Summary of Contents for Lexmark 2380 - Forms Printer B/W Dot-matrix
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Lexmark 23XX Series 23XX-XXX • Table of Contents • Start Diagnostics • Safety and Notices • Trademarks • Index Lexmark and Lexmark with diamond design are trademarks of Lexmark International, Inc., registered in the United States and/or other countries.
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Lexmark International, Inc., Department F95/032-2, 740 New Circle Road NW, Lexington, Kentucky 40511, U.S.A. Lexmark may use or distribute any of the information you supply in any way it believes appropriate without incurring any obligation to you.
Notices and Safety Information Safety Notices • The maintenance information for this product has been prepared for use by a professional service person and is not intended to be used by others. • There may be an increased risk of electric shock and personal injury during disassembly and servicing of this product.
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Norme di sicurezza • Le informazioni riguardanti la manutenzione di questo prodotto sono indirizzate soltanto al personale di assistenza autorizzato. • Durante lo smontaggio e la manutenzione di questo prodotto, il rischio di subire scosse elettriche e danni alla persona è più elevato.
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Informació de Seguretat • La informació pel manteniment d’aquest producte està orientada exclusivament a professionals i no està destinada a ningú que no ho sigui. • El risc de xoc elèctric i de danys personals pot augmentar durant el procés de desmuntatge i de servei d’aquest producte. El personal professional ha d’estar-ne assabentat i prendre les mesures convenients.
Preface This manual is divided into the following chapters: • “General Information” contains a general description of the printer and the maintenance approach used to repair it. Special tools and test equipment are listed in this chapter, as well as general environmental and safety instructions.
1. General Information Description The Lexmark 238X and 239X - XXX printers are small versatile tabletop printers suitable for use in the home or small business. They are especially well-suited for applications that use continuous or multipart forms. The 2381 and 2391 are wide-carriage versions of the 2380 and 2390.
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The following table summarizes the differences between the printers in the 23XX family: No. of US Logo WTC Logo Mach Type Paper Paper Print Name Name Model # Width Knob Wires PPSII 2380 2380 2380-001 Narrow PPSII 2381 2381 2381-001 Wide PPSII 2390 2390...
All numbers are average or estimates. • Performance of individual printers may vary. • Lexmark does not represent or warrant that printers will achieve these results. (See the applicable statement of Limited Warranty for all warranty information). General Information 1-3...
Options The following options may be installed on 238X/239X printers: • Auto Sheet Feeder (ASF) • 32Kb Memory Module, Volatile • 32Kb Memory Module, Non-volatile • Serial Interface Attachment (RS232/RS422). • Extended National Language Support modules (World Trade only) • Acoustics Option •...
Abbreviations ASIC Application-Specific Integrated Circuit Customer Setup DRAM Dynamic Random Access Memory EPROM Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory Electrostatic Discharge Field Replaceable Unit HVPS High Voltage Power Supply Local Area Network Liquid Crystal Display Light-Emitting Diode LVPS Low Voltage Power Supply NVRAM Nonvolatile Random Access Memory Original Equipment Manufacturer...
Setup Mode How To Change The Printer Functions 1. Make sure continuous forms are in the printer. 2. Press Alt and then press Setup to enter Setup Mode.The printer prints out the Main Menu. 3. To select a function, press the buttons listed on the printout. 4.
Only the “Black” adapter is available as a FRU. • Changes to switch settings are valid only after printer power is turned off and then on again. • Contact Lexmark Technical Support for questions about serial adapters. General Information 1-7...
Serial Interface Switches The serial interface has 12 function switches which determine how the printer receives data from the computer or terminal. Set the switches according to your particular equipment requirements. Function Switch Setting Switches 1 To 4 - Speed: Define the serial interface speed in bits per second (bps).
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Black Serial Adapter Switch 1 Switch 2 Switch 3 Speed (bps) 1,200 2,400 4,800 9,600 19,200 38,400 (RS-422 Only) Switch 5 - Data Bits: Selects the number of data bits (7 or 8) in each data frame. Switch 5 Data Bits General Information 1-9...
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Switches 6 and 7 - Parity: Select the interface parity. Switch 6 Switch 7 Parity Ignore Even Note: When setting the “Ignore” for parity, the printer ignores the received parity and transmits using even parity. For all other parity settings, the transmitted parity matches the received parity. Switch 8 - Stop Bits (Snap-On):.
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Switch 9 - Protocol: Selects the type of protocol. Differs depending on which serial interface unit is installed. Snap-On and Gray Units Protocol Switch 9 Snap-On Gray XON/XOFF DTR Pacing (RS232 only) DTR pacing (RS232 only) XON/XOFF Black Units Switch 4 Switch 9 Protocol XON/XOFF...
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Switch 11- Polarity For RS-422 Serial Interface (All Units): NOR/REV reverses the polarity of the receive and transmit data line for the RS-422 serial interface. Switch 11 Mode Normal Reverse Switch 12 - Serial Interface Mode Select: (All Units) Switch 232/422 sets the serial interface in either RS-232C or RS-422 mode.
2. Diagnostic Information Start Make a quick visual check for defects (loose or broken parts, unplugged connectors, paper jams, and so on). Voltage, Ground, And Continuity Readings Voltage Readings All DC voltages must be within +5% through -10% of the values to be considered correct.
Error Indication Table The following table describes the service check entries for the printer error indication codes. When an error indication changes after you have entered a service check, you have an intermittent problem. If this occurs, leave the service check and go to “Symptom/Check Table”...
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Indication Alarm Action None Switch Scan Test Error Status Go to “Operator Panel Service Check” Power on page 2-24. Ready BLINK Paper BLINK Font Pitch BLINK Others None NVRAM Read/Write Error Status Turn the machine off and then back on. Power If you get the same error during power- Ready...
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Indication Alarm Action None Logical Error Status Turn the machine off and then back on. Power If you get the same error during Ready BLINK power-up, replace the main logic board Paper BLINK and readjust the bidirectional print Font BLINK adjustment.
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Indication Alarm Action None Operator Panel Failure Status Go to “Operator Panel Service Check” Power on page 2-24. Ready Paper Font Pitch Others If other LED None Go to “POST Service Check” on page combinations 2-31. along with the Power LED are on. Any LED on but None Go to...
Symptom/Check Table 1. Select the symptom that best describes the problem. 2. Perform the appropriate action before you go to the indicated service check. Abnormal Indications Symptom Action 7 or more lights turn Disconnect the interface cable from the printer and on but do not turn turn the printer off and then on.
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Abnormal Print Operation Problems Symptom Action Printer will not print, Be sure the interface cable is connected properly. or become Ready. If the serial interface adapter is installed, be sure it Abnormal operation, and its power interface cable are installed incorrect characters, correctly.
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Error Indications Symptom Action Ready and Paper Turn the printer off and then on. Out lights blink to indicate a Hardware Go to “Abnormal Indications” on page 2-6. Error. Paper Out and Alt Turn the printer off and then on. lights blink to indicate an operator Go to...
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Symptom Action Paper feeds, but Be sure the paper select lever is in the cut sheet Auto Loading does position. not work. Be sure Auto Loading is enabled in the Setup Mode. Go to the “Paper Select Sensor Service Check” on page 2-30.
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Operator Panel Problems Symptom Action Start/Stop does not Turn the printer off and then on. function but no error is indicated. Go to the “Operator Panel Service Check” on page 2-24. Only the Power light turns on. One or more buttons do not function.
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Print Quality Problems Symptom Action No print, but carrier Adjust the form thickness lever to a lower number. moves as if printing. Be sure the printhead cables are not loose or damaged. Be sure the interface cable is connected properly. Be sure the serial interface adapter is installed correctly and the dip switches are set correctly.
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Symptom Action Wavy vertical lines, Clean and lubricate the carrier shaft. uneven left margin or character width is If the carrier drive belt is worn or broken, replace reduced. the carrier unit. Go to the “Carrier Drive, Home Position Sensor, Ribbon Feed Service Check”...
Irrecoverable Operator Errors Alt and Paper Out lights blink to indicate an operator error. If this indication cannot be recovered, the problem may be the paper empty sensor or the paper select sensor. Check the following in the order listed and if the printer does not work correctly, go to the indicated service check.
Service Checks Abnormal Noise Service Check Check the entire printer for loose parts. Action Ribbon Cartridge Remove and reinstall the ribbon cartridge. Printhead Disconnect the printhead cables. Run the print test (do not fold or damage the cables during the test). Replace the printhead if the noise is gone.
Auto Sheet Feeder (ASF) Service Check Note: Be sure the sheet feeder is enabled. Refer to “Setup Mode” on page 1-6. Auto Sheet Feeder Principles of Operation The auto-sheet feeder (ASF) feeds into the cut sheet paper entry throat. To use the ASF: •...
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Action Paper Feed If the paper does not feed, do the following: • Remove the ASF. • Be sure the base printer feeds paper correctly. • If it does not feed paper correctly, go to “Paper Feed Service Check” on page 2-27.
Carrier Drive, Home Position Sensor, Ribbon Feed Service Check 23XX-001 only: If the carrier stops but the print wires continue to fire (printing one vertical column of dots), or if the carrier does not move after turning the printer off and then on, inspect the area of the main logic board that is below the paperfeed motor.
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Action Carrier If there is no Home Position Error, check the carrier belt and the ribbon cartridge for wear or damage. Check the belt and pulley engagement. Manually move the carrier the full length of the carriage to check for binds and to make sure the ribbon advances when the carriage moves in either direction.
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Action Carrier Motor If the home position sensor is OK, refer to the table and make sure the resistance of the carrier motor windings are from 1 to 5 ohms for all printers. 238X-001,002,003 239X-002,003 239X-001 CP9-1 & CP9-5 CP9-1 & CP9-6 CP9-2 &...
Intermittent Problem Service Check FRU/Symptom Action The machine Check for the following: sometimes fails before POST is 1. Loose connectors. Reconnect all complete. connectors to the main and sub logic boards. 2. Electrical noise or static discharge. Check the following items: •...
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FRU/Symptom Action Machine power The cause of this problem may be that the sometimes turns power circuit is failing, or the wiring is off. intermittently open. Check the following in sequence: 1. Check the customer’s outlet voltage and be sure it is within tolerance. 2.
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FRU/Symptom Action If the prior The service check has not defined the failure, suggestions have or the machine is having intermittent failures. not corrected the The following may cause undefined or problem. intermittent failures: 1. Customer’s outlet voltage. Be sure that it is within the tolerance.
No Print or Abnormal Print Service Check FRU/Function Action Main Logic Board If the Print Test does not complete correctly, do the following: • Replace the main logic board. • Reset the bidirectional print adjustment. Refer to “Bidirectional Print Adjustment” on page 4-5.
Operator Panel Service Check Note: If the Op-Panel Asm is locked, only the Start/Stop, Form Feed, Alt + Tear Off and Alt + Park/Load buttons are active. Model 2 and 3 printers have a “Lock” LED to indicate that the operator panel is locked.
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Action Short Flexible Disconnect the short flexible cable from the Cable main logic board. Check the continuity of the operator panel signal lines between the end of the short flexible cable and the operator panel connector on the sub logic board. 238X-001 238X-002,003 CP3-4 &...
Paper Empty Sensor Service Check Note: 23XX-001 machines have a single paper sensor that serves as a paper empty sensor and also determines the top of form setting. 23XX-002 and 23XX-003 machines have two sensors: • The left sensor is paper empty. •...
Paper Feed Service Check Note: If the problem is frequent jams or paper creases, verify that the paper is neither very thick nor very thin. If necessary refer the customer to the User’s Guide for specifications of acceptable papers. On 23XX-001 printers check for equal gap between the lower feed rollers and lower pinch rollers.
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FRU / Symptom Action Paper Selector Make sure the selector lever alternately Lever engages and disengages the tractor gear and the ASF drive gear. Check the operation of the following parts as you move the paper select lever: • The tractor gear engages correctly in the continuous forms position.
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FRU / Symptom Action Paper Select Remove all paper from the printer and place Sensor the tractor in the push position. Press Form Feed and time how long the gear train rotates. • With the paper select lever in the cut sheet position (sensor open) the gear train should rotate for less than 2 seconds;...
Paper Select Sensor Service Check If form feed length is off by about 1 inch (25 mm), enter Setup Mode and verify that the form length setting is correct. See the Setup Mode and Switch Settings section. Action Paper Select Remove all paper from the printer and place Sensor the tractor in the push position.
Action Pull Tractor A failed pull tractor sensor can cause Sensor Alt + Park/Load not to function. With the tractor in the push position, press Alt+Park/ Load several times while alternately holding down and releasing the left pull tractor actuator. The paper should not park or load when the pull tractor actuator is held down.
Power Service Check If the symptom is that the Power light varies in intensity, make sure the upper feed roll shaft has the ground spring. If it does not, install ESD Kit P/N 1368036. Action Power Supply If the carrier does not move to the left after turning the printer off and then on, do the following: •...
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Action Op-Panel If there is still a power LED problem, check the Op-Panel Cable operator panel cable continuity and replace the cable or the operator panel. Carrier Motor Disconnect the carrier motor from main logic board CN9 and turn the printer off and then on. If the power LED lights correctly only with the carrier motor disconnected, replace the carrier motor.
Print Speed Service Check Reduced speed while printing the top 2 inch (51 mm) of a job is normal; for Model 003 printers, the slow down can be eliminated by entering Setup Mode and disabling TOF Read. The speed of the 23XX printers varies with the font, forms thickness setting and printhead temperature.
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Action Head Gap Sensor Check the function of the head gap sensor by 23XX-001 moving the forms thickness lever from 6 to 7 and back while printing the Demo Page Alt + Demo. Print speed is reset at the beginning of each line; listen for the printer to slow down in position 7.
Printhead Service Check Action Printhead Cables If the problem is missing or extra dots or lines, Printhead do the following: • Check the continuity and connection of the printhead cables and the short flexible cable. • Make sure the voltages to the sub logic board are correct.
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Action Printhead Continuity Table The correct resistance is: 2.8 to 3.8 ohms (238X) or 7 to 15 ohms (239X). 238X CP9-10 & CP9-12 (Dot1) CP9- 6 & CP9- 4 (Dot2) CP9-17 & CP9-14 (Dot3) CP9- 7 & CP9- 3 (Dot4) CP9-15 &...
Action Carrier Shaft Check and replace worn or damaged parts. Carrier Unit Platen Assembly Printhead Nose Ribbon Guide Pull Tractor Sensor Service Check Note: The pull tractor sensor detects the tractor in the pull position and disables park/load and auto tear-off. A failed sensor may prevent park/load from functioning with the tractor in the push position.
Top of Forms Problem Service Check Note: This service check applies to the 23XX-002 and 23XX-003 printers only. 23XX-001 machines have a single paper sensor that serves as a paper empty sensor and also determines the top of form setting. For top of forms problems on 23XX-001 printers, refer to the “Paper Empty Sensor Service Check”...
Tractor 2 Service Check Note: This option can be used only on 23XX-003 printers. The Tractor 2 in-place sensor opens during installation, when its actuator touches the printer cover. The home sensor detects the position of the slider. • When Tractor 2 is selected the motor-driven Tractor 2 slider pushes the printer sub slider cam lever to engage the printer gear train which drives the Tractor 2 tractors.
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10 Beeps and Blinking Ready, Paper, Font and Pitch LEDs Tractor 2 home sensor never made after turning the printer off and then on, or made at the wrong time. (The same error indication is used for carrier home failure.) Action Tractor 2 Remove the Tractor 2 and turn the printer off...
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3 Beeps and Tractor 2 LED blinks 3 times Tractor 2 selected from operator panel but printer does not detect Tractor 2 or detects that the Tractor 2 mechanism is not installed. Action Tractor 2 Check the Tractor 2 in-place sensor or the Board/Cable Asm.
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Paper Feed Problems Action Tractor 2 On the printer, make sure the gear that drives Tractor 2 turns freely when the lever is not pressed, but remain still when the lever is pressed. Remove Tractor 2 from the printer and remove all paper.
3. Diagnostic Aids The printer contains self tests to help find and solve problems. You need not connect the printer to a computer or terminal to run these tests. Types of self tests are as follows: • Power-On Self Test (POST) •...
Power-On Self Test (POST) The following tests are automatically performed when the printer is turned on. • LEDs Test (Checks that the LEDs on the operator panel work. The LEDs turn on and off after the printer is turned on then all LEDs turn on for a few seconds.
Print Test The print test can help you test and troubleshoot the printer. To start the print test, do the following: 1. Paper must be at the print position; test does not print if paper is parked. 2. Press and hold Line Feed and then turn the printer on. 3.
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Print Test Sample (9 wire) Print Test Sample (24 wire)
Hex Dump Mode The hex dump mode can help the user test and troubleshoot programs. You can use the hex dump procedure to get a hexadecimal printout of the data stream sent to the printer. All data, including both control and character data, print in hexadecimal instead of ASCII.
Serial Interface Adapter Print Test The serial interface adapter has a switch that enables a test of the connection between the serial interface adapter and the printer main logic board. This generates a short test print containing the serial interface adapter code level and switch settings, and the printer character set.
4. Repair Information This chapter contains adjustments and removal procedures. Whenever parts are replaced, make sure that all adjustments are correct by running diagnostics procedures and checking adjustments as needed. Handling ESD-Sensitive Parts Many electronic products use parts that are known to be sensitive to electrostatic discharge (ESD).
Adjustments CAUTION: Be sure to unplug the power cord whenever you are working on the printer with one of the covers removed. Printhead-to-Platen Gap Adjustment WARNING: To prevent damage to the printhead when this adjust- ment is made, be sure a gap exists between the printhead and the right end of the platen before you turn the printer on.
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1. Turn the printer off. 2. Remove the ribbon access cover. 3. Remove the ribbon cartridge and paper. 4. Set the form thickness lever to position 1. 5. Move the carrier so that it is just to the left of the left upper feed roller, approximately 50 mm (2.0 in.) from the left side frame.
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7. Move the carrier so that it is just to the right of the right upper feed roller, approximately 50 mm (2.0 in.) from the right side frame. 8. Using feeler gauges [1] of 0.35 mm and 0.40 mm (0.014 in. and 0.016 in.), move the right carrier bushing [2] forward or backward until the gap between the printhead [3] and platen [4] is between 0.35 mm - 0.40 mm (0.014 in.
Bidirectional Print Adjustment After replacing any mechanical part which affects the operation of the main logic board or the carrier, perform the following procedure to adjust the bidirectional print. Note: This adjustment cannot be completed if the printer runs out of paper, so be sure to use continuous forms.
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7. Align the second and fourth lines to the first and third lines. Each time Micro is pressed, the second and fourth lines shift toward the left. Each time Micro is pressed, the second and fourth lines shift toward the right. 8.
Removal Procedures Use the following procedures to remove and replace individual FRUs. The procedures in this section are mainly for the 2380 and 2390 printers. When a procedure for the 2381 and 2391 printers differ, the procedure for the 2381 and 2391 is described under “Wide Carriage”.
Auto Sheet Feeder Gears Removal 1. Remove the right cover. 2. Release the latch [A], and then remove the joint gear [1]. 3. Remove the idler gear [2]. 4. Release the latch [A], and then remove the idler gear [3]. 5.
Auto Sheet Feeder Pick-up Roller Removal 1. Remove the covers and the cut sheet support. 2. Remove the idler gear and pick-up gear “Auto Sheet Feeder Gears Removal” on page 4-8. 3. Remove the left roller bushing [1] as shown. 4.
Bottom Cover Removal 1. Remove the tractor assembly “Push Tractor Assembly Removal” on page 4-53. 2. Remove the top cover “Top Cover Removal” on page 4-61. 3. Remove the main logic board “Main Logic Board Removal” on page 4-33. 4. Remove the power supply unit “Power Supply Removal”...
Carrier Removal 1. Remove the top cover “Top Cover Removal” on page 4-61. 2. Remove the printhead “Printhead Removal” on page 4-48. 3. Remove the printhead cables from the carrier assembly “Printhead Cables Removal” on page 4-49. 4. Remove the sub logic board “Sub Logic Board Removal”...
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10. Release the ground spring [11] from the end of the carrier shaft; the spring need not be removed. 11. Rotate the left carrier bushing. 12. Remove the lever stop bracket from the carrier motor (bracket not present on all machines). 13.
Carrier Motor Assembly Removal 1. Remove the top cover “Top Cover Removal” on page 4-61. 2. Remove the sub logic board “Sub Logic Board Removal” on page 4-59. 3. Move the carrier to the center of the printer. 4. Remove the belt tension spring [1] and loosen the screw [2]. 5.
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6. Disconnect the carrier motor cable [4] from connector CN9 on the main logic board. 7. Remove the screws [5] and [6] and then remove the carrier motor assembly from the left side frame. Repair Information 4-17...
Carrier Plate Removal 1. Remove the tractor assembly “Push Tractor Assembly Removal” on page 4-53. 2. Remove the top cover “Top Cover Removal” on page 4-61. 3. Remove the paper select lever “Paper Select Lever Removal” on page 4-42. 4. Remove the printhead “Printhead Removal”...
Download or Print Buffer Module Removal Notes: • Turn the printer Off and disconnect the power cord at the printer. • The Download Module and the Print Buffer Module are options. 1. Remove the rear cover. 2. Remove the paper support. 3.
Form Thickness Lever Removal 1. Remove the top cover “Top Cover Removal” on page 4-61. 2. Remove the sub logic board “Sub Logic Board Removal” on page 4-59. 3. Remove the paper feed motor and the paper feed motor plate “Paper Guide / Platen Assembly Removal”...
Head Gap Sensor Removal (238X-001) 1. Remove the top cover “Top Cover Removal” on page 4-61. 2. Remove the sub logic board “Sub Logic Board Removal” on page 4-59. 3. Remove the paper feed motor and the paper feed motor plate “Paper Guide / Platen Assembly Removal”...
Head Gap Sensor Removal (23XX-002, 003) 1. Remove the top cover “Top Cover Removal” on page 4-61. 2. Remove the sub logic board see“Sub Logic Board Removal” on page 4-59. 3. Remove the paper feed motor and the paper feed motor plate “Paper Guide / Platen Assembly Removal”...
Home Position Sensor Removal 1. Remove the top cover “Top Cover Removal” on page 4-61. 2. Disconnect the home position sensor cable from the sub logic board. 3. Remove the screw [1], and then remove the home position sensor from the left side frame. The sensor is attached to the left side support plate on newer models.
Label Jam Removal When a pressure-sensitive label that separates from its protective backing has jammed and stuck to the paper separator and/or below the carrier plate, the following procedure should be used to remove the jammed label. 1. Remove the top cover “Top Cover Removal”...
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Left Side Frame Removal 1. Remove the tractor assembly “Push Tractor Assembly Removal” on page 4-53. 2. Remove the top cover “Top Cover Removal” on page 4-61. 3. Remove the pull tractor actuator “Pull Tractor Actuator Removal” on page 4-51. 4.
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20. Remove the screw [4]. 21. Release the two latches [5]. 22. Remove the left side frame. 23. Be sure to perform the Printhead-to-Platen Gap Adjustment after you re-assemble the printer. “Printhead-to-Platen Gap Adjustment” on page 4-2. Repair Information 4-29...
Lower Feed Roller Removal 1. Remove the tractor assembly “Push Tractor Assembly Removal” on page 4-53. 2. Remove the top cover “Top Cover Removal” on page 4-61. 3. Remove the pull tractor actuator “Pull Tractor Removal” on page 4-50. 4. Remove the paper select lever “Paper Select Lever Removal”...
Lower Pinch Roller Removal Note: The lower pinch roller and the pinch roller gear must be ordered separately. 1. Remove the top cover “Top Cover Removal” on page 4-61. 2. Remove the center pinch roller ground spring. 3. Remove the left and right pinch roller springs [1]. 4.
Main Logic Board Removal 1. Remove the top cover “Top Cover Removal” on page 4-61. 2. Disconnect all cables connected to the main logic board connectors may not be exactly as shown. Note: Do not twist the flexible cable when disconnecting CN3. 3.
Operator Panel Assembly Removal 1. Remove the top cover “Top Cover Removal” on page 4-61. 2. Release the two latches [1], and then remove the operator panel assembly. Note: Be sure the flexible cable is correctly aligned and inserted securely. The end with the 90 degree fold connects to the sub logic board.
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Paper Empty Sensor And Spring Removal 1. Remove the tractor assembly “Push Tractor Assembly Removal” on page 4-53. 2. Remove the top cover “Top Cover Removal” on page 4-61. 3. Remove the print unit see “Print Unit Removal” on page 4-47.
Paper Feed Motor Removal 1. Remove the top cover “Top Cover Removal” on page 4-61. 2. Remove the sub logic board “Sub Logic Board Removal” on page 4-59. 3. Disconnect the paper feed motor cable [1] from connector CN10 on the main logic board. 4.
Paper Guide Removal (Left And Right) 1. Remove the front cover and place it front down on a flat surface. 2. Press down the paper guide [1], release the two latches, and remove the paper guide. Repair Information 4-39...
Paper Select Lever Removal 1. Remove the top cover “Top Cover Removal” on page 4-61. 2. Release the latch [2] and then remove the paper select lever [1] from the right side frame. 4-42...
Paper Select Sensor Removal 1. Remove the top cover “Top Cover Removal” on page 4-61. 2. Remove the print unit see “Print Unit Removal” on page 4-47. 3. Using diagonal pliers, cut 4 mm off the ends of the last two ribs on the paper guide to allow better screwdriver access.
Paper Separator Removal 1. Remove the tractor assembly “Push Tractor Assembly Removal” on page 4-53. 2. Remove the top cover “Top Cover Removal” on page 4-61. 3. Remove the print unit see “Print Unit Removal” on page 4-47. 4. Remove the carrier shaft retention ground spring [1] located on the right side frame.
Power Supply Removal CAUTION: The power supply may be hot. 1. Turn off the printer and disconnect the power cord at both ends. 2. Remove the top cover “Top Cover Removal” on page 4-61. 3. Remove the ground wire screw [1]. Do not lose the star washer [2], if present, located between the ground wire and the shield plate.
Print Unit Removal 1. Remove the tractor assembly “Push Tractor Assembly Removal” on page 4-53. 2. Remove the top cover “Top Cover Removal” on page 4-61. 3. Disconnect all cables connected to the main logic board. Do not bend or twist the flexible cable when disconnecting it from CN3. 4.
Printhead Removal 1. Turn the printer off. 2. Disconnect the power cord at the printer. • Let the printhead cool for 15 minutes before touching it. • Be sure to avoid getting your finger stuck between the carrier and ribbon drive rack gear while moving the carrier. •...
Printhead Cables Removal Note: Be careful not to damage the printhead cables as they are secured with double-sided adhesive tape. 1. Remove the top cover “Top Cover Removal” on page 4-61. 2. Remove the printhead “Printhead Removal” on page 4-48. 3.
Pull Tractor Removal 1. Press the tractor assembly locking levers [1] down, tilt the tractor assembly in the direction indicated by the arrow and remove it from the printer. 4-50...
Pull Tractor Actuator Removal 1. If the tractor is installed in the pull tractor position, remove the tractor assembly see “Pull Tractor Removal” on page 4-50. 2. Remove the top cover “Top Cover Removal” on page 4-61. 3. Remove the left pull tractor actuator [1]. 4.
Pull Tractor Sensor Removal 1. Remove the top cover “Top Cover Removal” on page 4-61. 2. Disconnect the pull tractor sensor cable from connector CN4 on the main logic board. 3. Use a #1 Phillips screwdriver, held in the position shown, to remove the screw, then remove the pull tractor sensor.
Push Tractor Assembly Removal 1. Open the front cover [1]. 2. Press both tractor assembly locking levers [2] down, then pull the tractor assembly [3] straight out of the printer. Repair Information 4-53...
Ribbon Drive Rack Gear Removal 1. Remove the top cover “Top Cover Removal” on page 4-61. 2. Move the forms thickness lever to position 1. 3. Position the carrier midway between the two rack mounting tabs [1] shown. 4. Remove the stop [2], if present. 5.
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Right Side Frame Removal 1. Remove the tractor assembly “Push Tractor Assembly Removal” on page 4-53. 2. Remove the top cover “Top Cover Removal” on page 4-61. 3. Remove the paper select lever “Paper Select Lever Removal” on page 4-42. 4.
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Notes On Replacement: • Take care not to break the two latches [6] on the side frame that latch to the paper guide. • Be sure both ends of the paper separator are correctly in the mounting holes. • Use the new slider cam, if one is included with the new side frame;...
Right Side Frame Gears Removal 1. Remove the top cover “Top Cover Removal” on page 4-61. 2. Set the paper select lever upward to the cut form position. 3. Release the latch [1] and then remove the ASF drive gear. 4.
Sub Logic Board Removal 1. Remove the top cover “Top Cover Removal” on page 4-61. 2. Disconnect the short flexible cable [5] from connector CN3 on the main logic board. Note: Do not twist the flexible cable when you disconnect CN3. 3.
Tension Pulley Plate Assembly 1. Remove the top cover “Top Cover Removal” on page 4-61. 2. Remove the belt tension spring [1] from the hook. 3. Remove the screw [2]. 4. Remove the carrier belt [3]. 5. Remove the tension pulley plate assembly [4] by sliding it toward the right (rear view).
Top Cover Removal 1. Turn the printer off. 2. Disconnect the power cord at the printer. 3. 23XX-001 - Remove the paper advance knob [1] by pulling to the right. 4. If the tractor assembly is installed in the pull tractor position, remove the tractor assembly see “Pull Tractor Removal”...
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Note: The 2381 and 2391 have six cover latches that secure the top cover to the bottom cover. 10.While lifting the top cover slightly, disconnect the operator panel cable [7] from the sub logic board and then remove the top cover.
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Top of Form Sensor, Sensor Flag And Spring Removal 1. Remove the tractor assembly “Push Tractor Assembly Removal” on page 4-53. 2. Remove the top cover “Top Cover Removal” on page 4-61. 3. Remove the print unit and position the print unit on its front. “Print Unit Removal”...
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To Replace The Sensor Flag: Unless necessary, do not replace the sensor flag when replacing the sensor. 1. With diagonal pliers, cut the post and two tabs [5] off as flush as possible. 2. Unsnap both ends of the sensor flag from the paper guide. Carefully remove the sensor flag spring [4] from the bottom end of the sensor flag.
Upper Feed Roller Removal 1. Remove the top cover “Top Cover Removal” on page 4-61. 2. Disconnect the power supply cable from CN1 on the sub logic board. Remove the self-tapping screw that holds the sub logic board and the paper feed motor plate to the left side frame. 3.
5. Connector Locations This chapter shows the locations of specific parts of the printer. Reference Part Name Form Thickness Lever Paper Select Lever Carrier Motor Paper Feed Motor Parallel Interface Connector Main Logic Board Sub Logic Board Power Supply Tractor Unit Pull Tractor Actuator Ribbon Cartridge Ribbon Drive Rack Gear...
Tractor 2 Cable Connectors The Tractor 2 cable is soldered to the board at CN1; there is no connector. Connector Mode CN1-1 +26 V dc. CN1-2 + 26 V dc. CN1-3 Frame GND. CN1-4 Not Used. CN1-5 +5 V dc. CN1-6 Motor Common.
Signal Connections Power Supply <--> Main Logic Board <--> Sub Logic Board Power Supply Main Logic Board Sub Logic Board CN11 Pin 1 SIGNAL GND Pin 4 SIGNAL GND Pin 4 SIGNAL GND Pin 2 +5 V Pin 3 +5 V Pin 3 +5 V Pin 3...
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Main Logic Board <--> Parallel Interface Cable Main Logic Board Pin 1 -STROBE Pin 2 DATA 0 Pin 3 DATA 1 Pin 4 DATA 2 Pin 5 DATA 3 Pin 6 DATA 4 Pin 7 DATA 5 Pin 8 DATA 6 Pin 9 DATA 7 Pin 10...
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Main Logic Board <--> Sub Logic Board (Model - 001) 23XX-001 238X-001 239X-001 Main Logic Board Sub Logic Board Sub Logic Board Pin 1 SCLK Pin 34 SCLK Pin 34 SCLK Pin 2 LEDD Pin 33 LEDD Pin 33 LEDD Pin 3 Pin 32 Pin 32...
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Main Logic Board <--> Sub Logic Board (Model - 002, 003) 23XX-002, 003 238X-002, 003 239X-002, 003 Main Logic Board Sub Logic Board Sub Logic Board Pin 1 SCLK Pin 28 SCLK Pin 34 SCLK Pin 2 LEDD Pin 27 LEDD Pin 33 LEDD...
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Main Logic Board <--> Pull Tractor Sensor Pin 1 PUL TRA Pin 2 SIGNAL GND Main Logic Board <--> Serial Interface Card (option) Pin 1 +5 V Pin 2 SIGNAL GND Main Logic Board <--> Paper Empty Sensor Pin 1 PE1P Pin 2 Pin 3...
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Main Logic Board <-->Carrier Motor Pin 1 Pin 2 Pin 3 Pin 4 Pin 5 CACOMB Pin 6 CACOMA Main Logic Board <--> Paper Feed Motor CN10 Pin 1 Pin 2 Pin 3 Pin 4 Pin 5 LFCOMB Pin 6 LFCOMA (Not used on Model 003) Pin 7 (Not Used)
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Sub Logic Board (238X-002, 003) <--> Head Gap Pos 1 to 2 Pin 1 SIGNAL GND Pin 2 Sub Logic Board (238X-002, 003) <--> Head Gap Pos 3 to 4 Pin 1 +5 V Pin 2 Sub Logic Board <--> Paper Select Sensor Pin 1 Pin 2 SIGNAL GND...
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Sub Logic Board <--> Operator Panel (23XX-001) Sub Logic Board Operator Panel CN7(239X) CN8(238X) Pin 1 SIGNAL GND Pin 9 SIGNAL GND Pin 2 SIGNAL GND Pin 8 SIGNAL GND Pin 3 +5 V Pin 7 +5 V Pin 4 LEDD Pin 6 LEDD...
6. Preventive Maintenance This chapter describes procedures for printer preventive maintenance. Following these recommendations can help prevent problems and maintain optimum performance. Lubrication Warning: Petroleum-based lubricants can attack polycarbonate parts causing premature failure. Use only mineral oil-based lubricant. The following parts should be lubricated when replaced: •...
Lubrication Points Lubricate the following contact positions: • Oil Felt (carrier block) • Tractor Shaft Grease • Lubricate the following contact positions: • Side Frame (Left) and Pull Tractor Idler Gear • Side Frame (Left) and Gear B • Side Frame (Left) and Idler Gear •...
Lubrication Points (Grease) Gear mounting studs on the right side frame [2]. The lower pinch roller [2].
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Lubrication Points (Grease) Continued Gear mounting studs on the left side frame [2]. Preventive Maintenance 6-5...
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Lubrication Points (Grease) Continued Gear mounting studs on the left ASF side frame [2]. Gear mounting studs on the right ASF side frame [2].
7. Parts Catalog How To Use This Parts Catalog • SIMILAR ASSEMBLIES: If two assemblies contain a majority of identical parts, they are broken down on the same list. Common parts are shown by one index number. Parts peculiar to one or the other of the assemblies are listed separately and identified by description.
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Asm- Part Description Index Number 1 -1 79F4784 Paper Advance Knob (23XX-001 and 2390 PS/1) 79F4757 Linecord (U.S., Canada, AFE (LV), Saudi Arabia (LV), Central and South America, Mexico) 1339519 Linecord (United Kingdom, Malaysia, and Singapore) 1339520 Linecord (Germany, France, Spain, Norway, Finland, The Netherlands, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Greece, Luxembourg, Portugal, Sweden, Turkey, Saudi Arabia (HV), Indonesia)
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1180860 Left Extended Paper Guide (Option) (23XX-001) 1333164 Left Extended Paper Guide (Option) (23XX-002, 003) 1180861 Right Extended Paper Guide (Option) (23XX-001) 1333165 Right Extended Paper Guide (Option) (23XX-002, 003) 1180862 Center Extended Paper Guide (Option) (23XX-001) 1333166 Center Extended Paper Guide (Option) (23XX-002, 003) 1332972 Acoustics Kit (Option) (2380 &...
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Asm- Part Description Index Number 3 -1 79F4796 Carrier Unit (2380-001) 79F4820 Carrier Unit (2381-001) 79F4848 Carrier Unit (2390-001) 79F4861 Carrier Unit (2391-001) 1333195 Carrier Unit (2380-002, 003) 1333196 Carrier Unit (2381-002, 003) 1333197 Carrier Unit (2390-002, 003) 1333198 Carrier Unit (2391-002, 003) 1333234 Carrier Roller Set 79F4792...
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Asm- Part Description Index Number 3- 9 79F4795 Home Position Sensor (23XX-001) 1333236 Home Position Sensor (23XX-002, 003) 1180988 Form Thickness Lever (23XX-001) 1333168 Form Thickness Lever (23XX-002, 003) 79F4789 Paper Feed Motor (23XX-001, 002) 11A3307 Paper Feed Motor (23XX-003) 1333225 Short Flexible Cable (238X-002, 003) 95F5315...
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Asm- Part Description Index Number 5 -1 79F4755 Power Supply Unit (100-127 V ac, 23XX-001) 1333242 Power Supply Unit (100-127 V ac, 23XX-002, 003) 79F4756 Power Supply Unit (200-240 V ac, 23XX-001) 1333243 Power Supply Unit (200-240 V ac, 23XX-002, 003) 1368071 Fuse Kit, Power Supply, all LVPS 1333268...
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Asm- Part Description Index Number 7 -1 95F6893 Spring Kit, ASF 95F6892 Gear and Bushing Kit, ASF 95F6882 Cover (R) 95F6894 Screw Kit, ASF 95F6899 Side Frame (R) 95F6901 Stacking Support 95F6902 Front Cover (2380 & 2390) 95F6903 Front Cover (2381 & 2391) Parts Catalog 7-27...
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Index Specified Lubricants Abbreviations Adjustments Removal Procedures Bidirectional Print Removals ASF Pick-up Roller 2-15 Principles of Operation Auto Sheet Feeder Gears 4-10 Bottom Cover 4-12 Carrier Bidirectional Print Adjustment 4-16 Carrier Motor Assembly 4-18 Carrier Plate 4-21 Download Buffer 4-22 Form Thickness Lever Connector Locations Head Gap Sensor...
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2-14 Abnormal Noise 2-23 Abnormal Print 2-15 Auto Sheet Feeder 2-17 Carrier Drive 2-17 Home Position Sensor 2-20 Intermittent Problem 2-23 No Print 2-24 Operator Panel 2-26 Paper Empty Sensor 2-27 Paper Feed 2-30 Paper Select Sensor 2-31 POST 2-32 Power 2-34 Print Speed...
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