALL INK CartridgesMaintenance Mode 1 Setup Items Maintenance Mode46. Maintenance mode 1 setup items OutlineExpir Date M Panel Display Language Selection Hexadecimal DumpSetting D4 Parallel I/F ModeUnit Change INK Information MenuMaintenance Mode 48. Maintenance mode 2 setup items Maintenance Mode 2 Setup ItemsFor R4C825P Cleaning times TCL2 Top menu Panel display Item menu 1 Panel display Setup value Each color ink replacement date Black2, 2 times before Each color ink vendor Yellow, this time Menu Print length of each paper size Roll paper width Print mode setting times 360-720 Bi-D Black Menu Service call history6 Type Normal error Menun Normal error history 6 Type Initinfo Initialize Cleaning Unit Life Initialize NVRAM, TIMER, Life COUNTER, Mechanical CounterParameter Backup Maintenance Information Menu† How to change correction values Paper feeding adjustment conversion tableSystem table † User table initializationInstallation with service utility F/W Update function Reload with F/W Download modeCompulsory start F/W Download mode Firmware ReloadInitialization Function to prevent irregular printingHardware initialization Software initializationInk Type Setting Default Setup ValuesInitial Setting for Operation Esck Escd MW Printing Adjustment / Setting Values and Printing ModesValid print mode combination is following Printing Mode Combination TableController Specification Compatibility ModeConnector PIN Assignment and Signals InterfacesParameter Minimum Maximum Parallel Interface Timing Chart55. Connector Pin Assignment and Signals Nibble Nibble ModePin Return Signal Name In/Out Function MDL Stylus Pro 7600-DYE/Stylus Pro 9600-DYE56. Connector Pin Assignment and Signals ECP ECP ModeUSB interface 57. Connector Pin Assignment and Signals UsbfsCMD MDL Stylus Pro 7600-DYE/Stylus Pro 9600-DYE CLSOptional Interface Reply for Option CommandType-B interface level 2, 1200mA type is supported Reply Message59. Commands and Sending Timing Supported Main Command and Sending TimingSupplements Prevention Hosts from Data Transfer TIME-OUTInk Cartridge Installation LocationsOptional Units and Consumables Maintenance Tank Cleaning cartridgeCleaning cartridge is the same as the 220-ml ink cartridge Draining cartridgeOperating Principles Explanation is composed as follows OverviewPrinter Mechanism Components Print Mechanism ComponentsCarriage Mechanism Carriage CR MechanismAssembled to the nearest 1/100 mm at the factory Carriage Moving UnitRelationship between Nozzle Rows and Colors Print HeadPrinting Modes Drive Waveforms Ink Type Nozzle Row ColorCarriage Mechanical Unit and PG Adjustment Unit Platen GAP Adjustment UnitPosition Gap Width Application Pulse Count from Pulse PositionsPlaten „ It must be ensured that the reflection value of the leastReflective paper is greater than the reflection value Operating Principles Print Mechanism Components 109 Is not made by the edge sensors „ Paper size detection sequence front edgeConditions Operating Principles Print Mechanism Components 111 Operating Principles Print Mechanism Components 112 11. Paper Feed Mechanism Unit 1/2 Paper Feed Assembly13. Paper Feed Mechanical Unit Stylus Pro 7600 2/2 ModesPump Drive Modes Cleaning MechanismOperation Explanation Explanation of Operation16. Valve Mechanism Ink Supply MechanismCover Sensor Circuit Board PlacementOthers Major Elements Outline of Control Circuit BoardName/Code Location Function SD-RAMSignal Name Function Outline of Power Supply Circuit BoardFuse Rating Input Voltage Range V AC Fuse Rating 100 +/- 10% AC / 6.3ATroubleshooting Introduction OutlineErrors Error DisplayError Indications on LCD Error Indications on LCDFull Maintenance Tank AlmostError Code Description Refer to Service Call Fatal ErrorsService Call Fatal Errors Paper End/End of roll LED Indications for Wrong Setting Roll Paper/SheetWrong paper source is selected on panel Paper set lever is released during operationFront Cover Open Paper set lever is releasedPaper Jam Paper Not Straight Type-B I/F errorPaper cutting error Not enough ink for cleaning Paper check error/Paper eject error sheetPaper is too thick for cleaning Ink lever released Ink-related ErrorsDefective ink cartridge No Maintenance tank Maintenance tank fullFatal Error Illegal ink cartridgeMaintenance tank full warning Troubleshooting for WarningMaintenance request Bit Request object Cause How to recover errorsRsvd Assigned bit Nnnn Cause How to clearMotor Clear Counters / RTCCR motor life Troubleshooting for Service Call Errors„ When the CR motor has still an adequate life remaining Replace the PF Motor p.185 PF motor encoder check errorPF Motor out of step PF motor in-position time out PF motor overcurrentCR motor out of step CR motor encoder check errorCR motor in-position time-out CR motor overcurrentPF home position sensor error 0001000B CR home position sensor error 0001000AServo interrupt watchdog time-out System interrupt watchdog time-outCR motor PWM output faulty 0001000F Head slide PG home position sensor error 0001000CHead driver TG temperature error 0001001B PF motor PWM output faultyClear the cause of paper feed related mechanism out-of-step CR servo parameter error 0001001DPF servo parameter error 0001001E RTC analysis error Csic reed/right errorInk type error setting on printer body side RTC communication error Csic ROM communication errorHead error CR Asic ECU error 0001002AFlash memory SUM error Sdram errorBoot program SUM error Program load error 0002000ACPU slot illegal command exception error 100001A0 Review error 0002000CCPU address error load misalignment 100000E0 CPU address error storage misalignmentDot Missing Troubleshooting Based on Your PrintoutSmudged or Marred Printout Front Uneven Printing/Poor ResolutionWhite or Black Banding in the carriage running direction Smudged or Marred Printout Reverse sideBanding in the paper feed direction Disassembly & Assembly Summary PrecautionsGovernments law and regulations Manufacture. Dispose the used batteries according toImmediately Edge in the printer mechanismDisassembly & Assembly Summary 154 Screw List ToolsNecessary Tools Following table lists all the screws used in this printerRefer to -2when determining the disassembly flow Disassembly FlowDisassembly & Assembly Summary 157 Housing Part Diagram Removing the Panel Unit and HousingPanel Unit Removal 1/2 Panel UnitR Side Cover Removal 1/5 Side CoverR Side Cover Removal 3/5 R Side Cover Removal 4/5 11. L Side Cover Removal 1/2 13. I/H Cover Removal 4 I/H Cover14. H Top Cover Removal on left side Top CoverRear Cover „ Removing and installing the Rear CoverLoosen the screw Main Board Access Cover Remove the screw 18. Paper Guide L2 Removal Paper Guide L220. Roll Paper Cover removal Roll Paper CoverOpens and closes Front CoverPrint Head Disassembly and Assembly of Carriage CR MechanismProcedures are required When replacing the print head, the following adjustmentExecute ink discharge Ink Blowing before removing Damper AssyDamper Assy Will be expelled, so do not press on this partCR Board Assy Connectors on CR BoardConnector Type Connected to Cutter Section Cutter Holder Assy 33. Removing the Cutter Housing35. Take Care When Installing the Cutter Holder 36. Cutter Solenoid Removal Cutter SolenoidMade CR Encoder Sensor AssyOperation should be performed After replacing the Pedge Sensor, the following adjustmentPegde Sensor Assy CR Motor Assy 41. Indicator Position43. Removing the CR Motor Assy CR Motor, make the following adjustment44. Removing the Headslide Sensor Assy Headslide Sensor Assy46. Releasing the Crhp Sensor Assy Harness Crhp Sensor AssyFastening Spring on the L Side Frame side CR Encoder Scale Timing FencePF Motor Disassembly and Assembly of Paper Feed MechanismPF Encoder Sensor Assy Adjustment53. #F730 tool and PF Loop Scale Base Assembly Procedure for the PF Loop Scale Assy55. Affixing the Double Sided Tape to the PF Loop Scale PF Loop Scale Assy Affixing Procedure57. Suction Fan Mounting Position Suction Fans† Pthick Sensor Assy † PTHICK0.3 Sensor Assy Adjustment at reassemblyPthick Sensor/PTHICK Sensor0.3 Assy Window Prear Sensor Assy1 C472SUB-B Board Disassembly and Assembly of Ink Supply MechanismFollowing adjustment should be made When removing and installing the front cover switch holder,2 I/H Ink Holder Assy Discharge65. I/H Frame Removal 2/2 67. Csic Relay Board Removal 69. Disassembling the Ink Holder Assy 1/2 Front Cover Cover Sensor AssyCover Sensor Assy operates coupled with the opening/closing Names of Parts See Disassembly and Assembly of Cleaning MechanismMajor Parts of Cleaning Mechanism When you replace the Maintenance ASSY, ink can spill from Maintenance Assy RemovalDisconnect the connector CN17 of the Pump Motor Assy Carefully so that ink will not spillCap Assy Pump Motor AssyCounters See p.71 Pump AssyOnce you have replaced the Pump ASSY, execute Clear Spring catch 78. Removing the Cleaner Head Cleaner Head Wiper79. Removing the Flushing Box Assy Flushing Box AssyPower Supply Board Disassembly and Assembly of Circuit BoardsPower left in the boards capacitors Connectors on Power Supply Board81. Removing the AC Inlet Holder AC Inlet83. C472MAIN Board Removal Main Board C472 MainCN.No Pins Color Connection Remarks † Main Board Connector ListChanging their setting can result in malfunctions DIP Switch and Jumper Setting at Factory before ShipmentDIP Switch Setting at Factory at Shipment Jumper Setting at Factory at ShipmentAdjustment Adjustment Tools Adjustment ToolsName Part Code MCSP24R4Print Head Adjustment Procedure for Adjustment WorkAdjustment Items Main Board Adjustment PF Motor Adjustment CR Motor AdjustmentRequired Adjustment Items CR Motor Replacement Power OFF → Paper Feed ∆ +Paper Feed ∇ + Cut/EjectPrear Sensor Assy Adjustment Pedge Sensor Assy AdjustmentPTHICK/PTHICK0.3 Sensor Assy Adjustment CR Encoder Sensor Assy AdjustmentPF Encoder Sensor Assy Adjustment Cover Sensor Assy Adjustment11. Required Adjustment Items 12. Required Adjustment ItemsDamper Assy Adjustment Cutter Solenoid Assy or Paper Guide L AdjustmentRelease Sensor I/H Lever Adjustment BatteryParameter Backup Procedure Parameter BackupWork Procedure OthersFirmware Installation through ROM-DIMM Firmware ReinstallationFirmware Installation through Interface Check Set the parallel interface in the compatibility modeHow to Start Self-diagnostic Function Self-diagnostic Function15. Key Functions in Self-diagnostic Mode OverviewTop Menu 16. Self-diagnostic Function ListTest is intended to check the circuit boards Test17. Circuit Board Check Items Description SeeControl Panel VersionMenu Transition of Sensor Test SensorsCheck to see if each fan operates. See Figure Encoder2.5 Fan Record Maintenance RecordCsic Record of ErrorsInternal information on Csic is displayed Internal Information Display of CsicYou can operate actuators. See Figure ActuatorCutter Automatically move up19. Panel Setting Item List AdjustmentAdjustment and Checking Procedure Rear AD AdjustmentStart the Self-diagnostic Function Power OFF → Paper Feed ∆+Paper Feed ∇+Cut/Eject → Power on„ Paper to be used A3 plain paper Edge AD AdjustmentInput Rank Damper ASSY, select and execute Initial charge in Cleaning22. Menu Transition of Panel Input Input Line SelectionThis mode, input a dye code by operating on the panel † Dye code inputRight EndWrite D/A Value 20. Pattern Check NozzlePattern Description 4BUTWTUCheck Skew Feed Correction + T&B Adjustment Coordinate in units of 360 dpi 21. Positions where Vertical Line Patterns Are DrawnDisplay Adj Feed Adj.+T&B Feed Correction + T&B AdjustmentPaper Feed ∇ → SelecType → Paper Feed ∆ To be placed34. Menu Transition for Top & Bottom Adjustment Top & Bottom AdjustmentDisplay Adj Rear Sensor Pos Rear Sensor Position Adjustment ProcedureRear Sensor Position Display Adj Sponge Pos Platen Position Sponge Position AdjustmentPlaten Position Sponge Position Adjustment Procedure 40. Menu Transition for Platen Position Checking Platen Position CheckingCheck the print result to see if the head is slanting † Adjustment Range 38 stepsHead Slant Checking Head Slant Adjustment Mechanical Adjustment Head Slant Checking ProcedureHead motion by Head Adjustment Lever operation Lever Up Magenta → lower / Black → riseContents Round Trip Print Position Adjustment Bi-D Adjustment22. Adjustment Item List † K Black Line Adjustment Procedure BI-D Adjustment ProcedureDisplay Adj Bi-d SelecType → SelecType → EnterAdjustment Self-diagnostic Function 250 Parameter Copying Bi-D2 Adjustment PG=0.7mmBi-D3 Adjustment PG=2.1mm 52. Menu Transition for Bi-D Adjustment Checking Round Trip Print Position Bi-D Adjustment CheckingCorrect the print position for one-way printing Head Gap Adjustment Uni-D Adjustment23. Head Gap Adjustment Items † If out of alignment Procedure for Head GAP Adjustment UNI-D AdjustmentDisplay the menu for an relevant item by means of SelecType Therefore, there is no need of outputting the comprehensive56. Menu Transition for Test Pattern Printing Test Pattern Printing57. Menu Transition for Head Cleaning Clean HeadCounters to be Cleared Initial Value Counter Clear24. Counters to be Cleared and Their Initial Values Adjustment Self-diagnostic Function 258 25. Cleaning Items CleaningPrint Charge in this menu27. Parameter Items ParameterWith the condition of the printer mechanism Parameter InitializeExecute parameter initialization Adjustment Self-diagnostic Function 262 29. Required Mechanism Adjustments Mechanism AdjustmentCR Timing Belt Tension Adjustment 65. PF Belt Tension Adjustment PF Timing Belt Tension AdjustmentDisplay Test Sensor PTHICK0.3/PTHICK Sensor Mounting Plate Position AdjustmentSelecType → Paper Feed ∇ Display Sen PaperLCD Mounting Plate Gauge Condition31. Cover Sensor Assembly Check Cover Sensor Assy Mounting Position AdjustmentSensor is installed correctly and check the operation again Display Sen CoverMounting jig designed for any other printer models CR Encoder Sensor Mounting Position AdjustmentUse with Stylus Pro 7600 / 9600 do not use the CR Encoder For adjustments at replacing the Cover Sensor ASSY, make Cutter Positioning AdjustmentPaper Guide L up and down adjustment first and then make Cutter Holder Assy height adjustmentPositioning jig designed for any other printer models Use with Stylus Pro 7600 / 9600 do not use the cutterWithin 0.5 mm +0.1/-0.2mm Front edge of the paper where it was actually cut should bePaper Cutting Position Check Use with Stylus Pro 7600 / 9600 do not use the PF Encoder PF Encoder Sensor Installation Position AdjustmentUSB ID Writing Maintenance Power cable from the AC plug socket to prevent electric Power supply circuit, unless otherwise specified, alwaysShock or circuit damage during service operations Device. Therefore, it is prohibited to turn off this switchPeriodic Maintenance Items and Product Life Information 00000101 0040 0002 0020Maintenance Overview 278 Items Check Points Remedy Important Maintenance Items During Service OperationsItems to be Checked During Maintenance/Service Lubrication and Glue Check Before applying lubricant, clean the surfaceLubricating the CR Guide Rail Grease and Glue ApplicationAppendix Main Board Connectors List ConnectorsPanel Unit Connectors List C472 CR Board Connectors List† Power Supply Board C472 SUB-B Board Connectors ListPower Supply Board Connector List † C472 SUB-B BoardAppendix Connectors 284 Will be established by the next revision Component LayoutCircuit Diagrams Page Page Page Page Page Exploded Diagrams PX-7000 / Epson Stylus PRO 7600 No.1 Rev.01 C472-CASE-011 PX-7000 / Epson Stylus PRO 7600 No.2 Rev.01 C472-CASE-021 PX-7000 / Epson Stylus PRO 7600 No.3 Rev.01 C472-ELEC-011 PX-7000 / Epson Stylus PRO 7600 No.4 Rev.01 C472-POWE-011 PX-7000 / Epson Stylus PRO 7600 No.5 Rev.01 C472-MECH-011 PX-7000 / Epson Stylus PRO 7600 No.6 Rev.01 C472-MECH-021 PX-7000 / Epsonstylus PRO 7600 No.7 Rev.01 C472-MECH-031 PX-7000 / Epson Stylus PRO 7600 No.8 Rev.01 C472-MECH-041 PX-7000 / Epson Stylus PRO 7600 No.9 Rev.01 C472-MECH-051 PX-7000 / Epson Stylus PRO 7600 No.10 Rev.01 C472-MECH-061 PX-7000 / Epson Stylus PRO 7600 No.11 Rev.01 C472-MECH-071 PX-7000 / Epson Stylus PRO 7600 No.12 Rev.01 C472-MECH-081 PX-9000 / Epson Stylus PRO 9600 No.1 Rev.01 C473-CASE-011 PX-9000 / Epson Stylus PRO 9600 No.2 Rev.01 C473-CASE-021 PX-9000 / Epson Stylus PRO 9600 No.3 Rev.01 C473-ELEC-011 PX-9000 / Epson Stylus PRO 9600 No.4 Rev.01 C473-POWE-011 PX-9000 / Epson Stylus PRO 9600 No.5 Rev.01 C473-MECH-011 PX-9000 / Epson Stylus PRO 9600 No.6 Rev.01 C473-MECH-021 PX-9000 / Epsonstylus PRO 9600 No.7 Rev.01 PX-9000 / Epson Stylus PRO 9600 No.8 Rev.01 C473-MECH-041 PX-9000 / Epson Stylus PRO 9600 No.9 Rev.01 C473-MECH-051 PX-9000 / Epson Stylus PRO 9600 No.11 Rev.01 C473-MECH-071 PX-9000 / Epson Stylus PRO 9600 No.12 Rev.01 C473-MECH-081 PX-9000 / Epson Stylus PRO 9600 No.13 Rev.01 C473-MECH-091 ASP List for Stylus Pro ASP List Parts ListASP List for Stylus Pro Ref No Part NameAdjust Lever Adjust Lever BConnecting Screw Paper Guide WireFlushing BOX Assy CleanerPump Moter Janction Cable TR ConnecterVacuum FAN1 Cable ASSY.2 HandleVacuum FAN2 Cable ASSY.2 Vacuum FAN3 Cable ASSY.2FFC2 CR Moter Cable ASSY.2Partition Plate L Packing BOX ASSY.W Cover SW Cable ASSY.2Stand L Assy Caster NON Stopper