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Epson AcuLaser C2600 Service Manual

A4 full color laser printer
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SERVICE MANUAL

A4 Full Color Laser Printer
EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600
SEPG04005

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  • Page 1: Service Manual

    SERVICE MANUAL A4 Full Color Laser Printer EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 SEPG04005...
  • Page 2 The contents of this manual are subject to change without notice. All effort have been made to ensure the accuracy of the contents of this manual. However, should any errors be detected, SEIKO EPSON would greatly appreciate being informed of them.
  • Page 3 2. MAKE CERTAIN THAT THE SOURCE VOLTAGES IS THE SAME AS THE RATED VOLTAGE, LISTED ON THE SERIAL NUMBER/RATING PLATE. IF THE EPSON PRODUCT HAS A PRIMARY AC RATING DIFFERENT FROM AVAILABLE POWER SOURCE, DO NOT CONNECT IT TO THE POWER SOURCE.

  • Page 4: About This Manual

    Provides Epson-approved methods for adjustment. CHAPTER 6.MAINTENANCE Provides preventive maintenance procedures and the lists of Epson- May indicate an operating or maintenance procedure, practice or C H E C K approved lubricants and adhesives required for servicing the product.

  • Page 5: General Precautions

    General Precautions To prevent possible accidents during maintenance work, strictly observe the servicing warnings and cautions described in this manual. Power Supply Before starting any service procedure, turn the printer power off and unplug the power cord from the wall outlet. W A R N I N G When the power supply cable must be connected, be aware of the potential for electrical shock and do all tasks by following the procedures in this manual.

  • Page 6: Laser Beam

    High Temperature Assembly When working with hot parts (Fuser Unit etc.), turn the power off and unplug the power cord W A R N I N G HIGH to prevent burns or injuries. After unplugging the power cable, wait until the part or unit TEMPERATURE cools down before starting maintenance work.

  • Page 7: Handling Parts

    Handling Parts Be careful not to throw out your back when handling heavy parts while taking care not to drop those parts. W A R N I N G Always wear gloves to perform maintenance work since the printer has many sharp edges. Do not work with wet or oily hands, or may cause you to drop parts or affect the function of the printer.
  • Page 8 Revision Status Revision Date of Issue Description APR. 28, 2005 First release OCT. 25, 2006 Revision: • Chapter 1 Printing Menu (p.46) Setup Menu (p.47) Parallel Menu*1 (p.49) USB Menu (p.49) Some items were rivised and added. • Chapter 6 6.6.2 Lubrication (p.398) With the change of grease to G36 from G66, "Types of oil applied"...

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B Contents Chapter 1 Product Description 1.13 Notes When Replacing Consumables and Installing Optional Products ..35 1.13.1 Consumables..................... 35 1.1 Overview ......................13 1.13.2 Options...................... 35 1.1.1 Engine Features ..................13 1.14 Notes on Fuser Pressure ..................35 1.1.2 Controller Features ..................
  • Page 10 EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B 1.26 Switching between Color Mode and Monochrome Mode ........ 81 Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 1.26.1 Switching of Operation Mode ..............81 3.1 Overview ......................142 1.26.2 Switching of Printer Driver ..............84 3.1.1 Procedure Outline for Troubleshooting ............ 142 3.1.2 Preliminary Check ..................
  • Page 11 EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B 4.5.11 MP Tray ....................323 6.5.2 Regular Replacement Parts............... 397 4.5.12 Paper Cassette ..................339 6.6 Gluing/Lubrication .................... 398 4.6 Disassembling/Assembling the Options............342 6.6.1 Gluing ....................... 398 4.6.1 Opt. Feeder ....................342 6.6.2 Lubrication....................398 4.6.2 Duplex Unit ....................
  • Page 12 C H A P T E R PRODUCT DESCRIPTION...

  • Page 13: Overview

    EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B 1.1 Overview 1.1.2 Controller Features High speed intelligent controller This printer is a non-impact color page printer that takes advantage of a laser and CPU: VR5532A (350 MHz) electrophotographic technologies. It provides 600 dpi of resolution and 7.5 ppm (A4, color printing) or 30 ppm (A4, monochrome printing) of print speed.

  • Page 14: Basic Specifications

    EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B 1.2 Basic Specifications 1.2.2 Printer Basic Specifications RESOLUTION 1.2.1 Process Specifications & System 600 x 600 dpi Printing method: Semiconductor laser beam scan and electrophotography with dry single component system. WARMING UP TIME Exposure light source:...
  • Page 15 EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B FIRST PRINT TIME CONTINUOUS PRINTING SPEED The following table shows the time from receiving a start command to when trailing This excludes operations that fall under the restrictions on printing speed explained in edge of the paper leaves the paper eject roller. Note that the time given in the tables “1.12 Engine Restrictions”...
  • Page 16 650 sheets 1150 sheets 50 sheets – EPSON coated papers : A4 Note *: Standard paper: EPSON high quality plain paper (82 g/m MP tray Thick Paper: 75 sheets 91 to 163 g/m A4, A5, B5, LT, GLT, HLT, EXE...
  • Page 17 EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B SUPPORTED PAPER SIZE, TYPE AND ORIENTATION Supported paper Table 1-8. List of Supported Paper Size, Type and Orientation Paper size Dimensions in mm (inches) Standard lower Optional paper Paper MP tray Paper orientation Duplex printing...
  • Page 18 Envelopes with triangular shaped flaps should not be used. (It Figure 1-1. Dimensions (Main Unit) may cause a slip off or stack defect.) PAPER EJECT Only for face-down (FD) 250 sheets NOTE: Standard paper: EPSON high quality plain paper (82 g/m Product Description Basic Specifications...
  • Page 19 EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B Outline dimensions and weight with options installed CONSUMABLES AND PERIODIC REPLACEMENT UNIT Table 1-10. Outline Dimensions and Weight With Options Installed Table 1-11. List of Consumables and Periodic Replacement Unit Width (mm) Depth (mm) Height (mm) Weight (kg)
  • Page 20 EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B POWER CONSUMPTION OPERATING STATE The maximum rated current is measured with all engine options and controller options This printer operates in the following 3 operating states. installed. Table 1-13. Operating State Table 1-12. List of Power Consumption...
  • Page 21 EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B NOISE Sound pressure Table 1-15. Sound Pressure Operating state Standby state Sleep state Color mode 56 dB (A) 40 dB (A) Main unit Background noise Monochrome mode 56 dB (A) 40 dB (A) Note : Reference values Sound power Table 1-16.

  • Page 22: Paper Specifications

    105 g/m Special paper for ink jet applications (super-fine, glossy, glossy film, etc.) EPSON coated papers (A4) (Guarantees only the paper feedability) Paper previously used in a thermal or ink jet printer Transparencies for other color laser printers or color photocopiers C H E C K Ream weight = Total weigh of 500 sheets of 17"...

  • Page 23: Paper Feed Types

    EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B 1.3.3 Paper Feed Types 1.3.4 Printing Area Table 1-18. Paper Feed Types MAXIMUM PRINTABLE AREA Special paper 208 mm (width) x 289 mm (length) Thick Standard Plain Feeder Transpar- paper, NOTE: Although papers smaller than the maximum printable size can be printed...

  • Page 24: Reliability And Serviceability

    EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B 1.4 Reliability and Serviceability PAPER FEED RELIABILITY Jam rate 1.4.1 Reliability Table 1-19. Jam Rate Paper Type MPBF/MTBF Reliability issue Environment A* Environment B* 60,000 pages or more* / 3,000 hours or more* Simplex printing Duplex printing Simplex printing Duplex printing...

  • Page 25: Durability

    EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B PRINTING START POSITION ACCURACY HEIGHT OF CURL ON OUTPUT PAPER Table 1-21. Printing Start Position Accuracy Table 1-24. Height of Curl on Output Paper A4/A3 Simplex printing Duplex printing Paper type Height of Curl ±...

  • Page 26: Service Conditions

    EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B 1.5 Service Conditions 1.5.1 Space Requirements In order to ensure that the printer operates properly, provide at least as much space as AMBIENT TEMPERATURE AND HUMIDITY shown in the diagram below. Table 1-25. Ambient Temperature and Humidity Temperature (ºC)

  • Page 27: Conditions For Storage And Transport

    EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B 1.6 Conditions for Storage and Transport VIBRATION No damage under the following conditions AMBIENT TEMPERATURE AND HUMIDITY CONDITIONS Conforms to divisional Assessment Standard of Transport (T-AE-05-001). Table 1-26. Ambient Temperature and Humidity Conditions Frequency 5 to 55 Hz...

  • Page 28: Electrical Characteristics

    EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B 1.7 Electrical Characteristics INSULATION RESISTANCE 10 MΩ or more NOTE: The following sections do not include any optional units. ELECTRICAL FAST TRANSIENT /BURSTS (AC LINE NOISE) WITHSTAND VOLTAGE Ensure the following conditions using evaluation methods compliant with IEC61000- 4-4.

  • Page 29: Compatible Specification

    EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B 1.8 Compatible Specification ELECTRICAL POWER HIGH FREQUENCY 230V: EN61000-3-3 (Flicker) SAFETY STANDARD Table 1-29. Safety Standards POWER CONSUMPTION Model Type Applicable Standards Conforms to International Energy Star Program standards UL60950 3rd Edition 120 V CSA C22.2 No.60950...

  • Page 30: Consumables/Periodic Replacement Unit

    EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B 1.9 Consumables/Periodic Replacement Unit 1.9.1 Specifications Consumables (replaced by the user) The print page-based service life values of the Consumables and C A U T I O N Table 1-32. Consumables Periodical Replacement Parts are guidelines. The number of printable pages changes depending on how they are printed.

  • Page 31: Conditions For Storage And Transport

    EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B Periodic replacement units (replaced by service personnel) 1.9.2 Conditions for Storage and Transport Table 1-33. Periodic Replacement Units Ambient temperature and humidity conditions Name Lifetime (pages) Table 1-34. Ambient Temperature and Humidity Conditions Transfer unit...

  • Page 32: Maintenance

    EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B 1.10 Maintenance Table 1-36. Maintenance Maintenance item Period Maintenance method • Paper feed roller When paper feed • Paper feed pad Wipe with a wet or dry cloth. problem occurs • Retard roller When a warning is Clean by pulling out the cleaning knob •...

  • Page 33: External Appearance And Unit Names

    EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B 1.11 External Appearance and Unit Names 1.11.1 Unit Names Table 1-37. List of Unit Names Name Name Name Operation panel Lock release lever (Cover A) Rear cover Cover B MP tray AC inlet Output tray...

  • Page 34: Engine Restrictions

    EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B 1.12 Engine Restrictions Patch Control (AIDC) Patch control is activated by the engine factors on occasions described below. 1.12.1 Factors Limiting Printing Speed At power on When the Photoconductor unit is replaced Fuser cool down control When the Toner cartridge is replaced When the temperature of the Fusing roller edge reaches 235 °C, printing operation...

  • Page 35: Chapter 1 Product Description

    EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B 1.13 Notes When Replacing Consumables and 1.14 Notes on Fuser Pressure Installing Optional Products Fuser unit is equipped with a pressure setting lever to switch between 2 levels of pressures. 1.13.1 Consumables When the lever is not correctly set, toner offset, fix level reduction, paper wrinkle, or OHP haze defects may be caused.

  • Page 36: Life Details

    EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B 1.15 Life Details Regarding the lifetime of consumables and periodic replacement units: Lifetime management methods When the followings are fulfilled, it is required to replace the consumables or the periodic replacement unit. (For more information, refer to “2.5.5 Control of...

  • Page 37: Product Description

    EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B Life Details Color Model Table 1-40. Monochrome Mode (CMYK installed) Print Volume: 1kp/M Print Volume: 8kp/M Unit Specification (page) Printing speed Continuous printing (page) 1p/J (page) 2p/J (page) 4p/J (page) Continuous printing (page) 1p/J (page)
  • Page 38 EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B Table 1-41. Color Mode Print Volume: 1kp/M Print Volume: 8kp/M Unit Specification (page) Printing speed Continuous printing (page) 1p/J (page) 2p/J (page) 4p/J (page) Continuous printing (page) 1p/J (page) 2p/J (page) 4p/J (page) Std. mode (plain paper 1)
  • Page 39 EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B Monochrome Model Table 1-42. Monochrome Mode Print Volume: 1kp/M Print Volume: 8kp/M Unit Specification (page) Printing speed Continuous printing (page) 1p/J (page) 2p/J (page) 4p/J (page) Continuous printing (page) 1p/J (page) 2p/J (page) 4p/J (page) Std.

  • Page 40: Controller Specifications

    (AcuLaser C2600) and monochrome (AcuLaser 2600) models. Switching USB interface: 1 ch (Rev. 2.0 HS (with D4 support)) • between AcuLaser C2600 and AcuLaser 2600 is done by using the model information Network interface: 1 ch (10Base-T/100Base-TX) • in the EEPROM.

  • Page 41: External Interface Specifications

    MDL for the color model is AcuLaser C2600 and for the monochrome model is Parallel Interface AcuLaser 2600. DES for the color model is EPSON AcuLaser C2600 and for the monochrome model is EPSON AcuLaser 2600. USB INTERFACE SPECIFICATIONS Universal Serial Bus Specification Rev.2.0 HS is supported.
  • Page 42 EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B NETWORK INTERFACE SPECIFICATIONS OPTION INTERFACE SPECIFICATIONS This printer supports 10BaseT/100BaseTX Ethernet interfaces as standard. The printer is provided with one Type-B optional interface slot as standard. Printing protocol Main System Type: MTP600dpi, PW5100dt600dpi, PRG(*****)rev, AP800ma, SPD0fast, D4 TCP/IP Asterisks (*****) indicate ROM version.

  • Page 43: Control Panel

    EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B 1.17 Control Panel Ready LED (Green) LCD (4 Lines x 20 Characters) Error LED (Red) 1.17.1 External Appearance and Names (2)] Button [Cancel Job] Button Table 1-44. Indicators Indicators Function 4 lines x 20 characters (132 x 65 dots) The printer is ready to print.
  • Page 44 EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B Summary of Button Functions Table 1-45. Summary of Button Functions Button Ready Offline Error Warning Panel Setting Help Name 1. Short press: 1. Recoverable error: Sets printer to Ready. Cancels the error. In the Help mode...

  • Page 45: Panel Settings List

    EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B 1.17.2 Panel Settings List Setting Setting values Total Pages* 0 to 99999999 The printer settings are listed below. Color Pages* 0 to 99999999 Underlined value in the Setting value column are factory default settings. Pages*...
  • Page 46 EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B Tray Menu Printing Menu Setting Setting values Setting Setting values A4, A5, B5, LT, HLT, GLT, EXE, MON, C10, DL, C5, C6, IB5, MP Tray Size A4, A5, B5, LT, HLT, GLT, EXE, MON, C10, DL, C5, C6, IB5...
  • Page 47 *4: Valid in the PCL5e and ESC/Page, ESC/P2, FX, and I239X modes. Kieli SUOMI *5: Not displayed on the panel nor printed on the Status Sheet. Can be set with EJL, Líng. Português EPSON Net Config (Web), etc. Språk Norsk Idioma CATALA Time Out...
  • Page 48 EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B MODE CONFIG MENU Reset Menu Setting Setting values Setting Setting values Remove All Toner* – Clear Warning – Change Mode* – Clear All Warnings – Change Mode* 4xB/W – Reset – Change Mode* Color –...
  • Page 49 EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B Confidential Job Menu* USB Menu Setting Setting values Setting Value User xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx I/F* On, Off Enter Password* xxxx Speed* HS, FS Job* xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx ExtI/Fconfg* No, Yes Copies* 1 ~ 999 IP-Address* Auto, PING, Panel Delete* –...
  • Page 50 EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B Network Menu* Menu* Setting Value Setting Value Network I/F On, Off AUX I/F On, Off Network Config No, Yes Config* No, Yes Get IP Address* Panel, Auto, PING Get IP Address* Panel, Auto, PING Address* 0.0.0.0 to 255.255.255.255...
  • Page 51 EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B ESC/Page Menu* Setting Value IBM-US, Roman-8, Roman-9, ECM94-1, 8859-2 ISO, 8859-9 ISO, 8859-10 ISO, 8859-15 ISO,PcBlt775, IBM-DN, Setting Value PcMultiling, PcE.Europe, PcTk437, PcEur858, Pc1004, WiAnsi, Auto CR On, Off WiE.Europe, WiTurkish, WiBALT, DeskTop, PsText, Auto FF...
  • Page 52 EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B GL2 Menu ESCP2 Menu Setting Value Setting Value GLMode LJ4GL2, GLlike Courier, Prestige, Roman, Sans serif, Roman T, Orator S, Sans Font H, Script, OCR A, OCR B Scale Off, A0, A1, A2, A3 Pitch 10cpi, 12cpi, 15cpi, Prop.
  • Page 53 EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B FX Menu I239X Menu Setting Value Setting Value Courier, Prestige, Roman, Sans serif, Script, Orator S, OCR A, Font Courier, Prestige, Gothic, Orator, Script, Presentor, Sans serif Font OCR B Pitch 10cpi, 12cpi, 15cpi, 17cpi, 20cpi, 24cpi, Prop.
  • Page 54 EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B Support Menu* Printer Adjust Menu* Setting Value Setting Value Format* – Normal* -4 ~ 5 PS3 HDD Init* – Normal Back* -4 ~ 5 Sleep Mode* 5, 15, 30, 60, 120, 180, 240Min Thick* -4 ~ 5...
  • Page 55 EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B Maintenance Menu* USER SETTING ITEMS OTHER THAN THE ONES IN THE SETTING MENU The following is a list of user settings not included in the Setup Menu. “Definition Noise” and “Gradation Noise” in the Maintenance C A U T I O N These items are not cleared with Initialization in the Initialization Menu.

  • Page 56: Explanation Of Menu And Settings

    EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B 1.17.3 Explanation of Menu and Settings Mode Config Menu The following are items specific to this printer. Remove All Toner Specify this operation when removing all toners from the printer. Information Menu Execution of the operation is as follows.
  • Page 57 EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B Change Mode 4xB/W Support Menu Executes this operation for replacing the toners when switching from color or B/W mode to 4xB/W mode. When the operation is complete, the printer reboots Sleep Mode automatically and switches to 4xB/W mode.

  • Page 58: Special Operations

    EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B 1.17.4 Special Operations Maintenance Menu LIST OF SPECIAL OPERATING FUNCTIONS C H E C K Basically, the adjustment program (LPssp) is used to make the P O I N T adjustments described below. For details, refer to Chapter 5 The following is a list of the special operating functions supported by this printer.

  • Page 59: Printer Status

    EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B 1.18 Printer Status Table 1-50. List of Printer Messages Display Sort Error LED status Status code Install Waste T Box Error 4235 1.18.1 List of Printer Messages Install Fuser Error 4235 The following is a list of messages displayed by the printer.
  • Page 60 EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B Table 1-50. List of Printer Messages Table 1-50. List of Printer Messages Display Sort Error LED status Status code Display Sort Error LED status Status code (Displayed during Panel Setting) (Communication with inactive I/F) Status –...

  • Page 61: Status Messages And Troubleshooting

    Mode uuuu Explanation Color Mode C, M, Y, K The Sleep Mode in AcuLaser C2600/2600 is applying to Blue Angel Mark and B/W mode Energy Star Program. Turns to sleep mode automatically in 30 minutes. (Default) 4xB/W mode KC, KM, KY, KK NOTE: In 4xB/W mode, this message will appear when the mean value of four 1.18.3 Warning Messages and Troubleshooting...

  • Page 62: Error Messages And Troubleshooting

    NOTE: Do not disclose the following information to the users. Criteria for judging a toner as non-genuine. • Manufacturer of the toner is not EPSON (when the character string Install uuuu TnrCart “EPSON” cannot be detected). Explanation •...
  • Page 63 EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B Paper Jam W W W W (W = MP, C1, C2, E, A, B) Panel/MIB Explanation bit5 bit1 bit2 bit3 bit4 View Explanation Paper eject in sensor not reached (jam in front of the A, B There is a paper jam at the position W indicated above.
  • Page 64 EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B Color Data Received Turn Paper Explanation Explanation This error occurs when the printer is in B/W mode or 4xB/W mode and receives After printing, printer detects if the width of the paper that is set on MP Tray is color data.

  • Page 65: Help Messages

    EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B 1.18.5 Help Messages The following are the contents of the Help messages displayed on the LCD panel. Jam-Paper Size Error: 4016 The page is printed on Remove all Open Cover Pull out any Close cover A and set...
  • Page 66 EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B Paper Jam E: 4234 Open Cover Pull out any Close Cover E Press the sheet of button to paper close the help 01001601 Remove Toner: 4258 Open Cover Open the Remove the Close the Close Cover D...
  • Page 67 EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B Clean Sensor: 4228 Open Cover Close Cover D Press the button to close the help 01001601 Replace Toner uuuu/Change Toner to x:4236/4259 to 4262 Open Cover Open the Remove the Insert new Close the Close Cover D...
  • Page 68 EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B Can't Print Duplex: 3005 Make sure you are Pressing Start/Stop Press the using an appropriate button print the rest of button to type and size of paper print job on one side of close the for duplex unit.
  • Page 69 EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B Check Paper Size: 2004 The paper size setting is Remove all Put correct size paper to Press the different from the size paper from MP Tray button to of loaded paper MP tray clear the...
  • Page 70 EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B Clean Parts b: 2065 to 2071 Open Cover Remove the Move the Set the Close Cover D Press the waste toner cleaning waste toner button to collector knob b in collector close the and out a...

  • Page 71: Service Call Error Messages

    EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B 1.18.6 Service Call Error Messages Table 1-51. List of Service Call Errors Category Error code Explanation This section shows the service call error message of this printer. (For details, refer to C0017 CPU error (undefined interruption) Chapter3 “Troubleshooting”.)
  • Page 72 EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B Table 1-51. List of Service Call Errors Category Error code Explanation C1020 RAM error (slot 0) C1021 RAM error (slot 1) C1120 ROM checksum error (bit 0 to 7) (program) C1121 ROM checksum error (bit 8 to 15) (program)

  • Page 73: Expanding The Ram

    EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B 1.19 Expanding the RAM 1.20 Handling Precautions When the memory is insufficient, the printer displays the following error messages. 1.20.1 Precautions When Turning Off the Power Mem Overflow This printer is equipped internally with nonvolatile memory (EEPROM). This Image Optimum nonvolatile memory preserves the settings for printer functions.

  • Page 74: Status Sheet

    Other Options Fuser Unit 120 (110-120 V)/220 (220-240 V) 3019/3018 The installed toner cartridges differ from the genuine EPSON cartridges for this printer. Printouts and Waster Toner Collector 0233 remaining toner readings may be different from those obtained using genuine EPSON cartridges.
  • Page 75 EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B IEEE1284 negotiation result THE LOWEST DESCRIPTION SECTION OF THE STATUS SHEET ECP connection Nibble Firmware version in DDYM format beginning with IA space: Compatibility Type of code ROM device 10. Number of jams in 6 digits beginning with JC.
  • Page 76 EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B Figure 1-11. Status Sheet for color mode Figure 1-12. Status Sheet for monochrome mode Product Description Status Sheet...

  • Page 77: Engine Status Sheet

    EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B 1.22 Engine Status Sheet Do not disclose this information to the user. C A U T I O N It can be output from the Maintenance Menu. For details of the Engine Status Sheet, refer to Chapter6 “Maintenance”.

  • Page 78: Paper Handling Algorithm

    Engine Control Paper Paper Paper type Page Size PAPER LC1, 2 (Video sheet In AcuLaser C2600/2600, papers other than plain A4 and LT paper are fed from the Type Source (set by driver) FACE Type* specified) MP Tray. Envelope specified Envelop* —...

  • Page 79: Toner Check Sheet

    K, C, M, and Y colors. The following pattern is printed. Each pattern is printed with the basic K, C, M, and Y colors. EPSON AL-C2600 /AL-2600 Toner Check Sheet EPSON AL-C2600 /AL-2600 Toner Check Sheet KK KM KC KY...

  • Page 80: Form Overlay List

    1.25 Form Overlay List The following shows the sample of Form Overlay List. The color information (color or monochrome) of Form that is registered in the last row will be added to all the models that follows the AcuLaser C2600/2600. EPSON AL-C2600...

  • Page 81: Switching Between Color Mode And Monochrome Mode

    After all color toner cartridges are removed from the printer, the printer automatically changes to the B/W mode. Note : If EPSON Status Monitor 3 is not installed, make sure that the Color Toner Cartridges check box on the Optional –...
  • Page 82 After three black toner cartridges are installed, the printer automatically changes to the 4 x B/W mode. Note : If EPSON Status Monitor 3 is not installed, make sure that the Color Toner Cartridges check box on the Optional –...
  • Page 83 Color mode. – Note : If EPSON Status Monitor 3 is not installed, select the Color Toner Cartridges check box on the Optional Settings dialog box. The Optional Settings dialog box appears by clicking the [Settings...] button on the Optional Settings tab.

  • Page 84: Switching Of Printer Driver

    EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B 1.26.2 Switching of Printer Driver EPSON STATUS MONITOR 3 IS NOT INSTALLED. The mode setting of the printer driver should be changed manually to switch the mode. EPSON STATUS MONITOR 3 IS INSTALLED. Control Panel → Printer and FAX → Properties → “Optional Settings” tab The driver switches to the corresponding mode automatically when it acquires the Click [Settings...] →...
  • Page 85 C H A P T E R OPERATING PRINCIPLE...

  • Page 86: Print Process

    EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B 2.1 Print Process Belt Paper Drum (Secondary transfer roller) 2.1.1 Print Process Overview (1) Charging This printer is a full color laser printer that uses the principle of electrophotographic recording. A color image, which consists of four colors; yellow, magenta, cyan and (6) Formation of complete toner image black (simply called YMCK from here on), can be printed with the four colors of toner.

  • Page 87: Print Process Diagram

    EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B 2.1.2 Print Process Diagram The diagram below illustrates the entire print process. Primary Transfer Roller Heat Roller Pressure Roller [4. Primary Transfer (Drum → Belt)] [11. Fusing] [11. Fusing] Paper feed path Laser beam path Cleaner [10.

  • Page 88: Technical Explanation Of Print Process

    EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B 2.1.3 Technical Explanation of Print Process : Negative Charge Drum Surface : Positive Charge This section describes the operating principles of the printing process and the main components. 2.1.3.1 Charging Process PRINCIPLE OF CHARGING In charging process, the surface of the photoconductor drum, which rotates at a...
  • Page 89 EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B 2.1.3.2 Exposure Drum Surface Potential At the "Exposure" process, a laser beam is applied to the negatively charged surface of (Laser Beam) Photosensitive Material the drum to form an invisible electrostatic latent image onto the drum.
  • Page 90 EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B LASER SCANNING UNIT Drum LSU is the exposure unit that outputs the laser beam to make an electrostatic latent image on the drum surface. The main components of the LSU are described below. Laser Diode/Monitor Circuit An image data is input to LSU as electric signals.

  • Page 91: Development Process

    EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B 2.1.3.3 Development Process Developer Unit (Toner cartridge) In the development process, toner is electrically applied to a pattern of electrical charges (an electrostatic image) on the drum to form a visible image on it. Photoconductor Drum...
  • Page 92 EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B Toner Supply The inside of the developer unit is separated into two spaces with a low partition, which is a part of the unit’s housing. The one space is used to store toner and an...
  • Page 93 EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B ROTARY UNIT Rotary Drive Motor The rotary unit is designed to hold the four developers (toner cartridge) and bring them into position for developing one-by-one by rotation of itself. Rotary Drive Motor Rotates the rotary unit.
  • Page 94 EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B DEVELOPER ASSY (TONER CARTRIDGE) (Developer Unit) Supply Roller The two rollers rotate simultaneously and the toner in the developing space in the Photoconductor Drum developer unit is supplied to the developer roller from the supply roller. The...
  • Page 95 EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B 2.1.3.4 Primary Transfer (Drum to Belt) Electrode Roller In the primary transfer process, the toner image formed on the photoconductor drum Toner surface is transferred to the transfer belt surface. PRINCIPLE OF PRIMARY TRANSFER HVPS...
  • Page 96 EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B TRANSFER BELT UNIT Vsync detection portion Vsync Sensor Photoconductor Drive Motor Photoconductor Rotates the transfer belt. Drive Motor Primary Transfer Support Roller/Primary Transfer Back-up Roller Electrode Roller To ensure the primary transfer, the two rollers press the transfer belt from its backside against the drum by operation of the tension lever.
  • Page 97 EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B 2.1.3.5 Cleaning and Discharging the Drum After the Primary Transfer In this process, remnant toner and charge on the drum surface are removed. After removing electricity PRINCIPLE OF CLEANING Toner that was not transferred to the belt in the primary transfer process remains on the drum surface.
  • Page 98 EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B 2.1.3.6 Repeat (Forming a Complete Toner Image) Drum Surface (Black Toner Image) When printing in color mode, the whole process for the primary transfer is repeated for each of four colors (YMCK) to complete a full color toner image on the transfer belt.
  • Page 99 EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B 2.1.3.7 Secondary Transfer (Belt to Paper) 2ND TRANSFER ROLLER UNIT The secondary transfer is the final transferring process, which applies the complete 2nd Transfer Roller toner image on the belt to the paper. This is a conductive roller and carries a high positive bias supplied from HVPS. It...
  • Page 100 EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B 2.1.3.8 Discharging 2ND TRANSFER ROLLER UNIT Cleaning Tape PRINCIPLE OF DISCHARGING A cleaning tape neutralizes/removes the remnant charge generated during the In the discharging process, the charge on the backside of the paper is neutralized/ “second transfer”...
  • Page 101 EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B 2.1.3.9 Cleaning the Transfer Belt Toner Spill Prevention Sheet In the cleaning (belt) process, the toner remaining on the belt surface is removed after the toner image is transferred to the paper. Transfer Belt PRINCIPLE OF CLEANING The toner that is not transferred to the paper at secondary transfer process remains on the belt.
  • Page 102 EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B TRANSFER BELT UNIT Cleaner Clutch Cleaning Blade Cam Cleaner Clutch This clutch switches the drive force of the main drive motor to the cleaning blade cam. Cleaning Blade Cleaning Blade Cam, Cleaning Blade Lever, Cleaning Blade The cleaning blade contacts the belt when the cleaning is in progress and is kept away from the belt while the toner image being formed on the belt.
  • Page 103 EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B 2.1.3.10 Fusing Peeling Board Peel the paper off the heat roller to prevent the paper from sticking around the In the fusing process, toner is fixed on a paper with heat and pressure. roller. PRINCIPLE OF FUSING...

  • Page 104: Paper Feed Mechanism

    EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B 2.2 Paper Feed Mechanism Paper feed path This section explains the paper feeding mechanism of the printer dividing it into the following three sections. Paper Eject Roller Main Unit Pre-Ejection Sensor Post-Fixing Roller Until the paper is set at the position before the secondary transfer...

  • Page 105: Main Unit Paper Feed Mechanism

    EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B 2.2.1 Main Unit Paper Feed Mechanism Lock Leverr 2.2.1.1 Until the Paper is Set at the Position Before the Secondary Transfer (Registration) Paper Cassette By turning on the Pickup Clutch for a certain period of time, the Pickup Roller rotates Sensor by 360 degrees to feed one sheet of paper to the Feed Roller 1.
  • Page 106 EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B Mechanism to Feed One Sheet Paper Pickup Roller The two corners on the bottom edge of the paper in the cassette are pressed by two tabs equipped with the cassette when the paper is lifted up by the Lift Plate. When the Pickup Roller rotates with the paper pressed by the tabs, one sheet of paper placed on the top of the loaded papers is warped first.
  • Page 107 EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B MAIN UNIT Main Drive Motor A DC motor that drives all the motors for feeding papers. Pickup Clutch Transmits/interrupts the drive force from the Main Drive Motor to the Pickup Roller. Main Drive Motor Pickup Roller Gate Clutch A half-moon shaped roller that feeds the paper to the Feed Roller 1.
  • Page 108 EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B 2.2.1.2 Until the Paper is Ejected After the Registration The paper sent to the secondary transfer section is then transported to the fusing section by the Transfer Belt and the 2nd Transfer Roller, while the toner image on the belt is...
  • Page 109 EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B 2.2.1.3 MP Tray The paper in the MP Tray is lifted to the feeding (pickup) position by the Lift Plate which is driven by the Lift Plate Cam. The cam starts to rotate when the Lift Plate Clutch is turned on.

  • Page 110: Duplex Printing

    EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B 2.2.2 Duplex Printing Post-Fixing Roller After the paper is ejected from the Fuser Unit, the Switch Back Motor of the Duplex Unit rotates in reverse to transport the paper to the paper refeed path. Then the paper is...

  • Page 111: Paper Feed From Opt. Feeder Unit

    EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B 2.2.3 Paper Feed from Opt. Feeder Unit Paper Sensor A photo-interrupter sensor that detects whether the paper is loaded or not in the When the Pickup Clutch is turned on for a certain period of time, the Pickup Roller paper cassette.

  • Page 112: Drive

    EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B 2.3 Drive This printer is driven by the motors listed below. This section illustrates the drive transmission path by each motor. Main Drive Motor Photoconductor Drive Motor Rotary Drive Motor Development Drive Motor Duplex Motor (Switch back motor) Opt.

  • Page 113: Main Drive Motor

    EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B 2.3.1 Main Drive Motor DRIVE TRANSMISSION PATH Main Drive Motor Combination Gear,61.2,24.15 Spur Gear,26 Spur Gear,52 Combination Gear,24,11 Combination Gear,25,17 Spur Gear,16,Sun,PF Combination Gear,26.5,15 Spur Gear,24 Spur Gear,22,PF Spur Gear,17 Photoconductor Stirring Screw Gear Combination Gear,23,20...
  • Page 114 EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B COMPONENT LAYOUT Cleaning Blade Cam Transfer Spiral 2nd Transfer Roller Cam Paper Eject Roller Main Drive Motor Post-Fixing Roller Heat Roller Stirring Screw Gate Roller Feed Roller 2 Lift Plate Cam Standard Pickup Roller MP Tray...

  • Page 115: Photoconductor Drive Motor

    EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B 2.3.2 Photoconductor Drive Motor 2.3.3 Rotary Drive Motor DRIVE TRANSMISSION PATH DRIVE TRANSMISSION PATH Photoconductor Drive Motor Rotary Drive Motor Combination Gear,38.3,17.6 Combination Gear,38.3,17 Pinion Gear Combination Gear,35.1,17.9 Helical Gear,34.05 Rotary Unit 02004001 Photoconductor Drum...

  • Page 116: Development Drive Motor

    EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B 2.3.4 Development Drive Motor COMPONENT LAYOUT DRIVE TRANSMISSION PATH Development Drive Motor Development Drive Motor Helical Gear,25.9 Pinion Gear Combination Gear,28.8,19.9 Combination Gear, 14.91,20.71 Helical Gear,25.6 Pinion Gear Helical Gear, 16.56 Combination Helical Gear,25.9 Gear, Helical Gear, 28.8,19.9...

  • Page 117: Duplex Motor

    EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B 2.3.5 Duplex Motor COMPONENT LAYOUT DRIVE TRANSMISSION PATH Paper Eject Roller Duplex Motor (Switch Back Motor) Duplex Belt Duplex Pulley,Front Post-Fixing Roller Duplex Pulley,Rear Spur Gear,19.2 Duplex Motor Combination Gear,25,15 Spur Gear,19.1 Spur Gear,19,Paper Eject...

  • Page 118: Opt. Feeder Motor

    EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B 2.3.6 Opt. Feeder Motor COMPONENT LAYOUT DRIVE TRANSMISSION PATH Opt. Feed Clutch Spur Gear,27 Opt. Pickup Clutch Opt. Feeder Drive Motor Combination Gear,28,22 Opt. Feeder Combination Gear,26,55.9 Drive Motor Feed Roller 3 Spur Gear,27,OP Spur Gear,27 Opt.

  • Page 119: Electrical

    EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B 2.4 Electrical 2.4.1 Electronic Circuit Board / R/W Module Table 2-1. List Drive-B Board Class. Fig. Name Function LVPS Board Main Unit Controller Board Communicates with the host computer (Main Board) Receives print data Image processing...

  • Page 120: Motor

    EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B 2.4.2 Motor Table 2-2. List Class. Fig. Name Driven parts Main Unit Main Drive Motor Paper feed rollers Fuser Unit 2nd Transfer Roller Cam Spiral in the Photoconductor Unit to stir and feed waste toner...

  • Page 121: Solenoids And Clutches

    EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B 2.4.3 Solenoids and Clutches Table 2-3. List of Solenoid Class. Fig. Name Function Cleaning Blade Clutch Rotary Lock Main Unit Rotary Lock Solenoid Locks the rotation of the rotary. Solenoid Table 2-4. List of Clutch Class.

  • Page 122: Sensors And Switches

    EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B 2.4.4 Sensors and Switches Patch Sensor Rotary Position Sensor Table 2-5. List Class. Fig. Name Function Paper MP Tray Paper Sensor Detects whether paper is loaded in the MP tray. Pre-Ejection detection Paper Sensor Detects whether paper is loaded in the standard Sensor cassette.

  • Page 123: Interlock Switch

    EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B 2.4.5 Interlock Switch Table 2-6. List Cutoff Fig. Name Corresponding Covers Interlock SW T Voltages Interlock SW R Cover A Interlock SW F 02005201 Interlock SW Cover D Interlock SW F 24V line 02005301 Interlock SW R...

  • Page 124: Fan

    EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B 2.4.6 Fan Table 2-7. List Fig. Name Function Ozone Fan Transfer the toner dispersed in the “development” process to the filter. Power Supply Fan Toner Fan Introduces the air into the printer to generate an air stream that goes through the Photoconductor Unit and its duct with operation of the Ozone Fan.

  • Page 125: Control

    EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B 2.5 Control Patch Sensor This section describes the main controls performed by this printer. 2.5.1 Hardware for Control VSYNC VSYNC VSYNC is a falling edge signal generated when the protrusion on the right edge of the transfer belt passes through the VSYNC Sensor (a photo-interrupter sensor).

  • Page 126: Image-Stabilizing Control

    EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B 2.5.2 Image-Stabilizing Control EXECUTION TIMING Controls for providing stable print quality are described in this section. When the power is turned on for the first time after purchase. When the photoconductor unit is replaced with a new one.
  • Page 127 EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B CHARGE / DEVELOPMENT VOLTAGE CONTROL LASER BEAM POWER CONTROL Purpose Purpose In order to correct the charge voltage and developing voltage so that the density of To determine the laser beam power so that the density of thin lines becomes a a solid image of each color becomes a prescribed level.
  • Page 128 EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B GRADATION PATTERN MEASUREMENT GRADATION CORRECTION Purpose Executes the gradation correction by the main controller based on the 8-bit data for each gradation transmitted from the engine controller. The gradation correction is executed by the engine controller based on the correction information sent from the main controller.
  • Page 129 EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B 2.5.2.2 Registration Control 2.5.2.3 Transfer Bias Control This controls the rotating speed of the photoconductor drum when the laser beam This control is performed to change the transfer bias depending on the ambient “draws” an electrostatic image on it in order to prevent the print from being out of temperature and the type of paper in order to provide stable print quality.
  • Page 130 EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B SECONDARY TRANSFER LOWER LIMIT VOLTAGE SECONDARY TRANSFER ELECTRIC CURRENT In addition to the temperature and humidity factors, the factors such as paper type are The secondary transfer electric current is determined using almost the same way as the combined to determine the secondary transfer lower limit voltage.

  • Page 131: Operation Sequence

    EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B 2.5.3 Operation Sequence Engine Initialization Sequence (Boot Sequence) The flowchart shows the predetermined sequence performed by the printer each time it is powered on to be ready for printing in the color mode. Power ON...
  • Page 132 EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B Operation Timing of the Main Components The following chart shows the operation timing of the main components of the printer when printing under the following conditions: Color printing / The first one-side / The scanner motor rotating at low speed...

  • Page 133: Operating Mode

    EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B 2.5.4 Operating Mode Mode Change Flowchart The printer has the following three operating modes: Power ON List of Operation Modes Panel Mode Status Power Consumption display Circuit Standby mode Ready Standby mode Ready-to-print 111 W or less •...
  • Page 134 EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B 2.5.5 Control of Consumables and Components Needing Periodic Replacement The method to detect the life of consumables and components needing periodic replacement and how to detect that they are replaced are given in the following table.
  • Page 135 EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B Table 2-11. List of Life Control Unit Name Detection of New Unit Factors for Judging the Lifetime End status → new part installation Waste toner The lifetime of the part is controlled by monitoring the following condition.

  • Page 136: Electrical Circuit Operation Principle

    EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B 2.6 Electrical Circuit Operation Principle POWER DISTRIBUTION DIAGRAM The power distribution diagram is given on the following page. This section describes the operating principle of the electric circuit. 2.6.1 Electric Circuit HARDWARE CONFIGURATION The electric circuit of the printer is energized by the following two hardwares.
  • Page 137 EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B Operating Principle Electrical Circuit Operation Principle...

  • Page 138: Engine Control Circuit

    EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B 2.6.2 Engine Control Circuit FRAM Board Contains the NVM that stores engine information The electric circuit for controlling engine drive consists of the following boards. NVM (FRAM) Capacity: 4 kbit HARDWARE CONFIGURATION R/W Module MAIN-B Board (Engine Controller)
  • Page 139 EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B Operating Principle Electrical Circuit Operation Principle...

  • Page 140: Controller

    EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B 2.6.3 Controller CONTROLLER CIRCUIT BLOCK DIAGRAM This section gives detailed information on the controller. Data VR5532A 350MHz Address IC100 HARDWARE CONFIGURATION Other signals SSCG oscillator RESETX CPUCLK 25[MHz] 100[MHz] SSCG COLDRSTX Model Name: VR5532A CY25814...
  • Page 141 C H A P T E R TROUBLESHOOTING...

  • Page 142: Overview

    EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B 3.1 Overview 3.1.2 Preliminary Check Before starting troubleshooting, make sure that the following conditions are all met. For efficient troubleshooting, verify the condition of the trouble carefully, and refer to the troubleshooting procedures given in this chapter, the operating principles (chapter The power supply voltage must be within the specification limits (measure the 2) and wiring connection diagrams (chapter 7).

  • Page 143: Precautions In Performing Troubleshooting Work

    EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B 3.1.3 Precautions in Performing Troubleshooting Work 3.1.4 Procedure for Troubleshooting Be sure to unplug the POWER CORD before starting troubleshooting work unless instructed to plug it. Start W A R N I N G Never touch any live parts unnecessarily when the power is on.Never touch the power switch/inlet part even after the power...

  • Page 144: Troubleshooting For Paper Jam

    EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B 3.2 Troubleshooting for Paper Jam If the printer does not recover from paper jam errors even after removing the jamming papers, there may be something wrong with the parts listed in the table below. Sensor D...

  • Page 145: Troubleshooting According To The Error Message

    EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B 3.3 Troubleshooting According to the Error 3.3.2 List of Service Request Message Class Code Description Inconsistent patch sensing page 158 3.3.1 List of Error Message Low voltage power supply error page 159 Blown fuser fuse...
  • Page 146 EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B Class Code Description 0088 CPU error (SYSCALL exception) 0089 CPU error (Break exception) 0090 CPU error (reserving command exception) 0091 CPU error (unused coprocessor exception) 0092 CPU error (FPU exception) 0093 CPU error (TLB exception)

  • Page 147: Troubleshooting For Error Message

    EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B 3.3.3 Troubleshooting for Error Message Diagram Replace Waste T Box BOARD ASSY., MAIN C585 MCU Error Occurrence/Error Detection Method HARNESS, MAIN After the Waste Toner Full State Sensor turns ON, the printer starts to count printed dots and causes the error when the number of dots reaches a predetermined value.
  • Page 148 EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B Diagram Install Waste T Box Error Occurrence/Error Detection Method BOARD ASSY., MAIN This error occurs when the Waste Toner Collector Detection Switch turns OFF. C585 MCU Possible Parts Caused the Error HARNESS, MAIN Part Name...
  • Page 149 EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B Printer Open Check Point Replace the switch. Error Occurrence/Error Detection Method Replace the [BOARD ASSY., MAIN C585 MCU]. This error occurs when the cover opened and the Open/Close Detection Switch turns OFF. Possible Parts Caused the Error...
  • Page 150 EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B Diagram HARNESS, MAIN HARNESS ASSY., I/L BOARD ASSY., MAIN POWER Front Cover C585 MCU SUPPLY Open Sensor S.GND 3.3V S.GND P.GND Opt. Feeder P.GND HARNESS, PAPER LOAD S24V BOARD ASSY., SUB C585 SUB S.GND DETECTION,...
  • Page 151 EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B Clean Sensor Error Occurrence/Error Detection Method If the value calculated based on the density level detected by the Patch Sensor falls outside the predetermined range, this error occurs. Possible Parts Caused the Error Part Name...
  • Page 152 EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B Diagram BOARD ASSY., MAIN TRANSFER UNIT, Assy., ASP C585 MCU HARNESS, MAIN SEN_LED P_TONER S_TONER Patch Sensor S.GND (TMP_EXT) (S.GND) HIGH VOLTAGE POWER SUPPLY, EUKMBE925HA (/HV_EXT) LEAF FRAME ASSY., P.GND SPRING, ELCTRODE, /CHRG /DVLP_DC /DVLP_AC...
  • Page 153 EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B Diagram Install Photoconductor Error Occurrence/Error Detection Method BOARD ASSY., MAIN A photoconductor installation status is detected by a closed-circuit created C585 MCU between the Photoconductor Unit, the [Electrode Assy., PC], and the Engine ELECTRODE Controller at the time of the installation.
  • Page 154 EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B Diagram Replace Photoconductor Occurs even though a brand-new Photoconductor unit is installed. BOARD ASSY., MAIN Error Occurrence/Error Detection Method C585 MCU The printer cannot detect the new Photoconductor because the fuse on the unit HARNESS, ELECTRODE, PC for detecting “new”...
  • Page 155 EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B Paper Out Error Occurrence/Error Detection Method This error occurs when the Paper Sensor turns off. Possible Parts Caused the Error Section Part Name Reference Standard LATCH, CASSETTE page 339 Paper BRACKET ASSY., PE, ASP page 262...
  • Page 156 EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B Diagram BOARD ASSY., MAIN C585 MCU BRACKET ASSY.,PE,ASP DETECTOR, Vcc_PS_END HP; E S.GND PS_END DETECTOR, Vcc_PS_END2 HP; E S.GND PS_END2 HARNESS, PAPER LOAD HARNESS, PE DETECTION, PAPER LOAD /SET_CAS S.GND Opt. Feeder BOARD ASSY., SUB...

  • Page 157: Troubleshooting For Service Request Error

    EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B 3.3.4 Troubleshooting for Service Request Error C H E C K When checking a connection status is required, check for the P O I N T followings. Disconnected connectors, or incorrect connection Broken pins on the connector...
  • Page 158 EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B 3.3.4.1 Engine Related Error Diagram E090: Inconsistent patch sensing BOARD ASSY., MAIN C585 MCU TRANSFER UNIT, Assy., ASP HARNESS, MAIN Error Occurrence/Error Detection Method If the value calculated based on the density level detected by the Patch Sensor falls outside the predetermined range, this error occurs.
  • Page 159 EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B Diagram E091: Low voltage power supply error Error Occurrence/Error Detection Method BOARD ASSY.,MAIN POWER SUPPLY C585 MCU The printer monitors the 24 V output from the Low Voltage Power Supply after the mechanical controller comes back to normal status from resetting status, and if S.GND...
  • Page 160 EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B Diagram E092: Blown fuser fuse Error Occurrence/Error Detection Method Fuser Unit BOARD ASSY., MAIN C585 MCU This error occurs when the printer still detects that the Fuser Unit is new even after cutting off the fuse for detecting new unit on the Fuser Unit.
  • Page 161 EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B Diagram E093: Blown photoconductor unit fuse Error Occurrence/Error Detection Method BOARD ASSY., MAIN This error occurs when the printer still detects that the Photoconductor Unit is new C585 MCU even after cutting off the fuse for detecting new unit on the Photoconductor Unit.
  • Page 162 EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B Diagram E094: Printer thermistor error Error Occurrence/Error Detection Method BOARD ASSY., MAIN If the average temperature of temperatures detected by the Temp./Humidity C585 MCU Sensor falls outside the predetermined range, this error occurs. If the average humidity of humidities detected by the Temp./Humidity Sensor falls outside the predetermined range, this error occurs.
  • Page 163 EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B Diagram E095: HSYNC error Error Occurrence/Error Detection Method BOARD ASSY., MAIN HARNESS, LSU C585 MCU Laser Scanner This error occurs when the Hsync signal could not be detected at the right moment according to the scan cycle.
  • Page 164 EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B Diagram E096: VSYNC error Error Occurrence/Error Detection Method BOARD ASSY., MAIN C585 MCU HARNESS, MAIN This error occurs when the printer fails to detect the VSYNC at a predetermined TRANSFER UNIT, Assy., ASP interval that is set for each of three operation modes (start-up, normal, low speed) S.GND...
  • Page 165 EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B Diagram E111: Optional feeder drive motor error Error Occurrence/Error Detection Method BOARD ASSY., Opt. Feeder MAIN The number of revolutions of the paper feed motor for the optional feeder falls C585 MCU BOARD ASSY., SUB HARNESS, PAPER LOAD outside the predetermined range.
  • Page 166 EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B Diagram E112: Photoconductor drive motor error Error Occurrence/Error Detection Method BOARD ASSY., MAIN C585 MCU The number of revolutions of the Photoconductor drive motor falls outside the predetermined range. The motor does not send “ready” signal, or the printer cannot detect the “ready”...
  • Page 167 EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B E113: Rotary drive motor error Check Point Replace the [DETECTOR, PC]. Error Occurrence/Error Detection Method Replace the [DRIVE ASSY., RT, ASP]. The position of the Rotary is detected by the Rotary HP Sensor.When the printer fails to detect the Rotary position at a predetermined interval that is set for each Replace the [BOARD ASSY., DRV, C585 DRV].
  • Page 168 EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B Diagram E115: Main drive motor error Error Occurrence/Error Detection Method BOARD ASSY., MAIN C585 MCU HARNESS, MAIN The number of revolutions of the Main Drive Motor falls outside the predetermined range. The motor does not send “ready” signal, or the printer P.GND...
  • Page 169 EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B Diagram E116: Scanner motor error Error Occurrence/Error Detection Method BOARD ASSY., MAIN Laser Scanner C585 MCU The number of revolutions of the Scanner Motor falls outside the predetermined range. The motor does not send “ready” signal, or the printer cannot detect the “ready”...
  • Page 170 EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B Diagram E123: Large temperature change BOARD ASSY., Error Occurrence/Error Detection Method POWER SUPPLY MAIN C585 MCU The temperatures detected by the three thermistors are higher than those detected at a prescribed period of time ago, and the difference exceeds a specified limit.
  • Page 171 EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B Diagram E124: Abnormally high temperature BOARD ASSY., Error Occurrence/Error Detection Method POWER SUPPLY MAIN C585 MCU The temperatures detected by the three thermistors have exceeded a specified limit for a prescribed period of time. S24V (N.C.)
  • Page 172 EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B Diagram E125: Abnormally low temperature 2 BOARD ASSY., Error Occurrence/Error Detection Method POWER SUPPLY MAIN C585 MCU The temperatures detected by the three thermistors are below a specified limit. Possible Parts Caused the Error S24V (N.C.)
  • Page 173 EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B Diagram E126: Abnormally low temperature 1 BOARD ASSY., Error Occurrence/Error Detection Method POWER SUPPLY MAIN C585 MCU The temperature of the Heat Roller and the Pressure Roller do not reach the specified temperature within a fixed time period after the heater is turned on.
  • Page 174 EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B Diagram E132: Inconsistent engine controller memory Error Occurrence/Error Detection Method BOARD ASSY., MAIN C585 MCU The engine controller writes preset values on an area of memory at startup to read the written values by itself. Then the controller compares the written values with FRAM Board the read ones, and it causes the error if any difference is found.
  • Page 175 EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B Diagram E144: Transfer belt unit end of life Error Occurrence/Error Detection Method BOARD ASSY., MAIN C585 MCU The Transfer Belt Unit has reached its end of life. HARNESS, MAIN TRANSFER UNIT, Assy., ASP The life counter for the unit stored on the FRAM on the engine controller is not correct, or is corrupt.
  • Page 176 EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B Diagram E153: Ozone fan error Error Occurrence/Error Detection Method BOARD ASSY., MAIN C585 MCU The number of revolutions of the Ozone Fan falls outside the predetermined range. HARNESS, PAPER LOAD The fan does not send “ready” signal, or the printer cannot detect the “ready”...
  • Page 177 EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B Diagram E154: Toner fan error Error Occurrence/Error Detection Method The number of revolutions of the Toner Fan falls outside the predetermined range. BOARD ASSY., MAIN The fan does not send “ready” signal, or the printer cannot detect the “ready”...
  • Page 178 EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B Diagram E155: Fuser fan error Error Occurrence/Error Detection Method The number of revolutions of the Fuser Fan falls outside the predetermined range. BOARD ASSY., MAIN The fan does not send “ready” signal, or the printer cannot detect the “ready”...
  • Page 179 EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B Diagram E156: Power supply fan error Error Occurrence/Error Detection Method The number of revolutions of the Fuser Fan falls outside the predetermined range. BOARD ASSY., MAIN The fan does not send “ready” signal, or the printer cannot detect the “ready”...
  • Page 180 EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B Diagram E256: Transfer belt unit lever out-of-position Error Occurrence/Error Detection Method BOARD ASSY., MAIN C585 MCU This error occurs when the printer fails to detect the VSYNC at a predetermined HARNESS, MAIN TRANSFER UNIT, Assy., ASP interval after it is turned on for the first time.
  • Page 181 EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B Diagram E998: Engine communication error Error Occurrence/Error Detection Method BOARD ASSY., MAIN BOARD ASSY., MAIN C585 MCU C585 MAIN This error occurs due to a parity error or an undefined command sent or received in a communication between the controller and the engine controller.
  • Page 182 EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B 3.3.4.2 Controller Related Error When a controller related error occurs, make sure to check the initial check items listed below first. If the error still occurs after that, replace the part given on an error basis in the Failed Parts List on the next page to perform troubleshooting.
  • Page 183 EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B Failed Parts List Error Description Code Error C1001 Standard RAM error (standard stack is undefined, Description Code etc.) C0017 CPU error (undefined interruption) C1002 Standard RAM error (standard size is undefined, C0081 CPU error (TLB modification exception) etc.)

  • Page 184: Printing-Quality Troubleshooting (Pqt)

    EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B 3.4 Printing-quality troubleshooting (PQT) Defect Print-quality trouble sample This section describes troubleshooting procedures for common print quality troubles. Vertical color They appear on the same position for the PQT9 With reference to the Print Quality Trouble List, find out the trouble you faces and...
  • Page 185 EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B Defect Print-quality trouble sample Inconsistencies in PQT6 density appears PQT7 vertical to the paper PQT8 feed direction PQT9 PQT10 Printed area near the paper edges is light and PQT23 faint Left side of the printed image is light and...

  • Page 186: Printing-Quality Troubleshooting

    EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B 3.4.2 Printing-quality troubleshooting PQT-1: COMPLETELY BLANK PAGES Symptom Even though a paper is ejected, nothing is printed on it. PQT_001 Initial Check 1 Start Does “Clean Sensor” error occur? Perform Initial Check 2, and check the stop timing of...
  • Page 187 EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B Initial Check 2 W A R N I N G Operating the printer with its interlock forcibly unlocked is required for the procedures given below. Be extremely careful with the following. Perform the work with due attention to the laser beam so as not to get the beam directly onto your body.
  • Page 188 EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B TROUBLESHOOTING FOR COMPLETE BLANK PAGE 1 Cause Check Point Defect Parts Video signal line is not connected to the LSU. Check the connection status between the LSU, the MCU and the HARNESS, LSU controller. HARNESS, MAIN, SIGNAL LSU ↔...
  • Page 189 EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B TROUBLESHOOTING FOR COMPLETE BLANK PAGE 2 Cause Check Point Defect Parts The toner is not transported on the Developer Roller in the stopped Toner Replace the stopped Toner Cartridge. Toner cartridge Cartridge. The Developer Roller in the stopped Toner Cartridge is not rotating.
  • Page 190 EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B TROUBLESHOOTING FOR COMPLETE BLANK PAGE 3 Cause Check Point Defect Parts Transfer cleaner contact/noncontact control failure Power the printer off and back on again. CLUTCH,CLEANER TRANSFER UNIT, Assy., ASP Perform Timing Adjustment. Replace the cleaner clutch.
  • Page 191 EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B PQT-2: SOLID COLOR PQT-3: SOLID COLOR Symptom Symptom All area of the printout is covered with a solid color All area of the printout is covered with a solid color except the left, right, top and bottom margins...
  • Page 192 EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B PQT-4: WHITE OR COLOR SPOTS PQT-5: WHITE OR COLOR SPOTS Symptom Symptom The white and color spots appear cyclically. The white and color spots does not appear cyclically. PQT_004 PQT_005 Cause Check Point Defect Parts...
  • Page 193 EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B Cause Check Point Defect Parts PQT-6: VERTICAL WHITE STREAKS OR BANDS Some areas of a toner Replace the Fuser unit. Fuser unit Symptom image on a paper are COVER Assy., FU, Replace the Upper fuser...
  • Page 194 EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B PQT-7: VERTICAL WHITE STREAKS OR BANDS PQT-8: VERTICAL WHITE STREAKS OR BANDS Symptom Symptom The position is different between the four colors, or White streaks or bands occurs at random. appear only on a certain color.
  • Page 195 EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B Cause Check Point Defect Parts PQT-9: VERTICAL COLOR STREAKS OR BANDS Waste toner overflows Replace the Waste toner Waste toner collector Symptom from the Waste toner collector. SERVOMOTOR, collector. DRIVE They appear on the same position for the four colors.
  • Page 196 EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B PQT-10: VERTICAL COLOR STREAKS OR BANDS PQT-11: VERTICAL LUSTERED STREAKS OR BANDS Symptom Symptom The position is different between the four colors, or Lustered streaks or bands appear on a printed image. It appear only on a certain color.
  • Page 197 EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B Cause Check Point Defect Parts PQT-12: IMAGES ARE NOT PRINTED CORRECTLY 141 mm negative = OPC Power the printer off and back Photoconductor unit Symptom Memory on again. Toner cartridge Ghost or toner offset (missing area on image) occurs.
  • Page 198 EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B Cause Check Point Defect Parts PQT-13: IMAGES ARE NOT PRINTED CORRECTLY The 2nd Transfer Roller Print a completely blank page ROLLER, 2ND Symptom is dirty. data on several sheets. Toner Smudges Replace the 2nd Transfer Roller.
  • Page 199 EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B PQT-14: IMAGES ARE NOT PRINTED CORRECTLY PQT-15: IMAGES ARE NOT PRINTED CORRECTLY Symptom Symptom The background is dark or dirty The non-printed side of the page is dirty. PQT_013 PQT_014 Cause Check Point Defect Parts...
  • Page 200 EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B PQT-16: PRINTED IMAGE IS LIGHT OR FAINT, OR TOO DARK PQT-17: PRINTED IMAGE IS LIGHT OR FAINT, OR TOO DARK Symptom Symptom All of the four colors are too dark. Only a certain color is too dark.
  • Page 201 EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B PQT-18: PRINTED IMAGE IS LIGHT OR FAINT, OR TOO DARK PQT-19: PRINTED IMAGE IS LIGHT OR FAINT, OR TOO DARK Symptom Symptom All of the four colors are light and faint. Only a certain color is light and faint...
  • Page 202 EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B PQT-20: INCONSISTENCIES IN DENSITY (PAPER FEED DIRECTION) PQT-21: INCONSISTENCIES IN DENSITY (PAPER FEED DIRECTION) Symptom Symptom The symptom appears cyclically. The symptom appears only for a certain color. Cause Check Point Defect Parts Toner cartridge failure Replace the Toner cartridge.
  • Page 203 EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B PQT-22: INCONSISTENCIES IN DENSITY (PAPER FEED DIRECTION) PQT-23: INCONSISTENCIES IN DENSITY (VERTICAL TO THE PAPER FEED DIRECTION) Symptom Symptom The symptom occurs at random. Printed area near the paper edges is light and faint. PQT_020...
  • Page 204 EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B PQT-24: INCONSISTENCIES IN DENSITY (VERTICAL TO THE PAPER PQT-25: INCONSISTENCIES IN DENSITY (VERTICAL TO THE PAPER FEED DIRECTION) FEED DIRECTION) Symptom Symptom Left side of the printed image is light and faint. The density on the left and right side of the printed image differs depend on color (e.g.
  • Page 205 EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B PQT-26: OTHER TROUBLES PQT-27: OTHER TROUBLES Symptom Symptom Hollow characters: Scaly patterns appear blurring the image. It tends to Only outlines of characters are printed (the appear on the second side of a printout made by duplex inside areas are not filled in.)
  • Page 206 EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B PQT-28: OTHER TROUBLES PQT-29: OTHER TROUBLES Symptom Symptom Toner splash: Blur: Toner smudges are splattering around half-tone Toner smudges are splattering around characters of the patterns or lines of the printed image. It is likely to printed image.
  • Page 207 EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B PQT-30: OTHER TROUBLES Symptom The margin of the leading edge of the paper is too narrow or too wide. Skew PQT_028 Cause Check Point Defect Parts Gate clutch failure. Replace the gate clutch. CLUTCH, GATE...

  • Page 208: Test Print

    EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B 3.5 Test Print To check the engine operation, it is possible to print engine controller built-in sample without being routed through the main controller. If the problem does not occur on the engine controller built-in sample, the cause of the problem may be main controller.
  • Page 209 EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B PRINTED PATTERN 03003101 Troubleshooting Test Print...

  • Page 210: Chapter 4 Disassembly And Assembly

    C H A P T E R DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY...

  • Page 211: Overview

    EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B 4.1 Overview This section describes procedures for disassembling the main components of the product. Unless otherwise specified, disassembled units or components can be reassembled by reversing the disassembly procedure. Procedures which, if not strictly observed, could result in personal injury are described under the heading “WARNING”.

  • Page 212: Precautions

    EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B 4.1.1 Precautions W A R N I N G Never open any cover on which a Warning Label for Laser The precautions in the two lists below (WARNING and CAUTION), must always be Beam is attached.
  • Page 213 Never replace the FRAM or BOARD ASSY., MAIN C585 MCU which includes the FRAM with one removed from another AcuLaser C2600/2600 printer, or the specific information on the EEPROM is overwritten with information stored on the replaced FRAM at power-on. Once the EEPROM is overwritten, retrieving the previous information becomes impossible.

  • Page 214: Prohibited Disassembly

    EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B 4.1.2 Prohibited Disassembly <Parts that must not be disassembled or disconnected> Removing the screws or disassembling the parts described below is strictly Screws that secure the DRIVE prohibited.If not observed, it leads to malfunction of the printer.

  • Page 215: Tools

    (p.396)) Check the firmware version and update the firmware as necessary. Print out a few status sheets to verify the print quality of AcuLaser C2600/2600. Print out several pages of data sent by a host computer to determine if AcuLaser C2600/2600 is operating normally.

  • Page 216: Procedures For Disassembly And Assembly

    EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B 4.2 Procedures for Disassembly and Assembly Interpretation of Figures The following explains the meaning of the numbers and symbols used in the figures given in this chapter. This section explains the procedures for disassembling the product. Unless otherwise stated, reassembly should be carried out in the reverse order of the disassembly “1”:...

  • Page 217: Disassembly And Reassembly

    EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B 4.3 Disassembly and Reassembly This section explains procedures mainly for disassembling the components described below. 4.5.2.2 TRAY, PAPER, EJECT (p.241) 4.5.2.5 HOUSING, REAR (p.244) 4.5.2.6 HOUSING, LEFT (p.245) 4.5.2.2 HOUSING, TOP (p.241) 4.5.2.1 CONTROL PANEL (p.240) 4.5.11.9 MP TRAY ASSY.
  • Page 218 EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B 4.5.10.5 BOARD ASSY., DRV, 4.5.2.3 COVER ASSY., FU (p.242) C585 DRV (p.312) 4.5.7.6 TRANSFER UNIT, 4.5.9.1 STEPPING MOTOR Assy., ASP (p.284) 4.5.2.3 COVER, TOP; B (p.242) 4.5.1.4 Fuser Unit (p.237) ASSY., DV (p.294) 4.5.10.11 POWER 4.5.8.1 FAN, FU (p.293)

  • Page 219: Disassembling Flowchart

    EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B 4.4 Disassembling Flowchart The following diagram shows the disassembling flow of each component. Consumables START Waste Toner Collector Toner Cartridge C Filter (p.236) Fuser Unit (p.237) (p.234) (M, Y, K) (p.238) Photoconductor Unit (p.235) Figure 4-6. Consumables Disassembling Flowchart...
  • Page 220 EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B Housing START CONTROL PANEL TRAY, PAPER, COVER, TOP; B HOUSING, RIGHT COVER, FRONT HOUSING, LEVER, TENSION LINK, RELEASE, (p.240) EJECT (p.241) (p.242) (p.246) (p.246) CONTROLLER (p.248) FRONT (p.250) (p.247) HOUSING ASSY, (p.241) TRAY, PAPER, COVER ASSY., FU...
  • Page 221 EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B LINK, RELEASE, LEVER, RELEASE, Waste Toner Collector REAR (p.250) REAR (p.251) (p.234) Photoconductor Unit (p.235) Filter (p.236) CONTROL PANEL (p.240) HOUSING ASSY, (p.241) COVER, FRONT (p.246) LEVER, TENSION (p.248) COVER, INNER (p.248) Right Cover Open Sensor Front Cover Open Sensor GUIDE ASSY., FEED,...
  • Page 222 EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B Paper Transport START CONTROL PANEL HOUSING, LEFT ROLLER ASSY., DETECTOR ASSY., GUIDE ASSY., (p.240) (p.245) PICK UP (x 2) (p.253) GATE (x 2) (p.254) FEED, LEFT (p.254) HOUSING ASSY, MOUNTING PLATE CLUTCH, GATE DETECTOR, (p.241) ASSY., CONTROLLER...
  • Page 223 EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B Xerographic START Toner Cartridge (x 4) CONTROL PANEL Filter (p.236) Laser Scanner (p.269) (p.238) (p.240) Waste Toner Collector COVER, FRONT COVER ASSY., DV HOUSING ASSY, (p.234) (p.246) (x 3) (p.271) (p.241) Photoconductor Unit COVER, INNER LOCK ASSY., RT...
  • Page 224 EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B Exposure START Toner Cartridge (x 4) LEVER, TENSION HOUSING, REAR Waste Toner Collector (p.238) (p.248) (p.244) (p.234) Waste Toner Collector TRANSFER UNIT, HOUSING, LEFT Photoconductor Unit (p.234) Assy., ASP (p.284) (p.245) (p.235) Photoconductor Unit HANDLE ASSY., CLEANER ASSY.
  • Page 225 EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B Deve START Toner Cartridge (x 4) CONTROL PANEL COVER ASSY., DV Filter (p.236) DUCT, EX (p.321) (p.238) (p.240) C (M, Y, K) (p.271) Waste Toner Collector COVER, FRONT HOUSING ASSY, Laser Scanner (p.269) (p.234) (p.246) (p.241)
  • Page 226 EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B Transfer START Waste Toner Collector ROLLER, 2ND Cleaning Tape Assy. CONTROL PANEL (p.234) (p.276) (p.277) (p.240) Photoconductor Unit HOUSING ASSY, (p.235) (p.241) CONTROL PANEL COVER HOUSING, (p.240) CONTROLLER, UNIT (p.247) HOUSING ASSY, HOUSING, REAR (p.241) (p.244)
  • Page 227 EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B Fusing START CONTROL PANEL Fuser Unit (p.293) (p.240) HOUSING ASSY, (p.241) COVER HOUSING, CONTROLLER, UNIT (p.247) HOUSING, REAR (p.244) FAN, FU (p.293) Figure 4-14. Fusing Disassembling Flowchart Disassembly and Assembly Disassembling Flowchart...
  • Page 228 EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B Drive START CONTROL PANEL (p.240) HOUSING ASSY, (p.241) COVER HOUSING, CONTROLLER, UNIT (p.247) HOUSING, REAR (p.244) BOARD ASSY., STEPPING MOTOR DRIVE ASSY., RT, MAIN C585 MCU ASSY., DV (p.294) (p.304) (p.310) PULLEY ASSY., HOUSING, LEFT...
  • Page 229 EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B Electrical START CONTROL PANEL COVER HOUSING, GUIDE ASSY., (p.240) CONTROLLER, FEED, LEFT (p.254) UNIT (p.247) HOUSING ASSY, COVER, TYPE-B NETWORK BOARD, DETECTOR, (p.241) (p.307) SE-NIC-B82 (p.307) HUMIDITY (p.242) COVER HOUSING, GROUNDING PLATE, GUIDE RAIL, CONTROLLER, TYPE-B (p.307)
  • Page 230 EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B MP Tray START CONTROL PANEL COVER,PICK UP,MP LEVER, REAR, MP COVER, UPPER, MP LEVER, FRONT, MP PAPER SUPPORT, LEVER ASSY., (p.240) (p.323) (p.324) (p.331) (p.324) SUB, MP (p.325) GUIDE, ASP (p.332) HOUSING ASSY, Pick Up Sensor LEVER, PE;...
  • Page 231 EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B Paper Cassette START HOLDER, CASSETTE LATCH, CASSETTE COMPRSSION HOUSING, RIGHT (p.339) (p.339) SPRING, 10.58 (p.246) (p.340) DETECTION, PAPER LOAD (p.341) Figure 4-18. Paper Cassette Disassembling Flowchart Disassembly and Assembly Disassembling Flowchart...
  • Page 232 EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B Opt. Feeder START Optional Paper 500-Sheet Paper ROLLER ASSY., Pick Up Sensor Cassette Unit (p.342) Cassette, ASP (p.345) PICK UP (p.346) (DETECTOR, HP; E) (p.346) COVER,FRONT,OP CONNECTOR, OP GUIDE, FEED, OP, (p.344) (p.347) ASSY. (p.347)
  • Page 233 EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B Duplex START ROLLER, DUPLEX BELT, DUPLEX, GUIDE, DUPLEX, Duplex Unit (p.355) (p.356) FRONT (p.358) INNER (p.360) CONNECTOR, COVER, DUPLEX DUPLEX; B (p.359) (p.361) ROLLER, DUPLEX BRACKET, DRIVE, BELT, DUPLEX, STEPPING MOTOR BOARD ASSY., DRV (p.356) CHANGE (p.361)

  • Page 234: Disassembling/Assembling The Main Unit

    EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B 4.5 Disassembling/Assembling the Main Unit 4.5.1 Consumables 4.5.1.1 Waste Toner Collector REMOVAL D1. Open the COVER, FRONT. D2. Grip and pull the handle of the Waste toner collector towards you, and lift up to D2-1 remove the Waste toner collector.
  • Page 235 EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B 4.5.1.2 Photoconductor Unit LEVER, TENSION REMOVAL Photoconductor Unit D1. Remove the Waste toner collector. (p.234) D2. Turn the LEVER, TENSION to unlock position. D3. Draw out the Photoconductor unit from the printer. C A U T I O N...
  • Page 236 EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B 4.5.1.3 Filter Filter REMOVAL D1. Open the COVER, FRONT. D2. Draw out the Filter from the printer. REINSTALLATION A1. Insert the Filter to the printer. A2. Close the COVER, FRONT. 04001301 Figure 4-25. Removal of Filter...
  • Page 237 EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B 4.5.1.4 Fuser Unit Fuser Unit REMOVAL C A U T I O N The Fuser unit remains at hazardous temperature for a certain D3-1 D3-1 period of time even after turning off the power. Be sure to wait until the parts cool down to a safe level, and then start working on the printer.
  • Page 238 EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B 4.5.1.5 Toner Cartridge C (M, Y, K) REMOVAL D4-2 D1. Plug in the power cable and turn the printer’s power switch on. D4-1 D2. Execute “Change Toner C (M, Y, K)” from the “Reset Menu”.
  • Page 239 EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B REINSTALLATION A1. Insert the Toner cartridge C (M, Y, K) and close the Cover Assy., DV, C (M, Y, The structure of the Toner cartridges and the COVER Assy., DVs is C A U T I O N designed to allow to insert the cartridge into the COVER Assy., DV...

  • Page 240: Housing

    EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B 4.5.2 Housing CONTROL PANEL 4.5.2.1 CONTROL PANEL C.B.S-TITE SCREW, Open the COVER, FRONT. 3x12,F/Zn Open the MP TRAY ASSY. Open the COVER ASSY., FU. Remove the 2 screws that secure the CONTROL PANEL. C.P.POLYWAVEA,3x6,F/Zn: C.B.S-TITE SCREW,3x12,F/Zn: 1...
  • Page 241 EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B 4.5.2.2 TRAY, PAPER, EJECT/HOUSING, TOP HOUSING ASSY., TOP TRAY, PAPER, EJECT TRAY, PAPER, EJECT Open the TRAY, PAPER, EJECT. Remove the TRAY, PAPER, EJECT from the HOUSING, TOP by unloosing the two dowels on both sides of the TRAY, PAPER, EJECT.
  • Page 242 EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B 4.5.2.3 COVER ASSY., FU/COVER, TOP; B Reassembly COVER ASSY., FU Remove the HOUSING ASSY., TOP. (p.241) Disconnect the connector (White 3 pin) from the relay connector. 3)-2 Remove the screw that secures the grounding wire of the COVER ASSY., FU.
  • Page 243 EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B 4.5.2.4 Fuser Cover Open Sensor (DETECTOR, V-164-3A5) Remove the HOUSING, TOP. (p.241) Fuser Cover Open Sensor Disconnect the 2 connectors from the Fuser cover open sensor. Pinch the 2 tabs and draw out the Fuser cover open sensor.
  • Page 244 EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B 4.5.2.5 HOUSING, REAR HOUSING, REAR Remove the HOUSING ASSY., TOP. (p.241) Remove the COVER, HOUSING, CONTROLLER, UNIT. (p.247) Remove the 3 screws that secure the HOUSING, REAR to remove the HOUSING, REAR. C.C.S-TITE SCREW,3x8,F/Uc: 3 04002101 Figure 4-33.
  • Page 245 EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B 4.5.2.6 HOUSING, LEFT Reassembly Remove the HOUSING, REAR. (p.244) Remove the 3 screws that secure the HOUSING, LEFT. C.C.S-TITE SCREW,3x8,F/Uc: 3 While letting loose the HOUSING, LEFT from the AC inlet at the rear of the main unit, release the tab that secures anteroinferior side of the HOUSING, LEFT to remove the HOUSING, LEFT.
  • Page 246 EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B 4.5.2.7 HOUSING, RIGHT Draw out the Standard lower paper cassette. Open the MP TRAY ASSY. Remove the screw that secures the HOUSING, RIGHT. C.C.P-TITE SCREW,3x8,F/Uc: 1 Slide the HOUSING, RIGHT toward right to release the 3 ribs, and remove the HOUSING, RIGHT.
  • Page 247 EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B 4.5.2.9 HOUSING, CONTROLLER COVER HOUSING, Remove the 4 screws that secure the COVER HOUSING, CONTROLLER, UNIT CONTROLLER, UNIT to remove the COVER HOUSING, CONTROLLER, UNIT. C.C.S-TITE SCREW,3x8,F/Uc: 4 Looking from the angle shown in the drawing, stretch the center of the right edge of the HOUSING, CONTROLLER, slide the COVER ASSY., CONTROLLER...
  • Page 248 EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B 4.5.2.10 LEVER, TENSION/COVER, INNER Reassembly LEVER, TENSION Open the COVER, FRONT. 7)-1 Remove the screw that secures the LEVER, TENSION to remove the LEVER, TENSION. C.C.S-TITE SCREW,3x6,F/Zn: 1 Insert the LEVER, TENSION into the TRANSFER UNIT, Assy.,...
  • Page 249 EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B 4.5.2.11 Right Cover Open Sensor (DETECTOR,V-162-3A5)/ Front Cover Open Sensor (DETECTOR,V-162-3A5) Reassembly Right Cover Open Sensor Remove the COVER, INNER. (p.248) Remove the screw that secures the Right cover open sensor to remove the Right cover open sensor.
  • Page 250 EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B 4.5.2.12 LINK, RELEASE, FRONT/LINK, RELEASE, REAR 3)-1 When performing the following work, beware of the instructions C A U T I O N below. Always sustain the MP TRAY ASSY. while at work especially 3)-2 when the Optional paper cassette unit is installed, to prevent the MP TRAY ASSY.
  • Page 251 EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B 4.5.2.13 LEVER, RELEASE, REAR Open the MP TRAY ASSY. Open the COVER ASSY., FU. Reassembly Unlock the lock lever on the back side of the Fuser unit. Lock Lever Reassembly Remove the E-RING, 4, L/NA and draw out the PIN, RELEASE that connects the LEVER, RELEASE, REAR and the LINK, RELEASE, REAR.
  • Page 252 EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B 4.5.2.14 LEVER, RELEASE, FRONT Remove the COVER, INNER. (p.248) Open the COVER ASSY., FU. Reassembly Unlock the lock lever on the front side of the Fuser unit. Lock Lever Remove the GUIDE ASSY., FEED, LEFT.

  • Page 253: Paper Transport

    EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B 4.5.3 Paper Transport 4.5.3.1 ROLLER ASSY., PICK UP Draw out the Standard lower paper cassette. Do not remove the two ROLLER ASSY., PICK UPs all at once C A U T I O N when performing the following procedure, otherwise the SHAFT, ROLLER, PICK UP does not rotate when installing them.
  • Page 254 EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B 4.5.3.2 DETECTOR ASSY., GATE Reassembly Reassembly Open the MP TRAY ASSY. GUIDE, GATE, RIGHT, ASSY. C A U T I O N When performing the following work, pay attention not to damage the ROLLER, GATE.
  • Page 255 EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B Remove the two screws that secure the two DETECTOR ASSY., GATEs (one DETECTOR ASSY., screw each) to remove the DETETOR ASSY., GATEs. GATE C.C.P-TITE SCREW,3x8,F/Zn: 1 Hitch the harness connected to the front of the DETECTOR ASSY., GATE onto the tab as shown in...
  • Page 256 EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B 4.5.3.3 Paper Eject Sensor (DETECTOR, HP; E) DUCT, PAPER EJECT, LOWER REMOVAL D1. Remove the COVER ASSY., FU. (p.242) D2-2 D3-1 D2. Remove the screw that secures the DUCT, PAPER EJECT, LOWER and slide the...
  • Page 257 EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B REINSTALLATION DUCT, PAPER EJECT, LOWER A1. Hitch the 3 tabs of the Paper eject sensor to the attachment holes of the COVER, TOP. A6-1 A2. Connect the connector to the Paper eject sensor and route both the harness and the grounding wire through the 3 grooves of the COVER, TOP.
  • Page 258 EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B 4.5.3.4 CLUTCH, FEED/CLUTCH, PICK UP Reassembly 1, CLUTCH, FEED Remove the SERVOMOTOR, DRIVE. (p.300) Remove the RETAINING RING, 4 that secures the CLUTCH, FEED to remove the CLUTCH, FEED from the attachment shaft. Release the harness of the CLUTCH, FEED from both the groove and the edge saddle, and disconnect the connector (Yellow 2 Pin) from the relay connector.
  • Page 259 EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B 4.5.3.5 CLUTCH, GATE Remove the DRIVE ASSY., MAIN. (p.301) Release the harness of the CLUTCH, GATE from both the 3 grooves of the frame and the edge saddle, and disconnect the connector from the relay connector.
  • Page 260 EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B 4.5.3.6 ROLLER, GATE Remove the CLUTCH, GATE. (p.259) Remove the 2ND TRANSFER Assy., ASP. (p.291) When handling the ROLLER, GATE, beware of the following C A U T I O N instructions. Extra caution is required not to touch the surface of the ROLLER, GATE with bare hands, or paper feeding trouble may occur due to oil of the hand left on the roller.
  • Page 261 EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B 4.5.3.7 ROLLER, FEED/ROLLER, FEED; B 2). Insert the chipped end of the ROLLER, FEED; B to the rear attachment shaft. ROLLER, FEED 3). Match the 2 salient portions of the BUSHING, 6, FEED with the Remove the DRIVE ASSY., MPT.
  • Page 262 EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B 4.5.3.8 BRACKET ASSY., PE, ASP REMOVAL D1. Remove the DETECTOR, HUMIDITY. (p.315) D2. Remove the screw that secures the BRACKET ASSY., PE, ASP. C.C.P-TITE SCREW,3x8,F/Zn: 1 D4-1 D3. Disconnect the connector from the BRACKET ASSY., PE, ASP.

  • Page 263: Xerographic

    EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B 4.5.4 Xerographic 4.5.4.1 ERASER, PA0003A/ERL Remove the TRANSFER UNIT, Assy., ASP. (p.284) Remove the three screws that secure the ERASER, PA0003A/ERL. C.B.S-TITE SCREW,2.5x4,F/Zn: 3 ERASER, PA0003A/ERL Disconnect the connector (White 2 Pin) from the ERASER, PA0003A/ERL and remove the ERASER, PA0003A/ERL.
  • Page 264 EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B 4.5.4.2 FILTER, OZONE/FILTER, OZONE; B/ FAN, DUST CHAMBER Remove the HOUSING, LEFT. (p.245) Remove the HANDLE ASSY., LEFT, UNIT. (p.316) Remove the 3 screws that secure the DUCT ASSY., DUST CHAMBER. C.P.POLYWAVEA,3x6,F/Zn: 3 When performing the following procedure, never to pull the DUCT C A U T I O N ASSY., DUST CHAMBER forcibly as it is connected to the main...
  • Page 265 EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B 4.5.4.3 FAN, PC/DETECTOR, PC Reassembly Remove the FRAME ASSY., RT. (p.274) Remove the SERVOMOTOR, PC. (p.299) Remove the screw that secures the COVER ASSY., LSU to remove the COVER ASSY., LSU. C.P.POLYWAVEA,3x6,F/Zn: 1 Insert the 4 flanges of the COVER ASSY., LSU to the grooves.
  • Page 266 EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B Disconnect the connector (White 3 Pin) of the HARNESS, PAPER FEED from the ELECTRODE Assy., PC. Disconnect the connector (White 6 Pin) of the ELECTRODE Assy., PC from the relay connector. Remove the 3 screws that secure the ELECTRODE Assy., PC.
  • Page 267 EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B Disconnect the connector of the FAN, PC from the relay connector. Reassembly 10. Release the 7 tabs that secure the COVER, ELECTRODE, PC, and draw out the harness from the hole of the COVER, ELECTRODE, PC to remove the COVER, ELECTRODE, PC.

  • Page 268: Exposure

    EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B 4.5.5 Exposure 4.5.5.1 CLEANER ASSY. Remove the Photoconductor unit. (p.235) Release the tab upward, and draw out the CLEANER ASSY. CLEANER ASSY. 04006701 Figure 4-59. Removal of CLEANER ASSY. Disassembly and Assembly Disassembling/Assembling the Main Unit...
  • Page 269 EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B 4.5.5.2 Laser Scanner Remove the all Toner Cartridges. (p.238) Remove the TRANSFER UNIT, Assy., ASP. (p.284) Remove the COVER, INNER. (p.248) Remove the HOUSING, LEFT. (p.245) Remove the CLEANER ASSY. (p.284) Remove the DUCT ASSY., DUCT CHAMBER.
  • Page 270 EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B 10. Draw out the HARNESS, LSU from the Laser scanner, and disconnect the connector (White 5 Pin) from the relay connector. 12-1 11. Remove the 3 screws that secure the Laser scanner. C.B.S-TITE SCREW,4x8,F/Zn: 3 12.

  • Page 271: Deve

    EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B 4.5.6 Deve 4.5.6.1 COVER ASSY., DV, C (M, Y, K) Reassembly When performing the following work, be careful not to remove all C A U T I O N COVER ASSY., DV at one time. Each of them has its own attachment position, and it will be difficult to return all COVER ASSY., DV to their original positions once they are removed at a...
  • Page 272 EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B 4.5.6.2 LOCK ASSY., RT Remove the MOUNTING PLATE ASSY., CONTROLLER, UNIT. (p.313) Remove the one piece of acetate tape that secures the HARNESS, MAIN. Disconnect the connectors (White 2 Pin) from the BOARD ASSY., DRV, C585 Reassembly 1, DRV.
  • Page 273 EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B 4.5.6.3 LEAF SPRING, ELCTRODE, DV/ Home Position Sensor (DETECTOR, PC) LEAF SPRING, ELCTRODE, DV Release the HIGH VOLTAGE POWER SUPPLY, EUKMBE925HA. (p.314) Pull the bottom of the LEAF SPRING, ELECTRODE, DV toward you, slide it upward to release the tab, and remove the LEAF SPRING, ELECTRODE, DV.
  • Page 274 EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B 4.5.6.4 FRAME ASSY., RT Match the 2 positioning holes of the HOLDER ASSY., CS with dowels. When replacing the FRAME ASSY., RT, be sure to replace the C A U T I O N DRIVE ASSY., RT with a new one. (Refer to “4.5.9.10 DRIVE...
  • Page 275 EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B Remove the 2 E-RING, 7, L/NAs from both ends of the FRAME ASSY., RT, and take out the 2 BEARING, 688ZNRs. Rotate the FRAME ASSY., RT to move the remaining COVER ASSY., DV until it matches with the opening of the frame.

  • Page 276: Transfer

    EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B 4.5.7 Transfer Reassembly 4.5.7.1 ROLLER, 2ND Open the MP TRAY ASSY. Keep the 2ND TRANSFER ASSY. opened. C A U T I O N When performing the following work, extra caution should be paid not to touch the ROLLER, 2ND with bare hands.
  • Page 277 EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B 4.5.7.2 Cleaning Tape Assy. Cleaning Tape Assy. REMOVAL D1. Open the MP TRAY ASSY. D2. Release the 4 tabs that secure the Cleaning tape assy. from behind the 2ND TRANSFER ASSY., open the 2ND TRANSFER ASSY. to remove the Cleaning tape assy.
  • Page 278 EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B REINSTALLATION A4-1 A1. Open the 2ND TRANSFER ASSY. A2. Insert the tabs on both ends of the Cleaning tape assy. into the grooves. A3. Matching the 4 tabs of the Cleaning tape assy. with the tabs of the 2ND TRANSFER ASSY., install the Cleaning tape assy.
  • Page 279 EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B 4.5.7.3 CLUTCH, CLEANER Remove the HOUSING, REAR. (p.244) Remove the Fuser unit. (p.237) Disconnect the connector (White 6 Pin) from the STEPPING MOTOR ASSY., Disconnect the connector (Blue 2 Pin) from the BOARD ASSY., DRV, C585 DRV.
  • Page 280 EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B Remove the 2 screws that secure the DUCT ASSY., FU, lift up the DUCT ASSY., Reassembly FU upward, and pull the harness of the CLUTCH, CLEANER out of the hole. C.P.POLYWAVEA,3x6,F/Zn: 2 Match the 2 dowels of the DUCT ASSY., FU with the positioning holes.
  • Page 281 EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B 10. Remove the RETAINING RING, 4 that secures the MOUNTING PLATE, Caution CLUTCH. SPACER, CLUTCH 11. Remove the three screws that secure the MOUNTING PLATE, CLUTCH and remove the MOUNTING PLATE, CLUTCH. C.P.POLYWAVEA,3x6,F/Zn: 3 Pay attention not to lose the SPACER, CLUTCH as it may come off...
  • Page 282 EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B 4.5.7.4 CLUTCH, 2ND TRANSFER Remove the PULLEY ASSY., DRIVE. (p.296) Release the 3 harnesses of the CLUTCH, 2ND TRANSFER from the retainers, and disconnect the connector (White 2 Pin) from the relay connector. Remove the 2 E-RING, 5, F/UCs from the SHAFT, CAM, 2ND TRANSFER, and...
  • Page 283 EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B 4.5.7.5 LEVER, PATCH/ Reassembly Reassembly Waste Toner Full Sensor (DETECTOR, KI1248AA)/ Waste Toner Collector Sensor (DETECTION, PAPER LOAD) LEVER, PATCH Remove the COVER, INNER. (p.248) TORSION SPRING, Press the LEVER, PATCH inward to close the 2 tabs, and remove the WIRE, 0.0209...
  • Page 284 EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B 4.5.7.6 TRANSFER UNIT, Assy., ASP C.P.POLYWAVEA,3x6,F/Zn D6-1 FRAME ASSY., FU REMOVAL D1. Remove the Photoconductor unit. (p.235) D2. Remove the Fuser unit. (p.237) D3. Remove the COVER ASSY., FU. (p.242) C A U T I O N...
  • Page 285 EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B D8. Disconnect the connector of the HARNESS, AC, FU from the POWER SUPPLY. Fuser Cover D9. Remove the 2 screws that secure the HOLDER, COVER, TOP, FRONT. Open Sensor D10.C.C.S-TITE SCREW,3x8,F/Zn: 2 D11.Release the HARNESS, MAIN and the HARNESS PANEL from the tab of the HOLDER, COVER, TOP, FRONT.
  • Page 286 EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B D15.Release the 2 harnesses of the TRANSFER UNIT, Assy., ASP from the retainers, and disconnect the connector (eight white pins) from the relay connector. D16.Remove the 2 screws that secure the TRANSFER UNIT, Assy., ASP and the D15-1 grounding wire.
  • Page 287 EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B REINSTALLATION A1. Before installing the TRANSFER UNIT, Assy., ASP to the printer, C A U T I O N be sure to cut off and remove the cable tie which secures the cleaner lever of the assy.
  • Page 288 EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B A1. While holding the handles on both sides of the TRANSFER UNIT, Assy., ASP, insert the CARRIAGE, CL into the hole, press the Cleaning blade lever, and install Caution A3-1 the TRANSFER UNIT, Assy., ASP firmly with attention not to hit the cam.
  • Page 289 EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B A4. Connect the connectors of the HARNESS, HV, 1ST TRANSFER to the electrode Fuser Cover of the TRANSFER UNIT, Assy., ASP. Open Sensor A5. While pressing the LEVER, PATCH, insert the WIRE, PATCH to the 2 tabs of the LEVER, PATCH.
  • Page 290 EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B A10. Place the FRAME ASSY., FU so that the two positioning pins are inserted into C.P.POLYWAVEA,3x6,F/Zn the positioning holes. FRAME ASSY., FU A11. Pressing down the places indicated with red circles, secure the four screws in the order shown in the figure.
  • Page 291 EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B 4.5.7.7 2ND TRANSFER Assy., ASP Remove the TRANSFER UNIT, Assy., ASP. (p.284) Remove the 2 screws that secure the COVER, DETECTOR ASSY. to remove the COVER, DETECTOR ASSY. C.C.P-TITE SCREW,3x8,F/Zn: 1 Insert the detection lever of the COVER, DETECTOR ASSY. to the hole.
  • Page 292 EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B When performing the following work, pay attention to the C A U T I O N instructions below. Do not touch the ROLLER, 2ND with bare hands. The ROLLER, 2ND and the ROLLER, GATE should not be damaged.

  • Page 293: Fusing

    EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B 4.5.8 Fusing 4.5.8.1 FAN, FU Remove the HOUSING, REAR. (p.244) Disconnect the connectors (White 4 Pin) of the FAN, FU from the BOARD ASSY., MAIN C585 MCU, and release the harness from the tab. Remove the 2 screws (with washer) that secure the FAN, FU to remove the FAN, C.B.P-TITE SCREW,3x30,F/Zn: 2...

  • Page 294: Drive

    EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B 4.5.9 Drive 4.5.9.1 STEPPING MOTOR ASSY., DV Remove the HOUSING, REAR. (p.244) Disconnect the connector from the STEPPING MOTOR ASSY., DV. C A U T I O N Always sustain the STEPPING MOTOR ASSY., DV or it may fall off when performing the following work.
  • Page 295 EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B 4.5.9.2 PULLEY ASSY., DRIVE REMOVAL TIMING BELT PULLEY ASSY., D1. Remove the BOARD ASSY., MAIN C585 MCU. (p.310) DRIVE D2. Release the harness from both the retainer of the PULLEY ASSY., DRIVE and the edge saddle.
  • Page 296 EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B 4.5.9.3 TIMING BELT PULLEY ASSY., CLEANER TIMING BELT Remove the PULLEY ASSY., DRIVE. (p.295) Remove the MOUNTING PLATE, CLUTCH. (p.279) Remove the TIMING BELT from the gear of the PULLEY ASSY., CLEANER. 04007202 Figure 4-87. Removal of TIMING BELT...
  • Page 297 EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B 4.5.9.4 DRIVE ASSY., FU Reassembly Remove the CLUTCH, 2ND TRANSFER. (p.282) Release the HARNESS, MAIN from the 3 retainers. Move the 2 cable ties to the position as shown in the Figure 4-88. Remove the 3 screws that secure the MOUNTING PLAETE ASSY., MC and remove the MOUNTING PLATE ASSY., MC.
  • Page 298 EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B Remove the SPUR GEAR, 21 from the shaft of the DRIVE ASSY., FU. Reassembly Match the 2 grooves behind the SPUR GEAR, 21 with the guide pins of the shaft. Remove the 4 screws that secure the DRIVE ASSY., FU.
  • Page 299 EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B 4.5.9.5 SERVOMOTOR, PC Remove the BOARD ASSY., MAIN, 585 MCU. (p.310) Remove the MOUNTING PLATE ASSY., CONTROLLER, UNIT. (p.314) Release the HARNESS, MAIN from both the 2 retainers and the edge saddle. Release the HARNESS, MAIN BOARD, POWER and the HARNESS, MAIN BOARD, SIGNAL from the edge saddle.
  • Page 300 EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B 4.5.9.6 SERVOMOTOR, DRIVE Remove the BOARD ASSY., MAIN C585 MCU. (p.310) Disconnect the connector from the SERVOMOTOR, DRIVE. Always sustain the SERVOMOTOR, DRIVE or it may fall off when C A U T I O N performing the following work.
  • Page 301 EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B 4.5.9.7 DRIVE ASSY., MAIN Remove the SERVOMOTOR, DRIVE. (p.300) Remove the SERVOMOTOR, PC. (p.299) Remove the MOUNTING PLATE ASSY., MC. (p.297) Remove the 5 screws that secure the DRIVE ASSY., MAIN, pull the bottom of the DRIVE ASSY., MAIN toward you, and remove it avoiding contact between its...
  • Page 302 EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B 4.5.9.8 DRIVE ASSY., MPT Remove the CLUTCH, FEED and the CLUTCH, PICK UP. (p.258) Remove the 3 screws that secure the DRIVE ASSY.,MPT. C.P.POLYWAVEA,3x6,F/Zn: 1 C.C.P-TITE SCREW,3x8,F/Zn: 2 Pull the DRIVE ASSY., MPT toward you, and remove the planetary gear paying attention not to hit the main unit.
  • Page 303 EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B 4.5.9.9 DRIVE ASSY., MPC Reassembly Remove the ROLLER, FEED and the ROLLER, FEED; B. (p.261) Remove the 5 screws that secure the DRIVE ASSY., MPC. C.P.POLYWAVEA,3x6,F/Zn: 5 Move the right side of the DRIVE ASSY., MPT toward you, and remove the DRIVE ASSY., MPT avoiding the frame so as not to hit the frame with the...
  • Page 304 EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B 4.5.9.10 DRIVE ASSY., RT(, ASP) REMOVAL C A U T I O N Parts composition of the DRIVE ASSY., RT, ASP provided as a service part is slightly different from the one that is installed at the shipment.
  • Page 305 EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B REINSTALLATION LOCK ASSY., RT C A U T I O N Always replace the DRIVE ASSY., RT, with a new DRIVE ASSY., RT, ASP. Never to remove the parts attached to the DRIVE ASSY., RT, ASP until you are told to do so.
  • Page 306 EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B A5. Tilt the DRIVE ASSY., RT, ASP to the right and secure with four screws. EXTENSION C.P.POLYWAVEA,3x6,F/Zn: 4 SPRING, 14.59 A6. Loosen the three screws that secure the DRIVE ASSY., RT, ASP. C.P.POLYWAVEA,3x6,F/Zn: 3 A7. Hitch the EXTENSION SPRING, 14.59 to the attaching hole shown in the figure.

  • Page 307: Electrical

    EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B 4.5.10 Electrical NETWORK BOARD, SE-NIC-B82 4.5.10.1 NETWORK BOARD, SE-NIC-B82/ GROUNDING PLATE, TYPE-B NETWORK BOARD, SE-NIC-B82 Remove the COVER HOUSING, CONTROLLER, UNIT. (p.247) Remove the 2 screws that secure the NETWORK BOARD, SE-NIC-B82, and disconnect the NETWORK BOARD, SE-NIC-B82 from CN407 connector on the BOARD ASSY., MAIN C585 MAIN.
  • Page 308 EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B 4.5.10.2 GUIDE RAIL, TYPE-B Remove the COVER, TYPE-B. (p.307) Reassembly Release the 2 tabs of the GROUNDING PLATE, TYPE-B from CN406 connector on the BOARD ASSY., MAIN C585 MAIN, bow the 2 tabs of the I/F side inward from the BRACKET ASSY., I/F to release, and remove the GUIDE RAIL, TYPE-...
  • Page 309 EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B 4.5.10.3 BOARD ASSY., MAIN C585 MAIN Remove the HOUSING, LEFT. (p.245) Remove the GROUNDING PLATE, TYPE-B. (p.307) Remove the GUIDE RAIL, TYPE-B. (p.308) Remove the NETWORK BOARD, SE-NIC-B82. (p.307) Disconnect the all 4 connectors (White 18 Pin, White 4 Pin, White 7 Pin, White 14 Pin) on the BOARD ASSY., MAIN C585 MAIN.
  • Page 310 EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B 4.5.10.4 BOARD ASSY., MAIN C585 MCU Reassembly After replacing the BOARD ASSY., MAIN C585 MCU, be sure to C A U T I O N replace the FRAM BOARD with a new one. (p.311) COVER, ASSY, Remove the HOUSING, REAR.
  • Page 311 EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B 4.5.10.4.1 Removing and installing the FRAM BOARD Close the 2 tabs of the attachment shaft that secure the FRAM BOARD and remove the FRAM BOARD while disconnecting the connector from the attachment shaft. Connect the FRAM BOARD that is removed in the step 1 to the connector on a FRAM BOARD new BOARD ASSY., MAIN C585 MCU, and insert the FRAM BOARD to the...
  • Page 312 EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B 4.5.10.5 BOARD ASSY., DRV, C585 DRV Remove the HOUSING, REAR. (p.244) CN211 Disconnect the all 6 connectors (White 6 Pin (x 3), White 2 Pin, Blue 2 Pin, Pale orange 14 Pin) on the BOARD ASSY., DRV, C585 DRV.
  • Page 313 EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B 4.5.10.6 MOUNTING PLATE ASSY., CONTROLLER Remove the BOARD ASSY., MAIN C585 MAIN. (p.309) Remove the 6 screws that secure the MOUNTING PLATE ASSY., CONTROLLER. C.P.POLYWAVEA,3x6,F/Zn: 6 Remove the BUSHING, 0CB-500 from the MOUNTING PLATE ASSY., CONTROLLER, UNIT.
  • Page 314 EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B 4.5.10.7 HIGH VOLTAGE POWER SUPPLY, EUKMBE925HA Remove the HOUSING, LEFT. (p.245) Disconnect the all 4 connectors (White 18 Pin, White 4 Pin, White 7 Pin, White 14 Pin) on the BOARD ASSY., MAIN C585 MAIN.
  • Page 315 EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B 4.5.10.8 DETECTOR, HUMIDITY Draw out the Standard lower paper cassette. Remove the GUIDE ASSY., FEED, LEFT. (p.254) Remove the screw that secures DETECTOR, HUMIDITY, and remove both the COVER, DETECTOR, HUMIDITY and the DETECTOR, HUMIDITY.
  • Page 316 EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B 4.5.10.9 POWER SWITCH, SDDJF30200/ R/W MODULE, B5J-0111 R/W MODULE, B5J-0111 REMOVAL POWER SWITCH, SDDJF30200 D1. Remove the HOUSING, LEFT. (p.245) D2. Remove the 4 screws that secure the HANDLE ASSY., LEFT, UNIT and remove the HANDLE ASSY., LEFT, UNIT.
  • Page 317 EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B A4). Attach the HOUSING, LEFT. (p.245) REINSTALLATION POWER SWITCH, SDDJF30200 R/W MODULE, A1)-1 B5J-0111 A1. When performing the following work, do not mistake the ON/OFF C A U T I O N direction of the POWER SWITCH, SDDJF30200.
  • Page 318 EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B 4.5.10.10 FAN, LVPS Remove the HOUSING, LEFT. (p.245) Remove the 4 screws that secure the COVER ASSY., LVPS to remove the COVER ASSY., LVPS. FAN, LVPS C.P.POLYWAVEA,3x6,F/Zn: 4 COVER ASSY., Remove the 2 screws that secure the FAN ASSY., LVPS to remove the FAN...
  • Page 319 EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B 4.5.10.11 POWER SUPPLY Remove the FAN ASSY., LVPS. (p.318) MOUNTING PLATE Assy., LVPS, Unit Disconnect the all 4 connectors (Black 2 Pin, Pale orange 4 Pin, Gray 5 Pin, White 8 Pin) on the POWER SUPPLY.
  • Page 320 EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B Remove the 11 screws that secure the POWER SUPPLY to remove the POWER SUPPLY. C.B.Aluminum tite,3x6,F/Zn: 3 C.P.POLYWAVEA,3x6,F/Zn: 8 Screw the heat sink part of the POWER SUPPLY with the 3 screws first, and then secure the POWER SUPPLY to the MOUNTING PLATE, LVPS with the other 8 screws.
  • Page 321 EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B 4.5.10.12 HARNESS, INLET LOCK ASSY., RT Remove the MOUNTING PLATE ASSY., CONTROLLER, UNIT. (p.314) Remove the R/W MODULE, B5J-0111. (p.316) When performing the following work, pay attention to the items C A U T I O N described below.
  • Page 322 EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B 4. Release the three tabs that secure the DUCT, EX, and remove the DUCT, EX paying attention not to hit against the harness. Store the ferrite core of the HARNESS, AC inside the DUCT, EX.

  • Page 323: Mp Tray

    EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B 4.5.11 MP Tray 4.5.11.1 Pick Up Sensor (DETECTOR, HP; E)/LEVER, PE; B LEVER, PE, SUB Pick Up Sensor (DETECTOR, HP; E) Open the MP TRAY. Remove the screw that secures the COVER, PICK UP, MP to remove the COVER, PICK UP, MP.
  • Page 324 EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B 4.5.11.2 ROLLER, PAPER LOAD/LEVER, FRONT, MP/ LEVER, REAR, MP ROLLER, PAPER LOAD Remove the COVER, PICKUP, MP. (p.323) 3)-1 Remove the STOPPER, 4 that secures the ROLLER, PAPER LOAD. 2)-2 Holding down the ROLLER, SEPARATION, MPT ASSY., draw out the ROLLER, PAPER LOAD toward front.
  • Page 325 EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B 4.5.11.3 PAPER, SUPPORT, SUB, MP/PAPER, SUPPORT, MP/ LEVER, UPPER, MP Open the MP TRAY. Draw out the PAPER, SUPPORT, MP and open the PAPER, SUPPORT, SUB, With the center of the PAPER, SUPPORT, SUB, MP bowed downward, pull out the 2 holes (front and rear) from the PAPER, SUPPORT, SUB, MP from the 2 dowels to remove the PAPER, SUPPORT, SUB, MP.
  • Page 326 EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B 4.5.11.4 ROLLER ASSY., SEPARATION, ASP Reassembly Reassembly Remove the ROLLER, PAPER LOAD. (p.324) LEVER, Remove the LEVER, FRONT, MP and the LEVER, REAR, MP. (p.324) LIFT PLATE With the HOUSING, MP ASSY. slightly closed, bow front and rear of the HOUSING ASSY.
  • Page 327 EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B 4.5.11.5 HOUSING, MP Remove the LEVER, FRONT, MP and the LEVER, REAR, MP. (p.324) Remove the HOUSING, MP ASSY. (p.326) LIFT PLATE ASSY. Remove the LEVER, UPPER, MP. (p.325) While pulling the both ends of the HOUSING, MP outward, release the 2 dowels on the LIFT PLATE ASSY.
  • Page 328 EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B 4.5.11.6 PAPER GUIDE, FRONT, MP/LIFT PLATE, MP/ D4-1 PAPER GUIDE, REAR, MP PAPER GUIDE, FRONT, MP REMOVAL PAPER GUIDE, REAR, MP D1. Remove the LIFT PLATE ASSY. (p.327) D2. Slide the PAPER GUIDE, FRONT, MP and the PAPER GUIDE, REAR, MP, ASSY.
  • Page 329 EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B REINSTALLATION A1. Install the COMPRESSION SPRING, 8.51 to the dent behind the LEVER, GUIDE, MP. A2. Attach the LEVER, GUIDE, MP to the PAPER GUIDE, REAR, MP while pressing COMPRESSION SPRING, 8.51 against the LEVER, GUIDE, MP, and insert the two tabs of the LEVER, GUIDE, MP into the holes on the PAPER GUIDE, REAR, MP.
  • Page 330 EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B A6. While holding down the MOUNTING PLATE ASSY., PINION so as not to shift its position, screw the MOUNTING PLATE ASSY., PINION together with the SPUR GEAR,16, MPT. C.C.SCREW,3x6,F/Uc: 1 A7. Slide the PAPER GUIDE, FRONT, MP and the PAPER GUIDE, REAR, MP, ASSY.
  • Page 331 EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B 4.5.11.7 COVER, UPPER, MP REMOVAL D1. Open the MP TRAY. D2. Open the MP TRAY ASSY. D3. Remove the 2 screws that secure the COVER, UPPER, MP. PIN,DUPLEX: 2 D4. Lift up the COVER, UPPER, MP and release the 2 tabs on the right side of the MP TRAY ASSY.
  • Page 332 EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B 4.5.11.8 LEVER ASSY., GUIDE, ASP LEVER ASSY., GUIDE, ASP REMOVAL D1. Open the MP TRAY ASSY. D2. Remove the 2 screws that secure the LEVER ASSY., GUIDE, ASP. C.C.P-TITE SCREW,3x8,F/Zn: 2 When performing the following work, take care not to lose the C A U T I O N COMPRESSION SPRING, 5.92.
  • Page 333 EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B 4.5.11.9 MP TRAY ASSY. Remove the HOUSING, REAR. (p.244) Remove the HOUSING, RIGHT. (p.244) 11-2 11-2 Remove the COVER, ASSY., CONTROLLER, MC. (p.310) Unlock the 2 lock levers of the Fuser. 10-1 Disconnect the 2 connectors (Black 2 Pin, White 2 Pin) on the BOARD ASSY., 10-2 MAIN C585 MCU, and loosen the retainer to release the harness.
  • Page 334 EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B 4.5.11.10 CLUTCH, 2ND TRANSFER Reassembly Reassembly COVER, REAR, MP Remove the MP TRAY ASSY. (p.333) Remove the 2 screws that secure the COVER, REAR, MP, and lift the right side of the COVER, REAR, MP to remove the COVER, REAR, MP.
  • Page 335 EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B Remove the E-RING, 5, L/NA that secures the SHAFT, CAM from the inside, and remove the BUSHING, 8. Reassembly Remove the E-RING, 4, L/NA that secures the SHAFT, CAM from the outside, and remove the BUSHING, 6.
  • Page 336 EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B 4.5.11.11 CLUTCH, PICK UP, MP Reassembly Remove the MP TRAY ASSY. (p.333) Remove the COVER, REAR, MP. (p.334) Remove the E-RING, 5, L/NA that secures the SHAFT, PICK UP, MP to remove the BUSHING, 6.
  • Page 337 EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B 4.5.11.12 CONNECTOR, DUPLEX Reassembly Remove the MP TRAY ASSY. (p.333) Remove the COVER, UPPER, MP. (p.331) Remove the 3 screws that secure the HOLDER, CAP, T2, FRONT ASSY. C.C.P-TITE SCREW,3x8,F/Zn: 3 Lift the HOLDER, CAP, T2, FRONT ASSY., release the 2 tabs that secure the CONNECTOR, DUPLEX CONNECTOR, DUPLEX, and pull out the CONNECTOR, DUPLEX.
  • Page 338 EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B 4.5.11.13 COVER, RIGHT CAP, 2ND ASSY. FRAME ASSY., MP Remove the MP TRAY ASSY. (p.333) Remove the COVER, UPPER, MP. (p.331) Remove the HOLDER, CAP, T2, FRONT ASSY. (p.337) Remove the COVER, REAR, MP. (p.334) Remove the LEVER ASSY., GUIDE, ASP.

  • Page 339: Paper Cassette

    EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B 4.5.12 Paper Cassette EXTENSION, SPRING, 0.39 4.5.12.1 HOLDER, CASSETTE/LATCH, CASSETTE HOLDER, CASSETTE Draw the Standard lower paper cassette out of the printer. 2)-1 2)-2 Remove the 2 screws that secure the HOLDER, CASSETTE. C.C.P-TITE SCREW,4X10,F/Zn: 2 Release the 5 tabs that secure the HOLDER, CASSETTE to remove the HOLDER, CASSETTE.
  • Page 340 EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B 4.5.12.2 COMPRESSION SPRING, 10.58 LIFT PLATE, MPC Pull the Standard lower paper cassette out of the printer. Press the tab on the right side of the TRAY, CASSETTE outward to pull the dowel that secures the LIFT PLATE, MPC out of the hole, and lift up the right side of the LIFT PLATE, MPC to release the dowel located at the left side of the LIFT PLATE, MPC.
  • Page 341 EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B 4.5.12.3 DETECTION, PAPER LOAD Reassembly Remove the HOUSING, RIGHT. (p.246) Release the tab on the right side of the DETECTION, PAPER LOAD, pull out the tab on the left, and remove the DETECTION, PAPER LOAD.

  • Page 342: Disassembling/Assembling The Options

    EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B 4.6 Disassembling/Assembling the Options D4-1 4.6.1 Opt. Feeder 4.6.1.1 Optional Paper Cassette Unit REMOVAL D1-2 D1-1 D1. Remove the PIN, DUPLEX screw on the left side of the printer that secures the attachment plate, and remove the attachment plate from the Optional paper cassette unit.
  • Page 343 EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B REINSTALLATION A1-1 W A R N I N G As this printer weighs 37 kg (82 lbs), following work must be done by two or more personnel. When transferring the printer, always hold the places shown Figure 4-134.
  • Page 344 EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B 4.6.1.2 COVER, FRONT, OP Remove the Optional paper cassette unit from the printer. (p.342) COVER, FRONT, OP Remove the 2 screws that secure the COVER, FRONT, OP, and remove the COVER, FRONT, OP upward. C.C.P-TITE SCREW,3x8,F/Zn: 2 Insert the 3 tabs of the COVER, FRONT, OP to the notches of the HOUSING, OP.
  • Page 345 EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B 4.6.1.3 500-Sheet Paper Cassette, ASP (Cover E) Open the 500-Sheet Paper Cassette, ASP. As closing the 500-Sheet Paper Cassette, ASP, release the dowel and tab at the front of the 500-Sheet Paper Cassette, ASP from the HOUSING, OP.
  • Page 346 EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B 4.6.1.4 ROLLER ASSY., PICK UP/ Pick Up Sensor (DETECTOR, HP; E) ROLLER ASSY., PICK UP Pull the Optional paper cassette out of the Optional paper cassette unit. Do not remove the two ROLLER ASSY., PICK UPs all at once...
  • Page 347 EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B 4.6.1.5 CONNECTOR, OP Reassembly Remove the Optional paper cassette unit from the printer. (p.342) C.C.P-TITE SCREW,3x8,F/Zn Remove the screw that secures the COVER, CLUTCH to remove the COVER, GUIDE, FEED, CLUTCH. OP, ASSY. C.C.P-TITE SCREW,3x8,F/Zn: 1 Insert the rib of the COVER, CLUTCH beneath the GUIDE, C.C.P-TITE SCREW,...
  • Page 348 EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B Disconnect the 2 connectors from the CONNECTOR, OP. Press the 2 tabs on the CONNECTOR, OP downward while nipping them with your hands to let them go through the 2 holes to remove the CONNECTOR, OP.
  • Page 349 EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B 4.6.1.6 CST. SENSOR/COVER, OPEN, SENSOR CST. SENSOR Remove the GUIDE, FEED, OP ASSY. (p.347) CST. SENSOR Release the tab, and pull out the tab to remove the CST. SENSOR. Disconnect the connector from the CST. SENSOR.
  • Page 350 EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B 4.6.1.7 BOARD ASSY., SUB C585 SUB/DC MOTOR, OP BOARD ASSY., SUB C585 SUB Remove the GUIDE, FEED, OP ASSY. (p.347) BOARD ASSY., SUB Remove the 3 screws that secure the COVER, BOARD to remove the COVER, C585 SUB BOARD.
  • Page 351 EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B 4.6.1.8 CLUTCH, PICK UP/CLUTCH, FEED CLUTCH, PICK UP Remove the COVER, BOARD. (p.350) 5)-2 5)-2 Release the harness of the CLUTCH, PICK UP from the 2 retainers. Disconnect the connector (Blue 2 Pin) of the CLUTCH, PICK UP from the relay connector.
  • Page 352 EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B 4.6.1.9 ROLLER, PAPER FEED, OP Remove the CLUTCH, FEED. (p.351) Remove the E-RING, 5, F/Uc that secures BUSHING, 6 on the left end of the ROLLER, PAPER, FEED, OP. And remove the BUSHING, 6 from the ROLLER, PAPER, FEED, OP.
  • Page 353 EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B 4.6.1.10 HOUSING, OP Reassembly Remove the Optional paper cassette unit. (p.342) GROUNDING PLATE, Pull the Optional paper cassette out of the Optional paper cassette unit. STRENGTHEN PLATE Remove the COVER, FRONT, OP. (p.344) Reassembly Remove the 500-Sheet Paper Cassette, ASP.
  • Page 354 EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B Remove the 2 screws that secure the STRENGTHEN PLATE, OP to remove the STRENGTHEN PLATE, OP. 10-2 C.C.P-TITE SCREW,3x8,F/Zn: 2 Match the 4 positioning holes of the STRENGTHEN PLATE, OP with the dowels. GROUNDING PLATE, CASSETTE...

  • Page 355: Duplex Unit

    EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B 4.6.2 Duplex Unit 4.6.2.1 Duplex Unit REMOVAL D1. Open the MP TRAY. D3-2 D2. Open the MP TRAY ASSY. D3-2 Duplex Unit D3. Open the GUIDE, DUPLEX, INNER, and remove the 2 screws that secure the Duplex unit.
  • Page 356 EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B 4.6.2.2 ROLLER, DUPLEX SPUR GEAR, 19, PAPER EJECT REMOVAL D2-3 D1. Open the MP TRAY ASSY. D2. Release the tab of the SPUR GEAR, 19, PAPER EJECT on the rear end of the SPUR GEAR, 19,...
  • Page 357 EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B REINSTALLATION SPUR GEAR, 19, PAPER A1. Insert the one end of the ROLLER, DUPLEX into the attachment hole on the EJECT GUIDE, DUPLEX, OUTER at the front side. Make sure that the inserting shaft has a groove for the E-Ring on its surface (There is no groove on the other side).
  • Page 358 EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B 4.6.2.3 BELT, DUPLEX, FRONT Open the MP TRAY ASSY. Remove the G-RING; 3 that secures the left PULLEY, DUPLEX, FRONT, and pull out the PULLEY, DUPLEX, FRONT (left) from the GUIDE, DUPLEX, OUTER. Hitch the BELT, DUPLEX, FRONT to the left PULLEY, DUPLEX, FRONT before attaching the left PULLEY, DUPLEX, FRONT to the shaft of the GUIDE, DUPLEX, OUTER.
  • Page 359 EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B 4.6.2.4 CONNECTOR, DUPLEX; B Remove the Duplex unit. (p.355) COVER, CONNECTOR Remove the screw that secures the COVER, CONNECTOR, slide it toward left to release the tab, and remove the COVER, CONNECTOR. C.C.P-TITE SCREW,3x8,F/Zn: 1...
  • Page 360 EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B 4.6.2.5 GUIDE, DUPLEX, INNER WHEEL, DUPLEX Open the MP TRAY ASSY. Release the 2 dowels of the GUIDE, DUPLEX, INNER ASSY. from the GUIDE, DUPLEX, OUTER while pressing the two joint parts of the GUIDE, DUPLEX, OUTER outward, and remove the GUIDE DUPLEX, INNER ASSY.
  • Page 361 EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B 4.6.2.6 COVER, DUPLEX/BRACKET, DRIVE, CHANGE/ 1]. Hitch the BELT, DUPLEX, REAR to both the STEPPING BELT, DUPLEX, REAR MOTOR ASSY., DUPLEX and the PULLEY, DUPLEX, REAR, and run the BELT, DUPLEX, REAR through the shaft of the COVER, DUPLEX GUIDE, DUPLEX, OUTER.
  • Page 362 EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B 4.6.2.7 STEPPING MOTOR ASSY., DUPLEX/ BOARD ASSY., DRV STEPPING MOTOR ASSY.,DUPLEX STEPPING MOTOR ASSY., DUPLEX HARNESS, MOTOR, DUPLEX Remove the COVER, DUPLEX. (p.361) Disconnect the connector of the STEPPING MOTOR ASSY., DUPLEX from 3)-1 CN423 connector on the BOARD ASSY., DRV.
  • Page 363 EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B 4.6.2.8 GUIDE, DUPLEX, OUTER 13. Remove the GROUNDING PLATE, ROLLER, DUPLEX from the dowel of the GUIDE, DUPLEX, OUTER. Remove the Duplex unit. (p.355) Insert the L-shaped part of the GROUNDING PLATE, ROLLER, Remove the ROLLER, DUPLEX.

  • Page 364: Chapter 5 Adjustment

    C H A P T E R ADJUSTMENT...

  • Page 365: Overview

    EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B 5.1 Overview This chapter describes the adjustment procedures required after repairing or replacing certain parts in the AcuLaser C2600/2600. 5.1.1 Precautions Be sure to observe the following precautions before starting adjustments. Refer to “5.1.3 Adjustment Execution Timing (p.366)”, always...

  • Page 366: Adjustment Execution Timing

    EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B 5.1.3 Adjustment Execution Timing The following table shows when the adjustment or resetting the counter is required. Table 5-1. Adjustment Item List Repaired Part or Situation Adjustment Item Adjustment Method and Tool* Reference After replacing the TRANSFER UNIT, Assy.,ASP with a new one.

  • Page 367: Adjustment Program (Lpssp)

    EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B 5.2 Adjustment Program (LPssp) 5.2.2.1 Installing the Adjustment Program In case you need to reinstall the program, make sure to first C A U T I O N 5.2.1 Overview uninstall the pre-installed one using the [Add/Remove Programs] in the [Control Panel].

  • Page 368: Starting Up The Adjustment Program

    EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B 5.2.2.2 Starting Up the Adjustment Program 5.2.2.3 Adjustment Program Functions Basic Functions Make sure that the printer is in ready status before starting up the C A U T I O N program. Class Items...
  • Page 369 EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B “Operation Log” tab “Consumables&Regular Replacement Parts Status” tab Displays the information given in the table below. Displays the information given in the table below. Items Description Items Description Print Page[s] Displays the print count by print mode, paper type, and...

  • Page 370: Writing The Model Name

    EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B “Printer Setting” tab 5.2.3 Writing the model name Allows you to make adjustments listed below. Details about each adjustment are The model name information (ALC2600 or AL2600) is written into the EEPROM on hereinafter described.

  • Page 371: Writing Usb Id

    When Impossible to Communicate with the Main Controller Board (When the USB-ID can be obtained by printing the status sheet or any other way) AcuLaser C2600/2600 is equipped with a USB interface as a standard feature. The PC Replace the failed main controller board with a new one.

  • Page 372: Counter Reset

    EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B 5.2.5 Counter Reset Use this function to reset the life counter of the replaced part. Click the [Reset] button located next to the replaced part name to execute resetting. Figure 5-10. Counter Reset Adjustment Adjustment Program (LPssp)

  • Page 373: Timing Adjustment

    EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B 5.2.6 Timing Adjustment This menu allows you to adjust the coming off timing of the 2nd Transfer Roller and Transfer Cleaner from the Transfer Belt. This adjustment is also available from the Maintenance Menu in...

  • Page 374: Registration Adjustment (Top)

    EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B 5.2.7 Registration Adjustment (Top) This menu allows you to adjust the printing starting position in sub scanning direction by adjusting the timing that the gate roller clutch becomes ON. Load A4 paper in the printer.

  • Page 375: Registration Adjustment (Side)

    EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B 5.2.8 Registration Adjustment (Side) This menu allows you to adjust laser scanning starting position in main scanning direction. Load A4 paper in the printer. Click the [Print Check Sheet] button to print three measurement pattern sheets.

  • Page 376: 2Nd Transfer Bias Adjustment

    EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B 5.2.9 2nd Transfer Bias Adjustment This menu allows you to change the secondary transfer bias by paper type to improve the transferring quality. This adjustment is also available from the Printer Adjust Menu in C H E C K P O I N T the panel setting menu of the printer.

  • Page 377: Vpp Setting

    EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B 5.2.10 Vpp Setting Use this menu when the printer causes symptoms described below under the condition of 1,650 meter elevation or higher. Patch sensor failure occurs during engine calibration operation. Abnormal images are printed due to discharge.

  • Page 378: Firmware Update

    EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B 5.3 Firmware Update This section explains how to update the firmwares. Main Controller Firmware Engine Controller Firmware OUTLINE Operation Unit Data format Panel operation Tool Main Controller Not required Required Required Required Engine Controller Required...

  • Page 379: Main Controller Firmware Update

    EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B 5.3.1 Main Controller Firmware Update Method 1 Method 2 Procedure (RCC) (CRB) LCD Panel Print a status sheet, and check the current firmware Print a status sheet, and check the current firmware Check the current version.
  • Page 380 EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B Method 1 Method 2 Procedure (RCC) (CRB) LCD Panel Once file-receiving or rewriting operation is started on Confirm that both the old and new firmware versions are Program Device the printer side, the data LED flashes and the message displayed on the LCD, and press the [Right] button on the Version XX.XX...

  • Page 381: Engine Controller Firmware Update

    EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B 5.3.2 Engine Controller Firmware Update Procedure Method LCD Panel Check the current version. Print a status sheet or engine status sheet, and check the current firmware version. After turning the power off for both the printer and computer, connect them with a parallel or USB cable.
  • Page 382 EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B Procedure Method LCD Panel Run the Firmware Update Tool. Select the port and FW data file on the Firmware Update Tool screen. Prepare to send the data. Click [Send] on the Firmware Update Tool screen.
  • Page 383 EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B Procedure Method LCD Panel Press the [Enter] button on the control panel of the printer. Writing: Erasing A “Complete” pop-up window will appear when the transmission is finished. Click the [OK]. Execute the update. Writing: Size=XXX When updating the program data is finished, the checksum will be indicated on the LCD panel.

  • Page 384: Chapter 6 Maintenance

    C H A P T E R MAINTENANCE...

  • Page 385: Overview

    EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B 6.1 Overview W A R N I N G Take extra care not to let the laser beam get into your eye, or it could cause loss of sight. This section gives information necessary for maintaining the printer in its optimum While servicing the laser printer, never open any cover on condition.
  • Page 386 EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B Always wear gloves for disassembly and reassembly to avoid C A U T I O N injury from sharp metal edges. Do not disassemble the consumables. Do not expose the Photoconductor unit to direct sunlight.

  • Page 387: Cleaning

    EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B 6.2 Cleaning Output Tray Gently wipe the exposed paper path area with a well-wrung cloth. While at maintenance work, perform the following cleaning according to the printer status. Table 6-1. Cleaning Cleaning Point Cleaning Requirements...
  • Page 388 EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B Pickup Roller (Paper Cassette) Photoconductor Wire Turn off the printer and draw out the paper cassette. Open the Cover D and remove the waste toner collector. Gently wipe the rubber parts of the pickup roller inside the paper feeder with a wet, NOTE: When placing the waste toner collector that is removed, stand it on well-wrung cloth.

  • Page 389: Maintenance Menu

    EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B 6.3 Maintenance Menu Gradation Noise [Enter ] SW [Enter ] SW This menu is provided only for a service personnel to perform C A U T I O N Print execution Maintenance Menu Engine Status Sheet maintenance and must not be disclosed to users.

  • Page 390: Maintenance Menu Items

    EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B 6.3.2 Maintenance Menu Items Table 6-2. Maintenance Menu Items Item Explanation This menu is provided only for a service personnel to perform C A U T I O N Prints a sheet that contains information required to adjust the timing of maintenance and must not be disclosed to users.

  • Page 391: Sheet For Servicing

    EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B 6.4 Sheet for Servicing M Toner Change: Number of replacements of 5K M toner, 2K M toner, Number of replacements of K toner in the M toner position. 6.4.1 Engine Status Sheet Y Toner Change:...
  • Page 392 EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B Temp. 1: Highest temperature inside the printer. Jam code: The JAM code in the Error Log indicates the location Value acquired from the engine of the jam using an 8-digit hexadecimal character string. Temp. 2: Lowest temperature inside the printer.
  • Page 393 EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B Paper type: Indicates the media type by number that is specified to the engine controller. Normal (Fuser Level 1) Label or Thick (Transfer Level 1) Transparency Envelope Normal (Fuser Level 2) Label or Thick (Transfer Level 2)

  • Page 394: Print Log Report

    EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B 6.4.2 Print Log Report Print Log Report Items S/N: Main unit serial number. Date: yyyy/mm/dd hh: mm: year/month/day hour: minute displayed in local time. Not displayed when out-of-synchronization. Toner Remain C Toner: Amount of remaining C Toner in %.
  • Page 395 EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B PRINT LOG REPORT CONTENTS SUMMARY Table 6-4. Print Log Report Contents Summary Count processing and Information name Range Unit Count conditions Clear conditions storage location xxxxxxxxxx – – Serial Number Controller None – – –...

  • Page 396: Consumables And Components That Need Periodic Replacement

    EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B 6.5 Consumables and Components That Need Periodic Replacement The print page-based service life values of the Consumables and Periodical Replacement Parts are guidelines. The life could become less than a half of the C A U T I O N given numbers (printable pages) because there are many factors that decrease it;...

  • Page 397: Regular Replacement Parts

    EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B 6.5.2 Regular Replacement Parts Table 6-6. Maintenance Information on Regular Replacement Parts Part Service life Part to be replaced at Product Name Life (Pages) Remedy after Replacement Remarks Code indication the same time Execute “Reset TR Counter” in •...

  • Page 398: Gluing/Lubrication

    EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B 6.6 Gluing/Lubrication [Lubrication 1] Parts Name LOCK ASSY., RT This section explains the parts that require gluing and lubrication when performing the Lubrication Part Lock part of the LEVER, LOCK, RT service work, or replacing the unit or parts.
  • Page 399 EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B [Lubrication 2] [Lubrication 3] Parts Name FRAME ASSY., RT Parts Name DRIVE ASSY., CLEANER Lubrication Part LEAF SPRING, ELECTRODE, DV; B (x 4) Lubrication Part Teeth of SPUR GEAR, 18 Parts Name: GREASE G73 Parts Name:...
  • Page 400 EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B [Lubrication 4] [Lubrication 5] Parts Name PULLEY ASSY., DRIVE Parts Name DRIVE ASSY., FU Lubrication Part Teeth of the gear Lubrication Part Teeth of SPUR GEAR, 16, SUN, FU and SPUR GEAR, 20 Parts Name:...
  • Page 401 EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B [Lubrication 6] [Lubrication 7] Parts Name DRIVE ASSY., MAIN Parts Name DRIVE ASSY., MPT Teeth of [SPUR GEAR, 26], [SPUR GEAR, 52] and [COMBINATION Teeth of [SPUR GEAR, 17], [SPUR GEAR, 22] and [SPUR GEAR, 18,...
  • Page 402 EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B [Lubrication 8] Parts Name DRIVE ASSY., MPC 1. Teeth of [SPUR GEAR, 16, SUN, PF], [COMBINATION GEAR, 25, 17] and [COMBINATION GEAR, 23, 20] Lubrication Part 2. Teeth of SPUR GEAR, 16, SUN, PF 3. Shaft of SPUR GEAR, 16, SUN, PF...
  • Page 403 EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B [Lubrication 9] Parts Name SPUR GEAR, 24 and SPUR GEAR, 18, TRANSFER 1. Teeth of SPUR GEAR, 24 and SPUR GEAR, 18, TRANSFER Lubrication Part 2. Shaft of SPUR GEAR, 24 and SPUR GEAR, 18, TRANSFER...
  • Page 404 EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B [Lubrication 10] Parts Name GUIDE, FEED, OP ASSY. 1. Teeth of [COMBINATION GEAR, 28, 22], [SPUR GEAR, 27] and [SPUR GEAR, 27, OP] Lubrication Part 2. Teeth of COMBINATION GEAR, 26, 55.9 Parts Name: GREASE G36...
  • Page 405 EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B [Lubrication 11] Parts Name GUIDE, FEED, OP ASSY. 1. All over the inner side of BUSHING, 6 Lubrication Part 2. Contact point between BUSHING, 6 and GROUNDING PLATE, FEED Parts Name: GREASE G73 Types of oil...
  • Page 406 EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B [Lubrication 12] Parts Name Duplex Unit 1. All over the inner side of BUSHING, 6 Lubrication Part 2. BUSHING, 6 attaching portion on the ROLLER, DUPLEX Parts Name: GREASE G73 Types of oil applied Parts Number: 1407972...
  • Page 407 EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B [Lubrication 13] Parts Name Duplex Unit 1. Shaft of the PULLEY, DUPLEX, FRONT Lubrication Part 2. Teeth of SPUR GEAR, 19, PAPER EJECT and PULLEY, DUPLEX, FRONT 1. Parts Name: GREASE G36 Parts Number: 1080619...
  • Page 408 EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B [Lubrication 14] Parts Name Duplex Unit 1. Shaft of COMBINATION GEAR, 25, 15 and PULLEY, DUPLEX, REAR Lubrication Part 2. Teeth of [COMBINATION GEAR, 25, 15], [SPUR GEAR, 19, PAPER EJECT] and [PULLEY, DUPLEX, REAR] 1.
  • Page 409 EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B [Lubrication 15] Parts Name Duplex Unit 1. Contact point between the GROUNDING PLATE, MOTOR, DUPLEX GROUNDING PLATE, MOTOR, and BUSHING, 6 Lubrication Part DUPLEX 2. Contact point between the GROUNDING PLATE, ROLLER, DUPLEX and BUSHING, 6...
  • Page 410 C H A P T E R APPENDIX...

  • Page 411: Connector Summary

    EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B 7.1 Connector Summary 7.1.1 Connectors and Plug and Jack Layout This section shows the connector locations of the EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600. MAIN UNIT P/J/CN No. Pin Qty. Connection MAIN-B Board and HARNESS, MAIN, SIGNAL MAIN-B Board and HARNESS, MAIN, PS...
  • Page 412 EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B P/J/CN No. Pin Qty. Connection HARNESS, MAIN and 24V Interlock SW T HARNESS, MAIN and 24V Interlock SW F HARNESS, MAIN and 24V Interlock SW R 24 (1) HARNESS ASSY., I/L and 5V Interlock SW...
  • Page 413 EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B P/J/CN No. Pin Qty. Connection MAIN-B Board and MP Tray Pickup Clutch MAIN-B Board and Lift Plate Clutch HARNESS, MAIN and Photoconductor Drive Motor HARNESS, MAIN and Main Drive Motor 217X HARNESS, MAIN and Relay connector (2nd Transfer Roller Clutch)
  • Page 414 EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B P/J/CN No. Pin Qty. Connection HARNESS, PAPER LOAD and HVPS Board MAIN-B Board and HARNESS, MAIN MAIN-B Board and Fuser Fan MAIN-B Board and HARNESS, MAIN HARNESS, MAIN and DRV Board DRV Board and HARNESS, DR, DV...
  • Page 415 EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B P/J/CN No. Pin Qty. Connection HARNESS, INRET and Power Switch HARNESS, INRET and Power Switch Power Switch and HARNESS, AC, 100 (200) Power Switch and HARNESS, AC, 100 (200) HARNESS, AC, 100 (200) and LVPS Board...
  • Page 416 EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B DUPLEX UNIT P/J/CN No. Pin Qty. Connection 421Y Drawer Connector and HARNESS, DUPLEX HARNESS, DUPLEX and DRV-B Board DRV-B Board and Duplex Motor 421Y 07000601 Figure 7-6. Duplex Unit P/J Layout Diagram APPENDIX Connector Summary...
  • Page 417 EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B OPT. FEEDER P/J/CN No. Pin Qty. Connection DRAWER CONNECTOR and HARNESS, CASSETTE 417X 417Y HARNESS, CASSETTE and SUB Board 418X 418Y SUB Board and HARNESS, CASSETTE, MOTOR SUB Board and HARNESS, CASSETTE, SENSOR SUB Board and HARNESS, CASSETTE, SENSOR...

  • Page 418: Wiring Connection Diagrams

    EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B 7.2 Wiring Connection Diagrams Table 7-1. List of the Marks Graphical Symbol Description Graphical symbols used in the overall wiring connection diagrams. Indicates that the part enclosed with broken lines is shown in detail on another diagram.
  • Page 419 EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B HARNESS,MAIN HARNESS ASSY.,I/L Engine Controller Front Cover Board Open Sensor Printer Open Laser Scanner Unit LVPS Board Service Req E091 Laser Drive Board S.GND 3.3V HARNESS,LSU S.GND HARNESS,INLET HARNESS,AC P.GND POWER SWITCH AC INLET P.GND...
  • Page 420 EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B LVPS Board Fuser Unit Engine Controller Board S24V (N.C.) /HR_ON /HR_SUB /HR_MAIN Relay AC LIVE (N.C.) HR_LAMP PR_LAMP HARNESS,AC,FUSER Fuser HR Thermostat Fuser HR Heater Fuser PR Thermostat Fuser PR Heater (N.C.) (N.C.) HARNESS,MAIN Post-Fixing...
  • Page 421 EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B Engine Controller Board Controller Board HARNESS,MAIN HARNESS,MAIN,PS R/W Module 3.3V (N.C.) CSIC_RUN S.GND Antenna CSIC_RESET CSIC_RXD S.GND CSIC_TXD S.GND NonGenuine Toner 5V_LD HARNESS,MAIN,SIGNAL TonerCart Error Install uuuu TnrCart (CSIC_RTS) CS Memory NVM Board S.GND blk plo S.GND...
  • Page 422 EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B Engine Controller Board Controller Board HARNESS,MAIN,PS 3.3V S.GND S.GND HARNESS,MAIN,SIGNAL HARNESS,LSU S.GND Laser Scanner Unit /CMD S.GND S.GND /STS Laser Drive /APC Board S.GND S.GND /HSYNC /LASER S.GND LP_CONT1 LP_CONT2 HARNESS,MAIN,SIGNAL LP_CONT3 S.GND /HSIN S.GND S.GND...
  • Page 423 EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B Engine Controller Board HARNESS,MAIN HARNESS,DR,DV Drive Board 5V_LD S.GND S24VF1 Developer Drive Motor S24VF1 P.GND S24VF1 S24VF1 P.GND HARNESS,GROUND, DV MOTOR Toner cartridge HARNESS,MAIN HARNESS,DR,RT Service Req E113 /R_SOL RMT_DATAA S24VF1 Rotary Drive Motor /RMT_PDWN...
  • Page 424 EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B Engine Controller Board HARNESS,HP S.GND Rotary Position RM_HP Sensor 5V_LD HARNESS,DETECTOR, PAPER EJECT Vcc_PS_EJ2 Pre-Ejection S.GND Sensor /PS_EJ2 S.GND Photoconductor Waste Toner Full TB1_FULL State Sensor 5V_LD Worn Photoconductor Photoconductor Unit Service Req E093 /FUSE_CUT1...
  • Page 425 EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B Engine Controller Board HARNESS,MAIN Service Req E115 P.GND 5V_LD Main Drive S24VF1 Motor P.GND /FFM_ON /FFM_RDY FFM_SPEED FFM_CLK S24VF1 /CL_T2 2nd Transfer Clutch HARNESS,MAIN Service Req E112 OPCM_CLK OPCM_SPEED Photo- conductor /OPCM_RDY Drive Motor /OPCM_ON P.GND...
  • Page 426 EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B Engine Controller Board Service Req E155 F_FAN_ON /F_FAN_RDY Fuser P.GND /F_FAN_FULL HARNESS,MAIN Service Req E156 P_FAN_ON /P_FAN_RDY Power Supply P.GND /P_FAN_FULL Service Req E154 T_FAN_ON Toner /T_FAN_RDY P.GND Waste Toner Collector Detection Switch /TB2_SET Install Waste T Box S.GND...
  • Page 427 EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B Engine Controller Board HARNESS,MAIN Transfer Unit S.GND VSYNC Sensor /VSYNC 5V_LD Service Req E096 SEN_LED P_TONER S_TONER Patch Sensor S.GND Service Req E090/256 (TMP_EXT) Clean Sensor HARNESS,PATCH (S.GND) Diagram_09 Figure 7-16. Diagram 9 APPENDIX Wiring Connection Diagrams...
  • Page 428 EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B Engine Controller Board HARNESS,DETECTOR,PAPER EJECT Pre-Ejection Vcc_PS_EJ2 Sensor S.GND /PS_EJ2 Paper Jam A,B Standard Paper Vcc_PS_END Sensor S.GND Paper Out LC1 PS_END MP Tray Paper HARNESS,PAPER LOAD Vcc_PS_END2 Sensor S.GND PS_END2 Paper Out MP Front Gate...
  • Page 429 EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B Engine Controller Board HARNESS,PAPER LOAD O_FAN_ON Service Req E153 Ozone /O_FAN_RDY P.GND Gate Clutch /CL_GATE Standard Feed Clutch /CL_FR Standard Pickup Clutch /CL_PU /ERASE Eraser MP Tray Pickup Clutch /CL_PMP Lift Plate Clutch /CL_LIFT Diagram_11 Figure 7-18.
  • Page 430 EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B Engine Controller Board HVPS Board (/HV_EXT) Charging Grid Output P.GND /CHRG Charging Wire Output /DVLP_DC /DVLP_AC AC_CLK Development /TRSF1 Bias Output /TRSF2 P.GND HV_24V Primary Transfer Output Fusing pressure roller Output HARNESS,PAPER LOAD Discharging cloth Output...
  • Page 431 EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B HARNESS,DUPLEX,RELAY Duplex Unit Engine Controller Board HARNESS,PAPER LOAD HARNESS,DUPLEX Drive-B Board P.GND S24VF1 S.GND Duplex 5V_LD Motor /SBM_ON SBM_PH1 SBM_PH2 SBM_I01 SBM_I02 SBM_I11 SBM_I12 /DUP_SET Diagram_13 Figure 7-20. Diagram 13 APPENDIX Wiring Connection Diagrams...
  • Page 432 EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B Engine Controller Board Opt. Feeder HARNESS,PAPER LOAD Sub Board P.GND HARNESS,CASSETTE,MOTOR P.GND /CL_OPPU P.GND 5V_LD Option 5V_LD 24V_FUSE Service Req E111 Feeder 24V_FUSE 24V_FUSE Motor /OPM1_ON P.GND /OPM1_ON /OPM1_RDY /OPM1_RDY Opt. Feeder Vcc_PS_END_OP Paper Sensor S.GND...

  • Page 433: Parts List

    EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B 7.3 Parts List Table 7-2. MAIN UNIT Part Name 02-11 “BOARD ASSY., MAIN,C585 MCU” MAIN UNIT 02-12 “BOARD ASSY.,DRV,C585 DRV” Table 7-2. MAIN UNIT 02-13 “HARNESS,MAIN” Part Name 02-14 “MOUNTING PLATE Assy.,CONTROLLER” 01-01 “HOUSING,TOP” 02-15 “COVER,TYPE-B”...
  • Page 434 EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B Table 7-2. MAIN UNIT Table 7-2. MAIN UNIT Part Name Part Name 04-12 “DRIVE ASSY.,MPT,ASP” 06-05 “PIN,RELEASE” 04-13 “CLUTCH,PICK UP” 06-06 “LINK,RELEASE,FRONT” 04-14 “DRIVE ASSY.,MPC,ASP” 06-07 “LEVER,RELEASE,FRONT” 04-15 “CLUTCH,FEED” 06-08 FOOT 04-16 “SERVOMOTOR,PC” 06-09 “LINK,RELEASE,REAR”...
  • Page 435 EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B Table 7-2. MAIN UNIT Table 7-2. MAIN UNIT Part Name Part Name 08-04 “BUSHING,8” 09-21 “CONNECTOR,DUPLEX” 08-05 “ROLLER ASSY,PICK UP” 09-22 “COMPRESSION SPRING,9.99” 08-06 “ROLLER,FEED” 09-23 “PIN,DUPLEX” 08-07 “GUIDE ASSY.,LEFT,ASP” 09-24 “COVER,UPPER,MP” 08-08 “GUIDE,GATE.,ASSY,ASP” 09-25 “DETECTOR,HP;E”...
  • Page 436 EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B DUPLEX UNIT OPT. FEEDER Table 7-3. DUPLEX UNIT Table 7-4. OPT. FEEDER Part Name Part Name 10-01 “BRACKET,DRIVE,CHANGE” 11-01 “ROLLER ASSY,PICK UP” 10-02 “COMPRESSION SPRING,2.53” 11-02 “POLLER,PAPER FEED,OP” 10-03 “GUIDE,DUPLEX,OUTER” 11-03 “CLUTCH,PICK UP” 10-04 “SPUR GEAR,19,PAPER EJECT”...

  • Page 437: Exploded Diagrams

    EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B 7.4 Exploded Diagrams APPENDIX Exploded Diagrams...
  • Page 438 01-01 01-02 01-15 01-02 01-13 01-03 01-05 T he parts to which no reference number is as s igned will not be available as after-s ale s ervice parts . 01-12 01-06 01-04 01-16 01-14 01-11 01-09 01-10 01-07 01-08 F OR AcuLas er C 2600N/2600N NO.01 C 585-C AS E -01 R E V .01...
  • Page 439 02-01 02-13 02-03 02-15 02-05 02-02 02-04 02-06 02-08 02-07 02-14 02-12 02-09 02-10 02-11 T he parts to which no reference number is as s igned will not be available as F OR AcuLas er C 2600N/2600N NO.02 after-s ale s ervice parts . C 585-E LE C -01 R E V .01...
  • Page 440 03-01 03-12 03-02 03-11 03-06 03-03 03-10 03-09 03-04 03-05 03-06 03-07 03-08 03-06 T he parts to which no reference number is as s igned will not be available as F OR AcuLas er C 2600N/2600N NO.03 after-s ale s ervice parts . C 585-E LE C -02 R E V .01...
  • Page 441 04-01 T he parts to which no reference number 04-02 is as s igned will not be available as 04-20 04-03 04-04 after-s ale s ervice parts . 04-05 04-04 04-07 04-04 04-04 04-06 04-04 04-04 04-18 04-19 04-08 04-05 04-16 04-09 04-14...
  • Page 442 05-17 T he parts to which no reference number is as s igned will not be available as after-s ale s ervice parts . 05-15 05-14 05-16 05-01 05-02 05-12 05-13 05-03 05-04 05-05 05-06 05-08 05-10 05-09 05-09 05-11 05-07 F OR AcuLas er C 2600N/2600N NO.05 R E V .01...
  • Page 443 06-02 06-01 06-03 06-20 06-19 06-18 06-19 06-15 06-17 06-04 06-16 06-05 06-14 06-08 06-13 06-12 06-11 06-07 06-08 06-06 06-04 06-05 06-09 T he parts to which no reference number 06-10 is as s igned will not be available as F OR AcuLas er C 2600N/2600N NO.06 after-s ale s ervice parts .
  • Page 444 07-10 07-11 T he parts to which no reference number is as s igned will not be available as 07-09 after-s ale s ervice parts . 07-07 07-01 07-08 07-01 07-02 07-03 07-04 07-03 07-06 07-05 F OR AcuLas er C 2600N/2600N NO.07 C 585-ME C H-04 R E V .01...
  • Page 445 T he parts to which no reference number is as s igned will not be available as after-s ale s ervice parts . 08-09 08-10 08-01 08-02 08-10 08-04 08-03 08-11 08-01 08-05 08-12 08-08 08-05 08-13 08-06 08-04 08-07 F OR AcuLas er C 2600N/2600N NO.08 C 585-ME C H-05 R E V .01...
  • Page 446 09-24 09-23 09-23 09-30 09-22 09-27 09-28 09-26 09-25 09-22 09-01 09-29 09-21 09-31 09-05 09-20 09-04 09-18 09-03 09-19 09-02 09-06 09-07 09-16 09-10 09-17 09-09 09-08 09-11 09-10 09-07 09-12 T he parts to which no reference number is as s igned will not be available as after-s ale s ervice parts .
  • Page 447 10-18 10-01 10-02 10-05 10-07 10-06 10-15 10-03 10-19 10-16 10-04 10-17 10-15 10-15 10-17 10-09 10-16 10-08 10-15 10-14 10-11 10-13 10-04 10-10 10-13 10-12 T he parts to which no reference number is as s igned will not be available as after-s ale s ervice parts .
  • Page 448 11-02 11-01 11-03 11-01 11-04 11-10 T he parts to which no reference number is as s igned will not be available as 11-05 after-s ale s ervice parts . 11-06 11-07 11-08 11-11 11-09 11-07 11-13 11-14 11-16 11-13 11-15 11-14 11-13...

  • Page 449: Circuit Diagrams

    EPSON AcuLaser C2600/2600 Revision B 7.5 Circuit Diagrams C585MAIN APPENDIX Circuit Diagrams...
  • Page 450 Model: AcuLaser C2600/AcuLaser 2600 Board: C585 MAIN Sheet: 1 of 5 Rev.:...
  • Page 451 Model: AcuLaser C2600/AcuLaser 2600 Board: C585 MAIN Sheet: 2 of 5 Rev.:...
  • Page 452 Model: AcuLaser C2600/AcuLaser 2600 Board: C585 MAIN Sheet: 3 of 5 Rev.:...
  • Page 453 Model: AcuLaser C2600/AcuLaser 2600 Board: C585 MAIN Sheet: 4 of 5 Rev.:...
  • Page 454 Model: AcuLaser C2600/AcuLaser 2600 Board: C585 MAIN Sheet: 5 of 5 Rev.:...

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