Epson R230 Service Manual

EPSON Stylus Photo R220/R230Revision ADISASSEMBLY / ASSEMBLY Overview 412.1  OverviewThis chapter describes the procedure for disassembling and reassembling the main 
components of the Stylus Photo R220/R230. Unless otherwise specified, disassembled 
units or components can be reassembled  by reversing the disassembly procedure.
Procedures which, if not stri ctly observed, could result in  personal injury are described 
under the heading “WARNING”.
“CAUTION” signals a precaution which, if  ignored, could...

EPSON Stylus Photo R220/R230Revision ADISASSEMBLY / ASSEMBLY Overview 422.1.3  Pre-Shipment ChecksWhen returning this product to the user after completing printer repair, check that the 
work is complete using the following table.
Table 2-2.  Service Completi on Pre-Shipment Check ListClassification
Item
Check Point
Status
Main Unit Self-test Is the operation normal?
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Checked
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Not necessary
On-line Test
Is the printing successful?
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Checked
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Not necessary
Print Head Is ink discharged normally from...

EPSON Stylus Photo R220/R230Revision ADISASSEMBLY / ASSEMBLY Caution regarding assembling/disassembling the printer mechanism, and how to ensure the quality of reassembled product 432.2  Caution regarding assembling/disassembling 
the printer mechanism, and how to ensure the 
quality of reassembled product
For the existing Low End models, it is basically forbidden to remove the Lower 
Housing from the Printer Mechanism. This  is because the strength of the Main Frame 
is    not strong enough, therefore,...

EPSON Stylus Photo R220/R230Revision ADISASSEMBLY / ASSEMBLY Caution regarding assembling/disassembling the printer mechanism, and how to ensure the quality of reassembled product 443. CDR Guide Assy.
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Maintaining the levelness of the CDR Guide Assy.
Deformation of the CDR Guide Assy. may cause the defective print.
[When Servicing]
Disassemble/assemble carefully the CDR Guide Assy.
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Ensuring the quality of reassembled products
It can be judged that the quality of the reassembled products is ensured if...

EPSON Stylus Photo R220/R230Revision ADISASSEMBLY / ASSEMBLY Disassembly 452.3  DisassemblyThe flowchart below lists the step-by-step disassembly pr ocedures. When disassembling each unit,  refer to the page number shown in the figure.
Figure 2-1.  Disassembly Flowchart
Paper Support Assy./Housing (left/right)/ Stacker Assy. Removal 
(2.3.1  P.46 )
Housing (frame)/Panel Assy./Panel Board Removal
 
( 2.3.2  P.48 )
CR Motor Removal
 (2.3.4  P.52 )
ASF Assy. Removal
(2.3.3  P.50 )
Print Head Removal
(2.3.5...

EPSON Stylus Photo R220/R230Revision ADISASSEMBLY / ASSEMBLY Disassembly 462.3.1   Paper Support Assy./Housing (left/right)/Stacker 
Assy. removal†
External View
Figure 2-2.   Paper Support A ssy./Housing (left/right) removal
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Parts/Units which should be removed  before removing the Paper Support 
Assy./Housing (left/ right)/Stacker Assy.
None
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Disassembly Procedure„
Paper Support Assy. Removal
1. Release the two dowels that secure the Paper Support Assy. to the Frame ASF  and remove the assy.
„...

EPSON Stylus Photo R220/R230Revision ADISASSEMBLY / ASSEMBLY Disassembly 47†
External View
Figure 2-3.  Stacker Assy. Removal„
Stacker Assy. Removal
1. Release the left dowel that secures th e Stacker Assy. to the Housing, Lower 
with a flat-blade screwdriver or simi lar tool, and remove the Stacker Assy. 
toward the front side of the printer.
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When removing the Paper Support  Assy./Housing (left/right)/
Stacker Assy.„
Be careful not to damage the ta bs when releasing them with 
a flat-blade...

EPSON Stylus Photo R220/R230Revision ADISASSEMBLY / ASSEMBLY Disassembly 482.3.2   Housing, Frame/Panel/Panel Board Removal†
External View
Figure 2-4.  Housing, Frame Removal
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Parts/Units which should be removed  before removing the Housing, Frame/ 
Panel/Panel Board.
Paper Support Assy./Housing (left/right)
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Disassembly Procedure„
Housing, Frame Removal
1. Remove the screw ( ) that secures  the Housing, Frame to the Printer 
Mechanism.
2. Remove the screw ( ) that secures Co ver, Ink Tube to the...

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Panel Removal
1. Release the left and right tabs that s ecure the Panel to the Housing, Frame and 
remove the Panel.
Figure 2-5.  Panel Removal
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Panel Board Removal
1. Remove the Panel Board lifting upward.
Panel Board
Tabs
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When reinstalling the Housing, Frame„
First connect the Panel Board FFC to CN4 connector on the 
Main Board. Then install th e Housing, Frame and then 
install the Panel Board and the Control Panel....

EPSON Stylus Photo R220/R230Revision ADISASSEMBLY / ASSEMBLY Disassembly 502.3.3  ASF Assy. Removal†
External View
Figure 2-7.  ASF Assy. Removal
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Parts/Units which should be rem oved before removing ASF Assy.
Paper Support Assy./Housing  (left/right)/Housing, Frame
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Disassembly Procedure
1. Disconnect the connector cables of the PG Sensor and the Sensor, CDR Assy. 
from CN14 and CN11 connectors on the Main Board. 
2. Remove the four piece of acetate tape  from the Main Board and Release the 
connector...