Epson R2000 Service Manual

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4.2.7  Upper Housing / Printer Cover1.Remove the Decoration Plate Left/Right. (p.80)
2.Remove the Panel Unit. (p.78)
3. Open the Front Cover and CDR Tray Base. (Refer to 4.1.6 Locking/Unlocking the 
Carriage and Opening/Closing the CDR Tray Base (p.73))
4. Remove the seven C.B.P. M3 x 10 screws that secure the Upper Housing.
5. Remove the Upper Housing while pulling out the CDR Sensor cable and the Panel 
FFC through the cutout of the Upper Housing.
Figure 4-18. Remove the Upper Housing 
C.B.P. M3x10
C.B.P. M3x10
C.B.P. M3x10
C.B.P. M3x10
C.B.P. M3x10
Upper Housing
Route the Panel FFC and CDR Sensor cable correctly as shown 
in the following Figure. 
Install the Upper Housing so that the Grounding Plate properly 
protrudes through the cutout of the Upper Housing.
Figure 4-19. Routing Panel FFC and CDR Sensor Cable
Tighten the screws in the order shown in Figure 4-18.
CDR Sensor cablePanel FFC
Upper Housing
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REMOVING THE PRINTER COVER
1.Remove the Upper Housing / Printer Cover. (p.81)
2. Remove the two C.B.P. M3 x 10 screws that secure Printer Cover Holder Left/
Right.
Figure 4-20. Removing the Printer Cover Holder Left/Right3. Remove the Printer Cover Holder Right following the steps below.
3-1. Open the Printer Cover and place the Upper Housing with its backside 
down.
3-2. Pull the Printer Cover in the direction of the red arrow so as to prevent the 
parts of the Printer Cover Holder Right and Upper Housing shown below 
from interfering.
Figure 4-21. Removing the Printer Cover (1)
Insert the tabs (two each on the left/right) shown in Figure 4-20 into 
the holes on the Upper Housing.
Tabs
Tabs
1) C.B.P. M3x10
(6±1 kgf.cm)
1) C.B.P. M3x10
(6±1 kgf.cm)
Upper Housing
Printer Cover Holder Right
Printer Cover Holder Left 

Be careful not to damage the surface in step 3 and later.
Printer Cover Holder Right
Printer Cover
Upper Housing
Interfering Parts of Printer Cover Holder 
Right and Upper Housing.
interfering part
Tab 
						

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3-3. Slide the Printer Cover Holder Right in the direction of the arrow while 
pushing the part A, and pull out the Printer Cover Holder Right from the 
bearing of the Printer Cover.
Figure 4-22. Removing the Printer Cover (2)
4. In the same way, remove the Printer Cover Holder Left and remove the Printer 
Cover from the Upper Housing.
4.2.8  Upper Housing Support Assy1.Remove the Upper Housing / Printer Cover. (p.81)
2. Remove the two C.B.S. M3 x 8 screws and two C.B.P. M3 x 8 screws that secure 
the Upper Housing Support Assy, and remove the Upper Housing Support Assy.
Figure 4-23. Removing the Upper Housing Support Assy

When performing the following steps, be careful not to damage the 
tabs of the Printer Cover Holder Right.







If the Printer Cover creaks when opening/closing it, make sure to 
lubricate the Printer Cover Holder Left/Right.
“Chapter 6 Maintenance (p.161)”
BearingA
Secure the Grounding Plate with one of the C.B.S. M3 x 8 
screws together with the Upper Housing as shown below.
Route the CDR Sensor cable as shown in the figure below.
Figure 4-24. Routing the CDR Sensor Cable
C.B.P. M3x8
C.B.P. M3x8
C.B.S. M3x8Upper Housing Support Assy
CDR Sensor cable
Grounding Plate
Wind the CDR Sensor 
cable around the rib one 
time. 
						

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4.3  Removing the Boards4.3.1  Board Assy (Main Board/Power Supply Board)1.Remove the Upper Housing / Printer Cover. (p.81)
2. Remove the seven screws (four C.B.S. M3 x 6, two C.B.S. (P2) M3 x 10, and one 
C.B.S. M3 x 10) that secure the Board Assy.
Figure 4-25. Removing the Board Assy (1)3. Disconnect all the cables and FFCs connected on the Main Board from the near 
side one by one.
Figure 4-26. Connector Layout of the Main Board (130 Digit Side)
Tighten the screws in the order shown in Figure 4-25.
Board Assy
2
5
6
3) C.B.S. (P2) M3x10
(6±1 kgf.cm)
2) C.B.S. M3x6
(8±1 kgf.cm)
1
3
4
14) C.B.S. M3x10
(8±1 kgf.cm)
7

When performing the following procedure, prevent the FFC and the 
cables from being scratched. If having trouble disassembling, remove 
the High Voltage Module Cover to make the work easier. (refer to 
4.3.3 High Voltage Module Step2 (p87) .)
No.
Connector
No.
Connector
CN1 PictBridge CN14 Head FFC
CN4
Panel Bard, CDR Sensor, Cover 
Open Sensor
CN22
CSIC
CN5 Relay FFC (for sensor) CN25 High Voltage Module
CN6
LED Board
CN115
CR Motor
CN9 Ink Mark Sensor, CR Encoder 
Sensor, PW SensorCN116 PF Motor
CN11
Head FFC
CN117
Pump Motor
CN12 Head FFC CN118 APG Motor
CN13
Head FFC
CN119
ASF Motor
CN1CN116CN118CN5CN6CN4CN11CN12
CN115
CN119CN117
CN13CN14
CN25
CN22CN9 
						

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4. Pull out the Board Assy from the Printer.
Figure 4-27. Removing the Board Assy (2)
REMOVING THE MAIN BOARD
1.Remove the Board Assy (Main Board/Power Supply Board). (p.84)
2. Disconnect the Power Board cable from connector CN60 on the Main Board.
3. Remove the four C.B.S. M3 x 6 screws and two C.B.P. M2.6 x 5 screws that 
secure the Main Board and remove the Main Board from the Board Assy.
Figure 4-30. Removing the Main Board
Confirm that the FFCs do not cross each other first, then 
connect the FFCs and the cables to the Main Board while 
paying attention to the edge of the Shield Plate.
Take care not to place the Board Assy onto the three Ground 
Plates.
Figure 4-28. Reinstalling the Board Assy
Board Assy
Grounding Plates

When disconnecting the Power Board cable, be sure to unlock 
CN60 on the Main Board.
Figure 4-29. Handling the Power Board cable (CN60)
Lock
Unlock
2) C.B.S. M3x6
13) C.B.P. M2.6x5
CN60
Main Board 
						

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REMOVING THE POWER BOARD
1.Remove the Board Assy (Main Board/Power Supply Board). (p.84)2. Disconnect the Power Board cable from connector CN60 on the Main Board. (p.85)3. Remove the four C.B.S. M3 x 6 screws that secure the Power Board and remove 
the Power Board from the Board Assy.
Figure 4-32. Removing the Power Board
4.3.2  LED Board1.Remove the Upper Housing / Printer Cover. (p.81)
2. Peel off the piece of acetate tape from the LED Sheet.
Figure 4-33. Removing the LED Board (1)
3. Release the three tabs from the LED sheet, and open the LED sheet.
4. Disconnect the LED FFC from the connector on the LED Board.
Figure 4-34. Removing the LED Board (2)

When disconnecting the Power Board cable, be sure to unlock 
CN60 on the Main Board.
Figure 4-31. Handling the Power Board cable (CN60)







After replacing or removing the Main Board and the Power Board, 
always make the required adjustments referring to the following.
“Chapter 5 Adjustment (p.137)”
Lock
Unlock
2) C.B.S. M3x6
Power Board
Acetate Tape
LED Sheet
connector
LED Board
Tabs
LED FFC
LED Sheet 
						

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5. Remove the C.B.S. (P4) M3 x 8 screw that secures the LED Board, and remove 
the LED Board.
Figure 4-35. Removing the LED Board (3)
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4.3.3  High Voltage Module1.Remove the Upper Housing / Printer Cover. (p.81)
2. Remove the C.B.P. M3 x 8 screw and remove the High Voltage Module Cover.
Figure 4-37. Removing the High Voltage Module Board (1)
Align the two tabs on the Upper Housing with the positioning 
holes on the LED Board. (Refer to Figure 4-35.)
Attach acetate tape as shown in the figure below.
Figure 4-36. Reinstalling the LED Board
6) C.B.S. (P4) M3x8
(6±1 kgf.cm)
LED Board
Tabs and positioning holes 
160mm
18mm
Attachment Position
Acetate Tape
	

High voltage is applied in the High Voltage Module. The following 
must be strictly observed when you handle the High Voltage 
Module.
Do not turn the power on with the Upper Housing removed.
To avoid electrical shock, do not make or leave the High 
Voltage Module Board uncovered when applying a voltage.Before tightening the screw, make sure to engage the hook of 
the High Voltage Module Cover with the positioning hole on the 
Lower Housing.
When installing the High Voltage Module Cover, be careful not 
to trap any of the cables underneath the cover.High Voltage Module Cover
Hook and Positioning hole
4) C.B.P. M3x8 
						

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3. Pull off the connector of the electrode cable from its terminal on the High Voltage 
Module Board with long-nose pliers or the like.
4. Disconnect the High Voltage Module cable from connector CN1 on the High 
Voltage Module Board.
5. Remove the C.B.P. M3 x 8 screw and remove the High Voltage Module Board.
Figure 4-38. Removing the High Voltage Module Board (2)
Wind the High Voltage Module cable on the hook one time as 
shown in Figure 4-38.
Route the electrode cable as shown in the figure below.
Figure 4-39. Routing the Electrode Cable
4) C.B.P. M3x8
High Voltage 
Module cable
Hook
CN1
Electrode cable terminal
Acetate Tape
Wind it on 
the hook.
Electrode cable
55±2mm







After replacing the High Voltage Module, always make the required 
adjustments referring to the following.
“Chapter 5 Adjustment (p.137)” 
						

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4.4  Disassembling the Printer Mechanism4.4.1  APG Assy1.
Remove the Upper Housing / Printer Cover. (p.81)
2. Disconnect the APG Motor connector cable from connector CN18 (red) on the 
Main Board, and Remove the cable from the ASF Assy.
3. Disconnect the cables from the two APG Sensor connectors.
Figure 4-40. Disconnecting the Cables4. Remove the three C.B.S. M3 x 6 screws that secure the APG Assy, and remove the 
APG Assy from the Main Frame.
Figure 4-41. Removing the APG Assy
Referring to Figure 4-40, correctly route the APG connector cable.
Hook the APG Motor 
cable on the two tabs 
of the ASF Assy.
APG Assy
APG Motor
APG Sensor connectors
CN118
When installing the APG Assy, confirm the FLAG Release Assy 
is not in the released state (with the Upper Paper Guide up).
Figure 4-42. Reinstalling the APG Assy
3
1
2
2) C.B.S. M3x6
(8±1 kgf.cm)FLAG Release Assy
Released
Not Released
Upper Paper Guide 
						

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4.4.2  CR Scale1.Remove the Upper Housing / Printer Cover. (p.81)
2. Release the Carriage Lock, and move the Carriage Unit to the center. 
(Refer to 4.1.6 Locking/Unlocking the Carriage and Opening/Closing the CDR 
Tray Base (p.73))
3. Pull the right end of the CR Scale in the direction of the arrow, and remove the CR 
Scale from the tab on the Right CR Shaft Mounting Plate.
4. Pull out the right end of the CR Scale towards the left direction from the rear of the 
Carriage Unit.
Figure 4-44. Pulling out the CR Scale
Match the phase of the APG Assy in the following procedure.
1.Match the delta marks of Spur Gear 16 and Combination 
Gear 22, 28.8, 32.4.
2. At the position where the tab can be identified through the 
notch of the PG Frame, match the delta marks of Spur Gear 
16 and PG Cam (Left).
Figure 4-43. Phase Matching
Tighten the screws in the order shown in Figure 4-41
Delta Marks
Spur Gear 16 Combination Gear, 
22, 28.8, 32.4
Delta Marks TabSpur Gear 16 
PG Cam (Left)

When performing the following procedure, take care to prevent 
both ends of the CR Scale from being broken.
Step 3
Step 4
Carriage Unit
Right CR Shaft Mounting Plate
CR Scale
Hook