EPSON TERM NAL PR NTER EPL-3000 ActionLaser 1300 SERVICE MANUAL EPSON...
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All efforts 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. The above notwithstanding SEIKO EPSON can assume no responsibility for any errors in this manual or the consequence thereof.
SAFETY INFORMATION This printer is a page printer which operates by means of a laser. There is no possibility of danger from the laser, provided the printer is operated according to the instructions in this manual provided. Since radiation emitted by the laser is completely confined within protective housings, the laser beam cannot escape from the machine during any phase of user operation.
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SAFETY INFORMATION This printer is a page printer which operates by means of a laser. There is no possibility of danger from the laser, provided the printer is operated according to the instructions in this manual provided. Since radiation emitted by the laser is completely confined within protective housings, the laser beam cannot escape from the machine during any phase of user operation.
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A laser safety labels is attached on the outside of the printer shown below. For United State This laser product conferms to the applicable requirement of 21 Chapter 1, subchapter J. SEIKO EPSON CORP. Hirooka Office 80 Hirooka, Shiojiri-shi, Nagano-ken, JAPAN MANUFACTURED:...
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For Europa [Lsbel inside printer] following laser safety label will be attached inside the printer as shown below. For Danmark, Finland, Swadan, and Norway “) -.., - NVISISLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM VORSICHT- U”iJSICNTBARE LASERSTRAHLUNG WENN ABOECKUNG GE6FFNET NICNT DEM STRA~L AUSSSTZEN AOYARSEL-USYNLIG LASERSTRiLlffi...
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Includes a step-by-step guide for product disassembly and assembly. CHAPTER 4. ADJUSTMENT Includes a step-by-step guide for adjustmen~ CHAPTER 5. TROUBLESHOOTING Provides Epson-approved techniques for adjustment. CHAPTER 6. MAINTENANCE Describes preventive maintenance techniques and lists lubricants and adhesives required to service the equipment. APPENDIX Describes connector pin assignments, circuit diagrams, circuit board component layout and exploded diagram.
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REVISION SHEET laeue Date Revision Page Revision let iesue Rev. A July 22,1994 C“ ‘i .. . - vii -...
General Description EPL-3000 /ActionLaser 1300 Sewice Manual FEATURES The EPSON EPL-3000 and the ActionLaser 1300 are non-impact page printers that combine a semi-conductor laser with electro-photographic technology. These printers are small and light, and feature high-speed, high-resolution printing. Maintenance is very easy because of various built-in diagnostic functions.
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EPL~(M/ActionLaser 13W Service Umue! Description General Table 1-1 lists the optional units avaiiable tbr the EPL-3000 and ActionLaser 1300. Table 1-1. Options for EPL-3000 and ActionLaser 1300 I MachineType Description Note Action Cat. No. EPL- y6& 3000 Supports EPSONScript Level 2 mode (PostScript EPSONScript Level 2 SIMM C83212* Module...
General Description EPL-3000/ActionLaser 1300 Service Manual 1.2 SPECIFICATIONS This section provides statistical data for the EPL-3000 and ActionLaser 1300. 1.2.1 Basic Specifications Laser beam scanning and dry electro-photography Printing method: 300 dpi Resolution: 4 ppm (letter/A4) Printing speed: First printing time (A4/LT): Less than30 seconds Less than 40 seconds Warm-up time: (at rated current and 23‘C (73...
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EPL4000/ActionLaser 1300 Service h#imual General Description See Table 1-4. Usability of special paper: Table 1-4. Uaability of Special Paper Labels Envelopes Card Stock Letterhead Input output Standard built-in paper Face down tray R: Reliable feeding and good image quality. P: Possible, but better avoided. N: Not supported.
EPL-3000 /ActionLaser 1300 Service Manual General Description 1.2.2 Electrical Specifications Table 1-5. Electrical Specifications lMl V Version Description 200 V Version Rated voltage 100-120 220-240 VAC Input voltage range 90-132 198-264 VAC Rated frequency range 50-60 Hz Input frequency range 4 7 - 6 3 tiz Power consumption Less than 350 W...
General Description EPL-3000 /ActionLaser 1300 Service Manual 1.2.9 Software Specifications HP LaserJet 4L emulation (PCL5e) Built-in modes: EPSONScript Level 2 (PostScript Level 2 emulation) mode Optional modes: AWPS (AtWork Printing System) mode Hex dump Auxiliary software: Status sheet Font sample Fact sheet RITech test sheet See Table 1-6...
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EPL4009 IActionLsser 13tM Service Msnud General DescriMion Font Symbol Sets HP LaserJet 4L Mode (bitmap fonts): 26 symbol sets Norwegl Roman Extension Roman-8 HP German French Italian ECM941 JIS ASCII Swedis2 ANSI ASCII Norweg2 French2 German HP Spanish Legal Chinese Spanish Swedish Portuguese...
The ActionLaser 1300 is equipped with the following external interface: I Parallel interface 1.3.1 Parallel Interface The parallel interface has two modes as follows: Compatibility mode (same as parallel interface of Epson’s current page printer) Reverse mode 1.3.1.1 Compatibility Mode of Parallel Interface STROBE synchronization, 8-bit parallel data transfer...
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EPL40~lActlonLaser 131M Service Manual General Description Table 1-7. Parallel Interface Pin Assignment Pin ~. Description Signal Name STROBE is a strobe pulse used to read data from the host computer. The pulse width must be more than 0.5 p.sec. STROBE Normally it is HIGH, and data is latched at the trailing edge of this signal.
General Description EPL-3000/ActionLaser 1300 Service Manual Reverse Mode 1.3.1.2 The reverse mode for the EPL-3000/ActionLaser 1300 supports IEEE-P1284 nibble mode and WPS reverse mode. This section describes the nibble mode. This printer can run in reverse mode, in which the printer can inform the computer of its status by EJL ~nd PJL commands. IEEE-P1284 nibble mode System: P90-25027-1 (Amphenol) receptacle...
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Service Manual EPL401X1/ActionLaser 131# General Description Figure 1-4 shows the parallel interface state switch diagram. Mode —-----l Compatibility . STROBE Forvvard Data ACK and BU:Y Transfer Failed N= LOW SLCT SLCT IN=HIGH Negotiation ERR= LOW ERR=HIGH Sending data No data sent ERR= LOW AUTO AUTO...
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General Description EPL-3000 /ActionLaser 1300 Service Manual Figure 1-5 shows the negotiation timing chart. DATA OOh or 04 h SEL4N STROBE AUTO-FEED ACKNLG Peripheral Busy Status BUSY Notel ~ Current Peripheral Stafus ; Note 2 ; SLCT Notel ~ Current Peripheral Stalus ERROR HB DA or Idle or...
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EPLiXNM/ActionLasar 131M Servke Mimual General Description Figure 1-7 shows the termination timing chart. DATA SEL-IN STROBE AUTO-FEED ACKNLG Peripheral \ Peripheral Busy Status Busy Statu$ BUSY Note Current Peripheral Status Note SLCT Note ERROR Current Peripheral Status Termination Compatibility Idle, ‘ HB DNA, or HB DA Figure 1-7.
General Description EPL-3000 /ActionLaser 1300 Service Manual 1.3.2 Optional Interface C82305*/C82306* (EPL-3000 only) Type: RS-232C or current loop Asynchronous start-stop system Synchronization: Start bit: Stop bit: 1 bit Data length: 7 or 8 bits Parity: even, or Odd, none DTR control) X-ON/X-OFF (cannot be combined with Protocol: DTR control (camot be combined...
EPL40~lActbnLaser 131M Sewke Manual General Description 1.4 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS such as test print, This section describes the functions performed through the control panel, hexadecimal dump, and panel setting functions. Control Panel 1.4.1 printer control panel gives you easy control over rrmst common printer operations. The panel consists of indicator lights and buttons.
General Description EPL-3000 /ActionLaser 1300 Service Manual Buttons Status Sheet When the Jam/Cover light is quickly flashing, press this button to Warning Measures clear a warning. When the Data light is slowly flashing, press this button to print out Feed data in the printer’s memory.
EPL40(M/ActionLaser 13tX7 Service Manuai General Description 1.4.3 Message Display This printer displays two types of messages on the indicator lights: status and error, and service call error. Status and Error Messages 1.4.3.1 If any of the following status and errors conditions occur, they will be displayed on the indicator lights.
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General Description EPL-i?OOO/ActionLaser 1300 Service Manual Table 1-9. Status and Error Messages (Continued) Indicator Light Display Status Measures Toner Jam/ Save Data Cover Mode Toner low Prepare the new imaging — — cartridge — Data received or data Q.F. — processing —...
Together they are referred to as SPL (Shared Printer Language). EJL: EPSON Job Unguage c“ This is EPSON’s original language system. It is able to sldp among various destinations, as shown in Figure 1-11. PJL: Printer Job Langua@ This is HP’s original language, which is available with the LaserJet III Si printer.
EPL-3000 /ActionLaser 1300 Service Manual General Description 1.4.5.2 Intelligent Emulation Switch The Intelligent Emulation Switch (IES) automatically switches the emulation switch mode, depending on the data sent from the host computer through one of the interface channels. It is able switch between EPSONScript and other modes as shown in the figure below.
By installing additional SWIMS, you can increase the printer’s memory to a total of 5 MB, including the resident memory. Epson supplies several types of SIMM memory options. Other SIMMS can be purchased from other vendors. Be sure that the SIMM meets the requirements listed below.
General Description EPL-3000 /ActionLaser 1300 Service Manual 1.5 MAIN COMPONENTS To simplify maintenance and repair, the main components of the EPL-3000 /ActionLaser 1300 have been designed for easy removal and replacement. The main components are: Q C144 MAIN Board Video controller circuit and engine controller circuit board Cl ROM SIMM board Optional ROM module Q PWB-E Board...
EPL-30~/ActionLaaar 131M hvke Manual General Description 1.5.1 C144 MAIN Board The C144 MAIN board is a video controller circuit and engine controller arcuit board. The primary functions of the video controller circuit are receiving print data from the host, generating the print image (video), and sending the print image to the engine controller arcuit via the video interface.
General Description EPL-3000 /ActionLaser 1300 Service Manual ,E05B01 (IC9) , R O M (IC8) E05B04 (IC23) ROM (IC17) ‘ R O M (IC18) E05A83 (IC5) CPU (IC6) Figure 1-17. C144 MAIN Board 1.5.2 SIMM Board This printer can use an optional ROM SIMM board. It is a code ROM for other software modes. 1.5.3 PWB-E Board The PWB-E is the power supply board, which consists of a switching regulator circuit.
EPL40@ /ActionLaser 1300 Service Manual General Description 1.5.4 PWB-F Board The PWB-F is the high-voltage supply circuit board. It converts the development bias, OPC drum charge bias, and image transfer bias. not touch VR2F on PWB-F board, as it is set fhctory should not be at the...
EPL-3000 /ActionLaser 1300 Service Manual General Description 1.5.6 Fusing Unit The fusing unit fixes the toner to the paper using heat and pressure. This unit has a heater lamp, thermistor, and thermal fuse. There are two types of fusing uNts, the 120 V type and the 220/240 V type.
Operating Principles EPL-3000 /Action Laser 1300 Service Manual 2.1 ENGINE OPERATION This section describes the functions and operating principles of the EPL-3000/ActionLaser 1300 engine. Figure 2-1 shows the locations and names of the main engine components. 7 8 9 11. Lower fusing roller 1.
EPL4UtM/Action Laser 131M Service Wmnd Operating Principles 2.1.1 Print Process This section describes the print process from paper feeding to paper exit. Figure 2-2 shows a dia~am of the print process. +=-n /’ laser “ Exposure ‘L - - - — . — - — - - .“...
EPL-3000 /Action Laser 1300 Service Manual Operating Principles Paper Feeding 2.1.1.1 On the multi-purpose tray (standard tray), various sizes of paper can be fed by fitting the paper guide against the sides of the paper. The depressing cam is fixed to the shaft of the paper take-up roller, but the transport rollers are free.
EPL-3tXN)lActh Lasar 1300 Service Afmua/ Operating Prhcipks 2.1.1.2 Cartridge Imaging The imaging cartridge consists of the drum chargin& developing and cleaning sections; the cleaning unit, the toner bottle, and the used toner bottle, all combimxi in a single unit. @’&, Figure 2-4.
EPL-3000 /Action Laser 1300 Service Manual Operating Principles Drum Charge 2.1.1.3 Drum charge is the process of charging the PC drum with static electricity before laser exposure. This printer uses the brush charge method, rather than corona charge, to charge the drum. In brush charge, there is no generation of ozone as a result of corona discharge.
Operating Principhs EPi-3#0/Actfon tier IW Sefvke MOnual 2.1.1.5 Development Development is the process of creating a toner image on the PC drum by applying toner to the invisible static electric image. The doctor blade spreads a thin, even mat of toner over the flexible sleeve.
Operating Principles EPL-3000 /Action Laser 1300 Service Manual 2.1.1.8 Fusing Fusing is the process of fixing the transferred toner image onto the paper. This printer uses the heating roller method for fusing. The heating roller method fixes the toner image with an upper fusing roller that is heated by the heater lamp.
EPL-30tMlActkm Laser 134# Servkeh&mual OpemtingPrincipbs 2.1.2 Engine Control This section describes engine control, the power supply board, and the high voltage supply board. The engine is controlled by the main controller board (C144 MAIN). I@um 2-10 shows the engine controller connections. Doctor Wade Polygon image Transfer (CH2)
Operating Principles EPL-3000 /Action Laser 1300 Service Manual 2.1.2.1 Main Motor Functions and Control Power from the main motor (Ml) drive is used for the PC (photoconductor) drive, developing drive, fusing drive, standard paper slot feeding drive, and lower paper cassette (optioml) feeding drive.
Operating Principles EPL-3000 /Action Laser 1300 Service Manual Paper TaktWp and Paper Exit Sensors 2.1.2.2 The ~aDer take-up sensor has three functions: i) ‘ To detect’ the top edge of the paper. The engine starts printing when the detection signal is received.
EPi+?OOO/Actbn Laser 13tM Service hWual Operating Principks Fuser Control 2.1.2.3 surface temperature of the upper fusing roller is detected by thermistor THl and the corresponding a&log voltage is appii~ to IC20i pin 62. Heater lamp HI is turned on or off to provide fusing temperature control by the heater lamp on/off signal output from IC201 pin%.
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Operating Principles EPL-3000 /Action Laser 1300 Service Manual When the power on/off switch is set to on and the printer is 1. Warming Up initialized, warming-up starts and the heater lamp is lit. The heater lamp remains lit until the temperature of the fusing section reaches 168 “C (337 “F).
EIZmlActbn Laser IWO Sarvko MmuaJ Opemthg Principles 2.1.24 Polygon Motor Control figure 2-20 shows the polygon motor (M2) control circuit. The polygon motor is driven while it r~ives the POLGNM (M2.ON) signal. Main Board MAIN) (C144 Scanner Motor CN205 POLLOCK POLCLK POLYGNM GND 2...
Operating Principles EPL-3000 /Action Laser 1300 Service Manual 2.1.2.5 Laser Drive Diode Laser diode emission is controlled by three signals (LDATA, LDVR1 and LDVR2) sent from the main board a 1 simal (LDLVL) from the laser diode drive board (PWB-D). The photo diode (sensor) is located i~side-the laser diode.
ERb30iW/Action Lssw MOO Servke A&mud Operating Principks After the main motor has been activated for 0.06 secmds, the laser diode is fbrcibly activated h 0.74 seconds. At the same time, the laser emission power is adjusted. ~ Main Motor On [sec.] 0.74 LDATA...
Operating Principles EPL-3000 /Action Laser 1300 Service Manual Figure 2-25 shows the print process, and Figure 2-26 shows the start print sequence. The printer’s engine starts printing when the PRINT signal is received from the video controller board. Brush Charging \ Laser Exposure PC Drum...
EPf.-3iUM /Actbn Loser WXI Servke MmuaJ Operating Principbs Figure 2-28 shows the multiple page printing sequence. Print [sec.] Drum Charge Laser o.555;~ Exposure Development ‘~ Image Transfer Paper Take-up Solenoid Figure 2-28. Printing Multiple Pages 2.1.2.7 Fan Motor Control The fan motor (M3) rotates for the following periods and remains stopped for other than the following periods: For 2 seconds after power-on.
Operating Principles EPL-3000 /Action Laser 1300 Service Manual 2.1.2.8 Power Supply Circuit Functions and Safety Protection The printer’s power supply board (PWB-E) supplies +5 VDC and +12 VDC. The +12 VDC is used as the bias voltage supply, main motor (Ml) drive, scanner mirror motor (M2) drive, fan motor (M3) drive, and solenoid drive.
EPi-30tWlAdon Laser 13tM &wvke h&waJ Operating Principks 2.2 VIDEO CONTROLLER OPERATION The video controller section generates the video signals for the received data. ‘l’he video controller is a separate section of the C144 MAIN board. 2.2.1 C144 MAIN Board Operation Figure 2-31 shows a block diagram of the video controller circuit section of the C144 MAIN bed.
Operating Principles EPL-3000 /Action Laser 1300 Service Manual Print data and commands transmitted from the host computer via parallel or optional interfaces are read using the interrupt process of the CPU and are stored in the DRAM input buffer. Data and commands in the input buffer are processed by the CPU, which then stores the printing bit-map data (image data) in the V-RAM (Video RAM) (image buffer) in the DRAM.
EPL-31UM /Action Lseer 13(M Sew&w Msntnd Operating Principks 2.2.1.1 Reset Circuit The 68000 CPU contains the reset terminal, which is bidirectional and can initialize the system either from inside or outside the CPU. 7he entire system (the CPU and the external devices) can be initialized if both the HALT (CPU pin 20) and RESET (CPU pin 21) signals are active simultaneously.
Operating Principles EPL-3000 /Action Laser 1300 Service Manual 2.2.1.3 Interrupt Control ASIC E05A83 determines the priority level of the interrupt and outputs it to terminals IPLO through IPL2. An interrupt is then sent to the CPU. If the CPU accepts the interrupt, terminals FCO through FC2 all go HIGH to indicate the interrupt acceptance to ASIC E05A83.
STROBE ..BUSY Figure 2-36. Parallel Interface Circuit 2.2.1.6 Optional Ty~B Interface This printer supports an Epson Type-B optional interface, which is controlled by the INH and BIF signais from ASIC E05A83._ Video Interface 2.2.1.7 ASIC E05A83 maps the SIVIM into a memory space different from the system memory.
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Chapter 3 Disassembly and Assembly Table of Contents 3.1 GENERAL INFORMATION 3.1.1 Precautions for Disassernbly/Assernbly......3-1 3.1.2 TOOIS .
Disassembly and Assembly EPL-3000 /Action Laser 1300 Service Manual 3.1 GENERAL INFORMATION This chapter describes the disassembly/assembly procedures to be used for replacing the main assemblies of the EPL-3000 and ActionLaser 1300. 3.1.1 Precautions for Disassembly/Assembly Follow the precautions below when disassembling/assembling the printer. Disconnect the power cord before disassemblylassembly.
EPL-3tXW/Action Laser 1300 &vice Manual Disassembly and Assembty 3.1.3 Small Parts In the following sections, abbreviations are used for small parts, such as screws and washers. Tables 3-2 and >3 list these abbreviations. Table 3-2. Abbreviations Used for Screws Abbreviation Part Name \ Cross-recessed Cup head CC screw...
Disassembly and Assembly EPL-3000 /Action Laser 1300 Service Manual 3.1.4 Service Checks after Repair Check the repaired unit using the following list on completion of servicing. Table 3-4. Checks after Repair Check Point Item Location I Check Control panel ] Do all LEDs and buttons function normally? Heater lamp Does the heater lamp turn ON normally? Operation...
EPL-31XM/ActJon bar 13(M Service Manual Disassemble and Assembhf 3.2 DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY This section describes and illustrates the procedures !br removing and disassembling the components of the EPL-3000 and ActionLaser 1300. Cleaning is described in Chapter 6. The assembly procedures are not described, except fir special notes where necessary, because assembly can be accomplished by performing disassembly in reverse.
Disassembly and Assemb/y EPL-3000 /Action Laser 1300 Service Manual 3.2.1.2 Rear Frame Removal 1. Open the top cover. Remove the imaging cartridge. Cover the imaging cartridge to protect it from the light or place it in a dark area. 2. Remove the housing. (Refer to Section 3.2.l.l.) and lift the rear frame.
EPL-3(RNllActh User 13(N) Service Wnusl Disassembly and Assemb(y 3.2.2 Removal of the Controller Section control section is comprised of the main board (C144 MAIN). 3.2.2.1 Main Board (C144 MAIN Board) Removal Remove the panel cover, paper tray, front @ver interface cover~ and ‘if!$t ‘Ver. (Refir b Section 3.2.1.1) 2 .
EPL-3000 /Action Laser 1300 Service Manual Disassembly and Assembly 3.2.3 Disassembling the Engine This section describes disassembling the engine, including the power supply board (PWB-E). 3.2.3.1 Optical Unit Removal H Do not touch the optical unit except at the time of replacement. Do not open the unit under any conditions.
EPL-31XW/Action Laser 13W Service Manual Disassembly and Assembly 3.2.3.3 Heater Lamp Removal Do not touch the glass swface of the lamp with your bare hands. w IWen replace the heater lamp, terminal of the heater lamp that indicated the voltage side set to the support plate side.
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EPL-3000 /Action Laser 1300 Service Manual Disassembly and Assembly High Voltage Supply Board (PWB-F) Removal 3.2.3.5 1. Remove the housing. (Refer to Section 3.2.l.l.) 2. Remove the rear frame. (Refer to Section 3.2.1.2.) 3. Disconnect connectors CN1 and CN2 on thehighvoltage supply board (PWB-F). 4.
Chapter 4 Adjustment Table of Contents 4.1 ADJUSTMENT 4.1.1 Print Position Adjustment........4-1 List of Figures Figure 4-1.
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Adjustment EPL-3000 /ActionLaser 1300 Service Manual 4.1 ADJUSTMENT This section describes the adjustment procedure for the EPL-3000 and ActionLaser 1300. This adjustment must be performed after every servicing operation, especially when any component or part is replaced. 4.1.1 Print Position Adjustment You can adjust the vertical print position on a sheet of paper by turning the image synchronizing volume control on the main board (C144 MAIN).
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Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Table of Contents 5.1 OVERVIEW 5.2 SELF-DIAGNOSTIC FUNCTION 5.3 TROUBLESHOOTING 5.3.1 Troubleshooting of Abnormal Operation ......5-2 5.3.2 Print Quality Anomaly .
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Troubleshooting EPL-3000/ActionLaser 1300 Service Manual 5.1 OVERVIEW The EPL-3000 and ActionLaser 1300 have a sophisticated, built-in, selfdiagnostic function that reduces troubleshooting time by identifying failed parts or components. This selfdiagnostic test overcomes the troubleshooting problems for page printers, in which even a trivial failure can result in a serious print quality problem.
Ttwubkhooting EPL401M/ActionLaaar 13(M Servke Manual 5.3 TROUBLESHOOTING This section describes the troubleshooting of abnormal operations and print quality problems. Troubleshooting of Abnormai Operation 5.3.1 This section describes how to detect and determine the cause of malfunctions and suggests what actions to take. Each paragraph refers you to a detailed troubleshooting table. Tabie 5-2.
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Troubleshooting EPL-3000 /ActionLaser 1300 Service Manual Table 5-5. The LCD Displays Paper Jam or Cover Open Cause Step Checkpoint Finding Solution Connect the The interlock switch terminal terminal connector Is interlock switch terminal connector may be on the interlock connector disconnected? disconnected.
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EPL-30(W/ActionMser 13(W Service Manual Troubleshooting Table 5-6. The LCD Displays Paper Empty or Feed Jam Cause Step Checkpoint Finding Solution Connector for paper Is connector disconnected? Connect it. take-up mlenoid maybe disconnected. Disconnect connector CN2 on the PWB-F board and check coil resistance between pin 1 and pin 2 on Replace the paper...
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Troubleshooting EPL-3000/ActionLaser 1300 Service Manual Table 5-7. The LCD Displays Fusing Unit Error Checkpoint Finding Solution Step Cause Is the connector CN202 on The connector for the Connect it. the C144 MAIN board for the thermistor may be thermistor disconnected? disconnected.
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EPL4UJ0/ActiunLaser 13W Service Manual Troubleshooting Table 5-12. LCD Displays RAM Error Solution Step Checkpoint Finding Cause Is the operation OK after The optional SIMM may be Replace the SIMM. you remove the optional bad. SIMM? Replace the C144 The C144 MAIN board my —...
Troubleshooting EPL-3000/ActionLaser 1300 Sewice Manual Print Quality Anomaly 5.3.2 This section describes how to isolate a print quality problem from the possible causes. Table 5-15. Print Quality Anomaly Remedy Check Item Part Name Possible Cause Symptom Shake the imaging .OW image density Check the toner level cartridge.
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EPL4000/ActbnLaser 1300 Servke Manual Troubleshooting Table 5-15. Print Quality Anomaly (Continued) Remedy ‘%! Check Item Part Name Possible Cause Symptom Check whether the Reinstall the imaging Imaging 31ank print imaging cartridge is cartridge. cartriige installed propetiy. Poor development Replace the PWB-F PWB-F board —...
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Troubleshooting EPL-3000 /ActionLaser 1300 Service Manual Table 5-15. Print Quality Anomaly (Continued) Remedy Possible Cause Part Name Check Item Symptom Check the surface Veas of missing Replace the image Image transfer of the image )rint transfer roller. roller transfer roller. Poor image transfer Replace the PWB-F —...
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Maintenance Chapter 6 Table of Contents 6.1 MAINTENANCE 6.1.1 User Maintenance......... . 6.1.1.1 Cleaning .
Maintenance EPL-3000 /ActionLaser 13(UI Service Manual 6.1 MAINTENANCE The EPL-3000 and ActionLaser 1300 are page printers that use an electrophotographic printing method. Unlike most impact or ink-jet printers, the key components in the electrographic process are integrated into an expendable cartridge (the imaging cartridge). Therefore, periodic replacement of the imaging cartridge is essential to ensure high-quality output.
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EPL#9W/ActionLaaar 13# Service Manual Maintenance 4. Set the imaging cartridge on a clean, flat surface. Firmly grip the tab on the left side of the cartridge. Pull the clear seal all the way out with fiw even pressure, as shown. Figure 6-2.
Maintenance EPL-3000 /ActionLaser 1300 Sewice Manual 6.1.2 Service Maintenance This section describes the periodic service maintenance. 6.1.2.1 Periodic Service Maintenance The following units require periodic service rnaintemnce because they are subject to functional deterioration as the total number of printed pages increase, resulting in bad print quality. Table 6-1.
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Appendix Table of Contents A.1 CONNECTOR PIN ASSIGNMENTS A.1.1 Main Board (C144 MAIN Board) Pin Assignments ....A-3 A.1.2 Power Supply Board (PWB-E Board) Pin Assignments ... . . A-8 A.1.3 High-Voltage Supply Board (PWB-F Board) Pin Assignments .
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EPL-3000 /ActionLaser 1300 Service Manual Appendix A.1 CONNECTOR PIN ASSIGNMENTS Figures A-1 and A-2 illustrate the intercomection of the primary components. Table A-1 gives the size and a description of each connector. Main Board (C144 MAIN Board) Parallel l/F Option l/F Card; SIMM SIMM Figure A-1.
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Appendix EPL~OOO/ActianLasar 13(M Srvice Manual -I(3Z c.’ —a. Figure A-2. Cable Connections for the Engine Section Rev. A...
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Appendix EPL-3000 /ActionLaser 1300 Sewice Manual Table A-1. Board Connector Summary Description I Pins Reference Connector Main Board (C144 MAIN Board) 36 pins Table 1-8 Centronics parallel interface Connector for optional l/F (Type-B) card 36 pins Table A-2 — RIT l/F (Not used) 16 pins —...
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EPL~OOIActionLaser 13t’M Servke hkmual Appendix Table A-3. CN5 Pin Assignments Name Description Pin No. Signal — Ground Data bus bit O DTACK for CPU DTACK Data bus bit 1 — Not connected Data bus bit 2 — Not conneded Data bus bit 3 Clock MCLK —...
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Appendix EPL-3000 /ActionLaser 1300 Service Manual Table A-3. CN5 Pin Assignments (Continued) Description Signal Name — Not connected Data bus bit 9 — Not connected Data bus bit 10 DQ1O — Not connected Data bus bit 11 DQ1l — Not connected Data bus bit 12 DQ12 —...
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EPL4000/ActionLaser 13(M Service AAmuai Appendix Table AA. CN6 Pin Assignments (Continued) Pin No. Signal Name Description DQ22 Data bus bit 22 Data bus bit 7 DQ23 Data bus bit 23 Memory address bit 7 Not connected — +5 VDC Memory address bit 8 Memory address bit 9 RAS3 RAS 3...
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Appendix EPL-3000/ActionLaser 1300 Service Manual Table A-5. CN201 Pin Assignments Description Pin No. Signal Name — Ground GND1 — DC5V +5 VDC — GND2 Ground — DC12 +12 VDC — HI :ON Heater lamp on — Fan motor on M3:ON Main motor phase ~ Main motor phase ~ Main motor phase B...
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EPL-30iXl/ActionLaser 1300 Service Mhnual Appendix A.1.2 Power Supply Board (PWB-E Board) Pin Assignments Table A-10. CN1 Pin Assignments Description I Pin No. Signal Name I — +12 VDC DC12V Fan motor control simal M3: ON Tabie A-n. CN2 Pin Assignments Description Pin No.