Epson Stylus NX510 Service Manual

SERVICE MANUAL
Color Inkjet Printer
Epson Stylus NX510/NX515/SX510W/

SX515W/TX550W
Epson Stylus NX415/SX410/SX415/
TX410/TX419
Epson Stylus NX215/SX210/SX215/
TX210/TX213/TX219/
ME OFFICE 510
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PRECAUTIONS
Precautionary notations throughout the text are categorized relative to 1) Personal injury and 2) damage to equipment.
DANGER Signals a precaution which, if ignored, could result in serious or fatal personal injury. Great caution should be exercised in performing procedures preceded by
DANGER Headings.
WARNING Signals a precaution which, if ignored, could result in damage to equipment.
The precautionary measures itemized below should always be observed when performing repair/maintenance procedures.
DANGER
1. ALWAYS DISCONNECT THE PRODUCT FROM THE POWER SOURCE AND PERIPHERAL DEVICES PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE OR REPAIR
PROCEDURES.
2. 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. REPLACE MALFUNCTIONING COMPONENTS ONLY WITH THOSE COMPONENTS BY THE MANUFACTURE; INTRODUCTION OF SECOND-SOURCE ICs OR
OTHER NON-APPROVED COMPONENTS MAY DAMAGE THE PRODUCT AND VOID ANY APPLICABLE EPSON WARRANTY.
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 additional
CHAPTER 1.PRODUCT DESCRIPTIONS information on a specific topic or to warn of possible danger present during a
Provides a general overview and specifications of the product. procedure or an action. Be aware of all symbols when they are used, and always read
CHAPTER 2.OPERATING PRINCIPLES NOTE, CAUTION, or WARNING messages.
Describes the theory of electrical and mechanical operations of the
product. A D J U S T M E N T
Indicates an operating or maintenance procedure, practice or condition
CHAPTER 3.TROUBLESHOOTING R E Q U IR E D that is necessary to keep the product’s quality.
Describes the step-by-step procedures for the troubleshooting.
CHAPTER 4.DISASSEMBLY / ASSEMBLY
Describes the step-by-step procedures for disassembling and assembling
Indicates an operating or maintenance procedure, practice, or condition
the product. C A U T IO N
that, if not strictly observed, could result in damage to, or destruction of,
CHAPTER 5.ADJUSTMENT
equipment.
Provides Epson-approved methods for adjustment.
CHAPTER 6.MAINTENANCE
Provides preventive maintenance procedures and the lists of Epson- May indicate an operating or maintenance procedure, practice or
C H E C K
approved lubricants and adhesives required for servicing the product. condition that is necessary to accomplish a task efficiently. It may also
P O IN T
APPENDIX Provides the following additional information for reference: provide additional information that is related to a specific subject, or
• Exploded Diagram comment on the results achieved through a previous action.
• Parts List
Indicates an operating or maintenance procedure, practice or condition
W A R N IN G
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 Date of Issue Description
A May 7, 2009 First Release
Epson Stylus NX510/515/SX510W/515W/TX550W/NX415/SX410/415/TX410/419/NX215/SX210/215/TX210/213/219/ME OFFICE 510 Revision A
Contents
Chapter 1 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION Chapter 2 OPERATING PRINCIPLES
1.1 Features................................................................................................................... 9 2.1 Overview .............................................................................................................. 49
1.2 Printing Specifications. ........................................................................................ 10 2.1.1 Printer Mechanism. ..................................................................................... 49
1.2.1 Basic Specifications. ................................................................................... 10 2.1.2 Motors & Sensors . ...................................................................................... 50
1.2.2 Ink Cartridge. .............................................................................................. 11 2.1.3 Printhead...................................................................................................... 52
1.2.3 Print Mode ................................................................................................... 12 2.2 Power-On Sequence ............................................................................................. 53
1.2.4 Supported Paper. ......................................................................................... 18 2.3 Printer Initialization. ............................................................................................ 55
1.2.5 Printing Area. .............................................................................................. 20
1.3 Scanner Specifications. ........................................................................................ 20 Chapter 3 TROUBLESHOOTING
1.3.1 Scanning Range . ............................................................................................... 21
1.4 General Specifications. ........................................................................................ 21 3.1 Overview .............................................................................................................. 57
1.4.1 Electrical Specifications . .................................................................................. 21 3.1.1 Specified Tools ............................................................................................ 57
1.4.2 Environmental Conditions . ............................................................................... 22 3.1.2 Preliminary Checks. .................................................................................... 57
1.4.3 Durability . ......................................................................................................... 22 3.2 Troubleshooting.................................................................................................... 58
1.4.4 Acoustic Noise. ................................................................................................. 22 3.2.1 Motor and Sensor Troubleshooting . ........................................................... 58
1.4.5 Safety Approvals (Safety standards/EMI) . ....................................................... 23 3.3 Error Indications and Fault Occurrence Causes . ................................................. 59
1.5 Interface................................................................................................................ 23 3.3.1 Error Message List. ..................................................................................... 59
1.5.1 USB Interface . .................................................................................................. 23 3.3.2 Troubleshooting by Error Message . ........................................................... 62
1.5.2 Network Interface (NX510 series only) . .......................................................... 24 3.3.3 Superficial Phenomenon-Based Troubleshooting . ..................................... 81
1.5.3 Memory Card Slots. .......................................................................................... 26 3.4 Network Troubleshooting (NX510 series only). ................................................. 89
1.6 Control Panel ........................................................................................................ 27
1.6.1 Operation Buttons & LEDs . ............................................................................. 27 Chapter 4 DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY
1.6.2 Control Panel Functions in Each Mode ............................................................ 30
1.7 Specification for Each Function . ......................................................................... 34 4.1 Overview .............................................................................................................. 92
1.7.1 Stand-alone Copy Function . ....................................................................... 34 4.1.1 Precautions................................................................................................... 92
1.7.2 Scan Function (NX510/SX210 series only) . .............................................. 36 4.1.2 Tools ............................................................................................................ 93
1.7.3 Memory Card Direct Print Function. .......................................................... 36 4.1.3 Work Completion Check . ........................................................................... 93
1.7.4 Camera Direct Print Function (PictBridge) (NX510/SX410 series only) .. 42 4.1.4 Procedural Differences between the Models . ............................................. 95
1.7.5 Reprint/Restore Photos Function (NX510 series only) . ............................. 43 4.2 Disassembly Procedures. ..................................................................................... 97
1.7.6 Setup Mode . ................................................................................................ 44 4.3 Removing the Housing. ....................................................................................... 98
4.3.1 Paper Support Assy . ................................................................................... 98
4.3.2 Stacker Assy ................................................................................................ 98
4.3.3 Document Cover/ASF Cover. ..................................................................... 99
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4.3.4 Scanner Unit/Hinge . ................................................................................. 100 4.8.3 Printhead (SX210 series) . ......................................................................... 158
4.3.5 Upper Housing/Card Slot Cover. .............................................................. 103 4.8.4 Removing the Printer Mechanism (Lower Housing) (SX210 series)....... 160
4.4 Removing the Circuit Boards . ........................................................................... 105
4.4.1 Main Board Unit . ............................................................................................ 105 Chapter 5 ADJUSTMENT
4.4.2 Panel Unit/LCD Unit . ..................................................................................... 108
4.4.3 Power Supply Unit. ......................................................................................... 111 5.1 Adjustment Items and Overview. ...................................................................... 162
5.1.1 Servicing Adjustment Item List. ............................................................... 162
4.5 Disassembling the Printer Mechanism . ............................................................. 113
5.1.2 Required Adjustments . ............................................................................. 165
4.5.1 Printhead . ........................................................................................................ 113
4.5.2 CR Scale . ........................................................................................................ 115 5.2 Using the Adjustment Program . ........................................................................ 167
4.5.3 Hopper . ........................................................................................................... 116 5.2.1 TOP Margin Adjustment . ......................................................................... 167
4.5.4 Removing the Printer Mechanism (Lower Housing)...................................... 117 5.2.2 First Dot Position Adjustment . ................................................................. 167
4.5.5 Left Frame . ..................................................................................................... 119 5.2.3 Head Angular Adjustment . ....................................................................... 168
4.5.6 Front Frame/Right Frame . .............................................................................. 120 5.2.4 Bi-D Adjustment. ...................................................................................... 169
4.5.7 Star Wheel Holder Assy . ................................................................................ 122 5.2.5 PF Adjustment ........................................................................................... 170
4.5.8 EJ Roller . ........................................................................................................ 122 5.2.6 PF Band Adjustment. ................................................................................ 171
4.5.9 PF Encoder Sensor. ......................................................................................... 123 5.2.7 Bottom Margin Adjustment (NX510/SX410 series only) . ....................... 172
4.5.10 PF Scale . ....................................................................................................... 124 5.2.8 MAC Address Setting (NX510 series only) . ............................................ 173
4.5.11 PF Motor . ...................................................................................................... 125
4.5.12 CR Motor . ..................................................................................................... 127 Chapter 6 MAINTENANCE
4.5.13 Main Frame Assy. ......................................................................................... 128
4.5.14 CR Unit. ........................................................................................................ 131 6.1 Overview ............................................................................................................ 176
4.5.15 Upper Paper Guide . ...................................................................................... 132 6.1.1 Cleaning..................................................................................................... 176
6.1.2 Service Maintenance. ................................................................................ 176
4.5.16 ASF Unit . ...................................................................................................... 132
6.1.3 Lubrication................................................................................................. 177
4.5.17 Ink System Unit . ........................................................................................... 134
4.5.18 Front Paper Guide. ........................................................................................ 137
4.5.19 PF Roller . ...................................................................................................... 138 Chapter 7 APPENDIX
4.5.20 Waste Ink Pads . ............................................................................................ 139
7.1 Exploded Diagram / Parts List . ......................................................................... 183
4.6 Disassembling the Scanner Unit. ....................................................................... 141
4.6.1 Upper/Front Scanner Housing . ....................................................................... 141
4.6.2 Scanner Carriage Unit. .................................................................................... 142
4.6.3 Scanner Motor Unit . ....................................................................................... 144
4.7 Differences in Disassembling/Reassembling SX410 series . ............................. 146
4.7.1 Main Board Unit (SX410 series) . ................................................................... 146
4.7.2 Panel Unit/LCD Unit (SX410 series) ............................................................. 148
4.7.3 Printhead (SX410 series) . ............................................................................... 150
4.7.4 Removing the Printer Mechanism (Lower Housing) (SX410 series)............. 152
4.8 Differences in Disassembling/Reassembling SX210 series . ............................. 154
4.8.1 Main Board Unit (SX210 series) . ............................................................. 154
4.8.2 Panel Unit/LCD Unit (SX210 series) . ...................................................... 155
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CHAPTER
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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
1.1 Features Differences of NX510/SX410/SX210 series

The differences between NX510/SX410/SX210 series are described below.
C H E C K In this chapter, the product names are called as follows: Table 1-1. Differences of NX510/SX410/SX210 series
P O IN T
Notation Product name Item NX510 series SX410 series SX210 series
NX510 series Epson Stylus NX510/NX515/SX510W/SX515W/TX550W Printhead*1 O6-chips Turbo II D4-chips Turbo II D2-chips Turbo II
SX410 series Epson Stylus NX415/SX410/SX415/TX410/TX419 2.5-inch color a-TFT 2.5-inch color a-TFT
1.5-inch color LCD
Color LCD stripe LCD stripe LCD
Epson Stylus NX215/SX210/SX215/TX210/TX213/ (Cannot be tilted.)
SX210 series (with tilt function) (with tilt function)
TX219/ME OFFICE 510
Scanner resolution*2
2400 dpi x 2400 dpi 1200 dpi x 2400 dpi 1200 dpi x 2400 dpi
(Main scan x Sub scan)
This section describes the features of these three models; NX510/SX410/SX210 series. Network interfaces*3 Available*4 Not Available Not Available
All the models are color inkjet printers with the scanner function.
USB Host Port*5 Yes Yes No
Common features
Number of Memory
Printer 2 2 1
Card Slots*6
• Printing from a computer or directly printing from a memory card. Scan Function*7 Yes No Yes
• Maximum print resolution: 5760 (H) x 1440 (V) dpi Note *1 : For the nozzle configuration, see Table 1-3.
• Four independent ink cartridges is installed.
*2 : For the details of the scanner specifications, see “ 1.3 Scanner Specifications ” (p.20).
• Newly developed pigment ink is employed.
• Borderless printing on specified EPSON brand paper is available. *3 : For the details of the network interfaces, see “ 1.5.2 Network Interface (NX510 series
only) ” (p.24).
Scanner *4 : Supports both wired network and wireless network.
• Scanning from a computer *5 : Supported devices for NX510 series and SX410 series differ. For the details, see
“ 1.5.1 USB Interface ” (p.23).
Copy
*6 : CF Card slot is not mounted on SX210 series. For the details of supported memory
• Stand alone copy using the scanning and printing functions cards, see “ 1.5.3 Memory Card Slots ” (p.26).
Memory card slot *7 : For the details of the functions, see “ 1.7.2 Scan Function (NX510/SX210 series
only) ” (p.36).
• Available as USB memory card slot for PC
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION Features 9

Dimensions 1.2 Printing Specifications

Table 1-2. Dimensions
NX510 series SX410 series SX210 series
1.2.1 Basic Specifications
Dimensions*1 450 mm (W) x 342 mm (D) x 182 mm (H)
Table 1-3. Printer Specifications
Weight*2 6.1 kg 5.8 kg 5.7 kg
Item Specification
Note *1 : Paper support and stacker are closed. Rubber feet are excluded
Print method On-demand ink jet
*2 : Excluding the weight of ink cartridges and power cable
Black: 128 nozzles x 3
NX510 series
NX510 series Color: 128 nozzles x 3 (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow)
Nozzle configuration SX410 series
Color: 90 nozzles x 3 (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow)
SX210 series
Color: 29 nozzles x 3 (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow)
Print direction Bi-directional minimum distance printing, Unidirectional printing
Horizontal x Vertical (dpi)
• 360 x 120 • 1440 x 720
SX410 series SX210 series Print resolution • 360 x 360 • 1440 x 1440*1
• 360 x 720 • 5760 x 1440
• 720 x 720
• ESC/P Raster command
Control code • ESC/P-R (RGB) command
• EPSON Remote command
NX510 series 132 Kbytes
Input buffer size SX410 series
Figure 1-1. External View 64 Kbytes
SX210 series
Paper feed method Friction feed, using the ASF (Auto Sheet Feeder)
Paper path Top feed, front out
NX510 series
Paper feed rates 95 msec. (Draft 16 ips*2), 113 msec. (Default 12 ips*2)
SX410 series
(at 25.4 mm feed)
SX210 series TBD
PF interval Programmable in 0.01764 mm (1/1440 inch) steps
Note *1 : SX410 series only

*2 : ips = inch per second
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION Printing Specifications 10

1.2.2 Ink Cartridge Shelf life

Two years from production date (if unopened), six months after opening package.
Specifications for the ink cartridges for each series are explained below.
Storage Temperature
Table 1-4. Cartridge types for NX510 series
Table 1-7. Storage Temperature
Color EAI Latin Euro CISMEA/Asia
Situation Storage Temperature Limit
T0971 (L2) T1001 (L1) T1031 (L1)
-20 oC to 40 oC
Black T0681 (S) T1031 (L1) T0711H (S) T0731HN (S) When stored in individual boxes
(-4oF to 104oF)
T0691 (2S) T0711 (2S) T0731N (2S) 1 month max. at 40 oC (104oF)
-20 oC to 40 oC
T0682 (2S) T1002 (S) T1032 (S) When installed in main unit
Cyan T1032 (S) (-4oF to 104oF)
T0692 (3S) T0712 (3S) T0732N (3S)
T0683 (2S) T1003 (S) T1033 (S) Dimension
Magenta T1033 (S)
T0693 (3S) T0713 (3S) T0733N (3S)
12.7 mm (W) x 68 mm (D) x 47 mm (H)
T0684 (2S) T1004 (S) T1034 (S)
Yellow T1034 (S) Do not use expired ink cartridges.
T0694 (3S) T0714 (3S) T0734N (3S) C A U T IO N
The ink in the ink cartridge freezes at -16 °C (3.2 oF). It takes
Table 1-5. Cartridge types for SX410 series about three hours under 25 °C (77oF) until the ink thaws and
Color EAI Latin Euro CISMEA/Asia becomes usable.
T0681 (S) T0711H (S)
T0731HN (S) T0731HN (S)
Black T0691 (2S) T0711 (2S)
T0731N (2S) T0731N (2S)
T0881 (3S) T0891 (3S)
T0692 (3S) T0712 (3S)
Cyan T0732N (3S) T0732N (3S)
T0882 (4S) T0892 (4S)
T0693 (3S) T0713 (3S)
Magenta T0733N (3S) T0733N (3S)
T0883 (4S) T0893 (4S)
T0694 (3S) T0714 (3S)
Yellow T0734N (3S) T0734N (3S)
T0884 (4S) T0894 (4S)
Table 1-6. Cartridge types for SX210 series

Color EAI Latin Euro CISMEA/Asia ECC/EHK
T0681 (S) T0711H (S)
T0731HN (S) T0731HN (S)
Black T0691 (2S) T0711 (2S) T1091 (2S)
T0731N (2S) T0731N (2S)
T0881 (3S) T0891 (3S)
T0692 (3S) T0712 (3S)
Cyan T0732N (3S) T0732N (3S) T1092 (2S)
T0882 (4S) T0892 (4S)
T0693 (3S) T0713 (3S)
Magenta T0733N (3S) T0733N (3S) T1093 (2S)
T0883 (4S) T0893 (4S)
T0694 (3S) T0714 (3S)
Yellow T0734N (3S) T0734N (3S) T1094 (2S)
T0884 (4S) T0894 (4S)

1.2.3 Print Mode Table 1-8. Print Mode for NX510 series (Color)
Resolution Dot Size Micro Border-
NX510 series Media Print Mode Bi-d
(H x V dpi) (cps) Weave less
Table 1-8. Print Mode for NX510 series (Color)
VSD1
Fine 1 360x720 ON ON OK
Resolution Dot Size Micro Border- (300cps)
Media Print Mode Bi-d
(H x V dpi) (cps) Weave less Photo Paper* (other)
VSD3
• Plain paper Draft 1 / Eco Best Photo 1440x720 ON ON OK
360x120 ON OFF N/A (285cps)
• Premium Bright Draft 2 (400cps)
White Paper (EAI) • Premium VSD2
VSD1 Photo 2 720x720 ON ON OK
• Premium Bright Normal 2 360x360 ON OFF N/A Presentation Paper (285cps)
(300cps)
White Inkjet Paper Matte (EAI)
(others) VSD2 • Matte Paper Heavy- VSD3
Fine 2 360x720 ON ON N/A Best Photo 1440x720 ON ON OK
(300cps) weight (others) (285cps)
VSD3 • Photo Quality Inkjet VSD2
Photo 1 720x720 ON ON N/A Photo 2 720x720 ON ON N/A
(285cps) Paper* (others) (285cps)
• Ultra Premium
VSD3
Glossy Photo Paper Best Photo 1440x720 ON ON N/A
VSD3 (285cps)
(EAI) Best Photo 1440x720 ON ON OK
(285cps) VSD1
• Ultra Glossy Photo Normal 2 360x360 OFF OFF N/A
Paper (others) (300cps)
Envelope
• Photo Paper Glossy VSD2
VSD1 Fine 2 360x720 OFF ON N/A
(EAI) Fine 1 360x720 ON ON OK (300cps)
(300cps)
• Glossy Photo Paper
(others) Note* : Not supported in EAI.
• Premium Photo
VSD3
Paper Glossy (EAI) Best Photo 1440x720 ON ON OK
(285cps)
• Premium Glossy
Photo Paper (others)
• Premium Photo Eco
Paper Semi-Gloss Draft 2 360x120 ON OFF N/A
(400cps)
(EAI)
• Premium Semigloss VSD1
Photo Paper (other) (300cps)
VSD3
Best Photo 1440x720 ON ON OK
(285cps)

Table 1-9. Print Mode for NX510 series (Monochrome) Table 1-9. Print Mode for NX510 series (Monochrome)
Resolution Dot Size Micro Border- Resolution Dot Size Micro Border-
Media Print Mode Bi-d Media Print Mode Bi-d
(H x V dpi) (cps) Weave less (H x V dpi) (cps) Weave less
• Plain paper Draft 3 / Eco • Premium VSD2

360x360 ON OFF N/A Photo 2 720x720 ON ON OK
• Premium Bright Draft 4 (400cps) Presentation Paper (285cps)
White Paper (EAI) Matte (EAI)
VSD1 VSD3
• Premium Ink Jet Normal 1 360x360 ON OFF N/A • Matte Paper Heavy- Best Photo 1440x720 ON ON OK
(300cps) (285cps)
Plain papers (others) weight (others)
VSD2
Fine 2 360x720 ON ON N/A • Photo Quality Inkjet VSD2
(300cps) Photo 2 720x720 ON ON N/A
Paper* (others) (285cps)
VSD3
Photo 1 720x720 ON ON N/A VSD3
(285cps) Best Photo 1440x720 ON ON N/A
(285cps)
• Ultra Premium
Glossy Photo Paper VSD1
Normal 1 360x360 OFF OFF N/A
(EAI) VSD3 (300cps)
Best Photo 1440x720 ON ON OK Envelope
(285cps)
• Ultra Glossy Photo VSD2
Fine 2 360x720 OFF ON N/A
Fine 1 360x720 ON ON OK Note* : Not supported in EAI.
(EAI) (300cps)
(others)
• Premium Photo
VSD3
Paper Glossy (EAI) Best Photo 1440x720 ON ON OK
(285cps)
• Premium Glossy
• Premium Photo Eco
Paper Semi-Gloss Draft 4 360x360 ON OFF N/A
(400cps)
(EAI)
VSD3
(285cps)
VSD1
(300cps)
Photo Paper* (other)
VSD3
(285cps)

SX410 series Table 1-10. Print Mode for SX410 series (Color)
Table 1-10. Print Mode for SX410 series (Color) Resolution Dot Size Micro Border-
(H x V dpi) (cps) Weave less VSD1
Photo Draft 360x720 ON ON OK
(245cps)
• Plain paper Fast Economy Eco
360x120 ON OFF N/A
• Premium Bright / Economy (400cps) VSD2
White Paper (EAI) Photo Paper* (other) Photo (720) 720x720 ON ON OK
Eco (285cps)
• Premium Bright Draft 360x120 ON OFF N/A
(400cps)
White Inkjet Paper VSD3
VSD1 Photo (1440) 1440x720 ON ON OK
(others) Normal 360x360 ON OFF N/A (285cps)
(245cps)
• Premium VSD2
VSD2 Photo (720) 720x720 ON ON OK
Fine (360) 360x720 ON ON N/A Presentation Paper (285cps)
(285cps)
Matte (EAI)
VSD3 • Matte Paper Heavy- VSD3
Fine (720) 720x720 ON ON N/A Photo (1440) 1440x720 ON ON OK
(285cps) weight (others) (285cps)
• Ultra Premium VSD3 • Photo Quality Inkjet VSD2
Photo (1440) 1440x720 ON ON OK Photo (720) 720x720 ON ON N/A
Glossy Photo Paper (285cps) Paper (others) (285cps)
(EAI)
VSD3 VSD3
• Ultra Glossy Photo Photo 2 (1440) 1440x1440 ON ON OK Photo (1440) 1440x720 ON ON N/A
(285cps) (285cps)
Paper (others)
VSD3 VSD1
Photo (5760) 5760x1440 ON ON OK Normal 360x360 OFF OFF N/A
(285cps) (245cps)
Envelope
• Photo Paper Glossy VSD1 VSD3
(EAI) Photo Draft 360x720 ON ON OK Fine (720) 720x720 OFF ON N/A
(245cps) (285cps)
(others) VSD2 Note* : Supports printing using the printer driver only.
Photo (720) 720x720 ON ON OK
• Premium Photo (285cps)
Paper Glossy (EAI)
VSD3
• Premium Glossy Photo (1440) 1440x720 ON ON OK
(285cps)
• Premium Photo VSD3
Paper Semi-Gloss Photo 2 (1440) 1440x1440 ON ON OK
(285cps)
(EAI)
Photo (5760) 5760x1440 ON ON OK

Table 1-11. Print Mode for SX410 series (Monochrome) Table 1-11. Print Mode for SX410 series (Monochrome)
• Plain paper Fast Economy Eco VSD1

360x120 ON OFF N/A Photo Draft 360x720 ON ON OK
• Premium Bright / Economy (400cps) (245cps)
White Paper (EAI) Eco
• Premium Bright Draft 360x120 ON OFF N/A VSD2
(400cps) Photo Paper* (other) Photo (720) 720x720 ON ON OK
White Inkjet Paper (285cps)
(others) VSD1
Normal 360x360 ON OFF N/A
(245cps) VSD3
(285cps)
VSD2
Fine (360) 360x720 ON ON N/A
(285cps) • Premium VSD2
VSD3 Presentation Paper (285cps)
Fine (720) 720x720 ON ON N/A Matte (EAI)
(285cps)
• Matte Paper Heavy- VSD3
• Ultra Premium Photo (1440) 1440x720 ON ON OK
VSD3 weight (others) (285cps)
Glossy Photo Paper (285cps)
(EAI) • Photo Quality Inkjet VSD2
VSD3 Photo (720) 720x720 ON ON N/A
• Ultra Glossy Photo Photo 2 (1440) 1440x1440 ON ON OK Paper (others) (285cps)
(285cps)
Paper (others) VSD3
VSD3 Photo (1440) 1440x720 ON ON N/A
Photo (5760) 5760x1440 ON ON OK (285cps)
(285cps)
VSD1
• Photo Paper Glossy VSD1 Normal 360x360 OFF OFF N/A
Photo Draft 360x720 ON ON OK (245cps)
(EAI) (245cps) Envelope
• Glossy Photo Paper VSD3
Fine (720) 720x720 OFF ON N/A
(others) VSD2 (285cps)
Paper Glossy (EAI) Note* : Supports printing using the printer driver only.
VSD3
• Premium Glossy Photo (1440) 1440x720 ON ON OK
(285cps)
• Premium Photo VSD3
Paper Semi-Gloss Photo 2 (1440) 1440x1440 ON ON OK
(285cps)
(EAI)
Photo (5760) 5760x1440 ON ON OK

SX210 series Table 1-12. Print Mode for SX210 series (Color)
Table 1-12. Print Mode for SX210 series (Color) Resolution Dot Size Micro Border-
Media Print Mode Bi-d • Premium VSD2
(H x V dpi) (cps) Weave less Photo 720x720 ON ON OK
Presentation Paper (285cps)
• Plain paper Fast Economy Eco Matte (EAI)
360x120 ON OFF N/A
• Premium Bright / Economy (400cps) • Matte Paper Heavy- VSD3
White Paper (EAI) weight (others) (285cps)
VSD1
• Premium Bright Normal 360x360 ON OFF N/A
(245cps) VSD1
White Inkjet Paper Normal 360x360 OFF OFF N/A
VSD2 (245cps)
(others) Fine 360x720 ON ON N/A Envelope
(285cps) VSD2
Fine 360x720 OFF ON N/A
VSD3 (285cps)
Photo 720x720 ON ON OK
(285cps)
• Ultra Premium Note* : Not supported in EAI.
VSD3
Glossy Photo Paper (285cps)
(EAI)
Photo RPM 5760x1440 ON ON N/A

(EAI) Super Fine 360x720 ON ON N/A
(285cps)
(others) VSD2
Paper Glossy (EAI)
VSD3
• Premium Glossy Best Photo 1440x720 ON ON OK
(285cps)
• Premium Photo
Paper Semi-Gloss
(EAI) VSD3
(285cps)
• Premium Semigloss
Photo Paper (other)
VSD2
Super Fine 360x720 ON ON N/A
(285cps)
VSD2
Photo Paper* (other) Photo 720x720 ON ON OK
(285cps)
VSD3
(285cps)

Table 1-13. Print Mode for SX210 series (Monochrome) Table 1-13. Print Mode for SX210 series (Monochrome)
• Plain paper Fast Economy Eco • Premium VSD2

360x120 ON OFF N/A Photo 720x720 ON ON OK
• Premium Bright / Economy (400cps) Presentation Paper (285cps)
White Paper (EAI) Matte (EAI)
VSD1 VSD3
• Premium Bright Normal 360x360 ON OFF N/A • Matte Paper Heavy- Best Photo 1440x720 ON ON OK
(245cps) (285cps)
White Inkjet Paper weight (others)
(others) VSD2
Fine 360x720 ON ON N/A VSD1
(285cps) Normal 360x360 OFF OFF N/A
(245cps)
VSD3 Envelope
Photo 720x720 ON ON OK VSD2
(285cps) Fine 360x720 OFF ON N/A
(285cps)
• Ultra Premium VSD3
Glossy Photo Paper (285cps) Note* : Not supported in EAI.
(EAI)

(EAI) Super Fine 360x720 ON ON N/A
(285cps)
(others) VSD2
Paper Glossy (EAI)
VSD3
• Premium Glossy Best Photo 1440x720 ON ON OK
(285cps)
• Premium Photo
Paper Semi-Gloss
(EAI) VSD3
(285cps)
• Premium Semigloss
Photo Paper (other)
VSD2
Super Fine 360x720 ON ON N/A
(285cps)
VSD2
Photo Paper* (other) Photo 720x720 ON ON OK
(285cps)
VSD3
(285cps)

1.2.4 Supported Paper

The table below lists the paper type and sizes supported by the printer. The supported paper type and sizes vary depending on destinations (between EAI, EUR, and Asia).
Table 1-14. Supported Paper

Thickness EAI EUR Asia
Paper Name Paper Size Weight
(mm) P*1 B*2 P*1 B*2 P*1 B*2
Legal 215.9 x 355.6 mm (8.5”x14”) Y - Y - Y -
Letter 215.9 x 279.4 mm (8.5”x11”) Y - Y - Y -
A4 210 x 297 mm (8.3”x11.7”) Y - Y - Y -
B5 182 x 257 mm (7.2”x10.1”) - - Y - Y -
64-90 g/m2
Plain paper A5 148 x 210 mm (5.8”x8.3”) 0.08-0.11 - - Y - Y -
(17-24 lb.)
Half Letter 139.7 x 215.9 mm (5.5"x8.5”) Y - - - - -
A6 105 x 148 mm (4.2”x5.8”) Y - Y - Y -
89 x 127- 329 x 1117.6 mm
User Defined Y - Y - Y -
(3.56”x 5.08” - 13.16”x44.7”)
80 g/m2
Premium Inkjet Plain Paper A4 210 x 297 mm (8.3”x11.7”) 0.11 - - Y - Y -
(21 lb.)
90 g/m2
Letter 215.9 x 279.4 mm (8.5”x11”) 0.11 Y - - - - -
Premium Bright White Paper (EAI) (24 lb.)
Bright White Inkjet Paper (Euro, Asia) 92.5 g/m2
A4 210 x 297 mm (8.3”x11.7”) 0.13 - - Y - Y -
(25 lb.)
Letter 215.9 x 279.4 mm (8.5”x11”) Y Y - - - -
A4 210 x 297 mm (8.3”x11.7”) - - Y Y Y Y
Ultra Premium Glossy Photo Paper (EAI) 290 g/m2
8” x 10” 203.2 x 254 mm 0.30 Y Y - - - -
Ultra Glossy Photo Paper (Euro, Asia) (77 lb.)
5” x 7” 127 x 178 mm Y Y Y Y - -
4” x 6” 101.6 x 152.4 mm Y Y Y Y Y Y
Letter 215.9 x 279.4 mm (8.5”x11”) Y Y - - - -
A4 210 x 297 mm (8.3”x11.7”) - - Y Y Y Y
Premium Photo Paper Glossy (EAI) 8” x 10” 203.2 x 254 mm 255 g/m2 Y Y - - - -
0.27
Premium Glossy Photo Paper (Euro, Asia) 5” x 7” 127 x 178 mm (68 lb.) Y Y Y Y Y Y
4" x 6" 101.6 x 152.4 mm Y Y Y Y Y Y
16:9 wide 101.6 x 180.6 mm Y Y Y Y - -

Table 1-14. Supported Paper

Thickness EAI EUR Asia
Paper Name Paper Size Weight
(mm) P*1 B*2 P*1 B*2 P*1 B*2
Letter 215.9 x 279.4 mm (8.5”x11”) Y Y - - - -
Photo Paper Glossy (EAI) A4 210 x 297 mm (8.3”x11.7”) 258 g/m2 Y Y Y Y Y Y

0.25
Glossy Photo Paper (Euro, Asia) 5” x 7” 127 x 178 mm (68 lb.) - - Y Y - -
4” x 6” 101.6 x 152.4 mm Y Y Y Y Y Y
Letter 215.9 x 279.4 mm (8.5”x11”) Y Y - - - -
Premium Photo Paper Semi-Gloss (EAI) 250 g/m2
A4 210 x 297 mm (8.3”x11.7”) 0.27 - - Y Y Y Y
Premium Semigloss Photo Paper (Euro, Asia) (66 lb.)
4” x 6” 101.6 x 152.4 mm Y Y Y Y Y Y
Letter 215.9 x 279.4 mm (8.5”x11”) Y Y - - - -
Premium Presentation Paper Matte (EAI) 167 g/m2
A4 210 x 297 mm (8.3”x11.7”) 0.23 - - Y Y Y Y
Matte Paper-Heavyweight (Euro, Asia) (44 lb.)
8” x 10” 203.2 x 254 mm Y Y - - - -
102 g/m2
Photo Quality Inkjet Paper A4 210 x 297 mm (8.3”x11.7”) 0.13 - - Y - Y -
(27 lb.)
#10 104.8 x 241.3 mm (4.125”x9.5”) Y - Y - Y -
75-100 g/m2
Envelopes #DL 110 x 220 mm - - - Y - Y -
(20-27 lb.)
#C6 114 x 162 mm - - Y - Y -
A4 210 x 297 mm (8.3”x11.7”) - - Y Y Y Y
190 g/m2
Photo Paper 5” x 7” 127 x 178 mm 0.24 - - Y Y - -
(51 lb.)
4” x 6” 101.6 x 152.4 mm - - Y Y Y Y
Note *1 : “Y” in the “P” column stands for “the paper type/size is Supported”.
C A U T IO N
Make sure the paper is not wrinkled, fluffed, torn, or folded.
*2 : “Y” in the “B” column stands for “Borderless printing is available”.
Make sure to correct the warpage of the paper before use.
When printing on an envelope, be sure the flap is folded neatly.
Do not use the adhesive envelopes.
Do not use double envelopes and cellophane window envelopes.

1.2.5 Printing Area 1.3 Scanner Specifications

The printing area for this printer is shown below. Table 1-16. Basic Specifications
Table 1-15. Printing Area (Margins) Item Specification
Margin Scanner type Flatbed, color
Print Mode Paper Size
Left Right Top Bottom Scanning method Moving carriage, stationary document
Any size 3 mm 3 mm 3 mm 3 mm Home position The front right corner
Standard print
Envelope 5 mm 5 mm 3 mm 20 mm Photoelectric device CIS
NX510 4” x 6” 2.8 mm Light source LED

2.54 mm 2.54 mm 3.39 mm
series Others 2.96 mm Maximum document sizes A4 or US letter
A4/Letter to 2L/ Scanning range 8.5" x 11.7" (216 mm x 297 mm)
SX410 2.96 mm 4.02 mm
Borderless 5” x 7”/16” x 9” 2.54 mm 2.54 mm
series Main scan: 2400 dpi
print* NX510 series
4” x 6” 2.54 mm 3.53 mm Sub scan: 2400 dpi
Maximum resolution
A4/Letter to 2L/ SX210 series Main scan: 1200 dpi
SX210 2.96 mm
5” x 7”/16” x 9” 2.54 mm 2.54 mm 3.39 mm Sub scan: 2400 dpi
series SX410 series
4” x 6” 2.82 mm
NX510 series 20,400 x 28,800 pixels
Note * : The margins for Borderless print are margins that bleed off the edges of paper. Maximum effective pixels SX410 series
10,200 x 14,040 pixels
SX210 series
Cut Sheet (Standard) Cut Sheet (Borderless) Envelope
LM RM LM RM Color: 48 bit per pixel (input) and
LM RM
24 bit per pixel (output).
Pixel depth
TM TM TM Monochrome: 16 bit per pixel (input) and
Print Area 1 bit* / 8 bit per pixel (output)
Note * : NX510 series only.

Print Area Print Area
BM
BM
Paper Size Paper SIze

BM
Paper Feed Direction
Figure 1-2. Printing Area
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION Scanner Specifications 20

1.3.1 Scanning Range 1.4 General Specifications

Table 1-17. Scanning Range
RL (read length) RW (read width) OLM (left margin) OTM (top margin) 1.4.1 Electrical Specifications
216 mm 297 mm 1.5 mm 1.5 mm
Table 1-18. Primary Power Specifications
OTM Item 100-120 V model 220-240 V model
RL
Rated power supply voltage 100 to 120 VAC 220 to 240 VAC
Input voltage range 90 to 132 VAC 198 to 264 VAC
NX510 series 0.6 A (1.3 A) 0.3 A (0.6 A)
Scan area Rated current
SX410 series
Scan bed
Original
(facedown)
a RW (Max. rated current)
Rated frequency
Input frequency range
SX210 series
0.6 A (1.0 A)
50 to 60 Hz
0.3 A (0.5 A)
49.5 to 60.5 Hz
OLM Insulation resistance
3,000 V (for one minute)
(Primary - Secondary, 10 mA at 25 oC)
Scanning starting position Energy conservation International Energy Star Program compliant
Home position
Copy* Approx. 16 W Approx. 16 W
Figure 1-3. Scanning Range
Ready Approx. 6.0 W Approx. 6.0 W
NX510 series
Sleep Approx. 3.5 W Approx. 4.0 W
Off Approx. 0.2 W Approx. 0.3 W
Copy * Approx. 12 W Approx. 12 W
Power consumption SX410 series
Off Approx. 0.2 W Approx. 0.3 W
Copy * Approx. 11 W Approx. 11 W
SX210 series
Off Approx. 0.2 W Approx. 0.3W
Note* : Printing pattern: ISO/IEC24712

Note : When no operation is made with the control panel for more than 13 minutes, the panel
goes to the power save mode within two minutes.
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION General Specifications 21

1.4.2 Environmental Conditions 1.4.3 Durability

Table 1-19. Environmental Conditions Table 1-20. Durability
Condition Temperature*1 Humidity*1,2 Shock Vibration Model Total print life*1 Printhead*1 Scanner carriage
10 to 35°C 1G 0.15G, Black 20,000 pages *2
Operating 20 to 80% 30,000 cycles of
(50 to 95°F) (1 msec or less) 10 to 55Hz (TBD) Four billions shots
NX510 series carriage movement
Color 10,000 pages *3 (per nozzle) (TBD)
Storage -20 to 40°C*3 2G 0.50G, (TBD)
5 to 85% (TBD)
(unpacked) (-4°F to 104°F) (2 msec or less) 10 to 55Hz
SX410 series Black 10,000 pages*2 Five billions shots 30,000 cycles of
Note *1 : The combined Temperature and Humidity conditions must be within the blue-shaded Color 10,000 pages*3 (per nozzle) carriage movement
SX210 series
range in Fig.1-4.
*2 : No condensation Note *1 : The specified value or five years whichever comes first
*3 : Must be less than 1 month at 40°C. *2 : A4, 3.5% duty, ECMA pattern, Plain paper, Default mode
90 *3 : A4, ISO 24712 pattern, Plain paper, Default mode
80
1.4.4 Acoustic Noise
70
NX510 series: 42.5 dB
60
SX410 series: 41 dB
50
Humidity (%) SX210 series: 37.7 dB
40
Note : When printing from PC, on Premium Glossy Photo Paper, in highest quality
30
20
27/80
10/50 20/68 30/86 35/95 40/104
Temperature (°C/°F)
Figure 1-4. Temperature/Humidity Range
C A U T IO N
When returning the repaired printer to the customer, make sure
the Printhead is covered with the cap and the ink cartridge is
installed.
If the Printhead is not covered with the cap when the printer is
off, turn on the printer with the ink cartridge installed, make
sure the Printhead is covered with the cap, and then turn the
printer off.
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION General Specifications 22

1.4.5 Safety Approvals (Safety standards/EMI) 1.5 Interface

USA UL60950-1
This printer has USB interface and memory card slots of the following specifications.
FCC Part15 Subpart B Class B
Canada CSA No.60950-1 1.5.1 USB Interface
CAN/CSA-CEI/IEC CISPR 22 Class B The mounted USB Interfaces differ between NX510/SX410/SX210 series. These
Mexico NOM-019-SCFI-1998 products are equipped with the USB Device Port to connect a computer. Moreover,
Taiwan CNS13438 Class B NX510/SX410 series are equipped with the USB Host Port to connect an external
CNS14336 (IEC60950) device such as a DSC (Digital Still Camera), etc. The specifications of each USB port
EU EN60950-1 are provided below.
EN55022 Class B
EN61000-3-2, EN61000-3-3 Table 1-21. USB Interface Specifications
EN55024 Item USB Device port USB Host port*
Russia GOST-R (IEC60950, CISPR 22) • Universal Serial Bus • Universal Serial Bus
Korea K60950-1 Specifications Revision 2.0 Specifications Revision
KN22 Class B • Universal Serial Bus Device 2.0
KN61000-4-2/-3/-4/-5/-6/-11 Class Definition for Printing
Compatible standards
Argentina IEC60950-1 Devices Version 1.1
Australia AS/NZS CISPR22 Class B • Universal Serial Bus Mass
Singapore*1 IEC60950-1 Storage Class Bulk-Only
Transport Revision 1.0
Hong Kong*1 IEC60950-1
NX510 series 480 Mbps (MAX)
China*1*2 GB8898 Transfer rate 480 Mbps (High Speed)
GB13837 Class B, GB17625.1 SX410 series 12 Mbps (MAX)
Data format NRZI
Compatible connector USB Series B USB Series A
Note *1 : SX410 series is not compliant.
*2 : NX510 series is not compliant. Max. cable length 2 [m] or less
Note* : The following devices can be connected to the USB Host port. (Not supported for
SX210 series)
• Devices compliant with DPS Version 1.0/1.1 (PictBridge)
• Devices compliant with Universal Serial Bus Mass Storage Class Bulk-Only Transport
Revision 1.0, and the Subclass code is one of the followings. (NX510 series only)
0x06 (SCSI transparent command set)
0x05 (SFF-8070i command set)
0x02 (SFF-8020i command set)
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION Interface 23

Table 1-22. Device ID 1.5.2 Network Interface (NX510 series only)

When IEEE 1284.4 is Enabled When IEEE 1284.4 is Disabled NX510 series can be connected to the network via Wired or Wireless LAN connection.
@EJL<SP>ID<CR><LF> @EJL<SP>ID<CR><LF> (They can not be used simultaneously.) The following describes each Interface.
MFG:EPSON; MFG:EPSON; Wired LAN
CMD:ESCPL2,BDC,D4,D4PX,ESCPR1; CMD:ESCPL2,BDC;ESCPR1;
MDL:Model Name; MDL:Model Name; The following interface is equipped for the Wired LAN connection. The
CLS:PRINTER; CLS:PRINTER; communication mode can be selected from auto setting or fixed setting.
DES:EPSON<SP>Model Name; DES:EPSON<SP>Model Name; Table 1-24. Wired LAN
CID:EpsonRGB; CID:EpsonRGB;
Item Content
The “Model Name” is replaced as shown in the following table. Connector RJ-45 receptacle*: 1 port
Table 1-23. Model Names Indicated in the Device ID Communication Speed For either 10Base-T or 100Base-TX, the Full Duplex or Half
Latin/Asia/ Duplex can be selected.
Destination North America Euro China
Pacific
Note* : 10Base-T/100Base-TX Ethernet is supported. MDI/MDI-X is selected automatically.
Epson Stylus Epson Stylus Epson Stylus
NX510 series --- Table 1-25. Combination of the Wired LAN communication mode settings
NX510 SX510W TX510W
SX410 series TBD TBD TBD --- Setting of this printer Setting of the connected device
Epson Stylus Epson Stylus Epson Stylus Epson ME Auto Setting (AUTO)
SX210 series
NX210 SX210 TX210 OFFICE 510 Auto Setting 100BASE-TX Half Duplex
10BASE-T Half Duplex
100BASE-TX Full Duplex 100BASE-TX Full Duplex
Auto Setting (AUTO)
100BASE-TX Half Duplex
100BASE-TX Half Duplex
10BASE-T Full Duplex 10BASE-T Full Duplex
Auto Setting (AUTO)

Wireless LAN Switching Wired/Wireless LAN

The following interface is equipped for the Wireless LAN connection. This printer can be connect to the network via either Wired LAN or Wireless LAN
:
connection only.
Table 1-26. Wireless LAN
Enabling/disabling the Wireless LAN can be made from the Control Panel. When the
Item Content
Wireless LAN is enabled, it gets priority over the Wired Lan regardless of whether the
Applied Standard Conforms to IEEE802.11b, IEEE802.11g LAN Cable is connected. The default Wireless LAN setting is “Disabled”.
(2.4GHz spectrum band
wireless network Table 1-28. Wireless LAN Setting from the Control Panel
standards)
LAN Cable Connection State
Wireless Operation Mode IEEE802.11b DS-SS (Half Duplex) Setting from Control Panel
Connected Disconnected
IEEE802.11g OFDM (Half Duplex)
Wireless LAN Disabled
Communication Range IEEE802.11b (11Mbps) • 60m (indoor) Wired LAN ---*
(Default)
(line-of-sight distance)* • 220m (outdoor)
Enabled Wireless LAN Wireless LAN
IEEE802.11g (54Mbps) • 20m (indoor)
• 100m (outdoor) Note* : No service via network is available without connecting the LAN Cable (because
network communication is not established.) except printing a status sheet or the like.
Communication Mode Ad-hoc (IBSS) or Infrastructure (ESS)
Roaming Function Not supported C H E C K When changing the networks while the power is on, wait at least for
P O IN T 10 seconds between disconnecting and reconnecting.
Output Signal Intensity 10mW
Antenna Built-in antenna (Diversity function is not supported)
Note " * " : Referential value. It depends on surrounding conditions.
Table 1-27. Available Channels and Standard

Frequency Band Communication Speed
Channel IEEE Standard
(GHz) (bps)*
2.400 - 2.4835 1 - 13 802.11b 11/5.5/2/1M
2.400 - 2.4835 1 - 13 802.11g 54/48/36/24/18/12/9/6M
2.471 - 2.497 14 802.11/11b 11/5.5/2/1M
Note " * " : The communication speed will be changed automatically, depending on radio wave
strength. bps = bit per second.

1.5.3 Memory Card Slots

C A U T IO N If you insert a Memory Stick DUO to the Memory Card Slot
without using the adapter, make sure to turn off the printer first,
then remove the card using tweezers.
Table 1-29. List of Supported Memory Card

Priority Slot Compatible memory card Standard Max. capacity Remarks
Memory Stick/ Memory Stick “Memory Stick Standard” Format Specification Ver.1.43-00 compatible 128MB Includes versions with memory select function
Memory Stick MagicGate Memory Stick Copy protection function is not supported
PRO
MagicGate Memory Stick Duo An adapter should be used
Memory Stick PRO Memory Stick PRO Format Specifications-without security specifications Copy protection function is not supported
1 32GB
Ver.1.02-00 compatible
Memory Stick Duo The Memory Stick Duo adapter should be used
Memory Stick Pro Duo The Memory Stick Duo adapter should be used.
Memory Stick micro The Memory Stick adapter for standard size should be used.
SD/MMC SD (Security Digital) SD Memory Card Specifications / PART1. Physical Layer Specification
2GB
miniSD/microSD Ver. 2.0 compatible The SD adapter should be used
SDHC 32GB Speed Class is not supported
2 miniSDHC/microSDHC The SD adapter should be used
Speed Class is not supported
MultiMediaCard MultiMediaCard Standard Ver. 4.2 compatible Only MultiMediaCard Plus supports 32GB
4GB/32GB
MultiMediaCard Plus
3 xD-Picture card xD-Picture card xD-Picture Card Specification Ver.1.20 compatible 2GB Type M/H supported
CF Type II Compact Flash CF+ and CompactFlash Specification Revision 4.1 compatible 32GB True-IDE compatible memory card only
4 (No slot provided Microdrive
for SX210 series)
Note: • Memory Stick/PRO, SD/MMC and xD-Picture Card shares the same slot. cannot be accessed.
• When cards are inserted in the two slots at once, the slot which will be accessed first is (This is for Windows. For Macintosh, the card in the active slot will be mounted on the
determined according to the priority shown in the table. desktop.)
• To select a card that has been inserted in a non-active slot, first remove the card in the • Does not support 5V type of memory cards.
active slot. • When a memory card is being accessed, do not touch the memory card.
• In memory card direct printing mode, the image files in the active slot are valid and • For detailed information on the supported file system and formatting the memory card,
have assigned frame numbers. The number of images will not change if a card is refer to “ 1.7.3 Memory Card Direct Print Function ( p. 36 ) ”.
inserted in another nonselected slot.
• When the card inserted in the slot is accessed from the PC, only one drive is displayed
at a time as a removable disk* and only the card that is in the active slot can be
accessed via the removable disk. A card that has been inserted into a non-selected slot

1.6 Control Panel

1.6.1 Operation Buttons & LEDs
NX510 series
Table 1-30. NX510 series Buttons & LEDs LCD
Button/LED Function
Power Turns the power ON/OFF.
Start Starts printing.
• Stops operation and displays the menu screen.
Power LED
• Stops printing and ejects paper. WiFi LED
Stop/Clear • Returns the print settings in the current mode to their default Power button
and displays the Top screen. (Returns to the previous screen
during printing maintaining the current settings)
Goes to the Setup mode that provides maintenance menu (head Copy button Memory Card button
Setup
cleaning, head alignment, etc.) and various setting menu. Photo button Scan button
• Goes to the zoom setting screen for the selected image.
Display/Crop Cross key and OK button
• Changes the image preview layout on the LCD.
Menu Goes to the print setting menu screen.
Button - button + button
OK Accepts the changed settings
Back Cancels the previous operation.
Cross Key
Selects a menu item or a setting value. Menu button
(Up/Down/Left/Right) Back button
+
Sets the number of copies.
-
Copy Goes to the stand alone Copy mode. Setup button Display/Crop button
Memory Card Goes to the memory card direct print mode.

Photo Goes to the Photo mode. (Repeat printing) Stop/Clear button Start button
Scan Goes to the Scan mode.
• Flashes at power ON/OFF.
Power (Green) • Flashes during some sequence is in progress.
• Flashes when an fatal error occurs.
LED WiFi (Green) • Flashes when wireless LAN connected
Note : The Card Access LED is provided near the memory card slot.
Card Access • Lights when a memory card is inserted.
(Green) • Flashes when a memory card is being identified or accessed. Figure 1-5. NX510 series Control Panel
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION Control Panel 27

SX410 series
Table 1-31. SX410 series Buttons & LEDs

Button/LED Function
Start Starts printing. LCD
• Stops operation and displays the menu screen.

• Stops printing and ejects paper.
Stop/Clear • Returns the print settings in the current mode to their default
during printing maintaining the current settings)
Goes to the Setup mode that provides maintenance menu (head Memory Card button
Setup
cleaning, head alignment, etc.) and various setting menu.
• Goes to the zoom setting screen for the selected image. Copy button Photo button
Display/Crop
• Changes the image preview layout on the LCD.
Cross key and OK button
Button Menu Goes to the print setting menu screen.
OK Accepts the changed settings
- button + button
Back Cancels the previous operation.
Cross Key
Selects a menu item or a setting value. Menu button Back button
(Up/Down/Left/Right)
+
-
Copy Goes to the stand alone Copy mode.
Memory Card Goes to the memory card direct print mode. Setup button Display/Crop button
Photo Goes to the Photo mode. (Repeat printing)

• Flashes at power ON/OFF. Start button
• Flashes during some sequence is in progress.
Power LED
Power (Green) • Flashes when an fatal error occurs.
LED • Lights when the status is other than above. (i.e. when in Power button Stop/Clear button
stand-by / in setting operation using the control panel)
Card Access • Lights when a memory card is inserted.
(Green) • Flashes when a memory card is being identified or accessed.
Figure 1-6. SX410 series Control Pane

SX210 series
Table 1-32. SX210 series Buttons & LEDs

Button/LED Function
Start Starts printing. Power LED
• Stops operation and displays the menu screen. Power button
• Stops printing and ejects paper.
Stop/Clear • Returns the print settings in the current mode to their default Copy button
during printing maintaining the current settings) Photo button
Paper Type Selects paper type and size.
Index Sheet button
Zoom Goes to the zoom setting screen.
Button
Left/Right Selects a menu item or a setting value. Scan button
+
-
+ button
Copy Goes to the stand alone Copy mode.
LCD
Photo Goes to the memory card direct print mode.
- button
Index Sheet Prints an index sheet.
Scan Goes to the Scan mode. Zoom button
Index Sheet + Scan Goes to the Setup mode.
Left/Right button
• Flashes at power ON/OFF. Paper LED
• Flashes during some sequence is in progress.
Power (Green) • Flashes when an fatal error occurs. Paper Type button
• Lights when the status is other than above. (i.e. when in
LED stand-by / in setting operation using the control panel) Paper LED
Paper (Green) Selected paper type and size light.
Card Access • Lights when a memory card is inserted. Stop/Clear button Start button
(Green) • Flashes when a memory card is being identified or accessed.
Figure 1-7. SX210 series Control Pane

1.6.2 Control Panel Functions in Each Mode

This product provides the guidance for button operations for each mode on the LCD; therefore, the details of the control panel operations are omitted here. This section describes
print setting items in each mode, and the timing of saving and initialization.
1.6.2.1 Control Panel Functions for NX510 series
Table 1-33. Timing of Saving or Initializing Control Panel Settings (NX510 series)
Mode Print Setting Default Value Saving Timing Initializing Timing*
Copy Number of copies 1 When the Start button is pressed When the Stop/Clear button is pressed
Copy Type Color
Layout With Border
Zoom Actual
Paper Size A4(Other), Letter(EAI)
Paper Type Plain Paper
Quality Standard
Density ±0
Expansion Standard
Memory Card Paper Size 4x6 inch When the Start button is pressed When the Stop/Clear button is pressed
Paper Type Prem. Glossy
Layout Borderless
Quality Standard
Expansion Standard
Date Off
Bidirectional On
Select (Print Index Sheet setting) All Photos
Information (Print Index Sheet setting) (EAI only) File Name
Photo Paper Size 4x6 inch When the Start button is pressed When the Stop/Clear button is pressed
Paper Type Prem. Glossy
Layout Borderless
Quality Standard
Expansion Standard
Color Restoration Off
Scan Select PC USB Connection When the OK button is pressed When the Stop/Clear button is pressed

Table 1-33. Timing of Saving or Initializing Control Panel Settings (NX510 series)
Camera Direct Paper type Prem. Glossy When the settings are made in the PictBridge Setup When the Stop/Clear button is pressed while
of the Setup menu. making the settings.
Paper size 4x6 inch
Layout Borderless
Quality Standard
Expansion Standard
Date Off
Bidirectional On
Note * : After pressing the OK button in the "Restore Default Settings" of the Setup Menu, "Network Settings", "All except Network", and "All Settings" become selectable. Pressing the OK button of each item initializes the
selected settings.

1.6.2.2 Control Panel Functions for SX410 series

Table 1-34. Timing of Saving or Initializing Control Panel Settings (SX410 series)
Copy Type Color
Layout With Border
Zoom Actual
Paper Type Plain Paper
Paper Size A4(Other), Letter(EAI)
Quality Standard
Density ±0
Expansion Standard
Memory Card Paper Type Prem. Glossy When the Start button is pressed When the Stop/Clear button is pressed
Paper Size 4x6 inch
Layout Borderless
Quality Standard
Expansion Standard
Date None
Bidirectional On
Select (Print Index Sheet setting) All Photos
Information (Print Index Sheet setting) (EAI only) File Name
Photo Paper Type Prem. Glossy When the Start button is pressed When the Stop/Clear button is pressed
Paper Size 4x6 inch
Layout Borderless
Quality Standard
Expansion Standard
Color Restoration Off
Camera Direct Paper type Prem. Glossy When the settings are made in the PictBridge Setup When the Stop/Clear button is pressed while
Paper size 4x6 inch of the Setup menu. making the settings.
Layout Borderless
Quality Standard
Expansion Standard
Date None
Bidirectional On
Note * : All the settings except “LCD Brightness” of Setup menu returns to their default when the “Restore Default Settings” of the Setup menu is executed by the OK button.

1.6.2.3 Control Panel Functions for SX210 series

Table 1-35. Timing of Saving or Initializing Control Panel Settings (SX210 series)
Copy Type Color
Zoom Actual
Paper Size/Paper Type A4(Other), Letter(EAI)
/ Plain Paper
Photo Paper Size/Paper Type 4x6 inch, Photo Paper When the Start button is pressed When the Stop/Clear button is pressed

1.7 Specification for Each Function 1.7.1.2 Stand-alone Copy Menu

The following are the menu (settable items) for stand-alone copy.
1.7.1 Stand-alone Copy Function Table 1-38. Copy Menus for NX510/SX410 series
1.7.1.1 Supported Paper and Copy Mode Menu Function
Table 1-36. Supported Paper and Copy Mode for NX510/SX410 series Number of copies Sets the number of copies within the range of 1 to 99.
Print Dot Micro Border- Copy type Selects either color or monochrome.
Paper Type Size Resolution Bi-D
Quality Size Weave less
Selects from the following two layouts:
Draft 360x120 Eco ON OFF NA Layout • With Border (normal layout with 3mm margins)
• Borderless (no margins)
Plain paper A4, Letter*1 Standard 360x360 VSD1 ON OFF NA
Paper type Selects paper type from the options shown in Table 1-36.
Best 720x720 VSD3 ON ON NA
Paper size Selects paper size from the options shown in Table 1-36.
Matte paper A4, Letter*1 Standard 1440x720 VSD3 ON ON OK
Print Quality Selects print quality from the options shown in Table 1-36.
Photo 4x6, 5x7, setting
Standard 1440x720 VSD3 ON ON OK Selects Actual or Auto Fit Page.
Paper*2 A4,
Zoom Or reduction/enlargement ratio can be specified within the range
4x6, 5x7*2, of 25% to 400%.
Glossy*3 Standard 1440x720 VSD3 ON ON OK
A4, Letter*
Density Selects from the nine density levels of -4 to +/-0 to +4.
4x6, 5x7,
Prem. Glossy Standard 1440x720 VSD3 ON ON OK Expansion Selects the margins level (margins bleed off the edges of paper)
A4, Letter*1
(for borderless print) from the Standard (100%), Mid. (50%) or Min. (25%).
4x6, 5x7,
Ultra Glossy Standard 1440x720 VSD3 ON ON OK
A4, Letter*1
Table 1-39. Copy Settings for SX210 series
Note *1 : Letter size is supported for EAI only.
Setting Item Operation and Function
*2 : Not supported for EAI.
Number of copies Sets the number of copies within the range of 1 to 99.
*3 : NX510 series only.
Copy type Selects either color or monochrome.
Table 1-37. Supported Paper and Copy Mode for SX210 series
Paper type Selects paper type and size from the options shown in Table 1-37
Print Dot Micro Border- using the Paper Type button.
Paper Type Size Resolution Bi-D Paper size
Print Quality Selects print quality from the options shown in Table 1-37.
Draft 360x120 Eco ON OFF NA setting
Plain paper A4, Letter* Selects Actual or Auto Fit Page.
Standard 360x360 VSD1 ON OFF NA
Zoom Or reduction/enlargement ratio can be specified within the range
Photo Paper 4x6 Standard 1440x720 VSD3 ON ON OK of 25% to 400%.
Note * : Letter size is supported for EAI only.
For Latin, A4 and Letter are selectable on the panel.
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION Specification for Each Function 34

1.7.1.3 Relation Between Original and Copy 1.7.1.4 Copy Speed

The scanning start position is located on the front right of the scan bed. The relations
Table 1-40. Copy Speed
between the original placed face down and its copy are as follows.
Copy Conditions Model
Standard copy Borderless copy
(eMemo3, A4 Letter size) NX510 series SX410 series SX210 series
Readable Length OTM Readable Length OTM
Monochrome copy 36 cpm 33 cpm 32 cpm
Draft 360 x 120
Color copy 36 cpm 33 cpm 9 cpm
A A
Monochrome copy 27 cpm TBD cpm TBD cpm
a
a
B B Default 360 x 360
Readable Color copy 10 cpm TBD cpm TBD cpm
Width
C C
OLM OLM
Home position Home position
LM
LM
D E
a
a
E Paper D
Width
F RM F
RM
BM TM
BM TM
Paper Length
Paper Length
Scan / Print direction
Figure 1-8. Relation Between Original and Copy (Borderless/With Borders)
Original Document
A Scan bed ---
B Scan area “ 1-17 Scanning Range ” (p.21)
C Original (face down) ---
OTM Top margin (out of scan range) “ 1-17 Scanning Range ” (p.21)
OLM Left margin (out of scan range) “ 1-17 Scanning Range ” (p.21)
Copied Document
D Copied paper ---
E Print area “ 1-15 Printing Area (Margins) ” (p.20)
F Copy ---
LM, RM Left margin, Right margin “ 1-15 Printing Area (Margins) ” (p.20)
TM, BM Top margin, Bottom margin

1.7.2 Scan Function (NX510/SX210 series only) 1.7.3 Memory Card Direct Print Function
The following shows the scan menu. When each menu is selected, Epson Scan installed
in PC runs each function.
1.7.3.1 Supported Paper and Print Mode
Table 1-41. NX510/SX410 series Supported Paper Type & Print Mode
Scan to PC
Print Dot Micro Border-
Scan to PDF Paper Type Size Resolution Bi-D
Scan to Email Standard 360x360 VSD1 ON OFF NA
Plain Paper A4, Letter*1
For NX510 series; after selecting one of those above, the selection menu of the Best 720x720 VSD3 ON ON NA
connected PC appears. When connected via USB, “USB Connection” is displayed.
Matte Paper A4, Letter*1 Standard 1440x720 VSD3 ON ON OK
When connected via a wired network, the PC name connected via the network is
displayed (selecting “Last Used” can choose the PC connected last). Then the function Photo Paper*2
4x6, 5x7,
Standard OK
1440x720 VSD3 ON ON
is run on the selected PC. A4, Letter*1
4x6, 5x7*2,
Glossy*3 Standard 1440x720 VSD3 ON ON OK
A4, Letter*
4x6, 5x7,
Prem. Glossy 16:9wide*4, Standard 1440x720 VSD3 ON ON OK
A4, Letter*1
4x6, 5x7,
A4, Letter*1
Note *1 : Letter size is supported for EAI only.

*2 : Not supported for EAI.
*4 : Not supported for SX410 series for EAI.
Table 1-42. SX210 series Supported Paper Type & Print Mode
Print Dot Micro Border-
Paper Type Size Resolution Bi-D
Plain Paper*1 A4, Letter*3 Standard 360x360 VSD1 ON OFF NA
4x6, 5x7,
Photo paper*2 16:9wide*4, Standard 1440x720 VSD3 ON ON OK
A4, Letter*3
Note *1 : For printing an Index Sheet

*2 : For printing images according to the information read from the Index Sheet.
*3 : Letter size is supported for EAI only.
For Latin, A4 and Letter are selectable on the panel.
*4 : The 16:9wide is not supported for EAI.

1.7.3.2 Supported File Type and Media Type 1.7.3.4 Specifications for Handling Image Data
The followings describe the file system, media format, and file type supported by the
Table 1-44. Specifications for Handling Image Data
memory card direct function.
Item Specification Remarks
Table 1-43. Supported File System, Types and Media Format
• Horizontal: 80 ≤ X ≤ 9200
Image size (pixel) ---
Item Specification • Vertical: 80 ≤ Y ≤ 9200
DCF Version 1.0 or 2.0 *1 compliant. Other than those does Up to 9,990 images When a memory card stores 9,990
File system not ensure proper operation. File systems available with the or more images, the first 9,990
card reader function are restricted by the host’s specification. images are detected and become
• DCF Version 1.0 or 2.0 compliant valid in the printer. The detecting
Media format Memory card order varies depending on the folder
• DOS FAT format (FAT12/FAT16/FAT32 *2) with single
configuration in the card, in such a
partition (basic partitioned)
case, which images are included in
Image files conform to Exif Version 2.21. (Exif version 1.0/ the 9,990 or not cannot be
JPEG (*.JPG)
2.0/2.1/2.2/2.21 are supported) guaranteed. In addition, the files
File type Camera that can be handled are 9,990;
Camera definition files used for DPOF mode. NX510
definition file however, the files that can be
“\MISC\AUTOPRINT.MRK” file is valid. series
(*.MRK) displayed on the LCD at a time are
999. When the existing files exceed
Note *1: Refer to the Camera File System Standard; “DCF Version 2.0, JEIDA-CP-3461” for 999, the files that are displayed
more details. should be selected with UI. But,
images specified by camera
*2 : FAT32 is not specified in the xD-Picture card standards; however, reading of xD-
definition files can be selected to be
Picture card formatted in FAT32 is supported. (NX510 series only)
Maximum printed even when the total number
number of images of images has exceeded 9,990. The
C H E C K The printer does not detect any files stored under the following
P O IN T
image files that can be specified are
directories or their sub-directories.
limited up to 999.
• Directories containing system properties or hidden properties.
• “RECYCLED” (Windows directory for deleted files) Up to 999 images When a memory card stores 1,000
• “PREVIEW” (directories of CASIO DSC for thumbnail images) or more images, the first 999
images are detected and become
• “SCENE” (directories of CASIO DSC for its Best Shot function)
valid in the printer. The detecting
• “MSSONY” (directories of SONY DSC for e-mail images, voice memos,
order varies depending on the folder
movies, or non-compressed images)
configuration in the card, so which
• “DCIM\ALBUM\IMAGE” (directories of CASIO DSC for its album SX410/ images are included in the first 999
function) SX210 cannot be defined.
series However, images specified by
1.7.3.3 Automatic Detection of Images in Memory Card camera definition files can be
When a memory card is inserted in the card slot on the printer, or when a memory card selected to be printed even when the
is detected at power-on, the printer automatically searches for all images stored in the total number of images has
card. When the card is removed, the printer erases the information on the all detected exceeded 999. Up to 999 camera
files. defined image files can be
specified.

Table 1-44. Specifications for Handling Image Data Table 1-44. Specifications for Handling Image Data
Item Specification Remarks Item Specification Remarks
Maximum 99 copies for each image. Date and time
---
number of copies Up to 999 sheets in total. NX510 information applied on
---
series DOS-compliant file
Valid date and 01/01/1980 00:00:00 to
--- system.
time 12/31/2099 23:59:59
The printer acquires Date and time information included
Supports DCF Ver.1.0 or 2.0- Thumbnail images are used for the
Thumbnail image date and time in an image file is not always the
compatible data (Exif format, Print Index Sheet function.
data information included in shooting date and time. It changes
160x120 pixels)
image files in the order each time the image is edited and
The printer sorts image files in • The image number assigned by of precedence shown restored. The printer acquires the
ascending ASCII order based on the printer may be different from below. latest date and time information.
their full-pathnames such as that assigned by the camera. 1. Shooting date and
“\DCIM\100EPSON\EPSN0000.J • If two or more files have the same time information in
File sorting PG”, and assigns a number to each full pathname, the sorting digital camera
of them. function may not operate standard format
properly. (existence of the same (Exif)
full-pathname is not allowed Acquisition of
date and time 2. Digitized date and
under DOS) time information in
information SX410/ digital camera
SX210 standard format
series (Exif)
3. Date and time
information in
digital camera
standard format
(Exif)
4. Date and time
information applied
on DOS-compliant
file system.
5. Fixed date and time
information (01/01/
1980, 00:00:00)

1.7.3.5 Memory Card Direct Print Menu 1.7.3.6 Makes Prints from Index Sheet Function
Print settings
The following describes the menu (settable items) in Memory Card Mode for NX510/
Table 1-46. Print Settings
SX410 series. For SX210 series, only the Print Index Sheet function is available.
Item Print Index Sheet Makes Prints from Index Sheet
Table 1-45. Memory Card Mode Menu
Number of copies --- According to the marking on the index sheet.
Menu Item Function
Paper Type Plain paper
View and Print
Prints the selected images. Paper Size A4, Letter
Photos*1,3
Prints all images in a memory card. Specified number of copies is applied Layout ---
Print All
to the all images (the default is 1 copy). Specifying it for each of the Quality Standard Standard
Photos*1,3
images independently also can be made in the preview screen.
Expansion*1 --- Standard
The date of the images are listed in the descending order with the number
of images by date. Selecting date from the list selects the images that has YYYY.MM.DD
Date According to the marking on the index sheet.
Print by Date*1 the selected date information. Specified number of copies is applied to the (2007.09.21)*2
selected images (the default is 1 copy). Specifying it for each of the BiDirectional On On
images independently also can be made in the preview screen.
Print Index Sheet According to the setting
---
Print Index Sheet*2 Setting-Select*2 made by the control panel.
Prints an index sheet that prints images in a memory card in thumbnailed
Note *1 : NX510 series only. SX410/SX210 series do not support it.
Print Index Sheet form. The number of images to be included in the sheet can be selected
from the following four options. *2 : NX510/SX410 series only. SX210 series do not support it.
(For SX210 series,
only this function is “All image” (default), “Latest 30”, “Latest 60”, “Latest 90”*3
Rules on reading Index Sheet markings
available.) Make Prints from Index Sheet
Scans the index sheet, and prints images according to markings written on The user can specify images to be printed and their print settings shown in Table
the sheet. 1-46 by putting marking on the Index Sheet. The printer reads the markings
according to the following rules.
Starts a slide show on the LCD. Images in a memory card is displayed one
Slide Show*4 by one in the order sorted by the printer. Printing one of the images can be Table 1-47. Rules on Reading Markings
made from the paused screen.
Item Mark Description Remarks
Note *1: 0 to 99 copies can be specified for each of the images. Up to 999 copies in total. Left edge Reference position for An error occurs if these markings cannot be
*2 : For SX210 series, press the [Index Sheet] button to print the index sheet. All images (one each) reading markings. read due to ink stain or any other cause.
in a memory card are included in the sheet. Right edge Reference position for
(one each) reading markings.
*3 : The images are listed in ASCII descending order.
Block code Sheet information
*4 : While performing the slide show, displaying number of copies, printing from an (36 pcs.) (memory card, page)
external device or from a computer cannot be made.
Image selection Selects the image to be An error occurs if no image selection
(30 pcs. x 3) printed. marking is read.
Paper type/size Selects the paper type/size. An error occurs if two or more markings are
(4 pcs.) read for one image.

Table 1-47. Rules on Reading Markings 1.7.3.7 Print Layout

Item Mark Description Remarks The memory card direct print function supports two print layouts for printing images;
Layout (2pcs.) Selects the layout. An error occurs if two or more markings are Borderless, and With Border. The Borderless layout is not allowed for some type of
read for one image. If no marking is read, paper (refer to Table 1-41 and Table 1-42). And see “ 1.2.5 Printing Area ” (p.20) for
borderless layout is applied. information on the print area and margins of “Borderless” and “With Border” layouts.
Date Prints the date information When this marking is read, the date is
printed on the image. Trimming Function
Print all Select all the images If mark is recognized, print all the image A trimming function is provided as a means of coordinating an image with the
one each. types of photo frames handled by the printer. This function can be switched On/
Off. This function is described briefly below.
Note: • About 50% or more range of the mark area must be marked out to be read by the
printer. The printed photo frame and an image to be printed are matched in length along
• For running out and excessive marking out, the two white/black search patterns shown one side and the image is resized along the perpendicular side to fit the frame on
above are superimposed on the mark, and judgement is made according to this that side. Any part of the image that does not fit within the photo frame is trimmed
matching ratio.
away (not printed). However, if the number of pixels of the longer side of the
• The judgement criteria is as follows;
image are more than twice as long as the shortest side, the trimming function is not
black matching: 80% or more, white matching: 50% or more.
effective when printing even the trimming is set. The trimming function is always
• The figure below shows the judgement example according to the rules described
above. set On if borderless or upper half layout is selected.
<OK example> <NG example>

Trimming On
• When an image is aligned vertically with the photo frame.

(not enough) (too much)
Index Sheet errors

Trimmed Photo frame
Table 1-48. Index Sheet Error List areas (print area)
Error Name Description

Index sheet scan error
The Index Sheet is not properly placed on the document glass.
(incorrect sheet setting)
• When an image is aligned horizontally with the photo frame.
Index sheet scan error
(incorrect image selection Image selection markings are not correct.
marking) Photo frame
Index sheet scan error (print area)
(incorrect paper selection Paper selection markings are not correct.
marking)
Index sheet scan error The memory card may have been changed or some images Trimmed areas
(unmatch between memory may have been added or deleted after the Index Sheet is
card and sheet) printed.
Figure 1-9. Trimming Function (when trimming is being operated)

Rules on Numbering and Rotating Images

Trimming Off
The numbers shown in the figure below indicate the photo frame numbers used for
• When an image is aligned vertically with the photo frame. the print layout. Horizontally oriented images are printed as shown by the
numbers. Vertically oriented images, which has more pixels vertically than
horizontally, the vertical photo data is allocated instead, and the number shown in
the figure below is then rotated 90 degrees before being printed. In Index printing
Photo frame mode, the numbers are printed as they are shown below, regardless of the shape of
(print area)
the photo data.
However, when the photo data has an equal number of pixels vertically and
horizontally the photos are printed without rotation, regardless of the layout.
NOTE: The vertical photo data refers to when the photo data file itself is set for a
vertical (portrait) orientation. Photo data is defined as the vertical photo
Blank area data if it is taken by a digital camera with a portrait position detecting
function.)
• When an image is aligned horizontally with the photo frame.
Paper top edge
Blank Photo frame

area (print area)
Figure 1-10. Trimming Function (when trimming is not operated)

<Borderless> <With Border>
Figure 1-11. Rules on Numbering and Rotating Images

1.7.4 Camera Direct Print Function (PictBridge) 1.7.4.3 General Operation Procedure
(NX510/SX410 series only)
C H E C K Before connecting the DSC, check that the printer is in the
Printing operations (selecting images to be printed, making print settings, starting/ P O IN T following status.
canceling printing, and monitoring print process) can be carried out from a directly • No print job from a computer is processed or performed.
connected DSC (Digital Still Camera) that conforms to the standard described below. • Direct print from a memory card is not processed or performed.
• Stand alone copy using the scanner function is not operating.
1.7.4.1 Available DSC
• No paper out error or ink out error is occurring.
Those devices which are compliant with "CIPA DC-001-2003 Digital Photo Solutions
for Imaging Devices" (DPS Version 1.0) or "CIPA DC-001-2003 Rev.2.0, Digital The DSC direct print procedure differs depending on the DSC specifications.The
Photo Solutions for Imaging Devices" (DPS Version 1.1). following explains common procedure.
1. Setting on the printer
1.7.4.2 Print Settings Available from DSC Before connecting a DSC with a USB cable, make the print settings such as paper
The following print settings can be made from the DSC. However, depending on the type/size, layout setting on the printer. This may not be required for some DSCs.
DSC, some of the settings may not be available.
2. Setting on the DSC
Table 1-49. Print Settings Available from DSC Make the following settings on the DSC before connecting it to the printer. Some
DSCs may require to first connect to the printer for making the settings.
Item PictBridge
How to specify images Single Sheet / Multiple Sheet / DPOF specified • When printing multiple images, specify images and number of copies using
Paper type Plain Paper/ Prem. Glossy
the DPOF and Multiple Sheet menus. The menus may not be available on
some DSCs.
Paper size 4 x 6, 5 x 7, Letter (EAI model only), A4, 16:9wide
• When printing a single image
Layout Borderless / With Borders Specify an image and the number of copies. Specifying the number of
Date On / Off copies may not be available on some DSCs.
Quality Not available • Select the paper type/size, layout, and make the Fit to Frame setting if
Auto Correct Not available necessary. These settings may not be available on some DSCs.
Fit to Frame Any range specified 3. Starting to print
Control of printer The following operations are available; Getting the printer status, starting When the print settings on both the printer and the DSC is completed, follow the
a print job or canceling it immediately or after printing the current page is procedure below to start printing.
finished.
1. Connect the printer and the DSC with a USB cable. Using a USB cable
included in the DSC package is recommended.
2. Operate the DSC to start printing.
3. Printing is carried out according to the settings made on the DSC. When some
print settings have not been made on the DSC, the corresponding settings
made on the printer are applied.

1.7.4.4 Operating Specifications during Connecting DSC 1.7.5 Reprint/Restore Photos Function
Table 1-50. Operations during Connecting DSC (NX510 series only)
Operation Specifications NX510 series offers the photo copy function. This function allows the user to copy
their silver halide film-based pictures. The printer scans the pictures automatically
Connecting
If an DSC is connected in Step 3-(1) of “ 1.7.4.3 General Operation Procedure detecting them as silver halide film-based picture, and makes a copy of them.
DSC
( p. 42 ) ”, the PictBridge logo is displayed on the LCD.
(print start)
1.7.5.1 Supported Paper Type and Print Mode
Canceling A print job can be canceled from the DSC.
printing The [Stop/Clear setting] button also cancels the print job. Table 1-51. Paper Type and Print Mode
After printing When performing memory card direct print after printing from a DSC, the Dot Micro Borde
is completed USB cable connecting the DSC must be disconnected from the printer in Paper Type Size Quality Resolution Bi-D
size Weave rless
advance.
Matte paper A4, Letter*1 Standard 1440x720 VSD3 ON ON OK
Exclusion Print settings made on both the DSC and the printer can become impossible
control settings for the printer due to unsupported combination of paper type, paper 4x6, 5x7*2,
Photo Paper Standard 1440x720 VSD3 ON ON OK
size and layout. In such case, the print settings are automatically changed as A4, Letter*1
follows. 4x6, 5x7, A4,
The settings made on the DSC are maintained. Any print setting items that are Prem. Glossy Standard 1440x720 VSD3 ON ON OK
Letter*1
not specified by the DSC are changed in accordance with the DSC settings.
When the paper type is changed, changed to Prem. Glossy, when the paper 4x6, 5x7, A4,
size is changed, changed to 4x6 size. And when the layout is changed, Letter*1
changed to Borderless layout. Note *1 : Letter size is supported for EAI only.
*2 : The Photo Paper 5x7 size is not supported for EAI.
1.7.5.2 Reprint/Restore Photos Menu

Table 1-52. Reprint/Restore Photos Menu
Items Function
Number of copies Sets the number of copies within the range of 1 to 99.
Paper type Selects paper type from the options shown in Table 1-51.
Paper size Selects paper size from the options shown in Table 1-51.
Selects print layout from the following three options:
Layout • Standard (normal layout with 3mm margins)
• Borderless (no margins)
Quality Fixed to “Standard“.
Selects the margins level (margins bleed off the edges of paper)
Expansion
from the Standard (100%), Mid. (50%) or Min. (25%).
Color restoration Selects from On or Off. The default is Off.

1.7.5.3 How to Place Silver Halide Pictures 1.7.6 Setup Mode

The following explains how to place silver halide film-based pictures on the document
NX510/SX410 series turns into the Setup mode by pressing the [Setup] button, and
glass of the printer.
each setting and maintenance become available. For SX210 series, simultaneously
Available picture size: 30x40 mm to 127x178mm (5”x7”) pressing the [Index sheet] button and the [Scan] button provides the same function.
Lay the pictures on the glass face down.
The number of pictures available at one time is as follows: Table 1-53. NX510/SX410 series Common Setup Mode Menu
• 4x6 or smaller:up to 2 pictures Item Function
• 5x7: up to 1 picture The current ink levels are displayed in bar chart by the rules
The following spaces are needed: described below. After displaying the ink levels, the next
• 5 mm or more space from the right and front edges of the document glass. operation can be selected from the following two options;
• 5 mm or more space between pictures. “OK” or “Replace Cartridge”.
The pictures must not be tilted. • The bar chart is displayed in the order of black, magenta,
yellow, and cyan from the left.
5mm Ink Cartridge Status • When initial filling is completed, or after replacing the
cartridge, the ink level becomes 100% (full).
• The ink level is indicated in increment of 1%. Lower than
1% is rounded up.
• When the remaining ink level becomes lower than
approximately 10%, zero (ink low status) will be
Picture (2) displayed.
Document Runs various maintenance for the printer. The following

Glass shows each menu.
• Nozzle Check
5 mm or more A nozzle check pattern to check the Printhead nozzles
status is printed. A head cleaning can be run if necessary.
(Refer to Figure 1-13, Figure 1-14 for Printout patterns.)
• Head Cleaning
Picture (1) Runs a printhead cleaning. The cleaning cannot be made
when low ink level is detected.
Maintenance
• Head Alignment
5mm
Adjustment to improve the bi-directional print quality.
Head alignment icon and the instructions for the
adjustment are displayed on the LCD.
Scanning Direction Home position
• Cartridge Replacement
Figure 1-12. Laying Silver Halide Pictures Runs an ink cartridge replacement sequence. This can be
done from the Ink Cartridge Status menu or by following
the instructions on the LCD when an ink-related error
occurs.

Table 1-53. NX510/SX410 series Common Setup Mode Menu

Item Function 1
9
8
1
9
8
1
9
8
1
9
8
1
9
8
1
9
8
16 16 16 16 16 16
• Language 17
25
24
17
25
24
17
25
24
17
25
24
17
25
24
17
25
24
32 32 32 32 32 32
Sets the language. 33
41
40
33
41
40
33
41
40
33
41
40
33
41
40
33
41
40
48 48 48 48 48 48
• Display Format 49
57
56
49
57
56
49
57
56
49
57
56
49
57
56
49
57
56
64 64 64 64 64 64
Display format can be selected from the following three 65
72
65
72
65
72
65
72
65
72
65
72
Maintenance types.
73
81
80
73
81
80
73
81
80
73
81
80
73
81
80
73
81
80
88 88 88 88 88 88
89 89 89 89 89 89
1-up with Info 97
105
96
104
97
105
96
104
97
105
96
104
97
105
96
104
97
105
96
104
97
96
104
105
112 112 112 112 112 112
1-up without Info 113
121
120
113
121
120
113
121
120
113
121
120
113
121
120
113
121
120
128 128 128 128 128 128
View Thumbnail Images
Black Black Black Magenta Yellow Cyan
The print settings for the camera direct print (PictBridge)
can be selected and set. When print conditions (paper type,
paper size, layout, quality, and auto correct) are specified 360 dpi VSD1 dot
PictBridge Setup from the DSC, the DSC settings take priority over the
0.2117mm (1/120inch)
settings made here. For details, refer to “ 1.7.4 Camera
Direct Print Function (PictBridge) (NX510/SX410 series 32 dots
only) ( p. 42 ) ”.
Restore Default Settings Restores the default settings of the panel settings.*
Note * : For NX510 series, the following items are settable. Figure 1-13. Nozzle Check Pattern for NX510 series*
• “All Settings”
• “Network Settings”
• ”All except Network” 1
11
1
10 11
1
10 11
1
10 11 10
21 20 21 20 21 20 21 20
31 30 31 30 31 30 31 30
41 40 41 40 41 40 41 40
51 50 51 50 51 50 51 50
61 60 61 60 61 60 61 60
71 70 71 70 71 70 71 70
81 80 81 80 81 80 81 80
90 90 90 90
Cyan Magenta Yellow Black
360 dpi VSD1 dot
32 dots 0.2117mm (1/120inch)
Figure 1-14. Nozzle Check Pattern for SX410 series*
Note* : The numbers shown in the figure are nozzle numbers. The numbers and the color names
are not printed on an actual nozzle check pattern.

Table 1-54. Setup Mode Menu available only for NX510 series
Item Function
Changes settings for Network. 㩻㩻㩷㪅㩷㩻㩻㩻㩻㩻㩻㩷㩷㩷㩷㩷㩻㩻㩷㩿㩷㪄㪄㪄㪄㩷㪆㩷㩻㩻㩻㩻㩻㩻㩻㩻㪀
• Confirmation of Network Settings 㩻㩻㩻㩻㩻㩻㩻㩻
㩻㩻㩻㩻㩻㩻㩻㩻㩷㩷
Displays the current settings. Status Sheet can be printed.
(Refer to Figure 1-15.)
㪘㫌㫋㫆㩷㩿㩷㪈㪇㪇㪙㪘㪪㪜㪄㪫㪯㪃㩷㪝㫌㫃㫃㩷㪛㫌㫇㫃㪼㫏㩷㪀㩷㩷
• Network Basic Settings 㪘㫌㫋㫆㩷
Changes settings for printer name and TCP/IP (auto/
Network Settings*
manual). 㪦㪽㪽㩷
• Wireless LAN Setting
Enabling/disabling Wireless LAN.
• File Sharing Setup 㩻㩻㩻㩻㩻㩻㩻㩻㩷㩷
Changes settings of the files in a memory card for file 㩻㩻㩻㩻㩻㩻㩻㩻㩷㩷
sharing via network.
Select Location Change the group of photos to display.
Note* : When the network settings are changed, the network connection can be shut down
temporarily.
㩻㩻㩻㩻㩻㩻㩻㩻㩷㩷
Figure 1-15. Sample of Network Status Sheet

Table 1-55. Setup Mode Menu for SX210 series

Item Function
A nozzle check pattern to check the Printhead nozzles status is
Nozzle Check printed. A head cleaning can be run if necessary. (Refer to
Figure 1-16.)
Runs a printhead cleaning. The cleaning cannot be made when
Head Cleaning low ink level is detected. In such a case, an ink low error is
displayed instead of running the cleaning.
Adjustment to improve the bi-directional print quality. Head
Head Alignment alignment icon and the instructions for the adjustment are
displayed on the LCD.
Runs an ink cartridge replacement sequence. This can be done
Cartridge Replacement from the Ink Cartridge Status menu or by following the
instructions on the LCD when an ink-related error occurs.
Language Sets the language.
Restore Default Settings Restores the default settings of the panel settings.
1
1
31
30
Yellow 29
1
61
60 1 Magenta 29
Black 90
Cyan 29
360 dpi VSD1 dot

0.212mm (1/120inch)
8 dots
Figure 1-16. SX210 series の Nozzle Check Pattern*
Note* : The numbers shown in the figure are nozzle numbers. The numbers and the color names
are not printed on an actual nozzle check pattern.

CHAPTER
2
OPERATING PRINCIPLES
2.1 Overview
PF Encoder Sensor PF Scale
C H E C K In this chapter, the product names are called as follows:

P O IN T
Notation Product name
NX510 series Epson Stylus NX510/NX515/SX510W/SX515W/TX550W PF Motor
SX410 series Epson Stylus NX415/SX410/SX415/TX410/TX419
Cover Open Sensor
Epson Stylus NX215/SX210/SX215/TX210/TX213/ (NX510 series only)
SX210 series
TX219/ME OFFICE 510
PF Roller
This section describes the operating principles of the printer mechanism and the CR Timing Belt
electrical circuit board of this product. Star Wheel
CR Scale
2.1.1 Printer Mechanism

Carriage Unit CR Encoder
The printer mechanism of this product consists of the printhead, carriage mechanism, Sensor
paper loading mechanism, paper feed mechanism, and the ink system.
LD Roller
As the conventional models, this product is equipped with two DC motors; one is used Retard Roller
to drive the paper loading and paper feed mechanisms, and also the pump mechanism
that includes the carriage lock mechanism. The other one is used to drive the carriage
mechanism. Paper is fed from the rear at the ASF unit with the LD roller and Retard
roller, and ejected to the front at the tray.
Compression
EJ Roller Spring
PE Sensor
Change Lever
Ink System
CR Motor
Figure 2-1. Printer Mechanism block diagram
OPERATING PRINCIPLES Overview 49

2.1.2 Motors & Sensors

PF Motor CR Contact Module
The printer mechanism of this product is equipped with the following printheads,
motors and sensors. Cover Open Sensor
(NX510 series only) CR Encoder Sensor
Table 2-1. Printer Mechanism Motors & Sensors
No. Name Specification
NX510 series O6-chips Turbo II head*
1 Printhead SX410 series D4-chips Turbo II head*
SX210 series D2-chips Turbo II head*
Type: DC motor
Drive voltage: 42 VDC ± 5% (DRV IC voltage)
NX510 series Coil resistance: 22.7 Ω ± 10%
Inductance: 15.9 mH (1 KHz)
Drive method: PWM, constant-current chopping
2 CR Motor
Type: DC motor PF Encoder Sensor
SX410/
Coil resistance: 28.8 Ω ± 10%
SX210 series
Inductance: 20.1 mH (1 KHz)
Drive method: PWM, constant-current chopping
Type: DC motor Printhead
3 PF Motor Coil resistance: 21.2 Ω ± 10% CR Motor
Inductance: 17.2 mH (1 kHz) PE Sensor
Drive method: PWM, constant-current chopping Figure 2-2. Motors & Sensors in Printer Mechanism
Purpose : Detection of paper top and bottom edge, for control to set
4 PE Sensor paper at the print start position
Type: Photo interrupter
5 CR Contact Module CSIC board
6 CR Encoder Sensor
Resolution: 180 pulse/inch
7 PF Encoder Sensor
Resolution: 180 pulse/inch
Cover Open Sensor Purpose: To detect the cover’s (scanner unit) open/close status
8
(NX510 series only) Type: Mechanical contact point
Note " * " : For the details of each printhead, see 2.1.3 "Printhead (p52) ".

Table 2-2. Scanner Mechanism CIS & Motor

No. Name Specification
Resolution: 20,400 pixel CIS Unit
NX510 series Black: 16 bit per pixel (input), 1 bit/ 8 bit per pixel (output)
Color: 48 bit per pixel (input), 24 bit per pixel (output) CR Motor
1 CIS Unit
Resolution: 10,200 pixel
SX410/
Black: 16 bit per pixel (input), 8 bit per pixel (output)
SX210 series
Color: 48 bit per pixel (input), 24 bit per pixel (output)
Type: 2-phase 96-pole PM type stepping motor
Voltage: 42 VDC ± 5% (DRV IC voltage)
Coil resistance: 43 Ω ± 10% (OKI) / 38 Ω ± 10% (MITSUMI)
NX510 series (at 25 oC)
Inductance: 24.5 mH ± 20% (OKI) / 23 mH ± 20% (MITSUMI)
(at 1 KHz, 1 Vrms)
CR Drive method: Bipolar fixed current drive
2
Motor Type: 2-phase 96-pole PM type stepping motor
Voltage: 42 VDC ± 5% (DRV IC voltage)
Coil resistance: 43 Ω ± 10% (OKI) / 48 Ω ± 10% (MITSUMI)
SX410/
(at 25 oC)
SX210 series
Inductance: 24.5 mH ± 20% (OKI) / 29 mH ± 20% (MITSUMI)
Figure 2-3. CIS Unit and CR Motor in Scanner Mechanism
(at 1 KHz, 1 Vrms)
Drive method: Bipolar fixed current drive

2.1.3 Printhead
Each model of this product employs a different type of printhead. The printhead configurations are as follows.
Table 2-3. Printheads of this product

Item NX510 series SX410 series SX210 series
Type O6-chips Turbo II head D4-chips Turbo II head D2-chips Turbo II head
Black 128 nozzles x 3 A/B/C column 90 nozzles x 1 D column 90 nozzles x 1 Black column A#1 - #90
Nozzle 90 nozzles x 1 Color column

128 nozzles x 3 D column: yellow 90 nozzles x 3 A column: cyan
configuration B#1 - #29: yellow
Color E column: magenta B column: magenta
C#1 - #29: magenta
F column: cyan C column: yellow
D#1 - #29: cyan
Yellow Magenta Magenta Yellow

Black Cyan Color Black
Black
Cyan
C#128 D#128 E#128 D#29 A#90

A#128 B#128 A#89
F#128 B#90 C#90 D#90
B#127 C#127 D#127 E#127 Cyan
Paper feed direction
A#127

F#127 A#90
B#126 C#126 D#89

D#126 E#126 B#89 C#89
A#126 F#126 A#90 D#1 A#62
B#88 C#88 D#88 A#60
A#90 C#29 A#61
Nozzle layout Magenta

(as seen from behind the C#3 D#3
C#1 A#32
B#3 E#3 A#31
printhead) A#3 F#3
B#3 C#3 D#3 B#29 A#30
B#2 C#2 D#2 E#2 D#2
A#2 F#2 A#3 C#2
B#2
A#1 B#1 C#1 D#1 E#1
F#1
A#2
B#1 C#1 D#1 Yellow
A#1 B#2 A#3
B#1 A#2
A#1
Carriage Moving Direction Carriage Moving Direction Carriage Moving Direction

2.2 Power-On Sequence Table 2-4. Condition 1: Normal power-on sequence

Carriage/PF roller
Operation*1
This section describes the power-on sequences in two conditions. The sequences for movement and position*2
these three series are basically similar with the exception of the CR lock setting 2-4.The carriage moves to the 0-digit side slowly and confirms it
sequence (operation 8); therefore, they are described based on NX510 series in the touches the Right Frame.
following conditions.
2-5.The carriage returns to its home position.
Condition 1: Normal power-on sequence (refer to Table 2-4)
Turning on the printer after turning it off without an error.
Completing ink charge. 3. Releasing the CR lock
No paper on the paper path. 3-1.The PF motor rotates clockwise, and releases the CR lock.
The Printhead is capped with the Cap of the Ink System.
The Carriage is fixed by the CR Lock. 4. Seeking the home position
NOTE: For SX410/SX210 series, the CR lock setting sequence (operation 8) 4-1.The carriage moves to the 0-digit side slowly and confirms it
differs from the sequence for NX510 series. touches the Right Frame.
4-2.The carriage slowly moves to the CR lock set position.
Condition 2: Power-on sequence after recovering from a paper jam error
(refer to Table 2-5)
Turning on the printer after turning it off with a paper jam error. 4-3.The PF motor rotates clockwise, and releases the CR lock.
There still remains paper on the paper path out of the detecting area of the PE
sensor.
4-4.The PF motor rotates counterclockwise, and sets the CR lock.
NOTE: For SX410 series, the detecting remaining paper sequence (operation 6)
is not implemented.
4-5.The carriage moves to the 80-digit side slowly and confirms it
Table 2-4. Condition 1: Normal power-on sequence touches the CR lock.
Carriage/PF roller
Operation*1
movement and position*2 4-6.The carriage slowly moves to the 0-digit side to the CR lock set
1. Checking waste ink overflow position.
lock
4-7.The PF motor rotates clockwise, and releases the CR lock.

2. Avoiding deadlock sequence*3
2-1.The carriage moves to the 0-digit side slowly and confirms it
touches the CR lock. 4-8.The carriage moves to the 80-digit side slowly and confirms it does
not touch the CR lock.
2-2.The carriage slightly moves to the 80-digit side slowly.
4-9.The carriage slowly moves to its original position, and the home
position is fixed.
2-3.The PF Motor rotates clockwise, and releases the CR lock. Afterward, the carriage position is monitored according to the
signals from the CR Encoder.
lock is released
OPERATING PRINCIPLES Power-On Sequence 53

Table 2-4. Condition 1: Normal power-on sequence Table 2-4. Condition 1: Normal power-on sequence
Carriage/PF roller Carriage/PF roller
Operation*1 Operation*1
movement and position*2 movement and position*2
5. Checking for remaining paper on the paper path and 8-4.The carriage slowly returns to its home position.
measurement of the PF Motor
5-1.The carriage slowly moves to the ASF trigger position.
5-2.Checks if paper exists with the PE sensor*4 and the PF Motor rotates Note *1 : The rotation directions of the PF Motor are as follows.
clockwise for one second. (PF initialization)
Clockwise : Paper is fed normally
Counterclockwise : Paper is fed backward
5-3.The carriage slowly moves to the 0-digit side, then to the ASF *2 : The conditions of the CR lock are as follows.
trigger holding position.
Red : CR lock is set
White : CR lock is released
5-4.The PF motor rotates clockwise for two seconds, and performs the
*3 : Confirms the carriage is not deadlocked such as the CR lock is caught in the gap of the carriage.
load measurement.*5
*4 : Eject paper if any.
*5 : When paper exists, the existing measurement value is read out, so the PF motor does not rotate.
6. Low temperature operation sequence*6
6-1.The PF motor rotates clockwise, and releases the CR lock.
*6 : Executed when the detected temperature is under 5 oC (41 oF) by the thermistor on the
Printhead.
6-2.The carriage moves back and forth between the CR lock and the 80- *7 : The empty suction operation may occur depending on situations.
digit side for two times. *8 : When paper remains in the printer, rotates the PF Roller until the paper is forcibly ejected.
*9 : For NX510 series, the CR lock is actually set at the beginning of power-saving mode
for enhancing throughput.
7. Detecting ink cartridge and initializing ink system*7
*10 :This operation is applied for NX510 series only.
7-1.After rotating the PF motor clockwise to release the CR lock,
rotates the PF motor again clockwise for one second, and resets the
PF roller.*8
7-2.After the carriage moves to the 80-digit side and checks the ink end
sensor, detects the ink remaining.
7-3.The carriage quickly returns to its home position.
8. CR lock setting*9
8-1.The carriage slowly returns to its home position. *10
8-2.The carriage slowly moves to the CR lock set position.
8-3.The PF motor rotates counterclockwise, and sets the CR lock.
OPERATING PRINCIPLES Power-On Sequence 54

Table 2-5. Condition 2: Power-on sequence after recovering from a paper jam error 2.3 Printer Initialization
Carriage/PF Roller
Operation There are four kinds of initialization method, and the following explains each
movement and position
initialization
Executes No.1 to No.5 on the normal power-on sequence (Table 2-4).
6. Detecting remaining paper 1. Hardware initialization
6-1.The carriage moves to the 80-digit side and confirms there is no This printer is initialized when turning the printer power on, or printer recognized
paper.*1 the cold-reset command (remote RS command).
6-2.The carriage quickly returns to its home position, and displays on When printer is initialized, the following actions are performed.
the LCD that the paper jam error occurs.
(a) Initializes printer mechanism
(b) Clears input data buffer
When the user removes the paper and releases the paper jam error by panel operation, the normal power- (c) Clears print buffer
on sequence from No.1 (Table 2-4) is executed again.*2
(d) Sets default values
Note : The power-on operations of SX410 series in condition 2 differs from the above 2. Operator initialization
sequence since the detecting remaining paper sequence (operation 6) is not Initialization when resetting the USB software, and the following are performed.
implemented for SX410 series. (a) Clears input data buffer
Note *1 : “Paper exists” is detected when the carriage touches the paper. When “paper does (b) Clears print buffer
not exist” is detected, the power-on sequence of condition 1(Table 2-4) is executed (c) Sets default values
from No.6.
3. Software initialization
*2 : If the paper jam error cannot be solved after repeating the power-on sequence on The ESC@ command also initialize the printer.
condition 2 (Table 2-5) twice, the printer turns into the paper jam fatal error for the When printer is initialized, the following actions are performed.
third time. (a) Clears print buffer
(b) Sets default values
4. IEEE 1284.4 “rs” command initialization
The printer recognized the IEEE 1284.4 “rs” command.
When printer is initialized, the following action is performed.
Initialization when an error occurs.
(a) Initializes printer mechanism
(b) Clears input data buffer
(c) Clears print buffer
(d) Sets default values
Initialization in normal operation
(a) Clears input data buffer
(b) Clears print buffer
(c) Sets default values
OPERATING PRINCIPLES Printer Initialization 55

CHAPTER
3
TROUBLESHOOTING
3.1 Overview 3.1.1 Specified Tools

This chapter describes how to solve problems. This printer does not require any specified tools for troubleshooting.
To avoid electric shocks, be careful when checking the electrical

3.1.2 Preliminary Checks
W A R N IN G
circuit boards below while the power is on. Before starting troubleshooting, be sure to verify that the following conditions
• NX510 series: CA48 MAIN and C687 PSE/PSB boards are all met:
• SX410 series: CA20 MAIN and C687 PSE/PSB boards
The power supply voltage must be within the specification limits. (Measure the
• SX210 series: CA47 MAIN and C687 PSE/PSB boards
voltage at the wall socket.)
Touching an FET, transistor or heat sink with one hand while
touching a metal part of the mechanism with the other hand The power code must be free from damage, short circuit or breakage, or miswiring
could result in an electric shock, so carefully avoid this. in the power code.
After initial filling of ink has been repeated several times,
The printer must be grounded properly.
immediate moving or tilting of the printer could result in
leaking of ink that has not been completely absorbed by the The printer should not be located in a place where it can be exposed to too high or
Waste Ink Pad. When initial filling of ink has been repeated low temperature, too high or low humidity, or abrupt temperature change.
several times, check the ink remaining in the tip of the Waste
The printer should not be located near waterworks, near humidifiers, near heaters
Ink Tube and the waste ink not absorbed by the Waste Ink Pad
or near flames, in a dusty atmosphere or in a place where the printer can be
before moving the printer.
exposed to blast from an air conditioner.
C H E C K Disassembly and reassembly of parts is often required when The printer should not be located in a place where volatile or inflammable gases
P O IN T identifying the causes of problems. The parts should be are produced.
disassembled and re-assembled correctly while referring to
“DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY” (p.91) so that the operation The printer should not be located in a place where it can be exposed to direct rays
and status of each check item can be correctly verified. of the sun.
Some individual part and units may require adjustment once The printer must be placed on a strong and steady level table (without an
they are removed or replaced. If removing or replacing parts inclination larger than five degrees).
which have specific instructions for adjustment included in
“DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY” (p.91), be sure to make these Any vibrating equipment must not be placed on or under the printer.
adjustments after repairing the problem location. The paper used must conform to the specification.
In this chapter, the product names are called as follows:
There is no error in handling of the printer.
Notation Product name Check the inside of the printer, and remove foreign matters if any, such as paper
NX510 series Epson Stylus NX510/NX515/SX510W/SX515W/TX550W clips, staples, bits of paper, paper dust or toner.
SX410 series Epson Stylus NX415/SX410/SX415/TX410/TX419 Clean the inside of the printer and the rubber rolls.
Epson Stylus NX215/SX210/SX215/TX210/TX213/
SX210 series
TX219/ME OFFICE 510
TROUBLESHOOTING Overview 57
3.2 Troubleshooting Sensors

NX510 series
3.2.1 Motor and Sensor Troubleshooting Table 3-3. Sensor check point (NX510 series)
Motors Sensor name Check point Signal level Switch mode
The resistance values for the CR motor and the PF motor are given below, however, the Less than 0.4V Off: No paper
PE Sensor CN15/Pin 1 and 2
values cannot be used to check the motors status since they are DC motor and the More than 2.4V On: Detect the paper
resistance between the electric poles varies. Visually check the motors for abnormal Less than 0.4V Off: Cover Close
Cover Open
operation and if it is hard to judge, replace the motor. CN16/Pin 1 and 2
Sensor More than 2.4V On: Cover Open
NX510 series
SX410/SX210 series
Table 3-1. Motor resistance and check point (NX510 series)
Motor Motor Type Drive Voltage Resistance Table 3-4. Sensor check point (SX410/SX210 series)
PF motor 21.2Ω ± 10% Sensor name Check point Signal level Switch mode
DC motor with brush
CR motor 22.7Ω ± 10% Less than 0.4V Off: No paper
DC 42V ± 5% PE Sensor CN24/Pin 1 and 2
2-phase, 96-pole PM 43.0Ω ± 10%*1 or More than 2.4V On: Detect the paper
Scanner motor
stepping motor 38.0Ω ± 10%*2
Note *1 : Manufactured by Oki Electric Industry Co., Ltd.

*2 : Manufactured by MITSUMI ELECTRIC CO., LTD.
SX410/SX210 series
Table 3-2. Motor resistance and check point (SX410/SX210 series)

Motor Motor Type Drive Voltage Resistance
PF motor 21.2Ω ± 10%
DC motor with brush
CR motor 28.8Ω ± 10%
DC 42V ± 5%
2-phase, 96-pole PM 43.0Ω ± 10%*1 or
Scanner motor
stepping motor 48.0Ω ± 10%*2

TROUBLESHOOTING Troubleshooting 58
3.3 Error Indications and Fault Occurrence Causes

This section explains error/warning messages indicated when an error occurs at each sequence/operation(power-on, paper loading/feeding, ink suction, etc.) and their error causes.
3.3.1 Error Message List

Table 3-5. Error Indications and Fault Occurrence Causes
LCD Message
Error Name STM3 Message Error Cause Reference
Fatal error A scanner error has occurred. See your Scanner error has Turn the printer off and delete all print jobs. Scanner error occurs.
(scanner) documentation. occurred. Open the scanner unit and remove any paper
Table 3-6.
A printer error has occurred. Turn off the printer, from inside the printer and turn the printer back
Fatal error Printer error has (p62)
then press On button to turn on. See your on.Click the [How to] button for instructions on Mechanical trouble occurs.
(printer mechanism) occurred. removing jammed paper.
documentation.
The printer’s ink pads

Waste ink pad in the
are at the end of their
Maintenance error printer is saturated. Ink pads need service. The printer's ink pads are at the end of their The waste ink counter exceeds Table 3-7.
service life.
(waste ink overflow) Contact your dealer to Contact Epson. servicelife. Please contact Epson support. to capacity. (p68)
Please contact Epson
replace it.
Support.
Paper jam. Open the scanner unit and remove the

paper. Paper jam. Remove Click the [How to] button for instructions on Paper stays in the paper path Table 3-8.
Paper jam error
Press the Start Button to eject the paper inside. See jammed paper. removing jammed paper. after paper ejection. (p68)
you documentation.
Ink cartridges not Black: XXXX*1

Ink cartridges error Cannot recognize ink cartridges.
recognized. Color: XXXX*1
…………
Ink cartridge cover is open. Epson recommends the genuine Epson
Ink cartridge cover
Open the scanner unit and close the ink cartridge Close cartridge cover. cartridges listed above. Click the [How to]
open error
cover. button for ink cartridge installation instructions.
Ink is out in some I/C or no Table 3-9.
Black: XXXX*1 I/C is set or incorrect I/C is set. (p71)
Color: XXXX*1
…………
Replace Ink Cartridge Press the OK button to replace the ink cartridges. The ink is expended. Epson recommends the genuine Epson
cartridges listed above. Click the [How to]
button for ink cartridge replacement
instructions.
TROUBLESHOOTING Error Indications and Fault Occurrence Causes 59


LCD Message
Reload the paper, then press the Start button on

Paper out. the printer or click the [Continue] button if it Table 3-10.
Paper out error Paper out Load paper. Failure to load paper to print.
Load paper and press the Start button. appears on the screen. To cancel the print job, (p72)
click the [Cancel] button.
A page has not been printed, multiple pages

Multi-page feed error. have been fed into the printer at once, or the
Double feed during double Table 3-18.
Double feed error Remove and reload the paper, then press the Start Multi-page feed error. wrong paper size has been fed into the printer.
sided printing. (p76)
button. Remove and reload the paper. Press the Start
button if necessary.
That memory card is not

available with this unit. Or no
Memory card not Table 3-13.
Memory card error Cannot recognize the memory card or disk. -- image can be found in that card
recognized. (p74)
when memory card print is
started.
The direction of order sheet is

Index sheet error 1 There is no index sheet or it is not positioned No Index Sheet on opposite. Table 3-14.
--
(No index sheet) correctly. Check it and try again. scanner. No index sheet is recognized (p75)
correctly.
Index sheet error 2 Photos are not selected or the ovals are marked When there is a mismatch in the
No photos selected. --
(Image marking error) incorrectly. Please correct and try again. content of the order sheet Table 3-15.
Index sheet error 3 The paper type is not selected or the ovals are (When it is not marked though (p75)
Select paper type. -- the selection is necessary.)
(Paper marking error) marked incorrectly. Please correct and try again.
Index sheet error 4 The contents of the memory card have changed. Memory card does not The different card or updated Table 3-16.
--
(Incorrect card) Print a new index sheet and try again. match Index Sheet. card is found for that sheet. (p75)
A device not supported is
connected to the port for the
connection of external memory Table 3-12.
DSC Direct error*2 Cannot recognize the device. N/A --
devices. (p74)
The DSC demands the current
larger than mechanical limit.


LCD Message
Black: XXXX*1
Color: XXXX*1
Head cleaning Replace ink before Head cleaning was attempted in Table 3-11.
Replace ink cartridge before cleaning Printhead. ......
(Ink low error) cleaning. the Ink low status. (p74)
You may continue printing, or click the [How
to] button to change the ink cartridge now.
No photos could be recognized. Make sure the

Pre-scanning error Table 3-17.
photos are positioned correctly. See your N/A -- Photos cannot be recognized.
(photo)*2 (p76)
documentation.
Check all connections and make sure all devices

The printer cannot
are on. If the power was turned off during Table 3-19.
Communication error -- communicate with the PC
printing, cancel the print job. If the error does (p77)
properly.
not clear, see your printer documentation.
Scanner unit open Scanner unit was opened during Table 3-20.
Close the Scanner unit. N/A N/A Close the scanner unit.
error*3 printing. (p80)
“ 3.4 Network
Troubleshooti
A network related error
Network error*3 -- N/A N/A -- ng (NX510
occurred.
series only) ”
(p.89)
Turn the printer off, and remove any jammed

Unknown error -- paper. After a few minutes, turn the printer back An unexpected error occurred. --
on. Please wait.
Note *1 : The “XXXX” represents the part number of the Ink Cartridge.
*2 : NX510/SX410 series only.

3.3.2 Troubleshooting by Error Message

The following tables provide troubleshooting procedures. Confirm the error message indicated on the LCD or the STM3 screen on the PC’s display, and verify it in the following list
and the figures at the end of this chapter for the corresponding troubleshooting remedy. If some parts need to be replaced or repaired, make sure to follow the procedure given in
Chapter 4 “Disassembly / Assembly”.
Table 3-6. Check point for Fatal error according to each phenomenon
Occurrence
Defective
timing Detailed phenomenon Check point Remedy
unit/part name
CR position
1. Check if the Scanner Motor cable is connected to the 1. Connect the Scanner Motor cable to the
connector on the Main Board Unit shown below. connector on the Main Board Unit shown
NX510 series: CN8 below.
SX410/SX210 series: CN10 NX510 series: CN8
SX410/SX210 series: CN10
NX510 series SX410/SX210 series
CN8
CN10
Scanner Motor cable
2. Check the coil resistance with a tester if it matches the 2. Replace the Scanner Motor with a new one.
• Power on The Scanner Unit does not initialize when following value.(refer to Table 3-1).
Scanner Motor
• Anywhere the power is turned on.
NX510 series: Approx. 43Ω*1 or 38Ω*2
SX410/SX210 series: Approx. 43Ω*1 or 48Ω*2
Scanner Motor Connector Cable

3. Check if the Scanner Motor Connector Cable is damaged. 3. Replace the Scanner Motor with a new one.

Occurrence
Defective
unit/part name
CR position
1. Check if the Scanner Carriage FFC is connected to the 1. Connect the Scanner Carriage FFC to the
connector on the Main Board Unit shown below. connector on the Main Board Unit shown
Scanner Carriage FFC
Scanner Carriage
FFC
• Power on The Scanner Unit does not initialize when CN17 CN21
• Anywhere the power is turned on.
2. Check if the Scanner Carriage FFC is damaged. 2. Replace the Scanner Carriage FFC with a new
one.
1. Check if the Scanner Carriage Unit is damaged. 1. Replace the Scanner Carriage Unit with a new
one.
Scanner Carriage Scanner Carriage Unit
Unit

Occurrence
Defective
unit/part name
CR position
1. Check if the CR Motor Connector Cable is connected to 1. Connect the CR Motor Connector Cable to the
the connector on the Main Board Unit shown below. connector on the Main Board Unit shown
When turning on the power, the CR

CR Motor CN8
Motor does not operate at all. CN6
CR Motor Connector Cable
2. Check if the CR Motor Connector Cable is not damaged. 2. Replace the CR Motor with a new one.
• Power on 3. Check if the CR Motor operates. 3. Replace the CR Motor with a new one.
• Anywhere 1. Check if the PF Motor Connector Cable is connected to 1. Connect the PF Motor Connector Cable to the
PF Motor Connector Cable
When turning on the power, the PF Motor PF Motor CN7
does not operate at all
CN9
2. Check if the PF Motor Connector Cable is not damaged. 2. Replace the PF Motor with a new one.
3. Check if the PF Motor operates. 3. Replace the PF Motor with a new one.

Occurrence
Defective
unit/part name
CR position
1. Check if the PF Motor Connector Cable is connected to 1. Connect the PF Motor Connector Cable to the
PF Motor SX410/SX210 series: CN9. NX510 series: CN7
2. Check if the PF Motor Connector Cable is not damaged. 2. Replace the PF Motor with a new one.
3. Check if the PF Motor operates. 3. Replace the PF Motor with a new one.
1. Check if the Compression Spring 2.36 does not come off 1. Replace the ASF Unit with a new one.
When turning on the power, the Carriage
Unit collides to the Change Lever located in the Change Lever.
to the front side of the printer.
Change Lever
ASF Unit
Compression Spring 2.36
• Power on
• Anywhere
1. Check if the Paper Guide Upper Unit is correctly 1. Reassemble the Upper Paper Guide Unit to the
assembled. Main Frame correctly.
Upper Paper Guide Unit

The Carriage Unit collides with the Upper Upper Paper Guide
Paper Guide Unit when power is turned
on. Unit

Occurrence
Defective
unit/part name
CR position
1. Check if the CR Scale does not come off or it properly 1. Reassemble the CR Scale correctly.
passes through the slit of the CR Encoder Board. * If the problem is not solved, replace the Main
Board with a new one.
CR Scale Slit of the CR Encoder Board
2. Check if the CR Scale is not damaged or contaminated. 2. Replace the CR Scale with a new one or clean it
completely.
CR Scale
When turning on the power, the Carriage

• Power on
Unit collides to the right side of the Main
• Anywhere Frame.
1. Check if the Encoder FFC is connected to the CR 1. Connect the Encoder FFC to the CR Encoder
Encoder Board. Board.
Encoder FFC CR Encoder Board
CR Encoder Board
2. Check if the Encoder FFC is not damaged. 2. Replace the Encoder FFC with a new one.
3. Check if the CR Encoder Board is not damaged. 3. Replace the CR Encoder Board with a new one.

Occurrence
Defective
unit/part name
CR position
1. Check if the PF Scale is not damaged or contaminated. 1. Replace the PF Scale with a new one.
PF Scale PF Encoder Sensor
The eject rollers are rotating at high speed

• Power on PF Scale/PF
when power is turned on. (For about 1
• Anywhere Encoder Sensor
cycle.)
2. Check if the PF Encoder Sensor is not damaged. 2. Replace the PF Encoder Sensor with a new one.
1. Check if the grease is applied enough on the surface of 1. Apply the grease on the surface of the Guide
the Guide Rail of the Lower Scanner Housing. Rail of the Lower Scanner Housing after wiping
The Scanner Carriage Unit does not Lower Scanner the old grease with a dry, soft cloth. (Refer to
operate. Housing Chapter 6 “MAINTENANCE” (p.175))
2. Check if the Scanner Carriage Unit is set correctly. 2. Reassemble the Scanner Carriage Unit.
1. Check if the PE Sensor Connector Cable is connected to 1. Connect the the PE Sensor Connector Cable to
the connector on the Main Board Unit shown below. the connector on the Main Board Unit shown
• Operation SX410/SX210 series: CN24
• Anywhere NX510 series SX410/SX210 series
A paper feeding sequence failed to feed

the paper, but a paper ejection sequence is ASF Unit CN15
performed. CN24
PE Sensor Connector Cable
2. Check if the PE Sensor Connector Cable is not damaged. 2. Replace the ASF Unit with a new one.
3. Check if the PE Sensor is not damaged. 3. Replace the ASF Unit with a new one.

Table 3-7. Check point for the Maintenance request according to each phenomenon
Occurrence
Defective
unit/part name
CR position
• Operation 1. Change the Waste Ink Pads and initialize the

An error is indicated on the LED and Waste Ink Pads --- Waste Ink Pad Counter. (Refer to Chapter 5
• – STM or LCD.
“ADJUSTMENT” (p.161))
Table 3-8. Check point for Paper jam error according to each phenomenon
Occurrence
Defective
unit/part name
CR position
1. Check if the ASF Unit is properly installed. 1. Install the ASF Unit properly.
2. Check if the Paper Back Lever operates correctly in the 2. Set the Extension Spring 0.099 between the
paper loading sequence. ASF Frame and the Paper Back Lever.
Extension Spring 0.099

A paper feeding sequence failed to feed
the paper, but a paper ejection sequence is ASF Unit
performed.
Paper Back Lever
• Operation
• Outside HP
1. Check if the Extension Spring Retard operates correctly 1. Set the Extension Spring Retard between the
in the paper loading sequence. Retard Roller Unit and the ASF Frame.
Backside of ASF Unit
Paper is being resent during paper feeding ASF Unit

operation.
Extension Spring Retard

Occurrence
Defective
unit/part name
CR position
1. Check if the Star Wheel Holder Assy is correctly 1. Reassemble the Star Wheel Holder Assy
assembled. correctly.
Star Wheel Holder Assy
Star Wheel Holder

Assy* 2. Check if the Star Wheel Holders does not come off. 2. Reassemble the Star Wheel Holders correctly.
• Operation The top edge of paper does not go

through between the EJ Roller Unit and
• – the Star Wheel.
Star Wheel Holders
1. Check if the EJ Roller Unit is correctly assembled. 1. Reassemble the EJ Roller Unit correctly.
EJ Roller Unit
EJ Roller Unit*
2. Check if the Spur Gear 51.5 is not damaged. 2. Replace the EJ Roller Unit with a new one.

Occurrence
Defective
unit/part name
CR position
1. Check if the Upper Paper Guide Unit is correctly 1. Reassemble the Upper Paper Guide Unit to the
assembled. Main Frame correctly.
Upper Paper Guide Unit

• Operation The top edge of paper is not loaded to the Upper Paper Guide
• – PF Roller Unit. Unit*
Note * : In case that the paper jam error occurs in each operation, the jammed paper contacts the nozzle surface of the Printhead and the Printhead may be damaged.

Table 3-9. Check point for CSIC error / Incorrect Ink Cartridge according to each phenomenon
Occurrence
Defective
unit/part name
CR position
1. Check if Ink Cartridge is properly installed. 1. Install the Ink Cartridge properly.
2. Check if the Memory Chip is not disconnected or not 2. Replace the Ink Cartridge with a new one.
chipped.
Ink Cartridge
Memory Chip
1. Check if the Head FFC is connected to connector on the 1. Connect the Head FFC to connector on the
CSIC Board. CSIC Board.
CSIC Board
• Power on After the printer detects that the carriage

is at the home position, an error is
• Inside HP displayed. CSIC Board Connector
Head FFC
2. Check if the CSIC Board is not damaged. 2. Replace the CSIC Board with a new one.
1. Check if the CSIC Connector is not damaged. 1. Replace the CSIC Board with a new one.
CSIC Board
CSIC Connector
CSIC Connectors

Table 3-10. Check point for Paper out error according to each phenomenon
Occurrence
Defective
unit/part name
CR position
1. Check if any paper dust is not adhered to the surface of 1. Set a cleaning sheet in the ASF Unit up side
the LD Roller. down. Then holding the top edge, try to load the
paper from the Printer driver. The micro pearl
LD Roller on the LD Roller surface is removed. To
remove severe smear, staple a cloth moistened
with alcohol to a post card and clean the roller
in the same manner.
The LD Roller cannot pick up paper
although the LD Roller attempt to rotate ASF Unit
correctly. Non-adhesive Area
(Use a post card for
the base sheet)
CL Sheet
Adhesive Area
Staples
This side down
Cloth moistened
with alcohol
• Operation
• – *If the problem is not solved, replace the ASF
unit with new one.
1. Check if the Hopper operates correctly in the paper 1. Reassemble the Compression Spring 3.43
loading sequence. between the Base Frame and the Hopper.
The Hopper does not operate during the

paper loading sequence although the LD ASF Unit
Roller rotates to load paper from the ASF
Unit.
Compression Spring 3.43 Hopper

Occurrence
Defective
unit/part name
CR position
1. Check if the Extension Spring 0.143 does not come off in 1. Reassemble the Extension Spring 0.143 in the
the Clutch mechanism. Clutch mechanism.
2. Check if the positioning hole of the Clutch does not come 2. Reassemble the positioning hole of the Clutch
off from the guide pin of the LD Roller Shaft. on the guide pin of the LD Roller Shaft.
Guide Pin
Clutch
• Operation The drive of the PF Motor is not ASF Unit

• – transmitted to the LD Roller Shaft.
LD Roller Shaft
3. Check if the Clutch tooth is not damaged. 3. Replace the ASF Unit with a new one.
4. Check if the Clutch is not damaged. 4. Replace the ASF Unit with a new one.
5. Check if the Compression Spring 2.36 does not come off 5. Replace the ASF Unit with a new one.
in the Change Lever.
Change Lever
Compression
Spring 2.36

Occurrence
Defective
unit/part name
CR position
The LD Roller is not set to the ASF home 1. Check if the tip of the Change Lever is not damaged. 1. Replace the ASF Unit with a new one.
• Operation position and paper is always loaded from ASF Unit
• – the ASF Unit during the paper loading
sequence.
Table 3-11. Check point for Head Cleaning error (Ink low error) according to each phenomenon
Occurrence
Defective
unit/part name
CR position
1. Check if the ink remains in the Ink Cartridge. 1. Replace the Ink Cartridge with a new one.
• Operation
Head Cleaning is not carried out. Ink Cartridge 2. Check if the Ink Cartridge can be used by installing it to 2. Replace the Ink Cartridge with a new one.
• –
other printer.
Table 3-12. Check point for DSC Direct error according to each phenomenon (NX510/SX410 series only)
Occurrence
Defective
unit/part name
CR position
The Digital Camera (as a USB device) USB Cable 1. Check if the USB Cable is damaged. 1. Replace the USB Cable with a new one.
• Operation
cannot be recognized and an error is 2. Confirm whether the digital camera is compatible with 2. Replace the digital camera with a compatible
• – indicated. Digital Camera
the printer. one.
Table 3-13. Check point for Memory Card error according to each phenomenon
Occurrence
Defective
unit/part name
CR position
1. Check if the Memory Card is compatible with the 1. Replace the Memory Card with a compatible
printer. one.
Memory Card 2. Check if the Memory Card is damaged. 2. Replace the Memory Card with a new one.
• Operation The Memory Card cannot be recognized
• – and an error is indicated. 3. Check if a memory card that the adaptor is needed is 3. Turn off the printer, then remove the card
inserted into the slot without using the adaptor. using tweezers or a similar tool.
1. Check if the Memory Card slot pins on the Main Board 1. Replace the Main Board Unit with a new one.
Main Board Unit
is bent or broken.

Table 3-14. Check point for Index Sheet 1 error (No index Sheet) according to each phenomenon
Occurrence
Defective
unit/part name
CR position
Document Cover 1. Check if the Document Cover is open. 1. Close the Document Cover.
1. Check if the Index Sheet is set in the wrong way. 1. Set the Index Sheet correctly.
Index Sheet
2. Check if the Index Sheet’s standard position is clean. 2. Reprint the Index Sheet.
1. Check if the Document Glass is clean. 1. Clean the Document Glass.
• Operation This error occurs when attempting to Document Glass

• – print using the Index Sheet.
Scanner Housing
Upper
Table 3-15. Check point for Index Sheet error 2 (Image marking error) & Index Sheet error 3 (Paper marking error) according to each phenomenon
Occurrence
Defective
unit/part name
CR position
• Operation This error occurs when attempting to 1. Check if the checkboxes on the Index Sheet are properly 1. Mark it out properly.
Index Sheet
• – print using the Index Sheet. marked out.
Table 3-16. Check point for Index Sheet error 4 (Incorrect card) according to each phenomenon
Occurrence
Defective
unit/part name
CR position
1. Check if the Index Sheet was printed from the inserted 1. Change the Index Sheet to the one printed from
Index Sheet
Memory Card. the inserted Memory Card.
• Operation This error is generated when attempting
to print from Index Sheet. 1. Check if the Memory Card storing the Index Sheet data is 1. Insert Memory Card storing the Index Sheet
• –
Memory Card inserted. data.
2. Check if the Memory Card is damaged. 2. Replace the Memory Card with a new one.

Table 3-17. Check point for Pre-scanning error (photo) according to each phenomenon (NX510/SX410 series only)
Occurrence
Defective
unit/part name
CR position
• Operation No photos cannot be recognized and an 1. Check if the photo is set correctly. 1. Set the photo correctly.
Photo
• – error is indicated.
Table 3-18. Check point for Double feed error according to each phenomenon
Occurrence
Defective
unit/part name
CR position
Backside of ASF
• Operation After both surfaces were printed, the Extension Spring Retard
paper was ejected but an error is ASF Unit
• – displayed. 2. Check if the Paper Back Lever operates correctly in the 2. Set the Extension Spring 0.099 between the
Paper Back Lever

Table 3-19. Check point for Communication error according to each phenomenon
Occurrence
Defective
unit/part name
CR position
1. Check if the Panel FFC is connected to CN1 on the Panel 1. Connect the Panel FFC to CN1 on the Panel
Board. Board.
NX510/SX410 series SX210 series

CN1
• Power on When turning on the power, the printer Panel Unit

• Anywhere does not operate at all.
Panel FFC
2. Check if the Panel FFC is not damaged. 2. Replace the Panel FFC with new one.
3. Check if the Panel Board is not damaged. 3. Replace the Panel FFC with new one.

Occurrence
Defective
unit/part name
CR position
1. Check if the PS Board Connector Cable is connected to 1. Connect the the PS Board Connector Cable to
the connector on the Main Board Unit shown below. the connector on the Main Board Unit shown
CN501 CN1
• Power on When turning on the power, the printer PS Board

PS Board Unit
• Anywhere does not operate at all. Connector Cable
2. Check if the PS Board Connector Cable/PS Board is not 2. Replace the PS Board Unit with new one.
damaged. * If the problem is not solved, replace the Main
Board with new one.
PS Board Unit
Power Unit Cable

Occurrence
Defective
unit/part name
CR position
1. Check if the USB Cable is connected between the printer 1. Connect the USB Cable to the printer and the
USB Cable
and the PC. PC.
1. Check if an correct model name is stored into the address 1. Use the Adjustment Program to write the
of the EEPROM on the Main Board. correct value to the EEPROM address.
1. Check if the Panel FFC is connected to the connector on 1. Connect the the Panel FFC to the connector on
the Main Board Unit shown below. the Main Board Unit shown below.
NX510 series: CN5 NX510 series: CN5
When turning on the power, the power on SX410 series: CN12 SX410 series: CN12
• Power on sequence is performed correctly. But,
when any printer job is sent to the printer, SX210 series: CN18 SX210 series: CN18
• – a communication error is indicated with Main Board Unit
STM3. NX510 series SX410/SX210 series
CN5
Panel FFC CN12, CN18

Table 3-20. Check point for Scanner unit open error according to each phenomenon (NX510 series only)
Occurrence
Defective
unit/part name
CR position
1. Is the Cover Open Sensor cable properly connected to 1. Connect the Cover Open Sensor cable to CN16
CN16 on the Main Board? on the Main Board.
Cover Open Sensor cable
• Operation The Printer Cover is closed, but the Cover Open Sensor
• Anywhere cover open error is displayed.
CN16
2. Is the Cover Open Sensor cable damaged? 2. Replace the Cover Open Sensor cable with a
new one.
3. Is the Cover Open Sensor damaged? 3. Replace the Cover Open Sensor with a new
one.

3.3.3 Superficial Phenomenon-Based Troubleshooting

This section explains the fault locations of the error states (print quality and abnormal noise) other than the error states (LED and STM3) in the previous section.
Table 3-21. Check point for the error that multiple sheets of paper are always loaded without LEDs and STM3
Occurrence
Defective
unit/part name
CR position
Backside of ASF Unit
Extension Spring Retard

The LEDs and STM3 are not indicating
• Operation error conditions. But, multiple sheets of ASF Unit
• – paper are always loaded from the ASF 2. Check if the Paper Back Lever operates correctly in the 2. Set the Extension Spring 0.099 between the
Unit.
Paper Back Lever

Table 3-22. Check point for the abnormal noise

Occurrence
Defective
unit/part name
CR position
The abnormal noise occurs at the first 1. Check if the grease on the Carriage Path is sufficient. 1. Wipe off the remaining grease on the Carriage
Carriage Unit
power on timing and during each path and lubricate it on its frame.
• Anytime operation although the printing
operation is performed. ASF Unit 1. Check if the Change Lever moves smoothly. 1. Replace the ASF Unit with a new one.
• Anywhere
The Carriage Unit collides to the Upper Upper Paper Guide 1. Check if the Upper Paper Guide Unit is attached 1. Reassemble the Upper Paper Guide to the
Paper Guide Unit during each operation. Unit securely. (check if it interferes with the Carriage Unit) Main Frame.
Table 3-23. Check point for the defective scanned image quality
Print Quality Defective
Detailed phenomenon Check point Remedy
State unit/part name
1. Check if there is any foreign material on the Document 1. Remove the foreign material from the
There are dusts or the like on the Upper Scanner
Document Glass. (white dots appear on Glass. Document Glass.
the scanned image) Housing (Refer to Chapter 6 “MAINTENANCE”
(p.175).)
• Scanned image is
There are dusts or the like on the LED Scanner Carriage 1. Check if there is not foreign material on the LED. 1. Remove the foreign material from the
not clear. inside the Rod Lens Array. (vertical Document Glass (blow away the dusts).
stripes appear on the scanned image) Unit
The LED of Scanner Carriage Unit does Scanner Carriage 1. Check if the LED lights up. 1. Replace the Scanner Carriage Unit with a new
not light up. Unit one.

Table 3-24. Check point for the defective printing quality

Defective
Print Quality State Detailed phenomenon Check point Remedy
unit/part name
1. Check if there is not any foreign material/damage around 1. Remove the foreign material around the seal
the seal rubber part on the Cap Unit. rubber parts carefully.
Ink is scarcely ejected to the Cap from Ink System Unit

the Printhead. (Cap Unit)
Compression Spring
• Dot missing and Seal rubber part
mixed colors
2. Check if the Compression Spring is correctly mounted on 2. Replace the Ink System Unit with a new one.
the Cap Unit.
1. Check if it returns to normal by performing CL operation 1. Perform CL operation and the Ink Cartridge
or replacing the Ink Cartridge. replacement specified times. If it doesn’t work,
Printhead
Ink is ejected to the Cap from the change the Printhead with a new one.
Printhead, but the printer does not 2. Check if the Printhead is not damaged. 2. Replace the Printhead with a new one.
recover from the error after cleaning or
ink change. 1. Check if the Cleaner Blade does not have paper dust or 1. Replace the Ink System Unit with a new one.
Cleaner Blade
bending.
Main Board 1. Check if the Main Board is not damaged. 1. Replace the Main Board with a new one.


Defective
unit/part name
1. Check if the Head FFC is connected to the connector on 1. Connect the Head FFC to the Printhead and the
the Main Board Unit shown below. Main Board Connectors.
NX510 series: CN11, CN12, CN13
SX410 series: CN5, CN6, CN7
SX210 series: CN5, CN6
Printhead NX510 series Head

FFC
CN11
CN12
Head FFC CN13

Ink is ejected to the Cap from the
• White streak / Connector
Printhead, but printing is not done at all
abnormal discharge after cleaning or ink change, or
abnormal discharge occurs. SX410 series Head SX210 series
FFC
Head
FFC
CN5 CN5
CN6
CN6
CN7
2. Check if the Head FFC is not damaged. 2. Replace the Head FFC with a new one.
1. Check if it returns to normal by performing CL operation 1. Perform CL operation and the Ink Cartridge
Printhead or replacing the Ink Cartridge. replacement specified times. If it doesn’t work,
change the Printhead with a new one.
Main Board Unit 1. Check if the Main Board is not damaged. 1. Replace the Main Board Unit with a new one.


Defective
unit/part name
1. For printing in the Bi-D mode, check if Bi-D Adjustment 1. Perform Bi-D Adjustment to correct print start
Vertical banding appears against the CR Adjustment has been performed properly. timing in bi-directional printing.(Refer to
movement direction. And, it looks like Chapter 5 “ADJUSTMENT” (p.161).)
uneven printing.
1. Check if the Nozzle Check Pattern is printed properly. 2. Perform Head Cleaning and check the Nozzle
Check Pattern. (Refer to Chapter 5
CR movement Printhead “ADJUSTMENT” (p.161).)
direction If the problem is not solved, replace the
• White streak / color
unevenness Printhead with a new one.
occurrence 1. Check if there is any foreign material on the Carriage 1. Remove foreign material from surface of the
path. Carriage path.
2. Check if the Main Frame is deformed. 2. Replace the Main Frame with a new one.
[Note] Main Frame
3. Check if the grease is enough on the Carriage path of the 3. After wiping the grease G-71 on the Carriage
If the problem is not solved, replace the Main Frame. path with a dry, soft cloth, coat it with
CR Motor with a new one.
grease.(Refer to Chapter 6 “MAINTENANCE”
(p.175).)


Defective
unit/part name
Printer driver & 1. Check if the suitable paper is used according to the printer 1. Use the suitable paper according to the printer
exclusive paper driver setting. driver setting.
1. Check if the Nozzle Check Pattern is printed correctly. 1. Perform the Head Cleaning and check the
Nozzle Check Pattern. (Refer to Chapter 5
Micro banding appears horizontally Printhead “ADJUSTMENT” (p.161).)
against the CR movement direction and
it appears with the same width. If the problem is not solved, replace the
Printhead with a new one.
CR movement 1. Check if there is not any foreign material on the surface 1. Clean the surface of the PF Roller Unit
direction of the PF Roller Unit. carefully with the soft cloth.
PF Roller Unit
PF Roller Unit
[Note]
If the problem is not solved, replace the
• White streak / color PF Motor with a new one.
unevenness
occurrence
2. Check if the PF Roller Unit is not damaged. 2. Replace the PF Roller Unit with a new one.
The Star wheel mark against the CR 1. Check if the Star Wheel Holder does not come off. 1. Reassemble the Star Wheel Holder correctly.
movement direction.
2. Check if the surface of the Star Wheel Holder Assy is flat. 2. Replace the Star Wheel Holder Assy with a new
one.
Star Wheel Holder

Assy
Printer driver & 1. Check if the suitable paper is used according to the printer 1. Use the suitable paper according to the printer
exclusive paper driver setting. driver setting.
Printing is blurred.
1. Check if the correct Head ID is stored into the EEPROM 1. Input 16-digit code of the Head ID into the
Printhead
by using the Adjustment Program. EEPROM by using the Adjustment Program.


Defective
unit/part name
1. Check if any paper dust is not adhered to the surface of 1. Set a cleaning sheet in the ASF up side down.
the LD Roller. Then holding the top edge, try to load the paper
from the Printer driver. The micro pearl on the
LD Roller LD Roller surface is removed. To remove
severe smear, staple a cloth moistened with
• Print start position The printing operation is correctly alcohol to a post card and clean the roller in the
performed. But, the top margin is ASF Unit
slip insufficient than usual one. same manner. As for the cleaning sheet, refer to
“ Check point for Paper out error according to
each phenomenon ” (p.72).
* If the problem is not solved, replace the ASF
Unit with a new one.
1. Check if the Front Paper Guide Unit is free from ink 1. Clean the Front Paper Guide Unit with a soft
stain. cloth.
Porous Pad Front Paper Guide
Front Paper Guide

Ink stain occurs at the back, top end or
• Ink stain of paper bottom end of the print paper.
Front Paper Guide Unit
2. Check if heaps of ink are not formed on Porous Pad Front 2. Replace the Front Paper Guide Assy with a new
Paper Guide. one.
EJ Roller Unit 1. Check if the EJ Roller Unit is free from ink stain. 1. Clean the EJ Roller Unit with a soft cloth.
PF Roller Unit 1. Check if the PF Roller Unit is free from ink stain. 1. Clean the PF Roller Unit with a soft cloth.


Defective
unit/part name
1. Check if the Printhead Cover does not have the ink drop. 1. Clean the Printhead Cover carefully with a soft
Printhead
cloth.
Upper Paper Guide 1. Check if the Upper Paper Guide Unit is free from ink 1. Clean the Upper Paper Guide Unit with a soft
Unit stain. cloth.
1. Check if the Star Wheels is free from ink stain. 1. Clean the Star Wheels with a soft cloth.
Ink sticks to other than the print area of

• Ink stain of paper the paper, resulting in contamination.
Star Wheel Holder
Assy
Star Wheels

3.4 Network Troubleshooting (NX510 series only) Troubles in installing a software

Table 3-26. Troubles in Installing a Software
The following table describes the troubleshooting related to the Network function of
Symptom Check Point Remedy
the NX510 series.
“Can not connect to 1. In Wireless LAN’s case, check if Correctly connect the
Troubles in Network Settings internet thru LAN” is the network connection between computer and the Access
Table 3-25. Troubles in Network Settings displayed. the PC and Access Point is made. Point.
Symptom Check Point Remedy 2. In Wired LAN’s case, check if Correctly connect the
the computer and the printer are computer and the printer to a
Connection with 1. Check if Access Point is ready Check if the connection can be properly connected to a LAN LAN port such as a hub or
Access Point/ for the connection. made from the other devices. port such as a hub or a router. router using a LAN cable.
Detection of Access
2. Check if Access Point is too far Move Access Point closer to 3. Check the status of network Correctly set the network
Point can not be made
from the printer or blocked by the printer or clear off the settings/connection by printing connection again if the
(Wireless LAN)
obstruction. obstruction. the network status sheet. network connection is not
3. Check if Access Point has any Check Access Point and made.
limitation for the access. change the setting for the 4. Check if the link lamp on the • Try using another port.
access by setting the MAC Access Point or hub connected to • Replace the LAN cable.
Address or IP Address, etc. of the printer is lighting or flashing. • Configure Wireless LAN
the printer. setting correctly.
4. Check if Access Point setting is Input the SSID from the 5. Check is IP address is correctly Correctly set IP address.
made for non-display of the Control Panel. set.
SSID (Network).
6. For the setting of the Windows Set the Windows Firewall or
5. Check if WEP key or setting for Check the WEP key and the Firewall or commercially commercially available
the password is correct. password in a case-sensitive available security software, software as the exceptional
manner. check if the installed network application.
Communication with 1. Check if the Wireless LAN Change the Wireless LAN access is set to “Shut down” or *If the problem is not solved
wired LAN can not be Setting on the Control Panel is Setting into “Disable”, “Block” etc. when using the commercially
made “Disable”. because Wireless LAN and available security software,
Wired LAN can not be used at restart it once.
the same time.
2. Check if the combination for the Correct the Link Speed setting
HUB and router etc. and Link properly.
Speed of the Printer is proper.
3. Check if 10Base-T Repeater Try other HUBs (Switching
HUB is used. HUB etc.).
TROUBLESHOOTING Network Troubleshooting (NX510 series only) 89

Troubles during printing and scanning from PC
Table 3-27. Troubles during printing and scanning from PC

Symptom Check Point Remedy
Print cannot be made 1. In Wireless LAN’s case, check if Correctly connect the
Scan cannot be made the network connection between computer and the Access
the PC and Access Point is made. Point.
2. In Wired LAN’s case, check if Correctly connect the
the computer and the printer are computer and the printer to a
properly connected to a LAN LAN port such as a hub or
port such as a hub or router. router using a LAN cable.
3. Check the status of network Correctly set the network
settings/connection by printing connection again if the
the network status sheet. network connection is not
made.
4. Check if the link lamp on the • Try using another port.
Access Point or hub connected to • Replace the LAN cable.
the printer is lighting or flashing. • Configure Wireless LAN
setting correctly.
5. Check if the network settings are Correctly configure the
correctly configured? network settings.
6. Check if the network setting Close the screen.
screen is displayed on the
Control Panel.
EPSON Scan cannot 1. For EPSON Scan settings, check If IP address is set using the
be started if IP address is set directly. DHCP function, specify IP
address by searching address.
TROUBLESHOOTING Network Troubleshooting (NX510 series only) 90

CHAPTER
4
DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY
4.1 Overview W A R N IN G Disconnect the power cable before disassembling or

assembling the printer.
C H E C K In this chapter, the product names are called as follows: If you need to work on the printer with power applied, strictly
P O IN T follow the instructions in this manual.
Notation Product name Always wear gloves for disassembly and reassembly to protect
NX510 series Epson Stylus NX510/NX515/SX510W/SX515W/TX550W your eyes from ink. If any ink gets in your eyes, wash your
eyes with clean water and consult a doctor immediately.
Always wear gloves for disassembly and reassembly to avoid
Epson Stylus NX215/SX210/SX215/TX210/TX213/ injury from sharp metal edges.
SX210 series
TX219/ME OFFICE 510
To protect sensitive microprocessors and circuitry, use static
discharge equipment, such as anti-static wrist straps, when
This chapter describes procedures for disassembling the main components of this accessing internal components.
product. Unless otherwise specified, disassembled units or components can be Never touch the ink or wasted ink with bare hands. If ink
reassembled by reversing the disassembly procedure. Procedures which, if not strictly comes into contact with your skin, wash it off with soap and
observed, could result in personal injury are described under the heading water immediately. If you have a skin irritation, consult a
“WARNING”. “CAUTION” signals a precaution which, if ignored, could result in doctor immediately.
damage to equipment. Important tips for procedures are described under the heading
“CHECK POINT”. If the assembly procedure is different from the reversed
disassembly procedure, the correct procedure is described under the heading C A U T IO N When transporting the printer after installing the ink cartridge,
“REASSEMBLY”. Any adjustments required after reassembly of components or parts pack the printer for transportation without removing the ink
are described under the heading “ADJUSTMENT REQUIRED”. When you have to cartridge and be sure to secure the Ink Cartridge to the printer
remove any components or parts that are not described in this chapter, refer to the cover with tape tightly to keep it from moving.
exploded diagrams in the appendix. Use only recommended tools for disassembling, assembling or
adjusting the printer.
Read the following precautions before disassembling and assembling. Observe the specified torque when tightening screws.
Apply lubricants as specified.
4.1.1 Precautions (See Chapter 6 MAINTENANCE (p.175) for details.)
Make the specified adjustments when you disassemble the
See the precautions given under the heading “WARNING” and “CAUTION” in the printer. (See Chapter 5 ADJUSTMENT (p.161) for details.)
following columns when disassembling or assembling this product. when reassembling the Waste Ink Tube, make sure that the tip
of waste ink tube is placed in the correct position, otherwise
ink may leak.
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.
DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY Overview 92
4.1.2 Tools 4.1.3 Work Completion Check

Use only specified tools to avoid damaging the printer. If any service is made to the printer, use the checklist shown below to confirm all
works are completed properly and the printer is ready to be returned to the user.
Table 4-1. Tools
Name EPSON Tool Code* Table 4-2. Work Completion Check
(+) Phillips screwdriver #1 1080530 Classification Item Check Point Status
(+) Phillips screwdriver #2 --- Self-test Is the operation normal? OK / NG
Flathead screwdriver --- ON-line Test Is the printing successful? OK / NG
Flathead Precision screwdriver #1 --- Printhead (Nozzle Is ink discharged normally from
OK / NG
check pattern print) all the nozzles?
Tweezers ---
Does it move smoothly? OK / NG
Longnose pliers ---
Is there any abnormal noise
Acetate tape 1003963 OK / NG
during its operation?
Carriage Mechanism
Nippers ---
Is the CR Motor at the correct
Note * : All of the tools listed above are commercially available. temperature? (Not too hot to OK / NG
EPSON provides the tools listed with EPSON tool code. touch?)
Printer Unit
Is paper advanced smoothly? OK / NG
No paper jamming? OK / NG
No paper skew? OK / NG
No multiple feeding? OK / NG
Paper Feeding
Mechanism No abnormal noise? OK / NG
Is the paper path free of any
OK / NG
obstructions?
Is the PF Motor at correct
OK / NG
temperature?
Table 4-2. Work Completion Check

Classification Item Check Point Status
Is glass surface dirty? OK / NG
Mechanism Is any foreign substance mixed
OK / NG
in the CR movement area?
Does CR operate smoothly? OK / NG
Does CR operate together with
Scanner unit OK / NG
CR mechanism scanner unit?
Does CR make abnormal noise
OK / NG
during its operation?
Does LED turn on normally?
LED And is white reflection test done OK / NG
near home position?
ON-line Test ON-line Test Is the operation normal? OK / NG
Copy Copy Is the local copy action normal? OK / NG
Specified Are all the adjustment done
Adjustment OK / NG
Adjustment correctly
Are all the lubrication made at
OK / NG
Specified the specified points?
Lubrication
Lubrication Is the amount of lubrication
OK / NG
correct?
Function ROM Version Version: OK / NG
Are the ink cartridges installed
Ink Cartridge OK / NG
correctly?
Are the waste ink pads adequate
Packing Waste Ink pad OK / NG
to absorb?
Is the printer carriage placed at
Protective materials OK / NG
the capping position?
Attachments, Have all the relevant items been
Others OK / NG
Accessories included in the package?
4.1.4 Procedural Differences between the Models

This chapter describes the disassembling/reassembling procedures based on NX510 series. As for some parts/components; however, the procedures differ between each model.
Refer to the following table to confirm the differences and the reference.
Table 4-3. Differences between Models

Item Difference NX510 series SX410 series SX210 series Reference*
NX510 series
Disassembling/reassembling “ 4.4.2 Panel Unit/LCD Unit ” (p108)
procedures SX410 series
Panel Unit
(The shape of the Panel Units “ 4.7.2 Panel Unit/LCD Unit (SX410 series) ” (p148)
differs.) SX210 series
“ 4.8.2 Panel Unit/LCD Unit (SX210 series) ” (p155)
NX510 series
“ 4.5.1 Printhead ” (p113)
Disassembling/reassembling
SX410 series
Printhead procedures
“ 4.7.3 Printhead (SX410 series) ” (p150)
(The Printheads differ.)
SX210 series
NX510 series
Disassembling/reassembling “ 4.4.1 Main Board Unit ” (p105)
procedures SX410 series
Main Board Unit
(The shape and the connector “ 4.7.1 Main Board Unit (SX410 series) ” (p146)
locations differ.) SX210 series
“ 4.8.1 Main Board Unit (SX210 series) ” (p154)
Cover Open Existence of Cover Open “ 4.5.4 Removing the Printer Mechanism (Lower Housing) ”
Yes No No
Sensor Sensor (p117)
Wireless LAN Existence of Wireless LAN

Yes No No “ 4.4.1 Main Board Unit ” (p105)
Board Board
Scanner Carriage
Existence of Ferrite core No Yes No “ 4.3.4 Scanner Unit/Hinge ” (p100)
FFC
Left Frame Existence of Ferrite core Yes No No “ 4.5.5 Left Frame ” (p119)
Table 4-3. Differences between Models

Item Difference NX510 series SX410 series SX210 series Reference*
Existence of Ferrite core Yes No No
Front Frame Number of pieces of acetate

tape that secure the Head FFC One piece Two pieces Two pieces
“ 4.5.6 Front Frame/Right Frame ” (p120)
to the Front Frame
Existence of Porous Pad
Right Frame Yes Yes No
Frame Right
PF Encoder
Existence of Acetate Tape Yes No Yes “ 4.5.9 PF Encoder Sensor ” (p123)
Sensor
Number of the Waste Ink
Ink System Unit Two tubes One tube One tube “ 4.5.17 Ink System Unit ” (p134)
Tubes
“ 4.5.19 PF Roller ” (p138)
PF Roller Attachment location of the Grounding Spring that is in contact with the PF Roller
“ 4.5.11 PF Motor ” (p125)
PF Motor Length of the PF Motor cable “ 4.5.11 PF Motor ” (p125)
NX510 series
“ 4.5.4 Removing the Printer Mechanism (Lower
Housing) ” (p117)
Disassembling/reassembling procedures differ due to the difference in the following items:
SX410 series
Printer • Routing of cables around the Main Board Unit
“ 4.7.4 Removing the Printer Mechanism (Lower Housing)
Mechanism • Number of screws
(SX410 series) ” (p152)
• Existence of Cover Open Sensor
SX210 series
(SX210 series) ” (p160)
USB Cover The shape of the USB Cover differs.

“ 4.3.4 Scanner Unit/Hinge ” (p100)
Scanner Unit Connector Numbers on the Main Board Unit for the Scanner Carriage FFC and the Scanner Motor cable
Power Supply
Connector Number on the Main Board Unit for the Power Unit Cable “ 4.4.3 Power Supply Unit ” (p111)
Unit
Cartridge Position
The attachment standard and the type of the Cartridge Position Label “ 4.3.5 Upper Housing/Card Slot Cover ” (p103)
Label
Waste Ink Pads Quantity and the shape of Waste Ink Pads “ 4.5.20 Waste Ink Pads ” (p139)
Note * : When indicating one reference, the instructions for each model are described in the procedure.
4.2 Disassembly Procedures

For disassembling each unit, refer to the pages in the following flowchart.
Start
“ 4.3.3 Document Cover/ASF Cover ” (p99) “ 4.3.1 Paper Support Assy ” (p98) “ 4.3.2 Stacker Assy ” (p98) “ 4.4.2 Panel Unit/LCD Unit ” (p108)
“ 4.3.4 Scanner Unit/Hinge ” (p100)
“ 4.4.2 Panel Unit/LCD Unit ” (p108) “ 4.6.1 Upper/Front Scanner Housing ” (p141)
“ 4.3.5 Upper Housing/Card Slot Cover ” (p103) “ 4.6.2 Scanner Carriage Unit ” (p142) “ 4.6.3 Scanner Motor Unit ” (p144)
“ 4.5.4 Removing the Printer Mechanism

(Lower Housing) ” (p117) “ 4.5.1 Printhead ” (p113) “ 4.5.2 CR Scale ” (p115) “ 4.5.7 Star Wheel Holder Assy ” (p122)
“ 4.4.1 Main Board Unit ” (p105) “ 4.4.3 Power Supply Unit ” (p111) “ 4.5.3 Hopper ” (p116)
“ 4.5.5 Left Frame ” (p119)
“ 4.5.6 Front Frame/Right Frame ” (p120) “ 4.5.7 Star Wheel Holder Assy ” (p122) “ 4.5.9 PF Encoder Sensor ” (p123)
“ 4.5.12 CR Motor ” (p127) “ 4.5.8 EJ Roller ” (p122) “ 4.5.10 PF Scale ” (p124)
“ 4.5.2 CR Scale ” (p115) “ 4.5.11 PF Motor ” (p125)
“ 4.5.3 Hopper ” (p116)
“ 4.5.13 Main Frame Assy ” (p128)
“ 4.5.16 ASF Unit ” (p132)

“ 4.5.14 CR Unit ” (p131) “ 4.5.15 Upper Paper Guide ” (p132)
C H E C K You need to remove the parts/units shown in
P O IN T dashed line box if they exist on the way to the
“ 4.5.18 Front Paper Guide ” (p137) “ 4.5.19 PF Roller ” (p138) target part/unit.
“ 4.5.17 Ink System Unit ” (p134)
Colored blocks are the sections where
“ 4.5.9 PF Encoder Sensor ” (p123) “ 4.5.20 Waste Ink Pads ” (p139) disassembling/reassembling procedures differ
“ 4.5.7 Star Wheel Holder Assy ” (p122)
between models.
“ 4.5.10 PF Scale ” (p124) Unless otherwise specified, this chapter
“ 4.5.8 EJ Roller ” (p122)
describes the disassembling/reassembling
procedures based on NX510 series.
Figure 4-1. Disassembling Flowchart
DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY Disassembly Procedures 97

4.3 Removing the Housing 4.3.2 Stacker Assy

Parts/Components need to be removed in advance: None
4.3.1 Paper Support Assy Removal procedure
Parts/Components need to be removed in advance: None 1. Open the Stacker Assy.
Removal procedure 2. Release the Stacker Assy while pressing in the hook (x1) on the left with a
flathead precision screwdriver or a similar tool, and remove it.
1. Release the guide pins (x2) that secure the Paper Support Assy and remove it
from the Upper Housing.
Paper Support Assy
Stacker Assy
Guide Pins
Figure 4-2. Removing the Paper Support Assy Hook
Figure 4-3. Removing the Stacker Assy
DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY Removing the Housing 98

4.3.3 Document Cover/ASF Cover ASF Cover
Parts/Components need to be removed in advance: None 1. Release the both guide pins of the ASF Cover from the holes of the Scanner
Unit, and remove the ASF Cover.
Removal procedure
Document Cover
1. Open the Paper Support Assy
2. Bend the Document Cover, and remove the Document Cover by releasing the
guide pins on both sides from the Scanner Unit. ASF Cover
Document Cover
Guide Pins
Figure 4-5. Removing the ASF Cover
Guide Pins
Figure 4-4. Removing the Document Cover

4.3.4 Scanner Unit/Hinge Be careful of the sharp edges shown in Figure 4-8 when
C A U T IO N
Parts/Components need to be removed in advance assembling or reassembling.
Document Cover/ASF Cover
Removal procedure
3. Disconnect the Scanner Carriage FFC and the Scanner Motor Cable from the
C H E C K In this section, some disassembling procedures differ between connectors on the Main Board Unit. The connector numbers are as follows:
P O IN T models. Skip the model-specified steps if not applied to your
model. Cable/FFC NX510 series SX410/SX210 series
Scanner Motor Cable CN8 CN10
Scanner Carriage FFC CN17 CN21
1. Remove the screw (x1) that secures the USB Cover.
2. Pull the USB Cover at its screwing part, and remove it by sliding it to the left
(in the direction of the arrow). NX510 series
USB Cover CN17
CN8
Rear Left
Backside Tab USB Cover
Scanner Motor Cable
Screwing Part
SX410/SX210 series
CN21
CN10
This ferrite core is only for
C.B.S. 3x10, F/Zn-3C (6±1kgfcm) SX410 series, no ferrite core
Tab and Hole Rib for SX210 series. Scanner Motor Cable
Figure 4-6. Removing the USB Cover Figure 4-7. Removing the Scanner Unit (1)

4. Peel off the double-sided tape (x1) that secures the Scanner Carriage FFC to 6. Remove the screws (x2) that secure the Scanner Unit.
the Main Board Frame. 7. Open the Scanner Unit.
(For SX410 series, remove the Scanner Carriage FFC with the core.) 8. Pull out the Scanner Unit in the direction of the arrow, taking care not to let
the Scanner Motor Cable and Scanner Carriage FFC get caught by the Upper
5. Peel off the double-sided tape (x1) that secures the Scanner Carriage FFC to
Housing.
the Upper Housing.
Upper Housing’s inside SX410 series Top

Ferrite Core
C.B.P. 3x10, F/Zb-3C (Black) (6±1kgfcm)

Double-sided tape Double-sided tape
C.B.P. 3x10, F/Zn-3C (Silver) (6±1kgfcm)
Scanner Carriage FFC Scanner Unit
Double-sided tape
Main Board Frame
Sharp Edge Figure 4-9. Removing the Scanner Unit (3)

Figure 4-8. Removing the Scanner Unit (2)

9. Remove the screw (x1) that secures the Hinge, and remove the Hinge.
Make sure to follow the instructions below because the shape
of the USB Cover for NX510 series and SX410/SX210 series
Left Side differs.
Hinge • NX510 series:
Install the USB Cover while aligning the tabs (x4) on it
and the holes (x4) on the Upper Housing shown in Figure
4-6.
• SX410/SX210 series:
Install the USB Cover while aligning the tabs (x4) and the
holes (x4) on the Upper Housing shown in the figure
below.
C.B.P. 3x10, F/Zn-3C (6±1kgfcm)

USB Cover
Backside
Figure 4-10. Removing the Hinge
Route the Scanner Carriage FFC and secure it to the Upper

Housing and Main Board Frame with double-sided tape as
shown in Figure 4-8.
When installing the Scanner Unit, engage the groove of the
Scanner Unit with the hook of the Hinge as shown in Figure
4-11. Tab
Groove of Scanner Unit
Hook
C.B.S. 3x10, F/Zn-3C (6±1kgfcm)

Tab and Hole Rib
Figure 4-11. Installing the Scanner Unit
Figure 4-12. Installing the USB Cover

4.3.5 Upper Housing/Card Slot Cover Card Slot Cover

1. Remove the screw (x1) that secures the Card Slot Cover.
Parts/Components need to be removed in advance
2. Release the hook (x1) of the Card Slot Cover and remove the Card Slot Cover.
Document Cover/ASF Cover/Scanner Unit/Panel Unit
Removal procedure Inside of Housing
Upper Housing
1. Remove the screws (x6) that secure the Upper Housing.
2. Release the hooks (x5) that secure the Upper Housing and remove the Upper
Housing.
Hook
Rear Side 5
1 C.B.P. 3x8, F/Zn-3C (6±1kgfcm)

6
Upper Housing
Card Slot Cover
3 Figure 4-14. Removing the Card Slot Cover
4 C.B.P. 3x8, F/Zn-3C (6±1kgfcm)

Hook
Figure 4-13. Removing the Upper Housing

Tighten the screws in the order given in Figure 4-13.

The Ink Position Label is not included in the Upper Housing
as an ASP. When replacing the Upper Housing, attach the
label following the instructions below.
• NX510 series:
Attach it while aligning it with the marking shown below.
Ink Position Label
Marking
Figure 4-15. Attaching Ink Position Label (NX510 series)

• SX410 series:
Attach it following the standard below.
17mm Ink Position Label
Figure 4-16. Attaching Ink Position Label (SX410 series)

• SX210 series:
Attach it while aligning it with the marking shown below.
Ink Position Label
Marking
Figure 4-17. Attaching Ink Position Label (SX210 series)

4.4 Removing the Circuit Boards 2. Remove the screw (x1) that secures the Panel Grounding Plate, and remove
the Panel Grounding Plate from the Main Board Unit.
3. Remove the screws (x2) that secure the Main Board Unit, and remove the
4.4.1 Main Board Unit Main Board Unit.
C H E C K See the following because the disassembling/reassembling

procedures of the Main Board Unit for SX410/SX210 series differ Main Board Unit
P O IN T
from those of NX510 series.
SX410 series: “ 4.7.1 Main Board Unit (SX410 series) ” (p146) Panel Grounding Plate
SX210 series: “ 4.8.1 Main Board Unit (SX210 series) ” (p154)
Document Cover/ASF Cover/Scanner Unit/Panel Unit/Upper Housing/Card Slot
Cover/Lower Housing
Removal procedure
1. Disconnect the following cables (x4) and FFCs (x5) from the connectors on
the Main Board Unit.
CN No. Cable CN No. Cable

CN501 Power Supply Unit cable CN12 Head FFC
CN5 Panel FFC CN13 Head FFC
CN6 CR Motor cable CN14 PF Encoder FFC
CN7 PF Motor cable CN15 PE Sensor cable
CN11 Head FFC
Main Board Unit C.B.S. 3x6, F/Zn-3C (4±0.5kgfcm)

CN5 Positioning hole and dowel
Figure 4-19. Removing the Main Board Unit (2)

CN11
CN6 CN12
CN15
CN13
CN7
CN501 CN14
DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY Removing the Circuit Boards 105

Disassembling the Main Board Unit

When installing the Main Board Unit, insert its hooks (x2)
into the cutouts (x2) of the Left Frame. 1. Remove the Main Board Unit. (p105)
2. Remove the screws (x2) that secure the Wireless LAN Board.
3. Disconnect the Wireless LAN cable from the connector (CN3), and remove
Main Board Unit the Wireless LAN Board.
Left Frame Wireless LAN cable
CN3
Cutout
Hook Wireless LAN Board
Figure 4-20. Installing the Main Board Unit

When reassembling the Main Board Unit, make sure to align
the positioning holes (x2) to the dowels (x2) of the Left Frame
as shown in Figure 4-19.
Figure 4-21. Removing the Wireless LAN Board

4. Remove the screws (x6) and remove the Upper Shield Plate. 5. Remove the screw (x2) that secures the Main Board, and remove the Main
Board.
Backside
Main Board
MB Lower Shield Plate
C.B.S. 3x6, F/Zn-3C (4±0.5kgfcm)

C.P. 2.5x4, F/Zn-3C (2.7±1kgfcm)
Positioning Hole and Guide Pin
Figure 4-23. Removing the Main Board (2)
When installing the Main Board, pay attention to the following

Upper Shield Plate instructions.
Align the positioning holes of the Upper Shield Plate with the
C.B.S. 3x10, F/Zn-3C (8±1kgfcm) guide pins of the Main Board as shown in Figure 4-23.
C.B.S. 3x6, F/Zn-3C (4±0.5kgfcm) Align the positioning holes (x2) of the Upper Shield Plate and
C.P. 3x4, F/Zn-3C (2.7±1kgfcm) the guide pins (x2) of the MB Lower Shield Plate as shown in
Positioning Hole and Guide Pin Figure 4-22.
Figure 4-22. Removing the Main Board (1) Install the Main Board with the Upper Shield Plate over the
MB Lower Shield Plate as shown in Figure 4-22.

A D J U S T M E N T NX510 series only: 4.4.2 Panel Unit/LCD Unit

R E Q U IR E D When replacing the Main Board, the MAC address need to be
set if the EEPROM data could not be read from the old Main procedures of the Panel Unit/LCD Unit for SX410/SX210 series
P O IN T
Board. In this case, attach the new “Label, MAC address differ from those of NX510 series.
(Parts number: TBD)” to the position shown in Figure 4-24 SX410 series:
and execute “ 5.2.8 MAC Address Setting (NX510 series only) ” “ 4.7.2 Panel Unit/LCD Unit (SX410 series) ” (p148)
(p173). SX210 series:
Main Board Unit
Removal procedure
1. Open the Scanner Unit.
Label, MAC address
2. Raise the LCD Unit.
C A U T IO N Do not lift the Panel Unit too far, since the Panel FFC is connected
to it.
3. Lifting the front of the Panel Unit, and release the tabs of it.
4. Slide the Panel Unit in the direction of the arrow, and release the hooks of it
LCD Unit Panel Unit
Upper
Figure 4-24. Position for the MAC Address Label Housing
Whenever the Main Board is removed/replaced, the required

adjustments must be carried out.
• Chapter 5 “ ADJUSTMENT” (p.161)
Backside
Hook Tab
Figure 4-25. Removing the Panel Unit and LCD Unit (1)

8. Remove the screws (x3) that secure the Panel Board and Panel Board Frame,
C H E C K Be sure to disconnect the Panel FFC from the connector on the
and remove the Panel Board together with the Panel Board Frame.
P O IN T Panel Board.
Panel Board Frame
5. Disconnect the Panel FFC from the connector (CN1) of the Panel Board, and
remove the Panel Unit together with the LCD Unit.
LCD Unit CN1
Panel Unit Panel Board
6. Disconnect the LCD FFC from the connector (CN2) of the Panel Unit.
7. Release the dowels (x2) that secure the LCD Unit, and separate the LCD Unit
from the Panel Unit.
Positioning Hole/Pin
LCD FFC
Figure 4-28. Removing the Panel Board
LCD Unit
Panel Unit
CN2
Dowel

9. Remove each switch button from the Panel Cover.

When installing the Panel Board, align the positioning holes
No. Button No. Button of the Panel Board with their positioning pins of the Panel
Housing as shown in Figure 4-28.
1 Power SW button 10 OK SW button
When installing the Panel Unit, attach it without any gap with
2 Copy mode SW button 11 Right SW button the Upper Housing.
3 Memory Card mode SW button 12 Menu SW button
4 Photo mode SW button 13 Down SW button Panel Unit
5 Scan mode SW button 14 Back SW button
6 - SW button 15 Setup SW button
7 Up SW button 16 Display SW button
8 + SW button 17 Stop SW button
9 Left SW button 18 Start SW button
Attach it without
any gap.
1 6 9 12 15 17
2 4 Figure 4-30. Installing the Panel Unit
7 10 13
3 5 16 18
8 11 14
Figure 4-29. Removing the Switch button

4.4.3 Power Supply Unit 3. Remove the screws (x2) that secure the Power Supply Unit.
4. Lift the Base Frame a little, and remove the Power Supply Unit.
Cover/Lower Housing
Removal procedure
C H E C K In this section, some disassembling procedures differ between

P O IN T models. Skip the model-specified steps if not applied to your 2
model. 1
1. Disconnect the Power Unit Cable from the connector on the Main Board Unit below.
Item NX510 series SX410/SX210 series

Power Supply Unit
Connector No. CN501 CN1
2. Release the Power Unit Cable from the hook of the Base Frame. Figure 4-32. Removing the Power Supply Unit (2)
NX510 series When installing the Power Supply Unit, make sure to check the
following point.
Main Board Unit
CN501 Insert the tabs (x2) of the Power Supply Unit into the holes on
the Base Frame.
Bottom Power Supply Unit

Base Frame
Power Unit Cable
Hook
SX410/SX210 series
CN1
Main Board Unit
Tabs
Power Unit Cable

Hook
Figure 4-33. Installing the Power Supply Unit
Figure 4-31. Removing the Power Supply Unit (1)


Secure the Power Unit Cable with the hook of the Base Frame
as shown in the figure below.
Following the standard below, store the Power Unit Cable in
the hole on the Base Frame.
Ferrite Core
Power Unit Cable
25
Base Frame
1±
m
m
Hook
Figure 4-34. Routing the Power Unit Cable
A D J U S T M E N T Whenever the Power Supply Unit is removed/replaced, the

R E Q U IR E D required adjustments must be carried out.

4.5 Disassembling the Printer Mechanism 3. Cut the Cartridge Cover Hinge with a nipper, and remove the upper half of it
and Hinge Cover Cartridge.
4.5.1 Printhead 4. Release the hooks of the lower half of the Cartridge Cover Hinge with
tweezers, and remove the lower half of it. (See Figure 4-36)
C H E C K See the following for the Step 9 and later because the
P O IN T disassembling/reassembling procedures of the Printhead for Cartridge Cover Hook
SX410/SX210 series differ from those of NX510 series.
SX410 series:
SX210 series:
Hinge Cover Cartridge
Document Cover/ASF Cover/Scanner Unit/Panel Unit/Upper Housing
Removal procedure
1. Rotate the Spur Gear 51.5 to unlock the carriage, and move the CR Unit to the center. cutting section
CR Unit
Figure 4-37. Removing the Cartridge Cover
5. Release the hook (x1) of the Head Cable Cover with a flathead precision
Spur Gear 51.5 screwdriver, and remove the Head Cable Cover downward.
6. Release the hook (x1) securing the Ink Guide and remove the Ink Guide.
Hook Ink Guide

Carriage Lock
Figure 4-35. Unlocking the Carriage and Moving the CR Unit Head Cable Cover
2. Open the Cartridge Cover and remove all the ink cartridges from the CR Unit.
C H E C K The Cartridge Cover Hinge must be broken to be removed since the Hook
P O IN T hinge is permanently-set. When replacing the Printhead, make sure
to replace the Cartridge Cover Hinge with a new one.
Cartridge Cover Hinge (top)
Cartridge Cover Hinge (bottom)
Figure 4-38. Removing the Head Cable Cover

Figure 4-36. Cartridge Cover Hinge
DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY Disassembling the Printer Mechanism 113

7. Disconnect the Head FFC (x1) that is connected to the CSIC Board.
C A U T IO N Do not touch or damage the nozzles or the ink supply needles of the
8. Release the tabs (x2) securing the Holder Board Assy with a flathead
Printhead.
screwdriver or the like, and remove the Holder Board Assy upward.
10. Remove the screws (x3) that secure the Printhead, and lift the Printhead with
Holder Board Assy
longnose pliers.
Tabs Head FFC Connector
1 2
Figure 4-39. Removing the Holder Board Assy

9. Remove the Head Cable Inner Cover according to the following procedure. 3
9-1. Release the hook (x1) and release the rib (1) of the Head Cable Inner
Cover from the Carriage Unit by lifting upward.
C.B.S. 2.5x8, F/Zn-3C (3±1kgfcm)
9-2. Remove the Rib (2) of the Head Cable Inner Cover from the Carriage
Unit while sliding it in the direction of the arrow. Figure 4-41. Removing the Printhead (1)
11. Disconnect the Head FFC from the connectors (x3) of the Printhead, and
remove the Printhead.
Rib (1) Step 9-1
Hook
Printhead
Head Cable Inner Cover
Rib (2)
Head FFC
Step 9-2
Carriage Unit
Figure 4-40. Removing the Head Cable Inner Cover

Figure 4-42. Removing the Printhead (2)

Tighten the screws in the order given in Figure 4-41. 4.5.2 CR Scale
Insert the Holder Board Assy vertically into the CR Unit so as Parts/Components need to be removed in advance
not to put the Holder Board Assy on the rib of the Printhead.
Removal procedure
A D J U S T M E N T Whenever the Printhead is removed/replaced, the required Pay attention to the following instructions:
R E Q U IR E D
C A U T IO N
adjustments must be carried out. Do not touch the CR Scale with bare hands.
• Chapter 5 “ ADJUSTMENT” (p.161) Do not damage the CR Scale.
Do not stretch Extension Spring 1.41 too much.
1. Release the right end of the CR Scale from the hook.

2. Pull out the CR Scale through the slit of the CR Encoder Sensor.
CR Scale
Hook
Slit of CR Encoder Sensor

CR Scale
Figure 4-43. Removing the CR Scale (1)

3. Release the Extension Spring 1.41 from the hook of the Main Frame. 4.5.3 Hopper
4. Rotate the CR Scale 90 degrees as shown in the figure and remove the scale
from the Main Frame. Parts/Components need to be removed in advance
Cover/Lower Housing
Chipped
Removal procedure
1. Release the dowel A of the Hopper.
90 degrees
2. Release the dowel B of the Hopper, and remove the Hopper together with the
Compression Spring 3.43.
CR Scale
Hook
Dowel B Dowel A
Hopper
Compression Spring 3.43
Figure 4-44. Removing the CR Scale (2)
Figure 4-45. Removing the Hopper

When installing the CR Scale, pay attention to the following
instructions:
Chipped part of the CR Scale must face upward.
CR scale should be passed through the slit of the CR Encoder
Sensor.
Make sure that the Extension Spring 1.41 is not be twisted,
and then attach its end to the hook of the Main Frame.

When installing the Hopper, be sure to engage the rib of the 4.5.4 Removing the Printer Mechanism (Lower Housing)
Hopper with the guide groove of the Base Frame.
P O IN T procedures of the Printer Mechanism for SX410/SX210 series
differ from those of NX510 series.
Hopper
SX410 series:
(SX410 series) ” (p152)
SX210 series:
(SX210 series) ” (p160)
Document Cover/ASF Cover/Scanner Unit/Panel Unit/Upper Housing/Card Slot Cover
Removal procedure
Rib and Groove
1. Release the Cover Open Sensor cable from the hooks (x2) on the Main Board
Unit.
Figure 4-46. Installing the Hopper
2. Disconnect the Panel FFC (CN5) and the Cover Open Sensor cable (CN16)
from the Main Board Unit.
A D J U S T M E N T Whenever the Hopper is removed/replaced, the required
R E Q U IR E D adjustments must be carried out.
Panel FFC Cover Open Sensor cable
Cover Open
Sensor cable
CN5
CN16
Main Board Unit
Cover Open Sensor Hook
Figure 4-47. Removing the Printer Mechanism (1)

3. Release the hook that secures the Rear Cover and remove the Rear Cover. 4. Remove the screws (x5) that secure the Printer Mechanism, and remove the
Printer Mechanism.
Hook
Rear Cover
C A U T IO N When lifting the Printer Mechanism, be sure to hold the positions

specified in the figure below to prevent the Main Frame from
being deformed.
Right Hand Position
2 1
Left Hand Position Figure 4-50. Removing the Printer Mechanism (3)
Figure 4-49. Printer Mechanism Handling Precaution

4.5.5 Left Frame When installing the Left Frame, lead the PF Encoder FFC
Parts/Components need to be removed in advance through the hole of the Left Frame.
Cover/Lower Housing/Main Board Unit Left Frame
Removal procedure
PF Encoder FFC

model.
1. For NX510 series: Peel off the double-sided tape that secures the ferrite core,
and remove the ferrite core from the Left Frame. Hole
2. Remove the screws (x2), and remove the grounding plate.
3. Remove the screws (x3) that secure the Left Frame, and remove the Left
Frame.
Figure 4-52. Routing the PF Encoder FFC
Ferrite Core When installing the Left Frame, align the guide pins (x2) of
the Base Frame with their positioning holes (x2) of the Left
Frame as shown in Figure 4-51.
NX510 series only:
When installing the Left Frame, attach the ferrite core to the
location shown in Figure 4-51.
Grounding Plate Double-sided Tape Tighten the screws in the order given in Figure 4-51.
3

1 C.B.P. 3x6, F/Zn-3C (4±0.5kgfcm)
Left Frame 2 C.B.P. 3x6, F/Zn-3C (6±1kgfcm)
Figure 4-51. Removing the Left Frame

4.5.6 Front Frame/Right Frame 4. For NX510/SX410 series: Peel off the Porous Pad Frame Right from the
Right Frame and the Base Frame.
Document Cover/ASF Cover/Scanner Unit/Panel Unit/Upper Housing/Card Slot Right Frame Porous Pad Frame Right
Cover/Lower Housing/Main Board Unit/Left Frame
Removal procedure Dowel and hole

model.
1. Remove the acetate tape and the ferrite core shown below from the Front
Frame. Base Frame Double-sided tape
Figure 4-54. Removing the Front Frame/Right Frame (2)

Item NX510 series SX410/SX210 series
Ferrite core 1 piece --- 5. Remove the screw (x1) that secures the Front Frame and the Right Frame
Acetate tape 1 piece 2 pieces together.
6. Release the dowel (x1) and the hook (x1) that secure the Right Frame, and
2. Release the Head FFC from the hooks (x3) of the Front Frame. remove the Right Frame.
3. Remove the Grounding Spring from the Front Frame.
Right Frame
Front Frame
SX410/SX210 series Hook
acetate tape
Ferrite core acetate tape
dowel
Head FFC

Grounding Spring Hook

7. Release the hook (x1), and remove the Front Frame.

When installing the Front Frame, pay attention to the
following instructions.
• As shown in Figure 4-56, be sure to secure the Front Frame
with the hook (x1) and the cutouts (x2).
Hook Front Frame
• As shown in Figure 4-55, secure the Front Frame and Right
Frame together with the screw. (Place the Right Frame on
top of the Front Frame.)
Before securing the Porous Pad Frame Right, align the hole
of the Porous Pad Frame Right with the dowel of the Right
Frame as shown in Figure 4-54.
SX410/SX210 series only:
Secure the Head FFCs (x3) to the Front Frame with the
acetate tape (x1) as shown in the figure below.
Cutout
Acetate Tape (35mm)

Bending Point of Head FFC
NX510 series only:

Align the ferrite core with the line mark shown in Figure
4-57, then secure it to the Front Frame with double-sided
tape.
After replacing the Front Frame, be sure to attach acetate Align the edge of the Front
Frame with the bending
tape as shown in the figure below. point of the Head FFC, and
secure the FFC with the
acetate tape.
13mm Ferrite core Figure 4-58. Acetate Tape Position
18mm
Line mark
Figure 4-57. Standard of acetate tape attachment

4.5.7 Star Wheel Holder Assy 4.5.8 EJ Roller

Parts/Components need to be removed in advance Parts/Components need to be removed in advance
Cover/Lower Housing/Main Board Unit/Left Frame/Star Wheel Holder Assy
Removal procedure Removal procedure
1. Remove the Grounding Spring from the Star Wheel Holder Assy.
C H E C K The Spur Gear 51.5 cannot be reused after it is removed.
2. Remove the screws (x2) that secure the Star Wheel Holder Assy, and remove
P O IN T Whenever the gear is removed, make sure to attach a new one.
the Star Wheel Holder Assy.
1
Star Wheel Holder Assy 1. Insert a flathead precision screwdriver between the Spur Gear 51.5 and the EJ
Roller, and remove the Spur Gear 51.5 by pushing it in the direction of the arrow.
Grounding Spring Spur Gear 51.5
2
EJ Roller

Figure 4-59. Removing the Star Wheel Holder Assy Figure 4-60. Removing the EJ Roller (1)
2. Remove the EJ Roller while pushing the tab on the right side of the Base
Tighten the screws in the order given in Figure 4-59. Frame in the direction of the arrow.
Tab
EJ Roller
Figure 4-61. Removing the EJ Roller (2)

When installing the EJ Roller, pay attention to the following 4.5.9 PF Encoder Sensor
instructions. Parts/Components need to be removed in advance
• Make sure that the rubber part of the EJ Roller does not Document Cover/ASF Cover/Scanner Unit/Panel Unit/Upper Housing/Card Slot
contact with the hook of the Front Paper Guide. Cover/Lower Housing/Main Board Unit/Left Frame
• Be cautious not to touch the rubber part of the EJ Roller.
Removal procedure
• Be sure to align the rib (x1) of the Front Paper Guide with
the slit on the EJ Roller.
model.
1. For NX510/SX210 series: Peel off the acetate tape (x1) from the PF Encoder
Sensor.
2. Release the PF Encoder FFC from the connector (x1) of the PF Encoder
Rib and Slit
Sensor.
Figure 4-62. Installing the EJ Roller 3. Remove the screw (x1) that secures the PF Encoder Sensor, and remove the
When installing the Spur Gear 51.5, be sure to align the PF Encoder Sensor.
concave section of it with the convex section of the EJ Roller.
Spur Gear 51.5 PF Encoder FFC
Acetate tape
Concave and Convex Section
EJ Roller PF Encoder Sensor
C.B.P. 2.5x8, F/Zn-3C (4±1kgfcm)

Figure 4-63. Installing the Spur Gear 51.5
Figure 4-64. Removing the PF Encoder Sensor
A D J U S T M E N T Whenever the EJ Roller is removed/replaced, the required
After replacing the EJ roller, be sure to perform the required
lubrication.
• Chapter 6 “ MAINTENANCE” (p.175)

NX510/SX210 series only: 4.5.10 PF Scale

When installing the PF Encoder Sensor, be sure to attach the Parts/Components need to be removed in advance
acetate tape (x1) referring to the figure below.
Cover/Lower Housing/Main Board Unit/Left Frame/PF Encoder Sensor
Align here with edge of
the PF Encoder Sensor Removal procedure
C A U T IO N Pay attention to the following instructions.

Do not touch the PF Scale with bare hand.
Do not damage the PF Scale.
30mm
1. Peel of the PF Scale that is secured with the double-sided tape (x1) from the
Spur Gear 32.4.
PF Scale
Figure 4-65. Acetate Tape Position
Spur Gear 32.4 Double-sided Tape
Figure 4-66. Removing the PF Scale

4.5.11 PF Motor 2. For SX410/SX210 series : Remove the Grounding Spring from the PF Motor.
3. Remove the screws (x3) that secure the PF Motor, and remove it.
Document Cover/ASF Cover/Scanner Unit/Panel Unit/Upper Housing/Card Slot Grounding Spring
Cover/Lower Housing/Main Board Unit/Left Frame/PF Encoder Sensor/PF Scale 3
Removal procedure
PF Motor

2
model.
1 Guide Pin and Positioning Hole

1. Release the PF Motor connector cable from the notches (x2) of the Base
Frame.
Figure 4-68. Removing the PF Motor (2)
PF Motor Connector Cable

Notches When installing the PF Motor, pay attention to the following
instructions.
• Do not damage the PF Scale.
• Insert the guide pins (x2) on the Base Frame into the
positioning holes (x2) of the PF Motor as shown in Figure
4-68.
• Route the PF Motor Connector Cable as shown in the figure
below.
Figure 4-67. Removing the PF Motor (1)
PF Motor connector cable
NX510 series: 18.5 mm or more

SX410 series: 11.5 mm or more
SX210 series: 14.5 mm or more
Figure 4-69. Routing the PF Motor Connector Cable


SX410/SX210 series only: A D J U S T M E N T Whenever the PF Motor is removed/replaced, the required

Follow the steps below to install the Grounding Spring.
1. Attach the larger U-shaped end of the Grounding Spring • Chapter 5 “ ADJUSTMENT” (p.161)
to the PF Roller.
Grounding Spring
PF Roller
Figure 4-70. Installing the Grounding Spring (1)
2. Pass the Grounding Spring along the inner side of the

hook of the Main Frame.
3. Ground the smaller U-shaped end of the Grounding
Spring with the undersurface of the frame for PF Motor.
Main Frame
PF Motor
Hook
Grounding Spring
Figure 4-71. Installing the Grounding Spring (2)

4.5.12 CR Motor C A U T IO N After releasing the Timing Belt, temporarily secure the belt to the
Parts/Components need to be removed in advance Cartridge Cover with a tape or the like so as not to allow the grease
to come in contact with the Timing Belt. Contaminating the belt
Document Cover/ASF Cover/Scanner Unit/Panel Unit/Upper Housing/Card Slot with grease can result in malfunction of the printer.
Cover/Lower Housing/Main Board Unit/Left Frame/Front Frame/Right Frame
Removal procedure 3. Loosen the tension of the Timing Belt by pressing the Driven Pulley Holder in
1. Turn the Spur Gear 51.5 to release the Carriage Lock, and move the CR Unit the direction of the arrow as shown in the figure, and release the Timing Belt
to the center. from the pinion gear of the CR Motor.
(Refer to 4.5.1 Printhead Step1 (p113))
C A U T IO N Do not damage the pinion gear of the CR Motor.
C A U T IO N Be careful not to damage the CR Motor cable when releasing the
cable from the hooks of the Main Frame.
4. Remove the screws (x2) that secure the CR Motor, and remove the CR Motor.
2. Release the CR Motor cable from the notches (x3) of the Base Frame and the
hooks (x3) of the Main Frame, and then pull out the cable through the hole of Driven Pulley CR Motor Pinion Gear
the Base Frame. Holder Timing Belt
CR Motor Connector Cable

2 1
C.P. 3x4, F/Zn-3C (4±1kgfcm)
Hook Figure 4-73. Removing the CR Motor (2)

Notch
Hole
Figure 4-72. Removing the CR Motor (1)

Be sure to install the CR Motor so that the groove on it faces 4.5.13 Main Frame Assy
downward. Parts/Components need to be removed in advance
CR Motor
Cover/Lower Housing/Main Board Unit/Left Frame/Front Frame/Right Frame/CR
Motor/CR Scale/Hopper

model.
Main Frame Assy consists of the following parts.
• Main Frame
• CR Unit
Groove • Printhead
• Upper Paper Guide
Figure 4-74. CR Motor Removal procedure
Tighten the screws in the order given in Figure 4-73. 1. For SX410/SX210 series: Remove the Grounding Spring from the PF Motor.
(Refer to 4.5.11 PF Motor Step2 (p125))
Make sure that there is no gap between the CR Motor and the
Main Frame. 2. Release one end of the Extension Spring from the hook of the Main Frame
with longnose pliers, and then remove the spring together with the Driven
Pulley Holder.
A D J U S T M E N T Whenever the CR Motor is removed/replaced, the required
Extension Spring
Hook Driven Pulley Holder
Figure 4-75. Removing the Extension Spring and Driven Pulley Holder

3. Move the CR Unit to the left side of the printer.

C A U T IO N When laying the Main Frame Assy, make sure to put it as shown in
4. Remove the screw (x1) that secures the LD Shaft Holder.
the figure below. Do not lay it with the rollers of the Upper Paper
5. Move the LD Shaft Holder in the direction of the arrow while holding down Guide facing downward, or the rollers or the nozzle surface may
its tab with a flathead precision screwdriver, and remove the LD Shaft Holder. get damaged.
LD Shaft Holder
Tab Figure 4-78. Precaution on Handling Main Frame Assy
C.B.P. 3x6, F/Zn-3C (6±1kgfcm) 7. Remove the screws (x6) that secure the Main Frame, and remove it while
avoiding the LD Roller Shaft so as not to hit the Upper Paper Guide.
Figure 4-76. Removing the LD Shaft Holder
LD Roller Shaft
6. Remove the Extension Springs 10.99 (x3) from each hook of the Main Frame
and the Upper Paper Guide. 4 3
Main Frame Extension Springs 10.99
Main Frame Assy
6
Figure 4-77. Removing the Upper Paper Guide Holding Position
2
Figure 4-79. Removing the Main Frame Assy

When installing the Main Frame Assy, pay attention to the Tighten the screws in the order given in Figure 4-79.
following instructions. Follow the steps below to install the Extension Spring 10.99 to
1. Put the right part of the Upper Paper Guide under the the Upper Paper Guide.
LD Roller Shaft as shown in the figure below. 1. Attach the one end of the Extension Spring 10.99 to the
2. Align the hook (x1) of the Frame Support with the hook of the Upper Paper Guide.
positioning hole (x1) of the Main Frame. 2. Attach the other end of the Extension Spring 10.99 to the
3. Align the hook (x1) of the ASF Unit with the positioning hook of the Main Frame with longnose pliers.
hole (x1) of the Main Frame.
4. Align the guide pins (x2) of the Base Frame with the
Extension Spring 10.99 Hook
positioning holes (x2) of the Main Frame.
Upper Paper Guide
LD Roller Shaft Hook
Figure 4-81. Installing the Extension Spring 10.99
Be sure to install the Grounding Spring referring to Figure

4-70 and Figure 4-71.
A D J U S T M E N T Whenever the Main Frame is removed/replaced, the required

After replacing the Main Frame, be sure to perform the
specified lubrication.
2 3
4 4
Figure 4-80. Main Frame Assy

4.5.14 CR Unit 3. Release the Timing Belt from the groove of the CR Unit.
Parts/Components need to be removed in advance CR Unit

Motor/CR Scale/Hopper/Main Frame Assy/Printhead
Removal procedure
1. Remove the screw (x1) that secures the CR Scale Holder, and remove the CR
Scale Holder. Groove
2. Move the CR Unit in the direction of the arrow to remove the CR Unit.
Timing Belt
CR Unit CR Scale Holder
Figure 4-83. Removing the CR Unit (2)
Put the part of the Timing Belt toothed on its both sides into
the groove of the CR Unit.
Figure 4-82. Removing the CR Unit (1)
Figure 4-84. Installing the Timing Belt
A D J U S T M E N T Whenever the CR Unit is removed/replaced, the required

After replacing the CR Unit, be sure to perform the required
lubrication.

4.5.15 Upper Paper Guide 4.5.16 ASF Unit

Parts/Components need to be removed in advance Parts/Components need to be removed in advance
Motor/CR Scale/Hopper/Main Frame Assy
Motor/CR Scale/Hopper/Main Frame Assy
Removal procedure
1. Release the hooks (x6), and remove the Upper Paper Guide. Removal procedure
1. Release the PE Sensor cable from the notches (x6) of the Base Frame and pull
out the cable from the hole (x1).
PE Sensor Connector Cable
5 6
4
2 3
7
Upper Paper Guide Hook 1
Figure 4-85. Removing the Upper Paper Guide (1)

Notch
When installing the Upper Paper Guide, attach the legs (x2) of the
Hole
antistatic cloth into the holes (x2) of Upper Paper Guide as shown
in the figure below. Figure 4-87. Releasing the PE Sensor Connector Cable
Antistatic Cloth
C A U T IO N When performing the following steps, be cautious not to get
injured with the sharp edges of the Frame Support.
Frame Support
Legs Upper Paper Guide

Figure 4-86. Installing the Upper Paper Guide
A D J U S T M E N T Whenever the Upper Paper Guide is removed/replaced, the

R E Q U IR E D required adjustments must be carried out.
Figure 4-88. Sharp Edges of the Frame Support

2. Remove the screws (x2) that secure the ASF Unit.

When installing the ASF Unit, be sure to align the guide pins
(x2) of the Base Frame with the positioning holes (x2) of the
ASF Unit ASF Unit as shown in Figure 4-90.
When routing the PE Sensor cable, pay attention to the
following instructions.
2 • Route the cable in the order given in Figure 4-87.
• Make sure to attach the cable with the blue line facing
toward the Base Frame.
Figure 4-89. Removing the ASF Unit (1)
3. Release the dowel (x1) and guide pins (x2) of the Base Frame and the shaft PE Sensor Cable
(x1) of the ASF Unit, then remove the ASF Unit.
ASF Unit
Figure 4-91. Routing PE Sensor Cable
• Check that the cable is tightly routed and there is no slack of

it.
A D J U S T M E N T Whenever the ASF Unit is removed/replaced, the required

Guide Pin and Positioning Hole

Dowel
Shaft
Figure 4-90. Removing the ASF Unit (2)

4.5.17 Ink System Unit 1. For NX510 series:

Detach the Waste Ink Tubes (x2) together with the Tube Stopper from the
Parts/Components need to be removed in advance Waste Ink Cover.
Document Cover/ASF Cover/Scanner Unit/Panel Unit/Upper Housing/Card Slot For SX410/SX210 series:
Cover/Lower Housing/Main Board Unit/Left Frame/Front Frame/Right Frame/CR Detach the Waste Ink Tube (x1) together with the Tube Stopper from the
Motor/CR Scale/Hopper/Main Frame Assy/ASF Unit Waste Ink Cover.
2. Detach the Waste Ink Tube (x2) from the groove of the Base Frame.
Removal procedure
In this section, some disassembling procedures differ between Waste Ink Tubes
C H E C K Tube Stopper
model. Waste Ink Cover
Groove
C A U T IO N When disassembling/assembling the Ink System Unit, pay

attention to the following instructions.
Be cautious not to get injured with the sharp edges of the
Frame Support.
Figure 4-93. Detaching Waste Ink Tube

Frame Support
3. Remove the screw (x1) that secures the Ink System Unit.
4. Slide the Ink System Unit in the direction of the arrow while releasing the
hook with a flathead precision screwdriver or a similar tool, and remove the
Ink System Unit.
Ink System Unit
Figure 4-92. Sharp Edges of Frame Support
Do not touch or damage the Sealing Rubber or the Head

Cleaner.
Hook
Mark the connecting point before removing the Ink Tube.
C.B.P. 3x6, F/Zn-3C (3.5±0.5kgfcm)
Figure 4-94. Removing the Ink System Unit

If the Carriage lock lever comes off, reassemble it following When installing the Ink System Unit, pay attention to the
the steps below. following instructions.
1. Attach the one end of the Extension Spring 0.8 to the • Align the dowels (x3) of the Ink System Unit with the
hook of the Carriage Lock Lever. positioning holes (x3) of the Base Frame.
2. Attach the other end of the Extension Spring 0.8 to the
Base Frame Side
Ink System Unit.
3. Insert the dowel (x1) of the Carriage Lock Lever into the 2
hole (x1) of the Ink System Unit. 3
Ink System Unit Carriage Lock Lever 1
Ink System Side
2
3 1

Figure 4-96. Installing the Ink System Unit (1)
• Align the ribs (x2) of the Ink System Unit with the grooves
Dowel and Hole (x2) of the Base Frame.
Figure 4-95. Installing the Carriage Lock Lever
Ink System Unit
Rib and Groove
Figure 4-97. Installing the Ink System Unit (2)

For NX510 series: For SX410/SX210 series:

• Place the tube with a red line to the rear as shown below, and • Route the Waste Ink Tube through the groove of the Base
route the waste ink tubes (x2) without any twisting. Frame so that the red line of the Waste Ink Tube faces to the
Ink System Unit side.
Waste Ink Tube

Waste Ink Tube
Red line Groove

Groove
Blue line
Align the blue markings of
Waste Ink Tube with the edge Groove
of the hook (the one from the
rear side of the printer) on the
Ink System.
Figure 4-98. Routing the Waste Ink Tube

Figure 4-100. Routing the Waste Ink Tube
• Attach the Tube Stopper to the Waste Ink Tube as shown in • Attach the Tube Stopper to the Waste Ink Tube as shown in
the figure below, and insert them into the Waste Ink Cover. the figure below, and insert them into the Waste Ink Cover.
Tube Stopper
36 ± 1mm
m
1m
30±
Waste Ink Tube
36 ± 1mm Waste Ink Tube
Figure 4-99. Installing the Waste Ink Tube Tube Stopper
Figure 4-101. Installing the Waste Ink Tube

• When inserting the Waste Ink Tube into the Waste Ink
Cover, make sure that there is no gap between the Tube • When inserting the Waste Ink Tube into the Waste Ink
Stopper and Waste Ink Cover. Cover, make sure that there is no gap between the Tube
Stopper and Waste Ink Cover.

4.5.18 Front Paper Guide 2. Release the hook (x1) of the Front Paper Guide, and remove the Front Paper
Guide.
Document Cover/ASF Cover/Scanner Unit/Panel Unit/Upper Housing/Card Slot Front Paper Guide
Motor/CR Scale/Hopper/Main Frame Assy/ASF Unit/Ink System Unit/Star Wheel
Holder Assy/EJ Roller
Removal procedure Hook
C A U T IO N When removing the Front Paper Guide, be cautious not to damage

the ribs on the upper surface of the Front Paper Guide.
Figure 4-104. Removing the Front Paper Guide (2)
When installing the Front Paper Guide, be cautious not to

Ribs damage the PF Roller.
NX510 series only:
Figure 4-102. Ribs of the Front Paper Guide Install the Front Paper Guide so that the Grounding Spring
comes outside of the hook of the Front Paper Guide.
1. Remove the screws (x2) that secure the Front Paper Guide.
Confirm that the leg of the Pad Front Paper Guide is not
caught between the Front Paper Guide and Base Frame.
Front Paper Guide
Leg of Pad Front Paper Guide Grounding Spring
2
Hook
Correct Position Incorrect Position
Figure 4-103. Removing the Front Paper Guide (1)
Figure 4-105. Installing the Front Paper Guide

A D J U S T M E N T Whenever the Front Paper Guide, is removed/replaced, the 4.5.19 PF Roller

R E Q U IR E D required adjustments must be carried out. Parts/Components need to be removed in advance
After replacing the Front Paper Guide, be sure to perform the Document Cover/ASF Cover/Scanner Unit/Panel Unit/Upper Housing/Card Slot
required lubrication. Cover/Lower Housing/Main Board Unit/Left Frame/Front Frame/Right Frame/CR
• Chapter 6 “ MAINTENANCE” (p.175) Motor/CR Scale/Hopper/Main Frame Assy/ASF Unit/Ink System Unit/Star Wheel
Holder Assy/EJ Roller/Front Paper Guide/PF Encoder Sensor/PF Scale
Removal procedure
C A U T IO N When removing the PF Roller, be cautious not to touch or damage

the coated surface of the PF Roller.
1. Remove the Spur Gear 13.5 from the PF Roller with a flathead precision
screwdriver or a similar tool.
PF Roller
Spur Gear 13.5
Figure 4-106. Removing the PF Roller (1)

2. Release the PF Roller from the cutout of the Base Frame (Step 2-1), and 4.5.20 Waste Ink Pads
remove the PF Roller (Step 2-2)

PF Roller Motor/CR Scale/Hopper/Main Frame Assy/ASF Unit/Ink System Unit/Star Wheel
Holder Assy/EJ Roller/Front Paper Guide/PF Encoder Sensor/PF Scale/PF Roller
Step 2-1
Step 2-2 Removal procedure

model.
1. Remove the Waste Ink Pads shown below from the A, B, and C sections of the
Figure 4-107. Removing the PF Roller (2) Base Frame.
Waste Ink Pads NX510 series SX410/SX210 series

NX510 series only:
Install the PF Roller after attaching the Grounding Spring as Section A 2 pieces 2 pieces
shown in the figure below. Section B 3 pieces 2 pieces
Section C 1 piece 1 piece
Grounding Spring
PF Roller
B
Figure 4-108. Installing the PF Roller A
C
A D J U S T M E N T Whenever the PF Roller, is removed/replaced, the required
After replacing the Front Paper Guide, be sure to perform the
required lubrication. Figure 4-109. Removing the Waste Ink Pads

2. Remove the Waste Ink Cover and the Diffusion Sheet.

SX410 series
1 2
Waste Ink Cover
Dowel and Positioning Hole

Diffusion Sheet
3 4
Figure 4-110. Removing the Waste Ink Cover and Diffusion Sheet
When installing the Waste Ink Cover, be sure to align the

dowel (x1) of the Base Frame with the positioning hole (x1) of Figure 4-112. Installing the Waste Ink Pads (SX410 series)
the Waste Ink Cover as shown in Figure 4-110. Make sure to
confirm the cover is properly secured on the Diffusion Sheet
SX210 series
without any gap.
1 2
When installing the Diffusion Sheet, Waste Ink Cover, and the
Waste Ink Pads on section B, attach them in the order given in
the figure below.
• NX510 series: see Figure 4-111.
• SX410 series: see Figure 4-112.
• SX210 series: see Figure 4-113.
NX510 series
1 2 3 4
Figure 4-113. Installing the Waste Ink Pads (SX210 series)
3 4 5 A D J U S T M E N T Whenever the Waste Ink Pads is removed/replaced, the required

Figure 4-111. Installing the Waste Ink Pads (NX510 series)

4.6 Disassembling the Scanner Unit 1. Remove the screws (x6) that secure the Upper Scanner Housing, and release
the hooks (x2) inside the Lower Scanner Housing, then remove the Upper
Scanner Housing by lifting the front of it.
4.6.1 Upper/Front Scanner Housing
Rear side
Document Cover/ASF Cover/Scanner Unit

Removal procedure
Upper Scanner Housing
C A U T IO N Following work should be performed in a room where there is

a little dust. A clean room or a clean bench would be
preferable.
Do not scratch the Rod Lens Array when removing the CIS
Assy.
C H E C K If the Hinge R or the Driven Pulley comes off during

disassembling, reassemble them as shown in the figure below. Upper Scanner Housing
P O IN T
Driven Pulley
Hooks
Figure 4-115. Removing the Upper Scanner Housing
Hinge R
When installing the Upper Scanner Housing, attach the Hinge R
Figure 4-114. Installing the Hinge R or the Driven Pulley to the place as shown in Figure 4-114.
DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY Disassembling the Scanner Unit 141

Front Scanner Housing 4.6.2 Scanner Carriage Unit

1. Remove the Upper Scanner Housing toward you. (p141) Parts/Components need to be removed in advance
2. Release the hooks at the bottom of the Upper Scanner Housing, and remove
the Front Scanner Housing. Document Cover/ASF Cover/Scanner Unit/Upper Scanner Housing
Removal procedure
Front Scanner Housing C A U T IO N Do not scratch the Rod Lens Array when removing the Scanner
Carriage Unit.
Bottom Rod Lens Array
Figure 4-117. Handling the Scanner Carriage Unit
Upper Scanner Housing Hook 1. Move the Scanner Carriage Unit to the center.
Figure 4-116. Removing the Front Scanner Housing
Scanner Carriage Unit
Figure 4-118. Moving the Scanner Carriage Unit

4. Release the tabs (x2) from the hooks (x2) on the Scanner CR Holder and
C A U T IO N Take extra care not to contaminate the Scanner Timing Belt with
remove the CIS Unit.
grease on the rail of the Lower Scanner Housing.
CIS Unit
2. Release the Pulley from the Lower Scanner Housing, and release the Scanner
Timing Belt from the Combination Gear 25.2, 9.0553 and the Driven Pulley.
Rail of the Lower Scanner Housing Scanner Timing Belt
Shafts and Hooks
Figure 4-121. Removing the CIS Unit
5. Remove the CIS Springs (x2) from the Scanner CR Holder.

Driven Pulley
Combination Gear 25.2, 9.0553 End of Spring Bottom
Figure 4-119. Removing the Scanner Carriage Unit (1)
C A U T IO N Be careful about the double-sided tape fixing the Scanner Carriage

FFC. Guide Pin
CIS Springs
3. Release the Scanner Carriage FFC from the Scanner Carriage Unit, and
remove the Scanner Carriage Unit together with the Scanner Timing Belt.
Scanner Carriage Unit

Scanner CR Holder
Figure 4-122. Removing the CIS Springs
Double-sided
Tape
Figure 4-120. Removing the Scanner Carriage Unit (2)

6. Remove the Belt Clamp that secures the Timing Belt. 4.6.3 Scanner Motor Unit
7. Remove the Scanner Timing Belt together with the Torsion Spring from the
Scanner CR Holder.
Document Cover/ASF Cover/Scanner Unit/Upper Scanner Housing
Scanner Timing Belt Removal procedure
1. Move the Scanner Carriage Unit to the center.
(Refer to 4.6.2 Scanner Carriage Unit Step1 (p142))
2. Release the Driven Pulley from the Lower Scanner Housing, and release the
Scanner Timing Belt from the Combination Gear 25.2, 9.0553 and the Driven
Belt Clamp
Pulley. (Refer to 4.6.2 Scanner Carriage Unit Step2 (p143))
3. Pull out the ferrite core through the opening (1), and release the Scanner
Motor cable from the hooks of the Lower Scanner Housing.
Scanner CR Holder
4. Remove the screws (x2) that secure the Scanner Motor Unit and remove the
Torsion Spring
Scanner Motor Unit.
Figure 4-123. Removing the Scanner Timing Belt and Torsion Spring Scanner Motor Unit
Scanner Motor cable
When installing the Scanner Timing Belt, attach the Torsion

Spring as shown in Figure 4-123.
When installing the CIS Springs (x2), attach each end to their
positioning tabs (x1 each) of the Scanner CR Holder as shown
in Figure 4-122.
When replacing the CIS Unit, be sure to replace the spacers
on both ends. Check the label on the CIS Unit and select the C.B.P. 3x10, F/Zn-3C (5±1kgfcm)
corresponding Spacers as shown below. Hook
• Label A: cis, A17 Spacer Positioning hole and tab
• Label B: cis, B19 Spacer
• Label C: cis, C21 Spacer Installing Scanner Motor Unit
Opening (1)
Spacer
Label
Opening (2)
Scanner Motor cable
Figure 4-124. Replacing the Spacers

Figure 4-125. Removing the Scanner Motor Unit

When installing the Scanner Motor Unit, align the positioning

holes (x2) of the Scanner Motor Unit with their positioning
tabs (x2) of the Lower Scanner Housing as shown in Figure
4-125.
When routing the Scanner Motor cable, place the ferrite core
in the opening (1) after leading the Scanner Motor cable
through the opening (2) as shown in Figure 4-125.

4.7 Differences in Disassembling/Reassembling 2. Disconnect the following connectors (x4) and FFCs (x5) from the Main
Board.
SX410 series
4.7.1 Main Board Unit (SX410 series) CN1 Power Supply Unit cable CN9 PF Motor cable
CN5 Head FFC CN11 PF Encoder FFC
CN6 Head FFC CN12 Panel FFC
P O IN T procedures of the Main Board Unit for NX510/SX210 series differ
from those of SX410 series. CN7 Head FFC CN24 PE Sensor cable
NX510 series: “ 4.4.1 Main Board Unit ” (p105) CN8 CR Motor cable
Main Board Unit
Cover/Lower Housing CN11
Removal procedure
1. Remove the screws (x2) that secure the Panel Grounding Plate to the Main
CN24 CN6
Board Unit, and remove the Panel Grounding Plate.
CN1
Panel Grounding Plate
CN7
CN8 CN9 CN5
Main Board Unit 2
Figure 4-126. Removing the Panel Grounding Plate
DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY Differences in Disassembling/Reassembling SX410 series 146

3. Remove the screw (x1) that secures the Main Board Unit, and remove the Disassembling the Main Board Unit
Main Board Unit.
1. Remove the Main Board Unit. (p146)
2. Peel off the acetate tape.
3. Remove the screws (x5) and remove the MB Lower Shield Plate.
Main Board Unit

4

2
Figure 4-128. Removing the Main Board Unit (2) 1
into the cutouts (x2) of the Left Frame.
5
Main Board Unit Left Frame 3

Upper Shield Plate
Acetate Tape

C.P. 3x6, F/Zn-3C (2.7±1kgfcm)
Cutout
Hook
Figure 4-129. Installing the Main Board Unit


4. Remove the screw (x1) that secures the Main Board, and remove the Main 4.7.2 Panel Unit/LCD Unit (SX410 series)
Board.
Main Board P O IN T procedures of the Panel Unit/LCD Unit for NX510/SX210 series
differ from those of SX410 series.
NX510 series:
“ 4.4.2 Panel Unit/LCD Unit ” (p108)
SX210 series:
Removal procedure
1. Open the Scanner Unit
2. Raise the LCD Unit.
C A U T IO N Do not lift the Panel Unit too fast, since the Panel FFC is connected
to it.
Upper Shield Plate C.B.S. 3x10, F/Zn-3C (4±0.5kgfcm)

When installing the Main Board, pay attention to the following 4. Slide the Panel Unit in the direction of the arrow, and release the hooks of it
instructions. from the Upper Housing.
Align the positioning holes of the Upper Shield Plate with the
guide pins of the Main Board as shown in Figure 4-131.
LCD Unit Panel Unit
Align the positioning hole of the Main Board with the guide
pin of the MB Lower Shield Plate as shown in Figure 4-130.
Upper
When installing the MB Lower Shield Plate, make sure that Housing
the Upper Shield Plate is set over the MB Lower Shield Plate
as shown in Figure 4-130.
A D J U S T M E N T Whenever the Main Board is removed/replaced, the required

Backside
Hook Tab

8. Remove the screws (x3) that secure the Panel Board and Panel Board Frame,
and remove the Panel Board together with the Panel Board Frame.
P O IN T Panel Board.
Panel Board Frame
2
5. Disconnect the Panel FFC from the connector (CN1) of the Panel Board, and
remove the Panel Unit together with the LCD Unit.
3
LCD Unit
CN1 C.B.P. 3x8, F/Zn-3C (3±1kgfcm)
Panel Unit Panel Board
6. Disconnect the LCD FFC from the connector (CN2) of the Panel Unit.
7. Release the dowels (x2) that secure the LCD Unit, and separate the LCD Unit
from the Panel Unit.
LCD FFC
LCD Unit Figure 4-135. Removing the Panel Board
Panel Unit
CN2
Dowel

9. Remove each switch button from the Panel Cover. 4.7.3 Printhead (SX410 series)
Mode SW button Start SW button Power SW button C H E C K See the following because the disassembling/reassembling
P O IN T procedures of the Printhead for NX510/SX210 series differ from
those of SX410 series.
NX510 series:
“ 4.5.1 Printhead ” (p113)
SX210 series:
OK SW button Panel SW button Stop SW button Removal procedure
Figure 4-136. Removing the Switch button 1. Perform Step 1 to Step 8 of "4.5.1 Printhead (p113)".
2. Remove the Head Cable Inner Cover according to the following procedure.
When installing the Panel Board, align the positioning holes 2-1. Release the rib A (x1) of the Head Cable Inner Cover from the cutout
of the Panel Board with their positioning pins of the Panel (x1) of the CR Unit.
Housing as shown in Figure 4-135. 2-2. Release the tab (x1) of the Head Cable Inner Cover from the groove
Tighten the screws in the order given in Figure 4-135. (x1) of the CR Unit.
When installing the Panel Unit, attach it without any gap with 2-3. Release the rib B of the Head Cable Inner Cover from the cutout of
the Upper Housing. (See Figure 4-30.) the CR Unit.
Step 2-1
Rib A and Cutout
Step 2-2
Cutout Step 2-3
Tab and groove Rib B
Figure 4-137. Removing the Sub FFC Guide

C A U T IO N Do not touch or damage the nozzles or the ink supply needles of the Tighten the screws in the order given in Figure 4-138.
Printhead. Insert the Holder Board Assy vertically into the CR Unit so as
not to put the Holder Board Assy on the rib of the Printhead.
3. Remove the screws (x3) that secure the Printhead, and lift the Printhead with
longnose pliers.
A D J U S T M E N T Whenever the Printhead is removed/replaced, the required
1 2
Printhead
Head FFC

4.7.4 Removing the Printer Mechanism (Lower Housing) C A U T IO N When lifting the Printer Mechanism, be sure to hold the positions
(SX410 series) specified in the figure below to prevent the Main Frame from
being deformed. (See Figure 4-49.)
P O IN T procedures of the Printer Mechanism for NX510/SX210 series
NX510 series: 4. Remove the screws (x5) that secure the Printer Mechanism, and remove the
“ 4.5.4 Removing the Printer Mechanism (Lower Housing) ” Printer Mechanism.
(p117)
SX210 series:
“ 4.8.4 Removing the Printer Mechanism (Lower Housing) 4
(SX210 series) ” (p160)
5
Document Cover/ASF Cover/Scanner Unit/Panel Unit/Upper Housing/Card Slot Cover
Removal procedure
1. Disconnect the Interface Connector Cable (CN3) and Panel FFC (CN12) from
the Main Board.
2. Release the Interface Connector Cable from the hook of the Main Board Unit.
CN3 Interface Connector Cable
2 1
CN12
Hook
3
Panel FFC

3. Release the hook that secures the Rear Cover and remove the Rear Cover. (See
Figure 4-48.)

Before installing the Printer Mechanism, hang the Interface

Connector Cable on the Lower Housing so as not to damage
the cable with the Printer Mechanism.
Interface Connector Cable
Figure 4-142. Routing the Interface Connector Cable

4.8 Differences in Disassembling/Reassembling 2. Remove the screw (x1) that secures the Main Board Unit, and remove the
Main Board Unit.
SX210 series
4.8.1 Main Board Unit (SX210 series) Main Board Unit

P O IN T procedures of the Main Board Unit for NX510/SX410 series differ
from those of SX210 series.
NX510 series: “ 4.4.1 Main Board Unit ” (p105)
Cover/Lower Housing
Removal procedure
1. Disconnect the following connectors (x4) and FFCs (x3) from the Main
Board. C.B.S. 3x6, F/Zn-3C (4±0.5kgfcm)

CN1 Power Supply Unit cable CN9 PF Motor cable
CN5 Head FFC CN11 PF Encoder FFC into the cutouts (x2) of the Left Frame.
CN6 Head FFC CN24 PE Sensor cable
Main Board Unit Left Frame
CN8 CR Motor cable
CN11
Main Board Unit
CN5
CN24
CN1
CN9
Cutout
Hook
CN6 Figure 4-145. Installing the Main Board Unit

CN8

Disassembling the Main Board Unit 4.8.2 Panel Unit/LCD Unit (SX210 series)
For the disassembling/reassembling procedures of the Main Board Unit of SX210
series, see Disassembling the Main Board Unit (p147) because they are the same as
P O IN T procedures of the Panel Unit/LCD Unit for NX510/SX410 series
SX410 series.
NX510 series:
“ 4.4.2 Panel Unit/LCD Unit ” (p108)
SX410 series:
Removal procedure
1. Open the Scanner Unit.
C A U T IO N Do not pull away the Panel Unit too far, because the Panel FFC
and the grounding wire are connected to the backside of the Panel
Unit.
3. Slide the Panel Unit in the direction of the arrow, and release the hooks of it
Panel Unit
Upper Housing
Backside
Hook Tab
Figure 4-146. Removing the Panel Unit (1)

6. Peel off the double-sided tape (x1) that secure the Panel FFC, and remove the
Panel FFC from the Panel Board Frame.
P O IN T Main Board.
4. Remove the screw that secures the grounding wire. Panel Board Frame
5. Disconnect the Panel FFC from the connector (CN18) of the Main Board, and
remove the Panel Unit.
Panel Unit
Panel FFC
Double-sided Tape
Marking
CN18 Figure 4-148. Removing the Panel Board Frame
7. Remove the screws (x8) the secure the Panel Board and the Panel Board
Frame, and remove the Panel Board Frame and the grounding wire.
Grounding wire
Panel Board Frame

Grounding wire
1 8 6 3
When attaching the grounding wire,

make sure to put the soldered
section to the front of the printer.
7 2 4 5
Figure 4-147. Removing the Panel Unit (2)
Figure 4-149. Removing the Panel Board Frame

8. Unlock the connector (CN2) on the Panel Board B, and disconnect the LCD 11. Remove the screw (x1) that secures the LCD Unit, and remove it from the
FFC. Panel Housing.
9. Remove the Panel Board A, B from the Panel Housing.
10. Remove the Panel FFCs (x2) from the connectors (CN1, CN3) on the Panel
Board B, and the connector (CN1) on the Panel Board A.
Locked Unlocked
LCD Unit
Lock
Panel Housing C.B.P. 3x8, F/Zn-3C (4±1kgfcm)
Panel FFC Rib Positioning Hole and Pin
Figure 4-151. Removing the LCD Unit

Panel Board A CN1 CN3 Panel Board B
12. Remove each button from the Panel Housing.
CN2
Power SW button +/− SW button Arrow SW button Stop SW button
CN1
Panel Housing
LCD FFC Panel FFC
Figure 4-150. Removing the Panel Board

Mode SW button Zoom SW button Size SW button Start SW button
Figure 4-152. Removing the Switch Button

When installing each button, securely engage the hooks, or 4.8.3 Printhead (SX210 series)
align the dowels and the positioning holes correctly. After
assembling them, press all the buttons to confirm they sure C H E C K See the following because the disassembling/reassembling
click. (See Figure 4-152.) P O IN T procedures of the Printhead for NX510/SX410 series differ from
those of SX210 series.
When installing the LCD Unit, insert the ribs (x2) of LCD
Unit into the holes (x2) on the Panel Housing, and attach it NX510 series:
while aligning the positioning holes and pins. (See Figure “ 4.5.1 Printhead ” (p113)
4-151.) SX410 series:
When installing the Panel Board A/B, attach them while “ 4.7.3 Printhead (SX410 series) ” (p150)
aligning the positioning holes (x4) and the pins (x4). (See Parts/Components need to be removed in advance
Figure 4-150.)
When connecting the LCD FFC to the Panel Board B, lock
the connector (CN2) securely. (See Figure 4-150.) Removal procedure
Tighten the screws in the order given in Figure 4-149. As for 1. Perform Step 1 to Step 8 of "4.5.1 Printhead (p113)".
the screw # 8, secure the grounding wire together.
When connecting the Panel FFCs (x2), align them with the 2. Remove the Head Cable Inner Cover according to the following procedure.
marking on Panel Board Frame, and secure them with
2-1. Release the cutout (x1) of the Head Cable Inner Cover from the hook
double-sided tape to the locations shown in Figure 4-148
(x1) of the CR Unit.
When attaching the grounding wire, make sure to put the
2-2. Release the tab (x1) of the Head Cable Inner Cover from the groove
soldered section to the front of the printer, and secure it with
(x1) of the CR Unit.
the screw. (See Figure 4-147.)
2-3. Release the rib of the Head Cable Inner Cover from the cutout of the
When installing the Panel Unit, attach it without any gap with
CR Unit.
the Upper Housing. (See Figure 4-30.)
Cutout and Hook Step 2-1
Step 2-2 Tab and groove Cutout Step 2-3

Rib
Figure 4-153. Removing the Sub FFC Guide

C A U T IO N Do not touch or damage the nozzles or the ink supply needles of the When installing the Printhead, attach it while aligning the
Printhead. positioning holes (x2) on the Printhead and dowels (x2) on the
CR Unit.
Insert the Holder Board Assy vertically into the CR Unit so as
3. Remove the screws (x3) that secure the Printhead, and lift the Printhead with not to put the Holder Board Assy on the rib of the Printhead.
longnose pliers.
A D J U S T M E N T Whenever the Printhead is removed/replaced, the required

1 2

Positioning Hole and Dowel
Head FFC
Printhead

4.8.4 Removing the Printer Mechanism (Lower Housing) 2. Remove the screws (x4) that secure the Printer Mechanism, and remove the
(SX210 series) Printer Mechanism.

P O IN T procedures of the Printer Mechanism for NX510/SX410 series 3
4
NX510 series:
“ 4.5.4 Removing the Printer Mechanism (Lower Housing) ”
(p117)
SX410 series:
(SX410 series) ” (p152)
Cover
Removal procedure
1. Release the hook that secures the Rear Cover and remove the Rear Cover.
(See Figure 4-48.)
C A U T IO N When lifting the Printer Mechanism, be sure to hold the positions 2 1

specified in the figure below to prevent the Main Frame from
being deformed. (See Figure 4-49.)
Figure 4-156. Removing the Printer Mechanism

CHAPTER
5
ADJUSTMENT
5.1 Adjustment Items and Overview

C H E C K In this chapter, the product names are called as follows:
This chapter describes adjustments required after the disassembly/reassembly of the P O IN T
printer. Notation Product name
NX510 series Epson Stylus NX510/NX515/SX510W/SX515W/TX550W
5.1.1 Servicing Adjustment Item List
The adjustment items of this product are as follows.
Epson Stylus NX215/SX210/SX215/TX210/TX213/
SX210 series
TX219/ME OFFICE 510
For information on how to carry out the adjustments and

media required for the adjustments, see the instructions
displayed by the Adjustment Program.
Table 5-1. Adjustment Items

Adjustment Item Purpose Method Outline Tool
When the main board needs to be replaced, use this to copy adjustment Readout the EEPROM data from the main board before removing it. • Adjustment Program
values stored on the old main board to the new board. If this copy is Then replace the board with a new one, and load the EEPROM data to
EEPROM data copy
completed successfully, all the other adjustments required after replacing the the new board.
main board are no longer be necessary.
This must be carried out after replacing the main board to apply settings for Select the target market. The selected market settings are • Adjustment Program
Initial setting
the target market. automatically written to the main board.
This sets a USB ID of the printer. A computer identifies the printer by the ID Enter the product serial number of the printer. The ID is automatically • Adjustment Program
USB ID input
when multiple same models are connected via a USB hub. generated and written to the main board.
This must be carried out after replacing the Printhead in order to enter the Enter the ID printed on the Head QR code label attached on the • Adjustment Program
Head ID input new Printhead ID (Head ID) that reduces variation between Printheads. Printhead. The correction values are automatically written to the main
board.
MAC address When the Main board needs to be replaced use this menu to write necessary See “ 5.2.8 MAC Address Setting (NX510 series only) (p173) ”for the • Adjustment Program
read/write*1 information onto the new board. detailed procedure. • USB Cable
This corrects top margin of printout. A top margin adjustment pattern is printed. Examine the lines printed • Adjustment Program
TOP margin
near the top edge of the printout, and enter the value for the line that • Ruler
adjustment
is exactly 3 mm away from the top edge.
This corrects left margin of printout. The print start position in the carriage A first dot adjustment pattern is printed. Examine the lines printed • Adjustment Program
First dot position
moving direction is corrected by software. near the left edge of the printout and enter the value for the line that is • Ruler
adjustment
exactly 5 mm away from the left edge.
Head angular This must be carried out after replacing the Printhead in order to correct tilt A head angular adjustment pattern is printed. Examine the printed • Adjustment Program
adjustment of the Printhead by software. lines and enter the value for the most straight lines.
This corrects print start timing in bi-directional printing to improve the print A Bi-D adjustment pattern is printed. Black and color patterns are • Adjustment Program
quality. printed for each of the five dot sizes (ECO, VSD1, VSD2, VSD3,
Bi-D adjustment
VSD4). So, there are 10 groups. Examine the patterns and enter the
value for the pattern with no gap and overlap for each mode.
ADJUSTMENT Adjustment Items and Overview 162

Table 5-1. Adjustment Items

Adjustment Item Purpose Method Outline Tool
Initialize PF This resets the counter to maintain paper feed accuracy which decreases due Reset the counter to its default. • Adjustment Program
deterioration offset to paper dust.
Disenable PF When reading the counter value from the old main board is impossible in the Set the counter to tis maximum value (10000). • Adjustment Program
deterioration offset case of replacing the board, use this to set the counter to its maximum value.
This must be carried out for efficient heat control of the CR motor. Select the parts that you replaced. The correction values are • Adjustment Program
CR motor heat
Electrical variation of the motor and the power supply board are measured to automatically written to the main board.
protection control
acquire correction values for them.
This must be carried out for efficient heat control of the PF motor. Electrical Select the parts that you replaced. The correction values are • Adjustment Program
PF motor heat
variation of the motor and the power supply board are measured to acquire automatically written to the main board.
protection control
correction values for them.
This corrects variations in paper feed accuracy when using the Microweave A PF adjustment pattern is printed. Examine the printout patterns and • Adjustment Program
to achieve higher print quality. enter the value for the best pattern to register the correction value to
PF adjustment
the printer.
(Carry out the procedure for each color.)
This corrects variations in paper feed accuracy in the band print mode to A PF band adjustment pattern is printed. Examine the printout • Adjustment Program
PF band adjustment achieve higher print quality. patterns and enter the value for the best pattern to register the
correction value to the printer.
In order to improve the throughput, the printer minimizes the number of A bottom margin adjustment pattern is printed. Examine the printout • Adjustment Program
Bottom margin print passes when printing on the bottom margin (bleed) in the borderless patterns and enter the value for best pattern to register the correction • Ruler
printing. This may cause white area to appear on the bottom edge of the value to the printer.
adjustment*2
borderless printout. In such case, use this adjustment to correct the printing
range on the bottom margin (bleed).
Note *1 : NX510 series only.

Table 5-2. Maintenance Items

Maintenance Item Purpose Method Outline Tool
The printer causes a maintenance error when the waste ink pad counter After replacing the Waste Ink Pad, reset the counter to its default. • Adjustment Program
reaches its maximum. Use this to reset the counter after replacing the
Waste ink pad counter Waste Ink Pad. If you find the counter is close to the maximum during
servicing, carry out the pad replacement and the counter reset to avoid
the printer returned from the user due to the maintenance error.
This must be carried out after replacing the Printhead in order to fill ink Filling ink inside the Printhead is automatically performed. Print a • Adjustment Program
Ink charge
inside the new Printhead. The Printhead becomes ready for print. nozzle check pattern to check if all nozzles are firing ink properly.

Table 5-3. Additional Functions

Additional Functions Purpose Method Outline Tool
Final check pattern A4 size Use this to check if the all adjustments have been The all adjustment patterns are printed automatically. • Adjustment Program
print properly made.
US Letter size
EEPROM dump Use this to readout the EEPROM data for analysis. The all EEPROM data is automatically readout and stored as a file. • Adjustment Program
Printer information Manual CL counter Use this to readout information on the printer The printer information is automatically readout. • Adjustment Program
check operations.
I/C exchange CL counter
Timer CL counter
Print path counter

5.1.2 Required Adjustments

The table below lists the required adjustments depending upon the parts being repaired or replaced. Find the part(s) you removed or replaced, and check which adjustment(s) must be
carried out.
Table 5-4. Required Adjustment List

Priority 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17
First dot position adjustment
Bottom margin adjustment*2

Head angular adjustment
Top margin adjustment
PF deterioration offset/
MAC address setting*1
Waste ink pad counter
EEPROM data copy
PF band adjustment
deterioration offset
Adjustment Item
protection control
protection control
Bi-D adjustment
CR motor heat
PF adjustment
Head ID input
PF motor heat
USB ID input
Initial setting
Disenable PF
Ink charge
Initialize
Part Name
Remove --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- ---
Replace
O --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- ---
(Read OK)
Main board unit
O O
Replace
--- O O Replace O --- O O O O O Input max. O O O O O
(Read NG)
the pad value (10000)
Remove --- --- --- --- --- --- --- O O O O --- --- --- O O O
Printhead
Replace --- --- --- --- --- O O O O O O --- --- --- O O O
Remove --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- ---
Power Supply unit
Replace --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- O O --- --- ---
Remove --- --- --- --- --- --- --- O O --- --- --- --- --- --- --- ---
Hopper
Replace --- --- --- --- --- --- --- O O --- --- --- --- --- --- --- ---
Remove --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- ---
CR motor
Replace --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- O --- --- --- ---
Remove --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- O --- --- --- O O O
EJ roller
Replace --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- O --- --- --- O O O
Remove --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- ---
PF motor
Replace --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- O --- --- ---
Remove --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- O O --- --- --- --- --- ---
Main frame
Replace --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- O O --- O --- --- --- ---

Table 5-4. Required Adjustment List

Priority 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17
First dot position adjustment
Bottom margin adjustment*2

Head angular adjustment
Top margin adjustment
PF deterioration offset/
Waste ink pad counter
MAC address setting*1

EEPROM data copy
PF band adjustment
deterioration offset
Adjustment Item
protection control
protection control
Bi-D adjustment
CR motor heat
PF adjustment
PF motor heat
Head ID input
USB ID input
Initial setting
Disenable PF
Ink charge
Initialize
Part Name
Remove --- --- --- --- --- --- --- O O --- --- --- --- --- O O O
ASF unit
Replace --- --- --- --- --- --- --- O O --- --- --- --- --- O O O
Remove --- --- --- --- --- --- --- O O O O --- --- --- O O O
CR unit
Replace --- --- --- --- --- --- --- O O O O --- --- --- O O O
Remove --- --- --- --- --- --- --- O --- --- --- --- --- --- O O O
Upper paper guide O
Replace --- --- --- --- --- --- --- O --- --- --- --- --- O O O
Reset to 0
Remove --- --- --- --- --- --- --- O* --- O O --- --- --- O O O
Front paper guide unit
Replace --- --- --- --- --- --- --- O* --- O O --- --- --- O O O
Remove --- --- --- --- --- --- --- O* --- --- --- --- --- --- O O O
PF roller
Replace --- --- --- --- --- --- --- O* --- --- --- --- --- --- O O O
Remove --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- ---
Waste ink pad
Replace --- --- --- O --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- ---
Note : <Meaning of the marks in the table>

C A U T IO N
When the EEPROM data copy is impossible with the main
"O" indicates that the adjustment must be carried out. "O*" indicates that the adjustment
board that needs to be replaced, the Waste Ink Pad must be is recommended. "---" indicates that the adjustment is not required.
replaced after replacing the main board with a new one. If you have removed or replaced multiple parts, make sure to check the required
After all required adjustments are completed, use the “Final adjustments for the all parts. And when multiple adjustments must be carried out, be
check pattern print” function to print all adjustment patterns sure to carry out them in the order given in the "Priority" row.
for final check. If you find a problem with the printout patterns,
Note *1 : NX510 series only.
carry out the adjustment again.
When using a new main board for replacing the Printer
Mechanism, the Initial setting must have been made to the main
board.

5.2 Using the Adjustment Program 5.2.2 First Dot Position Adjustment
The following pattern is printed.
This section explains how to judge print samples using the adjustment program. See
the appropriate print sample when the printing patterns are different of each model.
Follow the instructions of the adjustment program for details of the adjustment
methods.
5.2.1 TOP Margin Adjustment -7

The following pattern is printed. -6
5mm
-5
5mm
-4
-7 -6-5 -4-3 -2-1 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 -3
-2
-1
Figure 5-1. Top Margin Adjustment Printout Pattern 0
1
How to Judge
2
Measure the length from the top edge of the paper to the printed line. Enter the
value for the line that is exactly 5 mm away from the top edge. 3
4
5
6
7
Figure 5-2. First Dot Position Adjustment Printout Pattern
How to judge
Measure the length from the left edge of the paper to the printed line. Enter the
value for the line that is exactly 5 mm away from the left edge.
ADJUSTMENT Using the Adjustment Program 167

5.2.3 Head Angular Adjustment MICROWEAVE PATTERN (NX510/SX410 SERIES ONLY)

Two patterns are printed as shown below.
BAND PATTERN
The following pattern is printed. The lines below “1 to 80” are printed while the NG +2 +1 0 -1 -2 NG
carriage moves from the home to the other side, and lines below “80 to 1” are
printed while the carriage returns to the home. Figure 5-4. Head angular adjustment Pattern Printing (2)
How to Judge
䎔䎃䎃䎃䏗䏒䎃䎃䎃䎛䎓䎛䎓䎃䎃䎃䏗䏒䎃䎃䎃䎔
-3
Examine the printout patterns (+2 to -2) and select the value for the group of which
the gaps between the 2 color bars are the smallest.
-2 Additional information
If no appropriate pattern is found, reassemble/replace the Printhead.
-1
When “+2” or “-2” is the group of which the gaps between the 2 color bars are the
smallest, reassemble/replace the Printhead.
0
C H E C K Example for judgement
Figure 5-3. Head Angular Adjustment Printout Pattern (1) P O IN T
Gap
How to Judge
Examine the printout patterns for both "0>>80" and "0<<80", and enter the values
of the most straight lines.
Additional information OK NG
If the most straight lines are found on the pattern of either end, reassemble the
Printhead and carry out this adjustment again.

P O IN T
NG OK

5.2.4 Bi-D Adjustment SX410 series
NX510/SX210 series The following pattern is printed for each of the four print mode (four dot size
modes).
The following pattern is printed for each of the four print mode (four dot size
modes).
20 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
17 19 21 23 25 Figure 5-6. Bi-D Adjustment Printout Pattern
22 How to Judge
Examine the printout patterns for each of the four modes, and enter the value for
Figure 5-5. Bi-D Adjustment Printout Pattern the pattern with no gap and overlap for each mode.
How to Judge Additional Information

Examine the printout patterns for each of the four modes, and enter the value for If no OK pattern is printed, enter the value for the best one, and print the
the pattern with no gap and overlap for each mode. adjustment pattern again.
Additional Information
If no OK pattern is printed, enter the value for the best one, and print the
P O IN T
adjustment pattern again. Overlap Gap

P O IN T
Overlap Gap
NG OK NG
NG OK NG

5.2.5 PF Adjustment SX410/SX210 series

PF- FOR STANDARD PRINT AREA Top
NX510 series
The following pattern is printed. Bottom
1 2 3 4
1 Figure 5-8. PF (standard print area) Adjustment Printout Pattern
0
How to Judge
-1 1. Examine the printed patches from the left to the right, and select a value for
the patch with least white oblique lines on its upper (top) area. If two or more
-2
patches are found as the best patch, be sure to select a value for the left most
-3 one.
Select this Do not select this
-4
-5
Figure 5-7. PF (standard print area) Adjustment Printout Pattern

1 2 3 4 5 6
How to Judge
Figure 5-9. PF Adjustment (1)
Examine the printout patterns and enter the value for the pattern with no overlap
and gap between the two rectangles. 2. Examine the printed patches from the right to the left, and select a value for
the patch with least white lines on its lower (bottom) area. If two or more
Additional Information patches are found as the best patch, be sure to select a value for the right most
one. If it is difficult to judge, compare the most likely patch with the one on
When overlap and gap are observed in the all patterns, enter the value for the best the left.
one, and print the adjustment pattern again.

P O IN T
1 2 3 4 5 6
Do not select this Select this
NG NG OK Figure 5-10. PF Adjustment (2)

3. Input the selected value for each of the top and bottom in the program, and
print a PF adjustment check pattern.

PF- FOR BOTTOM MARGIN AREA 5.2.6 PF Band Adjustment

The following pattern is printed. The following pattern is printed.
Upper pattern -8
2 3 4 5 6 7 8
-7
Lower pattern
-6
Figure 5-11. PF (bottom margin area) Adjustment Printout Pattern
How to Judge
-5
Examine the printout patterns, and enter the value for the pattern with no overlap
and gap between the upper and lower ones.
-4
When overlap and gap are observed in the all patterns, enter the value for the best
one, and print the adjustment pattern again. -3
C H E C K Example for judgement -2

P O IN T
Overlap Gap Figure 5-12. PF Band Adjustment Printout Pattern
How to Judge
Examine the printout patterns and enter the value for the pattern with no overlap
and gap between the two rectangles.
NG OK NG
When overlap and gap are observed in the all patterns, enter the value for the best
one, and print the adjustment pattern again.

P O IN T
NG NG OK

5.2.7 Bottom Margin Adjustment

(NX510/SX410 series only)
-3 -2 -1 0 1 2 3
5mm
Figure 5-13. Bottom Margin Adjustment Printout Pattern
How to Judge
Measure the length from the bottom edge of the paper to the printed line. Enter the
value for the line that is exactly 5 mm away from the bottom edge.

5.2.8 MAC Address Setting (NX510 series only) C H E C K You are required to enter the last six digits of the MAC address
P O IN T (xx:yy:zz) on the Adjustment Program.
Overview
MAC address example: 00:00:48:xx:yy:zz
NX510 series have a network function and stores there MAC address (Media (“xx, yy, zz” represents a value unique to each printer)
Access Control Address) in the EEPROM on the Main Board. The Main Board
supplied as an ASP does not come with the MAC address written on it,
Setting flowchart
therefore, you are required to set the MAC address to the new Main Board after
replacement. The following explains the procedure.
START
C A U T IO N
When the data of EEPROM on the old Main Board can be read
out, this adjustment is not required.
To avoid a conflict of MAC address on a network, make sure to
correctly follow the MAC address setting flowchart given on the Yes
Is the MAC address on Replace the Main Board with
right. the label readable? a new one.
The user should be notified of the change of MAC address
because of the following reasons. No Enter the MAC address
• If the user has set the printer’s MAC address on a router, the written on the label using the
repaired printer with a new MAC address cannot be Replace the Main Board with a new one. Adjustment Program.
connected to the network.
• The default printer name on a network consists of “EPSON” Attach a new MAC address label
and the last six digits of the MAC address. Therefore, the on the MB Upper Shield Plate END
printer name becomes different from the previous one.
Enter the new label MAC address using
Preparation the Adjustment Program and set it.
When replacing the Main Board, make sure to note down the MAC address written on
a label on the MB Upper Shield Plate. If the address is not readable due to END
contamination or any other cause, attach a new MAC address label (part code: TBD)
and note down the new address. See “ 4.4.1 Main Board Unit ” (p.105) for description Figure 5-14. MAC Address Setting Flowchart
about the label position.

Setting procedure
C A U T IO N The MAC address required on the Adjustment Program is written

on the MAC address label on the MB Upper Shield Plate. Make sure
to correctly enter the address.
Label, MAC Address
The last 6 digits of MAC Address
Figure 5-15. MAC Address Label

Figure 5-16. MAC Address Setting Screen
1. Connect the printer and a computer using a USB cable.

2. Start the Adjustment Program.
3. Select the “Initial Setting” from the menu. The initial setting screen appears.
4. Enter the last six digits of MAC address into the MAC address entry field, and
click the MAC Address input button.
(Enter the address again into the second entry field to confirm it.)
5. Select the network status sheet print menu on the printer’s control panel, and print
the sheet. Check the MAC address printed on the sheet to see if it is correct.

CHAPTER
6
MAINTENANCE
6.1 Overview 6.1.2 Service Maintenance

If any abnormal print (dot missing, white line, etc.) has occurred or the printer indicates
This section provides information to maintain the printer in its optimum condition.
the “Maintenance request error” (This error is displayed as “Service Required” in the
STM3), take the following actions to clear the error.
6.1.1 Cleaning
6.1.2.1 Printhead cleaning
This printer has no mechanical components which require regular cleaning except the
Printhead. Therefore, when returning the printer to the user, check the following parts When dot missing or banding phenomenon has occurred, you need to perform the
and perform appropriate cleaning if stain is noticeable. Printhead cleaning operation* by using the Printhead cleaning function. This function
can be performed by the control panel operation, the printer driver utility and the
C A U T IO N
Never use chemical solvents, such as thinner, benzine, and Adjustment program.
acetone to clean the exterior parts of the printer like the
Housing. These chemicals may deform or deteriorate the * : This product has three modes for manual cleaning, and even during printing, the
components of the printer. appropriate cleaning mode is automatically selected and performed according to
Be careful not to damage any components when you clean various conditions. Therefore the ink consumption amount for manual cleaning
inside the printer. varies depending on each mode.
Do not scratch the coated surface of the PF roller. Use a soft
brush to wipe off any dusts. 6.1.2.2 Maintenance request error
Use a soft cloth moistened with alcohol to remove the ink stain. Ink is used for the Printhead cleaning or cap flushing operation as well as the printing
When using compressed air products; such as air duster, for operation. When the ink is used for the Printhead cleaning or flushing operation, the
cleaning during repair and maintenance, the use of such ink is drained via the pump to the Waste ink pads. The amount of the waste ink is
products containing flammable gas is prohibited. stored as the waste ink counter into the EEPROM on the Main Board. Due to this,
when the waste ink counter has reached the limit of the absorbing capability of the
Exterior parts
Use a clean soft cloth moistened with water, and wipe off any dirt. If the exterior Waste ink pads, the Maintenance call error is indicated on Status monitor 3. However,
parts are stained by the ink, use a cloth moistened with neutral detergent to wipe it the limit value of the waste ink counter varies according to the usage.
off.
Inside the printer C H E C K Refer to following chapter about indication of the maintenance
Use a vacuum cleaner to remove any paper dust. P O IN T request error.
Chapter 3" TROUBLESHOOTING" (p.56)
LD Roller
When paper loading function does not operate because friction of the LD roller is
lowered by any paper dust, use a soft cloth moistened with alcohol to remove the
When the maintenance request error has occurred, replace the waste ink pad with new
paper dust.
one and clear the waste ink counter stored into the EEPROM. If the waste ink counter
is closed to its limit, we recommend to replace the Waste ink pad with new one. This is
because the Maintenance request error will may occur after returning the repaired
product to the customer.
MAINTENANCE Overview 176

6.1.3 Lubrication Refer to the following figures for the lubrication points.
The type and amount of the grease used to lubricate the printer parts are determined <Lubrication Point>
Driven Pulley
based on the results of the internal evaluations. Therefore, be sure to apply the 1. Shaft hole of the Driven Pulley
specified type and amount of the grease to the specified part of the printer mechanism 2. Two contact points between the
on the following occasion. Driven Pulley Holder and the
Driven Pulley Shaft
Any parts required the lubrication are replaced.
3. Contact points (x9) with the
The printer is disassembled/assembled. (If necessary) Main Frame.
Driven Pulley Holder <Lubrication Type>
C A U T IO N
Never use oil or grease other than those specified in this
manual. Use of different types of oil or grease may damage the G-71
component or give bad influence on the printer function. <Lubrication Amount>
Never apply larger amount of grease than specified in this φ 1 mm x 1 mm
manual.
<Remarks>
Table 6-1. Specified Lubricant Use an injector to apply G-71.
Type Name EPSON Code Supplier

Front Driven Pulley
Grease G-45 1033657 EPSON
Back
Figure 6-1. Lubrication on Driven Pulley

Front Paper Guide

<Lubrication Point>
Contact points (x 31) with the EJ
Roller.
<Lubrication Type>
G-74
<Lubrication Amount>
0.04g/point
<Remarks>
Use a brush to apply G-74.
Lubrication Points
Figure 6-2. Lubrication on Front Paper Guide (1)
<Lubrication Point> <Lubrication Point>

PF Roller (Left)
2 Contact areas (x 2) with the PF Bearing of the PF Roller.
Roller.
<Lubrication Type>
<Lubrication Type>
G-71
G-71 PF Roller
φ 1 mm x around shaft (x 3)
φ 1 mm x 4 mm
φ 1 mm x 6 mm <Remarks>
<Remarks> Use an injector to apply G-71.
Front Paper Guide
Rotate PF roller when lubricate
1 Use an injector to apply G-71. PF Roller (Right) it with G-71.
PF Roller
Figure 6-3. Lubrication on Front Paper Guide (2) Figure 6-4. Lubrication on PF Roller


PF Roller Grounding Spring
Contact area with the PF Roller. Cam A and Cam B of the LD
Roller shaft
<Lubrication Type>
G-71 <Lubrication Type>
G-71
φ 1 mm x 4 mm <Lubrication Amount>
Cam A
φ 1 mm x around each cam
<Remarks>
Use an injector to apply G-71. <Remarks>
Cam B
Lubrication must be performed Use an injector to apply G-71.
only after installing the PF Cam A Rub off excess G-71 with a
Roller Grounding Spring. cotton bud if necessary.
PF Roller
Figure 6-5. Lubrication on PF Roller Grounding Spring

Cam B
Figure 6-6. Lubrication on LD Roller Shaft


Main Frame Along the contact areas between Along the contact area between
the front of the Main Frame the back of the Main Frame and
and the CR Unit. the CR Unit.
(x 4: Point A - Point D)
<Lubrication Type>
<Lubrication Type> G-71
G-71
<Lubrication Amount> φ 2 mm x 300 mm
Lubrication Point ( : x 2)
φ 2 mm x 310 mm (x 4) Main Frame
<Remarks>
Main Frame <Remarks> Use an injector to apply G-71.
Use an injector to apply G-71. Clean the lubrication point with
Clean the lubrication points a cloth beforehand.
with a cloth beforehand.
A B
3.5±1 mm Right Side View Lubrication Point ( : x 1)
Right Side View
(Inner surface of
7±0.5 mm the Main Frame)
Lubrication Point ( : x 2) 3±0.5 mm
Main Frame
Main Frame
Figure 6-8. Lubrication on Main Frame (2)

3.5±1 mm
C D Right Side View
3.5 mm (Outer surface of
the Main Frame)
Figure 6-7. Lubrication on Main Frame (1)

<Lubrication Point>
1. Protrusion of the Lower
Scanner Housing (contact
point with the center of the
Driven Pulley)
2. On the surface of the Guide
Rail of the Lower Scanner
Housing.
<Lubrication Type>
G-45
1
Sufficient quantity
<Remarks>
Use a brush to apply G-45.
Follow the procedure below to
apply to the surface of the
2 Guide Rail.
1. Move the CIS Assy to the right
and apply grease on the rail.
Guide Rail of Lower CIS Assy 2. Move the CIS Assy to the left
Scanner Housing and apply grease on the rail.
3. If the CIS Assy is
contaminated with grease,
wipe off the grease with a
cloth.
Figure 6-9. Lubrication on the Guide Rail of the Lower Scanner Housing

CHAPTER
7
APPENDIX
7.1 Exploded Diagram / Parts List

This manual does not provide exploded diagrams or parts list.
For the information, see SPI (Service Parts Information).
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Color Inkjet Printer

Epson Stylus NX510/NX515/SX510W/

Copyright © 2009 SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION.

Manual Configuration Symbols Used in this Manual

Indicates that a particular task must be carried out according to a certain

1.1 Features  Differences of NX510/SX410/SX210 series

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION Features 9

 Dimensions 1.2 Printing Specifications

Note *1 : SX410 series only

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION Printing Specifications 10

1.2.2 Ink Cartridge  Shelf life

Table 1-6. Cartridge types for SX210 series

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION Printing Specifications 11

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION Printing Specifications 12

• Plain paper Draft 3 / Eco • Premium VSD2

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION Printing Specifications 13

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION Printing Specifications 14

• Plain paper Fast Economy Eco VSD1

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION Printing Specifications 15

• Photo Paper Glossy VSD2

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION Printing Specifications 16

• Plain paper Fast Economy Eco • Premium VSD2

• Photo Paper Glossy VSD2

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION Printing Specifications 17

1.2.4 Supported Paper

Table 1-14. Supported Paper

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION Printing Specifications 18

Table 1-14. Supported Paper

Photo Paper Glossy (EAI) A4 210 x 297 mm (8.3”x11.7”) 258 g/m2 Y Y Y Y Y Y

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION Printing Specifications 19

1.2.5 Printing Area 1.3 Scanner Specifications

NX510 4” x 6” 2.8 mm Light source LED

Note * : NX510 series only.

Paper Size Paper SIze

Paper Feed Direction

Figure 1-2. Printing Area

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION Scanner Specifications 20

1.3.1 Scanning Range 1.4 General Specifications

Note* : Printing pattern: ISO/IEC24712

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION General Specifications 21

1.4.2 Environmental Conditions 1.4.3 Durability

Figure 1-4. Temperature/Humidity Range

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION General Specifications 22

1.4.5 Safety Approvals (Safety standards/EMI) 1.5 Interface

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION Interface 23

Table 1-22. Device ID 1.5.2 Network Interface (NX510 series only)

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION Interface 24

 Wireless LAN  Switching Wired/Wireless LAN

Note " * " : Referential value. It depends on surrounding conditions.

Table 1-27. Available Channels and Standard

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION Interface 25

1.5.3 Memory Card Slots

Table 1-29. List of Supported Memory Card

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION Interface 26

1.6 Control Panel

Table 1-30. NX510 series Buttons & LEDs LCD

Memory Card Goes to the memory card direct print mode.

1.1 Features Differences of NX510/SX410/SX210 series

Dimensions 1.2 Printing Specifications

1.2.2 Ink Cartridge Shelf life

Wireless LAN Switching Wired/Wireless LAN

Index Sheet errors

Rules on Numbering and Rotating Images