This section shows the positions and specifications of the motors, sensors, and solenoids used in the product.
Printer main unit:
- Motors and solenoids
- Ink detection and cover detection system sensors
- Encoder sensors and PW sensor
- Paper feed and conveyance system sensors and other sensors
Epson WF-C579R, C579Ra, C529R Motors and Solenoids
Type 0f Motors: DC motor (42VDC±5%)
- 1 – ASF Motor
- Function: Used for driving the feed mechanism (Pickup Roller, Rear ASF Assy, Rear Unit)
- 2 – CR Motor Assy
- Function: Used for CR operation driving
- 3 – I/S Motor
- Function: Used for driving the pump of Inksystem Assy
- 4 – Decompression Motor
- Function: Used for supplying ink from the ink packs to the buffer of the ink supply unit.
- 5 – PF Motor
- Function:
- Used for feed and delivery roller driving.
- Used for driving the APG lever.
- Function:
- A – Rear ASF Solenoid
- Function: Performs switching of the ASF motor drive transmission to the Rear ASF Assy
Ink detection and cover detection system sensors
- 1 – Rear Unit Detection Sensor
- Function: Detects the installation state of the Rear Unit.
- Sensor type:
Mechanical contact (3.3VDC±5%)
- 2 – Ink End Sensor
- Function: Detects the end of the ink.
- Sensor type:
Transmissive photo-interrupter (3.3VDC±5%)
- 3 – Maintenance Box Detection Sensor Assy
- Function: Used for maintenance box recognition.
- Sensor type:
CSIC
- 4 – Ink Pack Sensor (C)
- Function: Used for ink pack (cyan) recognition.
- Sensor type:
CSIC
- 5 – Ink Pack Sensor (M)
- Function: Used for ink pack (magenta) recognition.
- Sensor type:
CSIC
- 6 – ADF/SCN Open Sensor (WF-C579R/C579Ra) or Printer Cover Open Sensor (WF-C529R)
- Function: Detects the open/closed state of the ADF/SCN unit or the printer cover
- Sensor type:
Mechanical contact (3.3VDC±5%)
- 7 – Front Cover Open Sensor
- Function: Detects the open/closed state of the front cover.
- Sensor type:
Mechanical contact (3.3VDC±5%)
- 8 – Ink Pack Sensor (Bk)
- Function: Used for ink pack (black) recognition.
- Sensor type:
CSIC
- 9 – Ink Pack Sensor (Y)
- Function: Used for ink pack (yellow) recognition.
- Sensor type:
CSIC
Epson WF-C579R, C579Ra, C529R Encoder sensors and PW sensor
- 1 – ASF Encoder
- Function: Used for paper loading driving (ASF motor) control.
- Sensor type:
Transmissive photo-interrupter (3.3VDC±5%)
- 2 – CR Encoder
- Function: Used for CR operation control (CR scale reading).
- Sensor type:
Transmissive photo-interrupter (3.3VDC±5%)
- 3 – PW Sensor
- Function: Used for paper leading edge and paper width detection.
- Sensor type:
Reflective photo interrupter (3.3VDC±5%)
- 4 – IS Encoder
- Function: Used for ink eject driving (I/S motor) control.
- Sensor type:
Transmissive photo-interrupter (3.3VDC±5%)
- 5 – PF Encoder
- Function: Used for paper feed driving (PF motor) control.
- Sensor type:
Transmissive photo-interrupter (3.3VDC±5%)
Paper feed and conveyance system sensors and other sensors
- 1 – Cassette Detection Sensor
- Function: Detects the insertion state of the paper cassette
- Sensor type:
Mechanical contact (3.3VDC±5%)
- 2 – Cassette Paper Detection Sensor
- Function: Detects whether or not there is paper inside the paper cassette.
- Sensor type:
Transmissive photo-interrupter (3.3VDC±5%)
- 3 – Rear ASF Paper Detection Sensor
- Function: Detects whether or not there is paper inside the Rear ASF Assy.
- Sensor type:
Transmissive photo-interrupter (3.3VDC±5%)
- 4 – Feed Sensor
- Function: Used for paper conveyance detection between the pickup roller and PE sensor.
- Sensor type:
Transmissive photo-interrupter (3.3VDC±5%)
- 5 – PE Sensor
- Function: Detects the paper leading edge and paper trailing edge during paper feeding.
- Sensor type:
Transmissive photo-interrupter (3.3VDC±5%)
- 6 – Temperature and Humidity Sensor
- Function: Measures temp/humidity to set the appropriate drying time.
- Sensor type:
Analog sensor (3.3VDC±5%)
- 7 – Ink Leak Sensor
- Function: Detects the ink leakage inside the ink supply unit.
- Sensor type:
Analog sensor (3.3VDC±5%)
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