[basic]

Decided to tear down an epson r800 for my first run before I destroy my only 2200. The r800 is very simular to the 1800 but not wide format. I have been reading the forums alot and have searched through many post, sorry if these questions have been asked but with no pictures out there of my model to compare, want to be certain.

First question is with how I have it broken down in the pictures, when I power on i get two flashing red lights. The paper and ink lights. The only way to start up fine is to hold down the black switch shown below in the pics. Its behing the carriage where the paper feeds down. Im assuming thats the pe switch ive been reading about? When does this get triggered from power on to print done. Dont need specific times just an outline of what is happening with this sensor.

Question two is, Do I take out the black plastic pieces that have little rollers on them the paper slides through right before it gets to the print head? Right above the main axel.

Last question. I have read that the gear and axel with the plastic disc on with sensor attatched is very problematic once moved. Do I still need to take out that wheel and axel and mount that whole section complete somewhere else?

Thanks again.

 

[102557]

question 1, yes this is the pe switch and timing is critical, the new generation printers 1100 and up are very difficult if not impossible to get it 100% error free by my expermintation.. you will find alot here in the forums regarding that issue.. i m not versed with the r800 so it would be hard to tell you any kind of sequence...

i would suggest going straight to the 2200 build there are some folks that have completed ones that can give you exact details (cmos) is one of them..

question 2. yes those will have to be removed aloong with a cut to the chasis of the printer it self ( a path fot the platen to travel)

3. the encoder with axel along with the pf motor,will be mounted else where (what ever your design dictates), and this will be the least of your challenges..

whatever model you are building i would suggest obtaining the service manual..this will help alot.
hope it helps
jeff

 

[basic]

Thanks for the quick response. Yes the 2200 came out with in months of the r800. So might be simular. Although the service manual is nothing like the 2200.

 

[102557]

my concern with it is , if you want to bump up to the 2200 after your r800 build the base will be a different size to to the format size.

so you would have to make a completly new base instead of retro fitting the 2200..

best of luck

 

[zanone]

Yes the 2200 came out with in months of the r800. So might be simular. Although the service manual is nothing like the 2200.

the r800 and the r1800 are sharing a lot of parts, and are very similar, but none of them is similar to the epson 2200. you should not "waste" your time with the r800, but go straight with the 2200 , which is even easier to convert.

 

[basic]

Im not trying to retrofit anything from the r800 to 2200. I wanted to try the r800 as my first build because its an extra printer that was not being used. Consider it a test run so I know what im in store for.

 

[basic]

Figure I would throw some updated pics of my build. Have the printer striped down to just whats needed. Modded the paper feeder but left the ASF motor and its sensors. Raised the the power supply and controller boards on a sheet metal base I made. Building the drawer setup now. Nothing is fastened on the drawer, just a mock up to see how its gonna go together.

 

[102557]

Figure I would throw some updated pics of my build. Have the printer striped down to just whats needed. Modded the paper feeder but left the ASF motor and its sensors. Raised the the power supply and controller boards on a sheet metal base I made. Building the drawer setup now. Nothing is fastened on the drawer, just a mock up to see how its gonna go together.

very nice

you are on your way.... does this printer have roll mode capability? that is very important for a good electronic conversion..

 

[basic]

Yes it depends on which setting the PG switch is on. I finally found the real R800 service manual that has a great section on the APG sensors and triggers. The R800 also supports front loading media, like poster boards 8.25 x whatever. Im using this setting because im front loading the platen and tshirt anyway, might have less problems with sensors getting trigger when they are suppose to.

 

[102557]

Yes it depends on which setting the PG switch is on. I finally found the real R800 service manual that has a great section on the APG sensors and triggers. The R800 also supports front loading media, like poster boards 8.25 x whatever. Im using this setting because im front loading the platen and tshirt anyway, might have less problems with sensors getting trigger when they are suppose to.

well, i can tell you for certain the new generation printers are totally different animals..as far as dtg conversions are concerned..

I know you say this printer is your test run..but i dont see that you will gain anything other than a understanding of the components, which you can obtain the same knowledge by reading the service manuals.. it also looks like this printer is not a wide format?

i would suggest going straight for the intended printer you plan on converting..the printers act different (as in the epson firmware depending on model) ie the 1100 is the same chasis and wide format, but its firmware capabilitys are much different

once you learn the models capabilitys another will be different..just trying to save you some time and frustration... not to mention the material cost for the base platen setup..this i learned the hardway

 

[basic]

Im not taking the project too serious. Working on it in my spare time. The printer and materials were laying around the house. So no worries. Thanks tho.

 

[CoachVtennis]

Im not taking the project too serious. Working on it in my spare time. The printer and materials were laying around the house. So no worries. Thanks tho.

im trying to do the same printer for personal use as well. how far are you in this project? I think i broke mine though.