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Epson DFX 8000 User Manual (346 pages)

Epson DFX-8000: User Manual

Brand: Epson | Category: Printer | Size: 4.98 MB

Table of Contents

7
Setting up the Printer

16
- Chapter 1 Setting up the Printer
  
  16
  - Unpacking the Printer
    17
    
    Setting up the Printer
    17
    
    Checking the Parts
    18
    
    Removing the Protective Materials
    19
  - Choosing a Place for the Printer
    22
  - Assembling the Printer
    24
    
    Installing the Ribbon Cartridge
    24
  - Testing the Printer
    28
    
    Plugging in the Printer
    28
    
    Running the Self Test
    30
    
    Solving any Self Test Problems
    39
  - Connecting the Printer to Your Computer
    41
    
    The Parallel Interface
    42
    
    The Serial Interface
    46
  - Setting up Your Application Software
    51
Paper Handling

53
- Chapter 2 Paper Handling
  
  53
  - Using the Two-Tractor System
    54
    
    Positioning the Paper Supply
    54
    
    Loading Paper Onto the Front Tractor
    56
    
    Loading Paper Onto the Rear Tractor
    63
  - Switching between Front and Rear Tractors
    72
    
    Switching between Front and Rear Tractors
    73
  - Changing the Paper
    76
    
    Changing the Paper
    77
  - Printing on Special Paper
    81
    
    Copy Mode
    81
    
    Multi-Part Forms
    82
    
    Printing on Special Paper
    82
Chapter 3 Using the Printer

86
- Operating the Control Panel
  87
- Setting the DIP Switches
  92
  - Changing a DIP Switch Setting
    92
  - Setting the DIP Switches
    93
  - The DIP Switch Tables
    95
  - International Character Set
    97
  - The DIP Switch Functions
    99
- Page Length
  102
- Skip over Perforation
  103
- Using the Paper Memory Feature
  105
  - Saving Paper Format and Thickness Information
    106
  - Loading Paper Format from Memory
    116
- Adjusting the Top of Form Position
  118
- Adjusting the Printing Position
  122
- Using Short Tear-Off
  125
- Selecting Typestyles S
  128
  - Character Fonts
    128
  - Selecting Typestyles
    128
  - Character Spacing
    130
  - Using the Printer
    130
  - Condensed Mode
    131
- Selecting an International Character Set
  132
- Choosing a Character Table
  134
- Data Dump Mode
  136
- Chapter 4 Software and Graphics
  
  139
  - Enhancing Your Printing
    140
    
    Selecting Typestyles with Master Select
    146
  - Graphics
    148
    
    Individual Graphics Commands
    158
  - Userdefined Characters
    160
    
    Sending Information to Your Printer
    162
Using the Printer Options

167
- Chapter 5 Using the Printer Options
  
  167
  - Pull Tractor
    168
    
    Installing the Pull Tractor
    168
    
    Paper Handling
    171
    
    Removing the Pull Tractor
    181
  - Paper Cutter
    185
    
    Installing the Paper Cutter
    185
    
    Removing the Paper Cutter
    194
    
    Using the Printer Options
    194
    
    Using Printer Options
    196
  - Interface Boards
    198
    
    Choosing an Interface
    198
    
    Compatible Interfaces
    199
    
    8143 New Serial Interface Board
    205
- Chapter 6 Maintenance
  
  207
  - Cleaning the Printer
    208
  - Replacing the Ribbon
    210
  - Transporting the Printer
    215
Troubleshooting

219
- Chapter 7 Troubleshooting
  
  219
  - Problems and Solutions
    220
    
    Troubleshooting
    220
  - Power Supply
    221
  - Printing
    222
    
    Problem Solution
    225
  - Paper Handling
    231
  - Options
    236
Technical Specifications

242
- Chapter 8 Technical Specifications
  
  242
  - Printer Specifications
    243
    
    Printing
    243
    
    Technical Specifications
    243
    
    Paper
    244
    
    Mechanical
    250
    
    Electrical
    251
    
    Environment
    251
  - Interface Specifications
    252
    
    Parallel Interface
    255
    
    Serial Interface
    256
    
    Default Settings
    258
    
    Initialization
    258
  - Initialization
    259
Chapter 9 Command Summary

260
- Using the Command Summary
  261
  - Using the Command Summary
    262
  - Control Key Chart
    263
- Commands in Numerical Order
  264
- Commands in Numerical Order
  266
  - Command Summary
    266
- Epson ESC/P Commands Arranged by Topic
  268
  - Printer Operation
    268
  - Data Control
    271
  - Vertical Motion
    272
  - Horizontal Motion
    278
  - Overall Printing Style
    282
  - Print Size and Character Width
    284
  - Word Processing
    292
  - Character Tables
    293
  - Userdefined Characters
    295
- IBM Emulation Mode Commands Arranged by Topic
  300
- Appendix
  310
  - Proportional Width Table
    310
  - Proportional Width Table
    311
  - Character Tables
    315
  - Glossary
    320
  - Index
    331
    
    Commands Arranged by Topic
    339
    
    Dip Switch Settings
    342

Epson DFX 8000 Service Manual (292 pages)

Brand: Epson | Category: Printer | Size: 11.02 MB

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Table of Contents
6
Chapter 1 General Description

12
- Features
  12
- Specifications
  14
  - Printing Specifications
    14
  - Line Spacing
    15
  - Paper Specifications
    16
    
    Multi-Part Forms
    16
    
    Single-Part Forms
    16
    
    Figure 1-3 Unsuitable Paper
    17
    
    Figure 1-4 Form Override Area
    18
    
    Figure 1-5 Perforation Pitch
    18
    
    Figure 1-7 Perforation Intersections
    19
    
    Figure 1-8 Raised Portion at a Perforation
    20
    
    Figure 1-9 Sprocket Holes
    20
    
    Printing Quality
    22
    
    Figure 1-13 Stapled Area a
    23
    
    Figure 1-14 Stapled Area B
    24
    
    Figure 1-15 Stapled Area C
    24
- Labels
  25
- Figure 1-16 Sprocket Holes
  25
- Table
  26
  - Overlapping Multi-Part Forms
    28
  - Ribbon Specifications
    29
  - Electrical Specifications
    30
  - Environmental Specifications
    30
  - Physical Specifications
    30
  - Reliability
    31
  - Safety Approvals
    31
  - Interface Specifications
    31
    
    Parallel Interface
    31
    
    Table 1-6 Pin Assignments for the Parallel Interface
    33
    
    Serial Interface
    35
    
    Table 1-9 Pin Assignments for the Serial Interface
    38
- Operating Controls
  39
- Label's Left Edge
  56
- Major Units
  61
  - Printer Mechanism
    61
    
    Software Initialization
    61
    
    Power Supply Board
    63
    
    Main Board
    65
    
    Driver Board
    67
    
    Control Panel
    68
    
    Housing
    69
    
    Figure 1-1 DFX-8000
    70
Chapter 2 Printer Mechanism

73
- Print Head Mechanism
  73
- Carriage Mechanism
  75
- Platen Gap Adjustment Mechanism
  79
- Ribbon Feed Mechanism
  80
- Paper Feed Mechanism
  82
- Paper Width Detection Mechanism
  90
- Power Supply Circuit
  91
  - DC Voltages and Applications
    92
  - Power Supply Circuit Operation
    93
  - +35 V Line
    94
  - CL Signal
    95
  - SO Signal
    95
- Control Circuit
  96
  - Main CPU Ppd70322 (5E)
    97
  - Gate Array E05A38NA (6A)
    97
  - Gate Array E05A38NA (6A)
    98
  - Gate Array E05A16GA (2E)
    98
  - Interface Circuit
    99
  - Parallel Interface
    100
  - Serial Interface
    100
  - Reset Circuit
    101
  - Memory Backup Circuit
    102
  - A-D Converter Detection Circuit
    105
  - Figure 1-27 Control Panel
    105
  - Interrupt Port Detection Circuit
    107
  - Detection Circuits Connected to the General Purpose Ports
    109
  - Ribbon Feed Motor/External Fan Control/Drive Circuit
    111
  - Paper Feed Motor Control/Drive Circuit
    112
  - Platen Gap Motor Control/Drive Circuit
    114
  - Carriage Motor Control/Drive Circuit
    118
  - Print Head Control/Drive Circuit
    121
  - Table 1-3 Table
    127
  - Table 1-7 Table
    127
  - Table 1-10 Table
    127
Chapter 3 Disassembly and Assembly

128
- Before Starting
  128
  - Tools
    132
  - Service Delivery Standard Checklist
    135
- Disassembly and Assembly
  136
  - Replacing the Print Head
    138
  - Adjustment Required
    146
  - Replacing the ROM
    147
  - Removing the Housing
    148
  - Removing the Top Cover
    148
  - Removing the Side Covers
    149
  - Removing the Front Cover
    151
  - Removing the Upper Housing
    151
  - Removing the Bottom Panel
    153
  - Removing the Circuit Boards
    157
  - Removing the Driver Board
    157
  - Removing the Main Board
    158
  - Removing the Power Supply Board
    160
  - Removing the Control Panel
    160
  - Removing the Interlock Switch
    162
  - Removing the Printer Mechanism
    163
  - Removing Printer Mechanism Components Without Removing the Printer Mechanism
    167
  - Removing Printer Mechanism Components
    167
  - Without Removing the Printer Mechanism
    167
  - Removing the Paper Width Sensor
    167
  - Removing the Paper Guide Support Plate
    167
  - Removing the Carriage Home Position Sensor
    169
  - Removing the External Fan
    170
  - Removing the Loading Solenoid
    171
  - Removing the Ribbon Feed Motor and Tractor Select Sensor
    172
  - Removing the Upper Paper End Sensor
    175
  - Removing the Pull Tractor Sensor
    179
  - Removing the Platen
    183
  - Removing Printer Mechanism Components after Removing the Printer Mechanism
    184
  - Removing Printer Mechanism Components
    184
  - After Removing the Printer Mechanism
    184
  - Removing the Platen Gap Sensor and Platen Gap Adjustment Motor
    184
  - Removing the Paper Feed Motor
    186
  - Removing the Front Tractor
    189
  - Removing the Rear Tractor
    191
  - Removing the Carriage Motor
    192
Chapter 4 Adjustment

195
- Adjustment Overview
  195
- Writing the Print Head Adjustment Value
  197
- Bidirectional Printing Adjustment
  200
- Parallelism Adjustment
  204
- Timing Belt Tension Adjustment
  207
- Mechanism Adjustment Value Measurement
  209
Chapter 5 Troubleshooting

213
- List of Figures
  
  213
- Error Message Function
  216
- Bypass of the Interlock Switch and the Cover-Open Sensor
  217
- Unit Replacement
  220
- Power Supply Board Unit Component Repair
  228
- Driver Board Unit Component Repair
  234
- Main Board Unit Component Repair
  239
Chapter 6 Maintenance

246
- Preventive Maintenance
  246
- Lubrication and Adhesive Application
  246
- Table 1-14 Table
  247
- Lubrication Points
  247
- Figure 1-40 Control Panel
  252
- Table 1-23 Table
  253
Appendix A Technical Specifications

254
- Component Connections
  254
  - Technical Specifications
    254
  - The Terminal Board
    272
  - The Head Board
    275
- Circuit Diagrams, Schematics, and Lubrication and Adhesive Diagrams
  278

Epson DFX 8000 Service Manual (209 pages)

18 pin serial dot matrix printer

Brand: Epson | Category: Printer | Size: 4.21 MB

Chapter 1 General Specifications

7
- Table of Contents
  7
- Features
  11
  - Paper Cutter
    11
  - Copy Mode
    11
    
    Figure 1-1. DFX-8000
    11
    
    Table 1-1. Options and Expendable
    11
- Figure 1-2. Printhead Pin Configuration
  12
- Printing
  12
- Specifications
  12
  - General Specifications
    12
- Printing Column Width
  13
  - General Paper Specifications
    14
  - Table 1-4. Printing Speed
    14
    
    Figure 1-3. Unsuitable Paper
    15
    
    Figure 1-4. Forms over Ride Area
    15
    
    Figure 1-6. Side Edge of Perforation
    17
    
    Figure 1-7. Perforation Intersection
    17
    
    Figure 1-10. Bad Folded Paper
    18
  - Single Part Form
    19
  - Figure 1-11. Printable Area of Single Part Form
    19
  - Multi-Part Forms
    20
  - Figure 1-12. Dotted Paste Positions
    20
  - Label Form
    22
    
    Figure 1-19. Label and Carrier
    23
    
    Overlapping Multi-Part Forms
    24
    
    Electrical Specifications
    25
    
    Environmental
    25
    
    Ribbon Specification
    25
    
    Physical
    26
    
    Reliability
    26
    
    Safety Approvals
    26
  - Interface Specif Ications
    27
    
    Parallel Interface
    27
    
    Table 1-6. Parallel Interface Pin Assignment
    28
    
    Table 1-7. DC1/DC3 Control
    29
    
    Figure 1-24. DTR Control Handshake Timing
    30
    
    Serial Lnterface
    30
    
    Table 1-8. DTR and XON/XOFF Control
    30
    
    Figure 1-25. XON/OFF Control Handshake Timing
    31
    
    Table 1-9. Serial Interface Pin Assignment
    31
- Table 1-2. Character Size, Pitch
  13
- Operator Control
  32
- Overlapping Multi-Part Forms
  47
- Table 1-19. DIP SW 3-5 and 3-6
  47
  - Printer Initialization
    48
- BOPS Board
  49
- BOPSE Board
  49
- C030DRV Board
  49
- Figure 1-36. Model-3C65 Printer Mechanism
  49
- MAJOR Units
  49
  - Printer Mechanism Model.3C65
    49
  - Main Board
    49
- Table 1-20. Major Components of Model-3 C65
  50
- Table 1-21. Major Components of the BOPS/BOPSE Board
  51
- Figure 1-40. C030DRV Board
  53
- Table 1-23. Major Components of the C030DRV Board
  53
  - Control Panel
    54
  - Figure 1-41. Control Panel
    54
  - Figure 1-42. Housing
    54
Chapter 2 Operating Principles.

55
- Operating Principles
  55
- General Printer Mechanism Operation
  58
- Printhead Mechamism
  58
- Carriage Mechanism
  60
- Platen Gap Adjustment Mechanism
  63
- Ribbon Feed Mechanism
  64
- Paper Feed Mechanism
  65
- Paper Width Detection Mechanism
  71
- Power Supply Circuit
  72
  - DC Voltages and Applications
    73
  - Power Supply Circuit Operation
    74
- Control Circuit
  77
  - Reset Circuit
    79
  - Memory Backup Circuit
    82
  - A-D Converter Detection Circuit
    84
- Control Panel
  85
Chapter 3 Disassembly and Assembly

100
- Housing
  100
- Before Starting
  103
- General
  103
- Service Delivery Standard
  107
- Disassembly and Assembly
  108
  - Dfx-8000
    109
    
    Printhead Exchange
    109
  - R O M E X C H a N G E
    113
    
    Top Cover Removal
    114
    
    Side Cover Removal
    115
    
    Front Cover Removal
    117
    
    Upper Housing Removal
    119
  - Circuit Board Removal
    121
    
    Driver Board Removal
    121
    
    Main Board Removal
    122
    
    Power Supply Board Removal
    123
- Control Panel
  124
  - Control Panel Unit Removal
    124
  - Interlock Switch Removal
    125
  - Printer Mechanism
    126
    
    Paper Guide Support Plate Removal
    128
    
    Paper Width Sensor Removal
    128
    
    Carriage Home Position Sensor Removal
    129
    
    External Fan Unit Removal
    130
    
    Loading Solenoid Removal
    131
    
    Upper Paper End Sensor Removal
    134
    
    Pull Tractor Sensor Removal
    137
    
    Platen Removal
    139
  - Printer Mechanism Component Removal
    140
    
    Adjustment Overview
    148
    
    Parallelism Adjustment
    155
    
    Timing Belt Tension Adjustment
    157
    
    Trouble Shooting
    161
    
    Unit Replacement
    165
  - Driver Board
    177
    
    Lubrication and Adhesive Application
    183
    
    Preventive Maintenance
    183

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Table of Contents

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Setting up the Printer

Chapter 1 Setting up the Printer

Paper Handling

Chapter 2 Paper Handling

Chapter 3 Using the Printer

Chapter 4 Software and Graphics

Using the Printer Options

Chapter 5 Using the Printer Options

Chapter 6 Maintenance

Troubleshooting

Chapter 7 Troubleshooting

Technical Specifications

Chapter 8 Technical Specifications

Chapter 9 Command Summary

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 General Description

Chapter 2 Printer Mechanism

Chapter 3 Disassembly and Assembly

Chapter 4 Adjustment

Chapter 5 Troubleshooting

List of Figures

Chapter 6 Maintenance

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