CONTENTS
Chapter 1 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
1.1 Overview................................................................................................. 9
1.1.1 Features .......................................................................................... 9
1.2 Specifications ...................................................................................... 11
1.2.1 Printer specifications ..................................................................... 11
1.2.2 Scanner specifications .................................................................. 19
1.2.3 Common........................................................................................ 20
1.3 Interface................................................................................................ 22
1.3.1 USB Interface................................................................................ 22
1.3.2 Standard Card Slots
(only for Stylus CX4500/CX4600) ........................................................... 23
1.4 Stand-alone Copy................................................................................ 25
1.4.1 Basic Specifications ...................................................................... 25
1.4.2 Copy Speed................................................................................... 26
1.4.3 Configuration for copying .............................................................. 26
1.4.4 Relation between original and copy .............................................. 27
1.5 Memory Card Print
(only for Stylus CX4500/CX4600) .............................................................. 30
1.5.1 Basic Specifications ...................................................................... 30
1.5.2 Functions....................................................................................... 31
1.5.3 Index Sheet ................................................................................... 33
1.5.4 Layout and Paper Type, Paper Size ............................................. 36
1.5.5 Options.......................................................................................... 36
1.5.6 Trimming Function......................................................................... 36
1.5.7 Assignment Rules for Photo Frame Numbers and Rotation ......... 37
1.5.8 Layout Drawings............................................................................ 38
1.5.9 Relation between Paper Type and Quality.................................... 40
1.6 Control Panel ....................................................................................... 41
1.6.1 Buttons .......................................................................................... 41
1.6.2 Indicators....................................................................................... 41
1.6.3 Operations..................................................................................... 43
1.6.4 Printer Condition and Panel Status............................................... 47
1.6.5 Memory Functions......................................................................... 50
1.6.6 Printer Initialization........................................................................ 51
Chapter 2 OPERATING PRINCIPLES
2.1 Overview .............................................................................................. 53
2.2 Printer Mechanism .............................................................................. 53
2.2.1 Printer Mechanism ........................................................................ 53
2.2.2 Print Head ..................................................................................... 54
2.2.3 Carriage Mechanism ..................................................................... 56
2.2.4 Paper Loading/Feeding Mechanism ............................................. 58
2.2.5 Ink System Mechanism ................................................................. 63
2.2.6 Ink Sequence ................................................................................ 66
2.3 Scanner Mechanism............................................................................ 68
2.3.1 Scanner Carriage Mechanism....................................................... 68
2.4 Electrical Circuit Operating Principles.............................................. 70
2.4.1 PSB/PSE Board ............................................................................ 71
2.4.2 C571/577 Main Board ................................................................... 72
Chapter 3 TROUBLESHOOTING
3.1 Overview .............................................................................................. 80
3.2 Error Indications and Fault Occurrence Causes.............................. 80
3.3 Troubleshooting.................................................................................. 85
3.3.1 Superficial Phenomenon-Based Troubleshooting....................... 105
Chapter 4 DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY
4.1 Overview ............................................................................................ 114
4.1.1 Precautions ................................................................................. 114
4.1.2 Tools ........................................................................................... 115