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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 a
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Revision Status Revision Date of Issue Description A June 27, 2008 First Release Confidential
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Epson STYLUS NX100/NX105/SX100/SX105/TX100/TX101/TX102/TX103/TX105/TX106/TX109/ME 300 Revision A Contents Chapter 1 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION Chapter 2 OPERATING PRINCIPLES 1.1 Features................................................................................................................. 9 2.1 Overview ............................................................................................................ 24 2.1.1 Printer Mechanism .................................................
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Epson STYLUS NX100/NX105/SX100/SX105/TX100/TX101/TX102/TX103/TX105/TX106/TX109/ME 300 Revision A Chapter 4 DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY Chapter 5 ADJUSTMENT 4.1 Overview ............................................................................................................ 55 5.1 Adjustment Items and Overview...................................................................... 101 4.1.1 Precautions .............................................................................................
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CHAPTER 1 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION Confidential
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Epson STYLUS NX100/NX105/SX100/SX105/TX100/TX101/TX102/TX103/TX105/TX106/TX109/ME 300 Revision A 1.1 Features Epson STYLUS NX100/NX105/SX100/SX105/TX100/TX101/TX102/TX103/ TX105/TX106/TX109/ME 300 are entry class color ink-jet printers with the scanner function. Features Maximum print resolution: 5760 (H) x 1440 (V) dpi D2 Chips printhead (Black: 90 nozzles x 1, Color: 29 nozzles x 3 per color) Borderless printing with pigment ink Four independent ink cartridges is installed. Dimensio
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Epson STYLUS NX100/NX105/SX100/SX105/TX100/TX101/TX102/TX103/TX105/TX106/TX109/ME 300 Revision A 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 1-2. Product No. of Ink Cartridges Euro Table 1-1. Printer Specifications *1 *2 Color EAI Latin 1 Latin 2 CISMEA Asia 1 Asia 2 ECC (West) Item Specification T0691 T0731N T1161 T0711 T0731N T0731N Black T0921N T10
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Epson STYLUS NX100/NX105/SX100/SX105/TX100/TX101/TX102/TX103/TX105/TX106/TX109/ME 300 Revision A 1.2.3 Print Mode Table 1-5. Print Mode (Monochrome) Resolution * Media Print Mode Dot Size (cps ) Table 1-4. Print Mode (Color) (H x V dpi) Resolution * Fast Economy/ Eco Media Print Mode Dot Size (cps ) 360x120 (H x V dpi) Economy (360cps) Fast Economy/ Eco VSD1 360x120 Normal 360x360 Economy (360cps) (165cps) Plain paper VSD1 VSD2’ Normal 360x360 Fine 720x720 (165cps) (240cps) Plain paper VSD2’
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Epson STYLUS NX100/NX105/SX100/SX105/TX100/TX101/TX102/TX103/TX105/TX106/TX109/ME 300 Revision A 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 1-6. Supported Paper EAI EUR Asia Thickness Paper Name Paper Size Weight (mm) *1 *2 *1 *2 *1 *2 P B P B P B 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
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Epson STYLUS NX100/NX105/SX100/SX105/TX100/TX101/TX102/TX103/TX105/TX106/TX109/ME 300 Revision A Table 1-6. Supported Paper EAI EUR Asia Thickness Paper Name Paper Size Weight (mm) *1 *2 *1 *2 *1 *2 P B P B P B 5” x 7” 127 x 178 mm Y Y Y Y Y Y 2 4" x 6" 101.6 x 152.4 mm Y Y Y Y Y Y Photo Paper Glossy (EAI) 255 g/m 0.27 (68 lb.) Glossy Photo Paper (Euro, Asia) 16:9 wide 101.6 x 180.6 mm Y Y Y Y Y Y 3.5” x 5” 89 x 127 mm Y Y Y Y Y Y Letter 215.9 x 279.4 mm (8.5”x11”) Y Y Y - Y
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Epson STYLUS NX100/NX105/SX100/SX105/TX100/TX101/TX102/TX103/TX105/TX106/TX109/ME 300 Revision A 1.2.5 Printing Area 1.3 Scanner Specifications The printing area for this printer is shown below. Table 1-8. Basic Specifications Table 1-7. 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 E
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Epson STYLUS NX100/NX105/SX100/SX105/TX100/TX101/TX102/TX103/TX105/TX106/TX109/ME 300 Revision A 1.4.2 Environmental Conditions 1.4 General Specifications Table 1-11. Environmental Conditions *1 *1,2 1.4.1 Electrical Specifications Condition Temperature Humidity Shock Vibration 10 to 35°C 1G 0.15G, Table 1-10. Primary Power Specifications Operating 20 to 80% (50 to 95°F) (1 msec or less) 5 to 55Hz Item 100-120 V model 220-240 V model 3 Storage -20 to 60°C* 2G 1.5G, 5 to 85
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Epson STYLUS NX100/NX105/SX100/SX105/TX100/TX101/TX102/TX103/TX105/TX106/TX109/ME 300 Revision A 1.4.3 Durability 1.5 Interface Total print life: 10,000 pages (A4, 3.5% duty), This printer has USB interface of the following specifications. or three years which ever comes first Printhead: Five billions shots (per nozzle) or five years which ever comes 1.5.1 USB Interface first Scanner carriage: 36,000 cycles of carriage movement The table below describes the specifications of the USB in
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Epson STYLUS NX100/NX105/SX100/SX105/TX100/TX101/TX102/TX103/TX105/TX106/TX109/ME 300 Revision A 1.6 Control Panel 1.6.1 Operation Buttons & LEDs The following buttons and LEDs are equipped on the control panel. Table 1-15. Buttons & LEDs Button/LED Function Power Turns the power ON/OFF. Stops printing immediately and ejects the paper. Stop Cancels the job which is printing/copying at the same time. Button Adjusts the image size to the paper and starts color photo Start Photo Power LED copyi
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Epson STYLUS NX100/NX105/SX100/SX105/TX100/TX101/TX102/TX103/TX105/TX106/TX109/ME 300 Revision A 1.6.2 Control Panel Functions Table 1-16. Buttons Functions Button Printer Status Functions Power Power Off Turns the power OFF. Power On Turns the power ON. Ejects the paper if the paper is not ejected yet. Stop Printing / Copying Stops printing immediately and ejects the paper. Cancels the job which is printing/copying at the same time. Ink Out Runs a sequence of ink cartridge rep
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Epson STYLUS NX100/NX105/SX100/SX105/TX100/TX101/TX102/TX103/TX105/TX106/TX109/ME 300 Revision A Table 1-16. Buttons Functions Button Printer Status Functions *3 Start Color Ready / Ink Low Adjust the size to the paper and starts color copying. (when pressed for 3 seconds or more) Sleep Recovers from sleep, adjust the size to the paper and starts color copying. Stop + Start B&W Ready / Ink Low Starts B&W copying in the draft mode. Sleep Recovers from sleep and starts B&W copying in the draft m
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Epson STYLUS NX100/NX105/SX100/SX105/TX100/TX101/TX102/TX103/TX105/TX106/TX109/ME 300 Revision A Table 1-17. LED Functions LED Printer Status Priority Power LED Paper LED Ink LED Power OFF (processing) High-speed flashing OFF OFF 1 Fatal error (system error) High-speed flashing High-speed flashing High-speed flashing 2 Fatal error (mechanical error) Flashing Flashing Flashing 3 Maintenance request Flashing ON ON 4 (Waste ink overflow) Power ON (initializing) Flashing --- --- 5 Paper jam er
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SERVICE MANUAL
Color Inkjet Printer
EPSON Stylus NX100/NX105/SX100/
SX105/TX100/TX101/TX102/
TX103/TX105/TX106/TX109/
ME 300
Confidential
SEMF08-002
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Notice: All rights reserved. No part of this manual may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION. The contents of this manual are subject to change without notice. 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 appreciat
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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/mainten
