Epson SC-300 Service Manual

Service Manual
Epson America, Inc.
TM-SC300
Service Manual
Revision 1st Release
Date October 1997
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EPSON Stylus COLOR 300 Service Manual
Preface
This document describes the EPSON Stylus Color 300, a follow-on version of the EPSON Stylus Color 200/EPSON Stylus 200, which is a follow-on version of the EPSON Stylus Color IIs/EPSON Stylus 820. Therefore, you must refer to this information in conjunction with the EPSON Stylus Color 200/EPSON Stylus 200 Service Manual Addendum (Part No. TM-STYCLR200) and the EPSON Stylus Color IIs/EPSON Stylus 820 Service Manual (Part No. TM-STYCLRIIS) for details on any subjects common to these printers.
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FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT FOR AMERICAN USERS

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio and television reception. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause interference to radio and television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: WARNING The connection of a non-shielded equipment interface cable to this equipment will invalidate the FCC Certification of this device and may cause interference levels that exceed the limits established by the FCC for this equipment. It is the responsibility of the user to obtain and use a shielded equipment interface cable with this device. If this equipment has more than one interface connector, do not leave cables connected to unused interfaces. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user's authority to operate the printer. FOR CANADIAN USERS This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations. Cet appareil numrique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Rglement sur le materiel brouilleur du Canada. COPYRIGHT NOTICE All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the written permission of Epson America, Inc. No patent liability is assumed with respect to use of the information contained herein. Neither is any liability assumed for damages resulting from the use of the information contained herein. While every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this book, Epson America, Inc. assumes no responsibility for errors and omissions. Neither Epson America, Inc., nor its affiliates shall be liable to the purchaser of this product or third parties for damages, losses, costs, or expenses incurred by purchaser or third parties as a result of: accident, misuse, or abuse of this product or unauthorized modifications, repairs, or alterations to this product. Epson America, Inc., shall not be liable against any damages or problems arising from the use of any options or any consumable products other than those designated as Original EPSON Products or EPSON-Approved Products by Seiko Epson Corporation. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
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TRADEMARKS EPSON, ESC/P and EPSON Stylus are registered trademarks and ESC/P 2 is a trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation. General Notice: Other product names used herein are for identification purposes only and may be trademarks of their respective companies. EPSON disclaims any and all rights in those marks. Copyright 1997 Epson America, Inc. 20770 Madrona Avenue Torrance, CA 90509-2842
PRECAUTIONS
Precautionary notations throughout the text are categorized relative to: 1. personal injury. 2. damage to equipment.
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 a WARNING heading.
CAUTION
Signals a precaution which, if ignored, could result in damage to equipment. Always observe the precautionary measures itemized below when performing repair/maintenance procedures.
WARNING
1. Always disconnect the product from both the power source and host computer before performing any maintenance or repair procedure. 2. No work should be performed on the unit by persons unfamiliar with basic safety measures dictated for all electronics technicians in their line of work. 3. In performing testing described in 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 the power supply and other electronic components.
CAUTION
1. Repairs on EPSON products should be performed only by an EPSON-certified repair technician. 2. Make certain that the source voltage 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 the available power source, do not connect it to the power source. 3. Always verify that the EPSON product has been disconnected from the power source before removing or replacing printed circuit boards and/or individual chips. 4. To protect sensitive P chip and circuitry, use static discharge equipment, such as anti-static wrist straps, when accessing internal components. 5. Replace malfunctioning components only with those components recommended by the manufacturer; introduction of second-source ICs or other non-approved components may damage the product and void any applicable EPSON warranty.
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CHAPTER 1 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

1.1 FEATURES _________________________________________________________________1-1 1.2 SPECIFICATIONS ___________________________________________________________1-2
Printing Specifications ___________________________________________________________________1-2 Software SpecificationsESC/P Control Codes _______________________________________________1-3 Paper Handling _________________________________________________________________________1-4 Paper Specifications _____________________________________________________________________1-4 Printable Area __________________________________________________________________________1-6 PG Adjustment Lever Setting ______________________________________________________________1-7 Paper Select Lever Setting ________________________________________________________________1-7 Ink Cartridge Specification ________________________________________________________________1-8 Electrical Specifications __________________________________________________________________1-9 Environmental Conditions ________________________________________________________________1-9 Reliability ____________________________________________________________________________1-10 Acoustic Noise_________________________________________________________________________1-10 Safety Approvals _______________________________________________________________________1-10 CE Marking___________________________________________________________________________1-10 Physical Specifications __________________________________________________________________1-11
1.3 INTERFACE SPECIFICATION _______________________________________________1-12 1.4 OPERATIONS ______________________________________________________________1-12

Control Panel__________________________________________________________________________1-12 Buttons ____________________________________________________________________________1-12 LED Indicators ______________________________________________________________________1-14
1.5 MAIN COMPONENTS_______________________________________________________1-15

Printer Mechanism _____________________________________________________________________1-15 Main Control Board (C224 Main Board) ____________________________________________________1-15 Power Supply Unit (C160 PSB/PSE Board) __________________________________________________1-15 Housing ______________________________________________________________________________1-15
Chapter 1 Product Description
1.1 FEATURES
The EPSON Stylus Color 300 printer is a color ink jet printer that comes with a standard fourcolor (Black and CMY) printhead. The major features of this printer are: q Standard four-color printing. Both monochrome and color (CMY) print nozzles are in a one-piece printhead. q High-quality color printing. This printer can print in 360 dpi (horizontal and vertical) and semi-720 dpi (vertical only) resolutions. q High-speed printing. The EPSON Stylus Color 300 can print 200 cps at 10 cpi (Pica) during monochrome text printing. q Standard Bi-directional Parallel Interface (IEEE 1284 Nibble mode). The EPSON Stylus Color 300 is very similar to the EPSON Stylus Color 200/EPSON Stylus 200. This manual describes service procedures unique to the EPSON Stylus Color 300. Consequently, service personnel should also refer to the EPSON Stylus Color 200/EPSON Stylus 200 Service Manual when servicing the EPSON Stylus Color 300.
Epson Stylus Color 300 Service Manual
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EPSON Stylus Color 300 Service Manual
1.2 SPECIFICATIONS
This section describes the product specifications for the EPSON Stylus Color 300.
Printing Specifications
Print system: Nozzle configuration: On-demand ink jet printer Monochrome: 31 nozzles Color: 11 nozzles 3 (cyan, magenta, yellow)
104/360" (.38 m 73 7 m ) #1 3 # 3 B0 #9 2 # 1 C1 104/360" (.38 m 73 7 m ) # 1 M1 # 1 Y1 16/360" (.29 m 11 8 m )
16/360" (.29 m 11 8 m )
Print direction (Paper feed)
1/60" (0.4233mm)
1/180" (0.1411mm)
# 3 B 1/180" (0.1411mm) 1/180" (0.1411mm) # 2 B # 1 B 1/180" (0.1411mm) # 1 C # 1 M # 1 Y
16/360" (.29 m 11 8 m )
V iewed fromthe back of the printhead
Figure 1-1. Printhead Nozzle Configuration Print direction: Bi-directional printing with logic seeking for text and graphics
Print speed and printable columns: Character mode:

Character Pitch Printable Columns LQ Speed
10 cpi (Pica) Raster graphics mode:

Horizontal Resolution Printable Area
80
200 cps @ 10 cpi
Available dots (A4)
CR Speed
180 dpi 360 dpi
8 inch 8 inch
1440 2880
20 ips 20 ips
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1/60" (0.4233mm)
Chapter 1 Product Description Character Table: ASCII: 36 characters, one space code, and one symbol: n Alphabet [A to Z] (code 41H ~ 5AH) n Number [0 to 9] (code 30H ~ 39H) n Space (code 20H) n Symbol [#] (code 23H) Bitmap LQ / EPSON Courier (10 cpi) 25 KB
Typeface: Input data buffer:
Software SpecificationsESC/P Control Codes

Printer Language: Exclusive control codes for the EPSON Stylus Color 300 EPSON Remote Command Control Code: Character mode: General operation: Paper feeding: Carriage operation: EEPROM Control: Graphics mode: General operation: Paper feeding: Carriage operation: Page formatting: Print position control: Spacing: Graphics: Color control: Note:
Initialize printer Form feed Line feed Carriage return EEPROM control
ESC @ FF LF CR ESC |
Initialize printer Uni-directional printing CSF mode control Form feed Line feed Line spacing Carriage return Page length Top/Bottom margin Horizontal print position Vertical print position Define unit Graphics mode Raster graphics Printing color
ESC @ ESC U ESC EM FF LF ESC + CR ESC (C ESC (c ESC $, ESC ESC (V, ESC (v ESC (U ESC (G ESC . () ESC r ()
The EPSON Stylus Color 300 requires a specific printer driver for proper printing operation and control; use of other printer drivers could result in improper printing. : : Works only with unique parameters. Works only as a print buffer select command.
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Paper Handling
Feeding method: Paper path: Line spacing: Paper feeding speed: Paper is fed from the built-in auto sheet feeder (ASF) Cut sheets are fed from the built in ASF. 1/6-inch feed, or programmable in 1/360-inch minimum increments. 1/6-inch / 102 msec
Paper Specifications
q Cut sheet Table 1-1. Paper Size - Cut Sheet Type A4 Letter B5 Legal Statement Executive n Thickness: n Weight: n Quality: q Envelope Table 1-2. Paper Size - Envelope Type No.10 DL n Thickness: n Weight: n Quality: Notes: Width 9.5 in. (241 mm) 8.7 in. (220 mm) Length 4.13 in. (104.8 mm) 4.3 in. (110 mm) Width 8.3 in. (210 mm) 8.5 in. (216 mm) 7.2 in. (182 mm) 8.5 in. (216 mm) 5.5 in. (139.7 mm) 7.25 in. (184.2 mm) Length 11.7 in. (297 mm) 11.0 in. (279 mm) 10.1 in. (257 mm) 14.0 in. (356 mm) 8.5 in. (215.9 mm) 10.5 in. (266.7 mm)
0.003 ~ 0.004 in. (0.08 ~ 0.11 mm) 17 ~ 24 lb. (64 ~ 90 g/m) Plain paper, Recycled paper, EPSON special media
0.006 ~ 0.020 in. (0.16 ~ 0.52 mm) 12 ~ 24 lb. (45 ~ 90 g/m) BOND paper, Plain paper, Airmail
Envelope printing is allowed only under normal temperature and humidity conditions. Envelopes are fed into the printer long edge first.
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Chapter 1 Product Description q Other Table 1-3. Paper Size - Special Media Type Transparency or Glossy Film (A4) Transparency or Glossy Film (Letter) Glossy Paper (A4) Glossy Paper (Letter) Index Card (A6 size) Photo Paper Self-adhesive sheets (A4) n Quality: Note: Width 8.3 in. (210 mm) 8.5 in. (216 mm) 8.3 in. (210 mm) 8.5 in. (216 mm) 4.1 in. (105 mm) 4.0 in. (101.6 mm) 8.3 in. (210 mm) Length 11.7 in. (297 mm) 11.0 in. (279 mm) 11.7 in. (297 mm) 11.0 in. (279 mm) 5.8 in. (148 mm) 6.0 in. (152.4 mm) 11.7 in. (297 mm) Thickness 0.005 to 0.006 in. (0.13 to 0.15 mm) 0.005 to 0.006 in. (0.13 to 0.15 mm) 0.0066 to 0.0070 in. (0.17 to 0.18 mm) 0.0066 to 0.0070 in. (0.17 to 0.18 mm) 0.0091 in. (max.) (0.23 mm) (max.) Approx. 0.0094 in. (0.24 mm) 0.0079 in. (max.) (0.2 mm) (max.)
Exclusive transparency/Glossy Paper Set the paper thickness lever to the Thick (Rear) position for index card printing.
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Printable Area
The maximum printable area for each type of paper is summarized in the table below. Table 1-4. Printable Area Type A4 Letter Legal A6 B5 Statement Executive No.10 DL PW (typ.) 210 mm (8.3) 216 mm (8.5) 216 mm (8.5) 105 mm (4.1) 182 mm (7.2) 139.7 mm (5.5) 184.2 mm (7.25) 241 mm (9.5) 220 mm (8.7) PL (typ.) 297 mm (11.7) 279 mm (11.0) 356 mm (14) 148 mm (5.8) 257 mm (10.1) 215.9 mm (8.5) 266.7 mm (10.5) 104.8 mm (4.1) 110 mm (4.3) LM (Min.) 3.0 mm (0.12)
P W CUT SHEET L M R M
RM (Min.) 3.0 mm (0.12) 33.8 mm (1.33) 13.8 mm (0.54)
TM (Min.) 3.0 mm (0.12)
BM (Min.) 14.0 mm (0.55)
TM
Printable Area
ENVELOPE
P W L M R M
BM
PL TM
Printable Area
BM
Figure 1-2. Printable Area
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PL
PG Adjustment Lever Setting

The platen gap (PG) is the space between the printhead nozzle and the paper surface. It can be adjusted to the appropriate level by the PG adjustment lever, located on the left side of the printer, underneath the cover. Table 1-5. PG Adjustment Lever Setting Paper Type Cut Sheet Envelope Lever Position Front (0 position) Rear (+ position) Gap Setting 0 mm +0.62 mm
Paper Select Lever Setting

The built-in ASF is equipped with an adjustment lever. The lever should be set to the position appropriate for the type of paper being used. Table 1-6. Paper Select Lever Setting Paper Feeding Source Select Lever Position ASF Thick (Rear) Normal (Front) Manual Thick (Rear) Insertion Normal (Front) Paper Type Cut Sheet Envelopes and Index Cards NO OK NO OK OK NO OK NO
Paper Select Lever (Forward position: Normal Backward position: Thick paper Envelopes)
Platen Gap Adjustment Lever (Located underneath the printer cover) (Forward position: "0" Norm l a Backward position: "+" Envelopes)
Figure 1-3. PG Adjustment Lever and Paper Select Lever Epson Stylus Color 300 Service Manual 1-7
Ink Cartridge Specification

Type: Color: Print capacity: Exclusive cartridge Black and CMY (Cyan, Magenta, and Yellow) 220 pages 450 pages (360 dpi / 5% duty for each color on A4) (ISO/IEC10561 Letter pattern at 360 dpi monochrome printing on A4)
Life:
2 years (in sealed package) 6 months (out of package) -22 140 F (-30 60 C) (120 hours or less at 140 F (60 C) and a month or less at 104 F (40 C)) Storage (Package): -22 104 F (-30 40 C) (A month or less at 104 F (40 C)) After installation: -4 104 F (-20 40 C) (A month or less at 104 F (40 C)) Transit (Package): Approximately 2.44 oz. (69.3 g) (internal ink amount = 1.45 oz. (41.1g)) 1.81 (W) 2.22 (D) 1.52 0.01 (H) in. (45.9 (W) 56.5 (D) 38.5 0.3 (H) mm)
Storage conditions:
Weight: Dimensions:
(56.5 mm)
2.22 in.
1.81 in. (45.9 m ) m
1.52 in. (38.5 m ) m
Yellow Magenta Cyan
Black
Figure 1-4. Ink Cartridge Dimensions
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Electrical Specifications
Table 1-7. Electrical Specifications Item Rated Voltage Input Voltage Range Rated Frequency Range Input Frequency Range Rated Current Power Consumption Insulation Resistance Dielectric Strength 120V Version 120 VAC 103.5 132 V 50 60 Hz 49.5 60.5 Hz 0.5 A (Max. 0.5 A) Approx. 15 W (ISO/IEC10561 Letter pattern) 10 M, Min. (applying 500 VDC between AC line and chassis) AC 1000 Vrms for 1 min. or AC 1200 Vrms for 1 sec. (between AC line and chassis) 220 240V Version 220 240 VAC 198 264 V 50 60 Hz 49.5 60.5 Hz 0.3 A (Max. 0.3 A) Approx. 15 W (ISO/IEC10561 Letter pattern) Energy Star Compliant 10 M, Min. (applying 500 VDC between AC line and chassis) AC 1500 Vrms for 1 min. (between AC line and chassis)
Environmental Conditions
Table 1-8. Environmental Conditions Condition Temperature Humidity Shock Resistance Vibration Resistance Notes: : : :

Operating 50 to 95 F (10 to 35 C) 20 to 80 % 1G (within 1 msec.) 0.15G
Storage -4 to 140 F (-20 to 60 C) 5 to 85 % 2G (within 2 msec.) 0.50G
i.e., when the unit is in a shipping container. Without condensation. The unit should be operated within the range shown in the figure below.
Humidity (%) 8 0
Guaranteed Rne ag
5 5
2 0
1 0
2 7
3 Temperature 5 (C)
Figure 1-5. Temperature and Humidity Range 1-9
Reliability
Total Print Volume: Printhead Life: 10,000 pages (A4 or Letter) 1000 million dots / nozzle (color and monochrome)
Acoustic Noise
Level: Approx. 45 dB (A) (according to ISO7779)
Safety Approvals
Table 1-9. Safety Approvals Item Safety Standard EMI 120V Version UL1950 with D3 CSA C22.2 No.950 with D3 FCC part 15 subpart B class B CSA C108.8 class B 220 240V Version EN 60950 (TV, NEMKO) EN55022 (CISPR Pub.22) class B AS/NSZ 3548 class B
CE Marking
[220 ~ 240V Version only] Low Voltage Directive 73/26/EEC: EMC Directive89/336/EEC: EN60950 EN55022 Class B EN61000-3-2 EN61000-3-3 EN50082-1 IEC801-2 IEC801-3 IEC801-4
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Physical Specifications
Dimensions: Without auto sheet feeder attached: 15.6 (W) 8.11 (D) 6.38 (H) in. (397 (W) 206 (D) 162 (H) mm) With auto sheet feeder attached: 15.6 (W) 12.6 (D) 10.6 (H) in. (397 (W) 319 (D) 269 (H) mm) 3.9 kg (excluding printhead and ink cartridge)
Weight:
12.6 in. (319 mm)
(269 mm)
10.6 in.
8. 11
06 (2
in .
) m m
(162 mm)
6.38 in.
in. 15.6 mm) (397
Figure 1-6. Dimensions
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1.3 INTERFACE SPECIFICATION

Refer to the EPSON Stylus Color 200/EPSON Stylus 200 Service Manual for details.
1.4 OPERATIONS
This section describes basic printer operations.
Control Panel
The control panel is equipped with two non-locking push buttons and three LED indicators; the operation of each button and indicator is described below.
Buttons LOAD/EJECT
CLEANING LED Indicators PAPER OUT (Red) INK OUT (Red) POWER (Green)
Figure 1-7. Control Panel
Buttons
Table 1-10. Control Panel - Normal Operations Button LOAD/EJECT Operation Pressed less than 3 sec. Function
Loads or ejects the paper. Returns the carriage to the home position
when the carriage is at the ink-cartridge replace position.
Pressed for 3 sec.
Starts the ink-cartridge replace operation and

moves the carriage to the ink-cartridge replace position.
CLEANING
Pressed less than 3 sec.
Starts the cleaning operation. Moves the carriage to the ink-cartridge

replace position if the printer is in Ink Low, Ink Out or No Ink Cartridge status.
Pressed for 3 sec.
Returns the carriage to the home position

when the carriage is at the ink-cartridge replace position.
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Chapter 1 Product Description Table 1-11. Control Panel - Power-on Operations If you hold down this button(s) when The printer will turning on the printer CLEANING Begin the self-test LOAD/EJECT Print the nozzle test LOAD/EJECT Initialize the EEPROM (see Note below) + CLEANING Note: For the self-test or nozzle test, hold down the button for less than three seconds. For EEPROM Initialization, hold down the LOAD/EJECT and CLEANING buttons until the INK OUT and PAPER OUT LEDs begin blinking. Release both buttons and immediately press them again; release them when both LEDs begin blinking. The printer prints the self-test pattern. The printer prints one page at a time, pausing between each page. While the printer is paused, press LOAD/EJECT to resume printing or turn the power off to cancel the self-test. The printer prints the firmware version, ink counter value and a nozzle check pattern. The printer pauses after printing one page. To cancel the nozzle test, turn the power off while the printer is paused.
q Self-test:
q Nozzle Test:
q EEPROM Initialization: Initializes the following addresses on the EEPROM (refer to the EEPROM address map table in the Appendix.) 1AH: 1BH: 2CH/2DH: 70H - 73H: 78H - 7BH: Interface selection (00H: Auto) Interface Wait Time (02H: 2 sec.) Counter A (Protect counter) (00H) 4-color head non-installation time (00H) Power Off Timer (00H)
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LED Indicators
The LED indicators on the control panel show the printer status as summarized below: Table 1-12. Control Panel - LED Status Indications Status Ink low (printable) Ink out (not printable) Paper out Paper jam No ink cartridge POWER ON ON ON ON ON Blink INK OUT Blink ON --------ON ----PAPER OUT --------ON Blink --------Priority Low
Replacing ink cartridge Printing During nozzle cleaning

EEPROM initialization Multiple buttons pressed when the power is turned on
Medium High
ON Blink Blink Blink (Fast)
Carriage control error Fatal error

Maintenance request
Blink Blink (Fast) ON Blink (Fast)
Blink Blink (Fast) ON Blink (Fast)
Highest
Buttons LOAD/EJECT
CLEANING LED Indicators PAPER OUT (Red) INK OUT (Red) POWER (Green)
Figure 1-8. Control Panel
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1.5 MAIN COMPONENTS

The EPSON Stylus Color 300 contains these main components: q Printer mechanism q Main control board (C224 Main Board) q Power Supply Unit (C160 PSB/PSE Board : the same board is in the EPSON Stylus Color 200/EPSON Stylus 200) q Control Panel q Housing
Printer Mechanism
The mechanism of the EPSON Stylus Color 300 is identical to the EPSON Stylus Color 200/EPSON Stylus 200 mechanism. It is equipped with a 4-color, one-piece printhead unit, unique to the EPSON Stylus Color 300.
Main Control Board (C224 Main Board)

The main control board (C224 main board) is controlled by a M37721S2BFP 16-bit CPU (IC2) with 25MHz clock speed. The E05B49KA custom gate array (IC1) controls the memories (ROM and RAM), a built-in parallel interface circuit, and the printhead drive voltage generation circuit.
Power Supply Unit (C160 PSB/PSE Board)

The power supply unit of the EPSON Stylus Color 300 is identical to the unit in the EPSON Stylus Color 200/EPSON Stylus 200.
Housing
The control panel of the EPSON Stylus Color 300 has a different design than in the EPSON Stylus Color 200/EPSON Stylus 200. See Figure 1-7 for details.
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CHAPTER 2 OPERATING PRINCIPLES

2.1 OVERVIEW_________________________________________________________________2-1
Printer Mechanism ______________________________________________________________________2-1 Printhead Unit________________________________________________________________________2-1
Chapter 2 Operating Principles
2.1 OVERVIEW
Most of the printer mechanism design and electrical circuitry of the EPSON Stylus Color 300 is identical to the EPSON Stylus Color 200/EPSON Stylus 200. This chapter describes the differences in the printhead.
Printer Mechanism
A newly designed one-piece 4-color printhead is incorporated in the EPSON Stylus Color 300. This section describes the printhead.
Printhead Unit
The printhead unit for EPSON Stylus Color 300 has both monochrome and color nozzles in one unit. The nozzle arrangement on the printhead is shown below.
Title: f1-1.eps Creator: Micrografx Graphics Engine CreationDate: Tue Apr 29 14:41:16 1997
Figure 2-1. Printhead (Nozzle Configuration) To compensate for electrical characteristic variations in the printhead piezo-electric element, the electrical characteristics of each printhead are measured at the factory. The characteristic level is then used as the printhead ID. The printhead ID is recorded on each printhead by changing a signal line pathway on the head drive circuit. The main control circuit detects the status of this signal line, determines the printhead ID and adjusts the head drive voltage level accordingly. Therefore, no head ID registration to EEPROM is required on this printer. Epson Stylus Color 300 Service Manual 2-1
CHAPTER 3 DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY

3.1 OVERVIEW_________________________________________________________________3-1
Upper Case Removal _____________________________________________________________________3-1 C224 Main Board Removal________________________________________________________________3-2
Chapter 3 Disassembly and Assembly
3.1 OVERVIEW
This section describes how to disassemble and assemble the main components of the EPSON Stylus Color 300. Since most of the components are identical to the EPSON Stylus Color 200/EPSON Stylus 200, this manual only describes procedures unique to this printer.
Upper Case Removal

1. Remove the sheet guide from the printer. 2. Move the paper select lever to the backward position, then remove one screw (CBP/M28) securing a knob to the paper select lever. 3. Open the printer cover, then remove five screws (one CBB/M38 and four CBP/M412) securing the upper case to the bottom case. 4. Remove the upper case by lifting it upward.
Paper Select Lever CBP (M4x12)
CBP (M2x8)
Printer Cover
CBB (M3x8)
Upper Case
Figure 3-1. Upper Case Removal
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C224 Main Board Removal

1. Remove the upper case. (See Section 0). 2. Remove five screws (CBB/M3x6); four screws fixing the shield plate directly to the C224 Main Board and one screw fixing the metal bracket to the shield plate. 3. Disconnect all cables connected to the C224 Main Board and remove the C224 Main Board.
CBB (M3x6)
CBB (M3x6)
Bracket
Shield Plate
C224 Main Board
Figure 3-2. C224 Main Board Removal
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CHAPTER 4 ADJUSTMENT
4.1 OVERVIEW_________________________________________________________________4-1
Adjustment Tools _______________________________________________________________________4-1 Applicable Adjustments __________________________________________________________________4-1 Adjustment Program _____________________________________________________________________4-2 Zig-Zag Adjustment ___________________________________________________________________4-2 Bi-D Adjustment______________________________________________________________________4-2 Head Angle Adjustment ________________________________________________________________4-2 EEPROM Data Manipulation____________________________________________________________4-3
Chapter 4 Adjustment
4.1 OVERVIEW
This section describes procedures for all adjustments required when the printer is disassembled and assembled for repair.
CAUTION
n Once an ink cartridge is removed from the printer, never re-use it. n After adjustment and testing, always replace the ink cartridge with a new one: Description: Stylus Color 300 Ink Cartridge Code: S020138
Adjustment Tools
The table below lists the tools required to make adjustments on the EPSON Stylus Color 300. Table 4-1. Tools for Adjustment Tool Thickness Gauge Set #F518 Adjustment Program Name: CLR300.EXE Code B776702201 ---- Applicable Adjustment Platen Gap Adjustment Bi-D Adjustment Head Angle Adjustment Zig-Zag Alignment Adjustment EEPROM Data Manipulation: *Ink counter *Initial charge flag *Protect counter (Waste ink counter)
Applicable Adjustments
The appropriate adjustments must be made according to the type of repair performed. Table 4-2. Applicable Adjustment Repair Replace C224 main board * Replace printhead Replace printer mechanism Replace CR Motor or timing belt Disassemble carriage assembly Notes: Applicable Adjustment Zig-Zag Alignment Adjustment Bi-D Adjustment Zig-Zag Alignment Adjustment Head Angle Adjustment Zig-Zag Alignment Adjustment Bi-D Adjustment Bi-D Alignment
*: Replace the ink cartridge and the waste ink pad with new ones and reset the ink counter and protect counter. : Replace the ink cartridge with a new one and reset the initial charge flag and ink counter. 4-1
Adjustment Program
The adjustment program CLR300.EXE is specifically designed for use with the EPSON Stylus Color 300. The following adjustments can be made with this program: q q q q Bi-D Adjustment Head Angle Adjustment Zig-Zag Adjustment EEPROM Data Manipulation
To start making adjustment with the program, run the program on the PC connected to the target printer and follow the instructions shown on the PC monitor.
CAUTION
Since the mechanism design is identical to the EPSON Stylus Color 200/EPSON Stylus 200, refer to the EPSON Stylus Color 200/EPSON Stylus 200 Service Manual, Chapter 4, Adjustment, for detailed procedures.
Zig-Zag Adjustment
This adjustment specifies the ink injection timing for each nozzle. If the timing is off, a vertical line printed within a single print pass will be jagged. Examine the check pattern printed by the program and adjust the parameter until the check pattern is properly aligned.
Bi-D Adjustment
This adjustment specifies the print timing in bi-directional printing. If the timing is off, the vertical lines will not be aligned with each other. Examine the check pattern printed by the program and adjust the parameter until the check pattern is properly aligned.
Head Angle Adjustment

This adjustment specifies the angle between the printhead and the carriage assembly. It is required whenever the printhead is replaced. The program prints the check pattern, illustrating the angle of the printhead. The dot lines (rasters) should be parallel to each other. If the angle is incorrect, move the head angle adjustment lever (located on the right side of the carriage assembly) until the pattern prints correctly.
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Chapter 4 Adjustment
EEPROM Data Manipulation

Since ink system management information is stored on the EEPROM on the main board, the information needs to be kept even after the printer has been serviced. Therefore, if any of the components (main board, printer mechanism or the printhead) are replaced, you must reset the EEPROM information. Table 4-3. EEPROM Data Manipulation Type of Repair C224 Main board is replaced Required Operation Ink Cartridge replacement Waste ink pad replacement [RESET] Ink counter [RESET] Protect counter [RESET] Initial charge flag [RESET] Ink counter Ink Cartridge replacement [RESET] Initial charge flag [RESET] Ink counter Ink Cartridge replacement
Printer Mechanism is replaced
Printhead is replaced
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5.1 OVERVIEW_________________________________________________________________5-1
Unit Repair - C224 Main Board ____________________________________________________________5-1
Chapter 5 Troubleshooting
5.1 OVERVIEW
Since the printer mechanism and the power supply unit are identical to the EPSON Stylus Color 200/EPSON Stylus 200, this chapter describes only the checkpoints on the main control circuit (C224 main board).
Unit Repair - C224 Main Board

The table below provides various symptoms, likely causes and checkpoints relating to the C224 main board.
Symptom Printer does not operate at all.
Condition CPU does not operate.
Cause Reset IC (IC9) is defective.
Checkpoint Check the signal waveform at pin 6 of IC9:
Solution Replace IC9.
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Oscillator (CR2) or CPU (IC2) is defective.
Is the signal waveform output from CR2 correct at pin 37/38?
Correct: Replace IC2. Incorrect: Replace CR2.
ASIC does not operate.
ASIC (IC1) is defective.
Is the signal waveform at pins 52 of IC1 correct?
Replace IC1.
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Symptom Self-test printing is abnormal.
Condition No printing.
Cause PWM signal is not output.
Checkpoint Is PWM signal waveform correct at pin 140 of IC1?
Head drive voltage generation circuit does not operate.
Check waveform of the signal VO:
Replace any defective components: Q1/2/4/7/8 or QM1/3/4/5/6/7/8.
Carriage does not operate normally.
Drive signals are not output correctly.
CPU (IC2) is defective.
Is the signal waveform correct at pin 5/6 of IC2?
Replace IC2.
CR Motor driver (IC8) is defective.
Is the signal waveform correct at pin 3/6/18/21 of IC8?
Correct: Replace CR Motor. Incorrect: Replace IC9.
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Symptom Paper does not advance normally.
Condition Drive signals are not output correctly.
Cause CPU (IC2) is defective.
Checkpoint Is the signal waveform correct at pin 7/8 of IC2?
PF Motor driver (IC16) is defective.
Is the signal waveform correct at pin 14/17/20/23 of IC16?
Correct: Replace PF Motor. Incorrect: Replace IC16.
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CHAPTER 6 MAINTENANCE
6.1 OVERVIEW_________________________________________________________________6-1
Maintenance Request ____________________________________________________________________6-1
Chapter 6 Maintenance
6.1 OVERVIEW
This section describes the maintenance points and procedures specific to the EPSON Stylus Color 300.
WARNING
n If ink gets in your eyes, flush them immediately with water and seek medical attention. n Disconnect the printer from the power source when you clean inside the printer.
CAUTION
n If the ink cartridge is removed from the printer, never re-use it. n After adjustment and testing, always replace the ink cartridge with a new one: Description: Stylus Color 300 Ink Cartridge Code: S020138
Maintenance Request
The printer counts the total amount of ink drained to the waste ink pad. This information is stored in the EEPROM on the main board, as the protect counter A value. When the counter reaches a predetermined value, the printer displays a Maintenance Request error (see Table 1-12 in Chapter 1, Section 1.4.1.2, LED Indicators). When this error displays, replace the waste ink pad and reset the counter as shown below:
Turn the printer ON w ile h holding down these buttons: L A /EJECT O D CE N L A ING
" O E "L D P W R E W it until these a LEDs blink. "IN O T LED K U" "PAPEROUT"LED
Q ickly release and press u these buttons again, and hold them until the "IN E D and "PAPER OUT" K N " LEDs start blinking again:
L A /EJECT O D CE N L A ING
" O E "L D P W R E "IN O T LED K U" "PAPEROUT"LED
Figure 6-1. Maintenance Request Error Clear Operation Epson Stylus Color 300 Service Manual 6-1
APPENDIX
A.1 A.2 A.3 OVERVIEW______________________________________________________________ A-1 EEPROM Address Map ____________________________________________________ A-2 CIRCUIT DIAGRAM (C224 Main Board) _____________________________________ A-4
Appendix
A.1 OVERVIEW
The main board of the EPSON Stylus Color 300 is a C224 main board. Each connector and pin assignment is the same as on the main board of the EPSON Stylus Color 200/EPSON Stylus 200. Refer to the EPSON Stylus Color 200/EPSON Stylus 200 Service Manual for details.
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A.2 EEPROM Address Map

The table below shows the addresses of the EEPROM and the contents stored at each address. Table A-1. EEPROM Addresses Address 00 - 01H 02H Data (Reserved) Market (Model) Value ----0: World 1: Japan 2 - 4: Custom Strings counter Strings of model field for device ID -36 n +36 (unit: 1/1440 inch) -----4 n +10 (unit: 0.08sec.) ----00H: other: Bit 7: Factory Default 00H 00H
03 - 11H
Customized model name
00H
12 - 13H 14 - 15H 16H 17H 18H 19H
Bi-D Adjustment data (Reserved) Nozzle firing period adjustment data (Reserved) EEPROM Status THICK paper direction Auto LF Print direction Network I/F mode
* 00H * 00H 00H 82H
1AH
Interface selection
1BH 1CH 1DH
Interface wait time (Reserved) Reply printer status control data Non-smear print mode
1EH
1FH
(Reserved)
Used (once initialized) Not used (to be initialized) Thick paper 0: Index card (Portrait) 1: Envelope (Landscape) Bit 3: Auto LF 0: OFF 1: ON Bit 2: Network I/F mode 0: OFF 1: ON Bit 1/0: Print direction 0/0: Bi-D 0/1: Uni-D 1/1: Auto 00H: Auto 02H: Parallel I/F 03H: Serial I.F 02H: 2sec. 03H: 3sec. ----Bit 0: function 0: ON 1: OFF Bit 0: function 0: Normal 1: Non-smear print mode -----
00H 02H ----00H
00H
-----
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Appendix Table A-2. EEPROM Addresses (continued) Address 20H 21H 22 - 23H 24 - 25H 26 - 27H 28 - 29H 2A - 2BH 2C 2DH 2E - 2FH 30 - 35H 36 - 3BH 3C - 41H 42 - 47H 48 - 6BH 6C -6FH Data CR Motor initial phase (Reserved) YMC Accumulated time Counter D Counter E (Initial charge flag) Counter R (Cap flushing counter) Ink status Counter A (Protect counter) Counter C (Number of power ON) Nozzle fire counter K (Black ) Nozzle fire counter Y (Yellow) Nozzle fire counter M (Magenta) Nozzle fire counter C (Cyan) (Reserved) Head vacuuming time A Value Factory Default * ----00H 00H 00H 00H 00H 00H 00H 1 count = 1ng (nanogram) 1 count = 1ng 1 count = 1ng 1 count = 1ng ----0 to FFFFFFFFH (unit: 10 min.) Start from 1992/01/01 00:00 00H 00H 00H 00H 00H 01H 00H 00H 00H 00H 00H 00H -----------------
-----
00H: 01H:
Initial charge required Initial charge done
70 - 73H 74 - 77H 78 - 7BH 7CH 7DH 7EH 7FH
4-color head uninstallation time (Reserved) Power off time (Reserved) VH adjust value (KR) VH adjust value (Vad-L) VH adjust value (Vad-H)
0 to FFFFFFFFH (unit: 10 min.) Start from 1992/01/01 00:00 ----0 to FFFFFFFFH (unit: 10 min.) Start from 1992/01/01 00:00 ----(10000 x KR) (1000 x VerrAD(L)) (1000 x VerrAD(H))
* Value adjusted at the factory Value is reset during EEPROM initialization.
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A.3 CIRCUIT DIAGRAM (C224 Main Board)
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1.3 INTERFACE SPECIFICATION _______________________________________________1-12 1.4 OPERATIONS ______________________________________________________________1-12

1.5 MAIN COMPONENTS_______________________________________________________1-15

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Print direction (Paper feed)

# 3 B 1/180" (0.1411mm) 1/180" (0.1411mm) # 2 B # 1 B 1/180" (0.1411mm) # 1 C # 1 M # 1 Y

V iewed fromthe back of the printhead

Print speed and printable columns: Character mode:

10 cpi (Pica) Raster graphics mode:

200 cps @ 10 cpi

Available dots (A4)

180 dpi 360 dpi

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Typeface: Input data buffer:

Software SpecificationsESC/P Control Codes

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RM (Min.) 3.0 mm (0.12) 33.8 mm (1.33) 13.8 mm (0.54)

TM (Min.) 3.0 mm (0.12)

BM (Min.) 14.0 mm (0.55)

Figure 1-2. Printable Area

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PG Adjustment Lever Setting

Paper Select Lever Setting

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Ink Cartridge Specification

1.81 in. (45.9 m ) m

1.52 in. (38.5 m ) m

Yellow Magenta Cyan

Figure 1-4. Ink Cartridge Dimensions

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Operating 50 to 95 F (10 to 35 C) 20 to 80 % 1G (within 1 msec.) 0.15G

Storage -4 to 140 F (-20 to 60 C) 5 to 85 % 2G (within 2 msec.) 0.50G

Figure 1-5. Temperature and Humidity Range 1-9

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12.6 in. (319 mm)

in. 15.6 mm) (397

Figure 1-6. Dimensions

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Figure 1-7. Control Panel

Pressed for 3 sec.

Starts the ink-cartridge replace operation and

Pressed less than 3 sec.

Starts the cleaning operation. Moves the carriage to the ink-cartridge

Pressed for 3 sec.

1.3 INTERFACE SPECIFICATION _1-12 1.4 OPERATIONS ________________1-12