Page 1: Service Manual
Service Manual iPF600 series iPF610 Jul 3 2007...
Page 3 Canon will release technical information as the need arises. In the event of major changes in the contents of this manual over a long or short period, Canon will issue a new edition of this manual.
Page 4: Symbols Used
Introduction Symbols Used This documentation uses the following symbols to indicate special information: Symbol Description Indicates an item of a non-specific nature, possibly classified as Note, Caution, or Warning. Indicates an item requiring care to avoid electric shocks. Indicates an item requiring care to avoid combustion (fire). Indicates an item prohibiting disassembly to avoid electric shocks or problems.
Page 5 Introduction The following rules apply throughout this Service Manual: 1. Each chapter contains sections explaining the purpose of specific functions and the relationship between electrical and mechanical systems with refer- ence to the timing of operation. In the diagrams, represents the path of mechanical drive; where a signal name accompanies the symbol , the arrow indicates the direction of the electric signal.
Page 7: Table Of Contents
Contents Contents Chapter 1 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION 1.1 Product Overview ............................1- 1 1.1.1 Product Overview ..............................1- 1 1.2 Features ..............................1- 2 1.2.1 Features .................................. 1- 2 1.2.2 Printhead ................................. 1- 2 1.2.3 Ink Tank................................... 1- 2 1.2.4 Cutter..................................1- 3 1.2.5 Roll Feed Unit................................
Page 8 Contents 2.2 Firmware ..............................2- 5 2.2.1 Operation Sequence at Power-on..........................2- 5 2.2.2 Operation Sequence at Power-off..........................2- 6 2.2.3 Print Control ................................2- 7 2.2.4 Print Position Adjustment Function ........................2- 13 2.2.5 Head Management ..............................2- 13 2.2.6 Printhead Overheating Protection Control ......................2- 13 2.2.7 Pause between Pages ............................2- 13 2.2.8 White Raster Skip ..............................2- 13 2.2.9 Sleep Mode................................2- 13...
Page 9 Contents 4.2 Disassembly/Reassembly...........................4- 2 4.2.1 Disassembly/Reassembly ............................4- 2 4.3 Points to Note on Disassembly and Reassembly ..................4- 2 4.3.1 Note on locations prohibited from disassembly ....................... 4- 2 4.3.2 Moving the carriage manually..........................4- 2 4.3.3 Units requiring draining of ink ..........................4- 2 4.3.4 External Covers ...............................
Page 10 Contents 7.1.2 Map of the Service Mode ............................7- 2 7.1.3 Details of Service Mode ............................7- 7 7.1.4 Sample Printout ..............................7- 15 7.2 Special Mode............................7- 20 7.2.1 Special Modes for Servicing ..........................7- 20 Chapter 8 ERROR CODE 8.1 Outline ................................ 8- 1 8.1.1 Outline..................................8- 1 8.2 Warning Table ............................
Page 11: Chapter 1 Product Description
Chapter 1 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION...
Page 13 Contents Contents 1.1 Product Overview ................................1-1 1.1.1 Product Overview ..................................1-1 1.2 Features ..................................1-2 1.2.1 Features ......................................1-2 1.2.2 Printhead ...................................... 1-2 1.2.3 Ink Tank ....................................... 1-2 1.2.4 Cutter......................................1-3 1.2.5 Roll Feed Unit....................................1-3 1.2.6 Stand ......................................1-4 1.2.7 IEEE1394 (FireWire) Board ................................ 1-4 1.2.8 Consumables ....................................
Page 15: Product Overview
Chapter 1 1.1 Product Overview 1.1.1 Product Overview 0017-3810 This printer is capable of printing on A4- to A1-size cut sheets and its maximum print width is 24 inches. This printer is a desktop large-format printer five-colors (dye- and pigment-based colors) printer that can be used to print office documents as well as handy POP and posters. An roll feed unit is equipped for printing on roll media.
Page 16: Features
- Data scanned using CanoScan can be easily printed on large-size paper just like a dedicated copier. Just pressing the Start button allows you to blow up an original of up to A3 size in collaboration with Canon Image RUNNER.
Page 17: Cutter
Chapter 1 1.2.4 Cutter 0013-3524 A round-blade cuter comes with the cutter unit. F-1-5 1.2.5 Roll Feed Unit 0013-2512 Roll Feed Unit The roll feed unit is optionally available to use roll media with this printer. F-1-6 Roll holder set This set consists of roll holder, holder stopper, 3-inch paper tube attachment, and borderless printing spacer (commonly used for 2-inch paper tube and 3-inch paper tube).
Page 18: Stand
Chapter 1 1.2.6 Stand 0016-4087 It is a stand that puts the printer. Equipped with casters so that the printer can be easily moved. The output stacker included with stand can use by the two ways of the regular position or extended position. F-1-11 MEMO: - Use the output stacker in the regular position [A].
Page 19: Consumables
Chapter 1 1.2.8 Consumables 0016-8109 Printhead The consumable print head is the same as that supplied with the printer. F-1-14 Ink Tanks The consumable ink tanks are available in five colors (matte black, black, cyan, magenta, and yellow). They are the same as those supplied with the printer. Each ink tank must be replaced with a new one six month after you have opened the package.
Page 20: Product Specifications
Chapter 1 1.3 Product Specifications 1.3.1 Product Specifications 0017-4107 Type Bubble jet large-sized paper printer Feeding system Automatic feeding of one roll media/Cassette paper feeding/One cut sheet (manual feed from front)/One cut sheet (manual feed from top) Feeding capacity - Roll media One roll at the back/Outer diameter of roll: 150 mm or less/Inner diameter of paper tube: 2 or 3 inches - Cut sheet...
Page 21 Chapter 1 Printable area (Roll media) Area excluding 3mm from the leading edge, 3 mm from the trailing edge, and 3 mm from the left and right edges. Borderless printing: 0 mm from the leading edge, trailing edge, and left and right edges.
Page 22: Detailed Specifications
Chapter 1 1.4 Detailed Specifications 1.4.1 Print Speed and Direction 0017-4240...
Page 23 Chapter 1 T-1-2...
Page 24 Chapter 1 Print Print Print- Used BK Media Type Print Priority Printing Direction Resolution Quality Pass (dpi) Plain Paper/ Plain Paper Office Document Standard Bi-directional 1200x1200 Recycled Paper Line Document/ Draft Bi-directional 1200x1200 Text Bi-directional 1200x1200 Standard Bi-directional 1200x1200 High Single-directional 1200x1200 Single-directional...
Page 25 Chapter 1 Print Print Print- Used BK Media Type Print Priority Printing Direction Resolution Quality Pass (dpi) Coated Paper Coated Paper Line Document/ Draft Bi-directional 1200x1200 Text Bi-directional 1200x1200 Standard Bi-directional 1200x1200 High Bi-directional 1200x1200 Bi-directional 1200x1200 Image Standard Bi-directional 1200x1200 High Bi-directional...
Page 26 Chapter 1 Print Print Print- Used BK Media Type Print Priority Printing Direction Resolution Quality Pass (dpi) Photo Paper Glossy Photo Paper Image Standard Bi-directional 1200x1200 High Bi-directional 2400x1200 Highest Bi-directional 2400x1200 Semi-Glossy Photo Paper Image Standard Bi-directional 1200x1200 High Bi-directional 2400x1200 Highest...
Page 27 Chapter 1 Print Print Print- Used BK Media Type Print Priority Printing Direction Resolution Quality Pass (dpi) Synthetic Paper Synthetic Paper Image Standard Bi-directional 1200x1200 High Bi-directional 2400x1200 Highest Bi-directional 2400x1200 Adhesive Synthetic Paper Image Standard Bi-directional 1200x1200 High Bi-directional 2400x1200 Highest Bi-directional...
Page 28: Interface Specifications
Chapter 1 1.4.2 Interface Specifications 0012-6200 a. USB (standard) (1) Interface type USB 2.0 Hi-Speed (Full speed (12 Mbits/sec), High speed (480 Mbits/sec)) (2) Data transfer system Control transfer Bulk transfer (3) Signal level Compliant with the USB standard. (4) Interface cable Twisted-pair shielded cable, 5.0 m max.
Page 29: Names And Functions Of Components
Chapter 1 1.5 Names and Functions of Components 1.5.1 Front 0017-4553 [13] [12] [11] [10] [15] [14] [18] [17] [16] F-1-17 [1] Top cover Open this cover when installing the printhead or remove the media jammed inside the printer. [2] Ink tank cover Open this cover when replacing ink tanks.
Page 30 Chapter 1 Adjust this guide to hold paper widthwise. 1-16...
Page 31: Rear
Chapter 1 1.5.2 Rear 0012-6336 F-1-18 [1] Expansion board slot Insert the IEEE1394 (FireWire) expansion board (option) in this slot. [2] USB port Connect the USB cable to this port. [3] Ethernet connector Connect the Ethernet cable to this connector. [4] Power connector Connect the power cord to this connector.
Page 32: Manual Loading Area
Chapter 1 1.5.4 Manual Loading Area 0017-4564 F-1-20 [1] Paper tray cover In loading paper in a paper tray, open this cover. [2] Paper support In loading paper in a paper tray, open the paper tray cover and then this tray. [3] Width guides In loading cut sheet, move the guide to adjust to the paper size.
Page 33: Carriage
Chapter 1 Use to secure roll media to the roller holder. [3] Roller holder slot Set the roller holder in this guide groove. 1.5.6 Carriage 0012-6338 F-1-22 [1] Carriage [2] Printhead lock cover This cover is used to lock the printhead. Open this cover when installing the printhead. [3] Printhead The printhead incorporated nozzles.
Page 34: Basic Operation
Chapter 1 1.6 Basic Operation 1.6.1 Operation Panel 0013-0043 This section explains the functions of the buttons and the meanings of the LEDs on the operation panel. [18] [17] [16] [15] [14] [13] [10] [11] [12] F-1-24 [1] Data lamp Blinking: Indicates that a print job is being received or processed if the printer is printing, or that a print job has paused or firmware data is being if the printer is not printing.
Page 35 Chapter 1 Displays the printer menu, status or messages. 1-21...
Page 36: Main Menu
Chapter 1 1.6.2 Main Menu 0017-5643 The printer has a Main menu which includes a menu related to maintenance such as adjustment of ink ejection position of each nozzle and head cleaning, a menu related to printing settings such as auto cutting and ink drying time, and a menu related to parameters such as a message language. 1.
Page 37 Chapter 1 2. Main Menu The structure of the main menu is as follows. Values at right indicated by an asterisk "*" are the defaults. T-1-3 First Level Second Level Third Level Fourth Level Fifth Level [Paper Cut] [No]* [Yes] [Rep.
Page 38 Chapter 1 T-1-4 First Level Second Level Third Level Fourth Level Fifth Level [Media Menu] [Cas Paper Size] [Legal (8.5"X14")] [24"X36"(ARCH D)] [18"X24"(ARCH C)] [12"X18"(ARCH B)] [9"X12"(ARCH A)] [DIN C2] [DIN C3] [DIN C4] [20"x24"] [18"x22"] [14"x17"] [12"x16"] [10"X12"] [10"X15"] [8"X10"] [16"x20"] [20"X30"]...
Page 39 Chapter 1 T-1-5 First Level Second Level Third Level Fourth Level Fifth Level [Media Menu] [Manual PaperType] [CAD Trace Paper](*5) [CAD Matte Film](*5) [CAD Clear Film](*5) Special # Here, the number is 1 to 5 (*5) [Manual PaperSize] [ISO A4] [ISO B2] [ISO B3] [ISO B4]...
Page 40 Chapter 1 T-1-6 First Level Second Level Third Level Fourth Level Fifth Level [Media Menu] [Roll Media Type](*1) [Plain Paper](*5) [Plain Paper HQ](*5) [Plain Paper HG](*5) [All Plain Paper Conserve MBK](*5) [Recycled Coated](*5) [Coated Paper](*5) [HW Coated](*5) [Ex HW Coated](*5) [Premium MatteP](*5) [Glossy Photo](*5) [Glossy Photo2](*5)
Page 41 Chapter 1 T-1-7 First Level Second Level Third Level Fourth Level Fifth Level [Paper Details] (The paper type is displayed [Feed Priority] [Automatic]* here.) (*5) [Band Joint] [Print Length] [Adjust Length] -0.70 to 0.70 [Head Height] [Automatic]* [Highest] [High] [Standard] [LowLow] [Lowest] [Skew Check Lv.]...
Page 42 Chapter 1 T-1-8 First Level Second Level Third Level Fourth Level Fifth Level [GL2 Settings] [Print Quality] [Draft] [Standard]* [High] [Input Resolution] [600dpi]* [300dpi] [Media Source] [Roll Paper]* [Cassette] [Manual] [Conserve Paper] [Off] [On]* [End Point Shape] [Software]* [Rounded] [Smoothing] [Software]* [Smooth] [Line Width]...
Page 43 Chapter 1 T-1-9 First Level Second Level Third Level Fourth Level Fifth Level [Interface Setup] [EOP Timer] [10 sec.] [30 sec.] [1 min.] [2 min.] [5 min.] [10 min.]* [30 min.] [60 min.] [TCP/IP] [IP Mode] [Automatic] [Manual]* [Protocol](*4) [DHCP] [On] [Off]* [BOOTP]...
Page 44 Chapter 1 T-1-10 First Level Second Level Third Level Fourth Level Fifth Level [Maintenance] [Maint. cart.] [No] [Yes] [Replace P.head] [No] [Yes] [Move Printer] [No] [Yes] [Clean Roller] [No] [Yes] [Clean Platen] [No] [Yes] [System Setup] [Warning] [Buzzer] [Off] [On]* [Detect Mismatch] [Pause] [Warning]...
Page 45 Chapter 1 T-1-11 First Level Second Level Third Level Fourth Level Fifth Level [System Setup] [Time Zone] [0: London (GMT)] [+1: Paris, Rome] [+2: Athens, Cairo] [+3: Moscow] [+4: Eerenan, Baku] [+5: Islamabad] [+6: Dacca] [+7: Bangkok] [+8: Hong Kong] [+9: Tokyo, Seoul] [+10: Canberra] [+11: NewCaledonia]...
Page 46 Chapter 1 T-1-12 First Level Second Level Third Level Fourth Level Fifth Level [Test Print] [Status Print] [No] [Yes] [Media Details] [No] [Yes] [Print Job Log] [No] [Yes] [Menu Map] [No] [Yes] [Nozzle Check] [No] [Yes] [Information] [System Info] [Error Log] [########-####] [Job Log] (Choose from information...
Page 47 Chapter 1 3. Main menu during printing The structure of the main menu during printing is as follows. T-1-13 First Level Second Level Third Level Fourth Level Fifth Level [Menu Durng Prtng] [Head Cleaning] [Head Cleaning A] [Head Cleaning B] [Fine Band Adj.] -5 to 5 [Information]...
Page 48 Chapter 1 4. Main Menu Settings Main menu items are described in the following tables. T-1-14 Setting Item Description, Instructions [Paper Cut] Displayed if a roll is loaded. Choose Yes to cut the roll at the current position. The paper will be fed, if necessary, so that the sheet is at least 10 cm (39.4 in.)long after the cut.
Page 49 Chapter 1 [Paper Details] T-1-16 Setting Item Description, Instructions (The paper type is displayed here.) [Roll DryingTime] Specify the time to wait for the ink to dry for each sheet. [Scan Wait Time] Specify the time to wait for the ink to dry between each scan in bidirectional printing, in consideration of how quickly the paper absorbs ink.
Page 50 [Advanced Adj.] Choose this option when using paper other than genuine Canon paper, or paper for purposes other than checking output. Choose Yes to have the printer print and read a test pattern for band adjustment, based on which the printer automatically adjusts the feed amount.
Page 51 Chapter 1 [Maintenance] T-1-20 Setting Item Description, Instructions [Maint. cart.] When exchanging the maintenance cartridge, choose Yes and follow the instructions on the screen. [Replace P.head] Not displayed during a warning message that the remaining Maintenance Cartridge capacity is low. When replacing the Printhead , choose Yes and follow the instructions on the screen.
Page 52 Chapter 1 [Information] T-1-22 Setting Item Description, Instructions [System Info] [Version] [Firmware] Displays the version of the printer and firmware. [Boot] Displays the Boot ROM version of the printer. [MIT] Displays the DB format version of the MIT. [s/n:] Displays the printer serial number. [MAC] Displays the MAC address of the printer.
Page 53 Chapter 1 5. Main Menu Settings (During Printing) Main menu items during printing are described in the following tables. T-1-23 Setting Item Description, Instructions [Head Cleaning] Specify Printhead cleaning options. Choose Head Cleaning A if printing is faint, oddly colored, or contains foreign substances. Choose Head Cleaning B if no ink is printed at all, or if printing is not improved by Head Cleaning A .
Page 54: Safety And Precautions
Chapter 1 1.7 Safety and Precautions 1.7.1 Safety Precautions 1.7.1.1 Moving Parts 0013-5092 Moving parts of the printer include the carriage unit driven by the carriage motor, the carriage belt, the ink tube, the flexible cable, the feed roller drives the feed motor, the pinch roller, and the purge unit driven by the purge motor.
Page 55: Electric Parts
Chapter 1 - Although the ink is not harmful to the human body, it contains organic solvents. Ink may contaminate the surrounding parts. Carry out the work with due caution. If your hands are stained with ink, wash them with a plenty of water. Be careful not to allow the ink to get into your mouth or eyes.
Page 56: Other Precautions
Chapter 1 1.7.2 Other Precautions 1.7.2.1 Printhead 0013-1929 1. How to Handle the Printhead Do not open the printhead package until you are ready to install the head. When installing the printhead in the printer, hold the knob[1] and then remove the protective cap 1[2] and protective cap 2[3] in that order. Do not reattach the protective cap 2[3] to the printhead because the cap may damage the nozzles[4].
Page 57: Ink Tank
Chapter 1 1.7.2.2 Ink Tank 0013-1886 1. Unpacking the Ink Tank Do not unpack the ink tank until you are ready to install it. When installing the ink tank, be sure to shake it slowly 7 to 8 times before unpacking it. Otherwise, the ink ingredients may precipitate and degrade the print quality.
Page 58 Chapter 1 F-1-31 [1] Carriage unit [2] Printhead contacts 2. Fixing the Carriage After completion of printing, the carriage is mechanically locked by the lock arm in the purge unit at the same moment the printhead is capped. Before transporting the printer, secure the carriage at its home position using belt stoppers[1] so that the carriage does not become separated from the lock arm and damage or ink does not leak.
Page 59 Chapter 1 3. Vent holes This printer has four vent holes, [1] to [4]. Do not block the vent holes when the printer is in service F-1-33 4. Contact of Linear Scale/Carriage Shaft Please do not touch a linear scale and the carriage shaft when the inside of the top cover is opened, and execute maintenance. When touching a linear scale and the carriage shaft, it might cause defective movement of the carriage and a defective print.
Page 60: Precautions When Servicing Printer
Chapter 1 1.7.3 Precautions When Servicing Printer 1.7.3.1 Notes on the Data Stored in the Printer 0013-3742 This printer counts the print length, number of ink tank replacements, number of cleaning operations, number of cutter operations, and so on and stores them in the main controller's EEPROM as a service mode counter.
Page 63: Chapter 2 Technical Reference
Chapter 2 TECHNICAL REFERENCE...
Page 65 Contents Contents 2.1 Basic Operation Outline..............................2-1 2.1.1 Printer Diagram.................................... 2-1 2.1.2 Print Signal Sequence .................................. 2-2 2.1.3 Print Driving ....................................2-3 2.2 Firmware ..................................2-5 2.2.1 Operation Sequence at Power-on..............................2-5 2.2.2 Operation Sequence at Power-off ..............................2-6 2.2.3 Print Control....................................2-7 2.2.4 Print Position Adjustment Function............................
Page 66 Contents 2.4.2 Main Controller..................................2-47 2.4.2.1 Main controller components ..................................2-47 2.4.3 Carriage Relay PCB................................... 2-48 2.4.3.1 Carriage PCB components.................................... 2-48 2.4.4 Motor Driver ....................................2-49 2.4.4.1 Roll feed unit PCB components..................................2-49 2.4.5 Maintenance Cartridge Relay PCB............................2-49 2.4.5.1 Maintenance cartridge relay PCB components............................. 2-49 2.4.6 Power Supply .....................................
Page 67: Basic Operation Outline
Chapter 2 2.1 Basic Operation Outline 2.1.1 Printer Diagram 0017-4679 Shown below is a printer diagram. Main controller PCB IC601/IC602 IC603/IC604 IC301/IC302 SDRAM J1801 IC802 IC701 Power supply PCB EEPROM FLASH ROM Operation panel PCB IC803 ASIC Maintenance cartridge BAT 801 relay PCB Lithium battery Maintenance cartridge...
Page 68: Print Signal Sequence
Chapter 2 2.1.2 Print Signal Sequence 0017-4696 The signal sequence from when the printer receives the print signals until printing starts is shown in Figure. Image data Host computer Mask pattern data Heat pulse Printer driver Command data PCI bus Data bus Universal sirial bus Interface unit...
Page 69: Print Driving
Chapter 2 2.1.3 Print Driving 0012-6491 Print and control signals are transferred via the carriage PCB to the printheads to discharge inks from the nozzle assembly at printing. Each printhead has 12 trains of nozzles arranged in a zigzag pattern. This printer uses one printhead.
Page 70 Chapter 2 2. Print drive timing Each printhead houses 12 trains of nozzles, which share the same data transfer clock (Hx-CLK) and data latch pulses (Hx-LT). Even-numbered nozzle data (Hx-x-DATA-x-EV), odd-numbered nozzle data (Hx-x-DATA-x-OD) and the Heat Enable (Hx-x-HE-x) signal are generated for each nozzle train and controlled individually.
Page 71: Firmware
Chapter 2 2.2 Firmware 2.2.1 Operation Sequence at Power-on 0012-6493 Shown below is the flowchart of the initialization sequence from the moment the power is turned on to the moment the printer enters the online state. The time required for initialization is less than 1 minute*. * This time does not include the time required for supplying ink and cleaning which takes place after the printer has been left unused for an extended period of time.
Page 72: Operation Sequence At Power-Off
Chapter 2 2.2.2 Operation Sequence at Power-off 0012-6494 Turning off the power cuts off the voltage to all drive systems. At this time, the firmware starts the power-off sequence as shown below. This printer immediately suspends all operations in progress and stops whenever the power cord is unplugged or a cover such as the top cover is opened. In this case, the printer may stop without capping the print head.
Page 73: Print Control
Chapter 2 2.2.3 Print Control 0017-4706 1. Print mode This printer is capable of fast, high-quality printing without blur and non-uniform density by changing the carriage operation, media feeding, other printing methods according to the selected media type, print quality, print data and so on. Printing is performed for each color using a maximum of 16 paths in each print mode according to the selected print quality.
Page 74 Chapter 2 T-2-2...
Page 75 Chapter 2 Print Print Print- Used BK Media Type Print Priority Printing Direction Resolution Quality Pass (dpi) Plain Paper/ Plain Paper Office Document Standard Bi-directional 1200x1200 Recycled Paper Line Document/ Draft Bi-directional 1200x1200 Text Bi-directional 1200x1200 Standard Bi-directional 1200x1200 High Single-directional 1200x1200 Single-directional...
Page 76 Chapter 2 Print Print Print- Used BK Media Type Print Priority Printing Direction Resolution Quality Pass (dpi) Coated Paper Coated Paper Line Document/ Draft Bi-directional 1200x1200 Text Bi-directional 1200x1200 Standard Bi-directional 1200x1200 High Bi-directional 1200x1200 Bi-directional 1200x1200 Image Standard Bi-directional 1200x1200 High Bi-directional...
Page 77 Chapter 2 Print Print Print- Used BK Media Type Print Priority Printing Direction Resolution Quality Pass (dpi) Photo Paper Glossy Photo Paper Image Standard Bi-directional 1200x1200 High Bi-directional 2400x1200 Highest Bi-directional 2400x1200 Semi-Glossy Photo Paper Image Standard Bi-directional 1200x1200 High Bi-directional 2400x1200 Highest...
Page 78 Chapter 2 Print Print Print- Used BK Media Type Print Priority Printing Direction Resolution Quality Pass (dpi) Synthetic Paper Synthetic Paper Image Standard Bi-directional 1200x1200 High Bi-directional 2400x1200 Highest Bi-directional 2400x1200 Adhesive Synthetic Paper Image Standard Bi-directional 1200x1200 High Bi-directional 2400x1200 Highest Bi-directional...
Page 79: Print Position Adjustment Function
Chapter 2 2.2.4 Print Position Adjustment Function 0012-6498 This printer has a printing position adjusting function to adjust the lateral and longitudinal printing positions and bidirectional printing position of the printhead mounted on the carriage as well as the media feed amount. The printing position can be adjusted in two ways: "automatic adjustment"...
Page 80: Printer Mechanical System
Chapter 2 2.3 Printer Mechanical System 2.3.1 Outline 2.3.1.1 Outline 0013-5190 The printer mechanism can be broadly divided into two major components: the ink passage and paper path. The ink passage consists of an ink tank, a carriage unit having a printhead, a purge unit. and a maintenance cartridge unit which are used to supply, circulate, and suck ink.
Page 81: Ink Passage
Chapter 2 2.3.2 Ink Passage 2.3.2.1 Ink Passage 2.3.2.1.1 Overview of Ink Passage 0017-4721 The ink passage consists of ink tanks, printhead, cap, waste ink collection unit, ink tubes for connecting the mechanical components, and an ink suction pump which is operated to suck ink.
Page 82 Chapter 2 If 336 or more hours have lapsed, the ink valve opening/closing count and the time until the next agitation are changed according to the length of the tame lapsed. 2-16...
Page 83: Ink Tank Unit
Chapter 2 2.3.2.2 Ink Tank Unit 2.3.2.2.1 Structure of Ink Tank Unit 0013-5200 a) Ink tank Each ink tank contains 130 ml of ink (the starter ink tank supplied with the printer contains 90 ml of ink) for each color. The amount of ink is memorized in the EEPROM mounted to the ink tank.
Page 84 Chapter 2 f) Ink supply valve The ink supply valve is located between the ink tank and ink tube to prevent ink leakage from occurring when the ink tube on the ink tank side is opened during replacement of the ink tank. The ink supply valve is opened and closed by the valve open/close mechanism which is driven by the valve motor.
Page 85: Carriage Unit
Chapter 2 2.3.2.3 Carriage Unit 2.3.2.3.1 Functions of Carriage Unit 0013-4834 a) Printhead mounting function The carriage mechanically locks the printhead and is connected to the printhead via the terminals on the carriage PCB. b) Control function The carriage incorporates a carriage PCB that relays the signal from the main controller, a linear encoder that generates a print timing signal based on the detected carriage position, and a multi sensor that detects the media width and skewing to adjust the registration and height.
Page 86: Structure Of Carriage Unit
Chapter 2 2.3.2.3.2 Structure of Carriage Unit 0013-4891 a) Printhead mounting unit The printhead is secured to the carriage by the printhead fixer lever. When the printhead is secured to the carriage, the signal contact of the carriage PCB touches the signal contact point of the printhead, allowing print signals to be transmitted.
Page 87 Chapter 2 Carriage PCB Linear encoder Shaft cleaner Multi sensor Shaft cleaner Multi sensor reference plate Linear scale Carriage height changing cam Head management sensor unit Lift cam sensor Lift motor F-2-12 e) Printhead maintenance unit The printer performs the printhead cleaning operation at the home position of the carriage. The purge motor is used for wiping.
Page 88: Printhead
Chapter 2 2.3.2.4 Printhead 2.3.2.4.1 Structure of Printhead 0013-4821 A printhead incorporates six nozzle arrays. Each nozzle can be controlled individually so that a six-color discharge action can be performed by a single printhead. a) Nozzle arrays A total of 2560 nozzles are arranged in a two-column staggered pattern. In each column, 1280 nozzles are arranged in a staggered pattern at intervals of 600 dpi, forming a 2560-nozzle arranged at intervals of 1200 dpi.
Page 89: Purge Unit
Chapter 2 2.3.2.5 Purge Unit 2.3.2.5.1 Functions of Purge Unit 0013-5334 To maintain high print quality, the purge unit performs maintenance of the nozzles o the printhead. The purge unit supports a capping function, cleaning function, and ink supply function. a) Capping function The capping function presses the cap of the purge unit against the face plate on the nozzle section of the printhead to prevent nozzle drying and dust adhesion.
Page 90 Chapter 2 Details of the cleaning function are shown in the table below. T-2-4 Name of Service mode Cleaning mode or PRINT INF Operation Description of cleaning (Name of Main Menu) Cleaning 1 CLN-A-1/CLN-M-1 Normal cleaning Removes dried ink from nozzles, thick ink accumulated on the (Head Cleaning A) face, and paper particles.
Page 91 Chapter 2 Cleaning operation timings are as follows. T-2-5 Consumption Printer status Cleaning operation (typ.)*1 Standby 168 hours elapsed capped Cleaning 1 (Normal Cleaning) At least 720 hours elapsed since the last session of Cleaning 2, 3, 6 or 10 (360 hours after initial Cleaning 6 (Normal installation) (strong) Cleaning)
Page 92: Structure Of Purge Unit
Chapter 2 2.3.2.5.2 Structure of Purge Unit 0013-4307 Purge unit F-2-15 a) Cap unit The cap unit is used to cap the print head nozzles during capping and cleaning. The portion that touches the face plate is made from rubber. Two caps are arranged for the printhead (six arrays of nozzles) installed in the carriage.
Page 93 Chapter 2 b) Wiper unit The wiper unit operated by the purge motor wipes the print head face. The printer is provided with a pair of wiper blades for better wiping performance. The wiping operation is performed by a "slide wipe" method by which the purge motor rotates (in the normal direction) to slide the wiper blade via the wiper cam. It is performed by a constant-speed movement toward the front of the printer as viewed from the printer front.
Page 94: Maintenance Cartridge
Chapter 2 2.3.2.6 Maintenance Cartridge 2.3.2.6.1 Maintenance Cartridge 0013-4160 a) Maintenance cartridge The maintenance cartridge can contain up to approximately 778 ml (approx. 830 g ) of waste ink (including the moisture evaporation in the waste ink). b) Detection of waste ink in maintenance cartridge The quantity of waste ink in the maintenance cartridge is measured by counting dots.
Page 95: Air Flow
Chapter 2 2.3.2.7 Air Flow 2.3.2.7.1 Air flow 0013-4162 This printer has two fans, a mist fan used to collect mist and a suction fan used to suck media onto the platen. Ink mist that floats inside the printer and ink splashes from the media are collected in the filter through the front duct and the air flow path inside the printer by the driving of the mist fan, thus preventing mist from discharged outside the printer.
Page 96: Paper Path
Chapter 2 2.3.3 Paper Path 2.3.3.1 Outline 2.3.3.1.1 Overview of Paper Path 0013-4163 The paper path consist of a cassette pick-up unit, roll feed unit, feed roller unit, pinch roller drive unit that applies/releases pressure to/from the pinch roller, spur drive unit that moves the spur up/down, and various sensors that detect the media feed status, allowing media to be fed in four ways, fed, and ejected.
Page 97: Paper Path
Chapter 2 2.3.3.2 Paper Path 2.3.3.2.1 Structure of Cassette Pick-up Unit 0013-4167 The paper loaded in the cassette is fed by the pick-up roller, and then fed onto the platen via the feed roller. The pick-up roller unit has a cassette separation roller to prevent multiple sheets from being fed at the same time. The excess sheets separated by the separation roller are returned to the cassette using the sheet return guide.
Page 98 Chapter 2 Cassette pick-up sensor F-2-24 The cassette pick-up roller and cassette feed roller are driven by the cassette motor under the control of the cassette encoder. cassette motor cassette encoder F-2-25 2-32...
Page 99 Chapter 2 At the bottom of the cassette unit are mounted a cassette detection sensor and a cassette paper detection sensor to check whether a cassette is loaded and whether paper is present in the cassette. The pressure plate is moved up and down by the cam and the movement is detected by the casette cam sensor. cassette detection sensor cassette paper detection sensor F-2-26...
Page 100 Chapter 2 Holding plate lifter lever Holding plate lifter lever Cassette cam sensor F-2-28 2-34...
Page 101: Cassette Pick-Up Sequence
Chapter 2 2.3.3.2.2 Cassette Pick-up Sequence 0013-4172 When a Print command is received with paper loaded in the cassette, cassette pick-up operation starts. The paper supplied from the cassette is checked for normal feeding using the sensors provided along the paper feed path. When the paper is fed by the specified length, the multi sensor adjusts the light intensity and the head hight, detects the paper width, and then starts printing.
Page 102: Structure Of Roll Media Pick-Up Unit
Chapter 2 2.3.3.2.3 Structure of Roll Media Pick-up Unit 0013-4170 When the roll media sensor detects media loaded with the printer powered, the roll media pick-up roller touches the media to rotate the roll media feed roller, thus feeding the roll media onto the platen. Roll media feeding is controlled by the roll motor and roll feed unit PCB. The roll media pick-up roller is moved up and down by the cam, and the cam movement is detected by the roll media cam sensor.
Page 103: Roll Media Pick-Up Sequence
Chapter 2 2.3.3.2.4 Roll Media Pick-up Sequence 0013-4173 When the roll media detects the loaded roll media, roll media pick-up operation starts. When media is fed from the auto roll feed unit by the specified length, the nulti sensor performs the adjustments and detection shown below, thus completing the roll media pick-up operation.
Page 104: Structure Of The Manual Feed Unit
Chapter 2 2.3.3.2.5 Structure of the Manual Feed Unit 0013-4171 a) Manual feed (from front) The cut sheet fed from the front (ejection unit) of the printer is fed to the rear of the printer [1], and then fed onto to platen [2] for printing. F-2-33 This method of feeding paper can be used only when an accept media type is selected from the Manual Feed menu in the use mode.
Page 105 Chapter 2 The pick-up timing of the paper fed to the rear of the printer is controlled by the paper detection sensor. paper detection sensor F-2-35 b) Manual feed (from rear) The paper loaded in the paper tray provided at the rear of the printer is fed onto the platen for printing. This method of feeding paper can be used only when an acceptable media type is selected from the Manual Feed menu in the user mode.
Page 106: Manual Feed (From Front) Sequence
Chapter 2 2.3.3.2.6 Manual Feed (from Front) Sequence 0013-4174 This sequence can be performed according to the messages shown on the operation panel only when a specific type of media is selected after selecting the manual feed mode from the menu shown on the operation panel. When a cut sheet is loaded according to the message shown on the operation panel, the printer performs various adjustments and detection using the multi sensor and then feeds the cut sheet to the rear of the printer.
Page 107: Structure Of Feed Roller Unit
Chapter 2 2.3.3.2.8 Structure of Feed Roller Unit 0013-4178 The feed roller unit consists of media feeding mechanisms such as feed rollers driven by the feed motor and the pinch roller unit operating in conjunction with the feed rollers. While being held flat on the platen, media is fed horizontally under the printhead. The feed roller unit has a sensor that detects the media feed status and a sensor that detects the status of the mechanisms that constitute the paper path.
Page 108: Feed Roller Eccentricity Detection Function
Chapter 2 2.3.3.2.9 Feed Roller Eccentricity Detection Function 0013-4206 Media are fed by the feed roller at regular intervals. Irregular feeding of media due to the feed roller eccentricity problem, irregular printing can occur in the media feeding direction periodically. To prevent this, the feed error encoder and feed roller HP sensor detect the presence and amount of feed roller eccentricity every rotation of the feed roller.
Page 109: Structure Of Ejection Sour
Chapter 2 2.3.3.2.10 Structure of Ejection Sour 0013-4208 a) Outline The ejection spur unit consists of a spur, a spur motor that moves the spur, a spur cam sensor, and an eject roller. b) Spur lift mechanism The spur must be moved up and down according to the selected media type and feed mode. The spur motor and spur cam sensor are used to control the spur stop position.
Page 110: Cutter Unit
Chapter 2 2.3.3.3 Cutter Unit 2.3.3.3.1 Structure of the cutter unit 0013-4209 If roll media are used, the cutter unit attached on the front of the spur unit cuts the leading end of the media on loading and cuts the media on ejection. Whether to perform cutting or not is determined by the choice of the main menu and the specifications of the printer driver.
Page 111: Printer Electrical System
Chapter 2 2.4 Printer Electrical System 2.4.1 Outline 2.4.1.1 Overview 0017-4842 The printer electrical system consists of the main controller PCB and power supply PCB which are mounted on the left side of the printer, the carriage PCB and print head which are mounted in the carriage, and other electrical components such as the operation panel, sensors, and motors. The main controller PCB manages the image data processing and the entire electrical system, and controls relay PCBs and driver functions.
Page 112 Chapter 2 Power supply Main controller PCB +26V generation function IC1501/IC1701 AC inlet IC1601-IC1603 +21.5V generation function Power supply control function IC601/IC602 IC603/IC604 BAT801 IC301/IC302 Lithium battery SDRAM IC803 IC802 EEPROM Host computer Interface IC1201 control function LAN Controller Carriage PCB Linear encoder Linear encoder detection function Head...
Page 113: Main Controller
Chapter 2 2.4.2 Main Controller 2.4.2.1 Main controller components 0017-4858 IC802 IC803 BAT801 BAT801 IC301 IC301 IC302 IC302 IC3101 IC3101 IC701 IC701 IC601 IC602 IC603 IC604 IC2801 IC2801 IC3901 IC3901 IC1201 IC2901 IC2901 IC3001 IC3001 F-2-46 a) ASIC (IC1/IC2) The ASIC with a 16-bit internal bus is driven in sync with the 66 MHz external clock. It supports the following functions: Image processing unit This unit converts the RGB multi-value image data or CMYK multi-value data received from the host computer through the interface connector to the binary image data for the ink colors used.
Page 114: Carriage Relay Pcb
Chapter 2 This function controls read operation by the head DI sensor. Multi sensor control function This function controls the LED, adjusts the gain, and controls obtainment of the reading for the multi sensor. EEPROM control function This function controls the EEPROMs of individual ink tanks, the maintenance cartridge EEPROM, the EEPROM on the maintenance cartridge relay PCB, and the head EEPROM in addition to the on-board EEPROM.
Page 115: Motor Driver
Chapter 2 2.4.4 Motor Driver 2.4.4.1 Roll feed unit PCB components 0013-4323 IC 1 F-2-48 a) Driver IC (IC1) Roll motor drive function This function controls the roll motor based on the control signals from the main controller. Sensor relay function This function relays the input signals from the roll cam sensor and roll media sensor to the main controller PCB.
Page 116: Detection Functions With Sensors
Chapter 2 2.5 Detection Functions with Sensors 2.5.1 Sensors for covers 0013-5203 Top cover sensor Ink tank cover switch F-2-51 Top cover sensor The photo-interrupter-type top cover sensors detect opening and closing of the top cover. When the top cover is closed, the sensor light is shielded by the sensor arm, thus notifying the sensor of closing the cover. Ink tank cover switch The micro-switch-type ink tank cover switch detects opening and closing of the ink tank cover.
Page 117: Ink Passage System
Chapter 2 2.5.2 Ink passage system 0013-5204 Purge unit Pump cam sensor Valve open/closed detection sensor Pump encoder sensor Head management sensor F-2-52 Pump cam sensor The photo-interrupter-type pump cam sensor detects that the sensor light is shielded or unshielded by the rotary cam. The sensor detects the purge unit capping and wiping states with the combination of the state detected by the pump cam and the state of pump motor rotation control performed by the pump encoder.
Page 118 Chapter 2 Pump encoder sensor The pump encoder is a photo-interruptive type sensor. It reads the slits on the pump motor's encoder film to control the amount of pump motor rotation. Slits Sensor F-2-54 Valve open/closed detection sensor The photo-interrupter-type valve open/closed detection sensor detects the valve cam state. When the link that operates in conjunction with the valve cam shields light, this sensor detects that the ink supply valve has been opened.
Page 119: Carriage System
Chapter 2 2.5.3 Carriage system 0013-5205 Linear encoder sensor Multi sensor Lift cam sensor F-2-57 Multi sensor The photo-reflection-type multi sensor is composed of four LEDs (red, blue, green and infrared) and two light-sensitive sensors. It detects the leading edge, skewing, and width of media and is used for adjustment of the registration, and head height.
Page 120: Paper Path System
Chapter 2 The detected head temperature is used to control the head operation and to detect abnormal head temperatures. Printhead contact detection The printhead contact status is detected by testing the electrical conductivity. It is detected according to the voltage changes at the two terminals of the contact faces, power supply terminals, and GND terminal. 2.5.4 Paper path system 0013-5211 Spur cam sensor...
Page 121 Chapter 2 Cassette pick-up sensor This is a photo-interrupter-type sensor. When paper supplied from the cassette, the sensor light is blocked by the sensor arm, thus detecting paper. Cassette cam sensor This is a photo-interrupter-type sensor. When the cassette camp rotates to block the sensor light, lowering of the pressure plate of the cassette is detected. Cassette encoder sensor The cassette encoder sensor detects the slits on the encoder film during cassette motor rotation, thus detecting the amount of rotation of the roller.
Page 122: Others
Chapter 2 The feed roller HP sensor detects the change from the white portion (unshielded sensor light) to black portion (shielded sensor light) of the encoder film on the feed roller, thus setting the home position for feed roller eccentricity compensation. Feed roller encoder sensor The feed roller encoder sensor detects the slits on the encoder film of the feed roller during feed motor rotation, thus detecting the amount of rotation of the feed roller (media feed amount).
Page 123 Chapter 2 2-57...
Page 125: Installation
Chapter 3 INSTALLATION...
Page 127 Contents Contents 3.1 Installation..................................3-1 3.1.1 Making Pre-Checks..................................3-1 3.1.1.1 Making Pre-Checks......................................3-1 3.1.2 Unpacking and Installation ................................3-1 3.1.2.1 Unpacking and Installation .....................................3-1 3.1.2.2 Installing the Stand......................................3-9...
Page 129: Making Pre-Checks
Chapter 3 3.1 Installation 3.1.1 Making Pre-Checks 3.1.1.1 Making Pre-Checks 0017-6677 Carry out the installation work with reference to the "Quick Start Guide" supplied with the printer. Package dimensions and weight are as follows. Main body (with a palette): 1140 (W) mm x 914 (D) mm x 675 (H) mm, Approx. 71 kg +300mm +300mm +150mm...
Page 130 Chapter 3 (1) Check to see that none of the accessories is missing. [10] [11] [12] [13] [14] F-3-4 [1] Printer [2] Auto Roll Feed Unit [3] Output Tray [4] Cleaning sheet [5] Roll Holder Set [6] Cassette [7] Sample paper [8] Power Cord [9] Printhead [10] Starter ink tanks...
Page 131 Chapter 3 (2) Take out the printer and accessories from the shipping box and remove cushioning materials. First remove the cushioning materials at top of the printer. Next, remove the cushioning materials by raising the left and right sides of the printer one after another with your hand inserted in the clearance as indicated in the figure [1].
Page 132 Chapter 3 (6) Open the top cover, raise the carriage shaft belt stopper [1], and then pull it forward to remove. F-3-9 MEMO: - You will need the Belt Stopper if you move the printer to another location. Do not discard the Belt Stopper you have removed. - When you open the Top Cover, you will find a Cleaning Brush [3] on the right side.
Page 133 Chapter 3 (12) Raise the printhead fixer cover to open it fully. F-3-15 (13) Holding the knobs[1], take out the printhead from the case. F-3-16 - When handling the Printhead, always hold it by the grips [1]. - Never touch the printhead nozzles [2] or the metal contacts [3]. The printhead can damage or a printing failure can occur. Do not reattach the removed protective caps.
Page 134 Chapter 3 (16) Turn the printhead fixer cover forward to lock the printhead. F-3-20 (17) Turn the printhead fixer lever backward unit it clicks. F-3-21 (18) Close the top cover. F-3-22 (19) Open the ink tank cover according to the message shown on the display. F-3-23 (20) Press the stopper at the top the ink tank lock lever, and then open the ink tank lock lever upward.
Page 135 Chapter 3 (21) Before unpacking the ink tank you want to install, shake it slowly 7-8 times. F-3-25 (22) Open the package and take out the ink tank by holding its knobs. F-3-26 - Never touch the ink port [1] and contacts [2]. The peripheral parts may be stained, the ink tank may be broken, or a printing failure may occur. F-3-27 - Becareful not to drop the ink tank once it is unpacked.
Page 136 Chapter 3 (24) Close the ink tank lock lever until it clicks. Check that the Ink lamp is light in red. F-3-29 (25) Repeat steps (20) to (24) to install all ink tanks. (26) Close the ink tank cover. F-3-30 (27) When the printhead and all ink tanks have been installed, the message "Do Not Open Cover"...
Page 137: Installing The Stand
Chapter 3 3.1.2.2 Installing the Stand 0013-4404 Stand assembly requires two or more people. a. Package Contents [10] [15] [11] [12] [13] [14] [16] [17] [18] [19] [20] [21] [22] F-3-31 T-3-1 Stand L [12] Basket Cloth Stand R [13] Basket Rod #2 Stand Stay [14]...
Page 138 Chapter 3 F-3-33 (3) Use the Wrench [1] to tighten the hex screws on both sides and secure the Stand Stay [2]. F-3-34 (4) Hook the Table Stay [1] on the Stand Stay [2] and tighten the Table Stay Bolt [4] with the Allen Wrench [3]. F-3-35 (5) Insert one Basket Rod #1 [1] into the hole of the Basket Fastener R [2] so that the hole of Basket Rod #1 [1] is aligned with the hole of the Basket Fastener R [2].
Page 139 Chapter 3 F-3-36 (6) Insert one Basket Bolt [2] into the hole of the Basket Fastener R [1], making the head of the Basket Bolt [2] fit the shape of the hole of the Basket Fastener R [1]. F-3-37 (7) Use one Basket Decorative Nut [2] to secure the Basket Bolt [1]. F-3-38 (8) Following steps (5)-(7), insert the other Basket Rod #1 [2] into the Stand L [1] and secure it with the Basket Bolt [3].
Page 140 Chapter 3 F-3-41 (11) Attach both Basket Fasteners A [1] to the Stand Stay [2]. F-3-42 (12) Insert Basket Rod Caps [1] on both ends of Basket Rod #2 [2] until the guide lines [3] are no longer visible. F-3-43 (13) Insert the Basket Rod Caps [1] onto the left and right Basket Rods #1 [2] until the guide lines [3] are no longer visible.
Page 141 Chapter 3 F-3-45 Be careful to avoid pinching your fingers between the Basket Table and Stand. (15) Use the Allen Wrench [2] to tighten the Table Bolts [3] and secure the Basket Table [1] to the Stand and Table Stay [4]. Tighten the Table Bolts [3] in the order indicated;...
Page 142 Chapter 3 F-3-48 c. Installing the Printer - Moving the printer requires at least two people, one on either side. Be careful to avoid back strain and other injuries. F-3-49 - When moving the printer, firmly grasp the Carrying handles under each side. Holding the printer at other positions is dangerous and poses a risk of injury and damage if the printer is dropped.
Page 143 Chapter 3 F-3-51 - If a roll is loaded, be sure to remove the roll before this procedure. Remove the Roll Holder from the Auto Roll Feed Unit. Fasten a paper band or the like around the paper to prevent the roll from unwinding. F-3-52 (1) Move the Stand into position and lock the front casters.
Page 144 Chapter 3 F-3-55 (4) Hold the Output Tray on both sides by the near end. Aligning the Output Tray with the guides, insert it into the printer until it locks in place. F-3-56 (5) Holding the Cassette on both sides with both hands, insert it firmly into the printer. F-3-57 (6) Assemble the Accessory Box [1] and attach it to the Stand with Velcro Tape [2].
Page 145: Disassembly/Reassembly
Chapter 4 DISASSEMBLY/REASSEMBLY...
Page 147: Service Parts
Contents Contents 4.1 Service Parts...................................4-1 4.1.1 Service Parts....................................4-1 4.2 Disassembly/Reassembly...............................4-2 4.2.1 Disassembly/Reassembly................................4-2 4.3 Points to Note on Disassembly and Reassembly ......................4-2 4.3.1 Note on locations prohibited from disassembly........................... 4-2 4.3.2 Moving the carriage manually ..............................4-2 4.3.3 Units requiring draining of ink ..............................4-2 4.3.4 External Covers....................................
Page 149: Service Parts
Chapter 4 4.1 Service Parts 4.1.1 Service Parts 0012-6347 The service parts indicated below require careful handling. 1. Keep all packages with the warning not to turn over. Pay careful attention to all individually packaged service part (carriage unit, purge unit, ink tank unit, and other parts) boxes marked "This side up" and handle appropriately.
Page 150: Disassembly/Reassembly
Chapter 4 4.2 Disassembly/Reassembly 4.2.1 Disassembly/Reassembly 0016-9451 For the procedure for disassembly/reassembly of the components excluding the major components,refer to the paets catalog. Illustrations in the parts catalog are assigned illustration nombers according to the order in which parts are disassembled. 4.3 Points to Note on Disassembly and Reassembly 4.3.1 Note on locations prohibited from disassembly 0012-6349...
Page 151: External Covers
Chapter 4 4.3.4 External Covers 0017-5613 a) Left/right circle cover Removing the left/right circle cover 1) When removing the left circle cover [1], turn it in the direction of the arrow. F-4-4 2) When removing the right circle cover [1], turn it in the direction of the arrow. F-4-5 Attaching the left/right circle cover 1) When attacing the left circle cover, fit it in place with the three hooks [1] up and turn it toward the rear side of the printer.
Page 152 Chapter 4 b) Roll Feed Unit Removing the roll feed unit 1) Remove two coin screws[1] to remove roll feed unit [2]. F-4-7 c) Tank cover Removing the tank cover 1) When removing the tank cover[4], remove the left circle cover and then open the top cover. 2) Open the tank cover, remove the three screws[1], and then release the two hooks[2] while opening the hook[3] outward.
Page 153 Chapter 4 1) When removing the left cover[3], remove the left circle cover, open the top cover, and then remove the tank cover. 2) Remove the screw[1], remove the hook[2], and slide the tank cover in the direction of arrow 2, and then slide it in the direction of arrow 3. F-4-9 e) Lower rear left cover Removing the lower rear left cover...
Page 154 Chapter 4 1) When removing the left rear cover[2],open the top cover, and then remove the left circle cover, tank cover, and left rear cover. 2) Remove the three screwa[1], and then remove the left rear cover[2]. F-4-12 h) Left front cover Removing the left front cover 1) When removing the left front cover[2], open the top cover, and then remove the left circle cover, tank cover, cassette, and output tray unit.
Page 155 Chapter 4 j) Operation panel Removing the operation panel 1) When removing the operation panel[4], open the top cover, and then remove the right circle cover and right upper cover. 2) Remove the two hooks[1] and flexible cable[2] and earth cable[3], and then remove the operation panel[4]. F-4-15 k) Exhaust Filter Removing the exhaust filter...
Page 156 Chapter 4 l) Mist filter Removing the mist filter 1) When removing the mist filter[2], open the top cover, and then remove the right circle cover. 2) Removing the screw[1], and then remove the mist filter[2]. F-4-18 m) Right cover Removing the right cover 1) When removing the right cover[3], open the top cover, and then remove the roll feed unit, right circle cover, right upper cover, operation panel, mist filter, exhaust filter, and lower rear cover.
Page 157 Chapter 4 Removing the right front cover 1) When removing the right front cover[2], open the top cover, output tray unit, right circle cover, operation panel, mist filter, filter cover, filter, and right cover. 2) Remove the two screws[1], and then remove the right front cover[2]. F-4-21 o) Upper rear cover Removing the upper rear cover...
Page 158 Chapter 4 1) When removing the upper front cover[3],open the top cover, left circle cover, tank cover, right circle cover, right upper cover, and operation panel. 2) Remove the two screws[1],and then remove the upper front cover while releasing the three hooks[2]. F-4-24 q) Lower front cover Removing the lower front cover...
Page 159 Chapter 4 1) Wen removing the lower back cover[2], open the top cover, left circle cover, tank cover, left cover, left rear cover, right circle cover, right upper cover, operation panerl, mist filter, filter cover, filter, right cover, and lower rear cover. 2) Remove the two screws[1], and then remove the lower back cover[2].
Page 160 Chapter 4 1)When removing the cover support plate (left)[2], open the top cover, left circle cover, tank cover, right circle cover, rightupper cover, operation panel, mist filter, filter cover, filter, right cover, lower rear cover, and upper rear cover. 2) Remove the three screws[1], and then remove the cover support plate (left)[2]. F-4-30 4-12...
Page 161: Driving Unit
Chapter 4 4.3.5 Driving Unit 0012-6368 a) Feed motor Removing the feed motor 1) When removing the feed motor[1], remove the main controller support plate. Refer to DISASSEMBLY/REASSEMBLY > Points to Note on Disassembly and Reassembly > PCBs 2) Loosen the two screws[2], and then remove the timing belt[3] from the pulley. 3) Remove the two screws[4] and connector[5], and then remove the feed motor[1].
Page 162: Cutter
Chapter 4 4.3.6 Cutter 0012-6370 a) Removing the cutter unit 1) When removing the cutter unit, open the top cover, and then remove the cassette, output tray unit, left and right circle covers, tank cover, lower rear cover, left and right covers, right upper cover, operation panel, left and right front cover, upper front cover, mist filter, filter cover, filter, and lower front cover. Refer to DISASSEMBLY/REASSEMBLY >...
Page 163 Chapter 4 1) Remove the cutter unit. 2) Remove the belt[1], two screws[2], and harness, and then remove the cutter lifter unit[3]. F-4-35 d) Removing the cutter drive unit 1) Remove the cutter unit. 2) Remove two screws[1] and two connectors[2] and free the harness from harness guide [3] to remove cutter drive unit[4]. F-4-36 4-15...
Page 164: Carriage Unit
Chapter 4 4.3.7 Carriage Unit 0017-5630 a) Removeing the carriage unit 1) Drain the ink. Refer to DISASSEMBLY/REASSEMBLY > Points to Note on Disassembly and Reassembly > Draining the Ink. 2) Turn off the power, and then move the carriage over the platen. Refer to DISASSEMBLY/REASSEMBLY >...
Page 165 Chapter 4 erwise, the flexible cable can damage, resulting in malfunction. 8) Insert flat-head screwdriver[3] into the part shown to release hook[2] and then remove flexible cable retainer[1]. (If flexible cable retainer[1] is marked with index[A], insert the flat-head screw driver to meet the index.) F-4-41 9) Turn the gear[1] so that the sensor flag of the lift gear[2] leaves the interrupt position of the lift cam sensor[3], then remove the ring[4], the lift gear[2] and the lift cam[5].
Page 166 Chapter 4 b) Points to Note on disassembly and Reassembly of Carriage Unit 1) Align the mark on the gear[3] with the mark on the bushing[4]. Align the mark on the lift gear[1] with the mark on the gear[2] to remove the ring[5]. F-4-43 2) Install the linear scale with its R-mark [1] located on the right side of the unit.
Page 167 Chapter 4 c) Note on attaching the flexible cable 1) Insert flexible cable[2] through three claws[1] in the flexible cable retainer. F-4-46 2) Lightly fold the flexible cable in its marked area[1] and pass it through claws[2]. F-4-47 3) Insert folded flexible cable [1] through three claws [2]. 4) Pull flexible cable [1] lightly from both sides to remove slacks in it.
Page 168 Chapter 4 5) Having installed the flexible cable retainer, align and flatten the flexible cables. 6) Attach flexible guide sheet [1] over flexible cable [2] with its left end aligned with the limit position shown and its rear kept in contact with the side plate. F-4-49 d) Multi Sensor Recalibration Since multi sensors have individual electrical specificity, the following are recalibrated at the factory, namely, the optical axis of the sensor, the sensor gain for...
Page 169 Chapter 4 e) Adjusting the wire roller To prevent the wire roller mounted on the carriage from contacting the duct and others during carriage operation, perform the following adjusutment whenever tou have removed or replaced the carriage unit. This adjustment is not required when you have replaced only the multi sensor. * Make adjustments with the carriage lock released.
Page 170 Chapter 4 5) Install carriage wire tool [1] in position with its leaf spring being attached to the top of mist fan [2]. F-4-52 6) Moving the carriage, adjust the height of the wire guide to bring its roller [1] into contact with the top of carriage wire tool [2]. F-4-53 7) Secure roller retainer [1] with clip [3] in contact with the top of roller [2].
Page 171 Chapter 4 8) Retighten two screws [1] loosened in Step 2) to secure the wire guide. F-4-55 9) Pass the ink tubes through the wire guides. 4-23...
Page 172: Pick-Up/Feeder Unit
Chapter 4 4.3.8 Pick-Up/Feeder Unit 0013-4189 a) Removing the pinch roller 1) Remove the rear cover. 2) When removing the pinch roller, press down the pinch roller unit[1] in the direction of the arrow. F-4-56 3) Remove the pinch roller[1]. F-4-57 b) Removing the cassette pick-up roller 1) When removing the cassette pick-up roller, first remove the back cover and cassette.
Page 173 Chapter 4 c) Precaution for mounting the roller When mounting the cassette pick-up roller, fit the projection[A] on the cassette pick-up roller holder[1] in the grooves in the cassette pick-up roller. F-4-59 d) Removing the cassette separation roller 1) When removing the cassette separation roller, first open the top cover,and then remove the back cover, left and right covers, tank cover, right upper cover, oper- ation panel mist filter, filter cover, filter, left and right covers, lower rear cover, and lower back cover.
Page 174 Chapter 4 5) Press up the guide[1] in the direction of the arrow. F-4-63 6) Remove the bearing[1] and ring[3], and then remove the separation roller shaft[2]. F-4-64 7) Remove the lever[1] while turning it in the direction of the arrow. F-4-65 8) Remove the two springs[1], and then remove the cassette separation roller[2].
Page 175 Chapter 4 e) Precaution for mounting the cassette separation roller 1) Align the mark on the gear[1] with the mark on the gear[2]. F-4-67 f) Removing the spur unit 1) When removing the spur unit, first open the top cover, and then remove the left and right circle covers, tank cover, right upper cover, operation panel, lower rear cover, right cover, right front cover, upper front cover, lower front cover, cover guide, upper rear cover, and left and right cover mounting plates.
Page 176 Chapter 4 4) Remove the front duct[2] by removing the four screws[1]. F-4-70 5) Turn the pulley[1] in the direction of the arrow so that the spur unit[2] is at the top position. F-4-71 6) While pressing down the protrusion[A], slide the spur unit[1] in the direction of the arrow to remove it. F-4-72 g) Handling the Feed Roller The feed roller is an important mechanical component of the printer.
Page 177: Roll Feed Unit
Chapter 4 4.3.9 Roll Feed Unit 0013-4377 a) Removing the roll motor 1) When removing the roll motor, remove the roll feed unit[2] from the main body, and then remove the right cover[3] by removing the two screws[1] F-4-73 2) Remove the four screws[1], and then remove the left cover[2] and paper tray[3]. F-4-74 3) Remove the three screws[1], andthen remove the right inner cover[2].
Page 178 Chapter 4 4) Remove the two screws[1], and then remove the roll motor[2]. F-4-76 b) Removing the roll feed unit 1) When removing the roll motor, remove the roll feed unit[2] from the main body, and then remove the right cover[3] by removing the two screws[1]. F-4-77 2) Remove the four screws[1], and then remove the left cover[2] and paper tray[3].
Page 179 Chapter 4 3) Remove the three screws[1], andthen remove the right inner cover[2]. F-4-79 4) Remove the two screws[1], and then remove the roll feed unit PCB[2]. F-4-80 4-31...
Page 180: Purge Unit
Chapter 4 4.3.10 Purge Unit 0013-2180 a) Removing the purge unit 1) Turn the gear[1] of the purge unit[3] in the direction of the arrow to unlock and uncap the carriage. Next, move the carriage[2] onto the platen. F-4-81 2) Remove connector[1] from the rear of the unit to free the harness from the harness guide. F-4-82 4-32...
Page 181 Chapter 4 3) Remove three screws[3] and press two claws[1] in the joint of the waste ink tube in the arrow direction to remove purge unit 2]. F-4-83 b) Precaution for mounting the purge unit 1) When mounting the purge unit, pull out the waste ink tube[1] from the back of the printer to the position where the marking is visible. It the waste ink tube is not pulled out to the marking position, it may bend and cause ink leakage.
Page 182: Waste Ink Collection Unit
Chapter 4 4.3.11 Waste Ink Collection Unit 0013-4188 a) Removing the waste ink box 1) When removing the waste ink box, first remove the cassette and output tray. 2) Remove the two screws[1] and connector cover[2]. F-4-86 3) Disconnect the connector[2], and then remove the waste ink box[1]. F-4-87 b) Removing the mist fan 1) When removing the mist fan, first open the top cover, and then remove the output tray, right circle cover, right upper cover, operation panel, mist filter, filter...
Page 183 Chapter 4 2) Remove the three screws[2], and then remove the two tube guide[1]. Remove the ink tube[3] from the guide of the front duct[4]. F-4-89 3) Remove the front duct[2] by removing the four screws[1]. F-4-90 4) Remove the platen(front)[2] by removing the six screws[1]. F-4-91 4-35...
Page 184 Chapter 4 5) Remove the four screws[1] and four bushings[2]. F-4-92 6) Disconnect the two waste ink tubes[3] and remove the nine screws[2] and five bushings[3] and two bushing covers[4] and two springs[5], and then remove the platen duct[6]. F-4-93 d) Note on attaching ink tubes to the front duct In attaching ink tubes to the front guides, insert joint [1] into guide [2] first and then attach them to the guides, making sure that the tubes are not broken or twisted.
Page 185: Ink Tank Unit
Chapter 4 4.3.12 Ink Tank Unit 0013-4332 a) Removing the ink tank unit 1) Drain the ink. Refer to DISASSEMBLY/REASSEMBLY > Points to Note on Disassembly and Reassembly > Draining the ink. 2) Remove the output tray, left and right circle covers, tank cover, left and right covers, left and right front covers, right upper cover, operation panel, mist filter, filter cover, filter, lower rear cover, upper front cover, and lower front cover.
Page 186 Chapter 4 7) Remove the two screws[1], and then remove the support plate[2]. F-4-98 8) Remove the two screws[1] and one joint[3], and then remove the ink tank unit R[2]. F-4-99 9) Remove the two screws[1] and one joint[3], and then remove the ink tank unit F[2]. F-4-100 b) Removing the valve motor unit.
Page 187 Chapter 4 1) When removing the valve motor unit, remove the ink tank cover. 2) Remove the two screws[1], disconnect the the two connectors[2], and then remove the valve motor unit[3]. F-4-101 4-39...
Page 188: Head Management Sensor
Chapter 4 4.3.13 Head Management Sensor 0013-3845 a) Removing the head management sensor 1) Remove the screw[1], disconnect the connector[2], and then remove the head management sensor[3]. F-4-102 b) Procedure after replacing the head management sensor Since the distance between the head management sensor and the carriage unit varies among printers, the optical axis is factory-adjusted to adjust the non-discharging detection position.
Page 189: Pcbs
Chapter 4 4.3.15 PCBs 0012-6407 Do not replace the main controller PCB and maintenance cartridge relay PCB(ROM board) at the same time. These PCBs store important data such as settings and carriage drive time. Before replacement of enther PCB, the data stored in it is move to the other PCB through internal communication so that it can be taken over to the new PCB automatically.
Page 190 Chapter 4 b) Removing the main controller mounting plate 1) Remove the main controller PCB. 2) Free the harness from the harness guide. 3) Remove screw [1] and remove the flexible guide [2]. F-4-106 4) Remove the four screws [1] and two hooks [2] from the harness guide and remove main controller mounting plate [3]. F-4-107 c) Note on installing the cable holder In installing the cable holder, secure ferrite core [1] to the flexible cable on the carriage with the cable holder before hooking the flexible cable from the operation...
Page 191 Chapter 4 d) Removing the power supply PCB 1) To remove the power supply PCB, open the top cover and remove the roll feed unit, left circle cover, tank cover, left cover, lower rear cover, lower rear left cover and left rear cover. See DISASSEMBLY/REASSEMBLY >...
Page 192: Opening The Cap/Moving The Wiper Unit
Chapter 4 4.3.16 Opening the Cap/Moving the Wiper Unit 0017-5590 This section explains how to open the cap and ink supply valve manualy. To move the carriage whth the power off, you need to release the carriage lock pin and cap manually. 1.
Page 193: Opening/Closing The Ink Supply Valve
Chapter 4 4.3.17 Opening/Closing the Ink Supply Valve 0012-6413 1) Open the top cover, and then remove the left circle cover and tank cover. 2) To open the ink supply valve, turn the cam [2] in the direction of the arrow and press the link [1]. F-4-113 - If the tube is full of ink, releasing the printhead lock lever with the ink supply valve open can cause the ink to flow back to the ink supply unit, resulting in leakage of ink from the ink supply needle.
Page 194: Draining The Ink
Chapter 4 4.3.18 Draining the Ink 0017-5591 There are two methods of removing the ink, amanual methtod and an automatic method. There the ink is drained, the ink inside the ink passage totaling about36g(about 6g x 6colors) is drained as waste ink. To prevent ink leakage, be sure to drain the ink inside the ink passage before transporting the printer again.
Page 195: Applying The Grease
Chapter 4 4.4 Applying the Grease 4.4.1 Applying the Grease 0017-5592 Some parts require application of grease when replaced. Apply the grease(special tool) listed below. Smear the grease lightly and evenly with a flat brush or the like. For the printer disassembly/reassembly method, refer to "DISASSEMBLY/REASSEMBLY" and "parts catalog". Do not apply the grease to locations in which not designated grease may cause poor print quality.
Page 196 Chapter 4 a) Carriage unit 1) Joint base Molykote PG-641 Approx. 12mg Molykote PG-641 Approx. 6mg F-4-116 2) Shaft cleaner/oil pad EU-1 F-4-117 4-48...
Page 197 Chapter 4 b) Eject roller unit 3) Eject roller bearing 4) Eject roller center bearing Molykote PG-641 Approx. 12mg Molykote PG-641 Approx. 12mg (One location on A2 (17") model and two location on A1 (24") model) Molykote PG-641 Approx. 12mg F-4-118 4-49...
Page 198 Chapter 4 c) Spur unit 5) Spur cam Molykote PG-641 Approx. 20mg F-4-119 d) Pick-up unit 6) Pick-up cam Molykote PG-641 Approx. 12mg F-4-120 4-50...
Page 199 Chapter 4 7) Separation cam gear Molykote PG-641 Approx. 20mg F-4-121 8) Release lever Molykote PG-641 Approx. 12mg F-4-122 4-51...
Page 200 Chapter 4 9) Return lever arm Molykote PG-641 Approx. 12mg F-4-123 10) Paper feed inner guide Molykote PG-641 Approx. 12mg F-4-124 4-52...
Page 201 Chapter 4 e) Pinch roller unit 11) Pinch roller unit release shaft (Five location A2 (17") model and seven location A1 (24") model) Molykote PG-641 Approx. 12mg F-4-125 4-53...
Page 202: Adjustment And Setup Items
Chapter 4 4.5 Adjustment and Setup Items 4.5.1 Adjustment Item List 0016-9220 The following adjustment procedures need to be performed when parts have been replaced or remove and then reinstalled: T-4-1 Adjustment item Adjustment timing Multi sensor recalibration Multi sensor replacement/removal Carriage unit replacement/removal Adjusting wire roller Wire guide replacement/removal...
Page 203 Chapter 4 b) Adjusting the wire roller To prevent the wire roller mounted on the carriage from contacting the duct and others during carriage operation, perform the following adjusutment whenever tou have removed or replaced the carriage unit. This adjustment is not required when you have replaced only the multi sensor. * Make adjustments with the carriage lock released.
Page 204 Chapter 4 5) Install carriage wire tool [1] in position with its leaf spring being attached to the top of mist fan [2]. F-4-128 6) Moving the carriage, adjust the height of the wire guide to bring its roller [1] into contact with the top of carriage wire tool [2]. F-4-129 7) Secure roller retainer [1] with clip [3] in contact with the top of roller [2].
Page 205: Procedure After Replacing The Head Management Sensor
8) Retighten two screws [1] loosened in Step 2) to secure the wire guide. F-4-131 9) Pass the ink tubes through the wire guides. 4.5.3 Procedure after Replacing the Head Management Sensor 0012-6487 Since the distance between the head management sensor and the carriage unit varies among printers, the optical axis is factory-adjusted to adjust the non- discharging detection position.
Page 207: Chapter 5 Maintenance
Chapter 5 MAINTENANCE...
Page 209 Contents Contents 5.1 Periodic Replacement Parts ............................5-1 5.1.1 Periodic Replacement Parts ................................. 5-1 5.2 Consumable Parts................................5-1 5.2.1 Consumable Parts..................................5-1 5.3 Periodic Maintenance..............................5-1 5.3.1 Periodic Maintenance................................... 5-1...
Page 211: Periodic Replacement Parts
Chapter 5 5.1 Periodic Replacement Parts 5.1.1 Periodic Replacement Parts 0013-4084 T-5-1 Level Periodic Replacement part User None Service None Personnel 5.2 Consumable Parts 5.2.1 Consumable Parts 0017-5584 T-5-2 Consumables Service Mode Life sheets/ Name Part number Q'ty PARTS xx COUNTER x States (Error Code) Service...
Page 212 Chapter 5 a) Printer cleaning To keep up with print quality and prevent troubles, clean the printer about once each month. 1) Wipe the external surfaces of the printer with a cloth moistened with water and then wrung tight and then dry them finally with a dry cloth. F-5-1 2) Press the [MENU] button to display the main menu.
Page 213 Chapter 5 8) Wipe off dirt inside the top cover with a cloth moistened with water and then wrung tight. Wipe off ink smears from the entire surface of the platen, the pinch roller unit, borderless printing ink receiving channel and else. F-5-3 - Do not dry the interiors of the top cover with a dry cloth.
Page 214 Chapter 5 9) Remove the roll feed unit and fold plain paper [1] two to three times and then insert through the printer rear into the underside [2] of the pinch roller unit to wipe off dirt on the pinch roller unit. F-5-5...
Page 215 Chapter 5...
Page 217: Troubleshooting
Chapter 6 TROUBLESHOOTING...
Page 219 Contents Contents 6.1 Troubleshooting ................................6-1 6.1.1 Outline......................................6-1 6.1.1.1 Outline of Troubleshooting .....................................6-1 6.2 Location of Connectors and Pin Arrangement.......................6-1 6.2.1 Main controller PCB ..................................6-1 6.2.2 Carriage PCB ..................................... 6-10 6.2.3 Power supply....................................6-15 6.2.4 Roll feed unit PCB ..................................6-15 6.3 Version Up ...................................6-17 6.3.1 Firmware Update Tool ................................
Page 221: Outline
Chapter 6 6.1 Troubleshooting 6.1.1 Outline 6.1.1.1 Outline of Troubleshooting 0012-6598 1. Outline Troubles subject to troubleshooting are classified into those shown on the display (warning, error, and service call) and those not shown on the display. 2. Precautions for Troubleshooting 1) Check the environmental conditions and the media used for printing.
Page 222 Chapter 6 J1001 Signal name IN/OUT Function Numbe +3.3V Power supply (+3.3V) +3.3V Power supply (+3.3V) +3.3V Power supply (+3.3V) N.C. N.C. PME# Power management enable signal INTA# interrupt signal RST# PCI reset signal PCI clock signal GNT# Grant signal REQ# Request signal AD31...
Page 223 Chapter 6 J1001 Signal name IN/OUT Function Numbe IN/OUT Address and data signal 04 IN/OUT Address and data signal 03 IN/OUT Address and data signal 02 IN/OUT Address and data signal 01 IN/OUT Address and data signal 00 HDD_LED N.C. Power supply (+5V) Power supply (+5V) Power supply (+5V)
Page 224 Chapter 6 J2511 Signal name IN/OUT Function Numbe CUTTER_R_SNS_R Cutter right detection sensor signal CUTTER_OUTA Cutter motor driver signal A CUTTER_OUTB Cutter motor driver signal B Power supply (+3.3V) HAKUSHA_CAM_SNS_R Spur cam sensor output signal HAKUSHA_MOTOR_AM Spur motor drive signal AM HAKUSHA_MOTOR_AP Spur motor drive signal AP FAN_VM...
Page 225 Chapter 6 J2703 Signal name IN/OUT Function Numbe Power supply (+26V) Power supply (+26V) /ROLL_SLEEP Roll motor driver sleep signal ROLL_STB Roll motor driver strobe signal ROLL_DAT Roll motor driver data signal ROLL_CLK Roll motor driver clock signal T-6-9 J2712 Signal name IN/OUT Function...
Page 226 Chapter 6 T-6-12 J3101 Signal name IN/OUT Function Numbe CR_HWP Carriage motor hole device W-phase + signal CR_HWM Carriage motor hole device W-phase - signal CR_W Carriage motor W-phase drive signal CR_HVM Carriage motor hole device V-phase - signal CR_U Carriage motor U-phase drive signal CR_V Carriage motor V-phase drive signal...
Page 227 Chapter 6 T-6-15 J3402 Signal name IN/OUT Function Numbe Power supply (+21.5V) Power supply (+21.5V) Power supply (+21.5V) Power supply (+21.5V) Power supply (+21.5V) Power supply (+21.5V) Power supply (+21.5V) Power supply (+21.5V) Power supply (+21.5V) Power supply (+21.5V) Power supply (+21.5V) Power supply (+21.5V) Power supply (+21.5V) Power supply (+21.5V)
Page 228 Chapter 6 J3701 Signal name IN/OUT Function Numbe H1-F-DATA-11-EV Even head L data signal11(F) H1-F-DATA-10-EV Even head L data signal10(F) H1-E-HE-9 Head L heat enable signal9(E) H1-E-DATA-9-EV Even head L data signal9(E) H1-DLD LICC2 Head L analogue switch latch signal H1-DATA LICC2 Head L analogue switch data signal H1-DASLK LICC2...
Page 229 Chapter 6 J3801 Signal name IN/OUT Function Numbe H1_LT Head L latch signal H-DASH_LICC2_B Analogue switch/AD triggar H1-C-DATA-5-EV Even head L data signal 5(C) H1-B-HE-3 Head L heat enable signal 3(B) H1-C-DATA-4-EV Even head L data signal 4(C) H1-B-DATA-3-EV Even head L data signal 3(B) H1-B-DATA-2-EV Even head L data signal 2(B) H1-A-DATA-1-EV...
Page 230: Carriage Pcb
Chapter 6 6.2.2 Carriage PCB 0017-5655 F-6-2 T-6-20 Signal name IN/OUT Function Numbe ENCODER_B Linear encoder detection signal B ENCODER_A Linear encoder detection signal A H1_5V Power supply (+5V) T-6-21 Signal name IN/OUT Function Numbe 3.3V Power supply (+3V) EEPROM control signal (clock) IN/OUT EEPROM control signal (data) PWLED1...
Page 231 Chapter 6 Signal name IN/OUT Function Numbe Power supply (+21.5V) Power supply (+21.5V) Power supply (+21.5V) Power supply (+21.5V) Power supply (+21.5V) Power supply (+21.5V) T-6-23 Signal name IN/OUT Function Numbe ENCODER_A Linear encoder output signalA SNS_5V Power supply (+5V) ENCODER_B Linear encoder output signalB SNS_5V...
Page 232 Chapter 6 Signal name IN/OUT Function Numbe H1-E-HE-8 Head L heat enable signal8(E) H1-D-DATA-7-OD Odd head L data signal 7(D) T-6-24 Signal name IN/OUT Function Numbe H1-B-HE-2 Head L heat enable signal 2(B) H1-A-DATA-1-OD Odd head L data signal 1(A) H1-A-DATA-0-OD Odd head L data signal 0(A) H1-A-HE-0...
Page 233 Chapter 6 T-6-25 Signal name IN/OUT Function Numbe Power supply (+21.5V) Power supply (+21.5V) Power supply (+21.5V) VHT2 Head L transistor drive power supply H1-F-DATA-10-EV Even head L data signal10(F) EEPROM_SDA IN/OUT EEPROM control signal (data) EEPROM_SCL EEPROM control signal (clock) HEAD_3V Power supply (+3V) H1-C-DIA1...
Page 234 Chapter 6 Signal name IN/OUT Function Numbe H1-A-DATA-1-OD Odd head L data signal1(A) H1-F-DATA-10-OD Odd head L data signal 10(F) H1-F-DIA1 Heal L DI sensor signal 1(F) H1-D-HE-7 Head L heat enable signal 7(D) H1-CLK Head L clock signal H1-LT Head L latch signal H1-B-DATA-2-EV Even head L data signal 2(B)
Page 235: Power Supply
Chapter 6 6.2.3 Power supply 0013-3767 F-6-3 T-6-26 Pin Number Signal name IN/OUT Function AC(H) Power supply (AC 120V or AC 230V) AC(H) Power supply (AC 120V or AC 230V) T-6-27 CN2 (Connect to main board) Pin Number Signal name IN/OUT Function HD1_VHFBH...
Page 236 Chapter 6 J1 (Connect to main board) Pin Number Signal name IN/OUT Function /ROLL_SLEEP Roll motor driver sleep signal Power supply (+26V) Power supply (+26V) ROLL_UNIT Roll unit detection signal ROLL_PAPER_SNS Roll media sensor signal ROLL_CAM_SNS Roll cam sensor signal OPT_5V Power supply (+5V) T-6-29...
Page 237: Version Up
Chapter 6 6.3 Version Up 6.3.1 Firmware Update Tool 0013-3917 Use of the following tools allows you to update the firmware of the main controller incorporated in the printer. - GARO Firmware Update Tool - L Printer Service Tool 1. GARO Firmware Update Tool GARO Firmware Update Tool is the same as that for user.
Page 238: Service Tools
Chapter 6 6.4 Service Tools 6.4.1 Tool List 0013-4006 T-6-31 General-purpose tools Remarks Long Phillips screwdriver Inserting and removing screws Phillips screwdriver Inserting and removing screws Flat-head screwdriver Removing the E-ring Needle-nose pliers Inserting and removing the spring parts Hex key wrench Inserting and removing hexagonal screws Flat brush Applying grease...
Page 239: Service Mode
Chapter 7 SERVICE MODE...
Page 241 Contents Contents 7.1 Service Mode .................................7-1 7.1.1 Service Mode Operation ................................7-1 7.1.2 Map of the Service Mode................................7-2 7.1.3 Details of Service Mode................................7-7 7.1.4 Sample Printout..................................7-15 7.2 Special Mode................................7-20 7.2.1 Special Modes for Servicing ..............................7-20...
Page 243: Service Mode Operation
Chapter 7 7.1 Service Mode 7.1.1 Service Mode Operation 0013-2121 a) How to enter the Service mode Enter the Service mode following the procedure below. 1) Turn off the printer. 2) Turn on the printer while holding down the [Paper Source] button and [Information] button. * Keep pressing the above buttons until "Initializing"...
Page 244: Map Of The Service Mode
Chapter 7 7.1.2 Map of the Service Mode 0013-2833 The hierarchy of menus and parameters in the Service mode is shown below. T-7-1 First Level Second Level Third Level Fourth Level Fifth Level DISPLAY PRINTINF YES/NO : Select YES to execute print SYSTEM TYPE...
Page 245 Chapter 7 T-7-2 First Level Second Level Third Level Fourth Level Fifth Level COUNTER PRINTER LIFE TTL LIFE ROLL LIFE CUTSHEET LIFE CASSETTE LIFE A LIFE F POWER ON W-INK CUTTER WIPE CARRIAGE PRINT CR COUNT CR DIST. PRINT COUNT PURGE CLN-A-1 CLN-A-2...
Page 246 Chapter 7 T-7-3 First Level Second Level Third Level Fourth Level Fifth Level COUNTER EXCHANGE CUTTER EXC. MTC EXC. HEAD EXC. BOARD EXC.(M/B) UNIT A EXC. UNIT B EXC. UNIT D EXC. UNIT F EXC. UNIT H EXC. UNIT L EXC. UNIT P EXC.
Page 247 Chapter 7 T-7-4 First Level Second Level Third Level Fourth Level Fifth Level COUNTER MEDIA 1 NAME ROLL ROLL CUTSHEET CUTSHEET CASSETTE CASSETTE MEDIA 7 NAME ROLL ROLL CUTSHEET CUTSHEET CASSETTE CASSETTE MEDIA OTHER NAME ROLL ROLL CUTSHEET CUTSHEET CASSETTE CASSETTE MEDIASIZE1 ROLL P-SQ 24-36...
Page 248 Chapter 7 T-7-5 First Level Second Level Third Level Fourth Level Fifth Level COUNTER MEDIASIZE2 CUT D-SQ 24-36 D-SQ 24-36 D-SQ 17-24 D-SQ 17-24 D-SQ -17 D-SQ -17 D-CNT 24-36 D-CNT 17-24 D-CNT -17 HEAD DOT CNT. 1 HEAD DOT CNT. 2 PARTS CNT.
Page 249: Details Of Service Mode
Chapter 7 7.1.3 Details of Service Mode 0013-4998 This section provides details of the Service mode menu. a) DISPLAY Displays and prints the printer information. 1) PRINF INF Prints adjustment values in the User menu, [DISPLAY] and [COUNTER] parameters on A4-size or lager paper. When a roll media is used, the layout is optimized according to the media width.
Page 250 Chapter 7 b) I/O DISPLAY The information of each sensor and switch is shown in the display. Sensor and switch status is shown in the display. ON=1 OFF or not used=0 ON = 1 OFF or not used = 0 Screen 1 T-7-9 Upper row...
Page 251 Chapter 7 c) ADJUST Performs adjustments and prints the adjustment and check patterns necessary for adjusting the printer parts. 1) PRINT PATTERN T-7-12 Display Description NOZZLE 1 Prints the nozzle check pattern by single direction/ single pass without using the non- discharging back up.
Page 252 Chapter 7 d) REPLACE 1) CUTTER This mode is for replacing the cutter unit. e) COUNTER Displays the life (operation frequency and time) of each unit, print counts for each media type, and else. The count values can be printed from [PRINT INF]. 1) PRINTER: Counters related to product life T-7-14 Display...
Page 253 Chapter 7 T-7-16 Display Description Unit CLN-A-1 Cumulative number of automatic cleaning 1 (normal suction) operations Times CLN-A-2 Cumulative number of automatic cleaning 2 (ink level adjusting) operations Times CLN-A-3 Cumulative number of automatic cleaning 3 (initial filling) operations Times CLN-A-6 Cumulative number of automatic cleaning 6 (strong normal suction) operations Times...
Page 254 Chapter 7 5) EXCHANGE: Counters related to parts replacement T-7-18 Display Description Unit CUTTER EXC. Cutter replacement count Times (Count of executing cutter replacement mode) MTC EXC. Maintenance cartridge replacement count Times HEAD EXC. Printhead replacement count Times BOARD EXC.(M/B) Main controller PCB replacement count Times UNIT A EXC.
Page 255 Chapter 7 9) INK-EXC: Counters related to ink tank replacement T-7-22 Display Description Unit INK-EXC(XX) XX: Ink color Cumulative count of generic ink tank replacement INK-EXC(TTL) Total amount of tho cumulative count of generic ink tank replacement N-INK-EXC(XX) XX: Ink color Cumulative count of refilled ink tank replacement N-INK-EXC(TTL) Total amount of tho cumulative count of refilled ink tank replacement...
Page 256 Chapter 7 14) MEDIASIZE1 CUT: Counters related to cut sheet printing T-7-27 Display Description Unit P-SQ 24-36 Cumulative print area of paper equal to or larger than 24 inches but less than 36 inches (physical size) m2/Sq.f P-SQ 17-24 Cumulative print area of paper equal to or larger than 17 inches but less than 24 inches (physical size) m2/Sq.f P-SQ -17 Cumulative print area of paper less than 17 inches (physical size)
Page 257 Chapter 7 f) SETTING Make various settings. 1) Pth Turn on or off the head pulse rank control function. Default: OFF 2) RTC Set RTC (real time clock) after replacing the lithium battery on the main controller PCB. T-7-32 Display Description DATE yyyy/mm/dd...
Page 258: Sample Printout
Chapter 7 7.1.4 Sample Printout 0017-5665 a) PRINTINF A sample printout that is produced by executing [SERVICE MODE] > [DISPLAY] > [PRINTINF] is shown below, along with instructions about how to interpret it. xxxx PRINT INF Firm:00.49 Boot:00.31 MIT(DBF):9303 MIT(DB):1.02 S/N:DF029090 SYSTEM TYPE:DF029090 24 0 TMP:26 SIZE_LF: 0.0 SIZE_CR: 514.3...
Page 259 Chapter 7 (1) Version numbers of the firmware installed in the printer, boot ROM, and MIT DB format (2) Printer information For more item details, see "Detail of Service Mode" > "a) Display". (3) Counter information For more item details, see "Detail of Service Mode" > "e) Counter". (a) Consumables status (b) Number of days elapsed since the counter was last reset (c) Counter value...
Page 260 Chapter 7 b) NOZZLE 1 A sample printout that is produced by executing [SERVICE MODE]> [ADJUST]> [PRINT PATTERN]> [NOZZLE 1] is shown below. Nozzle Check Pattern SERVICE F-7-2 c) NOZZLE 2/NOZZLE 3 A sample printout that is produced by executing [SERVICE MODE]> [ADJUST]> [PRINT PATTERN]> [NOZZLE 2] or [NOZZLE 3]is shown below. F-7-3 d) OPTICAL AXIS A sample printout that is produced by executing [SERVICE MODE]>...
Page 261 DETAIL A sample printout that is produced by executing [SERVICE MODE]> [ADJUST]> [HEAD ADJ.] > [AUTO HEAD ADJ]> [DETAIL] is shown below. Printhead Adjustment Pattern A-11 A-10 A-12 Canon imagePROGRAF iPF600 Printhead Adjustment Pattern D-10 D-11 D-12 F-7-5 7-19...
Page 262 Chapter 7 f) BASIC A sample printout that is produced by executing [SERVICE MODE]> [ADJUST]> [HEAD ADJ.] > [AUTO HEAD ADJ]> [BASIC] is shown below. Printhead Adjustment Pattern D-10 D-11 D-12 F-7-6 7-20...
Page 263: Special Mode
7.2 Special Mode 7.2.1 Special Modes for Servicing 0013-2122 This printer supports the following special modes in addition to the service mode: - PCB replacement mode - Download mode - Counter display mode 1. PCB replacement mode This mode is used when replacing the main PCB or MC relay PCB. By executing this mode, - Backup data of the settings and counter values stored in the MC relay PCB are moved to the new main PCB.
Page 265: Chapter 8 Error Code
Chapter 8 ERROR CODE...
Page 267 Contents Contents 8.1 Outline....................................8-1 8.1.1 Outline......................................8-1 8.2 Warning Table................................8-1 8.2.1 Warnings ...................................... 8-1 8.3 Error Table ..................................8-2 8.3.1 Error Code List .................................... 8-2 8.4 Sevice Call Table ................................8-3 8.4.1 Service call errors ..................................8-3...
Page 269: Outline
Chapter 8 8.1 Outline 8.1.1 Outline 0012-6681 The printer indicates errors using the display and LEDs. If an error occurs during printing, the printer status is also displayed on the status monitor of the printer driver. The following three types of errors are displayed on the display: - Warning Status where the print operation can be continued without remedying the cause of the problem.
Page 270: Error Table
Chapter 8 8.3 Error Table 8.3.1 Error Code List 0012-8527 *The codes correspond to the numbers shown on the DISPLAY in the service mode. T-8-3 Code* Description 03010000-200C Media leading edge not detected 03010000-200D Cut sheet end cannot be detected 03010000-2017 Media right edge not detected 03010000-2018...
Page 271: Sevice Call Table
Chapter 8 Code* Description 03810202-2582 Remaining ink low (M) 03810202-2592 Remaining ink low (M) 03810203-2583 Remaining ink low (C) 03810203-2593 Remaining ink low (C) 03810204-2580 Remaining ink low (BK) 03810204-2590 Remaining ink low (BK) 03810206-2586 Remaining ink low (MBK) 03810206-2587 Remaining ink low (MBK2) 03810206-2596 Remaining ink low (MBK)
Page 272 Chapter 8 Code* Description E198-401D RTC low battery error E198-401E RTC clock stopped...
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