Stylus C41 C42 C43 C44 C45 C46 C48 ME1 ME1+ Service Manual

SERVICE MANUAL
Color Inkjet Printer
Stylus C41/42/43/44/45/46/48 series

EPSON ME1/ME1+
SEIJ01011
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Imaging & Information Product Division
TPCS Quality Assurance Department
PRECAUTIONS
Precautionary notations throughout the text are categorized relative to 1)Personal injury and 2) damage to equipment.
DANGER Signals a precaution which, if ignored, could result in serious or fatal personal injury. Great caution should be exercised in performing
procedures preceded by DANGER Headings.
WARNING Signals a precaution which, if ignored, could result in damage to equipment.

The precautionary measures itemized below should always be observed when performing repair/maintenance procedures.
DANGER
1. ALWAYS DISCONNECT THE PRODUCT FROM THE POWER SOURCE AND PERIPHERAL DEVICES PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE OR REPAIR
PROCEDURES.
2. 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.
3. WHEN PERFORMING TESTING AS DICTATED WITHIN THIS MANUAL, DO NOT CONNECT THE UNIT TO A POWER SOURCE UNTIL INSTRUCTED TO DO SO.
WHEN THE POWER SUPPLY CABLE MUST BE CONNECTED, USE EXTREME CAUTION IN WORKING ON POWER SUPPLY AND OTHER ELECTRONIC
COMPONENTS.
4. WHEN DISASSEMBLING OR ASSEMBLING A PRODUCT, MAKE SURE TO WEAR GLOVES TO AVOID INJURIER FROM METAL PARTS WITH SHARP EDGES.
WARNING
1. REPAIRS ON EPSON PRODUCT SHOULD BE PERFORMED ONLY BY AN EPSON CERTIFIED REPAIR TECHNICIAN.
2. MAKE CERTAIN THAT THE SOURCE VOLTAGES IS THE SAME AS THE RATED VOLTAGE, LISTED ON THE SERIAL NUMBER/RATING PLATE. IF THE EPSON
PRODUCT HAS A PRIMARY AC RATING DIFFERENT FROM AVAILABLE POWER SOURCE, DO NOT CONNECT IT TO THE POWER SOURCE.
3. ALWAYS VERIFY THAT THE EPSON PRODUCT HAS BEEN DISCONNECTED FROM THE POWER SOURCE BEFORE REMOVING OR REPLACING PRINTED
CIRCUIT BOARDS AND/OR INDIVIDUAL CHIPS.
4. IN ORDER TO PROTECT SENSITIVE MICROPROCESSORS AND CIRCUITRY, USE STATIC DISCHARGE EQUIPMENT, SUCH AS ANTI-STATIC WRIST STRAPS,
WHEN ACCESSING INTERNAL COMPONENTS.
5. DO NOT REPLACE IMPERFECTLY FUNCTIONING COMPONENTS WITH COMPONENTS WHICH ARE NOT MANUFACTURED BY EPSON. IF SECOND SOURCE IC
OR OTHER COMPONENTS WHICH HAVE NOT BEEN APPROVED ARE USED, THEY COULD CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE EPSON PRODUCT, OR COULD VOID THE
WARRANTY OFFERED BY EPSON.
6. 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.
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 Symbols Used in this Manual

This manual consists of six chapters and Appendix. Various symbols are used throughout this manual either to provide
CHAPTER 1.PRODUCT DESCRIPTIONS additional information on a specific topic or to warn of possible danger
Provides a general overview and specifications of the present during a procedure or an action. Be aware of all symbols when
product. they are used, and always read NOTE, CAUTION, or WARNING
CHAPTER 2.DISASSEMBLY / ASSEMBLY messages.
Describes the step-by-step procedures for disassembling
and assembling the product. A D J U S T M E N T Indicates an operating or maintenance procedure, practice
R E Q U IR E D
CHAPTER 3.ADJUSTMENT or condition that is necessary to keep the products quality.
Provides Epson-approved methods for adjustment.
CHAPTER 4.MAINTENANCE
C A U T IO N Indicates an operating or maintenance procedure, practice,
Provides preventive maintenance procedures and the
or condition that, if not strictly observed, could result in
lists of Epson-approved lubricants and adhesives
damage to, or destruction of, equipment.
required for servicing the product.
CHAPTER 5.APPENDIX C H E C K May indicate an operating or maintenance procedure,
Provides the following additional information for P O IN T
practice or condition that is necessary to accomplish a task
reference: efficiently. It may also provide additional information that is
Electrical circuit boards schematics related to a specific subject, or comment on the results
Exploded diagram & Parts List achieved through a previous action.
W A R N IN G I.ndicates an operating or maintenance procedure, practice

or condition that, if not strictly observed, could result in
injury or loss of life.
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 Issued Date Description
A March 29. 2002 First Release

B January 20. 2003 The model name (Stylus C43/C44 series) is added.
C May 14. 2004 EPSON Stylus C45/C46 is added.
D August 24, 2005 EPSON Stylus C48 / EPSON ME1/ME1+ is added.

CONTENTS
Chapter 1 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION Chapter 3 Adjustment
1.1 FEATURES ......................................................................................................... 8 3.1 Overview ............................................................................................................ 34
1.1.1 Differences between the Stylus C41/C42/C43/C44/C45/C46/C48 series / 3.1.1 Required Adjustment ................................................................................. 34
EPSON ME 1/ME 1+ and the Stylus C40/C20 ............................................ 9 3.1.2 Adjustment Program Initial Setting menu ................................................. 35
1.2 OPERATOR CONTROLS .............................................................................. 10 3.1.3 Adjustment Program feature ...................................................................... 36
1.2.1 Operate Switch ........................................................................................... 10 3.1.4 EEPROM initial setting ............................................................................. 38
1.2.2 Control Panel ............................................................................................. 10 3.1.5 Head ID ...................................................................................................... 39
1.2.3 Panel Functions .......................................................................................... 10 3.1.6 Bi-D ........................................................................................................... 40
1.2.4 Printer Condition and Panel Status ............................................................ 10 3.1.7 USB ID ...................................................................................................... 42
1.2.5 Errors ......................................................................................................... 11 3.1.8 First Dot Position ....................................................................................... 43
3.1.9 Top margin ................................................................................................ 44
3.1.10 Head cleaning .......................................................................................... 45
Chapter 2 Disassembly and Assembly 3.1.11 Initial ink charge ...................................................................................... 45
2.1 Overview ............................................................................................................ 13 3.1.12 Refurbishment for DOA .......................................................................... 46
2.1.1 Precautions ................................................................................................. 13 3.1.13 Protection counter check ......................................................................... 47
2.1.2 Tools .......................................................................................................... 14 3.1.14 EEPRON check ....................................................................................... 49
2.1.3 Screws ........................................................................................................ 15 3.1.15 EEPROM back up data ............................................................................ 50
2.1.4 Work Completion Check ........................................................................... 16 3.1.16 A4 pattern will print ................................................................................ 51
2.2 Disassembly ....................................................................................................... 17
2.2.1 Upper housing removal (C41/C42/C43/C44) ............................................ 17 Chapter 4 Maintenance
2.2.2 Upper housing removal
4.1 Overview ............................................................................................................ 54
(C45/C46/C48/EPSON ME 1/ME 1+) ....................................................... 19
4.1.1 Cleaning ..................................................................................................... 54
2.2.3 ASF unit removal ....................................................................................... 20
4.1.2 Service Maintenance .................................................................................. 54
2.2.4 Waste ink pad removal .............................................................................. 21
4.1.3 Lubrication ................................................................................................. 55
2.2.5 PS unit removal .......................................................................................... 22
2.2.6 Paper eject roller removal .......................................................................... 23
2.2.7 Paper Guide Upper/Left removal ............................................................... 25 Chapter 5 Appendix
2.2.8 MAIN board removal ................................................................................ 27
5.1 Electrical Circuits ............................................................................................. 58
2.2.9 Printhead unit removal ............................................................................... 29
2.2.10 LD unit removal ....................................................................................... 32
CHAPTER
1
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Stylus C41/42/43/44/45/46/48 series / EPSON ME 1/ME 1+ Revision D
1.1 FEATURES Parallel Interface

EPSON Stylus C41SX/42SX/C43SX
The main feature of this printer is described in the following table;
USB Interface
Table 1-1. Feature - 1 EPSON Stylus C41UX/C42UX/C42 Plus/C43UX/C44UX/C44 Plus/C45/C46
Item Description
Table 1-2. Feature - 2
monochrome : 48 nozzles Item Description
Printhead
color : 15 nozzles x 3 (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow) Acoustic noize Level :Approx. 48 dB(A) (According to ISO 7779)
Maximum resolution 1440 x 720 DPI Universal power supply
Black text :5 PPM Rated Voltage : AC100 - 240V
Input Voltage range : AC90 - 264V
Through put Black text economy (Memo) : 12 PPM Electrical specification
Rated frequency range : 50 - 60 Hz
Text & color graphic : 0.8 PPM Input frequency range : 49.5 - 60.5 Hz
Color printing 4 colors Rated current : 0.4 - 0.2A
Black : 300 pages / A4 (ISO/IEC10561 Letter Pattern at 360
Interface*1 USB or Parallel ( IEEE-1284 compatibility mode)
Print capacity dpi)
Friction feed with ASF : Top in front out Color : 150 pages /A4 (360 dpi, 5% duty each color)
Holds 100 cut-sheets (65 g/m?) Total print volume
Paper Handling
Holds 10 envelopes : 10,000 pages (A4, Letter) or 20,000 pages (A4, Letter)
Reliability
Holds 10 transparency films Print Head Life
: 4000 million dots/nozzle
Cut sheet : A4, Letter, Legal, Half Letter, Exclusive, A5,
A6
Thickness : 0.08 mm(0.003") - 0.11 mm(0.004")
Weight : 64 g/m 2 (17 lb.55Kg) - 90 g/m 2 (24 lb.78Kg)
Paper Specification Quality : Exclusive paper, Bond paper, PPC
Envelope : No.10, DL, C6, Envelope220*132
Weight :#10,DL,C6 45 g/m 2 (12 lb.) - 75 g/m 2 (20 lb.)
Quality : #10,DL,C6 Bond paper, Plain paper, Air mail
Input buffer 12 KB
*1 : Interface specification for each model are as the following.
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION FEATURES 8

1.1.1 Differences between the Stylus C41/C42/C43/C44/

C45/C46/C48 series / EPSON ME 1/ME 1+ and the Stylus
C40/C20 POWER SUPPLY
The Stylus C41/C42/C43/C44/C45/C46/C48 series / EPSON ME 1/ME 1+ are based As, the Stylus C41/C42/C43/C44/C45/C46 are adopting the universal power supply,
on Stylus C40/C20, but the some chracteristics are different from the previous models. the power supply board is only one type.
The main difference are as followings;
Table 1-5. Power supply type
PRINT SPEED Models Power supply
Throughput Stylus C41/C42/C43/C44/

C45/C46/C48 series Universal type
EPSON ME 1/ME 1+
Stylus C40/C20 120V AC / 220-240VAC
Table 1-3. Throughput
Monochrome text economy
Models Text monochrome
(Memo)
Stylus C41/C42/C43/C44/
C45/C46/C48 series 12 PPM 5 PPM
EPSON ME 1/ME 1+
Stylus C40/C20 8 PPM 4 PPM
INK CARTRIDGE
The Stylus Stylus C41/C42/C43/C44/C45/C46/C48 series / EPSON ME 1/ME 1+ are

adopting the CSIC type ink cartridges, similar to those of Stylus Photo 870/1270 and
lately models.
Table 1-4. Ink cartridge type

Models Ink cartridge type
Stylus C41/C42/C43/C44/
C45/C46/C48 series CSIC
EPSON ME 1/ME 1+
Stylus C40/C20 No CSIC
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION FEATURES 9

1.2 OPERATOR CONTROLS 1.2.4 Printer Condition and Panel Status

Indicators
1.2.1 Operate Switch Printer status
Powe Error Priority
Operate switch is located on the control panel.
Power ON condition On - 10
Ink sequence Blink - 6

1.2.2 Control Panel
Ink Cartridge change mode Blink - 5
Switches
There are 2 non-lock type push switches, and 2 LED. Data processing Blink - 9
Indicators Paper Out *1 - On 4
(1) Power (green) Paper jam condition*1 - On 3 3

Lights when the operate switch is "ON", and AC power is supplied. Ink end(Black)*1 - On->On 8
(2) Error (red) Ink level low(Black) - Blink->Blink 8
Lights or blinks when some error occurs to the printer.
Ink end(Color)*1 - On->On 8
1.2.3 Panel Functions Ink level low(Color) - Blink->Blink 8
Panel Functions Ink end (Black and Color) - On->On 8
SW Function No Ink Cartridge (Black or Color)*1 - On 7
Loads or Ejects the Paper(Pushing within 3seconds). Maintenance request

Alt blink Alt blink 2
Starts the Cleaning of head(Pushing for 3seconds) (Ink Overflow Counter error)
Error Reset SW When carriage is on the Ink Cartridge change position, return Fatal error*1 Off On 1
carriage from Ink Cartridge change position.
Starts the Ink Cartridge change (Pushing for 6seconds) -:Indicator status dont change
*This function is not available in printing status.
a->b:a is a Indicator condition when carriage is on Home Position.
Panel Function with Power on b is a Indicator condition in Ink exchange sequence.
SW Function *1 : see Errors on page -11.
Error Reset SW Starts status printings
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION OPERATOR CONTROLS 10

1.2.5 Errors
Ink out
When the printer runs out the most part of the ink of any one color, it warns ink-
low and keeps printing.When the printer runs out the whole ink of any one color, it
stops printing and indicates ink-out error. User is requested to install a new ink-
cartridge in this state.
Paper out
When printer fails to load a sheet, it goes paper out error.
Paper jam
When printer fails to eject a sheet, it goes paper jam error.
No ink-cartridge
When printer detects that ink-cartridge comes off , it goes this error mode.
Maintenance request
When the total quantity of ink wasted through the cleanings and flushing is
reaches to the limit, printer indicates this error and stops. The absorber in the
printer enclosure is needed to be replaced with new one by a service person.
Fatal errors
Carriage control error.
* panel status is described on section1.4.4.
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION OPERATOR CONTROLS 11

CHAPTER
2
DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY
2.1 Overview 2.1.1 Precautions

See the precautions given under the handling WARNING and CAUTION in the
This section describes procedures for disassembling the main components of the Stylus following column when disassembling or assembling the Stylus C41/C42/C43/C44/
C41/C42/C43/C44/C45/C46/C48 series / EPSON ME 1/ME 1+. Unless otherwise C45/C46/C48 series / EPSON ME 1/ME 1+
specified, disassembly units or components can be reassembled by reversing the Disconnect the power cable before disassembling or assembling
W A R N IN G
disassembly procedure. Things, if not strictly observed, that could result in injury or the printer.
loss of life are described under the heading Warning. Precautions for any If you need to work on the printer with power applied,
disassembly or assembly procedures are described under the heading CAUTION. strictly follow the instructions in this manual.
Chips for disassembling procedures are described under the heading CHECK Wear protective goggles to protect your eyes from ink. If ink gets
POINT. in your eye, flush the eye with fresh water and see a doctor
If the assembling procedure is different from the reversed procedure of the immediately.
disassembling, the procedure is described under the heading REASSEMBLY. Always wear gloves for disassembly and reassembly to avoid
Any adjustments required after disassembling the units are described under the heading injury from sharp metal edges.
ADJUSTMENT REQUIRED. When you have to remove any units or parts that are
To protect sensitive microprocessors and circuitry, use static
not described in this chapter, refer to the exploded diagrams in the appendix.
discharge equipment, such as anti-static wrist straps, when
Read precautions described in the next section before starting. accessing internal components.
Never touch the ink or wasted ink with bare hands. If ink comes
into contact with your skin, wash it off with soap and water
immediately. If irritation occurs, contact a physician.
When a lithium battery is installed on the main board of this
printer, make sure to observe the following instructions when
serving the battery:
1.Keep the battery away from any metal or other batteries so that
electrodes of the opposite polarity do not come in contact with each
other.
2.Do not heat the battery or put it near fire.
3.Do not solder on any part of the battery. (Doing so may result in
leakage of electrolyte from the battery, burning or explosion. The
leakage may affect other devices close to the battery.)
4.Do not charge the battery. (An explosion may be generated inside the
battery, and cause burning or explosion.)
5.Do not dismantle the battery. (The gas inside the battery may hurt your
throat. Leakage, burning or explosion may also be resulted.)
6.Do not install the battery in the wrong direction. (This may cause
burning or explosion.)
Danger of explosion if the battery is incorrectly replaced.
Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by
the manufacture. Dispose the used batteries according to
governments law and regulations.
Disassembly and Assembly Overview 13

2.1.2 Tools
Avant de commencer, assurez vous que limprimante soit eteinte
W A R N IN G Use only specified tools to avoid damaging the printer.
et que le cordon dalimentation soit debranche.
Lorsque vous changez la pile au lithium, assurez vous que la
nouvelle respecte bien les caracteristiques requises.
Table 2-1.
Lorque que vous installez la pile au lithium, faites attention a Name Supplier Parts No.
linserer dans le bon sens en respectant la polarite.
Veillez a jeter les piles usagees selon le reglement local. Phillips Screw Driver (No.1) EPSON B743800100
Ne rechargez pas les piles au lithium.
Phillips Screw Driver (No.2) EPSON B743800200
Nipper EPSON B740500100

C A U T IO N Risque dexplosion si la pile est remplace incorrectment. Ne
remplacer que par une pile du mme type ou dun type quivalent Tweezers EPSON B741000100
recommand par le fabricant. Eliminer les piles dcharges selon les
lois et les rgles de scurit en vigueur.
Never remove the ink cartridge from the carriage unless this
C A U T IO N
manual specifies to do so.
When transporting the printer to the customer after servicing, be
sure to pack the printer for transportation without removing the
ink cartridge.
Use only recommended tools for disassembling, assembling or
adjusting the printer.
Observe the specified torque when tightening screws.
Apply lubricants and adhesives as specified. (See Maintenance
on page 53 for details.)
Make the specified adjustments when you disassemble the
printer.
(See Adjustment on page 33 for details.)

2.1.3 Screws
Table 2-2.
No. Name and Specification Outward Form
1 CBS 3x6
2 CBP 3x8
3 CBS (P2) 3x6
4 CBS 3x8
5 C.P.F.S-Tite 3x12

2.1.4 Work Completion Check Table 2-3. Work Completion Check (continued)
Classifi-
If any service is made to the printer, use the checklist shown below to confirm all works are Item Check Point Status
cation
completed properly and the printer is ready to be returned to the user.
Are all the lubrication made at Checked
Table 2-3. Work Completion Check Specified the specified points? Not necessary
Lubrication
Classifi- Lubrication Is the amount of lubrication Checked
Item Check Point Status
cation correct? Not necessary
Checked Are the ink cartridges installed Checked
Self-test Is the operation normal? Ink Cartridge
Not necessary correctly? Not necessary
Checked Packing Have all relevant protective Checked
On-line Test Is the printing successful? Protective
Not necessary
Materials
materials been attached to the Not necessary
printer?
Is ink discharged normally from Checked
Printhead Checked
all the nozzles? Not necessary Attachments, Have all the relevant items been
Others
Checked Accessories included in the package? Not necessary
Does it move smoothly?
Not necessary
Is there any abnormal noise Checked
during its operation? Not necessary
Carriage
Mechanism Is there any dirt or foreign Checked
Main Unit objects on the CR Guide Shaft? Not necessary

Is the CR Motor at the correct Checked
temperature? Not necessary
(Not too heated?)
Is paper advanced smoothly? Checked
No paper jamming? Not necessary
No paper skew?
No multiple feeding?
Paper Feeding No abnormal noise?
Mechanism
Is the PF Motor at correct Checked
temperature? Not necessary
Is the paper path free of any Checked
obstructions? Not necessary
Specified Are all the adjustment done Checked
Adjustment
Adjustment correctly? Not necessary

2.2 Disassembly 2.2.1 Upper housing removal (C41/C42/C43/C44)

1. Move the edge guide to the right until it stops moving. Make sure the edge guide is
The flowchart below shows step-by-step disassembly procedures. When disassembling in the upper housings notch position.
each unit, refer to the page number shown in the figure.
Upper housing
removal
Page 17 Edge guide
ASF unit Printhead unit Paper eject

removal removal roller removal
Page 20 Page 29 Page 23
PS unit MAIN board LD unit Waste ink pad

removal removal removal removal
Page 22 Page 27 Page 32 Page 21 Figure 2-2. Position of Edge guide
Figure 2-1. Disassembling Flowchart
C A U T IO N Do not remove the Main Frame from the Lower Housing to avoid the
deformation of the Main Frame.
Therefore, you cannot remove the following parts.
Lower Housing
Main Frame
PF Motor
Pump Unit
Cap Unit
PF Roller Assy.
Disassembly and Assembly Disassembly 17

2. Remove the 2 hooks at the front using a precision screwdriver (-). 3. Remove the 2 hooks on the sides by pushing the tops of the hooks up.
C A U T IO N The printer should not turn when the front 2 hooks are removed.
Upper housing
Figure 2-4. Removing the side hook
4. Remove the 3 hooks at the back using a (-) screwdriver or similar tool.
Figure 2-3. Removing the front hook
Figure 2-5. Removing the back hook

2.2.2 Upper housing removal

(C45/C46/C48/EPSON ME 1/ME 1+)
1. Move the edge guide to the right until it stops moving. Make sure the edge guide is C.B.P 3x8
in the upper housings notch position.
Edge guide
Figure 2-7. Position of Edge guide
3. Push following two points of upper housing, and remove upper housing.
2. Take out the 1 screw.
Push Push

2.2.3 ASF unit removal

A D J U S T M E N T The Top Margin adjustment is required when the ASF unit is
1. Remove the upper housing. (Refer to Section 2.2.1) R E Q U IR E D
replaced.
2. Take out the three screws.
CBP 38 CBS (P2) 36
3 1 2
CBP 36
Figure 2-9. Removing the ASF unit
3. Pull the ASF unit toward the rear and remove it.
When installing the ASF unit, install the spring in the guide, then
install it while supporting it by hand.
Figure 2-10. reassembling the ASF unit
When reassembling the ASF unit tighten screws form lower

numbers in Figure2-9.
Tightening Torque for screw
- C.B.S 3x6 : 9+/-1 kgf.cm
- C.B.S (P2) 3x6 : 9+/-1 kgf.cm
- C.B.P 3x8 : 6+/-1 kgf.cm

2.2.4 Waste ink pad removal

A D J U S T M E N T When the Waste ink pad is replaced with a new one, following service
1. Remove the upper housing. (Refer to Section 2.2.1) R E Q U IR E D
item is required.
2. Remove the ASF unit. (Refer to Section 2.2.3) Waste ink counter reset operation. ( Section 3.1.13 on page 47.)
3. Remove the Waste ink pad.
tube stopper Waste ink pad
Figure 2-11. Removing the Waste ink pad
When assembling the Waste ink pad, be sure to set the tip of the
ink tube in the correct position of the Waste ink pad. Otherwise
it will cause ink leakage.
Figure 2-12. Tip of ink tube setting position

2.2.5 PS unit removal

When installing the PS unit, make sure the claws are attached to
1. Remove the upper housing. (Refer to Section 2.2.1) the hooks on the lower housing.
2. Remove the ASF unit. (Refer to Section 2.2.3)
3. Disconnect the cable from the connector (CN2) on the main board using tweezers,
etc.
4. Take out the 2 screws.
CN2
PS unit
Figure 2-14. Reassembling the PS unit
C.B.S 36 Do not insert the pin of the PS cable to the leftmost side of the
connector because the 1st pint of its cable is cut.
C.B.P 38
Figure 2-13. Removing the PS unit
5. Pull the PS unit out while lifting up on it.
Blue line
marking
Figure 2-15. Connecting the PS cable(CN2)

- C.B.S 3x6 : 6+/-1 kgf.cm
- C.B.P 3x8 : 6+/-1 kgf.cm

2.2.6 Paper eject roller removal 4. Take out the two screws.
1. Remove the upper housing. (Refer to Section 2.2.1)

2. Grip the dowel pin of the PE rollers gear, turn it clockwise and release the
carriage lock.
Protrusion CBS 36
Figure 2-17. Take out the screw
5. Return the carriage to the home position, then remove the Front Frame.
Figure 2-16. Releasing the carriage lock
3. Move the carriage to the center.
Front Frame
Figure 2-18. Removing the Front Frame

6. Slide the PE roller to the left side, then remove the claw extending from the lower
housing. If the Paper eject roller gear and Paper eject roller shaft are
C A U T IO N
removed or , make sure that neither of the Paper eject roller
shaft hooks is damaged.
If either of the hooks is damaged, it should be replaced with a
new one.
Paper Eject roller
hook
Figure 2-19. Releasing the claw extending
7. Remove the gear from the frame, then remove the Paper eject roller.
Figure 2-21. Hook of Paper eject roller

- C.B.S 3x6 screw for Front frame : 6+/-1 kgf.cm
Gear
Figure 2-20. Removing the Paper eject roller

2.2.7 Paper Guide Upper/Left removal 3. Press the dowel of the paper guide unit with tweezers, etc., then pull it forward and
remove it.
C A U T IO N Perform this operation by the following procedures so that the coating

material of the PF roller does not damage.
1. Remove the upper housing. (Refer to Section 2.2.1)

2. Place the OHP sheet between the Paper Guide Upper/Left and the PF roller by
rotating the protrusion of the Paper Eject roller gear in CW direction.
OHP paper
dowel
Figure 2-23. Removing the Paper Guide Upper/Left
Protrusion
Figure 2-22. Place the OHP sheet

1. Insert the tip of the spring to the Paper Guide. 3. Assemble the Paper Guide Upper/Left to the Main Frame.
Figure 2-24. Setting the spring to the Paper Guide

Figure 2-26. Assembling the Paper Guide 1
2. Place the OHP sheet on the PF roller.
4. Fix the dowel of the Paper Guide Upper/Left to the hole of the Main
Frame by sliding the Paper Guide Upper/Left to the right side. And,
release the spring from the hook of the Paper Guide Upper/Left.
dowel
OHP paper
Release the spring

Figure 2-25. Placing the OHP sheet
Figure 2-27. Assembling the Paper Guide 2

2.2.8 MAIN board removal

5. Eject the OHP sheet from the printer by rotating the protrusion of
the Paper Eject roller gear in CW direction. 1. Remove the upper housing. (Refer to Section 2.2.1)
3. Remove the PS unit. (Refer to Section 2.2.5)
4. Remove the three screws, then remove the shield cover.
Protrusion
Figure 2-28. Ejecting the OHP sheet

5. Disconnect the four connectors (CN9, CN4, CN7, CN12).

USB Type
CBS 36 CBS 38
CN9
CN4
CN7
CN12
Figure 2-30. Disconnecting the connectors

Parallel Type
6. Take out the 1 screw. (Refer to Figure 2-30.)
7. Lift the MAIN board up and remove it.
C.P.F.S-Tight 312 Tightening Torque for screw

USB Type
CBS 36 - C.B.S 3x6 screw : 9+/-1 kgf.cm
- C.B.S 3x8 screw : 9+/-1 kgf.cm
Parallel Type
- C.P.F.S-Tight 3x12 screw : 9+/-1 kgf.cm
Figure 2-29. Removing the Shield cover

2.2.9 Printhead unit removal

A D J U S T M E N T When replacing the Main board with a new one, perform the
R E Q U IR E D
following service items. 1. Remove the upper housing. (Refer to Section 2.2.1)
Before removing the Main Board, connect the parallel cable or 2. Remove the ink cartridges.
USB cable and try to read out the following data by using the
3. Move the carriage to the center.
Adjustment program. If this operation succeeds, replace the
Main board and write the read out data to the new Main 4. Take out the screw, then remove the CR motor from the frame.
board through the Adjustment program. (EEPROM back up
data on page 50)
1) I/C Ink consumption counter. CR motor
2) Waste ink drain pad counter. CR pinion gear
3) EEPROM Initial setting
4) Head ID input
5) Top margin adjustment
6) Bi-D adjustment
In case the above mentioned data are not able to be read out from the
defective Main board, perform the following service items.
Replace the both ink cartridges with a brand new one.
Replace the Waste ink pad with a new one.
Reset the Ink pad counter
Input the EEPROM initial setting value
Input the Head ID CBS 36
Adjust the Top margin
Adjust the Bi-D alignment.
Figure 2-31. Removing the CR motor
5. Remove the timing belt from the Carriage pinion gear.

Do not remove the below screw, fixing the driven pulley.
C A U T IO N
Because, the screw has been fixed in the static temparature
condition. If removed, the Bi-D will be changed in
widetemparature range.
Screw

FFC
When reassembling the CR motor, it contact the lib of Main
frame after turning clockwise.
Carriage unit
CSIC board
lib connector
Figure 2-33. Disconnecting the FFC
7. Release the two hook, fixing between the Printhead unit and carriage cover, on the
both sides of the carriage unit, then pull the unit forward and remove the cover.
Figure 2-32. Reassembling the CR motor

6. Release the FFC form the fixing points of the carriage and disconnect the FFC
from the CSIC board connector on the carriage unit.
Figure 2-34. Release the two hooks
8. Lift the Printhead unit up and remove it.

If the Carriage unit is disassembled or replaced with a new one,

make sure that the Carriage timing belt is set in the assembling
groove correctly as following figure.
Glue the timing belt insertion part by THREE BONDO 1401
(Parts Code: 1091654) after inserting the timing belt.
Glue
Printhead unit
Figure 2-35. Removing the Printhead unit
9. Disconnect the FFC from the connector.
FFC A D J U S T M E N T When the Printhead is replaced with a new one, following adjustments
R E Q U IR E D
must be performed in the order below: Refer to Table 3-1.
1. Initial ink charge
2. Head ID input
3. Bi-D adjustment
When the Printhead is removed and reinstalled, only the following
adjustment is required. Refer to Table 3-1.
1. Head cleaning
2. Bi-D adjustment
Figure 2-36. Disconnecting the FFC

2.2.10 LD unit removal

When reassembling the LD unit, make sure that seven hooks are
1. Remove the upper housing. (Refer to Section 2.2.1) set to the Main frame.
3. Disconnect the cables which are connected to the LD unit.
4. Disconnect connector CN4 form the MAIN board.
LD unit
Figure 2-39. Setting seven hooks

Cables
A D J U S T M E N T The Top Margin adjustment is required when the LD unit is replaced.

Figure 2-37. Disconnecting the Cables R E Q U IR E D
5. Push the two hooks on the LD unit, then lift it up and remove hook of pump unit
Hooks
Figure 2-38. Removing the LD unit

CHAPTER
3
ADJUSTMENT
3.1 Overview NOTE: O: Required Adjustment. The number in the circle shows the required
adjustment order.
NA: Not applicable.
This section describes the procedure for adjustments required when the printer is
Following adjustments are not required on this product.
disassembled and assembled for repair or service.
-Platen Gap adjustment
-Head Angular adjustment.
3.1.1 Required Adjustment When the Main board is replaced with new one, you may have to
replace the following parts also in case the EEPROM parameter back up
Table 5-1 lists all the necessary adjustments for this printer. If any service listed in this
function is not available on the defective main board.
table is carried out, all adjustments corresponding to that service item should be
* Waste drain ink pad
performed to ensure proper operation of the printer.
* Both Black & Color Ink Cartridge
Table 3-1. Required Adjustment This section describes the detailed procedures of each adjustment by Adjustment
Performance Program.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Priority
In this printer, it is necessary to set the adjusting information for each printer
EEPROM Ink pad Initial Head USB mechanism in order to maintain consistent printing function and quality, eliminating
Replacing parts/ Top margin Bi-D
initial Counter Ink ID ID differences of each printer mechanisms characteristics. Therefore, in case that the
Service item Adjustment Adjustment
setting reset Charge Setting Input
combination of the printer mechanism and main board changes or the print head is
Replacing the replaced during the repair service, you must set and save the correct information to the
Main Board
c d NA e f g h MAIN board, using the exclusive adjustment program.
Removing the
Printhead unit
NA NA NA NA NA c NA
Replacing the C H E C K In case any parts is removed and assembled on the repair product
Printhead unit
NA c d e NA f NA P O IN T while running the Adjustment program, turn off the printer
certainly.
Replacing the
Printer mechanism
NA NA c d e f NA
Replacing the
Waste drain ink NA c NA NA NA NA NA
pad
Removing or
Replacing the ASF NA NA NA NA c NA NA
unit
Removing or
Replacing the LD NA NA NA NA c NA NA
unit
Adjustment Overview 34
3.1.2 Adjustment Program Initial Setting menu 2. Select the Interface port number which you connect the printer to your PC.
You have to input the following four items before entering the adjustment main menu.
Model name
(Stylus C41UX/41SX/42UX/42SX/43UX/43SX/44UX/45/46/48/EPSON ME 1/ME 1+)
For the Stylus C41UX, select Model name Stylus C41UX.
Interface setting (LPT1, LPT2, LPT3, EPUSB1, EPUSB2, EPUSB3)
1. When you run this program, the following menu appears. Select the model name
in the screen below.
Figure 3-2. Interface Setting
Figure 3-1. Model Name Selection
NOTE: This printer stores model name in the PROM. Therefore, even you select
the model name in the screen above, model name will not stored in the
EEPROM. Selecting model name in the screen above determines
respective special command for each model.
3.1.3 Adjustment Program feature The user interface of the main menu on this program is shown below.
The adjustment program enables you to set various values correctly to prevent
malfunction and fluctuation of printing quality and printing function caused by
difference in components and assembly when the printer components are replaced
during repair. Basic adjustment items by using this program are shown as fellows.
This program does not operate under DOS or Windows 3.X,

C H E C K
P O IN T 95,NT, but operates Windws98/Me/2000/XP only. (adjustment
program ver. 3.0 or later)
Perform this adjustment program using parallel I/ F or USB.
Table 3-2. Basic adjustment items

No Main Menu Service
Figure 3-3. Adjustment program main menu
EEPROM initial setting
Head ID input The Adjusted item in the right column shows you the adjusted item which executed
Bi- D adjustment in this program and it is easy to confirm the adjusted value.
1 Adjustment
USB ID input Additionally, this program runs under the D4 (IEEE-1284.4) protocol. So, this program
can get the several error statuses even if the printer is error condition, and can control
First dot position
the printer under the error condition. Following explain you the common function of
Top margin the Adjustment program.
Head cleaning Quit
Initial ink charge If you want to exit this program, click the Quit button. Following menu is displayed
Refurbishment for DOA on the screen. And clicking the Quit Button in the following menu exit the
2 Maintenance adjustment program completely. Clicking the Next button returns to the Top menu
Protection counter check (Initial setting menu) of Figure 5-3.
EEPROM check
EEPROM back up data
3 Print A4 pattern A4 pattern will print
Figure 3-4. Quit function
Get status
C A U T IO N This program dose not display the Paper out error status in the
This function is used to get the printer status and following figure is displayed on the
Bi-d adjustment even if the paper is out in the ASF. When the
screen by clicking the Get status button. This function can get the printer status even
paper is out in the ASF, this program continues to send the paper
if the printer is error condition except the main logic circuit failure, and control the
feed command until the paper is set in the ASF.
printer by using the D4 mode functions.
Figure 3-5. Get status function
3.1.4 EEPROM initial setting

This function is used when replacing the MAIN board.
Using this function enables writing of the initial setting values to the new MAIN
boards EEPROM.
1. Choose the EEPROM initial setting in the Adjustment menu.
Figure 3-7. EEPROM initial setting (2)
Figure 3-6. EEPROM initial setting (1)
2. Click the OK button, then the initial setting values are written to the MAIN
board. If choose Check, the destination setting will be appera.
3.1.5 Head ID 4. Choose the Check present data and click the OK button. Following Check
present data menu is displayed. Click the OK button, then readout data is
This adjustment function is required when any of the following parts is replaced. displayed.
Printhead
Main board
Printer mechanism
This adjustment function enables you to write printhead Voltage ID into the specific
address of the EEPROM. This operation is considered the most important to maintain
proper ink discharging system. If any ID is not written correctly, it results in white or
color lines and also gives bad influence on dot weight.
1. When replacing any of the parts above, make a note of VH voltage ID in advance.
You can find the VH voltage ID on the following position:
Printhead: On the top right face of the printhead.
A 6-digit ID code is printed with the QR code on the label.
Figure 3-9. Read out the Head ID from the EEPROM
Printer mechanism: On the label of the packing box of the printer mechanism.
2. Run the Adjustment program and enter the Adjustment Main menu. 5. Choose the Change data item in the Head ID input menu and click the OK
button. Following Head ID input menu is displayed. Input a 6-digit code of the
3. Choose the Head ID and click it. The menu shown in the next page appears. Head Voltage ID in the following menu.
Figure 3-8. Head ID input menu Figure 3-10. Entering the 6-digits Head ID
6. When the Head ID is input and writes to the EEPROM, the message is displayed
on the bottom column in the menu.
3.1.6 Bi-D
You perform this adjustment to correct differences in printing positions, which is
caused by incorrect of printing timing in right and left directions during the Bi-
directional printing. Therefore, you are required to perform this adjustment after
performing the following operations.
Replacing the Print mechanism
Replacing the main board
Replacing the CR motor
Replacing the Printhead Figure 3-12. Bi-d adjustment pattern
1. Choose the Bi-D in the Adjustment menu as following figure.
NOTE: As shown in the sample, gaps between passes are sometimes created in
different directions among patterns. This unexpected change in direction
is caused by an ink jet printer-specific reason, which is an ink jet printer
inevitably performs a periodical cleaning specified by the flashing timer
even during Bi-D pattern printing, so that the printing direction suddenly
changes. However, this directional difference among Bi-D patterns
should not be considered, and you can always confirm and adjust the
pattern correctly by referring to gap amount only.
3. Click the Previous and go back to the BI-Directional Adjustment menu. And
choose the Adjust menu and click the OK button.
4. Check the printed pattern and find the misaligned dot type. Choose the
misaligned dot size in the following menu and click the OK button.
Figure 3-11. Choose the Bi-d adjustment
2. Choose the Print the Bi-d adjustment pattern in the Bi-Directional Adjustment
pattern and click the OK button.
Figure 3-15. System reset of the printer
7. To confirm if the adjustment value is suitable, click the Previous button and go
back to the Bi-Directional Adjustment menu. Choose the Print the Bi-D
adjustment patter and click the OK button.
8. Repeat from Step1 to the previous step to align the Bi-D pattern.
Figure 3-13. Choose the misaligned dot size
5. By choosing the misaligned dot size, following input menu for the adjustment
value is displayed. Check the printed pattern again and Input the suitable value in
the following menu and click the OK button.
Figure 3-14. Bi-d adjustment input menu
6. The following menu appears. Press OK to system reset to the printer. The input
value is written in the specific address of the EEPROM.
3.1.7 USB ID
In case the USB ID is not input in the adjustment program after
C A U T IO N
When you replace the main board with a new one, you have to input the USB ID newly the main board is replaced to new one, the USB ID may not
into the specific address of the EEPROM. When the Printer and the PC are connected possibly unique one. In this case, the USB ID conflicts another
with a USB cable, the USB port driver loads the unique code from the specific address peripheral USB ID in the USB port driver and the another USB
of the printers EEPROM and the provides the USB port number to the unique code. peripheral may not possibly be used with the USB.
The USB port driver controls the several USB ports under the Windows 98 This menu is only appeared in case of connecting to USB model.
environment. 1. Choose the USB ID input in the Adjustment menu.
A unique code called USB ID is input to the specific address of the EEPROM in our
manufactory and the following total 18-digit code is used as a USB ID for the EPSON
ink jet printer.
Factory line number (3-digit)
PC number (2-digit)
Input year/month/date/time (hour, minutes, second) (12-digit)
The timer data of the PC is used for this input data.
Number 0
A 0 is automatically added for the last digit in the input program.
In repair activity, we use a 10-digit code of the Serial number for a USB ID. The
remaining 8digits code is generated in the adjustment program and added to the serial
number automatically.
Figure 3-16. Choose the USB ID input menu
2. Choose the Input USB ID and click OK button in the USB ID check/Input 3.1.8 First Dot Position
menu. Following menu is displayed.
This Adjustment revises gap of left margin ( Print start position) of post card printing
and A4 printing.
Figure 3-17. Choose the USB ID input menu

Figure 3-18. First Dot Position Adjustment
3. Check the 10digits code of the serial number on the serial number label stuck
around the rear side of the Upper housing. Input the 10digits code of the serial The figure indicated in the center of Adjustment window is the current figure recorded
number in the input menu and click OK button. in EEPROM.
1. Press [Print] button and print Adjustment Pattern.
NOTE: Even though you input irresponsible another 10digits code and click the
OK button, the program allow to input the code and write down it the
specific address of the EEPROM. But, there is a possibility that the code
is not unique and the code conflicts another USB ID in the USB port
driver.
Figure 3-19. First Dot Position Pattern
2. Measure the distance (left margin) from the paper left edge of print pattern to vertical
pole of print start position.( Refer to Figure 3-19)
3. Change setting by pressing r s button beside or under the predetermined figure.
4. If following indication appears, set printer power OFF/ON in order to record
predetermined limit to printer at first.
3.1.9 Top margin

This function can be used to change the top margin value.
You are required to perform this adjustment after performing the following operations.
Removing or replacing the ASF unit.
5. Press [OK] button after confirming. Removing or replacing the LD unit.
6. Repeat above 2 to 5 and adjust so that left margin will be 3+/-1.5mm. Replacing the Printer mechanism
Replacing the main board
1. Choose the Top margin in the Adjustment menu.
While warming up (Power LED blinking condition),Program
can not be executed (communication error happens). Execute
program on condition that Printer power LED is turning on.
Whenever input step 1, it changes by 1/2880dpi (0.009mm).
Figure 3-20. Choose the Top margin menu

2. Choose the Print the Top margin in the Top margin adjustment and click the
OK button.
Figure 3-21. Top margin adjustment pattern

3. Check that the printed horizontal line is in 2.6mm ~ 7.2mm from the top of the
paper. If it is out of the specific range, perform the Top Margin adjustment by the
following procedure.
4. When adjusting the top margin, select Adjust from Top margin adjustment,
the click the OK button.
3.1.10 Head cleaning 3.1.11 Initial ink charge

This printhead cleaning is CL1 and about 1/8 of the brand-new black I/C and 1/17 of After you replaced any of the following units, perform initial ink charge and return the
the brand-new color I/C are consumed. Before use this function, check the remaining printer after making sure that ink is ejected correctly from the printhead.
ink amount of the both I/C by using the Get status function.
After replacing the printer mechanism
1. Choose the Head cleaning in the Maintenance menu. After replacing or removing the printhead
C A U T IO N Before you perform the initial ink charge operation, replace the
installed cartridges with new ones, because the ink amount used
for the initial ink charge operation is so large.
1. Choose the Initial ink charge in the Maintenance menu.
Figure 3-22. Choose the Head cleaning menu
2. Click the OK button in the menu. The powerful cleaning is performed.
Figure 3-23. Choose the Initial Ink Charge menu
2. Click the OK button in the menu. The initial ink charge is performed.
NOTE: As described in the menu message, about 1/4 amount of the Black ink
cartridge and 1/9 amount of the Color ink cartridge are consumed in the
initial ink charge operation.
3.1.12 Refurbishment for DOA 2. Set the dummy cartridge in the printer using the ink replacement function.
3. Select Yes under Item, then click the OK button. The Refurbishment for
If you clean the cavity of the printhead and cap assembly, this function will be useful.
DOA function is then executed.
After carry out this function, replace the waste drain ink pad
C A U T IO N
with new one and reset the Waste drain ink pad counter.
Otherwise, the ink or S46 liquid may leak from the pad during
the transportation.
Prepare the following tool.
*Dummy ink cartridge, Injector, S46 liquid
Do not carry out this program repeatedly. This operation is
available only one time. Excessive operation causes overflow of
the ink and S46 liquid.
When you refurbish the repair product by using this program,
do it on your responsibility.
When you charge S46 liquid into the dummy ink cartridge with
the Injector, make sure fill out the dummy ink cartridge with S46
liquid. In case enough S46 liquid is not charged into the dummy
cartridge, the printhead will not cleaned and not filled with the
S46 liquid enough in this operation.
Keep the S46 liquid and the dummy ink cartridge clean.
1. Choose the Refurbishment for DOA in the Maintenance menu.
Figure 3-24. Choose the Refurbishment for DOA menu
3.1.13 Protection counter check 2. After read the Caution description on the above menu, click the OK button in the
menu. The present counter value is displayed on the bottom column as following
The program allows you to check or clear the current protection counter value (waste figure.
ink amount counter).
Check the present counter value
1. Choose the Check the present counter values in the Maintenance menu and
click the OK button.
Figure 3-26. Present counter value
3. If the present counter value is over 5845 points, we recommend you to replace the
Waste ink drain pad to new one.
Figure 3-25. Choose the Check the present counter value
Clear the present counter value

C A U T IO N Be sure to replace the installed waste ink pad with a new one after
1. Choose the Clearning the present counter values in the Ptotection counter or before you clear the current protection counter value.
maintenance menu and click the OK button.
C H E C K The initial value of the Protection counter is differ by destination

P O IN T as bellow:
ESP : 0
Excepting ESP: 2940
Figure 3-27. Choose the Clear the present counter value
2. After you read the description on the menu, click the OK button.
Figure 3-28. Clear the present counter value
3.1.14 EEPRON check

You can check the EEPROM data or can write the specific data into the specific
address of the EEPROM directly even if the printer is error condition. (In case one of
the main logic circuit such as CPU, I/F receiver IC, RAM, EEPROM is broken, this
function is not available) Select the EEPROM check function in the Maintenance
menu.
The main menu of this function is as following figure. The following two functions are
built in this program.
Figure 3-30. Check the EEPROM data
Change EEPROM data

You can change the specific data stored in the specific address of the
EEPROM.
However, do not use this function except the special case. Careless usage
causes any trouble.
Figure 3-29. EEPROM check function
Check the EEPROM data

You can check the specific data stored in the specific address of the
EEPROM.
Input the specific address with hexadecimal code. Use this function in your
analysis usefully.
Figure 3-31. Change the EEPROM data
3.1.15 EEPROM back up data

This function is used when replacing the MAIN board.
Using this function, the data on the currently used MAIN board are backed up, then the
backed up data can be written to the EEPROM on the new MAIN board after
replacement.
Figure 3-33. Replace the defective main board with new one
C H E C K This function may fail. If it fails, replace the MAIN board with a
P O IN T new one, then carry out the specified adjustments in order. 3. The backed up data will be written to the EEPROM on the new MAIN board.
1. Choose the EEPROM backup data in the Maintenance menu.
Figure 3-32. EEPROM backup data
2. The EEPROM data on the current MAIN board are backed up by clicking the
OK button. The following message is displayed when the data backup operation
is completed. Replace the printers MAIN board, then turn the power ON again
and click the OK button.
3.1.16 A4 pattern will print

We recommend to use this function to check the repaired product quality in your final
The check point for the first black and each color solid pattern
C H E C K
P O IN T (beta pattern 360 x 360dpi normal dot) in the A4 Check pattern
stage of your repair. The following 6 items are printed on the check pattern.
is as follows.
-Any white line is not observed.
-Uneven banding is not observed extremely.
The check point for the second Nozzle check pattern (120dpi) is
as follows.
-Ink is fired from all nozzles.
-Uneven banding is not observed extremely.
The check point for the third Alignment pattern is as follows.
-Each vertical line is printed straight.
If any incorrect printing is observed on the A4 Check pattern,
perform the head cleaning or bi-d adjustment. If the
phenomenon is not improved, replace the printhead or suitable
mechanical parts.
Figure 3-34. A4 Check pattern
C A U T IO N Do not print the A4 Check pattern on the EPSON exclusive paper

such as Photo quality ink jet paper. This check pattern is for the
plain paper. So, use the Plain paper for this check pattern printing.
Figure 3-35. A4 Check pattern
CHAPTER
4
MAINTENANCE
4.1 Overview 4.1.2 Service Maintenance

If print irregularity (missing dot, white line, etc.) has occurred or the printer indicates
This section provides information to maintain the printer in its optimum condition.
Maintenance Error, take the following actions to clear the error.
4.1.1 Cleaning Head Cleaning:

The printer has a built-in head cleaning function, which is activated by operating
This printer has no mechanical components which require regular cleaning except the the control panel.
printhead. Therefore, when returning the printer to the user, check the following parts Confirm that the printer is in stand-by state (the POWER indicator is not blinking),
and perform appropriate cleaning if stain is noticeable. and hold down the Error Reset SW on the control panel for more than 3 seconds.
The printer starts the cleaning sequence (The POWER indicator blinks during the
Never use chemical solvents, such as thinner, benzine, and cleaning sequence).
C A U T IO N
acetone to clean the exterior parts of printer like the housing. Maintenance Error Clear:
These chemicals may deform or deteriorate the components of Ink is used for the operations such as cleaning as well as printing. Therefore, the
the printer. printer wastes certain amount of ink and drains it into waste ink pad, while
Be careful not to damage any components when you clean inside counting the amount of the waste ink. Once the amount of the waste ink reaches
the printer. the predetermined limit, the printer indicates Maintenance Error and the waste
Do not scratch the surface (coated part) of PF roller assembly. ink pad should be replaced.
Use soft brush to wipe off any dusts. Use a soft cloth moistened
with alcohol to remove the ink stain. Overflow Counter Limit:
Overflow Counter (Protection Counter A) >=8350
Do not use cleaning sheet included in the media for normal
usage. It may damage the coated surface of PF roller. Timing for Replacing the Waste Ink Pad:
If the adhesive surface of the cleaning sheet is set to the ASF LD When the total amount of the waste ink reaches the predetermined limit, the
roller side and used to clean the ASF LD roller surface, it is no LED indicates Maintenance Error.
problem. Also, during repair servicing, check the ink counter along with the firmware
version, ink counter, select code page, nozzle check pattern on the status
Exterior parts printing sheet. If the ink counter value is close to its limit, notify your
Use a clean soft cloth moistened with water and wipe off any dirt. If the exterior customer and recommend that the waste ink pad be replaced (If the waste ink
pad is not replaced at that time, there is a possibility that Maintenance Error
parts are stained with ink, use a cloth moistened with neutral detergent to wipe it
will occur soon after the printer is returned to the customer). Once you have
off.
the confirmation of the customer, replace the waste ink pad.
Inside the printer Replacement Procedure: Waste ink pad removal on page -21
Use a vacuum cleaner to remove any paper dust.
After the Replacement:
ASF LD Roller Reset the Overflow Counter (Protection Counter A) : Protection counter
If paper dust on the surface of ASF LD Roller lowers the friction, set the adhesive check on page -47
surface of the cleaning sheet included in the media to the surface of the ASF roller
and repeat loading paper from the ASF.
Maintenance Overview 54
4.1.3 Lubrication Table 4-2. Lubrication Type/Point

No. Lubrication Type/Point Remarks
The characteristics of the grease have great affects on the mechanical function and
durability, especially does the characteristics about temperature environment. The type <Lubrication Point> Use a syringe to apply it.
and amount of grease used to lubricate the printer parts are determined based on the Specified area on the Front frame. Refer to After lubrication, move the CR
results of internal evaluations. Therefore, be sure to apply the specified type and Figure 4-2, "Lubrication point 2". unit left or right and smooth out
amount of grease to the specified part of the printer mechanism during servicing. <Lubrication Type> the grease on the Front frame.
2
G-58
Never use oil or grease other than those specified in this <Lubrication Amount>
C A U T IO N
manual. Use of different types of oil or grease may damage the
F1mm x 200mm
component or give bad influence on the printer function.
Never apply larger amount of grease than specified in this <Lubrication Point> Use a syringe to apply it.
manual. Specified area on the Paper eject roller. After lubrication, turn the Paper
Refer to Figure 4-3, "Lubrication point 3". eject roller and smooth out the
<Lubrication Type> grease on the Paper eject roller.
3
Table 4-1. Specified Lubricants G-46
Type Name EPSON Code Supplier <Lubrication Amount>
F1mm x 1mm x 9points
Grease G-46 1039172 EPSON
Grease G-58 1082176 EPSON
Table 4-2. Lubrication Type/Point

No. Lubrication Type/Point Remarks
<Lubrication Point> Use a brush to apply it.

Specified area on the Main frame. Refer to After lubrication, move the CR
Figure 4-1, "Lubrication point 1". unit left or right and smooth out
<Lubrication Type> the grease on the Front frame.
1
G-58
<Lubrication Amount>
100mg x 4 points
G-58
G-58
200mm
Figure 4-2. Lubrication point 2

G-58
Main frame
right side view
G-46
CHAPTER
5
APPENDIX
5.1 Electrical Circuits

See the following pages for the electric circuit diagrams below:
C482MAIN-C : Stylus C41/42 UX series control circuit board
C482MAIN-D : Stylus C41/42P SX series control circuit board
C482PSH : Power supply circuit board
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SERVICE MANUAL

Color Inkjet Printer

Stylus C41/42/43/44/45/46/48 series

EPSON is a registered trademark of SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION.

Copyright 2001 SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION.

WARNING Signals a precaution which, if ignored, could result in damage to equipment.

Manual Configuration Symbols Used in this Manual

W A R N IN G I.ndicates an operating or maintenance procedure, practice

Indicates that a particular task must be carried out

A March 29. 2002 First Release

C May 14. 2004 EPSON Stylus C45/C46 is added.

D August 24, 2005 EPSON Stylus C48 / EPSON ME1/ME1+ is added.

1.1 FEATURES Parallel Interface

*1 : Interface specification for each model are as the following.

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION FEATURES 8

1.1.1 Differences between the Stylus C41/C42/C43/C44/

Throughput Stylus C41/C42/C43/C44/

The Stylus Stylus C41/C42/C43/C44/C45/C46/C48 series / EPSON ME 1/ME 1+ are

Table 1-4. Ink cartridge type

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION FEATURES 9

1.2 OPERATOR CONTROLS 1.2.4 Printer Condition and Panel Status

Ink sequence Blink - 6

Indicators Paper Out *1 - On 4

(1) Power (green) Paper jam condition*1 - On 3 3

1.2.3 Panel Functions Ink level low(Color) - Blink->Blink 8

Panel Functions Ink end (Black and Color) - On->On 8

SW Function No Ink Cartridge (Black or Color)*1 - On 7

Loads or Ejects the Paper(Pushing within 3seconds). Maintenance request

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION OPERATOR CONTROLS 10

* panel status is described on section1.4.4.

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION OPERATOR CONTROLS 11

2.1 Overview 2.1.1 Precautions

Disassembly and Assembly Overview 13

Nipper EPSON B740500100

Disassembly and Assembly Overview 14

3 CBS (P2) 3x6

Disassembly and Assembly Overview 15

Main Unit objects on the CR Guide Shaft? Not necessary

Disassembly and Assembly Overview 16

2.2 Disassembly 2.2.1 Upper housing removal (C41/C42/C43/C44)

ASF unit Printhead unit Paper eject

PS unit MAIN board LD unit Waste ink pad

Figure 2-1. Disassembling Flowchart

Disassembly and Assembly Disassembly 17

Figure 2-4. Removing the side hook

Figure 2-3. Removing the front hook

Figure 2-5. Removing the back hook

Disassembly and Assembly Disassembly 18

2.2.2 Upper housing removal

Figure 2-7. Position of Edge guide

Figure 2-6. Position of Edge guide

2. Take out the 1 screw.

Figure 2-8. Position of Edge guide

Disassembly and Assembly Disassembly 19

2.2.3 ASF unit removal

CBP 38 CBS (P2) 36

Figure 2-9. Removing the ASF unit