Epson Stylus Photo 1270 User manual

EPSON Stylus PHOTO 870/1270
Color ink jet printer
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®
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consequences thereof.
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General Notice: Other product names used herein are for identification purpose only and may be trademarks or registered trademarks
of their respective owners. EPSON disclaims any and all rights in those marks.
Copyright © 1999 SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION. Printed in Japan.

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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.
The precautionary measures itemized below should always be observed when performing repair/maintenance procedures.
DANGER
1. ALWAYS DISCONNECT THE PRODUCT FROM THE POWER SOURCE AND PERIPHERAL DEVICES PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE
OR REPAIR PROCEDURES.
2. NOWORK SHOULD BE PERFORMED ON THE UNIT BY PERSONS UNFAMILIAR WITH BASIC SAFETY MEASURES AS DICTATED FOR
ALL ELECTRONICS TECHNICIANS IN THEIR LINE OF WORK.
3. WHEN PERFORMING TESTING AS DICTATED WITHIN THIS MANUAL, DO NOT CONNECT THE UNIT TO A POWER SOURCE UNTIL
INSTRUCTED TO DO SO. WHEN THE POWER SUPPLY CABLE MUST BE CONNECTED, USE EXTREME CAUTION IN WORKING ON
POWER SUPPLY AND OTHER ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS.
WARNING
1. REPAIRS ON EPSON PRODUCT SHOULD BE PERFORMED ONLY BY AN EPSON CERTIFIED REPAIR TECHNICIAN.
2. MAKE CERTAIN THAT THE SOURCE VOLTAGES IS THE SAME AS THE RATED VOLTAGE, LISTED ON THE SERIAL NUMBER/RATING
PLATE. IF THE EPSON PRODUCT HAS A PRIMARY AC RATING DIFFERENT FROM AVAILABLE POWER SOURCE, DO NOT CONNECT IT
TO THE POWER SOURCE.
3. ALWAYS VERIFY THAT THE EPSON PRODUCT HAS BEEN DISCONNECTED FROM THE POWER SOURCE BEFORE REMOVING OR
REPLACING PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARDS AND/OR INDIVIDUAL CHIPS.
4. IN ORDER TO PROTECT SENSITIVE MICROPROCESSORS AND CIRCUITRY, USE STATIC DISCHARGE EQUIPMENT, SUCH AS ANTI-
STATIC WRIST STRAPS, WHEN ACCESSING INTERNAL COMPONENTS.
5. REPLACE MALFUNCTIONING COMPONENTS ONLY WITH THOSE COMPONENTS BY THE MANUFACTURE; INTRODUCTION OF
SECOND-SOURCE ICs OR OTHER NONAPPROVED COMPONENTS MAY DAMAGE THE PRODUCT AND VOID ANY APPLICABLE EPSON
WARRANTY.

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PREFACE
This manual describes basic functions, theory of electrical and mechanical operations, maintenance and repair procedures of EPSON Stylus
PHOTO 870/1270. 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. The chapters are organized as follows:
CHAPTER 1. PRODUCT DESCRIPTIONS
Provides a general overview and specifications of the product.
CHAPTER 2. OPERATING PRINCIPLES
Describes the theory of electrical and mechanical operations of the product.
CHAPTER 3. TROUBLESHOOTING
Provides the step-by-step procedures for troubleshooting.
CHAPTER 4. DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY
Describes the step-by-step procedures for disassembling and assembling the
product.
CHAPTER 5. ADJUSTMENTS
Provides Epson-approved methods for adjustment.
CHAPTER 6. MAINTENANCE
Provides preventive maintenance procedures and the lists of Epson-approved
lubricants and adhesives required for servicing the product.
APPENDIX
Provides the following additional information for reference:
• EEPROM Address Map
• Connector Pin Assignments
• Component Layout
• Exploded Diagrams
• Electrical Board Circuit Diagrams

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Revision Status
Revision Issued Date Description
A November 18, 1999 First Release
B January 5, 2000 • Information in Chapter 1 is fixed.
• Parts List for the Stylus Photo 1270 is included.

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Table of Contents
PRODUCT DESCRIPTIONS
OVERVIEW ..................................................................................................10
Features ..................................................................................................10
Accessories, Consumable Products, and Options ..............................11
BASIC SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................................13
Printing Specification ............................................................................13
Paper Specifications ..............................................................................15
Printing Area ..........................................................................................16
Cut Sheet ........................................................................................16
Envelopes .......................................................................................17
Adjust Lever ...........................................................................................17
Ink Cartridge ...........................................................................................17
Input Data Buffer ...................................................................................18
Electric Specification .............................................................................18
Reliability ................................................................................................19
Safety, EMC ............................................................................................19
Acoustic Noise .......................................................................................19
CE marking .............................................................................................19
Environmental Condition ......................................................................20
INTERFACE ..................................................................................................21
Parallel Interface (Forward Channel) ...................................................21
Parallel Interface (Reserve Channel) ....................................................24
USB Interface .........................................................................................26
Prevention of Data Transfer Time-out .................................................27
Interface Selection .................................................................................27
IEEE1284.4 Protocol ...............................................................................27
OPERATIONS ..............................................................................................28
Buttons ...................................................................................................28
LED Indicators ........................................................................................28
Panel Functions .....................................................................................29
Special Setting Mode ............................................................................29
Printer Condition and Panel Status ......................................................30
Errors ......................................................................................................30
Printer Initialization ...............................................................................31
DIMENSION ................................................................................................31
OPERATING PRINCIPLES
OVERVIEW ..................................................................................................33
Printhead Mechanism ...........................................................................34
Carriage Mechanism .............................................................................35
Carriage Motor (CR Motor) ...........................................................35
Platen Gap (PG) /Parallelism Adjustment Mechanism ...............36
Carriage Home Position (HP) Detection .......................................36
Paper Feeding Mechanism ...................................................................36
CR Lock Mechanism ......................................................................38
Paper Loading Mechanism ...................................................................39
Drive Transmission to the ASF Unit .............................................39
Paper Loading Operation ..............................................................40
Pump Mechanism ..........................................................................41
Capping Mechanism ......................................................................42
ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT OPERATING PRINCIPLES .....................................43
C298PSB/PSE Board ..............................................................................43
Electrical Circuit .............................................................................43
Protection Circuits .........................................................................45
Power Supply Control Function ...................................................45
Energy Save Mode ........................................................................45
C304MAIN Board Circuit Operation Principles ...................................46
Printhead Driver Circuit .................................................................48
Reset Circuit ...................................................................................49
Motor Driver Circuit .......................................................................49
ASF/Pump Motor Driver Circuit ....................................................52
EEPROM Control Circuit ................................................................53
Sensor Circuit ................................................................................53
TROUBLESHOOTING
OVERVIEW ..................................................................................................56
Self-Diagnostic Function .......................................................................57

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Troubleshooting with LED Error Indicators .................................57
Error Conditions .............................................................................58
Remedies for Paper Out Error ......................................................60
Remedies for the Paper Jam Error ...............................................62
Remedies for No Ink Cartridge Error/Ink Cartridge Problem .....63
Remedies for Maintenance Request Error ...................................63
Remedies for Fatal Error ...............................................................64
Isolating the Faulty Part on the Power Supply Board ........................67
Isolating the Faulty Part according to the Phenomenon ....................69
DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY
OVERVIEW ..................................................................................................74
Precaution for Disassembling the Printer ............................................74
Tools .......................................................................................................75
Specifications for Screws .....................................................................76
Service Checks After Repair .................................................................77
DISASSEMBLY PROCEDURES ..................................................................78
HOUSING Removal ...............................................................................79
Circuit Board Assembly Removal ........................................................80
Panel Unit Removal ...............................................................................83
Printhead Unit Removal ........................................................................85
TRAY, ABSORBER ASSEMBLY Removal ............................................87
Ink Unit Removal ...................................................................................89
MOTOR ASSEMBLY, CR Removal .......................................................92
MOTOR ASSEMBLY, ASF Removal .....................................................93
DE Unit Removal ...................................................................................94
ASF Unit Removal .................................................................................97
SHAFT, ROLLER, LD Removal ......................................................99
ROLLER ASSEMBLY, LD, RIGHT/LEFT Removal .......................104
Carriage Unit Removal ........................................................................105
BOARD ASSEMBLY, ENCODER Removal .........................................107
ROLLER, PF Removal ..........................................................................108
SCALE, PF Installation .................................................................111
MOTOR ASSEMBLY, PF Removal ......................................................114
PE Sensor Unit Removal .....................................................................115
ADJUSTMENT
OVERVIEW ................................................................................................117
Adjustment Items ................................................................................117
Adjustment Tools ................................................................................118
ADJUSTMENT ..........................................................................................119
Parallelism Adjsutment ......................................................................119
Backlash Adjsutment ..........................................................................121
Using the Adjustment Program .........................................................123
About the Adjustment Program .................................................123
How to Install the Program .........................................................123
How to Uninstall the Program ....................................................123
Starting the Service Program .....................................................124
Market destination check ...................................................................125
Head voltage ID input .........................................................................126
Where to Find the Head ID ..........................................................126
Check Present Data ......................................................................126
Change Data .................................................................................127
Head angular adjsutment ...................................................................128
Bi-Directional adjustment ..................................................................130
USB ID check/input .............................................................................132
Inputting/Checking the USB ID ...................................................132
Head cleaning ......................................................................................134
Initial ink charge ..................................................................................135
Protection counter check ...................................................................135
Check the Present Counter Value ...............................................135
Clear the Protection Counter Values ..........................................136
CSIC information .................................................................................137
Print A4 pattern ...................................................................................137
MAINTENANCE
OVERVIEW ................................................................................................139
Cleaning ...............................................................................................139
Service Maintenance ...........................................................................139
Head Cleaning ..............................................................................139
Maintenance Request Error Clear ..............................................139
Lubrication ...........................................................................................140
APPENDIX
CONNECTOR SUMMARY ........................................................................147
Connector Pin Assignment .................................................................147

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EEPROM ADDRESS MAP .........................................................................151
CIRCUIT BOARD COMPONENT LAYOUT ...............................................155
EXPLODED DIAGRAMS ............................................................................158
Exploded Diagrams for Stylus PHOTO 870 .......................................158
Exploded Diagrams for Stylus PHOTO 1270 .....................................164
PARTS LIST ...............................................................................................170
Parts List for Stylus PHOTO 870 .........................................................170
Parts List for Stylus PHOTO 1270 .......................................................174
ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT BOARD DIAGRAMS ............................................178

CHAPTER
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PRODUCT DESCRIPTIONS

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1.1 Overview
The EPSON Stylus PHOTO 870 and EPSON Stylus PHOTO 1270 are
designed for both home use and office use. As the enhanced models of
Stylus Photo 750 and Stylus Photo 1200, they offer greater performance in
both print speed and quality.
1.1.1 Features
The main features of the products are:
"High-quality color print
!High-speed 1440x720 dpi bidirectional printing
!6 color printing
!Traditional and New Microweave
"Two built-in interfaces
!Bi-directional parallel interface (IEEE-1284 level 1 device)
!USB I/F
"Windows/Macintosh exclusive
"Built-in auto sheet feeder supports multiple sizes of paper.
!Holds 100 cut sheets
!Holds 10 envelopes
!Holds 30 transparency films
"CSIC keeps track of ink life information on the ink cartridge side.
Figure 1-1. Stylus PHOTO 870
Figure 1-2. Stylus PHOTO 1270

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1.1.2 Accessories, Consumable Products, and Options
ACCESSORIES
"Users guide
"Ink cartridge
"CD-ROM (printer driver and utilities)
CONSUMABLE PRODUCTS
NOTE: The product name of the ink cartridges may vary by location.
NOTE: The availability of special media varies by location.
NOTE: The products tailed with an asterisk are only available for
Stylus PHOTO 1270.
Table 1-1. Consumable Products
Name Code
Black ink cartridge T007
Color ink cartridge Stylus PHOTO 870: T008
Stylus PHOTO 1270: T009
EPSON Premium Ink Jet Plain Paper (A4) S041214
EPSON 360 dpi Ink Jet Paper (A4)
EPSON 360 dpi Ink Jet Paper (Letter)
EPSON 360 dpi Ink Jet Paper (A3)*
EPSON 360 dpi Ink Jet Paper (Super A3/B)*
S041059/S041025
S041060/S041028
S041065/S041046
S041066/S041047
EPSON Iron-On Cool Peel Transfer Paper (A4)
EPSON Iron-On Cool Peel Transfer Paper (Letter)
EPSON Iron-On Cool Peel Transfer Paper (A3)*
S041154
S041153/S041155
S041238
EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper (A4)
EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper (Letter)
EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper (Legal)
EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper (A3)*
EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper (Super A3/B)*
EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper (B)*
S041061/S041026
S041062/S041029
S041067/S041048
S041068/S041045
S041069/S041043
S041070/S041044
EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Card (A6)
EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Card (5x8”)
EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Card (8x10”)
S041054
S041121
S041122
EPSON Photo Quality Self Adhesive Sheet (A4) S041106
EPSON Ink Jet Note Cards A6 (with envelops) S041147
EPSON Ink Jet Greeting Cards 5x8” (with envelopes)
EPSON Ink Jet Greeting Cards 8x10” (with envelopes)
S041148
S041149
EPSON Mat Paper-Heavyweight (A4)
EPSON Mat Paper-Heavyweight (Letter)
EPSON Mat Paper-Heavyweight (A3)*
EPSON Mat Paper-Heavyweight (Super A3/Super B)*
S041456/S041258/
S041259
S041257
S041260/S041261/
S041262
S041263/S041264/
S041265
EPSON Photo Paper (A4)
EPSON Photo Paper (Letter)
EPSON Photo Paper (A3)*
EPSON Photo Paper (Super A3/Super B)*
EPSON Photo Paper (B)*
EPSON Photo Paper (4x6”)
EPSON Photo Paper (100 x 150 mm)
EPSON Photo Paper (200 x 300 mm)
EPSON Photo Paper (89 mmx 7M)
EPSON Photo Paper (100 mm x 8M)
EPSON Photo Paper (210 mm x 10M)
EPSON Photo Paper (329 mm x 10M)*
S041140
S041141
S041142
S041143
S041156
S041134
S041255
S041254
S0xxxxx
S0xxxxx
S0xxxxx
S041233
EPSON Panoramic Photo Paper (210 x 594 mm) S041145
EPSON Photo Paper Cards (A4) S041177
Table 1-1. Consumable Products (continued)
Name Code

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OPTIONS
*: The asterisk is as substitution for the last digit of the product name, which
varies by country.
Photo Quality Glossy Film (A4)
Photo Quality Glossy Film (Letter)
Photo Quality Glossy Film (A3)*
Photo Quality Glossy Film (Super A3/B)*
Photo Quality Glossy Film (B)*
Photo Quality Glossy Film (A6)
S041071
S041072
S041073
S041074
S041075
S041107
EPSON Photo Stickers 16 (A6)
EPSON Photo Stickers 4 (A6)
S041144
S041176
EPSON Ink Jet Transparencies (A4)
EPSON Ink Jet Transparencies (Letter)
S041063
S041064
EPSON Ink Jet Backlight Film (A3)* S041131
Table 1-2. Options
Name Code
Parallel Interface cable (shielded) C83602*
USB I/F Interface cable (shielded) C83623*
Roll Paper Holder C81106*
Table 1-1. Consumable Products (continued)
Name Code

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1.2 Basic Specifications
1.2.1 Printing Specification
PRINT METHOD
On demand ink jet
NOZZLE CONFIGURATION
48 nozzles x 6 (Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Light cyan, Light magenta)
The following figure shows nozzle configuration viewed from the back of
the printhead:
Figure 1-3. Nozzle Configuration
PRINT DIRECTION
Bi-direction with logic seeking
PRINT SPEED & PRINTABLE COLUMNS
CONTROL CODE
!ESC/P Raster command
!EPSON remote command
Table 1-3. In the Character Mode
Character Pitch Printable coumns LQ Speed
10 CPI (Pica) • 80 (Stylus PHOTO 870)
• 127 (Stylus PHOTO 1270) 238 CPS*1
*1: Applies to normal dot printing.
Table 1-4. In the Raster Graphics Mode
Model Horizontal
Resolution
Printable
Area
Available
Dot CR Speed
Stylus PHOTO 870
180 dpi 209.8 mm
(8.26”) 1488 60.452/48.26 cm/s
(23.8/19 IPS)
360 dpi 209.8 mm
(8.26”) 2976 60.452/48.26 cm/s
(23.8/19 IPS)
720 dpi 209.8 mm
(8.26”) 5952 48.26 cm/s (19 IPS)
Stylus PHOTO 1270
180 dpi 322.986 mm
(12.716”) 2289 60.452/48.26 cm/s (23.8/19 IPS)
360 dpi 322.986 mm
(12.716”) 4578 60.452/48.26 cm/s (23.8/19 IPS)
720 dpi 322.986 mm
(12.716”) 9156 48.26 cm/s
(19 IPS)

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CHARACTER TABLES
Two international character sets:
!PC437 (US, Standard Europe
!PC850 (Multilingual)
TYPEFACE
Bitmap LQ font
!EPSON Courier 10 CPI
PAPER FEEDING
"Feed method: Friction feed with ASF
"Paper path: Cut-sheet ASF (top entry front out)
"Feed speed: 110 msec (10.16 mm feed)
152.4 mm/second, 6.0”/second (fast, continues
feed)
INPUT DATA BUFFER
256KB

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1.2.2 Paper Specifications
CUT SHEET
"Size: See the table below:
* For Stylus PHOTO 1270 Only
"Quality: Normal paper, Recycled paper
"Thickness: 0.08 mm (0.003”) - 0.11 mm (0.004”)
"Weight: 64g/m2(17Ib.) - 90g/m2(24Ib.)
EPSON SPECIAL MEDIA
"Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper
A3+*, A3*, A4, A6, B5, Letter, Legal, 5”x8”, 5”x10”
*: For Stylus PHOTO 1270 only.
"360dpi Ink Jet Paper
A3+*, A3*, A4, A6, B5, Letter, Legal, 5”x8”, 5”x10”
*: For Stylus PHOTO 1270 only.
"Ink Jet Transparencies
A4, Letter
"PhotO Quality Glossy Film
A3+*, A4, A6, Letter
*: For Stylus PHOTO 1270 only.
"Photo Paper 2
A3+*, A3*, A4, B*, B5, Letter, Photo Quality Card 2 (100 mm x 148
mm), Photo paper Card 2 (175.4 mm x 1136. mm), Panoramic Photo
Paper (210 mm x 594 mm)
*: For Stylus PHOTO 1270 only.
"Label Sheet
A4
"Backlight Film
A4 (Stylus PHOTO 870 only), A3 (Stylus PHOTO 1270 only)
"Iron-on Cool Peel Transfer Paper
A4, Letter
"Photo Paper Cards
A4
"Photo Stickers
Photo Stickers A6 (16)
Photo Stickers A6 (4)
Table 1-5. Paper Specifications - Cut Sheet
Size Specifications (width x length)
A3* 297mm (11.7”) x 420mm (16.5”)
A4 210 mm (8.3”) x 297 mm (11.7”)
A5 148 mm x 210 mm
A6 105 mm x 148 mm
B* 279 mm x 432
B4* 257 mm x 364 mm
Letter 216 mm (8.5”) x 279 mm (11.0”)
B5 182 mm (7.2”) x 257 mm (10.1”)
Legal 216 mm (8.5”) x 356 mm (14.0”)
Half Letter 139.7 mm x 215.9 mm
Executive 184.2 mm (7.25”) x 266.7 mm (10.5”)

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1.2.3 Printing Area
1.2.3.1 Cut Sheet
See the figure below and the following tables for the printing area for
Stylus PHOTO 870/Stylus PHOTO 1270.
Figure 1-4. Printable Area for Cut Sheet
LM RM
PW
TM
BM
PL
Printable AreaPrintable Area
Table 1-6. Printing Area - Character Mode
Paper Size Left Margin
(minimum)
Right Margin
(minimum)
Top Margin
(minimum)
Bottom Margin
(minimum)
A3*1
*1: Stylus PHOTO 1270 only.
3 mm (0.12”) 3 mm (0.12”) 3 mm (0.12”) 14 mm (0.54”)/
A4 3 mm (0.12”) 3 mm (0.12”) 3 mm (0.12”) 14 mm (0.54”)/
Letter 3 mm (0.12”) 9 mm (0.35”) 3 mm (0.12”) 14 mm (0.54”)
B5 3 mm (0.12”) 3 mm (0.12”) 3 mm (0.12”) 14 mm (0.54”)
Legal 3 mm (0.12”) 9 mm (0.35”) 3 mm (0.12”) 14 mm (0.54”)
Statement 3 mm (0.12”) 3 mm (0.12”) 3 mm (0.12”) 14 mm (0.54”)
Executive 3 mm (0.12”) 3 mm (0.12”) 3 mm (0.12”) 14 mm (0.54”)
Table 1-7. Printing Area - Raster Graphics Mode
Paper Size Left Margin
(minimum)
Right Margin
(minimum)
Top Margin
(minimum)
Bottom Margin*1
(minimum)
*1: Bottom margin can be reduced to 3mm when paper dimension is defined
by using command, otherwise it remains 14mm. As for an area between
3mm and 14mm margin, print quality may decline.
A3+*2
*2: Stylus PHOTO 1270 only.
3 mm (0.12”) 3 mm (0.12”) 3 mm (0.12”) 14 mm (0.54”)/
A3*3
*3: Stylus PHOTO 1270 only.
3 mm (0.12”) 3 mm (0.12”) 3 mm (0.12”) 14 mm (0.54”)/
A4 3 mm (0.12”) 3 mm (0.12”) 3 mm (0.12”) 14 mm (0.54”)/
Letter 3 mm (0.12”) 3 mm (0.12”) 3 mm (0.12”) 14 mm (0.54”)
B5 3 mm (0.12”) 3 mm (0.12”) 3 mm (0.12”) 14 mm (0.54”)
Legal 3 mm (0.12”) 3 mm (0.12”) 3 mm (0.12”) 14 mm (0.54”)
Statement 3 mm (0.12”) 3 mm (0.12”) 3 mm (0.12”) 14 mm (0.54”)
Executive 3 mm (0.12”) 3 mm (0.12”) 3 mm (0.12”) 14 mm (0.54”)

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1.2.3.2 Envelopes
Figure 1-5. Printable Area for Envelopes
1.2.4 Adjust Lever
Set the adjust lever according to the type of paper as shown in the
following table.
1.2.5 Ink Cartridge
BLACK INK CARTRIDGE
The black ink cartridge specifications for Stylus PHOTO 870 and Stylus
PHOTO 1270 are common.
"Type: Exclusive Cartridge
"Color: Black
"Print capacity: 540 pages/A4
(ISO/IEC 10561 Letter Pattern at 360 dpi)
"Ink life: 2 years from the indicated date of production
"Storage temperature
!-20 to 60 oC (storage, within a month at 40oC)
!-30 to 40 oC (packing storage, within a month at 40 oC)
!-30 to 60 oC (transit, within 120 hours at 60 oC)
"Dimension: 20.1 mm (W) x 66.85 mm (D) x 38.5 mm (H)
COLOR INK CARTRIDGE
"Type: Exclusive Cartridge
"Color: Cyan, Light cyan, Magenta, Light magenta,
Yellow
Table 1-8. Envelope Margin
Size
Left Margin
(minimum)
Right Margin
(minimum)
Top Margin
(minimum)
Bottom Margin
(minimum)
#10 3 mm (0.12”) 28 mm (1.10”) 3 mm (0.12”) 14 mm (0.55”)
DL 3 mm (0.12”) 7 mm (0.28”) 3 mm (0.12”) 14 mm (0.55”)
C6 3 mm (0.12”) 3 mm (0.12”) 3 mm (0.12”) 14 mm (0.55”)
LM RM
TM
BM
Printable AreaPrintable Area
Table 1-9. Adjust Lever Setting Position
Paper Setting Position Gap
Cut sheet, OHP Sheet,
Label, Postcard Front 0 mm
Envelope Rear +0.9 mm

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"Print capacity:
Stylus PHOTO 870: 220 pages / A4 (360 dpi, 5% duty each color)
Stylus PHOTO 1270: 330 pages / A4 (360 dpi, 5% duty each color)
"Ink life: 2 years from the indicated date of production
"Storage temperature
!-20 to 40 oC (storage, within a month at 40oC)
!-30 to 40 oC (packing storage, within a month at 40 oC)
!-30 to 60 oC (transit, within 120 hours at 60 oC)
"Dimension:
Stylus PHOTO 870: 49.1 mm (W) x 66.85 mm (D) x 38.5 mm (H)
Stylus PHOTO 1270 : 49.1 mm (W) x 84.05 mm (D) x 41.8 mm (H)
NOTE
1. Do not refill the ink cartridge. The ink cartridge is a consumable item.
2. Do not use a cartridge whose ink life has expired.
3. Ink freezes below -4
°
C; however it will be usable again after keeping it
for more than 3 hours at room temperature.
1.2.6 Input Data Buffer
"256KB
1.2.7 Electric Specification
120V VERSION
"Rated voltage: AC120V
"Input voltage range: AC99∼132V
"Rated frequency range: 50∼ 60Hz
"Input frequency range: 49.5∼ 60.5Hz
"Rated current: 0.4A
"Power consumption: Approx. 18W (ISO10561 Letter Pattern)
Approx. 3.5W in standby mode
Energy Star compliant
"Insulation resistance: 10M ohms min.
(between AC line and chassis, DC 500V)
"Dielectric strength: AC 1000V rms. 1 minute or
AC 1200V rms. 1 second
(between AC line and chassis)
220 - 240V VERSION
"Rated voltage: AC220V
- 240V
"Input voltage range: AC198
- 264V
"Rated frequency range: 50
- 60Hz
"Input frequency range: 49.5
- 60.5Hz
"Rated current: 0.2 A
"Power consumption: Approx. 18W (ISO10561 Letter Pattern)
Approx. 3.5W in standby mode
Energy Star compliant
"Insulation resistance: 10M ohms min.
(between AC line and chassis, DC 500V)
"Dielectric strength: AC 1500V rms. 1 minute
(between AC line and chassis)

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1.2.8 Reliability
"Total print volume: 25,000 pages (black, A4, Letter)
10,000 pages (color, A4, Letter)
"Printhead life: 3 billion dots/nozzle
1.2.9 Safety, EMC
120 V VERSION
"Safety standard: UL1950
CSAC22.2 No.950
"EMI: FCC part 15 subpart B class B
CSA C108.8 class B
220 - 240 V VERSION
"Safety standard: EN 60950 (VDE)
"EMI: EN 55022 (CISPR Pub.22) class B
AS/NZS 3548 class B
1.2.10 Acoustic Noise
"Level: Approximately 42 dB (according to ISO 7779)
1.2.11 CE marking
220-240 V version
Low voltage directive 73/23/EEC EN60950
EMC Directive 89/336/EEC EN55022 Class B
EN61000-3-2
EN61000-3-3
EN50082-1
IEC801-2
IEC801-3
IEC801-4

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1.2.12 Environmental Condition
TEMPERATURE
"Operating: 10 to 35°C (See the figure below.)
"Non-operating: -20 to 60°C (in a shipment container)
1 month at 40°C and 120 hours at 60°C
HUMIDITY*
*: Without condensation
"Operating: 20 to 80% RH (See the figure below.)
"Non-operating: 5 to 85% RH (without condensation)
Figure 1-6. Temperature/Humidity Range
RESISTANCE TO SHOCK
"Operating: 1G, within 1 ms
"Non-operating: 2G, within 2 ms (in a shipment container)
RESISTANCE TO VIBRATION
"Operating: 0.15G
"Non-operating: 0.50G (in a shipment container)
10 27 30 35 40
20
Temperature (°C)
20
30
40
50
90
80
70
60
Humidity (%)
CAUTION
!When storing the printer, make sure the printhead is
capped.
!When transporting the printer, ensure the ink cartridges
are installed in the printer and the printhead is capped.
!If the printer power is off with the printhead left
uncapped, turn the printer on with the ink cartridges
installed, cap the printhead, and turn the printer off.
!Ink freezes at below -4°C. It will be usable again after
keeping it for about three hours at 25°C.