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SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION. † All effort 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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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.
About This Manual This manual describes basic functions, theory of electrical and mechanical operations, maintenance and repair procedures of EPSON Stylus Photo 1200. 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.
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Revision Status Revision Issued Date Description Rev. A January 11, 1999 First release...
„ 1440(H) x 720(V) dpi printing 220 x 132 (220mm x 132mm) „ 6-Color printing(YMCKcm) „ EPSON Special Media (Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper, 360 dpi Ink „ Traditional and New Microweave Jet Paper, Photo Qualtiy Glossy Film, Photo Paper) †...
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EPSON Stylus Photo 1200 Revision A PRINTABLE AREA Printable area is as follows. Figure 1-1. Printable Area Table 1-1. Printable Area(mm) Paper Paper Left Right Bottom Paper Width Length Margin Margin Margin Margin Size (PW) (PL) (LM) (RM) (TM) (BM)
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EPSON Stylus Photo 1200 Revision A PHYSICAL SPECIFICATION † Color Ink Cartridge † Dimension: 578mm(W) x 286mm(D) x 175mm(H) „ Type: † Weight: Exclusive cartridge 7 Kg „ Color: Magenta, Cyan, Yellow, Light Ma, Light Cyan „ Print Capacity:330 pages/A4 (360 dpi, 5% duty each color) „...
EPSON Stylus Photo 1200 Revision A 1.3 Interface 1.4 Operation Specification Stylus Photo 1200 is equipped with the same interfaces as Stylus Photo Although the specification and function of buttons and LED lighjts are 750. Therefore, refer to the Service Manual of Stylus Photo 750 for the same as those of Stylus Photo 750, the panel layout is different.
EPSON Stylus Photo 1200 Revision A 1.5 Major Components 1.6 Consumables Major components which consist Stylus Photo 1200 are as follow. Consumable of this printer are as follow. † Control Board: C264 Main or C259 Main Board Table 1-2. Consumables (Circuit and pattern are same in the both Code No.
EPSON Stylus Photo 1200 Revision A 2.1 Overview Comparing with Stylus Photo750, following points in Stylus Photo1200 are different from Stylus Photo 750. † Printer Mechanism „ Since Stylus Photo1200 can deal with A3+ size, mechanism is extended from 80 digits to 127 digits.
EPSON Stylus Photo 1200 Revision A Since EPSON Stylus Photo 1200 is a ink jet printer based on the function and characteristics of ESPON Stylus Photo 750, refer to the Service Manual of EPSON Stylus Photo 750 for troubleshooting. Troubleshooting...
EPSON Stylus Photo 1200 Revision A Since the basic component of EPSON Stylus Photo 1200 is same as that of EPSON Stylus Photo750, refer to the Service Manual of EPSON Stylus Photo 750 for disassembly and assembly procedures. Disassembly and Assembly...
EPSON Stylus Photo 1200 Revision A 5.1 Overview NOTE: 2.Initial ink charge should be done after installing the new ink cartridge. This section will explain required adjustment procedures for this printer after disassembling or replacing parts. 5.1.1 Adjustments Since the basic components and function of this printer is same as those of Stylus Photo 750, both printers share the same adjustment items.
EPSON Stylus Photo 1200 Revision A 5.2 Adjustment Program Exclusive adjustment program is necessary in this section. This interface improved user interfance and became easier to use than the previous programs. Comparing with the adjustment of Stylus Photo750, only modified or changed points are explained here.
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EPSON Stylus Photo 1200 Revision A 6. Select “World” and press “Enter” key. The screen like figure 5-4 will appear. 7. Select “Perform (Boot this PROGRAM). Refer to the Service Manaul of Stylus Photo 750 for the rest of adjustment procedures.
EPSON Stylus Photo 1200 Revision A Since the basic component of EPSON Stylus Photo 1200 is same as that of EPSON Stylus Photo750, refer to the Service Manual of EPSON Stylus Photo 750 for maintenance. Maintenance...
EPSON Stylus Photo 1200 Revision A 7.2 Circuit Boards There are 2 kinds of main boards for this printer; C259 Main Board and C264 Main Board. C259 Main Board and C257 PSB Power Supply Circuit are used for Stylus Photo750. C206 PNL Control Panel Board is common with Stylus Color400 and Stylus Photo EX.