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PG Adjustment, 4.4 Removing the Printer Mechanism

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EPSON Stylus Photo R260/R265/R270, R360/R380/R390 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 parallelism on the 0th column side and on the 80th columns side to ensure reliable print quality. Once the Carriage Assy and/or Adjustment Bushes have been removed or whenever necessary for any other reason, make this adjustment to correct the deviation of the platen gap. Position PG PG typ. PG+ PG++ Table 5-5. PG Positions PG Size (mm) Application for Printing (selected from PG flag list for normal/head rubbing) Sequence Application 1.2 EPSON special thick paper PGPP, Postcards, Matte, etc. Cleaning CR measurement, VH detection CR home position seek Plain paper 1.7 EPSON special thin paper, SF, etc. Rubbing with PG1.2 is avoided Envelopes 2.35 Rubbing with PG1.2 and 1.7 is avoided 4.2 CD-R printing At ink replacement † Things to be used „ Thickness gauge: 1.15 mm (x2) 1.3 mm (x2) „ Phillips screwdriver Revision B C A U T IO N CHECK P O IN T „ The thickness gauge to be used must be free from dust and dirt and from deformation. Be sure to clean it before use. „ Take care that the Print Head is not soiled or scratched. „ To ensure high accuracy of adjustment, install new ink cartridges in the carriage, and move the carriage right and left by pulling the belt without holding the carriage. „ Make this adjustment after installing the mechanism unit in the Housing Lower. (Install the Linear Scale after adjustment.) Refer to "4.4 Removing the Printer Mechanism" (p.87) „ With EPSON Stylus Photo R260/R265/R270, R360/R380/R390, four stages of PG setting are available by means of the APG Mechanism. However, make this adjustment with the mechanism in the minimum PG position (PG-: 1.2 mm). (Refer to "4.5.2 APG Unit" (p.90) and below.) Locating hole Locating hole Figure 5-8. PG Position at PG Adjustment Adjustment Adjustment by Using Adjustment Program 122

Section	Page
Cover Page-Service	1
Product description	7
1.1 Overview	8
1.1.1 Differences between R260/265/270 and R360/380/390	8
1.2 Basic Specifications	9
1.2.1 Printing	9
1.2.2 Interfaces	10
1.3 Standalone Printing (R360/R380/R390 only)	12
1.3.1 Direct Print of Still Images	12
1.3.2 Direct Print of Movie Frames	13
1.4 Backup Function (R360/R380/R390 only)	14
1.5 CD/DVD Print (R360/R380/R390 only)	17
1.6 Operation Panel	18
1.6.1 Operation Panel	18
1.6.2 Indicator (LED)	19
1.7 Specifications Common to the Models	20
1.7.1 Electric Specifications	20
1.7.2 Environmental Condition	20
1.7.3 Durability	20
1.7.4 Noise Level	20
1.7.5 Dimensions	21
Operating Principles	22
2.1 Overview	23
2.1.1 Printer Mechanism	23
2.1.2 Motors & Sensors	24
2.2 Electrical Circuit Operating Principles	25
2.2.1 Main Features	25
2.2.2 Components of Control Boards	26
2.2.3 Circuit Block Diagram	27
2.3 Banding Reduction System (BRS) / Paper Feed Amount Profile Correction (PFP)	29
Troubleshooting	30
3.1 Overview	31
3.1.1 Troubleshooting on Motors and Sensors	31
3.2 Error/Warning Indications	32
3.2.1 Error Indication Method	32
3.3 Troubleshooting by Error Message	35
3.3.1 Troubleshooting Problems with Error Messages	35
3.4 Troubleshooting by Symptom	47
3.4.1 Problems in Printing Operation	47
3.4.2 Power Problems	52
3.4.3 Ink-related Problems	52
3.4.4 Problems with Interfaces	54
Disassembly/Assembly	55
4.1 Overview	56
4.1.1 Precautions	56
4.1.2 Tools	57
4.1.3 Screws	57
4.1.4 Work Completion Checklist	58
4.1.5 Required Preparation before Disassembly	60
4.1.6 Orientation Definition	60
4.1.7 How to Unlock the Carriage	61
4.1.8 Sharp Metal Edges (Danger!)	61
4.1.9 Differences in Disassembly Procedure by Model	62
4.1.10 Disassembly/Assembly Procedures	63
4.2 Removing Exterior Parts/Components	64
4.2.1 Paper Support	64
4.2.2 Printer Cover	64
4.2.3 Front Cover	65
4.2.4 Right Housing / Left Housing / USB Housing	65
4.2.5 Upper Housing	67
4.2.6 Panel Unit	68
4.2.7 EMI Frame / Waste Ink Tray	69
4.2.8 Right Front Housing / Left Front Housing	71
4.2.9 Front Housing	72
4.3 Removing Control Boards	75
4.3.1 Removing the USB Board (R260/R265/R270 only)	75
4.3.2 Removing the Main Board Unit	77
4.3.3 Disassembling the Main Board Unit	79
4.3.4 Removing the Card Board (R360/R380/R390 only)	81
4.3.5 Disassembling the Panel Unit	82
4.3.6 Middle Housing	85
4.4 Removing the Printer Mechanism	86
4.4.1 Removing the Printer Mechanism	86
4.5 Disassembly of the Printer Mechanism	88
4.5.1 CR Scale	88
4.5.2 APG Unit	89
4.5.3 Printhead	90
4.5.4 Waste Ink Pad	93
4.5.5 P/S Assy	93
4.5.6 Stacker Assy	94
4.5.7 Ink System	96
4.5.8 CR Motor	98
4.5.9 EJ Frame Assy	99
4.5.10 PF Encoder / PF Scale / PF Motor	101
4.5.11 ASF Unit	103
4.5.12 CR Unit	104
4.5.13 Upper Paper Guide	107
4.5.14 Front Paper Guide Assy/APG Sensor Assy	108
4.5.15 CDR Guide Detection Assy	110
Adjustment	111
5.1 Adjustment Items and Overview	112
5.1.1 Servicing Adjustment Item List	112
5.1.2 Replacement Part Adjustment Items	115
5.2 Adjustment by Using Adjustment Program	117
5.2.1 Top Margin Adjustment	117
5.2.2 Head angular adjustment	117
5.2.3 Bi-D Adjustment	118
5.2.4 PW Adjustment/First Dot Adjustment	119
5.2.5 PF Adjustment	120
5.2.6 PG Adjustment	121
5.3 Banding Reduction System (BRS) Adjustment/ Paper Feed Amount Profile (PFP) Correction	123
5.3.1 Overview	123
5.3.2 Adjustment Procedure	124
Maintenance	128
6.1 Overview	129
6.1.1 Cleaning	129
6.1.2 Service Maintenance	129
6.1.3 Lubrication	130
Appendix	136
7.1 Exploded Diagram / Parts List	137