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SERVICE MANUAL
Color Inkjet Printer
Stylus Photo RX680/RX685/RX690
SEMF07008
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Copyright2007 SEIKO EPSON CORPORATIONImaging Products CS, PL & Environmental ManagementPRECAUTIONS
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
Indicates an operating or maintenance procedure, practice or
condition
product. ADJUSTMENT
REQUIRED
that is necessary to keep the product’s quality.
CHAPTER 3.TROUBLESHOOTING
Describes the step-by-step procedures for the troubleshootingCHAPTER 4.DISASSEMBLY / ASSEMBLY
Describes the step-by-step procedures for disassembling and assembling
Indicates an operating or maintenance procedure, practice, or condition
CAUTION
the product.
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
CHECK
approved lubricants and adhesives required for servicing the product.
POINT
condition that is necessary to accomplish a task efficiently. It may also
APPENDIX Provides the following additional information for reference:
provide additional information that is related to a specific subject, or Electrical circuit boards schematics
comment on the results achieved through a previous action.
Indicates an operating or maintenance procedure, practice or condition
WARNING
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
REASSEMBLY
standard after disassembly and before re-assembly, otherwise the qual-
ity of the components in question may be adversely affected.Revision Status
Revision Date of Issue Description
A August 3, 2007 First Release
B September 28, 2007 [Chapter 5]"Overview" Page 168: error
correction.EPSON Stylus Photo RX680/RX685/RX690 Revision B
CONTENTS
2.2.1 Printhead28
Chapter 1PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
2.2.2 Carriage Mechanism28
1.1 Features 10
2.2.3 APG Mechanism30
1.2 Printing Specifications. 11 2.2.4 Paper Loading/Feeding Mechanism33 1.2.1 Basic Specifications 11
2.2.5 CD-R Mechanism 45
1.2.2 Ink Cartridge11
2.2.6 Ink System49
1.2.3 Print Mode 12
2.2.7 Scanner Unit 50
1.2.4 Supported Paper 13
2.3 Electrical Circuits Operating Principles. 51
1.2.5 Printing Area16
2.3.1 Features. 51
1.3 Scanner Specifications. 16
2.3.2 Circuit Board Components. 52
1.4 General Specifications. 17 2.3.3 Main Board Circuit Block Diagram 53
1.4.1 Electrical Specifications 17
2.4 Banding Reduction System BRS / Paper Feed Amount Profile Correction PFP 54
1.4.2 Safety Approvals Safety standards/EMI17
1.4.3 Acoustic Noise17
Chapter 3TROUBLESHOOTING
1.4.4 Durability. 17
1.4.5 Environmental Conditions18 3.1 Overview. 56
3.1.1 Troubleshooting on Motors and Sensors. 56
1.5 Interface18
1.5.1 USB Interfaces18 3.2 Error/Warning Indications. 57
1.5.2 Memory Card Slots. 19 3.2.1 List of Error Indications 57
1.6 Control Panel 20 3.3 Troubleshooting59
1.6.1 Operation Buttons & LED20 3.3.1 Troubleshooting with Error Indications 59
1.7 Specifications of Each Function. 21 3.4 Troubleshooting by Symptom no error indications78
1.7.1 Stand-alone Copy Function. 21 3.4.1 Troubleshooting Printer Mechanism Problems 78
1.7.2 Memory Card Direct Print Function21 3.4.2 Troubleshooting
Electrical Problems. 81
1.7.3 Backup Function22 3.4.3 Troubleshooting Ink Supply Problems.
81
1.7.4 Camera Direct Print Function USB Direct Print/PictBridge23
3.4.4 Troubleshooting I/F-related Problems83 1.7.5 Speciality Print Functions 23
3.5 Troubleshooting for Scanner 84
1.7.6 Setup Mode. 23
3.6 Troubleshooting Duplex Unit Problems. 86 Chapter 2OPERATING PRINCIPLES
2.1 Overview. 26
2.1.1 Printer Mechanism26
2.1.2 Motors and Sensors. 26
2.2 Printer Mechanism Operating Principles 28 6EPSON Stylus Photo RX680/RX685/RX690 Revision B 4.5.12 CR Motor 129
Chapter 4DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY
4.5.13 Carriage Assy 130
4.1 Overview. 88
4.5.14 Paper Guide Upper L/R133
4.1.1 Precautions88
4.5.15 Paper Guide Rear/PE Sensor 134
4.1.2 Tools 89
4.5.16 Rear ASF Assy/Change Lever. 135 4.1.3 Screws 89
4.5.17 ASF Sub Motor/RH Sensor/RP Sensor 137 4.1.4 Work Completion Checklist 90 4.5.18 LD roller/Retard Roller 139 4.1.5 Required Preparation before Disassembly91 4.5.19 Ink System. 142
4.1.6 Orientation Definition 91
4.5.20 ASF Motor Assy. 143
4.1.7 How to Unlock the Carriage91 4.5.21 Rear Frame Assy. 144
4.1.8 Disassembly Flowchart. 92
4.5.22 Paper Guide Front & EJ Roller Assy/PF Roller Assy. 145
4.2 Removing Exterior Parts/Components 94 4.5.23 Paper Guide Bank Assy149
4.2.1 Paper Support Assy. 94
4.5.24 Paper Guide Lower Assy 150 4.2.2 Rear Cover/Automatic Duplex Unit94 4.2.3 Cassette Assy. 95
Chapter 5ADJUSTMENT
4.2.4 Front ASF Cover Assy96
4.2.5 Panel Unit/Upper Housing96 5.1 Adjustment Items and Overview. 152
4.2.6 Scanner Unit. 100 5.1.1 Servicing Adjustment Item List. 152
4.2.7 Hinge Assy 102 5.1.2 Required Adjustments. 155
4.3 Disassembling the Scanner Unit103 5.2 Adjustment by Using Adjustment Program 157
4.3.1 Document Cover/ASF Cover103 5.2.1 Top Margin Adjustment Rear/Front. 157
4.3.2 Scanner Housing 103 5.2.2 Head Angular Adjustment 157
4.3.3 CIS Unit. 104 5.2.3 Bi-D Adjustment 158
4.3.4 CR Motor Unit 105 5.2.4 First Dot Position Adjustment Front/Rear 159
5.2.5 PW Adjustment159
4.4 Removing Control Boards106
5.2.6 PF Adjustment Rear/Front 160
4.4.1 Main Board Assy106
4.4.2 Disassembling the Main Board Assy107 5.3 Adjustment without Using Adjustment Program. 161
4.4.3 Disassembling the Panel Unit. 108 5.3.1 PG Adjustment 161
5.3.2 PF Belt Tension Adjustment 163
4.5 Disassembling the Major Parts/Components. 110
5.3.3 FD Belt Tension Adjustment164
4.5.1 Middle Housing110
4.5.2 Power Supply Unit 113 5.4 Scanner Original Adjustment. 165
4.5.3 Stacker Assy. 114
5.5 Banding Reduction System BRS Adjustment / Paper Feed Amount
Profile PFP
4.5.4 Printer Mechanism 114
Correction. 168
4.5.5 CR Scale. 117
5.5.1 Overview 168
4.5.6 Printhead 118
5.5.2 Adjustment Procedure. 170
4.5.7 APG Assy/Sub Board/ASF Encoder/Retard ASF Assy. 120 4.5.8 Waste Ink Pads/Foot 123
4.5.9 EJ Frame Assy/CDR Guide Assy. 124 4.5.10 PF Encoder. 127
4.5.11 PF Motor. 128
7EPSON Stylus Photo RX680/RX685/RX690 Revision B Chapter 6MAINTENANCE
6.1 Overview174
6.1.1 Cleaning. 174
6.1.2 Service Maintenance 174
6.1.3 Lubrication 175
Chapter 7APPENDIX
7.1 Connectors184
7.2 Exploded Diagram / Parts List188
7.3 Electrical Circuits. 188
8CHAPTERA
1
PRODUCT DESCRIPTIONEPSON Stylus Photo RX680/RX685/RX690 Revision B
Dimensions
1.1 Features
Dimensions:446 mm W x 432 mm D x 237 mm H
Stylus Photo RX680/RX685/RX690 are multi-featured color inkjet printers designed
with the ASF and stacker closed. Excludes the duplex unit
for semiprofessional and home use
Weight: 12.0 kg
The main features are; Excludes ink cartridges, CDR tray, duplex unit and power cable
Printing
High speed and high quality on plain paper is achieved. Newly developed dye ink
is employed, which offers excellent resistance to light, water, gas, and is less prone
to smear In addition to print from a PC, offers direct print from a memory card Automatic duplex printing using the optional duplex unit equipped as
standard for EAI modelDirect print on a CD/DVDEquipped with two paper feeders; front cassette and rear ASF.
Scanning
Employing CIS sensor offers faster scanning with no warm-up time and achieved
compact body Scanning from a PCOffers a function that directly stores a scan data to a memory card.
Stand-alone copy
High quality copy using the printing and scanning functions. Offers eight or 11
with the duplex unit preset copy layouts.
Figure 1-1External View
Memory card slot
Accessible from a PC as a USB memory card slot.
Color LCD
2.5-inch TFT color LCD for excellent ease of operation
USB interfacesEnables to print images in an external storage device Backup copy of a memory card can be made on an external mediaOffers camera direct print PictBridge, USB Direct Print
Wireless communication
Mounting the optional Bluetooth unit offers wireless communication
with an
external device.
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION Features 10
EPSON Stylus Photo RX680/RX685/RX690 Revision B 1.2.2 Ink Cartridge
1.2 Printing Specifications
The product numbers of the Epson ink cartridges for this printer are
shown below.
1.2.1 Basic Specifications
Table 1-2Product No. of Ink Cartridges Table 1-1Printer Specifications Color EAI Euro Asia, CISMEA
Item Specifications T0771 S T0811 S
Black
T0801
T0781 SS T0821 SS
Print method On-demand ink jet
T0772 S T0812 S
Cyan
Black: 90 nozzles x 1
T0802T0782 SS T0822 SS
Nozzle configuration Color: 90 nozzles x 5 Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Light Cyan, Light Magenta T0773 S T0813 S
Magenta
T0803T0783 SS T0823 SS
Print direction Bi-directional minimum distance printing logic seeking
T0774 S T0814 S
Yellow
Horizontal x Vertical dpi
T0804T0784 SS T0824 SS360 x 180720 x 540
Print resolution
T0775 S T0815 S
Light Cyan
T0805360 x 360720 x 720T0785 SS T0825 SS720 x 360SMGA 5760 x 1440 1440 x 1440
T0776 S T0816 S
Light Magenta
T0806ESC/P Raster commandT0786 SS T0826 SS
Control codeESC/P-R RGB command
Shelf lifeEPSON Remote command
Two years from production date if unopened, six months after opening package.
Character code: Alphanumeric with expanded graphics PC437
ASCII, 20H to 7FH only
Storage Temperature
Internal font
Font: EPSON original font
Alphanumeric font: Courier
Table 1-3Storage Temperature Input buffer size 64 Kbytes
Situation Storage Temperature Limit o o
Paper feed method Friction feed -20 C to 40 C
When stored in individual boxes o o
-4 F to 104 F
o Top feed, front out front paper cassette 1 month . at 40 C
Paper path
o
o o
104 F Front feed, front out rear ASF -20 C to 40 C
When installed in main unit
o o
-4 F to 104 F
Paper feed rates T.B.D. mm/sec at 25.4 mm feed PF interval Programmable in 0.01764 mm 1/1440 inch steps
Dimension
12.7 mm W x 68 mm D x 47 mm H
Do not use expired ink cartridges.
CAUTION
o
The ink in the ink cartridge freezes at -16 ?C 3.2 F. It takes
o
about three hours under 25 ?C 77 F until the ink thaws and
becomes usable.
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION Printing Specifications 11EPSON Stylus Photo
RX680/RX685/RX690 Revision B
Table 1-4Print Mode Color/Monochrome
1.2.3 Print Mode
Resolution Dot Size Micro Border
Media Print Mode Bi-d
Table 1-4Print Mode Color/Monochrome
1
H x V dpi cps* Weave -less
Resolution Dot Size Micro BorderPresentation Paper
Media Print Mode Bi-d
1
H x V dpi cps* Weave -less Matte EAI
720x720 MC2-2
NA
Photo ON ONPlain paper Draft 1 EcoPhoto Quality Inkjet 2.0 pass 280cps
NA
360x180 ON OFF
Fast economy 450cps Paper othersPremium Bright
White Paper EAI
Draft 2 Eco
MC2-1
NA
360x180 ON OFF NA
Normal 360x360 OFF OFFBright White Inkjet
Economy 450cps
360cps
Envelope
Paper others
MC2-1
MC1-1
NA
Normal 360x360 ON OFF NA Photo Fine 720x720 OFF ON 360cps
240cps
MC1-1
720x720 MC2-2
NA
Photo Fine 720x720 ON ON Photo stickers NA
Photo ON ON
240cps
2.0 pass 280cpsUltra Premium 720x720 MC1-2Iron-On Transfer 2
OK
Photo* ON ON
Glossy Photo Paper
1.0 pass 240cps Paper EAI MC1-1
EAI
NAIron-On Cool Peal Photo Fine 720x720 OFF ON
720x720 MC2-2
2 240cps
OK
Photo* ON ONUltra Glossy Photo Transfer Paper
2.0 pass 280cps
Paper others
others
MC1-5
OK
Super Photo 1440x1440 ON ON MC1-5
200cps
CD/DVD label NA
Super Photo 1440x1440 ON ON 200cpsPhoto Paper Glossy MC1-1
High-quality CD/DVD
OK MC1-5
EAI Fine 720x360 ON ON NA
Super Photo 1440x1440 ON ON
240cps
label
200cpsGlossy Photo Paper
others
720x720 MC1-2
2 Note *1: cps character per second OK
Photo* ON ONPremium Photo Paper 1.0 pass 240cps
*2 : Photo mode uses 1.0 pass or 2.0 pass depending on the paper
sizeGlossy EAI
1.0 pass supported size: 4”x6” Premium Glossy 2.0 pass supported size: 5”x7”, 8”x10”, Letter, A4 720x720 MC2-2
2
OK
Photo Paper others Photo* ON ON 2.0 pass 280cpsPremium Photo Paper Semi-Gloss EAI
MC1-5Premium Semigloss OK
Super Photo 1440x1440 ON ON 200cps
Photo Paper otherPremium 720x720 MC2-2
OK
Photo ON ON
Presentation Paper
2.0 pass 280cps
Matte EAI
MC1-5Matte Paper Heavy-
OK
Super Photo 1440x1440 ON ON 200cps
weight others
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION Printing Specifications 12EPSON Stylus Photo
RX680/RX685/RX690 Revision B 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 1-5Supported Paper Thickne
Weight EAI EUR Asia Paper Path ss
Paper Name Paper Size
2 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 4 5
mm g/m lb. P* B* D* P* B* D* P* B* D* F* R* Legal 215.9 x 355.6 mm 8.5”x14” Y - - Y - - Y - - - Y Letter 215.9 x 279.4 mm 8.5”x11” Y - Y Y - Y Y - Y Y Y A4 210 x 297 mm 8.3”x11.7” Y - Y Y - Y Y - Y Y Y B5 182 x 257 mm 7.2”x10.1” - - Y Y - Y Y - Y Y Y 0.08-
Plain paper 64-90 17-24
A5 148 x 210 mm 5.8”x8.3” - - - Y - - Y - - Y Y 0.11
Half Letter 139.7 x 215.9 mm 5.5"x8.5” Y - - - - - - - - - - A6 105 x 148 mm 4.1”x5.8” Y - - Y - - Y - - Y Y *6
User 89 x 127- 216 x 297 mm
*6 *7
Y - - Y - - Y - - Y Y
*7
Defined 50.8x127 - 216x1117.9 mm Premium Inkjet Plain Paper A4 210 x 297 mm 8.3”x11.7” 0.11 80 21
- - - Y - Y Y - Y Y Y
Premium Bright White Paper EAI Letter 215.9 x 279.4 mm 8.5”x11” 0.11
90 24 Y - Y - - - - - - Y Y
Bright White Inkjet Paper others A4 210 x 297 mm 8.3”x11.7” 0.13
92.5 25 - - - Y - Y Y - Y Y Y
Letter 215.9 x 279.4 mm 8.5”x11” Y Y - - - - - - - Y Y
A4 210 x 297 mm 8.3”x11.7” - - - Y Y - Y Y - Y Y
Ultra Premium Photo Paper Glossy EAI
8” x 10” 203.2 x 254 mm 0.30 290 77 Y Y - - - - - - - Y Y
Ultra Glossy Photo Paper others
5” x 7” 127 x 178 mm Y Y - Y Y - - - - Y Y
4” x 6” 101.6 x 152.4 mm Y Y - Y Y - Y Y - Y Y
Note *:*1: indicates whether the paper type/size is supported or not*2: indicates whether Borderless printing is available or not. *3: indicates whether duplex printing is available or not*4: indicates whether the paper type/size is supported for front feeding fron