Service manual

Chapter 4 Adjustment
Rev. A
4-1
4.1 OVERVIEW
This section describes procedures for adjustments which required when the printer is
disassembled and assembled for repair.
CAUTION
Once the ink cartridge is removed from the printer before ink-end, never re-use it.
For adjustment and testing, always replace the ink cartridge to new one designed
exclusively for service:
Description:
Code:
4.1.1 Adjustment Tools
The table below lists the tools required to make adjustment on EPSON Stylus Color 300.
Table 4-1. Tools for Adjustment
Tool Code Applicable Adjustment
Thickness Gauge Set #F518
*1
B776702201
• Platen Gap Adjustment
Adjustment Program
Name: CLR300.EXE
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• Head Angle Adjustment
• Bi-D Adjustment
• Zig-Zag Alignment Adjustment
• RESET function for:
*Ink counter
*Initial charge flag
*Protect counter (Waste ink counter)
4.1.2 Applicable Repair
An appropriate adjustment have to be made according to the type of repair performed.
Table 4-2. Applicable Adjustment
Repair Applicable Adjustment
C224 MAIN board is replaced *1
• Zig-Zag Alignment Adjustment
• Bi-D Adjustment
Printhead is replaced *2
• Zig-Zag Alignment Adjustment
• Head Angle Adjustment
Printer mechanism is replaced *2
• Zig-Zag Alignment Adjustment
• Bi-D Adjustment
• CR Motor or timing belt is replaced
• Carriage assembly is disassembled
• Bi-D Alignment
Note) *1: Replace the ink cartridge and the waste ink pad to new one and reset
ink counter and protect counter.
*2: Replace the ink cartridge to new one and reset initial charge flag and
ink counter.