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Epson LQ-500 Technical Manual (192 pages)
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Printer
| Size: 4.83 MB
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 General Description
7
Table of Contents
7
Features
9
Interface Options
9
Lq-500/L
9
FIGURE 1-2. Pin Configuration
11
Hardware Specifications
11
TABLE 1-3. Cut-Sheet Specifications
11
FIGURE 1-3. Cut-Sheet Printable Area
12
TABLE 1-4. Continuous (Sprocket) Paper Specifications
12
FIGURE 1-4. Printable Area for Continuous (Sprocket)-Feed Paper
13
Firmware Specifications
15
Table
15
TABLE 1-5. Printing Mode
16
TABLE 1-6. Character Matrix and Character Size
17
FIGURE 1-5. Character Matrix
18
FIGURE 1-6. Data Transmission Timing
19
Interface Overview
19
TABLE 1-7. Connector Pin Assignments and Signal Functions
19
TABLE 1-8. Printer Select/Deselect Control
21
Dip Switches and Jumper Setting
22
DIP Switch Settings
22
TABLE 1-11. International Character Set Selection
22
Jumper Setting
23
Selectype Function
23
TABLE 1-12. Font Selection
23
TABLE 1-13. Character Pitch Selection
23
Operating Instructions
24
Hexadecimal Dump Function
24
FIGURE 1-8. Hexadecimal Dump Function
25
Bit-Image Printing
26
TABLE 1-14. Print Density
26
Error Conditions
27
Buzzer Operation
27
Printer Initialization
27
Default Values
28
Adjust Lever Operation
28
FIGURE 1-9. Lever Position
28
TABLE 1-16. Lever Position
28
Printer Protection for Heavy-Duty Printing
29
Figure 1-10. LQ-500/L-1000 Component Layout
30
FIGURE 1-11. PBMA Main Control Board
30
Main Components
30
FIGURE 1-12. PEBPNL Control Panel Board
31
FIGURE 1-13. PEBFIL Filter Board
31
Printer Mechanism (M-5410)
32
FIGURE 1-14. Transformer
32
FIGURE 1-15. Model 5410 Printer Mechanism
32
FIGURE 1-16. Housing
33
Chapter 2 Principles of Operation
34
List of Tables
37
Overview
38
Summary of Connectors
38
Overview of Printer Mechanism Operation
40
Principles of Operation
46
Power Supply Circuit
46
Power Supply Circuit Block Diagram
46
Chopper-Type Switching Regulator Circuit
48
Filter Circuit
49
Transformer
49
Rectifier and Smoothing Circuit
50
Pulse-Width Modulation (PWM) Circuit
53
VDC Regulator Circuit
55
VDC Supply Circuit
57
VX Voltage Supply Circuit
58
Reset Circuit
59
Firmware Operation at Reset
63
Address Decorder and Bank Register
66
Carriage Mechanism
68
Carriage Motor Specifications
68
Carriage Operation
68
Gate Array Eola05Ka Operation in Carriage Motor Drive Circuit
70
Carriage Motor Drive Circuit
72
Carriage Motor Software Control
78
Paper Feed
86
Paper-Feed Mechanism Operation
86
Paper-Feed Motor Specifications
88
Paper-Feed Motor Drive Circuit
88
Paper-Feed Motor Software Control
89
Printhead
91
Printhead Printing Operation
91
Printhead Specifications
92
Printhead Drive Circuit Block Diagram
92
Gate Array E05A02LA Operation in Printhead Drive Circuit
93
Printhead Drive Circuit
95
Printhead Software Control
96
A/D Converter Circuit
97
Host Interface
99
Buffer
102
Buffer and Data Flow
102
Data Flow
105
Ribbon-Feed Mechanism
107
TABLE 1-1. Interface Options
108
Optional Equipment
108
Sensors
41
Motors
43
Printhead
43
Firmware Overview
45
Chapter 4 Disassembly, Assembly, and Adjustment
113
PBMA Board
113
PEBFIL Board
113
General Repair Information
116
Disassembly and Assembly
118
Control Panel (PEBPNL Board) Removal
120
Removal of Circuit Boards
120
PEBFIL Board Removal
122
Transformer Removal
122
Removal of Printer Mechanism
123
Removal of Platen Unit and Paper Guide
123
Removal of Printer Mechanism
124
Disassembly of Printer Mechanism
126
Paper-Feed Mechanism Removal
126
Removal of Paper-Feed Motor
129
Removal of Paper-End Sensor
130
Disassembly of Platen Unit
130
Removal of Carriage Unit
131
Removal of Carriage Motor
133
Removal of Home-Position Sensor
134
Disassembly of Ribbon-Feed Mechanism
135
Disassembly of Tractor Unit
136
Adjustment
138
Platen Gap Adjustment
138
Bidirectional Printing Alignment Adjustment
140
Specifications of Vrl and VR2
140
Adjustment Procedures
142
Chapter 5 Troubleshooting
144
General Troubleshooting Techniques
145
Diagnostic Tools
146
Diagnostic System Outline
146
Unit Replacement
147
Unit Repair
155
Power Supply Circuit
155
Control Circuit
158
Model 5410 Printer Mechanism
158
Lubrication and Adhesive Application
160
Preventive Maintenance
160
PEBPNL Board
182
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Epson LQ-500 User Manual (136 pages)
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
4
Options and Supplies
2
Introduction
6
About this Guide
7
Setting up the Printer
8
Chapter 1 Setting up the Printer
8
Unpacking the Printer
9
Removing the Pull Tractor
10
Choosing a Place for the Printer
12
Assembling the Printer
14
Installing the Paper Feed Knob
14
Installing the Ribbon Cartridge
15
Attaching the Paper Guide
18
Testing the Printer
20
Plugging in the Printer
20
Loading a Sheet of Paper
21
Running the Self Test
23
Connecting the Printer to Your Computer
26
The Parallel Interface
26
Printer Selection Menus
28
Choosing from a Menu
28
Paper Handling
30
Chapter 2 Paper Handling
30
Using Single Sheets
31
Attaching the Paper Guide
31
Loading Paper
33
Reloading During Printing
36
Using Continuous Paper
37
Installing the Pull Tractor
37
Loading Continuous Paper
40
Positioning Your Continuous Paper Supply
40
Attaching the Paper Guide
45
Setting the Top of Form Position
46
The Printer
47
When You Have Finished Printing
48
Printing on Special Paper
49
The Paper Thickness Lever
49
Using Multi-Part Forms
51
Using the Printer
52
Chapter 3 Using the Printer
52
Operating the Control Panel
53
Lights
53
Buttons
54
Other Control Panel Features
55
DIP Switches
56
Setting the DIP Switches
56
DIP Switch Functions
58
International Character Set
59
Pitch Selection
59
Skip over Perforation
61
Selecting Typestyles
62
Built-In Character Fonts
62
Selecting a Font with Selectype
63
Selecting a Font with DIP Switches
64
Selecting an International Character Set
65
Using the Printer
66
Choosing a Character Table
67
Troubleshooting and Maintenance
68
Chapter 4 Troubleshooting and Maintenance
68
Problems and Solutions
69
The Printer Does Not Print
69
The Printout Is Faint or Uneven
70
The Printout Is Spaced Incorrectly
70
Single Sheets Do Not Feed Properly
71
The Printer Stops Printing
71
Continuous Paper Does Not Feed Properly
72
The Printout Is Not What You Expect
72
Cleaning the Printer
73
Replacing the Ribbon
75
Transporting the Printer
78
Technical Specifications
80
Chapter 5 Technical Specifications
80
Printer Specifications
81
Printing
81
Paper
82
Pull Tractor
82
Electrical
84
Mechanical
84
Environmental
85
Interface Specifications
86
Initialization
90
Default Settings
91
Chapter 6 Command Summary
92
Data Control
93
Vertical Motion
93
Horizontal Motion
94
Overall Printing Style
95
Print Enhancement
96
Command Summary
98
Appendix
100
Appendix
101
Compatible Interface
101
Installing the Interface Board
101
8143 New Serial Interface Board
111
The Multi-Font Module
113
Installing the Multi-Font Module
115
Selecting the Multi-Font Module
116
Glossary
118
Index
124
Commands Arranged by Topic
128
International Character Set Selection
135
The Interface Boards
101
Epson LQ-500 Product Support Bulletin (18 pages)
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Epson LQ-500 Product Support Bulletin (8 pages)
Product Support Bulletin(s)
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Epson LQ-500 Technical Brief (7 pages)
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24 Pin Printer Error and Beep Codes
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Epson LQ-500 Product Support Bulletin (6 pages)
24 Pin Printer Error and Beep Codes
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Epson LQ-500 Product Information (5 pages)
Epson ActionPrinter L-1000: Product Information
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Epson LQ-500 Product Support Bulletin (4 pages)
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Epson LQ-500 Product Support Bulletin (3 pages)
Power Specifications
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Epson LQ-500 Product Support Bulletin (2 pages)
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