Epson Stylus Photo 2100 Service Manual

EPSON Stylus PHOTO 2100/2200
Color Inkjet Printer
SEIJ01-016
®
SERVICE MANUAL

Epson Stylus Photo 2100 Specifications

Power

rated voltage	AC 220 ~ 240V
rated frequency	50 ~ 60 Hz
power consumption	Approx. 19W

Print Performance

black text print speed	Approx. 7.5 PPM (Draft)
colour text print speed	Approx. 7.3 PPM (Draft)
photo print speed	Approx. 230 sec. per photo (Photo-1440dpi)
resolution	Max. 2880 x 1440dpi

Environmental Conditions

operating temperature	10 ~ 35°C
operating humidity	20 ~ 80% RH
lightfastness test criteria temperature	24°C

Interfaces

parallel interface	Centronics-type 8-bit
usb interface	USB 2.0
firewire interface	IEEE 1394

Weight and Dimensions

weight	11.2 kg
width	631 mm
height	205 mm
depth	334 mm

Summary

SERVICE MANUAL

PRECAUTIONS

CHAPTER 1 PRODUCTION DESCRIPTION

1.2 Basic Specifications

Details the basic specifications of the printer, including comparisons with other models.

1.3 Functions

1.3.13 Error Status

CHAPTER 2 OPERATING PRINCIPLES

2.2 Printer Mechanism

Explains the printer's mechanical components, including motors and their applications.

2.2.1 Carriage Mechanism

2.2.1.1 Carriage Motor (CR Motor)

Details the carriage mechanism, focusing on the CR motor specifications and operation.

2.2.2 Print Mode

2.2.2.1 Printhead Specifications

Details the printhead specifications and nozzle arrangements for different print modes.

2.2.2.3 Head Hot Error

Head Hot error factors

Discusses factors leading to Head Hot errors.

Reason why Fatal error is displayed

Explains why Fatal errors are displayed due to Head Hot conditions.

2.2.3 Paper Feeding Mechanism

2.2.3.1 ASF Paper Feeding Mechanism

Details the ASF unit's paper feeding mechanism and motor specifications.

2.2.3.2 Drive Transmission Path to ASF Unit

2.2.4 Paper Loading Mechanism

2.2.4.1 Paper Loading Mechanism

Explains the paper loading mechanism, including PF motor specifications.

2.2.5 Ink System Mechanism

2.2.5.1 Pump Mechanism

Details the pump mechanism, its operation outline, and motor specifications.

2.2.5.2 Drive Transmission Path to Pump Unit

2.2.7 Paper Cutter Mechanism

Operation during printing

Describes the paper cutter operation during printing, including sensor detection.

2.2.8 Power-On Sequence

2.3 Electrical Circuitry Operating Principles

Control circuit board

Describes the C387 MAIN circuit board, its components, and connections.

Power supply circuit board

Describes the C387 PSB/PSE power supply circuit board and its voltage applications.

Control panel board

Describes the C387 PNL control panel board.

2.3.1 Power Supply Circuit Operating Principle

2.3.2 C387MAIN Circuit Operating Principle

CHAPTER 3 TROUBLESHOOTING

3.2 Error Indications and Fault Occurrence Causes

Explains LED indications, EPW3 messages, and causes for various errors.

Release Lever Error

Paper Out Error

Paper Jam Error

Paper Gap Error

Double Feed Error

Ink Combination Error

Ink Color Error

Ink Level Low Error

Ink End Error

No Ink Cartridge / Ink Cartridge Error

Cutter Jam Error

Cutter Position Error

Maintenance Request

Fatal Error

3.3 Troubleshooting

CHAPTER 4 DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY

4.1.1 Precautions

Provides critical safety precautions and warnings before disassembling or reassembling the printer.

4.2 Disassembly

4.2.1 Removing the Housings

4.2.1.4 Removing the Printer Mechanism/Lower Housing

4.2.2 Removing the Board Assembly

4.2.2.1 Removing the Panel Board

4.2.2.2 Removing the Board Unit

4.2.2.3 Removing the Main Board

4.2.2.4 Removing the PSB/PSE Board

4.2.4 Removing the ASF Unit

4.2.4.1 Disassembling the ASF Unit

4.2.5 Removing the Paper Eject Unit

4.2.7 Removing the Printhead

4.2.9 Removing the Carriage Guide Shaft A and Carriage Unit

4.2.10 Removing the Ink System Unit

4.2.12 Removing the Sensors

4.2.12.1 Removing the PG Sensor and Release Sensor

4.2.12.6 Removing the CR Encoder Sensor Board

4.2.12.7 Removing the PE Sensor

4.2.13 Removing the Motors

4.2.13.1 Removing the CR Motor

4.2.14 Removing the DE Unit and ASF/Pump Motor

4.2.18 Disassembling the Cutter Unit

4.2.18.1 Removing the Cutter Sensor

4.2.18.3 Removing the Driver Board

CHAPTER 5 ADJUSTMENT

5.1 Adjustment Items and Overview

5.1.1 Servicing Adjustment Item List

5.2 Adjustments

5.2.1 Servicing Program Usage Outline

5.2.2 Head ID Input Function

5.2.3 CR motor drive torque dispersion measurement

5.2.4 PG Adjustment

5.2.4.1 PG Adjustment Method

5.2.5 Head Angular Adjustment

CHAPTER 6 MAINTENANCE

6.1.1 ROM Replacement

6.1.2 Cleaning

6.1.3 Service Maintenance

6.1.3.1 Head Cleaning

6.1.3.2 Maintenance Request