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EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000

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SEIJ07010

SERVICE MANUAL

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SERVICE MANUAL Color Inkjet Printer EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 Confidential SEIJ07010
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Notice:  All rights reserved. No part of this manual may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION.  The contents of this manual are subject to change without notice.  All effort have been made to ensure the accuracy of the contents of this manual.
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PRECAUTIONS Precautionary notations throughout the text are categorized relative to 1)Personal injury and 2) damage to equipment. 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.
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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.
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Revision Status Revision Date of Issue Description A October 20, 2007 First Release B February 29, 2008 Revised Contents  4.4.4 Lower Housing / Printer Mechanism (p96) Disassembly procedure is revised.  4.4.8 Waste Ink Pad / Waste Ink Tube Left/Right (p110) Description and figure are revised.  6.1.2.2 Maintenance Request (p163) Description is revised. C April 25, 2008 Revised Contents Descriptions about Stylus Photo R2880 are added.
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Revision Date of Issue C April 25, 2008 Description  Chapter 3  Made changes in Table 3-1"List of Error Messages"(p 34).  Table 3-10"Troubleshooting of Ink Color Error (Stylus Photo R2880 only)"(p 48) has been added.  Made changes in Table 3-13"Troubleshooting of Maintenance Request"(p 50).  Chapter 4      CHECK POINT" has been added in Figure 4-6, "Disassembly Flowchart" (p 75). 4.2.5 Panel Unit (p78) has been added. "ADJUSTMENT REQUIRED" has been added in 4.2.
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EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 Revision E CONTENTS Chapter 1 Product Description 3.1.1 Troubleshooting according to Error Messages .......................................... 34 3.1.2 Troubleshooting based on Observed Faults .............................................. 60 1.1 Product Description ............................................................................................. 10 1.1.1 Features ............................................................................................
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EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 Revision E 4.4.8 Waste Ink Pad / Waste Ink Tube Left/Right ........................................... 110 4.4.9 Foot .......................................................................................................... 111 4.4.10 PictBridge Holder Assy ......................................................................... 111 4.4.11 Paper EJ Frame Assy / Front Cover / CDR Tray Base .......................... 112 4.4.12 CDR Release Lever Sub Assy ..............
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CHAPTER 1 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION Confidential
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EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 Revision E 1.1 Product Description 1.1.1 Features EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 is a color ink-jet printer that supports A3+ size. The main features are;  Dimensions  Dimensions: 616 mm (W) x 322 mm (D) x 214 mm (H) (Paper support and stacker are closed. Rubber feet are included)  Weight: 12.2 kg (Stylus Photo R1900) 12.
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EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 Revision E 1.2 Printing Specifications 1.2.2 Ink Cartridge 1.2.1 Basic Specifications The product numbers of the EPSON ink cartridges for this printer are shown below. Table 1-2. Product No. of Ink Cartridges Table 1-1.
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EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 Revision E 1.2.3 Print Mode Table 1-4.
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EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 Revision E Table 1-5. Print Mode (Monochrome) Table 1-5.
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EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 Revision E  Stylus Photo R2880 Table 1-6. Print Mode (Color) Table 1-6.
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EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 Revision E Table 1-7. Print Mode (Monochrome) Table 1-7.
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EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 Revision E 1.2.4 Supported Paper The table below lists the paper type and sizes supported by the printer. The Supported paper type and sizes vary depending on destinations (between EAI, EUR, and Asia). Table 1-8. Supported Paper Paper Name Paper Size Thickness mm Weight g/m2 lb. EAI EUR Asia P*1 B*2 P*1 B*2 P*1 B*2 A3 297 x 420 mm Y - Y - Y - US B 279.4 x 431.8 mm (11” x 17”) Y - - - - - B4 257 x 364 mm Y - Y - Y - Legal 215.
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EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 Revision E Table 1-8. Supported Paper Paper Name Premium Photo Paper Glossy (EAI) Premium Glossy Photo Paper (others) Photo Paper Glossy (EAI) Glossy Photo Paper (others) Premium Photo Paper Semi-gloss (EAI) Premium Semigloss Photo Paper (others) Product Description Paper Size Thickness mm Weight g/m2 lb. EAI EUR Asia P*1 B*2 P*1 B*2 P*1 B*2 A3+/SuperA3 329 x 483 mm Y Y Y Y Y Y US B 279.4 x 431.
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EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 Revision E Table 1-8. Supported Paper Paper Name Paper Size A3+/SuperA3 329 x 483 mm A3 297 x 420 mm Ultra Premium Photo Paper Luster Watercolor Paper - Radiant White Product Description g/m2 250 lb. EAI EUR Asia P*1 B*2 P*1 B*2 P*1 B*2 Y Y - - - - Y Y - - - - 66 215.9 x 279.4 mm (8.5”x11”) Y Y - - - - Roll paper 329 x 1,000 mm Y Y - - - - 329 x 1,000 mm Y*4 Y*4 - - - - Y*4 Y*4 - - - - 0.
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EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 Revision E Table 1-8. Supported Paper Paper Name Paper Size A3+/SuperA3 Thickness Weight mm g/m2 lb. 0.48 260 69 329 x 483 mm Velvet Fine Art Paper EAI EUR Asia P*1 B*2 P*1 B*2 P*1 B*2 Y Y Y Y - - Y Y - - - - Letter 215.9 x 279.4 mm (8.5”x11”) Ultra Smooth Fine Art Paper A3+/SuperA3 329 x 483 mm 0.46 325 86 Y Y - - - - PremierArt Matte Scrapbook Photo Paper 12” x12” 305 x 305 mm 0.
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EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 Revision E 1.2.5 Printing Area LM  Stylus Photo R1900 Table 1-9. Printing Area (Margins) Print Mode Paper Size Right (RM) Top (TM) Bottom (BM) 3 mm 3 mm 3 mm 3 mm 3 mm* 3 mm* 30 mm* 21 mm* A3/A3+/SuperA3 3.5 mm* 3.5 mm* 3 mm* 4.52 mm* A4/Letter to 5” x 7” 2.5 mm* 2.5 mm* 3 mm* 4.02 mm* 4” x 6” 2.54 mm* 2.54 mm* 1.34 mm* 2.
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EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 Revision E 1.3 Interface 1.4 General Specifications This printer has two USB device ports on the rear side to connect the printer with computers or the like, and one USB host port on the front side to connect an external device such as a DSC (digital still camera) with the printer. The table below describes the specifications of each USB port. 1.4.1 Electrical Specifications  Primary power input Table 1-13. Primary Power Specifications Table 1-11.
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EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 Revision E 1.4.2 Environmental Conditions 1.4.3 Durability Table 1-14. Environmental Conditions Condition Temperature*1 Humidity*1,2 Operating 10 to 35°C (50 to 95°F) 20 to 80% Storage*3 (unpacked) -20 to 40°C*4 (-4°F to 104°F) 5 to 85% Note *1: Shock Vibration 1G 0.15G, 10 to 55Hz (1 msec or less) 2G (2 msec or less) 0.50G, 10 to 55Hz  Total print life: Black 16,000 pages (A4, 3.
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EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 Revision E 1.5 Operation Buttons & Indicators (LEDs) Power LED Paper LED Ink LED 1.5.1 Operation Buttons The printer has the following four operation buttons. Table 1-15. Operation Buttons Button Function Power Turns the power ON/OFF. Paper Feeds or ejects paper. Ink Runs a sequence of ink cartridge replacement or cleaning. Roll Paper Prints the cutting line on the roll paper or feeds the paper backwards out of the printer.
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EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 Revision E 1.5.3 Operation Buttons & LEDs Functions Table 1-17. Operation Button Functions Detailed information on the buttons and LEDs functions are listed below. Table 1-17. Operation Button Functions Printer Status Button Power Ink Off • Turns the power on. On • Turns the power off. On • Runs a sequence of ink cartridge replacement. The carriage moves to set the ink cartridge to the position for replacement.
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EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 Yellow Magenta 1 Matte Black Orange 2 1 2 Red Revision E 1 Cyan Photo Black 1 1 2 Light Light Black Light Magenta 360 359 360 359 360 Light Black 180 Black 1 1 1 180 359 Light Cyan 180 1 180 Magenta Cyan 1 1 180 180 Yellow 1 180 180 359 720 dpi VSD2 720 dpi VSD1 0.141 mm (1/180 inch) 0.141 mm (1/180 inch) 32 dots 32 dots Note : The numbers shown in the figure are nozzle numbers.
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EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 Revision E Table 1-18.
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EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 Revision E 1.5.4 Errors & Remedies Note : Table 1-19. Errors & Remedies Error Error Note *1: Remedies Fatal error A mechanical error has occurred. Turn the power Off and back it On. Maintenance request Waste ink pads need to be replaced. CDR guide error Replace the waste ink pads and reset the counter. • The CDR Tray Base was open when receiving or printing a ASF print job. Close the CDR Tray Base.
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CHAPTER 2 OPERATING PRINCIPLES Confidential
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EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 Revision E 2.1 Overview The basic mechanism is almost same as the Stylus Photo R1800. The schematic diagram below shows the printer mechanism. 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.
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EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 Revision E 2.3 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 viewed the Print Head from behind.  Stylus Photo R2880  Stylus Photo R1900 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) 7.620mm 7.620mm 7.
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EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 Revision E 2.4 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 2-4.
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EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 Revision E 2.5 Motors & Sensors Table 2-6. List of Sensors Fig.  Motors 8 Name Specific Ink Mark Sensor Type: Diffuse reflective photo interrupter Drive voltage: 3.3(5)VDC±5% Drive voltage: 3.3VDC±5% 9 CDR Sensor Type: Mechanical contact Sensor output: • High: CDR Tray Base open • Low: CDR Tray Base closed 10 Type: Mechanical contact Sensor output: • High: Cover closed • Low: Cover open Drive voltage: 3.3VDC±5% Cover Open Sensor Table 2-5.
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CHAPTER 3 TROUBLESHOOTING Confidential
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EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 Revision E 3.1 Overview This chapter describes unit-level troubleshooting. 3.1.1 Troubleshooting according to Error Messages After checking the printer LED and STM3 error indications, you can grasp the fault location using the check list in this section. When you find the fault location, refer to Chapter 4 “Disassembly and Reassembly” and change the corresponding part and/or unit.
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EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 Revision E Table 3-1. List of Error Messages Error Status Paper Mismatch Error Multi-feed error Ink low Ink Color error*1 Troubleshooting LED Indications Power - - - - Paper Flash Light - - Ink STM3 Message See the table for Troubleshooting - Paper Source setting not selected correctly For sheets of paper, remove the roll paper or velvet paper and print again.
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EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 Revision E Table 3-1. List of Error Messages Error Status Ink-out error No ink cartridge/ CSIC error LED Indications Power - - - Maintenance request Off Fatal error Off Note *1: Paper - STM3 Message Ink Light*2 Replace Cartridge Black: XXXX*2 Color: XXXX ................... Epson recommends the genuine Epson cartridges listed above. Click the How to button for ink cartridge replacement instructions.
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EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 Revision E Table 3-2. Troubleshooting of Communication Error Occurrence Timing At power-on Phenomenon Detail Faulty Part/ Part Name The printer does not operate at all. Panel FFC Check Point Remedy 1. Check that the Panel FFC is connected to the Panel Board connector and Main Board connector. Panel Board connector 1. Connect the Panel FFC to the Panel Board and Main Board connectors. Panel FFC CN4 Panel FFC 2. Check the Panel FFC for damages. 2.
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EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 Revision E Table 3-2. Troubleshooting of Communication Error Occurrence Timing At power-on Phenomenon Detail Faulty Part/ Part Name The printer does not operate at all. Power Supply Board Check Point Remedy 3. Check that the Fuse F1 on the Power Supply Board has not blown. 3. Replace the Power Supply Board with a new one. Power Supply Board Fuse F1 4. Check the components on the Power Supply Board for damage. 4. Replace the Power Supply Board with a new one.
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EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 Revision E Table 3-2. Troubleshooting of Communication Error Occurrence Timing At operation Phenomenon Detail Faulty Part/ Part Name Operation at power-on is normal, USB but the error appears when the print job is sent to the printer. Printer Driver Main Board Check Point Remedy 1. Check that the PC and printer are connected via the USB hub. 1. Configure the USB ID setting. Refer to Chapter 5 "Adjustment". 1.
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EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 Revision E Table 3-4. Troubleshooting of CDR Guide Error Occurrence Timing At operation Phenomenon Detail Faulty Part/ Part Name CDR Guide Error is indicated on CDR Sensor the LED and STM3 when CD/ DVD printing is executed after the CDR Tray Base is opened and the CDR Tray is inserted. Check Point Remedy 1. Check that the CDR Sensor is installed correctly. OK NG 2.
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EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 Revision E Table 3-5. Troubleshooting of Paper Out Error Occurrence Timing At operation Phenomenon Detail Faulty Part/ Part Name When the Paper Switch is ASF Assy. pressed, the LD Roller attempt to feed paper but the paper is not fed. Check Point Remedy 1. Check the LD Roller or Retard Roller of the ASF Assy for paper 1. Using a cleaning sheet, clean the LD Roller dust and foreign matter. and Retard Roller. The procedure is as follows.
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EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 Revision E Table 3-5. Troubleshooting of Paper Out Error Occurrence Timing At operation Phenomenon Detail Faulty Part/ Part Name Paper Mismatch Error is indicated PE Sensor even the paper path of the media to be printed is correct. Check Point Remedy 1. Check that the connector cable of the PE Sensor is securely connected to the PE Sensor and Relay Board connector CN2. PW Sensor connector 1.
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EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 Revision E Table 3-5. Troubleshooting of Paper Out Error Occurrence Timing The Paper Switch was pressed at the setting of the CDR Tray. Phenomenon Detail The CDR Tray HP detection sequence stops and the Tray is ejected. Faulty Part/ Part Name CDR Tray Check Point Remedy 1. Check the HP detection position or white markings of the CDR Tray for paper dust and foreign matter. White Markings 1. Remove paper dust and/or foreign matter from the detection position.
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EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 Revision E Table 3-5. Troubleshooting of Paper Out Error Occurrence Timing The Paper Switch was pressed at the setting of the CDR Tray. Phenomenon Detail Faulty Part/ Part Name The CDR Tray moves toward the PW sensor ASF and the posterior edge of it reaches to the Driven Roller on the Upper Paper Guide.Then the CDR Tray tries to go farther, but it is ejected. Check Point Remedy 1. Check that the PW Sensor FFC is placed in the specified routing 1.
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EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 Revision E Table 3-6. Troubleshooting of Paper Jam Error Occurrence Timing At operation Phenomenon Detail At the time of paper ejection, the PF Roller advances the paper but cannot eject it completely. Paper is not ejected completely and causes a jam near the Paper Eject Frame. Faulty Part/ Part Name – Check Point Remedy 1. Check that the size of the fed paper is not larger than that of the 1.
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EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 Revision E Table 3-7. Troubleshooting of Paper Mismatch Error Occurrence Timing During printing Phenomenon Detail Faulty Part/Part Name Paper Mismatch Error is PE Sensor indicated even the paper path of the media to be printed is correct. Check Point Remedy 1. Check that the connector cable of the PE Sensor is securely connected to the PE Sensor and Relay Board connector CN2. PW Sensor connector CN2 2.
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EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 Revision E Table 3-7. Troubleshooting of Paper Mismatch Error Occurrence Timing During printing Phenomenon Detail Faulty Part/Part Name Paper Mismatch Error is CDR Sensor indicated even the paper path of the media to be printed is correct. Check Point Remedy 1. Check that the CDR Sensor is installed correctly. OK NG 2. Check that the connector cable of the CDR Sensor is connected to the CDR Sensor and the connector on the Panel Board. CDR Sensor 1.
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EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 Revision E Table 3-8. Troubleshooting of Multi-feed error Occurrence Timing Any time Phenomenon Detail Faulty Part/Part Name During manual double-sided ASF Assy printing, multiple sheets are fed at a time. Check Point Remedy 1. Check that the Retard Roller Assy is moving properly during the 1. Attach the Extension Spring on the back side feeding operation. of the Retard Roller Assy correctly.
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EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 Revision E Table 3-11. Troubleshooting of Ink Out Error Occurrence Timing During printing Phenomenon Detail Faulty Part/Part Name After the Carriage has detected Ink Cartridge the HP, an error is displayed on the LED and STM3. Check Point Remedy 1. Look at the remaining ink indication of the STM3 to check whether the ink remains in the Ink Cartridge. 1. Replace the Ink Cartridge with a new one. Table 3-12.
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EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 Revision E Table 3-12. Troubleshooting of No Ink Cartridge/CSIC Error Occurrence Timing At power-on Phenomenon Detail After the Carriage has detected the HP, an error is displayed on the LED and STM3. Faulty Part/ Part Name CSIC FFC Check Point 1. Check that the CSIC FFC is connected to the CSIC Board connector and Main Board connector CN22. Remedy 1. Connect the CSIC FFC to the CSIC Board connector and Main Board connector CN22.
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EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 Revision E Table 3-14. Troubleshooting of Fatal Error Occurrence Timing At power-on Phenomenon Detail Faulty Part/ Part Name At power-on, the CR Motor does CR Motor not operate at all. Check Point 1. Check that the CR Motor connector cable is connected to the Relay connector. Remedy 1. Connect the CR Motor connector to the Relay connector. CR Motor Relay connector Relay connector cables (for the CR Motor) 2. Check the CR Motor connector cable for damages. 2.
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EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 Revision E Table 3-14. Troubleshooting of Fatal Error Occurrence Timing At power-on Phenomenon Detail Faulty Part/ Part Name The power-on sequence is executed but Fatal error is displayed. CR drive mechanism At power-on, the PF Motor does not operate at all. PF Motor Check Point 1. Check that the Carriage Shaft is lubricated with grease. Carriage Shaft 1. Check that the connector cable of the PF Motor is connected to the Main Board connector CN116. Remedy 1.
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EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 Revision E Table 3-14. Troubleshooting of Fatal Error Occurrence Timing At power-on Phenomenon Detail At power-on, the APG Motor does not operate at all. Faulty Part/ Part Name APG Motor Check Point Remedy 1. Check that the connector cable of the APG Motor is connected to 1. Connect the APG Motor connector cable to the the Main Board connector CN118. Main Board connector CN118. CN118 At power-on, the Pump Motor does not operate at all. Pump Motor 2.
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EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 Revision E Table 3-14. Troubleshooting of Fatal Error Occurrence Timing At power-on Phenomenon Detail At power-on, the Pump Motor does not operate at all. Faulty Part/ Part Name Check Point Remedy Relay connector 1. Check that the Relay connector cable is connected to the Main cables (for Pump Board connector CN117. Motor) 1. Connect the Relay connector cable to the Main Board connector CN117.
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EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 Revision E Table 3-14. Troubleshooting of Fatal Error Occurrence Timing At power-on Phenomenon Detail While the power-on sequence is being executed, Fatal error is displayed. Faulty Part/ Part Name ASF Motor Check Point Remedy 1. Check that the connector cable of the ASF Motor is connected to 1. Connect the connector cable of the ASF Motor the Relay connector. to the Relay connector. ASF Motor Relay connector Relay connector cable (for the ASF Motor) 2.
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EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 Revision E Table 3-14. Troubleshooting of Fatal Error Occurrence Timing At power-on Phenomenon Detail While the power-on sequence is being executed, Fatal error is displayed. Faulty Part/ Part Name Relay FFC Check Point Remedy 1. Check that the Relay FFC is connected to the Relay Board connector CN1 and Main Board connector CN15. CN1 1. Connect the Relay FFC to the Relay Board connector CN1 and Main Board connector CN15. Relay FFC CN15 2.
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EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 Revision E Table 3-14. Troubleshooting of Fatal Error Occurrence Timing At power-on Phenomenon Detail At power-on, the Carriage Unit moves away from the home position and bumps against the right of the Frame, then hits the left of the Frame. Faulty Part/ Part Name Sensor FFC Check Point Remedy 1. Check that the Sensor FFC is connected to the CR Encoder Sensor Board connector and Main Board connector CN9. 1.
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EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 Revision E Table 3-14. Troubleshooting of Fatal Error Occurrence Timing At power-on Phenomenon Detail At power-on, the PF Roller rotates fast about a half turn. Faulty Part/ Part Name PF Scale Check Point Remedy 1. Check that the PF Scale is inserted in the slit of the PF Encoder Sensor. 1. Install the PF Scale in the slit of the PF Encoder Sensor correctly.
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EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 Revision E Table 3-14. Troubleshooting of Fatal Error Occurrence Timing During printing Phenomenon Detail After starting to print, ink is not ejected and paper stops midway. Faulty Part/ Part Name Head FFC Check Point Remedy 1. Check that the Head FFC is securely connected to the Print Head 1. Connect the Head FFC to the Print Head connector and Main Board connectors CN11, CN12, CN13, and connector and Main Board connectors CN11, CN14. CN12, CN13, and CN14.
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EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 Revision E 3.1.2 Troubleshooting based on Observed Faults This section provides troubleshooting procedures based on observed faults such as print quality troubles and abnormal noise. Table 3-15. Print Quality Troubles Observed Faults Dot missing and mixed colors Details of the Fault Inks are not ejected from the Print Head to the Cap. Faulty Part/ Part Name Ink System Unit (Cap) Check Point 1. Check for foreign matter around the Seal Rubber on the Cap Unit.
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EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 Revision E Table 3-15. Print Quality Troubles Observed Faults Dot missing and mixed colors Details of the Fault Although inks are ejected from the Print Head to the Cap, the trouble still occurs after executing a cleaning cycle or replacing the Ink Cartridges. Faulty Part/ Part Name Print Head Check Point Remedy 1. Run a Nozzle Check, and check the printed pattern if it has broken lines or missing segments. 1.
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EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 Revision E Table 3-15. Print Quality Troubles Observed Faults Details of the Fault Faulty Part/ Part Name Horizontal or vertical Although inks are ejected from Head FFC banding / Getting the Print Head to the Cap, almost smeared nothing is printed or the print gets smeared with excessive ink after executing a cleaning cycle or replacing the Ink Cartridges. Check Point Remedy 1. Check that the Head FFC is securely connected to the Print Head 1.
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EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 Revision E Table 3-15. Print Quality Troubles Observed Faults Details of the Fault Faulty Part/ Part Name Vertical or horizontal The printout has banding vertical Adjustment banding / Color to the CR moving direction and shading is not evenly colored. Direction of CR movement Check Point Remedy 1. For printing in the Bi-D mode, check that the Bi-D Adjustment has been performed properly. 1.
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EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 Revision E Table 3-15. Print Quality Troubles Observed Faults Details of the Fault Faulty Part/ Part Name Vertical or horizontal When printing at 360 dpi, Adjustment banding / Color horizontal banding and color shading unevenness appears at a constant frequency. Star Wheel Rollers traces appear Paper EJ Frame Assy. in the CR moving direction. Check Point Remedy 1. Check that PF Adjustment has executed properly. 1. Perform PF Adjustment properly.
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EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 Revision E Table 3-15. Print Quality Troubles Observed Faults The printout is stained with ink. Details of the Fault The non-printed side or the bottom of the printout is dirty with ink. Faulty Part/ Part Name Front Paper Guide Pad Check Point 1. Check that heaps of ink are not formed on the Front Paper Guide 1. If heaps of ink are formed, replace the Front Pad and that the Front Paper Guide Pad is installed securely and Paper Guide.
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EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 Revision E Table 3-15. Print Quality Troubles Observed Faults The printout is stained with ink. Details of the Fault Faulty Part/ Part Name Ink smudges appear on the blank Front and Rear area of the printout. Paper EJ Roller Assys Check Point 1. Check the Front and Rear Paper EJ Roller Assys for ink stain. Driven Roller Shaft Front Paper EJ Roller Assy Remedy 1. Clean the Front and Rear Paper EJ Roller Assys with a soft cloth.
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EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 Revision E Table 3-15. Print Quality Troubles Observed Faults The printout is stained with ink. Details of the Fault Faulty Part/ Part Name Ink smudges appear on the blank PF Roller Shaft area of the printout. Check Point 1. Check the PF Roller Shaft for ink stain. Remedy 1. Clean the PF Roller Shaft with a soft cloth. PF Roller Shaft The printout is grainy. Images are printed grainy in all Adjustment print modes. Or the image looks Main Board rough.
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EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 Revision E Table 3-15. Print Quality Troubles Observed Faults Borderless Printing Details of the Fault Faulty Part/ Part Name Cannot make a borderless PW sensor printing (The printer prints with margins despite the borderless setting). Check Point 1. Check if the paper dust or scrap of the paper is attached to the Front Paper Guide. Remedy 1. Remove the paper dust or scrap of the paper. 2. Check that the PW Sensor is operating normally. 2.
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CHAPTER 4 DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY Confidential
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EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 Revision E 4.1 Overview 4.1.1 Precautions Before starting the disassembling/reassembling work of this product, always read the following "WARNING" and "CAUTION" carefully. This chapter describes procedures for disassembling and assembling this product. Unless otherwise specified, the disassembled units or main components can be reassembled by reversing the disassembling procedure. W A R N IN G   WARNINGs must be followed to avoid personal injury or death.
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EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 Revision E 4.1.2 Tools 4.1.4 Making a Special Tool for CSIC Board The following table indicates the tools recommended for use for disassembly, reassembly and adjustment. If using the special tool below, the CSIC Assy (refer to p.94) can be easily removed. The method for making the tool is described below. Table 4-1. List of Tools 1. Tool Name Prepare a handle part of a clip, or a similar metal wire piece. Code Phillips Screw Driver, No.
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EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 Revision E 4.1.5 Work Completion Checklist Whenever the printer is serviced, use the checklist shown below to confirm all work is completed properly and the printer is ready to be returned to the user. Table 4-3.
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EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 Revision E 4.1.6 Locking/Unlocking the Carriage and Opening/ Closing the CDR Tray Base 4.1.5.1 Protection for Transportation (Securing the Carriage) (T.B.D) Before packing the printer to be returned to the user, attach several pieces of strong tape to the carriage to prevent damage during transportation. 1. 2.
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EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 C A U T IO N Revision E When moving the Carriage Unit with the Front Cover and CD- R Tray Base opened, turn the PG CAM (Right) beforehand so that PG++ points downwards to release the PG in order to prevent interference between the Paper EJ Frame Assy and Carriage Unit. Carriage Unit Point of Interference PG Cam (Right) Paper EJ Frame PG++ position Figure 4-5.
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EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 Revision E 4.1.7 Disassembly The flowchart below lists the step-by-step disassembly procedures. When disassembling each unit, refer to the page number shown in the figure. Start Rear Housing (p.77) Front Decoration Plate Left/Right (p.77) Front Decoration Plate Left/Right (p.77) Panel Unit (p.78) Paper Support Assy (p.76) C H E C K P O IN T Stacker Assy (p.76)   Cover Open Sensor (p.136)  Decoration Plate Left/Right (p.
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EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 Revision E 4.2 Removing the Housings 4.2.2 Stacker Assy 4.2.1 Paper Support Assy 1. While pulling out the left and right guide pins of the Paper Support Assy, remove the Paper Support Assy. 1. To disengage the guide pin on the right of the Stacker Assy, push the Stopper in the direction of the arrow with a flathead screwdriver or similar tool. 2. Pull out the left guide pin of the Stacker Assy, and remove the Stacker Assy.
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EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 Revision E 4.2.3 Front Decoration Plate Left/Right 4.2.4 Rear Housing 1. Open the Stacker Assy. 1. 2. While releasing the hook on the Front Decoration Plate Left, open the plate in the direction of the arrow, and remove it. Remove the two C.B.P. M3 x 10 screws and the C.B.S. M3 x 6 screw that secure the Rear Housing. 2. Disengage the two tabs from the Upper Housing and remove the Rear Housing. 3. In the same way, remove the Front Decoration Plate Right.
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EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000   Revision E Align the positioning tabs (one each on the left/right) with the positioning holes (one each on the left/right) on the Upper Housing. Align the positioning tabs (three each on the left/right) with the positioning holes (three each on the left/right) on the Decoration Plate Left/Right and the Lower Housing. 4.2.5 Panel Unit 1. Open the Printer Cover. C A U T IO N Before opening the Front Cover and CDR Tray Base, unlock the Carriage. (Refer to "4.1.
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EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 Revision E 3. Disengage the nine hooks on the bottom of the Panel Unit, and remove the Panel Unit while pulling out its tab.  4. Remove the Panel FFC from the Panel Unit. Refer to Figure 4-15.  5. Disconnect the Panel FFC and CDR Sensor cable from the Panel Board connectors and remove the Panel Unit.  Be careful not to get the Panel FFC caught underneath the hooks on the Panel Unit. Secure the Panel FFC with double-sided Tape on the Panel Unit.
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EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 Revision E 4.2.6 Decoration Plate Left/Right 1. Remove the Rear Housing. (p.77) 2. Remove the Front Decoration Plate Left/Right. (p.77) 3. Release the three hooks on the front of the Decoration Plate Right and lift the plate a little to release the tab and the four guide pins on the upper side, then remove the Decoration Plate Right. 4. In the same way, remove the Decoration Plate Left.
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EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 Revision E 4.2.7 Upper Housing / Printer Cover  1. Remove the Decoration Plate Left/Right. (p.80) 2. Remove the Panel Unit. (p.78) 3. Open the Front Cover and CDR Tray Base. (Refer to 4.1.6 Locking/Unlocking the Carriage and Opening/Closing the CDR Tray Base (p.73)) 4. Remove the seven C.B.P. M3 x 10 screws that secure the Upper Housing. 5.
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EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 Revision E REMOVING THE PRINTER COVER C A U T IO N 1. Remove the Upper Housing / Printer Cover. (p.81) 2. Remove the two C.B.P. M3 x 10 screws that secure Printer Cover Holder Left/ Right. 1) C.B.P. M3x10 (6±1 kgf.cm) 3. 1) C.B.P. M3x10 (6±1 kgf.cm) Remove the Printer Cover Holder Right following the steps below. 3-1. 3-2. Tabs Tabs Be careful not to damage the surface in step 3 and later.
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EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 C A U T IO N 3-3. Revision E When performing the following steps, be careful not to damage the tabs of the Printer Cover Holder Right. 4.2.8 Upper Housing Support Assy 1. Remove the Upper Housing / Printer Cover. (p.81) 2. Remove the two C.B.S. M3 x 8 screws and two C.B.P. M3 x 8 screws that secure the Upper Housing Support Assy, and remove the Upper Housing Support Assy.
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EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 Revision E 4.3 Removing the Boards C A U T IO N 4.3.1 Board Assy (Main Board/Power Supply Board) 1. Remove the Upper Housing / Printer Cover. (p.81) 2. Remove the seven screws (four C.B.S. M3 x 6, two C.B.S. (P2) M3 x 10, and one C.B.S. M3 x 10) that secure the Board Assy. 14) C.B.S. M3x10 (8±1 kgf.cm) 7 2) C.B.S. M3x6 (8±1 kgf.cm) 1 2 3 4 Board Assy 3) C.B.S. (P2) M3x10 (6±1 kgf.cm) 6 3.
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EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 4. Revision E Pull out the Board Assy from the Printer. REMOVING THE MAIN BOARD 1. Remove the Board Assy (Main Board/Power Supply Board). (p.84) C A U T IO N When disconnecting the Power Board cable, be sure to unlock CN60 on the Main Board. Board Assy Lock Figure 4-27. Removing the Board Assy (2)   Unlock Figure 4-29.
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EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 Revision E 4.3.2 LED Board REMOVING THE POWER BOARD 1. Remove the Board Assy (Main Board/Power Supply Board). (p.84) C A U T IO N 1. Remove the Upper Housing / Printer Cover. (p.81) 2. Peel off the piece of acetate tape from the LED Sheet. When disconnecting the Power Board cable, be sure to unlock CN60 on the Main Board. Lock Acetate Tape Unlock Figure 4-31. Handling the Power Board cable (CN60) 2. 3. LED Sheet Figure 4-33.
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EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 5. Revision E Remove the C.B.S. (P4) M3 x 8 screw that secures the LED Board, and remove the LED Board. 4.3.3 High Voltage Module W A R N IN G 6) C.B.S. (P4) M3x8 (6±1 kgf.cm) High voltage is applied in the High Voltage Module. The following must be strictly observed when you handle the High Voltage Module.  Do not turn the power on with the Upper Housing removed.
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EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 Revision E 3. Pull off the connector of the electrode cable from its terminal on the High Voltage Module Board with long-nose pliers or the like. 4. Disconnect the High Voltage Module cable from connector CN1 on the High Voltage Module Board. 5. Remove the C.B.P. M3 x 8 screw and remove the High Voltage Module Board. A D J U S T M E N T R E Q U IR E D After replacing the High Voltage Module, always make the required adjustments referring to the following.
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EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 Revision E 4.4 Disassembling the Printer Mechanism 4. Remove the three C.B.S. M3 x 6 screws that secure the APG Assy, and remove the APG Assy from the Main Frame. 4.4.1 APG Assy 2) C.B.S. M3x6 (8±1 kgf.cm) 1. Remove the Upper Housing / Printer Cover. (p.81) 2. Disconnect the APG Motor connector cable from connector CN18 (red) on the Main Board, and Remove the cable from the ASF Assy. 3. Disconnect the cables from the two APG Sensor connectors.
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EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000  Revision E Match the phase of the APG Assy in the following procedure. 1.Match the delta marks of Spur Gear 16 and Combination Gear 22, 28.8, 32.4. 4.4.2 CR Scale 1. Remove the Upper Housing / Printer Cover. (p.81) 2. Release the Carriage Lock, and move the Carriage Unit to the center. (Refer to 4.1.6 Locking/Unlocking the Carriage and Opening/Closing the CDR Tray Base (p.73)) C A U T IO N Combination Gear, 22, 28.8, 32.4 3.
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EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 5. Revision E Remove the coil section of Torsion Spring 24.7 from the tab on the Left CR Shaft Mounting Plate with tweezers. Left CR Shaft Mounting Plate 7. Turn the CR Scale 90º, and remove it from the tab on the Left CR Shaft Mounting Plate. Tab Tab Torsion Spring 24.7 Figure 4-45. Removing the Torsion Spring 24.7 (1) Figure 4-47. Removing the CR Scale 6. Remove Torsion Spring 24.7 from the CR Scale by the following procedure: 6-1. 6-2. 6-3. 6-4.
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EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000  Revision E Pass the CR Scale through the slot on the CR Encoder. 4.4.3 Printhead / CSIC Assy C A U T IO N CR Encoder 1. Remove the Upper Housing / Printer Cover. (p.81) 2. Release the Carriage Lock, and move the Carriage Unit to the center. (Refer to 4.1.6 Locking/Unlocking the Carriage and Opening/Closing the CDR Tray Base (p.73)) 3. Open the Ink Cartridge Cover. 4.
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EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 C H E C K P O IN T Revision E The Hinge, Cover Cartridge can not be removed without damaging it. Whenever replacing the Printhead, the Hinge, Cover Cartridge must be also replaced with a new one. 7. Disengage the two hooks that secure the Ink Guide and remove the Ink Guide from the Cartridge Unit. Ink Guide Hinge, Cover Cartridge Hook Figure 4-54. Removing the Ink Guide Figure 4-52.
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EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 Revision E 8. Peel off a piece of acetate tape and disconnect the CSIC FFC from the connector on the CSIC Board. 9. Disengage the Cable Holder from the hook and remove it. 10. Using the special tool (see p.71) disengage the two hooks of the CSIC Assy on the right and left on the rear of the Carriage Unit and remove the CSIC Assy upward. CSIC Assy Cable Holder Hook Rear of Carriage Unit Hooks Connector CSIC FFC Acetate tape Figure 4-55.
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EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 Revision E 11. Remove the three C.B.P. M2.6 x 8 that secure the Printhead using the Phillips Screw Driver, No.1, and vertically lift the Printhead to remove it.  Head Confirm that the pad is attached at the position in Figure 4-59. Pad 2 1 3 Figure 4-59. Attaching the Pad  7) C.B.P. M2.6x8 (3±0.5 kgf.cm) The Printhead must be installed with its positioning holes aligned with the guide pins of the Carriage Unit. Figure 4-57. Removing the Printhead 12.
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EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 Revision E 4.4.4 Lower Housing / Printer Mechanism 1. Remove the Upper Housing / Printer Cover. (p.81) C A U T IO N 1) C.B.P. M3x10 (6±1 kgf.cm) 4 following steps, be extremely careful not to If having trouble disassembling, Module Cover to make the work easier. (refer to 4.3.3 High Voltage Module Step2 (p87) .) Electrode cable Step 5 1 Printer Mechanism 4) C.B.P. M3x8 (6±1 kgf.cm) 2 2. Disconnect the PictBridge cable from connector CN1 on the Main Board.
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EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 C A U T IO N Revision E When performing the following step, make sure to grasp the Printer Mechanism by the specified positions shown below. Otherwise, the frames may become deformed.  Holding Positions Install the Printer Mechanism to the Lower Housing as follows. (refer to Figure 4-62) 1. Align the guide pins (x2) with the positioning holes as shown below. Right Rear Positioning hole and guide pin Left Rear Positioning hole and guide pin Figure 4-65.
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EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000  Revision E Attach the Label, Ink Position;B at the position in the figure below. 6mm 2mm 4.4.5 Carriage Shaft / Carriage Unit 1. Remove the Printhead / CSIC Assy. (p.92) 2. Remove the CR Scale. (p.90) 3. Remove the LED Board. (p.86) 4. Remove the APG Assy. (p.89) 5. Rotate the PG Cam (Right) to adjust its positions other than PG++ downside. Label, Ink Position;B Figure 4-66.
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EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 6. Revision E Remove the two C.B.S. M3 x 6 screws that secure the Frame Support Plate (Left), and remove it. 7. Remove the foot of Left PG Torsion Spring from tab A, and remove the coil section from tab B to remove Left PG Torsion Spring from the Main Frame. Tab A Paper EJ Frame Assy Notch Left PG Torsion Spring Left Frame Support Plate Tab 1 2) C.B.S. M3x6 (8±1 kgf.cm) Tab B 2 Tabs Figure 4-68. Removing the Left Frame Support Plate Figure 4-69.
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EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 Revision E Place the feet of Left PG Torsion Spring and Right PG Torsion Spring on the Carriage Shaft. Left Side Right Side 10. Remove the extension spring for the Driven Pulley Holder from the Main Frame and the tab on the Drive Pulley Holder with needle-nose pliers. Driven Pulley Holder Extension spring for the Driven Pulley Holder Foot Tabs Foot Figure 4-71. Reinstalling PG Torsion Springs 9.
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EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 Revision E 12. Remove the CR Drive Belt from the CR Motor Pinion Gear. 14. Loosen the C.B.S. (P4) M3 x 8 screw that secures the Left Parallelism Adjust Bushing, and rotate the Bushing toward the front of the Printer Mechanism to prevent interference between the Flag of the Parallelism Adjust Bushing and the Left PG Cam. CR Drive Belt Flag of the Parallelism Adjust Bushing (Left) 6) C.B.S. (P4) M3x8 (5±1 kgf.cm) Left PG Cam CR Motor Pinion Gear Figure 4-75.
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EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 Revision E 16. Lift the Carriage Shaft upwards, and remove the Carriage Shaft Spacer from the Carriage Shaft with tweezers. 18. Lift the Carriage Shaft within the hole on the Main Frame, and remove the Spacer and Left PG Cam from the Carriage Shaft. PG Cam (Left) Carriage Shaft Spacer Hole on Main Frame Carriage Shaft Spacer Figure 4-81. Removing Left PG Cam Figure 4-79. Removing the Carriage Shaft Spacer 17.
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EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 Revision E Install the Right PG Cam so that one of these positions marked "0", "+" or "++" faces downward. C A U T IO N When performing the following procedure, take care not to scratch the Carriage Shaft. 21.
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EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 Revision E 23. Remove the Belt Holder from the Carriage unit.  Set the longer end of the Carriage Shaft to the left side.  When the Carriage Shaft is removed, the Plain Spring and Leaf Spring that are attached to the right end of the Carriage Shaft may drop off. In such case, be sure to attach them in the order as shown in the figure below. Carriage Shaft Leaf Spring Belt Holder Plain Spring Left Side Right Side Longer Shorter Figure 4-86.
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EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 Revision E 25. Disconnect the Sensor FFC from the connector on the CR Encoder Board, pull out the Sensor FFC from the Carriage Unit, and remove the Carriage Unit. A D J U S T M E N T R E Q U IR E D After replacing or removing the Carriage Shaft and Carriage Unit, always make the required adjustments referring to the following.  “Chapter 5 Adjustment (p.137)” Sensor FFC CR Encoder Board Figure 4-90.
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EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 Revision E 4.4.6 ASF Assy 5. 1. Remove the Printer Mechanism. (Refer to 4.4.4 Lower Housing / Printer Mechanism (p.96)) 2. Remove the C.B.S. M3 x 8 screw that secures the Earth cables on the right rear side of the printer, and remove the Earth cables. 3. Disconnect the ASF Motor connector from the Relay connector. 4. Disconnect the Relay connector cable from the ASF Assy. Disconnect all the cables and the FFCs from the connectors on the Relay Board.
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EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 Revision E Referring to Figure 4-93, correctly route each of the cables and FFCs. C H E C K P O IN T When only removing the ASF Assy, you do not need to perform "5.2.5 ASF Guide Roller LDs Position Adjustment (p159)". In that case, mark the installing positions of the Guide Roller LDs before removing them, and make sure to align the markings when installing the Guide Roller LDs.
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EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000  Revision E Align the guide pin and four Tabs on the ASF Assy with the positioning holes on the Main Frame so that there is no gap between the ASF Assy and the Main Frame. A D J U S T M E N T R E Q U IR E D After replacing or removing the ASF Assy, always make the required adjustments referring to the following.  “Chapter 5 Adjustment (p.137)” Guide pins Tab Tab Tab Tab Figure 4-97.
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EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 Revision E 4.4.7 Front Paper Guide Pad 1. Remove the Printer Mechanism. (Refer to 4.4.4 Lower Housing / Printer Mechanism (p.96)) 2. Remove the Front Paper Guide Pads and Front Paper Guide Pad Protection from the Front Paper Guide with tweezers. After installing the Front Paper Guide Pads and Front Paper Guide Pad Protection, lift the Printer Mechanism, and check the following points. 1. Make sure that the tabs on the Pads are not cut midway. 2.
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EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 Revision E 4.4.8 Waste Ink Pad / Waste Ink Tube Left/Right 1. Remove the Printer Mechanism. (Refer to 4.4.4 Lower Housing / Printer Mechanism (p.96)) 2. Remove the C.B.P. M3 x 8 screw that secures the Ink Tube Holder, and remove the Ink Tube Holder. 3. Remove the 12 Waste Ink Pads from the Lower Housing. 4. Remove the Waste Ink Tube Left/Right from the Lower Housing.  Check the positions and the routing of the upper and lower Waste Ink Tubes.
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EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 Revision E 4.4.9 Foot 4.4.10 PictBridge Holder Assy 1. Remove the Printer Mechanism. (Refer to 4.4.4 Lower Housing / Printer Mechanism (p.96)) 1. Remove the Printer Mechanism. (Refer to 4.4.4 Lower Housing / Printer Mechanism (p.96)) 2. Remove the six foot at the backside of the Lower Housing. 2. Remove the two C.B.P. M3 x 8 screws that secure the PictBridge Holder Assy and remove the PictBridge Holder Assy.
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EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 Revision E 4.4.11 Paper EJ Frame Assy / Front Cover / CDR Tray Base C A U T IO N When performing the following procedure, take care not to scratch the Star Wheel. 1. Remove the Upper Housing Support Assy. (p.83) 2. Release the Front Cover from the two guide pins of the CDR Tray Base. 3. Release the Front Cover from the groove of the Lower Housing, and remove the Front Cover. 7.
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EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 9. Revision E Remove the C.B.S. M3 x 6 screw that secures the Right CDR Tray Base Support, and remove the Right CDR Tray Base Support.   Right CDR Tray Base Support Hook both rear ends of the Paper EJ Frame Assy onto the tabs on the Main Frame. Align the bearing of the CDR Release Level Sub Assy with the Paper EJ Release Shaft. Shaft and Bushing 2) C.B.S. M3x6 Figure 4-108. Remove the CDR Tray Base Support Shaft and Bushing Tabs Figure 4-110.
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EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 Revision E 4.4.12 CDR Release Lever Sub Assy 1. Remove the Paper EJ Frame Assy / Front Cover / CDR Tray Base. (p.112) 2. Remove the Shaft on the Right CDR Release Base from the bushing on the CDR Release Lever. 4. To prevent parts from dropping, refit the shaft on the Right CDR Release Base into the CDR Release Lever. 5. Press the guide pin that secures the Right CDR Release Lever Sub Assy with tweezers, and remove it upwards from the Main Frame.
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EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 6. Revision E Remove the Spur Gear 68 from the Paper EJ Roller Shaft.  Make sure that the Left CDR Release Lever Sub Assy is correctly assembled as shown in the figure below. Spur Gear 68 Figure 4-115. Removing the Spur Gear 68 7. Remove the C.B.P. M3 x 6 screw that secures the Left CDR Release Lever Sub Assy. Figure 4-117. Reinstalling the Left CDR Release Lever Sub Assy (1) 8.
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EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 Revision E 4.4.13 Ink System Unit 5. 1. Remove the Right CDR Release Lever Sub Assy. (Refer to 4.4.12 CDR Release Lever Sub Assy (p.114)) 2. Release the Carriage Lock, and move the Carriage Unit to the center. (Refer to 4.1.6 Locking/Unlocking the Carriage and Opening/Closing the CDR Tray Base (p.73)) 3. Remove the C.B.S. M3 x 8 screw that secures the Earth cable to remove the Earth cables, and untie the Earth cable from the Relay connector cable. 4.
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EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 6. Revision E Remove the two C.B.S. M3 x 6 screws that secure the Ink System Unit. Front 7. Remove the two C.B.S. M3 x 6 screws that secure the Right Support Frame, and remove the Right Support Frame from the Main Frame. Rear 2 1 2 Right Support Frame Upper surface 2) C.B.S. M3x6 (8±1 kgf.cm) Figure 4-122. Screws that Secure the Ink System Unit 2) C.B.S. M3x6 (8±1 kgf.cm) 2) C.B.S. M3x6 (8±1 kgf.cm) 1 Figure 4-123.
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EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 8. Revision E Remove the Ink System Unit downwards from the Main Frame keeping the Unit from coming in contact with the Paper EJ Transmission Lock Lever.  Place the Paper EJ Lock Release Cam on the rear side of the Paper EJ Transmission Lock Lever. Paper EJ Lock Release Cam Ink System Unit Paper EJ Transmission Lock Lever Paper EJ Transmission Paper EJ Transmission Lock Lever Figure 4-127. Reinstalling the Ink System Unit (1) Figure 4-125.
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EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 Revision E 4.4.14 Front Paper Guide / Paper EJ Roller / Front Paper Guide Pad Tray 1. Remove the Paper EJ Frame Assy / Front Cover / CDR Tray Base. (p.112) 2. Release the Carriage Lock, and move the Carriage Unit to the center. (Refer to 4.1.6 Locking/Unlocking the Carriage and Opening/Closing the CDR Tray Base (p.73)) 3. Remove the EJ Grounding Spring from the Main Frame with tweezers. 4. Remove the Spacer from the EJ Roller Shaft. 5.
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EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 Revision E 7. Return the Carriage Unit to its home position. 8. Remove the C.B.S. M3 x 6 screw that secure the Left Front Frame. 9. Release the tab that secures the Front Paper Guide from the Main Frame and slide the Front Paper Guide to the left, and turn it until the front side faces up to remove the Front Paper Guide together with the Paper EJ Roller. 2) C.B.S. M3x6 10.
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EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 Revision E DISASSEMBLING THE FRONT PAPER GUIDE PAD TRAY  1. Remove the Front Paper Guide Pad Tray in the direction of the arrow. (p.120) 2. Remove the three Waste Ink Pads from the Front Paper Guide Pad Tray. Align the bushing of the Front Paper Guide with the PF Roller Shaft. Shaft and bushing Waste Ink Pad Figure 4-137.
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EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 Revision E After installing the Front Paper Guide, lift the Printer Mechanism to check the following points. 1. Make sure that the tabs on the Paper Guide Pad are not cut midway. 2. Make sure that all the tabs are facing down (toward the Waste Ink Pads) without any folds. 3. Make sure that the tab foldbacks are protruding completely from the Front Paper Guide. 4.4.15 PF Roller Shaft 1. Remove the PF Encoder. (p.132) 2. Remove the Upper Paper Guide Assys. (p.
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EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 5. Revision E Remove the PG Grounding Spring from the notch on the Main Frame, and remove the PF Grounding Spring from the groove on the PF Roller Shaft. 7. Remove the guide pin of Left Bushing 8 from the Main Frame using tweezers, and rotate the Bushing upwards to align with the notch on the Main Frame. Notch Rear Notch PF Grounding Spring Guide pin Left Bushing 8 PF Roller Shaft Groove Figure 4-143. Rotating the Left Bushing 8 Figure 4-141.
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EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 C A U T IO N Revision E When performing the following procedure, pay attention to the following points.  Prevent the coated surface of the PF Roller Shaft from being scratched.  Do not touch the coated surface of the PF Roller Shaft with bare hands. C A U T IO N Be careful not to move Compression Spring 4 and the Leaf Spring on the left side of the PF Roller Shaft to the coated section on the Shaft after removing the PF Roller Shaft.
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EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 Revision E 4.4.16 Release Holder Assy  1. Remove the APG Assy. (p.89) 2. Release the PE Sensor connector cable from the five tabs on the Release Holder Assy. 3. Remove the three C.B.S. M3 x 6 screws that secure the Release Holder Assy. 4. Remove the three lower tabs of the Release Holder Assy from the Main Frame with a flathead screwdriver, and remove the Release Holder Assy upwards.
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EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 Revision E 4.4.17 FLAG Release Assy 4. 1. Remove the APG Assy. (p.89). 2. Remove the Release Holder Assy. (p.125) 3. Remove the guide pin on the Driven Release Holder from the Main Frame using tweezers, and slide the Driven Release Holder to the left as viewed from the front of the Printer Mechanism. C A U T IO N Release the three tabs on the Driven Release Holder from the Main Frame, and remove the FLAG Release Assy.
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EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 Revision E Attach the five Perforated Sheets and the LD Cover Sheet to the six locations shown in the figure below to prevent ink from sticking to the LD Rollers.  Remove the five Paper Guide Torsion Springs from the tabs, insert the notches of the Perforated Sheets into the tabs to attach them to the Main Frame, and then hook the Paper Guide Torsion Springs onto the tabs again.
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EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 4. Revision E Remove the six Upper Paper Guide Torsion Springs from the tabs on the Main Frame, and pull out the Upper Paper Guide Torsion Springs from the six Upper Paper Guide Assys. Tab Make sure that the leading end of the Upper Paper Guide Torsion Spring can be seen through the hole of the Upper Paper Guide Assy. Upper Paper Guide Torsion Sprig Upper Paper Guide Torsion Sprig Shaft Shaft Hole Figure 4-155.
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EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 Revision E 4.5 Removing the Motors 5. Remove the two C.B.S. M3 x 4 screws that secure the CR Motor, and remove the CR Motor from the Main Frame. 4.5.1 CR Motor 10) C.B.S. M3x10 (4±0.5 kgf.cm) 1. Remove the Upper Housing / Printer Cover. (p.81) 2. Release the Carriage Lock, and move the Carriage Unit to the center. (Refer to 4.1.6 Locking/Unlocking the Carriage and Opening/Closing the CDR Tray Base (p.73)) 3.
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EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 Revision E 4.5.2 PF Motor A D J U S T M E N T R E Q U IR E D 1. Remove the Printer Mechanism. (Refer to 4.4.4 Lower Housing / Printer Mechanism (p.96)) 2. Disconnect the PF Motor connector cable from connector CN116 (black) on the Main Board, and remove it from the Clamp on the Main Frame. 3. Remove the two C.C. M3 x 4 screws that secure the PF Motor. 4. Remove the PF Drive Belt from the PF Motor Pinion Gear, and remove the PF Motor from the Printer Mechanism.
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EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 Revision E 4.5.3 ASF Motor 1. Remove the ASF Assy. (p.106) 2. Release the ASF Motor cable from the cable hook and disconnect the relay connector. 3. Remove the two C.B.P. M3 x 8 screws that secure the ASF Motor and remove the ASF Motor. Cable Hook ASF Motor 4) C.B.P. M3x8 Grounding Wire Figure 4-163. Removing the ASF Motor Secure the grounding wire and the ASF Motor together with the screw in the middle of the printer.
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EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 Revision E 4.6 Removing the Sensors 4.6.2 PF Encoder 4.6.1 CR Encoder 1. Remove the Carriage Shaft / Carriage Unit. (p.98) 2. Remove the two C.B.P. M2.6 x 5 screws that secure the CR Encoder Sensor Board. 3. 1. Remove the Upper Housing / Printer Cover. (p.81) 2. Disconnect the FFC from the PF Encoder Sensor Board. 3. Remove the C.B.S. M3 x 8 screw that secures the PF Encoder Sensor Holder.
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EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 4. Revision E While pressing the guide pin on the PF Encoder Sensor Holder using tweezers, slide the holder upwards to release the three tabs, and remove the PF Encoder Sensor Holder. 4.6.3 Ink Mark Sensor / PW sensor 1. Remove the Carriage Shaft / Carriage Unit. (p.98) 2. Remove the C.P.B. (P1) M1.7 x 5 screw that secures the PW Sensor Holder, and remove the PW Sensor Holder from the Carriage Unit.
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EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 Revision E 4.6.4 CDR Sensor Make sure that the FFC is routed as shown in Figure 4-169 A D J U S T M E N T R E Q U IR E D 1. Remove the Paper EJ Frame Assy / Front Cover / CDR Tray Base. (p.112) 2. Disengage the two hooks that secure the CDR Sensor and remove the CDR Sensor. After replacing or removing the Ink Mark Sensor and the PW Sensor, always make the required adjustments referring to the following.  “Chapter 5 Adjustment (p.
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EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 Revision E 4.6.5 PE Sensor Holder Align the four tabs and guide pin on the PE Sensor Holder with the positioning holes on the Main Frame correctly so that there is no gap between the PE Sensor Holder and the Main Frame. 1. Remove the APG Assy. (p.89) 2. Remove the PE Sensor connector cable from the five tabs on the Release Holder Assy and the two tabs on the Head Cable Cover.
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EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 Revision E 4.6.6 Cover Open Sensor 1. Remove the Panel Unit. (p.78) 2. Remove the C.B.P. M3 x 8 screw that secures the Cover Open Sensor and remove the Cover Open Sensor. Cover Open Sensor 4) C.B.P. M3x8 Guide pins and Positioning holes Figure 4-174. Removing the Cover Open Sensor Align the guide pins with the positioning holes shown in Figure 4-174.
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CHAPTER 5 ADJUSTMENT Confidential
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EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 Revision E 5.1 Adjustment Items and Overview This chapter describes adjustments to be made after the disassembly/reassembly of this product. 5.1.1 Servicing Adjustment Item List The items, purposes and outlines of the Adjustment Program are given in the following table. Table 5-1. Adjustment Items Adjustment Purpose Method Outline PF Belt Tension Adjustment This adjustment is made to reduce the load on the PF motor and to ensure paper feed accuracy. See "5.2.
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EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 Revision E Table 5-1. Adjustment Items Adjustment Purpose Method Outline Multi Sensor Adjustment (Ink Mark Sensor Adjustment) This adjustment is made to correct a detection position error, which is caused by the displacement of the Ink Mark Sensor mounting position, on a software basis. 1. Select and execute this function in the Adjustment Program. 2. Pattern printing and adjustment are automatically executed.
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EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 Revision E Table 5-1. Adjustment Items Adjustment Purpose Method Outline CR motor heat protection control This adjustment is made to measure the manufacturing variations of the CR Motor and PS Board to make the most of the motor capabilities for motor heat generation control. 1. Select/execute this function in the Adjustment Program. 2.
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EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 Revision E 5.1.2 Required Adjustments The table below lists the required adjustments depending upon the parts being repaired or replaced. Find the part(s) you removed or replaced, and check which adjustment(s) must be carried out. m Table 5-4.
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EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 Revision E Table 5-4.
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EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 Revision E 5.1.3 Required Adjustment Tools Table 5-5. List of Tools The following table lists the adjustment tools required for adjustment of this product. Table 5-5. List of Tools No. 1 Name Part Code Adjustment Program Category Overview Software This adjustment program is designed to display the required adjustment items in the appropriate order when a replacement part is selected, and provides workers with the accurate adjustment order.
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EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 Revision E 5.2 Adjustment 5.2.1.1 PF Belt Tension Adjustment Method C A U T IO N This section explains the adjustments that do not use the Adjustment Program. Proper measurement may be interrupted by sounds picked up from around. Make measurement in silent environment. 5.2.1 PF Belt Tension Adjustment When either of the following parts has been removed or replaced, this adjustment must be performed to reduce load on the PF Motor and to secure paper feed accuracy.
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EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 C A U T IO N Revision E As the Drive Belt is flipped with the tip of tweezers in the following steps, carefully choose the flipping position so that the Belt will not make contact with the Microphone by reaction of flipping. 5.2.2 PG Adjustment  C H E C K P O IN T  8. Press the [MEASURE] button. (“----” is displayed on the LCD screen.) 9. Put the tip of the tweezers on the Drive Belt, and flip it downward in that position.
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EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 Revision E 5.2.2.1 PG Adjustment Method  C A U T IO N  1. Load unused Ink Cartridges of all colors into the Carriage Unit. 4. Loosen the screw that secures the Parallelism Adjust Bushing. 5. Turn the Parallelism Adjust Bushing upward to match the frame edge and the bottom of the Parallelism Adjust Bushing gear. C A U T IO N When the Parallelism Adjust Bushing is turned upwards, the frame rises up and PG narrows.
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EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 6. Revision E With its conductor connection portion up, set the Adjustment Gauge in the specified position (on the left side of the Front Paper Guide).  Setting Position Rear direction: Match the rear end of the Gauge with the Driven Roller Shaft of the Upper Paper Guide. Left direction: Release the left end of the Gauge from the Tab on the Front Paper Guide in Figure 5-6. 8.
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EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 9. Revision E Lower the Gear of the Parallelism Adjust Bushing on the left side of the frame stepwise, and confirm continuity. When continuity is confirmed, define the position where the Gear was raised one step up from the continuity position (where continuity is lost) as the left side PG position. Move the Parallelism Adjust Bushing at least twice to confirm that the continuity position and the noncontinuity position are the same.
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EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 Revision E 5.2.3 PF Roller Shaft Center Support Position Adjustment 12. Move the Carriage Unit onto the Adjustment Gauge.  Moving position Match the right end of the Gauge with the right end of the Carriage Unit. This adjustment must be performed to compensate the deflection amount on the PF Roller Shaft and to maintain an appropriate paper feed amount when the following parts are removed and replaced.
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EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 Revision E 5.2.3.1 How to Adjust the PF Roller Shaft Center Support Position 1.  Lower Housing (Refer to 4.4.4 Lower Housing / Printer Mechanism (p96)) ASF Assy (Refer to 4.4.6 ASF Assy (p106)) Board Assy (Refer to 4.3.1 Board Assy (Main Board/Power Supply Board) (p84)) Carriage Unit (Refer to 4.4.5 Carriage Shaft / Carriage Unit (p98)) Bottom of Rear Center Install the printer on a level base. C A U T IO N 3.
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EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 C A U T IO N Revision E 6. Check for any dirt on the PF Roller Shaft when performing the following procedure. Turn the Center Support Bushing Cam so that the long hand position is +30 from the “0” adjustment position. A D J U S T M E N T R E Q U IR E D 5. Set the jig in place on the PF Roller Shaft as shown in the figure below.
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EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 Revision E Unevenness Figure 5-17. Outside the Specified Value Range Adjustment Figure 5-18.
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EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 Revision E 5.2.4 Colorimetric Calibration 5.2.4.
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EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 Revision E  Supplement: Regarding remaining ink amount When the Ink Counter detects ink out, a certain amount (safety margin) of ink is still remaining in the cartridge to prevent the print head from damages caused by printing without ink. This safety margin is important especially for a printer that discharges larger amount of ink. The figure below illustrates the concept of this safety margin. Table 5-6.
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EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 Revision E 5.2.4.2 Adjusting Method of the Colorimetric Calibration C H E C K P O IN T The Color ID Calibration Chart is designed to be printed in a completely non-compensated state. Therefore, there is no need to delete an existing Color ID from EEPROM when printing out a Calibration Chart. C H E C K P O IN T  Connect the printer and calibrator to the PC, and start the Colorimetric Calibration Tool.
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EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 5. Revision E Load one sheet of A4 or letter-size Archival Matte Paper/Enhanced Matte paper to print the Calibration Chart. 6. After the Calibration Chart is printed, allow it to dry for five minutes. During this time, check the nozzle check pattern on the chart. If there are broken lines or missing segments, click [Print Calibration Chart again], and return to Step 5. If there are no broken lines or missing segments, click [Next]. Figure 5-23.
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EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 8. Revision E 10. Follow the on-screen messages to measure the Chart. After the color measurement is finished, click [OK]. Place the Calibrator on the calibration plate, and click [Calibrate] Color Patch grid 2 Figure 5-27. Preparing the Calibrator C A U T IO N   9. 4 5 1 3 The white reference tile on the calibration plate should be clean. Clean off any dirt with alcohol or other organic solvent. The calibration plate and the Calibrator are used as a pair.
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EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 C A U T IO N        Revision E Be sure to start the measurement from the top side of the chart. Be sure to measure colors at each row two times. During color measurement, do not allow the Calibrator to rub against unmeasured patches on the chart. Prevent the ruler and Calibrator from coming off the chart sheet during color measurement. Doing so will cause incorrect color measurement. During color measurement, measure only the patches on the chart sheet.
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EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 Revision E 5.2.5 ASF Guide Roller LDs Position Adjustment 2. Turn Combination Gear 29.11 on the right side of the ASF Assy CCW to raise the Hopper to the upper limit position (until the Hopper Pad contacts the LD Roller). When installing the Guide Roller LDs, the position of the Guide Roller LDs must be adjusted so that the positions of the LD Roller Shaft and Retard Roller are optimized in order to maintain the paper feed accuracy. 5.2.5.
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EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 3. Revision E Light the printer's inside through a gap between the Roll Paper Frame and the ASF Assy with a penlight, and look the tab on the Retard Roller Holder at the back of the two reference tabs on the ASF Assy through the notch.
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CHAPTER 6 MAINTENANCE Confidential
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EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 Revision E 6.1 Overview 6.1.2 Service Maintenance This section provides information to maintain the printer in its optimum condition. If print irregularity (missing dot, white line, etc.) has occurred or the printer indicates “Maintenance Error”, take the following actions to clear the error. 6.1.1 Cleaning 6.1.2.1 Head Cleaning This printer has no mechanical components which require regular cleaning.
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EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 Revision E 6.1.2.2 Maintenance Request  Waste Ink Pads to be replaced Waste ink is discharged to Waste Ink Pads via the Cap Unit. The printer has counter function that counts how much waste ink is held in the Waste Ink Pads and stores the value in the EEPROM as "Protection Counter A" and "Protection Counter B" (home and non-home side).
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EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 Revision E 6.1.3 Lubrication The lubrication used for the components of the printer has been decided on based on evaluation carried out by Epson. Therefore, the specified amount and places of lubrication given in this section should be strictly observed.
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EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 Revision E Contact point of the CR Scale Mounting Plate (Left/Right) and the Main Frame Left Side Right Side G-26 G-26 1mm diameter of the inner circumference Apply evenly. Left Side Right Side • Apply with a brush. • Be careful not to attach the grease to the PF scale. Apply with a brush. Figure 6-3. Lubrication (3) Figure 6-5.
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EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 Rear side of CR Guide Plate Revision E Contact point of the rear side of CR Guide Plate and the slider of the Carriage Unit Contact point of the EJ Grounding Spring and Front and Rear Paper EJ Rollers Rear Paper EJ Roller G-71 G-45 150 ± 50mg 1mm x 2mm x 2 points EJ Grounding Spring Apply with a brush.
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EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 Revision E 6.1.3.1 Lubrication of Carriage Shaft 1. Left side of the PF Roller Shaft (Left of the E-Ring) 2. Mounting location of the Bushing 8 1 1. C A U T IO N G-45 1. Approx. 1mm x 5mm 2. All around the Shaft 2 Bushing 8 PF Roller 2. 1. Apply with a syringe. 2. Apply with a brush. Figure 6-12. Lubrication (12) PF Grounding Spring Rear Paper Guide 1 1.
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EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 3. Revision E Hold the Carriage Unit, and while turning the Carriage Shaft clockwise and counterclockwise, move the Carriage Unit to spread the grease evenly. 5. Hold the Carriage Unit, and while turning the Carriage Shaft, move the Carriage Unit to the left end of the Carriage Shaft to lubricate the grease evenly. 6. Lubricate grease with the syringe at the point shown in Figure 6-17.
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EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 7. Revision E Hold the Carriage Unit, and while turning the Carriage Shaft, move the Carriage Unit to the right end of the Carriage Shaft to lubricate the grease evenly. Figure 6-18. Lubricating the Carriage Shaft (5) 8. Repeat Step 4 ~ 7.
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CHAPTER 7 APPENDIX Confidential
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EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 Revision E 7.1 Connector Summary 7.2 Exploded Diagram / Parts List This section shows the connections between the main components of the printer. This manual does not provide exploded diagrams or parts list. For the information, see SPI (Service Parts Information).
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8 CHAPTER STYLUS PHOTO R2000 Confidential
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Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 Revision E 8.1 Product Description The Stylus Photo R2000 is inkjet color printer, and it was made based on the mechanism of the Stylus Phoro R1900.Therefore, this chapter describes the specification and the functions that are unique to the Stylus Photo R2000. About other information, please refer to Chapter 1 to Chapter 7 for the information on the Stylus Photo R1900. This chapter includes :  Features Describes the features that are unique to the Stylus Photo R2000.
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Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 8.2 Features Revision E 8.2.1 Casing specifications  Dimensions :622.1 mm (W) x 324.0 mm (D) x 219.0 mm (H)  Casing specifications (Peper support and stacker are closed. Rubber feet are included.)  Network interface  Weight  Ink cartridge :12.
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Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 Revision E 8.2.2 NetWork Interface  Wireless LAN Stylus Photo R2000 can be connected to the network via Wired LAN or Wireless LAN connection. (They can not be used simultaneously.) The following describes each Interface. The following interface is equipped for the Wireless LAN connection. : Table 8-3. Wireless LAN Item  Wired LAN The following interface is equipped for the Wired LAN connection. The communication mode can be selected from auto setting or fixed setting.
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Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 Revision E  Switching Wired/Wireless LAN Table 8-5. Communication Speed for 802.11n*1 *2 MCS Index Bandwidth = 20MHz GI = 800ns GI = 400ns Bandwidth= 40MHz GI = 800ns GI = 400ns 0 6.5 7 (7.2) 13.5 15 1 13 14 (14.4) 27 30 2 19.5 21.5 (21.7) 40.5 45 3 26 28.5 (28.9) 54 60 4 39 43 (43.3) 81 90 5 52 57.5 (57.8) 108 120 6 58.5 65 121.5 135 7 65 72 (72.
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Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 Revision E 8.2.3 Ink Cartridge  Color of the ink cartridge EPSON COOL WHITE Describes the specification of the ink cartridge.  Product numbers of the EPSON ink cartridges Table 8-7. Product No.
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Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 Revision E 8.2.4 Nozzle Configuration 8.2.5 Ink Scrambling Sequence Table 8-9. Nozzle Configuration Item Nozzle Configuration Specification Black : 180 nozzles x 2 (Photo Black, Matte Black) Color : 180 nozzles x 6 (Red, Orange, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Gloss Optimizer)  Purpose To prevent the inks from settling at the bottom, and to reduce variations of color for printing, Ink Scrambling Sequence is executed.
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Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 Revision E 8.2.6 Operation Buttons & Indicators (LEDs) Network LED (Left : Green, Right : Yellow)  Operation Buttons Power LED Ink LED Paper LED This printer has the following six operation buttons. Table 8-11. Operation Buttons Button Power Paper Ink Roll Paper Network status sheet Wi-Fi Function Turns the power ON/OFF. Feeds or ejects paper. Runs a sequence of ink cartridge replacement or cleaning.
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Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000  Revision E Operation Buttons & LEDs Functions Table 8-13. Operation Button Functions Table 8-13. Operation Button Functions Button Power Ink Paper Printer Status Off On On On During CDR printing Ink (when held for three seconds or longer) On Roll Paper On Stylus Photo R2000 Function • Tuns the power on. • Turns the power off. • Runs a sequence of ink cartridge replacement. The carriage moves to set the ink cartridge to the position for replacement.
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Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 Revision E Table 8-14. Indicators (LEDs) Function Table 8-14.
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Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 Revision E  Errors & Remedies Error Fatal error Error Contents A mechanical error has occurred. Remedies Turn the power Off and back it On. Meintenance request Waste ink pads need to Replace the waste ink pads and reset the be replaced. counter. CDR guide error The CDR Tray Base was opened when receiving or printing a ASF print job. Close the CDR Tray Base. The CDR Tray Base was closed when receiving or printing a CDR print job. Open the CDR Tray Base.
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Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 Revision E 8.3 Disassembly 8.3.1 Summary This section describes changed parts & new parts for Stylus Photo R2000 only. For assembling of other parts, please refer to the information of Stylus Photo R1900/R2880. ("4.1.7 Disassembly" (p.75) ) In addition, the caution points are same as Stylus Photo R1900 / R2880.
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Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 Revision E 8.3.2 Procedure of Disassembly The flowchart below lists the step-by-step disassembly procedures. Start Rear Housing (p.77) Front Decoration Plate Left/Right (p.77) Front Decoration Plate Left/Right (p.77) Panel FFC Cover (p.185) Paper Support Assy (p.76) Panel Unit (p.186) Cover Open Sensor (p.136) C H E C K P O IN T Stacker Assy (p.76)  The boxes shown in a dotted-line are not the shortest procedures, but are necessary to proceed to the next step.
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Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 Revision E  Panel FFC Cover 3. Remove the screw (C.B.P 3x10) (x1) of the part for fixing the Panel FFC Cover, and remove the part. 1. Open the Printer Cover. C A U T IO N Before opening the Front Cover and the CDR Tray Base, unlock the Carriage. (Refer to "4.1.6 Locking/Unlocking the Carriage and Opening/Closing the CDR Tray Base (p73)") 2. Open the Front Cover and the CDR Tray Base Part for fixing Panel FFC Cover Printer Cover C.B.P 3x10 (6±1kgf.cm) Figure 8-4.
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Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 Revision E  Panel Unit  Be careful not to get the Panel FFC caught underneath the hooks on the Panel FFC Cover  Secure the Panel FFC with double-sided tape as follows. 1. Remove the screws (C.B.P 3x10) (x2)that secure the Panel Unit. C.B.P 3x10 (6±1kgf.cm) Panel FFC Double-sided tape CDR Sensor Cable Figure 8-7. Remove the Panel Unit (1) 2. Disconnect the Panel FFC and CDR Sensor cable from the Panel Board. Figure 8-6.
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Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 Revision E  Decoration Plate Left/Right 1. For Decoration Plate Right, Disengage front of the hook (x1) , and lift the Decoration Plate Right while disengaging bottom of the hooks (x2). 2. In the same way, remove the Decoration Plate Left. Attach the tabs (x6) to the tab holes (x5) and the positioning hole (x1) from the upper-side of the printer. □ Tab hole □ Positioning hole □ Hook Figure 8-10. Attach the Decoration Plate Left/Right Figure 8-9.
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Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 Revision E  Upper Housing / Printer Cover  Wireless LAN Board Assy 1. Remove the screws (C.B.P 3x10) (x6) that secure the Upper Housing, and lift the Upper Housing/Printer Cover. 1. Remove the screw (C.B.P 3x8) (x1) that secure the earth cable, and remove the screw (C.B.P 3x8) (x1) that secure the Wireless LAN Board Assy. C.B.P 3x10 (6±1kgf.cm) Wireless LAN Board Cable ⑤ ⑥ High Voltage Module Cable PictBridge Holder Earth Cable Wireless LAN Board Earth Cable C.B.
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Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 Revision E 3. Disconnect the Wireless LAN Board cable, and remove the Wireless LAN Board Assy. Wireless LAN Board Cable  Board Assy (Main Board / Power Supply Board)  For disassembling the Board Assy, please refer to "4.3.1 Board Assy (Main Board/Power Supply Board) (p84)".  Describes the Connector Layout of the Main Board to the following. Table 8-15. Main Board Connector No. CN2 Connector No.
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Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 Revision E 8.4 Adjustment 8.4.1 Summary This section describes new adjustment items & changed adjustment items for Stylus Photo R2000 only. For other adjustment items, please refer to the information of Stylus Photo R1900/R2880. ("5.1.1 Servicing Adjustment Item List" (p.138) ) 8.4.2 Sevicing Adjusment Item List (For Stylus Photo R2000) The items, purposes and outlines of the Adjustment Program are given in the following table. Table 8-16.
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Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 Revision E 8.4.3 Required Adjustments The table below lists the required adjustments depending upon the parts being repaired or replaced. Find the part(s) you removed or replaced, and check which adjustment(s) must be carried out. About the First dot position adjustment, it's included in the PW adjustment. Table 8-17.
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Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 Revision E C A U T IO N board that needs to be replaced, the Waste Ink Tray Assy must be replaced after replacing the main board with a new one.  After all required adjustments are completed, use the “Final check pattern print” function to print all adjustment patterns for final check. If you find a problem with the printout patterns, carry out the adjustment again.
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Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 Revision E 8.4.4 Adjusment Procedure  Mac address setting START This printer have a network function and stores there MAC address (Media Access Control Address) in the EEPROM on the Network Board. The Network Board supplied as an ASP does not come with the MAC address written on it, therefore, you are required to set the MAC address to the new Network Board after replacement. The following explains the procedure.
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Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 Revision E C A U T IO N  The MAC address required on the adjustment program is written on the MAC address label on the Upper M/B Shield Plate. Make sure that the address written on the MAC address label matches the MAC address settings in the EEPROM. Label, MAC address the last six digits of MAC address Figure 8-17. MAC Address Setting Screen Figure 8-16.
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Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 Revision E  Colorimetric Calibration  Multi Sensor Adjustment (Ink Mark Sensor Adjustment) The procedure of this adjustment is same as Stylus Photo R1900 / R2880. Refer to "5.2.4 Colorimetric Calibration" (p.153). But, support paper for Calibration Chart is different from the previous models. 1. Print the Nozzle Check Pattern to check not to appear dot missing. Table 8-18.
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Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 Revision E No dot missing patterns Eight dot missings patterns Pattern-Alignment : Y - M - C - Mk Pk- R - Or Go (Dot-missing counts) The counts show Sensor could recognize the Dot missing for each color. Count-Alignment : Y - M - Mk - R - Or - Pk - GO - C Figure 8-18.