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Service Manual Color Image Scanner EPSON Perfection V30 Perfection V300 Photo SESC08-002...
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SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION. 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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REPAIRS ON EPSON PRODUCT SHOULD BE PERFORMED ONLY BY AN EPSON CERTIFIED REPAIR TECHNICIAN. 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.
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CHAPTER 6.MAINTENANCE May indicate an operating or maintenance procedure, practice or Provides preventive maintenance procedures and the lists of Epson- condition that is necessary to accomplish a task efficiently. It may also approved lubricants and adhesives required for servicing the product.
EPSON Perfection V30/V300 Photo Revision A 1.1 Features Easy-To-Use EPSON Event Manager The main features of the EPSON Perfection V30 / V300 Photo are as follows. • Supports for a wide variety of file types; BMP, JPEG, TIFF, PDF High Quality EPSON Scan Optical Resolution •...
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EPSON Perfection V30/V300 Photo Revision A • Image Adjustment Tools: Checkboxes Films Reflective Unsharp Mask (3 levels) Grain Reduction (3 levels) De-screening (4 levels) Color Restoration Backlight Correction (3 levels) Dust Removal (3 levels) Icons Film Reflective Auto Exposure (selectable in ‘Configuration’: 7 levels)
EPSON Perfection V30/V300 Photo Revision A 1.2 Specifications Table 1-2. TPU Unit Specifications Product type TPU with moving carriage GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS Light Source White LED Table 1-1. Scanner Specifications Color Positive: 8.53 msec/line (Typical) Scanning speed (4800 dpi, Best & Speed Priority) Color Negative: 12.3 msec/line (Typical)
EPSON Perfection V30/V300 Photo Revision A ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS EMC AND SAFETY STANDARDS COMPLIANCE Table 1-3. Electrical Specifications Table 1-4. EMC and Safety Standards Main Unit Scanner 100 V • FCC Part 15 Subpart B Class B (USA) • CAN/CSA-CEI/IEC CISPR 22 (Canada) Rated input voltage DC 13.5V...
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EPSON Perfection V30/V300 Photo Revision A ENERGY CONSERVATION International Energy Star™ Program compliant STATIC ELECTRICITY Contact discharge: 2 kV, 4kV, 5kV Air discharge: 2 kV, 4kV, 8kV, 10kV ENVIRONMENTAL OPERATING CONDITIONS Table 1-5. Environmental Requirements Humidity Condition Temperature (no-condensiation) Operating 10 to 35 °C...
0x04B8h Product ID: 0x0131h Product ID: 0x0139h (For Perfection V30 SE only) Connector type One self-powered receptacle, Type B Standard Connector. Must be connected directly to the host or to tier 1 in a hub with a recommended USB cable.
Scan to PDF Saves the scanned image as a PDF file. Note *1: Perfection V30 / V300 Photo can be turned ON/OFF by the Start button. However, scanner cannot be turned OFF when the scanning software is running. Power ON Push ‘Start’...
EPSON Perfection V30/V300 Photo Revision A 1.6 Maximum Document Size and Placement TPU MODEL - SCANNING RANGE FOR TRANSPARENT DOCUMENT Size 32.9 x 244.4 mm (horizontal x vertical) SCANNING RANGE FOR REFLECTIVE DOCUMENT Size 216 x 297 mm (horizontal x vertical) 32.9 mm...
EPSON Perfection V30/V300 Photo Revision A 1.7 Control Codes Following table is the list of control codes of the scanner. Category Command Name Code ID request ESC I ID request ESC i Status request ESC F Extended status request ESC f...
EPSON Perfection V30/V300 Photo Revision A 2.1 Engine Operation Outline Sub-B Board This section explains the functions and operating principles of the Perfection V30/ CCD Sensor Perfection V300 Photo engine. LM Board 2.1.1 Carriage Unit outline ISN Board The Carriage Unit consists of the ISN Board, Sub-B Board, LM Board (light source) and Mirror/Lens Mechanism.
EPSON Perfection V30/V300 Photo Revision A 2.1.2 Carriage Moving Mechanism Operation The Carriage Unit slides in the sub scanning direction by the CR Timing Belt Motor, which is powered by the transmitted force from the CR Motor as shown below. The CR The image data of a document is scanned in the combination of the main scanning Motor is a stepping motor and is driven under open loop control.
EPSON Perfection V30/V300 Photo Revision A 2.1.3 TPU outline (Perfection V300 Photo) 2.1.4 TPU Carriage Driving Mechanism Operation TPU consists of TPU Carriage Unit, Sub Board, and the TPU CR Motor, etc. The TPU Carriage Unit slides along the rail in the sub scanning direction as the TPU CR Motor transmits its drive power to the TPU CR Timing Belt connected to the TPU TPU is also equipped with LM-B Board as a light source.
Optoelectronic transformation processing (reflected light (optical energy) from a document surface is transformed into electric charge (electric energy)) Main Board B193 MAIN (STD) (Perfection V30) Amplification processing B193 MAIN (TPU) (Perfection V300 Photo) A/D conversion processing (scanned image data generated as an analog...
EPSON Perfection V30/V300 Photo Revision A 3.1 Outline FATAL ERROR Table 3-2. Fatal error This chapter explains the remedies for errors detected by the self-diagnostic function as well as the check points on a fault phenomenon basis, which are required for efficient...
EPSON Perfection V30/V300 Photo Revision A 3.2 Troubleshooting Table 3-5. The Main Unit does not perform initialization operation. Step Cause Corrective Action This section is organized by troubles to determine the causes. Find out the trouble you Connectors are not properly connected.
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EPSON Perfection V30/V300 Photo Revision A Table 3-9. The TPU CR does not operate or move abnormally. Step Cause Corrective Action Connectors are not properly connected. Connect the connectors properly. TPU CR Timing Belt dropped. Attach the Timing Belt back to the TPU CR.
4.1.3 Screws Before starting the disassembly or reassembly of the product, always read the The following table indicate the screws used in the EPSON Perfection V30/V300 Photo.. following precautions given under the headings “WARNING” and “CAUTION”. Table 4-2. Abbreviations of Screws...
EPSON Perfection V30/V300 Photo Revision A 4.2 Disassembly Procedure This section illustrates how to remove the main components of this product. Unless otherwise specified, the reassembly procedure is the reverse of the disassembly procedure. For additional assembly illustrations, refer to the exploded diagrams provided by SPI (Service Parts Information).
EPSON Perfection V30/V300 Photo Revision A 4.3 Disassembly of Main Unit Push the Document Cover/TPU Unit towards the main unit, releasing the 2 shafts from the hooks of the Hinge one by one. 4.3.1 Hinge Disengagement When disengaging the Hinge, the Document Cover/TPU Unit may C A U T I O N hit the scanner main unit and damage it.
EPSON Perfection V30/V300 Photo Revision A 4.3.2 Document Cover 4.3.3 Housing Upper Disengage the Hinge (4.3.1 Hinge Disengagement on page 30), remove the Disengage the Hinge (4.3.1 Hinge Disengagement on page 30), and remove the Document Cover/TPU Unit. Document Cover.
EPSON Perfection V30/V300 Photo Revision A On the bottom side of the Housing Upper, disengage the four hooks that secure the 4.3.4 Hinge Button Cover, and remove the Optical Plate, Function Buttons, and Button Cover. Remove the Housing Upper. (Figure 4-6) (4.3.3 Housing Upper on page 31)
EPSON Perfection V30/V300 Photo Revision A 4.3.5 Panel Board 4.3.6 Main Board Remove the Housing Upper. (4.3.3 Housing Upper on page 31) Remove the Panel Board. (4.3.5 Panel Board on page 33) Remove the screw (C.B.P. 3x8, 5-7 kgf.cm) that secure the Panel Board.
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Harness Main~PNL Double-sided tape 16x6x0.6 Figure 4-12. Reassembling the Upper Main Board Shield Plate C H E C K Perfection V30 is equipped with a different Main Board to P O I N T Harness Main~PNL Protective Sheet C.B.P. 3x10 Perfection V300 Photo, therefore note that the number of connectors differ.
). Any slack in the cable may cause entanglement of the cable when the Carriage moves. Figure 4-14. Removing the Main Board (Perfection V30) The Main Board differs between the Perfection V30, Perfection V300 Photo. When replacing the Main Board, make sure to replace with a correct one.
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EPSON Perfection V30/V300 Photo Revision A Remove the three screws (C.C.P. 3X8, 5-7 kgf.cm) that secure the CR Motor Assy. After replacing the CR Motor, make sure to apply G-45 grease Remove the CR Motor Assy from the Housing Lower.
EPSON Perfection V30/V300 Photo Revision A 4.3.8 Pulley Driven 4.3.9 Carriage Unit Remove the Housing Upper. Remove the Main Board. (4.3.6 Main Board on page 33) (4.3.3 Housing Upper on page 31) Remove the Pulley Driven. (4.3.8 Pulley Driven on page 37) Remove the two screws (C.B.P.
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EPSON Perfection V30/V300 Photo Revision A Remove the Carriage Unit from the Housing Lower following the steps below. Torsion Spring Move the Carriage Unit to the centre position. Lift up the Carriage Shaft from the Pulley Driven side, and move it in the direction of the arrow, to get it out from the shaft holder.
EPSON Perfection V30/V300 Photo Revision A 4.4 Disassembly of TPU Remove the eleven screws (C.B.P 3x8, 4-5 kgf.) that secure the TPU Housing Upper. 4.4.1 TPU Housing Upper TPU Housing Lower Disengage the Hinge. (4.3.1 Hinge Disengagement on page 30) Slide the Document Mat in the direction of the arrow, releasing it from the sockets of the TPU Unit and remove it.
EPSON Perfection V30/V300 Photo Revision A 4.4.2 Harness TPU/Sub Board Reassemble the Harness TPU following the steps below. Remove the TPU Housing Upper. (4.4.1 TPU Housing Upper on page 39) Insert the Harness TPU into the socket of the TPU Housing Remove the Housing Upper.
EPSON Perfection V30/V300 Photo Revision A Disconnect CN2 connector from the Sub Board. 4.4.3 TPU Carriage Unit/Harness Sub Remove the screw (C.B.P 3x8, 5-7 kgf.) that secures the Sub Board, and remove Remove the TPU Housing Upper. the Sub Board.
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EPSON Perfection V30/V300 Photo Revision A After replacing the Pulley Driven, make sure to apply G-45 Route the Harness Sub following the ribs on the TPU Carriage grease to the specified area. (Chapter 6 "MAINTENANCE" Unit. P52) When installing the Harness Sub, make sure to align the...
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EPSON Perfection V30/V300 Photo Revision A Remove the Harness Sub that is secured to the TPU Housing Lower with double- sided tape When installing the Harness Sub to TPU Housing Lower, make sure to take note of the FFC Positioning line to start off.
EPSON Perfection V30/V300 Photo Revision A 4.4.4 TPU CR Motor Route the TPU CR Motor harness on the back of the TPU Remove the TPU Housing Upper. Housing Lower boss as shown below. (4.4.1 TPU Housing Upper on page 39) Mount the Ferrite Core on the rib of the TPU Housing Lower and arrange the TPU CR Motor harness as shown below.
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EPSON Perfection V30/V300 Photo Revision A Remove the Damper Motor from the CR Motor Assy. After replacing the TPU CR Motor, make sure to apply G-45 Remove the two washers and the two Gears, and remove the Timing Belt from the grease to the specified area.
EPSON Perfection V30/V300 Photo Revision A 5.1 Overview This chapter describes adjustments necessary after the disassembly/reassembly of the scanner. 5.1.1 Servicing Adjustment Item List The adjustment items of this product are as follows: Table 5-1. Adjustment Items Function Item Purpose...
EPSON Perfection V30/V300 Photo Revision A 5.1.2 Replacement Part Adjustment Items 5.1.3 [Zero-Point MSA Fixture] Printing and Maintenance Below listed are the necessity to perform MSA Adjustment Test or EEPROM Data Copy after certain part is disassembled or replaced. Table 5-5. Printing Requirement: Table 5-4.
Enter [Print Properties] to select media type to ’Premium Semi-Glossy’ or ’Premium Glossy’ photo paper. 1. Setup Epson Printer and Photo Paper as above stated requirements. 2. Open "Zero-Point MSA Fixture.psd" in Adobe Photoshop application. Enter [Page Setup] and select printing orientation to ’Landscape’ and select the desired paper size.
5.1.4 MSA Adjustment Procedures Note: Distance between the 2 white dots centre should be approx. 200(+/- 0.5mm). 1. Connect Perfection V30/V300 Photo to the computer via USB I/F. 8. Cut along the black chart border using a ruler and a cutter.
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EPSON Perfection V30/V300 Photo Revision A 9. Close the Document Cover / Lid TPU. 10. Click ’Perform’ to write the MSA value to the scanner’s EEPROM. This is the unit original MSA value. Firware will base on this MSA value stored in EEPROM to correct the scanned image automatically.
EPSON Perfection V30/V300 Photo Revision A 6.1 Overview 6.1.2 Lubrication Lubrication is required when any part of the Carriage Unit of the scanner has been This chapter explains the maintenance work necessary to keep this product in the best replaced or the Carriage moves with noticeably large operation noise. The specified condition and to prevent problems.
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EPSON Perfection V30/V300 Photo Revision A <Lubrication point> <Lubrication point> Pulley Driven* Carriage Shaft Scanner Unit (Refer to 4.3.9 Carriage Lubrication Point (Refer to 4.3.8 Pulley Unit P37) Driven P37) Lubrication Point <Oil type> TPU Unit G-45 (Refer to 4.4.3 TPU Carriage Unit/Harness Sub <Tool>...
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EPSON Perfection V30/V300 Photo Revision A <Lubrication point> Lubrication Point Lubrication Point TPU CR Motor (Refer to 4.4.4 TPU CR Motor P44) <Oil type> G-45 <Tool> Brush <Amount> Moderate amount Reference: φ1mm x 3mm <Remark> Apply the grease in clock- wise direction for 1 round.
EPSON Perfection V30/V300 Photo Revision A 7.1 Connector Configuration 7.1.2 Connector Connection Table Table 7-1. The Main Unit Connection Table The wiring assembly of the connectors on the major circuit board are shown below. Board Connector Description Number of Pins 7.1.1 Connector Configuration...
EPSON Perfection V30/V300 Photo Revision A 7.2 Exploded Diagram/Service Parts List This manual does not provide the exploded diagrams and the parts list. See SPI (Service Parts Information) for details. APPENDIX Exploded Diagram/Service Parts List...
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