Epson R230 Service Manual

EPSON Stylus Photo R220/R230Revision A
ADJUSTMENT Adjustment by using adjustment program 913.2.8  CR Motor Deviation Correction[Adjustment Procedure]
1. Select CR Motor Deviation Correction in the Adjustment Program.
2. Check each box of the replaced parts/units checklist and then click the [OK] 
button.3.2.9  A4 Normal Paper Print[Adjustment Procedure]
1. Select A4 Normal Paper Print in the Adjustment Program.
2. Click the [Print] button to print A4 Normal Paper Print Pattern.
3. Check the adjustment...

EPSON Stylus Photo R220/R230Revision A
ADJUSTMENT Adjustment Except Adjustment Program 923.3  Adjustment Except Adjustment ProgramThis section explains the adjustments other than those made by the Adjustment 
Program.3.3.1  PG Adjustment[Purpose]
This adjustment is required when removing or replacing the following parts/units in 
order to secure the specified space between the print-side of the Print Head and the 
paper.†
Carriage Unit
†
CR Guide Shaft
†
Bushing, Parallel Adjust, Left (Right)
(Including...

EPSON Stylus Photo R220/R230Revision A
ADJUSTMENT Adjustment Except Adjustment Program 935. Move the Carriage Unit to the left edge of the printer, then set the Thickness 
Gauge (1.15mm) on the three left ribs of the Paper Guide, Front.
Figure 3-7. Setting the Thickness Gauge
6. Implement PG Adjustment on the left according to the flowchart in the Figure 3-8.
Figure 3-8. PG Adjustment (Left Side)7. Remove the Thickness Gauge and move the Carriage Unit to the right edge. Then, 
set the Thickness Gauge on...

EPSON Stylus Photo R220/R230Revision A
ADJUSTMENT Adjustment Except Adjustment Program 949. After finishing PG Adjustment on the right, move the Carriage Unit to the left 
edge of the printer again, then check PG according to the flowchart in the Figure 
3-11.
Figure 3-11. PG Checking (1)
10. Move the Carriage Unit back to the left edge of the printer, then set the Thickness 
Gauge (1.31mm) on the three ribs of the Paper Guide, Front in the same way as the 
Figure 3-7.11. Check PGs on both the left and...

CHAPTER
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MAINTENANCE 

EPSON Stylus Photo R220/R230Revision A
MAINTENANCE Overview 964.1  OverviewThis section provides information to maintain the printer in its optimum condition.4.1.1  CleaningThis printer has no mechanical components which require regular cleaning except the 
Print Head. Therefore, when serving the printer that has been sent for repair, check the 
following parts and perform appropriate cleaning if stain is noticeable.†
Housing
Use a clean soft cloth moistened with water and wipe off any dirt. If the...

EPSON Stylus Photo R220/R230Revision A
MAINTENANCE Overview 971. Select EPSON Status Monitor 3 in the Printer Driver Utility. Then make sure that 
the printer connected to Status Monitor 3 is on standby status. If it is on standby, 
the following will be displayed.
Figure 4-1.  Display for Status Monitor 3
2. Select Head Cleaning in the Printer Driver Utility and execute the printer Head 
Cleaning. After the cleaning, choose Nozzle Check and print the Nozzle Check 
Pattern.
Figure 4-2.  Head Cleaning...

EPSON Stylus Photo R220/R230Revision A
MAINTENANCE Overview 984.1.3  LubricationThe lubrication used for each components of Stylus Photo R220/R230 has been 
specified on based on the evaluation carried out by Epson. Therefore, when repairing 
or carrying out the maintenance work, make sure to apply the specified amount of 
lubricant to the specified places.†
When wiping off the grease during the cleaning
†
If necessary when performing assembly/disassembly of the printer
†
Refer to the following figures...

EPSON Stylus Photo R220/R230Revision A
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Rear of contact point between the 
PF Roller and tab of the Paper 
Guide, Front
G-26

10mm
Use a syringe to apply it.

Bottom of contact point between 
the EJ Roller and tab of the Paper 
Guide, Front
G-26

3 points (Adequate dose)
Use a cotton-tipped swab to apply 
it.
Paper Guide, Front
Roller, PF
EJ Roller 
Paper Guide, Front

1. Contact point between the shaft 
of the Frame EJ and inside the 
Guide, Shaft, Frame EJ Left
2. Contact point...

EPSON Stylus Photo R220/R230Revision A
MAINTENANCE Overview 100

Contact point between the Guide 
Shaft, Frame EJ, Right and the 
Paper Guide, Front
G-26

Adequate dose
Use a brush to apply it.

Contact point between the Roller 
EJ and the Ground Spring, EJ 
Right
G-26

Adequate dose
Use a brush to apply it.
Roller EJ

1. Surface of contact point 
between upper side of the Cam, 
CR, Left and the Main Frame
2. Surface of contact point 
between periphery surface of 
the Cam, CR, Left and the 
Bushing,...