SERVICE MANUAL Color Inkjet Printer Epson Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659 Epson Stylus Photo PX660 Epson Stylus Photo PX660 Premium Artisan 635 Confidential SEMF09010
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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 DANGER Headings. WARNING Signals a precaution which, if ignored, could result in damage to equipment.
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 precautions on the preceding page. 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.
Revision Status Revision Date of Issue A August 5, 2009 B July 20, 2010 Description First Release Revised Contents All chapters Description about Epson Stylus Photo PX660 has been added. Chapter 1 Checkpoint has been added in "1.1 Features (p10)". Chapter 2 Checkpoint has been added in "2.1 Overview (p35)". Made correction in "2.2 Power-On Sequence (p38)". Chapter 3 Checkpoint has been added in "3.1 Overview (p42)". Information for Epson Stylus Photo PX660 has been added in "3.3.
Revision Status Revision Date of Issue C August 25, 2011 Description Revised Contents All chapters Description about Epson Stylus Photo PX660 Premium/Artisan 635 has been added. Chapter 1 Checkpoint has been added in "1.1 Features (p10)". Made change in "1.5.2 Memory Card Slots (p19)" Chapter 2 Checkpoint has been added in "2.1 Overview (p35)". Chapter 3 Checkpoint has been added in "3.1 Overview (p42)". Chapter 4 Checkpoint has been added in "4.1 Overview (p61)".
Epson Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659/PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635 Revision C CONTENTS Chapter 1 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION 2.3 Printer Initialization............................................................................................ 40 1.1 Features............................................................................................................... 10 1.2 Printing Specifications........................................................................................ 11 1.2.
Epson Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659/PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635 4.2.7 M/B Cover ............................................................................................... 74 4.2.8 Waste Ink Tray Assy ............................................................................... 74 4.2.9 Middle Housing ....................................................................................... 75 4.3 Removing the Circuit Boards ...........................................................................
CHAPTERA 1 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION Confidential
Epson Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659/PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635 Dimensions 1.1 Features C H E C K P O IN T Revision C Description in this chapter is applied to Epson Stylus Photo PX650/ TX650/TX659. For information on Epson Stylus Photo PX660/ PX660 Premium/Artisan 635, see below. Chapter 8 "Epson Stylus Photo PX660/PX660 Premium/ Artisan 635" (p140) Dimensions: 450 mm (W) x 386 mm (D) x 195 mm (H) (when the ASF and the stacker are closed. includes the rubber feet) Weight: 8.
Epson Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659/PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635 Revision C 1.2.2 Ink Cartridge 1.2 Printing Specifications 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.
Epson Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659/PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635 Revision C 1.2.3 Print Mode Table 1-4. Print Mode (Color) Media Table 1-4.
Epson Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659/PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635 Revision C Table 1-5. Print Mode (Monochrome) Table 1-5.
Epson Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659/PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635 Revision C 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 EUR and Asia). . Table 1-6. Supported Paper Thickness Paper Name Weight EUR Asia Paper Size mm g/m2 lb. P*1 B*1 P*1 B*1 Legal 215.9 x 355.6 mm (8.5” x 14”) Y --- Y --- Letter 215.9 x 279.4 mm (8.
Epson Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659/PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635 Revision C Table 1-6. Supported Paper Thickness Paper Name Weight EUR Asia Paper Size mm g/m2 lb. P*1 B*1 P*1 B*1 Y Y Y Y Y Y --- --- Y Y Y Y A4 210 x 297 mm (8.3” x 11.7”) 5” x 7” 127 x 178 mm 4" x 6" 101.6 x 152.4 mm Matte Paper Heavy-weight A4 210 x 297 mm (8.3” x 11.7”) 0.23 167 44 Y Y Y Y Double-sided Matte Paper A4 210 x 297 mm (8.3” x 11.7”) 0.
Epson Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659/PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635 1.2.5 Printing Area Revision C 1.3 Scanner Specifications The printing area for this printer is shown below. Table 1-8. Basic Specifications Table 1-7. Printing Area (Margins) Print Mode Paper Size Standard print Note * : Flatbed, color Scanning method Moving carriage, stationary document Home position Far left corner Photoelectric device CIS 4.02 mm Light source LED 2.
Epson Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659/PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635 Revision C 1.4.2 Environmental Conditions 1.4 General Specifications Table 1-11. Environmental Conditions 1.4.1 Electrical Specifications Primary power input Condition Temperature*1 Humidity*1,2 Operating 10 to 35°C (50 to 95°F) 20 to 80% Storage (unpacked) -20 to 40°C*3 (-4°F to 104°F) 5 to 85% Table 1-10.
Epson Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659/PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635 1.4.3 Durability 1.5 Interfaces Table 1-12. Durability Item Total print life Revision C The printer has USB interfaces and memory card slots of the following specifications. Specification Black*1 16,000 pages or five years which ever comes first Color*2 10,000 pages or five years which ever comes first 1.5.
Epson Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659/PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635 Revision C 1.5.2 Memory Card Slots C A U T IO N If you insert a Memory Stick DUO to the Memory Card Slot without using the adapter, make sure to turn off the printer first, then remove the card using tweezers. Table 1-15. List of Supported Memory Card Priority Slot Compatible memory card Memory Stick MagicGate Memory Stick MagicGate Memory Stick Duo Memory Stick/ Memory Stick PRO “MemoryStick Standard” Format Specification Ver.1.
Epson Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659/PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635 Revision C 1.6 Control Panel Table 1-17. LED Functions Printer Status 1.6.1 Operation Buttons & LED The following tables explain the functions of the buttons and LEDs on the control panel. Table 1-16. Operation Buttons & LEDs Button/LED Button Power-off sequence Flashing The current mode LED lights* Fatal error Flashing All the mode LEDs flash Printing/Scanning Start Starts printing. Copy Goes to the stand alone copy mode.
Epson Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659/PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635 Revision C 1.7 Specifications of Each Function 1.7.1 Stand-alone Copy Function 1.7.1.1 Copy print mode and available paper type/size and print layout Table 1-18.
Epson Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659/PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635 Revision C 1.7.1.2 Stand-alone Copy Menu Table 1-21. Preset Scaling Factors Table 1-19. Copy Menu Menu Item Zoom Menu Items Function Scaling Factor* With Border Borderless Number of copies Sets number of copies within the range of 1 to 99. 10 x 15 cm A4 195% 215% Copy type Selects either color or monochrome. A4 10 x 15 cm 47% 55% Document Selects the document type from “Text”, “Graphics”, and “Photo”.
Epson Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659/PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635 Revision C 1.7.2 Memory Card Direct Print Function 1.7.2.1 Memory card direct print mode and available paper type/size and print layout Table 1-23. Memory Card Direct Print Mode & Available Paper Size by Layout Available Paper Size by Print Layout Paper Type Plain Paper Matte Quality Glossy Prem. Glossy (H x V) dpi Dot size Bi-D Micro Weave With Border Borderless P.I.F.
Epson Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659/PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635 1.7.2.2 Supported File Type and Media Type 1.7.2.3 Specifications for Handling Image Data The following describes the file system, media format, and file type supported by the memory card direct function. Table 1-24. Supported File System, Types and Media Format Item Table 1-25. Specifications for Handling Image Data Item Image size (pixel) Specification DCF Version 1.0 or 2.0 *1 compliant.
Epson Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659/PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635 1.7.2.4 Memory Card Direct Print Menu Table 1-25. Specifications for Handling Image Data Item Specification Remarks Acquisition of date and time information The printer acquires date and time information included in image files in the order of precedence shown below. 1. Date and time information in digital camera standard format (Exif) 2. Date and time information applied on DOS-compliant file system. 3.
Epson Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659/PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635 Revision C 1.7.3 Backup Function Table 1-28. Specifications on Writing Backup Data The Backup Memory Card function provided in the Setup mode allows the user to make a backup copy of a memory card on a media in an external device. Printing the backed up images directly from the external device also can be made.
Epson Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659/PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635 Revision C 1.7.3.2 Backup Errors If a backup operation is cancelled voluntarily or due to an error, a “Backup canceled” message appears with a hexadecimal 8-digit error code on the LCD. The following table lists the leftmost two-digit error codes that are controlled by the printer firmware. For explanations on other backup errors, see "3.2.1 Error List (p.43)". Table 1-29.
Epson Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659/PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635 1.7.4 Camera Direct Print Function (PictBridge) Revision C 1.7.4.3 General Operation Procedure Printing operations (selecting images to be printed, making print settings, starting/ canceling printing, and monitoring print process) can be carried out from a directly connected DSC (Digital Still Camera) that conforms to the standard described below.
Epson Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659/PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635 Revision C 1.7.4.4 Operating Specifications during Connecting DSC Table 1-31. Operations during Connecting DSC Operation Specifications Connecting DSC When a DSC is connected as described in "1.7.4.3 General Operation Procedure (p.28)" Step 3-(1), PictBridge logo is displayed on the LCD. (print start) Canceling printing A print job can be canceled from the DSC. The [Stop/Clear] button on the control panel also cancels the print job.
Epson Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659/PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635 Revision C 1.7.5 Specialty Print Functions 1.7.5.
Epson Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659/PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635 1.7.5.2 Specialty Print Mode The following explains each of the functions provided in the Specialty Print mode. Revision C Home position 1.7.5.2.1 Print on CD/DVD Function 5mm This function allows the user to print an image in a memory card directly on a CD/ DVD. Printing a CD jacket on A4 or letter size paper is also provided. Picture (1) 1.7.5.2.
Epson Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659/PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635 Revision C 1.7.6 Setup Mode Yellow The Setup mode provides maintenance menus and various configuration setting menus. The following explains about the menu functions. 1.7.6.
Epson Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659/PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635 Revision C 1.7.6.2 Ink Levels 1.7.6.7 Bluetooth Settings The current ink levels of each of the cartridges are displayed in bar chart by the rules described below. After displaying the ink levels, the next operation to change the ink cartridge can be performed with “Change Cartridge”. Bluetooth communication settings can be configured. This menu is enabled only when the optional Bluetooth unit is connected.
CHAPTER 2 OPERATING PRINCIPLES Confidential
Epson Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659/PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635 Revision C 2.1 Overview C H E C K P O IN T PF Encoder Description in this chapter is applied to Epson Stylus Photo PX650/ TX650/TX659/PX660/PX660 Premiun/Artisan 635. APG Sensor CD-R Guide Sensor This section describes the operating principles of the printer mechanism of Epson Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659/PX660/PX660 Premiun/Artisan 635. PF Motor 2.1.
Epson Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659/PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635 Revision C 2.1.2 Motors and Sensors Epson Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659/PX660/PX660 Premiun/Artisan 635 are equipped with the following printhead, motors and sensors. Table 2-1. Motors and Sensors (Printer Mechanism) No.
Epson Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659/PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635 Table 2-2. Scanner Mechanism CIS & Motor No. Name Function 1 CIS Unit Resolution: 10,200 pixel 16 bit per pixel (input), 8 bit per pixel (output) 2 CR Motor Type: Voltage: Drive system: DC motor 42V DC ± 5% (voltage applied to the driver) VrefPWM input constant-current chopping Encoder sensor Type: Resolution Linear encoder 180 pulse/inch 3 Revision C 2.1.
Epson Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659/PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635 Revision C 2.2 Power-On Sequence Table 2-3. Operation of the power-on sequence Operation*1 This section describes the power-on sequences. Condition Completing ink charge. No CDR Tray and no paper on the paper path. The stacker is not set on the CDR printing position. The Printhead is capped with the Cap of the Ink System. The Carriage is locked by the CR lock. Operation*1 1. Checking waste ink overflow 1-1.
Epson Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659/PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635 Revision C Table 2-3. Operation of the power-on sequence Operation*1 6-2.The PF Motor rotates clockwise while monitoring the PG sensor. 6-3.After the PG sensor switched from Off to On, the PF Motor rotates clockwise by the specified step until it detects the PG-- (APG home position). 6-4. After detecting the APG home position, the carriage slightly moves to the 80-digit side. 6-5.
Epson Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659/PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635 2.3 Printer Initialization Table 2-3. Operation of the power-on sequence Operation*1 Carriage/PF roller movement and position*2 PG*3 13-2.The carriage slowly moves to the 0-digit side. PG-13-3.The carriage moves to the 80-digit side to check the ink end sensor. The ink remaining is detected after completing the check. 13-4.The carriage slowly returns to its home position.
CHAPTER 3 TROUBLESHOOTING Confidential
Epson Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659/PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635 Revision C 3.1 Overview C H E C K P O IN T Description in this chapter is applied to Epson Stylus Photo PX650/ TX650/TX659/PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635. With Epson Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659/PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635, almost all troubles can be coped with by following the instructions given on “EPSON Status Monitor 3” (when connected to the PC) or on the LCD.
Epson Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659/PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635 Revision C 3.2 Troubleshooting When There is Error Display C H E C K P O IN T The messages displayed on the LCD that are listed in the “Error List” above and “Warning List (p.44)” on the next page and subsequent pages are given only for information. In other words, they are not exactly the same as the messages actually displayed. 3.2.1 Error List Table 3-1.
Epson Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659/PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635 Revision C Table 3-1. Error List (continued) Error Name Displayed Message Occurrence Condition Recovery Procedure Scanner Fatal Error A scanner error has occurred. See your documentation. An error has occurred in the scanner mechanism. Turn off the power. See "3.3.5 Troubleshooting for Scanner" (p.58) Scanner Open Error Close the scanner unit.
Epson Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659/PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635 Revision C Table 3-2. Warning List (continued) Warning Name Displayed Message External device installment Cannot recognize the device. Card insertion Occurrence Condition Recovery Procedure An unsupported device has been installed. Remove the device. Cannot recognize the memory card or disk. Memory card recognition failed. Remove the memory card. Screen translation and print executions connecting DSC A camera is connected.
Epson Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659/PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635 Revision C Table 3-2. Warning List (continued) Warning Name Format check (backup) Format check (scan) Displayed Message Cannot recognize the memory card or disk. Do you want to format it? Occurrence Condition The media for backup cannot be recognized. The memory card cannot be recognized. An error has occurred in formatting the card. Or you pulled out the media while formatting it. Recovery Procedure Execute or cancel formatting.
Epson Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659/PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635 Revision C 3.2.3 FATAL Error C H E C K P O IN T The EEPROM stores the error code of the latest fatal error. The latest fatal error can be identified using the adjustment program. Table 3-3.
Epson Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659/PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635 Revision C Table 3-3.
Epson Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659/PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635 Revision C Table 3-3.
Epson Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659/PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635 Revision C Table 3-3. Fatal Errors (continued) Category Error Code Maintenance error A0H Error Waste ink overflow Cause Life expiration of maintenance parts Remedy Replace all the maintenance parts, and clear the maintenance counter. (Refer to "6.1.1 Maintenance Error" (p.131).) Pulling out the CDR Tray Checking the CDR Tray Sensor (p.
Epson Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659/PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635 Revision C 3.3 Troubleshooting When There is No Error Display 3.3.1 Troubleshooting for Printer This section describes repair/service of the Printer Mechanism. Listed below are various problems which may occur, observations of such problems, check point and remedies. Faulty paper loading Table 3-4. Diagnostics when feeder is abnormal Condition Cause Check Point Remedy Clean the rollers using a cleaning sheet. 1.
Epson Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659/PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635 Revision C Faulty paper ejection Table 3-5. Diagnostics when paper ejection is abnormal Condition Paper is jammed on the way of paper ejection. Cause Check Point Remedy Faulty PF-related operation Turn the PF Roller, and check to see if the paper is transferred to the Paper Eject Rollers properly. Engage the PF-related gears properly.
Epson Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659/PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635 Revision C Printer stops during initialization Table 3-7. Diagnostics when printer stops during format Condition Cause Paper Eject Frame not installed properly CR Motor not operating properly PF Motor not operating properly Linear Scale not operating properly CR Encoder not operating properly Printer error is indicated. Check Point Remedy Check to see if the hook securing the Paper Eject Frame has been engaged.
Epson Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659/PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635 Revision C Faulty print Table 3-8. Diagnostics when printing is abnormal Condition Cause Printhead surface is dirty (Dot missing) Check Point Alternate cleaning and test printing several times. Improper printing Capping absorbent material is in contact Check for the deformed or damaged capping absorbent material. occurs only with with Printhead surface specific dots Head FFC not operating properly Check for the damaged Head FFC.
Epson Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659/PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635 Revision C 3.3.2 Power Supply Related Troubleshooting If the printer does not operate at all (LED does not light up) even with the power turned ON, refer to the following table and perform troubleshooting. Table 3-9. Power Supply Related Troubleshooting Cause Check Point Remedy Defective power cord Connect the normal power cord. Replace the power cord. Abnormal AC power voltage Check the AC power voltage. Supply the normal power.
Epson Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659/PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635 Revision C Printing is not carried out correctly Table 3-11. Diagnostics when printing is erratic Condition Cause Check Point Ink Cartridge not operating Install a new ink cartridge and test printing. properly FFC not connected properly Remedy Replace the ink cartridge. Check the FFC connection between each CSIC Board Connect the FFC firmly. Main Board.
Epson Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659/PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635 Revision C 3.3.4 I/F Related Troubleshooting This section describes the troubleshooting for the USB I/F and Memory Card Slot. USB I/F error Troubleshooting for Memory Card Slot Table 3-14. Troubleshooting for Memory Card Table 3-13. USB I/F Error Cause Check Point Remedy Cause Check Point Remedy Driver has not been installed correctly.
Epson Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659/PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635 Revision C Scanner does not operate for initialization 3.3.5 Troubleshooting for Scanner This section describes repair/service for the Scanner mechanism. In troubleshooting, first identify the trouble at the Assy level based on the observation. According to the observation as described in Table 3-16, perform the necessary checking by referring to the appropriate table. Scanner Errors at User Level Table 3-17.
Epson Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659/PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635 Carriage operates but error indicated 3.3.6 Troubleshooting for Motors and Sensors Table 3-19. Carriage operates but error indicated Cause Check Point Yes/No Yes Install the upper case. Defective main board --- Replace the main board LED does not light up Table 3-20.
CHAPTER 4 DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY Confidential
Epson Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659/PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635 4.1 Overview Revision C C A U T IO N Description in this chapter is applied to Epson Stylus Photo PX650/ TX650/TX659 but some of it can also be applied to Epson Stylus Photo PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635. For Epson Stylus Photo PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635, see below first and follow the instructions. "8.2 Disassembly/assembly" (p.
Epson Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659/PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635 regularly replaced parts before disassembly. If the life of any part is found almost expired, communicate with the user to that effect. If the user's consent is obtained, replace also the relevant service parts with new ones. 4.1.4 Making a Special Tool for CSIC Board Revision C 4.1.5 How to Unlock the Carriage Some of the disassembling operations require unlocking the carriage.
Epson Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659/PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635 Revision C 4.1.6 Disassembly and Reassembly Procedure The flowchart below shows step-by-step disassembly procedure for Epson Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659. When disassembling each component, refer to the page indicated for the relevant component. C H E C K P O IN T START 4.2.4 Upper Housing/ Scanner Cable Cover (p.66) 4.2.1 Paper Support Assy (p.64) 4.2.5 Scanner Unit (p.69) 4.2.8 Waste Ink Tray Assy (p.74) 4.2.
Epson Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659/PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635 Revision C 4.2 Removal of Exterior Parts 4.2.2 Stacker Cover 4.2.1 Paper Support Assy Parts/Components need to be removed in advance: None Parts/Components need to be removed in advance: None Removal procedure Removal procedure 1. Pull the Stacker Cover forward to open it. 1. Open the Paper Support Assy. 2. 2.
Epson Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659/PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635 Revision C 4.2.3 Document Cover/ASF Cover ASF Cover Parts/Components need to be removed in advance: None 1. Open the Paper Support Assy Removal procedure 2. Release the both guide pins of the ASF Cover from the holes of the Scanner Unit, and remove the ASF Cover. Document Cover 1. Open the Paper Support Assy 2.
Epson Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659/PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635 4.2.4 Upper Housing/Scanner Cable Cover C H E C K P O IN T Revision C 3. The Scanner Unit cannot be opened enough to use a general screwdriver for removing the screws that secure the Upper Housing; therefore, this section describes removing the Scanner Unit before removing the Upper Housing.
Epson Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659/PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635 C A U T IO N When removing the Scanner Unit from the printer, be careful not to damage the cables of the Scanner Unit connected to the printer. Revision C 6. While holding the Scanner Unit, remove the screws (x7) that secure the Upper Housing. Do not use these screws holes (x3). 4. Pull out the hinge of the Scanner Unit on the left side. 5.
Epson Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659/PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635 9. Lift and hold the Scanner Unit, and remove the Upper Housing. Revision C If a Mall comes off when installing the Upper Housing, align the grooves of the Mall with the ribs of the Upper Housing and the Middle Housing. Left Right Scanner Unit Mall Figure 4-16. Installing the Upper Housing Upper Housing When installing the Upper Housing, do not use the screw holes (x3) on the rear side as shown in Fig. 4-13.
Epson Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659/PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635 Parts/Components need to be removed in advance 4.2.5 Scanner Unit C H E C K P O IN T C A U T IO N The disassembly/reassembly procedures for Epson Stylus Photo PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635 differ from those for Epson Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659. See "8.2.2.1 Scanner Unit" (p.145) for the procedures. Revision C The Scanner Unit is not secured to the printer when removing the Upper Housing using a general screwdriver.
Epson Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659/PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635 4. Peel off the acetate tape, and release the all cables and FFCs of the Scanner Unit from the grooves and ribs of the Middle Housing. 5. Pull out the Scanner FFC from the Ferrite Core A. Put ferrite core of Scanner CR Motor Cable in groove here. Revision C C H E C K P O IN T If you remove the Upper Housing using the L-shaped screwdriver, the stubby driver or a similar tool (p.66), the Scanner Unit is secured with the screws.
Epson Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659/PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635 When installing the Scanner Unit, route the following cables through the grooves and ribs of the Middle Housing, and secure the FFC with double-sided tape.
Epson Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659/PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635 4.2.6 Panel Unit C H E C K P O IN T The disassembly/reassembly procedures for Epson Stylus Photo PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635 differ from those for Epson Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659. See "8.2.2.2 Panel Unit" (p.148) for the procedures. Revision C 2. Remove the screws (x2) that secure the Panel Gear. 3. Remove the screws (x1 each) that secure the Panel Hinges (x2), and remove the Panel Unit from the M/B Cover.
Epson Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659/PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635 When attaching the Panel Gear to the Panel Unit, align the protrusion of the Panel Unit with the groove of the Panel Gear. Revision C Rear of Panel Unit Panel Unit When installing the Panel Unit, make sure to engage the point A and B of the Panel Gear with the M/B Cover properly as shown below. Point A: Insert the ribs (x3) of the Panel Gear to the grooves (x3) of the M/B Cover.
Epson Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659/PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635 Revision C 4.2.7 M/B Cover 4.2.8 Waste Ink Tray Assy Parts/Components need to be removed in advance Parts/Components need to be removed in advance Upper Housing / Panel Unit Upper Housing Removal procedure 1. Removal procedure Release the Cover Open Sensor Cable from the hook of the M/B Cover, and disconnect the Cover Open Sensor Cable (CN5) from the connector on the Main Board.
Epson Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659/PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635 When connecting the Waste Ink Tube, be careful of the following: Do not press the Waste Ink Tube when installing the Waste Ink Tray Assy. Otherwise, the ink may leak. Route the Waste Ink Tube with red line facing up through the rib of the Lower Housing without any twisting. Revision C 4.2.
Epson Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659/PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635 2. Remove the screws (x2) that secure the Card Slot Cover, and remove the Card Slot Cover. Revision C C A U T IO N Front upper When removing the Middle Housing, it may touch and damage the cables, the PF Encoder, the PF Scale (p.90) or the APG Unit (p.95). Be careful not to let the Middle Housing interfere with these parts when removing the Middle Housing. 3. Remove the screws (x5) that secure the Middle Housing. 4.
Epson Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659/PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635 When installing the Middle Housing, pull out the Head FFC from the point A and other cables from the point B. Be careful not to damage the cables by letting them get caught. Revision C When installing the Middle Housing, align the hooks (x2) of the Front Frame Ground Plate with the hole of the Middle Housing, and then slide it in the direction of the arrow to secure the hooks.
Epson Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659/PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635 Parts/Components need to be removed in advance 4.3 Removing the Circuit Boards Upper Housing / Panel Unit / M/B Cover 4.3.1 Main Board Unit C H E C K P O IN T Revision C Removal procedure The disassembly/reassembly procedures for Epson Stylus Photo PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635 differ from those for Epson Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659. See "8.2.2.3 Main Board Unit" (p.150) for the procedures.
Epson Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659/PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635 2. Pull out the Head FFC from the ferrite core. 3. Peel off the acetate tape and remove the ferrite core. 4. Remove the screws (x6) that secure the Main Board Unit. 5. Revision C Lift the rear side of the Main Board Unit, and remove it while avoiding from the rib of the Card Slot Cover. See the following for routing the cables to the Main Board Unit. Cable/FFC Hook/Rib Double-sided tape CN No.
Epson Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659/PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635 Revision C Disassembling the Main Board 1. Remove the screws (x2) that secure the Shield Plate M/B Upper, and remove the Shield Plate M/B Upper. A D J U S T M E N T R E Q U IR E D 2 When installing the Main Board to the Shield Plate M/B Lower, tighten the screw in the order given in Fig. 4-41. When installing the Shield Plate M/B Upper, tighten the screw in the order given in Fig. 4-40.
Epson Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659/PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635 4.3.2 Panel Board C H E C K P O IN T Revision C 2. Remove the torsion spring from the hooks of the Panel Unit and the Panel Lever. 3. Disengage the shaft of the Panel Lever from the bushing of the Panel Unit, and remove the Panel Lever. This section applies to Epson Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659 only. For Epson Stylus Photo PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635, do not disassemble the Panel Unit any further than described in "8.2.2.
Epson Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659/PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635 6. Disconnect the Panel FFC (CN1) from the connector on the Panel Board. 7. Disconnect the LCD FFC (CN2) from the connector on the LCD Unit. 8. Remove the screws (x6) that secure the Panel Board, and remove the Panel Board from the Panel Upper Housing. Revision C 10. Remove the following buttons from the Panel Upper Housing. No. Connect FFC with the longer folded side to LCD Unit. Panel Board LCD FFC Button No. No.
Epson Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659/PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635 4.3.3 Power Supply Board Revision C 2. Remove the screw, and remove the P/S Cover. Parts/Components need to be removed in advance Upper Housing / Scanner Unit / Panel Unit / M/B Cover / Waste Ink Tray Assy / Middle Housing / Printer Mechanism P/S Cover Removal procedure 1. Remove the screw that secure the P/S Assy, and remove the P/S Assy from the Lower Housing. P/S Assy C.B.P. 3x10 (6±1 Kgfcm) Figure 4-49.
Epson Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659/PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635 Revision C When installing the Power Supply Board, route the P/S Connector Cable on the ribs of the P/S Assy as shown in Fig. 4-50. When installing the P/S Assy, put the ferrite core of the P/S Connector Cable in the groove of the Lower Housing, and route the P/S Connector Cable through the ribs (x3) of the Lower Housing. Left side Ferrite core P/S Connector Cable Rib Groove Figure 4-51.
Epson Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659/PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635 4.4 Disassembling the Printer Mechanism Revision C 4. Release the hook of the Head FFC Cover with the flathead screwdriver or a similar tool, and pull the Head FFC Cover upward to remove it. 4.4.1 Printhead C A U T IO N Head FFC Cover Right inside of Carriage Unit When removing the Head Cable Cover and the Head FFC Cover, do not use tools with sharp ends as the FFC may get damaged.
Epson Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659/PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635 7. Revision C Remove the screws (x3) that secure the Printhead, and lift the Printhead upward. Printhead 2 Make sure that the FFC is connected properly. Tighten the screws in the order given in Fig. 4-55. Install the Head FFC Cover and Head Cable Cover as shown below. 1 3 A D J U S T M E N T R E Q U IR E D Head ID C.B.P. 2.6x8 (4±1 Kgfcm) Figure 4-55. Removing the Printhead 8.
Epson Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659/PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635 Revision C 4.4.2 Linear Scale C A U T IO N When you hold the Linear Scale, hold its ends or two points of the top and bottom surfaces with your hands; do not touch the reading surface. Take care that the reading surface is not soiled or scratched. Especially when putting the Linear Scale through the CR Encoder during reassembly work, take great care that grease of the CR Guide Shafts does not adhere to the reading surface.
Epson Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659/PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635 Parts/Components need to be removed in advance 4.4.3 Printer Mechanism C H E C K P O IN T C A U T IO N The disassembly/reassembly procedures for Epson Stylus Photo PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635 differ from those for Epson Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659. See "8.2.2.4 Printer Mechanism" (p.153) for the procedures.
Epson Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659/PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635 3. Remove the screws (x6) that secure the Printer Mechanism and lift the Printer Mechanism upward to remove it. Revision C 5 6 3 Before installing the Printer Mechanism, make sure that the Stacker Assy operates properly with the switching of the Stacker Lever. If it does not operate properly, check the phases of the Stacker Lever on the left side of the Lower Housing, the Combination Gear 14.4,45.
Epson Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659/PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635 A D J U S T M E N T R E Q U IR E D After removing/replacing the Printer Mechanism, make the specified adjustments. (See Chapter 5 "ADJUSTMENT".) After replacing the Printer Mechanism, be sure to perform the required lubrication. (See Chapter 6 "MAINTENANCE".) Revision C 4.4.
Epson Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659/PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635 4.4.5 PF Motor Revision C 4. Parts/Components need to be removed in advance Remove the screws (x2) that secure the PF Motor, and remove the PF Motor. Rear left side Upper Housing / Scanner Unit / Panel Unit / M/B Cover / Waste Ink Tray Assy / Middle Housing / Printer Mechanism / PF Encoder / PF Scale Removal procedure 1. Peel off the acetate tape that secure the ferrite core of the PF Motor Cable. 2.
Epson Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659/PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635 Revision C 4.4.6 Ink System Unit Wrap acetate tape (x2) around the PF Motor Cable and the CR Motor Cable as shown below to secure them.
Epson Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659/PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635 Revision C 4.4.7 ASF Unit When installing the Ink System Unit, route the Waste Ink Tube through the groove on the bottom of the Ink System. Parts/Components need to be removed in advance Upper Housing / Scanner Unit / Panel Unit / M/B Cover / Waste Ink Tray Assy / Middle Housing / Printer Mechanism / Ink System Unit Bottom Removal procedure 1.
Epson Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659/PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635 4. Revision C Remove the right and left screws (x2) that secure the ASF Unit. 2 1 When installing the ASF Unit, make sure that the composite gear, the chip of Change Lever and the hooks (x2) are engaged properly. (See Figure 4-73.) Tighten the screws in the order given in Fig. 4-72. Install the LD Roller aligning the arrow on the LD Roller with the arrow on the blade of the shaft.
Epson Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659/PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635 4.4.8 APG Unit Revision C Parts/Components need to be removed in advance Upper Housing / Scanner Unit / Panel Unit / M/B Cover / Waste Ink Tray Assy / Middle Housing / Printer Mechanism When installing the APG Unit, follow the procedure below. 1. Install the Composite Gear (10, 15.5). 2. Put a pin (ø2mm) or the like through the locating hole of the Right PG Cam on the CR Guide Shaft to the printer frame.
Epson Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659/PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635 4. With the pins left inserted in the holes as shown in Fig. 4-78, align and insert the dowels (x6) of the APG Unit to the positioning holes (x6) of the Main Frame. Revision C 4.4.9 CR Motor Parts/Components need to be removed in advance Upper Housing / Scanner Unit / Panel Unit / M/B Cover / Waste Ink Tray Assy / Middle Housing / Printer Mechanism Step 4. Check engagement of the dowels Removal procedure 1.
Epson Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659/PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635 C A U T IO N 4. Revision C Take extra care not to contaminate the Timing Belt with grease. The belt deteriorates faster if grease adheres to it. Install the CR Motor with its printed area facing upward. Printed area Remove the Timing Belt from the pinion gear of the CR Motor. Pinion gear Timing Belt Figure 4-85. Installing the CR Motor A D J U S T M E N T R E Q U IR E D Figure 4-83. Removing the CR Motor (3) 5.
Epson Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659/PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635 4.4.10 CR Unit C H E C K P O IN T Revision C 3. Remove the screw that secure the Cable Holder Frame, and remove the Cable Holder Frame. The disassembly/reassembly procedures for Epson Stylus Photo PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635 differ from those for Epson Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659. See "8.2.2.5 CR Unit" (p.155) for the procedures.
Epson Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659/PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635 5. At the right side of the printer, remove the spring, the washer, and the Right PG Cam. Right side Washer Revision C C H E C K P O IN T To remove the Cartridge Cover, it is necessary to remove the Cartridge Cover Hinge. However, there is no way to release the hook. Therefore, insert a slotted screwdriver as shown below and break the hook. (At installation, replace it with a new one.
Epson Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659/PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635 Install the PG Left Cam by mating the D cut surfaces and with the cam positioned outside so that it does not come in contact with sensing area of the APG Sensor Revision C 4.4.11 Paper Eject Frame Assy Parts/Components need to be removed in advance Upper Housing / Scanner Unit / Panel Unit / M/B Cover / Waste Ink Tray Assy / Middle Housing / Printer Mechanism .
Epson Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659/PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635 4. Remove the Paper Eject Frame Assy from the printer. Revision C When installing the EJ Frame Assy, make sure that the Left/ Right EJ Frame Springs are attached as shown in Fig. 4-97. Carefully handle the EJ Frame Assy as the springs come off easily. Left side Right side Right EJ Frame Spring Left EJ Frame Spring Paper Eject Frame Assy Longer side Shorter side Figure 4-97.
Epson Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659/PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635 A D J U S T M E N T R E Q U IR E D After installing the Front Frame, confirm the engagement of the protrusions (x2), and then tighten the screws (x2) in the specified order. (See Figure 4-94.) After installing the Cable Holder Frame, confirm the engagement of the protrusion, and then tighten the screw. (See Figure 4-87.
Epson Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659/PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635 Removal procedure 1. Remove torsion springs (x3) at the rear of the printer. Revision C 3. Release the hooks (x3), release the Upper Paper Guides from the shaft holders of the printer frame, lower the actuator of the PE Sensor, and remove the Upper Paper Guides. (See Figure 4-99.) Spring Rear C A U T IO N Upper Paper Guides PE Sensor Hook Release the hooks and lift the Upper Paper Guides Figure 4-101.
Epson Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659/PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635 4.4.13 Front Paper Guide Assy Revision C 4. Parts/Components need to be removed in advance Pull out the PF EJ Ground Spring frontward.
Epson Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659/PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635 Route the cable of the CD-R Sensor as shown below. Revision C 4.4.14 Waste Ink Pads Parts/Components need to be removed in advance Printer front bottom left Upper Housing / Scanner Unit / Panel Unit / M/B Cover / Waste Ink Tray Assy / Middle Housing / Printer Mechanism Pull out the cable here Figure 4-106. Installing the Front Paper Guide Assy (1) Removal procedure C A U T IO N See Fig.
Epson Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659/PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635 4.5 Disassembly of Scanner Unit Revision C 1. Remove the screws (x7) on the bottom of the Scanner Unit. 2. Remove the Scanner Housing, the hinge area in the rear of the Scanner Unit first. 4.5.
Epson Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659/PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635 4.5.2 CIS Unit Revision C Parts/Components need to be removed in advance Upper Housing / Scanner Unit / Scanner Housing When replacing the CIS Unit, check the sticker on the Bottom Board, and use the spacers (x2) of the same letter (A - C) as the marking on the sticker, placing them at the right and left positions.
Epson Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659/PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635 When installing the CIS Unit, align the leg of the CIS Spring with the notch of the spring hole, and then turn the spring to attach it. Revision C 4.5.3 CR Motor Unit Parts/Components need to be removed in advance Upper Housing / Scanner Unit / Scanner Housing Removal procedure C A U T IO N CIS Spring 1. Figure 4-113.
Epson Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659/PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635 2. Remove the screw that secure the grounding wire. 3. Disconnect the CR Encoder cable, the CR Motor Unit cable and the grounding wire from the Lower Housing. Revision C When installing the CR Motor Unit on the Lower Housing, push it adequately so that the insulators are compressed to such thickness as shown below.
CHAPTER 5 ADJUSTMENT Confidential
Epson Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659/PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635 5.1 Adjustment Items and Overview Revision C C H E C K P O IN T This chapter describes adjustments necessary after the disassembly/reassembly of the printer. 5.1.1 Servicing Adjustment Item List The adjustment items of this product are as follows. For information on how to carry out the adjustments and media required for the adjustments, see the instructions displayed by the Adjustment Program.
Epson Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659/PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635 Revision C Table 5-1. Adjustment Items Adjustment Item Bi-D adjustment First dot position adjustment PW adjustment PF adjustment BRS adjustment PFP adjustment CR motor heat protection control ADJUSTMENT Purpose Method Outline Corrects print start timing in bi-directional printing to improve the print A Bi-D adjustment pattern is printed. Examine the patterns and enter quality.
Epson Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659/PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635 Revision C Table 5-2. Maintenance Items Maintenance Item Purpose Method Outline Head cleaning This function is used to execute cleaning efficiently when ink is not delivered from the head properly, e.g. dot missing. Waste ink pad counter The printer causes a maintenance error when the waste ink pad counter reaches its maximum. Use this to reset the counter after replacing the Waste Ink Pad.
Epson Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659/PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635 Revision C 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. Note : “O” indicates that the adjustment must be carried out. “O*” indicates that the adjustment is recommended. “---” indicates that the adjustment is not required.
Epson Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659/PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635 Revision C Table 5-4.
Epson Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659/PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635 5.2 Adjustment by Using Adjustment Program This section explains how to judge print samples by using the adjustment program. Follow the instructions of the adjustment program for details of the adjustment methods. 5.2.1 Top Margin Adjustment Revision C 5.2.2 Head angular adjustment Two patterns are printed as shown below. Band pattern The following pattern is printed.
Epson Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659/PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635 Microweave Pattern Revision C 5.2.3 Bi-D Adjustment The pattern shown below is printed for each of the 7 print modes. +3 +2 +1 0 -1 -2 -3 25 Figure 5-3. Head Angular Adjustment (Microweave) Pattern 20 22 24 26 28 30 32 How to Judge 27 Examine the printout +3 to -3 patterns and select the value for the group of which the gaps between the 2 color bars are the smallest. Figure 5-4.
Epson Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659/PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635 Revision C 5.2.4 PW Adjustment/First Dot Position Adjustment PW adjustment Patterns are printed as shown below.
Epson Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659/PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635 Revision C 5.2.5 PF Adjustment PF-Bottom Edge Area PF-Standard Area Patterns are printed as shown below. Patterns are printed as shown below. -3 Upper block -2 -1 0 1 2 3 5 4 Lower block 3 Figure 5-7. PF Adjustment (Bottom Edge) Pattern 2 How to Judge 1 0 Enter the value for the one that has no gap or overlap between the upper block and the lower block. -2 Example: In the above figure, “0” should be selected.
Epson Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659/PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635 5.3 PG Adjustment Revision C C A U T IO N Described below is the platen gap (PG) adjustment. Purpose: Adjust the distance between the head surface and the Front Paper Guide Assy (platen) properly and adjust the parallelism on the 0-digit side and on the 80-digit side to ensure reliable print quality.
Epson Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659/PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635 Adjustment procedure C A U T IO N Specified PG value: 1.2 ± 0.1 mm 1. Install new ink cartridges in the carriage. 2. Remove the Cable Holder Frame. (See Figure 4-87.) 3. Check that the APG Unit and the carriage are in the PG-position. (See Figure 5-8.) 4. Revision C The Printhead must come in contact with the 1.3 mm thickness gauges but must not come in contact with the 1.15 mm thickness gauges.
Epson Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659/PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635 Revision C 5.4 Banding Reduction System (BRS) Adjustment/ Paper Feed Amount Profile (PFP) Correction Table 5-7. Specified Scanner for BRS/PFP Adjustment Sensor type Epson Perfection 4990 Photo CCD O O O Epson Perfection V700 Photo CCD O O O Epson Stylus Photo RX560/RX580/RX590* CIS O --- O CIS O --- O CIS O --- O PX800FW/TX800FW* CIS O --- O Artisan 700/Epson Stylus Photo PX700W/TX700W* CIS O --- O 5.
Epson Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659/PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635 Adjustment Flow C H E C K P O IN T When performing PFP adjustment only without BRS adjustment, start adjustment from step (2) in Fig5-12 . Carry out the adjustment following the adjustment flow below.
Epson Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659/PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635 Revision C Scanning the BRS Adjustment Pattern 5.4.2 Adjustment Procedure 5. Set the printed pattern and the PFP Base Scale on the document table and click the [Scan] button on the “3. Scan Test Pattern” column. 6. According to the scanned result, BRS calibration values are automatically calculated and are written to the serial flash ROM.
Epson Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659/PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635 Revision C 5.4.2.2 PFP Adjustment Scanning the PFP Adjustment Pattern Printing the PFP Adjustment Pattern 4. Set the PFP Base Scale and the PFP test pattern on the document table and click the [Scan] button on the “3. Scan Test Pattern” column. 5. According to the scanned result, PFP calibration values are automatically calculated and are written to the serial flash ROM.
Epson Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659/PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635 Revision C Printing the PFP Check Pattern Judging the Check Pattern 6. 7. Set 4 x 6 Premium Glossy Photo Paper on the paper support and click the [Print] Button on the “4. Print Check Pattern” column. Referring to Fig. 5-18 check that there is no white or overlapped bands in all the check patterns. If any bands are found, carry out the steps below. 1. Re-print the check pattern to see if the bands appear again. 2.
Epson Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659/PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635 5.5 Scanner Original Adjustment Revision C 3. Open the document cover, and place the original adjustment jig as shown in the figure below. Parts to be removed and replaced Replacement of Scanner Housing, Upper Replacement of Scanner Unit C A U T IO N C H E C K P O IN T This adjustment requires the FT (Function Test) program and the exclusive adjustment jig.
Epson Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659/PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635 5. Click the “SGL” icon in the “EPSON Scanner Function Test - WriteZero for serviceQ” window. Revision C 7. A progress bar will be displayed followed by the window shown below. SGL Icon Figure 5-22. Original Adjustment (3) 6. Enter the product number in the “Single Test” window, select “Write Zero Correction Value”, and press the [Execute] button.
Epson Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659/PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635 Revision C Figure 5-26. Window displayed when the adjustment has failed If the adjustment cannot be completed successfully, check whether the parts are correctly installed or not. If there is a problem, perform the part replacement once again.
CHAPTER 6 MAINTENANCE Confidential
Epson Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659/PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635 6.1.2 Cleaning 6.1 Overview C H E C K P O IN T Revision C Description in this chapter is applied to Epson Stylus Photo PX650/ TX650/TX659/PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635. C A U T IO N This section describes maintenance work to maintain the functions and performance of Epson Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659/PX660/ PX660 Premium/Artisan 635.
Epson Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659/PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635 Revision C 6.1.3 Lubrication LUBRICATION OF FRONT FRAME The types and amount of grease to be applied have been determined based on the evaluation at factory. Accordingly, definitely use a suitable volume of designated grease to the designated points for repair and maintenance of the product. Designated types of grease and application points are as shown below.
Epson Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659/PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635 Eject Roller Lubrication Paper Shaft and shaft holders Points (2 points: right and left) Type LUBRICATION OF DRIVEN PULLEY Left side of Paper Eject Roller Shaft Right side of Paper Eject Roller Shaft G-71 Amount of ø 1 x 3 mm Application Applying Tool G-71 Right and left Paper Eject Frame Assy shaft Lubrication holders (On the back Points side of the Paper Eject Frame Assy: 9 mm from the end point) Rubber rollers must be free from
Epson Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659/PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635 LUBRICATION OF CR UNIT AND CR GUIDE SHAFT Lubrication CR Guide Shaft and CR Points Unit Type G-71 CR Guide Shaft Lubrication (Grooves for pressure Points springs) Area B: Apply 210 ± 20 mg of G-21 to the CR Guide Shaft in its middle area.
Epson Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659/PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635 Revision C LUBRICATION OF PRINTER MECHANISM ASSY LUBRICATION OF LD ROLLER SHAFT Surfaces which come in Lubrication contact with the Points carriage (rear of printer frame) V-shaped grooves of Lubrication the LD Roller Shaft Points (2 points: right and left) Type Top ø5mm G-71 Amount of ø 5 mm: Top Application ø 10 mm: Bottom Applying Tool G-71 Amount of ø 1 x 1 mm (x4) Application 40 mm 40 mm Bottom ø10mm Injector Type G-71
Epson Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659/PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635 Revision C LUBRICATION OF ASF UNIT Described below are the lubrication points of the ASF Unit for the case where the LD Roller Shaft is locked and those for the case where the Hopper has been released.
Epson Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659/PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635 Revision C LUBRICATION OF SCANNER UNIT Lubrication CR CIS Points Type G-74 G-74 Amount of Application --- Applying Tool --- G-74 G-74 Precautions Apply grease at three points shown. Lubrication CR shaft of Housing Points Lower Type G-45 Amount of Application Applying Tool --- G-45 (x2) Injector and brush After applying grease at a point shown, spread it Precautions with a brush evenly over the whole shaft.
CHAPTER 7 APPENDIX Confidential
Epson Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659/PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635 Revision C 7.1 Exploded Diagram / Parts List This manual does not provide exploded diagrams or parts list for Epson Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659/PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635. For the information, see SPI (Service Parts Information).
CHAPTER 8 Epson Stylus Photo PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635 Confidential
Epson Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659/PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635 Revision C Maintenance information for Epson Stylus Photo PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635 8.1 Overview Epson Stylus Photo PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635 and Epson Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659 use similar mechanisms, and basically common to each other. Therefore, most of the information in prior chapters can apply to Epson Stylus Photo PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635.
Epson Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659/PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635 Revision C 8.2 Disassembly/assembly 8.2.1 Procedural Differences between the Models The disassembly/reassembly procedures for some parts of Epson Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659 and Epson Stylus Photo PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635 are different.
Epson Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659/PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635 Revision C Table 8-1. Procedure Differences Parts name Differences Reference page Epson Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659 "4.4.3 Printer Mechanism" (p.88) Printer Mechanism The procedure is different because the CDR Guide Sensor cable and CDR Tray Sensor cable differ. Epson Stylus Photo PX660/PX660 Premium/ Artisan 635 "8.2.2.4 Printer Mechanism" (p.153) Epson Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659 "4.4.10 CR Unit" (p.
Epson Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659/PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635 Revision C 8.2.2 Disassembly Procedures The flowchart below shows step-by-step disassembly procedure for Epson Stylus Photo PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635. When disassembling each component, refer to the page indicated for the relevant component. START 4.2.4 Upper Housing/ Scanner Cable Cover (p.66) 4.2.1 Paper Support Assy (p.64) 8.2.2.1 Scanner Unit (p.145) 4.2.8 Waste Ink Tray Assy (p.74) 8.2.2.2 Panel Unit (p.148) 4.5.
Epson Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659/PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635 Parts/Components need to be removed in advance 8.2.2.1 Scanner Unit C H E C K P O IN T C A U T IO N This section describes the disassembly/reassembly procedures of the Scanner Unit for Epson Stylus Photo PX660/PX660 Premium/ Artisan 635. Revision C The Scanner Unit is not secured to the printer when removing the Upper Housing using a general screwdriver.
Epson Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659/PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635 4. Peel off the acetate tape, and release the all cables and FFCs of the Scanner Unit from the grooves and ribs of the Middle Housing. 5. Pull out the Scanner FFC from the Ferrite Core A. Revision C C H E C K P O IN T If you remove the Upper Housing using the L-shaped screwdriver, the stubby driver or a similar tool (p.66), the Scanner Unit is secured with the screws.
Epson Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659/PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635 When installing the Scanner Unit, route the following cables through the grooves and ribs of the Middle Housing, and secure the FFC with double-sided tape.
Epson Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659/PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635 8.2.2.2 Panel Unit C H E C K P O IN T Revision C 3. Remove the screws (x2) that secure the Panel Gear. 4. Remove the screws (x1 each) that secure the Panel Hinges (x2), and remove the Panel Unit and the Panel Hinges (x2) from the M/B Cover. This section describes the disassembly/reassembly procedures of the Panel Unit for Epson Stylus Photo PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635.
Epson Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659/PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635 Revision C When attaching the Panel Gear to the Panel Unit, align the protrusion of the Panel Unit with the groove of the Panel Gear. Rear of Panel Unit Panel Unit Route the grounding wire through the groove of the M/B Cover as shown in Fig. 8-6 and secure it to the Main Board with the screw. When installing the Panel Unit, make sure to engage the point A and B of the Panel Gear with the M/B Cover properly as shown below.
Epson Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659/PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635 Parts/Components need to be removed in advance 8.2.2.3 Main Board Unit C H E C K P O IN T Revision C This section describes the disassembly/reassembly procedures of the Main Board Unit for Epson Stylus Photo PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635.
Epson Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659/PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635 2. Remove the screws (x5) that secure the Main Board Unit. 3. Lift the rear side of the Main Board Unit, and remove it while avoiding from the rib of the Card Slot Cover. Revision C Rear side of printer 5 4 Head FFC See the following for routing the cables to the Main Board Unit. Cable/FFC Hook/Rib Double-sided tape CN No.
Epson Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659/PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635 Revision C Disassembling the Main Board 1. Remove the screws (x2) that secure the Shield Plate M/B Upper, and remove the Shield Plate M/B Upper. A D J U S T M E N T R E Q U IR E D 2 When installing the Main Board to the Shield Plate M/B Lower, tighten the screw in the order given in Fig. 8-16. When installing the Shield Plate M/B Upper, tighten the screw in the order given in Fig. 8-15.
Epson Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659/PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635 Parts/Components need to be removed in advance 8.2.2.4 Printer Mechanism C H E C K P O IN T Revision C This section describes the disassembly/reassembly procedures of the Printer Mechanism for Epson Stylus Photo PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635. Upper Housing / Scanner Unit / Panel Unit / M/B Cover / Waste Ink Tray Assy / Middle Housing Removal procedure 1.
Epson Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659/PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635 2. Revision C Remove the screws (x6) that secure the Printer Mechanism and lift the Printer Mechanism upward to remove it. 5 6 3 Before installing the Printer Mechanism, make sure that the Stacker Assy operates properly with the switching of the Stacker Lever. If it does not operate properly, check the phases of the Stacker Lever on the left side of the Lower Housing, the Combination Gear 14.4,45.
Epson Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659/PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635 8.2.2.5 CR Unit C H E C K P O IN T Revision C 3. Remove the screw that secure the Cable Holder Frame, and remove the Cable Holder Frame. This section describes the disassembly/reassembly procedures of the CR Unit for Epson Stylus Photo PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635.
Epson Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659/PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635 5. At the right side of the printer, remove the spring, the washer, and the Right PG Cam. Right side Revision C C H E C K P O IN T Washer To remove the Cartridge Cover, it is necessary to remove the Cartridge Cover Hinge. However, there is no way to release the hook. Therefore, insert a slotted screwdriver as shown below and break the hook. (At installation, replace it with a new one.
Epson Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659/PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635 Install the PG Left Cam by mating the D cut surfaces and with the cam positioned outside so that it does not come in contact with sensing area of the APG Sensor . Must not touch the sensing area PG Left Cam APG Sensor With the cam positioned outside Revision C 8.3 Adjustment 8.3.
Epson Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659/PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635 Revision C 8.3.2 Required Adjustments C H E C K P O IN T 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. See Chapter 5 "ADJUSTMENT" for the adjustments other than " 8.3.3 Touch Panel Calibration (p160)" and " 8.3.4 Touch Panel Operation Check (p160)".
Epson Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659/PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635 Revision C 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Adjustment Item PG adjustment Touch Panel calibration Touch Panel operation check EEPROM data copy Initial setting USB ID input Head ID input Waste ink pad counter Ink charge Initialize PF deterioration offset Disenable PF deterioration offset Top margin adjustment Head angular adjustment Bi-D adjustment First dot position adjustment PW adju
Epson Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659/PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635 Revision C 8.3.3 Touch Panel Calibration 8.3.4 Touch Panel Operation Check Purpose To calibrate the capacitive touch panel of Epson Stylus Photo PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635 to function correctly, and to write the calibrated value to the EEPROM on the Main Board. Purpose To confirm that the capacitive touch panel of Epson Stylus Photo PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635 functions correctly. Calibration procedure 1.
Epson Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659/PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635 Operation check procedure Revision C 4. 1. Press the Power button to turn on Epson Stylus Photo PX660/PX660 Premium/ Artisan 635. 2. After the printer turns on normally, turn the power off once. 3.
Epson Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659/PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635 6. When the following screen appears, follow the instruction on the screen and press the icons as instructed. Panel Key Test Revision C 7. Panel Key Test Follow the instruction and press the icons on the touch panel as instructed. Next Button: [STOP] When the operation check by pressing all icons are complete, the following screen appears. Finished ! Check LED lighting Push [Back] Button. Figure 8-35.
Epson Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659/PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635 8.3.5 Overview Artisan 635 Revision C 3. New AS Parts Epson Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659/PX660 and Epson Stylus Photo PX660 Premium/Artisan 635 use similar mechanism, and basically common to each other. Therefore, most of the information in prior chapters can apply to Epson Stylus Photo PX660 Premium/Artisan 635 . This chapter describes particular information only on Epson Stylus Photo PX660/ PX660 Premium/Artisan 635. 1.
Epson Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659/PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635 Revision C 8.3.7 Memory Card Slots Epson Stylus PX660/PX660 Premium C A U T IO N If you insert a Memory Stick DUO to the Memory Card Slot without using the adapter, make sure to turn off the printer first, then remove the card using tweezers. Table 8-6. List of Supported Memory Card Priority Slot Compatible memory card Memory Stick Standard “MemoryStick Standard” Format Specification Ver.1.
Epson Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659/PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635 Revision C 8.3.8 Memory Card Slots Artisan 635 C A U T IO N If you insert a Memory Stick DUO to the Memory Card Slot without using the adapter, make sure to turn off the printer first, then remove the card using tweezers. Table 8-7. List of Supported Memory Card Priority Slot Compatible memory card Memory Stick Standard “MemoryStick Standard” Format Specifications Ver.1.
Epson Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659/PX660/PX660 Premium/Artisan 635 Revision C 8.3.9 Electrical Specifications C H E C K P O IN T Description in this chapter is applied to Epson Stylus Photo PX660/ PX660 Premium/Artisan 635. For information on Epson Stylus Photo PX650/TX650/TX659, see below. " 1.4.1 Electrical Specifications (p17)" Primary power input Table 8-8.
