Epson Stylus Photo RX700 - 6.1 Overview; 6.1.1 Maintenance Error

EPSON Stylus Photo RX700 Revision A
Maintenance Overview 147
6.1 Overview
This section describes maintenance work to maintain the functions and performance of
Stylus Photo RX700.
6.1.1 Maintenance Error
 Ink is used not only for printing but also for cleaning of the head nozzles. The
amount of waste ink is counted.
Once the total amount of the waste ink reaches the predetermined limit, the printer
indicates “Fatal Error” and the waste ink pads should be replaced.
 Timing for replacing the Waste Ink pads
When the total amount of the waste ink reaches the predetermined limit, the
printer indicates “Fatal Error”. During repair work, check not only the
overflow counters but also the firmware versions, selection code page and
nozzle check patterns.
If the value of the overflow counter is close to its upper limit, notify your
customer and recommend that the waste ink pads are to be replaced. (If the
waste ink pads are not replaced at that time, there is a possibility that
“Maintenance Error” can occur just after the printer is returned to the
customer.)
On obtaining the consent of the customer, replace the waste ink pads.
 Processing after replacement
Reset the overflow counter (protection counter) by the adjustment program.
Note “*”: Varies with printing conditions.
Near End is represented by the value 10% less than the value representing End.
Figure 6-1. Parts to be Replaced at Maintenance Error
C H E C K
P O I N T
Once any maintenance error has occurred, replace all the
maintenance parts listed in Table 6-1, and clear the maintenance
counter.
( Refer to “Adjustments by Adjustment Program” (p.140) )
Table 6-1. Parts to be Replaced at Maintenance Error
Parts Name (Reference Page for Disassembly/Assembly) End *
Waste Ink Pads (Lower Case) (p.110)
0th column side 11,000 points
80th column side 14,000 points
Waste Ink Pads (Platen Area) (p.120)
3,260 points
Waste Ink Pads (I/C Holder Assy) (p.106)
0th column side 27,780 points
80th column side 27,780 points
Valve Assy (Including Ink Tube Assy) (p.94)
1,000,000 passes
Waste Ink Pads (Lower Case)
Waste Ink Pads (Platen Area)
Waste Ink Pads (I/C Holder Assy)
Valve Assy (including Ink Tube Assy)
Ink System Assy