Table of contents Table of contents Introduction ......1-1 Specifications ......2-1 Printer specifications .
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Table of contents Instructions for disassembly and assembly ..5-1 Replacing the casing parts ..... . 5-2 5.1.1 Replacing the upper part of casing .
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Table of contents Spare parts and schematics ....6-1 Housing/Panel ......6-2 General Arrangement –...
Introduction Introduction This Matrix Printer has been developed for daily correspondence purposes in the office. It meets the highest possible technical standards, and with proper use, it should provide many years of trouble-free operation. High-performance print qualities as well as operation with fanfold paper and cut sheets can be chosen.
Specifications Printer specifications Specifications Printer specifications Printer system Serial impact matrix printer Printhead with 24 needles ∅ 0.25 mm bidirectional printing Print speed and character matrices 400 cps / 10,0 cpi 12 x 12 (Data Print Quality) 480 cps / 12,0 cpi 12 x 10 600 cps / 15,0 cpi 08 x 08* 600 cps / 15,0 cpi 12 x 08 510 cps / 17,1 cpi 12 x 12...
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S EAN 128 Large Character Printing (LCP) US-Postnet Barcode * HRI = human readable index Emulations Standard – MTPL (Tally Printer Language) – Epson LQ-2550 – IBM Proprinter XL24e / IBM XL24 + AGM Optional on request Resolution 60 to 360 dpi horizontal...
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Specifications Printer specifications Power consumption <40 VA Approvals UL listed, ULc Certification, CE-Certification, FCC Class B Certification, VDE-GS Certification Narrow printer Wide printer Dimensions Width 424 mm 600 mm Height 300 mm 300 mm Depth 399 mm 399 mm Weight Narrow printer Wide printer 10.5 kg...
Interface specifications Specifications Interface specifications Parallel interface bidirectional Type of data 8-bit parallel interface (Centronics compatible) transmission IEEE-1284; Nibble mode Transmission rate Max. 30 KHz Signal status Low: 0.0 V to +0.4 V High: +2.4 V to +5.0 V Connection cable Material AWG no.
Specifications Paper specifications Paper specifications Tractor 1 Continuous paper, single part forms Weight 60 to 120 g/m (narrow printer) Width 76 to 254 mm (wide printer) 76 to 420 mm Form length 76 to 559 mm Multi part forms (to be tested individually!) Copies 1 + 5...
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Paper specifications Specifications Printing paper Recycling paper made of 100% waste paper (to DIN 19 309) can be processed. Set of forms Sets of forms may be used only if the top edge is bound. The binding edge should be as soft as possible. A wavy binding edge may hamper the smooth feeding of these sets.
Functional description Electronic functions Functional description Electronic functions The control electronic consists of 8 different assemblies. These are: Power supply Control board including parallel and serial interface Print head Head connection Panel board with LC display Paper feed motor Carriage motor Motor FAW (AGA/paper tray selection) PE + TOF SENSOR...
Mechanical functions FAW Functional description Mechanical functions 3.2.1 Function The motor FAW controls the pushbar which is used to select the functions. After switch-on, the carriage moves to the left-hand side of the printer and presses against the seesaw lever, thus pushing the seesaw outwards. This causes the see- saw to tilt, and the FAW motor proceeds to control paper tray selection.
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Functional description Mechanical functions FAW Pushbar in forward-most The gear shaft front has lifted the gear (82) from the left-hand side wall (away from position (position 1) the wall). Tractor 2 is driven as a result. FAW motor Position 1 Pushbar LF motor Gear (82)
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Mechanical functions FAW Functional description ⁄ Pushbar in position 3 The next step is 8.25 mm rather than 5.5 mm (i.e. in the middle of the 3rd and 4th markings). The gear (82) is close to the wall and engages with the gear (79) behind the white gear (78) which drives tractor 1.
Functional description Mechanical functions FAW 3.2.4 Single-sheet mode The pushbar moves to position 6, at which point the tractors are idle, and the friction is switched on. The pushbar then moves to position 5. The gear (76) moves to posi- tion 2 (away from the side wall), thus rendering inactive the gear (77) used to drive tractor 3.
Test functions, troubleshooting and maintenance Key functions when turning on the printer Test functions, troubleshooting and maintenance Key functions when In order to test whether your printer is functioning properly, you can choose from a selection off different test functions. You can activate one of these functions by turning on the printer keeping a corresponding key or key combination pressed while turning on the printer.
Testmode Test functions, troubleshooting and maintenance Testmode Various tests to check proper operation of the printer are available at any time. With these tests it is possible to check the print quality, proper operation of the print head and the mechanics, as well as efficient data transmission from the computer to the printer.
Test functions, troubleshooting and maintenance Testmode 4.2.1 Rolling ASCII With the rolling ASCII test you can test whether your printer is functioning properly (independently from your computer). You can select either 80 or 136 characters per line. (For the narrow printer, only the ASCII test with 80 characters per line is displayed.) You can interrupt the test if you for example want to change the line density by pressing the Online key.
Testmode Test functions, troubleshooting and maintenance 4.2.2 Interface test With the interface test (Hex-Dump or H-Dump) you can check data transfer from (Hex-Dump) computer to printer. The text which is being transmitted to the printer is printed in two parts. In the left part the text is printed in hexadecimal format, and in the right in ASCII format.
Test functions, troubleshooting and maintenance Testmode 4.2.3 Setting the Formlen The Formlen function allows you to set the basic form length to meet your require- function ments. 12 inches are usual in Europe, as opposed to 11 inches in the USA. Put the printer into Testmode, press the key Next twice and select the Formlen menu.
Testmode Test functions, troubleshooting and maintenance 4.2.5 Setting the Paphand The Paphand group of menus improves the possibilities for the trouble-free printing function of paper with properties likely to cause problems (perforations, carrier strips, etc.) or poor quality paper. Put the printer into Testmode and change to the parameter group Paphand CX-bid by pressing the key Next three times.
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Test functions, troubleshooting and maintenance Testmode 4.2.5.4 Rightzo Select the Rightzo menu (stands for right zone). Possible settings: On/Off Rightzo=Off Default setting: Online < > Exit Setup If this parameter is On, the print head moves out of the perforation zone on the right as long as the paper is being transported.
Testmode Test functions, troubleshooting and maintenance 4.2.6 CX-bid Select the CX-bid menu. Possible settings: On/Off CX-bid=On Default setting: < > Exit Online Setup CX-bid = ON sets the parallel interface of the printer to bidirectional mode (IEEE 1284). CX-bid = OFF sets the interface to compatibility mode in order to ensure reliable operation with special external boxes.
Test functions, troubleshooting and maintenance Showon function Showon function This function is used to check the values for print head distance, termperature and function. Display aaaaa bb ccc ddd eeeee Online Setup The meaning of the variables is: horizontal position of carriage; the value should be from 0 to approx. aaaaa 1760.
AGA test Test functions, troubleshooting and maintenance AGA test This test is used for checking the function of the AGA feature. After activating the AGA test the printer changes over to the rolling ASCII test. Se- lect the parameter ASCII136 or ASCII80 in accordance with the paper inserted (ASCII 136 is only displayed on the wide printer).
Test functions, troubleshooting and maintenance Parallelity Parallelity This test mode is used for checking and adjusting the parallelism of print head and platen. Make sure that the ribbon cassette and paper is removed from the printer. PARALLEL Online Setup After activating the parallelity mode the printer measures first the distance on the right side (yyy) than the distance on the left side (xxx).
Troubleshooting Test functions, troubleshooting and maintenance Troubleshooting Many of the faults and problems which may occur while using the printer are minor problems which you can solve yourself. The following chapter should help you to distinguish between a simple operating error and a major malfunction. This chapter provides information on the rectification of faults without the assistance of specially trained personnel.
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Test functions, troubleshooting and maintenance Troubleshooting Problems with the paper The paper is not fed in. feed 1. Check that the display shows the correct paperway, if necessary select the correct paperway (single sheet or fanfold) with the key Paper. See the reference manual on CD-ROM, section Paper path quick selection .
Troubleshooting Test functions, troubleshooting and maintenance 4.6.1 Problems with the print quality Print is too pale 1. The print head to platen gap is not correctly set, refer to the reference manual on CD-ROM, section Setting the print head gap . For printers with the AGA = ON: Enter a correction value <0.
Test functions, troubleshooting and maintenance Troubleshooting 4.6.2 Error messages via the display Load paper from ... The paper has run out during operation. The printer has been switched on, but no paper has been inserted. Insert paper in the active sheet feeder. The paper is not fed past the light barrier.
Troubleshooting Test functions, troubleshooting and maintenance 4.6.3 Additional display These are not error messages, they give operating instructions and information messages from the printer to the user. Press any key To proceed press any key. Loading Default The factory-set parameters are loaded and are written into all menus. Only available in Epson Functions which have no meaning in this emulation have been selected.
Test functions, troubleshooting and maintenance Maintenance Maintenance The printer is designed to operate with minimal maintenance. It is recommended to check the ribbon from time to time and to clean the platen. Preventive maintenance is not necessary. Before cleaning, turn off the printer and disconnect the power cable. STOP Do not oil or grease the printer, especially the sliderails and shafts.
Maintenance Test functions, troubleshooting and maintenance 4.7.3 Cleaning the interior Remove paper and dust (ribbon deposits) with a soft brush. Check that any paper has been removed from the tractors. 4.7.4 Platen Remove the ribbon. Carefully clean the platen with platen roller cleaner (available from dealers).
Test functions, troubleshooting and maintenance Maintenance 4.7.5 Ribbon Check whether the ribbon is worn or damaged. The ribbon must be replaced if it is frayed, see reference manual on CD-ROM, section Replacing the ribbon cassette. The service life of the ribbon is 3,5 million characters for the narrow printer and 5 million characters for the wide printer.
Instructions for disassembly and assembly Instructions for disassembly and assembly This chapter provides the necessary information on disassembly and assembly* of the different printer components and elements. Caution: Switch off the printer and remove the power cord. STOP Attention: Give special attention on how the printer parts were mounted before. STOP Avoid touching the electronic components unless you are discharged on a protec- tive ground.
Replacing the casing parts Instructions for disassembly and assembly Replacing the casing parts 5.1.1 Replacing the upper Remove the front cover. — part of casing Remove the bottom cover tractor 1. —...
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Instructions for disassembly and assembly Replacing the casing parts Remove the upper cover rear. — Remove the rear cover. —...
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Replacing the casing parts Instructions for disassembly and assembly Use a screwdriver to unlock the casing aperture as shown in the illustration and — remove it. Use a screwdriver to unlock the panel as shown in the illustration and carefully —...
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Instructions for disassembly and assembly Replacing the casing parts Open the cable clamp A. — Disconnect the panel cable by pulling it out of plug B. — Use a screwdriver to unlock the upper casing as shown in the illustration, tilt it in an —...
Replacing the casing parts Instructions for disassembly and assembly 5.1.2 Replacing the lower Remove the upper part of the casing (see section 5.1.1). — part of casing Release the four rubber snaps (suspension) A of the print module, using special —...
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Instructions for disassembly and assembly Replacing the casing parts Press the connector together and unplug the cable A. — Lift the whole printer mechanic with both hands straight upward and put it carefully — on a stable place.
Replacing the print head Instructions for disassembly and assembly Replacing the print Remove the upper part of the casing (see section 5.1.1). — head Move the carriage A to the left. — Remove the ribbon cassette. — Lift the flap B. —...
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Instructions for disassembly and assembly Replacing the print head Pull out the printhead carefully. —...
Replacing the flap Instructions for disassembly and assembly Replacing the flap Remove the upper part of the casing (see section 5.1.1). — Turn the flap A upwards to a vertical position beyond the snap point and pull off. — Be careful with the foils of the flap; if they are damaged, the paper feed may be disturbed.
Instructions for disassembly and assembly Replacing the electronic components Replacing the electronic components 5.4.1 Replacing the main Remove the casing parts (see section 5.1). — controller board Press the two latches A of the cover controller casing inwards. — (incl. casing) Lift the cover controller casing and press at point B inwards.
Replacing the electronic components Instructions for disassembly and assembly Unplug the six connectors (cable CR-motor A, cable sensor PE B, Printhead cable — C [2x], cable FAW motor D, cable LF motor E, cable sensor HP F and cable panel G). 5.4.2 Replacing the power Remove the casing parts (see section 5.1).
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Instructions for disassembly and assembly Replacing the electronic components Unplug the connectors C (2x, cable power switch). — Screw out the grounding wire cable D with a phillips screwdriver. — Loosen the retaining clips carefully with a flat-nosed pliers and remove the power —...
Replacing the electronic components Instructions for disassembly and assembly 5.4.3 Replacing the panel board Remove the panel (see section 5.1.1). — Use a screwdriver to unlock the two noses A and remove panel board. — 5-14...
Instructions for disassembly and assembly Replacing the FAW motor Replacing the Remove the casing parts (see section 5.1). — FAW motor Remove the main controller board (incl. casing, see section 5.4.1). — Press the seesaw A together at its axis B, move the top to the left and release the —...
Replacing the paper transport motor Instructions for disassembly and assembly Replacing the paper Remove the casing parts (see section 5.1). — transport motor Remove the main controller board (incl. casing, see section 5.4.1). — Turn the paper transport motor A counter clockwise out of the holders B and —...
Instructions for disassembly and assembly Replacing incremental strip Replacing Remove the casing parts (see section 5.1). — incremental strip Remove the print head (see section 5.2). — Unhook the incremental strip on the right side. — Guide a small srewdriver into the hole A and press to the left. Remove the —...
Replacing the AGA sensor Instructions for disassembly and assembly Replacing the AGA Remove the casing parts (see section 5.1). — sensor Remove the print head (see section 5.2). — Press on the back side of the AGA sensor case A carefully with an srewdriver and —...
Instructions for disassembly and assembly Replacing timing station sensor Replacing timing Remove the casing parts (see section 5.1). — station sensor Remove the print head (see section 5.2). — Remove the incremental strip (see section 5.7). — Remove the sensor holder A by pressing inwards the nose B and pulling upwards. —...
Replacing the home position sensor Instructions for disassembly and assembly 5.10 Replacing the home Remove the part of the casing (see section 5.1.1). — position sensor Remove the main controller board (incl. casing, see section 5.4.1). — Remove the home position sensor A by pressing catch B with a screwdriver. —...
Instructions for disassembly and assembly Replacing the printhead cable 5.11 Replacing the Remove the casing parts (see section 5.1). — printhead cable Remove the main controller board (incl. casing, see section 5.4.1). — Remove the AGA and timing station sensor (see section 5.8 and 5.9). —...
Replacing the ribbon drive Instructions for disassembly and assembly 5.12 Replacing the Remove the casing parts (see section 5.1). — ribbon drive Remove the ribbon cassette. — Lift the flap (see section 5.2). — Unlock the torsion spring A and remove it. —...
Instructions for disassembly and assembly Replacing the carriage 5.13 Replacing the Remove the casing parts (see section 5.1). — carriage Remove the main controller board (incl. casing, see section 5.4.1). — Remove the AGA and timing station sensor (see section 5.8 and 5.9). —...
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Replacing the carriage Instructions for disassembly and assembly Unhook the spring bar C on the right side wall and remove it. Turn the adjusting — lever D until the two noses face the slots and remove it. Pull the carriage shaft E first to the right, lift it at the left side and pull it out of —...
Instructions for disassembly and assembly Replacing the carriage motor 5.14 Replacing the Remove the casing parts (see section 5.1). — carriage motor Remove the ribbon cassette and the print head (see section 5.2). — Remove the main controller board (incl. casing, see section 5.4.1). —...
Replacing the printing bar Instructions for disassembly and assembly 5.15 Replacing the Remove the casing parts (see section 5.1). — printing bar Remove the flap (see section 5.3). — Use a screwdriver to release the clamp A. — Remove the printing bar B slightly forward and then to the right out of the left —...
Instructions for disassembly and assembly Replacing the PE sensor 5.16 Replacing the Remove the casing parts (see section 5.1.1 and 5.1.2). — PE sensor Remove the main controller board (incl. casing, see section 5.4.1). — Remove the flap (see section 5.3). —...
Replacing the Friction Drive Instructions for disassembly and assembly 5.17 Replacing the Friction Drive 5.17.1 Replacing the friction Remove the casing parts (see section 5.1). — drive shaft front Remove the print head (see section 5.2). — Remove the flap (see section 5.3). —...
Instructions for disassembly and assembly Replacing the Friction Drive 5.17.2 Replacing the lower friction Remove the two/three (narrow/wide printer) springs C. — Pull each of the two/three (narrow/wide printer) latches D forward and remove it by — pulling up. Start on the right end. Remove the two/three (narrow/wide printer) roller springs E and the friction axles F.
Replacing the tractor Instructions for disassembly and assembly 5.18 Replacing the Remove the casing parts (see section 5.1). — tractor Unlock the tractors and pull them as soon as possible to the left. — Press the holder B on the right side back slightly and move the shaft A upwards. —...
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Instructions for disassembly and assembly Replacing the tractor Release the circlip C at the right side. — Press the holder E on the right side back slightly and move the shaft D upwards. — To take out the shaft D and the tractors, first move the shaft to the right, then —...
Replacing the switch paper guide Instructions for disassembly and assembly 5.19 Replacing the Remove the casing parts (see section 5.1). — switch paper guide Remove Main Controller Board (incl. casing, see section 5.4.1). — Remove the tractor (see section 5.18). —...
Instructions for disassembly and assembly Replacing the paper transport 5.20 Replacing the paper transport Make sure that the position of the push bar – selected paper path – is not Tractor 2. STOP 5.20.1 Replacing the paper Remove the casing parts (see section 5.1). —...
Replacing the paper transport Instructions for disassembly and assembly 5.20.2 Replacing driving shaft Unlock driving shaft B by pressing the holer C. — Move the driving shaft B first to the right, then remove it. — Make sure that the position of the push bar – selected paper path – is not Tractor 2. 5-34...
Instructions for disassembly and assembly Replacing the side walls 5.21 Replacing the side walls Make sure that the position of the push bar – selected paper path – is not Tractor 2. 5.21.1 Replacing the left side Remove all parts as described in 5.1 to 5.20. —...
Replacing the side walls Instructions for disassembly and assembly 5.21.2 Replacing the right side Remove all parts as described in 5.1 to 5.20. — wall Press the three holders as described in section 5.21.1 and remove the right side — wall.
Spare parts and schematics Spare parts and schematics The spare parts lists show: 1. The position of the part in the explosion drawing (item). 2. The name of the part. 3. The part number and the printer type where it belongs to; first column = narrow printer second column = wide printer...
Spare parts and schematics General Arrangement – sheet 1 Part No Part No Item Name narrow printer wide printer Class Qty. Print head NDK 9/24 055 400 A/B/E Sensor timing station 060 481 Printhead cable compl. 060 478 060 479 Sensor AGA compl.
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General arrangement – sheet 2 Spare parts and schematics General arrangement – sheet 2...
Spare parts and schematics General arrangement – sheet 2 Part No Part No Item Name narrow printer wide printer Class Qty. Push bar FAW 060 252 Slide FAW 060 253 Toothed wheel Z84/10 060 311 BG switch lever seesaw compl. 060 499 Toothed wheel Z24/16 052 273...
Power supply Spare parts and schematics Power supply 120 V 047 832 220–240 V 047 831...
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Spare parts and schematics Power supply...
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Power supply Spare parts and schematics Part No Part No Item/Position Name narrow printer wide printer Class Qty. Power unit 220-240 V compl. 047 831 A/B/D Power unit 120 V compl. 047 832 A/B/D R8 R14 Resistor 10R-J 0W25 711 374 R6 R18 R19 R26 R27 Resistor 330K-J 0W5 710 163...
Spare parts and schematics Controller Controller PROM version 047 806 FLASH version 047 888 Firmware must be ordered separately. PROM version: 047 914 FLASH version: 047 952 6-11...
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Controller Spare parts and schematics Jumper settings Jumper Controller Controller PROM-version FLASH-version 047 806 047 888 FLASH 4 Mbit 8 Mbit 4 Mbit with IC socket ZG* (option) with IC socket * not assembled 6-12...
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Spare parts and schematics Controller 6-13...
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Controller Spare parts and schematics 6-14...
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Spare parts and schematics Controller 6-15...
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Controller Spare parts and schematics 6-16...
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Spare parts and schematics Controller 6-17...
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Controller Spare parts and schematics 6-18...
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Spare parts and schematics Controller Part No Part No Item/Position Name PROM-version FLASH-version Class Qty. Controller compl. without firmware 047 806 047 888 A/B/D ASIC PPC 047 803 C10 C43 C50 C51 C52 C56 Capacitor 330P-K 100V 710 331 C32 C33 C57 Capacitor 330P-M 63V 710 877 C62 C63 C69...
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Controller Spare parts and schematics Part No Part No Item Name PROM-vers. FLASH-vers. Class Qty. IC17 IC 74LS373 709 923 IC11 IC TS93C46M EEPROM 709 947 IC D431000GW12LL SRAM 710 021 IC15 IC L6219/DIL - motor driver 710 122 IC16 IC L4972AD switched mode reg.
Spare parts and schematics Recommended spare parts Recommended spare parts Part No Part No Item Name narrow printer wide printer Class Qty. Panel board 060 477 Power switch 710 330 Power unit 220-240 V 047 831 A/B/D Power unit 120 V 047 832 A/B/D Panel cable...
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ADDENDUM T2040 Assembling the FAW T2140 Place the empty side plate so that the outside faces down and the bottom edge — towards you. – Insert the toothed wheel A (item 96*) positioned under the push bar. – If necessary, attach the slide FAW B (item 71) and the position ruler C (item 95) to the push bar D (item 70).
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