SERVICE MANUAL Color Inkjet Printer EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 Confidential SEIJ07010...
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The contents of this manual are subject to change without notice. All effort have been made to ensure the accuracy of the contents of this manual. However, should any errors be detected, SEIKO EPSON would greatly appreciate being informed of them.
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MAKE CERTAIN THAT THE SOURCE VOLTAGES IS THE SAME AS THE RATED VOLTAGE, LISTED ON THE SERIAL NUMBER/RATING PLATE. IF THE EPSON PRODUCT HAS A PRIMARY AC RATING DIFFERENT FROM AVAILABLE POWER SOURCE, DO NOT CONNECT IT TO THE POWER SOURCE.
Provides Epson-approved methods for adjustment. CHAPTER 6.MAINTENANCE Provides preventive maintenance procedures and the lists of Epson- May indicate an operating or maintenance procedure, practice or approved lubricants and adhesives required for servicing the product. condition that is necessary to accomplish a task efficiently. It may also...
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Revision Status Revision Date of Issue Description October 20, 2007 First Release February 29, 2008 Revised Contents 4.4.4 Lower Housing / Printer Mechanism (p96) Disassembly procedure is revised. 4.4.8 Waste Ink Pad / Waste Ink Tube Left/Right (p110) Description and figure are revised.
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Revision Date of Issue Description Chapter 3 April 25, 2008 Made changes in Table 3-1"List of Error Messages"(p 34). has been added. Table 3-10"Troubleshooting of Ink Color Error (Stylus Photo R2880 only)"(p 48) Made changes in Table 3-13"Troubleshooting of Maintenance Request"(p 50).
Weight: 12.2 kg (Stylus Photo R1900) 12.3 kg (Stylus Photo R2880) EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 is a color ink-jet printer that supports A3+ (without ink cartridges, CDR Tray, Roll paper holders and size. Single sheet guide) The main features are;...
EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 Revision E 1.2 Printing Specifications 1.2.2 Ink Cartridge The product numbers of the EPSON ink cartridges for this printer are shown below. 1.2.1 Basic Specifications Table 1-2. Product No. of Ink Cartridges Table 1-1. Printer Specifications...
EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 Revision E 1.2.4 Supported Paper The table below lists the paper type and sizes supported by the printer. The Supported paper type and sizes vary depending on destinations (between EAI, EUR, and Asia). Table 1-8. Supported Paper...
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EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 Revision E Table 1-8. Supported Paper Thickness Weight Asia Paper Name Paper Size A3+/SuperA3 329 x 483 mm US B 279.4 x 431.8 mm (11” x 17”) 297 x 420 mm 11” x 14” 279.4 x 355.6 mm Letter 215.9 x 279.4 mm (8.5”x11”)
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EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 Revision E Table 1-8. Supported Paper Thickness Weight Asia Paper Name Paper Size A3+/SuperA3 329 x 483 mm 297 x 420 mm Ultra Premium Photo Paper Luster 0.27 Letter 215.9 x 279.4 mm (8.5”x11”) Roll paper...
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EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 Revision E Table 1-8. Supported Paper Thickness Weight Asia Paper Name Paper Size A3+/SuperA3 329 x 483 mm Velvet Fine Art Paper 0.48 Letter 215.9 x 279.4 mm (8.5”x11”) Ultra Smooth Fine Art Paper A3+/SuperA3 329 x 483 mm 0.46...
EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 Revision E 1.2.5 Printing Area Cut Sheet (Standard) Cut Sheet (Borderless) The printing area for this printer is shown below. Stylus Photo R1900 Table 1-9. Printing Area (Margins) Margin Print Mode Paper Size Left (LM)
EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 Revision E 1.3 Interface 1.4 General Specifications This printer has two USB device ports on the rear side to connect the printer with 1.4.1 Electrical Specifications computers or the like, and one USB host port on the front side to connect an external device such as a DSC (digital still camera) with the printer.
EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 Revision E 1.4.2 Environmental Conditions 1.4.3 Durability Total print life: Table 1-14. Environmental Conditions Black 16,000 pages (A4, 3.5% duty), Color 10,000 pages (A4, 5% duty), *1,2 Condition Temperature Humidity Shock Vibration or five years which ever comes first 10 to 35°C...
EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 Revision E 1.5 Operation Buttons & Indicators (LEDs) Power LED Paper LED Ink LED 1.5.1 Operation Buttons The printer has the following four operation buttons. Table 1-15. Operation Buttons Button Function Power Turns the power ON/OFF.
EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 Revision E 1.5.3 Operation Buttons & LEDs Functions Table 1-17. Operation Button Functions Printer Detailed information on the buttons and LEDs functions are listed below. Button Function Status Table 1-17. Operation Button Functions • Ejects the paper backwards out of the printer.
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EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 Revision E Table 1-18. Indicators (LEDs) Function *2: The cartridge LED corresponding to each ink cartridge lights. *3: The all LEDs light for 0.2 seconds when a reset request is received. Indicators (LEDs) Pri- Printer Status *4: Stylus Photo R2880 only.
EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 Revision E 1.5.4 Errors & Remedies Note : For more information on the remedies, see "3.1.1 Troubleshooting according to Error Messages" (p.34). Table 1-19. Errors & Remedies Note *1: When the CDR Tray Base is opened, close the CDR Tray Base and press the Paper button.
EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 Revision E 2.1 Overview The basic mechanism is almost same as the Stylus Photo R1800. The schematic diagram below shows the printer mechanism. This chapter explains the operating principles of the mechanical sections and electrical PF Encoder...
EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 Revision E 2.4 PG Setting As this printer uses an Auto PG (APG), an appropriate PG position is set according to the used paper type. The following table indicates the PG positions, the main applications of each position, and the relationships between the two sensors used with the APG.
EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 Revision E 3.1 Overview This chapter describes unit-level troubleshooting. 3.1.1 Troubleshooting according to Error Messages After checking the printer LED and STM3 error indications, you can grasp the fault location using the check list in this section. When you find the fault location, refer to Chapter 4 “Disassembly and Reassembly”...
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(However, you may be able to replace it with the same type of black ink cartridge.) Refer to Table 3-10 "Troubleshooting of Ink Color Error Flashes at Replace it with a new ink cartridge. We recommend using genuine Epson Ink Color error* (Stylus Photo R2880 only)" (P.48) high speed* ink cartridges.
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Color: XXXX Ink-out error Light* ....Epson recommends the genuine Epson cartridges listed above. Click the How to button for ink cartridge replacement instructions. Refer to Table 3-12 "Troubleshooting of No Ink Cartridge/CSIC Error" (P.49) Ink cartridges cannot be recognized...
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EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 Revision E Table 3-2. Troubleshooting of Communication Error Occurrence Faulty Part/ Phenomenon Detail Check Point Remedy Timing Part Name At power-on The printer does not operate at all. Panel FFC 1. Check that the Panel FFC is connected to the Panel Board 1.
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EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 Revision E Table 3-2. Troubleshooting of Communication Error Occurrence Faulty Part/ Phenomenon Detail Check Point Remedy Timing Part Name At power-on The printer does not operate at all. Power Supply 3. Check that the Fuse F1 on the Power Supply Board has not 3.
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Refer to Chapter 5 "Adjustment". print job is sent to the printer. Printer Driver 1. Check that the printer driver for Stylus Photo R1900 has already 1. Install the printer driver for Stylus Photo been installed. R1900.
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EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 Revision E Table 3-4. Troubleshooting of CDR Guide Error Occurrence Faulty Part/ Phenomenon Detail Check Point Remedy Timing Part Name At operation CDR Guide Error is indicated on CDR Sensor 1. Check that the CDR Sensor is installed correctly.
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EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 Revision E Table 3-5. Troubleshooting of Paper Out Error Occurrence Faulty Part/ Phenomenon Detail Check Point Remedy Timing Part Name At operation When the Paper Switch is ASF Assy. 1. Check the LD Roller or Retard Roller of the ASF Assy for paper 1.
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EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 Revision E Table 3-5. Troubleshooting of Paper Out Error Occurrence Faulty Part/ Phenomenon Detail Check Point Remedy Timing Part Name At operation Paper Mismatch Error is indicated PE Sensor 1. Check that the connector cable of the PE Sensor is securely 1.
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EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 Revision E Table 3-5. Troubleshooting of Paper Out Error Occurrence Faulty Part/ Phenomenon Detail Check Point Remedy Timing Part Name The Paper Switch The CDR Tray HP detection CDR Tray 1. Check the HP detection position or white markings of the CDR 1.
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EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 Revision E Table 3-5. Troubleshooting of Paper Out Error Occurrence Faulty Part/ Phenomenon Detail Check Point Remedy Timing Part Name The Paper Switch The CDR Tray moves toward the PW sensor 1. Check that the PW Sensor FFC is placed in the specified routing 1.
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EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 Revision E Table 3-6. Troubleshooting of Paper Jam Error Occurrence Faulty Part/ Phenomenon Detail Check Point Remedy Timing Part Name At operation At the time of paper ejection, the – 1. Check that the size of the fed paper is not larger than that of the 1.
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EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 Revision E Table 3-7. Troubleshooting of Paper Mismatch Error Occurrence Faulty Part/Part Phenomenon Detail Check Point Remedy Timing Name During printing Paper Mismatch Error is PE Sensor 1. Check that the connector cable of the PE Sensor is securely 1.
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EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 Revision E Table 3-7. Troubleshooting of Paper Mismatch Error Occurrence Faulty Part/Part Phenomenon Detail Check Point Remedy Timing Name During printing Paper Mismatch Error is CDR Sensor 1. Check that the CDR Sensor is installed correctly.
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EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 Revision E Table 3-8. Troubleshooting of Multi-feed error Occurrence Faulty Part/Part Phenomenon Detail Check Point Remedy Timing Name Any time During manual double-sided ASF Assy 1. Check that the Retard Roller Assy is moving properly during the 1.
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EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 Revision E Table 3-11. Troubleshooting of Ink Out Error Occurrence Faulty Part/Part Phenomenon Detail Check Point Remedy Timing Name During printing After the Carriage has detected Ink Cartridge 1. Look at the remaining ink indication of the STM3 to check 1.
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Protection Counter A and B have exceeded the values shown Protection Counter A and B value with the below. Adjustment Program. • Protection Counter A : 21,500 (Stylus Photo R1900) : 22,500 (Stylus Photo R2880) • Protection Counter B : 7,030 Troubleshooting...
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EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 Revision E Table 3-14. Troubleshooting of Fatal Error Occurrence Faulty Part/ Phenomenon Detail Check Point Remedy Timing Part Name At power-on At power-on, the CR Motor does CR Motor 1. Check that the CR Motor connector cable is connected to the 1.
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EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 Revision E Table 3-14. Troubleshooting of Fatal Error Occurrence Faulty Part/ Phenomenon Detail Check Point Remedy Timing Part Name At power-on The power-on sequence is CR drive 1. Check that the Carriage Shaft is lubricated with grease.
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EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 Revision E Table 3-14. Troubleshooting of Fatal Error Occurrence Faulty Part/ Phenomenon Detail Check Point Remedy Timing Part Name At power-on At power-on, the APG Motor APG Motor 1. Check that the connector cable of the APG Motor is connected to 1.
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EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 Revision E Table 3-14. Troubleshooting of Fatal Error Occurrence Faulty Part/ Phenomenon Detail Check Point Remedy Timing Part Name At power-on At power-on, the Pump Motor Relay connector 1. Check that the Relay connector cable is connected to the Main 1.
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EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 Revision E Table 3-14. Troubleshooting of Fatal Error Occurrence Faulty Part/ Phenomenon Detail Check Point Remedy Timing Part Name At power-on While the power-on sequence is ASF Motor 1. Check that the connector cable of the ASF Motor is connected to 1.
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EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 Revision E Table 3-14. Troubleshooting of Fatal Error Occurrence Faulty Part/ Phenomenon Detail Check Point Remedy Timing Part Name At power-on While the power-on sequence is Relay FFC 1. Check that the Relay FFC is connected to the Relay Board 1.
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EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 Revision E Table 3-14. Troubleshooting of Fatal Error Occurrence Faulty Part/ Phenomenon Detail Check Point Remedy Timing Part Name At power-on At power-on, the Carriage Unit Sensor FFC 1. Check that the Sensor FFC is connected to the CR Encoder 1.
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EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 Revision E Table 3-14. Troubleshooting of Fatal Error Occurrence Faulty Part/ Phenomenon Detail Check Point Remedy Timing Part Name At power-on At power-on, the PF Roller PF Scale 1. Check that the PF Scale is inserted in the slit of the PF Encoder 1.
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EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 Revision E Table 3-14. Troubleshooting of Fatal Error Occurrence Faulty Part/ Phenomenon Detail Check Point Remedy Timing Part Name During printing After starting to print, ink is not Head FFC 1. Check that the Head FFC is securely connected to the Print Head 1.
EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 Revision E 3.1.2 Troubleshooting based on Observed Faults This section provides troubleshooting procedures based on observed faults such as print quality troubles and abnormal noise. Table 3-15. Print Quality Troubles Faulty Part/ Observed Faults Details of the Fault...
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EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 Revision E Table 3-15. Print Quality Troubles Faulty Part/ Observed Faults Details of the Fault Check Point Remedy Part Name Dot missing and Although inks are ejected from Print Head 1. Run a Nozzle Check, and check the printed pattern if it has 1.
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EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 Revision E Table 3-15. Print Quality Troubles Faulty Part/ Observed Faults Details of the Fault Check Point Remedy Part Name Horizontal or vertical Although inks are ejected from Head FFC 1. Check that the Head FFC is securely connected to the Print Head 1.
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EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 Revision E Table 3-15. Print Quality Troubles Faulty Part/ Observed Faults Details of the Fault Check Point Remedy Part Name Vertical or horizontal The printout has banding vertical Adjustment 1. For printing in the Bi-D mode, check that the Bi-D Adjustment 1.
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EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 Revision E Table 3-15. Print Quality Troubles Faulty Part/ Observed Faults Details of the Fault Check Point Remedy Part Name Vertical or horizontal When printing at 360 dpi, Adjustment 1. Check that PF Adjustment has executed properly.
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EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 Revision E Table 3-15. Print Quality Troubles Faulty Part/ Observed Faults Details of the Fault Check Point Remedy Part Name The printout is The non-printed side or the Front Paper 1. Check that heaps of ink are not formed on the Front Paper Guide 1.
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EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 Revision E Table 3-15. Print Quality Troubles Faulty Part/ Observed Faults Details of the Fault Check Point Remedy Part Name The printout is Ink smudges appear on the blank Front and Rear 1. Check the Front and Rear Paper EJ Roller Assys for ink stain.
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EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 Revision E Table 3-15. Print Quality Troubles Faulty Part/ Observed Faults Details of the Fault Check Point Remedy Part Name The printout is Ink smudges appear on the blank PF Roller Shaft 1. Check the PF Roller Shaft for ink stain.
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EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 Revision E Table 3-15. Print Quality Troubles Faulty Part/ Observed Faults Details of the Fault Check Point Remedy Part Name Borderless Printing Cannot make a borderless PW sensor 1. Check if the paper dust or scrap of the paper is attached to the 1.
EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 Revision E 4.1 Overview 4.1.1 Precautions Before starting the disassembling/reassembling work of this product, always read the This chapter describes procedures for disassembling and assembling this product. following "WARNING" and "CAUTION" carefully. Unless otherwise specified, the disassembled units or main components can be reassembled by reversing the disassembling procedure.
PF Tension Measuring Tool 1294120 Penlight Bend the metal wire as shown below. Note : All of the tools listed above are commercially available. EPSON provides the tools listed with EPSON tool code. 25mm 4.1.3 Screws The following table lists the screws used in this product. When disassembling and reassembling the printer, refer to the following table and use the specified screws in the specified positions.
EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 Revision E 4.1.5 Work Completion Checklist Whenever the printer is serviced, use the checklist shown below to confirm all work is completed properly and the printer is ready to be returned to the user. Table 4-3. Work Completion Check...
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EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 Revision E 4.1.6 Locking/Unlocking the Carriage and Opening/ 4.1.5.1 Protection for Transportation (Securing the Carriage) (T.B.D) Closing the CDR Tray Base Before packing the printer to be returned to the user, attach several pieces of strong Locking/releasing the Carriage and opening/closing the CDR Tray Base are mutually tape to the carriage to prevent damage during transportation.
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EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 Revision E When moving the Carriage Unit with the Front Cover and CD- R C A U T I O N Tray Base opened, turn the PG CAM (Right) beforehand so that PG++ points downwards to release the PG in order to prevent interference between the Paper EJ Frame Assy and Carriage Unit.
Plate Left/Right (p.136) (p.77) Stylus Photo R1900 was used to illustrate these disassembly and assembly procedures. The appearance of Decoration Plate some parts differ from those on Stylus Photo R2880, Left/Right (p.80) however, there is no difference in the procedures.
EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 Revision E 4.2 Removing the Housings 4.2.2 Stacker Assy To disengage the guide pin on the right of the Stacker Assy, push the Stopper in 4.2.1 Paper Support Assy the direction of the arrow with a flathead screwdriver or similar tool.
EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 Revision E 4.2.3 Front Decoration Plate Left/Right 4.2.4 Rear Housing Open the Stacker Assy. Remove the two C.B.P. M3 x 10 screws and the C.B.S. M3 x 6 screw that secure the Rear Housing. While releasing the hook on the Front Decoration Plate Left, open the plate in the direction of the arrow, and remove it.
EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 Revision E 4.2.5 Panel Unit Align the positioning tabs (one each on the left/right) with the positioning holes (one each on the left/right) on the Upper Open the Printer Cover. Housing. Before opening the Front Cover and CDR Tray Base, unlock the C A U T I O N ...
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EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 Revision E Disengage the nine hooks on the bottom of the Panel Unit, and remove the Panel Be careful not to get the Panel FFC caught underneath the Unit while pulling out its tab. hooks on the Panel Unit.
EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 Revision E 4.2.6 Decoration Plate Left/Right When installing the Decoration Plate L/R, first align the hooks of the Decoration Plate L/R (two each) with the ribs of the Lower Remove the Rear Housing. (p.77) Housing (two each on the left/right), and then align the tab inside Remove the Front Decoration Plate Left/Right.
EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 Revision E 4.2.7 Upper Housing / Printer Cover Route the Panel FFC and CDR Sensor cable correctly as shown in the following Figure. Remove the Decoration Plate Left/Right. (p.80) Install the Upper Housing so that the Grounding Plate properly Remove the Panel Unit.
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EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 Revision E REMOVING THE PRINTER COVER Be careful not to damage the surface in step 3 and later. C A U T I O N Remove the Upper Housing / Printer Cover. (p.81) Remove the two C.B.P. M3 x 10 screws that secure Printer Cover Holder Left/ Right.
EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 Revision E 4.2.8 Upper Housing Support Assy When performing the following steps, be careful not to damage the C A U T I O N tabs of the Printer Cover Holder Right. Remove the Upper Housing / Printer Cover. (p.81) Remove the two C.B.S.
EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 Revision E 4.3 Removing the Boards When performing the following procedure, prevent the FFC and the C A U T I O N cables from being scratched. If having trouble disassembling, remove the High Voltage Module Cover to make the work easier.
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EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 Revision E Pull out the Board Assy from the Printer. REMOVING THE MAIN BOARD Remove the Board Assy (Main Board/Power Supply Board). (p.84) When disconnecting the Power Board cable, be sure to unlock C A U T I O N CN60 on the Main Board.
EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 Revision E 4.3.2 LED Board REMOVING THE POWER BOARD Remove the Upper Housing / Printer Cover. (p.81) Remove the Board Assy (Main Board/Power Supply Board). (p.84) Peel off the piece of acetate tape from the LED Sheet.
EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 Revision E 4.3.3 High Voltage Module Remove the C.B.S. (P4) M3 x 8 screw that secures the LED Board, and remove the LED Board. High voltage is applied in the High Voltage Module. The following W A R N I N G 6) C.B.S.
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EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 Revision E Pull off the connector of the electrode cable from its terminal on the High Voltage After replacing the High Voltage Module, always make the required A D J U S T M E N T Module Board with long-nose pliers or the like.
EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 Revision E 4.4 Disassembling the Printer Mechanism Remove the three C.B.S. M3 x 6 screws that secure the APG Assy, and remove the APG Assy from the Main Frame. 4.4.1 APG Assy 2) C.B.S. M3x6 (8±1 kgf.cm) Remove the Upper Housing / Printer Cover.
EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 Revision E 4.4.2 CR Scale Match the phase of the APG Assy in the following procedure. 1.Match the delta marks of Spur Gear 16 and Combination Remove the Upper Housing / Printer Cover. (p.81) Gear 22, 28.8, 32.4.
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EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 Revision E Remove the coil section of Torsion Spring 24.7 from the tab on the Left CR Shaft Turn the CR Scale 90º, and remove it from the tab on the Left CR Shaft Mounting Mounting Plate with tweezers.
EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 Revision E 4.4.3 Printhead / CSIC Assy Pass the CR Scale through the slot on the CR Encoder. So as not to damage the FFC, do not use any tools with the sharp C A U T I O N ends when removing the Cable Holder.
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EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 Revision E Disengage the two hooks that secure the Ink Guide and remove the Ink Guide from The Hinge, Cover Cartridge can not be removed without damaging C H E C K the Cartridge Unit. P O I N T it.
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EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 Revision E Peel off a piece of acetate tape and disconnect the CSIC FFC from the connector 10. Using the special tool (see p.71) disengage the two hooks of the CSIC Assy on the on the CSIC Board.
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EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 Revision E 11. Remove the three C.B.P. M2.6 x 8 that secure the Printhead using the Phillips Confirm that the pad is attached at the position in Figure 4-59. Screw Driver, No.1, and vertically lift the Printhead to remove it.
EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 Revision E 4.4.4 Lower Housing / Printer Mechanism 1) C.B.P. M3x10 (6±1 kgf.cm) Remove the Upper Housing / Printer Cover. (p.81) Electrode cable following steps, be extremely careful not to If having trouble C A U T I O N disassembling, Module Cover to make the work easier.
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EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 Revision E When performing the following step, make sure to grasp the Printer Install the Printer Mechanism to the Lower Housing as follows. C A U T I O N Mechanism by the specified positions shown below. Otherwise, the...
EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 Revision E 4.4.5 Carriage Shaft / Carriage Unit Attach the Label, Ink Position;B at the position in the figure below. Remove the Printhead / CSIC Assy. (p.92) Remove the CR Scale. (p.90) Remove the LED Board. (p.86) Remove the APG Assy.
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EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 Revision E Remove the two C.B.S. M3 x 6 screws that secure the Frame Support Plate (Left), Remove the foot of Left PG Torsion Spring from tab A, and remove the coil and remove it. section from tab B to remove Left PG Torsion Spring from the Main Frame.
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EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 Revision E 10. Remove the extension spring for the Driven Pulley Holder from the Main Frame Place the feet of Left PG Torsion Spring and Right PG Torsion and the tab on the Drive Pulley Holder with needle-nose pliers.
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EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 Revision E 12. Remove the CR Drive Belt from the CR Motor Pinion Gear. 14. Loosen the C.B.S. (P4) M3 x 8 screw that secures the Left Parallelism Adjust Bushing, and rotate the Bushing toward the front of the Printer Mechanism to...
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EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 Revision E 16. Lift the Carriage Shaft upwards, and remove the Carriage Shaft Spacer from the 18. Lift the Carriage Shaft within the hole on the Main Frame, and remove the Spacer Carriage Shaft with tweezers.
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EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 Revision E Install the Right PG Cam so that one of these positions marked "0", When performing the following procedure, take care not to scratch C A U T I O N "+" or "++" faces downward.
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EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 Revision E 23. Remove the Belt Holder from the Carriage unit. Set the longer end of the Carriage Shaft to the left side. When the Carriage Shaft is removed, the Plain Spring and Leaf Spring that are attached to the right end of the Carriage Shaft may drop off.
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EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 Revision E 25. Disconnect the Sensor FFC from the connector on the CR Encoder Board, pull out After replacing or removing the Carriage Shaft and Carriage Unit, A D J U S T M E N T the Sensor FFC from the Carriage Unit, and remove the Carriage Unit.
EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 Revision E 4.4.6 ASF Assy Disconnect all the cables and the FFCs from the connectors on the Relay Board. CN1 : Relay FFC Remove the Printer Mechanism. (Refer to 4.4.4 Lower Housing / Printer ...
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EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 Revision E Referring to Figure 4-93, correctly route each of the cables and Align the guide pins and tabs on the Guide Roller LDs with the FFCs. positioning holes on the Main Frame. (Refer to Figure 4-95.)
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EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 Revision E Align the guide pin and four Tabs on the ASF Assy with the After replacing or removing the ASF Assy, always make the required A D J U S T M E N T...
EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 Revision E 4.4.7 Front Paper Guide Pad After installing the Front Paper Guide Pads and Front Paper Guide Pad Protection, lift the Printer Mechanism, and check the following Remove the Printer Mechanism. (Refer to 4.4.4 Lower Housing / Printer points.
EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 Revision E 4.4.8 Waste Ink Pad / Waste Ink Tube Left/Right Check the positions and the routing of the upper and lower Waste Ink Tubes. Remove the Printer Mechanism. (Refer to 4.4.4 Lower Housing / Printer...
EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 Revision E 4.4.9 Foot 4.4.10 PictBridge Holder Assy Remove the Printer Mechanism. (Refer to 4.4.4 Lower Housing / Printer Remove the Printer Mechanism. (Refer to 4.4.4 Lower Housing / Printer Mechanism (p.96)) Mechanism (p.96)) Remove the six foot at the backside of the Lower Housing.
EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 Revision E 4.4.11 Paper EJ Frame Assy / Front Cover / CDR Tray When performing the following procedure, take care not to scratch C A U T I O N Base the Star Wheel. Remove the Upper Housing Support Assy. (p.83) Release the Front Cover from the two guide pins of the CDR Tray Base.
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EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 Revision E Remove the C.B.S. M3 x 6 screw that secures the Right CDR Tray Base Support, Hook both rear ends of the Paper EJ Frame Assy onto the tabs and remove the Right CDR Tray Base Support.
EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 Revision E 4.4.12 CDR Release Lever Sub Assy To prevent parts from dropping, refit the shaft on the Right CDR Release Base into the CDR Release Lever. Remove the Paper EJ Frame Assy / Front Cover / CDR Tray Base. (p.112)
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EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 Revision E Remove the Spur Gear 68 from the Paper EJ Roller Shaft. Make sure that the Left CDR Release Lever Sub Assy is correctly assembled as shown in the figure below. Spur Gear 68 Figure 4-115.
EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 Revision E 4.4.13 Ink System Unit Remove the two C.B.S. M3 x 4 screws that secure the Ink System Guide Plate, and remove it. Remove the Right CDR Release Lever Sub Assy. (Refer to 4.4.12 CDR Release Lever Sub Assy (p.114))
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EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 Revision E Remove the two C.B.S. M3 x 6 screws that secure the Ink System Unit. Remove the two C.B.S. M3 x 6 screws that secure the Right Support Frame, and remove the Right Support Frame from the Main Frame.
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EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 Revision E Remove the Ink System Unit downwards from the Main Frame keeping the Unit Place the Paper EJ Lock Release Cam on the rear side of the from coming in contact with the Paper EJ Transmission Lock Lever.
EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 Revision E 4.4.14 Front Paper Guide / Paper EJ Roller / Remove the Spacer from the EJ Roller Shaft. Front Paper Guide Pad Tray Remove the guide pins on Left Bushing 8 from the Main Frame using tweezers, and turn Left Bushing 8 toward you to align with the notches on the Main Frame.
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EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 Revision E Return the Carriage Unit to its home position. 10. Pull out the Shaft of the Left Front Frame from the bushing of the Front Paper Guide and remove the Left Front Frame. Remove the C.B.S. M3 x 6 screw that secure the Left Front Frame.
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EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 Revision E DISASSEMBLING THE FRONT PAPER GUIDE PAD TRAY Align the bushing of the Front Paper Guide with the PF Roller Shaft. Remove the Front Paper Guide Pad Tray in the direction of the arrow. (p.120) Shaft and bushing Remove the three Waste Ink Pads from the Front Paper Guide Pad Tray.
EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 Revision E 4.4.15 PF Roller Shaft After installing the Front Paper Guide, lift the Printer Mechanism to check the following points. Remove the PF Encoder. (p.132) Make sure that the tabs on the Paper Guide Pad are not cut Remove the Upper Paper Guide Assys.
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EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 Revision E Remove the PG Grounding Spring from the notch on the Main Frame, and remove Remove the guide pin of Left Bushing 8 from the Main Frame using tweezers, and the PF Grounding Spring from the groove on the PF Roller Shaft.
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EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 Revision E When performing the following procedure, pay attention to the Be careful not to move Compression Spring 4 and the Leaf Spring C A U T I O N C A U T I O N following points.
EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 Revision E 4.4.16 Release Holder Assy Align the three upper tabs on the Release Holder Assy with the positioning holes on the Main Frame. See Figure 4-148. Remove the APG Assy. (p.89) Fit the FLAG Release Shaft by the bushings on the Release Release the PE Sensor connector cable from the five tabs on the Release Holder Holder Assy.
EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 Revision E 4.4.17 FLAG Release Assy Release the three tabs on the Driven Release Holder from the Main Frame, and remove the FLAG Release Assy. Remove the APG Assy. (p.89). Front Front Remove the Release Holder Assy. (p.125)
EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 Revision E 4.4.18 Upper Paper Guide Assys Attach the five Perforated Sheets and the LD Cover Sheet to the six locations shown in the figure below to prevent ink from sticking to FLAG Release Assy (p.126) the LD Rollers.
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EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 Revision E Remove the six Upper Paper Guide Torsion Springs from the tabs on the Main Make sure that the leading end of the Upper Paper Guide Torsion Frame, and pull out the Upper Paper Guide Torsion Springs from the six Upper Spring can be seen through the hole of the Upper Paper Guide Assy.
EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 Revision E 4.5 Removing the Motors Remove the two C.B.S. M3 x 4 screws that secure the CR Motor, and remove the CR Motor from the Main Frame. 4.5.1 CR Motor 10) C.B.S. M3x10 (4±0.5 kgf.cm) Remove the Upper Housing / Printer Cover.
EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 Revision E 4.5.2 PF Motor Make the slit on the PF Motor face the direction shown in the A D J U S T M E N T R E Q U I R E D figure below.
EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 Revision E 4.5.3 ASF Motor Remove the ASF Assy. (p.106) Release the ASF Motor cable from the cable hook and disconnect the relay connector. Remove the two C.B.P. M3 x 8 screws that secure the ASF Motor and remove the ASF Motor.
EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 Revision E 4.6 Removing the Sensors 4.6.2 PF Encoder Remove the Upper Housing / Printer Cover. (p.81) 4.6.1 CR Encoder Disconnect the FFC from the PF Encoder Sensor Board. Remove the Carriage Shaft / Carriage Unit. (p.98) Remove the C.B.S.
EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 Revision E 4.6.3 Ink Mark Sensor / PW sensor While pressing the guide pin on the PF Encoder Sensor Holder using tweezers, slide the holder upwards to release the three tabs, and remove the PF Encoder Remove the Carriage Shaft / Carriage Unit.
EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 Revision E 4.6.4 CDR Sensor Make sure that the FFC is routed as shown in Figure 4-169 Remove the Paper EJ Frame Assy / Front Cover / CDR Tray Base. (p.112) Disengage the two hooks that secure the CDR Sensor and remove the CDR Sensor.
EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 Revision E 4.6.5 PE Sensor Holder Align the four tabs and guide pin on the PE Sensor Holder with the positioning holes on the Main Frame correctly so that there is no Remove the APG Assy. (p.89) gap between the PE Sensor Holder and the Main Frame.
EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 Revision E 4.6.6 Cover Open Sensor Remove the Panel Unit. (p.78) Remove the C.B.P. M3 x 8 screw that secures the Cover Open Sensor and remove the Cover Open Sensor. Cover Open Sensor 4) C.B.P. M3x8...
Head ID Input When replacing the Print Head, this adjustment is made to 1. Enter the ID of the Head QR Code Label (Stylus Photo R1900: 29 digits, Stylus Photo R2880: reduce head manufacturing variations, which may cause 17 digits), which is applied to the Print Head, into the program.
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EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 Revision E Table 5-1. Adjustment Items Adjustment Purpose Method Outline Multi Sensor Adjustment This adjustment is made to correct a detection position error, 1. Select and execute this function in the Adjustment Program. (Ink Mark Sensor which is caused by the displacement of the Ink Mark Sensor 2.
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EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 Revision E Table 5-1. Adjustment Items Adjustment Purpose Method Outline CR motor heat protection This adjustment is made to measure the manufacturing 1. Select/execute this function in the Adjustment Program. control variations of the CR Motor and PS Board to make the most of 2.
EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 Revision E 5.1.2 Required Adjustments The table below lists the required adjustments depending upon the parts being repaired or replaced. Find the part(s) you removed or replaced, and check which adjustment(s) must be carried out. Table 5-4. Required Adjustment List...
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EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 Revision E Table 5-4. Required Adjustment List Priority Adjustment Item Part Name Waste Ink Pad/ Remove Front Paper Guide Replace Remove Carriage shaft Replace Remove Carriage Unit Replace Remove Paper EJ Frame Assy Replace Remove Printer Mechanism...
EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 Revision E 5.1.3 Required Adjustment Tools Table 5-5. List of Tools Name Part Code Category Overview The following table lists the adjustment tools required for adjustment of this product. Level Block Used to check whether or not...
EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 Revision E 5.2 Adjustment 5.2.1.1 PF Belt Tension Adjustment Method Proper measurement may be interrupted by sounds picked up from C A U T I O N This section explains the adjustments that do not use the Adjustment Program.
Some pictures used in this section are Stylus Photo R1800. The C H E C K make contact with the Microphone by reaction of flipping. adjustment method for Stylus Photo R1900/Stylus Photo R2880 P O I N T is the same as the one for Stylus Photo R1800.
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EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 Revision E 5.2.2.1 PG Adjustment Method Load unused Ink Cartridges of all colors into the Carriage Unit. Loosen the screw that secures the Parallelism Adjust Bushing. Before starting PG adjustment, completely wipe drops of ink C A U T I O N around the Print Head.
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EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 Revision E With its conductor connection portion up, set the Adjustment Gauge in the To set the PG position to the “--” position, turn the PG Cam on the right end of the specified position (on the left side of the Front Paper Guide).
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EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 Revision E Lower the Gear of the Parallelism Adjust Bushing on the left side of the frame 11. With its conductor connection portion up, set the Adjustment Gauge in the stepwise, and confirm continuity. When continuity is confirmed, define the specified position (on the right side of the Front Paper Guide).
EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 Revision E 5.2.3 PF Roller Shaft Center Support Position 12. Move the Carriage Unit onto the Adjustment Gauge. Adjustment Moving position Match the right end of the Gauge with the right end of the Carriage Unit.
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EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 Revision E 5.2.3.1 How to Adjust the PF Roller Shaft Center Tilt the Printer Mechanism at about 45 degrees, and loosen the screws that secure Support Position the Center Support Bushing Cam and the Center Support Bush.
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EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 Revision E Turn the Center Support Bushing Cam so that the long hand position is +30 from Check for any dirt on the PF Roller Shaft when performing the C A U T I O N the “0”...
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EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 Revision E Unevenness Figure 5-17. Outside the Specified Value Range Figure 5-18. Inside the Specified Value Range Adjustment Adjustment Confidential...
EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 Revision E 5.2.4 Colorimetric Calibration 5.2.4.1 Overview of the Colorimetric Calibration Purpose This calibration is performed to compensate the ink discharge amount when the Measuring the color of the ink discharge amount information and registering/...
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EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 Revision E Supplement: Regarding remaining ink amount Table 5-6.The Difference in Calibration Method between Head ID and Colorimetric Calibration. When the Ink Counter detects ink out, a certain amount (safety margin) of ink is still remaining in the cartridge to prevent the print head from damages caused by...
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Revision E 5.2.4.2 Adjusting Method of the Colorimetric Calibration Install the printer driver for Stylus Photo R1900/Stylus Photo C H E C K R2880 and USB driver for the calibrator to the PC in advance. P O I N T...
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EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 Revision E Load one sheet of A4 or letter-size Archival Matte Paper/Enhanced Matte paper to After the Calibration Chart is printed, allow it to dry for five minutes. During this print the Calibration Chart. time, check the nozzle check pattern on the chart. If there are broken lines or...
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EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 Revision E Place the Calibrator on the calibration plate, and click [Calibrate] 10. Follow the on-screen messages to measure the Chart. After the color measurement is finished, click [OK]. Color Patch grid Figure 5-27. Preparing the Calibrator ...
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EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 Revision E 12. When the following screen is displayed, click [End], and turn the printer OFF then Be sure to start the measurement from the top side of the chart. C A U T I O N back ON again to end the adjustment.
EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 Revision E 5.2.5 ASF Guide Roller LDs Position Adjustment Turn Combination Gear 29.11 on the right side of the ASF Assy CCW to raise the Hopper to the upper limit position (until the Hopper Pad contacts the LD Roller).
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EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 Revision E Light the printer's inside through a gap between the Roll Paper Frame and the ASF Align the guide pin and tab on the 0 Digit Side Guide Roller LD with the Assy with a penlight, and look the tab on the Retard Roller Holder at the back of positioning holes on the Main Frame, and tighten the Guide Roller LD (0 Digit the two reference tabs on the ASF Assy through the notch.
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C H A P T E R MAINTENANCE Confidential...
EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 Revision E 6.1 Overview 6.1.2 Service Maintenance If print irregularity (missing dot, white line, etc.) has occurred or the printer indicates This section provides information to maintain the printer in its optimum condition. “Maintenance Error”, take the following actions to clear the error.
EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 Revision E 6.1.2.2 Maintenance Request Waste Ink Pads to be replaced Waste ink is discharged to Waste Ink Pads via the Cap Unit. The printer has counter Table 6-1. List of Waste Ink Pads to be replaced...
The lubrication used for the components of the printer has been decided on based on Right (two points each) evaluation carried out by Epson. Therefore, the specified amount and places of <Lubrication Type> lubrication given in this section should be strictly observed.
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EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 Revision E <Lubrication Point> <Lubrication Point> Contact point of the CR Scale Bushings of the Left and Right PG Left Side Right Side Mounting Plate (Left/Right) and the Cams (inner circumference) Main Frame <Lubrication Type> <Lubrication Type>...
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EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 Revision E <Lubrication Point> <Lubrication Point> Rear Paper EJ Roller Contact point of the rear side of CR Contact point of the EJ Grounding Guide Plate and the slider of the Spring and Front and Rear Paper EJ...
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EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 Revision E 6.1.3.1 Lubrication of Carriage Shaft <Lubrication Point> 1. Left side of the PF Roller Shaft Fit the Carriage Unit onto the Carriage Shaft, and move it to the center of the (Left of the E-Ring) Shaft.
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EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 Revision E Hold the Carriage Unit, and while turning the Carriage Shaft clockwise and Hold the Carriage Unit, and while turning the Carriage Shaft, move the Carriage counterclockwise, move the Carriage Unit to spread the grease evenly.
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EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 Revision E Hold the Carriage Unit, and while turning the Carriage Shaft, move the Carriage Unit to the right end of the Carriage Shaft to lubricate the grease evenly. Figure 6-18. Lubricating the Carriage Shaft (5)
EPSON Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 Revision E 7.1 Connector Summary 7.2 Exploded Diagram / Parts List This section shows the connections between the main components of the printer. This manual does not provide exploded diagrams or parts list. For the information, see SPI (Service Parts Information).
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C H A P T E R STYLUS PHOTO R2000 Confidential...
Stylus Photo R2000. About other information, please refer to Chapter 1 to Chapter 7 for the information on the Stylus Photo R1900. This chapter includes : Features Describes the features that are unique to the Stylus Photo R2000.
Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 Revision E 8.2 Features 8.2.1 Casing specifications Dimensions :622.1 mm (W) x 324.0 mm (D) x 219.0 mm (H) Casing specifications (Peper support and stacker are closed. Rubber feet are included.) Network interface Weight :12.3 kg...
Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 Revision E 8.2.2 NetWork Interface Wireless LAN The following interface is equipped for the Wireless LAN connection. Stylus Photo R2000 can be connected to the network via Wired LAN or Wireless LAN connection. (They can not be used simultaneously.) The Table 8-3.
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Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 Revision E Table 8-5. Communication Speed for 802.11n Switching Wired/Wireless LAN Bandwidth = 20MHz Bandwidth= 40MHz This printer can be connect to the network via either Wired LAN or Wireless LAN MCS Index GI = 800ns...
Revision E 8.2.3 Ink Cartridge Color of the ink cartridge EPSON COOL WHITE Describes the specification of the ink cartridge. Product numbers of the EPSON ink cartridges Table 8-7. Product No. of Ink Cartridges Color Code Photo Black...
Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 Revision E 8.2.4 Nozzle Configuration 8.2.5 Ink Scrambling Sequence Purpose Table 8-9. Nozzle Configuration Item Specification To prevent the inks from settling at the bottom, and to reduce variations of Nozzle Black : 180 nozzles x 2 color for printing, Ink Scrambling Sequence is executed.
Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 Revision E 8.2.6 Operation Buttons & Indicators (LEDs) Network LED Operation Buttons Paper LED Ink LED (Left : Green, Right : Yellow) Power LED This printer has the following six operation buttons. Table 8-11. Operation Buttons...
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Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 Revision E Operation Buttons & LEDs Functions Table 8-13. Operation Button Functions Button Printer Status Function Table 8-13. Operation Button Functions Roll Paper (when • Ejects the paper backwards out of the printer. Button Printer Status...
Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 Revision E Table 8-14. Indicators (LEDs) Function Table 8-14. Indicators (LEDs) Function Indicators (LEDs) Pri- Indicators (LEDs) Pri- Printer Status ority Printer Status ority Power Paper Wi-FI Power Paper Wi-FI sheet sheet Data processing / Printing from...
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Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 Revision E Errors & Remedies Error Contents Remedies Error Contents Remedies Access point setting Error has occurred by Executes access point setting again. error (Security key exchanging security Fatal error A mechanical error has exchange) key to access point.
This section describes changed parts & new parts for Stylus Photo R2000 only. For assembling of other parts, please refer to the information of Stylus Photo R1900/R2880. ("4.1.7 Disassembly" (p.75) ) In addition, the caution points are same as Stylus Photo R1900 / R2880. Stylus Photo R2000 Disassembly Confidential...
Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 Revision E 8.3.2 Procedure of Disassembly The flowchart below lists the step-by-step disassembly procedures. Start The boxes shown in a dotted-line are not the shortest C H E C K Front Decoration Panel FFC Cover Paper Support Assy...
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Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 Revision E Panel FFC Cover 3. Remove the screw (C.B.P 3x10) (x1) of the part for fixing the Panel FFC Cover, and remove the part. 1. Open the Printer Cover. Before opening the Front Cover and the CDR Tray Base, unlock C A U T I O N the Carriage.
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Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 Revision E Panel Unit Be careful not to get the Panel FFC caught underneath 1. Remove the screws (C.B.P 3x10) (x2)that secure the Panel Unit. the hooks on the Panel FFC Cover C.B.P 3x10 Secure the Panel FFC with double-sided tape as follows.
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Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 Revision E Decoration Plate Left/Right Attach the tabs (x6) to the tab holes (x5) and the positioning 1. For Decoration Plate Right, Disengage front of the hook (x1) , and lift the hole (x1) from the upper-side of the printer.
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Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 Revision E Upper Housing / Printer Cover Wireless LAN Board Assy 1. Remove the screws (C.B.P 3x10) (x6) that secure the Upper Housing, and 1. Remove the screw (C.B.P 3x8) (x1) that secure the earth cable, and remove lift the Upper Housing/Printer Cover.
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Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 Revision E Board Assy (Main Board / Power Supply Board) 3. Disconnect the Wireless LAN Board cable, and remove the Wireless LAN Board Assy. For disassembling the Board Assy, please refer to "4.3.1 Board Assy (Main Board/Power Supply Board) (p84)"...
8.4 Adjustment 8.4.1 Summary This section describes new adjustment items & changed adjustment items for Stylus Photo R2000 only. For other adjustment items, please refer to the information of Stylus Photo R1900/R2880. ("5.1.1 Servicing Adjustment Item List" (p.138) 8.4.2 Sevicing Adjusment Item List (For Stylus Photo R2000) The items, purposes and outlines of the Adjustment Program are given in the following table.
Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 Revision E 8.4.3 Required Adjustments The table below lists the required adjustments depending upon the parts being repaired or replaced. Find the part(s) you removed or replaced, and check which adjustment(s) must be carried out. About the First dot position adjustment, it's included in the PW adjustment.
Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 Revision E Table 8-17. Required Adjustment List Priority Adjustment Item Part Name Remove Carriage shaft Replace Remove Carriage Unit Replace Remove Paper EJ Frame Assy Replace Remove Printer Mechanism Replace Remove PW Sensor Replace Ink Mark Remove...
The default printer name on a network consists of “EPSON” and the last six digits of the MAC address. Therefore, the printer name becomes different from the previous one. Figure 8-15. MAC Address Setting Flowchart <Preparation>...
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Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 Revision E <Setting procedure> The MAC address required on the adjustment program is C A U T I O N written on the MAC address label on the Upper M/B Shield Plate. Make sure that the address written on the MAC address label matches the MAC address settings in the EEPROM.
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Revision E Colorimetric Calibration Multi Sensor Adjustment (Ink Mark Sensor Adjustment) The procedure of this adjustment is same as Stylus Photo R1900 / 1. Print the Nozzle Check Pattern to check not to appear dot missing. R2880. Refer to "5.2.4 Colorimetric Calibration"...
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Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000 Revision E No dot missing patterns Eight dot missings patterns Pattern-Alignment : Y - M - C - Mk Pk- R - Or (Dot-missing counts) The counts show Sensor could recognize the Dot missing for each color.