Carriage CR Mechanism, Carriage Mechanism | Epson 7600, 9600

EPSON Stylus Pro 7600/9600

Revision A

2.2.1 Carriage (CR) Mechanism

Stylus Pro 7600/9600 is equipped with a unique carriage mechanism which enables reliable, high-precision movement of the on-carriage head for high-precision printing in the printing range (= carriage movement range).

P_EDGE sensor

Carriage

CR_HP Sensor and Flag

Encoder Sensor and

Timing Fence

HD-SLID Sensor and

Slide Gear

Figure 2-1. Carriage Mechanism

Operating Principles

Print Mechanism Components

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Epson 7600, 9600 service manual Carriage CR Mechanism, Carriage Mechanism

Contents

Epson Stylus Pro 7600/9600 Page Precautions About This Manual May 10 First release Revision Status Contents Operating Principles Troubleshooting Disassembly & Assembly Adjustment Appendix Maintenance Product Description Throughput Stylus Pro FeaturesEpson media Quality Resolution Mode Throughput Dpi Product Description Differences between Stylus Pro 7600 and Stylus Pro Differences between Stylus Pro 7600 and Stylus ProStylus Pro Control Code Basic SpecificationsPrint Specifications Character Specification Plain Paper Paper SpecificationsRoll Paper Acceptable Paper Paper Size Size W ⋅ H SheetBorderless Print Roll Paper Acceptable Sheet Sizes Acceptable Paper Description of units of measure Borderless Print Width † Roll pigment Special Paper11. Availability with Special Paper Pigment 12. Availability with Special Paper Dye † Roll dye 13. Availability with Sheets Pigment † Sheet pigment 15. Printable Area Mechanism SpecificationsRoll paper Model Dimension Sheet Printable Area Manual Cutting of Roll Paper Cutting SpecificationPaper Set Lever Automatic Cutting of Roll Media Reliability Electrical Specifications TBD Vibration Temperature/Humidity19. Temperature/Humidity Ambient Conditions Stylus Pro 7600 without stand Surrounding SpaceStylus Pro 7600 with stand/ Stylus Pro † Dimensions of Unit Overall Dimensions Model Condition Weight Accessories and Options for Stylus Pro AccessoriesName Model Number Ml Standard Product Name Model Number Ml Standard Product 220ml Option External View External View and Parts Names Operating panel contains the following buttons Operating PanelButtons and Functions Functions of Buttons 21. LEDs LEDsLED color Display Printer Status Indications on the Panel LED Indications in Normal Mode Functions LCD panel display Indicator LCD Indications in Normal Mode27. Indications in Normal Mode Functions LCD panel display Indicator Setting Outline SelecType 28. Panel setting menu item Panel Setting Menu Item Inkleft See BK ink cartridge replacement Paperthkns Command PG Setting29. PG Setting Values Paper thickness Panel SN command Actual PG Roll Paper Margin Code Page SwitchingLines Interface Select Job Timeout Setting Detect Skew ErrorDetect Paper Width No margin mode Right/left no margin Sides no margin No margin print setting† No margin setting Mode Operation „ Number in print pattern and cutter position Cutter position adjustment† Level structure of Cutter position adjustment menu Auto margin refresh Value of ddddd.d-eeeee.e 5.1 figures Panel Setup Value InitializationSetting item After initialization Nozzle Check Pattern Printing Status Printing 12. Status Sheet Print Pattern 13. Job information print pattern Job Information Print Ink remaining Maintenance tank countFirmware version Printable pages of each ink cartridge Job history clear Use counterClear use counter Job history display These indications Consumables life36. Reference value Display Life Epson Stylus Pro 7600/9600 Revision a Suction LCD display Load Paper Suction Status LCD panel display † Printer status at indicator display† Ink remaining display and font Ink type Panel display position 37. Job information Job informationInformation Explanation Range Capacity Paper setup Operation User Paper SettingPaper setting and corresponding operation are as follows Details of each setting item are following 15. Level Structure of User Setting Menu Print Paper Thickness Detection Pattern † Printing Specifications Number Pattern Displacement Bottom pattern relative toTop pattern Cutter Blade Replacement Power cleaningGap Adjustment Bi-D Adjustment, Uni-D Adjustment STD Paper thickness sensor PG setting Saving place Setting 18. Level Structure of Gap Adjustment Menu „ Each adjustment item GAP Adjustment Print Pattern TBD45. Adjustment Item List Replace with NEW Maintenance Tank BK ink cartridge replacementRelease INK Lever LCD panel message Insert ALL INK Cartridges Insert Draining Cartridge in #XLCD panel message Insert Cartridge in Correct Slot LCD panel message Remove Draining Cartridge Outline Maintenance ModeMaintenance Mode 1 Setup Items 46. Maintenance mode 1 setup items Expir Date M Panel Display Language Selection Hexadecimal Dump INK Information Menu Parallel I/F ModeSetting D4 Unit Change Maintenance Mode 48. Maintenance mode 2 setup items Maintenance Mode 2 Setup Items For 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 Maintenance Information Menu Initialize NVRAM, TIMER, Life COUNTER, Mechanical CounterInitialize Cleaning Unit Life Parameter Backup † User table initialization Paper feeding adjustment conversion table† How to change correction values System table Firmware Reload Reload with F/W Download modeInstallation with service utility F/W Update function Compulsory start F/W Download mode Software initialization Function to prevent irregular printingInitialization Hardware initialization Initial Setting for Operation Default Setup ValuesInk Type Setting Esck Escd MW Printing Adjustment / Setting Values and Printing Modes Valid print mode combination is following Printing Mode Combination Table Controller Interfaces Compatibility ModeSpecification Connector PIN Assignment and Signals Parameter Minimum Maximum Parallel Interface Timing Chart MDL Stylus Pro 7600-DYE/Stylus Pro 9600-DYE Nibble Mode55. Connector Pin Assignment and Signals Nibble Pin Return Signal Name In/Out Function 56. Connector Pin Assignment and Signals ECP ECP Mode MDL Stylus Pro 7600-DYE/Stylus Pro 9600-DYE CLS 57. Connector Pin Assignment and Signals UsbfsUSB interface CMD Reply Message Reply for Option CommandOptional Interface Type-B interface level 2, 1200mA type is supported Prevention Hosts from Data Transfer TIME-OUT Supported Main Command and Sending Timing59. Commands and Sending Timing Supplements Optional Units and Consumables Installation LocationsInk Cartridge Draining cartridge Cleaning cartridgeMaintenance Tank Cleaning cartridge is the same as the 220-ml ink cartridge Operating Principles Explanation is composed as follows Overview Printer Mechanism Components Print Mechanism Components Carriage Mechanism Carriage CR Mechanism Assembled to the nearest 1/100 mm at the factory Carriage Moving Unit Ink Type Nozzle Row Color Print HeadRelationship between Nozzle Rows and Colors Printing Modes Drive Waveforms Carriage Mechanical Unit and PG Adjustment Unit Platen GAP Adjustment Unit Position Gap Width Application Pulse Count from Pulse Positions Reflective paper is greater than the reflection value „ It must be ensured that the reflection value of the leastPlaten Operating Principles Print Mechanism Components 109 Conditions „ Paper size detection sequence front edgeIs not made by the edge sensors Operating Principles Print Mechanism Components 111 Operating Principles Print Mechanism Components 112 11. Paper Feed Mechanism Unit 1/2 Paper Feed Assembly 13. Paper Feed Mechanical Unit Stylus Pro 7600 2/2 Modes Pump Drive Modes Cleaning Mechanism Operation Explanation Explanation of Operation 16. Valve Mechanism Ink Supply Mechanism Others Circuit Board PlacementCover Sensor SD-RAM Outline of Control Circuit BoardMajor Elements Name/Code Location Function Input Voltage Range V AC Fuse Rating 100 +/- 10% AC / 6.3A Outline of Power Supply Circuit BoardSignal Name Function Fuse Rating Troubleshooting Introduction Outline Error Indications on LCD Error DisplayErrors Error Indications on LCD Full Maintenance Tank Almost Service Call Fatal Errors Service Call Fatal ErrorsError Code Description Refer to Paper set lever is released during operation LED Indications for Wrong Setting Roll Paper/SheetPaper End/End of roll Wrong paper source is selected on panel Paper Jam Paper set lever is releasedFront Cover Open Paper cutting error Type-B I/F errorPaper Not Straight Paper is too thick for cleaning Paper check error/Paper eject error sheetNot enough ink for cleaning Defective ink cartridge Ink-related ErrorsInk lever released Illegal ink cartridge Maintenance tank fullNo Maintenance tank Fatal Error Bit Request object Cause How to recover errors Troubleshooting for WarningMaintenance tank full warning Maintenance request Clear Counters / RTC Assigned bit Nnnn Cause How to clearRsvd Motor „ When the CR motor has still an adequate life remaining Troubleshooting for Service Call ErrorsCR motor life PF Motor out of step PF motor encoder check errorReplace the PF Motor p.185 PF motor in-position time out PF motor overcurrent CR motor out of step CR motor encoder check error CR motor in-position time-out CR motor overcurrent System interrupt watchdog time-out CR home position sensor error 0001000APF home position sensor error 0001000B Servo interrupt watchdog time-out CR motor PWM output faulty 0001000F Head slide PG home position sensor error 0001000C Head driver TG temperature error 0001001B PF motor PWM output faulty PF servo parameter error 0001001E CR servo parameter error 0001001DClear the cause of paper feed related mechanism out-of-step Ink type error setting on printer body side Csic reed/right errorRTC analysis error CR Asic ECU error 0001002A Csic ROM communication errorRTC communication error Head error Program load error 0002000A Sdram errorFlash memory SUM error Boot program SUM error CPU address error storage misalignment Review error 0002000CCPU slot illegal command exception error 100001A0 CPU address error load misalignment 100000E0 Dot Missing Troubleshooting Based on Your Printout Smudged or Marred Printout Front Uneven Printing/Poor Resolution White or Black Banding in the carriage running direction Smudged or Marred Printout Reverse side Banding in the paper feed direction Disassembly & Assembly Summary Precautions Edge in the printer mechanism Manufacture. Dispose the used batteries according toGovernments law and regulations Immediately Disassembly & Assembly Summary 154 Following table lists all the screws used in this printer ToolsScrew List Necessary Tools Refer to -2when determining the disassembly flow Disassembly Flow Disassembly & Assembly Summary 157 Housing Part Diagram Removing the Panel Unit and Housing Panel Unit Removal 1/2 Panel Unit R Side Cover Removal 1/5 Side Cover R 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 Cover 14. H Top Cover Removal on left side Top Cover Rear Cover „ Removing and installing the Rear Cover Loosen the screw Main Board Access Cover Remove the screw 18. Paper Guide L2 Removal Paper Guide L2 20. Roll Paper Cover removal Roll Paper Cover Opens and closes Front Cover Print Head Disassembly and Assembly of Carriage CR Mechanism Procedures are required When replacing the print head, the following adjustment Will be expelled, so do not press on this part Damper AssyExecute ink discharge Ink Blowing before removing Damper Assy Connector Type Connected to Connectors on CR BoardCR Board Assy Cutter Section Cutter Holder Assy 33. Removing the Cutter Housing 35. Take Care When Installing the Cutter Holder 36. Cutter Solenoid Removal Cutter Solenoid Made CR Encoder Sensor Assy Pegde Sensor Assy After replacing the Pedge Sensor, the following adjustmentOperation should be performed CR Motor Assy 41. Indicator Position 43. Removing the CR Motor Assy CR Motor, make the following adjustment 44. Removing the Headslide Sensor Assy Headslide Sensor Assy 46. Releasing the Crhp Sensor Assy Harness Crhp Sensor Assy Fastening Spring on the L Side Frame side CR Encoder Scale Timing Fence PF Motor Disassembly and Assembly of Paper Feed Mechanism PF Encoder Sensor Assy Adjustment 53. #F730 tool and PF Loop Scale Base Assembly Procedure for the PF Loop Scale Assy 55. Affixing the Double Sided Tape to the PF Loop Scale PF Loop Scale Assy Affixing Procedure 57. Suction Fan Mounting Position Suction Fans Pthick Sensor/PTHICK Sensor0.3 Assy Adjustment at reassembly† Pthick Sensor Assy † PTHICK0.3 Sensor Assy Window Prear Sensor Assy 1 C472SUB-B Board Disassembly and Assembly of Ink Supply Mechanism Discharge When removing and installing the front cover switch holder,Following adjustment should be made 2 I/H Ink Holder Assy 65. I/H Frame Removal 2/2 67. Csic Relay Board Removal 69. Disassembling the Ink Holder Assy 1/2 Cover Sensor Assy operates coupled with the opening/closing Cover Sensor AssyFront Cover Major Parts of Cleaning Mechanism Disassembly and Assembly of Cleaning MechanismNames of Parts See Carefully so that ink will not spill Maintenance Assy RemovalWhen you replace the Maintenance ASSY, ink can spill from Disconnect the connector CN17 of the Pump Motor Assy Cap Assy Pump Motor Assy Once you have replaced the Pump ASSY, execute Clear Pump AssyCounters See p.71 Spring catch 78. Removing the Cleaner Head Cleaner Head Wiper 79. Removing the Flushing Box Assy Flushing Box Assy Connectors on Power Supply Board Disassembly and Assembly of Circuit BoardsPower Supply Board Power left in the boards capacitors 81. Removing the AC Inlet Holder AC Inlet 83. C472MAIN Board Removal Main Board C472 Main CN.No Pins Color Connection Remarks † Main Board Connector List Jumper Setting at Factory at Shipment DIP Switch and Jumper Setting at Factory before ShipmentChanging their setting can result in malfunctions DIP Switch Setting at Factory at Shipment Adjustment MCSP24R4 Adjustment ToolsAdjustment Tools Name Part Code Adjustment Items Procedure for Adjustment WorkPrint Head Adjustment Main Board Adjustment Power OFF → Paper Feed ∆ +Paper Feed ∇ + Cut/Eject CR Motor AdjustmentPF Motor Adjustment Required Adjustment Items CR Motor Replacement CR Encoder Sensor Assy Adjustment Pedge Sensor Assy AdjustmentPrear Sensor Assy Adjustment PTHICK/PTHICK0.3 Sensor Assy Adjustment 12. Required Adjustment Items Cover Sensor Assy AdjustmentPF Encoder Sensor Assy Adjustment 11. Required Adjustment Items Battery Cutter Solenoid Assy or Paper Guide L AdjustmentDamper Assy Adjustment Release Sensor I/H Lever Adjustment Others Parameter BackupParameter Backup Procedure Work Procedure Check Set the parallel interface in the compatibility mode Firmware ReinstallationFirmware Installation through ROM-DIMM Firmware Installation through Interface Overview Self-diagnostic FunctionHow to Start Self-diagnostic Function 15. Key Functions in Self-diagnostic Mode Top Menu 16. Self-diagnostic Function List Description See TestTest is intended to check the circuit boards 17. Circuit Board Check Items Control Panel Version Menu Transition of Sensor Test Sensors 2.5 Fan EncoderCheck to see if each fan operates. See Figure Record Maintenance Record Csic Record of Errors Internal information on Csic is displayed Internal Information Display of Csic Automatically move up ActuatorYou can operate actuators. See Figure Cutter 19. Panel Setting Item List Adjustment Power OFF → Paper Feed ∆+Paper Feed ∇+Cut/Eject → Power on Rear AD AdjustmentAdjustment and Checking Procedure Start the Self-diagnostic Function „ Paper to be used A3 plain paper Edge AD Adjustment Input Rank Damper ASSY, select and execute Initial charge in Cleaning 22. Menu Transition of Panel Input Input Line Selection End † Dye code inputThis mode, input a dye code by operating on the panel Right Write D/A Value 4BUTWTU Check Nozzle20. Pattern Pattern Description Check Skew Feed Correction + T&B Adjustment Coordinate in units of 360 dpi 21. Positions where Vertical Line Patterns Are Drawn To be placed Feed Correction + T&B AdjustmentDisplay Adj Feed Adj.+T&B Paper Feed ∇ → SelecType → Paper Feed ∆ 34. Menu Transition for Top & Bottom Adjustment Top & Bottom Adjustment Rear Sensor Position Rear Sensor Position Adjustment ProcedureDisplay Adj Rear Sensor Pos Platen Position Sponge Position Adjustment Procedure Platen Position Sponge Position AdjustmentDisplay Adj Sponge Pos 40. Menu Transition for Platen Position Checking Platen Position Checking Head Slant Checking † Adjustment Range 38 stepsCheck the print result to see if the head is slanting Lever Up Magenta → lower / Black → rise Head Slant Checking ProcedureHead Slant Adjustment Mechanical Adjustment Head motion by Head Adjustment Lever operation 22. Adjustment Item List Round Trip Print Position Adjustment Bi-D AdjustmentContents SelecType → SelecType → Enter BI-D Adjustment Procedure† K Black Line Adjustment Procedure Display Adj Bi-d Adjustment Self-diagnostic Function 250 Bi-D3 Adjustment PG=2.1mm Bi-D2 Adjustment PG=0.7mmParameter Copying 52. Menu Transition for Bi-D Adjustment Checking Round Trip Print Position Bi-D Adjustment Checking 23. Head Gap Adjustment Items Head Gap Adjustment Uni-D AdjustmentCorrect the print position for one-way printing Therefore, there is no need of outputting the comprehensive Procedure for Head GAP Adjustment UNI-D Adjustment† If out of alignment Display the menu for an relevant item by means of SelecType 56. Menu Transition for Test Pattern Printing Test Pattern Printing 57. Menu Transition for Head Cleaning Clean Head 24. Counters to be Cleared and Their Initial Values Counter ClearCounters to be Cleared Initial Value Adjustment Self-diagnostic Function 258 Charge in this menu Cleaning25. Cleaning Items Print 27. Parameter Items Parameter Execute parameter initialization Parameter InitializeWith the condition of the printer mechanism Adjustment Self-diagnostic Function 262 CR Timing Belt Tension Adjustment Mechanism Adjustment29. Required Mechanism Adjustments 65. PF Belt Tension Adjustment PF Timing Belt Tension Adjustment Display Sen Paper PTHICK0.3/PTHICK Sensor Mounting Plate Position AdjustmentDisplay Test Sensor SelecType → Paper Feed ∇ LCD Mounting Plate Gauge Condition Display Sen Cover Cover Sensor Assy Mounting Position Adjustment31. Cover Sensor Assembly Check Sensor is installed correctly and check the operation again Use with Stylus Pro 7600 / 9600 do not use the CR Encoder CR Encoder Sensor Mounting Position AdjustmentMounting jig designed for any other printer models Cutter Holder Assy height adjustment Cutter Positioning AdjustmentFor adjustments at replacing the Cover Sensor ASSY, make Paper Guide L up and down adjustment first and then make Positioning jig designed for any other printer models Use with Stylus Pro 7600 / 9600 do not use the cutter Paper Cutting Position Check Front edge of the paper where it was actually cut should beWithin 0.5 mm +0.1/-0.2mm Use with Stylus Pro 7600 / 9600 do not use the PF Encoder PF Encoder Sensor Installation Position Adjustment USB ID Writing Maintenance Device. Therefore, it is prohibited to turn off this switch Power supply circuit, unless otherwise specified, alwaysPower cable from the AC plug socket to prevent electric Shock or circuit damage during service operations Periodic Maintenance Items and Product Life Information 00000101 0040 0002 0020 Maintenance Overview 278 Items to be Checked During Maintenance/Service Important Maintenance Items During Service OperationsItems Check Points Remedy Grease and Glue Application Check Before applying lubricant, clean the surfaceLubrication and Glue Lubricating the CR Guide Rail Appendix C472 CR Board Connectors List ConnectorsMain Board Connectors List Panel Unit Connectors List † C472 SUB-B Board C472 SUB-B Board Connectors List† Power Supply Board Power Supply Board Connector List Appendix Connectors 284 Will be established by the next revision Component Layout Circuit 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 Ref No Part Name ASP List Parts ListASP List for Stylus Pro ASP List for Stylus Pro Paper Guide Wire Adjust Lever BAdjust Lever Connecting Screw TR Connecter CleanerFlushing BOX Assy Pump Moter Janction Cable Vacuum FAN3 Cable ASSY.2 HandleVacuum FAN1 Cable ASSY.2 Vacuum FAN2 Cable ASSY.2 Partition Plate L CR Moter Cable ASSY.2FFC2 Caster NON Stopper Cover SW Cable ASSY.2Packing BOX ASSY.W Stand L Assy