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CHAPTER
7
ADJUSTMENT
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EPSON WF-C5790/WF-C5790a/WF-C5710/ET-8700/WF-C5210/WF-C5290/WF-C5290a Revision A
7.1 Adjustment and Inspection Overview 7.1.2 Tools and jigs

The following tools and jigs are required for adjustment and inspection.
This chapter describes the adjustment and inspection items required during repair
work.  Jigs
7.1.1 Operating Environment Jig Availability Part code Remark
The operating environment for the Adjustment Program is as follows. Teflon tape O 1706715
 OS: Windows vista, 7, 8, 8.1, 10 Thickness gauge O -
 Interface: USB
Scale O -
Leak tester sheet front - 1684353
Leak tester sheet rear - 1684354
Note 1 : “O”: Commercially available ones are acceptable.

2 : EPSON provides the tools listed with EPSON part code.
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7.1.3 Adjustment and Inspection List

 Mechanical adjustments and inspections
Adjustment name Purpose Adjustment procedure overview Tools Reference

Adjustment PG Adjustment Set the clearance of the gap between the nozzle Place a thickness gauge in the specified location and then P. 559
 Thickness gauge
surface of the print head and the platen to an move the CR unit over the thickness gauge and check the
 Teflon tape
appropriate amount. clearance.
Inspection Leak Check To prevent ink leaks, make sure there is no ink When the ink supply unit ink tubes are attached to the print P. 563
leaking from the joints of the print head and ink head, insert the leak check jig and determine whether or not  Leak tester sheet
supply unit ink tubes. there is a leak by whether or not ink adheres to it.
 Software adjustments and inspections
Adjustment /
inspection paper /feed tray
When the Main Board needs to be
replaced, use this to copy adjustment
values stored on the old Main Board to With the old Board installed, use the adjustment program to read
 Adjustment
EEPROM data copy the new board. If this copy is completed - out the EEPROM data, and after exchanging with the new Board, P. 564
Program
successfully, all the other adjustments load the read out data.
required after replacing the Main Board
are no longer be necessary.
This must be carried out after
replacing the Main Board to apply Enter the product serial number of the printer using the
 Adjustment
Initial settings Initialize Setting settings for the target market, etc. - adjustment program, and write the initial setting information
Program
P. 565
Perform MAC address Setting if onto the Main Board.
necessary.
Input the ID incorporating the Select “Head ID Input” from the Adjustment Program and
 Adjustment
Head ID Input correction values for print head - execute the item. (Auto input) After the ID is input, check that P. 566
Program
production variations. the correct print head ID has been written in the same menu.
Initialize PF  Adjustment
deterioration offset Select “Initialize PF deterioration offset” or “Initialize PW Program
Reset the deterioration correction
- sensor deterioration counter” from the Adjustment Program P. 566
Initialize PW detector counter.  Adjustment
and execute the counter reset.
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Adjustment /
CR motor heat  Adjustment
-
protection control Program
PF motor heat Measure product variations to set  Adjustment
the appropriate correction values. -
Also, make a pass/fail judgment by Automatically measure the correction value and perform the
IS motor heat protection  Adjustment
calculating whether or not the - operation load check by selecting “XX heat protection control” P. 567
control Program
Adjustment operation load is within the from the Adjustment Program menu and executing the item.
ASF motor heat expected range from the motor  Adjustment
(Mechanical) -
protection control current value. Program
Scanner/ADF motor heat  Adjustment
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Paper type: Plain paper Select “PE Sensor Check” from the Adjustment Program menu and
To detect PE Detector part failure or  Adjustment
PE Sensor Check Size: A4 execute, and run plain paper through. After the operation has P. 567
assembly failure. Program
Paper source: Paper cassette (1) completed, obtain the data, and measure chattering frequency and time.
Select “Head angular Adjustment Mech” from the menu of the
Paper type: Photo matte paper adjustment program and execute the item to print the
Adjustment Use software to correct the vertical/
Head angular mecha adjustment pattern.  Adjustment
(Print adjustment horizontal tilt occurs when installing Size: A4 P. 568
adjustment Determine the adjustment value from the adjustment pattern Program
by mechanical) the head. Paper source: Rear ASF Assy
based on the judgment criteria and then perform adjustment by
turning the adjustment dial provided on the CR unit.
Select “PTS delay adjustment” from the Adjustment Program
Correct the impact offset caused by Paper type: Plain paper and execute the item to print the adjustment pattern.
a difference in the speed of the  Adjustment
PTS delay adjustment Size: A4 Determine the adjustment value from the adjustment pattern P. 572
lowspeed part and acceleration/ Program
Paper source: Paper cassette (1) based on the judgment criteria and then enter the adjustment
deceleration part of the CR.
value from the PTS delay adjustment menu.
Select “Head angular adjustment” from the Adjustment
Use software to correct the vertical Paper type: Plain paper Program and execute the item to print the adjustment pattern.
Head angular  Adjustment
or horizontal tilting that occurs at Size: A4 Determine the adjustment value from the adjustment pattern P. 573
adjustment Program
Adjustment the time of print attachment. Paper source: Paper cassette (1) based on the judgment criteria and then enter the adjustment
(Print adjustment value from the Head angular adjustment menu.
by program) Use software to correct the print Select “Bi-d adjustment” from the Adjustment Program and execute
Paper type: Plain paper
timing for aligning the print position the item to print the adjustment pattern. Determine the adjustment  Adjustment
Bi-d adjustment Size: A4 P. 574
between the outward path and return value from the adjustment pattern based on the judgment criteria Program
path when bidirectional printing. Paper source: Paper cassette (1) and then enter the adjustment value from the Bi-d adjustment menu.
Use software to correct the print Select “Paper Skew adjustment” from the Adjustment Program
timing for aligning the print position Paper type: Plain paper menu and execute the item to print the adjustment pattern.
 Adjustment
Paper Skew adjustment between the outward path and return Size: A4 Determine the adjustment value from the adjustment pattern P. 575
Program
path when bidirectional printing in Paper source: Paper cassette (1) based on the judgment criteria and then enter the adjustment
band feed mode. value from the Paper Skew adjustment menu.

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Adjustment /
 PW Adjustment  PW Adjustment
Use software to correct the offset  Paper type: Photo matte paper
due to sensor characteristics and  Size:A4 Select “PW / 1st Dot adjustment” from the Adjustment
attachment variations.  Paper source: Rear ASF Assy Program and execute the item to print the adjustment pattern.  Adjustment
PW / 1st Dot adjustment  1st Dot Adjustment  1st Dot Adjustment Determine the adjustment value from the adjustment pattern Program P. 576
Use software to correct the print  Paper type: Plain paper based on the judgment criteria and then enter the adjustment  Scale
timing so that the main scanning  Size:A4 value from the PW / 1st Dot adjustment menu.
direction print start position  Paper source: Paper cassette (1)
Adjustment becomes the target value. Rear ASF Assy
(Print adjustment Select “PF/EJ adjustment” from the Adjustment Program menu
by program) Use software to correct variations in Paper type: Plain paper
and execute the item to print the adjustment pattern. Determine
paper feed accuracy due to
PF/EJ adjustment Size: A4 the adjustment value from the adjustment pattern based on the - P. 577
mechanical variations and media
Paper source: Paper cassette (1) judgment criteria and then enter the adjustment value from the
transportation characteristics.
PF/EJ adjustment menu.
Select “PF Band adjustment” from the Adjustment Program menu and
Correct the paper feed error that Paper type: Plain paper execute the item to print the adjustment pattern. Determine the
occurs due to mechanical variations
PF Band adjustment Size: A4 adjustment value from the adjustment pattern based on the judgment - P. 578
or media feed characteristics in band
Paper source: Paper cassette (1) criteria and then enter the adjustment value from the PF Band
feed mode.
adjustment menu.
Use software to correct the paper Paper type: Plain paper Select “PE adjustment” from the Adjustment Program menu
detection position offset caused by  Adjustment
PE adjustment Size: A4 and execute, and run plain paper through. Correct in software P. 579
variations in the PE sensor attachment Program
Paper source: Paper cassette (1) paper errors in detected position.
position and print head position.
Corrects CR stop position errors, and
errors at APG switching operations
Obtain the APG Cam and Carriage connection location and
resulting from different parts sizes or  Adjustment
APG offset adjustment - adjust the target position for APG switching, and at that time P. 579
problems with assembly, and stops Program
record the adjustment value in the EEPROM.
correctly on the flat parts of cams
Adjustment during APG switching.
(Program) Check that an abnormal signal that will
Select “Nozzle Noise Check” from the Adjustment Program
cause a Nozzle diagnostic function  Adjustment
Nozzle Noise Check - menu and execute the item. The judgment results are displayed P. 579
problem is not occurring as a result of a Program
on the Adjustment Program.
part failure or poor assembling.
Set the rank for setting the optimal Select “Nozzle Rank Categorize” from the Adjustment
judgment threshold value of each Program menu and execute the item. Measure the optimum  Adjustment
Nozzle Rank Categorize - P. 580
nozzle to ensure Nozzle diagnostic judgment threshold value of each nozzle, and record it in Program
function detection accuracy. EEPROM.
Nozzle Detect Move Check that Nozzle diagnostic Select “Nozzle Detect Move Check” from the Adjustment  Adjustment
- P. 581
Check function is operating normally. Program menu and execute the item. Program

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Adjustment /
Run this cleaning when dots missing Paper type: Plain paper Perform a head cleaning using the adjustment program, and
 Adjustment
Head Cleaning is observed on an adjustment pattern Size: A4 print a nozzle check pattern to see if all the nozzles fire ink -
Program
printed by the adjustment program. Paper source: Paper cassette (1) properly.
Discharges the ink inside the ink
Select “Ink Eject” from the Adjustment Program menu and  Adjustment
Ink Eject supply path when removing the - -
execute it. Program
printhead and ink supply path.
Fill the print head and ink channels Select “Ink Charge” from the Adjustment Program menu and  Adjustment
Ink Charge - -
with ink to enable printing. execute it. Program
Select Temperature and Humidity Sensor Check" from the
Check that the temperature and　
Temperature and Adjustment Program and execute the item, and then determine  Adjustment
humidity sensors are operating　 - -
Humidity Sensor Check whether or not the sensor operation is normal or abnormal Program
normally.
based on the displayed temperature and humidity information.
Maintenance
Touch Panel Check that optical touch panel LED Select “Touch Panel confirmation” from the Adjustment  Adjustment
- -
confirmation levels are within standards. Program menu and execute it. Program
Select “CR Unlock” from the Adjustment Program menu and  Adjustment
CR Unlock Unlock the CR Unit. - -
execute it. Program
After repairs, reset the error history,
Preparation for Select “Preparation for shipment” from the Adjustment  Adjustment
and as necessary select cleaning - -
shipment Program menu and execute it. Program
when the printer is next turned on.
Paper type: Plain paper, Photo
Use this to check if the all matte paper
Select “Final check pattern print” from the Adjustment  Adjustment
Final check pattern print adjustments have been properly Size:A4 -
Program menu and execute it. Program
made. Paper source: Paper cassette (1)
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7.2 Required Adjustments

The following table lists the required adjustment items depending upon the parts being  Meaning of the marks used in the tables on the next pages are
repaired or replaced. Find the part(s) you removed or replaced, and check which C H E C K
P O IN T as follows.
adjustment(s) must be carried out.
• ◯ : Required only when replacing
 After all required adjustments are complete, use the “Final • ◎ : Required when removing and/or replacing
check pattern print” function to print all adjustment patterns • - : No adjustment is required
for final check. If you find a problem with the printout  If there are multiple adjustment items for a replaced part, be
patterns, carry out the adjustment again. sure to carry them out in the priority order indicated in the
 When replacing the Main Board and the Printer Mechanism at table.
the same time, the adjustment should be made after
performing the initial setting.
Table 7-1. Adjustment Correspondence Table
Temperature and Humidity

Relevant parts
Paper Cassette 1st Assy
(EEPROM Copy OK)
(EEPROM Copy NG)
Printer Mechanism
Power Supply Assy
Main Board Assy
Main Board Assy
Ink Supply Tube
Inksystem Assy
Rear ASF Assy
ADF/SCN Unit
Priority order
Panel Assy
RIPS Unit
Printhead
Rear Unit
CR Unit
Adjustment item
Sensor
1 PG Adjustment - - - - - - - - ◎ - - ◎ - - ◎
2 Leak Check - - - - - - - ◎ ◎ - - - - - -
3 EEPROM data copy - - - - - ○ - - - - - - - - -
4 Initialize Setting - - - - - - ○ - - - - - - - -
5 Head ID Input - - - - - - ○ - ○ - - - - - -
6 Initialize PF deterioration offset - - - - - - ○ - - - - - - - ◎
7 Initialize PW detector deterioration counter - - - - - - ○ - - - - ○ - - ◎
8 CR motor heat protection control - - - - - - ○ - - - ○ - - - ◎
9 PF motor heat protection control - - - - - - ○ - - - ○ - - - ◎
10 IS motor heat protection control - - - - - - ○ - - ○ ○ - - - ◎
11 ASF motor heat protection control - - - - - - ○ - - - ○ - - - ◎
12 APG offset adjustment - - - - - - ○ - - - - ○ - - ◎
13 Temperature and Humidity Sensor Check - - - ◎ - - ○ - - - - - - ○ -
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Table 7-1. Adjustment Correspondence Table
Temperature and Humidity

Relevant parts
Paper Cassette 1st Assy
(EEPROM Copy OK)
(EEPROM Copy NG)
Printer Mechanism
Power Supply Assy
Main Board Assy
Main Board Assy
Ink Supply Tube
Inksystem Assy
Rear ASF Assy
ADF/SCN Unit
Priority order
Panel Assy
RIPS Unit
Printhead
Rear Unit
CR Unit
Adjustment item
Sensor
14 Ink Discharge - - - ◎ - - - ◎ ◎ - - - - - -
15 Ink Charge - - - ◎ - - - ◎ ◎ - - - - - -
16 Nozzle Noise Check - - - - - ○ ○ - ○ - - - - - -
17 Nozzle Rank Categorise - - - - - ○ ○ - ○ - - - - - -
18 Nozzle Detect Move Check - - - - - ○ ○ - ○ - - - - - -
19 PE Sensor Check - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ◎
20 Head angular mecha adjustment - - - - - - - - ◎ - - ◎ - - ◎
21 PTS delay adjustment - - - - - - ○ - ◎ - - ◎ - - ◎
22 Head angular adjustment - - - - - - ○ - ◎ - - ◎ - - ◎
23 Bi-d adjustment - - - - - - ○ - ◎ - - ◎ - - ◎
24 Paper Skew adjustment - - - - - - ○ - ◎ - - ◎ - - ◎
25 PW adjustment - ○ - - ○ - ○ - ◎ - - ◎ ○ - ◎
26 1st Dot adjustment Rear ASF - ○ - - - - ○ - ◎ - - ◎ ○ - ◎
Front ASF - - - - ○ - ○ - ◎ - - ◎ ○ - ◎
27 PE adjustment Rear ASF - ○ - - - - ○ - ◎ - - ◎ ○ - ◎
Front ASF - - - - ○ - ○ - ◎ - - ◎ ○ - ◎
28 PF/EJ adjustment - - - - - - ○ - ◎ - - ◎ ○ - ◎
29 PF Band adjustment - - - - - - ○ - ◎ - - ◎ ○ - ◎
30 Scanner/ADF motor heat protection control - - ○ - - - ○ - - - ○ - - - -
31 Touch Panel confirmation ○ - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
32 Final check pattern print - ◎ ◎ ◎ ◎ ◎ ◎ ◎ ◎ ◎ ◎ ◎ ◎ ◎ ◎
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7.3 Adjustment and Inspection Details  Preparing the thickness gauge
 The Print Head of this printer has an integral structure of

7.3.1 Mechanical Adjustments and Inspections the Printhead Cover and Printhead nozzle surface.
Therefore, if the thickness gauge touches the nozzle
PG ADJUSTMENT surface in the same way as performed in the traditional
 The standard range of the PG is as follows: procedure, the nozzle surface may be damaged. When
C H E C K
P O IN T checking the platen gap, make sure to apply Teflon tape
• Standard: 1.60 ± 0.1 mm
(thickness: 0.08 mm) on all the thickness gauges used for
checking the Platen Gap in advance.
 Use commercially available Teflon tape of 0.08 mm in
 Tools thickness.
 Thickness gauges for PG check  When applying Teflon tape on the thickness gauges, make
 Teflon tape (part code: 1684353) sure no bubbles or foreign material remain under the
tape.
Bubbles Foreign materials
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 Application procedure of Teflon tape

1. Clean the surfaces of the thickness gauge by using alcohol, and make sure
no dirt or contamination remains on the surfaces.
2. Apply Teflon tape on the thickness gauge as shown below.
Teflon tape
Fold the tape at the edge and trim it at the center in the
thickness direction.
Thickness gauge
Figure 7-1. Preparing Thickness Gauge (1)

Teflon tape
3. Fold the excess portions of Teflon tape along the edges of the thickness Thickness gauge
gauge, and trim the portions at about the center in the thickness direction
of the sides.
Before trimming
C H E C K When trimming the Teflon tape, the teflon tape can be easily cut out
P O IN T by guiding the half thickness gauge.
After trimming
 Make sure to wear the heavy gloves to prevent the cutter

from cutting the hand when trimming the Teflon tape.
Figure 7-2. Preparing Thickness Gauge (2)
 When trimming, cut in the opposite direction, away from
the hand holding the gauge.
4. Make sure any tears or burrs on the applied Teflon tape, then the
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 PG adjustment procedure 2. Move the CR unit to the center of the printer.

3. Place the thickness gauge (1.42 mm thickness gauge + 0.08 mm Teflon tape)
When performing the PG adjustment, make sure of the following. at position A shown in Figure 7-4.
 Move the CR Unit by pulling the CR timing belt.
 Be careful not to damage the nozzle surface of the Full digit side HP side
Printhead with the thickness gauge.
 When make the Printhead touch the thickness gauge, be
careful not to let the Printhead run onto the gauge.
B A
1. Loosen the two fixing screws of the PG adjustment cam positioned on the left
and right, and the four fixing screws of the CR guide frame.
Full digit side Left PG adjustment Right PG HP side

cam adjustment cam
PG: Small PG: Small
PG: Large PG: Large
Thickness gauge
Figure 7-4. Placement of Thickness Gauge
Figure 7-3. PG Adjustment Cam

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4. Move the CR unit to the thickness gauge and check whether or not the CR
Unit touches the thickness gauge.
• If does not touch the thickness gauge: Proceed to step 5.
• If touches the thickness gauge: Perform the adjustment in the
procedure below.
4-1. Move the CR unit to the center part of the printer.
4-2.Move the PG adjustment cam on the right side by one notch in the “+”
direction.
4-3. Move the CR unit to the thickness gauge again and check whether or not
the carriage touches the thickness gauge.
• If touches the thickness gauge, repeat the work of Step 4-1 to Step 4-3
until the CR Unit does not touch the thickness gauge.
at position B shown in Figure 7-4.
•Even for the Full digit side, follow the same procedure to adjust the PG
adjustment cam on the left side until the CR Unit is no longer in contact
with the thickness gauge.
at position A shown in Figure 7-4.
7. Move the CR unit to the thickness gauge and check whether or not the
carriage touches the thickness gauge.
• If touches the thickness gauge: Proceed to step 8.
• If does not touch the thickness gauge: Perform the adjustment in the
procedure below.
7-1. Move the CR unit to the center part of the printer.
7-2.Move the PG adjustment cam on the right side by one notch in the “-”
direction.
7-3.Move the CR unit to the thickness gauge again and check whether or not
the CR Unit touches the thickness gauge.
• If does not touch the thickness gauge, repeat the work of Step 7-1 to
Step 7-3 until the CR Unit touches the thickness gauge.
at position B shown in Figure 7-4.
•Even for the Full digit side, follow the same procedure to adjust the PG
adjustment cam on the left side until the CR Unit comes in contact with the
thickness gauge.
9. Tighten the two fixing screws of the PG adjustment cam positioned on the left
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INK LEAK CHECK 2. Check the ink adherence state on the cloudy surface of the jigs to determine
whether or not there is an ink leak.
An ink leak check is required when disconnecting the Ink Supply Tube from the
Printhead.
 Judgment criterion of leak check
Check whether or not ink is adhered at a position of 2 mm or more from the
The judgment method of the ink leak check is described below. leading edge of the cloudy surface of the jigs. (Consider the result to be a fail
if any of the jigs for the leak check does not pass the check.)
C H E C K The jigs for the leak check (leak tester sheet front/rear) need to be
P O IN T attached during the part replacement work. For the procedure to • Pass (no ink leak)
attach the jigs, refer to " Printhead (p. 403)" and " Ink Supply When ink adherence is less than 2 mm from the leading edge of the jig
Tube (p. 398)".
• Fail (ink leak)
When ink adherence is 2 mm or more from the leading edge of the jig
 Leak check procedure
2mm
1. Pull out the jigs for the leak check.
Jig
Jig (Leak tester sheet rear) Jig (Leak tester sheet front)
Leading edge
Cloudy surface
NG OK
Figure 7-6. Judgment Criterion of Leak Check
C H E C K If the result is determined to be a fail (ink leak), refer to

Figure 7-5. Leak Check Procedure (1)
P O IN T “Printhead” (p. 403) and perform the ink leak check again.

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7.3.2 Software Adjustments and Inspections 4. Turn the printer off, and replace the Main Board Assy with a new one.
(For information on how to replace the Main Board Assy, see " Main Board Assy
7.3.2.1 Initial settings (p. 328)")
5. Connect the printer and PC, and turn the printer on.
EEPROM DATA COPY
6. Press the Restore button on the EEPROM Data Copy menu to restore the data.
1. Start the Adjustment Program.
2. Select the “EEPROM Data Copy” from menu of adjustment program.
3. Make sure a check mark has been placed for items that require data copy, and then
press the Backup button.
Figure 7-8. EEPROM Data Copy screen (2)
Figure 7-7. EEPROM Data Copy screen (1)

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INITIAL SETTINGS 4. Enter the product serial No. into the Product Serial No. (10 digits) entry field.
5. Enter the MAC address into the MAC Address entry field.
C H E C K Execute this function only when the EEPROM backup fails (backup
P O IN T cannot be performed). 6. Press the Perform button to execute the initialize the Main Board Assy.
1. After replacing the Main Board Assy, connect the printer and PC, and then turn the
printer on.
2. Start the Adjustment Program, and select “Initial Settings”.
3. In the Initial Settings menu, make sure a check mark has been placed for the
following items.
 EEPROM data initial check
 Product Serial No. (10 digits) **********
 MAC Address ** ** **
Figure 7-10. Initial settings screen (2)
Figure 7-9. Initial settings screen (1)

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HEAD ID INPUT INITIALIZE PF DETERIORATION OFFSET
1. Start the Adjustment Program, and select “Head ID Input”. 1. Start the Adjustment Program, and select “Initialize PF deterioration offset”.
2. Press the Auto input button, and then enter the head ID. 2. Press the Initialization button, and initialize the concerned counter.
Figure 7-11. Head ID Input screen Figure 7-12. Initialize PF deterioration offset screen
C H E C K  If you press the Check button, you can check the head ID that
P O IN T has been currently entered.
By comparing the values before input and after input, it can be
checked if the head ID has been written correctly.
 If Head ID Input cannot be performed, head failure occurs.
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7.3.2.2 Adjustment (Mechanical) PE DETECTOR CONFIRMATION
MOTOR HEAT PROTECTION CONTROL  Paper and feed tray
 Target adjustment  Paper size: A4
 CR motor heat protection control  Paper type: Plain paper
 PF motor heat protection control  Paper feed tray: Paper Cassette 1st
 IS motor heat protection control  Adjustment Procedure

1. Load paper into the Paper Cassette 1st.
 ASF motor heat protection control
2. Start the Adjustment Program, and select “PE Detector confirmation”.
 Scanner/ADF motor heat protection control 3. Press the Perform button to execute “PE Detector confirmation”.
 Adjustment Procedure
1. Start the Adjustment Program, and select the target adjustment item.
2. Place a check mark for the replaced component, press the Perform button, and
then execute motor heat protection control.
Figure 7-14. PE Detector confirmation screen
C H E C K If the check results are NG, check the installation state of the PE
P O IN T Lever and PE Sensor.
Figure 7-13. Adjustment screen (E.g. PF motor heat protection control)

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7.3.2.3 Adjustment (Print Adjustment by Mechanical)  Judgment

Make adjustments so that the spacing between the pattern lines when the
HEAD ANGULAR MECHA ADJUSTMENT
adjustment value is “0” becomes equal.
 Paper and feed tray  Preparation
 Paper size: A4
Head angular mecha adjustment must be performed when the ADF/SCN Unit has
 Paper type: Photo matte paper been opened.
 Paper feed tray: Rear ASF Unit Therefore, in order to set the ADF/SCN Open Sensor to the closed state, secure it
 Adjustment pattern with tape.
ADF/SCN Open Sensor
Tape
Figure 7-16. Preparation
Figure 7-15. Head angular mecha adjustment pattern

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 Procedure Flowchart  Method of the Head Angular Adjustment

1. Perform preparatory work. (p. 568)
Start the adjustment
2. Start the Adjustment Program, and select the “Head angular mecha adjustment”.
3. Load specified paper into the specified paper feed tray.
Start the printer. Start the printer, and print
the adjustment pattern. 4. Press the Print button to print the adjustment pattern.
Print the adjustment

pattern from Adjustment
program.
Yes
Confirm the adjustment
pattern Line space is
Check the adjustment equal?
pattern, and forecast the
adjustment value when the No
line space becomes equal.
Confirm the misalignment
direction. Adjustment is finished.
Release the Carriage Lock
and move the Carriage
unit to the center position.
Release the Carriage Lock
and move the Carriage
unit to the center position.
Loosen the screw by 90°.
Rotate the adjustment dial Loosen the screw by 90°.

by forecast value, and
tighten the screws.
Move the Adjustment dial
for 1 step to the
misalignment direction.
Figure 7-18. Head angular mecha adjustment screen
Tighten the screws.
Figure 7-17. Head angular mecha adjustment procedure flowchart

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5. Check the adjustment pattern, and forecast the adjustment value when the gap 6. Turn the printer off, and turn the Ink System gear by hand as shown below to
between the lines is equal. release the CR lock, moving the Carriage to the center position.
<OK>
Present adjusted
value
Gear
Figure 7-20. Releasing the CR lock

7. Turn the screws (×3) holding the Print Head counter clockwise by 90° to loosen,
and move the Carriage Unit's Head Angular Adjustment dial in accordance with
the forecast adjustment value from Step 5.
Direction Direction
<NG> of “+” of “-”
Figure 7-19. Head angular mecha adjustment (1)
Head Angular
Adjustment dial
Figure 7-21. Head angular mecha adjustment (2)

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8. Tighten the screw(x3) and move the CR Assy to the home position.
 When was carried out head angular mecha adjustment, make
9. Turn the printer on again, and print the adjustment pattern. sure confirm the operation of the cap of the ink system by the
following procedure.
10. Check the present adjusted value on the adjustment pattern, check if the line
If the cap does not return to original position, make sure to
spacing is equal. replace the Ink System Assy. because it can not be performed
 If the line spacing is equal: The adjustment is completed. accurately capping, and printing failure occurs.
1. Push the Cap to rear side, and confirm to return to original
 If the line spacing is not equal: Check the misalignment direction (“+” position.
direction/“-” direction). Then go to Step 11.
11. Carry out Step 6 and Step 7, and move the Adjustment dial 1 notch in the direction
confirmed in Step 10.
12. Tighten the screws, and repeat Step 9 through Step 12 until the gap between the
lines is equal.
Cap
Figure 7-22. Operation check of the Cap (1)

2. Push the rear of the cap to the home position, and confirm to
return to original position.
Cap
Figure 7-23. Operation check of the Cap (2)

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7.3.2.4 Adjustment (Print Adjustment by Program)  Judgment

Select the pattern for which there is no gap and overlapping of the left and right
PTS DELAY ADJUSTMENT
patterns.
 Paper and feed tray  Adjustment procedure
 Paper size: A4 1. Start the Adjustment Program, and select “PTS delay adjustment”.
 Paper type: Plain paper 2. Load specified paper into the paper feed tray.
3. Press the Print button to print the adjustment pattern.
 Paper feed tray: Paper Cassette1st
4. Check the adjustment pattern and determine the adjustment value based on the
 Adjustment pattern judgment procedure.
5. Enter the adjustment value.
6. Check that an adjustment value is entered, press the Input button, and save the
adjustment value in the printer.
C H E C K If there is no pattern satisfying the judgment method among the

P O IN T adjustment patterns, there is a pattern satisfying the judgment
method outside the scope of pattern printing. Therefore, select the
best pattern and enter the adjustment value, following which again
print the adjustment pattern and determine the adjustment value.
Figure 7-24. PTS delay adjustment pattern

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HEAD ANGULAR ADJUSTMENT  Judgment
 Paper and feed tray From among the printed patterns, select the pattern where the above and below
lines are the straightest.
 Paper size: A4
 Adjustment procedure
 Paper type: Plain paper
1. Start the Adjustment Program, and select “Head angular adjustment”.
 Paper feed tray: Paper Cassette 1st 2. Load specified paper into the paper feed tray.
 Adjustment pattern 3. Press the Print button to print the adjustment pattern.
judgment procedure.

Figure 7-25. Head angular adjustment pattern

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BI-D ADJUSTMENT  Judgment
 Paper and feed tray Select the pattern for which there is no gap and overlapping of the left and right
patterns.
 Paper size: A4
1. Start the Adjustment Program, and select Bi-d adjustment”.
 Paper feed tray: Paper Cassette 1st 2. Load paper into the specified paper feed tray.
judgment procedure.

Figure 7-26. Bi-d adjustment pattern

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PAPER SKEW ADJUSTMENT  Judgment
 Paper and feed tray From among the printed patterns, select the pattern where the above and below
lines are the straightest.
 Paper size: A4
 Paper type: Plain Paper
1. Start the Adjustment Program, and select “Paper Skew adjustment”.
 Paper feed tray: Paper Cassette 1st 2. Load paper into the specified paper feed tray.
judgment procedure.

Figure 7-27. Paper Skew adjustment pattern

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PW / 1ST DOT ADJUSTMENT  Judgment

 PW adjustment:
 Paper and feed tray From the stepped patterns printed on the bottom, top, left, and right edges of
 Paper size: A4 the paper, select the numerical value that is 5 mm from the edge of the paper
for each of them.
 Paper type: Plain paper (1st Dot adjustment)
Photo matte paper (PW adjustment)  1st Dot adjustment:
Select the value at the location of the misaligned pattern and straight lines
 Paper feed tray: Paper Cassette 1st, Rear ASF Assy printed on the left of the paper.
 Adjustment pattern  Adjustment procedure
1. Start the Adjustment Program, and select “PW / 1st Dot adjustment”.
2. Load specified paper into the paper feed tray.
3. Press the Print button to print the adjustment pattern.
judgment procedure.

Figure 7-28. PW / 1st Dot adjustment pattern

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PF/EJ ADJUSTMENT  Judgment
 Paper and feed tray Select the numerical value of the pattern that has no overlapping of the upper and
lower blocks and the least white bands.
 Paper size: A4
 Paper type: Photo matte paper
1. Start the Adjustment Program, and select “PF/EJ adjustment”.
judgment procedure.

Figure 7-29. PF/EJ adjustment pattern

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PF BAND ADJUSTMENT  Judgment
 Paper and feed tray Select the numerical value of the pattern that has no overlapping of the upper and
lower blocks and the least white bands.
 Paper size: A4
1. Start the Adjustment Program. and select “PF Band adjustment”.
judgment procedure.

Figure 7-30. PF Band adjustment pattern

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7.3.2.5 Adjustment (Program) NOZZLE NOISE CHECK
PE ADJUSTMENT  Adjustment procedure

1. Start the Adjustment Program, and select “Nozzle Noise Check”.
 Paper and feed tray
2. Press the Perform button to execute the “Nozzle Noise Check”.
 Paper size: A4
 Paper feed tray: Paper Cassette 1st
1. Start the Adjustment Program, and select “PE adjustment”.
2. Load specified paper into the paper feed tray.
3. Press the Perform button to execute “PE adjustment”.
The adjustment results are automatically saved in the printer.
APG OFFSET ADJUSTMENT
1. Start the Adjustment Program, and select “APG offset adjustment”.
2. Press the Perform button to execute the “APG offset adjustment”.
Figure 7-31. Nozzle Noise Check screen

3. After the check ends, the check results are displayed on the Adjustment Program.
Figure 7-32. Check result screen
C H E C K If the results of nozzle noise check are NG, the possibility of

P O IN T improper assembly is high. Therefore, check the assembly state of
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NOZZLE RANK CATEGORIZE 3. If you press the OK button, the nozzle check pattern is printed, and the
following message is displayed.
This adjustment must be performed when all nozzles are in the 4. Check the nozzle check pattern, make sure all nozzles are discharging
normal discharge state. Therefore before adjustment, make sure all properly, and then press the Yes button.
nozzles are discharging properly.
1. Start the Adjustment Program, and select “Nozzle Rank Categorize”.
2. If you press the Execute button, a paper set message is displayed as shown
below.
Figure 7-34. Nozzle check screen
C H E C K If nozzles that are not discharging properly are found in the nozzle
P O IN T check pattern confirmation results, the nozzle rank categorization
operation will not be performed properly. Therefore, press the No
button.
Perform head cleaning, make sure all nozzle are discharging
properly, and then perform the nozzle rank categorization
operation again.
5. The nozzle rank categorization operation is executed, the nozzle check pattern
is printed again, and the message shown in Figure 7-34 is displayed again.
6. Make sure there are no errors in the nozzle check pattern, and the press the
Yes button.
7. The nozzle rank categorization operation execution results are displayed.
C H E C K If the nozzle rank categorization operation results are NG, a nozzle

P O IN T that is not discharging properly may be present. Perform head
cleaning, make sure all nozzle are discharging properly, and then
Figure 7-33. Nozzle Rank Categorize screen
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NOZZLE DETECT MOVE CHECK C H E C K If the nozzle detection operation confirmation results are NG, a
P O IN T nozzle that is not discharging properly may be present. Perform
This adjustment must be performed when all nozzles are in the head cleaning, make sure all nozzle are discharging properly, and
normal discharge state. Therefore before adjustment, make sure all then perform the nozzle detection operation confirmation again.
nozzles are discharging properly.
1. Start the Adjustment Program, and select “Nozzle Detect Move Check”.
2. Press the Perform button to execute “Nozzle Detect Move Check”.
Figure 7-36. Nozzle Detect Move Check screen

3. The nozzle detection operation confirmation results are displayed.

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8
MAINTENANCE/INSPECTION
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8.1 Cleaning INKSYSTEM ASSY (WIPER AND CAP)
Excepting the Print Head, there is no parts or components that need to be cleaned on a  Tools
regular basis. Clean the printer as need arises. When cleaning, make sure to observe the  Pure water
methods and cautions described below.
 Polyester swab (code: 1709718)
8.1.1 Cleaning Method  Cleaning procedure
 Do not wipe transparent parts with a cloth moistened with
1. Remove the Rear Cover (Back) (p.245), Ink Eject Cover (p.242), Housing
alcohol or diluted alcohol. Doing so may make the
transparent parts cloudy. Right (p.254).
 When wiping paper dust off the LD Roller/Pickup Roller, 2. Unlock the CR Unit.
do not wipe against the grain of the roller surface. (for more detail, refer to ' 6.2.2.1 Unlocking the CR Unit' p.235))
EXTERIOR PARTS SUCH AS HOUSING 3. Move the CR Unit in the middle of the printer manually.
Wipe the surface using a soft clean cloth moistened with water. Use of an unwoven
cloth is recommended for coated or transparent part to prevent damaging the surface.
INSIDE THE PRINTER

Use a vacuum cleaner for removing paper dust.
CR Unit
RUBBER OR PLASTIC ROLLERS IN THE PAPER FEED

MECHANISM SUCH AS LD ROLLER/PICKUP ROLLER
If paper dust adhered to the roller surface drops the frictional force and causes paper
feed problems, moisten a cloth with water and wring the water out, then wipe the dust
off the roller using the cloth.
SCANNER GLASS
Wipe the scanner glass using a soft clean cloth.
When oil stain or stubborn stains are attached, clean with a small amount of glass
cleaner attached to a soft cloth.
Figure 8-1. Moving the CR Unit
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4. Rotate the gear of the Inksystem Assy in the direction of the arrow to move 5. Clean the wiper and the cap part using the Polyester swab moistened with
the wiper to wiping position. pure water.
 Cleaning the wiper
Wiper Wiper Clean the top end and right side of the Wiper by moving the Polyester swab
in the direction of the arrows as shown in the figure below.
Top
Wiper
Right
Wiper
Inksystem Assy
Figure 8-3. Cleaning the Wiper
 If the Polyester swab is moved in a direction other than

that indicated by the arrows in the figure above, the
Wiper may shift. Therefore, always be sure to move it in
Gear
the direction of the arrows.
 Be very careful when cleaning the Wiper as it is made of
Figure 8-2. Preparation of Cleaning the Wiper rubber and may be easily damaged.

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 Cleaning the Cap part 6. After cleaning the wiper and cap part is completed, rotate the gear of the
Inksystem Assy in the direction of the arrow to retract the wiper.
Clean the Cap surface by moving the Polyester swab in the direction of the
arrows as shown in the figure below.
Wiper Wiper
Figure 8-4. Cleaning the Cap part
Do not forcibly press the Polyester swab as the Cap surface

may be easily damaged.
Inksystem Assy
Gear
Figure 8-5. Retracting the Wiper

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7. Move the CR Unit to the home position manually. 8. Rotate the gear of the Inksystem Assy counterclockwise to lock the CR
Unit.
CR Unit
Figure 8-6. Moving CR Unit

Inksystem Assy
If the CR Unit is moved to the home position without storing
the Wiper, the nozzle of the Printhead may collide against the
Wiper and damage it. Therefore, make sure the Wiper has
been stored.
Gear
Figure 8-7. CR Lock

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8.2 Lubrication
The type and amount of the grease used to lubricate the printer parts aredetermined
based on the results of the internal evaluations. Therefore, refer to "8.2.1 Lubrication
Points and Instructions" (p. 588) for the repairing procedures below, and apply the
specified type and amount of the grease to the specified part of the printer mechanism.
 Grease
Type Name EPSON Part Code Supplier
Grease G-71 1304682 EPSON

 Tools
Name Availability EPSON Part Code
Injector O* ---
Brush O* ---
Note: Use tools whose specifications are specified in "8.2.1 Lubrication Points and
Instructions" (p.588).
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8.2.1 Lubrication Points and Instructions <Lubrication Point>

EJ Roller Application point
EJ Roller
<Lubrication Point>
PF Roller <Type>
PF Roller
G-97
<Type>
G-97 <Application Amount>
Appropriate amount
<Application Amount>
1 mm × 5 mm (3mg) <Remarks>
Apply with injector.
<Remarks>
After application, spread
Apply with injector. grease by rotating EJ
After application, spread 2 mm Roller one time.
grease by rotating PF 2 mm
Roller one time.
Figure 8-10. Lubrication of EJ Roller

Application point Main Frame
<Lubrication Point>
Contact point with CR
Figure 8-8. Lubrication of PF Roller Unit on Main Frame and
on CR Guide Frame (Front
side and bottom side)
<Lubrication Point>
PF Pulley
PF Pulley <Type>
1 G-97
<Type>
G-97 <Application Amount>
CR Gudie 1. 0.7g (2 line × 300 mm)
Frame 2. 0.3g (1 line × 300 mm)
1 mm × 2 mm (two points)
<Remarks>
<Remarks>
 Apply with injector. After
application, spread by
2
moving CR Unit to the
right and to the left (from
0-digit side to 80-digit
side) three times slowly.
 If clumps of grease are
Application point Application point
seen on both sides of the
frame, remove them.
Figure 8-9. Lubrication of PF Pulley
Figure 8-11. Lubrication of contact point with CR Unit (1)

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Main Frame <Lubrication Point> <Lubrication Point>

CR Driven Pulley
Contact point with CR Unit CR Driven Pulley
on Main Frame and on CR
<Type>
Guide Frame (Back side)
G-71
<Type>
G-97
Appropriate amount
<Remarks>
1. 0.7g (2 line × 300 mm)
2. 0.3g (1 line × 300 mm)
1 Take care that grease does
<Remarks> not adhere to the rotating
 Apply with injector. After area.
application, spread by
moving CR Unit to the
right and to the left (from Application point
0-digit side to 80-digit
2 side) three times slowly. Figure 8-14. Lubrication of CR Driven Pulley
 If clumps of grease are
seen on both sides of the
Application point <Lubrication Point>
frame, remove them. CR Driven Pulley Holder
CR Driven Pulley Holder
Figure 8-12. Lubrication of contact point with CR Unit (2)
<Type>
G-71
<Lubrication Point>
Contact point between CR
Slider Sub and CR Unit Appropriate amount
(two points)
CR Unit <Type>
<Remarks>
G-97
CR Slider Sub 1 mm × 3 mm (two points)
<Remarks>
Application point
Figure 8-15. Lubrication of CR Driven Pulley Holder(1)
Application point
Figure 8-13. Lubrication of CR Unit

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<Lubrication Point> <Lubrication Point>

Application point
CR Driven Pulley Holder Contact point between
Paper Guide Front Assy
<Type>
and EJ Roller
G-71
<Type>
1. G-96
1 mm × 1 mm (8 points)
2. G-97
CR Driven Pulley Holder <Remarks>
Paper Guide Front 1. Appropriate amount
Assy 2. 2 mm × 5 mm
1 2 <Remarks>
4 mm 1. Apply with Flux
Dispenser.
Application point 2. Apply with injector.
5 mm
 Rub off excess grease.
Figure 8-16. Lubrication of CR Driven Pulley Holder (2) 3 mm 2 mm
<Lubrication Point> Figure 8-18. Lubrication of Paper Guide Front Assy (2)
Contact point between
1 3 Paper Guide Front Assy
and PF Roller
2
<Type>
G-97
1. 3 mm × 15 mm
2. 1 mm × 15 mm
3. 3 mm × 15 mm
<Remarks>
 Apply with injector.
 Rub off excess grease.
Paper Guide Front Assy Application point
Figure 8-17. Lubrication of Paper Guide Front Assy (1)

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9
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9.1 Connection Diagram

*1: WF-C5790/WF-C5790a/WF-C5710/ET-8700 only
*2: WF-C5210/WF-C5290/WF-C5290a only
ADF Relay Board ADF PE Sensor *3: WF-C5790/WF-C5790a/WF-C5290/WF-C5290a only
ADF*1
ADF DOC Sensor
ADF Motor
ADF Encoder
ADF Solenoid
SCN Motor
SCN Encoder
Scanner*2 CIS Module
Maintenance Box Sensor (CSIC)

Power Supply Board
FAX Board*1 PE Sensor
ADF/SCN Open Sensor*1
Printer Cover Open Sensor*2
CN801 CN606 CN609 CN56 Rear ASF Solenoid
CN55 CN1
CN110 Speaker*1 Rear ASF Paper Detection Sensor
CN601 CN74 CN9 CN44 CN53 Cassette Detection
CN80
CN67 CN66 CN3
Sensor
CN53 CN51 Cassette Paper Detection Sensor
CN612
ASF Motor CN42 CN55 CN52
Panel Board Rear Unit CN10
ASF Encoder CN68 Detection
CN20 CN22 CN54
Sensor
Main Board
CN30
Ethernet CN11 CN31
CN8
CN75 CN73 Wi-Fi CN12
CN34 CN31
USB
CN77 CN72
Board CN2
CN50 CN52 CN2 Printhead CR Encoder

PDL Board*3 PW Sensor
CR Motor Feed Sensor
I/S Encoder
Printer I/S Motor
PF Motor
PF Encoder
Temperature and Humidity Sensor Ink Leak Sensor 4

Ink Pack Sensor C (CSIC)
Front Cover Open Sensor Ink Leak Sensor 3
Decompression Motor Ink Pack Sensor M (CSIC)
CRCM Ink Leak Sensor 1 Ink End Sensor (C, M)
Ink Pack Sensor Y (CSIC) Board
Ink Leak Sensor 2 Ink End Sensor (Bk, Y)
RIPS Unit Ink Pack Sensor Bk (CSIC)

Drawer Connector
ASF Encoder
Jam Cover Detection Sensor
CN6
CN5
Lift Phase Sensor CN4
CN1
Feed Sensor CN7
Cassette Detection Sensor
CN2
Cassette Paper Detection Sensor

CN12 CN13
Hopper Position Sensor
Optional Cassette Unit Lift Motor

ASF Motor
Drawer Connector
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9.2 Part Names Conversion Table ASP Name Name used in This Manual
BOARD ASSY.,SUB,CF24,ASP PF Encoder Board
9.2.1 WF-C5790/WF-C5790a/WF-C5710/ET-8700 SCALE,PF,ASP PF Scale
ASP Name Name used in This Manual HOUSING,PICKUP,ASSY Pickup Roller Housing
ADF/SCN UNIT,ASP ADF/SCN Unit HOLDER,RETARD,ES,ASSY Retard Roller
DOCUMENT SUPPORT ADF ASSY ADF Document Support EXTENSION SPRING,1.379,RETARD Retard Extension Spring
COVER,ADF ASSY.,ASP ADF Cover Assy PE ASSY.;IEI PE Assy
PAD,ADF ASSY.,SEC ADF Pad Assy CARRIAGE ASSY.,ASP CR Unit
COVER,REAR,ADF Rear ADF Cover INK SYSTEM,ASSY.,ASP Inksystem Unit
FRAME LD ASSY LD Frame POROUS PAD,CAP,LOWER Porous Pad Cap Lower
COVER,FRONT,ADF,ASP ADF Front Cover FFC HEAD,ASSY.;IEI Head FFC Assy
MAT,COVER,DOCUMENT Document Mat HOLDER,STAR,WHEEL,ASSY.;IEI Star Wheel Unit
HOUSING,UPPER Housing Upper STACKER ASSY Stacker Assy
PANEL ASSY.,CG02,ASP Panel Assy SOLENOID,RASF,ASSY Rear ASF Solenoid
HOUSING,LEFT Housing Left DUPLEX,ASSY.,ASP Rear Unit
BOARD ASSY.,PANEL Main Board SCALE,CR CR Scale

SPEAKER ASSY.;IEI Speaker Assy
HOUSING,RIGHT Housing Right
TUBE,ASSY.,SUPPLY,ASP Ink Supply Tube
COVER,INK EJECT,ASP Ink Eject Cover
SCREW HEAD ASSY Head Screw Assy
HINGE,ASSY.,SC Hinge Assy
RASF,ASSY.,ASP Rear ASF Assy
HARNESS Relay Cable (Panel to Main)
EXTENSION SPRING,11.11 Extension Spring 11.11
HARNESS Relay Cable (Panel to Numpad)
CASSETTE,1st BIN,ASSY.,ASP Paper Cassette 1st Assy
HOUSING,REAR Housing Rear
RIPS UNIT, ASSY.,ASP RIPS Unit
COVER,ASF,CG03,ASP ASF Cover
IS DECOMP PUMP,ASSY.,IEI Decompression Pump Assy
COVER,ASF,FRONT ASF Front Cover
HOUSING,RIPS ASSY.,ASP RIPS Housing
PAPER SUPPORT Paper Guide
COVER,FRONT,RIPS,ASP RIPS Front Cover
BOARD ASSY.,PANEL Numpad Board Assy
TRAY,INK PACK,CL,ASP Ink Pack Tray CL
BOARD ASSY.,MAIN Main Board Assy
TRAY,INK PACK,BK,ASP Ink Pack Tray BK
POWER SUPPLY,ASSY.;B;IEI Power Supply Assy
BOARD ASSY.,SNS CSIC Board
BOARD ASSY.,INTERFACE USB Interface Board
GUIDE,TUBE,INK HOLDER,UPPER Ink Tube Guide Holder
WIRELESS LAN USB MODULE Wireless Lan Module
FOOT Foot
FAX ASSY.;B;IEI Fax Assy
PrintHead,IG238V;ASP Printhead
BOARD ASSY.,SUB Relay Board Assy
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9.2.2 WF-C5210/WF-C5290/WF-C5290a ASP Name Name used in This Manual

TUBE,ASSY.,SUPPLY,ASP Ink Supply Tube
ASP Name Name used in This Manual
SCREW HEAD ASSY Head Screw Assy
PANEL ASSY.,CG05,ASP Panel Assy
RASF,ASSY.,ASP Rear ASF Assy
HOUSING,LEFT Housing Left
EXTENSION SPRING,11.11 Extension Spring 11.11
HOUSING,RIGHT Housing Right
CASSETTE,1st BIN,ASSY.,ASP Paper Cassette 1st Assy
COVER,INK EJECT,ASP Ink Eject Cover
RIPS UNIT, ASSY.,ASP RIPS Unit
HOUSING,REAR Housing Rear
IS DECOMP PUMP,ASSY.,IEI Decompression Pump Assy
COVER,ASF,CG06,ASP ASF Cover
HOUSING,RIPS ASSY.,ASP RIPS Housing
HOUSING,TOP Housing Top
COVER,FRONT,RIPS,ASP RIPS Front Cover
PAPER SUPPORT Paper Guide
TRAY,INK PACK,CL,ASP Ink Pack Tray CL
COVER,PRINTER Printer Cover
TRAY,INK PACK,BK,ASP Ink Pack Tray BK
HOUSING,ASF Housing ASF
BOARD ASSY.,SNS CSIC Board
BOARD ASSY.,MAIN Main Board Assy
GUIDE,TUBE,INK HOLDER,UPPER Ink Tube Guide Holder
POWER SUPPLY,ASSY.;IEI Power Supply Assy
FOOT Foot
WIRELESS LAN USB MODULE Wireless Lan Module
PrintHead,IG238V;ASP Printhead
BOARD ASSY.,SUB Relay Board Assy
BOARD ASSY.,SUB,CF24,ASP PF Encoder Board
SCALE,PF,ASP PF Scale
HOUSING,PICKUP,ASSY Pickup Roller Housing
HOLDER,RETARD,ES,ASSY Retard Roller
EXTENSION SPRING,1.379,RETARD Retard Extension Spring
PE ASSY.;IEI PE Assy
CARRIAGE ASSY.,ASP CR Unit
INK SYSTEM,ASSY.,ASP Inksystem Unit
POROUS PAD,CAP,LOWER Porous Pad Cap Lower
FFC HEAD,ASSY.;IEI Head FFC Assy
HOLDER,STAR,WHEEL,ASSY.;IEI Star Wheel Unit
STACKER ASSY Stacker Assy
SOLENOID,RASF,ASSY Rear ASF Solenoid
DUPLEX,ASSY.,ASP Rear Unit
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9.2.3 Optional Cassette Unit

ASP Name Name used in This Manual
CASSETTE,2ND BIN ASSY.,OPT,ASP Paper Cassette 2nd Assy
BOARD ASSY.,MAIN Optional Paper Cassette Main Board Assy
COVER,LEFT,OPT,ASP Optional Paper Cassette Left Cover
COVER,RIGHT,OPT Optional Paper Cassette Right Cover
CAM,SECTOR GEAR,40,HOPPER,OPT Lift Up Sector Gear 40T
SPUR GEAR,30,CASSETTE Lift Up Gear 30T
HOLDER RETARDS,ASSY Retard Roller
EXTENSION SPRING,1.379,RETARD Extension Spring (Retard Roller)
DRAWER CONECTOR 1-1612256-4 Drawer Connector (female)
DRAWER CONECTOR 1-1612257-4 Drawer Connector (male)
BOARD ASSY.,ENCODER,ASF ASF Encoder Assy
ROLLER ASSY.,SEPARATE Separation Roller
LEVER,DETECTOR,FE,OPT Paper Feed Detector Lever
ERIBG,4,L/NA E-ring (plastic)
ROLLER ASSY,VERTICAL,OPT Vertical Feed Roller
PHOTO INTERRUPTER Photo Sensor
FOOT Foot
LEVER,PAPER DETECTOR,CASSETTE Cassette Paper Detection Lever
COVER,REAR,OPT,ASSY.,ASP Optional Paper Cassette Rear Cover

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9.3 Status Sheet Information

The following status sheets can be printed from the printer.
This section explains about each item printed on the status sheets.
 Overview of Status Sheets
 Printer information sheet: printer settings information
 Consumables information sheet: supported model numbers of consumables or periodic replacement parts, and the total number of sheets fed into the printer.
 Usage history sheet: usage history such as the total number of printed pages per function.
 Service status sheet: in addition to the information included in the above three sheets, information required for servicing is also provided.
 Status Sheet Items
 Printer Information Sheet (total pages: 5 sheets)
Item Explanation
Device ID Device ID (product name) is displayed.
Serial Number The serial number of the product is displayed.
MAC Address MAC address of the product is displayed.
Memory Capacity Capacity of the memory inside the product is displayed.
<Hardware> The connection status of the ID card reader is displayed.
Hardware Configuration Card Reader Status
(WF-C5790/WF-C5790a/WF-C5710/ET-8700 only)
Firmware Version of the firmware is displayed.
Main Firmware Version of the main firmware is displayed.
<Version>
Network Firmware Version of the NW firmware is displayed.
QPIT Version of the QPIT is displayed.
Basic settings Language The current language setting is displayed.
Mute The setting of mute (on/off) is displayed.
Button Press
Error Notice
Receive Completion Notice
<Sound settings> Send Completion Notice
Normal Sound level setting (0 to 10) is displayed.
Print Completion Notice
Ring Tone
Receiver
Sound Type
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Item Explanation
Sleep timer setting Whether the sleep timer is enabled or not is displayed.
Power Off Timer The Power Off Timer setting is displayed.
USB I/F time out settings are displayed.
USB I/F Timeout Setting
USB Print language settings are displayed.
Printing Language
Network (WF-C5790/WF-C5790a/WF-C5710/ET-8700 only)
Basic settings Auto Error Solver Whether the auto error resolver options are enabled or not is displayed.
Memory Device Whether the external memory setting is enabled or not is displayed.
Memory Device Interface The file sharing setting (which connection way of computers, USB or
File Sharing
network, is allowed to access the external memory) is displayed.
Ink Drying Time The Ink Drying Time when duplex printing is displayed.
PC connection via USB Whether the setting is enabled or not is displayed.
NFC Whether the setting is enabled or not is displayed.
Paper cassette 1 to Paper Size Paper size settings of each of the cassettes are displayed.
Paper cassette 2 Paper Type Paper type settings of each of the cassettes are displayed.
Paper cassette
Paper Size Paper size settings of the MP tray are displayed.
Rear MP tray
Paper Type Paper type settings of the MP tray are displayed.
A4/Letter Auto Switching Whether the auto switching function is enabled or not is displayed.
Paper source
Auto Selection-Copy Paper cassette 1 to paper cassette 2, Rear MP tray
settings Whether the auto paper source selection setting for each of the functions is
Auto Selection-Fax Paper cassette 1 to paper cassette 2, Rear MP tray
enabled or not is displayed.
Auto Selection-Other Paper cassette 1 to paper cassette 2, Rear MP tray
Rear Paper Feed Priority Whether the setting is enabled or not is displayed.
Paper Size Notice Whether the setting is enabled or not is displayed.
Paper Type Notice Whether the setting is enabled or not is displayed.
Top Offset
Left Offset
The offset setting (-30 to 30) is displayed.
Top Offset in Back
Print settings Universal Print Settings
Left Offset in Back
Check Paper Width Whether the setting is enabled or not is displayed.
Skip Blank Page Whether the setting is enabled or not is displayed.

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Item Explanation
Paper Size Paper size setting is displayed.
Paper Type Paper type setting is displayed.
Orientation The orientation setting (portrait or landscape) is displayed.
Quality The print quality setting (Draft, Standard, or Best) is displayed.
Ink Save Mode Whether the setting is enabled or not is displayed.
<Common settings>
Print Order The print order setting (print from the first page or last page) is displayed.
Number of Copies Standard number of copies (1 to 999) is displayed.
Binding Margin The Binding Margin is displayed.
Auto Paper Ejection Whether the setting is enabled or not is displayed.
2-Sided Printing Whether the setting is enabled or not is displayed.
Font Source
Font Number
PDL Print Configuration Pitch
(WF-C5790/WF-C5790a/WF-C5710/ET-8700
only) Height
<PCL Menu> Symbol Set
Form
CR Function
LF Function
Paper Source Assign
Error Sheet Whether the setting is enabled or not is displayed.
Coloration The color setting (Color or Mono) is displayed.
<PS3 Menu>
Binary Whether the setting is enabled or not is displayed.
PDF Page Size The PDF paper size setting is displayed.
PCL
<Language Version> PS The version of each of the printer language is displayed.
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Item Explanation
Subject (“Scan to Email” only) The subject of email is displayed.
Color The color setting (Color or Mono) is displayed.
File Format File format setting is displayed.
Document Open Password (not provided for “Scan to Cloud”) Whether the password setting is enabled or not is displayed.
Permissions password (not provided for “Scan to Cloud”) Whether the password setting is enabled or not is displayed.
Printing Whether printing scanned document is permitted or not is displayed.
Editing Whether editing scanned document is permitted or not is displayed.
Resolution (not provided for “Scan to Cloud”) Scan resolution setting is displayed.
2-Sided Whether the 2-sided scanning is enabled or not is displayed.
Binding position of documents (left/top/--- (in case of one-side scanning)) is
Binding Position
displayed.
Scan area Original document size setting is displayed.
Remove shadow Whether the setting is enabled or not is displayed.
<Scan to Email> The frame width setting (0 to 40 mm/---(in case of the shadow remove setting
Surround
<Scan to Network Folder/FTP> is disabled)) is displayed.
Scan settings
<Scan to Memory Device> The center width setting (0 to 40 mm/---(in case of the shadow remove setting
<Scan to Cloud> Center
is disabled)) is displayed.
Remove Punch Holes Whether the setting is enabled or not is displayed.
The erasing setting (left edge/right edge/top edge/bottom edge/--- (in case of
Erasing Position
the remove punch holes setting is disabled)) is displayed.
The erasing amount (0 to 20 mm/--- (in case of the remove punch holes setting
Erase Amount
is disabled)) is displayed.
Orientation (Original) The document orientation setting (portrait or landscape) is displayed.
Document Type The quality setting (Text/Text & Image/Photo) is displayed.
Density The density setting (-4 to 4) is displayed.
Filename Prefix (not provided for “Scan to Cloud”) File name prefix setting for scanned file is displayed.
Date Whether the setting is enabled or not is displayed.
Time of Day Whether the setting is enabled or not is displayed.
Compression Ratio (not provided for “Scan to Cloud”) The Compression Ratio is displayed.
Attached File Max Size (“Scan to Email” only) The maximum file size that can be attached to an email is displayed.

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Lock Setting Whether the setting is enabled or not is displayed.
Admin Settings
Access Control Whether the setting is enabled or not is displayed.
Epson Open Platform Information Version The version is displayed.
(WF-C5790/WF-C5790a/WF-C5710/ET-8700
only) Product key The product key is displayed (“---” is displayed when it is not set).

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 Supply Status Sheet (total pages: 1 sheets)

Item Explanation
<Version>
Remaining capacity Remaining capacity of ink pack
Black Part Number Model number of the ink pack is displayed.
Serial Number Manufacturer's serial number of the ink pack is displayed.
Cyan Part Number Model number of the ink pack is displayed.
Ink Supply Unit
Supply Status
Magenta Part Number Model number of the ink pack is displayed.
Yellow Part Number Model number of the ink pack is displayed.
Available space Available space in maintenance box
Maintenance Box
Part Number Model number of the maintenance box is displayed.

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 Usage History Sheet (total pages: 2 sheets)

Item Explanation
Capacity of the memory inside the product is
Memory Capacity
displayed.
<Hardware> The connection status of the ID card reader is
Hardware Configuration
Card Reader Status displayed.
<Version>
The date and time when the printer printed for the first
Usage History First Time Printing
time is displayed.
Total Number of Pages The total number of printed pages is displayed.
The total number of pages printed in monochrome is
Total Number of B&W Pages
displayed.
The total number of pages printed in color is
Total Number of Color Pages
<Sorted by Function> displayed.
The total number of printed 2-sided pages is
Total Number of 2-Sided Printing Pages
displayed.
The total number of printed one-sided pages is
Total Number of 1-Sided Printing Pages
displayed.
Number of Pages
A3/Ledger
A4/Letter
A5 The total number of printed pages per paper size is
A6/Postcard displayed.
<Sorted by Paper Size>
Detailed count per function (one-sided/2-sided,
(1-sided/2-sided, B&W/Color) B4/Legal monochrome/color) is also displayed for each paper
B5 size.
Envelope
Others

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Item Explanation
B&W Copy
Color Copy
B&W Fax
Color Fax The total number of printed pages for each of the
<Sorted by Usage>
B&W Print from Computer or Mobile Device purposes is displayed.
Color Print from Computer or Mobile Device
Number of prints B&W Print from Memory Device or Other Functions
Color Print from Memory Device or Other Functions
ESC/P-R
PCL (WF-C5790/WF-C5790a/WF-C5710/ET-8700 only)
The version of each of the printer language is
<Sorted by Printer Language> PS / PDF displayed.
Others
B&W Scan Number of sheets scanned in monochrome.
Scanned page number
Color Scan Number of sheets scanned in color.

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 Service Status Sheet (total pages: 8 sheets)

Item Explanation
<Version>
Whether the sleep timer is enabled or not is displayed. When enabled,
Sleep Timer
the time period before the product enters sleep mode is also displayed.
Whether the auto power off setting is enabled or not is displayed. When
Basic Settings
Power Off Settings enabled, the time period before the printer automatically turns off is also
displayed.
Ink Drying Time The Ink Drying Time when duplex printing is displayed.
Paper Size Paper size settings of each of the cassettes are displayed.
Cassette 1 to Cassette 2
Paper Source Paper Type Paper type settings of each of the cassettes are displayed.
Paper Cassette
Settings Paper Size Paper size settings of the MP tray are displayed.
MP tray
Paper Type Paper type settings of the MP tray are displayed.
Top Offset
Left Offset
The offset setting (-30 to 30) is displayed.
Top Offset in Back
Print Settings Universal Print Settings
Left Offset in Back
Check Paper Width Whether the setting is enabled or not is displayed.
Skip Blank Page Whether the setting is enabled or not is displayed.

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Item Explanation
IP Address
Subnet Mask
Default Gateway
Primary DNS Server
Network Settings Secondary DNS Server The network settings are displayed.
DNS Domain Name
Proxy Server Settings
Proxy Server
Proxy Server Port Number
Subject (“Scan to Email” only) The subject of email is displayed.
Color The color setting (Color or Mono) is displayed.
File Format File format setting is displayed.
Document Open Password (not provided for “Scan to Cloud”) Whether the password setting is enabled or not is displayed.
Permissions password (not provided for “Scan to Cloud”) Whether the password setting is enabled or not is displayed.
Printing Whether printing scanned document is permitted or not is displayed.
Editing Whether editing scanned document is permitted or not is displayed.
Resolution (not provided for “Scan to Cloud”) Scan resolution setting is displayed.
2-Sided Whether the 2-sided scanning is enabled or not is displayed.
<Scan to Email> Binding position of documents (left/top/--- (in case of one-side

Binding Position
<Scan to Network Folder/FTP> scanning)) is displayed.
Scan settings
<Scan to Memory Device> Scan area Original document size setting is displayed.
<Scan to Cloud>
Remove shadow Whether the setting is enabled or not is displayed.
The frame width setting (0 to 40 mm/---(in case of the shadow remove
Surround
setting is disabled)) is displayed.
The center width setting (0 to 40 mm/---(in case of the shadow remove
Center
Remove Punch Holes Whether the setting is enabled or not is displayed.
The erasing setting (left edge/right edge/top edge/bottom edge/--- (in
Erasing Position
case of the remove punch holes setting is disabled)) is displayed.
The erasing amount (0 to 20 mm/--- (in case of the remove punch holes
Erase Amount
Orientation (Original) The document orientation setting (portrait or landscape) is displayed.

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Item Explanation
Document Type The quality setting (Text/Text & Image/Photo) is displayed.
Density The density setting (-4 to 4) is displayed.
<Scan to Email> Filename Prefix (not provided for “Scan to Cloud”) File name prefix setting for scanned file is displayed.
<Scan to Network Folder/FTP>
Scan settings Date Whether the setting is enabled or not is displayed.
<Scan to Memory Device>
<Scan to Cloud> Time of Day Whether the setting is enabled or not is displayed.
Compression Ratio (not provided for “Scan to Cloud”) The Compression Ratio is displayed.
Attached File Max Size (“Scan to Email” only) The maximum file size that can be attached to an email is displayed.
The product key is displayed (“---” is displayed when it is not set).
Epson Open Platform Information Product key
Fax Function Whether the fax feature is enabled or not is displayed.
Option Settings Serial Number Always “---” is displayed.
Optional Cassette 1
FW version Firmware version of the option cassettes are displayed.
Part Number Model number of the ink pack is displayed.
Black
Yellow
Ink packs
Supply Status Part Number Model number of the ink pack is displayed.
Magenta
Cyan
Maintenance box Part Number Model number of the maintenance box is displayed.
First Time Printing The data and time the printer printed for the first time are displayed.
Total Number of Pages The total number of pages printed by the printer is displayed.
Usage History
<Sorted by Function> Total Number of B&W Pages The total number of pages printed in monochrome is displayed.
Total Number of Color Pages The total number of pages printed in color is displayed.

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Item Explanation
A3/Ledger
A4/Letter
A5
<Sorted by Paper Size> A6/Postcard The total number of printed pages per paper size is displayed. Detailed
(1-sided/2-sided, B&W/ count per function (one-sided/2-sided, monochrome/color) is also
Color) B4/Legal displayed for each paper size.
B5
Envelope
Other
B&W Print from Computer or
Mobile Device
Color Print from Computer or
Mobile Device
B&W Copy
Usage History Color Copy
<Sorted by Usage> The total number of printed pages for each of the purposes is displayed.
B&W Fax
Color Fax
B&W Print from Memory Device
or Other Functions
Color Print from Memory Device
or Other Functions
The Cumulative number of paper
Other The total number of times a paper jam error occurs is displayed.
jam
Document Table (Number of
pages) The total number of pages scanned on the scanner glass or in the ADF is
Number of Sheets Scanned displayed.
ADF (Number of pages)
ADF (Number of Fed Sheets) The total number of document sheets fed by the ADF is displayed.
Cassette 1 to Cassette 2, Rear MP
Number of Sheets Loaded The total number of printed pages per paper source is displayed.
tray
Ink coverage of print jobs finished before printing this status sheet is
PD1 Level displayed according to the rule below.
L: less than 5%, M: 5% to 20%, H: more than 20%
Coverage Coverage Raito
Ink coverage of the last print job is displayed according to the rule
PD2 Level below.
L: less than 20%, M: 5% to 50%, H: more than 50%

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Item Explanation
Printer Error
Scanner Error
Status Fax Error Status of the product (error occurring state) is displayed.
Network Error
Other Error

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CHAPTER

7.1 Adjustment and Inspection Overview 7.1.2 Tools and jigs

Note 1 : “O”: Commercially available ones are acceptable.

Adjustment Adjustment and Inspection Overview 552

7.1.3 Adjustment and Inspection List

Adjustment name Purpose Adjustment procedure overview Tools Reference

 Software adjustments and inspections

Adjustment Adjustment and Inspection Overview 553

Adjustment Adjustment and Inspection Overview 554

Adjustment Adjustment and Inspection Overview 555

Adjustment Adjustment and Inspection Overview 556

7.2 Required Adjustments

Table 7-1. Adjustment Correspondence Table

Temperature and Humidity

Paper Cassette 1st Assy

(EEPROM Copy OK)

(EEPROM Copy NG)

Main Board Assy

Ink Supply Tube

Adjustment Required Adjustments 557

Table 7-1. Adjustment Correspondence Table

Temperature and Humidity

Paper Cassette 1st Assy

(EEPROM Copy OK)

(EEPROM Copy NG)

Main Board Assy

Ink Supply Tube

Adjustment Required Adjustments 558

7.3 Adjustment and Inspection Details  Preparing the thickness gauge

 The Print Head of this printer has an integral structure of

Bubbles Foreign materials

Adjustment Adjustment and Inspection Details 559

 Application procedure of Teflon tape

Figure 7-1. Preparing Thickness Gauge (1)

 Make sure to wear the heavy gloves to prevent the cutter

Adjustment Adjustment and Inspection Details 560

 PG adjustment procedure 2. Move the CR unit to the center of the printer.

Full digit side Left PG adjustment Right PG HP side

PG: Small PG: Small

PG: Large PG: Large

Figure 7-4. Placement of Thickness Gauge

Figure 7-3. PG Adjustment Cam

Adjustment Adjustment and Inspection Details 561

Adjustment Adjustment and Inspection Details 562

Figure 7-6. Judgment Criterion of Leak Check

C H E C K If the result is determined to be a fail (ink leak), refer to

Adjustment Adjustment and Inspection Details 563

Figure 7-8. EEPROM Data Copy screen (2)

Figure 7-7. EEPROM Data Copy screen (1)

Adjustment Adjustment and Inspection Details 564

Figure 7-10. Initial settings screen (2)

Figure 7-9. Initial settings screen (1)

Adjustment Adjustment and Inspection Details 565

HEAD ID INPUT INITIALIZE PF DETERIORATION OFFSET

Adjustment Adjustment and Inspection Details 566

7.3.2.2 Adjustment (Mechanical) PE DETECTOR CONFIRMATION

MOTOR HEAT PROTECTION CONTROL  Paper and feed tray

 Target adjustment  Paper size: A4

 CR motor heat protection control  Paper type: Plain paper

 IS motor heat protection control  Adjustment Procedure

Figure 7-14. PE Detector confirmation screen

Figure 7-13. Adjustment screen (E.g. PF motor heat protection control)