Epson R230 Service Manual

							EPSON Stylus Photo R220/R230Revision ADISASSEMBLY / ASSEMBLY Disassembly 51
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When reassembling the ASF Assy.„
Make sure that Extension Spring is hooked on the Frame, 
ASF and the Roller, Retard Assy.
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Make sure that Torsion Spring,  6.45 is correctly installed on 
the Paper Return Lever and the Frame, ASF.
Figure 2-8.  Torsion Springs, 6.45 installation
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Make sure that the Paper Re turn Lever and the Roller, 
Retard Assy. move smoothly.
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Do not touch the cork on the  Roller, Retard Assy. and the 
Hopper.
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First secure the Support Plate,  Frame, ASF, Right with a 
screw and then secure the Suppor t Plate, Frame, ASF, Left 
with a screw.
Figure 2-9.  Support Plate,  Frame, ASF installation
Torsion Spring, 6.45
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When reinstalling the ASF  Assy. on the Frame, Main„
Make sure that Compression  Spring, 2.51 is correctly 
installed on the Hopper.
Figure 2-10.  Torsion  Springs, 2.51 installation
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Make sure that the Hopper moves smoothly.
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Make sure that there is no cl earance between the ASF Assy. 
and the Frame, Main.
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Secure the ASF Assy. with five  screws following the order of 
Figure2-7 .
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PG Sensor/Sensor, CDR Assy.  Connector Cables reinstallation„
Secure the Connector Cables of the PG Sensor and Sensor, 
CDR Assy. to the ASF Assy. wi th two screws following the 
order shown in  Figure2-7.
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When having replaced ASF Assy ., apply G-46 grease to the 
specified points in adequate dose.
(Refer to Chapter 4 “MAINTENANCE”)
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When having replaced or rem oved ASF Assy., perform the 
following adjustment.
(Refer to Chapter 3 “ADJUSTMENT”)
1. First dot Adjustment
Compression Spring, 2.51 
						

							EPSON Stylus Photo R220/R230Revision ADISASSEMBLY / ASSEMBLY Disassembly 522.3.4  CR Motor Removal†
External View
Figure 2-11.  CR Motor Removal
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Parts/Units which should be rem oved before removing “CR Motor”.
Paper Support Assy./Housing  (left/right)/Housing, Frame
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Disassembly Procedure
1. Disconnect the CR Motor connector cable from CN5 on the Main Board.
2. Release the CR Motor connector cable  from the tabs of the Holder, Shaft 
Assy.
3. Slide the Pulley, Driven in  the direction of the arrow to reduce the tension of 
the Timing Belt, then release the be lt from the Pinion of the CR Motor. 
4. Remove the two screws that secure the CR Motor and remove it.
CN5
Rear of the Printer
Tabs
C.C. 3x4 (3.5-4.5kgf.cm)
CR Motor
Right Side
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Pulley, Driven
Left Side
Timing Belt
CR Motor
Tab
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Be careful not to damage the Pini on Gear when removing the CR 
Motor.
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When reinstalling the CR  Motor on the Frame, Main„
Be careful not to damage the  Pinion Gear with the Frame, 
Main.
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Make sure that the  CR Motor connector  cable is connected 
to CN5 on the Main  Board connector.
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Make sure that the CR Motor connector cable is properly 
secured by the tab of  the Holder, Shaft Assy.
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Tighten the two screws to secu re the CR Motor in the order 
shown in  Figure2-11 .
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Make sure that there is no cl earance between the CR Motor 
and the Frame, Main.
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Make sure that the lot No. pr inted side of the CR Motor 
faces upward. 
						

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When having removed  the Timing Belt or replace it with a new 
one, perform the following adjust ments in the order given orders. 
(Refer to Chapter 3 “ADJUSTMENT”)
1. First dot Adjustment
2. PW Sensor Adjustment
3. Head Angular Adjustment
4. Bi-D Adjustment
5. CR Motor Deviation Correction (When Replaced) 
						

							EPSON Stylus Photo R220/R230Revision ADISASSEMBLY / ASSEMBLY Disassembly 542.3.5  Print Head Removal†
External View
Figure 2-12.   Print Head Removal
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Parts/Units which should be removed before removing Print Head.
Paper Support Assy./Housing (left/right)/Housing, Frame
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Disassembly Procedure
1. Remove the Ink Cartridges from the Carriage Unit.
2. Remove the screw which secures the Holder, FFC to the Carriage Unit with a  No.1 screwdriver. Then slightly lift th e Holder, FFC to release three tabs and 
remove the Holder, FFC by sliding it downward.
3. Release the two tabs that secure the  Holder, IC to the Carriage Unit, and 
remove it upward. 
4. Remove the two screws that secure the Print Head with a No.1 screwdriver.
5. Slightly lift the Print Head to disconnect the Head FFC from it and remove the  Print Head.
Head FFC
Print Head
C.B.B. (P2) 2.5x8 (3-5kgf.cm)1
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Holder, ICTabs
Tabs
C.B.P. 2.5x6 (3-5kgf.cm)
Holder, FFC
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Do not touch and/or damage the  nozzle surface of the Print Head 
when handling it.
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When reinstalling the Print Head,„
Do not touch and/or damage th e nozzle surface of the Print 
Head.
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Make sure that the Head FFC  is correctly connected to the 
connector of the Print Head.
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Make sure that the Print Head is correctly set to the 
Carriage Unit.
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Secure the Print Head with two  screws following the order of 
Figure2-12 .
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When having removed the Print  Head or replace it with a new 
one, perform the following adju stments in order given below. 
Refer to Chapter 3 “ADJUSTMENT”)
1. Ink Charge (When replaced)
2. Head ID Input (When Replaced)
3. PG Adjustment
4. First dot Adjustment
5. PW Sensor Adjustment
6. Head Angular Adjustment
7. Bi-D Adjustment 
						

							EPSON Stylus Photo R220/R230Revision ADISASSEMBLY / ASSEMBLY Disassembly 552.3.6   Porous Pad, Paper Guide, Front Removal†
External View
Figure 2-13.   Porous Pad,  Paper Guide, Front Removal
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Parts/Units which should be removed be fore removing the Porous Pad, Paper 
Guide, Front.
Paper Support Assy./Housing (left/right)/Housing, Frame
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Disassembly Procedure
Removing the following three types of the Porous Pads from the Paper Guide, 
Front with the tweezers.
•  Porous Pad, Paper Guide, Front
•  Porous Pad, Paper Guide, Front, Support
•  Porous Pad, Paper Guide, Front, Left
Figure 2-14.  Gluing point of the  Porous Pad, Paper Guide, Front
Porous Pad, Paper Guide, Front, Left
Porous Pad, Paper Guide, Front
Porous Pad, Paper Guide, Front, Support
Folding Points
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The Porous Pad, Paper Guide, Fr ont is secured with adhesive. 
Remove the pad carefully and slow ly not to tear it and leave 
remnants of it on the  Paper Guide, Front. 
Horizontal 
Dimension: 5-6mm
Horizontal Dimension: 3-4mm
Vertical Dimension: 
4±1mmHorizontal 
Vertical Dimension:  4±1mmHorizontal  
						

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When reinstalling the Porous Pad, Paper Guide, Front/
the Porous Pad, Paper  Guide, Front, Support„
Fold perpendicularly the left a nd right sides of the Porous 
Pad, Paper Guide, Front, Suppor t at the marks and install it 
to the Paper Guide, Front. Make  sure to put the slit onto the 
rib on the side of the Paper  Guide, Front and keep the pad 
flat on the guide.
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Apply Three Bond 1401 to th e six points shown in 
Figure2-14 . 
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Install the Porous Pad, Paper Gu ide, Front in piles. Put it 
under the rib and check if it  is securely fit. Adjust the 
clearance between the Porous  Pad, Paper Guide, Front and 
the Paper Guide, Front to approximately 0.5-1.0mm.
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When reinstalling the Porous Pad,  Paper Guide, Front, Support,„
Attach the Porous Pad, Paper Guide, Front, Support by 
inserting its feet in to the holes of the Paper Guide, Front 
shown in  Figure2-13 , then put the three portion of the pad 
support under the rib and ch eck if it is securely fit.
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Be careful not to damage the Po rous Pad, Paper Guide, Front, 
Support.
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Do not apply too much adhesive. Do not contaminate the Porous 
Pad, Paper Guide, Front,  Support with the adhesive.
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Install the Porous Pad, Paper  Guide, Front immediately after 
applying the adhesive.
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Make sure that the three Porous  Pads are fitting on the guide 
surface securely. 
						

							EPSON Stylus Photo R220/R230Revision ADISASSEMBLY / ASSEMBLY Disassembly 572.3.7  Main Board Assy. Removal†
External View
Figure 2-15.  Main Board Assy. Removal
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Parts/Units which should be removed  before removing Main Board Assy.
Paper Support Assy./Housing (left/r ight)/Housing, Frame/ASF Assy.
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Disassembly Procedure1. Remove the screw that secures the Earth and release the Earth.2. Disconnect the all connector cables from the  Main Board and remove the 
Acetate Tapes from the Main Board.
CN2 : Power Supply cable
CN6 : PF Motor cable
CN13 : APG Motor cable
CN10 : Interface Board cable
CN7 : Print Head FFC
CN8 : Print Head FFC
CN15 : CSIC/CR Encoder /PW Sensor FFC
CN5 : CR Motor cable
CN9 : PE Sensor cable
3. Remove the two screws that secure  the Main Board Assy., and remove it.
4. Remove the Shield Plate, FF C from the M/B Mounting Plate. 
5. Remove the three screws  that secure M/B Shield Plate, and remove the M/B 
Shield Plate and the Main Boar d from the M/B Mounting Plate.
C.B.S. 3x6 (5-7kgf.cm)
C.B.S. 3x10 (5-7kgf.cm)
Main Board
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M/B Shield Plate
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Shield Plate, FFC
Front of the Printer
C.B.S. 3x4 (5-7kgf.cm)
Rear of the Printer
M/B Shield Plate
Step 3
C.B.S. 3x6 (5-7kgf.cm)EarthStep 1
Step 3
M/B Mounting 
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When reinstalling the Main Board Assy.,„
Make sure that all connector  cables (CN2, CN6, CN13, 
CN10, CN7, CN8, CN15, CN5,  CN9) are correctly connected.
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Tighten the three screws to secu re the M/B Shield Plate in 
the order shown in  Figure2-15.
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When having replaced the Main  Board, perform the following 
operations and adjustments.
(Refer to Chapter 3 “ADJUSTMENT”)„
When possible to read data fr om the old board, copy the 
EEPROM data after replacing th e old board with a new one. 
						

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When impossible to read data  from the old board, perform 
the following adjustments in order shown below after 
replacing the old board with a new one.
1. Replace Waste Ink Pads with a new one. (To rewrite Protection Counter)
2. Market Setting
3. USB ID Input
4. Protection Counter Input
5. Head ID Input
6. First dot Adjustment
7. PW Sensor Adjustment
8. Head Angular Adjustment
9. Bi-D Adjustment
10. CR Motor Deviation Correction 
						

							EPSON Stylus Photo R220/R230Revision ADISASSEMBLY / ASSEMBLY Disassembly 592.3.8  Holder, Shaft Assy./LD Roller Removal†
External View
Figure 2-16.  Holder, Shaft Assy. Removal (1)
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Parts/Units which  should be removed before removing the Holder, Shaft 
Assy. and LD Roller.
Paper Support Assy./Housing (left/right)/Housing, Frame/ASF Assy.
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Disassembly Procedure„
Holder, Shaft Assy. Removal
1. Disconnect the following connector cables from the Main Board Assy. CN5: CR Motor cable
CN9: PE Sensor cable
CN7: Print Head FFC
CN8: Print Head FFC
CN15: CSIC/CR Encoder /PW Sensor FFC
2. Release the CR Motor connector cable  from the tabs of the Holder, Shaft 
Assy.
3. Remove the two screws that secure  the Holder, Shaft Assy. to the Frame, 
Main.
4. Remove the Shield Plate, FFC from th e Frame, Main. Then Release the Cable, 
Head from the two tabs of the Holder, Shaft Assy., and pull out it together 
with the Shield Plate, FFC frontward of the printer.
5. There are seven tabs and one dowel  that secure the Holder, Shaft Assy.
First release the two tabs ( ). And slightly lift the Holder, Shaft Assy. 
releasing the dowel ( ), then  release the other five tabs. 
6. Slide the Holder, Shaft Assy. rightward  viewed from the rear of the printer, 
remove the upper side of the assy. toward you and then remove it obliquely 
upward.
Right Side of the Printer
Cable, HeadShield Plate, FFC
Tabs
Tabs
Tabs
Tabs
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1PE Sensor Flag
Dowel
CN5, CN9
CN7, CN8, CN15
Rear of the Printer
Tabs
C.B.S. 3x6 (6-8kgf.cm)
C.B.S. 3x6 (6-8kgf.cm)
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Do not reuse the Shield Plate,  FFC once you peel it off.
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Be Careful not to damage the Ca ble, Head when handling it.
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When removing the Holder, Shaft Assy.,„
The PE Sensor comes in contac t with the Front Paper Guide 
when removing the Holder, Shaf t Assy. Be careful not to 
damage the sensor.
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External View
Figure 2-17.  Holder, Shaft Assy. Removal (2)
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LD Roller Removal
1. Release the two dowels that secure  the Paper, Block to the Holder, Shaft 
Assy., and remove it.
2. Remove the Shaft, LD Roller and th e Clutch from the Holder, Shaft, LD 
Roller.
3. Remove the LD Roller.
Paper, Block
Spur Gear, 36.8
Extension Spring 0.143
Shaft, LD Roller
Dowel
Sensor Board, PE
Tab
Torsion Spring, 0.22
Lever Sensor, PE
Holder, Shaft, LD Roller
Clutch
LD Roller
Dowel
Dowel
Dowel
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When reinstalling the LD Ro ller to the Shaft, LD Roller,„
Do not touch the LD Roller with bare hands.
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Make sure to match the direction (∆Mark) indicated on the 
Shaft, LD Roller and the direction ( ∆ Mark) indicated on the 
back side of the LD Roller.
Figure 2-18.  Reinstalling the LD Roller
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When reinstalling the Clutch  to the Shaft, LD Roller,„
Make sure to put the dowel of  the Shaft, LD Roller into the 
hole of the Clutch.
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Make sure that the Extension Sp ring, 0.143 is securely set to 
the tabs of the Clutch  and the Shaft, LD Roller. 
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Do not set the Extension Spring in twisted form.
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Make sure that the Clutch rotates properly.
∆ mark on the Shaft, LD Roller
∆ mark on the LD Roller