Epson R280 - Stylus Photo Color Inkjet Printer- Manuals

Page 3 - PRECAUTIONS; DANGER

PRECAUTIONS Precautionary notations throughout the text are categorized relative to 1) Personal injury and 2) damage to equipment. DANGER Signals a precaution which, if ignored, could result in serious or fatal personal injury. Great caution should be exercised in performing procedures preceded by D...

Page 4 - About This Manual; Manual Configuration; This manual consists of six chapters and Appendix.; CHAPTER 1.PRODUCT DESCRIPTIONS; Provides a general overview and specifications of the product.; CHAPTER 2.OPERATING PRINCIPLES; Describes the step-by-step procedures for the troubleshooting.; CHAPTER 6.MAINTENANCE; Symbols Used in this Manual

About This Manual This manual describes basic functions, theory of electrical and mechanical operations, maintenance and repair procedures of the printer. The instructions and procedures included herein are intended for the experienced repair technicians, and attention should be given to the precaut...

Page 5 - Revision Status; Revision; First Release

Revision Status Revision Date of Issue Description A August 8, 2007 First Release B September 28, 2007 [Chapter 4] • "Main Board Unit" (Page 61): error correction. [Chapter 5] • "Overview" (Page 107): error correction.

Page 6 - Revision B; CONTENTS; Chapter 1 Product Description

EPSON Stylus Photo R280/R285/R290 Revision B 6 CONTENTS Chapter 1 Product Description 1.1 Features................................................................................................................. 9 1.2 Printing Specifications..............................................................

Page 7 - Chapter 5 Adjustment

EPSON Stylus Photo R280/R285/R290 Revision B 7 4.4 Disassembling the Printer Mechanism ............................................................... 69 4.4.1 Removing the Printer Mechanism ........................................................... 694.4.2 Printhead ..................................

Page 8 - C H A P T E R; PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

Page 9 - High speed & High quality; Paper Support & Stacker are Closed

EPSON Stylus Photo R280/R285/R290 Revision B Chapter 1 Product Description 1.1 Features 9 1.1 Features EPSON Stylus Photo R280/R285/R290 are single-function color ink-jet printers. The main features are; ! High speed & High quality Maximum print resolution: MGA 5760 (H) x 1440 (V) dpi Newly deve...

Page 10 - Printing Specifications; Storage Temperature; The ink cartridge cannot be refilled.

EPSON Stylus Photo R280/R285/R290 Revision B Chapter 1 Product Description 1.2 Printing Specifications 10 1.2 Printing Specifications 1.2.1 Basic Specifications 1.2.2 Ink Cartridge The product numbers of the EPSON ink cartridges for this printer are shown below. ! Shelf lifeTwo years from production...

Page 15 - The curve of paper must be 5 mm or below.; Envelope

EPSON Stylus Photo R280/R285/R290 Revision B Chapter 1 Product Description 1.3 Interface 15 1.2.5 Printing Area The printing area for this printer is shown below. Note * : The margins for Borderless print are margins that bleed off the edges of paper. Figure 1-2. Printing Area 1.3 Interface The prin...

Page 16 - General Specifications; Primary power input

EPSON Stylus Photo R280/R285/R290 Revision B Chapter 1 Product Description 1.4 General Specifications 16 1.4 General Specifications 1.4.1 Electrical Specifications ! Primary power input Note : If the printer is not operated for more than three minutes, the printer shifts into the standby mode and re...

Page 18 - The printer has the following three operation buttons.

EPSON Stylus Photo R280/R285/R290 Revision B Chapter 1 Product Description 1.5 Operation Buttons & Indicators (LEDs) 18 1.5 Operation Buttons & Indicators (LEDs) 1.5.1 Operation Buttons The printer has the following three operation buttons. 1.5.2 Indicators (LEDs) Three indicators (LEDs) are...

Page 20 - Error Indications and Fault

EPSON Stylus Photo R280/R285/R290 Revision B Chapter 1 Product Description 1.5 Operation Buttons & Indicators (LEDs) 20 1.5.4 Errors & Remedies Note : For more information on the remedies, see 3.2 Error Indications and Fault Occurrence Causes . Note *1 : When the CD-R guide (stacker) is atta...

Page 21 - OPERATING PRINCIPLES

Page 22 - The main control boards are shown in the table below.; Table 2-1. Printer Mechanism Main Components; Component

EPSON Stylus Photo R280/R285/R290 Revision B Chapter 2 Operating Principles 2.1 Overview 22 2.1 Overview This chapter describes the operating principles of the printer mechanism and electric circuit boards of Stylus Photo R280/R285/R290. 2.1.1 Printer Mechanism The main components of the printer mec...

Page 23 - Function

EPSON Stylus Photo R280/R285/R290 Revision B Chapter 2 Operating Principles 2.1 Overview 23 2.1.2 Motors & Sensors Figure 2-2. Motors & Sensors in the Printer Mechanism Table 2-3. List of Motors & Sensors No. Motor/Sensor Name Function 1 Printhead F3-MACH Turbo2 head (6 colors x 90 nozzl...

Page 24 - Electrical Circuit Operating Principles

EPSON Stylus Photo R280/R285/R290 Revision B Chapter 2 Operating Principles 2.2 Electrical Circuit Operating Principles 24 2.2 Electrical Circuit Operating Principles The electric circuits of the Stylus Photo R280/R285/R290 consist of the following boards. 2.2.1 Main Features The circuits support mu...

Page 26 - Overview; Summary; Chapter 5 Adjustment

EPSON Stylus Photo R280/R285/R290 Revision B Chapter 2 Operating Principles 2.3 Banding Reduction System (BRS) / Paper Feed Amount Profile Correction (PFP) 26 2.3 Banding Reduction System (BRS) / Paper Feed Amount Profile Correction (PFP) ! Overview In order to ensure high print quality and high pri...

Page 27 - IN

Page 28 - Troubleshooting on Motors and Sensors

EPSON Stylus Photo R280/R285/R290 Revision B Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 3.1 Overview 28 3.1 Overview This chapter provides how to troubleshoot problems analyzing the cause based on the messages shown by the printer driver, printer’s LED status and the observed symptom. Identify and troubleshoot the p...

Page 29 - LEDs Status; Figure 3-2. Error Indication on EPSON Status Monitor 3; screen differs by destination.; LED Status

EPSON Stylus Photo R280/R285/R290 Revision B Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 3.2 Warning / Error Indications 29 3.2 Warning / Error Indications This section describes how the printer indicates an error/warning status with LEDs, or on the screen of the printer driver when a problem arises during various op...

Page 31 - Troubleshooting by Error Message; Troubleshooting Problems with Error Messages; Table 3-4. Troubleshooting for Communication Error

EPSON Stylus Photo R280/R285/R290 Revision B Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 3.3 Troubleshooting by Error Message 31 3.3 Troubleshooting by Error Message The following tables provide troubleshooting procedure for each error indicated by the LEDs or STM3 screen. When some parts need to be replaced or repai...

Page 32 - Table 3-5. Troubleshooting for Fatal Error

EPSON Stylus Photo R280/R285/R290 Revision B Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 3.3 Troubleshooting by Error Message 32 Table 3-5. Troubleshooting for Fatal Error Occurrence Timing Symptom Failed Part Check Point Remedy Reference At power-on • CR motor does not rotate at all. • CR Unit hits against the right...

Page 34 - Table 3-6. Troubleshooting for Cover Open Error

EPSON Stylus Photo R280/R285/R290 Revision B Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 3.3 Troubleshooting by Error Message 34 At power-on During changing the platen gap The error occurs when the PG (gap between the printhead surface and the platen) is changed with the APG Unit. APG Unit 1. Is the APG Unit installe...

Page 36 - Table 3-8. Troubleshooting for Paper Jam Error

EPSON Stylus Photo R280/R285/R290 Revision B Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 3.3 Troubleshooting by Error Message 36 Table 3-8. Troubleshooting for Paper Jam Error Occurrence Timing Symptom Failed Part Check Point Remedy Reference Any time Even though the printer performs paper feeding operation, the pape...

Page 38 - Table 3-9. Troubleshooting for No Paper Error

EPSON Stylus Photo R280/R285/R290 Revision B Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 3.3 Troubleshooting by Error Message 38 Table 3-9. Troubleshooting for No Paper Error Occurrence Timing Symptom Failed Part Check Point Remedy Reference Any time The LD Roller rotates normally to feed paper, but the Hopper does n...

Page 41 - Table 3-11. Troubleshooting for CDR Guide Error

EPSON Stylus Photo R280/R285/R290 Revision B Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 3.3 Troubleshooting by Error Message 41 When printing on CDs/DVDs The CDR Tray center detection sequence is interrupted, and the tray is ejected. PW Sensor 1. Is there any paper dust or ink stain on the PW Sensor? 1. Clean off an...

Page 42 - Troubleshooting by Symptom; Paper Feeding Problems; Table 3-12. Troubleshooting Paper Feeding Problems; Symptom

EPSON Stylus Photo R280/R285/R290 Revision B Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 3.4 Troubleshooting by Symptom 42 3.4 Troubleshooting by Symptom 3.4.1 Problems in Printing Operation This section provides how to troubleshoot the possible problems on the printer mechanism. No error message appears for most of ...

Page 43 - Problems with ejecting paper; Table 3-13. Troubleshooting Paper Ejecting Problems

EPSON Stylus Photo R280/R285/R290 Revision B Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 3.4 Troubleshooting by Symptom 43 ! Problems with ejecting paper ! Problems with carriage (CR Unit) movements Multiple sheets are fed at a time. A malfunction of the Retard Roller Is the Extension Spring 1.98 at backside of the R...

Page 44 - Printer initialization operation is aborted; Table 3-15. Troubleshooting Initialization Stop Problems

EPSON Stylus Photo R280/R285/R290 Revision B Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 3.4 Troubleshooting by Symptom 44 ! Printer initialization operation is aborted Table 3-15. Troubleshooting Initialization Stop Problems Symptom Possible Cause Check Point Remedy An error occurs during initialization after power-...

Page 45 - Print quality problems; Table 3-16. Troubleshooting Print Quality Problems

EPSON Stylus Photo R280/R285/R290 Revision B Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 3.4 Troubleshooting by Symptom 45 ! Print quality problems Table 3-16. Troubleshooting Print Quality Problems Symptom Possible Cause Check Point Remedy Printed image has missing colors, and the missed colors are always same. Dirt...

Page 47 - The printer does not work at all after power-on. LEDs do not light up.; Table 3-17. Troubleshooting Power Problems

EPSON Stylus Photo R280/R285/R290 Revision B Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 3.4 Troubleshooting by Symptom 47 3.4.2 Power Problems The printer does not work at all after power-on. LEDs do not light up. 3.4.3 Ink-related Problems ! Printer stops halfway through its initialization process or printing opera...

Page 48 - Table 3-19. Troubleshooting Printing Problems

EPSON Stylus Photo R280/R285/R290 Revision B Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 3.4 Troubleshooting by Symptom 48 ! Printing cannot be made properly (printed image is faint, blurry, smeared, or etc.) ! Waste ink is not properly drained out of the Printhead or the Cap Unit. Table 3-19. Troubleshooting Printin...

Page 49 - USB interface error; Table 3-21. Troubleshooting USB Connection Errors; Possible Cause

EPSON Stylus Photo R280/R285/R290 Revision B Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 3.4 Troubleshooting by Symptom 49 3.4.4 Problems with Interfaces This section provides how to troubleshoot problems on the USB interface and memory card slot. ! USB interface error Table 3-21. Troubleshooting USB Connection Error...

Page 51 - Be sure to tighten the screws to the specified torque.

EPSON Stylus Photo R280/R285/R290 Revision B Chapter 4 Disassembly/Assembly 4.1.1 Precautions (Overview) 51 4.1 Overview This chapter describes procedures for disassembling the main components of the Stylus Photo R280/R285/R290. Unless otherwise specified, disassembled units or components can be rea...

Page 52 - Use only specified tools to avoid damaging the printer.

EPSON Stylus Photo R280/R285/R290 Revision B Chapter 4 Disassembly/Assembly 4.1.2 Tools (Overview) 52 4.1.2 Tools Use only specified tools to avoid damaging the printer. Note : All of the tools listed above are commercially available. EPSON provides the tools listed with EPSON tool code. 4.1.3 Screw...

Page 53 - Making a Special Tool for CSIC Board; The CSIC board (refer to; Classification

EPSON Stylus Photo R280/R285/R290 Revision B Chapter 4 Disassembly/Assembly 4.1.4 Making a Special Tool for CSIC Board (Overview) 53 4.1.4 Making a Special Tool for CSIC Board The CSIC board (refer to p. 73 ) can be easily removed by using a special tool. The method for making the tool is described ...

Page 54 - PROTECTION FOR TRANSPORTATION; Securing the Carriage; “ Protection for transportation ”

EPSON Stylus Photo R280/R285/R290 Revision B Chapter 4 Disassembly/Assembly 4.1.5 Work Completion Checklist (Overview) 54 PROTECTION FOR TRANSPORTATION Before packing the printer to be returned to the user, attach several pieces of strong tape and vinyl sheet to the specified points to prevent damag...

Page 55 - Securing the Paper Support Assy; Figure 4-4. Securing the Paper Support Assy; Securing the Stacker Assy

EPSON Stylus Photo R280/R285/R290 Revision B Chapter 4 Disassembly/Assembly 4.1.5 Work Completion Checklist (Overview) 55 Securing the Paper Support Assy (tape: 80mm x 3 pcs., fold one end by 5mm) Prepare a commercially available 280cm-width x 80cm-length vinyl sheet to avoid scratches on the exteri...

Page 56 - Required Preparation before Disassembly

EPSON Stylus Photo R280/R285/R290 Revision B Chapter 4 Disassembly/Assembly 4.1.6 Required Preparation before Disassembly (Overview) 56 4.1.6 Required Preparation before Disassembly Make sure to carry out the following operations before disassembling the printer. When the Main Board needs to be repl...

Page 58 - Parts/Components need to be removed in advance: Nothing; Figure 4-10. Removing the Paper Support Assy

EPSON Stylus Photo R280/R285/R290 Revision B Chapter 4 Disassembly/Assembly 4.2.1 Printer Cover (Removing Exterior Parts/Components) 58 4.2 Removing Exterior Parts/Components 4.2.1 Printer Cover Parts/Components need to be removed in advance: Nothing Removal procedure 1. Pull out the left shaft and ...

Page 59 - Figure 4-13. Installing the Stacker Assy

EPSON Stylus Photo R280/R285/R290 Revision B Chapter 4 Disassembly/Assembly 4.2.3 Stacker Assy / Stacker Cover (Removing Exterior Parts/Components) 59 4.2.3 Stacker Assy / Stacker Cover Parts/Components need to be removed in advance: Nothing Removal procedure 1. Open the Stacker Cover. 2. Remove the...

Page 61 - Removing Control Boards; Figure 4-17. Connector layout of the Main Board; Table 4-5. List of Connectors and their Destinations

EPSON Stylus Photo R280/R285/R290 Revision B Chapter 4 Disassembly/Assembly 4.3.1 Main Board Unit (Removing Control Boards) 61 4.3 Removing Control Boards 4.3.1 Main Board Unit Parts/Components need to be removed in advance Printer Cover / Paper Support Assy / Upper Housing Removal procedure ! Main ...

Page 62 - When installing the Main Board Unit, be careful of the following:; Avoiding the sharp edge shown in

EPSON Stylus Photo R280/R285/R290 Revision B Chapter 4 Disassembly/Assembly 4.3.1 Main Board Unit (Removing Control Boards) 62 4. Remove the three screws and remove the Main Board Unit. Screw (2 pcs.): C.B.P.(P2) M3x8 (tightening torque: 5-7 kgf.cm) (No.9) Screw (1 pc.): C.B.S. M3x6 (tightening torq...

Page 63 - Tighten the screws in the order given in

EPSON Stylus Photo R280/R285/R290 Revision B Chapter 4 Disassembly/Assembly 4.3.1 Main Board Unit (Removing Control Boards) 63 ! Disassembling the Main Board Unit 1. Remove the Main Board Unit ( p. 61) . 2. Remove the seven screws and remove the Upper Shield Plate M/B. Screw (6 pcs.): C.B.S. M3x6 (t...

Page 64 - damage the Cover Open Sensor Cable and CDR Sensor Cable.

EPSON Stylus Photo R280/R285/R290 Revision B Chapter 4 Disassembly/Assembly 4.3.2 Panel Assy/ Cover Open Sensor (Removing Control Boards) 64 4.3.2 Panel Assy/ Cover Open Sensor Parts/Components need to be removed in advance Printer Cover / Paper Support Assy / Housing Upper Removal procedure ! Panel...

Page 67 - Cover Open Sensor Removal

EPSON Stylus Photo R280/R285/R290 Revision B Chapter 4 Disassembly/Assembly 4.3.2 Panel Assy/ Cover Open Sensor (Removing Control Boards) 67 ! Cover Open Sensor Removal 1. Remove the Panel Assy. ( p. 64 ) 2. From the back of the Open Sensor Holder, disengage the hook of the Cover Open Sensor, and re...

Page 68 - Parts/Components need to be removed in advance

EPSON Stylus Photo R280/R285/R290 Revision B Chapter 4 Disassembly/Assembly 4.3.3 P/S Assy (Removing Control Boards) 68 4.3.3 P/S Assy Parts/Components need to be removed in advance Printer Cover / Paper Support Assy / Upper Housing / Main Board Unit / Panel Assy / Cover Open Sensor / Printer Mechan...

Page 69 - Disassembling the Printer Mechanism

EPSON Stylus Photo R280/R285/R290 Revision B Chapter 4 Disassembly/Assembly 4.4.1 Removing the Printer Mechanism (Disassembling the Printer Mechanism) 69 4.4 Disassembling the Printer Mechanism 4.4.1 Removing the Printer Mechanism Parts/Components need to be removed in advance Printer Cover / Paper ...

Page 70 - Figure 4-38. Removing the Waste Ink Tube

EPSON Stylus Photo R280/R285/R290 Revision B Chapter 4 Disassembly/Assembly 4.4.1 Removing the Printer Mechanism (Disassembling the Printer Mechanism) 70 2. Pull out the Waste Ink Tube by hand. Figure 4-38. Removing the Waste Ink Tube 3. Release the Waste Ink Tube from the groove of the Waste Ink Tr...

Page 71 - As shown in

EPSON Stylus Photo R280/R285/R290 Revision B Chapter 4 Disassembly/Assembly 4.4.1 Removing the Printer Mechanism (Disassembling the Printer Mechanism) 71 When installing the Printer Mechanism, be careful of the following: ! Secure the Ink Tube Cover with the hook after inserting the two ribs shown i...

Page 72 - Figure 4-45. Removing the Head FFC Cover; Disconnect the CSIC FFC from the connector (; Figure 4-47. Removing the Head FFC Cover Inner; See the section given below on how to unlock the carriage.

EPSON Stylus Photo R280/R285/R290 Revision B Chapter 4 Disassembly/Assembly 4.4.2 Printhead (Disassembling the Printer Mechanism) 72 4.4.2 Printhead Parts/Components need to be removed in advance Printer Cover / Paper Support Assy / Upper Housing Removal procedure 1. Move the CR Unit to the center, ...

Page 80 - Remove the Ink System in the following procedures.; When installing the Ink System, be careful of the following:

EPSON Stylus Photo R280/R285/R290 Revision B Chapter 4 Disassembly/Assembly 4.4.9 EJ Frame Assy (Disassembling the Printer Mechanism) 80 5. Remove the Ink System in the following procedures. 1. Slide it to the right. 2. Rotate it in the direction of the arrow (1) and release the pump part from the M...

Page 81 - Disconnect the PF Encoder FFC from the PF Encoder.; Figure 4-73. Removing the Cable Holder Frame; Peel off the PF Encoder FFC from the back of the Cable Holder Frame.; Figure 4-74. Removing the PF Encoder FFC

EPSON Stylus Photo R280/R285/R290 Revision B Chapter 4 Disassembly/Assembly 4.4.9 EJ Frame Assy (Disassembling the Printer Mechanism) 81 4. Disconnect the PF Encoder FFC from the PF Encoder. 5. Remove the two screws, disengage the two hooks of the Cable Holder Frame from the Front Frame and Main Fra...

Page 83 - Be careful not to damage the Pinion Gear of the PF Motor.

EPSON Stylus Photo R280/R285/R290 Revision B Chapter 4 Disassembly/Assembly 4.4.10 PF Encoder / PF Scale (Disassembling the Printer Mechanism) 83 4.4.10 PF Encoder / PF Scale Parts/Components need to be removed in advance Printer Cover / Paper Support Assy / Upper Housing / Main Board Unit Removal p...

Page 84 - Figure 4-82. Removing the Extension Spring

EPSON Stylus Photo R280/R285/R290 Revision B Chapter 4 Disassembly/Assembly 4.4.12 CR Motor (Disassembling the Printer Mechanism) 84 4.4.12 CR Motor Parts/Components need to be removed in advance Printer Cover / Paper Support Assy / Upper Housing / Main Board Unit / Panel Assy / Cover Open Sensor / ...

Page 85 - and follow the steps below.

EPSON Stylus Photo R280/R285/R290 Revision B Chapter 4 Disassembly/Assembly 4.4.12 CR Motor (Disassembling the Printer Mechanism) 85 ! When routing the CR Motor Cable and PE Sensor Cable, refer to Fig.4-86 and follow the steps below. 1. Wrap the CR Motor Cable with the acetate tape A (30 mm) at the ...

Page 87 - Remove the CR Shaft from the CR Unit.; Figure 4-94. Reinstalling the Timing Belt

EPSON Stylus Photo R280/R285/R290 Revision B Chapter 4 Disassembly/Assembly 4.4.13 CR Unit (Disassembling the Printer Mechanism) 87 7. Remove the CR Shaft from the CR Unit. Figure 4-91. Removing the CR Unit (4) 8. Remove the Timing Belt from the CR Unit. Figure 4-92. Removing the CR Unit (5) 9. Disc...

Page 88 - Remove the Cartridge Cover pulling out its two guide pins.

EPSON Stylus Photo R280/R285/R290 Revision B Chapter 4 Disassembly/Assembly 4.4.14 ASF Unit (Disassembling the Printer Mechanism) 88 4.4.14 ASF Unit Parts/Components need to be removed in advance Printer Cover / Paper Support Assy / Upper Housing / Main Board Unit / Panel Assy / Cover Open Sensor / ...

Page 90 - Figure 4-104. Removing the Upper Paper Guide

EPSON Stylus Photo R280/R285/R290 Revision B Chapter 4 Disassembly/Assembly 4.4.15 Upper Paper Guide (Disassembling the Printer Mechanism) 90 4.4.15 Upper Paper Guide Parts/Components need to be removed in advance Printer Cover / Paper Support Assy / Upper Housing / Main Board Unit / Panel Assy / Co...

Page 92 - Figure 4-107. Removing the Parallelism Bushing L

EPSON Stylus Photo R280/R285/R290 Revision B Chapter 4 Disassembly/Assembly 4.4.17 Front Paper Guide Assy (Disassembling the Printer Mechanism) 92 4.4.17 Front Paper Guide Assy Parts/Components need to be removed in advance Printer Cover / Paper Support Assy / Upper Housing / Main Board Unit / Panel...

Page 93 - Remove the Front Paper Guide Assy, following the steps below.; Figure 4-110. Removing the Front Paper Guide Assy

EPSON Stylus Photo R280/R285/R290 Revision B Chapter 4 Disassembly/Assembly 4.4.17 Front Paper Guide Assy (Disassembling the Printer Mechanism) 93 5. Remove the Front Paper Guide Assy, following the steps below. (1) Lift part to disengage the left side of the Front Paper Guide Assy. (2) Slide the as...

Page 94 - Figure 4-114. Removing the CDR Tray Sensor

EPSON Stylus Photo R280/R285/R290 Revision B Chapter 4 Disassembly/Assembly 4.4.18 CDR Tray Sensor (Disassembling the Printer Mechanism) 94 4.4.18 CDR Tray Sensor Parts/Components need to be removed in advance Printer Cover / Paper Support Assy / Upper Housing / Main Board Unit / Panel Assy / Cover ...

Page 96 - Adjustment Items and Overview; The adjustment items of this product are as follows.; Adjustment Item

EPSON Stylus Photo R280/R285/R290 Revision B Chapter 5 Adjustment 5.1 Adjustment Items and Overview 96 5.1 Adjustment Items and Overview This chapter describes adjustments necessary after the disassembly/reassembly of the printer. 5.1.1 Servicing Adjustment Item List The adjustment items of this pro...

Page 101 - Using the Adjustment Program; Patterns are printed as shown below.; Figure 5-1. Top Margin Adjustment Pattern; Two patterns are printed as shown below.; How to Judge; Example for judgement

EPSON Stylus Photo R280/R285/R290 Revision B Chapter 5 Adjustment 5.2 Using the Adjustment Program 101 5.2 Using the Adjustment Program This section describes how to judge the adjustment patterns printed by the Adjustment Program. For information on how to operate the Adjustment Program, see the ins...

Page 102 - Microweave Pattern; OK

EPSON Stylus Photo R280/R285/R290 Revision B Chapter 5 Adjustment 5.2 Using the Adjustment Program 102 Microweave Pattern Figure 5-3. Head Angular Adjustment (Microweave) Pattern How to Judge Examine the printout +3 to -3 patterns and select the value for the group of which the gaps between the 2 co...

Page 103 - First dot position adjustment

EPSON Stylus Photo R280/R285/R290 Revision B Chapter 5 Adjustment 5.2 Using the Adjustment Program 103 5.2.4 PW Adjustment/First Dot Position Adjustment Patterns are printed as shown below. Figure 5-5. PW/First Dot Position Adjustment Pattern PW adjustment How to Judge Enter the value for the line t...

Page 104 - PF- for standard print area; PF- for bottom margin area

EPSON Stylus Photo R280/R285/R290 Revision B Chapter 5 Adjustment 5.2 Using the Adjustment Program 104 5.2.5 PF Adjustment PF- for standard print area Patterns are printed as shown below. Figure 5-6. PF (standard print area) Adjustment Pattern How to Judge Enter the value for the group that has no g...

Page 105 - Things to be used; Figure 5-8. PG Position at PG Adjustment; Take care that the Print Head is not soiled or scratched.; “ 4.4.1 Removing the Printer Mechanism ”

EPSON Stylus Photo R280/R285/R290 Revision B Chapter 5 Adjustment 5.2 Using the Adjustment Program 105 5.2.6 PG Adjustment Described below is the platen gap (PG) adjustment. Purpose:Adjust the distance between the head surface and the Paper Guide Front Assy (platen) properly and adjust the paralleli...

Page 107 - This section explains how to carry out BRS/PFP adjustments.; refer to Chapter 2; Product Code; Install the driver of the scanner to the PC in advance.; Model Name

EPSON Stylus Photo R280/R285/R290 Revision B Chapter 5 Adjustment 5.3 Banding Reduction System (BRS) Adjustment / Paper Feed Amount Profile (PFP) Correction 107 5.3 Banding Reduction System (BRS) Adjustment / Paper Feed Amount Profile (PFP) Correction 5.3.1 Overview This section explains how to carr...

Page 108 - Adjustment Flow

EPSON Stylus Photo R280/R285/R290 Revision B Chapter 5 Adjustment 5.3 Banding Reduction System (BRS) Adjustment / Paper Feed Amount Profile (PFP) Correction 108 Adjustment Flow Carry out the adjustment following the adjustment flow below. Figure 5-12. BRS/PFP Adjustment Flow Note*: When a PFP patter...

Page 109 - Printing the BRS Adjustment Pattern; Figure 5-14. PFP Base Scale and BRS Adjustment Pattern Position; for BRS/PFP Adjustment ”

EPSON Stylus Photo R280/R285/R290 Revision B Chapter 5 Adjustment 5.3 Banding Reduction System (BRS) Adjustment / Paper Feed Amount Profile (PFP) Correction 109 5.3.2 Adjustment Procedure 5.3.2.1 BRS (Banding Reduction System) Adjustment Printing the BRS Adjustment Pattern 1. Load A4 size Matte Pape...

Page 110 - Printing the PFP Adjustment Pattern; Figure 5-16. PFP Base Scale and PFP Adjustment Pattern Position; In the Adjustment program, the

EPSON Stylus Photo R280/R285/R290 Revision B Chapter 5 Adjustment 5.3 Banding Reduction System (BRS) Adjustment / Paper Feed Amount Profile (PFP) Correction 110 5.3.2.2 PFP Adjustment Printing the PFP Adjustment Pattern 1. Load 4 x 6 Premium Glossy Photo Paper on the paper support. 2. Select [PFP Ad...

Page 111 - Figure 5-18. PFP Check Pattern Judging Standard; no bands; white band; overlapped band

EPSON Stylus Photo R280/R285/R290 Revision B Chapter 5 Adjustment 5.3 Banding Reduction System (BRS) Adjustment / Paper Feed Amount Profile (PFP) Correction 111 Printing the PFP Check Pattern 6. Set 4 x 6 Premium Glossy Photo Paper on the paper support and click the [Print] Button on the “4. Print C...

Page 113 - If the waste ink; Use a soft cloth moistened with alcohol to remove the ink stain.; For display of Maintenance request error, see the following.

EPSON Stylus Photo R280/R285/R290 Revision B Chapter 6 Maintenance 6.1 Overview 113 6.1 Overview This section provides information to maintain the printer in its optimum condition. 6.1.1 Cleaning This printer has no mechanical components which require regular cleaning except the Print Head. Therefor...

Page 114 - When parts that need lubrication is been replaced; Refer to the following figures for the lubrication points.; LUBRICATION OF DRIVEN PULLEY; Observe the specified amount. Never apply excess.; Type

EPSON Stylus Photo R280/R285/R290 Revision B Chapter 6 Maintenance 6.1 Overview 114 6.1.3 Lubrication The type and amount of the grease used to lubricate the printer parts are determined based on the results of the internal evaluations. Be sure to apply the specified type and amount of the grease to...

Page 115 - LUBRICATION OF FRONT PAPER GUIDE ASSY; Figure 6-6. Lubrication of EJ Frame Assy

EPSON Stylus Photo R280/R285/R290 Revision B Chapter 6 Maintenance 6.1 Overview 115 LUBRICATION OF FRONT PAPER GUIDE ASSY Figure 6-4. Lubrication of Front Paper Guide Assy (1) Figure 6-5. Lubrication of Front Paper Guide Assy (2) LUBRICATION OF EJ FRAME ASSY Figure 6-6. Lubrication of EJ Frame Assy ...

Page 116 - LUBRICATION OF CR UNIT; Figure 6-10. Lubrication of the CR Shaft PG Cam

EPSON Stylus Photo R280/R285/R290 Revision B Chapter 6 Maintenance 6.1 Overview 116 Figure 6-8. Lubrication of the Front Frame (2) LUBRICATION OF CR UNIT Figure 6-9. Lubrication of the Main Frame (1) Figure 6-10. Lubrication of the CR Shaft PG Cam Figure 6-11. Lubrication for the CR Shaft Retaining ...

Page 117 - LUBRICATION OF INK SYSTEM; Contact point between

EPSON Stylus Photo R280/R285/R290 Revision B Chapter 6 Maintenance 6.1 Overview 117 Figure 6-12. Lubrication of the CR Shaft (1) Figure 6-13. Lubrication of the CR Shaft (2) LUBRICATION OF INK SYSTEM Figure 6-14. Lubrication of the I/S LUBRICATION OF APG UNIT Figure 6-15. Lubrication of the APG Unit...

Page 118 - LUBRICATION OF ASF UNIT; Figure 6-17. Lubrication of the ASF Unit

EPSON Stylus Photo R280/R285/R290 Revision B Chapter 6 Maintenance 6.1 Overview 118 Figure 6-16. Lubrication of the APG Unit (2) LUBRICATION OF ASF UNIT Figure 6-17. Lubrication of the ASF Unit Figure 6-18. Lubrication of the LD Roller Shaft (1) Figure 6-19. Lubrication of the LD Roller Shaft (2) &l...

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Page 121 - This manual does not provide exploded diagrams or parts list.; Electrical Circuits

EPSON Stylus Photo R280/R285/R290 Revision B Chapter 7 Appendix 7.1 Exploded Diagram / Parts List 121 7.1 Exploded Diagram / Parts List This manual does not provide exploded diagrams or parts list. For the information, see SPI (Service Parts Information). 7.2 Electrical Circuits The electric circuit...