Service Manual: Epson Picturemate Pm260/270 Epson Picturemate Pm290

SERVICE MANUAL
Color Inkjet Printer
EPSON PictureMate PM260/270 EPSON PictureMate PM290
SEIJ07006
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Copyright 2007
SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION. Imaging Products CS, PL & Environmental Management
PRECAUTIONS
Precautionary notations throughout the text are categorized relative to 1) Personal injury and 2) damage to equipment. DANGER WARNING 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. 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. 2. 3. ALWAYS DISCONNECT THE PRODUCT FROM THE POWER SOURCE AND PERIPHERAL DEVICES PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE OR REPAIR PROCEDURES. NO WORK SHOULD BE PERFORMED ON THE UNIT BY PERSONS UNFAMILIAR WITH BASIC SAFETY MEASURES AS DICTATED FOR ALL ELECTRONICS TECHNICIANS IN THEIR LINE OF WORK. 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. WHEN DISASSEMBLING OR ASSEMBLING A PRODUCT, MAKE SURE TO WEAR GLOVES TO AVOID INJURIER FROM METAL PARTS WITH SHARP EDGES.
4.
WARNING
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. REPAIRS ON EPSON PRODUCT SHOULD BE PERFORMED ONLY BY AN EPSON CERTIFIED REPAIR TECHNICIAN. 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. ALWAYS VERIFY THAT THE EPSON PRODUCT HAS BEEN DISCONNECTED FROM THE POWER SOURCE BEFORE REMOVING OR REPLACING PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARDS AND/OR INDIVIDUAL CHIPS. IN ORDER TO PROTECT SENSITIVE MICROPROCESSORS AND CIRCUITRY, USE STATIC DISCHARGE EQUIPMENT, SUCH AS ANTI-STATIC WRIST STRAPS, WHEN ACCESSING INTERNAL COMPONENTS. REPLACE MALFUNCTIONING COMPONENTS ONLY WITH THOSE COMPONENTS BY THE MANUFACTURE; INTRODUCTION OF SECOND-SOURCE ICs OR OTHER NON-APPROVED COMPONENTS MAY DAMAGE THE PRODUCT AND VOID ANY APPLICABLE EPSON WARRANTY. WHEN USING COMPRESSED AIR PRODUCTS; SUCH AS AIR DUSTER, FOR CLEANING DURING REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE, THE USE OF SUCH PRODUCTS CONTAINING FLAMMABLE GAS IS PROHIBITED.
CAUTION
RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE. DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS.
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.OPERATING PRINCIPLES Describes the theory of electrical and mechanical operations of the product. CHAPTER 3.TROUBLESHOOTING Describes the step-by-step procedures for the troubleshooting. CHAPTER 4.DISASSEMBLY / ASSEMBLY Describes the step-by-step procedures for disassembling and assembling the product. CHAPTER 5.ADJUSTMENT Provides Epson-approved methods for adjustment. CHAPTER 6.MAINTENANCE Provides preventive maintenance procedures and the lists of Epsonapproved lubricants and adhesives required for servicing the product. APPENDIX Provides the following additional information for reference: Electrical circuit boards schematics
Symbols Used in this Manual

Various symbols are used throughout this manual either to provide additional information on a specific topic or to warn of possible danger present during a procedure or an action. Be aware of all symbols when they are used, and always read NOTE, CAUTION, or WARNING messages.
A D J U S T M E N T R E Q U IR E D
Indicates an operating or maintenance procedure, practice or condition that is necessary to keep the products quality.
C A U T IO N
Indicates an operating or maintenance procedure, practice, or condition that, if not strictly observed, could result in damage to, or destruction of, equipment. May indicate an operating or maintenance procedure, practice or condition that is necessary to accomplish a task efficiently. It may also provide additional information that is related to a specific subject, or comment on the results achieved through a previous action. Indicates an operating or maintenance procedure, practice or condition that, if not strictly observed, could result in injury or loss of life.
C H E C K P O IN T
W A R N IN G
Indicates that a particular task must be carried out according to a certain standard after disassembly and before re-assembly, otherwise the quality of the components in question may be adversely affected.
Revision Status
Revision Date of Issue Description
August 3, 2007
First Release
EPSON PictureMate PM260/PM270/PM290
Revision A
CONTENTS
Chapter 1 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
1.1 Overview .............................................................................................................. 9 1.2 Printing Specifications........................................................................................ 10 1.2.1 Basic Specifications................................................................................. 10 1.2.2 Ink Cartridge............................................................................................ 10 1.2.3 Print Mode ............................................................................................... 11 1.2.4 Supported Paper....................................................................................... 11 1.2.5 Printing Area ........................................................................................... 12 1.3 General Specifications........................................................................................ 12 1.3.1 Electrical Specifications .......................................................................... 12 1.3.2 Battery ..................................................................................................... 13 1.3.3 Durability................................................................................................. 15 1.3.4 Acoustic Noise......................................................................................... 15 1.3.5 Safety Approvals (Safety standards/EMI)............................................... 15 1.3.6 Environmental Conditions....................................................................... 15 1.4 Interface.............................................................................................................. 16 1.4.1 USB Interface .......................................................................................... 16 1.4.2 Memory Card Slot ................................................................................... 17 1.4.3 Bluetooth Host Interface.......................................................................... 17 1.4.4 Built-in CD/DVD Combo Drive (PM290 only) ...................................... 18 1.5 Button and Indicator Functions .......................................................................... 19 1.5.1 Control Panel ........................................................................................... 19 1.6 Functions ............................................................................................................ 20 1.6.1 Standalone Printing Function .................................................................. 20 1.6.2 Backup Function...................................................................................... 23
Chapter 2 OPERATING PRINCIPLES

2.1 Overview ............................................................................................................ 2.2 Printer Mechanism ............................................................................................. 2.2.1 Carriage Mechanism................................................................................ 2.2.2 Printhead Specifications .......................................................................... 2.2.3 Paper Loading Mechanism ...................................................................... 2.2.4 Paper Feed Mechanism ........................................................................... 2.2.5 Choke Valve Mechanism ........................................................................ 2.2.6 Ink System Mechanism ........................................................................... 2.2.7 Power-On Sequence ................................................................................ 2.3 Electrical Circuit Operating Principles............................................................... 2.3.1 Power Supply Circuit .............................................................................. 28 28 29 31 31 33 35 36 38 39 39
Chapter 3 TROUBLESHOOTING
3.1 Overview ............................................................................................................ 42 3.1.1 Error Messages Summary ....................................................................... 42 3.1.2 Troubleshooting by Symptom ................................................................. 54
Chapter 4 DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY
4.1 Overview ............................................................................................................ 63 4.1.1 Precautions .............................................................................................. 63 4.1.2 Recommended Tools ............................................................................... 64 4.1.3 Screw List................................................................................................ 64 4.1.4 Sharp Metal Edges (Hazardous points) ................................................... 64 4.1.5 Pre-Shipment Checks .............................................................................. 65 4.1.6 Additional Procedure/Procedual Differences .......................................... 67 4.2 Disassembly........................................................................................................ 68 4.2.1 Disassembly Flowchart ........................................................................... 68 4.2.2 Removing the Housings, Etc. .................................................................. 70 4.2.3 Removing the Boards .............................................................................. 78 4.2.4 Disassembling the Printer Mechanism .................................................... 83 4.2.5 Procedures Specific to PictureMate PM290.......................................... 105
Revision A
Chapter 5 ADJUSTMENT
5.1 Adjustment Items and Overview ...................................................................... 5.1.1 Servicing Adjustment Item List............................................................. 5.1.2 Replacement Part Adjustment Items ..................................................... 5.2 Adjustment by Using Adjustment Program ..................................................... 5.2.1 Head Angular Adjustment ..................................................................... 5.2.2 Bi-D Adjustment ................................................................................... 5.2.3 PW Adjustment ..................................................................................... 5.2.4 PF Adjustment ....................................................................................... 5.3 Mechanical Adjustments .................................................................................. 5.3.1 PG Adjustment ...................................................................................... 5.3.2 Latch Adjustment .................................................................................. 114 114 116 118 118 118 119 120 121 121 122
Chapter 6 MAINTENANCE
6.1 Overview .......................................................................................................... 6.1.1 Cleaning................................................................................................. 6.1.2 Service Maintenance ............................................................................. 6.1.3 Lubrication ............................................................................................ 124 124 125 126
Chapter 7 APPENDIX
7.1 Exploded Diagram & Part List ......................................................................... 135 7.2 Electric Circuit.................................................................................................. 135
CHAPTER
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Revision A Dimensions and Weight

Table 1-1. Dimensions and Weight
Model PM260/PM270 PM290
Note *1 : *2 : *3 :
1.1 Overview
EPSON PictureMate PM260/PM270/PM290 are compact standalone printers designed for printing photos. The features are as follows.
Dimensions (W x D x H) mm When closed*1 231 x 165 x 221 231 x 165 x 250 When opened*2 231 x 344 x 266 231 x 344 x 295
Weight*3 Approx. 2.4kg Approx. 3.0kg
Common features
High speed & high quality Maximum resolution: SMGA 5760x1440 dpi V6 technology achieves high speed and high print quality with multiple tones. Newly developed dye ink offers brilliant colors with high light resistance. Multiple stand-alone functions Direct printing from a memory card Direct printing from a digital still camera (PictBridge/USB Direct Print) Direct printing from an external device connected via USB Making a backup of a memory card to an external device connected via USB USB 2.0 interface Color LCD Two power sources; AC adapter and battery
When the cover and the stacker are closed. When the cover and the stacker are opened. Excluding ink cartridge and AC adapter.
PM260/PM270
PM290
Features unique to PictureMate PM290

Tray-type CD/DVD combo drive Printing from CD/CD-R/DVD and writing on CD-R Reading PIF data from CD Bluetooth communication facility*
Note * : A Bluetooth module is installed as standard for some destinations. For the other destinations, a Bluetooth adapter is provided as an option.
Figure 1-1. External View
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Overview
Revision A
1.2 Printing Specifications

1.2.1 Basic Specifications
Table 1-2. Printer Specifications
Item Print method Nozzle configuration Print direction Print resolution On-demand inkjet Black:90 nozzles Color:90 nozzles x 3 (cyan, magenta, yellow) Bi-directional minimum distance printing, unidirectional printing Horizontal x Vertical (dpi)
720 x 720 SMGA 5760 x 1440 ESC/P Raster command ESC/P-R command EPSON Remote command
1.2.2 Ink Cartridge

Table 1-3. Product No. of Ink Cartridges
Size L M S
Note * :
US T5846 T5845 -
West Europe T5846 T5844
CISMEA* T5846 T5844
Latin* T5845 -
Asia* T5852 -
Specifications
For PictureMate PM260/PM270 only.
Table 1-4. Ink Cartridge Specifications

Item Type Color Ink life Print guaranteed term Storage temperature Dimension
Note *1 : *2 :
Specifications 1 cartridge includes 4 color inks and a waste ink pad Black, Magenta, Cyan, Yellow 2 years from production date 6 months since the installation on the printer Storage: -20 to 40 C*1 Packing storage: -30 to 40 C*1 Transportation: -30 to 60 C*2 150mm(W) x 92mm(D) x 17.12mm(H)
Control code
Internal font
Character code:Alphanumeric with expanding graphics (PC437) ASCII 20H to 7FH only Font: EPSON original font Alphanumeric: Courier 256 Kbytes Friction feed using an ASF (Auto Sheet Feeder) Top feed, front out 300 ms (at 19.05 mm feed) Programmable in units of 0.01764 mm (1/1440 inch)
Input buffer size Paper feed method Paper path Feed speed Line pitch
Within a month at 40 C Within 5 days at 60 C
C A U T IO N
Ink cartridge cannot be refilled. An expired ink cartridge cannot be used. Ink inside the cartridge will freeze under -14 C environment. It takes about 3 hours to thaw frozen ink until it becomes usable when the ink is moved to a place at temperature 25 C from a place at temperature -20 C.
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Printing Specifications
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Revision A
1.2.3 Print Mode

Table 1-5. Print Mode (Color)
Media Ultra Premium Glossy Photo Paper (EAI) Ultra Glossy Photo Paper (Other) Premium Photo Paper Glossy (EAI) Premium Grossy Photo Paper (Other) Premium Photo Paper SemiGross (EAI) Premium Semigloss Photo Paper (Other) PictureMate Photo Paper Print Mode Standard Resolution Dot Size (H x V) dpi (cps) 720x720 VSD2 (V6) VSD3 VSD2 (V6) Bi-d ON ON ON Micro Border Weave -less ON ON ON OK OK OK
1.2.4 Supported Paper

Table 1-6. Supported Paper
Paper Name Ultra Premium Glossy Photo Paper (EAI) Ultra Glossy Photo Paper (Other) 4x 6 Paper Size 101.6 x 152.4 mm EAI Y EUR ASIA*1 Y Y Y -
Enhance 5760x1440 Fine Detail SMGA Standard 720x720
Premium Photo Paper Glossy (EAI) 4x 6 101.6 x 152.4 mm Premium Glossy Photo Paper 16:9 wide*2 102 x 181 mm (Other) Premium Photo Paper Semi-Gross (EAI) Premium Semigross Photo Paper (Other) PictureMate Photo Paper Photo Stickers 16 Photo Stickers
Note *1 : *2 :
4x 6
101.6 x 152.4 mm
Enhance 5760x1440 Fine Detail SMGA
VSD3
ON
ON
OK
4x 6 Post card Post card
101.6 x 152.4 mm 100 x 148 mm 100 x 148 mm
Y -
Y Y Y
Standard
720x720
VSD2 (V6) VSD3 VSD2 (V6)
ON ON ON
ON ON ON
OK OK NA
Enhance 5760x1440 Fine Detail SMGA Photo Stickers 720x720
For PictureMate PM260/PM270 only. 16:9 wide is supported by Euro model only.
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Printing Specifications
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Revision A
1.2.5 Printing Area

The printing area for this printer is shown below. Table 1-7. Printing Area (Margins)
Print Mode Standard print Paper Size Cut sheet Photo Stickers Borderless print 16:9 wide 4 x 6
Note * :
1.3 General Specifications

1.3.1 Electrical Specifications
Table 1-8. AC Adapter Electrical Specification
Top 3 mm 3 mm 2.96 mm* 1.34 mm* Bottom 3 mm 17 mm 4.02 mm* 2.54 mm* Rated voltage Input voltage range Rated current Rated frequency Input frequency range Output Insulation resistance Leakage current 100 to 240 VAC 90 to 264 VAC 0.8 to 0.4A 50 to 60Hz 49.5-60.5Hz 20VDC (1.68A) 3000V (for 1 minute) Sensitivity current: 10mA, Temperature: 25 C 0.25mA or less (Input: 276V, 60Hz)
Margin Left 3 mm 3 mm 2.54 mm* Right 3 mm 3 mm 2.54 mm*
The margins for Borderless print are margins that bleed off the edges of paper.
Cut Sheet (Standard)

LM TM Paper Feed Direction RM
Cut Sheet (Borderless)

LM TM RM
Table 1-9. Printer Electrical Specification

When using AC Adapter Rated DC Input voltage Rated DC input current Energy conservation Type Rated voltage Capacity of current Life Without Battery Charging Battery 20VDC 20VDC 1.0A 1.6A International Energy Star Program When using Battery 14.8VDC 1.1A
Print Area Paper Size
Print Area
Table 1-10. Battery Electrical Specification (Option)

Lithium-ion battery 14.8V 1.45Ah After 300cycle, capacity of current becomes 80% of initial values.
BM BM
Figure 1-2. Printing Area
Table 1-11. Power Consumption (Using AC Adapter)

Without Battery
100 to 120 VAC 220 to 240 VAC
Charging Battery
100 to 120 VAC 220 to 240 VAC
Continuous printing
23W
24W
32W
32W
Power saving PM260/270: 5.0W PM260/270: 5.0W 25W 25W mode PM290: 5.6W PM290: 6.5W Power off 0.4W 0.4W 22W 22W mode PM260/270: 0.2A (Max. 0.3A) Rated input 0.4A (Max. 0.5A) 0.7A (Max. 0.8A) 0.4A (Max. 0.5A) current PM290: 0.3A (Max. 0.4A)
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
General Specifications
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Revision A
Table 1-13. Battery Status Display
Installation Status
Battery Status FULL MIDDLE Description Battery level 81 ~ 100% (Less than 100 mins)*2 Battery level 41 ~ 80% (Less than 80 mins)*2 Battery level 21 ~ 40% (Less than 40 mins)*2 Battery level 11 ~ 20% (Less than 20 mins)*2 Battery level 6 ~ 10% (Rejects a print job) *2 Battery level 5% or less (Power Off) *2 Temp., volt., or cell short error Charging is full During charging Icon or Display turns on turns on turns on turns on flashes flashes See " Battery Error" on page 14 turns on flashes No icon appears
1.3.2 Battery
Using the optional battery allows the printer to operate without powered through the electrical outlet. The battery is charged while the printer is powered through the electrical outlet with the battery installed.
BATTERY SPECIFICATIONS
Table 1-12. Battery Specifications
Item Type Continuous Print Time*1 Continuous Printable Page*1 Continuous Standby Time*1 Charge Time Weight
Note *1 : *2 : *3 : *4 : *5 : *6 :
PM260/270 Lithium-ion Battery Approx. 100 min.*2 Approx. 100 pages*2 Approx. 4 hours*4
PM290 Approx. 60 min.*3 Approx. 60 pages*3 Approx. 3 hours*5 (Approx. 2 hours*6)

Battery only (Battery drive)
LOW NEAR_EMPTY EMPTY (Level 1) EMPTY (Level 2) Battery error Battery + AC (AC drive) Without battery (AC drive) Note *1 : FULL CHARGE*1
Approx. 120 min. (Max Approx. 150 min.) Less than 173 g
When using full-charged fresh battery at room temperature of 25 degrees C. When printing images in a inserted memory card. When printing images in a medium inserted in the built-in CD/DVD combo drive. When button operations are made frequently. When accessing a memory card is made continuously. When accessing to the built-in CD/DVD combo drive is made continuously.
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BATTERY DRIVING CONDITIONS

The battery drives the printer when it is installed correctly and the AC adapter is not connected to the printer. Whenever the AC adapter is connected, the printer is powered via the AC adapter regardless of the presence or absence of the battery.
*2 :
The LCD backlight stays lit while the battery is charged with the printer turned on. If the LCD turns off (goes into the power saving mode) while the battery is driving the printer, and then the AC adapter is connected, the LCD turns on. The amount of remaining battery time differs depending on the environment or other factors.
BATTERY STATUS
When the battery is installed, an icon shown in Table.1-13 appears on the upper right corner of the LCD screen, showing the state of the battery. The battery icon only appear when the battery is installed.
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
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Indication while charging the battery during power off The power LED flashes while charging the battery with the printer turned off. When the battery is fully charged, the LED turns off. The LED also turns off if any one of the followings occurs. When the battery is removed. When the AC adapter is removed. A battery error occurs.
NOTE: The battery error message will appear on the LCD when the printer is turned on.
Revision A
Operations and indication when the battery driving the printer The table below shows the indications and operations of the printer according to the battery status. Note that the initial ink charge can not be made when the printer is powered by the battery regardless of the battery status. Table 1-14. Battery Status & Printer Operations
Battery Status
NEAR_EMPT Y or better EMPTY (Level 1)
Figure 1-3. Initial Ink Charge (When the AC adapter is not connected)
BATTERY ERROR
The printer is equipped with sensors that detect the battery temperature and voltage. If any abnormality is detected, the printer causes the following errors. Table 1-15. Battery Temp. Volt. Errors
Printer Operation Startup*1

Printer initialization Rejects print jobs.*3
Idling
Other than initial ink charge is available.*2 Rejects print jobs*3
Printing
Same as when the printer is powered via the AC adapter. Ongoing job is stopped after the current page is finished. Printing the next page is started when the AC adapter is connected. Loaded paper is instantly ejected and the power is turned off automatically. Connecting the AC adapter does not work at this time.
Error
LCD
Printer Action
Temperature error
EMPTY (Level 2)
After the error appears, the power is automatically turned off.
After the error appears, the power is automatically turned off.
The power is automatically turned off after a lapse of 30 seconds from when the message appears.
Voltage error
Note *1 : *2 :
*3 :
The Fig.1-3 appears when the printer is started up first time after the purchase. When the initial ink charge or backup is attempted with the AC adapter connected and the battery inserted (AC drive), and if the battery becomes EMPTY level 2, the printer is automatically turned off even though the AC power is supplied. At USB Direct Printing, a print job is not rejected. It is printed when the AC adapter is connected.
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Revision A
1.3.3 Durability
Total Print Volume Print Head Life Three thousand pages (4 x 6 inch) or 5 years, which ever comes first Three billions shots (per nozzle) or 5 years, which ever comes first
1.3.6 Environmental Conditions

The environmental conditions for the PictureMate PM260/PM270/PM290 are as follows. Table 1-16. Environmental Conditions
Condition Operating Storage (unpacked) Transport (packed)
Note *1 : *2 :
Temperature*2 10 C to 35C -20C to 40C*1 -20C to 60C*1
Humidity*2 Vibration Shock (no condensation) (X,Y,Z directions) (X,Y,Z directions) 20% to 80% 5% to 85% 5% to 85% 0.15G 10 to 55Hz 0.50G 10 to 55Hz --1G (1 msec or less) 2G (2 msec or less) ---
1.3.4 Acoustic Noise

39 dB (when printing from PC, on Premium Glossy Photo Paper, in the highest quality)
1.3.5 Safety Approvals (Safety standards/EMI)

USA Canada EU UL60950-1 FCC Part15 Subpart B Class B CAN/CSA-C22.2 No.60950-1 CAN/CSA-CEI/IEC CISPR 22 Class B EN60950-1 EN55022 Class B EN55024 GOST-R (IEC60950-1, CISPR 22) EN300 328 V1.6.1 EN301 489-1 V1.5.1 EN301 489-17 V1.2.1 EN60950-1 2001 K60950-1 KN22 Class B KN61000-4-2/-3/-4/-5/-6/-11 CNS13438 Class B CNS14336 AS/NZS CISPR22 Class B
Must be less than 1 month at temperature 40 C, and less than 120 hours at temperature 60 C. The combined Temperature and Humidity conditions must be within the blue-shaded range in Fig. 1-4.
90 80 70 60 50 40 30 20 10 20 30 40
Russia EU/EFTA*1
Humidity (%)
Korea*2 Taiwan*2 Australia*2
Temperature (C)
Figure 1-4. Temperature/Humidity Range

C A U T IO N
Note *1 : *2 :
For PM290 only For PM260/PM270 only
The Printhead must be covered with the cap during storage. When returning the repaired printer to the customer, make sure the Printhead is covered with the cap and the ink cartridge is installed. If the printer has come for repair without an ink cartridge, create and attach a Cartridge Cover Paper referring to See "4.1.5.1 Cautions on Transporting the Printer" on page 66. If the power is off and the Printhead is not covered with the cap, turn on the printer with the ink cartridge installed, and turn off the power when the Printhead is covered with the cap. The ink in the Printhead and the Ink Cartridge will freeze at 14C. It takes about 3 hours to thaw the frozen ink until it becomes usable after placing the printer in a place at 25 C.
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Table 1-18. Specification of USB Interface for PC
Item
Standard
1.4 Interface
This printer has the following interfaces as standard. USB Interface External device connection (Series A) PC connection (Series B) Memory card slot Bluetooth host interface (PM290 only*)
Note * : A Bluetooth module is installed as standard on PM290 for some destinations. For the other destinations, a Bluetooth adapter is provided as an option. Bit rate Data Encoding
Content
Universal Serial Bus Specifications Revision 2.0 Universal Serial Bus Device Class Definition for Printing Devices Version 1.1 480Mbps (High Speed Device) NRZI USB Series B Less than 2 m
Adaptable connector Recommended cable length
Table 1-19. Device ID

When IEEE 1284.4 is Enabled
MFG:EPSON; CMD:ESCPL2,BDC,D4,D4PX,ESCPR1; MDL:PictureMate[SP]PM[SP]260; CLS:PRINTER; DES:EPSON[SP]PictureMate[SP]PM[SP]260; [FF] MFG:EPSON; CMD:ESCPL2,BDC,D4,D4PX,ESCPR1; MDL:PictureMate[SP]PM[SP]270; CLS:PRINTER; DES:EPSON[SP]PictureMate[SP]PM[SP]270; [FF] MFG:EPSON; CMD:ESCPL2,BDC,D4,D4PX,ESCPR1; MDL:PictureMate[SP]PM[SP]290; CLS:PRINTER; DES:EPSON[SP]PictureMate[SP]PM[SP]290; [FF]
1.4.1 USB Interface

PM260
When IEEE 1284.4 is Disabled

MFG:EPSON; CMD:ESCPL2,BDC,ESCPR1; MDL:PictureMate[SP]PM[SP]260; CLS:PRINTER; DES:EPSON[SP]PictureMate[SP]PM[SP]260; [FF] MFG:EPSON; CMD:ESCPL2,BDC,ESCPR1; MDL:PictureMate[SP]PM[SP]270; CLS:PRINTER; DES:EPSON[SP]PictureMate[SP]PM[SP]270; [FF] MFG:EPSON; CMD:ESCPL2,BDC,ESCPR1; MDL:PictureMate[SP]PM[SP]290; CLS:PRINTER; DES:EPSON[SP]PictureMate[SP]PM[SP]290; [FF]
One of the two USB interfaces is provided for directly connecting with a DSC or USB storage device. Making a backup of a memory card to the connected device can be made. See " Backup using External Device" on page 23. Table 1-17. Specification of USB Interface for External Device
Item
Standard
Content
Universal Serial Bus Specifications Revision 2.0 Universal Serial Bus Mass Storage Class Bulk-Only Transport Revision 1.0 480Mbps (High Speed Device)
Bit rate Data Encoding Adaptable connector Recommended cable length Supported Device
NRZI
1.8 m Digital Still Camera compatible with USB DIRECT-PRINT Digital Still Camera compatible with DPS Version 1.0 Universal Serial Bus Mass Storage Class Bulk-Only Transport Revision 1.0 supported USB storage device* and the Subclass code is: 0x06 (SCSI transparent command set) 0x05 (SFF-8070i command set) 0x02 (SFF-8020i command set) Max. 500mA
Current supply Note * :
The USB storage devices that can be connected to PictureMate PM260/PM270/PM290 are MO drive, CD-R/DVD drive, Zip drive and the USB Memory stick. A USB Flash memory with Hub function is not supported.
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Interface
PM290
USB Series A
PM270
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1.4.2 Memory Card Slot

Table 1-20. Supported Memory Card
Slot
CF Type II
Supported Memory Card

Compact Flash (Type I/II)
Standard
CF+ and Compact Flash Specification Revision 3.0 compatible
Remarks
True-IDE mode compatible memory card only Maximum capacity 4GB Maximum capacity 1GB
Microdrive Memory Stick/Memory Stick Pro/SD/MMC/xDPicture Card xD-Picture Card xD-Picture Card Type M xD-Picture Card Type H Memory Stick MagicGate Memory Stick MagicGate Memory Stick Duo Memory Stick PRO Memory Stick Pro Duo Memory Stick Micro (with adapter) Memory Stick Duo (with adapter) SD Card mini SD Card (with adapter) microSD Card (with adapter) SDHC Card miniSDHC Card (with adapter) microSDHC Card (with adapter) Multi Media Card MultiMediaCard Specification Version 4.1 compatible SD Memory Card Specifications / PART1. Physical Layer Specification Version 2.0 compatible Memory Stick PRO Format Specifications-without security specifications version 1.02-00 compatible Memory Stick PRO Duo Format Specification version 1.02-00 compatible Memory Stick Micro Format Specification version 1.02-00 compatible Memory Stick Duo Format Specification version 1.11-00 compatible Maximum capacity 4GB. Copy protection function is not supported. Must be used with Memory Stick Duo adaptor Must be used with Memory Stick Duo adaptor for standard size Must be used with Memory Stick Duo adaptor Maximum capacity 2GB Must be used with SD adaptor Maximum capacity 8GB Must be used with SDHC adaptor Maximum capacity 64MB Memory Stick Standard Format Specifications version 1.42-00 compatible Maximum capacity 128MB. Memory card with memory selection function is available. Maximum capacity 128MB. Copy protection function is not supported. xD-Picture CardTM Card Specification Version 1.20 compatible
1.4.3 Bluetooth Host Interface

Table 1-21. Bluetooth Host Interface Specification
Item
Communication method Output Communication distance Useful frequency band Supported profile
Specification
Bluetooth Standard Ver.2.0+EDR Bluetooth Standard PowerClass2 Approx.10m (without any obstructions) 2.4 GHz band (2.400 to 2.4835 GHz) BPP, BIP, OPP, HCRP
Remarks
May vary depending on the objects or signal status.
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Table 1-24. Supported Media (DVD)
Type DVD-ROM DVD-R DVD-RW
Note : Writing to DVD is not supported. The reading speed depends on the state of DVD.
1.4.4 Built-in CD/DVD Combo Drive (PM290 only)

PictureMate PM290 is equipped with an built-in CD/DVD combo drive, enabling reading supported CDs/DVDs, and writing to supported CD-R/CD-RW media. Detailed specifications of the drive are as follows. Table 1-22. Built-in CD/DVD Combo Drive Basic Specifications
Item
Capacity Interface Buffer Memory Error Rate Required power Temperature Humidity Soft read error Hard read error Voltage Operating Storage Operation Storage IDE/ATAPI 2 Mbytes Less than 10-9 Less than 10-12 +5 VDC 5% 0Cto 50C -40C to 65C 10% to 90% (no condensation) 5% to 95% (no condensation)
Speed at Reading Max. 5x
Content
2048 Mbytes/block (Mode 1)
C A U T IO N
Reading media that was not saved with this Built-in CD/DVD combo drive is not supported. Reading all types of DVD is not guaranteed. Reading media that was not saved with this Built-in CD/DVD combo drive with another device is not supported.
Priority of interfaces
The priority that the printer recognizes each interface is as follows. 1. 2. 3. Memory card slot Built-in CD/DVD combo drive (PM290 only) External device
Table 1-23. Supported Media (CD-ROM/CD-R/CD-RW)

Operation
Read Write CD-R
Supported Media
CD-ROM 24x 10-16x 10-20x 10-24x CD-RW Multi CD-RW High CR-RW Ultra 4x 4x 10x 10-16x 10-20x 10-24x 10x
Speed
Note : When multiple media are accessible (e.g. a memory card is inserted, a CD is in the built-in combo drive, and a USB storage device is connected with medium inserted), the user can freely specify the target medium. At power-on, depending on the type of external device, the printer may recognize the external device first even a CD has been inserted into the built-in CD/DVD combo drive and a memory card has been set into the slot.
C H E C K P O IN T
For details on writing to each medium, see 1.6.2 Backup Function (p23) .
Note : Supported CD-R is 650MB (74 min.) and 700MB (80 min.)
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Button Function Table 1-25. Button Function
No 1 2 3 4 5 On Menu Back Arrow OK Zoom Display Print Name Turns the printer On and Off. Displays various menus. e.g.: menus for changing photo print setting, maintenance menus. Returns to the previous screen when the menu is displayed. Selects images displayed on the panel. Selects menus displayed on the panel. Confirms the number of prints of the displayed image. Accepts the selected menu. Enlarges the focused image. Changes the number of images displayed on the panel. Proceed to the print confirmation screen. Starts direct printing according to the setting premade. Goes to the screen for clearing the edit settings or the number of images displayed on the panel. Cancels the print job and ejects the loaded paper during printing. Goes to the backup menu (Save Photo(s) menu) screen for saving images in memory card to the built-in CD/DVD combo drive or external device. Function
1.5 Button and Indicator Functions

1.5.1 Control Panel
The control panels of the printers are shown below. See Table.1-25 for explanation of each button function.
3 2
4 5 6 7
6 7 8
9
9
Stop/Clear
PM260/PM270
10 Save*
Note * :
PM290 only.
LED Function Table 1-26. LED Function

Name
10
Status ON: the printer is on Flashing: charging battery ON: a memory card is in the card slot Flashing: accessing an inserted memory card Indicates state of access to the media in the CD drive*2
Power ON LED (Green) Card Access LED (Green) CD drive LED*1

Note *1 : *2 :
PM290 Figure 1-5. Control Panel
PM290 only. In an idling mode, the LED lights when a media is in the drive, and turns off when the media is ejected. During ejecting the media, the LED flashes at 0.4 seconds interval. During writing data to the media, the LED flashes at 0.5 seconds interval. The LED is located near the media slot at lower part of the printer.
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Table 1-27. Supported File Type
File Type Explanation A file that contains layout information that conforms to PRINT Image Framer. The printer recognizes the file in a medium regardless of the directory in which the file exists. When loading P.I.F. files using the Frame Adding/Update functions, the printer can recognize only one-frame P.I.F. file up to 100 files per medium. PRINT Image Framer (P.I.F.) file (*.FD2)
1.6 Functions
1.6.1 Standalone Printing Function
C H E C K P O IN T
In order to keep the consistency of the files in the memory card, completely disconnect the printer and the host PC (disconnect the USB cable or turn off the PC) before performing the standalone print.
P.I.F. FILES SPECIFICATION FILE SYSTEM

Files that conforms to DCF Version 1.0 or 2.0 can be used by the standalone print function of this printer. Compatibility of other file systems is not guaranteed. Compatibility of file systems available with the card reader function depends on the host specification.
NOTE: For the detailed specification of DCF, see Camera File System Standard DCF Version 2.0, JEIDA-CP-3461.
The P.I.F. (*.FD2) file has the following two styles: Template style Defines frame data to be combined with images that can be specified at the time of printing. Completion style Defines completed layout data that contains images and frames. The P.I.F. files availability is as follows. Table 1-28. P.I.F. (*.FD2) Files Availability
P.I.F. support*1 Model PM260/PM270
Template Completion Memory Card
MEDIA FORMAT
The media format type must conform to DCF Version 1.0 or 2.0. DOS FAT format (FAT12/FAT16/FAT32) and single partition
Media
External Device Built-in Combo drive
Available Available
Available Available
Available Available
Available Available
NA Available
FILE TYPE
Table 1-27. Supported File Type
File Type JPEG file (*.JPG) TIFF file (*.TIF) Explanation A photo data file that conforms to Exif Version 2.21. Exif ver. 1.0/ 2.0/2.1/2.2/2.21 are supported. An uncompressed RGB photo data file that conforms to Exif Version 2.21. Exif ver. 1.0/2.0/2.1/2.2/2.21 are supported. TIFF files can be used only when printing directly from a memory card. A definition file required when printing using settings made on a camera. AUTPRINT.MRK file that has an up to 32 characters of full pathname is valid. A file that contains layout information that conforms to PRINT Image Framer. Only files in the \EPUDL\ directory are valid.
PM290
The available functions by P.I.F. Revision are as follows. Table 1-29. Available Functions by P.I.F. Revision
Rev.2 Thumbnail view for P.I.F selection (Displays 6 or 15 thumbnailed images) Photo-and-frame combined view (Displays one combined image) Establishing P.I.F. file associations (only one image + one frame is supported) Printing Available Available Available Available Rev.3
Normal
Rev.3
Simple P.I.F.
Available NA Available Available
Available Available Available Available
Camera specification file (*.MRK) PRINT Image Framer file (*.USD)
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C H E C K P O IN T
Files saved in the directory (or its sub directory) listed below are not supported for printing.
Hidden or System folder RECYCLED folder PREVIEW folder (stores thumbnails in CASIO DSCs) SCENE folder (stores data for best-shot function in CASIO DSCs) MSSONY folder (stores e-mail images, voices, movies, or uncompressed images in SONY DSCs) DCIM\ALBUM\IMAGE folder (stores data for album function in CASIO DSCs)
FILE SORT RULE

The printer sorts photo data files by their full pathnames in ASCII order.
NOTE: The sorting may fail or be completed improperly if multiple same full pathnames exist. (the existence is not allowed under normal MS-DOS environment.) If the file names in a memory card are other than MS-DOS file names, the printer sorts the files by MS-DOS file names.
DATE DATA ACQUISITION

The printer acquires the date and time data of each photo data file according to the priority list given below. 1. 2. 3. From a digital camera. Acquires date and time data conforms to digital camera standard format (Exif). From a PC or other external device. Acquires date and time data (timestamp of the file) assigned by the file system compatible with MS-DOS. Fixed values (1 January 1980 00:00:00)
VALID IMAGE SIZES

Available image sizes for stand-alone print are as follows: Horizontal: 80 X 9200 (pixel) Vertical: 80 Y 9200 (pixel)
MAXIMUM NUMBER OF PHOTO DATA FILES

The printer can handle up to 999 photo data files. If 1000 or more photo data files are recorded in a memory card, these files are sorted in accordance with the file sort rule of the printer, and photo data with photo numbers 1 to 999 are used as valid data. (the printer displays 999 as the total number of photo data files even if the actual number of files exceeds 999.) When photo data files assigned numbers over 999 are specified to be printed on the camera, they can be printed unless the total number of files exceeds 999.
Note that the acquired date and time of each photo data file is not necessarily the exact date of shooting the photo. The date and time data can be updated after shooting by digital camera's calendar setting, post-processing or restoring of the photo data. If the data has been updated, the printer acquires the updated date and time information.
DATE RANGE
The printer can handle the following range of date. If photo data files have date and time information outside the range, the printer cannot sort files correctly. 1 January 1980 00:00:00 to 31 December 2099 23:59:59
FILE SORT
The printer sorts all the photo data files in a memory card using their full pathnames (such as \DCIM\100EPSON\EPSN0000.JPG) and assigns numbers to them. Because the number assignment rule is specific to the printer, the numbers assigned by the printer do not necessarily match the numbers assigned by a camera.
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PRINT LAYOUT
The following tables show print layouts available for the stand-alone print, DSC direct print (USB Direct Print/PictBridge). Note that preset print layout settings slightly differ by destination.
Layout
Borderless Border Wallet / 2 Per Print Mini Wallet / 4 Per Print Port.pkg.(4) / ID US Passport Port.pkg.(10) Jumbo wallet / Half Page 50mm x 70mm 3x3 in. Photo Proofsheet CD Index / Backup Index Digital Size 6/Pg.Small 6/Pg. Medium 6/Pg. Large 12/Pg. Medium 12/Pg. Large Greeting Card Photo Stickers (16 mini faces) Photo Stickers (16 faces) Photo Stickers (9 faces) Photo Stickers (4 faces)
Layout
Photo Sticker (2 faces) Photo Sticker (1 face) Frame Note *1 : Prints the date on the photo.
Date Print*1
NA NA NA
Camera Text
NA NA NA
Date Print*1
Available Available Available NA NA NA NA Available NA NA NA NA Available NA NA NA NA NA Available NA NA NA NA
Camera Text
Available NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA
C H E C K P O IN T
For BIP printing (Bluetooth Profile), all the layouts are available. For BPP printing (Bluetooth Profile), the printer always prints one image per sheet regardless of the layout setting.
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1.6.2 Backup Function

PictureMate PM260/270 and PM290 offer the backup function that allows the user to save data stored in a memory card into a medium inserted in an external USB storage device, such as MO drive and CD-R/DVD-R drive. Furthermore, PictureMate PM290, equipped with a built-in CD/DVD combo drive, offers direct backup to a CD in the drive. The details of the backup functions are as follows.
BACKUP USING BUILT-IN CD/DVD COMBO DRIVE (PM 290 ONLY)

Battery-driven backup is also available. However, when backing up files to multiple media, the battery is required to be sufficient to print one of the media and its index sheet.
BACKUP USING EXTERNAL DEVICE

When data size to be backed up exceeds the destination medium capacity and the medium does not support divided backup, a warning message appears on the LCD. When the destination medium is unformatted or when the printer cannot recognize the format type, formatting the medium is automatically carried out.
BACKUP FUNCTION OUTLINE

Selecting all photo data at a time or selecting some photo data randomly in a memory card is available. Automatically divides data to be backed up in case the data size exceeds the destination medium capacity so that the data can be saved to multiple media consecutively. (depending on the media type, this function does not work.) Creates a backup folder automatically in the destination medium each time a backup is carried out. Direct printing the data backed up in a medium is available. When a backup is finished, the backed up data files are automatically deselected.
NOTE: The printer does not back up files other than photo data files.
C H E C K P O IN T
Available External Devices

USB storage devices that conforms to Universal Serial Bus Mass Storage Class Bulk-Only Transport Revision 1.0. See Table 1-17. Specification of USB Interface for External Device (p16). Connect an external device directly to the printer with a USB cable. Connection via a HUB is not supported.
FUNCTION AVAILABILITY BY DEVICE & MEDIA TYPE

Table 1-30. Availability by Device/Media Type
External Device Function CD Normal backup
Available
Built-in CD/ DVD Combo Drive Zip USB Memory

Available
DVD
Available
MO
Available
CD
Available Available Available Available Available
Available
Dividing files to back up Available Available Available Available Available them into multiple media Index Printing Battery Drive Verification
Available NA NA Available NA NA Available NA NA Available NA NA Available NA NA
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EPSON PictureMate PM260/PM270/PM290 Supported Media

Table 1-31. Supported Media
External Device MO Drive Supported Media MO
128MB 230MB 640MB 1.3GB
Revision A Writing Format for CD-R Media

Writing to CD-R media is made in multisession type (Model 1) and ISO-9660compliant format. One session is created by each backup. Files or folders whose name includes an unsupported character code or is too long (file/folder name must be less than 8 characters, and the extensions must be less than 3 characters), the names are automatically changed as explained below. File name: EPSONXXX.JPG Folder name: EPDIRXXX
NOTE1: 001-999 numbers are applied to XXX in ascending order. 2: An unsupported character-code used in the extension is replaced with an underbar. 3: During a single backup operation, the number of automatic change of file/ folder names is limited to 999 times. When it exceeds, no more files/folders that contain an unsupported character-code cannot be backed up. 4: If a file or folder name that is automatically changed due to an unsupported character code is already exists in the medium, the change is cancelled and the file or folder cannot be backed up.
Remarks
DOS/Windows-formatted MO is recommended. Reformatting a pre-formatted MO is impossible. MOs formatted in an unreadable format such as Macintosh HFS or Windows NTFS are not recognized. Backup becomes possible after the MOs are reformatted. CD-RW media cannot be used due to the difference of recording method. Backup to a CD-R once burned using a device other than the printer is not guaranteed. DVD+R, DVDRW, DVD-RAM media cannot be used due to the difference of recording method. Backup to a DVD-R once burned using a device other than the printer is not guaranteed.
CD-R/RW Drive
CD-R
650MB (74min.) 700MB (80min.)
DVD-R Drive
DVD-R
4.7GB (120min.)
DVD-RW
C H E C K P O IN T
Each medium can be rewritten only a limited number of times as described below. MO: max. 512 times (001 to 512) If any files other than backup folders exist in the route directory, the max. number of writing becomes less than 512 due to the MS-DOS restriction. When more than 512 times of writing history of an inserted MO is detected, the printer handles it as insufficient memory of the MO. CD-R The number of writing is limited because each session information must be saved. DVD-R 4.7GB: max. 274 times The number of writing is limited as shown above because each session information must be saved
Writing Format for DVD-R Media

Writing to DVD-R media is made in UDF 1.50 (ISO9660 Bridge) format. The file name length and the path length have the following limitations. File name lengthMax. 255 bytes Path lengthMax. 1023 bytes
NOTE: Characters available for a folder and file name are capital alphanumeric and underbars. Characters other than those are replaced with underbars.
C H E C K P O IN T
A memory card that has 8-level or more hierarchy of directories cannot be backed up to both a CD-R and DVD-R.
Operation After Backup to CD-R/DVD-R Media

The CD-R/DVD-R is automatically ejected from the external device.
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EPSON PictureMate PM260/PM270/PM290 Operation After Writing

Verification
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BACKUP USING BUILT-IN COMBO DRIVE (PM290 ONLY)

Even when the printer is powered by the battery, backup using the built-in CD/DVD combo drive can be made. (Not available if the battery level is not enough to carry out the backup operation and print index sheets. Connect AC adaptor message will appear in such cases.) Supports CD-R writing using Joliet format, which allows long file names (max. 64 characters). Automatic data verification after writing can be made.
By setting the CD Backup Speed to Normal, verifying the disc is carried out automatically after writing. If any errors are detected, a message will appear saying that the writing is finished unsuccessfully and asking if you want to continue the next backup. When the backup is finished, the medium is ejected automatically.
C A U T IO N
Supported Media
650MB (74min.) CD-R Media 700MB (80min.) CD-R Media CD-RW Multi Media CD-RW High Media CD-RW Ultra Media
NOTE: See "1.4.4 Built-in CD/DVD Combo Drive (PM290 only)" on page 18
Following precautions must be taken when carrying out backup using the built-in CD/DVD combo drive. Do not remove the battery while carrying out backup with the printer powered by the battery. Do not remove the AC adapter or switch to battery drive while carrying out backup with the printer powered via the AC adapter. Do not move the printer during backup.
Writing Format for CD-R/RW Media

Media before writing
Blank Sessions have been saved in ISO9660 only. Sessions have been saved in ISO9660 and Joliet.
BACKUP RESTRICTIONS FOR EXTERNAL DEVICE/BUILT-IN COMBO DRIVE

Writing format
ISO9660 + Joliet ISO9660 only ISO9660 + Joliet
Browsing an external or built-in device from a PC cannot be made. Accessing to a memory card from a PC is prohibited while making a backup of the memory card to prevent the card from being overwritten by the PC. Canceling backup while it is in progress cannot be made with buttons other than the power button. Partitioned media cannot be used for backup. Writing backup data stored in a medium back to a memory card or other media cannot be made because it may destroy the data in a DSC. Since the printer does not have calendar function, created date and time of backup files is the date and time initially assigned or updated by a device other than the printer.
Note : ISO9660: Logic File Format Standard for CD-ROM. Joliet Logic File: Format for saving files with a long file name. Having Upward compatibility with ISO9660, up to 64 characters (including extensions) are allowed for a file name.
C H E C K P O IN T
A memory card that has 8-level or more hierarchy of directories cannot be backed up.
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Table 1-32. Backup Error FW Control Code List
Code Meaning
Invalid file open mode Read/write error Write protect error not used Some data exist in the destination directory Insufficient memory Not used CD/DVD format error Internal buffer overflow File open error Parameter error
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BACKUP ERROR
A hexadecimal 8-digit error code appears below the message; Save failed when a backup is failed due to an error or forced termination by the user. The meanings of the error codes are as follows.
0xF1 0xF0 0xEF 0xEE 1st, 2nd: FW control code 3rd, 4th: Drive number/Sense Key Error Code (the numbers are dummy) 11 22 33 44 0xED 0xEC 0xEB 0xEA 0xE9 0xE8 0xE7
Code
0xA7 0xA6 0xA5 0xA4 0xA3 0xBF 0xA1 0xA2 0xA0
Meaning
Read command error Close Session command error Synchronize Cache command error Get Track Information command error Get Disk Information command error File name is too long Mode Sense command error Model select command error Other ATAPI/SCSI command error
Figure 1-6. Backup Error Message The 1st-and-2nd-digit codes assigned by the printer firmware are shown below. Table 1-32. Backup Error FW Control Code List
Code
0x00 0x10 0x20 0xFF 0xFE 0xFD 0xFC 0xFB 0xFA 0xF9 0xF8 0xF7 0xF6 0xF5 0xF4 0xF3 0xF2 No error Album function error Backup function error System error Acquiring memory pool failed Backup initialization failed Not used Invalid file descriptor Invalid device handle Device is not ready Unformatted medium Medium was exchanged No file exist Invalid path name Overflow of file descriptor Overflow of root directory Seek error
The 3rd-and-4th-digit shows a drive number and Sense Key code as shown below. Table 1-33. Drive Number & Sense Key
Drive Number No.
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 Compact Flash Smart Media Memory Stick External storage device SD/MMC xD-Picture Card Built-in CD/DVD combo drive
Meaning
Code
0xC0 0xBF 0xBE 0xBD 0xBC 0xBB 0xBA 0xB9 0xB8 --0xAE 0xAD 0xAC 0xAB 0xAA 0xA9 0xA8
Meaning
No files to be backed up File name is too long Path length is too long Hierarchical directory error Unsupported medium Not writable medium No medium Unsupported device File name conversion error not used Device error Verify command error Get Configuration command error Drive Lock command error Eject command error Set Speed command error Write command error
Sense Key Code

0x00 0x01 0x02 0x03 0x04 0x05 0x06 0x07 0x08 0x09 0x0A 0x0B 0x0C 0x0D 0x0E 0x0F No sense Recovered Error Not Ready Media Error Hardware Error Illegal Request Unit Attention Data Protect Blank Check Vendor-Specific Copy Aborted Aborted Command Equal Volume Overflow Miscompare Reserved
Drive
Meaning
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OPERATING PRINCIPLES
Revision A
The diagram below shows the outline of the printer mechanism.
PF Scale PF Encoder Sensor
2.1 Overview
This chapter describes operating principles of main components and electric circuits. The main electric circuits of this product are as follows. Table 2-1. Main Control Boards
PictureMate PM260/270 PictureMate PM290
PF Motor EJ Roller CR Motor
Main Board Panel Board Sub Board Storage Sub Board

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C694 MAIN C694 PNL C694 SUB C695 STG C695 SUB-B
2.2 Printer Mechanism

This product employs DC motors and stepping motors for driving mechanisms. The following table describes the motor types and their applications. Table 2-2. Motors
Motor Name CR Motor Type DC motor with brushes DC motor with brushes PF Motor Applications/Functions Drives the carriage noiselessly. Controlled by the CR linear scale and CR encoder. Drives the PF roller to transport paper accurately, and to eject paper. The carriage speed and position are precisely detected by the PF Encoder and the PF Scale attached on a high-precision gear, and the encoder control the PF motor in order to improve the paper feeding accuracy. Drives the paper feed mechanism, and drives pump and wiper in the Ink System. Since this motor is a stepping motor, no scale or photosensor is required in order to detect driving statuses of the motor.
PW Sensor Carriage Unit
PE Sensor CR Encoder Sensor LD Roller Paper Back Lever
PF Roller
Timing Belt
ASF/Pump Motor
4-phase, 48-pole PM type stepping motor
Ink System Unit
CR Scale
ASF/Pump Motor
Figure 2-1. Printer Mechanism Diagram
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CR Measurement Sequence To set the appropriate drive current value according to the variation of the CR mechanical load, the mechanical load is measured in a CR measurement sequence and saved into the EEPROM at the power-on sequence or IC change sequence. A fatal error will occur if too much load is applied to the CR drive system. The above control and sequences correct the drive current value of the CR motor according to not only the mechanical load but also the variations of the motor and like. In addition, the resultant CR drive current value is used to calculate a heating value, and when the specified heating value is reached, wait time is provided per CR path for printing.
2.2.1 Carriage Mechanism

The Carriage mechanism consists of the Carriage unit, Carriage motor (CR motor), CR encoder board, PW sensor, Carriage Lock Mechanism (a part of the Cap unit) and others.
2.2.1.1 Carriage Mechanism

The specifications of the drive force of the mechanism; CR motor are listed in the table below. Table 2-3. CR Motor Specifications
Item Type Drive voltage Electric resistance Inductance Drive method Drive IC Specification DC motor with brushes +42 VDC 5% (voltage applied to the driver) 27.2 15% 18.5mH 25% PWM, constant-current chopping A6628
CR Scale
CR Motor CR Encoder Board
Heat Control (Duty limitation) In order to prevent the CR motor from overheating due to the excessive load on the carriage, the temperature of the motor is estimated based on the heating value at regular intervals regardless of the carriage operation. If the estimated temperature exceeds the prescribed value, the motor is put into short suspend mode immediately after the carriage stops. CR Variation Measurement Sequence Electric values of the CR motor are measured and corrected if the values fall outside the prescribed range. This minimizes motor-to-motor electrical variations and improves operating accuracy of the motor.
Timing Belt PW Sensor Carriage Unit
Figure 2-2. Carriage Mechanism
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2.2.1.2 Carriage Home Position Detection

As in the conventional model, the Carriage Home Position is detected using the drive current of the CR Motor and the speed/position signal of the CR linear encoder. The basic home position detection sequence is as described below. 1. 2. After power-on, in order to determine a home position temporarily, the carriage moves rightward a specified number of steps by the load-positioning control. The carriage is then moved leftward as far as it goes and the ASF/Pump motor rotates to unlock the carriage lock. Referring to carriage position data from the temporary home position and the current position acquired with the CR linear encoder, the printer determines whether the carriage is in its home position or not.
2.2.1.3 PW (Paper Width) Detection

The printer is equipped with a PW (paper width) sensor located on the side of the Carriage unit. Information detected by the sensor is used to control the various printer operations. The operating principle of the sensor is described below. Detection and Control Method The PW sensor causes electric current according to the amount of light reflected off the target position. The printer judges paper position (size) based on the electric values obtained by the PW sensor and the positions of the CR and PF motors. The threshold value of the PW sensor is the dark voltage measured at three points every time the printer is turned on, and stored into the EEPROM. The voltage output from the sensor is low when paper exists, and high when paper does not exist. Threshold > detected voltage: paper exists Threshold < detected voltage: no paper PW detection by the PW sensor is used for the following controls. Off-paper printing prevention control In order to prevent printing on off-paper areas (directly on the Paper Guide) especially when borderless print is selected with wrong sized paper, the left and right edges of paper which is supposed to exist are checked by the PW sensor before and during printing. Paper leading edge detection control Top and bottom edges of paper are detected by the PW sensor for borderless printing. Off-paper range control In borderless printing, paper edges (left and right, or all edges depending on the setting) are detected by the PW sensor in order to check the paper size. According to the detected paper size, the image is enlarged so that it becomes slightly larger than the paper size and printed without margins. Furthermore, after the enlargement, the amount of image printed off the paper is fine-tuned for each print mode.
3*. When the printer judges that the carriage is in its home position, the carriage is moved leftward in order to check that the carriage is unlocked. If the printer determines that the carriage is not in its home position, the carriage is moved rightward a specified number of steps again, the Print head is covered with the cap, and a retry of the carriage home detection is carried out. 4. After detecting the unlock status of the carriage, the carriage is moved rightward. When prescribed conditions are met during the rightward movement of the carriage, the carriage is stopped and the stop position is determined as the home position. Once the home position is set, the carriage position is always monitored to control the CR motor.
5.
NOTE *: When any one of the following statuses is detected, the printer causes a fatal error (home seek error). There is an obstruction on the carriage path. The carriage lock is not released. The carriage home detection has failed for the second time in a row.
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2.2.2 Printhead Specifications

The printer employs a D4-Chips printhead. The nozzle layout as seen from behind the printhead is shown below.
2.822mm (40/360inch) Guide Pin A#90 Paper Loading Direction B#90 C#90 D#90 8.467mm (120/360inch) 2.822mm 0.07055mm (40/360inch) (1/360inch) 0.1411mm (2/360inch)
2.2.3 Paper Loading Mechanism

The Paper Loading Mechanism loads paper on the ASF and feeds paper to the PF roller. Since the ASF motor drives the pump in the Ink System in addition to work for paper feeding, a clutch mechanism is employed to switch between the two operations. (Refer to Figure 2-5.) The paper feeding operation is carried out as described below. 1. Except when feeding paper, the clutch is engaged with the Switch Lever so that the ASF/Pump motor drive force is transmitted to the Pump Mechanism, not to the LD roller. The Hopper is kept lowered, and the Paper Back Lever is in its highest position. When paper feeding starts, the ASF/Pump motor rotates counterclockwise. The motor drive force is transmitted to the Switch Lever via Combination Gear 32.9,11.2,8, Spur Gear 9, Spur Gear 8 in that order. The Switch Lever moves and disengages from the clutch. By the disengagement, the ASF/Pump motor drive force is transmitted to the LD roller. As the ASF/Pump motor rotates clockwise, the LD roller starts rotating and the drive force is transmitted to the Hopper Cam Shaft via the route as shown in Figure 2-4. The cam moves and the Paper Back Lever is lowered. As the Hopper Cam Shaft keeps rotating, the cam that presses down the Hopper Assy against torsion spring tension is released causing the Hopper to pop up. The friction between the LD roller and the Hopper Pad feeds paper into the printer. As the LD roller makes one turn, the paper reaches the LD roller and the Hopper Cam Shaft also makes one turn letting the cam press down the Hopper. The Paper Back Lever returns to its highest position preventing the next paper from being fed. As the ASF/Pump motor keeps rotating, the Switch Lever contacts with a protrusion of the clutch and the lever is engaged with the clutch. The engagement shuts off the ADF/Pump motor drive force transmission toward the LD roller.
Guide Pin
2.
0.2117mm (1/120inch)
A#1 A column
B#1 B column
C#1 C column
D#1 D column
3. 4.
Carriage Moving Direction
Figure 2-3. Nozzle Layout
5.
Table 2-4. Nozzle Columns and Colors

Column A B C D Ink Color Yellow Black Cyan Magenta
6.
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ASF/Pump Motor Combination Gear32.9,11.2,9 Spur Gear 9 Clutch LD Roller Spur Gear 9 Spur Gear 9 Hopper Cam Shaft Hopper Paper Back Lever Hopper Hopper Cam Paper Back Lever Spur Gear 9 Spur Gear 12 Paper Clutch Combination Gear 32.9, 11.2, 9 Spur Gear 8 Switch Lever ASF/Pump Motor
LD Roller
Figure 2-4. Drive Force Transmission Route for Paper Loading
Switch Lever Compression Spring Standby Paper Feed Motor drive force is transmitted to the Pump Mechanism. Motor drive force is transmitted to the LD Roller.
Figure 2-5. Paper Loading Mechanism
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The figure below shows the components of the Paper Feed Mechanism described in Figure 2-6.
2.2.4 Paper Feed Mechanism

The Paper Feed Mechanism transports paper fed from the ASF.
2.2.4.1 Paper Feed Mechanism

The specifications of the drive force of the mechanism; PF motor are listed in the table below. Table 2-5. PF Motor Specifications
Item Type Drive voltage Electric resistance Inductance Drive method Drive IC Specification DC motor with brushes +42 VDC 5% (voltage applied to the driver) 27.5 25% 21.4mH (1kHz) PWM A6628
This printer employs closed loop control via a DC motor and a Rotary encoder to control the carriage speed and position in order to improve the paper feeding accuracy. The PF motor drive force is transmitted to the PF roller and the EJ roller via the route shown below.
PF Motor Spur Gear 11.6 Combination Gear 11.4.28 Combination Gear 12.94,17.9 PF Roller Driven Roller PF Timing Belt PF Timing Belt Spur Gear 12.5 EJ Roller Combination Gear11.4,28 Combination Gear 12.94,17.9 Spur Gear12.5 EJ Roller PF Motor Driven Roller PF Roller
Spur Gear11.6
Figure 2-6. Drive Force Transmission Route for Paper Feed
Figure 2-7. Paper Feed Mechanism
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When paper is fed from the ASF, it is detected by the PE sensor, and the leading edge of the paper then travels as far as the front-center part of the paper guide. Then, in order to take up any slackness in the paper and to detect center position of the paper width, the paper is moved back toward the ASF a number of steps preset according to paper feed mode, and it is then transported once more to the specified starting position inside the front of the paper guide.
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2.2.4.2 PF Measurement Sequence

At power-on and when the ink cartridge is replaced, the mechanical load in the paper feed path is measured in order to control electric current applied to the PF motor according to the load. If the mechanical load exceeds a prescribed value, the printer causes a fatal error.
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2.2.5 Choke Valve Mechanism

The Choke Valve Mechanism opens/closes the valve located in the Duct Valve Supply Assy in order to drain/shut down ink supplied from the ink cartridge. (Figure 2-8) The operating principle of the Choke Valve Mechanism is described below. Note that the Choke Valve operates only when the ink cartridge is installed. The valve is kept closed when the ink cartridge is not installed. CLOSING THE CHOKE VALVE 1. When the PF motor rotates clockwise, the drive force is transmitted to the cam via the combination gear and the intermittent gear of the Choke Assy. The cam presses down the Lock Lever and the Valve Supply Lever is unlocked. Further rotation of the PF motor makes the cam press down the Valve Supply Lever causing the Magnet Supply Holder to separate from the Duct Valve Supply Assy. Due to the disengagement of the Magnet Supply Holder, the magnetic force that attracts the Choke Valve disappears. Then the Choke Valve is moved to block the ink drain path by the force exerted by a spring. When the cam makes one turn by the rotation of the PF motor, the Lock Lever is moved upward and the Valve Supply Lever is locked. At the same time, the PF motor drive force is shut down by the intermittent gear and the Choke Valve is kept closed.
Combination Gear 19.5, 15.75
Magnet Supply Holder
Valve Supply Lever
Duct Valve Supply Assy
Combination Gear 12.6, 6.3
2.
Cam Ink Supply Lever Intermittent Gear
3.
Valve Supply Lever
4.
Lock Lever Magnet Supply Holder Duct Joint Supply Assy
OPENING THE CHOKE VALVE 1. When the PF motor rotates counterclockwise with the Choke Valve closed, the drive force is transmitted to the cam via the combination gear and the intermittent gear of the Choke Assy. The cam presses down the Lock Lever and the Valve Supply Lever is unlocked. Further rotation of the PF motor makes the cam separate from the Valve Supply Lever bringing the Magnet Supply Holder near the Duct Valve Supply Assy. As the Magnet Supply Holder approaches the Duct Valve Supply Assy, the Choke Valve is attracted by the Magnet Supply Holder and the ink drain path is opened. When the cam makes one turn by the rotation of the PF motor, the Lock Lever is moved upward and the Valve Supply Lever is locked. At the same time, the PF motor drive force is shut down by the intermittent gear, and the Choke Valve is kept opened.
Choke Assy Duct Valve Supply Assy
2. 3. 4.
Spring
Choke Valve
Ink Opened
Closed
Figure 2-8. Choke Valve Mechanism
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2.2.6 Ink System Mechanism

The Ink System Mechanism components consists of the following units. Pump unit Cap unit
DRIVE FORCE TRANSMISSION ROUTE FOR PUMP UNIT The ASF/Pump Motor drive force is transmitted to the Pump unit via the route shown below.
ASF/Pump Motor Combination Gear 11.4,2.8 Spur Gear 23.8 Pump Unit Drive Gear Pump Unit
2.2.6.1 Pump Mechanism (Pump unit)

The Pump mechanism drains ink from the printhead and Cap unit. The drive force for the mechanism is provided by a stepping motor. The specifications for this ASF/Pump motor are given below. Table 2-6. ASF/Pump Motor Specifications
Item Type Drive voltage Coil resistance Inductance Drive method Drive IC Specifications 4-phase, 48-pole PM-type stepping motor +42 VDC 5% (voltage applied to driver) 6.2 10% 7mH Bipolar drive/constant-current drive A6628 <Inside the Pump Unit> Pump Unit Drive Gear Pinion Gear (ASF/Pump Motor)
Figure 2-9. Drive Force Transmission Route in Pump Unit The figure below shows the details of the drive force transmission route and the parts in the Pump unit.
The Pump unit is activated according to the ASF/Pump motor rotational direction, as shown in the following table. Table 2-7. Pump Unit Functions
Pump Motor rotational direction* Pump Unit functions Rotates the pump wheel backward. Releases the pump. Sets the wiper into position. Lowers the cap. Unlocks the carriage. Rotates the pump wheel forward. Draws (suctions) ink out of the cap and printhead. Lifts the cap. Locks the carriage.
Spur Gear 23.8
Clockwise
Counterclockwise
Combination Gear 32.9,11.2,9
Note * :
Rotational direction when looking from the motor output shaft.
Figure 2-10. Section View of the Pump Unit
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The operating principle of the Pump unit is described below.
Cap Unit side
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2.2.6.2 Capping Mechanism (Cap Unit)

The Capping Mechanism covers the printhead with the Cap unit to ensure airtightness in the cap allowing ink to be supplied to the printhead properly by means of the ASF/ Pump motor drive force. Furthermore, when the printer is in standby mode or when the printer is off, the mechanism also covers the printhead in order to prevent ink evaporation. The following figure illustrates an overview of the Capping Mechanism operation.
Carriage Unit
Toward the Waste Ink Pad
Figure 2-11. Pump Unit Operating Principle

Printhead Cap Unit Cap Unit rises and covers the printhead
Drawing (suction) ink 1. 2. 3. The pinion gear of the ASF/Pump motor rotates counterclockwise. The roller rotates applying pressure to the tube. Ink from the cap unit is sent to the Waste Ink Pad.
Figure 2-12. Capping Mechanism
Releasing the pump 1. 2. 3. The pinion gear of the ASF/Pump motor rotates clockwise. The roller releases the tube so that no pressure is applied to the tube. Ink drainage stops.
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2.2.7 Power-On Sequence

The printer operations from when the printer is turned on until it goes into standby mode are described below. 1. 2. The carriage home position is set. See Carriage Home Position Detection on page 30. The ASF/Pump motor rotates clockwise and the PF motor rotates counterclockwise at the same time in order to initialize the PF encoder and to set the ASF in its standby position. Paper ejection operation is performed and the PE sensor detects whether paper is loaded on the tray. The CR motor rotates to move the carriage to its home position. The PF encoder sets the current carriage position as the home position if the PE sensor detected no paper at Step 2. When the ambient temperature is under 5 C, or when the current date and time is unset, or when the RTC is reset because the printer had been left turned off over 120 hours, the CR motor rotates again to perform 3 cycles of the carriage movement between the home and the left edge in order to ensure proper lubrication of grease. The CR motor rotates clockwise and the carriage moves in order to obtain threshold values of the PW sensor for judging paper presence/absence. The PW sensor located on the carriage performs the detection at three prescribed points, and the threshold value is determined according to the result. The firmware checks the waste ink counter and the tube endurance counter if one of them reaches or near the limit. Then, the ink cartridge detection sequence is performed to activate the Ink System. The PF motor rotates clockwise and counterclockwise to open and close the Choke Valve. When the all required operations are finished, the carriage returns to its home position. And the ASF/Pump motor rotates counterclockwise to lift the Cap unit and lock the carriage, then the printer goes into standby mode.
3. 4. 5.
6.
7.
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2.3 Electrical Circuit Operating Principles

The electric circuits of the printer consists of the following boards. Table 2-8. Main Control Boards
PictureMate PM260/270 PictureMate PM290
C694 MAIN OPERATING PRINCIPLES C644 Main Board includes the following circuits and sensors. Logic circuit (CPU-ASIC 2in1, Flash-ROM, SDRAM x2) Motor control/drive circuit (CR motor, PF motor, ASF/Pump motor) Head control/drive circuit I/F circuit (USB 2.0, USB Host) Memory card access circuit (MMC, MS, SD, CF, XD)
Main Board Panel Board Sub Board Storage Sub Board

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C694 MAIN C694 PNL C694 SUB C695 STG C695 SUB-B
Color LCD I/F circuit Sensor circuit Combined circuit (reset, real time clock, EEPROM)
The following figures show summaries of the components connections. Printer Mechanism CR Motor PF Motor ASF/Pump Motor MAIN Board Head Drive Circuit Sensors Memory Card
+14.8VDC Charging Power OFF +20VDC Charging
PNL Board
2.3.1 Power Supply Circuit

AC adaptor The +20VDC supplied to the C694 Main Board via the AC adaptor is converted into 42V, 5V, 3.3V, 13V, 6.4V, 7.9V, 1.8V, 1.0V. Battery The +14.8VDC supplied to the C694 Main Board from the battery via the Sub Board is converted into 42V, 5V, 3.3V, 13V, 6.4V, 7.9V, 1.8V, 1.0V.
CD/DVD Combo Drive

+14.8VDC
SUB Board
Battery
Figure 2-13. Electric Circuit (C694 MAIN)

Note : Only the PictureMate PM290 is equipped with the CD/DVD combo drive.
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The block diagram for the C694 Main Board is shown below.
SDRAM (IC9) CN2 Data Address Flash ROM (IC22) Card Slot CF (CN6) Card Slot MS/SD/XD/MMC (CN13)
Only PictureMate PM290
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CR Motor
Data Address
SDRAM (IC10) CN3 Motor driver (IC4)
PF Motor
CN4
ASF/Pump Motor C694 PNL Board LCD CSIC Board C694 Sub Board Battery I/C cover AC adaptor
CN26 LCD driver (IC4) I/F controller (IC8) CPU-ASIC 2 in 1 (IC7)

Charging Control Circuit (IC801)
CN10 CN12 CN9
CN300 CD/DVD Combo Drive Storage Board CN301 USB HOST (CN20)
CN19 Combined circuit (IC3) Bluetooth (CN14) Head driver (IC1) Q2, Q3, Q4, Q5
PE sensor
CN5 CN16
PF encoder sensor
Printhead CN7 CN8 PW sensor CR encoder
Only PictureMate PM290 for some destinations
USB 2.0 (CN1)
Figure 2-14. C694 Main Board Block Diagram
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TROUBLESHOOTING
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3.1 Overview
This chapter describes how to troubleshoot problems.
3.1.1 Error Messages Summary

The following table lists the error messages displayed on the LCD with their possible cause and reference page for troubleshooting. If the error or warning indication you face is not found in the table, refer to the Users Guide.
C H E C K P O IN T
See Chapter 1 1.3.2 Battery (p.13) for more detailed information on Battery error and warning. See Chapter 1 1.6.2 Backup Function (p.23) for more detailed information on Backup error. Table 3-1. Error and Warning List
Error and Warning Name Communication Error Fatal Error Maintenance Error I/C Cover Open Error Paper Jam Error Paper Out Error
Occurrence condition The printer cannot normally communicate with the computer. An irrecoverable error has occurred. The maintenance request has occurred. Case of condition that the photo cartridge cover opened. Paper jam has occurred. The sheet feeder doesn't have the paper.
LCD Message --A printer error has occurred. See your printer documentation. Service required.Parts in your printer are at the end of their service life. See your printer documentation. Close the cartridge cover. A paper jam has occurred. Remove the paper and press OK button. Paper is out or not loaded correctly. Load paper again, then press OK button.
Reference Table 3-2" Phenomenon-Based Communication Error Check Points" Table 3-10" Phenomenon-Based Fatal Error Check Points" Table 3-9" Phenomenon-Based Maintenance Request Check Points" Table 3-3" Phenomenon-Based I/C Cover Open Error Check Points" Table 3-5" Phenomenon-Based Paper Jam Error Check Points" Table 3-4" Phenomenon-Based Paper Out Error Check Points"
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Table 3-1. Error and Warning List
Error and Warning Name Head Cleaning can not Ink Out Error Occurrence condition When it execute the head cleaning at ink low time or Near Waste over. Ink end has occurred. (cover is closed) When the absorption of the waste fluid pad reached marginality. When Print Pack Status becomes. When the cover is closed without photo cartridge. When the wrong photo cartridge is detected. In the case that the memory card of standards outside was inserted. LCD Message PicturePack low. Replace PicturePack before running <Auto Cleaning>. Replace picturePack now. For best results, use a genuine PictureMate PicturePack. T58XX* Replace picturePack now. For best results, use a genuine PictureMate PicturePack. PicturePack low. Replace PicturePack soon. T58XX* Photo cartridge not installed. Open cartridge cover, then insert cartridge. Photo cartridge not recognized. For best results, use a genuine PictureMate PicturePack. Can not recognize the memory card. See your printer documentation. Reference
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Photo cartridge internal pad overflow Ink Low Print Pack Low Photo cartridge Out Wrong Photo cartridge Memory card Error (Compatible error) Note * :
Table 3-6" Phenomenon-Based Empty Ink Cartridge Error/Ink Cartridge Error Check Points"
Table 3-7" Phenomenon-Based No Ink Cartridge/ CSIC Error" Table 3-8" Phenomenon-Based Memory Card Check Points"
The T58XX represents the part number of the Ink Cartridge.
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Table 3-2. Phenomenon-Based Communication Error Check Points

Occurrence Timing At power-on Phenomenon Detail The printer does not become On. When the power is applied from the AC adaptor Faulty Part/ Part Name AC adaptor Panel FFC Check Point 1. Check the AC adaptor and the AC cable for damage. 1. Check that the Panel FFC is securely connected to CN1 connector on the Panel Board and CN26 connector on the Main Board. Remedy 1. Replace the AC adaptor and/or the AC cable with a new one(s). 1. Connect the Panel FFC to the Panel Board and Main Board connectors.
Panel FFC CN26
CN1
Panel Board
Panel FFC
2. Check the Panel FFC for damage. Panel Board Main Board The printer does not become On. When the power is applied from the battery Battery Rear Housing Assy 1. Check the Panel Board for damage. 1. Check the Main Board for damage. 1. Check the remaining battery level. 2. Check the battery for damage. 1. Check if the connector cable of the Rear Housing are securely connected to CN9 connectors on the Main Board.
2. Replace the Panel FFC with a new one. 1. Replace the Panel Board with a new one. 1. Replace the Main Board with a new one. 1. Charge the battery. 2. Replace the battery with a new one. 1. Connect the connector cable to the Main Board connectors.
CN9
2. Check the Rear Housing Assy for damage.
2. Replace the Rear Housing Assy with a new one.
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Table 3-2. Phenomenon-Based Communication Error Check Points
Occurrence Timing At power-on Phenomenon Detail Nothing appears on the LCD. Faulty Part/ Part Name LCD Assy Check Point 1. Check if the LCD FFC connected to the LCD Assy is securely connected to CN10 connector on the Main Board.
LCD Assy LCD FFC CN10
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Remedy 1. Connect the FPC to the Panel Board connector.
LCD FFC
2. Check the LCD Assy for damage. Main Board During operation Operation at power-on is normal, but the error appears or the printer freezes when a print job is sent to the printer. Main Board 1. Check the Main Board for damage. 1. Check the Main Board for damage.
2. Replace the LCD Assy with a new one. 1. Replace the Main Board with a new one. 1. Replace the Main Board with a new one.
Table 3-3. Phenomenon-Based I/C Cover Open Error Check Points

Occurrence Timing During printing Phenomenon Detail I/C Cover Open Error appears. I/C Cover Open Error appears even when the cover is closed. Faulty Part/ Part Name Ink Cartridge Cover I/C Cover Open Sensor Check Point 1. Check if the Ink Cartridge Cover is detached or damaged. 1. Check if the connector cable of the Rear Housing are securely connected to CN9 connectors on the Main Board. Remedy 1. Correctly reinstall the Ink Cartridge Cover, or replace the cover with a new one. 1. Connect the connector cable to the Main Board connectors.
CN9
I/C Cover Open Sensor
2. Check the I/C Cover Open Sensor for damage.
2. Replace the I/C Cover Open Sensor with a new one.
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Table 3-4. Phenomenon-Based Paper Out Error Check Points

Occurrence Timing During operation Phenomenon Detail Paper cannot be fed. Faulty Part/ Part Name ASF Assy Check Point 1. Check the clutch for damage. 2. Check the switch lever for damage.
Clutch
Remedy 1. Replace the ASF Assy with a new one. 2. Replace the ASF Assy with a new one.
Switch Lever
During operation
Paper is ejected normally, but the error occurs.
PE Sensor
1. Check if the PE Sensor connector cable is securely connected to the PE Sensor and CN19 connector on the Main Board.
PE Sensor Main Board
1. Connect the PE Sensor connector cable to the PE Sensor and CN19 connector on the Main Board.
CN19
2. Check if the PE Sensor is normal or not with a tester. No paper: 3.3V Paper loaded: 0V
2. Replace the PE Sensor with a new one.
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Table 3-5. Phenomenon-Based Paper Jam Error Check Points

Occurrence Timing During operation Phenomenon Detail Paper stops near the EJ Frame without being ejected completely. Faulty Part/ Part Name EJ Frame Check Point 1. Check if the Star Wheel Unit is detached from the EJ Frame.
EJ Frame Star Wheel Unit
Remedy 1. Attach the Star Wheel Unit. If the error still occurs, replace the EJ Frame with a new one.
2. Check if the EJ Frame Assy is deformed or damaged. During operation Paper is ejected normally, but a paper jam error occurs. PE Sensor 1. Check if the PE Sensor connector cable is securely connected to the PE Sensor and CN19 connector on the Main Board.
PE Sensor Main Board
2. Replace the EJ Frame Assy with a new one. 1. Connect the PE Sensor connector cable to the PE Sensor and CN19 connector on the Main Board.
CN19
2. Check if the PE Sensor is normal or not with a tester. No paper: 3.3 V Paper loaded: 0 V
2. Replace the PE Sensor with a new one.
Table 3-6. Phenomenon-Based Empty Ink Cartridge Error/Ink Cartridge Error Check Points
Occurrence Timing At power-on or during printing Phenomenon Detail The error occurs. Faulty Part/ Part Name Ink Cartridge Check Point 1. Check the ink level displayed on the LCD. Remedy 1. Replace the Ink Cartridge with a new one.
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Table 3-7. Phenomenon-Based No Ink Cartridge/CSIC Error
Occurrence Timing At power-on Phenomenon Detail The error occurs. Faulty Part/ Part Name Ink Cartridge Check Point 1. Check if the Ink Cartridge is correctly installed. 2. Check the memory chip on the cartridge for chipping or any other damage. Remedy
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1. Install the Ink Cartridge correctly. 2. Replace the Ink Cartridge with a new one.
Memory Chip
Cartridge Assy
1. Check if the tension spring 1.46 is disengaged.

Tension Spring 1.46 CSIC Board
1. Attach the tension spring 1.46 to the tabs.
2. Check the CSIC Board for damage.

CSIC Board
2. Replace the Cartridge Assy with a new one.
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Table 3-8. Phenomenon-Based Memory Card Check Points
Occurrence Timing When a memory card is inserted Phenomenon Detail The printer does not recognize the card and an error appears. Faulty Part/ Part Name Memory Card Check Point 1. Check if the memory card is compatible with the printer. Remedy
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1. Replace the memory card with a one supported by the printer. See Table 1-31.Supported Media on page 24. 2. Replace the memory card with another one. 1. Replace the Main Board with a new one. 2. Replace the Main Board with a new one.
2. Check the memory card for damage. Main Board 1. Check the memory card slot on the Main Board if the pins in the slot is deformed. 2. Check the circuit components on the Main Board for damage.
Table 3-9. Phenomenon-Based Maintenance Request Check Points

Occurrence Timing At power-on Phenomenon Detail The printer does not work at all at power-on. Faulty Part/ Part Name Waste Ink Pad Check Point 1. Use the Adjustment Program to check if the values of Protection Counter B and C have exceeded the values given below. Protection Counter B: 600 Protection Counter C: 4177 1. Use the Adjustment Program to check if the value of Tube Maintenance Counter has exceeded 60,000. Remedy 1. Replace the Waste Ink Pad with a new one and reset the Protection Counter B and C using the Adjustment Program.
Duct Joint Supply
1. Replace the Duct Joint Supply Assy and reset the Tube Maintenance Counter using the Adjustment Program.
Table 3-10. Phenomenon-Based Fatal Error Check Points

Occurrence Timing At power-on Phenomenon Detail The CR Motor does not move at all at power-on. Faulty Part/ Part Name Main Board CR Motor Check Point 1. Check the Main Board for damage. 1. Check if the CR Motor cable is securely connected to CN2 connector on the Main Board.
Main Board CN2
Remedy 1. Replace the Main Board with a new one. 1. Connect the CR Motor cable to the Main Board.
CR Motor
2. Check the CR Motor cable for damage. 3. Check if the CR Motor works normally.
2. Replace the CR Motor with a new one. 3. Replace the CR Motor with a new one.
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Occurrence Timing At power-on Phenomenon Detail Power-on sequence is performed, but a fatal error occurs during the sequence. Faulty Part/ Part Name CR drive-related parts Check Point 1. Check if the EJ Frame is properly lubricated.
EJ Frame Assy CR Stopper
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Remedy 1. Wipe the EJ Frame with a soft dry cloth, and apply G-71 grease to the EJ Frame. See Chapter 6 MAINTENANCE (p123).
EJ Frame
ASF Assy
1. Check if the ASF Assy is properly installed.
1. Reinstall the ASF Assy correctly.
ASF Assy
Ink System
1. Check if the Ink System works normally.(Check the Cap Unit up-and-down movements.)
Cap Unit
1. Replace the Ink System with a new one.
Ink System
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Occurrence Timing At power-on Phenomenon Detail The PF Motor does not move at all at power-on. Faulty Part/ Part Name PF Motor Check Point 1. Check if the PF Motor cable is securely connected to CN3 connector on the Main Board.
Main Board CN3
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Remedy 1. Connect the PF Motor cable to the Main Board.
2. Check the PF Motor cable for damage. 3. Check if the PF Motor works normally. The ASF/Pump Motor does not move at all at power-on. ASF/Pump Motor 1. Check if the ASF/Pump Motor cable is securely connected to CN4 connector on the Main Board.
2. Replace the PF Motor with a new one. 3. Replace the PF Motor with a new one. 1. Connect the ASF/Pump Motor cable to the Main Board.
CN4 Main Board
2. Check the ASF/Pump Motor cable for damage. 3. Use an ohmmeter to check the resistance value of the coil inside the ASF/Pump Motor.Resistance value: 6.2 10%
2. Replace the ASF/Pump Motor with a new one. 3. If the value is abnormal, replace the ASF/ Pump Motor with a new one.
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Occurrence Timing At power-on Phenomenon Detail At power-on, the Carriage moves abnormally. Faulty Part/ Part Name CR Scale Check Point 1. Check if the CR Scale is not inside or not centered inside the CR Encoder photo coupler.
CR Scale CR Encoder
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Remedy 1. Set the CR Scale so that it is centered inside the encoder without touching either side of the encoder.
Carriage Assy
2. Check the CR Scale for damage or contamination. CR Encoder Sensor At power-on, the PF Roller makes quick half-turn. PF Scale 3. Check the CR Encoder Sensor for abnormality. 1. Check if the PF Scale is not inside or not centered inside the PF Encoder slit.
Slit
2. Wipe the CR Scale clean, or replace the scale with a new one. 3. Replace the CR Assy with a new one. 1. Set the PF Scale so that it is centered inside the encoder without touching either side of the encoder.
PF Scale
2. Check the PF Scale for damage or contamination.
2. Replace the PF Scale with a new one.
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Occurrence Timing At power-on Phenomenon Detail The PF Roller makes a quick half-turn at power-on. Faulty Part/ Part Name PF Encoder Sensor Check Point 1. Check if the PF Encoder is properly installed. 2. Check if the PF Encoder FFC is securely connected to CN1 on the encoder and CN5 connector on the Main Board.
PF Encoder Main Board
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Remedy 1. Install the PF Encoder correctly. 2. Connect the FFC to CN1 on the PF Encoder and CN5 on the Main Board.
CN1
CN5
3. Check the PF Encoder for damage or contamination.
3. Replace the PF Encoder with a new one.
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3.1.2 Troubleshooting by Symptom

Refer to this section if you could not solve the problem in Section 3.1.1, or need more information to isolate the cause according to the exhibited phenomenon. Table 3-11. Print-Quality Problems
Problem Phenomenon Detail Faulty Part/ Part Name Check Point Remedy 1. Remove the obstruction from the Seal Rubber. Be careful not to touch the rubber directly with your hands. If the rubber is deformed, replace it with a new one.
Dot dropout, Ink is scarcely ejected to the Cap Unexpected mixture from the Print Head. of colors
Ink System Unit 1. Check the Seal Rubber on the Cap Unit for any obstruction.
Seal Rubber
2. Check if the Ink System works normally. Ink is ejected to the Cap from the Print Head, but the printer does not recover from the error even by executing cleaning or replacing the Ink Cartridge. Print Head
2. Replace the Ink System Unit with a new one.
1. Execute cleaning or replace the Ink Cartridge to see if the printer 1. Perform the cleaning and the replacement recovers from the error. specified times. If this does not solve the problem, replace the Print Head with a new one. 1. Check the Cleaner Blade for paper dust or deformation.
Cleaner Blade
Cleaner Blade
1. Replace the Ink System Unit with a new one.
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Table 3-11. Print-Quality Problems
Problem Nothing is printed Getting smeared (too much ink) Phenomenon Detail Ink is ejected to the Cap from the Print Head, but nothing is printed even after executing cleaning or replacing the Ink Cartridge. Or paper gets smeared with too much ink. Faulty Part/ Part Name Head FFC Check Point 1. Check if the Head FFC is securely connected to the Print Head and, CN16 and CN7 connectors on the Main Board.
Upside: CN16 Backside: CN7 Head FFC
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Remedy 1. Connect the Head FFC to the Print Head and the connectors on the Main Board.
Main Board
2. Check the Head FFC for damage. Main Board Print Head 1. Check the Main Board for damage.
2. Replace the Head FFC with a new one. 1. Replace the Main Board with a new one.
1. Execute cleaning or replace the Ink Cartridge to see if the printer 1. Perform the cleaning and the replacement recovers from the error. specified times. If this does not solve the problem, replace the Print Head with a new one.
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Problem White streaks/ Color unevenness Phenomenon Detail Vertical (perpendicular to the CR moving direction) white streaks or color bands appear. Faulty Part/ Part Name Print Head Check Point Remedy
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CR Moving
1. Print a nozzle check pattern and examine the printout patterns for 1. Perform a head cleaning. Print a nozzle check any missing segments or broken lines. pattern and check the patterns again. See Chapter 5 ADJUSTMENT (p113). If dot missing still appears on the printout patterns, replace the Print Head with a new one. 1. If the problem occurs in Bi-D mode, check if Bi-D adjustment has properly carried out. 1. Check the EJ Frame and parts around the frame for any obstructions. 2. Check if the EJ Frame has been properly lubricated. 1. Carry out the Bi-D adjustment. See Chapter 5 ADJUSTMENT (p113). 1. Remove the obstructions. 2. Wipe the remaining grease on the EJ Frame with a dry soft cloth, and apply G-71 grease on the specified points on the frame. See Chapter 6 MAINTENANCE (p123). 3. Replace the Front Paper Guide Assy with a new one.
Adjustment EJ Frame * If the remedies given here does not solve the problem, replace the CR Motor with a new one.
3. Check the EJ Frame for damage. Horizontal (along the CR moving direction) thin bands appear at regular intervals. Print Head
CR Moving
1. Print a nozzle check pattern and examine the printout patterns for 1. Perform a head cleaning. Print a nozzle check any missing segments or broken lines. pattern and check the patterns again. See Chapter 5 ADJUSTMENT (p113). If dot missing still appears on the printout patterns, replace the Print Head with a new one. 1. Check the PF Roller shaft surface for any obstructions. 2. Check the PF Roller shaft for damage. 1. Clean the PF Roller shaft carefully. 2. Replace the Front Paper Guide Assy with a new one.
PF Roller shaft
* If this does not solve the problem, replace the PF Motor with a new one.
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Problem White streaks/ Color unevenness (Continued) Phenomenon Detail Traces of the star wheel appear in a direction perpendicular to the CR moving direction. Faulty Part/ Part Name EJ Frame Assy Check Point 1. Check if the star wheel is properly attached or turns normally.
EJ Frame Star Wheel Unit
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Remedy 1. Replace the EJ Frame with a new one.
Printed light and faint
Print Head
1. Using the Adjustment Program, check that the correct Head ID has been written to the EEPROM. 1. Check the EJ Roller for any dirt.
1. Write the correct Head ID to the EEPROM with the Adjustment Program. See Chapter 5 ADJUSTMENT (p113). 1. Clean the EJ Roller.
Traces of the EJ Roller Traces of the EJ Roller appears.
EJ Roller
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Problem Ink smudges Phenomenon Detail An image larger than loaded paper is printed exceeding off the paper and printing on the Front Paper Guide. Ink smudges appear on top or bottom margin, or backside of paper. Faulty Part/ Part Name PW Sensor Check Point 1. Check if the PW Sensor FFC is securely connected. 2. Check the PW Sensor for malfunction. Remedy
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1. Connect the PW Sensor FFC correctly. 2. Replace the Carriage Unit with a new one.
Front Paper Guide 1. Check the Front Paper Guide for ink stains.
1. Wipe off the ink stains on the Front Paper Guide with a soft cloth.
Upper Waste Ink 1. Check if ink has accumulated on the Upper Waste Ink Pad, or if 1. If ink has accumulated on the pad, replace the the pad is not set in its correct position. Pad Front Paper Guide Assy.If the pad is not set in its position, attach the pad correctly.
Front Paper Upper Waste
EJ Assy
1. Check the roller shaft of the EJ Assy for ink stains.
1. Wipe off the ink stains on the roller shaft with a soft cloth.
EJ Roller
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Problem Ink smudges Phenomenon Detail Ink smudges appear on top or bottom margin, or backside of paper. Faulty Part/ Part Name PF Roller shaft Check Point 1. Check the PF Roller shaft for ink stains. Remedy
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1. Wipe off the ink stains on the PF Roller shaft with a soft cloth.
PF Roller
Ink smudges appear on notprinted areas of paper.
Driven Roller
1. Check the Driven Roller for ink stains.

Driven Roller
1. Wipe off the ink stains on the Driven Roller and Driven Roller Support with a soft cloth.
EJ Frame Assy
1. Check the star wheel for ink stains.
1. Wipe off the ink stains on the star wheel with a soft cloth.
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Problem Printed images are grainy Phenomenon Detail In any print mode, images look grainy. Faulty Part/ Part Name Improper adjustment Print Head Check Point Remedy
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1. Check if the Bi-D and Head Angular adjustments have been carried 1. Carry out the adjustments in the specified out properly. order. See Chapter 5 ADJUSTMENT (p113). 2. Print an adjustment check patterns and examine the printout patterns for graininess. 2. If the graininess appears even after the adjustments, replace the Print Head with a new one. 1. Carry out the adjustments in the specified order. See Chapter 5 ADJUSTMENT (p113). 2. Write the correct Head ID to the EEPROM with the Adjustment Program. See Chapter 5 ADJUSTMENT (p113). 3. If the problem still occurs after the adjustments, replace the Print Head with a new one. 1. Remove the paper dust.
Colors look different The hue of the printed image is from the original abnormal. image
Improper adjustment Print Head
1. Check if the Bi-D and Head Angular adjustments have been carried out properly. 2. Using the Adjustment Program, check that the correct Head ID has been written to the EEPROM. 3. Print an adjustment check patterns and examine the printout patterns for hue.
Borderless printing
Printed with margins in borderless print mode.
PW Sensor
1. Check the Front Paper Guide for paper dust.
2. Check if the PW Sensor works normally. 2. If abnormality of the PW Sensor is observed Using the Adjustment Program, print an adjustment patterns and with the adjustment patterns, replace the examine the printout patterns for any abnormality of the PW sensor with a new one. See Chapter 5 ADJUSTMENT (p113). Sensor.
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Table 3-12. Phenomenon-Based Built-in CD Drive Error Check Points

Occurrence Timing During operation Phenomenon Detail The printer does not recognize a medium inserted into the CD Drive. Faulty Part/ Part Name Medium Check Point 1. Check the medium type if it is supported by the printer. Remedy 1. Replace the medium with a supported one. See Table 1-23.Supported Media (CD-ROM/ CD-R/CD-RW) on page 18. FFC/Cables 1. Check if the FFC and cable of the CD Drive are securely connected to CN300 and CN301 connectors on the Main Board, and CN4 and CN1 connectors on the Storage Board.
Storage Board Main Board
1. Connect the FFC and the cable to their corresponding connectors.
CN1 CN4
CN301 CN300
2. Check the FFC and the cable for damage. Storage Board Main Board CD Drive During operation The printer starts to read the medium inserted into the CD Drive, but fails to recognize the medium. Medium 1. Check the Storage Board for damage. 1. Check the Main Board for damage. 1. Check if the CD Drive works normally. 1. Check the medium type if it is supported by the printer.
2. Replace the FFC and cable with new ones. 1. Replace the Storage Assy. 1. Replace the Main Board. 1. Replace the Storage Assy. 1. Replace the medium with a supported one. See Table 1-23.Supported Media (CD-ROM/ CD-R/CD-RW) on page 18. 1. Replace the Storage Assy. 1. Replace the Storage Assy. 1. Place the printer in a horizontal position. 1. Replace the medium with a normal one. 1. Replace the Storage Assy.
Storage Board CD Drive Printer Medium CD Drive
1. Check the Storage Board for damage. 1. Check if the CD Drive works normally. 1. Check if the printer is placed in a horizontal position. 1. Check the medium for deformation. 1. Check if the CD Drive works normally.
During operation
Abnormal noise sounds during reading/writing to the medium.
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CHAPTER
DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY
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4.1 Overview
This chapter describes procedures for disassembling the product. Unless otherwise specified, the disassembled units or main components can be reassembled by reversing the disassembling procedure. WARNING Procedures that could result in injury or loss of life, if cautions are not taken, are described under the heading WARNING. CAUTION Precautions for any disassembly or assembly procedures are described under the heading CAUTION. CHECK POINT Tips for disassembling procedures are described under the heading CHECK POINT. REASSEMBLY If the assembling procedure is different from the reverse procedure of disassembling, it is described under the heading REASSEMBLY. ADJUSTMENT REQUIRED Any adjustments required after disassembling or assembling are described under the heading ADJUSTMENT REQUIRED. Before starting your work, always read the precautions described in the next section.
4.1.1 Precautions
Before starting the disassembling/reassembling work of this product, always read the descriptions under the following headings WARNING and CAUTION carefully.
W A R N IN G
Always disconnect the power cable in advance. However, if you cannot disconnect the power cable for voltage measurement or like, be extremely careful not to get an electric shock and follow the procedures in this manual to do your work. Always wear goggles to protect your eyes from ink. If ink gets in your eyes, wash your eyes with clean water and see a doctor. To prevent injury from sharp metal edges, always wear gloves for disassembly and reassembly. If ink has adhered to your skin, wash it with soap and water. If it causes skin irritation, see a doctor. To protect the microprocessors and circuitry, use static discharge equipment, such as anti-static wrist straps, and handle them carefully when accessing the internal components. Use only the recommended tools for disassembly, reassembly and adjustment. (Refer to Table4-1 "Tool List") Tighten screws to the specified torques. Apply lubricants and adhesives as specified. (Refer to Chapter 6 "MAINTENANCE".) Make the necessary adjustments under the instructions given for disassembling. (Refer to Chapter 5 "ADJUSTMENT") When using compressed air products; such as air duster, for cleaning during repair and maintenance, the use of such products containing flammable gas is prohibited. To avoid damaging the external parts, make sure to use plastic tweezers or the like when disassembling/reassembling the housings.
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4.1.2 Recommended Tools

The following table indicates the tools recommended for use for disassembly, reassembly and adjustment. Table 4-1. Tool List
Tool Name Phillips Screw Driver (No.0) Phillips Screw Driver (No.1) Flat-blade Screwdriver Tweezers Needle Nose Pliers Acetate Tape Plastic Tweezers NOTE 1 : Commercially available 2 The tool with a code is available from EPSON. Availability Code 1080530 -
4.1.4 Sharp Metal Edges (Hazardous points)

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During disassembly/reassembly of the PictureMate PM260/PM270/ PM290, extra care must be taken to avoid injury from sharp metal edges, especially from the edges marked with red box in the figure below.
Middle Housing
4.1.3 Screw List

The following table lists the screws used in this product. When disassembling and reassembling the printer, refer to the following table and use the specified screws in the specified positions. Table 4-2. Screw List
No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Name C.B.S 2.5X5 C.B.S 2.5X6 C.B.P 2.5x6 C.B.P 2.5X8 C.B.S 2.5X10 C.B.P 2.5X12.8 C.B.S 2.6x3 C.B. 2.6x3.5 C.B.P 2x8 C.B.S (P2) 2.5x6 C.B.P (P2) 2.5x6 C.B. (P2) 2x10 Type (+) Bind S-tite Screw (+) Bind S-tite Screw (+) Bind P-tite Screw (+) Bind P-tite Screw (+) Bind S-tite Screw (+) Bind P-tite Screw (+) Bind S-tite Screw (+) Bind Screw (+) Bind P-tite Screw (+) Bind S-tite with plane washers 2 (+) Bind P-tite with plane washers 2 (+) Bind with plane washers 2
PF Frame Assy
Main Frame
Shield Plate Assy
Figure 4-1. Sharp Metal Edges (Hazardous Points)
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4.1.5 Pre-Shipment Checks

When returning this product to the user after completion of printer repair, check that the work is complete using the following table.
Class Main Unit Self-test On-line Test Print Head Carriage Mechanism Component Is the operation normal? Is the printing successful? Is ink discharged normally from all the nozzles? Does it move smoothly? Is there any abnormal noise during its operation? Is there any dirt or foreign objects on the CR Shaft? Is the CR Motor at the correct temperature? Paper Feeding Mechanism Is paper advanced smoothly? No paper jamming? No paper skew? No multiple feeding? Is the PF Motor at correct temperature? No abnormal noise while feeding paper? Is the paper path free of any obstructions? Adjustment Lubrication Specified Adjustment Specified Lubrication Are all the adjustment done correctly? Are all the lubrication made at the specified points? Is the amount of lubrication correct? Function Packing Firmware Version Ink Cartridge Latest Version: Is the Ink Cartridge attached properly? Or a Cartridge Cover Paper is properly attached instead of the cartridge? See Cautions on Transporting the Printer (p66). Have all relevant protective materials been attached to the printer? Have all the relevant items been included in the package? Check Item Checked / Checked / Checked / Checked / Checked / Checked / Checked / Checked / Checked / Checked / Checked / Checked / Checked / Checked / Checked / Checked / Checked / Checked / Checked / Check Field Not necessary Not necessary Not necessary Not necessary Not necessary Not necessary Not necessary Not necessary Not necessary Not necessary Not necessary Not necessary Not necessary Not necessary Not necessary Not necessary Not necessary Not necessary Not necessary
Protective Materials Others Attachments, Accessories
Checked / Checked /
Not necessary Not necessary
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4.1.5.1 Cautions on Transporting the Printer

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Always follow the cautions below, as the printer may be contaminated with ink during transportation if it is transported without the Ink Cartridge or the Cartridge Cover Paper attached.
Cartridge Cover Paper
Masking Tape
After repair, when returning the printer to the customer, make sure to install the Ink Cartridge and pack the printer. If the printer has come for repair without the ink cartridge, follow the description below and attach a Cartridge Cover Paper before packing. CARTRIDGE COVER PAPER MATERIALS
Tool Name Masking Tape Plain Paper Supplier EPSON Commercially available Code 1013011-00 -Masking Tape 12mmx40mm Folded End 3mm 37mm 12mm 30mm
20mm
HOW TO CREATE AND ATTACH THE CARTRIDGE COVER PAPER 1. 2. Fold a 152mm x 60mm size sheet of plain paper as shown in Figure 4-2. Fold one end of 12mm x 40mm piece of the Masking tape over by 3 mm. And attach the not-folded side of the tape to the paper (Cartridge Cover Paper) as shown in Figure 4-2. Open the Cartridge Cover of the printer and insert the Cartridge Cover Paper into the cartridge slot. Then secure the paper with the masking tape as shown in Figure 4-2. Close the Cartridge Cover.
3.
152mm 30mm
4.
Figure 4-2. How to Make & Attach the Cartridge Cover Paper
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4.1.6 Additional Procedure/Procedual Differences

Since PictureMate PM290 has the built-in Combo Drive (Storage Assy), the procedures of disassembly/reassembly differ from PictureMate PM260/270. In this section, the procedures are described based on PictureMate PM260/270, therefore, when disassembling PictureMate PM290, see the table below and refer to the pages mentioned for the differences in the disassembling procedures.
Additional Procedure/Procedual Differences Removing/Reassembling the Printer Mechanism Differences To remove the Printer Mechanism, the Storage Assy needs to be removed. Reference Page PictureMate PM290
Storage Assy (p105)
Storage Assy
Grounding wire
To remove the Printer Mechanism, the FFC (CN301)/cable (CN300) that connect the Main Board, and the two grounding wires that connect the Drive Support Holder and the Shield Plate Assy need to be removed.
PictureMate PM260/270
Middle Housing (p75)

PictureMate PM290
FFC/Cable Grounding wire
Middle Housing (PictureMate PM 290) (p107)

Before installing the Printer Mechanism, the routing of the FFC/cable that connects the Main Board and the two grounding wires that connect the Drive Support Holder and the Shield Plate Assy is needed.
FFC/Cable
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4.2 Disassembly
4.2.1 Disassembly Flowchart
The disassembling flowchart is shown below. When disassembling any unit, refer to the page number shown in the following flowchart.
START
Printer Cover Assy/Upper Housing (P.70) Foot (P.72) Handle Assy (P.72) Stacker Assy (P.73) Cover Cartridge (P.73) Storage Assy (P.105)
Rear Housing (P.74)
Panel Board/ Button/LCD Assy (P.78)
Middle Housing (P.75)
Storage Assy (P.105) Middle Housing (PictureMate PM 290) (P.107)
Shield Plate Assy (Main Board)/ Frame Slot Assy (P.80)
EJ Guide (P.98)
PF Encoder (P.95)
Cartridge Assy /Lower Housing (P.102)
Duct Joint Supply Assy /CR Cable Assy (P.83) CR Scale/CR Motor (P.91) EJ Frame (P.94)
ASF Assy (P.88)
Printhead (P.87)
ASF/Pump Motor (P.91)
PF Motor (P.97)
Printhead (P.87)
ASF Assy (P.88)
C H E C K P O IN T
CR Frame Assy (P.93)
PF Encoder (P.95)
EJ Guide (P.98)
PF Scale/Gear (P.96)
Ink System (P.99)
EJ Frame (P.94)
The disassembly/reassembly procedures of PictureMate PM290 differ from PictureMate PM260/270. When disassembling/ reassembling PictureMate PM290, make sure to perform the procedure marked with . The procedures of disassembling/reassembling PictureMate PM290 with BlueTooth differ in Shield Plate Assy (Main Board)/Frame Slot Assy (p80) /EJ Guide (p98). You need to remove the parts/units shown in dashed line box if they exist on the way to the target part/unit. The color and shape of the printer illustrated in this manual may differ from the final product.
Front Paper Guide Assy (P.101)
Cartridge Assy /Lower Housing (P.102)
Tray Assy/Waste Ink Pad (P.104)
Figure 4-3. Disassembly Flowchart
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Handling of Duct Joint Supply Assy
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HANDLING INSTRUCTIONS During disassembly/reassembly, handle the printer being careful of the following. How to hold the Printer Mechanism When the Printer Mechanism is lifted, the Frame may be deformed if it is held improperly. Make sure to hold the Printer Mechanism as described below. Insert your hand into the slot for the ink cartridge, and hold the Printer Mechanism.
C A U T IO N
When disassembling/reassembling the Duct Joint Supply Assy, be careful of the following in order to avoid ink leakage.
C A U T IO N
Whenever the Tube Joint Supply shown in Figure 4-5 is removed, make sure to replace it with a new one. Do not reuse the removed Tube Joint Supply, or ink leakage might occur.
Do not disassemble the Duct Joint Supply Assy. When connecting the Duct Joint Supply Assy to the Printhead and the Cartridge Assy, make sure to insert the tubes of the Duct Joint Supply Assy straight into the fittings (Tube Joint Supply on the Cartridge Assy and sealed rubber on the Printhead). Make sure to insert the tubes of the Duct Joint Supply Assy as far as they will go.
Do not remove the Cartridge Assy unless otherwise specified in this manual. Never touch the ink supply holes.
Printer Mechanism
Be careful not to damage the sealed rubber.

Duct Joint Supply Assy Duct Joint Supply Assy
Tube Joint Supply
Cartridge Assy side
Sealed rubber
Printhead side
Figure 4-5. Installing the Duct Joint Supply Assy Figure 4-4. How to Hold the Printer Mechanism Check the following after disassembly/reassembly or part replacement. Initial Charge Nozzle Check If specific nozzles are not firing and dots are missing, the ink may be leaking. If the symptom still appears after running a cleaning several times, replace the Printer Mechanism.
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2. Insert a flat-blade screwdriver or a similar tool into the position shown in Figure 4-8, and release the hook on the left side of the Upper Housing by pushing it in the direction of the arrow. Insert plastic tweezers or a similar tool into the gap between the hinge of the Upper Housing and the Middle Housing, and release the rib on the left side of the Upper Housing. Release the hook and the rib on the right side of the Upper Housing in the same manner as the Step 2 and 3.
Upper Housing
4.2.2 Removing the Housings, Etc.

4.2.2.1 Printer Cover Assy/Upper Housing
1. Open the Printer Cover Assy by about a 45 degree angle, and pull the assy in the direction of the arrow (keeping the angle) to remove it disengaging the two tabs.
Printer Cover Assy
3.
4.
45 degrees Points in Step 2&3 Middle Housing
Step 2
Tabs
Figure 4-6. Removing the Printer Cover Assy

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Step 3
Be careful of the four ribs of the Upper Housing, since they easily get softened or damaged.
Hook
Rib
Figure 4-8. Removing the Upper Housing (1)
Ribs
Figure 4-7. Handling of the Upper Housing
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6. 7.
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Unlock the connector (CN10) on the Main Board, and disconnect the LCD FFC. Peel off the Panel FFC from the Shield Plate Assy and disconnect it from the connector (CN26), and remove the Upper Housing.
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Do not lift the Upper Housing too fast, since the LCD FFC and the Panel FFC are connected to the bottom of the Upper Housing.
5.
Remove the Upper Housing in the direction of the arrow.
LCD FFC CN10
Panel FFC
Shield Plate Assy
CN26
Double-sided tape Upper Housing
Figure 4-9. Removing the Upper Housing (2)

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Figure 4-11. Removing the Upper Housing (3) When installing the Printer Cover Assy, make sure to install it at the angle shown in Figure 4-6. Attach the Panel FFC with double-sided tape to the place shown in Figure 4-11.
Make sure to disconnect the Panel FFC and LCD FFC from the Main Board. When disconnecting the LCD FFC, make sure to unlock the connector first or the LCD FFC or the connector may get damaged.
After replacing the Printer Cover Assy, make sure to apply grease to the specified area. See Chapter 6 "MAINTENANCE".
Locked
Unlocked
Figure 4-10. Handling the LCD FFC
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4.2.2.2 Foot
1. Twist and remove the Foots (x4).
4.2.2.3 Handle Assy

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When removing the Handle Assy, be careful not to damage the housings of the printer with the dowels of the Handle Assy.
Foot
1. 2.
Bring the Handle Assy to the position shown in Figure 4-13. Spread both ends of the Handle Assy, and remove it from the holes of the Middle Housing.
Figure 4-12. Removing the Foot
Handle Assy
Figure 4-13. Removing the Handle Assy When reassembling the Handle Assy, match the dowel of the Handle Assy and the hole of the Middle Housing, as shown below.
Middle Housing Dowel
Hole
Handle Assy
Figure 4-14. Reassembling the Handle Assy
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4.2.2.4 Stacker Assy

1. 2. Open the Stacker Assy. Release the dowel on the right end of the Stacker Assy by bending the Stacker Assy, and then remove the Stacker Assy.
4.2.2.5 Cover Cartridge

1. 2. Open the Cover Cartridge. Release the dowels (x2) of the Cover Cartridge, and remove the Cover Cartridge.
Dowel
Dowel
Cover Cartridge Stacker ASSY
Figure 4-16. Removing the Cover Cartridge
Figure 4-15. Removing the Stacker Assy
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4. 5. Release the hooks (5) - (11) of the Rear Housing in the order given in the figure below. Pull out the rib (x2) of the Rear Housing, and remove the Rear Housing.
4.2.2.6 Rear Housing

1. Remove the Printer Cover Assy/Upper Housing (p 70). When at work, take care not to damage/breaking the connector of the Power Cable. When removing the Rear Housing, take care not to break the hooks (x11) of the Rear Housing, since they easily get broken.
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Rear Housing
3 7 6 5
2. 3.
Disconnect the Power Cable from the connector (CN9) on the Main Board. Release the hooks (1) - (4) of the Rear Housing.
Rear Housing
10 11 4 9
Power Cable CN9 Bottom side
Hooks
Ribs
Hooks
Figure 4-17. Removing the Rear Housing (1)
Figure 4-18. Removing the Rear Housing (2)
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When reassembling the Rear Housing, be careful of the following. Route the Power Cable as shown in Figure 4-19 so as to avoid breaking of the cable by contacting it with the Shield Plate. Wrap the Power Cable with acetate tape as shown below.
50mm
4.2.2.7 Middle Housing

C H E C K P O IN T
The removal procedures of PictureMate PM290 differ from those of PictureMate PM260/270. For PictureMate PM290, see Middle Housing (PictureMate PM 290) (p107).
Power Cable
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Acetate tape
INJURY HAZARD. See the following before working. Sharp Metal Edges (Hazardous points) (p64) Take care not to damage the Middle Housing Sheet with the two ribs of CR Frame Assy. Take care not to damage the Middle Housing Sheet with the ends of the two torsion springs of CR Frame Assy. When removing the Printer Mechanism, hold the holding positions (x2) shown below, and lift straight up.
Holding Positions
Figure 4-19. Reassembling the Rear Housing (1) Do not lead the Power Cable into the space shown in Figure 4-20 to avoid breaking of the cable.
Power Cable
Ribs End of spring Printer Mechanism
Do not lead the cable in here.
Figure 4-20. Reassembling the Rear Housing (2) Figure 4-21. Holding the Printer Mechanism In Figure 4-22 and Figure 4-26, the printer was tilted to show the bottom clearly. In actual disassembly/assembly process do not tilt the printer.
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1. 2. 3. Remove the Printer Cover Assy/Upper Housing. (p 70) Remove the Rear Housing. (p 74) Remove the screws (x4) that secure the Printer Mechanism at the bottom of the printer.
Bottom of Printer
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4. Remove the Printer Mechanism upward referring to Figure 4-21.
Printer Mechanism
Middle Housing
Figure 4-24. Removing the Printer Mechanism (2)

C.B.P 2.5x8 (41 kgf.cm)
C H E C K P O IN T
When removing the Printer Mechanism, the Latch Holder Magnet may come off. In that case, attach it again as shown in Figure 4-25.
Figure 4-22. Removing the Printer Mechanism (1)

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Before removing the Printer Mechanism, confirm that the latch lever and the EJECT lever of the CF Card Slot are retracted.
EJECT lever Latch lever
Latch Holder Magnet
Figure 4-25. Installing the Latch Holder Magnet

After removing the Printer Mechanism, make sure to perform the specified adjustment. See Chapter 5 "ADJUSTMENT".
Figure 4-23. Handling the latch lever and the EJECT lever
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When reassembling the Middle Housing, tighten the screws in the order as shown in Figure 4-22. When reassembling the Printer Mechanism to the Middle Housing, be careful not to jam the FFC and the cables that are connected to the Main Board. When reassembling the Printer Mechanism to the Middle Housing, match the guide pins (x4) of the Middle Housing and the positioning holes of the Lower Housing.
Before installing the Printer Mechanism, follow the procedure below to attach the two Middle Housing Sheets and the absorber. 1.Attach the Middle Housing Sheet with double-sided tapes to the both right and left inside of the Middle Housing while aligning it to the guide lines. 2.Align the top of the absorber to the guide line on the Middle Housing. 3.Align the cuts of the absorber to the ribs (x4) of the Middle Housing, and secure the absorber over the Middle Housing Sheet.
Left inside Middle Housing Sheet Guide line Double-sided tape
Guide Pins
Lower Housing
Positioning Holes
Figure 4-26. Installing the Middle Housing
Right inside Guide line Double-sided tape
Middle Housing Sheet Guide line to align the top of the absorber
Ribs
Absorber
Figure 4-27. Attaching the Middle Housing Sheet/absorber
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5. Remove the Buttons (Print Button, MAIN Button, PW Button).
4.2.3 Removing the Boards

4.2.3.1 Panel Board/ Button/LCD Assy
Removing the Panel Board/ Button 1. 2. 3. Remove the Printer Cover Assy/Upper Housing. (p 70) Peel off the LCD FFC from the Upper Housing. Remove the screws ( x2) that secure the Upper Housing Support, and remove the Housing Upper Support while avoiding the opening not to damage the LCD FFC. Remove the screws ( Panel Board. x5) and release the ribs (x2), and dowels (x2), remove the
4.
LCD FFC Opening
Upper Housing Support
Print Button
MAIN Button
PW Button
Positioning holes and dowels
Figure 4-29. Removing the Buttons When installing the Panel Board, match the positioning holes and the dowels (x2) as shown in Figure 4-28. When installing the Buttons, match the positioning holes and the dowels (x8) as shown in Figure 4-29. When installing the Upper Housing Support, lead the LCD FFC through the opening of the Housing Upper Support with double-sided tape at the position shown in Figure 4-28.
Panel Board 2 4 5 2 3
1 1
Upper Housing
C.B.P 2.5x6 (41 kgf.cm) Positioning holes and dowels
Ribs Doublesided tape
Figure 4-28. Removing the Upper Housing Support/Panel Board
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Removing the LCD Assy
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Do not disconnect the LCD FFC from the LCD Assy, or the disassembly of the LCD Assy should be required but the quality after the disassembly cannot be guaranteed. In this case, replace the LCD Assy with a new one.
When attaching the LCD Bush to the Upper Housing, attach it with both ends of the LCD Coil Spring at the back side of the LCD Assy as shown in Figure 4-31. When attaching the LCD Coil Spring to the LCD Bush, secure it between the protrusions on the surface of the LCD Bush as shown in Figure 4-31.
LCD Bush LCD Coil Spring
1. 2. 3. 4.
Remove the Printer Cover Assy/Upper Housing. (p 70) Remove the Upper Housing Support. (p 78) Release the LCD Bush from the dowels (x2) of the Upper Housing. Remove the LCD Assy from the opening of the Upper Housing while pulling it out in the direction of the arrow.
LCD Assy
Protrusions LCD Bush
Opening
Upper Housing
Positioning holes and dowels
Protrusions
Figure 4-30. Removing LCD Assy When installing the Upper Housing Support, lead the LCD FFC through the opening of the Upper Housing Support. When reassembling the LCD Assy, match the positioning holes (x2) of the LCD Bush to the dowels on the Upper Housing (x2) as shown in Figure 4-30.
Figure 4-31. Installing the LCD Assy
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5. Disconnect the following cables (x4) and FFCs (x5) from the Main Board.
Cable CN No. Connected to CR Motor PF Motor ASF/Pump Motor PE Sensor BlueTooth Unit* The model with Bluetooth only CN No. FFC Connected to PF Encoder CSIC Board Printhead 2 Printhead 1 Printhead 3
4.2.3.2 Shield Plate Assy (Main Board)/Frame Slot Assy

C A U T IO N
INJURY HAZARD. See the following before working. Sharp Metal Edges (Hazardous points) (p64)
CN2
C H E C K P O IN T
CN5 CN12 CN7 CN8 CN16
The procedures of disassembling/reassembling PictureMate PM290 with BlueTooth differ in Shield Plate Assy (Main Board)/Frame Slot Assy (p80) /EJ Guide (p98). PictureMate PM290 has a model with BlueTooth according to its destination. The following procedure is described based on the model with BlueTooth. In the case of the model without Bluetooth, it doesnt have the connector (CN14) on the Main Board, so skip the step concerned.
CN3 CN4 CN19 CN14

Note * :
1. 2. 3. 4.
Remove the Printer Cover Assy/Upper Housing. (p 70) Remove the Rear Housing. (p 74) Remove the Middle Housing. (p 75) Remove the screw that secures the Frame Slot Assy, and release the tab, and then remove the Frame Slot Assy.
Frame Slot Assy
C H E C K P O IN T
CN8
CN19
CN4
Top : CN16 Bottom : CN7
No connector on the model without Bluetooth CN3 CN2 Top : CN12 Bottom : CN5 CN14
BlueTooth Unit Cable C.B.P 2.5x6 (50.5 kgf.cm) Tab
Figure 4-33. Removing the Shield Plate Assy (1)
Figure 4-32. Removing the Frame Slot Assy
Disassembly
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6. 7. 8. 9. Peel off the FFC (x2: CN12, CN5) that is secured to the Shield Plate Assy with double-sided tape. Peel off the BlueTooth Unit Cable that is secured to the Shield Plate Assy. Remove the screws (x4). Remove the Shield Plate Assy from the Printer Mechanism.
Revision A
Connect the FFCs and Cable to the Main Board as follows. PE Sensor Cable and Head FFC 1. Connect the Head FFC to CN7 (bottom side), then connect it to CN6 (top side). 2. Lead the PE Sensor cable under the Head FFC (CN7, CN16). 3. Lead the PE Sensor Cable through the Head FFC (CN8). 4. Connect the Head FFC to CN8.
PE Sensor cable
Install it without any gap CN8 Shield Plate Assy
Top: CN16 Bottom: CN7
Figure 4-35. Routing the PE Sensor Cable/Head FFC PF Encoder FFC and CSIC FFC 1. Lead the FFC (CN5) through the hook on the Choke Assy. 2. Attach the FFC (CN5, CN12) with double-sided tape to the position shown in Figure 4-36. 3. Fold and lead the FFC (CN5, CN12) through the ferrite core as shown in Figure 4-36. 4. Connect the FFC to CN5 (bottom side), connect it to CN12 (top side).
Ferrite core Top: CN12 Bottom: CN5
1
FFC (CN5, 12) C.B.S 2.5x6 (81 kgf.cm)
Positioning hole Rib
BlueTooth Unit Cable
FFC (CN5) FFC (CN12)
Hook on the Choke Assy
Double-sided tape
Figure 4-34. Removing the Shield Plate Assy (2)
Figure 4-36. Routing the FFC
Disassembly
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Revision A
Lead the ASF/Pump Motor cable through the gap between the Shield Plate Assy and the ASF Assy as shown in Figure 4-37.
Shield Plate Assy
When reassembling the model with BlueTooth, route the cable as follows. 1. Attach the double-sided tape (10mm x 30mm) when aligning the lower end of the tape to the edge of the Shield Plate Assy as shown in Figure 4-39.
ASF Assy
ASF/Pump Motor cable Edge Shield Plate Assy Double-sided tape
Figure 4-37. Routing the ASF/Pump Motor cable Lead the CR/PF Motor cable through the gap between the Shield Plate Assy and the CR Motor as shown in Figure 4-38.
Shield Plate Assy
Figure 4-39. Routing the BlueTooth Unit cable (1) 2. Secure the BlueTooth Unit cable to the Shield Plate Assy while aligning the end of the bump to the edge of the Shield Plate Assy as shown in Figure 4-40.
Shield Plate Assy
End of the bump CR/PF Motor cable CR Motor BlueTooth Unit Cable Edge
Figure 4-38. Routing the CR/PF Motor When reassembling the Shield Plate Assy, tighten the screws in the order given in Figure 4-34. When reassembling the Shield Plate Assy, match the positioning hole of the Shield Plate Assy (x1) to the guide pin on the Main Frame, and the ribs of it (x3) to the positioning holes (x3) as shown in Figure 4-34.
Figure 4-40. Routing the BlueTooth Unit cable (2) 3. Connect the BlueTooth Unit Cable to the connector (CN14) on the Main Board. (See Figure 4-33)
When replace/remove the Main Board, make sure to perform the specified adjustment. See Chapter 5 "ADJUSTMENT"
Disassembly
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Revision A
3. Move the Carriage Assy to the center of the Printer. Be careful not to spread out the Tube Holder too much as it will bend.
4.2.4 Disassembling the Printer Mechanism

4.2.4.1 Duct Joint Supply Assy /CR Cable Assy
C A U T IO N
C A U T IO N
If initial filling is complete, be careful as ink leakage may occur from the Duct Joint Supply Assy and contaminate the printer and the surroundings. When rotating the Spur Gear 32.9, 11.2 and 8, be careful not to damage the gears. When handling Head FFC, be careful not to damage it. Head FFC damage can lead to faulty printing.
Tube holder
1. 2.
Remove the Shield Plate Assy (Main Board). (p 80) Rotate the Combination Gear 32.9, 11.2 and 8 in the direction of the arrow, set down the Cap Unit, and disengage the Carriage Lock. 4.
Figure 4-42. Handling of the Tube Holder Spread out the Tube Holder and release the tabs (x2), and remove the Tube Holder. Before proceeding to the next step, prepare some type of tray or the like to receive ink that drains from the Ink Tube of the Duct Joint Supply Assy. Because of a negative pressure applied by the Self-Sealing Valve in the Printhead, removing the Ink Tube from the Tube Joint Supply does hardly cause the discharge of ink as long as the other end of the tube is connected to the Printhead. Once the tube is disconnected from the Printhead, ink is discharged from the tube end that was connected to the Tube Joint Supply.
C A U T IO N
Combination Gear 32.9,11.2,8
Figure 4-41. Disengaging the Carriage Lock
5.
Remove the Ink Tube from the Tube Joint Supply.

Tube Joint Supply Tab Tab Ink Tube
Tube holder
Tube holder
Figure 4-43. Removing the Tube Holder
Disassembly
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6. Remove the screws (x2), and remove the Tube
Head Cable Holder
Revision A
8. Release the tab (x1) that secures the Head Cable Holder, and release the dowels (x2) by lifting the Cable Holder up in the direction of the arrow, then remove the Head Cable Holder.
Tab
2 1
Tube
C.B.(P2) 2x10 (1.8 kgf.cm) Dowel
Figure 4-44. Removing the Head Cable Holder (1) 7. Remove the screw (x1) that secures the Head Cable Holder.
Head Cable Holder
Head Cable Holder
Figure 4-46. Removing the Head Cable Holder (3) 9. Push and release the tab (x1), and remove the FFC Holder.
FFC Holder
Tab C.B.P 2.5x6 (20.5 kgf.cm)
Figure 4-45. Removing the Head Cable Holder (2)
Figure 4-47. Removing the FFC Holder
Disassembly
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10. Remove the FFC Cover that is secured to the Printhead.
Revision A
12. Release the tab (x1) of the Duct Joint Supply Assy, slide it in the direction of the arrow, and release the Duct Joint Supply Assy.
Duct Joint Supply Assy
FFC Cover
CR Frame Assy
Tab
Printhead
Figure 4-48. Removing the FFC Cover 11. Remove the Head FFC from the Printhead.
Positioning Holes and Guide Pins
Positioning Holes and Guide Pins
FFC Holder FFC Cover
Figure 4-50. Removing the Duct Joint Supply Assy (1) 13. Release the tabs (x2) of the Encoder Cable Holder, and remove the Encoder Cable Holder. 14. Disconnect the FFC (CN2), and remove the Duct Joint Supply Assy.
Encoder Cable Holder
Head FFC Printhead
Figure 4-49. Removing the Head FFC
Positioning Hole Tab
FFC (CN2)
Figure 4-51. Removing the Duct Joint Supply Assy (2)
Disassembly
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15. Remove the Head FFC (x3) from the ribs (x3) of the Duct Joint Supply Assy.
Duct Joint Supply Assy
Revision A
FFC
Ribs
Figure 4-52. Removing the CR Cable Assy (1) 16. Remove the Head FFCs (x3) from the rib (x2) of the Head Cable Holder and remove the Head FFCs.
Attach the Tube Holder with the face facing outward as shown in Figure 4-42 Do not reuse the Tube Joint Supply shown in Figure 4-43. Whenever the Tube Joint Supply is removed, replace it with a new one to prevent ink leakage. When installing the tube, tighten the screws in the order given in Figure 4-44. When reassembling the Duct Joint Supply Assy, match the positioning holes (x2) of the CR Frame Assy and the guide pins (x2) as shown in Figure 4-50. When reassembling the Duct Joint Supply Assy, be careful of the FFC getting jammed around the Printhead and the Duct Joint Supply Assy.
Top
Rib
Rib FFC
Head Cable Holder
Figure 4-53. Removing the CR Cable Assy (2)
Disassembly
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Revision A
1. 2. 3. 4.
When attaching the Head FFC Cover to the Printhead, follow the procedures below and reassemble the FFC Cover and the FFC Holder. Attach the FFC Holder, then the FFC Cover through the Head FFC. Connect the Head FFC to the Printhead connector. Secure the FFC Cover as shown in Figure 4-54. Cover the FFC Holder on the Printhead connector as shown in Figure 4-55, and secure the tab of the FFC Holder to the Printhead.
Head FFC FFC Cover
4.2.4.2 Printhead
C A U T IO N
In consideration of serviceability, the following Printhead removal procedure instructs to remove the Duct Joint Supply only from the Printhead. In other words, the other side of the Duct Joint Supply is still connected to the Cartridge Assy. Be careful not to strain the joint portion while removing the Printhead.
1. 2.
Remove the Shield Plate Assy (Main Board). (p 80) Turn the combination gear 32.9,11.2,8 in the direction of the arrow to lower the Cap Unit and unlock the carriage, then move the carriage to the center of the printer. (Figure 4-41 (p83)) Perform Step 6 to Step 13 in Duct Joint Supply Assy /CR Cable Assy (p83). Disconnect the FFC (CN2). (Figure 4-51 (p85)) Remove the screws (x2), and remove the Printhead.
3. 4. 5.
FFC Holder
Printhead connector
Figure 4-54. Reassembling the FFC Cover

Head FFC
FFC Holder
Printhead
C.B.P 2.5x12.8 (5.50.5 kgf.cm)
Figure 4-56. Removing the Printhead

Tab Printhead
Figure 4-55. Reassembling the FFC Holder

After replacing the Duct Joint Supply Assy, make sure to apply grease to the specified area. See Chapter 6 "MAINTENANCE". After removing/replacing the Duct Joint Supply Assy, make sure to perform the adjustments specified. See Chapter 5 "ADJUSTMENT".
Disassembly
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Revision A
C A U T IO N
When handling the Printhead, be careful not to touch or damage the Head Nozzle surface.
4.2.4.3 ASF Assy

1. 2. Remove the Shield Plate Assy (Main Board). (p 80) Release the tab (x1) of the FFC Cover Assy and slide it in the direction of the arrow, then remove the FFC Cover Assy.
FFC Cover Assy FFC Cover Assy
Head Nozzle Surface
Figure 4-57. Handling the Printhead When reassembling the Printhead, to prevent the Nozzle surface gap to become out of the standard, reassemble the screws manually. Also do not put exceeding amount of vertical force. When reassembling the Printhead, match the guide pins (x2) of the Printhead and the positioning holes (x2) of the Carriage Assy as shown below.
Guide Pins ASF Assy Tab
3. 4.
Figure 4-59. Removing the FFC Cover Assy Remove the screws (x2). Release the Cable and the Ferrite Cores (x2) from the tabs (x6) of the ASF Assy.
ASF Assy Carriage Assy Positioning Holes Ferrite Core Tabs 1 2

Printhead
Figure 4-58. Removing the Printhead After removing/replacing the Printhead, always perform the adjustments specified. See Chapter 5 "ADJUSTMENT".
Tabs
Ferrite Core
C.B.S (P2) 2.5x6 (with washer) (61 kgf.cm)
Figure 4-60. Removing the ASF Assy (1)
Disassembly
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5. Release the dowel (x1) from the positioning hole of the Ink System.
Revision A
ASF Assy
Ink System
Dowel
6.
Figure 4-61. Removing the ASF Assy (2) While avoiding the hole of the PF Frame Assy not to hit the dowel of the ASF Assy, pull the ASF Assy rotating it as indicated with the arrow to remove it.
ASF Assy Dowel
When reassembling the ASF Assy, tighten the screws in the order as shown in Figure 4-60. When reassembling the ASF Assy, push the dowel of the ASF Assy into the position as shown in Figure 4-62. When reassembling the ASF Assy, match the dowel (x1) of the ASF Assy and the positioning hole of the Ink System as shown in Figure 4-61. When installing the ASF Assy, make sure the Pump Tube of the Ink System is properly set under the frame without protruding from the frame edge. (See Figure 4-63) Otherwise, the pump can get caught under the ASF Assy and result in pump failure.
Check the Pump Tube. Check the Pump Tube.
OK
NG
Figure 4-63. Check position of Pump Tube (Ink System)

Hole
PF Frame Assy
Figure 4-62. Removing the ASF Assy (3)
Disassembly
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Revision A
Before reassembling the ASF Assy, route the PE Sensor Cable through the notch of the ASF Assy as shown in Figure 4-64.
PE Sensor Cable
Notch
Figure 4-64. Routing of the PE Sensor Cable Group the Motor Cables together in the places shown below with acetate tapes (x3).
CR/PF Motor Cable
Route the CR/PF Motor cables as shown below. 1. Lead the CR Motor cable through the hook (1). 2. Secure the ferrite core to the place shown below, and lead the CR Motor cable through the hook (2). 3. Lead the PF Motor cable and the CR Motor cable connected to the CR Motor cable through the hook (3). Route the ASF/Pump Motor cable as shown below. 1. Attach the ferrite core of the ASF/Pump Motor cable to the place shown below, and lead the ASF/Pump Motor cable through the hooks (x2). 2. Lead the ASF/Pump Motor cable connected to the Main Board into the ASF/Pump Motor cable connected to the ASF/Pump Motor.
ASF/Pump Motor Cable PF Motor Cable CR Motor Cable
PF Motor Cable
to Main Board CR Motor Cable 30mm
10mm to ASF/Pump Motor
2
Tabs
30mm 30mm 15mm 30mm
Acetate tapes
Figure 4-66. Routing of the Motor Cable

Figure 4-65. Attaching the acetate tapes
After replacing/replacing the ASF Assy, make sure to apply grease to the specified area. See Chapter 6 "MAINTENANCE". After removing/replacing the ASF Assy, always perform the adjustments specified. See Chapter 5 "ADJUSTMENT".
Disassembly
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Revision A
4.2.4.4 ASF/Pump Motor

C A U T IO N
4.2.4.5 CR Scale/CR Motor

C A U T IO N
Hold the parts in red when holding the CR Scale with your hands. Also, be careful not to get the reading surface damaged or dirty.
1. 2.
Remove the ASF Assy. (p 88) Remove the screws (x2), and remove the ASF/Pump Motor from the ASF Assy. Removing the CR Scale
Reading Surface
Figure 4-68. How to Hold the CR Scale
ASF/Pump Motor
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
Remove the Shield Plate Assy (Main Board). (p 80) Remove the Duct Joint Supply Assy/CR Cable Assy. (p 83) Release the Extension Spring from the Tab 1. Release the CR Scale from the Tab 2. Slide the CR Scale towards the Tab 1, and pull it out of the CR Encoder. (See Figure 4-70) Release the CR Scale from the Tab 3, and remove the CR Scale.
Left side Tab 2 Right side Tab 3 Extension Spring Tab 1
1
C.B.S 2.5x8 (61 kgf.cm)
Figure 4-67. Removing the ASF/Pump Motor
When reassembling the ASF/Pump Motor, tighten the screws in the order as shown in Figure 4-67.
CR Scale CR Scale
Figure 4-69. Removing the CR Scale
Disassembly
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Removing the CR Motor 1. 2. 3. Remove the CR Scale. (p 91)
Revision A
When reassembling the CR Scale, be careful of the following. Be sure to lead the CR Scale through the slit of the CR Encoder Sensor.
CR Scale CR Encoder
While pushing the Driven Pulley in the direction of the arrow to loosen the Timing Belt, and remove the Timing Belt from the Pinion Gear of the CR Motor. Remove the screws (x2), and remove the CR Motor.
CR Shaft
Carriage Assy
Figure 4-70. Reassembling the CR Scale (1) Be sure to attach the CR Scale with the part marked in black upward as shown below.
Pinion Gear
Driven Pulley
CR Motor
C.B. 2.6 x 3.5 (40.5 kgf.cm)
Tab 2
Figure 4-72. Removing the CR Motor
Figure 4-71. Reassembling the CR Scale (2)
Disassembly
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Revision A
When reassembling the CR Motor, set it so that the LOT No. face the outer side as shown below. (the LOT No. looks upside down)
4.2.4.6 CR Frame Assy

1. 2. Remove the Shield Plate Assy (Main Board). (p 80) Remove the Duct Joint Supply Assy/CR Cable Assy. (p 83) Remove the Printhead. (p 87) Remove the CR Scale. (p 91) Remove the CR Motor. (p 91) Remove the ASF Assy. (p 88) Remove the screws (x4). Release the guide pin of the CR Frame Assy, and remove the CR Frame Assy.
CR Motor
3.
85-13250
00.EM501 RD996Y27
MADE IN CHINA
4. 5. 6.
LOT No.
7. 8.
Figure 4-73. Reassembling the CR Motor

After removing/replacing the CR Motor, always perform the adjustments specified. See Chapter 5 "ADJUSTMENT".
CR Frame Assy
Positioning Hole and Guide Pin
C.B.S 2.5 x 6 (61 kgf.cm)
Figure 4-74. Removing the CR Frame Assy
Disassembly
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Revision A
When reassembling the CR Frame Assy, to prevent the gap of the Front Paper Guide and the Printhead Nozzle surface to be outside of the standard, secure the screws in the order as shown in Figure 4-74 manually. Also do not put exceeding amount of vertical force. When reassembling the CR Frame Assy, match the positioning hole of the CR Frame and the guide pin as shown in Figure 4-75.
4.2.4.7 EJ Frame
1. 2. 3. 4. Remove the Shield Plate Assy (Main Board). (p 80) Remove the Duct Joint Supply Assy/CR Cable Assy. (p 83) Remove the screw (x1) that secures the EJ Frame. Remove the EJ Frame by sliding it in the direction of the arrow.
Front Paper Guide Assy
EJ Frame
Rib and notch
Figure 4-75. Reassembling the CR Frame Assy (1) When reassembling the CR Frame Assy, set the Torsion Springs (x2) of the Front Paper Guide Assy to the notches (x2) as shown below.
Notch
C.B.P 2.5x6 (2.50.5 kgf.cm)
Figure 4-77. Removing the EJ Frame When reassembling the EJ Frame, match the positioning hole of the EJ Frame and the guide pin of the Front Paper Guide Assy as shown in Figure 4-77. When reassembling the EJ Frame, insert the rib of the EJ Frame to the notch of the Front Paper Guide Assy as shown in Figure 4-77. The EJ Frame must be installed horizontally so that the gap between the Front Paper Guide and the EJ Frame becomes uniform.
Torsion Spring
Figure 4-76. Reassembling the CR Frame Assy (2)

After removing/replacing the CR Frame Assy, always perform the adjustments specified. See Chapter 5 "ADJUSTMENT".
After replacing the EJ Frame, make sure to apply grease to the specified area. See Chapter 6 "MAINTENANCE". After removing/replacing the EJ Frame, always perform the adjustments specified. See Chapter 5 "ADJUSTMENT".
Disassembly
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Revision A
4.2.4.8 PF Encoder
C A U T IO N
When removing/reassembling the PF Encoder, do not touch the PF Scale.
Route the PF Encoder FFC that is connected to the PF Encoder under the Tab as shown in Figure 4-78.
Encoder Holder
1. 2. 3. 4.
Remove the Middle Housing. (p 75) Remove the screw (x1). Disconnect the FFC (CN1) that is connected to the PF Encoder. Remove the PF Encoder.
Tab PF Encoder PF Encoder FFC (CN1) FFC (CN1)
Figure 4-80. Routing of the PF Encoder FFC When reassembling the PF Encoder, route the PF Encoder FFC as shown in Figure 4-79. Be careful not to touch the PF Scale while routing the FFC.
PF Encoder FFC FFC Lower Housing
PF Scale C.B.P 2.5 x 6 (41 kgf.cm)
Figure 4-78. Removing the PF Encoder

Lower Housing
When reassembling the PF Encoder, match the positioning holes and the guide pins of the PF Encoder and the PF Encoder Holder.
PF Encoder Holder PF Encoder
Figure 4-81. Installing the Cartridge Assy
Figure 4-79. Reassembling the PF Encoder
Disassembly
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Revision A
10. Remove the screw (x1) that secures the Encoder Holder. 11. Press the dowel (x2) of the Encoder Holder, slide it in the direction of the arrow, and remove the Encoder Holder. 12. Remove the Spur Gear 16.8.
Encoder Holder
4.2.4.9 PF Scale/Gear
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Remove the Shield Plate Assy (Main Board). (p 80) Remove the Duct Joint Supply Assy/CR Cable Assy. (p 83) Remove the Printhead. (p 87) Remove the CR Scale. (p 91) Remove the CR Motor. (p 91) Remove the ASF Assy. (p 88) Remove the CR Frame Assy. (p 93) Remove the PF Encoder. (p 95) When handling the PF Scale, to prevent it from getting damaged or dirty, do not touch the PF Scale with bare hands. Do not deform the PF Scale.
C A U T IO N
Spur Gear 16.8
C.B.S 2.5x6 (61 kgf.cm)
Dowel
Figure 4-83. Removing the PF Scale/Gear When reassembling the PF Scale, place the PF Scale in between the slit of the PF Encoder Sensor, and make sure that it does not touch the PF Encoder Sensor.
PF Encoder
9.
Remove the Washer (x1) and then remove the PF Scale together with the Combination Gear.
Washer PF Scale
Slit Combination Gear
Figure 4-82. Removing the PF Scale

NG PF Scale OK
Figure 4-84. Reassembling the PF Encoder Sensor
Disassembly
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Revision A
When reassembling the Spur Gear16.8, set it so that the concave side faces the out side as shown below.
4.2.4.10 PF Motor
1. 2. Remove the ASF Assy. (p 88) Remove the screws (x2), and remove the PF Motor.
PF Motor 1
2 Spur Gear 16.8 Concave side C.B.S 2.6 x 3 (61 kgf.cm)
Figure 4-85. Reassembling the Spur Gear 16.8

After removing/replacing the PF Scale, always perform the adjustments specified. See Chapter 5 "ADJUSTMENT".
Figure 4-86. Removing the PF Motor When reassembling the PF Motor, follow the instructions below. Tighten the screws in the order shown in Figure 4-86. Set the PF Motor so that the red marking comes to the upper side as shown in Figure 4-87.
PF Motor
Figure 4-87. Reassembling the PF Motor

After removing/replacing the PF Motor, always perform the adjustments specified. See Chapter 5 "ADJUSTMENT".
Disassembly
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Revision A
3. 4. Insert a flat-blade screw driver under the EJ Guide, and lift up the dowel (x1) in the center. Slide the EJ Guide in the direction of the arrow while releasing the tabs (x2), and remove the EJ Guide and the BlueTooth Unit.
EJ Guide
C H E C K P O IN T
4.2.4.11 EJ Guide
C H E C K P O IN T
PictureMate PM290 has a model with BlueTooth according to its destination. The following procedure is described based on the model with BlueTooth. In the case of the model without Bluetooth, take the steps 1,3,4.
1. 2.
Remove the Middle Housing. (p 75) Disconnect the BlueTooth Unit cable from the connector (CN14) on the Main Board, and peel it off from the Shield Plate Assy.
Dowel Tab CN14 Back side EJ Guide
No cable equipped with the model without Bluetooth
BlueTooth Unit
Dowel Tab
Figure 4-89. Removing the EJ Guide/BlueTooth Unit (2)

BlueTooth Unit cable
When reassembling the model with BlueTooth, perform the following procedure. Secure the BlueTooth Unit cable to the Shield Plate Assy referring to Figure 4-39, Figure 4-40. When installing the BlueTooth Unit, lead the BlueTooth Unit cable through the ribs (x2) as shown in Figure 4-90.
EJ Guide
Shield Plate Assy
BlueTooth Unit cable
Figure 4-88. Removing the EJ Guide/BlueTooth Unit (1)
Ribs
Figure 4-90. Routing the BlueTooth Unit cable
Disassembly
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Revision A
10. Remove the screws (x2) that secure the Ink System. 11. Release the guide pin (x1) from the positioning hole (x1) of the Main Frame, and slide the Ink System in the direction of the arrow, and remove it.
4.2.4.12 Ink System

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Remove the Shield Plate Assy (Main Board). (p 80) Remove the Duct Joint Supply Assy/CR Cable Assy. (p 83) Remove the Printhead. (p 87) Remove the CR Scale. (p 91) Remove the CR Motor. (p 91) Remove the ASF Assy. (p 88) Remove the CR Frame Assy. (p 93) Remove the Eject Guide. (p 98) Remove the screw (x1) that secures the Lower Shield Plate, and remove the Lower Shield Plate.
Lower Shield Plate
Ink System Positioning Hole and Guide Pin
C.B.S 2x8 (41 kgf.cm)
C.B.S 2.5x6 (81 kgf.cm)
Figure 4-92. Removing the Ink System (1) 12. Release the Waste Ink Tube from the tab (x1). 13. Release the clamp of the Waste Ink Tube, and remove the Tube from the shaft.
Positioning Hole
C A U T IO N
When removing the Waste Ink Tube, be careful as ink leakage may occur and contaminate the printer mechanism and the surroundings.
Notch
C.B.S 2.5 x 6 (81 kgf.cm)
Clamp
Tab
Figure 4-91. Removing the Lower Shield Plate
Waste Ink Tube
Figure 4-93. Removing the Ink System (2)
Disassembly
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Revision A
When installing the EJ Guide, slide it until you hear it click, or the guide cannot be secured. When reassembling the Ink System, route the Waste Ink Tube in the ditch of the Ink System and the tab (x1) of the Cartridge Assy as shown in Figure 4-94.
Ink System
When reassembling the Ink System, match the dowel of the Ink System and the notch of the PF Frame Assy. When reassembling the Waste Ink Tube, insert the Waste Ink Tube over the shaft to the full, and secure it with the clamp. Be sure to position the clamp as shown below.
Clamp set position
Tab
Ditch
3mm Cartridge Assy Cartridge Frame
Waste Ink Tube Dowel and notch
Figure 4-94. Reassembling the Ink System (1) Install the Ink System so that the slack of the Waste Ink Tube goes to the right side (not to the Clamp side), or the waste ink cannot be drained properly.
Clamp
Clamp
Cartridge Frame
Clamp
Waste Ink Tube
Figure 4-96. Reassembling the Ink System (3)

Waste Ink Tube OK
Waste Ink Tube NG
After removing/replacing the Ink System, always perform the adjustments specified. See Chapter 5 "ADJUSTMENT".
Figure 4-95. Reassembling the Ink System (2)
Disassembly
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13. Remove the screw (x1) that secures the Front Paper Guide Assy. 14. Remove the Grounding Spring (x1) from the notch, and remove it by rotating it in the direction of the arrow. 15. Remove the Front Paper Guide Assy.
Grounding Spring
4.2.4.13 Front Paper Guide Assy

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Remove the Shield Plate Assy (Main Board). (p 80) Remove the Duct Joint Supply Assy/CR Cable Assy. (p 83) Remove the Printhead. (p 87) Remove the CR Scale. (p 91) Remove the CR Motor. (p 91) Remove the ASF Assy. (p 88) Remove the CR Frame Assy. (p 93) Remove the PF Encoder. (p 95) Remove the PF Scale/Gear. (p 96)
10. Remove the EJ Frame. (p 94) 11. Remove the Ink System. (p 98) 12. Remove the Torsion Springs (x2).
Torsion Spring
C.B.S 2.5x6 (41 kgf.cm)
Notch
Figure 4-98. Removing the Front Paper Guide Assy (2)
Figure 4-97. Removing the Front Paper Guide Assy (1)
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Make sure that the Grounding Spring contacts with the PF Roller shaft. Reassemble the EJ Roller of the Front Paper Guide Assy in the position as shown in Figure 4-99.
Front Paper Guide Assy EJ Roller
4.2.4.14 Cartridge Assy /Lower Housing

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1. 2.
Remove the Middle Housing. (p 75) Remove the screws (x4) that secure the Lower Housing, and remove the Lower Housing.
Paper Eject Side Lower Housing
Set Position
Figure 4-99. Reassembling the Front Paper Guide Assy When reassembling the Grounding Spring, match the Grounding Spring to the ditch of the Tray Assy as shown below.
Grounding Spring
4
C.B.S 2.5x10 (61 kgf.cm)
Paper Feed Side
3.
Figure 4-101. Removing Lower Housing Remove the screws (x2).
Ditch
Figure 4-100. Reassembling the Grounding Spring

After replacing the Front Paper Guide Assy, make sure to apply grease to the specified area. See Chapter 6 "MAINTENANCE". After removing/replacing the Front Paper Guide Assy, always perform the adjustments specified. See Chapter 5 "ADJUSTMENT".
Left side Cartridge Assy Positioning hole C.B.S 2.5x6 (81 kgf.cm)
Figure 4-102. Removing the Cartridge Assy (1)
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4. Release the Rib (x1), and remove the Cartridge Assy.
PF Frame Assy
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Attach the Cartridge Assy so that the metal part of the PF Frame Assy is engaged under the Choke Assy as shown in Figure 4-105.
Choke Assy PF Frame Assy
Rib
Cartridge Assy
Figure 4-103. Removing the Cartridge Assy (2)
When reassembling the Cartridge Assy, check the following. Tighten the screws in the order shown in Figure 4-101. When reassembling the Lower Housing, route the FFC as shown in Figure 4-104.
FFC FFC Lower Housing
Figure 4-105. Reassembling the Cartridge Assy (2) When reassembling the Lower Housing, check the following. The FFC in Figure 4-104 does not get jammed in the Cartridge Assy. Tighten the screws in the order shown in Figure 4-101. Match the guide pin of the Lower Housing and the positioning hole of the Cartridge Assy.
Cartridge Assy Positioning Hole and Guide Pin Positioning Hole and Guide Pin
Lower Housing
Figure 4-104. Reassembling the Cartridge Assy
Lower Housing
Figure 4-106. Reassembling the Lower Housing
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14. Remove the screw (x1). 15. Release the guide pin of the Tray Assy from the positioning hole of the PF Frame Assy, and remove the Tray Assy.
PF Frame Assy Back Side Positioning Hole and Rib
4.2.4.15 Tray Assy/Waste Ink Pad

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Remove the Shield Plate Assy (Main Board). (p 80) Remove the Duct Joint Supply Assy/CR Cable Assy. (p 83) Remove the Printhead. (p 87) Remove the CR Scale. (p 91) Remove the CR Motor. (p 91) Remove the ASF Assy. (p 88) Remove the CR Frame Assy. (p 93) Remove the PF Encoder. (p 95) Remove the PF Scale/Gear. (p 96)
Tray Assy
C.B.S 2.5x6 (61 kgf.cm)
10. Remove the EJ Frame. (p 94) 11. Remove the Ink System. (p 98) 12. Remove the Front Paper Guide Assy. (p 101) 13. Remove the Cartridge Assy/Lower Housing. (p 102)
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Figure 4-107. Removing the Tray Assy When reassembling the Tray Assy, match the positioning hole and the rib, and the positioning hole and the guide pin as shown in Figure 4-107.
After removing/replacing the Tray Assy/Waste Ink Pads, always perform the adjustments specified. See Chapter 5 "ADJUSTMENT".
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3. Remove the screws (x4) at the bottom of the printer.
Printers bottom
4.2.5 Procedures Specific to PictureMate PM290

This section describes procedures for PictureMate PM290 that are different to that of PictureMate PM260/PM270.
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4.2.5.1 Storage Assy

1. Open the Tray by inserting a thin stick (like a straightened clip or the like) to the hole. 3
Bezel Assy
2
Storage Lower Housing C.B.S 2.5x5(61 kgf.cm)
4. 5.
Hole
Figure 4-110. Removing the Storage Assy (1) Disconnect the connectors of the Drive Power cable and FFC on the Storage Board. Remove the Storage Lower Housing by sliding it in the direction of the arrow while avoiding the ribs (x2) of the Drive Frame.
Storage Lower Housing
2.
Figure 4-108. Removing the Bezel Assy (1) Disengage the four tabs, and remove the Bezel Assy.
Step 5
Hole Rear side Storage Board Drive Assy Rib Tab FFC Drive Power cable
Step 4
Figure 4-111. Removing the Storage Assy (2)
Figure 4-109. Removing the Bezel Assy (2)
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Removing the Storage Board
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3. Remove the screws (x2) that secures the Storage Board, and remove the Storage Board.
Take extreme care when taking the following step, since the FPC of the Sub Board Assy is easily damaged. Make sure to unlock the connector (CN2) when disconnecting the FPC.
FPC
2
Locked Storage Board Storage Lower Housing C.B.S 2.5x6 (41 kgf.cm) Positioning holes and dowels
Figure 4-114. Removing the Sub Board (2)

Unlocked
Figure 4-112. Handling the FPC 1. 2. Unlock the connector (CN2) on the Storage Board, and disconnect the FPC of the Sub Board Assy from the connector. Disconnect the connector on the Drive Assy side of the SUB board Assy, and remove the SUB Board Assy.
Connector on the Drive Assy. Sub Board Assy CN2
When installing the Storage Board, match the positioning holes and dowels (x2 each) as shown in Figure 4-114. When installing the Sub Board Assy, take the following steps. 1.Connect it to the connector on the Drive Assy. 2.Unlock the connector (CN2) on the Storage Board and connect the FPC, then lock the connector.
Figure 4-113. Removing the Sub Board (1)
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Removing the Middle Housing 1. 2. 3. 4. Remove the Printer Cover Assy/Upper Housing. (p 70) Remove the Rear Housing. (p 74) Remove the Storage Assy. (p 105) Peel off the FFC and disconnect it from the connector (CN301) on the Main Board. Release the Clamp that secures the Drive Power cable. Peel off the acetate tape that secures the Drive Power cable, and disconnect the Drive Power cable from the connector (CN300) on the Main Board. Remove the screws (x2) that secure the grounding wires on top of the printer.
4.2.5.2 Middle Housing (PictureMate PM 290)

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The procedure to disassembling/reassembling the Middle Housing of PictureMate PM 260/PM 270 differs from that of PictureMate PM 290. See Middle Housing (p75).
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INJURY HAZARD. See the following before working. Sharp Metal Edges (Hazardous points) (p64) Take care not to damage the Middle Housing Sheet with the two ribs of CR Frame Assy. Take care not to damage the Middle Housing Sheet with the ends of the two torsion springs of CR Frame Assy. When removing the Printer Mechanism, hold the holding positions (x2) shown below, and lift straight up.
Holding Positions
5. 6. 7.
Grounding wire FFC Grounding wire Drive Power cable
Ribs End of spring Printer Mechanism
Clamp C.B.P (P2)2.5x6 (1.41 kgf.cm) Acetate Tape Doublesided tape
Figure 4-116. Removing the Printer Mechanism (PictureMate PM 290) (1) Figure 4-115. Holding the Printer Mechanism In Figure 4-117 and Figure 4-119, the printer was tilted to show the bottom clearly. In actual disassembly/assembly process do not tilt the printer.
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8. Remove the screws (x4) that secure the Printer Mechanism at the bottom of the printer.
Bottom of Printer
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9. Remove the Printer Mechanism upward referring to Figure 4-115.
Printer Mechanism
C.B.P 2.5x8 (41 kgf.cm)
Figure 4-117. Removing the Printer Mechanism (PictureMate PM 290) (2)

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Before removing the Printer Mechanism, confirm that the latch lever and the EJECT lever of the CF Card Slot are retracted.
EJECT lever Latch lever
Middle Housing
Figure 4-119. Removing the Printer Mechanism (PictureMate PM 290) (3)

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When removing the Printer Mechanism, the Latch Holder Magnet may come off. In that case, attach it again as shown in Figure 4-120.
Figure 4-118. Handling the latch lever and the EJECT lever
Latch Holder Magnet
Figure 4-120. Installing the Latch Holder Magnet After removing the Printer Mechanism, make sure to perform the specified adjustment. See Chapter 5 "ADJUSTMENT".
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Removing the Drive Power cable/FFC Remove the Middle Housing. (p 107) Remove the Clamp that secures the Drive Power cable at the bottom of the printer. Remove the Drive Power cable as follows. 1. Draw it off from the hole of the Drive Support Assy. 2. Release it from the grooves (x2) of the Middle Housing. 3. Draw it off from the cutout of the Middle Housing Sheet, and remove it. Remove the FFC as follows. 1. Draw it off from the hole of the Drive Support Assy. 2. Peel it off from the Middle Housing Sheet. 3. Draw it off from the ferrite core and the cutout of the Middle Housing Sheet. 4. Peel off the acetate tape and remove it.
Drive Power cable FFC Acetate tape Middle Housing
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1. 2. 3.
4.
When installing the Drive Power cable to the Shield Plate Assy, follow the procedure below. 1. Align the end of the bump of the ferrite core with the cut of the Shield Plate Assy as shown in Figure 4-122. 2. Secure it with acetate tape (30mm x 18mm) while aligning it with the end of the bump of the ferrite core so as not to contact the cable and the sharp metal edge. 3. Secure the uncovered part of the Drive Power cable with the clamp.
Cut
End of the bump Ferrite core
Cutout Ferrite core Middle Housing Sheet Hole of the Drive Support Assy Double-sided tape Printers bottom Clamp Grooves
Drive Power cable
Clamp Acetate tape
10mm
Leave 10mm of the covered part of the Drive Power cable from the Middle Housing, and secure the cable with the clamp.
Secure it with the clamp so as to minimize the gap between the clamp and the ferrite core.
Ferrite core
Figure 4-121. Removing the Drive Power cable/FFC
Figure 4-122. Installing the Middle Housing (PictureMate PM 290) (1) When installing the Middle Housing, tighten the screws in the order shown in Figure 4-117. When installing the Printer Mechanism to the Middle Housing, make sure that the cables, FFCs and the grounding wires connected to the Main Board do not get jammed.
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When reassembling the Printer Mechanism to the Middle Housing, match the guide pins (x4) of the Middle Housing and the positioning holes of the Lower Housing.
ROUTING THE CABLE INSIDE THE MIDDLE HOUSING 1. 2. 3. Routing at the left inside Secure the grounding wire to the grooves on the Middle Housing referring to Figure 4-125. Lead the grounding wire through the cutout of the Middle Housing Sheet. Secure the Middle Housing Sheet with double-sided tape along the guide line on the Middle Housing.
Guide line Double-sided tape
Guide Pins
Lower Housing
Positioning Holes Cutout Grounding wire
Figure 4-123. Installing the Middle Housing (PictureMate PM 290) (2) Before installing the Printer Mechanism to the Middle Housing, route the cables inside the Middle Housing correctly referring to Routing the cable inside the Middle Housing (p110).
Middle Housing Sheet
Figure 4-124. Routing at the left inside of the Middle Housing (1) 4. Secure the Middle Housing Sheet and the grounding wire to the Middle Housing with acetate tape (30mm x 18mm).
Acetate tape Grounding wire
Middle Housing Sheet Grooves
Figure 4-125. Routing at the left inside of the Middle Housing (2)
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Routing at the right inside 1. Lead the FFC through the ferrite core and the cutout of the Middle Housing Sheet, and secure the ferrite core to the Middle Housing Sheet with double-sided tape. 5.
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Secure the Drive Power cable and the grounding wire into the grooves (x2) on the Middle Housing.
Drive Power cable FFC Grounding wire Cutout Ferrite core Middle Housing Sheet Grooves Double-sided tape
Figure 4-126. Routing at the right inside of the Middle Housing (1) 2. 3. 4. Lead the grounding wire through the hole of the Middle Housing Sheet. Lead the Drive Power cable through the cutout of the Middle Housing Sheet. Secure the Middle Housing Sheet to the Middle Housing with double-sided tape while aligning it along the guide line.
Guide line
Figure 4-128. Routing at the right inside of the Middle Housing (3) 6. Secure the Middle Housing Sheet, FFC and the grounding wire to the Middle Housing at the position shown below with acetate tape(18mm x 30mm).
Acetate tape FFC
Drive Power cable
Double-sided tape
Hole Cutout
Grounding wire Grounding wire Middle Housing Sheet
FFC
Figure 4-127. Routing at the right inside of the Middle Housing (2) Figure 4-129. Routing at the right inside of the Middle Housing (4)
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7. 8. 9. Secure the FFC to the Middle Housing Sheet with double-sided tape. Align the top of the absorber to the guide line on the Middle Housing Sheet. Align the cuts of the absorber to the ribs (x4) of the Middle Housing, and secure the absorber over the Middle Housing Sheet.
Guide line to align the top of the absorber Absorber FFC
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Middle Housing Sheet Double-sided tape Rib
Figure 4-130. Routing at the right inside of the Middle Housing (5)
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5.1 Adjustment Items and Overview

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.
Table 5-1. Adjustment Items

Adjustment Item EEPROM data copy Purpose Method Outline Tool Adjustment Program When the main board needs to be replaced, use this to copy adjustment Readout the EEPROM data from the main board before removing it. values stored on the old main board to the new board. If this copy is Then replace the board with a new one, and load the EEPROM data to completed successfully, all the other adjustments required after the new board. replacing the main board are no longer be necessary. Install the Head Nozzle surface parallel to the printing surface and set Mechanical adjustment using the thickness gauges. Make a proper the gap between the paper and the Head Nozzle surface to the specified adjustment according to the result whether the manually-moved value. carriage (printhead) runs over or hits against the gauges on the platen. Corrects the Latch Assy position so that the surfaces of the Stacker Assy and the Middle Housing align with each other when the Stacker Assy is closed. Adjust the position of the Latch Lever until the surfaces of the Stacker Assy and the Middle Housing are aligned, and then secure the Latch Assy.
PG Adjustment
Thickness Gauges 1.1mm, 1.4mm Commercially available tape Adjustment Program Adjustment Program
Latch Adjustment
Initial setting Input Head ID
This must be carried out after replacing the main board to apply settings Select the target market. The selected market settings are automatically for the target market. written to the main board. This must be carried out after replacing the printhead in order to enter the new printhead ID (Head ID) that reduces variation between printheads. Sets a USB ID of the printer. A computer identifies the printer by the ID when multiple same models are connected via a USB hub. Enter the ID printed on the Head QR code label attached on the printhead. The correction values are automatically written to the main board. Enter the product serial number of the printer. The ID is automatically generated and written to the main board.
Input USB-ID PE adjustment
Adjustment Program Adjustment Program
Corrects the distance from the position where the bottom edge of paper Executing this menu automatically corrects the distances. is detected by the PE Sensor to the position where the paper is gripped by the roller, and from the grip point to the position where the bottom edge of paper is detected by the PW Sensor. This must be carried out after replacing the printhead in order to correct A head angular adjustment pattern is printed. Examine the printed lines tilt of the printhead by software. and enter the value for the most straight lines. 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. the value for the pattern with no gap and overlap for each mode. This adjustment is made to correct the mounting position of the PW A PW adjustment pattern is printed. Examine the printout patterns and Sensor on a software basis to correct the detection position and Nozzle enter the value for the line that is exactly 5mm away from the paper position dispersion. edge for each of the left, right, top and bottom. Corrects variations in paper feed accuracy when using the Microweave A PF adjustment pattern is printed. Examine the printout patterns and to achieve higher print quality. select the value for the best pattern. The correction value is registered.
Head angular adjustment Bi-D adjustment PW adjustment
Adjustment Program Adjustment Program Adjustment Program Rule Adjustment Program
PF adjustment
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EPSON PictureMate PM260/PM270/PM290 Table 5-1. Adjustment Items

Adjustment Item CR motor heat protection control Purpose This must be carried out for efficient heat control of the CR motor. Electrical variation of the motor and the power supply board are measured to acquire correction values for them. Method Outline Select the parts that you replaced. The correction values are automatically written to the main board.
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Tool Adjustment Program
Table 5-2. Maintenance Items

Maintenance Item Head Cleaning Ink charge Waste ink pad counter Purpose This function is used to execute Cleaning efficiently when ink is not delivered from the Head properly, e.g. dot missing. Method Outline The head cleaning is performed automatically. After the cleaning, print a nozzle check pattern to check if all nozzles are firing ink properly. Tool Adjustment Program Adjustment Program Adjustment Program
This must be carried out after replacing the printhead in order to fill ink Filling ink inside the printhead is automatically performed. Print a inside the new printhead. The printhead becomes ready for print. nozzle check pattern to check if all nozzles are firing ink properly. The printer causes a maintenance error when the waste ink pad or the After replacing the Waste Ink Pad or the Duct Joint Supply, reset the tube (Duct Joint Supply Assy) durability counter reaches its maximum. corresponding counter to its default. Use this to reset the corresponding counter after replacing the Waste Ink Pad or the Duct Joint Supply Assy. If you find the counter is close to the maximum during servicing, replace the pad or the assy and reset the counter to avoid the printer returned from the user due to the maintenance error.
Table 5-3. Additional Functions

Additional Function Item Print Final Check pattern EEPROM data readout Read printer information I/C exchange CL counter Timer CL counter Print pass counter Purpose Use this to check if the all adjustments have been properly made. Use this to readout the EEPROM data for analysis. Method Outline The all adjustment patterns are printed automatically. The printer information is automatically readout. Tool Adjustment Program Adjustment Program
The all EEPROM data is automatically readout and stored as a file. Adjustment Program
Manual CL counter Use this to readout information on the printer operations.
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5.1.2 Replacement Part Adjustment Items

The following table indicates the adjustment items for replacement parts.
Note: Required in this table indicates the adjustment item that must be executed when the corresponding part has been removed/replaced. Required* indicates the adjustment item that must be executed since the part is related to the corresponding part to be removed/replaced, or the adjustment item that must be executed when the corresponding part has been removed/replaced. - indicates that no adjustment is required. When you have removed/replaced two or more parts, refer to the corresponding items of all parts. Also, if there are several adjustment items for one exchanging part, execute the adjustment in the priority order mentioned in the table.

Priority order Adjustment Item Replacement Part Remove Replace (Read OK)) Replace (Read NG) ASF Remove Replace Remove Replace Remove Replace Remove Replace Remove Replace Remove Replace Remove Ink System Replace Remove Replace EEPROM Data Copy -Required PG Latch Adjustment Adjustment --Required Required Initial Setting --Head ID USB ID 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 CR Motor Heat Protection Control --Maintenance Counter Clear PE Main Waste I/S Waste Adjustment Tube ink Pad Ink Pad ----Required (Replace Ink Pads) -------------Required (Replace Ink Pads) ----Required (Replace Ink System) -------------Required (Replace Ink System) ----Required (Replace Tube) -------------Required (Replace Tube) ---
Ink Charge
Head Bi-D PW Sensor PF Angular Adjustment Adjustment Adjustment Adjustment ---------
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Main Board
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---Required Required Required Required Required Required Required Required --Required Required ---
Required Required Required Required Required Required Required Required Required Required Required Required Required Required Required Required Required
Required -----------------
Required ---Required -------------
Required -----------------
Required Required Required Required Required Required Required Required Required Required Required -------
Required --Required Required ---------Required ---
Required --Required Required Required Required Required Required Required Required --Required Required ---
Required --Required Required Required Required Required Required Required Required --Required Required ---
Required Required Required Required Required Required Required Required Required Required Required --Required Required ---
Required Required Required Required Required Required Required Required Required Required Required --Required Required Required Required
Required -----------Required -----
Printhead
CR Frame
EJ Frame
Front Paper Guide
CR Motor
PF Motor
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Priority order Adjustment Item Replacement Part Remove Tray Assy (Waste Ink pads) Replace Remove Duct Joint Supply Assy Replace Remove Replace Remove Replace EEPROM Data Copy --------PG Latch Adjustment Adjustment Required Required --Required Required --Required Required Required Required Required Required Required Required Initial Setting --------Head ID USB ID 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14
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15 CR Motor Heat Protection Control ----Required Required -Required
Maintenance Counter Clear PE Adjustment Main Waste ink Pad Required Required --Required Required -Required -Required (Replace Ink Pads) -Required (Replace Ink Pads) ---Required I/S Waste Ink Pad -Required (Replace Ink System) -Required (Replace Ink System) ---Required Tube -Required (Replace Tube) -Required (Replace Tube) ---Required Ink Charge
Head Bi-D PW Sensor PF Angular Adjustment Adjustment Adjustment Adjustment Required Required --Required Required -Required Required Required --Required Required -Required Required Required --Required Required -Required Required Required --Required Required -Required
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-Required Required Required ---Required
PF Scale
Printer Mechanism
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5.2 Adjustment by Using Adjustment Program

Adjustment Item 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 Replacement methods. Part
5.2.2 Bi-D Adjustment

Patterns are printed as shown below.
5.2.1 Head Angular Adjustment

-12
-11
-10
-9
-8
-7
-6
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
How to Judge
Figure 5-2. Bi-D Adjustment Pattern
Examine the printout patterns and select the value for the one which has no gaps and overlaps. Additional information
Figure 5-1. Head Angular Adjustment Pattern How to Judge Examine the printout No.2 to 6 patterns and select the value for the group of which the gaps between the black and cyan lines are smallest. Additional information If the pattern that has the smallest gap between the black and cyan lines is located in the 1 or 7 position at either end, reassemble/replace the Printhead.
C H E C K P O IN T
If an appropriate pattern is not printed, enter the nearest value and then print the pattern again.
C H E C K P O IN T
Example for judgement

Gap
NG
OK
NG

Gap
OK
NG
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5.2.3 PW Adjustment
5mm
PW adjustment How to Judge Enter the value of the line located 5mm away from each edge.
-5
-3
-2
-1
Example: In the left figure, enter 0 (top), 0 (right), 0 (bottom) and -1 (left).
-4 -3 -2 -1
5mm
-4
-3 -2 -1 0 1 2 3 4 5
4 3 2 1 0 -1
5mm 5mm
0 1 2 3 4 5
5 -2 -3
Figure 5-3. PW Adjustment Pattern
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PF-Bottom Edge Area Patterns are printed as shown below.
Upper block
5.2.4 PF Adjustment
PF-Standard Area Patterns are printed as shown below.
-3
-2
-1
5 4 3 2 1 0 -1 -2 -3 -4 -5
Figure 5-4. PF adjustment (Standard Area) Pattern Printing How to Judge Enter the value for the group which has no gap and overlap between the upper and lower blocks.
C H E C K P O IN T
Lower block
Figure 5-5. PF adjustment (Bottom Edge Area) Pattern Printing How to Judge Enter the value for the one which has no gap and overlap between the upper and lower blocks. Example: In the above figure, patterns below 0 has no gap and overlap, so input 0. Additional information In case that all patterns have gap or overlap, select the value for the one which has the least gap or overlap, and print the pattern again.
C H E C K P O IN T

Overlap Gap
NG
OK
NG
NG
OK
NG
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1. 2. 3. 4. Place the Thickness Gauge 1.1mm on the rib of the Front Paper Guide on the HP side (0-column). (refer to Figure 5-7) Move the Timing Belt, and pass the Carriage Unit over the Thickness Gauge to check that they do not hit. Place the Thickness Gauge 1.4mm in the same position as step1. Move the Timing Belt, and pass the Carriage Unit over the Thickness Gauge to check that they hit.
0-column Place the Thickness Gauge in within the marked red box
5.3 Mechanical Adjustments

This section explains how to carry out the mechanical adjustments that do not use the adjustment program.
5.3.1 PG Adjustment
When the Printhead and/or the CR Frame Assy has been replaced, carry out this adjustment to set the distance (gap) between the Printhead surface and the Front Paper Guide accurately maintaining the gap from the HP side (0-column) to the other end (40-column) in order to ensure stable print quality. ADJUSTMENT JIG
Part Name Thickness Gauge Thickness 1.1mm 1.4mm Part Code Commercially available Commercially available
ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE
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Check that the Thickness Gauge is not stranded on the ribs marked in blue.
40-column 0-column
Figure 5-7. PG Adjustment Method (1)
Thickness Gauge set position
Thickness Gauge set position
Figure 5-6. Thickness Gauge Set Position By extremely careful not to damage the nozzle surface when moving the Printhead.
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5. 6. 7. 8. Place the Thickness Gauge 1.1mm on the rib of the Front Paper Guide on the other end (40-column). (refer to Figure 5-8) Move the Timing Belt, and pass the Carriage Unit over the Thickness Gauge to check that they do not hit. Place the Thickness Gauge 1.4mm in the same position as step1. Move the Timing Belt, and pass the Carriage Unit over the Thickness Gauge to check that they hit.
40-column Latch Lever
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5.3.2 Latch Adjustment

Carry out this adjustment after reinstalling the Printer Mechanism. Adjust the Latch Assy position in order to correct the Stacker Assy position by adjusting the Latch Assy. 1. 2. Push in the Latch Lever. Close the Stacker Assy and temporarily secure it with a tape.
Place the Thickness Gauge in within the marked red box
Middle Housing Stacker Assy Tape
3. Figure 5-8. PG Adjustment Method (2) PROBLEM MEASUREMENTS When the Carriage unit hits against the Thickness Gauge 1.1mm, or does not hit against the Thickness Gauge 1.4mm, reassemble the parts mentioned below and carry out the PG Adjustment again. Printhead (p.87) CR Frame Assy (p.93)
Figure 5-9. Latch Adjustment Method (1) Loosen the two screws of the Latch Assy, and slightly slide the Latch Assy until the surfaces of the Stacker Assy and the Middle Housing are aligned. Then tighten the screws to secure the Latch Assy. Peel off the tape.
Latch Assy
4.
Stacker Assy
Middle Housing
Screw
Figure 5-10. Latch Adjustment Method (2)
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Housing Use a clean soft cloth moistened with water and wipe off any dirt. If the Housings are stained with ink, use a cloth moistened with neutral detergent to wipe it off. Inside the printer Use a vacuum cleaner to remove any paper dust.
6.1 Overview
This section provides information to maintain the printer in its optimum condition.
6.1.1 Cleaning
This printer has no mechanical components which require regular cleaning. Cleanings described here should be performed as needs arise.
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Never use chemical solvents, such as thinner, benzine, and acetone, to clean the exterior parts of the printer like the housing. These chemicals may degrade or deteriorate the quality of this product. Be careful not to damage any components when you clean inside the printer. Do not scratch the surface of the PF Roller assembly. Use a soft brush to wipe off dust. Use a soft cloth moistened with dilute alcohol to remove ink stain. When using compressed air products; such as air duster, for cleaning during repair and maintenance, the use of such products containing flammable gas is prohibited.
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Count Limits of Maintenance Counters Table 6-1. Maintenance Counter List
Maintenance Counter A*1 B*2 C*3 D Limit 1,065 600 4,177 60,000 Near End 1,042 589 4,060 --Installation Place Ink Cartridge Ink System Main Unit Main Unit Target Part Ink Cartridge Ink System Waste Ink Pads Duct Joint Supply Assy
6.1.2 Service Maintenance

If the product becomes abnormal (missing dot, white banding, etc.) or a maintenance request error occurs, take the following actions to clear the error.
6.1.2.1 Head Cleaning

The printer can activate head cleaning from the control panel, printer driver, or the adjustment program.
For Head Cleaning, it is recommended to alternate the nozzle check pattern and cleaning to minimize ink consumption.
Waste ink source: *1: Counts amount of ink ejected from the pump. *2: Counts amount of ink wiped off from the nozzle surface by wiping operation and transported to the Ink System. *3: Counts amount of ink printed on the Front Paper Guide Absorber by border less printing.
6.1.2.2 Maintenance Request

Ink is used for printing, cleaning and flushing.Inks remained after printing on a paper is collected and absorbed into the three Waste Ink Pads via the following routes. A: The ink used for cleaning and flushing is absorbed into the Absorber in the Ink Cartridge via the Cap. B: The ink dripping on the Wiper during wiping operation is absorbed into the Absorber in the Ink System. C: The ink printed off-paper by border less printing is absorbed into the Waste Ink Pads of the main unit via the Front Paper Guide Absorber. For above A to C, their waste ink amounts are counted in the EEPROM. When the limit is reached, the Counter A displays an Ink Cartridge replacement request, and the Counter B or C displays Maintenance Request. The Duct Joint Supply Assy. is durably deteriorated since it operates in synchronization with the Carriage. To secure durability, the number of passes is counted in the EEPROM (D). When the limit is reached, Maintenance Request is displayed.
Timing for Replacing the Regular Replacement Parts When the Maintenance Counter B/C/D reach the limits shown in the above table, it causes a Maintenance Request error and disables all button operations except for the Power button. The Maintenance Counter values can be checked using the adjustment program. Always check the B, C, D counters whenever you repair the printer. If any one of the counter values is close to its limit or if the counter values cannot be read from the EEPROM due to Main Board failure, replace the Ink System, Waste Ink Pads and Duct Joint Supply Assy. with new ones. This prevents the customer from sending back his/her printer for service in the near future due to a Maintenance Request error. Replacement Procedure Ink System Refer to 4.2.4.12 "Ink System" (p.99). Duct Joint Supply Assy Refer to 4.2.4.1 "Duct Joint Supply Assy /CR Cable Assy" (p.83). Waste Ink Pads Refer to 4.2.4.15 "Tray Assy/Waste Ink Pad" (p.104). After the Replacement Reset the Maintenance Counters B, C, D. Refer to Chapter5 "ADJUSTMENT" (p.113).
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6.1.3 Lubrication
The grease type, lubrication amount and locations for the printer were decided according to EPSON special examinations. When lubrication is needed as mentioned below, make sure to observe the specified grease type, amount and locations described in this section. After replacing the part that requires lubrication. As needs arise when performing assembly/disassembly of the printer
C A U T IO N
Applying Point
[Lubrication Point] On the EJ Roller where the Grounding Spring contacts [Lubrication Type] G-26 [Lubrication Amount] 1 mm x half way around the EJ Roller [Lubrication Timing] After reinstalling the EJ Roller [Remarks] Use a syringe to apply the grease. Be careful not to apply the oil to other areas on the EJ Roller or other parts.
Never use oil or grease other than those specified in this manual. Use of different types of oil or grease may damage the components or adversely affect the printer functions. Never apply an excess amount of oil or grease. Carefully observe the specified amount described in this section. Table 6-2. Grease to be used
Type Grease Grease Grease Grease Name G-26 G-65 G-71 G-74 CR02 EPSON CODE 1080614 1246432 1304682 1409257 6022805/6022798 Supplier EPSON EPSON EPSON EPSON EPSON Applying Point
Figure 6-1. Lubricating the EJ Roller
[Lubrication Point] On the Printhead where the EJ Frame contacts [Lubrication Type] G-71 [Lubrication Amount] 0.03 - 0.04 [g] [Lubrication Timing] After reinstalling the Printhead [Remarks] Use a syringe to apply the grease.
Liquid lubricant
Figure 6-2. Lubricating the Printhead
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[Lubrication Point] EJ Frame [Lubrication Type] G-71 [Lubrication Amount] 0.03 - 0.04 [g] x 3 points [Lubrication Timing] After reinstalling the EJ Frame Applying Point [Remarks] Use a syringe to apply the grease. Applying Point
[Lubrication Point] Head Cable Holder [Lubrication Type] G-74 [Lubrication Amount] Adequate dose [Lubrication Timing] Before reinstalling the Head Cable Holder [Remarks] Use a brush to apply the grease.
Figure 6-3. Lubricating the EJ Frame
Figure 6-5. Lubricating the Head Cable Holder
[Lubrication Point] Duct Valve Supply [Lubrication Type] CR-02 Applying Point [Lubrication Amount] Adequate dose [Lubrication Timing] Before reinstalling the Duct Valve Supply [Remarks] Use a brush to apply the oil.
Applying Point
[Lubrication Point] Duct Tube [Lubrication Type] G-74 [Lubrication Amount] Adequate dose
405 mm
[Lubrication Timing] Before reinstalling the Duct Tube [Remarks] Use a brush to apply the grease.
Figure 6-4. Lubricating the Duct Bulb Supply
Figure 6-6. Lubricating the Duct Tube (1)
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[Lubrication Point] Duct Tube [Lubrication Type] G-74 [Lubrication Amount] Adequate dose [Lubrication Timing] Before reinstalling the Duct Tube [Remarks] Use a brush to apply the grease.
[Lubrication Point] On the Tube Holder where the Duct Tube contacts [Lubrication Type] G-74 [Lubrication Amount] Adequate dose [Lubrication Timing] Before reinstalling the Tube Holder [Remarks] Use a brush to apply the grease. Applying Point
Applying Point (Front/Back side)
Figure 6-7. Lubricating the Duct Tube (2)
Figure 6-9. Lubricating the Tube Holder (2)
Applying Point
[Lubrication Point] On the Tube Holder where the Duct Tube contacts [Lubrication Type] G-74 [Lubrication Amount] Adequate dose [Lubrication Timing] Before reinstalling the Tube Holder [Remarks] Use a brush to apply the grease.
A
[Lubrication Point] Carriage Shaft Applying Point Position: Center

B
[Lubrication Type] G-71 [Lubrication Amount] 0.03 - 0.04 [g] between (1) and (2) 0.03 - 0.04 [g] each to (3), (4) points [Lubrication Timing] Before reinstalling the Carriage Shaft [Remarks] Use an injector to apply the grease. Lubricate the grease between (1) and (2) while rotating the shaft in the direction A. Lubricate the grease between (3) and (4) while rotating the shaft in the direction B.
Figure 6-8. Lubricating the Tube Holder (1)
Figure 6-10. Lubricating the EJ Carriage Shaft
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[Lubrication Point] Carriage Assy Applying Point [Lubrication Type] G-74 [Lubrication Amount] Adequate dose [Lubrication Timing] Before reinstalling the Carriage Assy Applying Point (Inner side of hole) [Remarks] Use a brush to apply the grease.
Applying Point
[Lubrication Point] On the Driven Pulley where the CR Frame Assy contacts [Lubrication Type] G-26 [Lubrication Amount] 1 mm x 5 mm [Lubrication Timing] Before reinstalling the Driven Pulley [Remarks] Use a syringe to apply the grease.
Figure 6-11. Lubricating the Carriage Assy
Figure 6-13. Lubricating the Driven Pulley (2)
Applying Point
Applying Point
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[Lubrication Point] On the EJ Roller Shaft where the Front Paper Guide Assy contacts (refer to Figure 6-15) [Lubrication Type] G-26
[Lubrication Amount] 1 mm x 4 mm [Lubrication Timing] Before reinstalling the Front Paper Guide Assy Applying Point [Remarks] Use a syringe to apply the grease.
Figure 6-15. Lubricating the Front Paper Guide Assy
Figure 6-17. Lubricating the EJ Roller Shaft (1)
[Lubrication Point] On the PF Roller Shaft where the Front Paper Guide Assy contacts (refer to Figure 6-15) [Lubrication Type] G-26 [Lubrication Amount] 1 mm x 6 mm Applying Point [Lubrication Timing] Before reinstalling the Front Paper Guide Assy [Remarks] Use a syringe to apply the grease.
[Lubrication Point] On the EJ Roller Shaft where the Front Paper Guide Assy contacts (refer to Figure 6-15) [Lubrication Type] G-26 [Lubrication Amount] 1 mm x 4 mm [Lubrication Timing] Before reinstalling the Front Paper Guide Assy [Remarks] Use a syringe to apply the grease.
Applying Point
Figure 6-16. Lubricating the PF Roller Shaft
Figure 6-18. Lubricating the EJ Roller Shaft (2)
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Applying Point
[Lubrication Point] ASF Frame [Lubrication Type] G-71 [Lubrication Amount] Adequate dose [Lubrication Timing] Before reinstalling the ASF Frame [Remarks] Use a brush to apply the grease.
Applying Point (Both sides of notch)
[Lubrication Point] Paper Back Cam [Lubrication Type] G-71 [Lubrication Amount] Adequate dose [Lubrication Timing] Before reinstalling the Paper Back Cam [Remarks] Use a brush to apply the grease.
Applying Point
Figure 6-19. Lubricating the ASF Frame (1)
Figure 6-21. Lubricating the Paper Back Cam
Applying Point
[Lubrication Point] ASF Frame [Lubrication Type] G-71 [Lubrication Amount] Adequate dose [Lubrication Timing] Before reinstalling the ASF Frame [Remarks] Use a brush to apply the grease. Applying Point
[Lubrication Point] Hopper Cam shaft [Lubrication Type] G-71 [Lubrication Amount] Adequate dose [Lubrication Timing] Before reinstalling the Hopper Cam [Remarks] Use a brush to apply the grease.
Figure 6-20. Lubricating the ASF Frame (2)
Figure 6-22. Lubricating the Hopper Cam Shaft
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[Lubrication Point] Spur Gear 9 [Lubrication Type] G-74 Applying Point [Lubrication Amount] Adequate dose [Lubrication Timing] Before reinstalling the Spur Gear 9 [Remarks] Use a syringe to apply the grease. Applying Point
[Lubrication Point] Cartridge Assy [Lubrication Type] G-26 [Lubrication Amount] Adequate dose [Lubrication Timing] Before reinstalling the Cartridge Assy [Remarks] Use a brush to apply the grease.
Figure 6-23. Lubricating the Spur Gear 9
Figure 6-25. Lubricating the Cartridge Assy
[Lubrication Point] Duct Joint Supply Assy Applying Point (Tube insertion part) [Lubrication Type] CR-02 [Lubrication Amount] Adequate dose [Lubrication Timing] Before reinstalling the Duct Joint Supply Assy [Remarks] Use a brush to apply the grease.
Applying Point
[Lubrication Point] Cleaner Wiper [Lubrication Type] G-65 [Lubrication Amount] Adequate dose [Lubrication Timing] Before reinstalling the Cleaner Wiper [Remarks] Use a brush to apply the grease.
Figure 6-24. Lubricating the Duct Joint Supply Assy
Figure 6-26. Lubricating the Cleaner Wiper
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[Lubrication Point] Printer Cover Assy [Lubrication Type] G-74 [Lubrication Amount] Adequate dose [Lubrication Timing] Before reinstalling the Printer Cover Assy Applying Point [Remarks] Use a brush to apply the grease.
Figure 6-27. Lubricating the Printer Cover Assy
[Lubrication Point] Handle Assy (right and left) Applying Point [Lubrication Type] G-26 [Lubrication Amount] Adequate dose [Lubrication Timing] Before reinstalling the Handle Assy [Remarks] Use a brush to apply the grease.
Figure 6-28. Lubricating the Handle Assy
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CHAPTER
APPENDIX
7.2 Electric Circuit
Revision A
7.1 Exploded Diagram
Circuit diagrams of the major electric components listed below are given on the following pages. PM260/270/PM290 PM260/270/PM290 PM260/270/PM290 PM260/270/PM290 PM260/270/PM290 PM260/270/PM290 PM290 PM290 Main Board (1) (C694 MAIN) Main Board (2) (C694 MAIN) Main Board (3) (C694 MAIN) Panel Board (C694 PNL) Sub Board (C694 SUB) SUB-B Board (C694 SUB-B) SUB-B Board (C695 SUB-B) STG Board (C695 STG)
APPENDIX
Exploded Diagram & Part List
135
Only numbered Service Parts are available.
400
401
E-520, PictureMate PM 260/270
No.1
Rev.01
C694-ACCE-011

106 (Except for EHC) 109
111 106 (Only for EHC)
108
113
114
110
115
115 115
115
104
105 101 103 118
112
No.2
Rev.02
C694-CASE-012
200
202
201
No.3
Rev.01
C694-ELEC-011

500
511 526
523
515 518
527
525
506 532
No.4
Rev.01
C694-MECH-011
PartCode
PartName POWERCABLE ACADAPTER INKCART.UNBOXED,COLL,DYE;G06C,NA,AS INKCART.UNBOXED,COLM,DYE;G06C,SK,AS SOFTWARECD,E/S/P/UK/F/I/G/D SETTINGUPMANUAL USER'SGUIDE HUNDLE BUTTON,MAIN;C BUTTON,PW BUTTON,PRINT FRAME,SLOT,ASSY,B.,ASP HOUSING,REAR,ASSY,B.,ASP COVER,PRINTERASSY,E.,ASP COVER,LCD HOUSING,MIDDLE,ASSY,B.,ASP STACKER,ASSY.,ASP HOUSING,UPPER,ASSY,B.,ASP LCD,ASSY.,ASP FOOT HOUSING UPPER SUPPORT HOUSING,UPPER,SUPPORT SHIELD,PLATE,ASSY,B.,ASP BOARDASSY.,PANEL HARNESS PRINTERMECHANISM,B,ASP MOTOR,ASSY.,PF POROUSPAD,PAPERGUIDE POROUSPAD,PAPERGUIDE,LOWER MOTOR,ASSY.,ASF POROUSPAD,INKEJECT,UPPER,IS;B PRINTHEAD GROUNDINGSPRING,ROLLER,EJ CUTWASHER,4.1X0.5X6.5 TORSIONSPRING,44.9 CABLEASSY.,CR;B HOLDER,TUBE,JOINT MOTOR,ASSY.,CR IS,ASSY.,ASP PAPER,GUIDE,FRONT,ASSY.,ASP SCALE,PF,ASSY.,ASP FRAME,CR,ASSY.,ASP ASF,ASSY.,ASP SCALE,CR,ASSY.,ASP DUCT,JOINT,SUPPLY,ASSY.,ASP CARTRIDGE,ASSY,B.,ASP TRAYASSY.,ASP GUIDE,PAPEREJECT CLAMP,TUBE
RefNo.
Category Accessories Accessories Accessories Accessories Accessories Accessories Accessories Case Case Case Case Case Case Case Case Case Case Case Case Case Case ElectronicParts ElectronicParts ElectronicParts MechanismParts MechanismParts MechanismParts MechanismParts MechanismParts MechanismParts MechanismParts MechanismParts MechanismParts MechanismParts MechanismParts MechanismParts MechanismParts MechanismParts MechanismParts MechanismParts MechanismParts MechanismParts MechanismParts MechanismParts MechanismParts MechanismParts MechanismParts MechanismParts
Qty Remark 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 4 NOTFORRESALE 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
2107708 2108015 1452593 1491612 3102484 4110575 4110577 1463760 1474146 1463753 1463754 1473192 1473186 1473179 1463983 1473181 1473189 1473184 1473190 1272694 1463757 1473188 2116289 2116560 2118714 1464195 1464192 1427608 1464199 1435153 F174010 1427601 1428359 1427603 2109959 1427203 1464189 1436794 1473114 1436796 1473113 1473112 1436799 1436800 1473178 1436811 1464193 1436642
400 401 NONFIG NONFIG NONFIG NONFIG NONFIG 101 103 104 105 106 108 109 110 111 112 113 114 115 118 200 201 202 500 501 502 503 504 505 506 508 509 510 511 515 518 520 521 522 523 524 525 526 527 528 529 530
2103140 2116798 1446872 1430403

PartCode
BOARDASSY.,ENCODER,PF HARNESS,ENCORDER,PF COVER,FFCASSY.ASP TUBE,JOINT,SUPPLY;B PartName
531 532 533 NONFIG

RefNo.
MechanismParts MechanismParts MechanismParts MechanismParts Category
1 1 1 1 Qty Remark
401
400
01 (Only for EHC)
02 (Only for EHC)
E-720, PictureMate PM 290
No.1
Rev.01
C695-ACCE-011

109
106 (Except for EHC)
111 106 (only for EHC)
108
116 117
113
114
110
104
105 101 103 118
112
No.2
Rev.02
C695-CASE-012
703
102 (Except for EHC) 512 (Only for EHC) 102 (Only for EHC)
207 208
115
115 115
115
No.3
Rev.01
C695-CASE-021
200
202
201
No.4
Rev.01
C695-ELEC-011

500
511 526
523
515 518
527
525
506 532
No.5
Rev.01
C695-MECH-011

502 521 524
503
510 510
533
504
520
508
531 501 509 505
522 530
528 529
PictureMate PM 290
No.6
Rev.01
C695-MECH-021EURO
PartCode
PartName POWERCABLE ACADAPTER INKCART.UNBOXED,COLL,DYE;G06C,NA,AS INKCART.UNBOXED,COLM,DYE;G06C,SK,AS SOFTWARECD,E/S/P/UK/F/I/G/D SETTINGUPMANUAL USER'SGUIDE HUNDLE;B HOUSING,STRAGE BUTTON,MAIN;B BUTTON,PW BUTTON,PRINT FRAME,SLOT,ASSY,B.,ASP HOUSING,REAR,ASSY,B.,ASP COVER,PRINTERASSY,F.,ASP COVER,LCD HOUSING,MIDDLE,ASSY,B.,ASP STACKER,ASSY.,ASP HOUSING,UPPER,ASSY,B.,ASP LCD,ASSY.,ASP FOOT HARNESS HARNESS HOUSING,UPPER,SUPPORT SHIELD,PLATE,ASSY,B.,ASP BOARDASSY.,PANEL HARNESS BOARDASSY.,STORAGE BOARDASSY.,SUB PRINTERMECHANISM,B,ASP MOTOR,ASSY.,PF POROUSPAD,PAPERGUIDE POROUSPAD,PAPERGUIDE,LOWER MOTOR,ASSY.,ASF POROUSPAD,INKEJECT,UPPER,IS;B PRINTHEAD GROUNDINGSPRING,ROLLER,EJ CUTWASHER,4.1X0.5X6.5 TORSIONSPRING,44.9 CABLEASSY.,CR;B HOLDER,TUBE,JOINT MOTOR,ASSY.,CR IS,ASSY.,ASP PAPER,GUIDE,FRONT,ASSY.,ASP SCALE,PF,ASSY.,ASP FRAME,CR,ASSY.,ASP ASF,ASSY.,ASP SCALE,CR,ASSY.,ASP
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Qty Remark 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 4 NOTFORRESALE NOT FOR SALE 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
2107706 2108015 1452593 1491612 3102478 4110575 4110578 1463761 1463741 1463976 1463753 1463754 1473129 1473123 1473117 1463983 1473119 1473126 1473121 1473127 1272694 2116565 2116566 1463757 1473125 2116297 2116560 2116640 2117031 2118691 1464195 1464192 1427608 1464199 1435153 F174010 1427601 1428359 1427603 2109959 1427203 1464189 1436794 1473114 1436796 1473113 1473112 1436799
400 401 NONFIG NONFIG NONFIG NONFIG NONFIG 101 102 103 104 105 106 108 109 110 111 112 113 114 115 116 117 118 200 201 202 207 208 500 501 502 503 504 505 506 508 509 510 511 515 518 520 521 522 523 524 525
1436800 1473116 1436811 1464194 1436642 2103140 2116798 1446872 1473132 1430403
PartCode
DUCT,JOINT,SUPPLY,ASSY.,ASP CARTRIDGE,ASSY,B.,ASP TRAYASSY.,ASP GUIDE,PAPEREJECT;B CLAMP,TUBE BOARDASSY.,ENCODER,PF HARNESS,ENCORDER,PF COVER,FFCASSY.ASP STORAGE,ASSY,B.,ASP TUBE,JOINT,SUPPLY;B PartName
526 527 528 529 530 531 532 533 703 NONFIG
RefNo.
MechanismParts MechanismParts MechanismParts MechanismParts MechanismParts MechanismParts MechanismParts MechanismParts MechanismParts MechanismParts Category
1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Qty Remark
Model : E-520/720 PictureMate PM260/PM270/290 Board : C694 MAIN (BOARD ASSEMBLY MAIN ) Rev. :C Sheet : 1/3
Model : E-520/720 PictureMate PM260/PM270/290 Board : C694 PNL (BOARD ASSEMBLY PANEL ) Rev. :A Sheet : 1/1
Model : E-520/720 PictureMate PM260/PM270/290 Board : C694 SUB (BOARD ASSEMBLY SUB ) Rev. :A Sheet : 1/1
Model : E-520/720 PictureMate PM260/PM270/290 Board : C694 SUB-B (BOARD ASSEMBLY SUB-B ) Rev. :A Sheet : 1/1
Model : E-720 PictureMate PM290 Board : C695 SUB-B (BOARD ASSEMBLY SUB-B ) Rev. :A Sheet : 1/1
Model : E-720 PictureMate PM290 Board : C695 STG (BOARD ASSEMBLY STG ) Rev. :C Sheet : 1/1

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SERVICE MANUAL

Color Inkjet Printer

EPSON PictureMate PM260/270 EPSON PictureMate PM290

SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION. Imaging Products CS, PL & Environmental Management

About This Manual

Symbols Used in this Manual

EPSON PictureMate PM260/PM270/PM290

Chapter 2 OPERATING PRINCIPLES

EPSON PictureMate PM260/PM270/PM290

EPSON PictureMate PM260/PM270/PM290

Revision A Dimensions and Weight

Weight*3 Approx. 2.4kg Approx. 3.0kg

Features unique to PictureMate PM290

Figure 1-1. External View

EPSON PictureMate PM260/PM270/PM290

1.2 Printing Specifications

1.2.2 Ink Cartridge

West Europe T5846 T5844

CISMEA* T5846 T5844

For PictureMate PM260/PM270 only.

Table 1-4. Ink Cartridge Specifications

Within a month at 40 C Within 5 days at 60 C

EPSON PictureMate PM260/PM270/PM290

1.2.3 Print Mode

1.2.4 Supported Paper

Enhance 5760x1440 Fine Detail SMGA Standard 720x720

Enhance 5760x1440 Fine Detail SMGA

4x 6 Post card Post card

101.6 x 152.4 mm 100 x 148 mm 100 x 148 mm

VSD2 (V6) VSD3 VSD2 (V6)

Enhance 5760x1440 Fine Detail SMGA Photo Stickers 720x720

EPSON PictureMate PM260/PM270/PM290

1.2.5 Printing Area

1.3 General Specifications

Margin Left 3 mm 3 mm 2.54 mm* Right 3 mm 3 mm 2.54 mm*

Cut Sheet (Standard)

Cut Sheet (Borderless)

Table 1-9. Printer Electrical Specification

Print Area Paper Size

Table 1-10. Battery Electrical Specification (Option)

Figure 1-2. Printing Area

Table 1-11. Power Consumption (Using AC Adapter)

EPSON PictureMate PM260/PM270/PM290

PM290 Approx. 60 min.*3 Approx. 60 pages*3 Approx. 3 hours*5 (Approx. 2 hours*6)

BATTERY DRIVING CONDITIONS

EPSON PictureMate PM260/PM270/PM290

Printer Operation Startup*1

After the error appears, the power is automatically turned off.

After the error appears, the power is automatically turned off.

EPSON PictureMate PM260/PM270/PM290

1.3.6 Environmental Conditions

Temperature*2 10 C to 35C -20C to 40C*1 -20C to 60C*1

1.3.4 Acoustic Noise

1.3.5 Safety Approvals (Safety standards/EMI)

Korea*2 Taiwan*2 Australia*2

Figure 1-4. Temperature/Humidity Range

For PM290 only For PM260/PM270 only

EPSON PictureMate PM260/PM270/PM290

Adaptable connector Recommended cable length

Table 1-19. Device ID

1.4.1 USB Interface

When IEEE 1284.4 is Disabled

PM290 Approx. 60 min.3 Approx. 60 pages3 Approx. 3 hours5 (Approx. 2 hours6)

Temperature2 10 C to 35C -20C to 40C1 -20C to 60C*1

Korea2 Taiwan2 Australia*2

Camera specification file (.MRK) PRINT Image Framer file (.USD)