Difference between models

Before performing disassembly and reassembly work, first check this section to confirm an overview of the model to be repaired.

The disassembly and reassembly procedure is mainly explained in SC-P8550D series/SC-T7750D series. Sections in which procedures and assembly methods differ from other models are explained using photographs and illustrations.

Item Point of differenceModel name
SC-P8500D SeriesSC-P7700D SeriesSC-T5700D seriesSC-P6500D seriesSC-P6500DE seriesSC-T3700D seriesSC-T3700DE seriesSC-P6500E seriesSC-T3700E seriesSC-P8500DL seriesSC-T7700DL seriesSC-P8550DMSC-T7750DMSC-T5750DM
Product descriptionMaximum paper width---44 inches44 inches36 inches24 inches24 inches24 inches24 inches24 inches24 inches44 inches44 inches44 inches44 inches36 inches
Paper feed---Double rollDouble rollDouble rollDouble rollDouble rollDouble rollDouble rollSingle rollSingle rollDouble rollDouble rollDouble rollDouble rollDouble roll
Ink supply---Ink CartridgesInk CartridgesInk CartridgesInk CartridgesInk CartridgesInk CartridgesInk CartridgesInk CartridgesInk CartridgesRIPSRIPSInk CartridgesInk CartridgesInk Cartridges
PS3 Expansion Unit---YesYesYesYesNoYesNoNoNoYesYesYesYesYes
Scanner Unit---NoNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNoYesYesYes
Points of difference in disassembly and reassemblyHousing part Front Top CoverScrews1313108888881313131313
Printer Cover UnitScrews1414171212121212121414141414
Front Top CoverPresence of partYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesNoNoNo
Take-up Button Board CoverScrews22222222211222
Housing Rear Upper 4Presence of partYesYesNoNoNoNoNoNoNoYesYesYesYesYes
Housing Rear Upper 3Presence of partYesYesYesNoNoNoNoNoNoYesYesYesYesYes
Housing Rear Lower 4Presence of partYesYesNoNoNoNoNoNoNoYesYesYesYesYes
Housing Rear Lower 3Presence of partYesYesYesNoNoNoNoNoNoYesYesYesYesYes
Lower Spindle Holder Cover EPresence of part / No. of screwsYes/2Yes/2Yes/1NoNoNoNoYesYesYes/2Yes/2Yes/2Yes/2Yes/2
Lower Spindle Holder Cover CPresence of part / No. of screwsYes/2Yes/2Yes/1NoNoNoNoYesYesYes/2Yes/2Yes/2Yes/2Yes/2
Front CoverPresence of partNoNoNoNoNoNoNoYesYesNoNoNoNoNo
Rear coverPresence of partNoNoNoNoNoNoNoYesYesNoNoNoNoNo
Left CoverPresence of partNoNoNoNoNoNoNoYesYesNoNoNoNoNo
Right CoverPresence of partNoNoNoNoNoNoNoYesYesNoNoNoNoNo
Electric Circuit ComponentsTake-up Button (CH83 SUB-S) BoardPresence of partYesYesYesYesYesYesYesNoNoYesYesYesYesYes
CE46 SUB-R Board Full  Assy.Presence of partYesYesYesNoNoNoNoNoNoYesYesYesYesYes
Paper feed part 2nd Roll Paper Edge Detection SensorPresence of partYesYesYesYesYesYesYesNoNoYesYesYesYesYes
2nd Paper Feed Driven Release Sensor/2nd Paper Path Paper Detection SensorPresence of partYesYesYesYesYesYesYesNoNoYesYesYesYesYes
2nd Roll MotorPresence of partYesYesYesYesYesYesYesNoNoYesYesYesYesYes
2nd Roll Paper Motor Assy / 2nd Roll Paper GearsPresence of partYesYesYesYesYesYesYesNoNoYesYesYesYesYes
2nd Roll Spindle Detection SensorPresence of partYesYesYesYesYesYesYesNoNoYesYesYesYesYes
2nd Roll Spindle Lock Position Detection SensorPresence of partYesYesYesYesYesYesYesNoNoYesYesYesYesYes
PF Roller Middle Support (Full)Presence of partYesYesYesNoNoNoNoNoNoYesYesYesYesYes
ASF GearsNo. of gears66666663366666
Full Side 1st Roll Paper GuidePresence of partYesYesYesNoNoNoNoNoNoYesYesYesYesYes
Home Side 2nd Roll Paper GuidePresence of partYesYesYesYesYesYesYesNoNoYesYesYesYesYes
Full Side 2nd Roll Paper GuidePresence of partYesYesYesYesYesYesYesNoNoYesYesYesYesYes
Nip Release Roller/Nip Release Roller HolderNo. of parts1515128888881515151515
Home Side Lower Roll Paper Guide PartsPresence of partYesYesYesYesYesYesYesNoNoYesYesYesYesYes
Platen Paper Guide RearPresence of partYesYesYesNoNoNoNoNoNoYesYesYesYesYes
Board Paper Guide Roller (Full)/Board Paper Guide Roller (Middle)/Board Paper Guide Roller (Home)No. of parts88866666688888
OthersBorderless Maintenance Box CSIC Unit (Home/Full)No. of parts22211111122222
RIPSInk Pack TrayPresence of partNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNoYesYesNoNoNo
Ink Holder (RIPS) Upper CoverPresence of partNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNoYesYesNoNoNo
Ink Pack Tray Right SidePresence of partNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNoYesYesNoNoNo
Ink Pack Tray Left SidePresence of partNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNoYesYesNoNoNo
IH Cover UnitPresence of partNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNoYesYesNoNoNo
RIPSユニット_2Presence of partNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNoYesYesNoNoNo
Pump UnitPresence of partNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNoYesYesNoNoNo
Ink PansPresence of partNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNoYesYesNoNoNo
Ink Storing Box with Ink Leak Detection Sensor (RIPS)Presence of partNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNoYesYesNoNoNo
ScannerPresence of partNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNoYesYesYes