SERVICE MANUAL Color Inkjet Printer EPSON Stylus Photo R300/R310 SEIJ03009
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PRECAUTIONS Precautionary notations throughout the text are categorized relative to 1) Personal injury and 2) damage to equipment. DANGER Signals a precaution which, if ignored, could result in serious or fatal personal injury. Great caution should be exercised in performing procedures preceded by DANGER Headings. WARNING Signals a precaution which, if ignored, could result in damage to equipment.
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. TROUBLESHOOTING Describes the step-by-step procedures for the troubleshooting. CHAPTER 2.
Revision Status Revision Issued Date A October 30, 2003 Description First Release
CONTENTS Chapter 1 TROUBLESHOOTING 2.3.19 Removing Paper Guide, Front/Roller EJ Assy. ....................................... 74 2.3.20 Removing PF Motor ................................................................................ 78 1.1 Overview .............................................................................................................. 8 1.2 Troubleshooting with LED/LCD Indications and Status Monitor 3 Message ..... 9 Chapter 3 ADJUSTMENT 1.3 Unit Level Troubleshooting ..........
CHAPTER 1 TROUBLESHOOTING
EPSON Stylus Photo R300/R310 Revision A 1.1 Overview Table 1-1. Motor, Coil Resistance This chapter describes how to identify troubles in two levels: unit level repair and component level repair. Refer to the flowchart in this chapter to identify the defective unit and perform component level repair if necessary. This chapter also explains motor coil resistance, Sensor specification and error indication.
EPSON Stylus Photo R300/R310 Revision A 1.2 Troubleshooting with LED/LCD Indications and Status Monitor 3 Message This section describes the LED/LCD indication, the STM3 message and the error condition when the printer detects an error in each operation such as the power on, the paper loading/feeding and the ink absorption operation. Table 1-3.
EPSON Stylus Photo R300/R310 Revision A Table 1-3. LED/LCD Indication and STM3 Printer status Maintenance LED indication Error before ink replacement Cleaning Blink LCD indication STM3 message Ink Cartridge cannot be recognized. Yellow: T0484 For best result, use genuine EPSON ink. Condition for error detection This error is detected when replacing the Ink Cartridge, if the new cartridge is defective. This error is detected when the ink consumption reaches about 90%.
EPSON Stylus Photo R300/R310 Revision A Table 1-3. LED/LCD Indication and STM3 Printer status Maintenance LED indication LCD indication STM3 message [Stylus Photo R300] Ink out. Yellow: T0484 For best results, use genuine EPSON ink. Ink Out Error On [Stylus Photo R310] Ink out. Black: T0491 The genuine EPSON ink cartridges listed above are recommended for replacement. [Stylus Photo R300] Paper load error. Load correctly and press Maintenance.
EPSON Stylus Photo R300/R310 Revision A Table 1-3. LED/LCD Indication and STM3 Printer status Maintenance LED indication LCD indication STM3 message [Stylus Photo R300] Ink Cartridge cannot be recognized. Yellow: T0484 For best result, use genuine EPSON ink. No Ink Cartridge Blink [Stylus Photo R310] Ink Cartridge cannot be recognized. Black: T0491 The genuine EPSON ink cartridges listed above are recommended for replacement. [Stylus Photo R300] Service required.
EPSON Stylus Photo R300/R310 Revision A Table 1-3. LED/LCD Indication and STM3 Printer status Maintenance LED indication LCD indication STM3 message Condition for error detection [Stylus Photo R300] CD/DVD tray load error. Reload tray and press Maintenance. This error is detected when "CD/DVD Tray" cannot be detected while CD/DVD printing. CD/DVD Tray Error On Memory Card Error (Non supported Memory Card) On The inserted card cannot be used with this printer.
EPSON Stylus Photo R300/R310 Revision A 1.3 Unit Level Troubleshooting The following is the example of how to use the tables. You can identify the troubles by using the checklist in this section after confirming the LED/LCD indication on the control panel or the error message displayed on STM3 of the PC connected to the printer. As a result, you can save the whole repair time. When finding any faulty parts, refer to Chapter 2 "ASSEMBLY/DISASSEMBLY" and replace them.
EPSON Stylus Photo R300/R310 Revision A Table 1-5. Check Points for Error Before the Initial Ink Charge, Error Before Ink Cartridge Replacement Cleaning and No Ink Cartridge Error Occurrence Timing Position of CR At power-on At HP At power-on Anywhere Faulty Part/ Part Name Phenomenon Detail The printer does not perform the Initial Ink Charge and the error is displayed on LED and STM3. Check Point Remedy Ink Cartridge 1. Check if the Ink Cartridge is normal by installing it in another printer.
EPSON Stylus Photo R300/R310 Revision A Table 1-6. Check Points for Paper Out Error to Each Phenomenon Occurrence Timing Position of CR Phenomenon Detail Faulty Part/ Part Name Check Point 1. Check if "Roller, Retard Assy." operates properly while feeding paper. When feeding paper, the leading edge of paper is detected properly, but the paper is ejected without being set at the print start position. Remedy 1. Reassemble "Extension Spring, 0.45" located the under side of "Roller, Retard Assy.".
EPSON Stylus Photo R300/R310 Revision A Table 1-6. Check Points for Paper Out Error to Each Phenomenon Occurrence Timing Position of CR Phenomenon Detail Faulty Part/ Part Name Check Point Remedy 1. Check if "Compression Spring, 2.36" of "Lever, Change" does not come off. 1. Replace "Ink System" with a new one. Lever, Change "PF Motor" and "Spur Gear, 37.242" rotate properly, but "Holder, Shaft, LD Roller" does not feed paper.
EPSON Stylus Photo R300/R310 Revision A Table 1-7. Check Points for Paper Jam Error to Each Phenomenon Occurrence Timing Position of CR Phenomenon Detail "PF Motor" does not work at all. Faulty Part/ Part Name PF Motor Check Point Remedy 1. Check if "PF Motor Connector Cable" is connected to CN9 on "Main Board". 2. Check if the coil resistance of "PF Motor" is approximately 3.0Ω with a tester. Refer to Table 1-1. 3. Check if "PF Motor Connector Cable" is damaged. 1.
EPSON Stylus Photo R300/R310 Revision A Table 1-7. Check Points for Paper Jam Error to Each Phenomenon Occurrence Timing Position of CR Phenomenon Detail At operation Out of HP "Carriage Unit" moves to the home position properly when turning on the power. Then paper feeding operation is performed normally, but paper is not sent into the printer. When feeding paper, the leading edge of paper is detected properly, but the paper is ejected without being set at the print start position.
EPSON Stylus Photo R300/R310 Revision A Table 1-7. Check Points for Paper Jam Error to Each Phenomenon Occurrence Timing Position of CR Phenomenon Detail Faulty Part/ Part Name Check Point 1. Check if "Paper Guide, Upper" has not come off from "Main Frame". Remedy 1. Reattach "Paper Guide, Upper" to "Main Frame". Paper Guide, Upper At operation - The leading edge of paper is not sent to "PF Roller". Paper Guide, Upper * "Carriage Unit" can move to the home position even if "Extension Spring, 0.
EPSON Stylus Photo R300/R310 Revision A Table 1-8. Check Points for CD/DVD Guide Error to Each Phenomenon Occurrence Timing Position of CR Phenomenon Detail Faulty Part/ Part Name Check Point Remedy 1. Check if the contact point of "Housing, Middle" with "Star Wheel/CDR Sensor" is not cracked. Contact point Housing, Middle At power-on At HP 1. Check if "Star Wheel/CDR Sensor" is connected to CN6 on "Main Board". An error occurs even if "CDR Guide Assy." is closed when turning on the power. 1.
EPSON Stylus Photo R300/R310 Revision A Table 1-9. Check Points for CD/DVD Tray Error to Each Phenomenon Occurrence Timing Position of CR Phenomenon Detail Faulty Part/ Part Name Check Point 1. Check if the contact point of "CDR Tray" with "CDR Tray Sensor" is not cracked. Remedy 1. Replace "CDR Tray" with a new one. CDR Tray Contact point When printing CDR/DVDR - 1. Check if "CDR Tray Sensor" is connected to CN6 on "Main Board".
EPSON Stylus Photo R300/R310 Revision A Table 1-10. Check points for Memory Card Error to Each Phenomenon Occurrence Timing Position of CR Phenomenon Detail Faulty Part/ Part Name Check Point 1. Check if the Memory Card can be supported. Memory Card When inserting Memory Card - 2. Check if the Memory Card is not damaged. The Memory Card is not detected, and an error is displayed on LED and STM3. Main Board TROUBLESHOOTING 1.
EPSON Stylus Photo R300/R310 Revision A Table 1-11. Check Points for Fatal Error to Each Phenomenon Occurrence Timing Position of CR Phenomenon Detail "CR Motor" does not work at all when turning on the power. Faulty Part/ Part Name Check Point Remedy CR Motor 1. Check if "CR Motor Connector Cable" is connected to CN8 on "Main Board". 2. Check if "CR Motor Connector Cable" is not damaged. 1. Connect "CR Motor Connector Cable" to CN8 on "Main Board". 2. Replace "CR Motor" with a new one.
EPSON Stylus Photo R300/R310 Revision A Table 1-12. Check Points When More Than One Paper is Fed Constantly Without LED/STM3's Error Notifications Occurrence Timing Position of CR Phenomenon Detail Faulty Part/ Part Name Check Point 1. Check if "Roller, Retard Assy." works correctly while feeding paper. At operation - The printer always feeds more than one sheet of paper without LED/STM3's error notifications. Remedy 1. Reassemble "Extension Spring, 0.45" on the back of "Roller, Retard Assy.
EPSON Stylus Photo R300/R310 Revision A Table 1-14. Check Points for Defective Print Quality Occurrence Timing Position of CR Phenomenon Detail Faulty Part/ Part Name 1. Check if there is not any foreign matter on the sealing rubber on "Cap Unit". [Phenomenon 1] When the printer is performing the Cleaning task, the ink is not drained into "Waste Ink Pad" in spite of the correct function of "Pump Unit". The ink is not absorbed from "Print Head" to the Cap at all.
EPSON Stylus Photo R300/R310 Revision A Table 1-14. Check Points for Defective Print Quality Occurrence Timing Position of CR Phenomenon Detail Faulty Part/ Part Name Ink System [Phenomenon 6] When the Cleaning is working, the ink is drained into "Waste Ink Pad". However, some missing dots and out of alignment occur while printing. They are not solved even executing the Cleaning several times. Ink Cartridge Print Head * If the problem is not solved, replace "Main Board" with a new one.
EPSON Stylus Photo R300/R310 Revision A Table 1-14. Check Points for Defective Print Quality Occurrence Timing Position of CR Phenomenon Detail Faulty Part/ Part Name Check Point Frame EJ Assy. Banding phenomenon occurs in a direction perpendicular to "Carriage Unit" movement getting uneven print density. Banding phenomenon occurs in a direction horizontally to "Carriage Unit" movement.
EPSON Stylus Photo R300/R310 Revision A Table 1-14. Check Points for Defective Print Quality Occurrence Timing Position of CR Phenomenon Detail One or more than one traces of "Star Wheels" appear in a direction perpendicular to "Carriage Unit" movement. Faulty Part/ Part Name Check Point Frame EJ Assy. Remedy 1. Check if "Star Wheels" have not come off. 2. Check if the surface of "Frame EJ Assy." is mounted horizontally. 1. Reassemble "Star Wheels" correctly. 2. Replace "Frame EJ Assy.
EPSON Stylus Photo R300/R310 Revision A Table 1-14. Check Points for Defective Print Quality Occurrence Timing Position of CR Phenomenon Detail Faulty Part/ Part Name Check Point 1. Check if there is any ink adhesion on "Frame EJ Assy.". 1. Clean the ink adhesion on "Frame EJ Assy." with a soft cloth. 1. Check if "Frame EJ Assy." has not warped upward. 1. Replace "Frame EJ Assy." with a new one. Frame EJ Assy. 1. Check if there is any ink adhesion on "Paper Guide, Front". Paper Guide, Front 2.
CHAPTER 2 DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY
Stylus Photo R300/R310 Revision A 2.1 Overview W A R N IN G This section describes procedures for disassembling the main components of Stylus Photo R300/R310. Unless otherwise specified, disassembly units or components can be reassembled by reversing the disassembly procedure. "WARNING" indicates procedures which may result in damage, injury or involving human lives if you don't take extra care. "CAUTION" indicates precautions for any disassembly or assembly procedures.
Stylus Photo R300/R310 Revision A 2.1.2 Tools 2.1.3 Pre-Shipment Checks Use only specified tools to avoid damaging the printer. When returning this product to the user after completing printer repair, check that the work is complete using the following table. Table 2-1. Tools Tool Name Supplier Code Phillips Screw Driver (No. 0) EPSON 1080531 Phillips Screw Driver (No. 1) EPSON 1080530 Phillips Screw Driver (No.
Stylus Photo R300/R310 Revision A Table 2-2.
Stylus Photo R300/R310 Revision A 2.2 Caution regarding assembling/disassembling the printer mechanism, and how to ensure the quality of reassembled product For the existing Low End models, it is basically forbidden to remove "Housing, Lower" from "Printer Mechanism". This is because the strength of "Frame, Main" is not strong enough, therefore, "Frame, Main" may be transformed when removing/ reinstalling it from/to "Housing, Lower".
Stylus Photo R300/R310 Revision A How to install "ASF Assy.", "Main Board" and "Paper Guide, Upper" [Reason] When installing these three components, too much force can be given to "Frame, Main", therefore, it may be deformed and cause the defective print/ operation. [Support for Service] Hold the opposite side of the components securely, when installing them. 3. CDR Guide Assy. Management of the level accuracy of "CDR Guide Assy." [Reason] Deformation of "CDR Guide Assy.
Stylus Photo R300/R310 Revision A 2.3 Disassembly The following flowchart shows the order of disassembling procedure. When disassembling any unit, refer to the page number shown in the flowchart. START Removing Paper Support Assy. (2.3.1 P.38) Removing Housing, Upper (2.3.2 P.39) Removing Housing, Middle (2.3.3 P.41) Removing Panel Board (2.3.5 P.44) Removing Main Board (2.3.7 P.46) Removing Porous Pad, Paper Guide, Front (2.3.4 P.43) Removing Stacker Assy. (2.3.6 P.45) Removing CR Motor (2.3.10 P.
Stylus Photo R300/R310 Revision A Parts/Units which should be removed before removing "Paper Support Unit" 2.3.1 Removing Paper Support Assy. None External View Procedure for Removing Paper Support Assy. 1. Release the dowels (x2) which secure "Paper Support Assy.". Then remove "Paper Support Assy." from "ASF Assy.". ASF Assy. Dowels Figure 2-2. Removing "Paper Support Assy.
Stylus Photo R300/R310 Revision A 2.3.2 Removing Housing, Upper Connector External View Printer Cover Damper Shaft Panel FFC Installing Hole Figure 2-4. Removing "Housing, Upper" (2) Parts/Units which should be removed before removing "Housing, Upper" Paper Support Assy. C.B.P 3x8 (4-6kgf•cm) Rib of Colour LCD Cover Procedure for Removing C.B.P 3x8 (4-6kgf•cm) 3 1 4 Housing, Upper 2 Carriage Unit Carriage Lock Hooks 1.
Stylus Photo R300/R310 Revision A Tighten the screws in the order as shown in the figure. Make sure to put the dowels (x2) of "Housing, Upper" into the attaching holes (x2) on "Printer Cover". Attaching Holes Dowels Figure 2-5.
Stylus Photo R300/R310 Revision A Parts/Units which should be removed before removing "Housing, Middle" 2.3.3 Removing Housing, Middle Paper Support Assy./Housing, Upper External View Procedure for Removing Housing, Middle Cover, Core C.B.P 3x8 (4-6kgf•cm) 1. Remove the screw which secures "Cover, Core" and then remove "Cover, Core". 2. Pull out "Panel FFC" from "Ferrite Core". 3. Take off the two-sided tape which secures "Panel FFC" from "Housing, Middle".
Stylus Photo R300/R310 Revision A When removing "Housing, Middle", the grounding spring may detach and drop from "Main Board Unit". If this occurs, reattach it to its original position referring to the following figure. Make sure that the connector cable of "Power Supply Board" is securely set in the groove of "Housing, Lower". Grounding Spring Groove Connector Cable Figure 2-9. Mounting the Connector Cable Make sure that "Panel FFC" is not stuck under "Housing, Figure 2-7.
Stylus Photo R300/R310 Revision A 2.3.4 Removing Porous Pad, Paper Guide, Front Horizontal Direction : 3-4mm Vertical Direction: 4 ± 1mm Horizontal Direction: 1-2mm External View Horizontal Direction : 5-6mm Vertical Direction: 4 ± 1mm Horizontal Direction: 2-3mm Porous PorousPad, Pad,Paper PaperGuide, Guide,Front, Front,Left Left Figure 2-11.
Stylus Photo R300/R310 Revision A Parts/Units which should be removed before removing "Panel Board" 2.3.5 Removing Panel Board Paper Support Assy./Housing, Upper External View Procedure for Removing Board Assy., Panel 2 4 C.B.P 3x8 (4-6kgf•cm) Panel Board 2. Remove the screw which secures "Panel Board". Then, remove "Panel Board" from "Shield Plate, LCD". 3. Take off the two-sided tapes (x2) which secure "Cover, LCD" from the back of "Housing, Upper". Then, remove "Cover, LCD".
Stylus Photo R300/R310 Revision A Parts/Units which should be removed before removing "Stacker Assy." 2.3.6 Removing Stacker Assy. Paper Support Assy./Housing, Upper/Housing, Middle External View Procedure for Removing 1. Release the dowel which secures "Stacker Assy." by using a flat-blade screwdriver or alike. Then, remove "Stacker Assy.". Match the dowels (x2) of "Stacker Assy." and the installing holes (x2) of "Housing, Lower". Stacker Assy.
Stylus Photo R300/R310 Revision A Parts/Units which should be removed before removing "Main Board" 2.3.7 Removing Main Board Paper Support Assy./Housing, Upper/Housing, Middle External View Procedure for Removing Main Board Panel FFC 1. Disconnect all the connectors from "Main Board". Table 2-3. Connectors connected to "C536 Main Board" Two-Sided Tape Connector Cable Connector No.
Stylus Photo R300/R310 Revision A External View C.B.S 3x4 (4-6kgf•cm) Shield Plate, M/B 1 7. Remove the screws (x9) which secure "Shield Plate, M/B". Then, remove "Shield Plate, M/B". 8. Remove the screws (x7) which secure "Main Board". Then, remove "Main Board". 3 Reinstalling "Main Board"/"Shield Plate, M/B" Screw in the order as shown in Figure 2-16. 5 2 6 8 C.P. 2.5x6 (3-5kgf•cm) Reinstalling "Housing, Support Slot Assy." Match the dowels (x2) of "Housing, Support Slot Assy.
Stylus Photo R300/R310 A D J U S T M E N T R E Q U IR E D Revision A When having replaced "Main Board", implement the adjustment in the following order. (Refer to Chapter 3 "ADJUSTMENT") When possible to read data from the old board 1. EEPROM data copy When impossible to read from the old board 1. Replace "Waste Ink Pads" with new one. (To count the amount of the waste ink) 2. Market Setting 3. USB ID Input 4. Waste Ink Pad Counter 5. Head ID Input 6. First Dot Adjustment 7.
Stylus Photo R300/R310 Revision A Parts/Units which should be removed before removing "ASF Assy." 2.3.8 Removing ASF Assy. Paper Support Assy./Housing, Upper/Housing, Middle/Main Board Unit External View Procedure for Removing ASF Assy. C.B.S (P4) 3x6 (5-7kgf•cm) C.B.S 3x6 (5-7kgf•cm) 3 1. Take off the acetate tape. Then, release the connector cables of "PF Motor" and "PG Motor" from the hook of "ASF Assy.". 2. Remove the screws (x5) which secure "ASF Assy.". Then, remove "ASF Assy.
Stylus Photo R300/R310 Revision A When reassembling "ASF Assy." Make sure that "Extension Spring, 0.45" is hooked on A D J U S T M E N T R E Q U IR E D "Frame, ASF" and "Roller, Retard Assy.". Check if "Torsion Spring, 6.45" is correctly installed on "Paper Back Lever" and "Frame, ASF". When having replaced "ASF Assy.", apply G-46 grease to the specified points in adequate dose. (Refer to Chapter 4 "MAINTENANCE") When having replaced or removed "ASF Assy.
Stylus Photo R300/R310 Revision A Parts/Units which should be removed before removing "Holder, Shaft Assy." 2.3.9 Removing Holder, Shaft Assy. Paper Support Assy./Housing, Upper/Housing, Middle/Main Board Unit/ ASF Assy. External View Procedure for Removing 2 Cable, Head 80-Place Side Dowel Paper Guide, Upper PE Sensor Lever Carriage Unit Ribs 2 C.B.S 3x6 (6-8kgf•cm) 1. Move "Carriage Unit" toward 80-Place Side. 2. Remove the screws (x2) which secure "Holder, Shaft Assy.". 3.
Stylus Photo R300/R310 Revision A External View Removing "LD Roller" Paper, Block 1. Release the dowels (x2) which secure "Paper, Block". Then, remove "Paper, Block". 2. Release the dowels (x2) which secure "Shaft, LD Roller". Then, remove "Shaft, LD Roller" and "Clutch" together from "Holder, Shaft, LD Roller". 3. Remove "LD Roller" from "Shaft, LD Roller". Dowel Dowel C A U T IO N Do not touch "LD Roller" with bare hands.
Stylus Photo R300/R310 Revision A Reinstalling "Clutch" Make sure that the dowel of "Shaft, LD Roller" is fitted in Reinstalling "Holder, Shaft Assy." Check if the hooks (x2), the dowel and the ribs (x5) of the installing hole of "Clutch". Make sure that "Extension Spring, 0.143" is securely set on the hooks of "Clutch" and "Shaft, LD Roller". Do not set "Extension Spring, 0.143" in twisted form. Make sure that "Clutch" rotates correctly. "Holder, Shaft Assy." are correctly secured.
Stylus Photo R300/R310 Revision A Procedure for Removing 2.3.10 Removing CR Motor External View Carriage Unit 1. Disconnect the connector cable of "CR Motor" from the connector (CN8) of "Main Board". 2. Release the carriage lock with the tweezers or alike, then move "Carriage Unit" to the centre of the printer. 3. Push "Pulley, Driven" in the direction of the arrow and loosen the tension of "Timing Belt". Then, remove "Timing Belt" from the pinion gear of "CR Motor". 4.
Stylus Photo R300/R310 Revision A Parts/Units which should be removed before removing "APG Assy." 2.3.11 Removing APG Assy. Paper Support Assy./Housing, Upper/Housing, Middle External View Procedure for Removing Hook Acetate Tape Tab 1. Disconnect the connector cable of "PG Motor" from CN7 of "Main Board". 2. Release the connector cables of "PF Motor" and "PG Motor" from the following points. Acetate tape CN7 Hook of "ASF Assy.
Stylus Photo R300/R310 Revision A 2.3.12 Removing Print Head External View 6. Remove the screws (x2) which secure "Print Head" with Phillips screwdriver (No.1). 7. Disconnect "Cable, Head" from the connector of "Print Head" while slightly lifting "Print Head". Then, remove "Print Head". Carriage Unit Hooks C A U T IO N Do not touch and/or damage the nozzle surface of "Print Head" when handling it. Holder, FFC Carriage Lock Check if "Head FFC" is correctly connected to the connector of C.B.
Stylus Photo R300/R310 Revision A Parts/Units which should be removed before removing "Carriage Unit" 2.3.13 Removing Carriage Unit Paper Support Assy./Housing, Upper/Housing, Middle/Main Board Unit/ APG Assy./Print Head External View Procedure for Removing Carriage Unit Dowel Cover, Guide Plate, CR Hooks Guide Plate, CR Fixed Spring, CR Shaft, Left 2 C.B.S 3x6 (7-9kgf•cm) Rib Release the hooks (x3) which secure "Cover, Guide Plate, CR", then remove "Cover, Guide Plate, CR". 2.
Stylus Photo R300/R310 Revision A External View 9. E Ring Flat Washer Leaf Spring Holder, Scale Left Bushing, Parallel Adjust, Right Holder, Scale, Right C.P.S (P4) 3x6 (6-8kgf•cm) E Ring Flat Washer Spring Washer Cam, CR, Right E Ring Remove the E ring, "Holder, Scale Right" and "Cam, CR, Right" from the right side of "CR Guide Shaft". 10. Remove the screw which secures "Bushing, Parallel Adjust, Right", Then, remove "Bushing, Parallel Adjust, Right". 11.
Stylus Photo R300/R310 Revision A External View 17. Remove the screw which secures "Bushing, Parallel Adjust, Left". Then, remove "Bushing, Parallel Adjust, Left". Bushing, Parallel Adjust, Right C.P.S (P4) 3x6 (6-8kgf•cm) Holder, FFC ; B C.P.B (P1) 1.7x5 (1.5-2.5kgf•cm) 18. Remove "Timing Belt" from "Carriage Unit". 19. Remove the screws which secure "Holder, FFC; B". Then, remove "Holder, FFC; B". 20. Remove "Cable, Head" from the connectors of "CSIC Board" and "CR Encoder Sensor Board".
Stylus Photo R300/R310 Revision A External View Removing "PW Sensor Board" 1. Cap, PW Sensor Release the hooks (x3) which secure "Cap, PW Sensor". Then, remove "Cap, PW Sensor". PW Sensor Board C A U T IO N Connector When removing "Cap, PW Sensor", "PW Sensor Board" will be free. Therefore, take care not to damage "PW Sensor Board". Hooks 2. Removing "CSIC Board" Torsion Spring, Lever, Cartridge Hook Dowel Guide, IC Pull out "PW Sensor Board" from the slot of "Carriage Unit".
Stylus Photo R300/R310 Revision A Reinstalling "CSIC Board" Check if "CSIC Board" is secured correctly. Reinstalling "Carriage Unit" Check if "Timing Belt" is correctly set to the installing groove of "Carriage Unit". Check if "Grounding Plate, Head" is installed to the proper position of "Carriage Unit". Reinstalling "PW Sensor Board" Check if "PW Sensor FFC" is correctly connected. Check if "PW Sensor Board" is correctly secured with "Cap, PW Sensor".
Stylus Photo R300/R310 A D J U S T M E N T R E Q U IR E D Revision A When replacing the following parts or components with new ones, apply specified grease in its adequate dose. (Refer to Chapter 4 "MAINTENANCE") Cam, CR, Right/Left CR Guide Shaft Holder, Scale, Right/Left Pulley, Driven Assy. When having removed or replaced "Carriage Unit" or "CR Guide Shaft", implement the adjustment in the following order. (Refer to Chapter 3 "ADJUSTMENT") 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
Stylus Photo R300/R310 Revision A Parts/Units which should be removed before removing "Paper Guide, 2.3.14 Removing Paper Guide, Upper Upper" External View Paper Support Assy./Housing, Upper/Housing, Middle/Main Board Unit/ ASF Assy./Holder, Shaft Assy. Procedure for Removing Paper Guide, Upper Torsion Spring, 122.2 Paper Guide, Lower Roller PF Assy. 1. Move "Carriage Unit" to the home position. 2. Put a transparency between "Paper Guide, Upper" and "Roller PF Assy.". 3.
Stylus Photo R300/R310 2.3.15 Revision A Removing Printer Mechanism/ Housing, Lower External View 2 ± 1mm C.B.S 3x6 (6-8kgf•cm) C.B.P 3x10 (6-8kgfcm) C.B.S 3x6 (5-7kgf•cm) 1 Acetate Tape Hooks 2 Hook Handling Position 1 2 C.B.P 3x8 (5-7kgf•cm) 3 Paper Guide, CDR C.B.P 3x10 (6-8kgf•cm) 3 4 5 Figure 2-39. Removing "Printer Mechanism"/"Housing, Lower" (2) Screw, Frame, Main (6-8kgf•cm) Combination Gear, 27.2, 19.
Stylus Photo R300/R310 C A U T IO N Revision A When lifting up "Printer Mechanism", "Lever, Change" and "Combination Gear, 27.2, 19.2" may detach and drop. Take care not to drop and damage them. Reinstalling "Printer Mechanism" For this printer, "Housing, Lower" is the standard to correctly install each part of "Printer Mechanism".
Stylus Photo R300/R310 Revision A Make sure that "Waste Ink Pads" (x6) are set correctly to the rib and the dowel of "Housing, Lower". Waste Ink Pad, Small Waste Ink Pad, Upper (Top) Waste Ink Pad, Lower (Bottom) Figure 2-43. Installing "Waste Ink Pads" (2) After checking "Waste Ink Tube" is under "Waste Ink Pad, Lower", put the jig on the indicated points in the figure below, then install "Porous Pad, Ink Eject, Upper, Support".
Stylus Photo R300/R310 Revision A Screw "Printer Mechanism" and "Paper Guide, CDR" in the order as shown in the figure. Check if "Waste Ink Tube" is secured in the groove of "Housing, Lower", then make sure that the line mark on the tube is facing to the left. (Also make sure that it is not twisted.) Ink Tube (Image) Groove of "Housing, Lower" Left Front Figure 2-45. Position for installing "Ink Tube" Make sure that "Waste Ink Tube" is not squashed or pressed. Check if "Cap Assy.
Stylus Photo R300/R310 Revision A Procedure for Removing 2.3.16 Removing Power Supply Unit External View Shield Plate, Upper 1. Remove the screw which secures "Power Supply Unit". Then, Remove "Power Supply Unit". 2. Remove the screws (x5) which secure "Shield Plate, Upper". 3. Release the hooks (x2) which secure "Shield Plate, Upper", and then remove "Shield Plate, Upper". 4. Remove the screws (x4) which secure "PSB/PSE Board", and then remove "PSB/PSE Board". 2 1 3 Power Supply Unit C.B.
Stylus Photo R300/R310 Revision A 2.3.17 Removing CDR Guide Assy. External View C.B.P 3x6 (5-7kgf•cm) Hooks Support Plate, Frame, Main C.B.S 3x6 (7-9kgf•cm) CDR Guide, Lower 1 Hooks 2 Figure 2-48. Removing "CDR Guide Assy." (2) Acetate Tape Parts/Units which should be removed before removing "CDR Guide Assy." Connector Cable CDR Guide Assy. Link, CDR Right Paper Support Assy./Housing, Upper/Housing, Middle/Main Board Unit/ ASF Assy./Holder, Shaft Assy./APG Assy.
Stylus Photo R300/R310 Revision A External View 9. Release the connector cable of "Star Wheel/CDR Sensor" from the groove of "CDR Guide, Upper". Reinstalling "Star Wheel/CDR Sensor" Match the Shaft (x2) of "CDR Guide, Upper" and the positioning hole of "Star Wheel/CDR Sensor". Mount correctly the connector cable of "Star Wheel/CDR Sensor" referring to the figure.
Stylus Photo R300/R310 Revision A Procedure for Removing 2.3.18 Removing Ink System External View Support Plate, Frame, Main Sealing Rubber Part Hook Cap Assy. Acetate Tape 1 1. Take off the acetate tape, then release the connector cable of "Star Wheel/ CDR Sensor". 2. Remove the screws (x2) which secure "Support Plate, Frame, Main", and remove "Support Plate, Frame, Main". 3. Remove the screw which secures "Cap Assy.". 4. Slide "Cap Assy.
Stylus Photo R300/R310 Revision A External View 9. Frame, Cap Slider, Cap Remove "Extension Spring, 0.441" from the hooks of "Slider, Cap" and "Frame, Cap" by using the tweezers. 10. Remove "Extension Spring, 0.788" from the hooks of "Lever, Lock, Slider" and "Frame, Cap" by using the tweezers. Lever, Lock, Slider 11. Remove the shaft of "Slider, Cap" from the slot of "Frame, Cap", then remove "Lever, Lock, Slider". Extension Spring, 0.788 12.
Stylus Photo R300/R310 Revision A Set all of the gears on the shaft of "Pump Frame" correctly, and then check if they move smoothly. Make sure that the ink tube is not squashed or pressed. Install the ink tube to the grooves (x2) at the bottom surface of "Cap Frame". Figure 2-53. Installing Point for the ink tube Reinstalling "Ink System" Check if "Pump Assy." is correctly secured. Do not let "Lever, Change", "Combination Gear, 27.2, 19.2", "Spur Gear, 27.2" and "Combination Gear, 20.
Stylus Photo R300/R310 Revision A 2.3.19 Removing Paper Guide, Front/Roller EJ Assy. Parts/Units which should be removed before removing "Paper Guide, Front"/"Roller EJ Assy." External View Spur Gear,37.242 PF Timing Belt Spur Gear, 41.48 Paper Support Assy./Housing, Upper/Housing, Middle/Main Board Unit/ ASF Assy./Holder, Shaft Assy./APG Assy./Print Head/Carriage Unit/ Printer Mechanism/CDR Guide Assy.
Stylus Photo R300/R310 Revision A External View 10. Remove "Extension Spring, Push Up, Plate, Right" from the hooks (x2) of "Guide, Shaft, Frame EJ, Right". Guide, Shaft, Frame EJ, Right 11. Release the hook which secures "Paper Guide, Front", then remove "Paper Guide, Front". Hooks 12. Remove "Porous Pad, Paper Guide, Front" (x4) and "Porous Pad, Paper Guide, Front, Support" from "Paper Guide, Front" by using the tweezers.
Stylus Photo R300/R310 Revision A External View 13. Remove "Grounding Spring, EJ Left (Right)" from "Roller EJ Assy.". 14. Release the dowels of both left and right "Bushing, 5" which secure "Roller EJ Assy.", then turn them in the direction of the arrow. 15. Pull out the right "Bushing, 5" rightward, and pull out the left edge of "Roller EJ Assy." from "Frame, Main" through its left side. Grounding Spring, EJ Left Dowel C A U T IO N Dowel When removing "Roller EJ Assy.
Stylus Photo R300/R310 Revision A Reinstalling "Paper Guide, Front" Make sure that the dowels and the hook of "Paper Guide, A D J U S T M E N T R E Q U IR E D When replacing "Roller EJ Assy.", apply G-26 grease in the adequate dose to the specified points. When removing or replacing "PF Timing Belt", implement the Front" are correctly secured to "Frame, Main". tension adjustment with the digital tension gauge.
Stylus Photo R300/R310 Revision A Procedure for Removing 2.3.20 Removing PF Motor External View Spur Gear, 37.242 PF Timing Belt Spur Gear, 41.48 Pinion Gear 4 1. Remove "PF Timing Belt" from "Spur Gear, 37.242", then remove "Spur Gear, 41.48". 2. Remove "Compression Spring, 1.27" and "Holder, Idle Roller" together with "Timing Belt". 3. Remove the nuts (x4) which secure "PF Motor", then remove "PF Motor". PF Motor 1 C A U T IO N 2 Compression Spring, 1.
CHAPTER 3 ADJUSTMENT
EPSON Stylus Photo R300/R310 Revision A 3.1 Adjustment Items and Overview This chapter describes adjustments to be made after the disassembly/reassembly of this product. 3.1.1 Servicing Adjustment Item List The adjustment items of this product are as follows. For details of the adjustment items, refer to the detailed procedures and sketches of the adjustment items. Adjustment items Table 3-1.
EPSON Stylus Photo R300/R310 Revision A Table 3-1. Adjustment Items Adjustment items Function Item Purpose Method Outline Tool Used Media First Dot Adjustment This adjustment is made to correct the First Dot Position in the CR main scanning direction. Select and execute this function in the exclusive servicing program. Enter the correction value in the program using the rule position of the print pattern as a reference.
EPSON Stylus Photo R300/R310 Revision A Table 3-3. Check Pattern Printing Check pattern items Function Item Purpose Adjustment Outline Tool Used Media A4 Normal Paper Print This pattern is used to check whether all adjustment results are normal. Select this function in the exclusive servicing program, print the print patterns, and check the adjustment result in each pattern.
EPSON Stylus Photo R300/R310 Revision A 3.1.2 Replacement Part-Based Adjustment Priorities Note: The following table shows the adjustment items and their order for the replacement parts. "Required" in this table indicates the adjustment items that must be implemented when the corresponding parts/units have been removed or replaced. "Recommended", on the other hand, indicates those which are recommended the adjustment after removing or replacing them. "-" means the adjustment is not needed.
EPSON Stylus Photo R300/R310 Performance Priority 1 EEPROM Data Copy Revision A 2 Market Setting 3 USB ID Input 4 Waste Ink Pad Counter 5 Ink Charge 6 Head ID Input 7 PG Adjustment 8 First dot Adjustment 9 PW Sensor Adjustment 10 Head Angular Adjustment 11 Bi-d Adjustment 12 Offset Input for CR Motor Calorific Limitation "Paper Eject Roller" Removal - - - - - - - - - - - - "Paper Eject Roller" Replacement - - - - - - - - - - - - "PSB/PSE Board" Removal - - - -
EPSON Stylus Photo R300/R310 Revision A 3.2 Adjustment by using adjustment program 3.2.1 Market Setting The procedures of the adjustment items will be explained here. The intended item is as follows. [Adjustment Procedure] 1. Select the Market Setting of the Adjustment Program. Market Setting 2. Click the [OK] button to write the specific data into EEPROM. USB ID Input 3. Click the [Check] button to check market and model name. Head ID Input Head Angular Adjustment Bi-d Adjustment 3.
EPSON Stylus Photo R300/R310 Revision A 3.2.4 Head Angular Adjustment 3.2.5 Bi-d Adjustment [Adjustment Procedure] [Adjustment Procedure] 1. Select Head Angular Adjustment in the Adjustment Program. 1. Select Bi-D Adjustment in the Adjustment Program. 2. Click the [Print] button to print Head Angular Adjustment Pattern of checked items. 2. Click the [Print] button to print Bi-D Adjustment Pattern of checked items. 3. 3. Select the pattern value of straight line in the printed lines.
EPSON Stylus Photo R300/R310 Revision A 3.2.6 PW Sensor Adjustment 3.2.7 First Dot Adjustment [Adjustment Procedure] [Adjustment Procedure] 1. Select PW Sensor Adjustment in the Adjustment Program. 1. Select First Dot Adjustment in the Adjustment Program. 2. Click the [Print] button to print PW Sensor Adjustment Pattern. 2. Click the [Print] button to print First Dot Adjustment Pattern. 3. Select the pattern number 5mm away from each edge. 3. 4.
EPSON Stylus Photo R300/R310 Revision A 3.2.8 Offset Input for CR Motor Calorific Limitation [Adjustment Procedure] 1. Select Offset Input for CR Motor Calorific Limitation in the Adjustment Program. 2. Check each box of the replaced parts/units checklist and then click the [OK] button. 3.2.9 A4 Normal Paper Print [Adjustment Procedure] 1. Select A4 Normal Paper Print in the Adjustment Program. 2. Click the [Print] button to print A4 Normal Paper Print Pattern. 3.
EPSON Stylus Photo R300/R310 Revision A 3.3 Adjustment Except Adjustment Program Following is adjustment except Adjustment Program. 3.3.1 PG Adjustment [Adjustment Procedure] 1. Make both sides of the two Thickness Gauge (1.15mm and 1.31mm) clean by wiping with Bemcot with a little alcohol. 2. To make the PG position minus (-), turn the gear of "APG Assy." and match the flag centre of "Cam, CR, Right" with "PG Sensor". [Purpose] Cam, CR, Right Gear of "APG Assy.
EPSON Stylus Photo R300/R310 5. Revision A Move "Carriage Unit" to the left edge of the printer, then set the Thickness Gauge (1.15mm) on the left ribs (X3) of "Paper Guide, Front". 7. Remove the Thickness Gauge and move "Carriage Unit" to the right edge. Then, set the Thickness Gauge on the right ribs (X3) of "Paper Guide, Front". Ribs Ribs Thickness Gauge Thickness Gauge Figure 3-7. Setting Thickness Gauge 6. Figure 3-9.
EPSON Stylus Photo R300/R310 9. Revision A After finishing PG Adjustment on the right, move "Carriage Unit" to the left edge again, then check PG according to the flowchart in the Figure 3-11. 11. Check PGs on both the left and right according to the flowchart in the Figure 3-12. Start Start Check left PG. Move "Carriage Unit" to the right by using "Timing Belt". Does the Thickness Gauge move? Note: Take down toward the printer front by 1 notch: PG gets narrower.
CHAPTER 4 MAINTENANCE
EPSON Stylus Photo R300/R310 Revision A 4.1 Overview 4.1.2 Service Maintenance This section provides information to maintain the printer in its optimum condition. If print irregularity (missing dot, white line, etc.) has occurred or the printer indicates "Maintenance Error", take the following actions to clear the error. Head Cleaning 4.1.1 Cleaning This printer has no mechanical components which require regular cleaning except the Print Head.
EPSON Stylus Photo R300/R310 1. Revision A Select EPSON Status Monitor 3 in the Printer Driver Utility. Then make sure that the printer connected to Status Monitor 3 is on standby status. If it is on standby, the following will be displayed. Maintenance Request Error Ink is used for operations such as Head Cleaning as well as printing. In that case, the ink is drained into the Waste Ink Pad and its amount is counted in the Waste Ink Counter set in the EEPROM on the control board.
EPSON Stylus Photo R300/R310 Revision A Refer to the following figures for the lubrication points. 4.1.3 Lubrication The lubrication used for the components of Stylus Photo R300/R310 has been decided on based on evaluation carried out by Epson. As a result, the specified amount of lubricant should be applied in the places specified when carrying out repair and maintenance work.
EPSON Stylus Photo R300/R310 Paper Guide, Front Roller, PF Revision A Back of contact point between "Roller, PF" and hook of "Paper Guide, Front" 1. Contact point between shaft of "Frame, EJ" and inside "Guide, Shaft, Frame EJ Left" 2. Contact point between shaft of "Frame, EJ" and upper surface of "Push Up Plate Frame EJ Left" Guide, Shaft, Frame EJ Left G-26 1 1 10mm 1. G-26 2.
EPSON Stylus Photo R300/R310 Frame EJ Revision A Right side surface of smaller shaft of "Frame EJ" Contact point between "Roller EJ" and "Ground Spring, EJ Left" G-26 G-26 Half periphery of the shaft Adequate dose Use a cotton-tipped swab to apply it Roller EJ Use a brush to apply it Contact point between "Roller EJ" and "Ground Spring, E
EPSON Stylus Photo R300/R310 Revision A Cam, CR, Right Inside periphery surface of "Cam, CR, Right" Contact point between left side of "CR Guide Shaft" and "Frame, Main" G-63 G-63 Adequate dose 3mm x 2 points • Use a brush to apply it • Do not apply it outside the boundary in the figure CR Guide Shaft 1.
EPSON Stylus Photo R300/R310 Upper surface Revision A Upper surface Specified points on "Holder, Scale, Left" in the figure on the left Pulley, Driven Assy. "Pulley, Driven Assy.
EPSON Stylus Photo R300/R310 Guide Plate, CR Revision A Inside surface of "Guide Plate, CR" Holes inside the Carriage G-26 G-63 Home possition side: To edge of ‘Cover, Guide Plate, CR’. Opposite side: To about 40mm from edge.
EPSON Stylus Photo R300/R310 Paper Back Lever Revision A Point shown in the figure of "Paper Back Lever" set in "ASF Assy.
CHAPTER 5 APPENDIX
EPSON Stylus Photo R300/R310 Revision A 5.1 Exploded Diagram 5.2 Electrical Circuits An exploded diagram is not provided in the Stylus R300/R310 Service Manual. If consultation of an exploded diagram is necessary, see the Exploded Diagram attached to the Stylus R300/R310 Parts List.
Model: PM-D750, Stylus Photo R300/310 Board: C536MAIN Rev.
Model: PM-D750, Stylus Photo R300/310 Board: C536MAIN Rev.
Model: PM-D750, Stylus Photo R300/310 Board: C536PSB Rev.
Model: Stylus Photo R300/310 Board: C536PSE Rev.
Model: PM-D750, Stylus Photo R300/310 Board: C536PNL Rev.
