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SERVICE MANUAL Scanner•Printer•Copier EPSON Stylus PHOTO RX640/650 SEMF05003...
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SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION. All efforts have been made to ensure the accuracy of the contents of this manual. However, should any errors be detected, SEIKO EPSON would greatly appreciate being informed of them.
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REPAIRS ON EPSON PRODUCT SHOULD BE PERFORMED ONLY BY AN EPSON CERTIFIED REPAIR TECHNICIAN. MAKE CERTAIN THAT THE SOURCE VOLTAGES IS THE SAME AS THE RATED VOLTAGE, LISTED ON THE SERIAL NUMBER/RATING PLATE. IF THE EPSON PRODUCT HAS A PRIMARY AC RATING DIFFERENT FROM AVAILABLE POWER SOURCE, DO NOT CONNECT IT TO THE POWER SOURCE.
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C H E C K P O I N T condition that is necessary to accomplish a task efficiently. It may Epson-approved lubricants and adhesives required for servicing also provide additional information that is related to a specific the product.
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Revision Status Revision Date of Issue Description December 19, 2005 First Release March 8,2006 Error correction Checkpoint: "Scanner Home Position Adjustment" on page -75: April 17,2006 Addition of scanner lubrication point "Lubrication of SCANNER" on page -81...
“Zoom Print” is also provided. Six color ink cartridges Scan functions Borderless printing available using EPSON special media paper. This unit is equipped with the “Scan to Memory Card” function that facilitates the Reduced noise level conversion of a reflective Document to Digital form. Furthermore, functions similar to CD-R Printing those activated via the scanner’s scan navigation buttons are also provided in this mode...
Hardcopy Cable Replacement Profile (HCRP) devices, Bluetooth adapter and devices compatible with IrDA (infrared data association) is available on EPSON web site. Note : Subject to conditions such as obstructions between communication devices, radio wave condition, magnetic field, static electricity, locations where interferences occur, software or OS used, receiver sensitivity of communication Devices, and antenna performance.
EPSON Stylus PHOTO RX640/650 Revision A 1.2.3.2 Infrared Communication Printing Function Stylus PHOTO RX640/650 incorporates an infrared communication port on the Main Board. Infrared receiver Items Specifications Compliant with the infrared data communication standards (IrDA Ver.1.3 [Low Standards Power option], etc.)
1.4.8 Special Operations 1 month when at 40°C, 120 hour when at 60°C 20 ~ 80%, RH (operation mode * With Stylus PHOTO RX640/650, the special operation modes described below are Humidity 5 ~ 85%, RH (non-operation mode * available by turning the power on with the specified buttons held down.
This Chapter describes the operating principles of the mechanism and electric circuits of Stylus PHOTO RX640/650. PF Encoder 2.1.1 Mechanical Components CD-R Guide APG Sensor The printer of Stylus PHOTO RX640/650 consists of the following major mechanisms: Sensor Table 2-1. Mechanical Components 1 CD-R Tray Sensor Mechanism...
EPSON Stylus PHOTO RX640/650 Revision A 2.1.2 Motors and Sensors APG Sensor Table 2-3. Motors and Sensors (Printer Mechanism) PF Motor PF Encoder Name Function Printhead F3-MACH head (6 colors x 90 nozzles) CR Encoder Type : DC motor Voltage : 42V DC ±...
• Stopping excitation of the printer motor • Stopping the head drive circuit The major circuit boards of Stylus PHOTO RX640/650 are as follows: • Turning off the CCD scanner power supply and stopping the excitation of the Main Board:...
With Stylus PHOTO RX640/650, almost all troubles can be coped with by following Check the inside of the Unit, and remove foreign matters, if any, such as paper the instructions given on “EPSON Status Monitor 3” (when connected to the PC) or on clips, staples, bits of paper, paper dust or toner.
EPSON Stylus PHOTO RX640/650 Revision A 3.2 Troubleshooting When There is Error Display 3.2.1 Error List Table 3-1. Error List Error Name Occurrence Condition Displayed Message Recovery Procedure The ink cartridge cover is not closed. The ink exchange was executed with the ink cartridge Close the ink cartridge fixation cover Open the scanner unit and close the ink cartridge cover.
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EPSON Stylus PHOTO RX640/650 Revision A Table 3-1. Error List (continued) Error Name Occurrence Condition Displayed Message Recovery Procedure Multi-page feed error. Re-set paper and press the “Start” button Multi-page Feed Error Multi-page feed error has occurred. Remove and reload the paper, then press the Start button.
Start button. Guide Display “<Start Button>: Start” The installed ink cartridges listed below differ from the genuine Epson ink cartridges for this printer. [Y] [BK] [LC] [LM] [M] [C] The use of other products may affect your print quality and could result in Message related to ink (5) A non-genuine ink cartridge has been installed.
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EPSON Stylus PHOTO RX640/650 Revision A Table 3-2. Warning List (continued) Causes Details Displayed Message (TBD) Recovery Procedure While XHTML-Print data could be decoded, a part A part of the reference object or all of reference object decoding was abandoned Error in the data.
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EPSON Stylus PHOTO RX640/650 Revision A Table 3-2. Warning List (continued) Causes Details Displayed Message (TBD) Recovery Procedure Combo print error 5 (Euro) The contents of the memory card have changed. Print a new template and After template printing, a different memory card try again.
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EPSON Stylus PHOTO RX640/650 Revision A Table 3-2. Warning List (continued) Causes Details Displayed Message (TBD) Recovery Procedure The memory card or disk was removed. Operation canceled. Scan to memory error Can not saving data, because memory card has been...
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EPSON Stylus PHOTO RX640/650 Revision A Table 3-2. Warning List (continued) Causes Details Displayed Message (TBD) Recovery Procedure The memory card or Disk is write-protected. File clearness (Write- Because the memory card is write-protected, it is Operation canceled. Press the OK button protected) not possible to delete it.
EPSON Stylus PHOTO RX640/650 Revision A 3.2.3 FATAL Error C H E C K The EEPROM (Address: 3CH) stores the error code of the P O I N T latest fatal error. The latest fatal error can be identified using the adjustment program.
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EPSON Stylus PHOTO RX640/650 Revision A Table 3-3. Fatal Errors (continued) Category Error Code Error Cause Remedy PF acceleration lock error Checking the PF mechanism by visual inspection: PF speed over error Check the PF mechanism for paper jam or adhesion of foreign matters by visual inspection.
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EPSON Stylus PHOTO RX640/650 Revision A Table 3-3. Fatal Errors (continued) Category Error Code Error Cause Remedy Transistor ambient temperature abnormal Checking the following parts and replace the defective one: ♦Printhead Error in X-Hot detection before printing (p.51) The thermistor on the printhead Head system ♦Main Board...
EPSON Stylus PHOTO RX640/650 Revision A 3.3 Troubleshooting When There is No Error Display 3.3.1 Troubleshooting for Printer This section describes repair/service of the Printer Mechanism. Listed below are various problems which may occur, observations of such problems, check point and remedies.
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EPSON Stylus PHOTO RX640/650 Revision A Faulty paper ejection Table 3-2. Diagnostics when paper ejection is abnormal Condition Cause Check Point Remedy Turn the PF Roller, and check to see if the paper is Faulty PF-related operation Engage the PF-related gears properly.
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EPSON Stylus PHOTO RX640/650 Revision A Printer stops during initialization Table 3-4. Diagnostics when printer stops during format Condition Cause Check Point Remedy Paper Eject Frame not installed Check to see if the hook securing the Paper Eject Frame has been engaged. Install the Paper Eject Frame properly.
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EPSON Stylus PHOTO RX640/650 Revision A Faulty print Table 3-5. Diagnostics when printing is abnormal Condition Cause Check Point Remedy Printhead surface is dirty Alternate cleaning and test printing several times. Clean the Printhead surface with a cotton swab. (Dot missing)
EPSON Stylus PHOTO RX640/650 Revision A 3.3.2 Power Supply Related Troubleshooting If the printer does not operate at all (LED does not light up) even with the power turned ON, refer to the following table and perform troubleshooting. Table 3-6. Power Supply Related Troubleshooting...
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EPSON Stylus PHOTO RX640/650 Revision A Printing is not carried out correctly. Table 3-8. Diagnostics when printing is erratic Condition Cause Check Point Remedy Ink Cartridge not operating Install a new ink cartridge and test printing. Replace the ink cartridge.
EPSON Stylus PHOTO RX640/650 Revision A 3.3.4 I/F Related Troubleshooting Troubleshooting for Memory Card Slot Table 3-11. Troubleshooting for Memory Card This section describes the troubleshooting for the USB I/F and Memory Card Slot. Cause Check Point Remedy Check to see if a memory card is...
EPSON Stylus PHOTO RX640/650 Revision A 3.3.5 Troubleshooting for Scanner Scanner does not operate for initialization Table 3-14. Scanner does not operate for initialization This section describes repair/service for the Scanner mechanism. In troubleshooting, Cause Check Point Yes/No Remedy first identify the trouble at the Assy level based on the observation.
EPSON Stylus PHOTO RX640/650 Revision A Carriage operates but error indicated Picture can not be read clearly Table 3-16. Carriage operates but error indicated Table 3-19. Picture can not be read clearly Cause Check Point Yes/No Remedy Cause Check Point...
“CAUTION”. 4.1.2 Tools Chips for disassembling procedures are described under the heading “CHECK Use only specified tools to avoid damaging the Stylus PHOTO RX640/650. POINT”. Table 4-1. Tools If the assembling procedure is different from the reversed procedure of the...
EPSON Stylus PHOTO RX640/650 Revision A 4.1.4 Disassembly and Reassembly Procedure The flowchart below shows step-by-step disassembly procedure for Stylus PHOTO RX640/650. When disassembling each component, refer to the page number indicated for the relevant component. START Panel Assy Printhead (p.43)
EPSON Stylus PHOTO RX640/650 Revision A 4.2 Removal of Exterior Parts 4.2.1 Panel Assy Open the Scanner Unit, and remove the screws (x3) securing the Middle Cover Assy. (Fig. 4-1) Hook (x10) Release the hooks (x3 at points marked with ∆) on the Printer Mechanism, the hooks (x5) in the front and the hook at the right side, and remove the Middle Cover Assy.
EPSON Stylus PHOTO RX640/650 Revision A 4.2.2 Disassembly of Panel Assy C.B.P-TITE 3x8 (x5) C.B.P-TITE 3x8 · · Torque : 0.6±0.1N Torque : 0.6±0.1N C A U T I O N Do not use any cleaning liquid to clean the LCD. Otherwise, the surface membrane can come off.
EPSON Stylus PHOTO RX640/650 Revision A 4.2.3 Scanner Unit Place the harness in consideration of Middle Cover position Remove the Panel Assy. (p. 43) Ferrite Core Remove the Paper Support. Lift the joint area of the USB Cover and remove the USB Cover by pulling it toward you.
EPSON Stylus PHOTO RX640/650 Revision A 4.2.4 Main Board Ferrite Core Holder Ferrite Core Holder Head FFC Release the hook and A D J U S T M E N T When the Main Board is to be replaced, back up the data in...
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EPSON Stylus PHOTO RX640/650 Revision A Tighten the screws in the order specified to secure the Main Board and Main Board Assy. (Fig. 4-15, Fig. 4-14) Route the harness along the guide in the left area of the housing, set the ferrite cores in the locations shown, and stick acetate tape on the ferrite cores.
EPSON Stylus PHOTO RX640/650 Revision A 4.2.5 Middle Housing Hinge Assy (x2) C A U T I O N After removing the Waste Ink Assy, take due care not to stain any surrounding objects with waste ink. C.B.P-TITE 3x8 (x2) Remove the Panel Assy.
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EPSON Stylus PHOTO RX640/650 Revision A Check the following before installing the Middle Housing: • Stacker operates properly. (p.55) Acetate Tape 18x20 (x6) • The harness is routed properly. (Fig. 4-21), (Fig. 4-22) Acetate Tape 18x20 When installing the Middle Housing, check the following: •...
EPSON Stylus PHOTO RX640/650 Revision A After installing the Middle Housing, check the following conditions: • Waste Ink Tube is routed properly. (Fig. 4-24) Projection Groove for Waste Ink Tube Projection Hook 4.2.6 Waste Ink Tray Assy Hook C A U T I O N When removing the Waste Ink Tray Assy, take due care not to stain any surrounding objects with waste ink.
FFC may be damaged. Guide (x2) C H E C K Stylus PHOTO RX640/650 does not have any mechanism that P O I N T permits the operator to unlock the carriage. Therefore, turn the power ON and unplug the power cable from the wall outlet timely after seeing the movement of the carriage to locate it at a position other than the home position.
Hold here CR_Scale02.eps C H E C K Stylus PHOTO RX640/650 does not have any mechanism that P O I N T permits the operator to unlock the carriage. Therefore, turn the power ON and turn it OFF timely after seeing the movement of the carriage to locate it at a position other than the home position.
EPSON Stylus PHOTO RX640/650 Revision A 4.2.9 Printer Mechanism Lubrication is necessary. Refer to the following section and lubricate the specified points: C A U T I O N Do not remove or install the Printer Mechanism Assy with the Lubrication of Printer Mechanism Assy (p.81)
EPSON Stylus PHOTO RX640/650 Revision A 4.3 Disassembly of Housing Lower Assy Waste Ink Pad Waste Ink Pad Tray 4.3.1 Waste Ink Pads (Housing Lower) C A U T I O N When removing the Waste Ink Pads, take due care not to stain No need to any surrounding objects with waste ink.
EPSON Stylus PHOTO RX640/650 Revision A 4.3.3 Stacker Assy Stacker Remove the Printer Mechanism (p.53) Push the CD-R Guide Lever to raise the CD-R Guide. Release the hook, and remove the CD-R Guide Lever. (Fig. 4-34) Lower the CD-R Guide, slide the shaft side of the CD-R Guide Lever Spring, release its hook side end, and remove the spring.
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EPSON Stylus PHOTO RX640/650 Revision A When installing the CD-R Shaft, orient it so that the side where the distance from the shaft end to the hole for the hook of the gear is larger is positioned left (on the spring side), and pass it Insert the projection under the guide through the Stacker.
EPSON Stylus PHOTO RX640/650 Revision A 4.4 Disassembly of Scanner Unit A D J U S T M E N T When, in subsequent work, the CR Shaft or Carriage Unit is R E Q U I R E D removed, the scanner home position can be shifted from the correct position.
EPSON Stylus PHOTO RX640/650 Revision A 4.4.2 CCD Unit (Scanner Unit) Driven Pulley Timing Belt Remove the Scanner Housing (p.57) Remove the Timing Belt from the Driven Pulley while relaxing the belt tension for CR Shaft the CR Shaft. (Fig. 4-43) installed here Remove the CCD Unit together with the FFC and the CR Shaft.
EPSON Stylus PHOTO RX640/650 Revision A 4.4.5 Disassembly of TPU Unit Hook Remove the Scanner Unit (p.45) Hinge area Remove the TPU Unit while pushing the hook (middle) in the hinge area of the TPU Unit. (Fig. 4-46) Remove the screws (x4) securing the TPU Cover. (Fig. 4-47) Lift the threaded hole side of the Harness Cover slightly, and remove the cover by sliding it toward the front.
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EPSON Stylus PHOTO RX640/650 Revision A <LED Relay Board> C.B.P-TITE 3x8 LED Relay Board · Torque : 0.6±0.1N Remove the connector from the Inverter Board. (Fig. 4-49) Remove the screw, and disconnect the harness from the TPU Housing. <Inverter Board>...
EPSON Stylus PHOTO RX640/650 Revision A 4.5 Disassembly and Assembly of Major Parts of Printer 4.5.1 PF Motor, PF Encoder and PF Scale PF Scale C A U T I O N Handle the PF Scale with care not to scratch or stain it. Do not touch it with your bare hand.
EPSON Stylus PHOTO RX640/650 Revision A 4.5.2 I/S Assy I/S Assy C A U T I O N Take due care not to stain any surrounding objects with ink. In addition, when removing the Waste Ink Tube, take care not to splash ink.
EPSON Stylus PHOTO RX640/650 Revision A 4.5.3 ASF Assy C.B.S-TITE (P4) 3x6 LD Roller Guide · Torque : 0.8±0.1N Remove the Printer Mechanism (p.53) Linear Scale Remove the I/S Assy (p.62) At the left side of the ASF Assy, peel off tape, and disconnect the lead wires of the Hooks (x5) PF Motor from the ASF Assy.
EPSON Stylus PHOTO RX640/650 Revision A 4.5.4 APG Assy Hook C.B.S-TITE 3x6 (x2) · Torque : 0.8±0.1N Remove the Printer Mechanism (p.53) At the right side of the printer, remove the screws (x2) securing the APG Assy. (Fig. 4-61) Release the hook at the top, and remove the APG Assy while taking care not to lose gears or springs.
EPSON Stylus PHOTO RX640/650 Revision A 4.5.5 CR Motor Remove the Printer Mechanism (p.53) Remove the I/S Assy (p.62) Remove the ASF Assy (p.63) Driven Pulley Assy At the rear of the printer, remove the tension spring of the Driven Pulley Assy.
EPSON Stylus PHOTO RX640/650 Revision A 4.5.6 Carriage Assy Mark Remove the Printer Mechanism (p.53) Left Parallelism Bush Remove the Linear Scale (p.52) Spring Remove the PF Scale and PF Encoder (p.61) C.B.S-TITE(P4) 3x6 Remove the APG Assy (p.64) ·...
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EPSON Stylus PHOTO RX640/650 Revision A A D J U S T M E N T When installing the Carriage Assy, refer to the following sections Lubrication is necessary. Refer to the following section and R E Q U I R E D...
EPSON Stylus PHOTO RX640/650 Revision A 4.5.7 Eject Frame Assy Head FFC Remove the Printer Mechanism (p.53) Hooks (x2) at front bottom Remove the Ferrite Core Holder (with hooks x2) from the Front Frame, and Front Frame remove the Head FFC. (Fig. 4-70) Release the harness of the CD-R sensor from the hook of the Eject Frame.
EPSON Stylus PHOTO RX640/650 Revision A 4.5.8 Upper Paper Guides ~Rear~ Hooks C A U T I O N When removing the Upper Paper Guides, bring down the Spring (x3) actuator of the PE Sensor toward the front to avoid damaging Do not touch any of the rollers;...
EPSON Stylus PHOTO RX640/650 Revision A 4.5.9 Paper Guide Front Assy ~Printer rear~ Right Parallelism Bush PF EJ Ground Spring C A U T I O N Do not touch any of the rubber rollers of the Paper Eject Roller Assy or coated surface of the PF Roller Assy;...
5.1 Overview 5.1.1 Adjustment by Use of Adjustment Program (TBD) Description: The adjustments of Stylus PHOTO RX640/650 are roughly classified to the following For the adjustment by use of the adjustment program, the details are described in types. the window and help of the program. Therefore, this manual does not describe the details of the adjustment by use of the adjustment program.
Housing Lower. (Install the Linear Scale after adjustment.) deviation of the platen gap. Refer to “4.2.9 Printer Mechanism” (p.53) With Stylus PHOTO RX640/650, four stages of PG setting are Table 5-2. PG Positions available by means of the APG Mechanism. However, make Application for Printing...
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Revision B EPSON Stylus PHOTO RX640/650 Revision B Adjustment procedure Pull the belt to move the carriage Specified PG value: 1.2 ± 0.1 mm Gauge (1.1 or 1.3mm) Install the ink cartridges in the carriage. Remove the Cable Holder Frame. (Fig. 4-65) Check that the APG Assy and the carriage are in the PG-position.
– Origin adjustment tool EPSON 1401646 Note : “ ”: available on the market, “EPSON”: available from EPSON C H E C K This adjustment program has not only the home position P O I N T adjustment function but also other various functions. However, this manual describes only the functions and procedure necessary for home position adjustment.
EPSON Stylus PHOTO RX640/650 Revision B 5.1.5 Home Position Adjustment Procedure Connect the Stylus PHOTO RX640/650 to the PC with the USB cable, turn the power Select the model name (Yebisu) on, and set the home position adjustment tool. and click the [OK] button...
EPSON Stylus PHOTO RX640/650 Revision C 6.1 Overview Waste Ink Absorption Capacity Waste ink resulting from cleaning or flushing is absorbed by the waste ink pads. This section describes maintenance work to maintain the functions and performance of Specifications of the waste ink pads are as follows: Stylus PHOTO RX640/650.
EPSON Stylus PHOTO RX640/650 Revision C LUBRICATION OF PAPER GUIDE FRONT ASSY 6.1.3 Lubrication PF Roller Shaft and the The types and amount of grease to be applied have been determined based on the Lubrication shaft holders (2 evaluation at factory. Accordingly, definitely use a suitable volume of designated...
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EPSON Stylus PHOTO RX640/650 Revision C LUBRICATION AT INSTALLATION OF CARRIAGE ASSY LUBRICATION OF DRIVEN PULLEY Shaft holder hole in the Surfaces which come in Left side of G-71 (x4) Lubrication Right side of Lubrication printer frame (for CR contact with the printer...
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EPSON Stylus PHOTO RX640/650 Revision C LUBRICATION AT INSTALLATION OF I/S ASSY LUBRICATION OF SCANNER Printer frame: Surface of scanner CR Lubrication Surface which comes in Lubrication shaft Revision G-71 Points contact with the Clutch Points Cwithout 5cm area Gear...
EPSON Stylus PHOTO RX640/650 Revision A 7.1 Connectors Table 7-1. Connectors on the Main Board CN No. Color Connected to Remarks For connection – (USB interface connector) to PC USB I/F Board 4-pin CN3 White CR Motor 2-pin CN4 Black PF Motor...
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EPSON Stylus PHOTO RX640/650 Revision A Printhead FFC PE Sensor Pin No. Signal on Main Board Signal on Mechanism Side Remarks Main Board Side Head PCB Side PRN-PE PRN-PE Pin No. Signal Signal Pin No. Pin No. Signal Signal Pin No.
EPSON Stylus PHOTO RX640/650 Revision A 7.3 Electric Circuit Diagrams This section shows electric circuit diagrams of Stylus PHOTO RX640/650. Table 7-1. Circuit Diagrams List Number of Circuit Board Circuit Board Name Pages Main Board C608Main C608PNL Panel Board C608PNL-B...
EPSON Stylus PHOTO RX640/650 Revision A 7.4 Exploded Diagrams This section shows exploded diagrams of Stylus PHOTO RX640/650. The exploded diagrams consist of the following components: Table 7-1. Exploded Diagrams Drawing Component Page Number No.1 Accessory-related Diagram page 96 No.2...
EPSON Stylus PHOTO RX640/650 Revision A 7.5 ASP Reference List Table 7-1. ASP Reference List (continued) Ref. No. Parts name This section shows the ASP list of Stylus PHOTO RX640/650. STACKER,SUPPORT LEVER,GUIDE,CDR Table 7-1. ASP Reference List GUIDE,STACKER,RIGHT Ref. No.
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EPSON Stylus PHOTO RX640/650 Revision A Table 7-1. ASP Reference List (continued) Table 7-1. ASP Reference List (continued) Ref. No. Parts name Ref. No. Parts name SCANNER UNIT,EAI/EURO,ASP HOLDER,APG CARRIAGE UNIT; ASP COMPRESSION SPRING,0.94 TPU UNIT,EAI/EURO;ASP SHAFT,CDR HOUSING MAT ASSY;ASP...