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EPSON FX-2180
TM-FX2180
WARNING
The connection of a non-shielded equipment interface cable to this equipment will invalidate the FCC Certification of this device and may cause interference levels that exceed the limits
established by the FCC for this equipment. It is the responsibility of the user to obtain and use a shielded equipment interface cable with this device. If this equipment has more than one
interface connector, do not leave cables connected to unused interfaces.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user's authority to operate the printer.
FOR CANADIAN USERS
This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.
Cet appareil numrique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Rglement sur le materiel brouilleur du Canada.
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liability assumed for damages resulting from the use of the information contained herein. While every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this book, Epson America, Inc.
assumes no responsibility for errors and omissions.
Neither Epson America, Inc., nor its affiliates shall be liable to the purchaser of this product or third parties for damages, losses, costs, or expenses incurred by purchaser or third parties
as a result of: accident, misuse, or abuse of this product or unauthorized modifications, repairs, or alterations to this product.
Epson America, Inc., shall not be liable against any damages or problems arising from the use of any options or any consumable products other than those designated as Original
EPSON Products or EPSON-Approved Products by Seiko Epson Corporation.
PRECAUTIONS
There are cautionary notes throughout the text to help you avoid personal injury or equipment damage.
WARNING
Signals a precaution which, if ignored, could result in serious or fatal personal injury. Great caution should be exercised in performing procedures preceded by a
WARNING heading.
CAUTION
Signals a precaution which, if ignored, could result in damage to equipment.
Always observe the measures listed below when performing repair or maintenance procedures.
WARNING
1. Always disconnect the product from both the power source and host computer before performing any maintenance or repair procedure.
2. No work should be performed on the unit by persons unfamiliar with basic safety measures dictated for all electronics technicians in their line of work.
3. In performing testing described in this manual, do not connect the unit to a power source until instructed to do so. When the power supply cable must be connected,
use extreme caution in working on the power supply and other electronic components.
CAUTION
1. Repairs on EPSON products should be performed only by an EPSON-certified repair technician.
2. Make certain that the source voltage 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 the available power source, do not connect it to the power source.
3. Always verify that the EPSON product has been disconnected from the power source before removing or replacing printed circuit boards and/or individual chips.
4. To protect sensitive microprocessors and circuitry, use static discharge equipment, such as anti-static wrist straps, when accessing internal components.
5. Replace malfunctioning components only with those components recommended by the manufacturer; introduction of second-source ICs or other nonapproved
components may damage the product and void any applicable EPSON warranty.
PREFACE
This manual describes the basic functions, theory of electrical and mechanical operations, and maintenance and repair procedures of the EPSON
FX-2180. The instructions and procedures included herein are intended for the experienced repair technicians, and attention should be given to the precautions on the
preceding page. The chapters are organized as follows:
Chapter 3. Troubleshooting
Provides step-by-step troubleshooting procedures.
Chapter 5. Adjustments
Provides Epson-approved adjustment methods.
Chapter 6. Maintenance
Provides preventive maintenance procedures and lists the Epson-approved
lubricants and adhesives required for servicing the printer.
Appendix
Provides the following additional reference information:
Connector pin assignments
Circuit board components layouts
Circuit board schematics
Exploded diagrams
Table of Contents
1. Product Description .............................................................................................................1-1
1.1 Specifications.........................................................................................................1-1
1.1.1 Printing Specifications .............................................................................1-1
1.1.2 Print Speed and Printable Columns ........................................................1-1
1.1.3 Resolution ...............................................................................................1-2
1.1.4 Printable Area .........................................................................................1-2
1.1.5 Paper Feed Specifications ......................................................................1-5
1.1.6 Paper Specifications ...............................................................................1-5
1.1.7 Interface Specifications ...........................................................................1-8
1.1.8 Software Specifications...........................................................................1-8
1.1.9 Environmental Conditions .......................................................................1-9
1.1.10 Electrical Specifications.........................................................................1-9
1.1.11 Physical Specifications..........................................................................1-9
1.1.12 Reliability ...............................................................................................1-9
1.1.13 Safety Approvals .................................................................................1-10
1.1.14 CE Marking..........................................................................................1-10
1.1.15 Acoustic Noise.....................................................................................1-10
1.1.16 Ribbon Cartridge .................................................................................1-10
1.2 Operation .............................................................................................................1-10
1.2.1 Control Panel ........................................................................................1-10
1.2.1.1 Buttons ...................................................................................1-10
1.2.1.2 LEDs.......................................................................................1-11
1.2.1.3 Beeper ....................................................................................1-12
1.2.2 Paper Release Lever Positions .............................................................1-12
1.2.3 Paper Thickness Lever Positions ..........................................................1-13
1.3 Special Functions ................................................................................................1-13
1.3.1 Printing a Self Test................................................................................1-13
1.3.2 Turning on the Double-strike Mode .......................................................1-13
1.3.3 Using the Bidirectional Adjustment Mode ..............................................1-14
1.3.4 Changing Default Settings ....................................................................1-14
1.3.5 Printing a Hex Dump .............................................................................1-15
1.3.6 Clearing the EEPROM...........................................................................1-15
1.3.6.1 Clearing the Ribbon Cartridge Replacement Counter.............1-15
1.4 Consumables and Options...................................................................................1-15
1.4.1 Consumables ........................................................................................1-15
1.4.2 Options..................................................................................................1-15
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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
1.1 Specifications
This section provides detailed specifications for the EPSON FX-2180
impact dot matrix printer. The FX-2180 is based on the FX-2170 printer,
and its main components are very similar to those of the FX-2170.
However, the FX-2180 provides a faster printing speed, better multi-part
form printing, and other enhancements.
Draft
condensed
Draft
emphasized
NLQ
Character
Pitch (cpi)
Printable
Columns
Normal
Copy 1*
Copy 2**
10
136
506
439
337
10
12
15
17
20
10
136
163
204
233
272
136
380
455
380
325
380
190
330
396
285
282
330
165
284
341
285
244
284
142
95
114
94
82
99
71
71
85
31
10
136
12
163
15
204
* Paper thickness lever set to 3.
** Paper thickness lever set to 4 or more.
Note:
When the power supply voltage drops to the lower limit, the printer stops
printing, and then starts printing again on the same line at a slower
speed.
When the print head temperature rises to the upper limit, the printer
stops printing. When the head temperature returns to the normal level,
the printer starts printing again at a slower speed.
1-1
1.1.3 Resolution
Single Sheets
See Table 1-8
See Table 1-8
0.12 in. (3 mm) or more
(PW 14.33 in. or 364 mm)
0.98 in. (25 mm) or more
(PW = 16.5 in. or 420 mm)
0.12 in. (3 mm) or more
(PW 14.33 in. or 364 mm)
0.98 in. (25 mm) or more
(PW = 16.5 in. or 420 mm)
0.17 in. (4.2 mm) or more
Single-sheet Multi-part
Forms
See Table 1-9
See Table 1-9
0.12 in. (3 mm) or more
(PW 14.33 in. or 364 mm)
0.98 in. (25 mm) or more
(PW = 16.5 in. or 420 mm)
0.12 in. (3 mm) or more
(PW 14.33 in. or 364 mm)
0.98 in. (25 mm) or more
(PW = 16.5 in. or 420 mm)
0.17 in. (4.2 mm) or more
Horizontal
Density (dpi)
90
120
240
120
240
60, 72, 80, 90,
or 120
120 or 240
Vertical
Density (dpi)
72
72
720
72
144
72
Adjacent Dot
Printed
No
No
No
Yes
No
Yes
72
No
PW (width)
PL (length)
LM (left
margin)
RM (right
margin)
TM (top
margin)
BM
(bottom
margin)
Note: The maximum horizontal printable area is 13.6 inches (345.2 mm).
RM
TM
PL
printable area
BM
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Continuous paper
Envelopes
PW
PW
LM
LM
RM
RM
TM
printable area
TM
PL
BM
PL
printable area
PW (width)
PL (length)
LM (left margin)
RM (right margin)
TM (top margin)
BM (bottom margin)
Envelopes
See Table 1-10
See Table 1-10
0.12 in. (3 mm) or more
0.12 in. (3 mm) or more
0.17 in. (4.2 mm) or more
0.17 in. (4.2 mm) or more
PW (width)
PL (length)
LM (left margin)
RM (right margin)
TM (top margin)
BM (bottom margin)
Continuous Paper
See Table 1-12
See Table 1-12
0.12 in. (3 mm) or more
0.12 in. (3 mm) or more
0.17 in. (4.2 mm) or more
0.17 in. (4.2 mm) or more
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Postcards
Roll paper
PW
LM
PW
LM
RM
RM
TM
printable area
TM
PL
BM
printable area
PW (width)
PL (length)
LM (left margin)
RM (right margin)
TM (top margin)
BM (bottom margin)
Postcards
See Table 1-11
See Table 1-11
0.12 in. (3 mm) or more
0.12 in. (3 mm) or more
0.17 in. (4.2 mm) or more
0.17 in. (4.2 mm) or more
BM
PW (width)
PL (length)
LM (left margin)
RM (right margin)
TM (top margin)
BM (bottom margin)
Roll Paper
See Table 1-14
See Table 1-14
0.12 in. (3 mm) or more
0.12 in. (3 mm) or more
0.17 in. (4.2 mm) or more
0.17 in. (4.2 mm) or more
1-4
Friction
Push tractor
Pull tractor
Push and pull tractor
front, rear
front, rear
front, rear, bottom
front, rear
Optional feeding
methods:
rear (top)
rear
Paper paths:
Manual insertion
CSF
Tractor
Feed speed:
Normal
Copy mode
Single sheets
Table 1-8. Specifications for Single Sheets
Front Entry
Minimum
Maximum
Width
(inches)
(mm)
Length
(inches)
(mm)
Thickness
(inches)
(mm)
Weight
(lb)
(g/m2)
Quality
Rear Entry
Minimum
Maximum
3.9
100
16.5
420
3.9
100
16.5
420
5.8
148
16.5
420
3.9
100
16.5
420
0.0025
0.065
0.0055
0.14
0.0025
0.065
0.0055
0.14
14
24
52
90
Plain or recycled paper;
not curled, folded, or
crumpled
14
24
52
90
Plain or recycled paper; not
curled, folded, or crumpled
Note: Use recycled paper only under normal temperature and humidity
conditions.
1-5
Envelopes
Rear Entry
Minimum
Maximum
Rear Entry
Minimum
Maximum
No. 6 envelopes
3.9
100
16.5
420
5.8
16.5
148
420
1 original + 5 copies
0.0047
0.012
0.018
0.46
12
15
40
58
Plain or recycled paper; not
curled, folded, or crumpled
A line of glue at the top or
on one side of the form
3.9
100
16.5
420
3.9
16.5
100
420
1 original + 5 copies
0.0047
0.012
No. 10 envelopes
0.018
0.46
12
15
40
58
Plain or recycled paper; not
curled, folded, or crumpled
A line of glue at the top of
the form
Total thickness
Weight
Quality
Width
(inches)
(mm)
Length
(inches)
(mm)
Width
(inches)
(mm)
Length
(inches)
(mm)
(inches)
(mm)
(lb)
(g/m2)
6.5
165
3.9
92
9.5
241
4.1
105
0.0063
0.020
0.16
0.52
12
15
40
58
Bond, plain, or airmail paper; not
curled, folded, or crumpled
Note:
Load envelopes using the rear (top) slot only; do not load envelopes in
the front slot.
Insert the envelope into the printer with the flap side on top and the
printable side down.
Before printing on envelopes, set the paper thickness lever to a
minimum of position 4 or 5 and turn on the card mode by pressing the
Tear Off/Bin button until both Tear Off/Bin lights are on. After you finish
printing on envelopes, press the Tear Off/Bin button once to exit the
card mode.
Use envelopes only under normal temperature and humidity conditions.
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Postcards
Continuous paper
Table 1-11. Specifications for Postcards
Front Entry
Minimum
Maximum
Width
(inches)
(mm)
Length
(inches)
(mm)
Thickness
(inches)
(mm)
Weight
(lb)
(g/m2)
Rear Entry
Minimum Maximum
3.9
100
5.83
148
3.9
100
5.83
148
3.9
100
Width
(inches)
(mm)
Length
(inches)
(mm)
Copies*
5.83
148
5.83
148
Front Entry
Min.
Max.
5.83
148
0.0087
0.22
Total thickness
(inches)
(mm)
Weight
(ordinary page)
(lb)
(g/m2)
Weight (one
sheet of a
multi-part form)
(lb)
(g/m2)
Quality
Binding
51
192
Note:
Before printing on postcards, set the paper thickness lever to position 3
or higher and turn on the card mode by pressing the Tear Off/Bin
button until both Tear Off/Bin lights are on. After you finish printing on
envelopes, press the Tear Off/Bin button once to exit the card mode.
Use postcards only under normal temperature and humidity conditions.
Rear Entry
Min.
Max.
Bottom Entry
Min.
Max.
4
101.6
4
101.6
4
101.6
16
406.4
16
406.4
16
406.4
4
22
101.6
558.8
1 original + 5
copies
4
22
101.6
558.8
1 original + 5
copies
4
22
101.6
558.8
1 original + 5
copies
0.0025
0.065
0.018
0.046
0.0025
0.065
0.018
0.046
0.0025
0.065
0.018
0.046
12
52
22
82
12
52
22
82
12
52
22
82
12
15
12
15
12
15
40
58
40
58
40
58
Plain or recycled paper, carbonless multi-part forms
Dots of glue or paper staples on both sides (front,
bottom, or rear entry) or dots of glue on only one side
(rear entry)
To print 1 original + 6 copies, you must use the pull tractor along with
the front or rear tractor.
1-7
Roll paper
Bottom Entry
Minimum
Maximum
Rear Entry
Minimum
Width
15/16 2.5
23.8 63.5
15/16 2.5
23.8 63.5
Length
4
101.6
16
406.4
4
101.6
16
406.4
22
558.8
4
101.6
22
558.8
Weight
8.5
216
Thickness
4
101.6
(inches)
(mm)
(inches)
(mm)
Maximum
(inches)
(mm)
(lb)
(g/m2)
Quality
0.0028
0.07
0.0035
0.09
0.0028
0.07
0.0035
0.09
0.16
0.0063
0.19
0.0075
0.16
0.0063
0.19
0.0075
17
68
Avery continuous form
labels, Avery mini-line
labels, or equivalent
quality labels
17
68
Avery continuous form
labels, Avery mini-line
labels, or equivalent
quality labels
Note:
Use only continuous labels; do not use labels with single-sheet backing
paper.
0.0028
0.0035
0.07
0.09
14
22
52
82
Plain paper; not curled, folded, or crumpled
Optional:
ESC/P
IBM 2381 Plus emulation
1 draft bitmap and 2 LQ typefaces
8 barcode fonts
Standard version: 11 tables
NLSP version:
20 tables
64 KB
Load continuous paper with labels only in the front or bottom slot; do not
load labels in the rear slot.
1-8
Insulation resistance:
Dielectric strength:
220 to 240 V model
Rated voltage:
Input voltage range:
Rated frequency range:
Input frequency range:
Rated current:
Power consumption:
Insulation resistance:
41 to 95 F (5 to 35 C)
Dielectric strength:
59 to 77 F (15 to 25 C)
22 to 140 F (30 to 60 C)
10% to 80% RH
30% to 60% RH
0% to 85% RH
120 VAC
99 to 132 VAC
50 to 60 Hz
49.5 to 60.5 Hz
1.0 A (1.8 A maximum)
Approx. 46 W (ISO/IEC 10561 letter pattern)
Energy Star compliant
10 M minimum (between AC line and
chassis, 500 V)
1000 VAC rms. 1 minute or 1200 VAC rms.
1 second (between AC line and chassis)
220 to 240 VAC
198 to 264 VAC
50 to 60 Hz
49.5 to 60.5 Hz
0.5 A (0.9 A maximum)
1.1.12 Reliability
Total print volume:
MTBF:
Print head life:
1-9
EMI:
UL1950
CSA C22.2 No. 950
FCC part 15 subpart B class B
CSA C108.8 class B
EN 60950 (TV, NEMKO)
EN 55022 (CISPR pub. 22) class B
AS/NZS 3548 class B
UL1950
CSA C22.2 No. 950
EN 60950 (TV, NEMKO)
FCC part 15 subpart B class B
CSA C108.8 class B
EN 55022 (CISPR pub. 22) class B
AS/NZS 3548 class B
Type:
Color:
Ribbon life:
Fabric
Black
Approx. 12 million characters
(draft, 10 cpi, 14 dots/character)
1.2 Operation
This section provides detailed information about the control panel buttons
and LEDs, and explains the printers beep patterns.
1.1.14 CE Marking
220 to 240 V and UPS models
Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC:
EMC Directive 89/336/EEC:
EN60950
EN55022 class B
EN61000-3-2
EN61000-3-3
EN50082-1
IEC801-2
IEC801-3
IEC801-4
1.2.1.1 Buttons
WARNING
1-10
Load/Eject
LF/FF
Tear
Off/Bin
Font
Pitch
Micro
Adjust /
Function
Turns the printer on and off. The printer is off when the top
of this button is even with the button protectors.
Stops printing temporarily, and resumes printing when
pressed again. (Selects on line or off line status.)
When held down for three seconds when the printer is in
the standby state, enters the micro adjust mode. When
pressed again, exits the micro adjust mode.
Loads continuous paper from the standby position.
Feeds continuous paper backward to the standby
position.
Loads a single sheet of paper from the paper entry slot.
Ejects a single sheet of paper if a sheet is loaded.
When pressed, executes a line feed.
When held down, executes a form feed. This advances
continuous paper to the next top-of-form position or
ejects a single sheet.
Feeds continuous paper forward to the tear-off position.
Feeds continuous paper backward from the tear-off
position to the top-of-form position.
Selects a cut-sheet feeder bin when the cut-sheet feeder
is installed.
Enters the card mode to print on postcards and
envelopes.
Selects one of the following fonts: Draft, Roman, or Sans
Serif.
Selects one of the following font widths: 10 cpi,
12 cpi, 15 cpi, 17 cpi, 20 cpi, or PS (proportional spacing).
In the micro adjust mode, executes a micro feed (moves
the paper forward or backward 1/216 inch). Depending on
the position of your paper, you can use this button to adjust
the top-of-form or tear-off position.
1.2.1.2 LEDs
Table 1-16. LED Indicators
LED(s)
Pause
Color
Orange
Paper Out
Red
Tear Off/Bin
Green
Font
Pitch
Green
Green
Description
On when the printer is paused.
Off when the printer is on line.
Flashes when the printer is in the micro
adjust mode or the print head is
overheated.
On when no paper is loaded or paper is
not loaded correctly in the selected paper
source.
Off when paper is loaded correctly in the
selected paper source.
Flashes when paper has not been fully
ejected or a paper jam has occurred.
o o when continuous paper is not in the
tear-off position.
f f when continuous paper is in the tearoff position.
o n when bin 1 of the optional cut-sheet
feeder is selected.
n o when bin 2 of the optional cut-sheet
feeder is selected.
n n when the printer is in the card mode.
n = on o = off f = flashing
Indicates which font is selected.
Indicates which font size is selected.
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1.2.1.3 Beeper
The printer beeps during the error conditions described in Table 1-17.
Use the paper release lever to select which paper path you want the printer
to load paper from. The table below shows the corresponding paper path(s)
for each paper release lever position.
Beep Pattern
Paper out
rrr
rrr
Cover open
Paper release lever operation
rrrrr
r
Illegal panel operation
r indicates the beeper sounds for approximately 100 ms with an interval of
approximately 100 ms.
Description
Single-sheet
Pull tractor
1-12
Lever Position
0
1
3
4
5
6
6
-1 or 0
2
4 or 5
3
page remains in the printer, press the Load/Eject button to eject it.
Then turn off the printer.
Note:
The double-strike mode is available only when the paper thickness lever
is set to position 4 or higher and the paper release lever is set to the pull
tractor position.
Always turn on the double-strike mode before printing on multi-part
forms with seven parts.
Use double-strike mode only under normal temperature and humidity
conditions.
When the printer is in the double-strike mode, the print speed is
reduced.
1. Load your multi-part forms on the pull tractor.
2. Make sure the printer is turned off.
3. While holding down the Font button, press the Operate button to turn
you press the Operate button to turn on the printer. To run the test
using the printers near letter-quality fonts, hold down the Load/Eject
button while you turn on the printer.
After a few seconds, the printer loads the paper automatically and
begins printing the self test. A series of characters is printed.
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1.3.4
You can change the printers default settings using the default-setting
mode. To enter the default-setting mode, hold down the Pitch button and
press the Operate button to turn on the printer. The printer prints the
language selection instructions. Select the language you want, and then
press the Font button to print the default-setting mode instructions. The
printed instructions list the settings you can change, describe how to
change them, and show you how the control panel lights help you make
settings.
Table 1-20 summarizes the default settings and options. Factory settings
are bold.
Options
Length in inches: 3, 3.5, 4, 5.5, 6, 7, 8,
8.5, 11, 70/6, 12, 14, 17
Page length for rear tractor*
Length in inches: 3, 3.5, 4, 5.5, 6, 7, 8,
8.5, 11, 70/6, 12, 14, 17
Off, On
Skip over perforation
Off, On
Auto tear-off
Off, On
Auto line feed
Bi-D, Uni-D
Print direction
Auto, Parallel, Optional
I/F (interface) mode
10 seconds, 30 seconds
Auto I/F (interface) wait time
ESC/P, IBM 2381 Plus
Software
Off, On
0 slash
High speed draft
Off, On
Input buffer
Off, On
Buzzer
Off, On
Off, On
Auto CR (IBM 2381 Plus)**
Table 2, Table1
IBM character table**
Character table
Standard model: Italic, PC 437, PC
850, PC 860, PC 863, PC 865, PC
861, BRASCII, Abicomp, Roman 8,
ISO Latin 1
Italic U.S.A., Italic France, Italic
International character set for
Italic table
Germany, Italic U.K., Italic Denmark 1,
Italic Sweden, Italic Italy, Italic Spain 1
* The options available vary depending on the country.
** These settings take effect only when IBM 2381 Plus emulation is
selected.
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1.4.1 Consumables
To exit hex dump mode, press the Pause button to stop printing and the
Load/Eject button to eject the printed page. Then turn off the printer.
1.4.2 Options
Ribbon cartridge:
Ribbon pack:
S015086
S010033
C806731
C806741
C800321
#8310
C823051
C823071
C823141
C823151
C823452
C823572
CAUTION The printer stores the values for the total lines
printed since production, total power-on hours,
total lines printed since ribbon cartridge
replacement, and starting year, month, and date in
the EEPROM on the main board.
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OPERATING PRINCIPLES
2.1 Overview
The printers main components include the printer mechanism, power
supply circuit, control circuit, control panel, and housing. This chapter
describes the operating principles of the main components.
Carriage mechanism
The main parts of the carriage mechanism are the carriage unit,
carriage (CR) motor, timing belt, driven pulley, and CR guide shaft. The
carriage unit contains the print head. The carriage mechanism moves
the carriage unit along the CR guide shaft between the left and right
ends of the printable area.
Platen gap mechanism
The platen gap is the gap between the platen and the print head. You
adjust the platen gap to maintain print quality when using paper of
different weights or thicknesses. The platen gap mechanism consists of
the CR guide shaft, the platen gap adjustment bushing, and the platen
gap (PG) adjustment lever. The platen gap mechanism moves the print
head toward or away from the platen, depending on the position of the
PG adjustment lever.
Paper feed mechanism
The main components of the paper feed mechanism are the paper feed
(PF) motor, the rear or front tractor, and the platen. Using the PF
motor, the paper feed mechanism picks up continuous or single-sheet
paper, moves it to the print head for printing, and ejects it from the
printer after the page has been printed.
disengage gear 1
PF motor
platen
CR guide shaft
PG adjustment bushing
print head
carriage unit
timing belt
CR motor
driven pulley
disengage gear 2
ink ribbon
front tractor
2-1
2.1.2.1
Input Voltage
103.5 132 V
198 264 V
85 138 V / 187 276 V
Fuse F1 Rating
3.15 A / 125 V
T 2.0 AH / 250 V
5HT4
The power supply board has two DC power outputs: one for the control
circuit and one for the printer mechanism. The table below lists the
applications of the output voltages.
Table 2-2. Power Supply Output Applications
Output Voltage
+5 VDC
+35 VDC
Applications
Control circuit board logic
Sensors
Control panel LEDs
CR motor
PF motor
Print head
When AC power enters the printer from an external power source, the filter
circuit removes the noise. Then the AC voltage undergoes full-wave
rectification and is smoothed to produce direct voltage. In the C244 PSH
board, the AC voltages undergo voltage doubler rectification in the
automatic switching IC and are smoothed to produce direct voltage. The
voltage is fed to the gate port for switching FET Q1 through resistors R18
and R31. Then the switching circuit operates.
The secondary smoothing circuit produces a stepped down +35 VDC
voltage. The +5 VDC voltage is generated and stabilized by feeding the
+35 VDC voltage through the +5 VDC power supply circuit. The power
supply circuit includes a ZC-RCC (zero cross-ringing choke converter),
which contributes to the power supply circuits high stability, efficiency, and
portability.
The secondary circuit system of the power supply circuit includes the
Operate (power) button. The Operate button is located on the printers
control panel and controls the power supply circuit.
A +35 V line constant voltage control circuit and over-current/over-voltage
protection circuits are provided to protect the printer and control circuits.
2-2
The figure below shows the power supply circuit block diagram.
primary circuit
secondary circuit
+5 V switching
regulator
Q2-Q19
print head
driver
+5 VDC
IC5
type B I/F
EPROM
IC3
+5 V constant voltage
control circuit
PS-RAM
or SRAM
+35 V voltage
sensor
+5 V over-current
protection circuit
AC input
filter circuit
full-wave
rectification
circuit
+35 VDC
smoothing
circuit
switching
circuit
parallel I/F
rear PE
sensor
smoothing
circuit
photocoupler
+35 V line
overload
detector circuit
CPU
port 20
control panel
buttons & LEDs
IC1
gate array
Operate button
CPU
IC8
serial
EEPROM
+35 V line
over-voltage
protection circuit
front PE
sensor
IC2
E05B50**
+35 V line
constant voltage
control circuit
photocoupler
TMP96C141BF
PSC
2.1.3.1
paper
release
lever sensor
PWDN
5V
GL
35 V
GP
Operate
(power) button
power supply
board
TOP
sensor
home
position
sensor
IC15
reset IC
+5 V line
over-voltage
protection circuit
+35 V line
over-current
protection circuit
print head
temperature
sensor
platen gap
lever
sensor
IC12
PF driver
UDN2917EB
IC9
CR driver
SLA7024M
CSF driver
CSF
sensor
: data bus
: address bus
The control circuit includes a TMP96C141BF CPU that runs at 17.20 MHz,
an E05B50** gate array, a 2 Mbit PROM (or 2 Mbit / 4 Mbit flash ROM), a 1
Mbit / 4 Mbit PS-RAM (or SRAM), a serial (or parallel) EEPROM, and other
circuits. The control circuit controls all the printers components. Figure 2-3
shows the control circuit block diagram.
2-3
The table below identifies and describes the main components of the
control circuit on the C244 MAIN board.
Table 2-3. Main Components of the Control Circuit
Component
Gate array
(E05B50**)
CPU
(TMP96C141BF)
1 Mbit / 4 Mbit
PS-RAM
2 Mbit PROM
IC
IC1
IC2
IC3
IC5
Serial EEPROM
(AT93C46)
IC8
SLA7024M
A2917SEB
Reset IC
(BH6150F)
IC9
IC12
IC15
Function(s)
System control
Peripheral device control
Receives data from the host
computer and sends it to the input
buffer in RAM
Extends the input data held in the
buffer to create image data
Loads image data to the image data
buffer
Transfers image data to the print
head
Contains the buffer and the working
area
Contains the character tables and the
program that runs the CPU
Contains data including:
Default setting values
Market data
Mechanism and print head
parameters
Driver circuit for the CR motor
Driver circuit for the PF motor
Generates the reset signal at power on
and power down, and resets the CPU
and the gate array
2-4
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Chapter 3 Troubleshooting
3.1 Overview
F
R
F
X 1 9 13 7 C1 X 18 C2 12 C3 C4 X 6 10 T T X
F
COM.
3.2.1
Print Head
X 15 C5 2 C6 5 16 11 C7 17 C8 X 14 4 8
C1
Pin No. 1, 7, 13
C2
C3
C4
10, 18
6, 12
COM.
C5
Pin No. 2, 5, 11
C6
C7
C8
3, 15
16, 17
4, 8, 14
T: Thermistor terminal
X: Not used
Meter reading
3-1
3.2.2
Chapter 3 Troubleshooting
Sensors
Table 3-2. Sensor Test Points (Continued)
Test Pin
Numbers
CN4
(HP sensor)
1: HP
2: GND
3: +5 V
CN5
(rear PE
sensor)
1: +5 V
2: PE
3: GND
CN6
(front PE
sensor)
1: PE
2: GND
CN7
(TOP sensor)
1: E
2: GND
3: +5 V
4: A
Test Method
(Set the meter to DC
voltage.)
Place one lead on pin 1 and
the other lead on pin 2.
Check the resistances while
blocking the two sensor
terminals.
Place one lead on pin 2 and
the other lead on pin 3.
Check the resistances while
toggling the rear PE sensor
lever.
Place one lead on pin 1 and
the other lead on pin 2.
Check the resistances while
toggling the front PE sensor
lever.
Place one lead on pin 2 and
the other lead on pin 3.
Check the resistances while
inserting and removing paper
between the platen and the
sensor.
Meter Reading
Open: +5 V
(home position)
Short: 0 V
(not in home
position)
Open: +5 V
(Paper is loaded.)
Short: 0 V
(No paper is
loaded.)
Open: +5 V
(Paper is loaded.)
Short: 0 V
(No paper is
loaded.)
Open: 0 V
(No paper is
loaded.)
Short: +5 V
(Paper is loaded.)
Sensor
Connector
Test Pin
Numbers
CN12
(paper release
sensors 1 and 2)
1: Release 1
2: GND
3: Release 2
4: GND
CN13
(PG sensors 1
and 2)
1: PG 1
2: GND
3: PG 2
4: GND
CN2 on the
control panel
board
(cover open
sensor)
1: COPEN
2: GND
Test Method
(Set the meter to DC
voltage.)
1.
Meter Reading
Open: +5 V
Short: 0 V
Open: +5 V
Short: 0 V
Open: +5 V
(The cover is
open.)
Short: 0 V
(The cover is
closed.)
3-2
3.2.3
Motors
Chapter 3 Troubleshooting
3.2.4
Error Conditions
Meter reading
CR Motor
Motor connector
Common pin number
Test pin numbers
Test method
Meter reading
CN10
1, 2, 3, and 4
Turn off the printer and disconnect the PF
motor from the control board. Set the meter to
ohms, and place one lead on pin 1 and the
other lead on pin 3. Then place one lead on
pin 2 and the other lead on pin 4.
16.1 10% per phase at 77 F
(25 C)
CN11
5
1, 2, 3, and 4
Turn off the printer and disconnect the CR
motor from the control board. Set the meter to
ohms, and place one lead on pin 5 and the
other lead on each of the four test pins.
2.7 10% per phase at 77 F (25 C)
Pause
Paper out
Paper jam
(The paper is
not ejected
completely.)
Print head
overheated
Cover open
Fatal error
Paper
Out
Lights
Tear
Off/Bin
Pitch
Font
Beep
Pattern
On
On
On
Flashes
r3
r3
Flashes
On
Flashes
Flashes
Flashes
Flashes
Flashes
r3
q5
3-3
Chapter 3 Troubleshooting
Abnormal
paper
feeding
Abnormal
power
operation
Abnormal
printing
Problem Description
The carriage does not move at all.
When you turn on the printer, the carriage
moves away from the home position and then
stops. All the indicator LEDs on the control
panel flash.
The printer does not feed the paper at all.
When you turn on the printer, the printer ejects
the paper automatically.
After you load paper, the printer ejects the
paper automatically and then indicates it is in
the ready state.
The control panel indicator LEDs do not
come on.
The Operate button does not work.
The control panel buttons do not work.
No image is printed.
Printing is faulty; some dots are not printed.
Flowchart
Flowchart 1
START
Start
Decision
Instructions
Branching
Refer to the
specified flowchart
END
END
Flowcharts
2-1 and 2-2
Flowchart 3
Flowchart 4
3-4
Chapter 3 Troubleshooting
START
START
NO
Connect CN11.
YES
Check the CR motor
coil resistance.
See Table 3-3.
NO
NO
Is paper
ejected automatically
when you turn on the
printer?
Is the problem
solved?
YES
YES
YES
NO
END
Replace the main
board.
NO
NO
Replace the PF
motor.
NO
YES
NO
Replace the
main board.
YES
YES
Is the problem
solved?
YES
Does the
printer indicate it is
ready after the paper is
ejected?
Replace the CR
motor.
NO
END
Is it OK?
When you
move the CR by hand
with the printer off, does
it move freely?
Connect CN10.
See Flowchart
2-2.
YES
NO
NO
YES
YES
YES
Is the problem
solved?
END
Is the platen gap
adjusted properly?
YES
NO
YES
Adjust the platen gap.
See Chapter 5.
YES
Is CN4 connected
properly?
NO
YES
NO
YES
Is the problem
solved?
NO
Is the problem
solved?
END
Is the resistance of
the CR motor correct?
See Table 3-3.
YES
YES
NO
NO
YES
Is the problem
solved?
YES
YES
NO
Does a paper out
error occur after the
paper is ejected?
Does the
TOP sensor work
properly?
NO
NO
NO
END
Is foreign
material jammed
between the front
or rear PE sensor
and the platen?
NO
Replace the
CR motor.
Is the
problem
solved?
YES
Is the
problem
solved?
YES
Is the problem
solved?
NO
Do the
front and rear
PE sensors work
correctly?
NO
YES
NO
Is the
problem
solved?
YES
NO
Replace the defective
PE sensor.
Is the
problem
solved?
END
END
NO
YES
END
END
Connect CN5
and CN6.
YES
END
YES
END
NO
YES
Remove the
foreign material.
YES
END
YES
Replace the
TOP sensor.
Replace the
main board.
Replace the
HP sensor.
NO
Remove the
substance
blocking the
TOP sensor.
Is the
problem
solved?
END
Does the HP sensor
work correctly?
See Table 3-2.
Is foreign
material stuck on the
TOP sensor?
END
A
Connect CN4.
Is CN10
connected
properly?
NO
Does the PF
motor rotate?
NO
Is CN11 connected
properly?
3-5
Chapter 3 Troubleshooting
START
When paper is
loaded, is it ejected
automatically?
YES
NO
NO
YES
YES
Is CN7
connected
properly?
Is CN12
connected
properly?
NO
Connect CN7.
YES
NO
Connect
CN12.
Is CN7
connected
properly?
Is the problem
solved?
YES
Connect CN7.
Is the problem
solved?
Is the problem
solved?
Is the FFC
cable OK?
YES
Replace the
cable.
Does the
release sensor work
correctly?
NO
Does the
TOP sensor work
correctly? See
Table 3-2.
Is the problem
solved?
NO
YES
Is control panel
FFC connected
correctly?
END
Is the
problem
solved?
Connect the
cable.
NO
YES
Replace the
main board.
Is the problem
solved?
Is control panel
FFC connected
correctly?
YES
NO
Connect the
cable.
Is the problem
solved?
YES
YES
END
END
NO
Is the FFC
OK?
NO
NO
Is the problem
solved?
YES
Replace the
TOP sensor.
END
Is FFC
OK?
YES
YES
Replace the main
board.
END
NO
YES
YES
NO
NO
Replace the
release
sensor.
YES
END
END
YES
Is the problem
solved?
NO
YES
END
NO
YES
NO
NO
Is the Operate NO
button working
correctly?
YES
YES
NO
NO
NO
END
Replace the main
board.
Replace the
FFC.
YES
NO
Is the problem
solved?
YES
NO
Is the problem
solved?
YES
END
END
END
END
END
3-6
Chapter 3 Troubleshooting
4. Abnormal Printing
START
YES
NO
Are the printer
settings correct?
YES
Is the
problem
solved?
NO
NO
YES
YES
YES
Replace the
cable.
Is the FFC
OK?
END
NO
YES
Is the
problem
solved?
Is the problem
solved?
YES
END
END
NO
Test the print
head drivers on
the main board
as described in
Table 3-7.
YES
YES
Is the problem
solved?
NO
YES
NO
Perform the
bidirectional alignment.
(See Chapter 5.)
NO
NO
NO
YES
NO
YES
YES
The table below provides instructions on how to repair the power supply
board assembly. It lists various power supply board problems and
provides likely causes, checkpoints, and solutions. To determine whether
a component is defective, compare its readings with the correct
waveforms, resistances, and other values listed in the table below. Then
replace the component if necessary.
Note:
Use an oscilloscope to check the waveforms in Table 3-6.
Table 3-6. Repairing the Power Supply Board
NO
END
Problem
END
Replace
the FFC.
NO
Replace the
print head.
Reinstall
the ribbon
mask.
END
NO
Is the
problem
solved?
YES
YES
Replace the
print head.
YES
NO
Is the problem
solved?
NO
END
Replace the
print head
and the main
board.
END
END
NO
Is the
problem
solved?
END
YES
END
Cause
Checkpoint
Solution
Measure the DC
voltage between pins
3 and 4 of DB1.
Replace
DB1.
Transformer coil
T1 is open.
Measure the
resistances of the T1
transformer coils at
pins 12 and 15, 9 and
11, 7 and 8, and 3
and 4.
Replace
T1.
3-7
Chapter 3 Troubleshooting
Cause
Switching
FET Q1 is
dead.
Checkpoint
Check that the resistance
between the source and the
drain is infinite.
Check the voltage waveform
between the source and the
drain of Q1.
Solution
Replace
Q1.
Cause
Checkpoint
The +5 V line
is not output.
Chopper IC
IC51 is
dead.
Q51 is
dead.
Q31 is
dead.
Replace IC51.
Replace Q51.
Replace
PC1.
Solution
L51 is
dead.
Replace
Q32.
Replace
Q31.
The PWDN
signal is
constantly
HIGH.
IC51 is
dead.
Replace L51.
Replace IC51.
3-8
Chapter 3 Troubleshooting
Cause
Checkpoint
The printer
does not
operate at
all.
The PROM
(IC5) is not
selected.
The PSRAM
(IC3) is not
selected.
The CPU
(IC2) is
defective.
Solution
Replace the
main board.
Note:
Use an oscilloscope to check the waveforms in Table 3-7.
Table 3-7. Repairing the Main Board Assembly
Problem
The printer
does not
operate at all.
Cause
Reset IC
IC15 is
defective.
Checkpoint
Check the voltage waveforms of
the VCC signal (CH 1: pin 7 of
IC15) and the /RESET signal
(CH 2: pin 5 of IC15) when the
printer is turned on.
CH 1
Solution
Replace the
main board or
IC15.
CH 2
3-9
Chapter 3 Troubleshooting
Cause
The CPU or
IC9 is
defective.
Checkpoint
Check the input signal
waveforms (CH 1) at
pins 5, 6, 16, and 17 of
IC9.
Check the output signal
waveforms (CH 2) at
pins 1, 8, 11, and 18 of
IC9.
Solution
If an input
signal is not
correct,
replace the
main board.
If an output
signal is not
correct,
replace IC9 or
the main
board.
Cause
Checkpoint
Solution
IC1, IC2, or
IC12 is
defective.
If an input signal
is not correct,
replace the
main board.
If an output
signal is not
correct, replace
IC12 or the main
board.
CH 1
CH 1
CH 2
CH 2
The CPU is
defective.
If an output signal
is not correct,
replace the main
board.
If an output signal
is not correct,
replace the main
board.
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Chapter 3 Troubleshooting
Cause
Checkpoint
Solution
A particular
dot does not
print.
IC1 is
defective, or
one of the
print head
drive
transistors
(Q2 Q19) is
defective.
If an input
signal is not
correct, replace
the main board.
If an output
signal is not
correct, replace
the transistor or
the main board.
Symptom
Cause
Carriage
operation is
abnormal.
The CR
motor is
defective.
CN11 is not
properly
connected to
the main
board.
CH 1
CH 2
Figure 3-18.
Waveform 11
The carriage
moves slightly and
then stops.
The timing
belt has
come off the
pinion gear of
the CR
motor.
The platen
gap is too
narrow.
Checkpoint
Solution
Measure the
CR motors coil
resistance. It
should be
approx. 2.7 .
(See Table
3-3.)
Check the
connection.
Replace
the CR
motor.
Check the
timing belt.
Replace
the timing
belt.
Move the
carriage by
hand to check if
it moves
smoothly.
Check the
platen gap
and adjust
it if it is too
small. See
Chapter 5.
Connect
CN11.
3-11
Chapter 3 Troubleshooting
Symptom
The carriage
moves slightly
and then stops.
Cause
Checkpoint
Solution
There is a lack
of lubrication,
or foreign
material is
stuck on the
CR shaft or oil
pad.
Move the
carriage by
hand to check if
it moves
smoothly.
Check the CR
shaft and oil
pad to see if
they are
sufficiently
lubricated.
Check the
operation of the
HP sensor. (See
Table 3-2.)
Check the HP
sensor.
Replace
the oil
pad.
Remove
the CR
shaft,
clean it,
and then
lubricate
it.
Check the
connection.
Connect
CN4.
Check the
operation of the
HP sensor. (See
Table 3-2.)
Replace
the HP
sensor.
The HP sensor
is defective.
The carriage
moves left
(toward the
home position)
and strikes the
printer frame.
Foreign
material is
lodged
between the
HP sensor
terminals.
The HP sensor
is not properly
connected to
CN4.
The HP sensor
is defective.
Replace
the HP
sensor.
Remove
any
foreign
material.
Problem
Printing is
abnormal.
Symptom
No image is
printed.
The printer
does not print
certain dots.
Cause
Checkpoint
Solution
The common
wires in the
print head FFC
are disconnected or
there is no
continuity.
The print head
is defective.
Check the
common wires
in the print head
FFC.
Replace
the print
head FFC.
Replace
the print
head.
The common
wires in the
print head FFC
are disconnected, or
there is no
continuity.
Replace
the print
head FFC.
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Chapter 3 Troubleshooting
Symptom
Printing is
uneven (lighter
or darker on the
left side of the
page than on
the right side).
Printing is too
light.
Cause
Checkpoint
Solution
Platen
parallelism is
not adjusted
properly.
Check the
platen
parallelism.
(See Chapter 5.)
Adjust the
platen
parallelism.
(See
Chapter 5.)
Check the
platen gap. (See
Chapter 5.)
Adjust the
platen gap.
(See
Chapter 5.)
Replace
the print
head.
Replace
the main
board.
Problem
Paper
feeding is
abnormal.
Symptom
Cause
Checkpoint
The PF motor
does not rotate
at all.
The PF motor is
defective.
Replace
the PF
motor.
Check the
operation of the
front and rear PE
sensors.
(See Table 3-2.)
Check the front
and rear PE
sensor
connections.
Replace
the front or
rear PE
sensor.
CN10 is not
properly
connected to the
main board.
The front or rear
PE sensor is
defective.
Foreign material
is stuck on the
TOP sensor.
Check the
operation of the
TOP sensor.
(See Table 3-2.)
Solution
Connect
CN10.
Install the
front and/or
rear PE
sensor
correctly.
Remove
any foreign
material
from the
TOP
sensor.
Replace
the TOP
sensor.
3-13
Chapter 3 Troubleshooting
Symptom
Cause
Checkpoint
Solution
Problem
Symptom
Foreign
material is
lodged
between the
front or rear PE
sensor and the
platen.
CN5 or CN6 is
disconnected.
Remove and
check the platen.
Remove
any foreign
material
from the
platen.
Paper
feeding is
abnormal.
The front or
rear PE sensor
is defective.
Check the
operation of the
front and rear PE
sensors. (See
Table 3-2.)
Check the
connection.
The TOP
sensors FFC is
not properly
connected to
CN7.
The FFC is
defective.
The TOP
sensor is
defective.
Check the
connections.
Connect
CN5 and/or
CN6.
Replace
the front or
rear PE
sensor.
Cause
Checkpoint
Solution
Check the
connection.
Connect CN12.
One of the
paper release
sensors is
defective.
Ribbon
feeding is
abnormal.
CN12 is not
connected
properly.
Check the
operation of the
paper release
sensors. (See
Table 3-2.)
Remove the
cartridge, and
turn the ribbon
feed knob by
hand to check if
the ribbon
cartridge feeds
the ribbon
normally.
Check the
ribbon driving
gears.
Replace the
paper release
sensor.
The ribbon
cartridge is
defective.
Connect
the FFC.
Foreign
material is
caught in the
ribbon driving
gears.
Replace
the FFC.
Replace
the TOP
sensor.
The ribbon feeds
properly only
when the
carriage moves
in one direction.
The ribbon
driving gears
are defective.
Move the
carriage by
hand to check if
the gears
function
normally.
Replace the
ribbon
cartridge.
Remove any
foreign material
caught in the
gears or
replace the
ribbon
cartridge.
Replace the
ribbon driving
mechanism.
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4.1 Overview
4.1.2
4.1.1
Precautions
WARNING
T
T
T
T
T
T
Tools
Tables 4-1 and 4-2 list the tools recommended for disassembling,
assembling, or adjusting the printer. Use only tools that meet these
specifications.
Table 4-1. Recommended Tools
Tool
Round-nose pliers
Wire cutters
Tweezers
Soldering iron
E-ring holder #2.5
Phillips screwdriver No. 2
Standard screwdriver
Thickness gauge
Needle-nose pliers
Pin drive
Note: All tools are commercially available.
Part No.
B740400100
B740500100
B741000100
B740200100
B740800400
B743800200
B743000100
B776702201
Oscilloscope
50 MHz
Note: An oscilloscope is required only for servicers who repair to the
component level.
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4.1.3
Table 4-3 lists the abbreviations used in this chapter for small parts, such
as screws and washers.
Head
Part Name
Cross-recessed pan head S-tight screw
Cross-recessed bind head B-tight screw
Cross-recessed bind head S-tight screw
Cross-recessed bind head N-tight screw
Cross-recessed bind head C-lamitite screw
Cross-recessed bind head A-lamitite screw
Cross-recessed bind head with outside-toothed lock
washer
Top
Side
Pan
Cross-recessed head
Body
S-tight
Bind
Normal
B-tight
(with notch)
C-lamitite
A-lamitite
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4.1.4
After you repair the printer and before you return it, use the checklist in
Table 4-5 to make sure the printer is operating properly.
Table 4-5. Inspection Checklist for the Repaired Printer
Category
Item to
Check
Question to Answer
Printer unit
Print head
Carriage
mechanism
Paper
advance
mechanism
Is paper advancing
smoothly?
Y Movement noisy
Y Mechanism dirty
Y Mechanism oily
Is the PF motor running
at the correct
temperature (not
overheating)?
Category
Printer unit
(continued)
Item to
Check
Paper path
Checkmark
Y Checked
Y Not necessary
Y Checked
Y Not necessary
Y Checked
Y Not necessary
Testing
Ribbon
mask
Self test
Online test
Y Checked
Y Not necessary
Adjustment
Y Checked
Y Not necessary
Y Checked
Y Not necessary
Print head
Default
settings
System
upgrade
ROM
version
Shipment
Question to Answer
Is the type of paper in the
printer feeding smoothly?
Is the tractor feeding
paper correctly?
Is the paper path clear of
all obstructions?
Is the platen free of
damage?
Is the ribbon mask free of
distortion?
Does the self test print
correctly?
Does the online test print
correctly?
Is the platen gap adjusted
correctly?
Is the bidirectional print
position adjusted
correctly?
Have the user-changeable settings been reset
to the default settings?
What is the ROM
version? Install the latest
ROM version, if
necessary.
Has the ribbon been
removed?
Are all the necessary
parts included in the
shipment?
Checkmark
Y Checked
Y Not necessary
Y Checked
Y Not necessary
Y Checked
Y Not necessary
Y Checked
Y Not necessary
Y Checked
Y Not necessary
Y Checked
Y Not necessary
Y Checked
Y Not necessary
Y Checked
Y Not necessary
Y Checked
Y Not necessary
Y Checked
Y Not necessary
Y Checked
Y Not necessary
Y Checked
Y Not necessary
Y Checked
Y Not necessary
4-3
The flowchart below shows the order in which to disassemble the printer.
START
CAUTION
T
T
T
Remove the
HP sensor
Remove the
print head
Remove the
PW sensor
Remove the
printer mechanism
Remove the
platen assembly
Remove the
ribbon mask
Remove the
main board
Remove the
platen gear
Remove the
PG sensor
Disassemble the
right frame assembly
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4.2.1
Before you disassemble the printer, disconnect the printers power cord
and interface cable, and remove any paper loaded in the printer. Then
remove the following parts from the printer:
front edge guide assembly
rear edge guide assembly
front tractor assembly
platen knob
r e a r e d g e g u id e a s s e m b ly
p r in te r c o v e r
bottom cover
printer cover
ribbon cartridge
p a p e r e je c t a s s e m b ly
r e a r tr a c to r a s s e m b ly
r ib b o n c a r tr id g e
fr o n t tr a c to r a s s e m b ly
fro n t c o v e r
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4.2.2
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1. Remove the printer cover and ribbon cartridge. (See section 4.2.1.)
2. Release the left clips for the panel board assembly by pushing them
from the cutout located on the inside front of the upper housing
assembly.
3. Release the flexible flat cable (FFC) by sliding the lock cover of
connector CN1 as shown in Figure 4-5. Then disconnect the FFC from
connector CN1 and disconnect connector CN2 from the panel board
assembly.
lo c k c o v e r fo r C N 1
S lid e th e lo c k c o v e r
in th is d ir e c tio n
C N 1
C N 1
left clip
CN1
C N 1
F F C
CN2
F F C fa c e w ith e x p o s e d te r m in a ls
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4.2.3
' IMPORTANT
1. Remove the printer cover and ribbon cartridge. (See section 4.2.1.)
2. Remove the two CBS screws (3 10) securing the print head to the
CR assembly.
3. Remove the print head from the CR assembly.
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4. Disconnect the two wide FFCs from the print head and then
p r in t h e a d
p r in t h e a d
C B S s c re w s (3 x 1 0 )
p r in t h e a d F F C s
C R a s s e m b ly
F F C s
d ir e c tio n th e e x p o s e d te r m in a ls o f th e F F C s fa c e
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4.2.4
1. Remove the printer cover, ribbon cartridge, front edge guide, and front
' IMPORTANT
4.2.5
1. Remove the printer cover and ribbon cartridge. (See section 4.2.1.)
2. Remove the print head. (See section 4.2.3.)
3. Remove the CB screw (2.5 5) securing the PW sensor to the ribbon
mask holder.
4. Release the three clips on the CR cover that secure it to the bottom of
and releasing the clip for the CR cover, as shown in Figure 4-9.
P W
P W
s e n s o r F F C
s e n s o r a s s e m b ly
C R c o v e r
C R a s s e m b ly
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T
T
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4.2.6
1. Remove the printer cover, ribbon cartridge, and print head. (See
m ic r o p h o to s e n s o r
T h e b o ld d a s h e d lin e s in d ic a te th e g r o o v e s .
C B s c re w
P W
s e n s o r a s s e m b ly
(2 .5 x 5 )
P W s e n s o r v ie w e d
th ro u g h th e
r ib b o n m a s k h o ld e r
r ib b o n m a s k h o ld e r
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4.2.7
1. Remove the printer cover, rear edge guide assembly, paper eject
housing assembly near the front, and release the tab in the middle
front of the upper housing assembly. Then lift up the front of the upper
housing assembly.
tab
' IMPORTANT
Figure 4-12. Releasing the Upper Housing Assembly Hooks and Tab
4-10
4.2.8
1. Remove the printer cover, ribbon cartridge, and platen knob. (See
section 4.2.1.)
2. Remove the print head, ribbon mask, and upper housing assembly.
the lever holders for the bushings out and then forward, as shown in
Figure 4-14.
left and right bushings (8 mm)
' IMPORTANT
T
Figure 4-14. Releasing the Locks for the Bushings
5. Slide the platen assembly to the right, and move the print head to the
right edge.
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4.2.9
1. Remove the printer cover, ribbon cartridge, and platen knob. (See
right
bushing
section 4.2.1.)
2. Remove the print head, ribbon mask, and upper housing assembly.
needle-nose pliers.
leaf spring
plain
washer
spring pin
(2 12)
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cover, paper eject assembly, and rear tractor unit. (See section 4.2.1.)
c a s e o p e n
s e n s o r a s s e m b ly
s e n s o r
h o ld e r
to the printer mechanism and remove the upper shield plate. Then
remove the upper I/F grounding plate from the main board assembly.
upper shield
plate
u p p e r h o u s in g a s s e m b ly
upper I/F
grounding plate
Figure 4-19. Removing the Upper Shield Plate and Upper I/F
Grounding Plate
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board assembly.
' IMPORTANT
T
T
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e x te n s io n s p r in g ( 1 5 .7 g )
C R m o to r a s s e m b ly
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p a p e r r e le a s e le v e r
cover, paper eject assembly, and front and rear tractor units. (See
section 4.2.1.)
2. Remove the panel board assembly. (See section 4.2.2.)
3. Remove the upper housing assembly. (See section 4.2.7.)
P F m o to r
' IMPORTANT
T
T
T
C B S s c re w (3 x 6 )
r ig h t s u b fr a m e
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cover, paper eject assembly, and front and rear tractor units. (See
section 4.2.1.)
2. Remove the panel board assembly. (See section 4.2.2.)
' IMPORTANT
T
T
P G S W 1
( w h ite c o n n e c to r )
5. Loosen but do not remove the hexagonal nut (M4) securing the PG
P G S W 2
( b la c k c o n n e c to r )
PG sensor assembly
hexagonal nut
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cover, paper eject assembly, and front and rear tractor units. (See
section 4.2.1.)
2. Remove the panel board assembly. (See section 4.2.2.)
' IMPORTANT
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1. Remove the printer cover, front and rear edge guide assemblies, front
6. Remove the two CBS screws (3 6 and 3 8) securing the right sub
frame.
cover, paper eject assembly, and front and rear tractor units. (See
section 4.2.1.)
2. Remove the panel board assembly. (See section 4.2.2.)
frame assembly.
10. Remove the two CBS screws (3 6) securing the right frame
C B S s c re w (3 x 8 )
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cover, paper eject assembly, and front and rear tractor units. (See
section 4.2.1.)
2. Remove the panel board assembly. (See section 4.2.2.)
3. Remove the upper housing assembly. (See section 4.2.7.)
4. Remove the printer mechanism. (See section 4.2.11.)
5. Remove the PF motor assembly. (See section 4.2.11.2.)
6. Remove the right sub frame assembly. (See section 4.2.11.4.)
7. Remove the right frame assembly. (See section 4.2.11.5.)
C B S s c re w s (3 x 6 )
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' IMPORTANT
2 plain washers
1 spur gear (34 mm)
1 spur gear (21 mm)
1 intermittent gear
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s p u r g e a r (2 1 m m )
' IMPORTANT
T
T
s p u r g e a r (3 4 .5 m m )
c o m b in a tio n g e a r ( 8 m m , 3 1 .5 m m )
in te r m itte n t g e a r
release lever
s p u r g e a r (2 7 m m )
s p u r g e a r (3 4 .5 m m )
s p u r g e a r (3 4 m m )
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cover, paper eject assembly, and front and rear tractor units. (See
section 4.2.1.)
2. Remove the panel board assembly. (See section 4.2.2.)
3. Remove the upper housing assembly. (See section 4.2.7.)
4. Remove the printer mechanism. (See section 4.2.11.)
5. Disconnect the cable connector from the release lever sensor, and
frame assembly.
9. Loosen the hexagonal nut (M4) securing the CR guide shaft and left
tractor clutch cam
frame.
10. Remove the parallelism adjustment bushing.
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11. Remove the four CBS screws (3 6) securing the left frame
assembly.
12. Remove the left frame assembly.
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T
T
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CBS screw (3 6)
platen cover
front frame.
8. Remove the RD assembly from the front frame.
CBS screws (3 6)
securing the left frame
R D a s s e m b ly
hexagonal nut
tim in g b e lt
cover, paper eject assembly, and front and rear tractor units. (See
section 4.2.1.)
2. Remove the panel board assembly. (See section 4.2.2.)
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' IMPORTANT
T
T
1. Remove the printer cover, front and rear edge guide assemblies, front
cover, paper eject assembly, and front and rear tractor units. (See
section 4.2.1.)
2. Remove the panel board assembly. (See section 4.2.2.)
3. Remove the upper housing assembly. (See section 4.2.7.)
R D ra c h e t
c o m b in a tio n g e a r ( 7 m m , 2 3 m m )
d r iv e n p u lle y a s s e m b ly
s p u r g e a r (2 5 m m )
CR assembly
rear CR guide shaft
s p u r g e a r (1 1 m m )
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assembly.
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' IMPORTANT
T
T
oil pads
CR assembly
timing belt
' IMPORTANT
4-24
' IMPORTANT
T
T
1. Remove the printer cover, front and rear edge guide assemblies, front
cover, paper eject assembly, and front and rear tractor units. (See
section 4.2.1.)
2. Remove the panel board assembly. (See section 4.2.2.)
3. Remove the upper housing assembly. (See section 4.2.7.)
4. Remove the printer mechanism. (See section 4.2.11.)
5. Turn the printer over, and insert a standard screwdriver or other prying
CR guide shaft
6. Release the two clips while pushing up the rear PE sensor with the
chamfered hole
PE sensor assembly.
rear PE sensor assembly
clips
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rear frame
4-25
1. Remove the printer cover, front and rear edge guide assemblies, front
1. Remove the printer cover, front and rear edge guide assemblies, front
cover, paper eject assembly, and front and rear tractor units. (See
section 4.2.1.)
cover, paper eject assembly, and front and rear tractor units. (See
section 4.2.1.)
board assembly.
5. Turn the printer over, and insert a standard screwdriver or other prying
6. Release the two clips while pushing up the front PE sensor with the
PE sensor assembly.
Connector
Number
CN3
CN5
CN7
CN9
CN11
CN13
Note:
Y
c lip s
Pins
10
3
4
16
5
4
Connector
Color
white
black
gray
gray
white
black
Connector
Number
CN4
CN6
CN8
CN10
CN12
CN15
Pins
3
2
18
4
4
22
Connector
Color
white
white
gray
white
white
white
To disconnect the cables from CN10 and CN11, pull up the connector
locks.
To disconnect the cable from CN3, push down on the connector
cover.
re a r fra m e
fr o n t P E s e n s o r a s s e m b ly
4-26
5. Remove the three CBS screws (3 4) securing the upper shield plate
to the printer mechanism and remove the upper shield plate. Then
remove the upper I/F grounding plate from the main board assembly.
C B C s c re w
(3 x 8 )
u p p e r c o n n e c to r c o v e r
C B S s c re w s
(3 x 1 2 )
m a in b o a r d a s s e m b ly
upper shield
plate
C B B s c re w s
(3 x 1 2 )
CBS screws
(3 4)
upper I/F
grounding plate
' IMPORTANT
cover.
7. Remove the five CBB screws (3 12) and one CBC lamitite screw
8. Remove the optional I/F cage from the main board by releasing the
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4-27
1. Remove the printer cover, front and rear edge guide assemblies, front
C N 3 (p o w e r
s u p p ly )
fa n m o to r
cover, paper eject assembly, and front and rear tractor units. (See
section 4.2.1.)
la b e l s id e
board assembly.
C N 3 ( m a in b o a r d )
m a in b o a r d
' IMPORTANT
T
T
T
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ADJUSTMENTS
Chapter 5 Adjustments
Platen Gap/
Parallelism
Bidirectional
Print
Alignment
Factory
Settings
TPE
Level
Reset
TPE
Level
Reset
Factory
Settings
Adjustment
Bidirectional
Print
Alignment
9 IMPORTANT
Platen Gap/
Parallelism
Platen gap
Bidirectional print
alignment
Factory settings
TPE level reset
Required Tool
Thickness gauge (B776702201)
Settings diskette, Remote utility, or the
printers control panel
Settings diskette
Settings diskette
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Chapter 5 Adjustments
ribbon mask
Perform this adjustment at the following three positions: the far left, center,
and far right (about the 1st, 68th, and 136th) columns.
1. Remove the print head from the carriage assembly. (See Chapter 4.)
2. Using tweezers, remove the ribbon mask from the ribbon mask holder,
5-2
Chapter 5 Adjustments
3. Attach the print head to the carriage assembly again and tighten the
8. Insert a thin screwdriver into the drilled hole located at the right edge of
the rear carriage guide shaft. Then adjust the platen gap by moving the
screwdriver forward or backward until the gap is large enough for a
0.42 mm thickness gauge, but too narrow for a 0.45 mm thickness
gauge.
set the PG adjustment lever to the second slot from the rear of the
printer mechanism, as shown in Figure 5-2.
PG SW1
PG adjustment
lever
hexagonal nut
(M4)
drilled hole
PG SW2
PG adjustment slots
and platen.
5-3
Chapter 5 Adjustments
10. If the platen gap is wider at the left end column than at the right end
column, adjust the parallelism for the rear carriage guide shaft by
moving the parallelism adjustment bushing backward. If the platen gap
is narrower at the left end column than at the right end column, move
the parallelism adjustment bushing forward. See Figure 5-4.
print head to the carriage assembly, and tighten the two CBS screws (3
8) to secure the print head.
14. Tighten the hexagonal nut (M4) to secure the PG adjustment lever.
9 IMPORTANT
hexagonal nut
at all three positions (left end, right end, and center). After completing
the adjustment, remove the screwdriver from the drilled hole in the rear
carriage guide shaft.
5-4
Chapter 5 Adjustments
Setting : *****
VR 1 = 0
[ Printer select
> (1) 9 pins
(2) 24 pins
VR 2 = 0
4. Use the or key to highlight 9 pins and then press Enter. You see
Destination
EAI
EIRO
EUL
Setting
USASTD
EURSTD
EURSTD
Setting
USASTD
EURSTD
EURSTD
EURSTD
EURSTD
DEFSTD
Destination
EAI (Latin)
EDG
EUL
(SCANDINAVIA)
EIS
EDG (NLSP)
EAL
EFS
EIB
EUL (MIDDLE
EAST)
ESP
DEFSTD
EHK
DEFSTD
EURSTD
NLSP
DEFSTD
After you select the destination setting, you see the Main menu.
[
> (1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
Setting : ******
VR 1 = 0
VR 2 = 0
Program : J******
9 pins
VR 0 = 0
[
> (1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
Main MENU ]
Bi-d Adjust
FF paper
A3 Cut sheet
A4 1P Cut sheet
A4 6P Cut sheet
Setting : *****
VR 1 = 0
VR 2 = 0
(6) Envelope
(7) ---- N/A ---(8) -- SUB MENU
destination and press Enter. Refer to Table 5-3 for destination settings.
5-5
Chapter 5 Adjustments
9 IMPORTANT
Cancel
[ ESC ]
Print
[ SPACE ]
Speed
[
]
Value
[
Write
[ RET ]
Default
[ HOME ]
print the current bi-d print alignment pattern for that mode.
Mode 0
VR0 = 0
HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
changing the input value with the or key. If the second row is
shifted to the right of the first row, change the value by pressing the
key. If the second row is shifted to the left of the first row, change
the value by pressing the key. Press the space bar to print the new
bi-d pattern.
press Enter to print the adjustment values. The program returns to the
Main menu.
11. To exit the program, press Esc until you return to the DOS prompt.
5-6
Chapter 5 Adjustments
4. Press the LF/FF or Load/Eject button until the Pitch lights indicate the
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
n
n
n
n
n
o
o
o
n
n
n
f
f
f
o
o
o
o
o
n
f
o
n
f
o
n
f
o
n
f
o
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
n
n
n
n
n
f
f
f
f
f
f
f
n
n
f
f
f
o
o
o
n
n
n
f
n
f
o
n
f
o
n
f
o
n
f
o
9 IMPORTANT
1. Make sure the PC is turned off. Insert the Settings diskette into drive A
Setting : *****
VR 1 = 0
[ Printer select
> (1) 9 pins
(2) 24 pins
5. Press the Font button to save your selection. The printer then prints 25
7. After you perform the NLQ mode bi-d adjustment, turn off the printer to
save the bi-d values you selected in the EEPROM on the main board.
Turning off the printer also exits the bidirectional adjustment mode.
VR 2 = 0
4. Use the or key to highlight 9 pins and then press Enter. You see
Setting File
DEFSTD
EURSTD
NLSP
ITALIC
RUSSIAN
Setting : ******
VR 1 = 0
VR 2 = 0
destination and press Enter. Refer to Table 5-3 for destination settings.
After you select the factory setting, you see the Main menu.
5-7
Main MENU ]
Bi-d Adjust
FF paper
A3 Cut sheet
A4 1P Cut sheet
A4 6P Cut sheet
Chapter 5 Adjustments
Setting : *****
VR 1 = 0
VR 2 = 0
(6) Envelope
(7) ---- N/A ---(8) -- SUB MENU
Setting : *****
VR 1 = 0
[ Printer select
> (1) 9 pins
(2) 24 pins
on the paper loaded in the printer. Run the Check program to write the
selected factory settings to the EEPROM and print several check
patterns.
7. To exit the program, press Esc until you return to the DOS prompt.
9 IMPORTANT
VR 2 = 0
Setting File
DEFSTD
EURSTD
NLSP
ITALIC
RUSSIAN
Setting : ******
VR 1 = 0
VR 2 = 0
destination and press Enter. Refer to Table 5-3 for destination settings.
1. Make sure the PC is turned off. Insert the Settings diskette into drive A
5-8
Chapter 5 Adjustments
After you select the factory setting, you see the Main menu.
Program : J******
9 pins
VR 0 = 0
[
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
Setting : *****
VR 1 = 0
Main MENU ]
Bi-d Adjust
FF paper
A3 Cut sheet
A4 1P Cut sheet
A4 6P Cut sheet
VR 2 = 0
9. Measure the distance from the top of the paper to the 0 level line, as
(6) Envelope
(7) ---- N/A ---> (8) -- SUB MENU
TOF
-9
-6
-3
Setting : *****
VR 1 = 0
Sub MENU ]
Memory SW Print
EEPROM Reset
TPE Adjust
Pitch 1P
Pitch 20P
VR 2 = 0
8. Insert an A4-size sheet of paper into the printers rear paper guide.
Make sure the paper is positioned in the portrait orientation. The TPE
check pattern and the current TPE position value is printed, as shown
in Figure 5-19.
Exit
Print
Value
[ESC] [SPACE] [
(0-9)]
Write
[RET]
Default
[HOME]
(8.5 mm 0.5 mm), use the or key to change the TOF value. Then
press Enter.
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Chapter 5 Adjustments
11. To exit the program, press Esc until you return to the DOS prompt.
9 IMPORTANT
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MAINTENANCE
Chapter 6 Maintenance
6.2 Lubrication
To keep the printer operating properly, regularly clean the exterior case
using denatured alcohol and also vacuum the inside of the printer to
remove any dust and paper debris.
CAUTION Do not use thinner, trichloroethylene, or ketonebased solvents on the plastic components of the
printer.
Name
Quantity
Availability
Part Number
Grease
Oil
G-26
O-2
40 g
40 cc
EPSON
EPSON
B702600001
B710200001
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Chapter 6 Maintenance
Lubrication Points
Cam surfaces of the 34.5 mm
spur gears
The platen gap adjustment
slots on the right frame
Quantity
Lubricant
2 mm width,
G-26
halfway
2
2 mm width,
G-26
from the top
slot to the 3rd
slot from the
bottom
3
The end of the shaft of the
About the
G-26
drive roller assembly and the
size of a grain
cutout section on the left frame of rice
4
Oil pads
Half of the pads
O-2
5
RD planetary shaft and
About the
G-26
planetary lever leaf spring
size of a grain
of rice
6
RD housing
About the
G-26
Side of shafts:
3 points
size of a grain
Inside hole:
1 point
of rice
7
5 points on the RD assembly
About the
G-26
gear teeth
size of a grain
of rice
8
The side of the RD ratchet
About the size
G-26
shaft
of a grain of
rice
9
10 contact points between the
About the size
G-26
paper guide and the release
of a grain of
shaft
rice
Note: Apply lubricants when you are reassembling the printer. For
lubrication points, see the following figures.
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Chapter 6 Maintenance
5
34.5 mm spur gear
platen gap adjustment lever
5
2
7
7
7
7
platen gap adjustment slots
RD ratchet
9
3
8
rear frame
6-3
APPENDIX
Appendix
Table A-1. Connector Summary
Connector
Function
Pins
Main
Board
Assembly
CN1
CN2
CN3
CN4
CN5
CN6
CN7
CN8
CN9
CN10
CN11
CN12
CN13
CN14
CN15
Parallel interface
Type B interface
Power supply board
HP sensor
Rear PE sensor
Front PE sensor
PW sensor
Print head
Print head
PF motor
CR motor
Release lever position sensor
PG sensor
CSF bin 1
PNL board
36
36
10
3
3
2
4
18
16
4
5
4
4
10
22
printer mechanism
PF motor
CR motor
PG sensor
C166 PSB/PSE
C244 PSH board assembly
CN2
CN1
CN8
CN9
CN7
CN4
CN6
CN5
CN12
CN13
CN11
CN10
CSF
bin 1
CN14
CN3
host
computer
CN1
CN15
parallel I/F
CN2
optional I/F
I/O
Signal Name
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
I
I
I
I
I
O
GP
GP
+35V
+35V
GND
GND
+5V
+5V
PWDN
PSC
Function
A-1
Appendix
I/O
I
Signal Name
HP
GND
+5V
Function
CR home position signal
Signal ground
+5 VDC
I/O
Signal Name
+5V
PE
GND
Function
+5 VDC
Rear paper end signal
Signal ground
I/O
Signal Name
PE
GND
Function
Front paper end signal
Signal ground
I/O
I
Signal Name
E
GND
+5V
A
I/O
O
O
O
O
O
O
I
Signal Name
NC
HD1
HD9
HD13
HD7
+35V
NC
HD18
+35V
HD12
+35V
+35V
NC
HD6
HD10
HTMP
+5V
NC
Function
Not connected
Head data 1
Head data 9
Head data 13
Head data 7
+35 VDC line
Not connected
Head data 18
+35 VDC line
Head data 12
+35 VDC line
+35 VDC line
Not connected
Head data 6
Head data 10
Head temperature signal
+5 VDC line
Not connected
Function
PW sensor signal
Signal ground
+5 VDC line
+5 VDC line
A-2
Appendix
I/O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
Signal Name
HD3
NC
HD15
+35V
HD2
+35V
HD5
HD16
HD11
+35V
HD17
+35V
NC
HD14
HD4
HD8
Function
Head data 3
Not connected
Head data 15
+35 VDC line
Head data 2
+35 VDC line
Head data 5
Head data 16
Head data 11
+35 VDC line
Head data 17
+35 VDC line
Not connected
Head data 14
Head data 4
Head data 8
I/O
O
O
O
O
Signal Name
PF A
PF B
PF A
PF B
Function
PF motor phase A signal
PF motor phase B signal
PF motor phase /A signal
PF motor phase /B signal
I/O
O
O
O
O
Signal Name
CR A
CR A
CR B
CR B
CR COM
Function
CR motor phase A signal
CR motor phase /A signal
CR motor phase B signal
CR motor phase /B signal
CR motor common
I/O
I
Signal Name
RELEASE1
GND
RELEASE2
GND
Function
Release sensor 1 signal
Signal ground
Release sensor 2 signal
Signal ground
I/O
I
Signal Name
PG1
GND
PG2
GND
Function
Platen gap sensor 1 signal
Signal ground
Platen gap sensor 2 signal
Signal ground
A-3
Appendix
I/O
O
O
O
O
O
Signal Name
A
B
A
B
HOLD
+5V
GND
GND
+35V
+35V
Function
CSF motor phase A signal
CSF motor phase B signal
CSF motor phase /A signal
CSF motor phase /B signal
CSF motor hold signal
+5 VDC line
Signal ground
Signal ground
+35 VDC line
+35 VDC line
I/O
I
O
O
O
I
O
O
O
O
O
O
I
I
I
I
I
I
Signal Name
COPEN
PAUSE
+5V
POUTL
RESRVL
PAUSSW
TBIN2L
TBIN1L
PITC1L
PITC2L
FONT3L
FONT2L
FONT1L
GND
GND
FONTSW
PITCSW
TBINSW
PSC
LDEJSW
LFFFSW
FG
Function
Cover open sensor signal
Pause LED signal
+5 VDC line
Paper out LED signal
Pitch select LED signal
Pause button signal
Tear off/bin select signal
Tear off/bin select signal
Pitch select LED
Pitch select LED
Not connected
FONT LED signal
FONT LED signal
Signal ground
Signal ground
Font button signal
Pitch button signal
Tear off/bin button signal
Operate button signal
Load/Eject button signal
LF/FF button signal
Frame ground
A-4
Appendix
A-5
Appendix
A-6
Appendix
A-7
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R59
4.75K 1%
R58
D3SBA60
4
200K
C59
DB1
T1
PT-75
10ohm/25C
820u/200V
13
14
C11
7
12
C8
2200p
2.4K
C3
4700p
4.7K
C4
4700p
R12
0.39/2W
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ERA82-004
R19
20K
R31
10K
C81
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R32
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C31
2200p
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11
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R11
620
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6
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1.5K
R72
6.2K
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10
9
R89
1.2K
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1.2K
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1.2K
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6
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0.22u
R57
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150
2
3
1
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D81
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1
2
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R75
2.7K
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10K
D83
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DTA113ZSA
R69
1.5K
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R85
20K
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270K
R83
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6
R84
20K
R87
3.6K
8
7
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PSC
PWDN
HZS7B-2
ZD53
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F1
3.15A/125V
GL
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CN2
RB93-F4-907
470u/6.3V
C57
L1
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R56
2
C56
33u/16V
R66
200K
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R29
1.2M
0.5W C14
2200p
R22
1.2M
0.5W
R20
R21
C2
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HZS6A-2
1500p/1.2kV
C15
FG
0.1u
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IC51
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R54
R91
D52
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TH1
R18
150K/0.5W
R81
84.5K
1%
330p
15
R60
4.7K
FG
Model : FX-2180
Board : C166PSB BOARD
Sheet : 1 of 1
Rev. : B
Fan
CN3
00 8263 0212 00 000
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R 8 2
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1 S S 1 2 0
R 5 8
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D 2 S B A 6 0
T 1
1 0 o h m /2 5 C
1 8 0 u /4 0 0 V
Z D 3 1
R 3 4
C 1 1
R 2 8
1 5 0 K /0 .5 W
1 3
C 8
2 2 0 0 p
R 2 2
1 .1 M
0 .5 W
R 2 0
2 .4 K
C 3
2 2 0 0 p
R 2 1
C 4
2 2 0 0 p
R 1 2
0 .6 2 /2 W
F G
K 1 7 2 5
Q 3 1
F
D 2
E R A 8 2 -0 0 4
4 .7 K
R 1 1
1 K
R 1 9
2 0 K
R 3 2
2 0 K
C 3 1
2 2 0 0 p
R 6 7
1 0
1 1 1
4 3 2
O V
C C
C
+ -
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Q 2
R 1 5
Q 3
A 1 0 1 5
1 2 0
R 1 4
5 1 0
IC 1
3
D 1
7 8
C 1 2
2 2 0 u
3 5 V
9
R 6 4
2 .4 K
R 6 5
2 0 K
R 6 3
3 .6 K
C 5 8
0 .0 1 u
3 K
C 5 2
2 2 0 0 u /5 0 V
R 5 7
2 7 0
P C 1
4
8
X 2
Z D
H Z
Z D
H Z
Z D
H Z
Z D
H Z
Z D
H Z
Z D
H Z
5 1
S 6 A
8 1
S 6 A
8 2
S 6 A
8 3
S 6 A
8 4
S 6 A
8 5
S 6 A
-2
-2
R 7 0
1 0 K
-2
-2
-2
-2
D T A 1 1 3 Z S A
0 .0 1 u
C 8 2
Q 8 1
Z D 8 6
H Z S 7 B -2
D 8 4
D 8 5
1 S S 1 2 0
X 2
Q 5 3
A 1 0 1 5
R 7 1
1 .5 K
R 7 2
6 .2 K
R 7 3
1 .2 K
R 8 9
1 .2 K
D 8 2
1 S S 1 2 0
D 8 1
2
1
Z D
H Z
Z D
H Z
H Z S 7 B -2
Z D 5 3
1 S S 1 2 0
1
2
P S 2 5 6 1 L 1 -2 -V
R 6 8
1 0 K
D 8 3
1 S S 1 2 0
Q 8 2
D T A 1 1 3 Z S A
R 6 9
1 .5 K
1 M /0 .5 W
8
5
R 8 5
2 0 K
7
6
4
R 8 4
2 0 K
N
C N 1
B 2 P 3 -V H
R 8 6
2 7 0 K
R 8 3
5 1 K
F 1
T 2 .0 A H /2 5 0 V
P S C
P W D N
C N 2
R B 9 3 -F 4 -9 0 7
R 9 0
1 .2 K
D T C 1 2 3 E S A
Q 5 5
R 1
G P
1 0
9
5 2
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S 2 2 -1 L
R 7 4
1 0 K
R 7 5
2 .7 K
Q 5 4
C 1 8 1 5
Q 3 2
D T C 1 2 4 G S A
1 5 0
2
5
0 .4 7 u
+ 3 5 V /1 .0 A
3
L 1
C 1
G L
4
F 5 K Q 1 0 0
4 7 0 u /6 .3 V
C 5 7
1
3
S S 2 4 H -0 8 1 5 0
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8
5
C 5 1
4
R 5 1
4 7 0 /2 W
N C
C 5 4
1 0 0 0 u
D 5 5
E R B 8 3 -0 0 4
R 1 3
4 .7 K
R 1 6
2 7 0
T L 4 3 1 C L P
D 5 1
D 1
E R A 8 3 -0 0 6
3 0 0
R 5 3
1
R 8 8
1
R 6 1
1 1
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H Z S 6 A -2
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R 6 6
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R 2 9
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Z D 5 4
R 1 8
1 5 0 K /0 .5 W
7 5 0 p /1 .5 k V
C 1 5
F G
2 K
C 5 5
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1 2
T H 2
C 2
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1 0 o h m /2 5 C
0 .1 u
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R 3 3
IC 5 1
T L 4 9 4
R 5 4
R 9 1
1 5
T H 1
R 8 1
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1 %
3 3 0 p
P T -7 6
R 6 0
4 .7 K
R 5 9
4 .7 5 K 1 %
R 8 7
3 .6 K
IC 5 2 B
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589
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578
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522
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584
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597
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501
567
592
574
598
601
630
602
637 595
590
593
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568
571
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521
603
615
108
601
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595
596
582
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566
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580
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511
611
600
613
503
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587
636
609
631
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640
639
612
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558
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564
548
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629
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642
628
629
627 560
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629
627 560
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642
628
627 560
628
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546
542
633
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