Epson ME 300 manual

EPSON Stylus NX100/NX105/SX100/ SX105/TX100/TX101/TX102/ TX103/TX105/TX106/TX109/ ME 300 Color Inkjet Printer SEMF08-002 SERVICE MANUAL Confidential[...]

Confidential Notice:  All rights reserved. No part of this manual may be reproduced, st ored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by a ny means, electro nic, mechanical, photocopying, recording , or otherwise, without th e prior writt en permissio n of SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION.  The contents of this manual are subject to change[...]

Confidential 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 in jury. Great caution should be exercised in performing procedures preceded by DANGER Headings. WARNING Signals a pr[...]

Confidential About This Manual This manual describes basic functions, theory of electrical and mechanical operations, m aintenance and repair procedures of the printer. The instructions and procedures included herein are intended for the experienced repa ir technicians, and attention should be given to the precaution s on the preceding p age. Manua[...]

Confidential Revision S tatus Revision Date of Issue Description A June 27, 2008 First Release[...]

Epson STYLUS NX100 /NX105/SX100/SX105/TX100/T X101/T X102/TX103/TX105/TX106/TX109/ME 300 Revision A 6 Confidential Contents Chapter 1 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION 1.1 Features................. .............. .............. .............. ............ .............. .............. ........... ... 9 1.2 Printing Specifications................... .............[...]

Epson STYLUS NX100 /NX105/SX100/SX105/TX100/T X101/T X102/TX103/TX105/TX106/TX109/ME 300 Revision A 7 Confidential Chapter 4 DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY 4.1 Overview .................... .............. .............. ........... .............. ........... ............... ......... 55 4.1.1 Precautions ........... ..........................................[...]

Confidential CHAPTER 1 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION[...]

Epson STYLUS NX100 /NX105/SX100/SX105/TX100/T X101/T X102/TX103/TX105/TX106/TX109/ME 300 Revision A PRODUCT DESCRIPTION Features 9 Confidential 1.1 Features Epson STYLUS NX100/NX105/SX1 00/SX105/TX100/TX101 /TX102/TX103/ TX105/TX106/TX109/ME 30 0 are entry class co lor ink-je t printers with the scanner function.  Features  Maximum print reso[...]

Epson STYLUS NX100 /NX105/SX100/SX105/TX100/T X101/T X102/TX103/TX105/TX106/TX109/ME 300 Revision A PRODUCT DESCRIPTION Printing Specifications 10 Confidential 1.2 Printing Specifications 1.2.1 Basic Specifications 1.2.2 Ink Cartridge The product numbers of the EPSON ink cartridges for this printer are sh own below. Note *1 : ETT/EKL(WS)/E KL(Other[...]

Epson STYLUS NX100 /NX105/SX100/SX105/TX100/T X101/T X102/TX103/TX105/TX106/TX109/ME 300 Revision A PRODUCT DESCRIPTION Printing Specifications 11 Confidential 1.2.3 Print Mode Note * : cps = character per second Note * : cps = character per second Table 1-4. Print Mode (Color) Media Print Mode Resolution (H x V dpi) Dot Size (cps * ) Plain paper F[...]

Epson STYLUS NX100 /NX105/SX100/SX105/TX100/T X101/T X102/TX103/TX105/TX106/TX109/ME 300 Revision A PRODUCT DESCRIPTION Printing Specifications 12 Confidential 1.2.4 Supported Paper The table below l ists the paper type and sizes sup ported by the printer. The supported paper type and sizes vary depending on destinations (between EAI, EUR, and Asia[...]

Epson STYLUS NX100 /NX105/SX100/SX105/TX100/T X101/T X102/TX103/TX105/TX106/TX109/ME 300 Revision A PRODUCT DESCRIPTION Printing Specifications 13 Confidential Photo Paper Glossy (EAI) Glossy Photo Pape r (Euro, Asia) 5” x 7” 127 x 178 mm 0.27 255 g/m 2 (68 lb.) Y Y Y Y Y Y 4 " x 6 " 101.6 x 152.4 mm Y Y Y Y Y Y 16:9 wide 101.6 x 180.[...]

Epson STYLUS NX100 /NX105/SX100/SX105/TX100/T X101/T X102/TX103/TX105/TX106/TX109/ME 300 Revision A PRODUCT DESCRIPTION Scanner Specifications 14 Confidential 1.2.5 Printing Area The printing area for this printer is shown below. Note * : The margins for Borderless print are margins that bleed off the edges of paper. Figure 1-2. Printing Area 1.3 S[...]

Epson STYLUS NX100 /NX105/SX100/SX105/TX100/T X101/T X102/TX103/TX105/TX106/TX109/ME 300 Revision A PRODUCT DESCRIPTION General Specifications 15 Confidential 1.4 General Specifications 1.4.1 Electrical Specifications Note 1: If the printer or scanner is not operated for more than three minutes, th e printer goes into the power save mode within two[...]

Epson STYLUS NX100 /NX105/SX100/SX105/TX100/T X101/T X102/TX103/TX105/TX106/TX109/ME 300 Revision A PRODUCT DESCRIPTION Interface 16 Confidential 1.4.3 Durability  Total print life: 10,000 pages (A4, 3.5% duty), or three years which ever comes first  Printhead: Five billions shots (per nozzl e) or five years which ever comes first  Scanner[...]

Epson STYLUS NX100 /NX105/SX100/SX105/TX100/T X101/T X102/TX103/TX105/TX106/TX109/ME 300 Revision A PRODUCT DESCRIPTION Control Panel 17 Confidential 1.6 Control Panel 1.6.1 Operation Buttons & LEDs The following buttons and LEDs are equipped on the control pan el. Figure 1-5. Control Panel (EAI version as a sample) Table 1-15. Buttons & LE[...]

Epson STYLUS NX100 /NX105/SX100/SX105/TX100/T X101/T X102/TX103/TX105/TX106/TX109/ME 300 Revision A PRODUCT DESCRIPTION Control Panel 18 Confidential 1.6.2 Control Panel Functions Table 1-16. Buttons Functions Button Printer Status Functions Power Power Off Turns the power OFF. Power On  Turns the power ON.  Ejects the paper if the paper is n[...]

Epson STYLUS NX100 /NX105/SX100/SX105/TX100/T X101/T X102/TX103/TX105/TX106/TX109/ME 300 Revision A PRODUCT DESCRIPTION Control Panel 19 Confidential Note *1 : If the stop button is pressed when the power LED begi ns to flas h, the nozzle chec k function becomes available. (This function becomes available if the stop button is pressed at the a bove[...]

Epson STYLUS NX100 /NX105/SX100/SX105/TX100/T X101/T X102/TX103/TX105/TX106/TX109/ME 300 Revision A PRODUCT DESCRIPTION Control Panel 20 Confidential Note : --- : No change Flashing : Repeats ON and OFF every 1.25 seconds. Flashing 2 : Repeats ON for 0.5 second , OFF for 0.5 second, ON fo r 0.5 second, and OFF for 1.0 secon d. High-speed flashing :[...]

Epson STYLUS NX100 /NX105/SX100/SX105/TX100/T X101/T X102/TX103/TX105/TX106/TX109/ME 300 Revision A PRODUCT DESCRIPTION Stand-alone Copy Function 21 Confidential 1.7 Stand-alone Copy Function 1.7.1 Supported Pa per and Copy Mode 1.7.2 Setting for Stand-alone Copy You can make settings by a specific key o peration to select color copy, B&W copy [...]

Epson STYLUS NX100 /NX105/SX100/SX105/TX100/T X101/T X102/TX103/TX105/TX106/TX109/ME 300 Revision A PRODUCT DESCRIPTION Stand-alone Copy Function 22 Confidential 1.7.3 Copy Speed 1.7.4 Multiple Copying Making 20 (fixed value) copies in color/ B&W becomes available by operating specific keys (Refer to p. 18 ). In this copying, the second copy or[...]

Confidential CHAPTER 2 OPERATING PRINCIPLES[...]

Epson STYLUS NX100 /NX105/SX100/SX105/TX100/T X101/T X102/TX103/TX105/TX106/TX109/ME 300 Revision A OPERATING PRINCIPLES Overview 24 Confidential 2.1 Overview This chapter describes the mechanism of Epson STYLUS NX 100/NX105/SX100/ SX105/TX100/TX101/TX1 02/TX103/TX105/TX10 6/TX109/ME 300. 2.1.1 Printer Mechanism Epson STYLUS NX100/NX105/SX1 00/SX10[...]

Epson STYLUS NX100 /NX105/SX100/SX105/TX100/T X101/T X102/TX103/TX105/TX106/TX109/ME 300 Revision A OPERATING PRINCIPLES Overview 25 Confidential 2.1.2 Motors & Sensors Epson STYLUS NX100/NX105/SX1 00/SX105/TX100/TX101 /TX102/TX103/ TX105/TX106/TX109/ME 30 0 printer mechanism is equipped with the follow ing printhead, motors and sensors. Figure[...]

Epson STYLUS NX100 /NX105/SX100/SX105/TX100/T X101/T X102/TX103/TX105/TX106/TX109/ME 300 Revision A OPERATING PRINCIPLES Overview 26 Confidential 2.1.3 Printhead The D2 Chips type printhead is employed.  Nozzle configuration  Black: 90 nozzles x 1  Color: 29 nozzles x 3 (cyan, magen ta, yellow) The nozzle layout as seen from be hind the pr[...]

Confidential CHAPTER 3 TROUBLESHOOTING[...]

Epson STYLUS NX100 /NX105/SX100/SX105/TX100/T X101/T X102/TX103/TX105/TX106/TX109/ME 300 Revision A TROUBLESHOOTING Overview 28 Confidential 3.1 Overview This chapter describes how to solve problems. 3.1.1 Specified Tools This printer does not require any specified t ools for troub leshooting. 3.1.2 Preliminary Checks Before starting troublesho oti[...]

Epson STYLUS NX100 /NX105/SX100/SX105/TX100/T X101/T X102/TX103/TX105/TX106/TX109/ME 300 Revision A TROUBLESHOOTING Error Indications and Fault Occurrence Causes 29 Confidential 3.2 Error Indications a nd Fault Occurrence Causes This chapter describes how the printer indicat es an error status with LEDs, and why th e error is caused, wh en a proble[...]

Epson STYLUS NX100 /NX105/SX100/SX105/TX100/T X101/T X102/TX103/TX105/TX106/TX109/ME 300 Revision A TROUBLESHOOTING Error Indications and Fault Occurrence Causes 30 Confidential 3.2.1 Troubleshoot ing by Error Message The following tables prov ide troubleshooting procedures. Co nfirm th e error message indicated on th e LED or the STM3 scree n on t[...]

Epson STYLUS NX100 /NX105/SX100/SX105/TX100/T X101/T X102/TX103/TX105/TX106/TX109/ME 300 Revision A TROUBLESHOOTING Error Indications and Fault Occurrence Causes 31 Confidential • Operation • Anywhere The Scanner Carriage Unit . does not operate. Lower Scanner Housing 1. Check if the grease is enough on the Guide Rail of the Lower Scanne r Hous[...]

Epson STYLUS NX100 /NX105/SX100/SX105/TX100/T X101/T X102/TX103/TX105/TX106/TX109/ME 300 Revision A TROUBLESHOOTING Error Indications and Fault Occurrence Causes 32 Confidential • Power on • Anywhere When turning on the power, the PF Motor does not operate at all PF Motor 1. Check if the PF Motor Cable is connected to J6 on the Main Board. 1. C[...]

Epson STYLUS NX100 /NX105/SX100/SX105/TX100/T X101/T X102/TX103/TX105/TX106/TX109/ME 300 Revision A TROUBLESHOOTING Error Indications and Fault Occurrence Causes 33 Confidential • Power on • Anywhere The Carriage Unit collides wi th the Upper Paper Guide Unit when power is turned on. Upper Paper Guide 1. Check if the Upper P aper Guide is corre[...]

Epson STYLUS NX100 /NX105/SX100/SX105/TX100/T X101/T X102/TX103/TX105/TX106/TX109/ME 300 Revision A TROUBLESHOOTING Error Indications and Fault Occurrence Causes 34 Confidential • Power on • Anywhere When turning on the power, the Carriage Unit collides to the right side of the Main Frame. CR Encoder Board 1. Check if the Encoder FFC is connect[...]

Epson STYLUS NX100 /NX105/SX100/SX105/TX100/T X101/T X102/TX103/TX105/TX106/TX109/ME 300 Revision A TROUBLESHOOTING Error Indications and Fault Occurrence Causes 35 Confidential • Power on • Anywhere When turning on the power, the Carriage cannot get out of home position. Ink System 1. Check if the Cap Assy and the Lever Cleaner are assembled c[...]

Epson STYLUS NX100 /NX105/SX100/SX105/TX100/T X101/T X102/TX103/TX105/TX106/TX109/ME 300 Revision A TROUBLESHOOTING Error Indications and Fault Occurrence Causes 36 Confidential • Power on • Anywhere When turning on the power, the Carriage cannot get out of home position. Ink System 3. Check if the Spring Cleaner Lever comes off from the Lever [...]

Epson STYLUS NX100 /NX105/SX100/SX105/TX100/T X101/T X102/TX103/TX105/TX106/TX109/ME 300 Revision A TROUBLESHOOTING Error Indications and Fault Occurrence Causes 37 Confidential / Table 3-4. Check point for Paper ja m error according to each phenomenon Occurren ce timing CR position Detailed phen omenon Defective unit/part name Check point Remedy ?[...]

Epson STYLUS NX100 /NX105/SX100/SX105/TX100/T X101/T X102/TX103/TX105/TX106/TX109/ME 300 Revision A TROUBLESHOOTING Error Indications and Fault Occurrence Causes 38 Confidential • Operation • Outside HP Paper is being resent during paper feeding operation. ASF Unit 1. Check if the Extension Spring operates correctly in the paper loading sequenc[...]

Epson STYLUS NX100 /NX105/SX100/SX105/TX100/T X101/T X102/TX103/TX105/TX106/TX109/ME 300 Revision A TROUBLESHOOTING Error Indications and Fault Occurrence Causes 39 Confidential • Operation •– The top edge of paper does not go through between the EJ Roller Unit and the EJ Frame Assy. EJ Frame Assy* 2. Check if the Whee l Star Me tal, Spring S[...]

Epson STYLUS NX100 /NX105/SX100/SX105/TX100/T X101/T X102/TX103/TX105/TX106/TX109/ME 300 Revision A TROUBLESHOOTING Error Indications and Fault Occurrence Causes 40 Confidential Table 3-5. Check point for Paper out error according to each phenomenon Occurren ce timing CR position Detailed phenom enon Defective unit/part name Check point Remedy • [...]

Epson STYLUS NX100 /NX105/SX100/SX105/TX100/T X101/T X102/TX103/TX105/TX106/TX109/ME 300 Revision A TROUBLESHOOTING Error Indications and Fault Occurrence Causes 41 Confidential • Operation •– The drive of the PF Motor is not transmitted to the LD Roller Sh aft. LD Roller Assy 1. Check if the Extension Spring comes off from the Clutch mechani[...]

Epson STYLUS NX100 /NX105/SX100/SX105/TX100/T X101/T X102/TX103/TX105/TX106/TX109/ME 300 Revision A TROUBLESHOOTING Error Indications and Fault Occurrence Causes 42 Confidential • Operation •– The LD Roller is not set to the ASF home position and paper is always loaded from the ASF Unit during the paper loading sequence. ASF Unit 1. Check if [...]

Epson STYLUS NX100 /NX105/SX100/SX105/TX100/T X101/T X102/TX103/TX105/TX106/TX109/ME 300 Revision A TROUBLESHOOTING Error Indications and Fault Occurrence Causes 43 Confidential Table 3-7. Check point for Ink out error / No ink cartridg e error read error / write error a ccording to ea ch phenomenon Occurren ce timing CR position Detailed phen omen[...]

Epson STYLUS NX100 /NX105/SX100/SX105/TX100/T X101/T X102/TX103/TX105/TX106/TX109/ME 300 Revision A TROUBLESHOOTING Error Indications and Fault Occurrence Causes 44 Confidential Table 3-8. Check point for Communicat ion error according to each phenomenon Occurren ce timing CR position Detailed phen omenon Defective unit/part name Check point Remedy[...]

Epson STYLUS NX100 /NX105/SX100/SX105/TX100/T X101/T X102/TX103/TX105/TX106/TX109/ME 300 Revision A TROUBLESHOOTING Error Indications and Fault Occurrence Causes 45 Confidential • Power on •– When turning on the power, the power on sequence is performed cor rectly. But, when any printer job is sent to the printer, a communication error is ind[...]

Epson STYLUS NX100 /NX105/SX100/SX105/TX100/T X101/T X102/TX103/TX105/TX106/TX109/ME 300 Revision A TROUBLESHOOTING Error Indications and Fault Occurrence Causes 46 Confidential 3.2.2 Superficial Phenomen on-Based Troubleshooting This section explains the fault locations of the error states (p rint quality and abnormal noise) other than the error s[...]

Epson STYLUS NX100 /NX105/SX100/SX105/TX100/T X101/T X102/TX103/TX105/TX106/TX109/ME 300 Revision A TROUBLESHOOTING Error Indications and Fault Occurrence Causes 47 Confidential Table 3-10. Check point for the abnormal noise Occurren ce timing CR position Detailed phen omenon Defective unit/part name Check point Remedy • Anytime • Anywhere The [...]

Epson STYLUS NX100 /NX105/SX100/SX105/TX100/T X101/T X102/TX103/TX105/TX106/TX109/ME 300 Revision A TROUBLESHOOTING Error Indications and Fault Occurrence Causes 48 Confidential Table 3-12. Check point for th e defective printi ng quality Print Quality State Detailed phenomenon Defective unit/part name Check point Remedy • Dot missing and mixed c[...]

Epson STYLUS NX100 /NX105/SX100/SX105/TX100/T X101/T X102/TX103/TX105/TX106/TX109/ME 300 Revision A TROUBLESHOOTING Error Indications and Fault Occurrence Causes 49 Confidential • White streak / abnormal discharge Ink is ejected to the Cap from the Printhead, but p rinting is not done at all after cleaning or ink change, or abnormal discharge occ[...]

Epson STYLUS NX100 /NX105/SX100/SX105/TX100/T X101/T X102/TX103/TX105/TX106/TX109/ME 300 Revision A TROUBLESHOOTING Error Indications and Fault Occurrence Causes 50 Confidential • White streak / color unevenness occurrence Micro banding appears horizontally against the CR movement direction and it appears with the same width. [Note ] If the probl[...]

Epson STYLUS NX100 /NX105/SX100/SX105/TX100/T X101/T X102/TX103/TX105/TX106/TX109/ME 300 Revision A TROUBLESHOOTING Error Indications and Fault Occurrence Causes 51 Confidential • Print start position slip The printing operation is correctly performed. But, the top ma rgin is insufficient than usual one. LD Roller 1. Check if paper dust is adhere[...]

Epson STYLUS NX100 /NX105/SX100/SX105/TX100/T X101/T X102/TX103/TX105/TX106/TX109/ME 300 Revision A TROUBLESHOOTING Error Indications and Fault Occurrence Causes 52 Confidential • Ink stain of paper I nk sticks to other than the print area of the paper, resulting in contamination. Printhead 1. Check if the Printhead Cover has the ink drop. 1. Cle[...]

Epson STYLUS NX100 /NX105/SX100/SX105/TX100/T X101/T X102/TX103/TX105/TX106/TX109/ME 300 Revision A TROUBLESHOOTING Error Indications and Fault Occurrence Causes 53 Confidential 3.2.3 Motor and Sens or Troubleshooting  Motors The resistanc e values for the CR m otor and the PF m otor are given below, however, the values cannot be used to check t[...]

Confidential CHAPTER 4 DISASSEMBL Y/ASSEMBL Y[...]

Epson STYLUS NX100 /NX105/SX100/SX105/TX100/T X101/T X102/TX103/TX105/TX106/TX109/ME 300 Revision A DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY Overview 55 Confidential 4.1 Overview This section describes procedures for disassembling the mai n components of Epson STYLUS NX100/NX105/SX10 0/SX105/TX100/TX101 /TX102/TX103/TX105/ TX106/TX109/ME 300. Unless ot herwise specifi[...]

Epson STYLUS NX100 /NX105/SX100/SX105/TX100/T X101/T X102/TX103/TX105/TX106/TX109/ME 300 Revision A DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY Overview 56 Confidential 4.1.3 Work Completion Check If any service is made to the printer, us e the checklist shown below to confirm all works are completed properly and the printer is ready to be returned to the user. Table 4-2[...]

Epson STYLUS NX100 /NX105/SX100/SX105/TX100/T X101/T X102/TX103/TX105/TX106/TX109/ME 300 Revision A DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY Disassembly Procedures 57 Confidential 4.2 Disassembly Procedures For disassembling each unit, refer to the pages in the following flowchart. Figure 4-1. Disassembling Flowchart You need to remove the part s/units shown in dashed[...]

Epson STYLUS NX100 /NX105/SX100/SX105/TX100/T X101/T X102/TX103/TX105/TX106/TX109/ME 300 Revision A DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY Removing the Housing 58 Confidential 4.3 Removing the Housing 4.3.1 Paper Support Tray  Parts/Components need to be removed in advance: None  Removal procedure 1. Open the Paper Support Tray. 2. Release both the guid e pins[...]

Epson STYLUS NX100 /NX105/SX100/SX105/TX100/T X101/T X102/TX103/TX105/TX106/TX109/ME 300 Revision A DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY Removing the Housing 59 Confidential 3. Bend the Stacker Assy to release the ribs , then separate the Tray Exit Outer and the Tray Exit Inner. Figure 4-4. Removing the Stacker Assy (2) 4.3.3 Document Cover/ASF Cover  Parts/Com[...]

Epson STYLUS NX100 /NX105/SX100/SX105/TX100/T X101/T X102/TX103/TX105/TX106/TX109/ME 300 Revision A DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY Removing the Housing 60 Confidential 4.3.4 Scanner Stand /Cover Wire  Parts/Components need to be removed in advance: None  Removal procedure  Scanner Stand 1. Open the Scanner Unit. 2. Release the hooks (x2) at the lo w[...]

Epson STYLUS NX100 /NX105/SX100/SX105/TX100/T X101/T X102/TX103/TX105/TX106/TX109/ME 300 Revision A DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY Removing the Housing 61 Confidential  Cover Wire 1. Open the Scanner Unit. 2. Release both the hooks in the direction of arrow, and remove the Cover Wire. Figure 4-9. Removing the Cover Wire When installing the Scanner Sta nd,[...]

Epson STYLUS NX100 /NX105/SX100/SX105/TX100/T X101/T X102/TX103/TX105/TX106/TX109/ME 300 Revision A DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY Removing the Housing 62 Confidential 4.3.5 Scanner Unit  Parts/Components need to be removed in advance: Scanner Stand/Cover Wire ( p 60 )  Removal procedure 1. Open the Scanner Unit to the full, disconnect the Scanner FFC [...]

Epson STYLUS NX100 /NX105/SX100/SX105/TX100/T X101/T X102/TX103/TX105/TX106/TX109/ME 300 Revision A DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY Removing the Housing 63 Confidential 4.3.6 Middle Housing  Parts/Components need to be removed in advance: Scanner Stand/Cover Wire( p 60 ), Scanner Unit ( p 62 ), Panel Unit ( p 64 )  Removal procedure 1. Remove the six sc[...]

Epson STYLUS NX100 /NX105/SX100/SX105/TX100/T X101/T X102/TX103/TX105/TX106/TX109/ME 300 Revision A DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY Removing the Circuit Boards 64 Confidential 4.4 Removing the Circuit Boards 4.4.1 Panel Unit  Parts/Components need to be removed in advance: Scanner Stand/Cover Wire ( p 60 )  Removal procedure 1. Open the Scanner Unit. 2.[...]

Epson STYLUS NX100 /NX105/SX100/SX105/TX100/T X101/T X102/TX103/TX105/TX106/TX109/ME 300 Revision A DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY Removing the Circuit Boards 65 Confidential  Buttons 1. Remove the Button Power and the Button OP from the Panel Cover. 2. Remove the LED Lens from the Panel Cover. Figure 4-19. Removing the Buttons 4.4.2 Main Board  Parts/[...]

Epson STYLUS NX100 /NX105/SX100/SX105/TX100/T X101/T X102/TX103/TX105/TX106/TX109/ME 300 Revision A DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY Removing the Circuit Boards 66 Confidential 2. Remove the four screws that secure the Main Board. 3. Remove the Main Board and th e Shield Plate with the PE Sensor Lever to the ASF side as shown below. Figure 4-21. Removing the M[...]

Epson STYLUS NX100 /NX105/SX100/SX105/TX100/T X101/T X102/TX103/TX105/TX106/TX109/ME 300 Revision A DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY Removing the Circuit Boards 67 Confidential 4. Remove the screw that secures the Grounding Wi re, and remove the Grounding Wire from the Power Su pply Unit. Figure 4-24. Removing the Power Supply Unit  When installing the Grou[...]

Epson STYLUS NX100 /NX105/SX100/SX105/TX100/T X101/T X102/TX103/TX105/TX106/TX109/ME 300 Revision A DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY Disassembling the Printer Mechanism 68 Confidential 4.5 Disassembling the Printer Mechanism 4.5.1 Printhead  Parts/Components need to be removed in advance: Scanner Stand/Cover Wire ( p 60 ), Scanner Unit ( p 62 ), Middle Hous[...]

Epson STYLUS NX100 /NX105/SX100/SX105/TX100/T X101/T X102/TX103/TX105/TX106/TX109/ME 300 Revision A DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY Disassembling the Printer Mechanism 69 Confidential 4. Release the two hooks on both sides of the Carriage with a flathead precision screwdriver or a similar tool, and remo ve the Holder Contact Assy upward as shown belo w. Figur[...]

Epson STYLUS NX100 /NX105/SX100/SX105/TX100/T X101/T X102/TX103/TX105/TX106/TX109/ME 300 Revision A DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY Disassembling the Printer Mechanism 70 Confidential 7. Remove the Head FFC from the connec tor of the Printhead, and remove the Printhead. Figure 4-32. Removing the Printhead (7)  When installing the FFC, route it through obje[...]

Epson STYLUS NX100 /NX105/SX100/SX105/TX100/T X101/T X102/TX103/TX105/TX106/TX109/ME 300 Revision A DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY Disassembling the Printer Mechanism 71 Confidential 4.5.2 CR Scale  Parts/Components need to be removed in advance: Scanner Stand/Cover Wire ( p 60 ), Scanner Unit ( p 62 ), Middle Ho using ( p 63 ) Panel Unit ( p 64 )  Rem[...]

Epson STYLUS NX100 /NX105/SX100/SX105/TX100/T X101/T X102/TX103/TX105/TX106/TX109/ME 300 Revision A DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY Disassembling the Printer Mechanism 72 Confidential 4.5.3 Hopper  Parts/Components need to be removed in advance: Scanner Stand/Cover Wire ( p 60 ), Scanner Unit ( p 62 ), Middle Ho using ( p 63 ) Panel Unit ( p 64 )  Remov[...]

Epson STYLUS NX100 /NX105/SX100/SX105/TX100/T X101/T X102/TX103/TX105/TX106/TX109/ME 300 Revision A DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY Disassembling the Printer Mechanism 73 Confidential 4.5.4 PF Encoder/ PF Scale  Parts/Components need to be removed in advance: Scanner Stand/Cover Wire ( p 60 ), Scanner Unit ( p 62 ), Middle Ho using ( p 63 ) Panel Unit ( p [...]

Epson STYLUS NX100 /NX105/SX100/SX105/TX100/T X101/T X102/TX103/TX105/TX106/TX109/ME 300 Revision A DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY Disassembling the Printer Mechanism 74 Confidential 2. Insert a flathead precision screwdriver between the EJ Roller Gear and the rib of the EJ Roller, and remove the EJ Ro ller Gear by pushing it in the direction of the arrow. F[...]

Epson STYLUS NX100 /NX105/SX100/SX105/TX100/T X101/T X102/TX103/TX105/TX106/TX109/ME 300 Revision A DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY Disassembling the Printer Mechanism 75 Confidential 4.5.6 CR Motor/ Driven Pu lley  Parts/Components need to be removed in advance: Scanner Stand/Cover Wire ( p 60 ), Scanner Unit ( p 62 ), Middle Ho using ( p 63 ) Panel Unit [...]

Epson STYLUS NX100 /NX105/SX100/SX105/TX100/T X101/T X102/TX103/TX105/TX106/TX109/ME 300 Revision A DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY Disassembling the Printer Mechanism 76 Confidential  Route the CR Motor cable throug h the four hooks and the two grooves of the Lower Housing with some slack to p revent breaking the soldered portions. (See Fig.4-4 5 . )  [...]

Epson STYLUS NX100 /NX105/SX100/SX105/TX100/T X101/T X102/TX103/TX105/TX106/TX109/ME 300 Revision A DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY Disassembling the Printer Mechanism 77 Confidential 4.5.7 Ink System  Parts/Components need to be removed in advance: Scanner Stand/Cover Wire ( p 60 ), Scanner Unit ( p 62 ), Middle Ho using ( p 63 ) Panel Unit ( p 64 ), CR M[...]

Epson STYLUS NX100 /NX105/SX100/SX105/TX100/T X101/T X102/TX103/TX105/TX106/TX109/ME 300 Revision A DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY Disassembling the Printer Mechanism 78 Confidential 6. Pull out the Waste Ink Tube throu gh the rear of the Cap Assy, and remove the Cap Assy. Figure 4-52. Removing the Cap Assy (4)  Pump Assy 1. Pull out the Waste Ink Tube to[...]

Epson STYLUS NX100 /NX105/SX100/SX105/TX100/T X101/T X102/TX103/TX105/TX106/TX109/ME 300 Revision A DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY Disassembling the Printer Mechanism 79 Confidential DISASSEMBLING THE CAP ASSY  Disassembly Procedure 1. Remove the Foam Cap Side from the Case Cleaner. 2. Release the two hooks of the IS Cap Assy, and remove the Blade Wiper a[...]

Epson STYLUS NX100 /NX105/SX100/SX105/TX100/T X101/T X102/TX103/TX105/TX106/TX109/ME 300 Revision A DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY Disassembling the Printer Mechanism 80 Confidential 3. Release the two hooks of the IS Cap Assy by rotating it to the direction of arrow pulling out the central rib of the assy., and remove the IS Cap Assy from the Case Cleaner. [...]

Epson STYLUS NX100 /NX105/SX100/SX105/TX100/T X101/T X102/TX103/TX105/TX106/TX109/ME 300 Revision A DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY Disassembling the Printer Mechanism 81 Confidential DISASSEMBLING THE PUMP ASSY  Disassembly Procedure 1. Release the hook of the Pump Housing and remove the Gear Pu mp Idle. 2. Remove the Gear Pump and Bracket Pump f rom the [...]

Epson STYLUS NX100 /NX105/SX100/SX105/TX100/T X101/T X102/TX103/TX105/TX106/TX109/ME 300 Revision A DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY Disassembling the Printer Mechanism 82 Confidential 4.5.8 PF Motor  Parts/Components need to be removed in advance: Scanner Stand/ Cover Wire ( p 60 ), Scanner Unit ( p 62 ), Middle Housi ng ( p 63 ) Panel Unit ( p 64 ), Hoppe[...]

Epson STYLUS NX100 /NX105/SX100/SX105/TX100/T X101/T X102/TX103/TX105/TX106/TX109/ME 300 Revision A DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY Disassembling the Printer Mechanism 83 Confidential 3. Remove the screw that secures the Bracket. 4. Release the Bracket from the dowels of the Lower Housing, and remove the Bracket and the PF Motor while pul ling out the PF Moto[...]

Epson STYLUS NX100 /NX105/SX100/SX105/TX100/T X101/T X102/TX103/TX105/TX106/TX109/ME 300 Revision A DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY Disassembling the Printer Mechanism 84 Confidential 4.5.9 Main Frame  Parts/Components need to be removed in advance: Scanner Stand/ Cover Wi re ( p 60 ), Scanner Unit ( p 62 ), Middle Housing ( p 63 ) Panel Unit ( p 64 ), Hop[...]

Epson STYLUS NX100 /NX105/SX100/SX105/TX100/T X101/T X102/TX103/TX105/TX106/TX109/ME 300 Revision A DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY Disassembling the Printer Mechanism 85 Confidential 6. Remove the four screws that secure the Main Frame to the Lower Housing. Figure 4-74. Removing the Main Frame (4) 7. Remove the Main Frame, the Carriage , and the Upper Paper [...]

Epson STYLUS NX100 /NX105/SX100/SX105/TX100/T X101/T X102/TX103/TX105/TX106/TX109/ME 300 Revision A DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY Disassembling the Printer Mechanism 86 Confidential 4.5.10 Upper Paper Guide  Parts/Components need to be removed in advance: Scanner Stand/Cover Wire ( p 60 ), Scanner Unit ( p 62 ), Middle Ho using( p 63 ) Panel Unit ( p 64 [...]

Epson STYLUS NX100 /NX105/SX100/SX105/TX100/T X101/T X102/TX103/TX105/TX106/TX109/ME 300 Revision A DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY Disassembling the Printer Mechanism 87 Confidential 4.5.11 CR U nit  Parts/Components need to be removed in advance: Scanner Stand/Cover Wire ( p 60 ), Scanner Unit ( p 62 ), Middle Ho using ( p 63 ) Panel Unit ( p 64 ), Print[...]

Epson STYLUS NX100 /NX105/SX100/SX105/TX100/T X101/T X102/TX103/TX105/TX106/TX109/ME 300 Revision A DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY Disassembling the Printer Mechanism 88 Confidential 6. Remove the two screws that secure the CR Encoder Board, and remove the CR Encoder Board from the Carriage. 7. Remove the Timing Belt from the Carriage. Figure 4-81. Removing [...]

Epson STYLUS NX100 /NX105/SX100/SX105/TX100/T X101/T X102/TX103/TX105/TX106/TX109/ME 300 Revision A DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY Disassembling the Printer Mechanism 89 Confidential  Install the FFC according to the following procedures. 1. Lead the FFC through the hole of the Holder FFC and Main Frame. Figure 4-84. Installi ng the CR Unit (3) 2. Secure [...]

Epson STYLUS NX100 /NX105/SX100/SX105/TX100/T X101/T X102/TX103/TX105/TX106/TX109/ME 300 Revision A DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY Disassembling the Printer Mechanism 90 Confidential 4.5.12 PF Roller  Parts/Components need to be removed in advance: Scanner Stand/Cover Wire ( p 60 ), Scanner Unit ( p 62 ), Middle Ho using ( p 63 ) Panel Unit ( p 64 ), Main[...]

Epson STYLUS NX100 /NX105/SX100/SX105/TX100/T X101/T X102/TX103/TX105/TX106/TX109/ME 300 Revision A DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY Disassembling the Printer Mechanism 91 Confidential 4.5.13 LD Roller/ ASF Unit  Parts/Components need to be removed in advance: Scanner Stand/Cover Wire ( p 60 ), Scanner Unit ( p 62 ), Middle Ho using ( p 63 ) Panel Unit ( p [...]

Epson STYLUS NX100 /NX105/SX100/SX105/TX100/T X101/T X102/TX103/TX105/TX106/TX109/ME 300 Revision A DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY Disassembling the Printer Mechanism 92 Confidential 8. Release the hook of the Combination Gear , and remove the gear from the ASF Housing. 9. Remove the Lever Pick Clutch from the ASF Housing. Figure 4-93. R emoving the Lever Pi[...]

Epson STYLUS NX100 /NX105/SX100/SX105/TX100/T X101/T X102/TX103/TX105/TX106/TX109/ME 300 Revision A DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY Disassembling the Printer Mechanism 93 Confidential 4.5.14 Waste Ink Pads  Parts/Components need to be removed in advance: Scanner Stand/Cover Wire( p 60 ), Scanner Unit ( p 62 ), Middle Housing ( p 63 ) Panel Unit ( p 64 ), M[...]

Epson STYLUS NX100 /NX105/SX100/SX105/TX100/T X101/T X102/TX103/TX105/TX106/TX109/ME 300 Revision A DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY Disassembling the Printer Mechanism 94 Confidential  When installing the Wa ste Ink Pads, align th e ribs of the Lower Housing with t he notches of the Waste I nk Pads. (See Fig.4-99 .)  When installing the Diffusion Sheet [...]

Epson STYLUS NX100 /NX105/SX100/SX105/TX100/T X101/T X102/TX103/TX105/TX106/TX109/ME 300 Revision A DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY Disassembling the Printer Mechanism 95 Confidential  When installing the Waste Ink Pad D, make sure to fit it evenly 1.5mm lower than the platen surface of the Lower Housing.  If the Lower Housing is contamin ated with the [...]

Epson STYLUS NX100 /NX105/SX100/SX105/TX100/T X101/T X102/TX103/TX105/TX106/TX109/ME 300 Revision A DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY Disassembling the Scanner Unit 96 Confidential 4.6 Disassembling the Scanner Unit 4.6.1 Upper Scanner Housing  Parts/Components need to be removed in advance: Document Cover/ASF Cover ( p 59 ), Scanner Unit ( p 62 )  Remova[...]

Epson STYLUS NX100 /NX105/SX100/SX105/TX100/T X101/T X102/TX103/TX105/TX106/TX109/ME 300 Revision A DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY Disassembling the Scanner Unit 97 Confidential 4.6.2 Scanner Carriage Unit  Parts/Components need to be removed in advance: Document Cover/ASF Cover ( p 59 ), Scanner Unit ( p 62 ) Upper Scanner Housing ( p 96 )  Removal pr[...]

Epson STYLUS NX100 /NX105/SX100/SX105/TX100/T X101/T X102/TX103/TX105/TX106/TX109/ME 300 Revision A DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY Disassembling the Scanner Unit 98 Confidential 6. Disengage the shafts on both ends of the CIS Unit from the bearing holes of the Scanner CR Holder, and remove the unit. Figure 4-111. Removing the CIS Unit CIS Unit Shaft and Shaf[...]

Epson STYLUS NX100 /NX105/SX100/SX105/TX100/T X101/T X102/TX103/TX105/TX106/TX109/ME 300 Revision A DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY Disassembling the Scanner Unit 99 Confidential 4.6.3 Scanner Motor Unit  Parts/Components need to be removed in advance: Document Cover/ASF Cover ( p 59 ), Scanner Unit ( p 62 ) Upper Scanner Housing ( p 96 )  Removal proce[...]

Confidential CHAPTER 5 ADJUSTMENT[...]

Epson STYLUS NX100 /NX105/SX100/SX105/TX100/T X101/T X102/TX103/TX105/TX106/TX109/ME 300 Revision A ADJUSTMENT Adjustment Items and Overview 101 Confidential 5.1 Adjustment Items and Overview This chapter describes adjustments required after the disas sembly/reassembly of the printer. 5.1.1 Servicing Adju stment Item List ( TBD ) The adjustment ite[...]

Epson STYLUS NX100 /NX105/SX100/SX105/TX100/T X101/T X102/TX103/TX105/TX106/TX109/ME 300 Revision A ADJUSTMENT Adjustment Items and Overview 102 Confidential Table 5-2. Maintenance Items Maintenance Item Purpose Method Outline Tool Waste ink pad counter The printer indicates a maintenance e rror when the waste ink pad counter reaches its maximum. U[...]

Epson STYLUS NX100 /NX105/SX100/SX105/TX100/T X101/T X102/TX103/TX105/TX106/TX109/ME 300 Revision A ADJUSTMENT Adjustment Items and Overview 103 Confidential 5.1.2 Required Adjustments ( TBD ) The table below lists the required adjustments depending upon the parts being repaired or replaced. Find the part(s) you remove d or replaced, and check whic[...]

Epson STYLUS NX100 /NX105/SX100/SX105/TX100/T X101/T X102/TX103/TX105/TX106/TX109/ME 300 Revision A ADJUSTMENT Adjustment Items and Overview 104 Confidential Upper paper guide Remove --- --- --- --- --- --- O O O O --- O Replac e --- --- --- --- --- --- O O O O --- O PF roller Remove --- --- --- -- - --- --- O O O O --- O Replac e --- --- --- --- -[...]

Epson STYLUS NX100 /NX105/SX100/SX105/TX100/T X101/T X102/TX103/TX105/TX106/TX109/ME 300 Revision A ADJUSTMENT Using the Adjustment Progra m (TBD) 105 Confidential 5.2 Using the Adjustment Program ( TBD ) This section describes how to judge the ad ju stment patt erns printed by the Adjust ment Program. For information on how to oper ate the Adjustm[...]

Epson STYLUS NX100 /NX105/SX100/SX105/TX100/T X101/T X102/TX103/TX105/TX106/TX109/ME 300 Revision A ADJUSTMENT Using the Adjustment Progra m (TBD) 106 Confidential 5.2.3 Head Angular Adjustment The following pattern is printed. Figure 5-3. Head angular adjustment Pattern Printing How to Judge Examine the printout patterns, and enter the value for t[...]

Epson STYLUS NX100 /NX105/SX100/SX105/TX100/T X101/T X102/TX103/TX105/TX106/TX109/ME 300 Revision A ADJUSTMENT Using the Adjustment Progra m (TBD) 107 Confidential 5.2.5 PF Adjustment Figure 5-5. P F Band Ad justment Pr intout Pa ttern How to Judge Examine the printout patterns and enter the value for the pattern without any overlap or gap between [...]

Confidential CHAPTER 6 MAINTENANCE[...]

Epson STYLUS NX100 /NX105/SX100/SX105/TX100/T X101/T X102/TX103/TX105/TX106/TX109/ME 300 Revision A MAINTENANCE Overview 109 Confidential 6.1 Overview This section provides information to m aintain the printer in its optim um condition. 6.1.1 Cleaning This printer has no mechanical component s which require regular cleaning except the Printhead. Th[...]

Epson STYLUS NX100 /NX105/SX100/SX105/TX100/T X101/T X102/TX103/TX105/TX106/TX109/ME 300 Revision A MAINTENANCE Overview 110 Confidential 6.1.3 Lubrication The type and amount of the gr ease used to lubricate the pr inter parts are determined based on the results of the internal evalua tions. Therefore, be sure to apply the specified type and amoun[...]

Epson STYLUS NX100 /NX105/SX100/SX105/TX100/T X101/T X102/TX103/TX105/TX106/TX109/ME 300 Revision A MAINTENANCE Overview 111 Confidential Figure 6-3. Lubrication on Lower H ousing (2) Figure 6-4. Lubrication on Lower H ousing (3) <Lubrication Point> Rib of the Lower Housing (Contact area with the EJ Ro ller.) <Lubrication Type> G-8AF &l[...]

Confidential CHAPTER 7 APPENDIX[...]

Epson STYLUS NX100 /NX105/SX100/SX105/TX100/T X101/T X102/TX103/TX105/TX106/TX109/ME 300 Revision A APPENDIX Exploded Diagram / Parts List 113 Confidential 7.1 Exploded Diagram / Parts List This manual does not provide exploded diagrams or parts list. For the information, see SPI (Service Parts I nformation).[...]