Epson Stylus Color 400 User manual

EPSON Stylus COLOR 400 Service Manual 3-i
3. Disassembly and Assembly
3.1 Overview .....................................................................................................................3-1
3.1.1 Precautions for Disassembling the Printer..........................................................3-1
3.1.2 Tools .................................................................................................................3-2
3.1.3 Specifications for Screws...................................................................................3-3
3.1.4 Service Checks After Repair...............................................................................3-3
3.2 Disassembly Procedures....................................................................................................3-5
3.2.1 Removing the Housing.......................................................................................3-6
3.2.2 Removing the Board Assemblies........................................................................3-7
3.2.3 Removing the Control Panel...............................................................................3-9
3.2.4 Disassembling the Printer Mechanism..............................................................3-10
3.2.4.1 Removing the Printhead Unit...........................................................3-10
3.2.4.2 Removing Waste Ink Drain Pad Tray Assembly A............................3-12
3.2.4.3 Removing the Pump Assembly and Cap Assembly..........................3-13
3.2.4.4 Removing the CR Motor Assembly..................................................3-15
3.2.4.5 Removing the PF Motor Assembly...................................................3-17
3.2.4.6 Removing the ASF Assembly ..........................................................3-19
3.2.4.6.1 Removing the Paper Feed Roller Assembly.....................3-20
3.2.4.6.2 Removing the Right and Left LD Roller Assemblies.........3-21
3.2.4.7 Removing the Carriage Assembly....................................................3-22
3.2.4.8 Removing the PF Roller Assembly...................................................3-24
3.2.4.9 Removing the PE Paper Sensor Assembly.......................................3-25
3.2.4.10 Removing the HP Sensor...............................................................3-27

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3.1 OVERVIEW
This section describes procedures for disassembling the main components of the EPSON Stylus COLOR
400. Unless otherwise specified, disassembled units or components can be reassembled by reversing the
disassembly procedure. Therefore, no assembly procedures are included in this section. Precautions for any
disassembly or assembly procedure are described under the heading “Points to Note.” Adjustments required
after disassembling the units are described under the heading “Required Adjustment.”
3.1.1 Precautions for Disassembling the Printer
See the precautions below when disassembling or assembling EPSON Stylus COLOR 400.
;
Disconnect the power cable before disassembling or assembling the printer.
; Wear goggles to protect your eyes from ink. If ink gets in your eye, flush it with fresh water and see a
doctor immediately.
; If ink comes into contact with your skin, wash it off with soap and water. If irritation occurs, contact a
physician.
; A lithium battery is installed on the main board of this printer. Be sure to observe the following
instructions when servicing the battery:
•Keep the battery away from any metal or other batteries so that electrodes of the opposite
polarity do not come in contact with each other.
•Do not heat the battery or put it near fire.
•Do not solder on any part of the battery. (Doing so may result in leakage of electrolyte from the
battery, burning, or explosion. The leakage may affect other devices close to the battery.)
•Do not charge the battery. (An explosion may be generated inside the battery, and cause burning
or explosion.)
•Do not dismantle the battery. (The gas inside the battery may hurt your throat. Leakage, burning,
or explosion may also result.)
 Do not install the battery in the wrong direction. (This may cause burning or explosion.)
; Danger of explosion if the battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent
type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to government ’ s law
and regulations.
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ou d ’ un type é quivalent recommand é par le fabricant. Eliminer les piles d é charg é es selon les lois et les
r è gles de s é curit é en vigueur.
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; Never remove the ink cartridge from the carriage unless the manual specifies to do so.
; When transporting a printer after repair, be sure to pack the printer for transportation with the ink
cartridge installed.
; Use only recommended tools for disassembling, assembling, or adjusting the printer.
; Apply lubricants and adhesives as specified. (See Chapter 6 for details.)
; Make specified adjustments when you disassemble the printer. (See Chapter 4 for details.)
; When assembling the printer, if ink cartridge is removed and needs to be installed again, make sure
to install new ink cartridge for the following reasons:
 Once the ink cartridge mounted on the printer is removed, air comes in and forms bubbles in the
cartridge. These bubbles clog the ink path and cause printing malfunctions. If an ink cartridge still
in use is removed and installed again, ink quantity will not be detected correctly, since the counter
to check ink consumption is cleared.
; For the reasons above, be sure to return the printer to the user with a new ink cartridge installed.
3.1.2 Tools
Table 3-1 lists the tools recommended for disassembly, assembly, or adjusting the printer. Use only tools that
meet these specifications.
Tool Commercially
Available EPSON Part Code
Phillips (+) Driver No. 2 Yes B743800200
Phillips (+) Driver No.1 Yes B743800400
Tweezers Yes B741000100
Hexagon Box Driver
(Opposite side: 5.5 mm) Yes B741700100
CAUTION
Table 3-1. Recommended Tools

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3.1.3 Specifications for Screws
Table 3-2 below shows and describes screws used in this printer. During assembly and disassembly, verify
the locations of different types of screws by referring to the table below. The screw number in the text
corresponds to the number (No.) in the table below.
No. Body Name Size
1(+) Bind, S-tight M3 x 6
2(+) Bind, S-tight M3 x 10
3(+) Bind, P-tight
(CBP tight) M3 x 6
4(+) Bind, P-tight
(CBP tight) M3 x 10
5(+) Bind, P-tight
(CBP tight) M3 x 8
6(+) Pan head
(CP) M3 x 4
7(+) Bind, S-tight, Sems
R2
(CBS Sems)
M3 x 6
Table 3-2. Screw Characteristics

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3.1.4 Service Checks After Repair
Before returning the printer after service, use the check list in Table 3-3, which provides a record to
make servicing and shipping more efficient.
Category Component Item to Check Is Check Required?
Self-test Is operation normal?

Checked

Not necessary
On-line test Was the on-line test successful?

Checked

Not necessary
Printhead Is ink ejected normally from all
nozzles?

Checked

Not necessary
Carriage
mechanism Does carriage move smoothly?

Checked

Not necessary
Is there abnormal noise during
movement?

Checked

Not necessary
Any dirt or debris around the
carriage guide shaft?

Checked

Not necessary
Printer units Is the CR motor at the correct
temperature (not overheating)?

Checked

Not necessary
Paper feed
mechanism Is paper fed smoothly?

Checked

Not necessary
Does paper jam?

Checked

Not necessary
Does paper skew during paper
feeding?

Checked

Not necessary
Are sheets multi-fed?

Checked

Not necessary
Does the PF motor overheat?

Checked

Not necessary
Is there abnormal noise during
paper feeding?

Checked

Not necessary
Is the paper path clear of all
obstructions?

Checked

Not necessary
Adjustment Adjustment points Are adjustments correct?

Checked

Not necessary
Lubrication Lubrication points Was lubrication applied to the
specified points? (CAUTION: Do
not apply too much lubricant.)

Checked

Not necessary
Is the quantity of lubrication
adequate? (CAUTION: Do not
apply too much lubricant.)

Checked

Not necessary
Firmware ROM version Newest version?

Checked

Not necessary
Shipment
package Ink cartridge Is the ink cartridge installed correctly?

Checked

Not necessary
Protection during
transport Are all parts firmly attached?

Checked

Not necessary
Others Attached items Are all attached items from users
included?

Checked

Not necessary
Table 3-3. Inspection Checklist for the Repaired Printer

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3.2 Disassembly Procedures
The figure below shows procedures for disassembly.
Remove
Housing
3.2.1
Remove
Board Assemblies
3.2.2
Remove
Control Panel
3.2.3
Remove Printer
Mechanism
3.2.4
Refer to
Remove
Printhead Unit
3.2.4.1
Remove Waste
Ink Pad Tray
Assembly A
3.2.4.2
Remove Pump
Assembly and
Cap Assembly
3.2.4.3
Remove CR
Motor Assembly
3.2.4.4.
Remove PF
Motor Assembly
3.2.4.5
Remove ASF
Assembly
3.2.4.6
Remove CR
Assembly
3.2.4.7
Remove PF
Roller Assembly
3.2.4.8
Remove PE
Sensor Assembly
3.2.4.9
Remove HP
Sensor
3.2.4.10
Remove Right
and Left LD
Roller Assemblies
3.2.4.6.2
Remove Paper
Feed Roller
Assembly
3.2.4.6.1
Figure 3-1. Disassembly Flowchart

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3.2.1 Removing the Housing
Since the printer mechanism also acts as the lower case, you can remove the printer mechanism just by
removing the housing.
1. Open the printer cover and turn the PG adjustment lever toward the (+) side.
2. Remove 4 screws (No. 2) securing the housing, and remove the housing.
Lift up and remove the housing, pulling it toward you (to keep it from hitting the carriage).
Housing
(No. 2)
Figure 3-2. Removing the Housing

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3.2.2 Removing the Board Assemblies
Since the main board (C206 MAIN) and power supply board (C206 PSB) are built in a separate bracket from
the printer mechanism, remove the whole bracket from the printer mechanism.
1. Remove the housing. (See Section 3.2.2.)
2. Remove 5 screws (No. 1) securing the main board shield plate to the printer mechanism.
3. Pull the main board shield plate out slightly, and remove the cables hung on holders A and B, shown in
the figure below. Then, remove all cables from C206 MAIN board connectors (CN11 black, CN4 yellow,
CN5 white, CN3 black, and CN8 FFC)
4. After removing all cables from the C206 MAIN board, detach the main board shield plate completely
from the printer mechanism.
5. To remove the boards from the main board shield plate, remove all screws for each board. The C206
MAIN board has 10 screws — 7 (No. 1) and 3 (No. 6) screws. The C206 PSB/PSE board has 4 screws
(No. 1). See the figure on the next page. Also, when removing the power supply board (C206 PSB/PSE),
disconnect and remove cables connecting it to the main board (CN10 locking connector).
;
Since connectors CN6, CN7, and CN10 have connector locks, be sure to release the lock before
disconnecting the cable. Also, make sure to lock the lock when installing these cables.
; When connecting cables, be careful not to insert them in the wrong connector. Use the color codes in
step 3 to identify the correct cable for the connector.
Cable Holder A and B
A
Main Board Shield Plate (No. 1)
(No. 1)
(No. 1)
B
Figure 3-3. Removing the Main Board Shield Plate

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Main Board Shield Plate
Power Supply Board
(C206 PSB)
Main Board
(C206 MAIN)
(No. 6)
(No. 1)
(No. 1)
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ure 3-4. Removin
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3.2.3 Removing the Control Panel
1. Remove the housing. (See Section 3.2.1)
2. Remove 2 screws (No. 1) securing the control panel, and disconnect the panel from the printer
mechanism.
3. Remove 1 screw (No. 1), and detach the left panel housing.
4. Remove 2 screws (No. 3) securing the panel board assembly and take C206 PNL board out of the panel
assembly.
5. Disconnect the FFC from the connector on the C206 PNL board.
Removing the control panel also separates the stacker assembly, because the control panel is attached
to the stacker assembly.
Stacker Assembly
Left Panel Housing
Panel Assembly
Panel Shield Plate
Panel Board Assembly
(No. 1)
(No. 3)
(No. 1)
Figure 3-5. Removing the Control Panel

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3.2.4 Disassembling the Printer Mechanism
Since the EPSON Stylus COLOR 400 does not have a lower housing, the printer mechanism is already
removed. Therefore, this section explains procedures for disassembling major parts or units of printer
mechanism.
3.2.4.1 Removing the Printhead Unit
1. Remove the housing. (See Section 3.2.1)
2. Rotate the flat gear (67.2 mm) toward yourself (front of printer), and release the carriage lock
mechanism. Then move the carriage to the left edge.
3. Take both black and color ink cartridges out of the printhead unit.
4. Remove the blue covers for black and color ink cartridges from the carriage assembly.
5. Remove the torsion spring (49 g) and 1 screw (No. 3), and take the head fastener out.
6. Remove the FFC being placed on the carriage assembly, and take the printhead unit out of the carriage.
7. Disconnect the FFC from the connector on the driver board built into the printhead unit.
;
Make sure the earth board is installed in the carriage correctly. (There are 2 location pins.)
; When you put the printhead into the carriage, make sure the location pin on the carriage side is
placed in the notch in the printhead.
; Since damage may occur once the ink cartridge is taken out, it cannot be used again. Be sure to
install a new ink cartridge when you return the printer to the user.
; Pack the printer for transport with the new ink cartridge installed and the carriage in home position.
1. When you replace the printhead unit, perform the following adjustments. (See Chapter 4 for details):
1. Initial ink charge (See Chapter 4, Section 4.2.2.2.)
2. Write VH voltage ID (See Chapter 4, Section 4.2.2.3.)
3. Head angle adjustment (See Chapter 4, Section 4.2.2.4.)
CAUTION
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FFC
Head Fastener
Printhead Unit
Figure 3-6. Removing the Printhead
Printhead
Carriage Assembly
Make sure the protrusion from
the carriage is in the hole in
the earth ground plate.
This part should
touch the CR axis
holder.
Make sure this protrusion
is in the U-shaped groove
on the printhead side.
Figure 3-7. Installing the Printhead

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3.2.4.2 Removing Waste Ink Drain Pad Tray Assembly A
1. Remove the housing. (See Section 3.2.1.)
2. Remove the control panel. (See Section 3.2.3.)
3. Remove 1 screw (No. 4) securing the waste ink tray assembly on the right side of the printer mechanism.
4. Also on the right side of the printer mechanism, release the hook securing waste ink tray assembly A to
the frame and remove it, pulling it downward.
;
When installing waste ink tray assembly A, be sure to attach it with the spacer tray on the left side of
the printer mechanism.
WORK POINT
Spacer Tray
(No. 4)
Waste Ink Drain Pad Tray Assembly A
Figure 3-8. Removing Waste Ink Tray Assembly A

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3.2.4.3 Removing the Pump Assembly and Cap Assembly
1. Remove the housing. (See Section 3.2.1.)
2. Remove the control panel. (See Section 3.2.3.)
3. Remove waste ink drain pad tray assembly A. (See Section 3.2.4.2.)
4. Loosen 2 screws on the edges of the paper eject frame assembly, and float the paper eject assembly.
5. Raise the printer mechanism toward the ASF side, so you can see the bottom of the printer mechanism.
6. On the right side of the frame, remove the hook holding the cap assembly, and release 2 protrusions
attached to the frame. Lift up the right side of the cap assembly, and then take it out toward the bottom of
the printer mechanism. Remember that the cap assembly is still connected to the pump assembly by the
ink tube at this point. (See the figures on the next page.)
7. Remove 2 screws (No. 5) securing the pump assembly to the frame. (See the figures on the next page.)
8. Release the hook securing the pump assembly to the frame and remove the pump assembly, moving it
toward the right. (See the figures on the next page.)
;
Do not damage the rubber part (black square) of the cap installed in the cap assembly. (If this gets
damaged, it will not be able to adhere closely to the surface of the printhead and may cause a
malfunction in operation.)
; When replacing the head cleaner built into the pump assembly, be careful of the following points:
• Do not touch the head cleaner with your bare hands. Use gloves or tweezers.
• Do not let oil or grease touch the head cleaner.
• When installing the head cleaner, insert the rubber side (darker black side) toward the right side of
the frame.
; When installing the pump assembly, do not tighten the screw more than the necessary torque.
; There is a spring among the gears in the pump assembly, so be careful that the parts do not pop out
during disassembly and assembly.
; When assembling, be careful not to crush or stretch the ink tube connecting the pump assembly and
cap assembly.
; After installing the pump assembly, make sure the cleaner parts can move forward and back by
rotating the gear (67.2 mm).
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Loosen screws on the right
and left sides and float the
paper eject frame assembly.
Release 3 hooks from
the interior of the
right frame assembly.
Pump Assembly
Cap Assembly
Release 1 hook from the back
of the printer mechanism and
remove 2 protrusions from
the subframe.
(No. 5)
Figure 3-9. Removing the Cap and Pump Assemblies
Head Cleaner
Pump Assembly Order.
Figure 3-10. Assembly of Pump Components

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3.2.4.4 Removing the CR Motor Assembly
1. Remove the housing. (See Section 3.2.1.)
2. Rotate the gear (67.2 mm) toward you, and release the carriage lock mechanism. Move the carriage to
the center.
3. Loosen the timing belt by pushing the driven pulley holder and remove the timing belt from the pulley on
the CR motor side.
4. Remove 2 screws (No. 1), and take out the CR motor assembly.
When installing the CR motor assembly, make sure the 2 protrusions from motor bracket are in the holes
for determining the position on the frame. (See the figure on the next page)
Driven Pulley Assembly
Timing Belt
Driven Pulley Holder
Compression Spring (19.6 g)
To Interior of Side Frame
To Exterior of Side Frame
Figure 3-11. Removing the Timing Belt

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(No. 1)
Make sure the protrusions from the CR motor are in the
holes in the frame when installing the CR motor assembly.
Figure 3-12. Removing and Installing the CR Motor Assembly

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3.2.4.5 Removing the PF Motor Assembly
1. Remove the housing. (See Section 3.2.1.)
2. Remove waste ink drain tray assembly A. (See Section 3.2.4.2.)
3. Remove the following gears on the left side of the printer mechanism. See the figure below.
 Gear (67.2 mm).
Remove the ring with tweezers or a flathead screwdriver. After the ring is removed, if you try to
remove the gear (67.2 mm) by holding its edge, the gear may break. So, try to remove it while
holding the whole gear, pulling it slightly toward you.)
 Combination gear (8.8 mm, 21.6 mm)
 Combination gear (8 mm,14.4 mm)
 Gear (36 mm)
4. Remove 3 hexagon nuts and take the PF motor assembly out.
;
When disassembling the PF motor assembly, pull the motor assembly out of the frame slightly and
remove it, sliding it into the larger hole in the frame. (See the figure on the next page.)
; Be careful of the direction of wires from the PF motor assembly.
; Do not damage or mar the grooves in the gears during disassembly and assembly.
C-Ring
PF Motor Assembly
Hexagon Nut
Compression Spring (0.9 g)
Gear (67.2 mm)
Combination Spring (8.8 mm, 21.6 mm)
Gear (36 mm)
Combination Gear
(8 mm, 14.4 mm)
Gear (34 mm)
Figure 3-13. Removing the PF Motor Assembly

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PF Motor
(Back side of the frame)
Direction to pull
motor cable lead
Insert the PF motor shaft into
the larger hole first, and then
slide it into the smaller hole.
Figure 3-14. Installing the PF Motor Assembly