Technical Manual Epson Stylus d88
Technical Manual Epson Stylus d88
Technical Manual Epson Stylus d88
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DANGER Signals a precaution which, if ignored, could result in serious or fatal personal injury. Great caution should be exercised in performing procedures preceded by
DANGER Headings.
WARNING Signals a precaution which, if ignored, could result in damage to equipment.
The precautionary measures itemized below should always be observed when performing repair/maintenance procedures.
DANGER
1. ALWAYS DISCONNECT THE PRODUCT FROM THE POWER SOURCE AND PERIPHERAL DEVICES PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE OR REPAIR
PROCEDURES.
2. NO WORK SHOULD BE PERFORMED ON THE UNIT BY PERSONS UNFAMILIAR WITH BASIC SAFETY MEASURES AS DICTATED FOR ALL ELECTRONICS
TECHNICIANS IN THEIR LINE OF WORK.
3. WHEN PERFORMING TESTING AS DICTATED WITHIN THIS MANUAL, DO NOT CONNECT THE UNIT TO A POWER SOURCE UNTIL INSTRUCTED TO DO
SO. WHEN THE POWER SUPPLY CABLE MUST BE CONNECTED, USE EXTREME CAUTION IN WORKING ON POWER SUPPLY AND OTHER ELECTRONIC
COMPONENTS.
4. WHEN DISASSEMBLING OR ASSEMBLING A PRODUCT, MAKE SURE TO WEAR GLOVES TO AVOID INJURIER FROM METAL PARTS WITH SHARP EDGES.
WARNING
1. REPAIRS ON EPSON PRODUCT SHOULD BE PERFORMED ONLY BY AN EPSON CERTIFIED REPAIR TECHNICIAN.
2. MAKE CERTAIN THAT THE SOURCE VOLTAGES IS THE SAME AS THE RATED VOLTAGE, LISTED ON THE SERIAL NUMBER/RATING PLATE. IF THE
EPSON PRODUCT HAS A PRIMARY AC RATING DIFFERENT FROM AVAILABLE POWER SOURCE, DO NOT CONNECT IT TO THE POWER SOURCE.
3. ALWAYS VERIFY THAT THE EPSON PRODUCT HAS BEEN DISCONNECTED FROM THE POWER SOURCE BEFORE REMOVING OR REPLACING PRINTED
CIRCUIT BOARDS AND/OR INDIVIDUAL CHIPS.
4. IN ORDER TO PROTECT SENSITIVE MICROPROCESSORS AND CIRCUITRY, USE STATIC DISCHARGE EQUIPMENT, SUCH AS ANTI-STATIC WRIST
STRAPS, WHEN ACCESSING INTERNAL COMPONENTS.
5. REPLACE MALFUNCTIONING COMPONENTS ONLY WITH THOSE COMPONENTS BY THE MANUFACTURE; INTRODUCTION OF SECOND-SOURCE ICs OR
OTHER NON-APPROVED COMPONENTS MAY DAMAGE THE PRODUCT AND VOID ANY APPLICABLE EPSON WARRANTY.
6. WHEN USING COMPRESSED AIR PRODUCTS; SUCH AS AIR DUSTER, FOR CLEANING DURING REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE, THE USE OF SUCH
PRODUCTS CONTAINING FLAMMABLE GAS IS PROHIBITED.
About This Manual
This manual describes basic functions, theory of electrical and mechanical operations, maintenance and repair procedures of the printer. 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
Chapter 1 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION Chapter 3 TROUBLESHOOTING
1.1 Features.................................................................................................................. 9 3.1 Overview ............................................................................................................. 30
1.2 Specifications ...................................................................................................... 10 3.1.1 Specified Tools ........................................................................................... 30
1.2.1 Physical Specification................................................................................. 10 3.1.2 Preliminary Checks..................................................................................... 30
1.2.2 Printing Specification ................................................................................. 10 3.2 Troubleshooting With LED Error Indications.................................................... 31
1.2.3 Paper Feeding ............................................................................................. 11 3.2.1 Fatal Error................................................................................................... 33
1.2.4 Input Data Buffer ........................................................................................ 11 3.3 Troubleshooting for Motors and Sensors ............................................................ 35
1.2.5 Electric Specification.................................................................................. 11
1.2.6 Reliability ................................................................................................... 12
Chapter 4 DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY
1.2.7 Acoustic Noise............................................................................................ 12
1.2.8 Black Ink Save Mode.................................................................................. 13 4.1 Overview ............................................................................................................. 37
1.3 Operator Controls ................................................................................................ 14 4.1.1 Precautions.................................................................................................. 37
1.3.1 Operation Switch ........................................................................................ 14 4.1.2 Tools ........................................................................................................... 37
1.3.2 Panel Functions........................................................................................... 14 4.1.3 Screws (T.B.D) ........................................................................................... 38
1.3.3 Printer Condition and LED Status .............................................................. 15 4.1.4 Work Completion Check ............................................................................ 39
1.3.4 Duplex Printing........................................................................................... 15 4.2 Caution regarding Assembling/Disassembling of the Printer Mechanism,
1.3.5 Errors .......................................................................................................... 15 and How to Ensure of Quality on Re-assembled Product ................................... 40
1.4 Paper .................................................................................................................... 16 4.3 Dissasembly Procedures...................................................................................... 42
1.4.1 Paper Support.............................................................................................. 16 4.3.1 Removing Housings ................................................................................... 44
1.5 Ink Cartridge........................................................................................................ 21 4.3.2 Removing Boards ....................................................................................... 57
1.5.1 Ink Cartridge Specification......................................................................... 21 4.3.3 Disassembling Printer Mechanism ............................................................. 62
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EPSON Stylus C87/C88/D88 Revision A
Chapter 6 MAINTENANCE
6.1 Overview ............................................................................................................. 93
6.1.1 Cleaning ...................................................................................................... 93
6.1.2 Service Maintenance................................................................................... 93
6.1.3 Lubrication.................................................................................................. 95
Chapter 7 APPENDIX
7.1 Exploded Diagram............................................................................................... 99
7.2 Parts List............................................................................................................ 105
7.3 Circuit Diagram ................................................................................................. 106
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CHAPTER
1
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
EPSON Stylus C87/C88/D88 Revision A
1.1 Features
The major features of EPSON Stylus C87/C88/D88 are:
High color print quality
4-color pigment ink installed
High quality printing on plain papers
2880 (H) x 1440 (V) dpi printing (Max resolution)
Supports two types of I/F
Bidirectional parallel I/F
USB
Windows/Macintosh exclusive
Built-in auto sheet feeder (ASF)
Comes equipped with the ASF that supports from postcard-sized papers to
A4-sized papers
CSIC compatible fully independent ink cartridges
Borderfree printing for all sides
Figure 1-1. Product Appearance
Prevents printing on platen with the optical sensor
Cancel print jobs function
Reduced noise during paper feeding
Table 1-1. Character Mode none (ASCII 20H to 7FH code support)
Character Quality Character Pitch Printable Columns CR Speed Internal fonts
622.3 mm/s Alphanumeric characters: Courier 10 CPI
High quality 10 CPI (Pitch) 80 digits
(245 CPS)
Environmental Condition
C A U T IO N Printhead must be capped during storage.
Table 1-3. Environmental Condition When transporting the printer, make sure that the printhead is
Operating Non-operating*2 Remarks capped and the ink cartridges are installed in the printer.
1 month at 40 °C If the printhead is not capped when the printer is turned off,
Temperature*1 10~35 °C*3 -20~60 °C turn the printer on with the ink cartridges installed, cap the
120 hours at 60 °C
Humidity (should be no printhead, and turn the power off.
20~80 % RH 5~85 % RH --- Ink inside the ink cartridges freezes if it is left to stand at
condensation)
Resistance to shock temperature of -4°C or less. If this is the case, allow the ink to
1 G, within 1 ms 2 G, within 2 ms --- stand for about three hours at 25°C temperature.
(X, Y, and Z directions)
Resistance to vibration
0.15 G 0.50 G ---
(X, Y, and Z directions) 1.2.6 Reliability
Note *1: One month at 40°C and 120 hours at 60°C Total print volume: 50,000 pages (A4, Letter) or five years,
*2: Packed in the shipment container whichever comes first.
*3: Under the following conditions Print Head Life: Three billion shots (per nozzle) or five years,
90 whichever comes first.
80
70 1.2.7 Acoustic Noise
60 Level: Approx. 42 db (A)
Humidity(%) 50
40
30
20
10 20 27 30 35 40
Temperature (°C)
Figure 1-2. Temperature/Humidity Range
Starts printing in a
normal manner.
Starts printing in a
normal manner.
This window will not be
displayed until the black
ink cartridges is replaced.
Figure 1-4. Control Panel Note *: Holding down the [Paper] switch, press [Power].
Exclusive papers
Use paper under normal conditions.
Quality: EPSON Exclusive paper C A U T IO N
• Temperature 15 to 25°C (59 to 77°F)
Table 1-11. Exclusive papers • Humidity 40 to 60% RH
Dimensions It is necessary that there is no winkle, nap, tear, fold and so on
Thickness Weight in the form.
Item Size Width Length (mm) (g/m2)
(mm) (mm) The curve of form must be five mm or below.
Premium Ink Jet Plain Paper A4 210 297 0.11 80
Bright White Ink Jet Paper A4 210 297 0.13 92.5
A4 210 297
Photo Paper 0.23 194
4" x 6" 101.6 152.4
Letter 215.9 279.4
A4 210 297
8" x 10" 203.2 254
Premium Glossy Photo Paper 0.27 255
5" x 7" 127 178
4" x 6" 101.6 152.4
3R 89 127
Letter 215.9 279.4
Premium Semigloss Photo Paper A4 210 297 0.27 250
4" x 6" 101.6 152.4
Letter 215.9 279.4
Matte Paper-Heavyweight 0.23 167
A4 210 297
Letter 215.9 279.4
Double-sided Matte Paper 0.25 178
A4 210 297
Economy Photo Paper A4 210 297 0.23 188
Letter 215.9 279.4
Photo Quality Ink Jet paper*1 0.12 102
A4 210 297
Letter 215.9 279.4
Glossy Photo Paper 0.23 188
4" x 6" 101.6 152.4
Premium Glossy Photo Paper (RC-X) 4" x 6" 101.6 152.4 0.25 238
Letter 215.9 279.4
A4 210 297
Ultra Glossy Photo Paper*2
8" x 10" 203.2 254 0.29 290
Ultra Premium Glossy Photo Paper*3
5" x 7" 127 178
4" x 6" 101.6 152.4
Note *1: Borderfree printing is not supported for Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper.
*2: For Stylus C87/D88 only.
*3: For Stylus C88 only.
Matte Paper-Heavyweight
Double-sided Matte Paper
Economy Photo Paper
Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper BM
Glossy Photo Paper
Premium Glossy Photo Paper (RC-X)
Ultra Glossy Photo Paper
Ultra Premium Glossy Photo Paper Figure 1-5. Printable Area for Cut Sheet (Standard Printing)
Note *: It is possible to set the margins for all sides to zero under the special conditions.
Note *1: Bottom margin is expanded to 3 mm when paper dimension is defined by using
command (ESC (S and Remote “SN”), otherwise it is not expanded (12.5 mm).
From a form lower end 3 mm as for 12.5 mm area a printing may scramble.
Envelopes
PW
Printable area
For paper width (PW) and paper length (PL), refer to 1.4.1 Paper Support
LM RM
(p16).
TM
Table 1-13. Applicable Paper/Printing Area
Paper type LM RM TM BM
#10 Printable area
DL 3 mm 3 mm 3 mm 20 mm
C6
BM
Ink life:
Black ink cartridge
Print capacity
S size: 430 pages /A4 (360 dpi, 5% duty each color)
SS size: 250 pages /A4 (360 dpi, 5% duty each color)
Color ink cartridge
Print capacity
S size: 470 pages /A4 (360 dpi, 5% duty each color)
SS size: 280 pages /A4 (360 dpi, 5% duty each color)
12.7mm
Base View
73.46mm
C A U T IO N Ink cartridge can not re-fill, only ink cartridge is prepared for
article of consumption.
Do not use the ink cartridge which has expired.
Ink will be frozen under -16 °C environment, however it will be
usable after placing it more than three hours at room
temperature.
2
OPERATING PRINCIPLES
EPSON Stylus C87/C88/D88 Revision A
2.1 Overview
PF timing belt
This section describes the operating principles of the printer mechanism and electrical
circuit boards. PF motor
PF roller
Compression
spring
LD roller
PE sensor
Paper eject
Cam, large
roller
Cam, small
Change lever
Clutch
Pump unit
Cap unit
CR motor
C#1
M#60
M#59
M#1
Y#60
Y#59
K#3
0.1411mm Y#3
K#2 Yellow: 59nozzles
(1/180 inch) Y#2
K#1 Y#1
NOTE: #60 nozzles of each color are not used for printing, but for flushing.
Sensors
CSIC Unit
+42V PowerOFF
2.3.1 C528 PSH Board Table 2-4. C528 MAIN Board Major Components and Primary Functions
PSH board of Stylus C87/C88/D88 employs ZC-RRC circuit method, and supplies +42 IC Location Function
VDC/+5VDC to the drive line. Parallel I/F
IC2
Transceiver for centronics IF that responds to IEEE1284 and ECP
AC voltage input from AC inlet first goes through filter circuit that removes high Controller or more, data transfer, and 3.3 V drive.
frequency components and is then converted to DC voltage via the rectifier circuit and Reset signal is generated under the following conditions.
the smoothing circuit. Reset Regulator IC1 • Pressure reduction from 42 V line to 35.8 V.
• Pressure reduction from 5 V line to 4.2 V line.
16 Mbit DRAM with 2 CAS-type page access function.
DRAM IC8
3.3 V drive.
2.3.2 C528 Main Board EEPROM IC4 Makes back up of default setting values and parameters.
The logic circuit of the C528 Main Board is composed of the following; Drives CR/PF motors, controls PWM by the program timer, drives
Motor Driver IC6
42 V.
Logic line (CPU-ASIC 4 in 1, DRAM and so on)
Head Driver IC7 Generates trapezoidal waveform, drives 42 V.
Motor control/drive circuit (CR Motor, PF Motor)
Drives CPU (H8S/2323 base), internal 8 K bit RAM, internal
ASIC IC10
Head control/drive circuit MASK ROM, 24 Mhz, 3.3 V drive.
3
TROUBLESHOOTING
EPSON Stylus C87/C88/D88 Revision A
TROUBLESHOOTING Overview 30
EPSON Stylus C87/C88/D88 Revision A
Check the parts according to the contents of the fatal error, and replace the parts as necessary.
Sensor
4
DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY
EPSON Stylus C87/C88/D88 Revision A
4.1 Overview C A U T IO N Make sure that there is enough work space for disassembly/
reassembly.
This section describes procedures for disassembling the main components of the Use only recommended tools for disassembling, assembling or
product. Unless otherwise specified, disassembled units or components can be adjusting the printer.
reassembled by reversing the disassembly procedure. Observe the specified torque when tightening screws.
Procedures which, if not strictly observed, could result in personal injury are described Apply lubricants as specified.
under the heading “WARNING”. (See Chapter 6 “Lubrication” (p.95) for details.)
The pictures of the product in this manual are of prototype
“CAUTION” signals a precaution which, if ignored, could result in damage to model. There may be differences in configurations or colors
equipment. compared to the actual model, however, it has no effect on
dissasembly/assembly.
Important tips for procedures are described under the heading “CHECK POINT”. When using compressed air products; such as air duster, for
cleaning during repair and maintenance, the use of such
If the assembly procedure is different from the reversed disassembly procedure, the
products containing flammable gas is prohibited.
correct procedure is described under the heading “REASSEMBLY”.
Any adjustments required after reassembly of components or parts are described under 4.1.2 Tools
the heading “ADJUSTMENT REQUIRED”.
Use only specified tools to avoid damaging the printer.
When you have to remove any components or parts that are not described in this
chapter, refer to the exploded diagrams in the appendix. Table 4-1. Tools
DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY Overview 37
EPSON Stylus C87/C88/D88 Revision A
Screws used on the Stylus C87/C88/D88 are shown below. No. Image Name Type
C.P. 3 x 4 C.P. SCREW
Table 4-2. Screws
8
No. Image Name Type
C.B.S. 3 x 6 C.B.S-TITE SCREW
C.P.B. (P1) 1.7 x 5 T.B.D
1
9
DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY Overview 38
EPSON Stylus C87/C88/D88 Revision A
If any service is made to the printer, use the checklist shown below to confirm all Classification Item Check Point Status
works are completed properly and the printer is ready to be returned to the user. Checked
Function ROM Version Version:
Not necessary
Table 4-3. Work Completion Check Checked
Are the ink cartridges installed
Ink Cartridge
Classification Item Check Point Status correctly? Not necessary
Packing
Checked Protective Have all relevant protective materials Checked
Self-test Is the operation normal?
Not necessary materials been attached to the printer? Not necessary
Checked Attachments, Have all the relevant items been Checked
ON-line Test Is the printing successful Others
Not necessary Accessories included in the package? Not necessary
Is ink discharged normally from all Checked
Printhead
the nozzles? Not necessary
Checked
Does it move smoothly?
Not necessary
Is there any abnormal noise during its Checked
Carriage operation? Not necessary
Mechanism Is there any dirt or foreign objects on Checked
Main Unit the CR Guide Shaft? Not necessary
Is the CR Motor at the correct Checked
temperature? (Not too hot to touch?) Not necessary
Is paper advanced smoothly?
No paper jamming?
Checked
No paper skew?
Not necessary
No multiple feeding?
Paper Feeding No abnormal noise?
Mchanism
Is the PF Motor at correct Checked
temperature? Not necessary
Is the paper path free of any Checked
obstructions? Not necessary
Specified Checked
Adjustment Are all the adjustment done correctly?
Adjustment Not necessary
Are all the lubrication made at the Checked
Specified specified points? Not necessary
Lubrication
Lubrication Checked
Is the amount of lubrication correct?
Not necessary
DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY Overview 39
EPSON Stylus C87/C88/D88 Revision A
of the Printer Mechanism, and How to Ensure of - Make sure that main frame is correctly placed on the groove of Housing,
Lower.
Quality on Re-assembled Product
- Make sure that there is no gap between main frame and Housing, Lower.
On current low end models, we’ve basically forbidden to remove Housing, Lower from [Y-axis direction]
Printer mechanism in your repair. This is because there is a possibility of main frame Make sure that cut-out portion of main frame is correctly placed on the square
deformation when a part (such as Ink system) is removed from Printer mechanism protrusion of Housing, Lower.
without Housing, Lower.
[Z-axis direction]
For this reason, if you want to replace Ink system/PF motor, we recommend to replace
with new Printer mechanism with Housing, Lower. On these models, you have to - Make sure that there is no gap between main frame and Housing, Lower.
remove Housing, Lower from printer mechanism when replacing Waste Ink Pad with a - Make sure that the left side of Printer mechanism is correctly fixed by two
new one. tabs.
Therefore, we clarify caution regarding assembling/disassembling of the printer
mechanism without Housing, Lower, and how to ensure of quality on repaired products (b) Control of vertical level of guide rail (Guide rail means the portion latched by
in this section. hooks of IC holder & Print head assy.)
To ensure the assembled accuracy, you have to control the assembled [Service treatment]
standard position of main frame against X/Y/Z-axis direction. Hold the opposite side with hand while you are installing the above parts.
DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY Caution regarding Assembling/Disassembling of the Printer Mechanism, and How to Ensure of Quality on Re-assembled
EPSON Stylus C87/C88/D88 Revision A
2) Front frame
3) IC holder
DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY Caution regarding Assembling/Disassembling of the Printer Mechanism, and How to Ensure of Quality on Re-assembled
EPSON Stylus C87/C88/D88 Revision A
START
“ ASF Unit (p48)” “ CR Encoder “ CR Cable Head Cover “ Paper Guide, Upper
“ CR Timing Belt (p66)” “ Front Frame (p68)”
Scale (p69)” (p70)” Assy. (p75)”
“ PE Sensor Board/PE
“ Eject Roller (p75)” Detection Lever/Idle Roller “ CR Cable Head Cover
(p65)” (p70)”
“ Housing, Lower Assy. “ PW Sensor Board “ CR Encoder Sensor “ CSIC Board (p74)”
“ Printhead Assy. (p72)”
(p51)” (p73)” Board (p73)”
4.3.1 Removing Housings 2) Insert a flathead driver or a similar tool to the notch on the backside of the
main unit, and release the tab.
C A U T IO N Do not damage the tabs in removing the Housings.
Backside
Do not tilt the printer too much when removing the Housings
because ink may flow if the Carriage unit is not at the home
position.
Convex Portion
Housing, Right
Inside
I/F Cover
Tab
Notch
3) Release the tab on the bottom of the main unit from the stopper. 4.3.1.2 Housing, Right
4) Open the cover of the Housing, Upper Assy, release the two tabs, and remove 1) Insert a flathead screwdriver or a similar tool to the notch on the backside of
the Housing, Left. the main unit, and release the tab.
Backside
Cover
Opening
Housing, Right
Housing, Left
Tabs
Inside
Notch
Tabs
Figure 4-6. Removing Housing, Right (1)
2) Release the two tabs on the bottom of the main unit from the stopper.
Bottom
Notch
4) Press the CR lock lever to the rear of the main unit to release the lock, and 5) Release the two tabs and remove the Housing, Right.
move the CR unit to the center of the printer.
Cover
Opening
CR Unit
Housing, Right
Tabs
CR Lock Lever
Inside Tabs
Notch
Tabs
Stacker Assy.
Figure 4-11. Removing Housing, Upper Assy. (1)
4) Insert a flathead screwdriver or a similar tool to the notch on the backside of
the main unit, release the three tabs, and remove the Housing, Upper Assy.
Shaft
Tab Shaft
Cork
Hopper
3) Remove Extension Spring 0.585 from both the ASF Frame and the Paper
Back Lever. When installing the Retard Roller or the Paper Back Lever,
attach the two springs as described below.
4) Remove the Paper Back Lever from the bearing of the ASF frame.
• Extension Spring 0.585
5) Remove Compression Spring 1.88 from the ASF Frame, and remove the Attach the spring to the tab of the ASF Frame and the one
Retard Roller Unit. of the Paper Back Lever.
• Compression Spring 1.88
Bearing Attach the spring to the boss of the ASF Frame and the one
Extension Compression Paper Back
Spring 0.585 Spring 1.88 Lever of the Retard Roller Unit.
Tab
Compression
Spring 1.88
Extension Spring 0.585
ASF Frame
Tab Boss
Positioning Hole
Positioning Hole
4.3.1.7 Housing, Lower Assy. 3) Remove the two rubber feet on the PF Motor side.
Double-sided
Tape Location
C A U T IO N When removing the Waste Ink Tube from the Waste Ink Pad, pay
attention not to spill the ink.
4) Remove the Waste Ink tube from both the groove of the Housing, Lower Assy
and the Waste Ink Pad.
5) Remove the Cap Unit from the two guide pins of the Housing, Lower Assy. 6) Remove the four screws that secure the Printer Mechanism to the Housing,
Lower Assy.
• C.B.P. 3 x 8: 3
• C.B.P.(P2) 3 x 8: 1
.
É_É{
Guide Pin É_É{
Guide Pin
2
4
3
C.B.P. (P2) 3 x 8
( 6±1 kgf.cm )
Cap Unit
When performing the following work, be sure to hold the places To ensure the assembling accuracy, you have to control the
C A U T IO N
indicated with dotted circles to avoid deformation of the Main Unit assembled standard position of the Main Frame against X/Y/Z-
Frame. axis direction as follows.
[X-axis direction]
• Make sure that main frame is correctly placed on the
groove of Housing (Lower).
• Make sure that there is no gap between main frame and
Housing (Lower).
[Y-axis direction]
• Make sure that cut-out portion of main frame is correctly
placed on the square protrusion of Housing, Lower.
Housing,
Lower Assy.
Holding Positions
PF Motor
Tab
[Z-axis direction] When installing the Cap Unit, pay attention to the following
• Make sure that there is no gap between main frame and instructions:
Housing, Lower. • Route the Ink Tube so that the tube is fixed with the tabs of
• Make sure that the left side of Printer Mechanism is the Housing, Lower Assy.
correctly fixed with two tabs. • Make sure that the two bosses of the Cap Unit are located
under the Main Unit Frame.
Z-axis Assembled
Standard Position
Ink Tube
Tabs
Main Unit
Frame
Z-axis Assembled
Tabs Standard Position
When installing the Pump Unit, route the Waste Ink Tube as 4.3.1.8 Waste Ink Pad
shown below, and place it under the protective sheet. 1) Remove the Housing, Lower Assy.. (p51)
2) Remove the nine Waste Ink Pad and the protective sheet from the Housing,
Lower Assy.
Waste Ink Tube
2 1 2
3
5 6
Attach the Waste Ink Pads in the order shown in Figure 4-31, 4
Figure 4-32, and Figure 4-33.
4
Waste Ink Pads and the Protective Sheet should be secured with
double-sided tape as shown in Figure 4-32 and Figure 4-33.
1
1
5
5
2
2
6
2 6
3
3
4.3.2 Removing Boards 3) Disconnect all the connectors from the Main Board.
CN2: Power Supply Cable
4.3.2.1 Main Board CN4: Panel Board Connector
1) Remove the ASF Unit. (p48) CN5: CR Motor Connector
2) Remove the Clump Core from the Main Unit. CN6: PF Motor Connector
CN7: CR Encoder FFC
Clump Core CN8: Head FFC
CN9: PF Sensor Cable
CN7 CN8
CN9
CN5
CN4
CN2 CN4
4) Remove the four screws that secure the Main Board Unit to the Main Unit,
and remove the Main Board Unit. When installing the Main Board Unit to the Main Unit, Secure
the screws in the order shown in Figure 4-36.
• C.B.S. 3 x 14: 2 The Clump Core should be attached together with the
• C.B.S. 3 x 10: 1
connector cables (CN5, CN7, CN8, and CN9) and the Ferrite
• C.B.S. 3 x 6: 1
Core. When attaching the Clump Core, pay attention not to
confuse left and right.
C.B.S. 3 x 10 Portions
( 8±1 kgf.cm ) 1
3 C.B.S. 3 x 14
( 8±1 kgf.cm )
Ferrite Core
4
2
C.B.S. 3 x 6
( 8±1 kgf.cm )
5) Remove the Main Board Cover from the Main Board Unit.
Figure 4-38. Attaching Clump Core
A D J U S T M E N T 8. USB ID Input
R E Q U IR E D 9. Market ID Setting
10. Head Angular Adjustment
11. PF Adjustment
12. Offset input for CR Motor Calorific Limitation
If the read-out operation is not able to succeed by adjustment
program from defective main board, perform the following
service items after replacing main board with new one.
1. Replace the Waste drain ink pad with a new one.
2. Head ID Input
3. Bi-D Adjustment
4. Top Margin Adjustment
5. First Dot Adjustment
6. PW Sensor adjustment
7. USB ID Input
8. Market ID Setting
9. Head Angular Adjustment
10. PF Adjustment
11. Offset input for CR Motor Calorific Limitation
Tabs
4.3.2.3 PS Board 4) Remove the four screws that secure the PS Board to the PS Board Frame,
Lower, and remove the PS Board.
1) Remove the Main Board. (p57)
• C.B.S. 3 x 6: 4
2) Remove the three screws that secure the PS Board Unit to the Main Unit, and
remove the PS Board Unit.
• C.B.P. 3 x 8: 2
• C.B.S. 3 x 6: 1
1 4
PS Board Unit
1
C.B.S. 3 x 6
2 ( 8±1kgf.cm )
C.B.P. 3 x 8 3 2
( 6±1kgf.cm )
C.B.S. 3 x 6
( 6±1kgf.cm )
Tab
Tab
Figure 4-42. Removing PS Board Frame, Upper
CR Encoder FFC
Head FFC
Tab
5) Release the CR Motor Cable from the three tabs of the Holder Shaft Unit. 7) Releasing two tabs that secure the Holder Shaft Unit to the Main Unit,
Remove the Holder Shaft Unit upward.
Tabs
Tab
Notch Figure 4-48. Removing Holder Shaft Unit (4)
Figure 4-46. Removing Holder Shaft Unit (2)
When installing the CR Motor Cable to the Holder Shaft Unit, be
6) Slide the concave portion of the Pump Unit toward the direction of the arrow,
sure to route the cable as shown in Figure 4-46.
and release the convex portion of the Holder Shaft Unit.
A D J U S T M E N T When Holder shaft unit is removed or replaced with a new one, the
R E Q U IR E D
CR Motor following adjustment must be performed.
• Top Margin Adjustment
Concave and
Convex Portions
Pump Unit
LD Roller
Tab
Notch and Groove
PE Sensor Cable
PE Sensor Board
Idle Roller
C.B.S. (P4) 3 x 6
CR Unit
CR Timing Belt
CR Motor
4.3.3.6 CR Motor
When installing the CR Motor, follow the steps described below.
1) Remove the CR Timing Belt. (4.3.3.5 Removing CR Timing Belt Step 1 1. Positioning hole of the CR Motor should be on the
through Step 4) downside.
2) Disconnect the CR Motor Connector (CN5) from the Main Board. (See
4.3.2.1 Removing Main Board Step 3) Threaded Holes
3) Remove the CR Motor Cable from the Holder Shaft Unit. (See 4.3.3.2
Removing Holder Shaft Unit Step 5)
CR Motor
4) Remove the two screws that secure the CR Motor to the Main Unit, and Positioning Hole
remove the CR Motor.
• C.P. 3 x 4: 2
C.P. 3 x 4
( 4±1kgf.cm )
Positioning Hole
2 1
CR Motor Figure 4-58. Installing CR Motor
2. Secure the screws in the order shown in Figure 4-57.
3. When installing the CR Motor Cable to the Holder Shaft
Unit, route the cable as shown in Figure 4-46.
Figure 4-57. Removing CR Motor
A D J U S T M E N T When CR motor is removed or replaced with new one, the
R E Q U IR E D
following adjustment must be performed.
• Offset input for CR Motor Calorific Limitation
• CR Timing Belt Tension adjustment
Front Frame
C.B.S. 3 x 6 C.B.S. 3 x 6
( 8±1 kgf.cm ) ( 8±1 kgf.cm )
1 2
Positioning Positioning
Hole and RIb Hole and RIb
4.3.3.8 CR Encoder Scale 4) Release Extension Spring 1.494 on the left side of the CR Encoder Scale from
the tab of the Main Unit.
1) Remove the Housing, Upper Assy. (p47)
2) Release the slit on the right side of the CR Encoder Scale from the tab of the
Extension Spring 1.494
Main Unit.
Tab
CR Unit Tab
When installing the CR Encoder Scale, place the scale so that the
chipped part is facing upper left as shown in the figure below.
Chipped
CR Encoder Scale Part
3) Disconnect the two connectors from the Main Board. (See 4.3.2.1 Removing
Main Board Step 3)
CN7: CR Encoder FFC
CR Cable
Head Cover CN8: Head FFC
4) Disconnect the CR Encoder FFC and the Head FFC from the Holder Shaft
Unit. (See 4.3.3.2 Removing Holder Shaft Unit Step 4)
5) Remove the CR Timing Belt. (4.3.3.5 Removing CR Timing Belt Step 1
through Step 4)
Figure 4-65. Removing CR Cable Head Cover 6) Remove the CR Encoder Scale. (p69)
7) Remove the CR Cable Head Cover. (p70)
8) Remove the Shield Plate FFC from the Main Unit Frame.
Double-sided
Tape Location
9) Use a flathead screwdriver or a similar tool to release the two tabs of the CR
Unit. A D J U S T M E N T After replacing or removing the CR Timing Belt, make sure to
R E Q U IR E D
perform the following adjustment.
• CR Timing Belt Tension adjustment
After replacing or removing the CR Unit, make sure to perform
the following adjustments.
1. Head ID Input
2. Top Margin Adjustment
3. PF Adjustment
4. Bi-D Adjustment
5. Head Angular Adjustment
6. First Dot Adjustment
7. PW Sensor adjustment
8. Offset input for CR Motor Calorific Limitation
Tab Tab
After replacing or removing the IC Holder/Printhead Assy.,
Figure 4-67. Removing CR Unit lubricate it as specified. See Chapter 6 “Lubrication” (p.95) for
details.
10) Slide the IC Holder toward you, and remove the CR Unit and the CR Timing
Belt from the Main Unit.
11) Remove the Timing Belt from the CR Unit. (See 4.3.3.5 Removing CR
Timing Belt Step 6)
4.3.3.11 Printhead Assy. 4) Remove the Printhead Assy from the IC Holder.
1) Remove the CR Unit. (p70)
Printhead Assy.
C H E C K Before starting the following work, make sure that the two tabs
P O IN T shown in Figure 4-67 are already released.
IC Holder
Tab
Printhead Assy.
Head FFC
Positioning Hole
PW Sensor FFC and Guide Pin
Double-sided
Tape Location
4.3.3.14 CSIC Board 4) Disconnect the CSIC FFC from the CSIC Board.
1) Remove the CR Unit. (p70)
2) Open the IC Holder Cover, remove the two screws that secure the IC Holder
Cover to the IC Holder.
• C.B.P. 2.5 x 8: 2
C.B.P. 2.5 x 8
IC Holder Cover ( ?±? kgf.cm )
CSIC FFC
CSIC Board
IC Holder
Tab
Bottom Notches
Eject Roller
Spacer
PF Drive Pulley
Paper Guide, Upper Assy. Figure 4-78. Removing Eject Roller (1)
4) Remove the spacer that secures Bush, 6 on the right side of the printer.
Guide Pins 5) Rotate Bush, 6 to the direction of the arrow using a longnose pliers, and
Figure 4-77. Removing Paper Guide, Upper Assy. remove the Bush, 6 from the Main Unit.
4) Repeat the steps above, and remove all the Paper Guide, Upper Assys.
Spacer
A D J U S T M E N T When Paper guide upper is removed or replaced with new one, the
R E Q U IR E D
following adjustment must be performed in the order below.
1. Top Margin Adjustment
Bush, 6
2. PF Adjustment
6) Slide the Eject Roller toward right, lift up the left edge of the Eject Roller,
slide the Eject Roller toward left to remove the Eject Roller.
When installing the Eject Roller, make sure to match the notch of
the Eject Drive Pulley with the tab of the Eject roller as shown
below. Rib
A D J U S T M E N T When you replace Paper eject roller with new one, lubricate it
R E Q U IR E D
as specified. See Chapter 6 “Lubrication” (p.95) for details.
After replacing or removing the PF Timing Belt, make sure to
perform the following adjustment.
• CR Timing Belt Tension adjustment
After replacing or removing the Eject Roller, make sure to
perform the following adjustment.
• PF Adjustment Paper Guide, Front
Absorbent Protections
C.B.S. 3 x 6
( 8±1 kgf.cm )
4.3.3.18 Pump Unit/Cap Unit 4) Remove the Ink Tube that connects the Pump Unit and the Cap Unit.
C A U T IO N When removing the Pump Unit and the Cap Unit, pay attention not
Cap Unit Pump Unit
to drop the CR Lock Lever and the Gear.
Tabs
4.3.3.19 PF Motor 4) Remove Compression Spring 1.53, and remove the PF Motor.
1) Remove the Housing, Lower Assy.. (p51)
2) Remove the PF Timing Belt, Idle Roller Assy, and Compression Spring 1.13
from the Main Unit. Compression Spring 1.53 PF Motor
PF Timing Belt
Compression
Spring 1.13
Figure 4-87. Removing PF Motor (1) When installing the PF Motor, make sure to attach
Compression Spring 1.53 to the part shown in Figure 4-89.
3) Remove the four hexagon nuts that secure the PF Motor to the Main Unit.
When installing the PF Motor, secure the hexagon nuts in the
order shown in Figure 4-88.
PF Motor
3
Hexagon Nuts, Normal, M3 2
(6 ± 1 kgf.cm)
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ADJUSTMENT
EPSON Stylus C87/C88/D88 Revision A
C H E C K In case that any parts are removed and assembled on the repair
P O IN T product while running the Adjustment program, make sure to
turn off the printer.
Offset input for When the Main board, CR motor, PS board or Print head Select and execute this function in the exclusive servicing program to Exclusive Non-target
CR motor assy is changed individually, this adjustment is made to save the offset into the EEPROM. servicing program
calorific write the maximum offset to prevent the occurrence of
limitation. damage to the motor at the time of CR motor heat
generation.
Head angular This adjustment is made to correct the error in the Head Select this function in the exclusive servicing program and print the Exclusive Photo
adjustment mounting position (angle of the Head to the paper surface) to adjustment pattern. Check the displacement amount of the pattern. Print servicing program Quality Ink
keep the nozzle intervals uniform in the CR main scanning the exclusive pattern again and adjust the displacement amount. Jet Paper
direction. (A4)
PF adjustment This adjustment is made to correct the variations of paper Select this function in the exclusive servicing program and print the Exclusive Photo
feed accuracy in the band printing mode to improve print adjustment patterns (9 patterns). Select and enter the pattern that has the servicing program Quality Ink
quality. smallest gap and overlap. The correction value is saved to the specific Jet Paper
EEPROM address on the Main Board. (A4)
Used
Function Item Purpose Method Outline Tool
Media
Head Cleaning This function is used to execute CL efficiently when ink is Select this function in the exclusive servicing program, and execute CL 3. Exclusive servicing Non-target
not delivered from the Head properly, e.g. dot missing or program
Maintenance items
user in order to prevent the repaired printer from being For the reset function, select this function in the exclusive servicing
returned again for repair in a short time. The reset function is program after Waste ink pad replacement, and reset the corresponding
used to reset the Waste ink counter from the exclusive data at the specific address in the EEPROM on the Main board.
program after Waste ink pad replacement.
EEPROM data This function is used to read the above necessary information Select this function in the exclusive servicing program, and read the data Exclusive servicing Non-target
copy from the EEPROM of the faulty Main board using the D4 from the faulty board. After that, change the Main board and then write program
function to reduce the auxiliary adjustment items at the time the read data to a new board.
of Board replacement.
CR timing belt tension adjustment This adjusts the belt tension in order to prevent jumpiness between the CR motor Check the tension of the CR timing belt with a digital tension gauge.
pinion and the CR timing belt.
5.1.2 Replacement Part-Based Adjustment Priorities Note: “applicable” in the table indicates the adjustment
items required after removing/replacing the parts.
The following table indicates the adjustment items and priorities on a replacement part basis.
Performance Priority 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
Offset
Waste ink Top Head input for
EEPROM Market USB ID Ink Head ID First dot PW sensor Bi-D PF
pad margin angular CR motor
data copy setting input charge input adjustment adjustment adjustment adjustment
counter adjustment adjustment calorific
limitation
ASF unit removal --- --- --- --- --- --- applicable applicable --- --- --- applicable ---
ASF unit replacement --- --- --- --- --- --- applicable applicable --- --- --- applicable ---
CR motor removal --- --- --- --- --- --- --- applicable applicable applicable applicable --- ---
CR motor replacement --- --- --- --- --- --- --- applicable applicable applicable applicable --- applicable
Paper guide upper removal --- --- --- --- --- --- applicable --- --- --- --- applicable ---
Paper guide upper replacement --- --- --- --- --- --- applicable --- --- --- --- applicable ---
Frame front (only) removal --- --- --- --- --- --- --- applicable --- applicable applicable --- ---
Frame front (only) replacement --- --- --- --- --- --- --- applicable --- applicable applicable --- ---
I/C holder removal --- --- --- --- --- --- applicable applicable applicable applicable applicable applicable ---
I/C holder replacement --- --- --- --- --- --- applicable applicable applicable applicable applicable applicable ---
Print Head assy. removal --- --- --- --- --- --- applicable applicable applicable applicable applicable applicable ---
Print Head assy. replacement --- --- --- --- applicable applicable applicable applicable applicable applicable applicable applicable applicable
Main board removal --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- ---
Main board replacement (Read OK) applicable --- --- --- --- --- --- --- ---
---
Main board replacement (Read NG) --- applicable applicable (Pad --- applicable applicable applicable --- applicable applicable applicable applicable
replacement)
Holder shaft unit removal --- --- --- --- --- --- applicable --- --- --- --- --- ---
Holder shaft unit replacement --- --- --- --- --- --- applicable --- --- --- --- --- ---
1. Select Head Angular adjustment in the adjustment program. 1. Select Bi-D adjustment in the adjustment program.
2. Click the [Print] button to print Head Angular adjustment pattern of checked 2. Click the [Print] button to print Bi-D adjustment pattern of checked items.
items.
3. Select the pattern that has the smallest displacements in each variable dot, and
3. Select the pattern value of straight line in the printed lines. click the [Go to print page] button in the adjustment program.
4. Click the [Input] button to write the adjustment value of checked items. 4. Click the [Input] button to write the adjustment value of checked items.
(Note: The range of the adjustment value is -4 to 4.)
5. Click [Go to print page].
[Treatment procedure for NG product]
[Treatment procedure for NG product]
Step1) Replace the print head with new one again.
Step1) Replace the print head with new one again.
Step2) Print the check pattern, and check the adjustment result.
Step2) Print the check pattern, and check the adjustment result.
Step3) If the result is NG level, confirm the installation condition of removed parts
Step3) If the result is NG level, confirm the installation condition of removed parts
during disassembly.
during disassembly.
Step4) Perform step2) again.
Step4) Perform step2) again.
OK pattern NG pattern
[Judging Standard] OK pattern NG pattern [Judging Standard]
- The printed line should be straight line. - No gap/overlap between short block
[Reference:Standard value in manufactory] pattern and long one.
- Standard : ±50µm [Reference:Standard value in manufactory]
- VSD1:60µm, VSD2:60µm, VSD3:
40µm, VSD4:40µm, ECO:85µm.
1. Select PF adjustment in the adjustment program. 1. Select PW Sensor adjustment in the adjustment program.
2. Click the [Print] button to PF adjustment pattern. 2. Click the [Print] button to print PW adjustment pattern.
3. Select the pattern that has the smallest displacements in each variable dot, 3. Select the pattern number 5mm away from each edge.
4. Click the [Input] button to write the adjustment value of checked items. 4. Click the [Input] button to write the adjustment value of checked items.
5. If the smallest displacements is [*] or [**], and click the corresponded button. [Treatment procedure for NG product]
6. Check that [*] or [**] is best of the three, input 4 in case of [*] and
Step1) Replace the Detector PH or Encorder with new one again.
-4 in case of [**].
Step2) Print the check pattern, and check the adjustment result.
[Treatment procedure for NG product] Step3) If the result is NG level, confirm the installation condition of removed parts
during disassembly.
Step1) Replace the repaired (replaced) part with new one. Step4) Perform step2) again.
Step2) Print the check pattern, and check the adjustment result.
Step3) If the result is NG level, confirm the installation condition of removed parts [Judging Standard]
during disassembly. - Top / Bottom : 5+0.5/-1.0 mm
- Right / Left : 5+0.3/-1.0 mm
OK pattern [Judging Standard]
- No gap/overlap between short block
pattern and long one.
1. Select First Dot adjustment in the adjustment program. 1. Select Top Margin adjustment in the adjustment program.
2. Click the [Print] button to print First Dot adjustment pattern. 2. Click the [Print] button to print Top Margin adjustment pattern.
3. Determine the adjustment value in the shifting direction for the pattern printed on 3. Determine the adjustment value in the shifting direction for the pattern printed on
the left margin. Input can be made in 0.0176mm increments for the adjustment the top margin. (Note: [+] input < 2.6mm, 4.6mm < [-] input )
value of 1.
4. Click the [Input] button to write the adjustment value of checked items.
4. Click the [Input] button to write the adjustment value of checked items.
[Treatment procedure for NG product]
[Treatment procedure for NG product]
Step1) Replace the repaired (replaced) part with new one.
Step1) Replace the repaired (replaced) part with new one. Step2) Print the check pattern, and check the adjustment result.
Step2) Print the check pattern, and check the adjustment result. Step3) If the result is NG level, confirm the installation condition of removed parts
Step3) If the result is NG level, confirm the installation condition of removed parts during disassembly.
during disassembly.
[Judging Standard]
[Judging Standard] - Standard : 3 ± 1.5 mm away from left edge.
- Standard : 3.6 ± 1.0 mm away from top edge.
5.2.10 Offset input for CR Motor Calorific Limitation 5.2.11 A4 Normal Paper print
[Adjustment Procedure] [Adjustment Procedure]
1. Select Offset input for CR motor calorific limitation in the adjustment program. 1. Select A4 Normal Paper print in the adjustment program.
2. Click the [Input] button to write the specific data in EEPROM. 2. Click the [Print] button to print A4 Normal Paper print pattern.
[Judging Standard]
- PW Sensor adjustment
Top / Bottom : 5.0+0.5/-1.0mm
Right / Left : 5.0+0.3/-1.0mm
- Beta pattern
No uneven printing / white line.
- Vertical alignment
No thin dot or thick dot / vertical
alignment.
- Horizontal alignment
No displacement between the vertical
rules of each VSD.
[Judging Standard]
- Bi-D adjustment
Make sure that “X“ is the best pattern of the
three.
- Top Margin adjustment
3 ± 1mm from top edge.
( This standard is different from that of
individual Top Margin adjustment. The
standard of individual Top Margin adjustment
is added about 0.6mm by the circumstance.)
- First Dot adjustment
3 ± 1.5mm from left edge.
- Head Angular adjustment
Make sure that “X“ is the best pattern of the
three.
- PF adjustment
Make sure that “X“ is the best pattern of the
three.
- Accumulated Pitch Line
259.5 ± 1mm from top line.
This adjustment is to optimize the timing belt tension for preventing tooth skip between Sensor cable [Judging Standard]
the pinion of CR motor and the CR timing belt. This adjustment must be made when - CR Timing Belt Tension : 9 ± 1.5N
the CR timing belt is removed.
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MAINTENANCE
EPSON Stylus C87/C88/D88 Revision A
Exterior parts
Use a clean soft cloth moistened with water, and wipe off any dirt. If the exterior
parts are stained by the ink, use a cloth moistened with neutral detergent to wipe it
off.
Inside the printer
Use a vacuum cleaner to remove any paper dust.
LD Roller
When paper loading function does not operate because friction of the LD roller is
lowered by any paper dust, set the adhesive side up of the cleaning sheet (included
in the media) to remove any paper dust. Repeat loading the cleaning sheet several
times.
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1. Select the “EPSON Status Monitor 3” in the printer driver utility, and make sure Maintenance request error (Maintenance call error)
that the printer is in stand-by state by using the Status monitor 3. If the printer is in Ink is used for the printhead cleaning operation as well as the printing operation.
stand-by state, the following figure is indicated on the monitor. When the ink is used for the printhead cleaning operation, the ink is drained to the
Waste drain ink pad and the amount of the waste ink is stored as the waste ink
counter into the EEPROM on the Main board. Due to this, when the waste ink max
counter has reached the limit of the absorbing capability of the Waste drain ink
pad*,) the Maintenance call error is indicated on Status monitor 3 as following
figure. But waste ink max counter is chenged by usage, therefore waste ink max
counter is not necessarily right.
2. Select the “Head Cleaning” in the printer driver utility, and perform the printhead
cleaning. After performing the printhead cleaning operation, print a nozzle check
pattern by selecting the “Nozzle Check“. If you repeat the printhead cleaning
operation without selecting the “Nozzle Check”, CL1, the weakest cleaning, will
be repeated.
In this case, replace to new Waste drain ink pad and clear the waste ink counter stored
into the EEPROM. The waste ink counter can be reset only from the Adjustment
program because this printer dose not have the waste ink counter reset function by the
control panel SW. As for the procedure, refer to Chapter5“ADJUSTMENT” (p.80).
In your repair activity, check the waste ink counter along with the firmware version,
Main board checker program version and nozzle check pattern on the nozzle check
pattern printing. If the waste ink counter is closed to its limit, recommend that the
Waste drain ink pad will be replaced with new one. This is because the "Maintenance
request error" will may occur after returning the repaired product to the customer.
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6.1.3 Lubrication Refer to the following figures for the lubrication points.
The characteristics of the grease have great affects on the mechanical function and <Lubrication Point>
durability, especially does the characteristics about temperature environment. The type Paper Back Lever Surface
and amount of the grease used to lubricate the printer parts are determined based on the
ASF Unit
results of the internal evaluations. Therefore, be sure to apply the specified type and <Lubrication Type>
amount of the grease to the specified part of the printer mechanism during servicing. G-26
<Lubrication Amount>
φ1 x 1 mm
C A U T IO N Never use oil or grease other than those specified in this
Paper Back Lever
manual. Use of different types of oil or grease may damage <Remarks>
the component or give bad influence on the printer function. • G-26 must not be adhered to
Never apply larger amount of grease than specified in this other parts.
manual.
<Remarks>
• G-58 must not be adhered to
35mm 20mm
the printer mechanism and
other parts.
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<Remarks> <Remarks>
Main Frame • G-58 moust not be adhered to • G-58 moust not be adhered to
other parts. other parts.
EJ drive pulley
Figure 6-6. Lubrication on Main Frame Figure 6-8. Lubrication on EJ drive pulley
Figure 6-7. Lubrication on Roller Guide Holder Figure 6-9. Lubrication on Bush 6
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<Lubrication Point>
Contact point between the PF
Grounding Spring and the PF
Roller Unit
<Lubrication Point>
φ 1 mm x 0.5 mm
<Remarks>
Use a brush to apply.
• G-58 moust not be adhered to
other parts.
<Lubrication Point>
U-shaped part for the Idle roller
assy
Idle roller assy
<Lubrication Point>
G-58
<Lubrication Amount>
U-shaped part : f 1 mm x 2
points
<Remarks>
• G-58 must not be adhered to
other parts such as pinion face
of the PF Motor or the Timing
Belt
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CHAPTER
7
APPENDIX
EPSON Stylus C87/C88/D88 Revision A
400
101
103
109
110
108
111
102
105
107
A 300
505 505
500
501
501
522
512
524
541
509
514
504 523
525
511
542
704
716
A
701 710
706
709
711
740
713
712
707
714
700
703