Overview Of Printer Mechanism Operation - Epson ActionPrinter 3000 LQ-200 Service Manual

Overview of Printer Mechanism Operation

The model 5ClO printer mechanism is a serial, impact, dot matrix printer
mechanism that prints at 180 dots per inch (dpi) in both the horizontal and
vertical directions. Figure 2-2 is a block diagram of the printer mechanism.
Figure 2-2. Printer Mechanism Block Diagram
Note:
cw = clockwise
CCW = counterclockwise
HP = home position
PE = paper end
LQ-200/AP3000
Principles of Operation
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