SERVICE MANUAL

Color Inkjet Printer

EPSON Stylus Photo R800

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PRECAUTIONS
Precautionary notations throughout the text are categorized relative to 1)Personal injury and 2) damage to equipment.

DANGER WARNING

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. 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.

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.

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.

Manual Configuration
This manual consists of six chapters and Appendix. CHAPTER 1.PRODUCT DESCRIPTIONS Provides a general overview and specifications of the product. CHAPTER 2.OPERATING PRINCIPLES Describes the theory of electrical and mechanical operations of the product. CHAPTER 3.TROUBLESHOOTING Describes the step-by-step procedures for the troubleshooting. CHAPTER 4.DISASSEMBLY / ASSEMBLY Describes the step-by-step procedures for disassembling and assembling the product. CHAPTER 5.ADJUSTMENT Provides Epson-approved methods for adjustment. CHAPTER 6.MAINTENANCE Provides preventive maintenance procedures and the lists of Epson-approved lubricants and adhesives required for servicing the product. APPENDIX Provides the following additional information for reference: Connector pin assignments Exploded diagram & Parts List Electric circuit boards components layout Electrical circuit boards schematics

Symbols Used in this Manual

Various symbols are used throughout this manual either to provide additional information on a specific topic or to warn of possible danger present during a procedure or an action. Be aware of all symbols when they are used, and always read NOTE, CAUTION, or WARNING messages. Indicates an operating or maintenance procedure, practice or condition that is necessary to keep the products quality.

Indicates an operating or maintenance procedure, practice, or condition that, if not strictly observed, could result in damage to, or destruction of, equipment. May indicate an operating or maintenance procedure, practice or condition that is necessary to accomplish a task efficiently. It may also provide additional information that is related to a specific subject, or comment on the results achieved through a previous action. Indicates an operating or maintenance procedure, practice or condition that, if not strictly observed, could result in injury or loss of life. Indicates that a particular task must be carried out according to a certain standard after disassembly and before re-assembly, otherwise the quality of the components in question may be adversely affected.

Revision Status
Revision Date of Issue Description

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December 16, 2003 May 27, 2004

First Release Correction of the misspellings

CONTENTS
Chapter 1 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
1.1 Overview.................................................................................................. 9 1.2 PG Setting ............................................................................................. 10 1.3 Functions .............................................................................................. 11 1.3.1 Control Panel ................................................................................ 11 1.3.2 Switches ........................................................................................ 11 1.3.3 Indicators ....................................................................................... 11 1.3.4 Switch Functions ........................................................................... 11 1.3.5 Indicator Display in Normal Mode ................................................. 12 1.3.6 Error Status ................................................................................... 13 1.4 Casing Specifications .......................................................................... 14 1.5 Accessories .......................................................................................... 14 3.1 Overview ............................................................................................... 38 3.1.1 Troubleshooting according to panel messages ............................ 38 3.1.2 Superficial Phenomenon-Based Troubleshooting ......................... 62

Chapter 4 DISASSEMBLY & ASSEMBLY

4.1 Overview ............................................................................................... 4.1.1 Precautions ................................................................................... 4.1.2 Tools to Be Used .......................................................................... 4.1.3 Screw List ..................................................................................... 4.1.4 Pre-Shipment Checks ................................................................... 73 73 74 75 76

Chapter 2 OPERATING PRINCIPLES

2.1 Overview................................................................................................ 16 2.2 Printer Mechanism ............................................................................... 16 2.2.1 Carriage Mechanism ..................................................................... 17 2.2.2 Printhead Specifications ................................................................ 20 2.2.3 Paper Feeding Mechanism ........................................................... 20 2.2.4 Paper Loading Mechanism ........................................................... 24 2.2.5 Ink System Mechanism ................................................................. 26 2.2.6 Ink Sequence ................................................................................ 28 2.2.7 Paper Cutter Mechanism .............................................................. 30 2.2.8 Power-On Sequence ..................................................................... 32 2.3 Electrical Circuitry Operating Principles............................................ 33 2.3.1 Power Supply Circuit Operating Principle ..................................... 33 2.3.2 C550 MAIN Circuit Operating Principle ......................................... 34

4.2 Disassembly ......................................................................................... 77 4.2.1 Removing the Housings ................................................................ 78 4.2.2 Stacker Assy. ................................................................................ 82 4.2.3 Waste Ink Pads ............................................................................. 84 4.2.4 ASF Assy. ..................................................................................... 86 4.2.5 Removing the Boards ................................................................... 90 4.2.6 Disassembling the Printer Mechanism .......................................... 96 4.2.7 Removing the Motors .................................................................. 130 4.2.8 Removing the Sensors ................................................................ 133

Chapter 5 ADJUSTMENT
5.1 Adjustment Items and Overview ....................................................... 5.1.1 Servicing Adjustment Item List .................................................... 5.1.2 Replacement Part-Based Adjustment Priorities .......................... 5.1.3 Required Adjustment Jigs, Tools and Like .................................. 140 140 143 145

5.2 Adjustments........................................................................................ 145 5.2.1 PF Belt Tension Adjustment ....................................................... 145 5.2.2 PG Adjustment ............................................................................ 147

Chapter 3 TROUBLESHOOTING

Chapter 6 MAINTENANCE

6.1 Overview.............................................................................................. 153 6.1.1 ROM Replacement ...................................................................... 153 6.1.2 Cleaning ...................................................................................... 153 6.1.3 Service Maintenance ................................................................... 154 6.1.4 Lubrication ................................................................................... 155

Chapter 7 APPENDIX
7.1 Connector Summary .......................................................................... 162 7.1.1 Connectors and Pin Layouts ....................................................... 162 7.2 Exploded Diagram .............................................................................. 163 7.3 Parts List for EPSON Stylus Photo R800 ......................................... 170 7.4 Component Layout............................................................................. 172 7.5 Circuit Diagram................................................................................... 174

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Revision A
Note"*1": When user performs the "Auto nozzle check and cleaning", Prints nozzle check pattern and automatically checks print head nozzles. If they are clogged, performs head cleaning. If they are not recovered, and performs head cleaning and detection up to tree times.

1.1 Overview
The Stylus Photo R800 is a photo printer designed for a wide range of users from individual users to commercial users. As a successor to the Stylus Photo 950/960, this consumer middle high model is capable of CD-R/DVD-R printing and roll paper cutter functions. This product has the following features.

FEATURES
High Color Print Quality High photo quality thanks to Photo Mach technology Achievement of higher quality using microweaves and super microweaves High resolution printing of 5760 x 1440dpi, world's minimum dot 1.5pl MSDT High-speed printing Two Different Interfaces Supported USB 2.0 (HS compatibility) IEEE-1394 Compact, space saving Windows/Macintosh Exclusive Multi-size Capable ASF ASF equipped as standard supports forms ranging from business cards to A4. CSIC-compatible Independent Ink Cartridge Roll paper compatibility Fast, 4-side borderless printing compatibility Two-sided printing compatibility Prevention of platen printing by optical sensor CD-R/DVD-R printing compatibility by front loading Business card, card photo printing compatibility Auto Nozzle Check and Cleaning*1 Figure 1-1. Product Appearance

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1.2 PG Setting
As this printer uses an Auto PG (APG), an appropriate PG position is set according to the used paper type. The following table indicates the PG positions, the main applications of each position, and the relationships between the two sensors used with the APG. Table 1-1.
Application Printing PG Position PG (-) Special thick paper PG (0) PG (+) PG (++) Release Waiting for CD-R/ Board paper to be fed Paper jam removal Release OFF OFF Plain paper Envelope CD-R/Board paper Special thin paper PG(0) rub avoidance PG(-) rub avoidance Standby position after power-on (For bottom stacker) 1.7mm PG (Typ.) OFF ON Initialization at power-on Cleaning (wiping) 4.5mm PG (++) OFF OFF

Non-printing

PG value Sensor APG Sensor 1 APG Sensor 2

1.2mm PG (-) OFF ON

2.1mm PG (+) OFF ON

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1.3 Functions
1.3.1 Control Panel
The appearance of the control panel is shown below.

1.3.4 Switch Functions

FUNCTIONS IN NORMAL STATUS
Table 1-2. Normal-status Functions
Switch Function Power On/Off Loads or Ejects the Paper. In the condition of printing, cancel the print job. Starts the Cleaning of head with 3 second pushing. Moves the Carriage to ink cartridge change position. When Carriage is on the ink cartridge change position, return carriage from ink cartridge change position. Loads the Roll paper. Back out the roll paper with 3 second pushing. Move to tear off position / Return from tear off position. When the cutter is set, cuts the paper. When the photo album is used, ejects the paper forwards only. (At this mode, the printer can't move the cutter and can't move backwards.)
Power LED

Ink LED

Paper LED

Power switch Paper switch

Ink switch

Ink switch Roll paper switch Paper switch

Power switch

Roll paper switch

Figure 1-2. Control Panel Appearance

1.3.2 Switches
Power switch Paper switch Ink switch Roll paper switch

Note : When the printer has frozen, hold down the Power switch and Ink switch for 7 seconds to forcibly switch power off.

FUNCTION AT POWER-ON
Table 1-3. Power-on Function
Switch Paper switch Starts status printings.*1 Function

1.3.3 Indicators
Power LED Paper LED Ink LED : Green : Red : Red

Note "*1": Status printings prints firmware version, ink counter and nozzle check patterns.

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1.3.5 Indicator Display in Normal Mode

Table 1-4. Printer Condition and LED Status
Printer status Idle Data Processing Pause *1 Ink Sequence Processing Ink Cartridge Change Mode PG Release Processing Ink Low (warning) Tear Off Status Paper Mismatch Error Paper Out Ink Out No Ink Cartridge or Ink Cartridge Error Paper Jam Error Card Loading Error Cutter Jam Error Cover Open Error Reset Input Fatal Error Cutter Position Error Maintenance Request Power Off Note: "" Blink Blink 2 Fast Blink Blink alternately 1 Blink alternately 2 Error status Status 05h 11h 0Ch 06h 05h 05h 04h 2Ah 1Dh 02h 00h 1Ch 10h | On Off Off Off Fast Blink Indicators Power On Blink Blink Blink Blink Paper Blink Fast Blink On Blink Fast Blink Blink 2 Blink 2 On Fast Blink Blink 2 Blink Alternately 1 Off Ink Blink Blink On On Fast Blink On Fast Blink Blink 2 Blink Alternately 2 Off Priority 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 | 4 3 2 1

: Don't care : 0.5sec on + 0.5sec off repetition : 0.2sec on + 0.2sec + 0.2sec on + 0.4sec off repetition : 0.1sec on + 0.1sec off repetition : 0.5sec on + 0.5sec off repetition : 0.5sec off + 0.5sec on repetition

Note"*1": When the Photo album paper is end, the printer goes to this status.

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Table 1-5. General error
Error Status Cutter Jam Error Occurring Condition When Cutter can't cut the paper, it goes Cutter Jam Error. Resuming Condition Switch power off and recheck the cutter state. When a paper jam has occurred, clear the paper. Close the cover.

1.3.6 Error Status

If any of the following states is detected, this printer is put in an error status and turns the interface signal -ERROR "Low" and BUSY "High" to inhibit data input. At this time, the printer is automatically disabled from printing. However, when communication is being made using the IEEE1284.4 protocol, communication with the printer is enabled. General error After the cause of this type of error is removed, the printer can resume its operation from where it stopped due to the error Table 1-5. General error
Error Status Paper Mismatch Error Occurring Condition If the paper path specified by the print data is different from the printer's real paper path, the printer goes to this error. When printer fails to load a sheet, it goes Paper Out Error. When the printer runs out the most part of the ink of any one color, it warns Ink Low and keeps printing. When the printer runs out the whole ink of any one color, it stops printing and indicates Ink Out Error. User is requested to install a new InkCartridge in this state. When printer detects that Ink Cartridge comes off, it goes this error mode. Failure of ejecting a sheet Failure of loading a sheet to the loading position When the card was loaded to the wrong position, the printer goes this error. Resuming Condition Change the printer's paper path to the one specified by the data. Set the paper to the ASF and push the Paper switch. Install the new Ink Cartridge.

Cover Open Error

When the cover is opened at Economy printing mode, the printer goes this error.

Fatal error After the cause of this type of error is removed, the printer cannot return to normal unless it is powered off and then on again Table 1-6. Fatal error
Error Status Fatal Error Occurring Condition When detecting a Fatal Error such as a carriage control error, the printer is placed in an error status. When Cutter can't return to cutter home position, it goes Cutter Position Error. Resuming Condition Turn off and turn on.

Paper Out

Ink Out

Cutter Position Error

Switch power off and recheck the cutter state. When a paper jam has occurred, clear the paper. Replace the Waste Ink Pads in the printer enclosure by a service person.

Maintenance Request Install the new Ink Cartridge. Remove the jammed paper. Set an A4 paper to the ASF, and press the Paper switch. If the card couldn't eject at your first try, repeat again the same method.

No Ink Cartridge/ CSIC Error Paper Jam Error

When the total quantity of ink wasted through the cleaning and flushing is reaches to the limit, printer indicates this error and stops.

Card Loading Error

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1.4 Casing Specifications

EXTERNAL DIMENSIONS
When tucked When used : 495 (width) x 305 (depth) x 193 mm (height) : 495 (width) x 644 (depth) x 322 mm (height)

1.5 Accessories
STANDARD ACCESSORIES
Setup guide Ink Cartridge (one for each of 8 colors) CD-ROM (Printer driver utility) CD/DVD tray CD/DVD print position check sheet 8cm CD/DVD attachment Roll paper holder Power cord : 1 set : 1 set : 1 set : 1 set : 1 set : 1 set : 1 set : 1 set

WEIGHT
7.0kg

EXTERNAL DIMENSION DIAGRAM

CONSUMABLES AND OPTIONS

322 193

Ink cartridges Gloss Optimizer: T0540 Black : T0541 Cyan : T0542 Magenta : T0543 Yellow : T0544 Red : T0547 Matte Black : T0548 Blue : T0549
495

305 644

Roll paper auto cutter (Cutter, paper support basket, instruction manual) USB cable

: PMA4RAC3 : USBCB2

Figure 1-3. External Dimension Diagram

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OPERATING PRINCIPLES

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Revision A
The basic structure of the mechanism has the following features. The sensor dedicated to Auto Bi-D adjustment and auto nozzle check is installed. The following shows the outline of the printer mechanism.
PF Encoder Sensor PF Scale

2.1 Overview
This chapter explains the operating principles of the mechanical sections and electrical circuits in this product. The main components of this product are as follows. Control circuit board Power supply circuit board Control panel board : C550 MAIN : C550 PSB/PSE : C550 PNL

Paper Eject Roller (front) PG Release Sensor Paper Eject Roller (rear) APG Motor APG Sensors PF Motor

2.2 Printer Mechanism

Like the conventional model, this product uses DC motors as power sources. The following table describes the motor types and their applications. Table 2-1. Various Motors
Motor Name CR Motor Type DC motor with brushes Applications/Functions Used for carriage driving. Makes little noise during driving. The CR linear scale and CR encoder sensor are used to control the motor. Power source to drive the Paper loading rollers at the time of fixed-value paper loading or paper feed/eject operation. To grasp the paper feed pitch, the precision gear surface is fitted with the PF scale and the PF encoder sensor is used to control the motor. Power source to drive the Carriage Unit at the time of PG setting. The two APG Sensors and Carriage Shaft are driven vertically to control the motor. Performs the paper feed operation of the ASF. Because of a stepping motor, this motor does not require a scale, photo sensor and like to be fitted to grasp the driving conditions. Drives the pump, wiper, etc. of the Ink System. Because of a stepping motor, this motor does not require a scale, photo sensor and like to be fitted to grasp the driving conditions.

PF Roller

Timing Belt CR Encoder Sensor

PW Sensor

LD Roller

PF Motor

DC motor with brushes

Ink Mark Sensor Carriage Unit Retard Roller

APG Motor

DC motor with brushes 4-phase, 48-pole PM type stepping motor 4-phase, 48-pole PM type stepping motor

CR Scale

PE Sensor

ASF Motor

Ink System Unit

ASF Motor

Pump Motor

Pump Motor Carriage Shaft

CR Motor

Figure 2-1. Printer Mechanism Outline

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CR measurement sequence To set the appropriate drive current value according to the variation of the CR mechanical load, the mechanical load is measured in a CR measurement sequence and saved into the EEPROM A4<H>, A5<H> in a power-on or IC change sequence. However, if 46 is saved at the EEPROM A4<H> and 05 at A5<H>, Fatal error will occur since too large load is applied to the CR drive system. The above control and sequences correct the drive current value of the CR Motor according to not only the mechanical load but also the variations of the motor and like. In addition, the resultant CR drive current value is used to calculate a heating value, and when the specified heating value is reached, wait time is provided per CR path for printing.

2.2.1 Carriage Mechanism

The Carriage mechanism consists of the Carriage Motor (CR Motor), Carriage Shafts, Platen Gap Adjustment Mechanism, Carriage Lock Mechanism, and others.

2.2.1.1 Carriage Mechanism

The following indicates the Carriage driving DC motor specifications. Table 2-2. CR Motor Specifications
Item Type Drive voltage Winding resistance Inductance Drive method Drive IC Specifications DC motor with brushes +42V 5% (voltage applied to driver) 24.4 15% 17.5mH 25% PWM, constant-current chopping A6615

Closed loop control based on the CR Motor (DC Motor) and CR Encoder Sensor has advantages in stabilized print quality and silent operation. Heat generation control Using low-cost DC motors, this product grasps the variations of the torque constants, coil resistances and power supply board output voltages of the individual DC motors adequately to carry out heat generation control according to individual differences. CR variation measurement sequence The variations of the torque constant, coil resistance and power supply board output voltage of the motor are measured in a CR variation measurement sequence when the CR mechanical load is in the initial status and saved into the EEPROM (A6<H>). According to the variations (individual differences) measured in this sequence, the voltage is corrected to make the drive current value constant (without an individual difference) according to the variations (individual differences) measured in this sequence.

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2.2.1.2 Carriage Home Position Detection

As in the conventional model, the Carriage Home Position is detected using the drive current of the CR Motor and the speed/position signal of the CR Linear Encoder. The basic home position detection sequence is as described below. 1. The CR linear encoder pulse counter in the CPU is reset by the initialization operation performed at power-on. 2. When the CR Motor rotates counterclockwise, the Carriage Unit moves from left to right. When the following conditions are satisfied, the CPU assumes that the Carriage Unit made contact with the right frame. The ASIC detects 862/1500 counts or more in the PWM output under CR Motor load positioning control. P1 (number of output pulses from when power is switched on until the Carriage Unit makes contact with the right frame) is 12 steps or less. 3. When the CR Motor rotates clockwise, the Carriage Unit moves from right to left. When the following conditions are satisfied, the CPU assumes that the Carriage Unit reached the CR lock confirmation position. The ASIC detects 483/1500 counts or more in the PWM output under CR Motor load positioning control. A difference between P1 and P2 (number of output pulses from when the Carriage Unit made contact with the right frame until it reaches the Carriage lock confirmation position) is 12 steps or less. 4. When the CR Motor rotates counterclockwise to move the Carriage from left to right and the CPU detects 862/1500 counts or more in the PWM output under CR Motor load positioning control, the printer judges it as contact with the frame. 5. When a difference between P1 and P3 (number of output pulses from when the Carriage Unit reached the Carriage lock confirmation position until it makes contact with the right frame) is 4 steps or less, the printer judges that the Carriage Unit is in the home position. The IC14 (ASIC) sets the drive current value adequate for the Carriage Unit motion and outputs it to the motor driver. Based on the signal output from the IC14 (ASIC), the IC5 (Motor Driver) outputs the CR Motor drive current to the CR Motor.

2.2.1.3 Sequence Used for PW Detection

The PW (paper width detection) Sensor installed on the Carriage Unit bottom is used to control the printer according to various sequences. The following briefly describes the PW Sensor operating principle. A dark voltage is measured by the PW Sensor in three places on the right end plane (area without the absorber) of the Front Paper Guide every time power is switched on, and the measurement values are saved into the EEPROM as threshold values. Threshold value > detection voltage: Paper present Threshold value < detection voltage: Paper absent The following sequences are performed. Off-paper printing prevention control Before start of printing (immediately after the end of paper locating), or during printing, whether paper is present or not is detected to prevent offpaper printing on the Paper Guide by borderless printing used in a wrong way. (This applies to only the left or right end of the paper.) This control applies to only the four-side borderless mode. CD-R center detection control When printing is not being performed, the PW detector is used to detect the center of CD-R. Refer to "2.2.3.4 CD-R Printing Mechanism (p.23)" for details. Board paper/roll paper leading edge detection control Control exercised to detect the user-preset board paper leading edge, or control carried out to detect the roll paper edge. Therefore, the PW sensor does not detect a paper leading edge at the time of ASF cut sheet feeding.

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Off-range restriction control At the time of frameless printing, a paper leading edge is detected using the PW Sensor to restrict the frameless off-range amount. Complete frameless mode Control is performed to print the print data 3mm larger at top, 5mm larger at bottom, and 2.5mm lager at left and right than the detected paper size. Roll paper mode In the left and right frameless mode, control is performed to print the print data 2.5mm lager at left and right than the detected paper size. PW sensor dark voltage (VH) measurement PW sensor dark voltage (VH) measurement is performed at the following timings and locations and used to calculate the threshold value of whether paper is present or not. Cut sheets, Roll paper The dark voltage is measured and updated at every power-on, and the threshold value (VS) is calculated and saved in the EPROM area as a PW detection level. Threshold value > detection voltage: Paper present Threshold value < detection voltage: Paper absent CD-R Tray When a CD-R is used, the dark voltage is measured on the CD-R tray, and the threshold value (VS) is then calculated and saved in the EPROM area as a PW detection level. Threshold value > detection voltage: CD-R present (tray home position detected) The measurement voltage in the presence of the CD-R is saved into the EEPROM as a white level. The white level value is used to check the sensor deterioration condition during servicing or like. If the measurement value of the white level is close to that of the PW detection level, it means that the sensor is dirty or deteriorated.

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2.2.1.4 APG (Auto PG) Mechanism

The following indicates the APG DC motor specifications. Table 2-3. APG Motor Specifications
Item Type Drive voltage Winding resistance Inductance Drive method Drive IC Specifications DC motor with brushes +42V 5% (voltage applied to driver) 64.7 15% 37.6mH 25% PWM, constant-current chopping A6615

The APG Motor (DC Motor) and two APG Sensors automatically adjust the PG amount according to the paper.
APG Motor

PG Cam

Carriage Shaft

Carriage Unit

Figure 2-2. APG Mechanism

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2.2.2 Printhead Specifications

The Printhead of this product is a F-Mach head. The following shows the arrangement of the nozzles and the color arrangement of each nozzle line when they are viewed from behind.
7.620mm 7.620mm 7.620mm (216/720inch) (216/720inch) (216/720inch) 2.258mm 2.258mm 2.258mm 2.258mm (64/720inch) (64/720inch) (64/720inch) (64/720inch)

2.2.3 Paper Feeding Mechanism

The paper feeding mechanism indicates the mechanism that feeds paper or CD-R Tray to the PF Roller Shaft.

Cut sheet PE Sensor CD-R Tray Star Wheel Rollers

Roll paper

Line A

Line C Line B

Line E Line D

Line G Line F

Paper feeding direction Line H Board Paper 0.141mm (1/180inch)

0.071mm (1/360inch) 31.89mm 41.66mm Carriage moving direction

Paper eject roller (front)

Paper eject roller (rear)

PF Roller

Figure 2-4. Paper Feeding Mechanism

Figure 2-3. Nozzle Rear View Table 2-4. Relationships between Nozzle Lines and Color Arrangement
Line A B C D E F G H Ink Yellow Magenta Cyan Matte-black Photo-black Red Blue Gloss Optimizer

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Driven by the ASF Motor, the ASF Assy. performs the following feeding operation. 1. When a paper feeding command is issued from the PC or the Paper Switch of the panel is pressed after power-on, the driving force of the ASF Motor begins to be transmitted to the LD Roller. 2. The flag of the Paper Back Cam moves away from the home position of the ASF Sensor and the LD Roller rotates. 3. When the LD Roller rotates one turn and the flag of the Paper Back Cam returns to the home position of the ASF Sensor again, the LD Roller stops rotating.

2.2.3.1 ASF Paper Feeding Mechanism

The following indicates the ASF Assy. driving stepping motor specifications. Table 2-5. ASF Motor Specifications
Item Type Drive voltage Winding resistance Inductance Drive method Specifications 4-phase, 48-pole PM type stepping motor Bipolar drive/constant-current drive +42V 5% (voltage applied to driver) 7.4 10% (per phase at 25C) 12.0mH 20% (1kH, 1Vrms)

The drive of the ASF Motor is transmitted to the LD Roller in the following path. LD Roller Drive Transmission Path ASF Motor Pinion Gear Combination Gear 29, 11 Paper Back Cam LD Roller

2.2.3.2 Manual Paper Feeding Mechanism (Board Paper)

To enable direct printing onto thick paper and CD-R label, this product has the mechanism to feed paper from the printer front manually. 1. When the Stacker is lifted, the close signal of the PG Release Sensor is transmitted to the APG Assy. in the following order.

ASF Motor

Paper Back Cam

PG Release Sensor Main Board Relay Board APG Motor APG Assy. 2. Driven by the APG Motor, the APG Assy. sets the PG position to PG release to release the Upper Paper Guide (Driven Roller). 3. Along the Paper Feed Guide of the Stacker, match the leading edge (front side) of the board paper to the marking position of the Stacker. After the above operation, press the Paper Switch. When the PE Sensor detects that the paper is present, it detects the leading edge of the paper, and the printer performs paper locating and then enters the standby status.

LD Roller Shaft

Combination Gear 29, 11

Figure 2-5. LD Roller Drive Transmission Path

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When roll paper printing data is received (when cutter is not fitted) 1. After end of printing, press the Roll Paper Switch. 2. A tear-off line is printed, and the roll paper is fed to the roll paper cut position. 3. After cutting the roll paper with a pair of scissors or like, Press the Roll Paper Switch. This returns the leading edge of the paper to the print starting position.

2.2.3.3 Roll Paper Feeding

Since panel operation in the roll paper mode differs from the above operation, the differences of panel operation after roll paper feeding will be described. 1. When roll paper is fed, the PE Sensor detects the paper, and after 3 seconds have elapsed, the paper is fed. 2. The PW Sensor check for the leading edge of the paper, and if it detects the paper, the printer operates in the Cutter Self-Cleaning Mode. 3. The printer back-feeds the paper to the paper print starting position. At this time, panel Switch operation is invalid, and the definitions of the panel operation and Paper Switch differ between cut sheets and roll paper. The following describes a difference between Panel Switch operations performed when roll paper is fed and performed when roll paper printing data is received from the PC. When roll paper is fed Pressing the Roll Paper Switch for more than 3 seconds back-feeds the leading edge of the roll paper to the PE Sensor (the Paper LED blinks). In this state, draw the roll paper and press the Paper Switch to return to the panel operation that enables paper feeding from the ASF. When roll paper printing data is received (when cutter is fitted) When data is "No auto cut" 1. After end of printing, press the Roll Paper Switch. This feeds the separation position in the print data to the roll paper cut position. 2. After the paper is cut, the leading edge of the paper returns to the print starting position. When data is "Standard 1 cut" or "Specific 2 cuts" 1. The roll paper is cut automatically at every separation of the print data. 2. After the paper is cut, the leading edge of the paper returns to the print starting position.

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9. The Carriage Unit moves to the CD-R Tray HP detectable position and stops there, and then the CD-R Tray is fed in the ASF direction. 10. When the CD-R Tray stops operating, the Carriage Unit moves to the carriage HP and stands by. If the CD-R Tray HP, white marking or CD-R cannot be detected in any specified step operation in the CD-R Tray HP detection sequence, the CD-R Tray is ejected and Paper Out Error is displayed.
PW Sensor

2.2.3.4 CD-R Printing Mechanism

CD-R tray home position detection sequence Lift the Stacker (PG Release Sensor: Close), insert the CD-R Tray into the specified position, and press the Paper Switch. This starts the following operation. When the close signal of the PG Release Sensor is detected, no paper is fed from the ASF if the Paper Switch is pressed. In this case, the Paper Switch executes a CD-R Tray home position detection sequence. 1. When the APG Assy. is driven, the PG position is set to "++" and the Driven Roller of the Upper Paper Guide presses the CD-R Tray. 2. When the Carriage Unit moves leftward and the PW Sensor detects the CD-R, the Carriage Unit returns to the carriage home position (HP). 3. After waiting for about 5 seconds at the carriage HP, the Carriage Unit moves to the CD-R Tray HP detectable position (right end of the CD-R Tray). 4. The CD-R Tray is pulled in the ASF direction, the PW Sensor detects the CD-R Tray HP, and then the Carriage Unit moves to the center of the CD-R Tray. 5. When the PW Sensor detects the white marking in the center of the CD-R Tray, the CD-R Tray is fed in the paper ejection direction. 6. The Carriage Unit moves leftward, the PW Sensor detects the left side white marking, then the Carriage Unit moves rightward, and the PW Sensor detects the right side white marking. 7. The Carriage Unit moves to the center of the CD-R Tray, and the PW Sensor starts detection in the back-and-forth direction of the CD-R. After the leading edge of the CD-R is detected, the CD-R Tray is fed in the paper ejection direction, and the trailing edge of the CD-R is detected. After that, the CD-R Tray is fed to the center of the CD-R in the paper ejection direction. 8. The Carriage Unit moves leftward, and the PW Sensor starts detection in the horizontal direction of the CD-R. After the left end of the CD-R is detected, the Carriage Unit moves rightward, and the right end of the CD-R is detected.

Carriage Unit CD-R Tray CD-R home position

Figure 2-6. CD-R Printing Mechanism

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The driving force of the PF Motor is transmitted to the PF Roller and Paper Eject Roller in the following path. PF Roller Drive Transmission Path PF Motor Pinion Gear PF Timing Belt Combination Gear 36.294, 45.5 PF Roller Shaft Paper Eject Roller (front) Drive Transmission Path PF Motor Pinion Gear PF Timing Belt Combination Gear 36.294, 45.5 Spur 31.5 Spur 54 Paper Eject Roller (front) Paper Eject Roller (rear) Drive Transmission Path PF Motor Pinion Gear PF Timing Belt Combination Gear 36.294, 45.5 Spur 31.5 Spur 54 Spur 18 Spur 15.5 Spur 18 Paper Eject Roller (rear) The following shows the part names and outline of the drive transmission path. Paper is transferred in the above driving force transmission path.
Combination Gear 36.294, 45.5 PF Timing Belt Spur 54 Spur 18

2.2.4 Paper Loading Mechanism

The Paper Loading Mechanism is designed to transfer the paper fed from the ASF, Roll Paper Guide or Board Paper Guide or the CD-R fed from the CD-R Tray according to the print data.

2.2.4.1 Paper Loading Mechanism

The following indicates the paper loading driving DC motor specifications. Table 2-6. PF Motor Specifications
Item Type Drive voltage Winding resistance Inductance Drive method Drive IC Specifications DC motor with brushes +42V 5% (voltage applied to driver) 22.3 25% 17.3mH 25% PWM A6615

Like the CR Motor, a DC motor is used as the PF Motor in this product. Closed loop control based on the DC Motor and Rotary Encoder has the following advantages. Improved paper feed accuracy Paper feed amount control

Spur 18

Pinion Gear

Spur 31.5 PF Motor

Spur 15.5 Front Paper Guide

PF Roller

Paper Eject Roller (front)

Paper Eject Roller (rear)

Figure 2-7. Paper Loading Mechanism 1

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The fed paper is detected by the PE Sensor, and its leading edge is then transferred to the front of the Front Paper Guide. To eliminate the deflection of the paper, the paper is then returned toward the ASF Assy. by the specified number of steps according to the paper feed mode. The paper is transferred again to the specified paper locating position of the Front Paper Guide.
Print Head Paper Star Wheel Rollers Driven Roller

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2.2.4.2 PF Measurement Sequence

The mechanical load in the paper loading path is measured in the following cases to perform control so that an adequate current value is set according to the mechanical load. When power is switched on When the Ink Cartridge is replaced When the removal or fitting of the cutter is recognized in the paper feed sequence When the mechanical load in the paper loading path reaches the specified value, Fatal Error is displayed. (When the cutter is not fitted) When the cutter is fitted, the mechanical load when the cutter is fitted is measured and reflected on the control since the mechanical load of the cutter must be taken into consideration to set the adequate current value.

Paper eject roller (front)

Paper eject roller (rear)

PF Roller

Figure 2-8. Paper Loading Mechanism 2

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2.2.5 Ink System Mechanism

The Ink System Mechanism consists of the following mechanisms. Pump Unit (including the CR Lock Lever) Cap Unit

2.2.5.2 Drive Transmission Path to Pump Unit

The drive of the Pump Motor is transmitted to the Pump Unit in the following path. Motor Pinion Gear Combination Gear 10.2, 21.2 IS Spur Gear 20.4 IS Pump Unit The following shows the internal part names and operation outline of the Pump Unit.

2.2.5.1 Pump Unit

The Pump Unit is designed to suck ink from the Print Head or Cap Unit. The Cap Unit has a built-in Head Cleaning Wiper. The following indicates the Pump Unit driving stepping motor specifications. Table 2-7. Pump Motor Specifications
Item Type Drive voltage Winding resistance Inductance Drive method Specifications 4-phase, 48-pole PM type stepping motor Bipolar drive/constant-current drive +42V 5% (voltage applied to driver) 10.3 10% (per phase at 25C) 13.4mH 20% (1kH, 1Vrms)

<Pump Unit inside>

Combination Gear 10.2, 21.2 IS

Spur Gear 20.4 IS

The following operations are performed when the drive of the Pump Motor is transmitted to the Pump Unit. Table 2-8. Pump Motor Rotation Directions and Functions
Pump Motor Rotation Direction* Functions Cap closing Ink suction Wiper resetting CR Lock setting Cap opening Pump release Wiper setting CR Lock resetting

Motor Pinion Gear

Figure 2-9. Outline of Pump Unit Inside

CW direction

CCW direction

Note: As the rotation directions of the motor, CW indicates a clockwise direction, and CCW indicates a counterclockwise direction, as seen from the output shaft side of the motor mounting plate.

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The following shows the Pump Unit operating principle.
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2.2.5.3 Cap Unit

The Cap Unit is designed to bring the Cap into close contact with the Print Head surface and suck ink by the driving force of the Pump Unit to secure air tightness in the Cap. When the printer is in a standby status or its power is OFF, the Cap Unit prevents the ink from thickening. Ink is fed to the Waste Ink Pad in the following path. Ink Cartridge Head Cavity Cap Waste Ink Pad The following diagram shows the outline of Cap Unit operation.

To Waste ink pad

Carriage Unit

Figure 2-10. Pump Unit Operating Principle

Cap

Ink suction 1. The Pinion Gear of the Pump Motor rotates in the CW direction. 2. The Roller turns and simultaneously presses the tube. 3. Ink is fed from the Cap Unit toward the Waste Ink Pad.
Print Head

Pump release 1. The Pinion Gear of the Pump Motor rotates in the CCW direction. 2. The Roller moves away from the tube and releases the tube. 3. Ink is not sucked.

Slider cap rises to perform capping.

Figure 2-11. Capping Mechanism

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When current I/C consumption is the same (as ink consumption in EEPROM) 1. When the initial filling flag is set and the CSIC side ink consumption is 0, the printer judges that initial filling is not yet performed. (The printer before initial filling judges that the I/C is fitted in a power-off status.) 2. Installation count updating, CSIC information replacement, and initial filling are executed in this order. 3. If the initial filling flag is not set, the printer judges that I/C change was not made at power-off and regards the CSIC data as valid. Data is written to the CSIC at the following timings. At power-off In the power saving mode At the time of Ink Cartridge replacement At the time of cleaning 1. Data is read from the CSIC and developed in the RAM on the Main Board. 2. The data is compared with the ink consumption in the printer EEPROM. If the data are the same, the data is written to the CSIC. If they are different, only the consumed difference is added and written to the CSIC. When cleaning is performed, the CL count is also written, and when the I/C is changed, the installation count is also written.

2.2.6 Ink Sequence

The following ink sequence is executed according to various timer, counter, flag and other information saved on the EEPROM. CSIC-related sequence The ink type code stored in the CSIC Memory Chip is identical regardless of the Japanese domestic or overseas cartridges, and is saved at the Main Board EEPROM. At power-on, data is read from each color CSIC and the CSIC data status is made valid. If the data read from each CSIC has any problem, Ink cartridge error or Ink end error is displayed. After CSIC operation is checked, the ink consumption of the I/C currently installed per color is compared with the ink consumption saved in the printer EEPROM, and control is performed under the following conditions. When current I/C consumption differs (from ink consumption in EEPROM) 1. On the assumption that the I/C has been changed at power-off, the first I/C flag is reset. 2. The installation count in the printer EEPROM is updated for the CSIC. In the CSIC information replacement sequence, the CSIC side ink consumption data is updated to the ink consumption data in the printer EEPROM. 3. The used model name data on the I/C side is rewritten. Note: Reason why the used model name data is rewritten from the printer to the I/C: To grasp which printer used the I/C removed. 4. The change flag 2 (flag that indicates change CL) is set and CL is executed.

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Initial ink filling When the printer is powered on for the first time after the purchase of the product, the printer executes the initial ink filling operation to fill the ink cavities of the Head with ink. When the initial ink filling operation is performed properly, the printer clears the flag in the EEPROM so that initial ink filling operation will not be performed when it is powered on next. The Stylus Photo R800 requires about 150 seconds to perform the initial ink filling operation and consumes about 1/ 7 of the new ink cartridge. If the sequence does not end normally during initial filling, the initial filling flag is not cleared and the CL operating flag is set. Because of these flags, when powered on next time, the printer assumes that it was powered off for some reason during initial filling and executes CL3 instead of the initial filling sequence. (On the conventional mode, initial filling was executed again. However, when this operation was performed, ink was wasted and therefore CL3 is executed to cover the ink filling performance.) When the initial filling flag is set and the CL operating flag is not set, the printer assumes that the initial filling was not executed at all (power was switched on but the cartridges were not set), and when the printer is powered on next time, it executes initial filling. Change cleaning Change CL1 is executed when Ink Cartridge change is made. Change CL1: 3.4g (0.425g per color)

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Manual cleaning This product provides three different manual cleanings to remove ink coagulated by air bubbles, viscous material or foreign matter. Perform the following manual CL operations by operating the panel or using the utility included in the printer driver. Independently of the printing path after the previous CL, perform manual CL from CL1 to CL3 in order if the cumulative printing timer counter is less than 7min. Only when the cumulative printing timer counter is more than 7min, execute only CL1. CL1: 1.704g (0.213g per color) CL2: 4.488g (0.561g per color) CL3: 7.120g (0.890g per color) Wiper operation Clean the nozzle surface with the right-half rubber part of the wiper. Flushing operation Prevent color mixture. Stabilize the ink surface inside the nozzles. If the remaining ink amount of the I/C is short or the I/C is in an Ink Low/Out status, all manual cleanings are disabled and STM3 shows the condition.

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Timer cleaning Ink is consumed depending on the combination of the cumulative printing timer, cumulative cleaning count and cleaning timer. Flushing Two different flushing operations are executed for the following reasons. Periodic flushing This is done to prevent ink viscosity in the Print Head nozzles from increasing during continuous printing. A specific small amount of ink is discharged into the Cap according to the Periodic flushing timer. Periodic large-amount flushing This is done to prevent ink viscosity in the Print Head nozzles from increasing during continuous printing. A large amount of ink is discharged into the Cap according to the Periodic large-amount flushing timer.

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2.2.7 Paper Cutter Mechanism

The Paper cutter mechanism consists of such main parts as the Cutter Motor, left and right HP Sensors (2 pcs. in all), Relay Board, Paper Eject Roller and Paper Holddown Flap in the Cutter unit. Operation during printing When the Cutter Blade starts cutting, the Paper Hold-down Flap rises. The paper is held and simultaneously cut. The HP Sensors installed on both ends of the Cutter operating area detect the Cutter Blade position. The HP Sensors detect whether the Cutter Blade operates properly, and Cutter Position Error or Cutter Jam Error is displayed according to the operating condition.

Paper Holddown Flap Right HP Sensor Left HP Sensor Cutter Blade Cutter Motor Paper Eject Roller Relay Board

Figure 2-12. Paper Cutter Mechanism

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Paper cutting by the Cutter consists of the basic cutting sequences 1 and 2. Basic cutting sequences 1 Means movement from the right HP Sensor to the left HP Sensor. At this time, as soon as the Cutter Blade starts moving from the right HP Sensor, the Timer starts. If the left HP Sensor does not detect the Cutter Blade within 3 seconds, the Cutter initialization sequence is executed and then Cutter Jam Error or Cutter Position Error occurs. Basic cutting sequences 2 Means movement from the left HP Sensor to the right HP Sensor. At this time, if the Cutter Blade cannot move from the left HP Sensor to the right HP Sensor within 3 seconds, Cutter Position Error occurs.

2.2.7.1 Cutter Initialization Sequence

When the Cutter is fitted, the Cutter initialization sequence is executed if the printer has confirmed that the Cutter has been fitted (the Power Switch blinks about 5 seconds). Cutter Initialization Sequence The initialization sequence is performed to securely put the Cutter Blade in a standby position detected by the right HP Sensor if the Cutter Blade is not detected by the right HP Sensor. The initialization operation is not performed if the Cutter Blade is in the right HP Sensor position when the Cutter is fitted. During Cutter operation, Cutter Position Error or Cutter Jam Error may occur. These errors are explained below. If the Cutter Blade cannot reach the left or right HP Sensor, the Cutter Blade is returned to the HP Sensor located in the motion starting position (right HP Sensor). Cutter Jam Error Indicates that the Cutter Blade can return to the HP Sensor position in the motion starting position within 3 seconds. Cutter Position Error Indicates that the Cutter Blade cannot return to the HP Sensor position located in the motion starting position within 3 seconds.

2.2.7.2 Cutter Self-cleaning

This sequence indicates the operation performed to hold down and remove the ink, which may stick to the Plate above the Paper Hold-down Flap (Plate where the paper print surface comes into contact), with the leading edge of the fed roll paper. The Cutter Blade must be operated left-to-right to operate the Paper Holddown Flap. At this time, the Cutter Blade generates operating noise during Cutter self-cleaning when the roll paper is fed.

2.2.7.3 Cutter Cleaning (Driver Side)

This sequence is executed on the driver side. By cutting the roll paper three times at intervals of 7cm, the ink that may stick to the Cutter Blade is removed to clean the Cutter Blade.

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2.2.8 Power-On Sequence

The following explains the operation to be performed when the Carriage Unit is inside or outside the HP with the printer powered on.

CARRIAGE UNIT OUTSIDE HP

1. When the PG position is other than PG++ after power-on, the drive of the APG Motor is transmitted to the Carriage Shaft, and the PG position changes to PG++. 2. The drive of the CR Motor is transmitted to the Carriage Unit, and the Carriage Unit returns to the home position at slow speed. 3. The drive of the PF Motor is transmitted to the PF Roller and Paper Eject Rollers (front and rear), which then rotate for about 2 seconds. 4. After the Carriage Unit has moved leftward by the specified number of steps, the Wiper is set, driven by the Pump. 5. After the Carriage Unit has returned to the home position, it moves leftward again by the specified number of steps. And, driven by the Pump Motor, ink is sucked for about 4 seconds and then the Wiper is set, and the CR Lock is placed. 6. The Carriage Unit performs HP detection operation in the following path. Home position Right frame CR Lock confirmation position Right frame Home position 7. The drive of the Pump Motor is transmitted to the Cap Unit, the Cap opens (lowers), and the CR Lock is released. 8. The Carriage Unit returns to the home position, and the PG position returns from PG++ to PG Type. 9. The drive of the PF Motor is transmitted to the PF Roller and Paper Eject Rollers (front and rear), which then rotate and stop as described below. Rotation for about 3 seconds Stop for about 0.5 seconds Rotation for about 2 seconds 10. As soon as the operation in step 9 starts, the drive of the ASF Motor is transmitted to the LD Roller, and the LD Roller rotates one turn. 11. The operations in Steps 7 to 9 of "Carriage Unit inside HP (CR locked) (p32)" are performed, and the Carriage Unit is locked.

CARRIAGE UNIT INSIDE HP (CR LOCKED)

1. After power-on, the drive of the APG Motor is transmitted to the Carriage Shaft, and the PG position changes from PG Typ. to PG++. 2. The drive of the CR Motor is transmitted to the Carriage Unit, and the Carriage Unit performs HP detection operation in the following path. Home position Right frame CR Lock confirmation position Right frame Home position 3. The drive of the Pump Motor is transmitted to the Cap Unit, the Cap opens (lowers), and the CR Lock is released. 4. After the Carriage Unit has moved leftward by the specified number of steps, the Wiper is driven by the Pump Motor to perform the following operation, and during that period, ink is sucked for about 4 seconds. Wiper setting Wiper resetting 5. The Carriage Unit returns to the home position, and the PG position returns from PG++ to PG Typ. 6. The drive of the PF Motor is transmitted to the PF Roller and Paper Eject Rollers (front and rear), which then rotate for about 2 seconds. 7. After moving between the left and right frames twice, the Carriage Unit moves to the right end of the Front Paper Guide. 8. The PF Roller and Paper Eject Rollers (front and rear) rotate. Rotation for about 4 seconds (slow speed) Rotation for about 2 seconds 9. The Carriage Unit returns to the home position and is fixed by the CR Lock.

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2.3 Electrical Circuitry Operating Principles

The electrical circuitry of Stylus Photo R800 consists of the following circuits. Control circuit board Control panel board : C550 MAIN : C550 PNL Power supply circuit board : C550 PSB/PSE

2.3.1 Power Supply Circuit Operating Principle

The power supply circuit board of this product is the C550 PSB/PSE. Basic circuit structure RCC switching regulator system +42VDC and +3.3VDC are supplied to the Printer Mechanism and Control Board The following indicates the applications of the voltages generated in this power supply circuit. Table 2-9. Supplied Power

The following shows how the three circuit boards are connected.
Printer Mechanism CR Motor PF Motor APG Motor MAIN Board ASF Motor Pump Motor Head drive circuit Sensors
Power OFF +3.3VDC +42VDC

Voltage +42VDC Rated output current: 0.45A

Applications CR Motor PF Motor PG Motor ASF Motor Pump Motor Head drive voltage Logic sensor circuit Sensor circuit Nozzle selection circuit (above Print Head) Interface control circuit

PNL Board

+3.3VDC Rated output current: 0.5A

PSB/PSE Power Supply Board

Figure 2-13. Electrical Circuitry Block Diagram

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The following is the block diagram of the power supply circuit.

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2.3.2 C550 MAIN Circuit Operating Principle

The C550 MAIN Board consists of the following circuits and sensors. Logic Circuits (CPU-ASIC 2 in 1, PROM, SDRAM) Motor control/Drive circuits (CR Motor, PF Motor, APG Motor, ASF Motor, Pump Motor) Head control/Drive circuit Interface Circuits USB 2.0, IEEE1394 Sensor circuits Reset circuits EEPROM circuit D/A converter circuit

Figure 2-14. Power Supply Circuit Block Diagram

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The following indicates differences between the control circuits of this product and conventional model. Adoption of 1.5V drive logic circuit components The 1.5V voltage is generated by the Regulator IC installed on the C550 MAIN Board that reduces +3.3VDC generated by the C550 PSB/PSE Board, and is used to drive multiple components. This is done to reduce the power of the logic circuit. The following table indicates the 3.3V drive components and 1.5V drive components. Table 2-10. 3.3V and 1.5V Drive Components
3.3V Nozzle selection circuit (above Print Head) CR Encoder Sensor PE Sensor PG Release Sensor CSIC 1.5V CPU-ASIC 2 in 1 PROM SDRAM Motor circuit Panel LED Interface circuit USB 2.0 Sensors (other than CR Encoder Sensor, PE Sensor, PG Release Sensor)

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The following is the block diagram of the C550 MAIN control board.

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CR Motor IEEE 1394 CN3 IEEE 1394 (IC1) PROM (IC4, IC15) Data Address SDRAM (IC12) CPU-ASIC 2 in 1 (IC14) Motor Driver (IC5) DAC (IC2) Motor Driver (IC6) CN4

PF Motor

APG Motor

ASF Motor

USB CN2 Pump Motor Reset (IC13)

CN5

Relay Board

PF Encoder Sensor

CR Encoder Sensor PW Sensor Ink Mark Sensor

Reset (IC16) EEPROM (IC3) CN4

PE Sensor PG Release Sensor ASF Sensor APG Sensor 1

C550 PSB/PSE Board

CN7 CN11 Head Driver (IC7) CN12 Q13, Q14 CN13 CN14

APG Sensor 2

C550 Panel Board

CN8

CSIC Board

CN10

Cutter Unit

CN6

Print Head

Figure 2-15. C550 MAIN Control Board Block Diagram

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