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SERVICE MANUAL

Color Inkjet Printer

EPSON Stylus Photo 1400/1410/ Stylus Photo 1430W/1500W/ Artisan 1430

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Notice:
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General Notice: Other product names used herein are for identification purpose only and may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. EPSON disclaims any and all rights in those marks. Copyright © 2011 SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION. I&I CS Quality Assurance Department

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. 2. 3. 4. ALWAYS DISCONNECT THE PRODUCT FROM THE POWER SOURCE AND PERIPHERAL DEVICES BEFORE PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE OR REPAIR PROCEDURES. 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. 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. WHEN DISASSEMBLING OR ASSEMBLING A PRODUCT, MAKE SURE TO WEAR GLOVES TO AVOID INJURIES FROM METAL PARTS WITH SHARP EDGES.

WARNING
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. REPAIRS ON EPSON PRODUCT SHOULD BE PERFORMED ONLY BY AN EPSON CERTIFIED REPAIR TECHNICIAN. MAKE CERTAIN THAT THE SOURCE VOLTAGE 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. ALWAYS VERIFY THAT THE EPSON PRODUCT HAS BEEN DISCONNECTED FROM THE POWER SOURCE BEFORE REMOVING OR REPLACING PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARDS AND/OR INDIVIDUAL CHIPS. IN ORDER TO PROTECT SENSITIVE MICROPROCESSORS AND CIRCUITRY, USE STATIC DISCHARGE EQUIPMENT, SUCH AS ANTI-STATIC WRIST STRAPS, WHEN ACCESSING INTERNAL COMPONENTS. DO NOT REPLACE IMPERFECTLY FUNCTIONING COMPONENTS WITH COMPONENTS WHICH ARE NOT MANUFACTURED BY EPSON. IF SECOND SOURCE IC OR OTHER COMPONENTS WHICH HAVE NOT BEEN APPROVED ARE USED, THEY COULD CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE EPSON PRODUCT, OR COULD VOID THE WARRANTY OFFERED BY EPSON. WHEN USING COMPRESSED AIR PRODUCTS; SUCH AS AIR DUSTER, FOR CLEANING DURING REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE, THE USE OF SUCH PRODUCTS CONTAINING FLAMMABLE GAS IS PROHIBITED.

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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. 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 list of Epsonapproved lubricants and adhesives required for servicing the product. CHAPTER 7. APENDIX Provides the following additional information for reference: · Connector summary · Electric circuit diagrams CHAPTER 8. Stylus Photo 1430W/1500W/Artisan 1430 Provides particular information on the EPSON Stylus Photo 1430W/1500W/Artisan 1430

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, and WARNING messages.
W A R N IN G

Indicates an operating or maintenance procedure, practice or condition that, if not strictly observed, could result in injury.

C A U T IO N

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 a product reassembly procedure, practice or condition that must be executed in accordance with the specified standards to maintain the product's quality. Indicates an operating or maintenance procedure, practice or condition that must be executed in accordance with the specified standards to maintain the product's quality.

C H E C K P O IN T

A D J U S T M E N T R E Q U IR E D

Revision Status
Revision A Date of Issue October 20, 2006 Description First Release Rev iced Contents All Chapter · Disciption about EPSON Stylus Photo 1430W/1500W/Artisan 1430 has been added. Chapter 1 · Check Point has been added in "1.1 Overview (p9)". · Made change for table in "Bottom edge (p14)". Chapter 2 · Check Point has been added in "2.1 Overview (p22)". Chapter 3 · Check Piont has been added in "3.1 Overview (p41)". Chapter 4 · Check Point has been added in "4.1 Overview (p73)". Chapter 5 · Check Point has been added in "5.1 Adjustment Items and Overview (p129)". · Made change in "5.1.3 Required Adjustment Tools (p134)". Chapter 6 · Check Point has been added in "6.1 Overview (p146)". · Made change in "6.1.4 Lubrication (p148)". Chapter 7 · Check Point has been added in "7.1 Connector Summary (p155)" Chapter 8 · Information for EPSON Stylus Photo 1430W/1500W/Artisan 1430 has been added.

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Contents
Chapter 1 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
1.1 Overview ...................................................... 9 1.2 Printing Area ....................................................................................................... 10 1.2.1 Printing Area (Cut sheet, Envelope) ........................................................... 11 1.3 PG Setting............................................................................................................ 16 1.4 Printer Function ................................................................................................... 17 1.4.1 Operator Controls ....................................................................................... 17 1.4.2 Buttons........................................................................................................ 17 1.4.3 LED Indicators............................................................................................ 17 1.4.4 Panel Functions........................................................................................... 17 1.4.5 Printer Condition and Panel LED Status .................................................... 18 1.4.6 Errors .......................................................................................................... 19 1.5 Size and Weight................................................................................................... 20 1.6 Accessories .......................................................................................................... 20

Chapter 4 DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY
4.1 Overview ............................................................................................................. 73 4.1.1 Precautions.................................................................................................. 73 4.1.2 Tools ........................................................................................................... 74 4.1.3 Screws......................................................................................................... 74 4.1.4 Work Completion Checklist ....................................................................... 75 4.1.5 Sharp Metal Edges...................................................................................... 76 4.1.6 Method for making CSIC board removal tool............................................ 76 4.2 Disassembly/Assembly Procedures..................................................................... 77 4.2.1 Removing the Housings.............................................................................. 78 4.2.2 Waste Ink Pad............................................................................................. 84 4.2.3 Front Paper Guide Pad................................................................................ 85 4.2.4 ASF Assy.................................................................................................... 86 4.2.5 Removing the Boards ................................................................................. 90 4.2.6 Disassembling the Printer Mechanism ....................................................... 92 4.2.7 Removing the Motors ............................................................................... 122 4.2.8 Removing the Sensors .............................................................................. 124

Chapter 2 OPERATING PRINCIPLES
2.1 Overview ............................................................................................................. 2.2 Printer Mechanism............................................................................................... 2.2.1 Carriage Mechanism ................................................................................... 2.2.2 Printhead Specifications ............................................................................. 2.2.3 Paper Feeding Mechanism.......................................................................... 2.2.4 Paper Feeding Mechanism.......................................................................... 2.2.5 Ink System Mechanism............................................................................... 2.2.6 Ink Sequence............................................................................................... 2.2.7 Power-On Sequence.................................................................................... 2.3 Electrical Circuit Operating Principles................................................................ 2.3.1 Power Supply Circuit Operating Principle ................................................. 2.3.2 C655 MAIN Circuit Operating Principle ................................................... 22 22 23 26 26 30 31 33 34 35 36 37

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 Tools...................................................................... 5.2 Adjustment ........................................................................................................ 5.2.1 PF Belt Tension Adjustment..................................................................... 5.2.2 PG Adjustment ......................................................................................... 5.2.3 PF Roller Shaft Center Support Position Adjustment .............................. 129 129 132 134 134 134 136 141

Chapter 6 MAINTENANCE
6.1 Overview ........................................................................................................... 6.1.1 ROM Replacement ................................................................................... 6.1.2 Cleaning.................................................................................................... 6.1.3 Service Maintenance................................................................................. 146 146 146 147

Chapter 3 TROUBLESHOOTING
3.1 Overview ............................................................................................................. 41 3.1.1 Troubleshooting according to Panel Messages........................................... 41 3.1.2 Troubleshooting based on Observed Faults................................................ 63

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6.1.4 Lubrication................................................................................................ 148

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Chapter 7 APPENDIX
7.1 Connector Summary.......................................................................................... 7.1.1 Connectors and Pin Layouts ..................................................................... 7.2 Exploded Diagrams and Parts List .................................................................... 7.3 Electrical Circuit Diagrams ............................................................................... 155 155 159 159

Chapter 8 Stylus Photo 1430W/1500W/ Artisan 1430
8.1 Product Description ........................................................................................... 8.1.1 Product Specification................................................................................ 8.2 Troubleshooting................................................................................................. 8.3 Disassembly & Assembly.................................................................................. 8.3.1 Procedural Differences between the Models ............................................ 8.3.2 Disassembly procedures ........................................................................... 8.3.3 Locking/Releasing the Carriage ............................................................... 8.3.4 Removing the Housings............................................................................ 8.4 Adjustment ........................................................................................................ 8.4.1 Servicing Adjustment Item List............................... 8.4.2 Required Adjustments .............................................................................. 8.4.3 Mac Address setting ................................................................................. 8.5 Maintenance ...................................................................................................... 8.5.1 Lubrication of Carriage Shaft ................................................................... 8.6 Connecter Summary .......................................................................................... 167 168 172 173 173 174 175 175 187 187 189 191 192 196 198

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1.1 Overview
C H E C K P O IN T

Description in this chapter is applied to EPSON Stylus Photo 1400/ 1410. For information on Artisan 1430/ EPSON Stylus Photo 1430W/1500W, see "8.1 Product Description (p167)".

EPSON Stylus Photo 1400/1410 is a color inkjet printer designed for a wide range of users, from home use to office use. The main features of this printer are: Features EPSON's latest dye ink ensures high levels of lightfastness and gasfastness Six individually replaceable ink cartridges let you print at up to 5760 x 1440 dpi (dots per inch). Border-free printing up to A3+ High-quality and high-speed printing CD-R direct printing capability using the CD/DVD tray fed into the front of the printer ESC/P-R Level-1 command compatible Prints RGB images transferred from the host devices Directly prints from PictBridge and an USB Direct Print-enabled digital cameras Clearly arranged three buttons and three LEDs offer quick, easy operation
Figure 1-1. Product's External View

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Table 1-1. Printing Area Paper Size A3+ Width (PW) Length (PL) Margin Left (LM) Right (RM) Top (TM) Bottom (BM)*1

1.2 Printing Area
The printing area for this printer is shown below.
PW LM RM

329 mm (12.9 in.) 483 mm (19 in.) 297 mm (11.7 in.) 420 mm (16.5 in.) 279.4 mm (11 in.) 431.8 mm (17 in.) 257 mm (10.1 in.) 364 mm (14.3 in.) 216 mm (8.5 in.) 356 mm (14 in.) 216 mm (8.5 in.) 279 mm (10.9 in.) 3 mm 3 mm 3 mm 3 mm 182 mm (7.2 in.) 257 mm (10.1 in.) (0.12 in.) (0.12 in.) (0.12 in.) (0.12 in.) 148 mm (5.8 in.) 210 mm (8.3 in.) or more or more or more or more 105 mm (4.1 in.) 148 mm (5.8 in.) 203.2 mm (8 in.) 127 mm (5 in.) 254 mm (10 in.) 262 mm (10.3 in.) 210 mm (8.3 in.) 297 mm (11.7 in.)

A3 US B*2 B4

TM

US Legal US Letter A4 B5*3 A5*3

Half letter*2 139.7 mm (5.5 in.) 215.9 mm (8.5 in.)

PL

A6 8x10*2 5x7 4x6 16:9 Wide Note *1:

101.6 mm (4 in.) 152.4 mm (6 in.) 101.6 mm (4 in.) 180.6 mm (7.1 in.) Bottom margin can be reduced to 3 mm (minimum) by specifying the paper length via ESC(S command, however, print quality may not be acceptable in the area 3 mm to 43.3 mm (0.12 in. to 1.7 in.) from the bottom edge. When paper length is not specified, the bottom margin will be 3 mm or more. EAI models only. Except for EAI models.

BM
*2: *3: Figure 1-2. Printing Area

Note 1: Under the specific conditions, margins on all sides can be reduced to 0 mm. 2: Under the specific conditions, margins on both left and right sides can be reduced to 0 mm.

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1.2.1 Printing Area (Cut sheet, Envelope)
Printing area (Print with borders) Figure 1-3 shows the printing area (A, B, and C) for cut sheet and envelope. Print quality may be fluctuated in printing area B, and both printing area B and C are subject to being rubbed off by the Printhead. Margins on all sides are designed to prevent the printed images from running off the paper.
Table 1-2. Printing Area Paper Type Cut sheet Envelope Printing Area B 43.3 mm (1.7 in.) 20 mm (0.79 in.) Printing Area C 40.1 mm (1.58 in.) 40.1 mm (1.58 in.)

Figure 1-3. Printing Area (Print with Borders)

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Printing area (Border-free printing) Figure 1-4 shows the printing area (A, B, C, and D) when border-free printing is selected. Printing area D is supposed to be trimmed and may not be printed. Border-free printing is available on the following media sizes: Paper width 54, 55, 89, 100, 127, 210 mm 4, 5, 8, 8.5 inch
Table 1-3. Printing Area Off the Paper Edges Margin Top Left/ Right Bottom 4x6 19/360" (1.34 mm) 36/360" (2.54 mm) 36/360" (2.54 mm.) A4/Letter or smaller 42/360" (2.96 mm) 36/360" (2.54 mm) 57/360" (4.02 mm) A3+ or smaller 42/360" (2.96 mm) 49/360" (3.46 mm) 64/360" (4.52 mm)

*: 2.96 mm (168/1440") Length from leading edge of paper reference point to paper feed standby position Figure 1-4. Printing Area (Border-free Printing)

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(2) When top margin is set to 0 mm During printing the area indicated by the arrows a in the figure, some nozzles are controlled not to eject ink droplets. When #1 nozzle passes through printing area C, the control is cleared.

Printhead movable area Figure 1-5 to Figure 1-9 show movable area of the printhead in relation to the printing area in sub-scanning (paper-feed) direction. Top edge (1) When top margin is set to 3 mm (0.12 in.)

Figure 1-6. Printhead Movable Area (0-mm Top Margin) a = Not defined Figure 1-5. Printhead Movable Area (3-mm Top Margin)

Details on the length that the printhead moves off the paper edges (a), printing area off the paper edges (b), and points where the nozzle control is cleared (e) are shown in the table below.
4x6 (Hi-speed) a b e 68/360" (4.80 mm/0.19 in.) 13/360" (0.92 mm/0.04 in.) -55/360" (-3.88 mm/-0.15 in.) 4x6 68/360" (4.80 mm/0.19 in.) 9/360" (0.64 mm/0.03 in.) -50/360" (-3.52 mm/-0.14 in.) A4/Letter or smaller 68/360" (4.80 mm/0.19 in.) 9/360" (0.64 mm0.03 in.) -46/360" (-3.25 mm/-0.13 in.) A3+ or smaller 68/360" (4.80 mm/0.19 in.) 9/360" (0.64 mm0.03 in.) -38/360" (-2.68 mm/-0.1 in.)

Note :

As for e values, areas off the paper edges are indicated by negative values. Nozzle positions for printing off the paper edge: #1 to #18 (18 nozzles in total) Nozzle pitch for printing off the paper edge: 68/360 (4.80mm)

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Bottom edge (1) When bottom margin is set to 20 mm (0.79 in.) (For envelope/when bottom margin is set automatically)

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(3) When bottom margin is set to 0 mm During printing the area indicated by the arrows c in the figure, some nozzles are controlled not to eject ink droplets.

c = 33/360" (2.33 mm) For reference: C= 20 mm - (length from upstream nozzle position to nip position + its variations (simple addition) + variations in the bottom area accumulated from the top) Figure 1-7. Printhead Movable Area (20-mm Bottom Margin) Figure 1-9. Printhead Movable Area (0-mm bottom margin)

C

(2) When bottom margin is set to 3 to 20 mm (0.12 to 0.79 in.)

Details on the length that the printhead moves off the paper edges (a), printing area off the paper edges (b), and points where the nozzle control is cleared (e) are shown in the table below.
4x6 (Hi-speed) c d 68/360" (4.80 mm/0.19 in.) 27/360" (1.91 mm/0.07 in.) -41/360" (-2.89 mm/-0.11 in.) 4x6 68/360" (4.80 mm/0.19 in.) 30/360" (2.12 mm/0.08 in.) -44/360" (-3.10 mm/-0.12 in.) A4/Letter or smaller 68/360" (4.80 mm/0.19 in.) 39/360" (2.75 mm/0.10 in.) -38/360" (-2.68 mm/-0.1 in.) A3+ or smaller 68/360" (4.80 mm/0.19 in.) 55/360" (3.88 mm/0.16 in.) -28/360" (-1.98 mm/-0.08 in.)

c

e

Note :

As for e values, areas off the paper edges are indicated by negative values. Nozzle positions for printing off the paper edge: #73 to #90 (18 nozzles in total) Nozzle pitch for printing off the paper edge: 68/360 (4.80mm)

c = Not defined

Figure 1-8. Printhead Movable Area (3-mm Bottom Margin)

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1.2.1.1 Printing Area (CD-R)
Printing Area Figure 1-10 shows the printing area for CD-R. Outer and inner limit of printing area is 120 and 18, respectively. The process of determining the reference point and defining the printing area is described below. (1) The reference point in main-scanning direction is 72 mm off from the center of the CD-R (toward the home position side). The center of the CD-R is detected automatically. (2) The reference point in paper-feed direction is 67.5 mm off from the center of the CD-R (toward the downstream side). (3) User can change the center position of the CD-R in the range of ± CDX mm (main-scanning direction) and ± CDY mm (paper-feed direction).
Amount of the Nozzles Off the Paper Edges a (Top) inch mm 358/360 25.26 c (Bottom) 359/360 25.33 Adjustable Range of the CD-R Center Position CDX (X direction) ±14/180 ±2 CDY (Y direction) ±28/360 ±2

Unit

Figure 1-10. Printing Area (CD-R)

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1.3 PG Setting
EPSON Stylus Photo 1400/1410/1430W/1500W/Artisan 1430 features an Auto Platen Gap (APG) adjuster that sets the platen gap to suit the type of paper being used, and this prevents paper misalignment and jamming that can cause problems during operation. Table 1-4 shows the relationship among PG positions, media, and sensors.
Table 1-4. PG Setting PG Position PG (­ ­) Printing · Some special paper PG (­) · Special paper PG (Typ) · Plain paper · PG (-) rubbing prevention · Standing-by after power-on (Output tray is lowered) · At power-off 1.7 mm (0.06 inch) PG (Typ) H L PG (+) · Envelope · PG (Typ) rubbing prevention PG (++) · CD-R · Initialization at poweron · Cleaning (wiping) · Replacing ink cartridge(s) 4.5 mm (0.17 inch) PG (++) H H Release --· Waiting for CD-R to be fed · Removing jammed paper --Release H H

Not printing

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PG value Sensor APG sensor 1* APG sensor 2 Note *:

1.05 mm (0.041 inch) PG (­ ­) H L

1.2 mm (0.047 inch) PG (­) H L

2.1 mm (0.08 inch) PG (+) H L

APG sensor 1 outputs L between each PG position.

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1.4 Printer Function
1.4.1 Operator Controls
The control panel is shown in the figure below. Paper LED (red)

1.4.4 Panel Functions
Table 1-5. Normal Panel Functions Button Power Function · Turns on/off the power. Loads or ejects the paper (Invalid when the CD-R guide is opened.) Clears double feed error and resumes printing. Cancels the current print job during printing. Clears paper out error and resumes printing. Clears paper jam error, ejects the paper, and resumes printing. When ink end (any cartridge) error occurs, the ink cartridge holder moves to the ink replacement position. · The ink cartridge holder returns to the home position from the ink replacement position. · The ink cartridge holder moves to the ink replacement position. · When ink low, ink end, or no ink cartridge error occurs, the ink cartridge holder moves to the ink check position. · When the ink cartridge holder is in the ink check position, the holder moves to check another cartridge of different color, or the holder moves to the ink replacement position. · The ink cartridge holder returns to the home position from the ink replacement position. · · · · · ·

Paper button
Paper

Ink LED (red)

Ink button

Power LED (green)

Power button

Ink

Figure 1-11. Operator Controls

1.4.2 Buttons
Power button Paper button Ink button

Ink · Starts printhead cleaning (When pushed · When ink low, ink end, or no ink cartridge error occurs, ink replacement and held for 3 sequence starts. seconds) CD-R guide · Clears CD-R guide error.* (When opened) Note *: CD-R guide error occurs when the CD-R guide is opened during printing, or when the printer receives a print job for cut-sheet with the CD-R guide opened.

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

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Power-on functions
Table 1-6. Panel Function during Power-on Button Held during Power-on Paper Ink Starts status printings. Starts in rubbing reduction mode. Function

1.4.5 Printer Condition and Panel LED Status
Table 1-9. Panel Status Printer Status Power ON (Ready) condition Camera being connected (No rubbing reduction) Camera being connected (Rubbing reduction) Table 1-7. Panel Function during Power-off Ink low Unsupported device connection error Data processing Loading/Ejecting paper No ink cartridge or Ink end CSIC error Processing ink sequence Ink cartridge change mode CD/DVD tray error Button LEDs Power On Blink2 Blink4 ----Blink Blink ----Blink Blink ----------Off Off Hi-speed Blink On Paper --------Blink2 ------------On On On Blink Blink2 Alt Blink Hi-speed Blink Off On Ink ------Blink Blink3 ----On On ------------Hi-speed Blink Alt Blink Hi-speed Blink Off On Priority 12 12 12 11 10 10 10 9 9 8 7 6 6 6 5 4 3 2 1 ---

Power-off function

Button Held during Power-off Ink Forced power-off.

Function

Note : Press the power button first. Making sure the power button is not pressed down, push and hold the ink button for 7 seconds.

CD-R printing
Table 1-8. Panel Function during Printing on CD-R Button CD/DVD Tray Inserted Not inserted Inserted Ink Not inserted Function · Clears CD/DVD tray error. · Cancels the current print job during printing. Clears CD/DVD tray error Same as normal panel functions (including the functions when the button is pushed and held for 3 seconds).

Paper out Double feed Paper (CD-R) jam CD-R guide error Maintenance request Fatal error Powering OFF Reset request* Note *:

Paper

All the LEDs turn on for 0.2 seconds. No change to LED. 0.5 seconds on, 0.5 seconds off (repeat) 0.2 seconds on, 0.2 seconds off, 0.2 seconds on, 0.4 seconds off (repeat) 0.2 seconds off, 0.2 seconds on, 0.2 seconds off, 0.4 seconds on (repeat) 0.8 seconds on, 0.2 seconds off 0.1 seconds on, 0.1 seconds off (repeat) Continuous alternating blink of Paper and Ink LEDs.

Note : ---: Blink: Blink2: Blink3: Blink4: Hi-speed Blink: Alt Blink:

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Table 1-10. Errors

1.4.6 Errors
Table 1-10. Errors Error Status Ink end Occurrence Condition The printer has almost run out of ink in any cartridge. Remedy Carry out the ink cartridge replacement operation. Remove the CD/DVD tray before pressing the Ink button. Load a paper in the ASF, and press the Paper button to feed the paper. Set the CD-R guide lever to the ASF position before pressing the button. Error Status

Occurrence Condition

Remedy Set the CD-R guide lever to the ASF position.

Paper out

The printer fails to load a sheet of paper.

1. The printer receives a print job for cut-sheet when the CD-R guide lever is set to the CD-R position. 2. The CD-R guide lever is set to the CD-R position during ASF CD-R guide error printing. 1. The printer receives a print job for CD-R media when the CD-R guide lever is set to the ASF position. CD/DVD tray error Unsupported device connection error CD/DVD tray is not inserted. Unsupported device is connected.

Set the CD-R guide lever to the CD-R position.

Paper jam

1. The printer cannot eject the 1. ASF mode remaining paper at power-on Remove the jammed paper and within predetermined steps. press the Paper button. Set the CDR guide lever to the ASF position 2. The printer cannot eject the before pressing the button. paper by FF command or pressing the Paper button. 2. CD-R mode Remove the jammed CD/DVD tray 3. The printer cannot eject the CD/ and press the Paper button. DVD tray. 4. The printer prints on a 58 mm (2.3 inch) or shorter length of paper. Press the Paper button to eject the paper. Set the CD-R guide lever to the ASF position before pressing the button. Make sure genuine EPSON ink cartridges are inserted and press the Ink button. Remove the CD/DVD tray before pressing the button. Replace the waste ink pad and reset the Waste Ink Counter. Turn the power off and on again.

Insert a CD/DVD tray and press the Paper button. Disconnect the device from the USB connector.

The printer detects that two sheets have stuck together during paper Double feed error feed. 1. The printer detects at least one ink cartridge is missing. No ink cartridge 2. The printer cannot communicate Ink cartridge error with the CSIC chip on one of the cartridges. Maintenance request Fatal error When the total quantity of wasted ink used for cleaning and flushing reaches the calculated limit. The printer cannot control error.

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1.5 Size and Weight
Dimensions Storage: Printing: Weight 11.5 Kg (25.4 lbs.) 615 mm (24.2 in.) W x 314 mm (12.4 in.) D x 223 mm (8.8 in.) H 615mm (24.2 in.) W x 803 mm (31.6 in.) D x 413 mm (16.3 in.) H

1.6 Accessories
Standard accessories User's guide Ink cartridge (one for each of the six colors) Software CD-ROM Setup sheet On-line questionnaire sheet Customer Satisfaction Card (information card) Guarantee card CD/DVD print kit CD/DVD tray

413 223

Small CD insert Consumable and optional supplies Ink cartridge 314 803 615
Color Black Cyan Magenta Yellow Light Cyan Light Magenta EAI/EUR T0791 T0792 T0793 T0794 T0795 T0796 Latin / CIS / EAL Middle East / Africa T0811 T0812 T0813 T0814 T0815 T0816

Figure 1-12. Physical Dimensions, in mm

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The basic mechanism is the same as the Stylus Photo R1800.
PF Encoder Sensor PF Scale PF Motor

2.1 Overview
C H E C K P O IN T

Description in this chapter is applied to Stylus Photo 1400/1410, but some of it can also he applied to Stylus Photo 1430W/1500W/ Artisan1430.

Front Paper Eject Roller Rear Paper Eject Roller

APG Sensors APG Motor APF Sensor

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 Head Circuit Board : C655 MAIN : C589 PSB : C589 PNL : C653 HEAD

PF Roller

CR Scale

Timing Belt CR Encoder Sensor LD Roller

2.2 Printer Mechanism
In common with previous model, this printer uses DC motors and stepping motors as power source. The following table describes the motor types and their applications. Table 2-1. Motors
Motor Name CR Motor Type DC motor with brushes Applications/Functions Drives the Carriage. Makes very little driving noise. Controlled by the CR linear scale and CR encoder sensor. Drives the paper feed roller for the fixed-value paper loading or the 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. Drives the Carriage Unit at the time of PG setting. The two APG Sensors and Carriage Shaft are driven vertically to control the motor.

PW Sensor

Carriage Unit

Retard Roller

Ink System Unit Pump Motor CD-R Sensor Carriage Shaft

PE Sensor

ASF Motor

PF Motor

DC motor with brushes

CR Motor

Figure 2-1. Printer Mechanism Outline

APG Motor

DC motor with brushes

ASF Motor

Drives the paper feed operation of the ASF. Since 4-phase, 48-pole PM type this is a stepping motor, no scales or photo sensors stepping motor are required to grasp the driving conditions. Drives the pump, wiper, etc. of the Ink System. 4-phase, 48-pole PM type Since this is a stepping motor, no scales or photo stepping motor sensors are required to grasp the driving conditions.

Pump Motor

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CR Measurement Sequence To set the appropriate drive current value according to the CR mechanical load, the mechanical load is measured in a CR measurement sequence and saved into the EEPROM at power-on or after replacing the Ink Cartridge(s). 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 motors. 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 parts/units such as the Carriage Motor (CR Motor), Carriage Shafts, Platen Gap Adjustment Mechanism and Carriage Lock Mechanism.

2.2.1.1 Carriage Mechanism
The following indicates the specifications of the CR motor (DC motor) that drives the Carriage. Table 2-2. CR Motor Specifications
Item Type Drive voltage Armature resistance Inductance Drive method Drive IC Specifications DC motor with brushes +42V ± 5% (voltage applied to driver) 23.6 ± 10% 17.5mH ± 25% PWM, constant-current chopping A6628

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 The printer has a mechanism to reduce the variations in the torque constant and coil resistance of the DC motors, and variations in output voltage of the Power Supply Board to obtain a designated heating value. CR Variation Measurement Sequence The variations mentioned above are measured in a CR variation measurement sequence when the CR mechanical load is in the initial status and saved into the EEPROM. According to the saved information, the printer controls the drive voltage to obtain a designated driving current. This minimizes the unit-to-unit variation.

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2.2.1.2 Carriage Home Position Detection
As in the previous 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 described below. 1. 2. The CR linear encoder pulse counter in the CPU is reset by the initialization operation performed at power-on. 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 935/1500 counts or more in the PWM output under CR Motor load positioning control. P1 (number of output pulses from when the power is switched on till the Carriage Unit makes contact with the right frame) is 19 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 600/1500 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 19 steps or less. 4. When the CR Motor rotates counterclockwise to move the Carriage from left to right and the CPU detects 935/1500 counts or more in the PWM output under CR Motor load positioning control, the printer judges that the Carriage has moved to the far right position (in contact with the right frame). 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.

2.2.1.3 Sequence Used for PW Detection
The PW (paper width) Sensor installed on the bottom of the Carriage Unit is used to control the printer according to various sequences. The following briefly describes the operating principle of the PW Sensor. A dark voltage is measured by the PW Sensor in three places at the right flat area (area without the absorber) on the Front Paper Guide every time the printer is turned on, and the measurement values are saved into the EEPROM as threshold values. Threshold value Threshold value detection voltage: Paper present detection voltage: Paper absent

The following sequences are performed. Detection of Left and Right Edges of Paper Control Before Printing The printer sets the print range according to the paper-size information from the Driver and the actual paper-size detected by the PW sensor. During Printing When executing a borderless printing, the printer sets the off-range margins by detecting the paper edges with the PW Sensor. When the resolution is 1440 x 1440 (VSD3) or 2880 x 1440 (VSD3) dpi, the printer performs the OffRange Thinning Out Control to make a further correction to the off-range margins. Detection of Top Edge of Paper Control Before starting a print job, the printer detects the top edge of a loaded single sheet of paper to set the off-range top margin. (Only when not detecting the top edge of paper with the PW Sensor.) Detection of Bottom Edge of Paper Control After starting a borderless printing, the printer sets the off-range bottom margin. Detection of Edges of CD-R Control Before starting to print, the PW Sensor detects top, bottom, left and right edges of the CD-R. See Section 2.2.3.3 CD-R Printing Mechanism on page 29.

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IC9 (CPU-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 IC9 (CPU-ASIC), IC11 (Motor Driver) outputs the CR Motor drive current to the CR Motor.

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Detection of CD/DVD Tray Control Before starting to print, determines the type of media. 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. CD/DVD Tray When printing on a CD-R, the dark voltage is measured on the CD/DVD tray, and the threshold value (VS) is then calculated and saved in the EEPROM area as a PW detection level.
· Threshold value

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2.2.1.4 APG (Auto Platen Gap) Adjustment Mechanism
The following indicates the specification of the DC motor that drives the APG adjuster. Table 2-3. APG Motor Specifications
Item Type Drive voltage Armature resistance Inductance Rotor Inertia Drive method Drive IC Specifications DC motor with brushes +42V ± 5% (voltage applied to driver) 64.7 ± 15% 37.6mH ± 25% 3.94gcm2 PWM, constant-current chopping A6628

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 on occasions such as servicing. · 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.

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

APG Sensor

Carriage Shaft APG Sensor PG Cam

Carriage Unit

APG Motor

Figure 2-2. APG Mechanism

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2.2.2 Printhead Specifications
The Printhead of this product is a F3-Mach head. The following shows the arrangement of the nozzles and the color arrangement of each nozzle line when viewing the Printhead from behind.
6.209mm 6.209mm (176/720inch) (216/720inch) 0.846mm 0.846mm 0.846mm (24/720inch) (24/720inch) (24/720inch)

2.2.3 Paper Feeding Mechanism
The paper feeding mechanism is a mechanism that feeds paper or CD/DVD tray to the PF Roller Shaft.

Cut sheet PE Sensor

CD/DVD Tray Star Wheel Rollers

Line A

Line C Line B

Line E Line D Line F

Paper feeding direction

0.141mm (1/180inch) 14.95mm 22.81mm Carriage moving direction

0.282mm (1/90inch)

Front Paper Eject Roller

Rear Paper Eject Roller

PF Roller

Figure 2-4. Paper Feeding Mechanism

Figure 2-3. Nozzle Arrangement Table 2-4. Nozzle Lines and the Corresponding Ink Color
Line A B C D E F Ink Black Yellow Light-Magenta Light-Cyan Cyan Magenta

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4. When the next sheet of paper is fed by the LD Roller and the Retard Roller, the Hopper is pressed against the Frame again by the Hopper Cams, and the Paper Holder of the Paper Back Lever rises by the Cams on the left and right ends of the LD Roller to prevent the next sheet from being fed with the previous sheet. The LD Roller stops to rotate when it makes one revolution and the flag of the ASF Sensor Wheel returns to the ASF Sensor.
Hopper

2.2.3.1 ASF Paper Feeding Mechanism
The following shows the specifications of the stepping motor that drives the ASF Assy. Table 2-5. ASF Motor Specifications
Item Type Drive voltage Winding resistance Inductance Drive method Drive IC Specifications 4-phase, 48-pole PM type stepping motor +42V ± 5% (voltage applied to driver) 7.0 ± 10% (per phase at 25°C) 10.2mH ± 20% (1kH, 1Vrms, at 25°C) Bipolar drive/constant-current drive A6628

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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 button of the panel is pressed after power-on, the driving force of the ASF Motor begins to be transmitted to the LD Roller following the route shown below.
ASF Motor Combination Gear 29, 11 LD Shaft Spur Gear LD Roller ASF Sensor Wheel Paper LD Shaft Spur Gear Combination Gear 29.11 Relay Board ASF Motor

LD Roller

ASF Sensor

LD Roller

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When the LD Roller starts rotating, the flag of the ASF Sensor Wheel comes free from the notch on the ASF Sensor. At the same time, the Paper Back Lever becomes free from the Cams located at the left and right ends of the LD Roller, then the Paper Holder on the Paper Back Lever inclines downward by tensile force of the Paper Back Lever Torsion Spring. By the LD Roller's rotation, the Hopper is released from the Hopper Cams located on the left and right ends of the LD Roller, and the Hopper pops up by tensile force of the Hopper Compression Spring.

Cam

Hopper Compression Spring Paper Back Lever Torsion Spring Paper Back Lever

3.

Retard Roller

Standby State

Feeding Paper

Figure 2-5. ASF Paper Feeding Mechanism

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2.2.3.2 CD/DVD Tray Base Lock Mechanism
To prevent the Printhead from being damaged by mistake, the printer is designed to lock the CD/DVD Tray Base when the Carriage Unit is out of its home position. The following explains the lock mechanism of the CD/DVD Tray Base. Lock Release Sequence 1. 2. When the Carriage Unit returns to its home position, the Pump Motor drive is transmitted to the Paper EJ Lock Release Cam. The salient of the Cam presses down the Paper EJ Transmission Lock Lever to release the tab of the Paper EJ Lock Lever from the Paper EJ Transmission Lock Lever. The CD-R Release Lever comes free from the Paper EJ Lock Lever and comes down to enable the CD/DVD Tray Base to open.

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CD/DVD Tray Base

When the Carriage Unit is out of its home position, the salient of the Paper EJ Lock Release Cam does not press down the Paper EJ Transmission Lock Lever, and the tab of the Paper EJ Lock Lever is not released. Therefore, the CD/DVD Tray Base cannot be opened.

Paper EJ Lock Lever Paper EJ Transmission Lock Lever Paper EJ Lock Release Cam CD-R Release Lever

Tab

Jointed Position

Salient

Figure 2-6. CD/DVD Tray Base Lock Mechanism

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If the CD/DVD Tray HP, the white marking, or the CD-R cannot be detected within the steps predetermined for the CD/DVD Tray HP detection sequence, the CD/DVD Tray is ejected and Paper Out Error is displayed.
PW Sensor

2.2.3.3 CD-R Printing Mechanism
CD/DVD Tray Home Position Detection Sequence The following sequence is performed after opening the Front Cover (CD-R Sensor: closed), inserting the CD/DVD Tray to the specified position, and pressing the Paper button. When the close signal of the CD-R Sensor is detected, no paper is fed from the ASF even if the Paper button is pressed. In this case, pressing the Paper button executes a CD/DVD 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 onto the CD/DVD Tray. 2. When the Carriage Unit moves to the left and the PW Sensor detects the CDR, the Carriage Unit returns to its home position (HP). 3. After waiting for about 5 seconds at the HP, the Carriage Unit moves to the CD/DVD Tray HP detectable position (right end of the CD/DVD Tray). 4. The CD/DVD Tray is pulled towards the ASF, the PW Sensor detects the CD/ DVD Tray HP, and then the Carriage Unit moves to the center of the CD/ DVD Tray. 5. When the PW Sensor detects the white marking in the center of the CD/DVD Tray, the CD/DVD Tray is fed in the paper ejection direction. 6. The Carriage Unit moves to the left, the PW Sensor detects the white marking on the left, then the Carriage Unit moves to the right, and the PW Sensor detects the white marking on the right. 7. The Carriage Unit moves to the center of the CD/DVD Tray, and the PW Sensor starts detection of the front and back direction of the CD-R. After the front end of the CD-R is detected, the CD/DVD Tray is fed towards the paper ejection direction, and the back end of the CD-R is detected. After that, the CD/DVD Tray is fed to the center of the CD-R in the paper ejection direction. 8. The Carriage Unit moves to the left, 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 to the right, and the right end of the CD-R is detected. 9. The Carriage Unit stops after moving to the CD/DVD Tray HP detectable position, then the CD/DVD Tray is fed towards the ASF. 10. When the CD/DVD Tray stops operating, the Carriage Unit moves to the carriage HP and stands by.

CD/DVD Tray Carriage Unit CD-R Home Position

Figure 2-7. CD-R Printing Mechanism

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2.2.4 Paper Feeding Mechanism
The Paper Feeding Mechanism is designed to transfer the paper fed from the ASF, or the CD-R fed from the CD/DVD Tray according to the print data.

PF Motor PF Timing Belt Combination Gear 36.294, 55 PF Roller Spur Gear 31.5 Spur Gear 68 Front Paper Eject Roller Spur Gear 16; B (front) Spur Gear 15.5 Spur Gear 16; B (rear) Rear Paper Eject Roller

2.2.4.1 Paper Feeding Mechanism
The following shows the specifications of the DC motor that drives the Paper Feeding Mechanism. Table 2-6. PF Motor Specifications
Item Type Drive voltage Armature resistance Inductance Rotor Inertia Drive method Drive IC Specifications DC motor with brushes +42V ± 5% (voltage applied to driver) 21.2 ± 10% 17.2mH (1kHz) 18.8gcm2 PWM A6628

The following shows the part names and outline of the drive transmission path.
Combination Gear 36.294, 55 PF Timing Belt PF Motor Spur Gear 31.5 Front Paper Guide Spur Gear 16; B (rear) Spur Gear 68 Spur Gear 16; B (front) Spur Gear 15.5

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

The PF Motor drive is transmitted to the PF Roller and the Paper EJ Roller following the route shown below.

PF Roller

Front Paper Eject Roller

Rear Paper Eject Roller

Figure 2-8. Paper Feeding Mechanism

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The fed paper is detected by the PE Sensor, and its front end 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 feeding mode. The paper is re-transferred to the specified paper locating position of the Front Paper Guide.

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

2.2.5.1 Pump Unit 2.2.4.2 PF Measurement Sequence
The mechanical load in the paper feeding 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 mechanical load in the paper feeding path reaches the specified value, Fatal Error is displayed.
Item Type Drive voltage Winding resistance Inductance Drive method Drive IC

The Pump Unit is designed to suck ink from the Printhead or Cap Unit. The Cap Unit has a built-in Head Cleaning Wiper. The following shows the specifications of the stepping motor that drives the Pump Unit. Table 2-7. Pump Motor Specifications
Specifications 4-phase, 48-pole PM type stepping motor +42V ± 5% (voltage applied to driver) 10.3 ± 10% (per phase at 25°C) 13.4mH ± 20% (1kH,1Vrms) Bipolar drive/constant-current drive A6628

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

CW direction

CCW direction

Note * :

The direction (CW or CCW) was determined by viewing the motor from the output shaft of the motor mounting plate.

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

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.
Pump Motor 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.
Combination Gear 10.2, 21.2 IS

To Waste ink pad

Figure 2-10. Pump Unit Operating Principle

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

Spur Gear 20.4 IS

Pump Release
Pump Motor and Motor Pinion Gear

Figure 2-9. Outline of Pump Unit Inside

1. 2. 3.

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

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2.2.5.3 Cap Unit
The Cap Unit is designed to keep inside of the Cap airtight by the Cap sticking to the Printhead surface with the driving force of the Pump Motor when ink is sucked. When the printer is in a standby status or its power is OFF, the Cap Unit prevents the ink from thickening. The following figures shows the Cap Unit operation.
Carriage Unit

2.2.6 Ink Sequence
The following ink sequence is executed according to various timer, counter, flag and other information saved on the EEPROM. Initial Ink Filling When the printer is powered on for the first time after purchase, 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 the next time. The Stylus Photo 1400/1410 requires about 170 seconds to perform the initial ink filling operation. 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 the 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 previous model, initial filling was executed again. However, when this operation was performed, ink was wasted and therefore CL3 is executed to cover for the ink filling performance.) When the initial filling flag is set and the CL operating flag is not set, the printer judges that the initial filling was not executed at all (power was switched on but the cartridges were not installed), and when the printer is powered on the next time, it executes initial filling.

Cap

Printhead

Slider cap rises to perform capping.

Figure 2-11. Capping Mechanism

Replacement Cleaning Replacement cleaning is executed when an Ink Cartridge(s) is replaced.

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Manual Cleaning This printer 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 9 minutes. When the cumulative printing timer counter is more than 9 minutes, only CL1 is executed. Wiping Operation Clean the nozzle surface, with the right-half of the rubber part on the wiper. Flushing Operation Prevent color mixture. Stabilize the ink surface inside the nozzles. In addition, the printer determines which CL to perform according to the remaining amount of ink in the Cartridge. When the printer detects the amount is low, it automatically choose the CL that uses ink less than the other CLs. If the remaining amount of ink is extremely low (Ink Low or Ink End status), the printer disables the all the manual cleanings and indicates the status on the STM3. Timer Cleaning Ink is consumed depending on the combination of the cumulative printing timer, cumulative cleaning count and cleaning timer. Flushing There are two types of flushing. Flushing before printing This is performed to reduce the viscosity of ink in the Printhead nozzles before starting to print. Scheduled Flushing This is performed to prevent ink in the Printhead nozzles from increasing its viscosity during printing. 3. 4.

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2.2.7 Power-On Sequence
The following describes the printer operation after it is powered on. When the Carriage Unit is in the Home Position with the CR Locked 1. 2. 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++. 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 The drive of the Pump Motor is transmitted to the Cap Unit, the Cap opens (lowers), and the CR Lock is released. After the Carriage Unit has moved to the left by the specified number of steps, the Wiper, driven by the Pump Motor, performs the following. Wiper setting Wiper resetting 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. The Carriage Unit returns to the home position, and the PG position returns from PG++ to PG Typ. The drive of the PF Motor is transmitted to the PF Roller and Paper Eject Rollers (front and rear) to rotate them for predetermined steps. After moving between the left and right frames twice, the Carriage Unit moves to the right end of the Front Paper Guide. The PF Roller and Paper Eject Rollers (front and rear) rotates. The Carriage Unit returns to the home position and is secured by the CR Lock.

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When the Carriage Unit is Out of the Home Position 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 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++. The drive of the CR Motor is transmitted to the Carriage Unit, and the Carriage Unit returns to the home position at slow speed. 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. After the Carriage Unit has moved to the left by the specified number of steps, the Wiper is set by the drive of the Pump. After the Carriage Unit has returned to the home position, it moves to the left again by the specified number of steps. Then driven by the Pump Motor, ink is sucked in for about 4 seconds, then the Wiper is set, and the CR Lock is locked. The Carriage Unit performs HP detection operation in the following path. Home position Right frame CR Lock confirmation position Right frame Home position 7. 8. 9. The drive of the Pump Motor is transmitted to the Cap Unit, the Cap opens (lowers), and the CR Lock is released. The Carriage Unit returns to the home position, and the PG position returns from PG++ to PG Typ. The PF Motor drive is transmitted to the PF Roller and the Paper EJ Rollers (front and rear) to rotate them for predetermined steps.

2.3 Electrical Circuit Operating Principles
The electrical circuit of Stylus Photo 1400/1410 consists of the following circuits. Control circuit board: Power supply circuit board: Control panel board: Head circuit board: C655 MAIN C589 PSB C589 PNL C653 HEAD

The following shows how the four 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

6.

PNL Board

10. Steps 7 to 9 of "When the Carriage Unit is in the Home Position with the CR Locked (p34)" is carried out, and the Carriage Unit is locked.

PSB/PSE Power Supply Board Figure 2-12. Electrical Circuit Block Diagram

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

2.3.1 Power Supply Circuit Operating Principle
The power supply circuit board of this product is the C589 PSB. Basic circuit structure Flyback switching 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
Voltage +42VDC Rated output current: 0.45A · · · · · · · · · · CR Motor PF Motor PG Motor ASF Motor Pump Motor Head drive voltage Logic sensor circuit Sensor circuit Nozzle selection circuit (on the Printhead) Interface control circuit Applications

Separate-excited Simulated Resonance Flyback Converter Over Current Limitation Over Voltage Limitation Secondary Power Supply SW function Low Power mode

F51 Fuse for LPS IC51 +3.3V Chopper Circuit +3.3VDC +42VDC

+5VDC

PSC Signal C51, C52 Smoothing Circuit D51 ESAVE

+3.3VDC Rated output current: 0.5A

TRANS: T1
QF1 Main Switching Circuit Full Wave Rectifier Circuit D11, D12, D13, D14

Over Current Protection F1, TH1 AC Input

Filter Circuit C1, FL1

Smoothing Circuit C11

Figure 2-13. Power Supply Circuit Block Diagram

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2.3.2 C655 MAIN Circuit Operating Principle
The C655 MAIN Board consists of the following circuits and sensors. Logic Circuits (CPU-ASIC 2 in 1, PROM, SDRAM) Circuits for controlling and driving Motors (CR Motor, PF Motor, APG Motor, ASF Motor, Pump Motor) Circuits for controlling and driving the Head Interface Circuits (USB 2.0) Sensor Circuits RTC Circuit DAC Converter Circuit Regulator Circuit Complex Circuit (IC8) The Complex Circuit (IC8) that consists of EEPROM, RTC, and Reset circuit is installed in the printer. Employing a large-capacity condenser for the Timer allows to backup the time recorded at power-off for about a week after the power-off.

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The following is the block diagram of the C655 MAIN control board.

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CN6 PROM (IC6) Data Address SDRAM (IC7) CPU-ASIC 2 in 1 (IC9) Motor Driver (IC11) DAC (IC4) Motor Driver (IC12)

CR Motor

CN7

PF Motor

CN8

Pump Motor

CN9

APG Motor

USB2.0 CN1 USB Host CN2

CN13

ASF Motor

CN3

Relay Board

PF Encoder Sensor

RTC (IC8)

PE Sensor ASF Sensor

CR Encoder Sensor CN14 PW Sensor C589 PSB/PSE Board C653 Head Board C589 Panel Board CD-R Sensor

APG Sensor 1 APG Sensor 2

CN4 CN10 CN15 CN5 Head Driver (IC10) Q6, Q9, Q10, Q11 CN11 CN12 Printhead

Figure 2-14. C655 MAIN Control Board Block Diagram

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CHAPTER

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TROUBLESHOOTING

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3.1 Overview
C H E C K P O IN T

Description in this chapter is applied to Stylus Photo 1400/1410, but some of it can also be applied to Stylus Photo 1430W/1500W/ Artisan1430. Refer to the "8.2 Troubleshooting (p172)" for the difference from Stylus Photo 1400/1410.

This chapter describes unit-level troubleshooting.

3.1.1 Troubleshooting according to Panel 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 an