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Table 3-1. Required Adjustment List (Mechanism adjustment)

Adjustment Type Mechanism Adjustment
Priority 1 2 3 4
Adjustment Item PG Adjustment Checking the Platen Gap Touch Panel Adjustment Ink Leak Check
Remove --- --- --- ---
Panel Assy
Replace --- --- O ---
Remove --- --- --- ---
Duplex Unit
Replace --- --- --- ---
Remove --- --- --- ---
ADF/Scanner Unit
Replace --- --- --- ---
Remove --- --- --- ---
PW Sensor
Replace --- --- --- ---
Remove --- --- --- ---
Power Supply Unit
Replace --- --- --- ---
Remove --- --- --- ---
APG Motor Assy
Replace --- --- --- ---
Remove --- --- --- ---
Pick Up Roller Motor Assy
Replace --- --- --- ---
Remove ○ ○ --- ---
APG Gear Assy
Replace ○ ○ --- ---
Remove --- --- --- ---
PF Motor Assy
Replace --- --- --- ---
Remove ○ ○ --- ○*
Part Name

Printhead
Replace ○ ○ --- ○
Remove --- --- --- ○*
Ink Supply Unit
Replace --- --- --- ○
Remove --- --- --- ---
CR Scale
Replace --- --- --- ---
Remove --- --- --- ---
Cap Unit
Replace --- --- --- ---
Remove --- --- --- ---
Main Board Replace (Read OK) --- --- --- ---
Replace (Read NG) --- --- O ---
Remove --- --- --- ---
Rear ASF Unit
Replace --- --- --- ---
Remove --- --- --- ---
Pomp Unit
Replace --- --- --- ---
Remove ○ ○ --- ---
CR Unit
Replace ○ ○ --- ---
Remove --- --- --- ---
CR Motor
Replace --- --- --- ---
Remove --- --- --- ---
PE Sensor
Replace --- --- --- ---
Mechanism Unit Replace ○ ○ --- ---
See " 3.2.1 PG Adjustment (p232)" See " 3.2.1.4 Checking the Platen Gap (p240)" for the See " 3.2.5 Touch Panel Adjustment (p259)" for the
How to judge See " 3.2.2 Ink Leak Check (p241)" for the details.
for the details. details. details.
Adjustment program --- --- --- ---
Leakage Check PET Chip
Tool Thickness gauge Thickness gauge ---
Ink Leak Measurement Jig (Optional Inspection)

Note "*": If Ink tube is not disconnect from the Printhead, this process is not needed
Note: After the mechanism adjustment is performed, make sure to execute the adjustment using the Adjustment Program.
(See "Table 3-2 Required Adjustment List (Adjustment using the Adjustment Program)?(1/2)(p226)" to "Table 3-3 Required Adjustment List (Adjust em tn using the Adjustment Program) (2/2)(p228)")

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Table 3-2. Required Adjustment List (Adjustment using the Adjustment Program) (1/2)
Adjustment Type Adjustment using the Adjustment Program
Priority 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Initialize CR motor heat PF Motor heat ASF motor heat
EEPROM data Synchro PW Sensor PW Sensor
Adjustment Item Initialize Setting Head ID input deterioration protection protection protection APG check CR check CR Scale check PE Sensor check Ink flushing
copy adjustment initial setting check
counter control control control
To copy To write sale To correct To reset the PF To measure and correct the electrical variation of each motor To synchronize Confirm the APG Confirm the CR Confirm the CR To reset the Confirm the PW confirm the PE To minimize the
adjustment values destination characteristic deterioration and the power supply board. the PF drive and change work is movement is movement failure counter according shutter work to sensor’s amount of ink
or the like stored specific settings variation of the counter or ASF the ASF drive by correctly. correctly. by deforming the to the replaced prevent the ink chattering after spilling when
on the old Main and the serial replaced Printhead deterioration software control. CR scale. parts. mist attaching the detecting the end removing the
Board to the new number into the by entering its counter according PW Sensor is of the paper falls printhead,
Purpose
board when the Main Board after Printhead ID to the replaced correctly. within the discharge ink in
Main Board needs replacing it. (Head ID). parts. specified period. the ink tube via
to be replace. the Ink System
(Cap) out of the
printer.
Remove --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- Make sure
--- to --- --- --- ---
Panel Assy perform---the “CR
Replace --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- ---
Scale Check”
Remove --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- ---Middle
when the --- --- --- ---
Duplex Unit
Replace --- --- --- ○ --- --- --- --- --- --- Housing---is --- --- --- ---
removed.
ADF/Scanner Remove --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- ---
Unit Replace --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- ---
Remove --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- ○ --- ---
PW Sensor
Replace --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- ○ ○ --- ---

Power Supply Remove --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- ---
Unit Replace --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- ---
○ ○ ○ ○ ○
Remove --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- ○ --- --- --- --- --- ---
APG Motor Assy
Replace --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- ○ --- --- --- --- --- ---
Part name

Pick Up Roller Remove --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- ---
Motor Assy Replace --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- ---
○ ○
Remove --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- ○ --- --- --- --- --- ---
APG Gear Assy
Replace --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- ○ --- --- --- --- --- ---
Remove --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- ---
PF Motor Unit
Replace --- --- --- --- --- ○ --- ○ --- --- --- --- --- --- ---
Remove --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- ○*
Printhead
Replace --- --- ○ --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- ○
Remove --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- ○*
Ink Supply Unit
Replace --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- ○
Remove --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- ○ --- --- --- --- ---
CR Scale
Replace --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- ○ --- --- --- --- ---
Remove --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- ---
Cap Unit
Replace --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- ---

Printout pattern --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- -- ---
---

How to judge --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- ---
Tool --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- ---
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Table 3-2. Required Adjustment List (Adjustment using the Adjustment Program) (1/2)
Adjustment Type Adjustment using the Adjustment Program
Priority 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Initialize CR motor heat PF Motor heat ASF motor heat
EEPROM data Synchro PW Sensor PW Sensor
Adjustment Item Initialize Setting Head ID input deterioration protection protection protection APG check CR check CR Scale check PE Sensor check Ink flushing
copy adjustment initial setting check
counter control control control
To copy To write sale To correct To reset the PF To measure and correct the electrical variation of each motor To synchronize Confirm the APG Confirm the CR Confirm the CR To reset the Confirm the PW confirm the PE To minimize the
adjustment values destination characteristic deterioration and the power supply board. the PF drive and change work is movement is movement failure counter according shutter work to sensor’s amount of ink
or the like stored specific settings variation of the counter or ASF the ASF drive by correctly. correctly. by deforming the to the replaced prevent the ink chattering after spilling when
on the old Main and the serial replaced Printhead deterioration software control. CR scale. parts. mist attaching the detecting the end removing the
Board to the new number into the by entering its counter according PW Sensor is of the paper falls printhead,
Purpose
board when the Main Board after Printhead ID to the replaced correctly. within the discharge ink in
Main Board needs replacing it. (Head ID). parts. specified period. the ink tube via
to be replace. the Ink System
(Cap) out of the
printer.
Remove --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- Make sure
--- to --- --- --- ---
Replace
perform the “CR
○ --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- ---
Scale Check” --- --- --- ---
Main Board (Read OK)
when the Middle
Replace
(Read NG)
--- ○ ○ --- ○ ○ ○ ○ --- --- Housing---is ○ --- --- ---
removed.
Remove --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- ---
Rear ASF Unit
Replace --- --- --- --- --- --- ○ --- --- --- --- --- --- --- ---
Remove --- --- --- --- -- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- ---
Pomp Unit
Replace --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- ---
Part name

Waste Ink Joint Remove --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- ---
Tube Assy Replace --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- ---
Remove --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- ○ ○ --- --- --- --- ---
CR Unit
Replace --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- ○ ○ --- ○ ○ --- ---
Remove --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- ---
CR Motor
Replace --- --- --- --- ○ --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- ---
Remove --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- ○ ---
PE Sensor
Replace --- --- --- --- -- --- --- --- --- -- --- --- --- ○ ---
Mechanism Unit Replace --- --- --- ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ --- ○ ○ ○ ---

Printout pattern --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- -- ---
---

How to judge --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- ---
Tool --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- ---
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Table 3-3. Required Adjustment List (Adjust em tn using the Adjustment Program) (2/2)
Adjustment Type Adjustment using the Adjustment Program
Priority 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
ADF/ Scanner
Head angular PW/First dot
Waste ink SMAP runout SMAP thrust Head angular Paper skew PF/EJ PF/EJ Band Motor heat Maintenance
Adjustment Item Ink Charge mecha PTS Adjustment Bi-d adjustment position PE adjustment
flushing adjustment check adjustment adjustment adjustment adjustment protection counter
adjustment adjustment
control
To minimize the To fill ink To correct tilt of To correct the gap Confirm the To correct print To correct print To correct tilt of To align print start To correct the To correct the To correct To correct To measure and To reset the
amount of ink throughout the ink the Printhead of the paper feed misalignment of start timing in start timing in the Printhead position at 0-digit paper detection paper detection variations in paper variations in paper correct the Maintenance
spilling when path to make all caused at the by eccentricity the ruled line by constant speed, bidirectional caused at the side with that at positions and the positions and the feed accuracy to feed accuracy to electrical variation counter of the
removing the the nozzles ready installation element of the the gap of the acceleration speed printing through installation 80-digit side in mounting mounting achieve higher achieve higher of each motor and Rear ASF Unit
related parts of the for printer through SMAP Roller and paper feed. and deceleration software control. through software bidirectional ban positions of the positions of the print quality. print quality in the power supply and check the
Purpose
ink system, mechanism the PF encoder speed of the control. printing, timing of PW sensor by PE sensor by soft band print. board. counter of the
discharge ink in control. scale by Software carriage work firing ink droplet software control. ware control. Maintenance Box
the waste ink tube. control. through soft ware is adjusted
control. through software
control.
Remove --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- ---
Panel Assy
Replace --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- ---
Remove --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- ---
Duplex Unit
Replace --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- ○ ○ --- ---

ADF/Scanner Remove --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- ---
Part name

Unit Replace --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- ---
○
Remove --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- ○ ○ --- --- --- ---
PW Sensor
Replace --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- ○ ○ --- --- --- ---

Power Supply Remove --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- ---
Unit Replace --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- ---
○
Remove --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- ---
APG Motor Assy
Replace --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- ---
Upper
part -2 -1 0 1 2
OK OK
-2 -2
OK -1 -1 -2 -1 0 1 2
0 0
1 1 -2 -2
NG NG
Printout pattern --- --- 2 2 -1
0
-1
0
--- ---
-2 -1 0 1 2 1 1
NG 2 2
-2 -2 -1 0 1 2 NG NG
-1
OK NG Lower 0
1
NG part 2 NG OK NG NG OK NG

Refer to " 3.2.3 Refer to" 3.2.4 Examine the Examine the Enter the values of Search the pattern „PW adjustment Examine the Examine the Examine the
Head Angular SMAP Runout printout patterns printout patterns the most straight without the gap Examine the misaligned lines printout patterns printout patterns
Mecha Adjustment for each models, for each models, lines. and overlap from misaligned lines printed on top and and enter the and enter the
Adjustment (p253)". and enter the and enter the the upper part and printed on top, bottom of the value for the value for the
(p249)". value for the value for the the lower part of bottom, left, and paper, and enter pattern with no pattern with no
pattern with no pattern with no the printout right of the paper, the number beside overlap and gap overlap and gap
gap and overlap gap and overlap pattern, and enter and enter the the line that is between the two between the two
for each model. for each model. the value. number beside the exactly 5mm rectangles. rectangles.
line that is exactly away from the
5mm away from paper edge for
How to judge --- --- the paper edge for each side. --- ---
each side.
„First dot
adjustment
Examine the lines
on the left side of
paper, and enter
the number beside
the line that
overlaps with the
horizontal line.
Tool --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- Ruler Ruler --- --- --- ---
Note "*":If Ink tube is not disconnect from Printhead, this process is not needed.

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Table 3-3. Required Adjustment List (Adjust em tn using the Adjustment Program) (2/2)
Adjustment Type Adjustment using the Adjustment Program
Priority 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
ADF/ Scanner
Head angular PW/First dot
Waste ink SMAP runout SMAP thrust Head angular Paper skew PF/EJ PF/EJ Band Motor heat Maintenance
Adjustment Item Ink Charge mecha PTS Adjustment Bi-d adjustment position PE adjustment
flushing adjustment check adjustment adjustment adjustment adjustment protection counter
adjustment adjustment
control
To minimize the To fill ink To correct tilt of To correct the gap Confirm the To correct print To correct print To correct tilt of To align print start To correct the To correct the To correct To correct To measure and To reset the
amount of ink throughout the ink the Printhead of the paper feed misalignment of start timing in start timing in the Printhead position at 0-digit paper detection paper detection variations in paper variations in paper correct the Maintenance
spilling when path to make all caused at the by eccentricity the ruled line by constant speed, bidirectional caused at the side with that at positions and the positions and the feed accuracy to feed accuracy to electrical variation counter of the
removing the the nozzles ready installation element of the the gap of the acceleration speed printing through installation 80-digit side in mounting mounting achieve higher achieve higher of each motor and Rear ASF Unit
related parts of the for printer through SMAP Roller and paper feed. and deceleration software control. through software bidirectional ban positions of the positions of the print quality. print quality in the power supply and check the
Purpose
ink system, mechanism the PF encoder speed of the control. printing, timing of PW sensor by PE sensor by soft band print. board. counter of the
discharge ink in control. scale by Software carriage work firing ink droplet software control. ware control. Maintenance Box
the waste ink tube. control. through soft ware is adjusted
control. through software
control.

Pick Up Roller Remove --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- ---
Motor Assy Replace --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- ---
Remove --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- ---
APG Gear Assy
Replace --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- ---
Remove --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- ---
PF Motor Unit
Part name

Replace --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- ---
Remove --- ○* ○ --- --- ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ --- ○ --- ---
Printhead
Replace --- ○ ○ --- --- ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ --- ○ --- ---
Remove --- ○* --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- ---
Ink Supply Unit
Replace --- ○ --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- ---
Remove --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- ---
CR Scale
Replace --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- ---
Upper
part -2 -1 0 1 2
OK OK
-2 -2
OK -1 -1 -2 -1 0 1 2
0 0
1 1 -2 -2
NG NG
Printout pattern --- --- 2 2 -1
0
-1
0
--- ---
-2 -1 0 1 2 1 1
NG 2 2
-2 -2 -1 0 1 2 NG NG
-1
OK NG Lower 0
1
NG part 2 NG OK NG NG OK NG

Refer to " 3.2.3 Refer to" 3.2.4 Examine the Examine the Enter the values of Search the pattern „PW adjustment Examine the Examine the Examine the
Head Angular SMAP Runout printout patterns printout patterns the most straight without the gap Examine the misaligned lines printout patterns printout patterns
Mecha Adjustment for each models, for each models, lines. and overlap from misaligned lines printed on top and and enter the and enter the
Adjustment (p253)". and enter the and enter the the upper part and printed on top, bottom of the value for the value for the
(p249)". value for the value for the the lower part of bottom, left, and paper, and enter pattern with no pattern with no
pattern with no pattern with no the printout right of the paper, the number beside overlap and gap overlap and gap
gap and overlap gap and overlap pattern, and enter and enter the the line that is between the two between the two
for each model. for each model. the value. number beside the exactly 5mm rectangles. rectangles.
line that is exactly away from the
5mm away from paper edge for
How to judge --- --- the paper edge for each side. --- ---
each side.
„First dot
adjustment
Examine the lines
on the left side of
paper, and enter
the number beside
the line that
overlaps with the
horizontal line.
Tool --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- Ruler Ruler --- --- --- ---
Note "*":If Ink tube is not disconnect from Printhead, this process is not needed.

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Table 3-3. Required Adjustment List (Adjust em tn using the Adjustment Program) (2/2)
Adjustment Type Adjustment using the Adjustment Program
Priority 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
ADF/ Scanner
Head angular PW/First dot
Waste ink SMAP runout SMAP thrust Head angular Paper skew PF/EJ PF/EJ Band Motor heat Maintenance
Adjustment Item Ink Charge mecha PTS Adjustment Bi-d adjustment position PE adjustment
flushing adjustment check adjustment adjustment adjustment adjustment protection counter
adjustment adjustment
control
To minimize the To fill ink To correct tilt of To correct the gap Confirm the To correct print To correct print To correct tilt of To align print start To correct the To correct the To correct To correct To measure and To reset the
amount of ink throughout the ink the Printhead of the paper feed misalignment of start timing in start timing in the Printhead position at 0-digit paper detection paper detection variations in paper variations in paper correct the Maintenance
spilling when path to make all caused at the by eccentricity the ruled line by constant speed, bidirectional caused at the side with that at positions and the positions and the feed accuracy to feed accuracy to electrical variation counter of the
removing the the nozzles ready installation element of the the gap of the acceleration speed printing through installation 80-digit side in mounting mounting achieve higher achieve higher of each motor and Rear ASF Unit
related parts of the for printer through SMAP Roller and paper feed. and deceleration software control. through software bidirectional ban positions of the positions of the print quality. print quality in the power supply and check the
Purpose
ink system, mechanism the PF encoder speed of the control. printing, timing of PW sensor by PE sensor by soft band print. board. counter of the
discharge ink in control. scale by Software carriage work firing ink droplet software control. ware control. Maintenance Box
the waste ink tube. control. through soft ware is adjusted
control. through software
control.
Remove ○ --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- ---
Cap Unit
Replace ○ --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- ---
Remove --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- ---
Replace
--- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- ---
Main Board (Read OK)
Replace
Part name

--- --- --- ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ---

(Read NG)
Remove --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- ---
Rear ASF Unit
Replace --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- ○ ○ --- --- --- ○
Remove ○ --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- ---
Pomp Unit
Replace ○ --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- ---

Waste Ink Tube Remove ○ --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- ---
Assy Replace --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- ---
○
Upper
part -2 -1 0 1 2
OK OK
-2 -2
OK -1 -1 -2 -1 0 1 2
0 0
1 1 -2 -2
NG NG
Printout pattern --- --- 2 2 -1
0
-1
0
--- ---
-2 -1 0 1 2 1 1
NG 2 2
-2 -2 -1 0 1 2 NG NG
-1
OK NG Lower 0
1
NG part 2 NG OK NG NG OK NG

Refer to " 3.2.3 Refer to" 3.2.4 Examine the Examine the Enter the values of Search the pattern „PW adjustment Examine the Examine the Examine the
Head Angular SMAP Runout printout patterns printout patterns the most straight without the gap Examine the misaligned lines printout patterns printout patterns
Mecha Adjustment for each models, for each models, lines. and overlap from misaligned lines printed on top and and enter the and enter the
Adjustment (p253)". and enter the and enter the the upper part and printed on top, bottom of the value for the value for the
(p249)". value for the value for the the lower part of bottom, left, and paper, and enter pattern with no pattern with no
pattern with no pattern with no the printout right of the paper, the number beside overlap and gap overlap and gap
gap and overlap gap and overlap pattern, and enter and enter the the line that is between the two between the two
for each model. for each model. the value. number beside the exactly 5mm rectangles. rectangles.
line that is exactly away from the
5mm away from paper edge for
How to judge --- --- the paper edge for each side. --- ---
each side.
„First dot
adjustment
Examine the lines
on the left side of
paper, and enter
the number beside
the line that
overlaps with the
horizontal line.
Tool --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- Ruler Ruler --- --- --- ---
Note "*":If Ink tube is not disconnect from Printhead, this process is not needed.

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Table 3-3. Required Adjustment List (Adjust em tn using the Adjustment Program) (2/2)
Adjustment Type Adjustment using the Adjustment Program
Priority 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
ADF/ Scanner
Head angular PW/First dot
Waste ink SMAP runout SMAP thrust Head angular Paper skew PF/EJ PF/EJ Band Motor heat Maintenance
Adjustment Item Ink Charge mecha PTS Adjustment Bi-d adjustment position PE adjustment
flushing adjustment check adjustment adjustment adjustment adjustment protection counter
adjustment adjustment
control
To minimize the To fill ink To correct tilt of To correct the gap Confirm the To correct print To correct print To correct tilt of To align print start To correct the To correct the To correct To correct To measure and To reset the
amount of ink throughout the ink the Printhead of the paper feed misalignment of start timing in start timing in the Printhead position at 0-digit paper detection paper detection variations in paper variations in paper correct the Maintenance
spilling when path to make all caused at the by eccentricity the ruled line by constant speed, bidirectional caused at the side with that at positions and the positions and the feed accuracy to feed accuracy to electrical variation counter of the
removing the the nozzles ready installation element of the the gap of the acceleration speed printing through installation 80-digit side in mounting mounting achieve higher achieve higher of each motor and Rear ASF Unit
related parts of the for printer through SMAP Roller and paper feed. and deceleration software control. through software bidirectional ban positions of the positions of the print quality. print quality in the power supply and check the
Purpose
ink system, mechanism the PF encoder speed of the control. printing, timing of PW sensor by PE sensor by soft band print. board. counter of the
discharge ink in control. scale by Software carriage work firing ink droplet software control. ware control. Maintenance Box
the waste ink tube. control. through soft ware is adjusted
control. through software
control.
Remove --- --- ○ --- --- ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ --- --- ○ --- ---
CR Unit
Replace --- --- ○ --- --- ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ --- --- ○ --- ---
Remove --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- ---
Part name

CR Motor
Replace --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- ---
Remove --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- ○ --- --- --- ---
PE Sensor
Replace --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- ○ --- --- --- ---
Mechanism Unit Replace --- --- ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ --- ---
Upper
part -2 -1 0 1 2
OK OK
-2 -2
OK -1 -1 -2 -1 0 1 2
0 0
1 1 -2 -2
NG NG
Printout pattern --- --- 2 2 -1
0
-1
0
--- ---
-2 -1 0 1 2 1 1
NG 2 2
-2 -2 -1 0 1 2 NG NG
-1
OK NG Lower 0
1
NG part 2 NG OK NG NG OK NG

Refer to " 3.2.3 Refer to" 3.2.4 Examine the Examine the Enter the values of Search the pattern „PW adjustment Examine the Examine the Examine the
Head Angular SMAP Runout printout patterns printout patterns the most straight without the gap Examine the misaligned lines printout patterns printout patterns
Mecha Adjustment for each models, for each models, lines. and overlap from misaligned lines printed on top and and enter the and enter the
Adjustment (p253)". and enter the and enter the the upper part and printed on top, bottom of the value for the value for the
(p249)". value for the value for the the lower part of bottom, left, and paper, and enter pattern with no pattern with no
pattern with no pattern with no the printout right of the paper, the number beside overlap and gap overlap and gap
gap and overlap gap and overlap pattern, and enter and enter the the line that is between the two between the two
for each model. for each model. the value. number beside the exactly 5mm rectangles. rectangles.
line that is exactly away from the
5mm away from paper edge for
How to judge --- --- the paper edge for each side. --- ---
each side.
„First dot
adjustment
Examine the lines
on the left side of
paper, and enter
the number beside
the line that
overlaps with the
horizontal line.
Tool --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- Ruler Ruler --- --- --- ---
Note "*":If Ink tube is not disconnect from Printhead, this process is not needed.

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3.2 Details of Adjustments 3.2.1.1 PG Adjustment procedure

This section provides adjustment procedures for which explanation in details is START
necessary. See "3.1 Required Adjustments (p224)" for the adjustments not
explained here.

3.2.1 PG Adjustment " Preparation (p233)"

This section describes the procedure for the platen gap (PG) adjustment.
" Adjustment of the 0-digit side (p237)"
„ The standard range of the PG is as follows:
1.3 ± 0.05 mm
„ This adjustment should be carried out with the
" Adjustment of the 130-digit side (p238)"
mechanism in the minimum PG position (PG1) before
installing the CR Scale.
" Adjustment of the 0-digit side (p237)"
† Tools
„ Thickness gauge for PG adjustment
„ Teflon tape
" Checking the Platen Gap (p240)"
Commercially available tape (thickness: 0.08 mm)

No
Is PG within standard?

Yes

PG adjustment is finished.

Figure 3-1. PG Adjustment Flow

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3.2.1.2 Preparation † Application procedure of Teflon tape

This section describes how and what to prepare for the preparation before 1. Clean the surfaces of the thickness gauge by using alcohol, and make sure
starting the PG adjustment. no dirt or contamination remains on the surfaces.
† Modification of the thickness gauges 2. Apply Teflon tape on the thickness gauge (1.00 mm) as shown below.

„ The Printhead of this printer has an integral structure of Teflon tape

the Printhead Cover and Printhead nozzle surface.
Therefore, if the thickness gauge touches the nozzle
surface in the same way as performed in the traditional
procedure, the nozzle surface may be damaged. When
performing the PG Adjustment or checking the platen
gap, make sure to apply Teflon tape (thickness: 0.08 mm)
on all the thickness gauge (1.00 mm) used for the
Thickness gauge (1.00 mm)
adjustment or check in advance.
„ Use commercially available Teflon tape of 0.08 mm in Figure 3-2. Modification of Thickness Gauge (1)
thickness.
„ When applying Teflon tape on the thickness gauges, make
sure no bubbles or foreign material remain under the
tape.

[Bubbles] [Foreign material]

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3. Fold the excess portions of Teflon tape along the edges of the thickness
When trimming the Teflon tape, the Teflon tape can be easily
gauge, and trim the portions at about the center in the thickness direction of
cut out by guiding the half thickness gauge.
the sides.

Before trimming After trimming

Teflon tape

Figure 3-4. Modification of Thickness gauge.

„ Make sure to ware the heavy gloves to prevent the cutter

Thickness gauge from cutting the hand when trimming the Teflon tape.

Fold the tape at the edges and trim it at the center in the thickness direction.

4. Make sure any tears or burrs on the applied Teflon tape, then the
modification of thickness gauge is complete.

Teflon tape
Thickness gauge

Figure 3-3. Modification of Thickness Gauge (2)

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† Relationship between thickness gauges and adjustment values

When performing the PG adjustment, use three thickness gauges by stacking them together. Make sure to take the thickness of teflon tape attached on them into
consideration. The judging criteria and the relationship between thickness gauges and teflon tape are shown below.

Perform the following because the thickness of teflon tape varies.

1. Apply teflon tape on the thickness gauge (1.00 mm) and measure the thickness with a micrometer.
2. Subtract 1.00 mm from the measured value and compare the result with the value in the “Teflon tape (d)” on Table 3-4 and correct it,
and then correct the values in the “Thickness ((a)+(b)+(c)+(d))” column.

Table 3-4. adjustment value and judgement (unit: mm)

Position
Thickness 1st thickness 2nd thickness 3rd thickness Teflon tape
Judge against CR
((a)+(b)+(c)+(d)) gauge (a) gauge (b) gauge (c) (d)
Unit
1.37 1.00 0.20 0.09 0.08
NG
In contact 1.36 1.00 0.20 0.08 0.08
1.35 1.00 0.20 0.07 0.08
1.34 1.00 0.20 0.06 0.08
1.33 1.00 0.20 0.05 0.08
1.32 1.00 0.20 0.04 0.08
1.31 1.00 0.20 0.03 0.08
OK 1.30 1.00 0.20 0.02 0.08
1.29 1.00 0.20 0.01 0.08
1.28 1.00 0.10 0.10 0.08
1.27 1.00 0.10 0.09 0.08
1.26 1.00 0.10 0.08 0.08
1.25 1.00 0.10 0.07 0.08
Not in contact 1.24 1.00 0.10 0.06 0.08
NG
1.23 1.00 0.10 0.05 0.08

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† APG position check † Position check of the PG Adjustment Lever

Confirm the center of the notches on the PG Adjustment Lever located on
Confirm the APG position is set to [PG1].
the side of the printer is set to the rib on the frame.
„ Check method
Right PG Adjustment Left PG Adjustment Lever
“1” on the CR Bearing is exactly on the bottom. Lever (0-digit side) (130-digit side)

PG: Max.

CR Bearing
Rib

1
Hole

PG: Min.

PG: Max. PG: Min.

Rib

Figure 3-5. APG position check Figure 3-6. PG Adjustment Lever

If not, insert a pin or a similar tool into the hole on the CR Bearing and
adjust it until “1” comes exactly on the bottom.

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3.2.1.3 PG adjustment procedure
When performing the PG adjustment, make sure of the
following.
„ Perform the PG adjustment before installing the
CR Scale.
„ Move the CR Unit by pulling the top of the CR timing belt.
„ Be careful not to damage the nozzle surface of the
Printhead with the thickness gauge.
„ When make the Printhead touch the thickness gauge, be
careful not to let the Printhead run onto the gauge.
Adjustment of the 0-digit side
1. Loosen the two PG Adjustment Lever (Left/Right) on the right and the left
of the printer. (refer to Figure 3-6)
2. Move the CR Unit in the middle of the printer, and place the 1.35 mm-thick
thickness gauge shown in Table 3-4 on position A in Figure 3-7.
130-digit side 0-digit side
B Tighten the screw of the PG Adjustment Cam, and go to Step 4-3.
A
Thickness gauge
Figure 3-7. Placement of the Thickness Gauge
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3. Move the CR Unit to the thickness gauge and check whether the CR Unit
touches the thickness gauge or not. If the CR Unit touches the gauge, adjust
it as follows. If not, proceed to the next step.
1. Move the CR Unit back in the middle of the printer, and place the 1.25
mm-thick thickness gauge shown in Table 3-4 on position A in Figure 3-7.
2. Move the CR Unit to the thickness gauge and check whether the CR Unit
touches the thickness gauge or not.
• If the CR Unit does not touch the thickness gauge
Tighten the screw of the PG Adjustment Cam on the 0-digit side, and go to
" Adjustment of the 130-digit side (p238)".
• If the CR Unit touches the thickness gauge
Rotate the PG Adjustment Cam on the 0-digit side by one notch in the -
direction and check whether the CR Unit touches the thickness gauge or
not (refer to Figure 3-6). Repeat the adjustment until the CR Unit does not
touch the thickness gauge any more.
4. Adjust the CR Unit as follows.
1. Move the CR Unit in the middle of the printer, and rotate the PG
Adjustment Cam on the 0-digit side by one notch in the + direction. (refer
toFigure 3-6)
2. Move the CR Unit to the thickness gauge and check whether the CR Unit
touches the thickness gauge or not.
• If the CR Unit touches the thickness gauge
• If the CR Unit does not touch the thickness gauge
Start over from Step 4-1. Repeat the adjustment until the CR Unit touches
the thickness gauge.
3. Move the CR Unit back in the middle of the printer, and place the 1.25
mm-thick thickness gauge shown in Table 3-4 on position A in Figure 3-7.
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4. Move the CR Unit to the thickness gauge and check whether the CR Unit
touches the thickness gauge or not.
• If the CR Unit does not touch the thickness gauge
Tighten the screw of the PG Adjustment Cam on the 0-digit side, and go to
" Adjustment of the 130-digit side (p238)".
• If the CR Unit touches the thickness gauge
Rotate the PG Adjustment Cam on the 0-digit side by one notch in the -
direction and check whether the CR Unit touches the thickness gauge or
not (refer to Figure 3-6). Repeat the adjustment until the CR Unit does not
touch the thickness gauge any more.
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Adjustment of the 130-digit side
1. Loosen the two PG Adjustment Lever (Left/Right) on the right and the left
of the printer. (refer to Figure 3-6)
2. Move the CR Unit in the middle of the printer, and place the 1.35 mm-thick
thickness gauge shown in Table 3-4 on position B in Figure 3-7.
3. Move the CR Unit to the thickness gauge and check whether the CR Unit
touches the thickness gauge or not. If the CR Unit touches the gauge, adjust
it as follows. If not, proceed to the next step.
1. Move the CR Unit back in the middle of the printer, and place the 1.25
mm-thick thickness gauge shown in Table 3-4 on position B in Figure 3-7.
2. Move the CR Unit to the thickness gauge and check whether the CR Unit
touches the thickness gauge or not.
• If the CR Unit does not touch the thickness gauge
Tighten the screw of the PG Adjustment Cam on the 130-digit side, and
confirm the PG on the 0-digit side is appropriate according to the
procedure in " Adjustment of the 0-digit side (p237)", then go to "3.2.1.4
Checking the Platen Gap (p240)".
• If the CR Unit touches the thickness gauge
Rotate the PG Adjustment Cam on the 0-digit side by one notch in the -
direction and check whether the CR Unit touches the thickness gauge or
not (refer to Figure 3-6). Repeat the adjustment until the CR Unit does not
touch the thickness gauge any more.
4. Adjust the CR Unit as follows.
1. Move the CR Unit in the middle of the printer, and rotate the PG
Adjustment Cam on the 130-digit side by one notch in the + direction.
(refer toFigure 3-6)
2. Move the CR Unit to the thickness gauge and check whether the CR Unit
touches the thickness gauge or not.
• If the CR Unit touches the thickness gauge
Tighten the screw of the PG Adjustment Cam, and go to Step 4-3.
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• If the CR Unit does not touch the thickness gauge

Start over from Step 4-1. Repeat the adjustment until the CR Unit touches
the thickness gauge.
3. Move the CR Unit back in the middle of the printer, and place the 1.25
mm-thick thickness gauge shown in Table 3-4 on position B in Figure 3-7.
4. Move the CR Unit to the thickness gauge and check whether the CR Unit
touches the thickness gauge or not.
• If the CR Unit does not touch the thickness gauge
Tighten the screw of the PG Adjustment Cam on the 0-digit side, and
confirm the PG on the 0-digit side is appropriate according to the
procedure in " Adjustment of the 0-digit side (p237)", then go to "3.2.1.4
Checking the Platen Gap (p240)".
• If the CR Unit touches the thickness gauge
Rotate the PG Adjustment Cam on the 0-digit side by one notch in the -
direction and check whether the CR Unit touches the thickness gauge or
not (refer to Figure 3-6). Repeat the adjustment until the CR Unit does not
touch the thickness gauge any more.

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3.2.1.4 Checking the Platen Gap
This section describes the procedure for checking the platen gap (PG) necessary
when removing the Printhead or in a similar case.
When checking the PG, make sure of the following.
„ Move the CR Unit by pulling the top of the CR timing belt.
„ Be careful not to damage the nozzle surface of the
Printhead with the thickness gauge.
„ When make the Printhead touch the thickness gauge, be
careful not to let the Printhead run onto the gauge.
1. Confirm the PG position is set to position 1. (refer to " APG position check
(p236)")
2. Move the CR Unit to the center.
3. Place the 1.25 mm-thick thickness gauge shown in Table 3-4 on the position
shown below.
Thickness gauge
Figure 3-8. Checking the Platen Gap
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4. Move the CR Unit to the right and to the left and make sure the CR Unit
does not touch the thickness gauges on both sides. If the CR Unit touches
the thickness gauge, the PG is narrower than the standard value; therefore,
perform "3.2.1.3 PG adjustment procedure (p237)".
5. Move the CR Unit back in the middle of the printer, and place the 1.35 mm-
thick thickness gauge shown in Table 3-4 on the same position as in Step 3.
6. Move the CR Unit to the right and to the left and make sure the CR Unit
touches the thickness gauges on both sides. If the CR Unit does not touch
the thickness gauge, the PG is wider than the standard value; therefore,
perform "3.2.1.3 PG adjustment procedure (p237)".
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3.2.2 Ink Leak Check 2. Visually check if ink spot is observed at the 2mm from front edge of the
smoked face of the Leakage Check PET Chip.
This section describes the procedure for ink leak check necessary when
disconnecting the Ink Supply Unit from the Printhead or in a similar case. † Criterion of the Ink Leak Check
„ Pass condition
Ink Leak Check has the following two inspection methods. Ink spot is observed at the position less than 2mm from the front edge
„ Method of using the Leakage Check PET Chip. of the smoked face of the PET Chip.
(Purpose) „ Fail condition
Detect the minute ink leakage from the connecting parts Ink spot is observed at the position more than 2mmfrom the front edge
of the Printhead and Ink Tube. of the smoked face of the PET Chip.
„ Method of using the Ink Leak Measurement Jig.
2mm
(Purpose)
Detect the Ink leakage due to assembly mistake. PET Chip
Front edge
Smoked face
3.2.2.1 Method of using the Leakage Check PET Chip.
This inspection is necessary when removing the Ink tube from
the Printhead. Fail Pass
Refer to the following for the setting method of the Leakage
Check PET Chip.
„ "2.3.7.1 Print Head (p108)"
„ "2.3.7.13 Ink Supply Unit (p135)"
Figure 3-10. Criterion of the Ink Leak Check
Ink Leak Check Procedure
If Ink Leak check result is failed, reassemble the printer in the
1. Pull out the Leakage Check PET Chip.
following procedure, and perform the Ink Leak Check again.
LEAK TESTER SHEET REAR 1. Perform the Ink discharge.
2. Remove the Ink Tube from Print head.
3. Replace the Printhead Seal to new one.
4. Set the Leakage Check PET Chip.
5. Install the Ink Tube to Print head.
6. Perform the Ink Charge.
7. Perform the Ink Leak Check.

LEAK TESTER SHEET FRONT

Figure 3-9. Ink Leak Check Procedure (1)

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3.2.2.2 Method of using the Ink Leak Measurement jig. „ (Previous tool) Ink Leak Measurement Jig
Battery type: CR2016 (3V) x 1
Tools
Ink Leak Measurement Jig Pressure gauge GC66
† This product can use the following two type Ink Leak Measurement Jig. (The battery can be replaced from
As for Leak Check method, refer to " Procedure of the Ink Leakage Connection part for Ink Valve C the hole on the rear.)
Inspection (p244)" Leak Check Cartridge
Power button of
„ (Current tool) Ink Leak Measurement Jig pressure gauge
Battery type: CR2016 (3 V) x1 Valve B
Regulator
Ink Leak Measurement Jig protection plate
Syringe Muffler
Valve A

Power button of Regulator

pressure gauge
Connection part for Ink
Leak Check Cartridge Valve status

Syringe

Closed Open

Figure 3-12. (Previous tool) Ink Leak Measurement Jig

† Ink Leak Check Cartridge
Valve status
Ink Leak Check Cartridge
Pressure gauge GC66
Valve B Valve A (The battery can be replaced from
the hole on the rear.)
Closed Open

Figure 3-11. (Current tool) Ink Leak Measurement Jig

Figure 3-13. Ink Leak Check Cartridge

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Do not touch or press the regulator located under the
regulator protection plate of the (Previous tool) Ink Leak
Measurement Jig.
„ The Ink Leak Measurement Jig applies pressure by
sending air using a syringe into the ink path, and detects
the variation of pressure in the ink path between the self-
sealing valve in the Printhead and the ink supply holes of
the ink cartridges to check the presence of ink leakage. If
air leak occurs in the Ink Leak Measurement Jig, the leak
check itself cannot be done. Therefore, before performing
the leak check, perform the test air leak from the Ink
Measurement Jig itself.(Refer to " Preparation before
the Ink Leakage Inspection (p243)")
„ The ink leak check should be done with the ink tubes
secured with the tube clamps and the CR Cover attached
after the joint section of the Printhead and the Ink Supply
Unit has been secured. (See " Cap Unit (p143)".)
Ink Leakage Inspection Condition
„ Air pressure power : 48 ± 2 kPa
„ Air pressure hold time : 30 sec
„ Air pressure judgement standard : Less than 0.4 kPa
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Preparation before the Ink Leakage Inspection
Before performing the Ink Leak check, confirm the Ink Leak Measurement Jig
can use the correctly
1. Turn the each valve of the Ink Leak Measurement jig to open condition.
2. Press the power button of the pressure gauge.
3. Confirm the valve on the pressure gauge is 0.0kPa. Otherwise, restart the
pressure gauge.
4. Close the Connection part for Ink Leak Check Cartridge by finger.
5. Pull the plunger.
6. Close the following valve.
„ (Current tool) Ink Leak Measurement jig : Valve B
„ (Previous tool) Ink Leak Measurement jig : Valve C
7. Push the plunger to inject the air out, and close the valve A.
(Arbitrary pressure)
8. Close the Valve B. ((Previous tool) Ink Leak Measurement jig only.)
9. Confirm the value of the valve on the pressure gauge is not changed.
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Procedure of the Ink Leakage Inspection † Inspection procedure by (Current tool) Ink Leak Measurement Jig
1. Turn each valve of the Ink Leak Measurement Jig as follows.
„ Make sure to pressurize the pressure of the specified
value (48 ± 2kPa), and do not pressurize the pressure of „ Valve A : Open
the more than specified valve. „ Valve B : Open
„ If you pressurize the pressure of the more than the 2. Connect the Ink Leak Check Cartridge to the Ink Leak Measurement jig.
specified value, can not lower the pressure by pulling the
syringe. Connect tube while pressing here
(Because, the ink supply jig has valve to prevent backflow
of the ink. If you lower the pressure by pulling the
syringe, the valve is closed and can not perform the
correct Inspection.)
„ If you pressurize the pressure of the more than the
specified value, reassemble the connection of the
Printhead and Ink Supply Jig to lower the pressure of the
Tube of Ink Leak Check Cartridge
Ink Tube of the Ink Supply Unit.
(Put the Dust-free cloth at around the connection of the
Printhed and Ink Supply Unit when removing the
connection of the Printhead and Ink Supply Unit, because
ink may drop from ink tube.)

Figure 3-14. Ink Leak Check (1)

3. Install the Ink Leak Check Cartridge into the Ink Supply Unit of the Printer
to check.
4. Press the Power button of the pressure gauge.
5. Confirm the value on the pressure gauge is 0.0kPa. Other wise, restart the
pressure gauge.

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