Epson Stylus Photo 2100 - Table of Contents

CONTENTS
Chapter 1 PRODUCTION DESCRIPTION
1.1 Overview 9
1.2 Basic Specifications 10
1.2.1 Specification Outline Comparison ............................................................ 10
1.2.2 Paper Specification .................................................................................... 15
1.2.3 Printing Area ............................................................................................. 17
1.2.4 Ink Type-based Medium Compatibility Specifications ............................. 23
1.2.5 Release Lever ............................................................................................ 25
1.3 Functions 26
1.3.1 Control Panel ............................................................................................. 26
1.3.2 Switches ..................................................................................................... 26
1.3.3 Indicators ................................................................................................... 26
1.3.4 Switch Functions ....................................................................................... 26
1.3.5 Default Setting Selection Function ............................................................ 28
1.3.6 Special Setting Mode Function ................................................................. 29
1.3.7 Status Printing ........................................................................................... 30
1.3.8 Panel Operation for Roll Paper Printing .................................................... 31
1.3.9 Panel Operation for CD-R Printing ........................................................... 33
1.3.10 Panel Operation for Thick Paper Printing ............................................... 33
1.3.11 Panel Operation in Roller Cleaning Mode .............................................. 34
1.3.12 Indicator Display in Normal Mode .......................................................... 35
1.3.13 Error Status .............................................................................................. 36
1.4 Casing Specifications 37
1.5 Accessories 37
1.6 Environment Specification Items 38
Chapter 2 OPERATING PRINCIPLES
2.1 Overview 40
2.2 Printer Mechanism 40
2.2.1 Carriage Mechanism .................................................................................. 41
2.2.2 Print Mode ................................................................................................. 44
2.2.3 Paper Feeding Mechanism ........................................................................ 48
2.2.4 Paper Loading Mechanism ........................................................................ 54
2.2.5 Ink System Mechanism ............................................................................. 58
2.2.6 Ink Sequence ............................................................................................. 60
2.2.7 Paper Cutter Mechanism ........................................................................... 63
2.2.8 Power-On Sequence .................................................................................. 65
2.3 Electrical Circuitry Operating Principles 66
2.3.1 Power Supply Circuit Operating Principle ................................................ 67
2.3.2 C387MAIN Circuit Operating Principle ................................................... 68
Chapter 3 TROUBLESHOOTING
3.1 Overview 70
3.2 Error Indications and Fault Occurrence Causes 70
3.3 Troubleshooting 78
3.3.1 Superficial Phenomenon-Based Troubleshooting ................................... 104
3.4 EEPROM Data Analysis 114
Chapter 4 disassembly and assembly
4.1 Overview 116
4.1.1 Precautions .............................................................................................. 116
4.1.2 Tools to Be Used ..................................................................................... 117
4.1.3 Screw List ................................................................................................ 118
4.1.4 Pre-Shipment Checks .............................................................................. 119
4.2 Disassembly 120
4.2.1 Removing the Housings .......................................................................... 121
4.2.2 Removing the Board Assembly ............................................................... 127
4.2.3 Removing the Waste Ink Pads ................................................................. 131
4.2.4 Removing the ASF Unit .......................................................................... 132
4.2.5 Removing the Paper Eject Unit ............................................................... 140