Epson DFX-8000 SM

DFX-8000
SERVICE MANUAL
EPSON
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NOTICE
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whatsoever without SEIKO EPSON’s express written permission is forbidden.
‘ The contents of this manual are subject to change without notice.
“ All efforts have been made to ensure the accuracy of the contents of this manual.
However, should any errors be detected, SEIKO EPSON would greatly appreciate
being informed of them.
* The above notwithstanding SEIKO EPSON can assume no responsibility for any
errors in this manual or the consequences thereof.
Copyright 1990 by SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION

Nagano, Japan
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PRECAUTIONS
Precautionary notations throughout the text are categorized relative to 1 ) personal injury, and 2) damage
to equipment:
DANGER Signals a precaution which, if ignored, could result in serious or fatal personal
injury. Great caution should be exercised in performing procedures preceded by
a DANGER headings.
WARNING Signals” a precaution which, if ignored, could result in damage to equipment.
The precautionary measures itemized below should always be observed when performing repair/main-
tenance procedures.
DANGER
1. ALWAYS DISCONNECT THE PRODUCT FROM BOTH THE POWER SOURCE AND THE
HOST COMPUTER BEFORE PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE OR REPAIR
PROCEDURE.
2. NO WORK SHOULD BE PERFORMED ON THE UNIT BY PERSONS UNFAMILIAR WITH

BASIC SAFETY MEASURES AS DICTATED FOR ALL ELECTRONICS TECHNICIANS IN
THEIR LINE OF WORK.
3. WHEN PERFORMING TESTING AS DICTATED WITHIN THIS MANUAL, DO NOT

CONNECT THE UNIT TO A POWER SOURCE UNTIL INSTRUCTED TO DO SO. WHEN
THE POWER SUPPLY CABLE MUST BE CONNECTED, USE EXTREME CAUTION IN
WORKING ON POWER SUPPLY AND OTHER ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS.
WARNING
1. REPAIRS ON EPSON PRODUCT SHOULD BE PERFORMED ONLY BY AN EPSON
CERTIFIED REPAIR TECHNICIAN.
2. MAKE CERTAIN THAT THE SOURCE VOLTAGE IS THE SAME AS THE RATED
VOLTAGE, LISTED ON THE SERIAL NUMBER/RATING PLATE. IF THE EPSON PROD-
UCT HAS A PRIMARY-AC RATING DIFFERENT FROM THE AVAILABLE POWER
SOURCE, DO NOT CONNECT IT TO THE POWER SOURCE.
3. ALWAYS VERIFY THAT THE EPSON PRODUCT HAS BEEN DISCONNECTED FROM THE
POWER SOURCE BEFORE REMOVING OR REPLACING PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARDS
AND/OR INDIVIDUAL CHIPS.
4. IN ORDER TO PROTECT SENSITIVE µP CHIPS AND CIRCUITRY, USE STATIC
DISCHARGE EQUIPMENT, SUCH AS ANTI-STATIC WRIST STRAPS, WHEN ACCESS-
ING INTERNAL COMPONENTS.
5. REPLACE MALFUNCTIONING COMPONENTS ONLY WITH THOSE COMPONENTS
RECOMMENDED BY THE MANUFACTURER; INTRODUCTION OF SECOND-SOURCE
ICS OR OTHER NONAPPROVED COMPONENTS MAY DAMAGE THE PRODUCT AND
VOID ANY APPLICABLE EPSON WARRANTY.
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PREFACE
This manual describes functions, theory of electrical and mechanical
operations, maintenance, and repair of the DFX-8000.
The instructions and procedures included herein are intended for the
experienced repair technician, and attention should be given to the
precautions on the preceding page. The chapters are organized as follows:
Chapter 1 - Provides a general product overview, lists specifications,

and illustrates the main components of the printer.
Chapter 2 - Describes the theory of printer operation.
Chapter 3 - Includes a step-by-step guide for product adjustment.
Chapter 4 - Includes a step-by-step guide for product disassembly and

assembly.
Chapter 5 - Provides Epson-approved techniques for troubleshooting.
Chapter 6 - Describes preventive maintenance techniques and lists

lubricants and adhesives required to service the equipment.
● The contents of this manual are subject to change without notice.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
CHAPTER 1. GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
CHAPTER 2. OPERATING PRINCIPLES
CHAPTER 3. DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY
CHAPTER 4. ADJUSTMENT
CHAPTER 5. TROUBLESHOOTING
CHAPTER 6. MAINTENANCE
APPENDIX
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CHAPTER 1
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
1.1 FEATURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-1
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1.2 SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................................... 1-2
1.2.1 General Specif ications.... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
1.2.1.1 Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .... 1-2
1.2.1.2 General Paper Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
1.2.1.3 Single Part Form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
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1.2.1.4 Multi-part Forms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9
1.2.1.5 Label Form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-11
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1.2.1.6 Overlapping Multi-part Forms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13
1.2.1.7 Ribbon Specification. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-14
1.2.1.8 Electrical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-14
1.2.1.9 Environmental . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14
1.2.1.10 Physical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-15
1.2.1.11 Reliability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-15
1.2.1.12 Safety Approvals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I-1 5
1.2.2 Interface Specif ications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... 1-16
1.2.2.1 parallel Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16
1.2.2.2 Serial lnterface....................................................................-19
1.3 OPERATOR CONTROL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-21
1.3.1 Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-21
1.3.2 Self-test Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-24
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1.3.3 Hexadecimal Dump Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-25
1.3.4 DIP Switch Jumper Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
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1.3.5 Buffer Full Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-29
1.3.6 Buzzer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-29
1.3.7 Error Detection Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-29
1.3.8 Paper End Detection Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-30
1.3.9 Cover Open Detection Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-30
1.3.10 Automatic Paper Thickness Detection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-31
1.3.11 Automatic Paper Width Detection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I -31
1.3.12 Non-volatile User-defined Characters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-31
1.3.13 Paper Memory Function ....................................................... 1-32
1.3.13.1 Using the Paper Memory Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-33
1.3.13.2 Saving Paper Format and Thickness
Information .....................................................m...o...c 1-33
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1.3.13.3 Loading Paper Format Information from

Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-37
1.3.14 Paper Cutter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-37
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1.3.15 Copy Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ......... 1-38
1.3.16 Printer initialization. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-38
1.4 MAJOR Units.......... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-39
1.4.1 Printer Mechanism Model.3C65 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-39
1.4.2 Power Suppply Board Unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-41
1.4.3 Main Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-42
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1.4.4 Driver Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-43
1.4.5 Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 1-44

1.4.6 Housing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .-44. 1
LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 1-1. DFX-8000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Figure 1-2. Printhead Pin Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Figure 1-3. Unsuitable Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
Figure 1-4. Forms Over Ride Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
Figure 1-5. Pitch or Perforation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6
Figure 1-6. Side Edge of Perforation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6
Figure 1-7. perforation Intersection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6
Figure 1-8. Raised Part at Perforation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7
Figure 1-9. Sprocket Hole -1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7
Figure 1-10. Bad Folded Paper. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-7
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Figure 1:1 1. Printable Area of Single Part Form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8
Figure 1-12. Dotted Paste Positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9
Figure 1-13. Stapling Part -1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10
Figure 1-14. Stapling Part -2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1o
Figure 1-15. Stapling Part .3... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10
Figure 1-16. Sprocket Hole -2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10
Figure 1-17. Label Form Printable Area -1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . l-f f
Figure 1-18. Label Form Printable Area -2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11
Figure 1-19. Label and Carrier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12
Figure 1-20. Printable Area of Over-lapping
Multi-part Forms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I -13
Figure 1-21. Multi-part Paper Binding Method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13
Figure 1-22. Hand Shake Timing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16

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Figure 1-23. 36-pin 57.3 0360 Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .... 1-16

Figure 1-24. DTR Control Handshake Timing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-19
Figure 1-25. XON/OFF Control Handshake Timing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-20
Figure 1-26. EIA Standard 25 Pin Assignment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-20
Figure 1-27. Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-21
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Figure 1-28. Self-test Print out..................................................................o 1-24
Figure 1-29. Hexadecimal Dump List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 1-25
Figure 1-30. Multi-part Forms with Labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-32
Figure 1-31. Overlapping Multi-part Forms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-32
Figure 1-32. Horizontal Align-Top Edge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-35
Figure 1-33. Vertical Align-Left Corner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-35
Figure 1-34. Horizontal Align-Bottom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 1-35
Figure 1-35. Vertical Align-Right Corner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-36
Figure 1-36. Model-3C65 Printer Mechanism . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-39
Figure 1-37. BOPS Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. ... 1-41
Figure 1-38. BOPSE Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-41
Figure 1-39. co30MAlN Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-42

Figure 1-40. C030DRV Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-43
Figure 1-41. Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-44
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Figure 1-42. Housing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-44
LIST OF TABLES
Table 1-1. Options and Expendable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Table 1-2. Character Size, Pitch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3

Table 1-3. Printing Column Width . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..1-3
Table 1-4. Printing Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
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Table 1-5. Each Part Weight of the Multi-part Form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9
Table 1-6. Parallel Interface Pin Assignment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-17
Table 1-7. DC1/DC3 Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-18
Table 1-8. DTR and XON/XOFF Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-19
Table 1-9. Serial Interface Pin Assignment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 1-20
Table 1-10. DIP Switch Selections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-26
Table 1-11. Character Set Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-28
Table 1-12. interface Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-28
Table 1-13. Baud Rate. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-28
Table 1-14. Jumper Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-28
Table 1-15. Paper Memory Select . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-33
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Table 1-16. Page Length Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-33

Table 1-17. DIP SW 3-5 and. 3-6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-34
Table 1-18. DIP SW 3-5 and 3-6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-34
Table 1-19. DIP SW 3-5 and 3-6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-37
Table 1-20. Major Components of Model-3 C65............ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-40
Table 1-21. Major Components of the BOPS/BOPSE Board ........... 1-41
Table 1-22. Major Components of the C030MAIN Board ................ 1-42
Table 1-23. Major Components of the C030DRV Board ................... 1-43
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1.1 FEATURES
The DFX-8000 is a 18 pin serial dot matrix printer with a maximum speed of 1060cPs. This system
was designed for full-fledged business use, and places emphasis on high-speed printing, heavy
duty specifications and continuous sheet handling. The main features of this system are as follows:
● Maximum printing speed:
1060 cps (High-speed draft mode)
960 cps (Draft elite mode)
800 cps (Draft pica mode)
● Bi-directional two way push tractor
● Most advanced paper handling
Automatic tractor select function
Automatic paper back-out and loading function
Automatic paper thickness measurement
Automatic platen(-head) gap adjustment
Automatic paper width detection
Paper statement memory backup function
Copy mode can be selected by control panel
● Optional paper cutter
● Standard 8 bit parallel interface and RS-232C standard serial interface
● EPSON ESC/P-83 printer driver (Compatible with FX-850\l 050, DFX-5000)
● IBM Pro-printer emulation mode
● 3k byte input data buffer
● Compatible with EPSON optional interface board series #81 XX
Figure 1-1. DFX-8000
Table 1-1. Options and Expendable
Group No./Code Name /Description
Option #8309 Pull tractor unit

#C8 15001 Paper cutter unit (for EAI version)
#C8 15002 Paper cutter unit (for another version)
#8 XXX Optional interface board series
Expendable #8766 Ribbon cartridge

#8767 Ribbon pack
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1.2 SPECIFICATIONS
This chapter describes the specifications of the DFX-8000.
1.2.1 General Specifications

This section describes general specifications with the exception of the interface specifications.
1.2.1.1 Printing
Printing method: Serial impact dot matrix
Pin configuration: 18 wires (a double column of 9 wires, see Figure 1-2)
Pin diameter: 0.29 mm
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F- +
Y- ---(
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L -4
:15
k I
l/15 ”(1.68mm)
Figure 1-2. Printhead Pin Configuration
Dot matrix: 9 X 9 (Draft)

18 X 20 (NLQ)
9 X 7 (High speed Draft)
Printing direction:
Text mode Bi-directional with logic seeking
(Uni-directional print can be specified by program)
Bit image mode Uni-directional
Built in character sets: ASCII characters
International characters (13 countries)
Graphics
Built in fonts: Draft
NLQ Roman
NLQ Saris-serif
Printing pitch: 2.54 mm (10 CPI)
0.423 mm (60 DPI)
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Paper feeding: Bi-directional variable width push tractor feed
NOTE: Push or pull feed is also available, using the optional pull tractor unit.
(See Chapter 3 for details.)
Line spacing: 1/6” or 1/8” (DIP switch setting/programmable)
n/2 16“ (programmable)
Paper feed speed:
Line feed(l/6° feed) 26 ms (6’’/sec)
Form feed(continuous) 17 ms ( 1 0“/see)
Character size: See Table 1-2
Character pitch: See Table 1-2
Table 1-2. Character Size, Pitch
Total character
Printing mode Width [mm] Height [mm] Pitch ICPI]
width [mm]
Pica (Normal) 2.1 3.1 2.54 10
Emphasized pica 2.1 3.1 2.54 10
Condensed pica
I 1.05
I 3.1
I 1.48
I 17
Elite 1.7 3.1 2.11 12
Condensed elite 0.85 3.1 1.27 20
NOTES: 1. The total character width is the total of character width and the character spacing (in dots).
2. In the proportional mode, total character width varies because of different character
spacings.
Printing column width: See Table 1-3
Table 1-3. Printing Column Width
I Printing mode I Printable column width [CPL] (max.)
Pica mode 136

Condensed pica mode 233
Elite mode 163
Condensed elite mode 272
NOTE: CPL...Character Per Line
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Printing speed: See Table 1-4

Table 1-4. Printing Speed (
Printing mode I Printing speed [CPS]
High speed draft (pica) 1066

Draft (pica) 800
Draft (elite) 960
Condensed draft (pica) 680
Emphasized draft (pica) 400
NLQ (pica) 160
NLQ (elite) 192
Input data buffer size: 3 K bytes
1.2.1.2 General Paper Specifications

Feeding method: Tractor feed
Type: Continuous (Fan-fold) paper
- Single-part form
– Multi-part forms
– Label form
– Overlapping multi-part forms
Quality: High quality paper
Width: 101 – 406.4 mm (4 – 16 inches)
Length: Min. 88.9 mm (3.5 inches, label form)
Width: 4 – 16 inches (101 – 406 [mm])
Total thickness:
Front tractor Within 0.46 mm
Within 0.018 inches
Rear tractor Within 0.30 mm
Within 0.012 inches
NOTES: 1. Horizontal alignment may be irregular in the top 75 mm (3inches) of the first page.
2. When using the optional pull tractor unit, do not print on the top 120mm (4.8 inches) of
the first page.
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3. Clean paper (with no folds, creases, or tears, (especially for the copying paper)) should
be used. Figure 1-3 shows paper that is unsuitable.
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Figure 1-3. Unsuitable Paper
4. Forms-override printing is available 20 lines after paper end. The paPer feeding pitch
15mm from the bottom edge of paper.
is not guaranteed. The end of printable area is
Figure 1-4. Forms Over Ride Area
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Figure 1-3. Unsuitable Paper
4. Forms-override printing is available 20 lines after paper end. The paper feeding pitch
is not guaranteed. The end of printable area is 15mm from the bottom edge of paper.
Figure 1-4. Forms Over Ride Area
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5. Weak horizontal and vertical perforations cause paper jams.

must be less than 3: 1
6. The pitch of perforations (pitch of the cut part and uncut part)
(ratio).
7 . Perforations must have an uncut part on each side edge of the paper.
Figure 1-6. Side Edge of Perforation
8. At the intersection of horizontal and vertical perforations, the cut part of the Perfora -
tions must not cross each other. Figure 1-7 shows examples of good perforation
intersections.
Figure 1-7. Perforation Intersection
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9 The raised portion at a perforation (fold) must be less than 1 mm from the flat part,
with the bottom layer kept flat by force.
Perforations
/
Figure 1-8. Raised Portion at a Perforation
10. The sprocket hole must be circular. The hole may have teeth.
11. The
12. The
that is not folded properly, as shown below.
Figure 1-10. Bad Folded Paper
13. No holes are acceptable in the printable area.

14. The paper must be torn off accurately along a perforation.
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1.2.1.3 Single Part Form
weight: Weight of paper is indicated in [Kg], [lb.], and [g/m2].

45 – 70 Kg
14 – 22 lb.
52.6 – 82.7 g/m2
See Figure 1-1 I
printable area:
Figure 1-11. Printable Area of Single Part Form
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1.2.1.4 Multi-part Forms
Printable area: Same with “Single part form” (See Figure 1-3)
Copying paper:
Front tractor Max. 6 sheets (1 original + 5 copies)
Rear tractor Max. 4 sheets (1 original + 3 copies)
Weight: Weight of paper is indicated in [Kg], [lb.], and [g/m2].
35 – 48 Kg
11 – 15 lb.
41.4 – 56.4 g/m2
Table 1-5. Each Part Weight of a Multi-part Form
Each part weight [Kg]

Total number of copies Bottom sheet weight [Kg]
(except the bottom)
1 45, 55 or 70 45, 55 or 70
2 34 or 45 55 or 70
3 34 or 45 55 or 70
4 34 45, 55 or 70
5 34 45, 55 or 70
6 34 45, 55 or 70
NOTES: 1. N = 6 (front) or 4 (rear). The total paper thicknessof multi-part forms should be less than
the maximum allowable paper thickness.
2. Carbon-less duplicating paper should be used for copying.
3. The copying paper should be joined using dotted paste (S pot-gluing) or 2 points paper
staples (Tape-stitching).
Dotted paste is recommended for better printing quality.
4. If the dotted paste is used, the paper can be joined either on a single side or on both sides.
Figure 1-12 shows the specified paste positions.
Figure 1-12. Dotted Paste Positions
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5. The pasted parts must be pressed flat. There must be no creases in the paper.
6. Paper-stapling must be applied from the front. Paper must be flat. Figure 1-13 shows the
stapling part cross section.
Print able surf ace
a : Les. s than paper thickness
Figure 1-13. Stapling Part -1
7. Multi-part forms are fixed firmly to each other. Figure 1-14 shows the stapling part cross
section.
P a p e r feding direction
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8. The binding area should be flat. Figure 1-15 shows the stapling part cross section.
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9. Never use metal staples.

10. The position of staple or paste part must be outside of the printable area.
11. The sprocket hole of each layer must not be shifted.
Figure 1-16. Sprocket Hole -2
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1.2.1.5 Label Form
Printable area: See Figure 1-17 and 18
Figure 1-17. Label Form Printable Area -1
Figure 1-18. Label Form Printable Area -2
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WARNING
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● Do not perform the back feed.
● Do not perform the paper select.
N O T E S : 1 . If label forms are used, the paper should be loaded from the front tractor. The paper select
function must not be used.
2. If label forms are used, the paper should be fed only in the normal direction, using the
MICRO FEED switch.
3. If label forms are used, the paper must not be fed in the reverse direction. (Reverse paper
feeding could cause the paper to jam, or the labels to stick to the unit.)
4. When label forms are used, they must not be torn off.
5. When label forms are used, the TOF (TOP OF FORM) function should not be executed.
6. Easy come-off labels should not be used.
7. Every label must be put on the carrier.
Figure 1-19. Label and Carrier
8. Corners of the labels must be rounded.

9. The surface of label must be flat.
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1.2.1.6 Overlapping Multi-part Forms

Printable area: See Figure 1-20
13-31mm 13mm
Figure 1-20. Printable Area of Multi-part Forms with Label
WARNING
● Do not perform the back feed.
● Do not perform the paper select.
NOTES: 1. The thickness of overlapping area is less than 0.7 mm (0.028 inches).
2. The multi-part paper must be bonded at the top side of multi-part paper. Figure 1-21 shows
the multi-part paper binding method.
Figure 1-21. Multi-part Paper Binding Method
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1.2.1.7 Ribbon Specification
Ribbon cartridge: #8766
Ribbon pack: #8767
(The ribbon pack is a handy pack containing an
exchangeable endless ribbon.)
Ribbon pack exchanges: Maximum 4 times for one cartridge.
Color: Black
Dimension:
Cartridge 506(W) X 23(H) X 140(D) mm
Ribbon 13mm X 70m (Endless)
Life: Approx. 15 million characters (14 dots/chr.)
1.2.1.8 Electrical Specifications
Supply voltage:
120VAC model 103.5 to 132 V A C
220-240VAC model 198 to 264 VAC
Rated current:
120VAC model 7A
220-240VAC model 5A
Frequency range: 49.5 to 60.5 Hz
Power consumption: 200W (Self test printing in draft mode)
Insulating resistance: 10 M ohms min. (between the AC line and chassis)
Dielectric strength:
120VAC model 10OOVAC(rms) 1 minute or 1200VAC(rms) 1 second
220-240VAC model 1250VAC(rms) 1 minute or 1500VAC(rms) 1 second
1.2.1.9 Environmental
Temperature:
Operating 5°C to 35°C
Storage –30”C to 6 0 ° C
Humidity:
Operating 10% to 80% RH. (Non condensation)
Storage 5% to 85% RH (Non condensation)
Impact proof:
Operating 1 G (1 msec. or less)
Storage 2G (1 msec. or less)
Vibration proof:
Operating Max. 0.25G, 55 Hz
Storage Max. 0.5G, 55Hz
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1.2.1.10 Physical
Dimensions: 700(W) X 369(H) X 382(D) mm
(See Figure in APPENDIX)
Weight:
Without options 29Kg
With the pull tractor 30Kg
With the paper cutter 34Kg
1.2.1.11 Reliability
MCBF: 24 million lines (except the printhead life)
MTBF: 6000 POH (power on hour)
Life of printhead: 400 million characters (14 dots/chr.)
1.2.1.12 Safety Approvals
Safety standard: UL478 5th
CSA 22.2 # 154
BSI
TUV VDE0806
IEC950
R.F.1: FCC class B
VDE 0871
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1.2.2 I n t e r f a c e S p e c i f i c a t i o n s
The DFX-8000 employs an 8-bit standard parallel interface, and an RS-232C serial interface.
1.2.2.1 Parallel Interface

Type: 8-bit standard parallel interface
Data format: 8-bit parallel
Logic level: TTL compatible
Synchronization: By STROBE pulse
Hand shaking: By both ACKNLG and BUSY, or either of them
Hand shake timing: See Figure 1-22
Connector: 57-30360 (AM PHENOLL) or equivalent (See Figure 1-23)
BUSY
ACKNLG
DATA
STROBE
Figure 1-22. Hand Shake Timing
1. 1 9. GND ( Pair w;tn 1.)
2. 20. GND ( Pair w;tn 2.)
3. 21. GNO ( Pair with 3.)
4. 22. GNO ( Pair w;tn4.)
5. 23. GNO ( Pair with5.)
6. 24. GNO ( Pa; r w;tn6.)
7. 25. GNO ( Pair w;th7.)
8. 26. GNO ( Par w;tn8.)
9. 27. GNO ( Pair w;tn 9.)
10 28. GNO ( Pair with 10. )
11 29. GNO ( Pair ~~th 11. )
12 30. GNO ( Par w;th 12. )
13 31. INIT
14 32. ERROR
1s 33. GND
16 34. NC
17 3 5 . +5V
18 3 6 . SLCTIN
Figure 1-23. 36-pin 57-30360 Connector
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Table 1-6. Parallel Interface Pin Assignment
Pin No. Signal Name Return Pin No. DIR Functional Description
1 STROBE 19 In Strobe pulse to read the input data. Pulse width

must be more than 0.5 µs Input data is latched
after falling edge of this signal.
2 DATA 1 20 In Parallel input data to the printer.

3 DATA2 21 In “HIGH” level means data “ 1“.
4 DATA3 22 In “LOW” level means data “O’”.
5 DATA4 23 In
6 DATA5 24 In
7 DATA6 25 In
8 DATA7 26 In
9 DATA8 27 In
10 ACKNLG 28 out This pulse indicates data are received and the
printer is ready to accept next data.
pulse width is approx. 12 #s.
11 BUSY 29 out HIGH indicates printer can not accept next data.
12 PE 30 out HIGH indicates papepr-out. This signal is effective

only when ERROR signal is “LOW”.
13 SLCT — out Always “HIGH” output. (Pulled up to +5V through

3.3K ohms register.)
14 AUTO FEED-XT — In If the signal is “LOW” when the printer is initialized

line feed is automaitcally performed by input of
“CR” code. (Auto LF)
15 — — — Not used
16 GND — — Ground for twisted-pair grounding.
17 Chassis GND — — Chassis ground level of printer
18 — — — Not used.
9 to 3 0 GND — — Ground for twisted-pair grounding.
31 I NIT 16 In Pulse (width: 50 0s min., active “LOW”) input for

printer initialization.
32 ERROR — out LOW indicates that some error has occurred in the
printer.
33 GND — — Ground for twisted-pair grounding
34 — — — Not used.
35 — — out Always “HIGH”. (Pulled up to +5V through a 3.3

K-ohm register.)
36 SLCT-IN — In If the signal is “LOW” when printer is initialized, the

DC 1 /DC3 control is disabled.
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NOTES: 1. “DIR” indicates the input/output direction from the printer side.
2. The return side means the twisted pair return, which is connected
to the signal ground. The interface signals must be sent through
twisted pair lines, and the return lines must be connected. The
cable should be shielded and the printer chassis ground should be
connected to the chassis to reduce noise.
3. TTL levels must be used for the interface. The rise or fall times
of the signals should be 0.2 us or less.
4. Refer to Figure 1-6. for the signal timing chart.
5. Data should only be sent according to the ACKNLG and BUSY signals.
(Data should be sent to this printer after confirming the ACKNLG
signal or when the BUSY signal is low.)
6. If the proper character codes are sent over the DATA 1 to 8 lines
of the interface connector (open should be “ 1“, and short to GND
“O”) and the ACKNLG pin is connected to the STROBE pin, the test
printing (including the interface circuit) can be performed without any external equipment.
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7. A short in terface cable is recommended to reduce noise.
8. See Table 1-7. for DC1/DC3 control.
Table 1-7. DC1/DC3 Control
SLCT IN signal state code

Printer state Printer data entry
(Initial state)
High DC 1 Selectable Enable
DC3 Not selectable DC 1 code waiting state.

All data before the DC 1 code will be ignored.
Low DC 1 Usually selected Usually enabled
DC3
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1.2.2.2 Serial Interface

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Type: RS-232C compatible serial interface
Data format: RS-232C compatible serial
Word length:
Start bit 1
Data bit 7 or 8 (Selectable by DIP switch)
Parity bit Odd, Even or Non-parity
(Selectable by DIP switch)
Stop bit 1 bit or more
Bit rate: 300, 1200, 9600, 19200 BPS
(Selectable by DIP switch)
Logic level:
MARK (Logical “1”) –3V to –27V
SPACE (Logical “O”) +3V to +27V
Synchronization: Asynchronous
Hand shaking: By DTR(REV) signal or X-ON\X-OFF protocol
Table 1-8. DTR and XON/XOFF Control
DTR signals Control code Printer state and operation
MARK XOFF Data reception disabled. If the printer is in the(DC3/13H) following

(DC3/13H) states, an XOFF code (DC3/ 13H) is sent to the host computer to set
the DTR signal to the MARK level.
● When the available (empty) space in the input data buffer
becomes 512 bytes (Buffer full):
● Error state (Off-line, ERROR, or Paper End)
SPACE XON Data reception enabled. If the printer is in the (DC 1/1 1 H) following
(DC1/11 H) state, an XON code (DC 1 /1 1 H) is sent to the host computer to set
the DTR signal to the SPACE level.
● When the empty space in the input data buffer becomes 784
bytes:
● Restored from ERROR state (ON-LINE)
Handshake timing: See Figure 1-24. and Figure 1-25.

Connector: EIA Standard 25 pin connector (See Figure 1-26.)
.- .
[ +V) ------
l-+ )1
OTR
( – v) $-
( +V] -------------------- .— -- -- -- --
RXD
( – v) .“_l!M31_41_5_lT: p ,,.
D a t a Blt Stop Bit
I-
Start P:rlty
Bit
Figure 1-24. DTR Control Handshake Timing
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Figure 1-25. XON/OFF Control Handshake Timing
Figure 1-26. EIA Standard 25 Pin Connector
Table 1-9. Serial Interface Pin Assignment
Pin Signal
Dir. Function
No. Name
1 FG — Frame ground
2 TXD out Transmit data. XON/XOFF code transmission.
3 RXD In Receive data. Inputs data from the host computer.
4-6 — — Not used
7 GND — Signal ground
8-10 , — — INot used
11 DTR out Data terminal ready. (Internally connected to pin 20 in parallel mode.)
12-19 — — Not used
20 REV out Reverse. Has the same function as DTR.
(Internally connected to pin 20 in parallel mode.)
21-25 — — Not used
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1.3 OPERATOR CONTROL

This section discusses the operating controls.
1.3.1 Control Panel
The control panel is equipped with 7 indicators, 8 switches and a buzzer.

Here, we will discuss the functions of the control panel indicators and
switches. Figure 1-27 shows the control panel.
Figure 1-27. Control Panel
The functions of the control panel switches are as follows:

a. ON LINE: Switches the printer on or off line.
b. FORM FEED: This mode has the following 2 functions:
(When the paper is to be loaded:)

Functions as an AUTO LOAD switch. If the paper is loaded in the tractor
unit and this switch is pressed, the paper automatically advances to the
platen. At the same time, the paper is fed from the tractor specified by
the “PAPER SELECT” switch.
(When the paper has already been loaded:)

When this switch is pressed when in the off-line mode, the paper is fed
to the TOF (TOP OF FORM) position on the next page. The TOF position
can be specified in TOF specification mode.
If a FORM FEED is executed at the TOF position, one page length of paper
is fed, and if it is performed at any other position, the remaining length
of paper is fed. The page length can be specified by:
- Power on reset
- NIT signal reset
- Software reset command: ESC @
- The page length specification command: ESC C
– DIP switch-TOF setting function
When this switch is pressed in the on-line mode, the printer mode is
toggled between the “Copy mode” and the “Normal mode”. (See section
1 .3.15)
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The adjusted value is stored in memory on the main board (backed up
by battery) by pressing this switch, therefore the TOF position can be
reset whenever power is applied. By pressing the ‘“ON LINE” switch, the
printer exits from the TOF mode and the adjusted value isn’t stored in
memory.
WARNING
● When label forms are used, TOF should not be used.
● When the optional pull tractor is used, TOF should not be used.
g. PAPER SELECT: Available only when the printer is off-line. This

function switches between front and rear paper
(tractor switching). When the switch is pressed,
the currently loaded paper is automatically removed,
and paper is loaded from the selected tractor. If
the selected tractor has no paper, a “paper end” error
will occur. When power is turned off, the tractor
that was selected at power-down is selected.
, WARNING
● When label forms are used, the PAPER SELECT function should not be used.
● Less than one page length of paper should be removed.
The indicators on the control panel have the folIowing functions:

h. POWER (GREEN): Lights when AC power is applied and DC power is supplied correctly.
The light is connect directly with a +5VDC line.
The power switch located at the right side of printer turns AC power to
printer on/off.
i. READY (GREEN): Lights when the printer is ready to receive data.
j. PAPER OUT (RED): Lights when the printer detects a paper end.
k. ON LINE (GREEN): Lights when the printer is on-line or in TOF mode and turns off when
it is off-line or when printer exits from TOF mode. Flickers during
printhead protection mode.
1. TEAR OFF (GREEN): Lights when the printer is in TEAR OFF mode.
m. TOP OF FORM (GREEN): Flickers when the printer is in TOF mode.
n. FRONT (GREEN/RED): Lights green if the paper is loaded during front
tractor selection. Lights red if the paper runs out during this selection.
When the front tractor is not selected, it does not light.
o. REAR (GREEN/RED): Lights green if paper is loaded during rear tractor selection. Lights red
if the paper ends during this selection. When the rear tractor is not
selected,it does not light.
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1.3.2 Self-test Function
This system has a self-test (self-printing) function which checks the following:
● Control circuit
● Printer mechanism
● Print Quality
The self-test for draft characters can be started by applying power while
pressing the LF switch. The self-test can be interrupted by pressing the ON LINE switch. Printing is
momentaly stopped by pressing the ON LINE switch.
Turn off the power to end the self-test.
The self-test of NLQ characters can be started by pressing the FF switch and
applying power.
The self-test prints number the following:
a. Program ROM version
b. DIP switch setup
c. Built-in character set
Figure 1-28 shows the self-test print out.
BX2201
C haracter pitch NomIal SU1-1 OFF

5hape of zem Not slashed SW1-2 OFF
C G table (130H-OFFH) Italic WI-3 OFF
Fmtocol mode ESC/P ,nOde skil-4 OFF
Frint qual ,ty Draft SW1-5 OFF
country U.s. la. WI-6 ON S?/1-7 O N W1-S ON
CJefaul t character ROtl sU2-1 OFF
Draft print speed Normal S$12-2 ON
5erial bit length e SW2-3 oFF
~uto LF by CR Invalid SW-4 oFF
Interface Paral Iel S!42-5 OFF S!#2-6 OFF
I“Put buffer Valid SIJJ3-$ OFF
F age lergth ( inch] 11 s!43-2 OFF
Skip perforation Val id SW-3 ON
Faper memory 1 SW3-4 OFF
Overlap paper Invalid Sld3-5 DFF
Faper with label Inval id SW3-6 oFF
&.ndinq skip 1nvalid SW3–7 QFF
5er Lal handshake DTR SW3-8 OFF
F ,Ont Paoer oath Normal print mode

Nomnal pa~er use
6ear paper path Normal print mode
t ,.wx&. ~ ,*+, _. ,01~34567s9, ;<_> WABCDEFGHI JKLMNOPQRSTUVWXVZ [\ IA-’ abcdefghil klmn OPqr StuVwx Y.{
! II#$x&, ( ) ,+, -./o I14s4s7sq,q, ;~=>?@AECDEFGH IJKLMNDPQRS TUVWXYZ[\ l--’ abcdefgh IJklmnOPQrstu Vw xYZf :
‘,*$X4 ( ) t+, -. /012345678?, ; C=>?eAEiCDEFGHI JKLtlNOFQRSTUVklX YZ[ \ 1’.- abcdefghij k 1mnc.Pqr StuVu%yz{ : )
Figure 1-28. Self-test Print out
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1.3.3 Hexadecimal Dump Function
The hexadecimal dump function prints out the data received by the printer in hexadecimal. On each
line, 16 bytes are printed in hexadecimal, and the ASCII character corresponding to each byte is printed
on the right side. “.” is printed if there is no corresponding character (such as a control code).
If less than 16 bytes remain, they can be printed by pressing the ON LINE
switch.
By pressing both the LF switch and FF switch and applying power, the printer
is set to hexadecimal dump mode and prints “HEX DUMP MODE” on the first line.
The power should be turned off to cancel the hexadecimal dump mode.
Figure 1-29 shows a Hexadecimal Dump List.
Figure 1-29. Hexadecimal Dump List
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1.3.4 DIP S w i t c h J u m p e r S e t u P (
There are three DIP switches on the front covers at the front of the printer. These set the printer defaults.
When power is applied or the printer is reset, the DIP switch selections are treated as the default setup.
If the setup is changed, the power should be cycled or the printer should be reset.
Table 1-10 shows the DIP switch selections for this printer.
Table 1-10. DIP Switch Selections
Factory
witch ON OFF
Function setup
Jmber
Condensed Normal OFF
1 Character mode
“o” OFF
“o”
-2 Zero font selection
Italics OFF
ESC/P character code table selection Graphics
-3
Invalid Valid
IBM mode automatic carriage return
with LF (ESC J) selection
ESC/P OFF
IBM mode
-4 Protocol mode selection
(See NOTE: 3)
Draft OFF
NLQ/Draft mode selection NLQ
-5
ON
ESC/P International c h a r a c t e r s e t S e e Table A-1 1
-6
selection ON
I-7
IBM mode default CG table selection ON
I-8
User defined ROM OFF
~. 1 ESC/P default CG (See NOTE: 4)
Ignore (at TOF Valid

IBM mode form feed enable selection
position) I
(See NOTE: 7)
High speed OFF
Draft print speed mode Normal
2-2
8bit OFF
7bit
2-3 Serial interface data length
Always enabled External signal OFF

2-4 Automatic line feed by CR
control
See Table A-1 2 OFF

2-5 Interface selection
OFF
2-6
OFF
2-7
OFF
2-8
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Table 1-10. DIP Switch Selections (cent’d)
Switch Factory
Function ON OFF
number setup
3-1 Input data buffer function Invalid Valid OFF
3-2 Page length setup I 12 inches I 11 inches OFF
I 3-3 Perforation skip function Valid Invalid OFF
3-4 Paper memory selection Memory No.2 Memory No. 1 OFF
I I (See NOTE: 5)
I I I
I 3-5 I Overlapped paper (See NOTE: 5) I Valid I Invalid I OFF
I 3-6 \ Label paper (See NOTE: 5) I Valid I Invalid I OFF
I 3-7 \ Binding skip (See NOTE: 6) I Valid i Invalid I OFF
I 3-8 I S e r i a l i n t e r f a c e h a n d s h a k e m o d e I XON\XOFF I DTR control \ OFF
N O T E S : 1 . The printer power must be off before DIP switches are re-set.
2. “IBM” or “IBM mode” means IBM Pro-printer emulation mode.
3. The User-defined characters are backed up in non-volatile memory only in ESC/P mode.
When IBM mode is selected by DIP SW 1-4, the user defined characters are deleted. The
built-in CG in the ROM is copied to the user-defined area at printer power on when in the
IBM mode.
4. When the user-defined character set is used (by selecting DIP SW 2-1 “ON”) as the default
character set, ESC & (define character) and ESC : (copy CG) codes are not valid.
5. These switches are used for paper memory function. (See section xxx)
6. “Binding skip” is used to print on multi-part form with the “Binding” which scratches the
printhead during paper feeding.
If this switch is set to “ON”, the printhead parks apart from those bindings during paper
feeding to avoid paper jams.
Through-put (data process rate) will be reduced while this mode is selected.
7. The form feed code (OCH) is ignored when the printing line is located at the top of form
position and “Ignore mode” is selected with DIP SW 2-1 when in IBM mode.
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Table 1-11. Character Set Selection
Countries Default CG Table

SW 1-6 Sw 1-7 SW 1-8
(When SW 1-3 “OFF”) (When SW 1-3 “ON”)
ON ON ON U.S.A. CG Table 1
ON ON OFF France CG Table 2

ON OFF ON Germany
ON OFF OFF UK
OFF ON ON Denmark
OFF ON OFF Sweden
OFF OFF ON Italy
OFF OFF OFF Spain
NOTE: In IBM mode the default CG table is selected by above switches.

“Table 1“ means 80 H-9FH codes are control, (same as ESC 7), and
“Table 2“ means 80 H-9FH codes are printable. (same as ESC 6)
Table 1-12. Interface Setup
SW 2-5 SW 2-6 Interface selection
OFF OFF Parallel interface

OFF ON Serial interface -Odd parity
ON OFF Serial interface -Even parity
ON ON Serial interface -No parity
Table 1-13. Baud Rate
SW 2 - 7 SW 2 - 8 Baud rate selection
OFF OFF 19200 BPS

OFF ON 9600 BPS
ON OFF 1200 BPS
ON ON 300 BPS
Jumper switches are located on the main board (only J 1 is inside of the ROM cover), and are used to
select the items listed in Table 1-14.
Table 1-14. Jumper Setup
Short Factory
No. Function Open
(or “+5” side) setup
1 SLCT IN signal default setup Fixed to LOW Selects external Open

control
2 ROM size select 5 12KB 256KB Short
3 256KB (“+ 5“) 5 12KB Open
4-6 Fixed to “Short” Short
7 Fixed to “+ 5“ side + 5
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1.3.5 Buffer Full Printing
The printer stores the received data in the input data buffer, and prints it when it receives a print
command (CR). Printing is also performed when the buffer becomes full.
1.3.6 Buzzer
The control panel buzzer sounds at the following times:
When ESC command “BEL” is input: ! X 1 time

When a paper end is detected: !!!! X 5 times (Total 20 times)
When an open cover is detected: !!!! X 1 times
When a carriage error is detected: !!! X 6 times (Total 18 times)
When an abnormal voltage is detected: ! X 5 times
When the RAM check detects an abnormality:
● CPU RAM abnormality: !! X 6 times (Total 12 times)
● Lower address RAM abnormality: !! X 8 times (Total 16 times)
● Upper address RAM abnormality: !! X 10 times (Total 20 times)
When a printhead driver abnormality (short circuited) is detected:
! X 10 (1 1) times
Short circuited fan transistor: !! X 16 times (Total 32 times)
“COPY MODE” selection (press the FORM FEED switch in on line):
“COPY MODE” is selected:
●
! X 2 times
● Normal mode (quit “COPY MODE”): ! X 1 times
When a paper error is detected: ! X 3 times
(incomplete paper back-out, or paper empty during paper operation)
Illegal paper memory setting: ! X 10 times
1.3.7 Error Detection Function
This printer has an error detection function which sets the interface signals to the following states and
the unit to the OFF LINE mode. Data cannot be input at this time.
● Parallel interface
BUSY signal: High
ERROR signal: Low
● Serial interface
DTR (REV) signal: MARK
X code (DC code): XOFF (DC3\l 3H)
The following errors can be detected and the buzzer is used to indicate the
error state. (Refer to 1.6.2)
Carriage error: The carriage home signal is not detected
while initializing the printer mechanism, or the carriage home
position is detected during printing.
Abnormal voltage: A low internal DC voltage is detected.
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RAM check abnormality: During initialization, a READ/WRITE check is performed for

all RAM in the control circuit to check for errors.
- CPU RAM
— Lower address RAM
- Upper address RAM
Printhead driver abnormality: A short circuit in a printhead drive transistor was detected.
The following states are also regarded as errors, and the interface signals
are similarly set.
● When a paper end is detected.
● When an open cover is detected.
● When the printer is set off-line using the ON LINE switch.
1.3.8 Paper End Detection Function
Paper end is detected using the paper end sensor on the printer mechanism. When a paper end is
detected, the printer indicates it using the lamp and buzzer on the control panel. At this time the interface
signals should be set as follows to set the printer to the off-line mode.
This disables data reception.
● Parallel interface
BUSY signal: High
PE signal: High
ERROR signal: Low
● Serial interface
DTR (REV) signal: MARK
X code (DC code): XOFF (DC3/13H)
When a paper end is detected, new paper should be loaded, or another form should be selected by
switching the tractor. The printer should then be set to the on-line mode.
1.3.9 Cover Open Detection Function
The printer always monitors the open\close state of the top cover. When the open cover sensor detects
an open cover, the following actions occur:
● The printer is set to the off-line mode.

● The buzzer sound.
● Carriage speed is decelerated rapidly.
Opening the cover during printing is extremely dangerous because the carriage
moves very rapidly during printing (when the cover is closed). The above
actions guarantee the safety of the operator when the cover is opened. To
recover from this state, the following sequence should be followed.
[STEP 1] Close the top cover.

[STEP2] Press the ON-LINE switch to set the printer on-line.
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1.3.10 Automatic Paper Thickness Detection
This printer automatically detects the paper thickness, and adjusts the gap between the platen and
printhead when the paper is loaded. Therefore, a platen gap lever adjustment is not required.
1.3.11 Automatic Paper Width Detection
This printer detects the paper both edges and determines the left and right margin, which disables
printing in areas where no paper exists.
1.3.12 Non-volatile User-defined Characters
242 characters can be defined and stored in memory which is backed up by a battery. (once defined
they remain in memory even after power-off.)
Characters are selected by DIP switch as the default character set.
NOTE: This function is valid only in ESC\P mode. If the protocol mode is changed to IBM mode the
defined characters will be lost.
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1.3.13 Paper Memory Function
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This function makes it possible to print properly on forms which contain several areas having different
thickness.
● Forms with a label

The area on which the label sticks is thicker than the rest. (Multi-part forms that vary in thickness
include forms that have labels on them.
Figure 1-30. Multi-part Forms with Labels
● Multi-part form partly overlapping with the next page

The overlapping area has a doubled thickness. Forms that overlap slightly where they are glued
together.
Figure 1-31. Overlapping Multi-part Forms
Information about these areas should be set before printing. The printer works according to this
information.
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1 1.3.13.1 Using the Paper Memory Feature

This printer can save the paper format and thickness information for up to two multi-part forms in the
printer’s paper memory areas. This information for a certain form may be recalled and the printer
automatically adjusts the gap between the printhead and the platen to provide maximum printing quality
on that particular form. The paper memory feature is available only for forms loaded on the front tractor.
WARNING
When using multi-part forms that vary in thickness, do not press the TEAR OFF, FRONT/REAR, or
reverse-feeding MICRO FEED switch or a paper jam may result.
To remove these forms, tear off the fresh forms off line and then press the FORM FEED or LINE FEED
switch to eject the remaining forms.
1.3.13.2 Saving Paper Format and Thickness Information

The following sections describe how to save paper format and thickness information for different types
of multi-part forms.
a. Saving information for overlapping multi-part forms
To save paper format and thickness information for multi-part forms that overlap slightly where they
are joined together follow the steps below.
Step 1: Turn off the printer.

Step 2: Use DIP switch 3-4 to select the memory area where you want the printer to store the paper
format and thickness information.
Memory area 1 is selected when DIP switch 3-4 is off. This is the printers default setting. To
select memory area 2, turn on the switch.
Table 1-15. Paper Memory Select
Paper memory DIP SW 3-4
Memory 1 OFF
Memory 2 ON
Step 3: Use DIP switch 3-2 or software commands to set the page length.
Table 1-16. Page Length Set
Page length DIP SW 3-2
11 inches OFF
12 inches ON
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Step 4: Turn on DIP switch 3-5 and turn off DIP switch 3-6. This tells the printer you want to save
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information for multi-part forms that overlap slightly where they are joined together.
Table 1-17. DIP SW 3-5 and 3-6
Overlapping Multi-part forms

DIP SW 3-5 DIP SW 3-6
multi-part forms with labels
Valid ON Invalid OFF
b. Saving information for multi-part forms with labels
To save paper format and thickness information for multi-part forms with labels on them, follow the
steps below:
Step 1: Load the forms with labels on to the front tractor.

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Step 2: Turn off the printer. Be sure to close the top cover.
(See Table 1-1 5.)
Step 4: Use DIP switch 3-2 or software commands to set the page length. Page length. (See Table 1-1 6.)
Step 5: Turn off DIP switch 3-5 and turn on DIP switch 3-6. This tells the printer you want to save
information for multi-part forms with labels on them.
I Overlapping
multi-part forms
DIP SW 3-5
Multi-part forms
with labels
DIP SW 3-6
I Invalid I OFF I Valid I ON I
Step 6: Hold down both MICRO FEED buttons and turn on the printer.
The printer loads and checks the forms on the front tractor. When it is done, the printer beeps.
NOTE: Do not go on to the next step before the printer beeps.
Step 7: Open the top cover.
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Step 8: Use the MICRO FEED buttons to adjust the paper’s position so that the top edge of the label
is aligned with the horizontal red line on the clear plastic ribbon mask.
MICRO
FEED
Figure 1-32. Horizontal Align -Top Edge
Step 9: Move the print head by hand to align the vertical red line on the ribbon mask with the left edge
of the label. Now the intersection of the red lines on the ribbon mask should be in the upper
left corner of the label.
Figure 1-33. Vertical Align -Left Corner
Step 10: Press the TOP OF FORM button.

Step 1 1: Use the MICRO FEED buttons to adjust your papers position so that the bottom edge of the
label is aligned with the horizontal red line on the ribbon mask.
IA I
=
MICRO
FEED
v
Figure 1-34. Horizontal Align - Bottom
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Step 12: Move the print head by hand to align the vertical red line on the ribbon mask with the right
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edge of the label. Now the intersection of the red lines on the ribbon mask should be in the
lower right corner of the label.
Figure 1-35. Vertical Align -Right Corner
Step 13: Press the TOP OF FORM switch. This tells the printer the label’s location on the form.
Step 14: Close the top cover.
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The printer checks the paper’s thickness at various points and saves this information. When
it is done, the printer beeps and goes off line.
NOTE: It takes the printer some time to check and save the paper thickness information.
You can print on these forms even if you turn the printer off and then back on.
To use other types of paper, see the section on loading paper format information from memory later
in this section.
WARNING
When you print on these forms, make sure that the printing fits within the printable area.
c. Saving information for overlapping multi-part forms with labels
To save paper format and thickness information for multi-part forms that
overlap slightly and have labels on them, follow the steps below:
Step 1: Load the overlapping multi-part forms with labels on to the front tractor.
Step 2: Turn off the printer.
(See Table 1-1 5.)
Step 4: Use DIP switch 3-2 or software commands to set the page length. The page length is 11 inches
when DIP switch 3-2 is off and 12 inches when the switch is on. (See Table 1-1 6.)
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Step 5: Turn on DIP switches 3-5 and 3-6. This tells the printer you want to save information for
multi-part forms that overlap slightly and have labels on them.
Overlapping Multi-part forms

DIP SW 3-5 DIP SW 3-6
multi-part forms with labels
Valid ON Valid ON
Step 6: Follow steps 6 through 14 on section “b”.
1.3.13.3 Loading Paper Format Information from Memory

After you save the information for your multi-part forms, you can load the forms you want to use, select
the paper memory feature, and start printing. When you select the paper memory feature, the printer
loads the form’s information from memory. To select the paper memory feature, follow the steps below.
Step 1: Load the multi-part forms you want to use on to the front tractor.
Step 2 : Turn off the printer.
Step 3: Now load the paper format and thickness information for the multi-part forms you want to use.
To load the information from memory area 1, hold down the top MICRO FEED button and turn
on the printer.
To load the information from memory area 2, hold down the bottom MICRO FEED button and
turn on the printer.
NOTE: After you load the information, the printer will use this information as the default setting when
you turn on the printer. To use regular continuous paper after using multi-part forms that vary
in thickness, hold down the FRONT/REAR button and turn on the printer.
WARNING
While the paper memory feature is selected and your multi-part forms format and thickness
information is loaded, do not use other types of paper.
I .3.14 P a p e r C u t t e r
An optional paper cutter is available. This paper cutter cutter works when the TEAR OFF switch and
the PAPER SELECT switch is pressed while there is paper in the proper paper path.
TEAR OFF: Advance the form to the cutting position and cut it.
PAPER SELECT: Cut the current form and changes the paper path.
By pressing the TEAR OFF switch during the paper empty state, the cutting position will be initialized.
This function is not available when the paper memory function is being used.
For more detail information, please refer to “#C8 1500X PAPER CUTTER UNIT SERVICE MANUAL”.
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1.3.15 Copy Mode

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Hard-stuck characters can be printed on paper such as multi-part forms to get clear characters even
on the bottom copy.
This function is selectable from the control panel by pressing the FORM FEED switch in the on-line state.
Switch is used to alternate “Copy mode” (beeps twice) and “Normal mode” (beep once).
In this mode, printing speed will be reduced to half of the normal mode speed, and the following pin
column prints over the dots printed by the leading pin column.
NOTE: This mode is applied only to the normal height draft characters.
(Not condensed, Not emphasized.)
This mode is individually selectable in the front/rear paper path and these selections are not
backed up.
1.3.16 Printer Initialization
This printer can be initialized in two ways.

● Hardware initialization (
A hardware initialization is performed when the power is applied and the
interface signal “IN IT” is input (LOW). This operation is as follows:
. Printer mechanism initialization (Carriage home position seek)
● Sets the printer on-line.
. Clears the input data buffer.
. Clears the print buffer.
. Clears user defined characters.
. Reads the DIP switch and jumper setup and sets the default conditions.
● Sets the amount of line feeding to 1/6”.
. Clears the vertical tab positions.
● Sets the horizontal tab positions to every 8 characters.
● Software initialization
Control code ESC @? performs a software initialization of the printer. The
differences between software initialization and hardware initialization
are as follows:
. The printer mechanism is not initialized.
● The input data buffer is not cleared.
● The TEAR OFF and TOP OF FORM positions are not reset.
● The DIP switch and jumper setup are not read or reset.
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1.4 MAJOR UNITS

The DFX-8000 consists of the following major units:
● Printer mechanism Model-3C65
● Power supply board BOPS board (AC 120V version)
BOPSE board (AC 220/240V version)
● Main board c030MAIN board
● Driver board C030DRV board
● Control panel
● Housing
1.4.1 Printer Mechanism Model-3C65
The Model-3C65 is a 9 pin 2 lows (Total 18 pin) serial dot matrix printer mechanism developed for the
DFX-8000. This design places emphasis on high speed printing and endurance, and is a heavy duty
design when compared with existing terminal printer mechanisms. Its paper feeding mechanism is
designed to use fan-fold paper and an automatic mechanism is equipped to enhance paper handling.
Table 1-20 listed major components consists the Model-3C65.
Figure 1-36. Model-3C65 Printer Mechanism
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Table 1-20. Major Components of Model-3C65

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Component Name Description
Printhead 9pins x 210ws/ Spring Charge Method dot impact head/ 36.5VDC
Head Cooling Fan 2-phases/ 6-poles/ PM type Stepping motor/ 32.5VDC
(built-in with printhead)
External Fan DC Brushless motor/ 36.5VDC
Carriage Motor DC Servo motor/ 36.5VDC/ ● CR motor
Paper Feed Motor 4-phases/ 200-poles/ HB type Stepping motor/ 36.5VDC/
+ PF motor
Platen Gap Motor 4-phases/48-poles/PM type Stepping motor/36 .5VDC/
● PG motor
Ribbon Feed Motor 4-phases/48-poles/PM type Stepping motor/36 .5VDC/
● RF motor
Loading Solenoid DC Solenoid Coii/36.5VDC
Carriage Encoder Photo lnterrupter\5VDC (built-in with carriage motor)
Carriage Home Photo interrupter/5VDC/*CHPS
Position Sensor
Paper Thickness Sensor Photo lnterrupter/5VDC/*PT sensor
Paper End Sensor Photo lnterrupter/5VDC/
(Front side) ● Front PE sensor
(Rear side) ● Rear PE sensor
Paper End sensor Reflection type Photo lnterrupter/5VDC
(Paper bail top position) ‘ Top PE sensor
Paper Width Sensor Reflection type Photo lnterrupter/5VDC\ *PW sensor
Tractor Select Mechanical switch/5VDC ● T switch
Sensor Switch
Pull Tractor Mechanical switch/5VDC ● PT switch
Sensor Switch
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1.4.2 Power Supply Board Unit
The BOPS and BOPSE board is a power supply circuit which supplies the control circuit (Main board)
and printer mechanism drive circuit (Driver board) with power.
The BOPS board is an AC 120V version, the BOPSE board is for AC 220 and 240 V. The circuit of both
boards is same without the primary side circuit.
Table 1-21 listed major components of the power supply board.
Table 1-21. Major Components of the BOPS\BOPSE Board
Location Component Name Description
Ic 1 TL594 PWM switching regulator controller

IC4,1C5 NJM2903D Error amplifier
IC2,1C3 NJ M2904D Error amplifier
Q3,Q8 TL5431 High precision shunt regulator
QI ,Q2 2SK 1167 FET/450V, 1 5 A , 1 0 0 W
Q4 2SC3456 FET transistor/800V, 1.5A, 40W
Q5 2SC2655 FET transistor\50V, 2A, 900mW
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1.4.3 Main Board

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The C030MAIN board is the main board in this system. The parallel and serial interfaces, control circuit
and sensor circuit are located on the C0303MAIN board.
Table 1-22 listed major components of the main board.
Table l-22. Major Components of the C030MAIN Board
5E /.LPD78322L CPU/8 bit data bus/Built-in mask ROM/A-D converter

4C HM6264 SRAM/64KB
ID SN75 188N RS-232C line driver/TTL
IE SN75 189N RS-232C line driver/TTL
CR1 CSA2.00MK Ceramic oscillator/2MHz
CR2 CST14.74MXWO0 1 Ceramic oscillator/1 4.74 MHz
BAT 1 CR 17335SE-FTI Litium battery
2E E05A16GA Gate array/Mechanism control/Control panel (
6A E05A38NA Gate array/interface/MMU/Head control
NOTE: “MMU” Memory Management Unit
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1.4.4 Driver Board

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The C030DRV board is the driver board in this system. The Printhead, Head cooling-fan, Plunger, Paper
feed motor, Carriage motor, PG motor and RF motor driver circuit are located on the C0303DRV board.
Sensor signals from the printer mechanism are connected to the main board via this board.
Table 1-23 listed major components of the main board.
Table 1-23. Major Components of the C030DRV Board
1 A-3A LB1214 Transistor array\ 35 V,200A,960mW/Printhead drive

4B,4C,4D STK66025 Hy-blid IC/Printhead drive
2B,2C,2D STK66 125 Hy-blid IC/Printhead drive
4E STK6885H Hy-blid IC/Carriage motor drive
2E STK67 13BMK2 Hy-blid IC/Paper feed motor drive
Q4,Q6 2SB794 Transistor/-60V,-l .5A, 10W/PG,RF motor drive
Q14 2SB885 Transistor/- 10OV,-5A,35 W/Plunger drive
Q2 2SC3746 Transistor/60 V,5A,20W\External fan motor drive
Q3,Q5,Q19 2SD 1395 Transistor/50V,5 A,40W\Head cooling fan motor, Plunger
drive
Q 10-13 2SD 1843-T Transistor/60V, 1 A, 1 W/PG,RF motor drive
Q1 5-18
!ilMm
k
Figure 1-40. C030DRV Board
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1.4.5 Control Panel
Figure 1-41 is the operator control panel containing switches, LEDs and
buzzers.
- POWER
_ READY
m
_ PAPER ON LINE FORM FEED LINE FEED
m m
I /._.._.._.. J
I
- . . — —FRC$IT/REAR
——— .—— .
Figure 1-41. Control Panel
1.4.6 Housing
The housing used in this system consists of many more components than previous designs.
The lower case is used as the main frame which holds the mechanism and circuits, and they are covered
by the upper case, bottom plate and side cover, each of which has various covers. The housing has
large openings in both the front and rear for paper entrance and exit. It also has a lid on the bottom
plate to enable the PROM on the main board to be easily replaced.
‘---wJ 1
Figure 1-42. Housing
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CHAPTER 2
OPERATING PRINCIPLES.
2.1 GENERAL PRINTER MECHANISM OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
2.1.1 Printhead Mechamism . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2. -1
2.1.2 Carriage Mechanism ......................................................- 2-3
2.1.3 Platen Gap Adjustment Mechanism . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6
2.1.4 Ribbon Feed Mechanism . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..2-7
2.1.5 Paper Feed Mechanism . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

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2.1.6 Paper Width Detection Mechanism . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14

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2.2 POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15
2.2.1 DC Voltages and Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16
2.2.2 Power Supply Circuit Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-17
2.3 CONTROL CIRCUIT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-20

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2.3.1 Interface Circuit ............................................m......ao.ac..............". 2-23
2.3.2 Reset Circuit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-24

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2.3.3 Memory Backup Circuit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-25
2.3.4 A-D Converter Detection Circuit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-27
2.3.5 Interrupt Port Detection Circuit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 2-29
2.3.6 Detection Circuits Connected to
the General-purpose Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

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2.3.7 Ribbon Feed Motor/External Fan Control/
Drive Circuit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-32

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2.3.8 Paper Feed Motor Control/Drive Curcuit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-33
2.3.9 Platen Gap Motor Control/Drive Circuit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-34
2.3.10 Carriage Motor Control/Drive Circuit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-37
2.3.11 Printhead Control/Drive Circuit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 2-40

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LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 2-1. Printedhead Operating Principle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Figure 2-2. Carriage Mechanism . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 2-4
Figure 2-3. Inter-1ock Mechanism . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
Figure 2-4. Platen Gap Adjustment Mechanism . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6
Figure 2-5. Ribbon Feed Mechanism Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7
Figure 2-6. Tension Roller and Platen Roller Operation . . . . . . . 2-8
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Figure 2-7. Front Tractor Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9
Figure 2-8. Rear Tractor Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9
Figure 2-9. Platen Grooves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11
Figure 2-10. Plunger Mechanism . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 2-12
Figure 2-11. Tractor Select Mechanism Operation .................. 2-1 3
Figure 2-12. Paper Width Detection Mechanism . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14
Figure 2-13. Power Supply Section Block Diagram ................. 2-1 9
Figure 2-14. Control Circuit Block Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-22
Figure 2-15. Interface Circuit Block Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-23
Figure 2-16. Reset Circuit Block Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-24
Figure 2-17. Memory Backup Circuit Block Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-26
Figure 2-18. A-D Converter Detection Circuit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-28
Figure 2-19. CPU Interrupt Port Detection Signal
Assignment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .......... 2-29
Figure 2-20. General-purpose Ports Assigned to
Detect Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-31
Figure 2-21. Ribbon Feed Motor Control/Drive Circuit
Block Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-32
Figure 2-22. Paper Feed Motor Drive Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-33
Figure 2-23. PG Motor Control/
Drive Circuit Block Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-34
Figure 2-24. Platen Gap Setup Sequence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-35
Figure 2-25. Platen Gap Setup Conceptual Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-36
Figure 2-26. Carriage Control/
Figure 2-27, Printhead Control/
Figure 2-28. Printhead Drive Circuit Block Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-41
LIST OF TABLES
Table 2-1. Printhead Unit Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Table 2-2. Carriage Motor Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
Table 2-3. External Fan Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..2-4

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Table 2-4. Platen Gap Motor/Sensor Specifications ........... 2-6
Table 2-5. Ribbon Motor Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7
Table 2-6. Paper Feed Motor Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10
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Table 2-7. Pull Tractor Sensor Specfications.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 2-10
Table 2-8. Paper End Sensor Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10
Table 2-9. Plunger Mechanism . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 2-12
Table 2-10. Tractor Select Sensor Specifications ................... 2-1 3
Table 2-11. Paper Width Detector Specification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14
Table 2-12. Power Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 2-15
Table 2-13. DC Voltages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-16
Table 2-14. Power-on Reset Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 2-24
Table 2-15. Operation of Each Element in the
Memory Backup Circuit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-25
Table 2-16. Battery Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-25
Table 2-17. A-D Converter Port Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-27
Table 2-18. Interrupt Detection Signal Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-29
Table 2-19. General-purpose Ports Assigned to Detect
Circuit Siginals....... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 2-3o
Table 2-20. Ribbon Feed Motor Control/
Drive Circuit Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .2-32
Table 2-21. Paper Feed Motor Control/
Drive Circuit Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-33
Table 2-22. PG Motor Control/
Drive Circuit Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .2-34
Table 2-23. Carriage Motor Control/
Drive Circuit Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-38
Table 2-24. Control Mode Circuit Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-38

Table 2-25. Printhead Control/Drive Circuit
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-42
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2.1 General Printer Mechanism Operation

This chapter will describe the functions and operating principles of printer mechanism ModeJ-3C65.
2.1.1 Printhead Mechanism

The printhead mechanism is composed of a printhead, ink ribbon, and ribbon mask. The printhead is
a spring-charge impact dot printhead. Figure 2-1 shows the operating principle of the printhead.
a. Portion A of the dot wire is attached to the actuating spring plate, and is pulled back (RIGHT in the
figure) by magnetic force (M) when the printer power is off and when the printer is in the standby
state. Therefore, the actuating spring plate is bent backward by the M force.
b When the magnetic coil is energized, a countermagnetic force (C) is induced in the core, the total
magnetic force on the actuating spring plate becomes zero, and the actuating plate returns to its
original shape. At this time, the dot wire is pushed forward and strikes the platen via the ink ribbon
and paper, which prints a dot on the paper.
c. When the coil is deenergized, the dot wire returns to the state described in “a”.
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Paper
Ribbon
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Umn
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Platen
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Figure 2-1. Printhead Operating Principle
The above described operation is performed for each dot wire. Each dot wire has its own drive circuit
which independently controls energizing of the coil.
The 18 dot wires are arranged as two vertical rows of 9 pins. Therefore, twice the speed of a normal
9-pin printer can be obtained by driving the two 9-pin rows. (Both 9-pin rows may be driven at the same
time depending on the character construction or printing mode).
In the copy mode, the characters printed by the first row are printed again by the second row
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. Printhead fan
The printhead is cooled by two fans, the printhead fan and the external fan.
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The printhead fan is integrated with the printhead, and is turned on when the temperature sensor
incorporated in the printhead coil detects a certain printhead temperature. The fan also monitors its
own motor temperature and cuts current to the motor if the temperature rises abnormally, to prevent
damage due to overheating.
The printhead unit specifications are shown below:
Table 2-1. Printhead Unit Specifications
Printhead Specifications Printhead Fan Specifications
Printing Spring charge type impact 2-phase 6-pole PM-type step-

Type
method printing ping motor centrifugal fan
Number of
18 (9 wires X 2 rows) Supply voltage 32.5 to 35.0 VDC (+7%)
wires
61 &4.3 ohms/phase
Wire diameter 0.29 mm Coil resistance
(at 25”C)
Life of
400 million strokes/wire Drive frequency 1152 & 5 0 PPS
printhead
Rotational
Weight 352 g CW/CWW undefined
direction
Coil resistance 2.93 *0.2 ohms (at 25”C) Excitation system 1-1 phase excitation
Typical – 417 psec. or more

Drive period
Min. – 397 psec.
Drive voltage 35.5 to 37.5 VDC
Insulation 500 VDC, 100 M ohms or

resistance more
Environmental Temperature – 5 to 55°C

conditions Humidity – 10 to 85 %RH
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2.1.2 Carriage Mechanism

The carriage mechanism is composed of a carriage motor unit (carriage motor and encoder) and home
position sensor. The interlock mechanism and external fan are also described here.
Figure 2-2 shows the carriage mechanism.

The carriage is supported by the two carriage guide shafts. The rotation of the carriage motor is
transmitted to the carriage timing belt through the carriage belt pulleys on the right and left sides. The
carriage on which the printhead is mounted is fixed to the timing belt, and moved horizontally. Since
the timing belt is tensioned by the motor, the tension can be adjusted by shifting the motor mounting
position.
The carriage home position sensor generates a signal when the sensor plate attached to the bottom
of the carriage blocks the beam from the photo interrupter (sensor).
The speed and position of the carriage motor are detected by the carriage motor encoder and
carriage home position sensor, respectively. The carriage motor is closed-loop controlled.
The encoder unit is integrated with the carriage motor and generates pulses. The encoder plate has
equal-pitched slits and is mounted coaxially with the carriage motor rotor. The photo interrupter
(encoder) is placed so that the light emitting and receiving portions are divided by the outer
circumference of the encoder plate, which contains the slits, and converts the motor rotational speed
into photoelectric pulses. Since the signals from the encoder are fed back to the CPU, the carriage can
be moved or held at any position and the carriage motor speed can be controlled.
● External fan
The printhead is cooled by two fans: the printhead fan and the external fan. The external fan is placed
at the left side of the carriage mechanism and is always operating during printing. If the printhead
temperature rises abnormally, the printer enters the printing halt or standby state (hot head mode),
and the printhead is returned to the home position and cooled by the external fan.
External Fan
Encoder
Printhead . .
S e n s o r P l a t e ~~
Carriage ‘Guide e
Shaft
Carriage Motor
Figure 2-2. Carriage Mechanism
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Table 2-2. Carriage Motor Specifications

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I Carriage Motor Specifications Encoder Specifications
Light emitting
Type
I DC servo motor
element
LED
Light receiving
Supply voltage 36.5 VDC + 1 V Photo diode
element
Armature
2.13 ohms (at 25”C) Supply voltage 5 VDC *5%
resistance
Output waveform 2-phase rectangular pulses

(TTL level)
(Phase difference: 90°)
288 slits
Resolution
(see NOTE)
Response
15 kHz
freuuencv
NOTE: In the case of actual carriage operation, one slit is equivalent to 1/120 inch.
Table 2-3. External Fan Specifications
Type I DC brushless motor (including ball bearings)
Supply voltage 36.5 VDC + 1 V
Fan resistance 400 +20 ohms
Coil resistance I 220 *2O o h m s
Rotational s~eed I 5700 r~m
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● Interlock mechanism
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Since the carriage moves at very high speed in the printer mechanism, it would be dangerous if a
hand or finger was inserted into the mechanism during printing.
When the top cover is opened, the interlock mechanism cuts the drive voltage to the carriage motor
to stop the motor and prevent accidents.
Figure 2-3 shows the interlock mechanism.
When the top cover is closed, the hinge of the cover presses the interlock switch. The switch is closed,
and the end of the current cut resistor is shorted.
When the top cover is opened, the interlock switch is opened, and drive current to the carriage motor
is cut. In this way, the carriage operation is stopped.
When the top cover is opened, the cover open sensor also detects the “OpEN” state to prevent
software problems.
Interlock Switch
Figure 2-3. Inter-1ock Mechanism
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2.1.3 Platen Gap Adjustment Mechanism
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The printer mechanism has an automatic platen gap adjustment function that ensures an optimum gap
(between the platen and printhead) by measuring the thickness of the paper.
Figure 2-4 shows the platen gap adjustment mechanism.
The carriage guide shaft supporting the front of the carriage has an elliptical section. The rotation of
the platen gap motor is transmitted to the carriage guide shaft through the gears. Counterclockwise
(CCW) rotation of the motor expands the platen gap and clockwise (CW) rotation reduces it (as viewed
from the left side).
An encoder plate with equally-pitched slits is mounted coaxially with the rotor of the platen gap motor.
When the motor rotates, the platen gap sensor (photo coupler) detects it and outputs pulses. Each pulse
corresponds to 0.015 mm (horizontal distance), and the detection range is O to 0.7 mm.
Platen Gap
Gear \
~Carriage
L\\/ Guide Shaft
Platen Gap+
—I r a n s t e r b e a r U - \ Encorder Plate
‘ \
(J Platen Gap Sensor

Platen Gap
Motor w
Figure 2-4. Platen Gap Adjustment Mechanism
Table 2-4. Platen Gap Motor/Sensor Specifications
Motor Specifications Sensor Specifications

4-phase 48-pole PM-type
Type Detector Photo interrupter
stepping motor
2-channel rectangular
Supply voltage 36.5 t 1 VDC output
pulse (TTL level)
Winding 250 & 18 ohms/phase 5 VDC

Supply voltage ~syo
resistance (at 25”C)
Drive frequency 285 PPS Phase difference Approx. 45°
Excitation system 2-2 phase excitation
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2.1.4 Ribbon Feed Mechanism
The ink ribbon is an endless loop. The ribbon feed mechanism takes up the ribbon, and is driven by
the ribbon motor.
Figure 2-5 shows the ribbon feed mechanism operation. The ribbon is fed in one direction only. The
rotation of the ribbon motor (counterclockwise) is transmitted to the ribbon feed gear (clockwise)
through the ribbon feed select gear and ribbon feed transmission gear. The tip of the ribbon feed gear
engages the ribbon cartridge take-up roller to feed the ribbon.
The ribbon motor supplies mechanical power to both the ribbon feed mechanism and tractor select
mechanism. As the ribbon motor pinion rotates, the ribbon feed select gear swings like a pendulum,
using the lever axis as a fulcrum, and the rotation of the motor is transmitted to either mechanism when
the gears are engaged. When the ribbon motor rotates counterclockwise, the rotation of the motor is
transmitted to the ribbon feed mechanism, and when it rotates clockwise, it is transmitted to the tractor
select mechanism.
Roller
Ribbon Cartridge
Select Gear
Ribbon Feed Gear
Ribbon
Motor
Ribbon Feed Transmission Gear
Figure 2-5. Ribbon Feed Mechanism Operation
Table 2-5. Ribbon Motor Specifications
Type 4-phase 48-poIe PM-type stepping motor
Supply voltage 36.5 & 1 VDC
Winding resistance 150 t 10 ohms/phase (at 25”C)
Drive freauencv 720 PPS
Excitation svstem I 2-2 ~hase excitation
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2.1.5 Paper Feed Mechanism
The paper feed mechanism is composed of a paper feed motor, tractor, paper-end sensor mechanism,
pull tractor sensor, plunger mechanism, and paper selection mechanism.
Figures 2-6 to 2-8 shows the paper feed mechanism.
After the paper is loaded, it is fed by the tension roller, platen roller, and front/rear tractor. The rotation
of the paper feed motor is always transmitted to the tension roller and platen roller (Figure 2-48), but
it is transmitted alternately to the front and rear tractors.
The rotation of the paper feed transmission gear is transmitted through the paper feed select gear which
is designed to always engage with one of the tractor trains. Which tractor train the tractor select gear
engages is selected by the tractor select mechanism.
The paper end sensors always detects whether the paper is loaded or not. In this printer, a total of three
paper-end sensors are installed at the front and rear tractors and paper bail.
The front and rear paper-end sensors are incorporated in the sprocket unit. When paper is loaded, the
paper pushes the leaf spring so as to block the photo-interrupter. When no paper is loaded, the
photo-interrupter is not blocked.
The upper paper-end sensor is attached to the upper paper guide and is used together with the reflection
plate on the paper bail. When the paper is loaded, the paper blocks the beam between the
photo-interrupter and reflection plate.
When no paper is loaded, the beam is not blocked.
The pull tractor sensor monitors whether the optional pull tractor is mounted or not. When the pull
tractor is mounted, the tear off function is disabled to prevent paper jams.
Paper
Paper Bail
Pull Tractor
“&
Sensor
\
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%
Tension - \ Upper Paper End Sensor
Roller
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i-–--” Platen Gear
/ , Tension Pullev
Tractor
Select Gear
w
‘w~ paper Feed Motor
‘ear
Figure 2-6. Tension Roller and Platen Roller Operation
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Paper Bail
Tension
Roller
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Tractor
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Select Gear
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Front Tractor Gear
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Paper
[0 ) - ..
Feed . . ~. . Front Paper End Sensor
Motor \
Paper Feed
Transmission
Front Tractor
Gear
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Figure 2-7. Front Tractor Operation
Tractor Select
Gear o
Rear Paper End &? ‘“\ \

Sensor
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Rear Tractor ~e’:-”~’)0)
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Paper Feed
Transmission
Paper Tractor
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Gear
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Paper Feed Motor
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Figure 2-8. Rear Tractor Operation
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Table 2-6. Paper Feed Motor Specifications

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Type 4-phase 200-poie HB-type stepping motor
Supply voltage I 3 6 . 5 +1 VDC
Winding resistance 2.85 ~0.3 ohms
Drive frequency 2610 pps (medium speed mode)

4274 pps (high speed mode)
Excitation system I 1-2 phase excitation
Table 2-7. Pull Tractor Sensor Specifications
Type Micro switch
Supply voltage 5 VDC A5%
Switch mode Unmounted -Open (OFF)

Mounted -Closed (ON)
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Table 2-8. Paper End Sensor Specifications
Sensors at the Front/Rear Tractor Sensor at the Paper Bail
Detector Photo-interrupter Detector Photo reflector
Output type Open collector Output type Open collector
Supply voltage 5 VDC *5% Supply voltage 5 VDC & 5 %
With paper - HIGH With paper - HIGH

Signal mode Signal mode
Without paper - LOW Without paper - LOW
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There are grooves at both ends of the platen, which are to prevent paper jams caused by paper chips
from the sprocket holes in continuous paper or fringes produced when pressing copy paper so that
it will not be separated. Since the continuous paper is fed at high speed, the paper chips or fringes
could get caught between the ribbon mask and platen and cause a paper jam. The grooves work as
margins for the paper thickness.
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II II
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Fringes
Paper Chip
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Printhead I
Ribbon Mask
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Paper
Figure 2-9. Platen Grooves
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● Plunger mechanism
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During printing, the paper is pushed against the platen by the paper bail so that the paper does not
float away from the platen. However, when paper is loaded or ejected or when the tear off function
is executed, the paper bail must be moved up to prevent a paper jam. Therefore, the paper bail is
moved up and down by the plunger unit.
Figure 2-10 shows the plunger unit.

The paper bail is fixed to the end of the plunger iron core. The ends of the paper bail axis are
connected to the left and right frames. When the plunger coil is energized, the iron core is attracted
by the coil magnetism, and the paper bail is opened. When the coil is deenergized, the paper bail
returns to its original position due to the paper bail spring.
P
s
Paper Bail “ / / ‘
Spring A - ; ” . < \ \ \ \ \
Figure 2-10. Plunger Mechanism
Table 2-9. Plunger Specifications
Type \ DC solenoid I
Supply voltage 36.5 * 1 VDC
Winding resistance 12.5 ohms &5Y0
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● Tractor select mechanism

The printer mechanism has two paper entrances: the front and rear tractors.
The tractor select mechanism selects to which tractor the rotation of the paper feed motor is
transmitted via the gear train, by controlling the ribbon feed motor.
Figure 2-10 shows the tractor select mechanism operation.

The ribbon motor rotates the tractor select cam clockwise through the ribbon feed select gear and
tractor select transmission gear. The tractor select lever contacts the inside curve of the cam due
to the spring force.
Therefore, when the cam rotates, the tractor select lever moves along the curve and sets the tractor
select gear to the left or right. When the tractor select lever is set to the left, the tractor select gear
engages the rear tractor train so that the rotation of the paper feed motor is transmitted to the rear
tractor.
When the tractor select lever is set to the right, the tractor select gear engages the front tractor train
so that the rotation of the paper feed motor is transmitted to the front tractor.
The tractor select sensor contacts the cam. The sensor switch is opened when the sensor contacts
the concave portion at the bottom of the cam and is closed when the sensor contacts the convex
portion.
The ribbon motor supplies mechanical power to both the ribbon feed and tractor select mechanisms.
As the ribbon motor pinion rotates, the ribbon feed select gear swings like a pendulum using the
lever axis as a fulcrum, and the rotation of the motor is transmitted to one mechanism or the other
when the gears are engaged. When the ribbon motor rotates counterclockwise, the rotation of the
motor is transmitted to the ribbon feed mechanism, and when it rotates clockwise, it is transmitted
to the tractor select mechanism.
t Tractor
Table 2-10. Tractor Select Sensor

Tractor Selec
Sensor Specifications
Type Micro switch
..
Supply voltage 5 VDC +5Y0
Convex
Switch modes Front - Open (OFF)

Rear - Close (ON)
Tractor select
Transmission Gea
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select Geal
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Motor
Figure 2-11 Tractor Select Mechanism Operation

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2.1.6 Paper Width Detection Mechanism
The paper width detection mechanism is composed of a paper width sensor, ribbon mask, and carriage
(Refer to Section 2.1.1 or 2).
The paper width sensor is attached at the right of the ribbon mask. Since the sensor position must be
precise, the ribbon mask and the paper width sensor are integrated into a unit.
The sensor is a photo reflector, which moves horizontally from the Oth to 136th columns while detecting
whether the paper exists or not as the carriage moves.
The detection is performed as described below each time paper is loaded.
First pass: Executes a carriage seek without paper loaded, and detects and stores the signal
level at that time.
Second pass: After the paper is loaded, executes the carriage seek in the same way as the first
pass, and detects the signal level difference between the portions with and without
the paper.
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The position at which the signal level difference is detected is the right edge of the paper, which is
then used to define the printing area.
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Figure 2-12. Paper Width Detection Mechanism
Table 2-11. Paper Width Detector Specifications
Type I Photo reflector
Supply voltage 5 VDC *5%
Output Type Emitter follower
Output mode (paper detection) With reflection : HIGH (*5 V)

Without reflection : LOW (GND)
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2.2 POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT

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NOTE: From here on, the printer operation will be described in accordance with the corresponding
circuit block diagram, operating principle figure, and circuit diagram in the APPENDIX.
Therefore, read the description while referring to the corresponding circuit diagram. When part
names or addresses which are not listed in the corresponding block diagram or operating
principle figure are mentioned, they are listed in the circuit diagrams in the APPENDIX.
The power supply section of this printer is composed of a power switch, AC inlet, and switching power
supply board (BOPS/BOPSE). The power supply section supplies the voltages required to control the
printer and drive the mechanisms. Table 2-12 shows the power specifications.
Table 2-12. Power Specifications
Name Input Voltage (VAC) Primary Fuse Rating
BOPS 100 f 10% 125V, 8A
BOPSE 220 – 10% to 240 + 10% 250V, T6.3A
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2.2.1 DC Voltages and Applications
Table 2-13 lists the applications of the DC voltages required by this printer.
Table 2-13. DC Voltages
Voltage Rated Current Application

+ 35V (vPI) 1.5A Printer mechanism voltage
● Printhead d r i v e
+35V (VP2) 1.5A Printer mechanism voltage
● Printhead drive
+35V (VP3) 1.5A Printer mechanism voltage

● Plunger
● Printhead f a n
● Carriage motor
● Paper feed motor
● Platen gap motor
● Ribbon feed motor
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+ 35V — Power supply board cooling fan
+ 5V 2A Printer mechanism voltage

● Plunger holding
● Platen gap motor holding
● Carriage motor encoder power
● Sensor
Main board control circuit voltage
Reset voltage (VX)
Control panel circuit voltage
Cover open sensor power
+ 12V — Main board voltage

(serial interface level conversion)
– 12V — Optional interface voltage supply
This printer has the following functions to help cope with abnormal operation:
● Monitors the head drive circuit on the VP 1 (+35 VDC) line, and cuts the voltage if an abnormality ‘
is detected.
● Interlock for the VP3 (+35 VDC) carriage motor common line
● Monitors the VP3 (+35 VDC) line, and cuts the voltage if any voltage fluctuation is detected.
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2.2.2 Power Supply Circuit Operation
Figure 2-13 shows a block diagram of the power supply circuit.

The basic constructions of the BOPS and BOPSE units are the same. The figures in parentheses are
the current or voltage value, and the lower portions of the rectangles indicate the locations of major
elements.
The AC voltage is input to the AC inlet, and is supplied to the power supply board via the POWER switch
and fuse. The AC voltage is rectified (BOPS: voltage doubler rectifier, BOPSE: full-wave rectifier), then
smoothed by DB 1.
The surge-suppression circuit suppresses the surge current that flows when the printer power is turned
on.
The DC voltage is divided into two lines; +35 V and + 5 V, and is converted into the DC voltages required
to operate the printer by the RCC switching regulator circuits.
● +35 V line
The +35 V line performs DC to DC conversion via T1 and DT1.
The current limiter monitors the current input to R32 (total of VP1 to VP3, each current is 4A), and
feeds it back to error amplifier 1 (EA2) in IC 1. The constant voltage controller monitors the voltages
input to R34 and VR 1 (for setting the +35 V line voltage), and feeds it back to IC 1 (EA1 ).
IC 1 turns the primary switching transistors Q1 and Q2 on and off using the internal transistors Q1
and Q2 via transformers T2 and T3.
IC 1 is also equipped with a dead time controller (DTC). The entire switching operation can be turned
off by setting the dead time to 10OYO.
In this circuit, four feedback paths can be used for the DTC.
One is the feedback from the limiter for each output current from VP1 to VP3, which activates the
DTC if an over current is output from the driver circuit.
The current limiter (R32) mentioned above is used to recover this limiter.
The second is the feedback from the current limiter.
The third is the feedback from the power down (PD) signal on the main board. If an error occurs and
it is necessary to cut the voltage to prevent the printer from being damaged, the DTC is activated
by the PD signal.
The forth is the feedback from the ground level monitor, which activates the DTC, and cuts the voltage
to prevent the printer from operating abnormally if the potential difference between the ground (G ND)
levels of the +35 V and +5 V lines cause a current of 1A to flow.
● +5 V line
The +5 V line performs DC-DC conversion via T4 and DT2.
The current limiter monitors the current flow to R66 and feeds it back to IC4A (comparator).
IC4A turns the primary switching transistor Q5 (~ Q4) on and off via photo coupler PC2.
The constant voltage controller Q8 (shunt regulator) feeds back the voltage fluctuation to Q5 (~ Q4).
The &12 V line is also output in parallel from the + 5 V line. When the +5 V line becomes stable,
the + 12 V line also becomes stable. In this circuit, fuse resistors R7 1 and R72 work as a current
limiter.
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● CL signal
The constant voltage controller on the 35 V line not only monitors the voltage input to R34 and VR1
(for setting the 35 V line voltage) and feeds it back to201C 1 (EA1), but also controls output of the
CL signal which informs the CPU on the main board that voltage limiting has occurred for the 35
V line. If limiting is executed for the constant voltage controller, (which means the circuit enters the
overload state,) comparator IC5A detects it and generates the CL signal.
Upon receiving the CL signal, the CPU on the main board is interrupted, and executes the recovery
sequence for the power supply overload state. (Refer to Section 2.3.5.)
● SO signal
The voltage status at the primary side is also monitored by the primary voltage monitor. This is used
to generate the switch off (SO) signal which tells whether the printer power is on or off. if the output
voltage at the stage just after rectifying and smoothing on the primary side drops to 170 V or less,
shunt regulator Q3 detects it and causes the SO signal generator to generate the SO signal via photo
coupler PC 1. The SO signal causes a non-maskable interrupt to the CPU on the main board, so that
it can write (back up) the data which must be stored in non-volatile memory when the printer power
is turned off. (For details, refer to Section 2.3.3.)
The power supply unit has a cooling fan which is driven by the +35 VDC to cool the elements on
the circuit board. Since the fan is placed below the carriage motor, it also cools the carriage motor.
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Figure 2-13. Power Supply Section Block Diagram
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2.3 CONTROL CIRCUIT

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Figure 2-14 shows a block diagram of the control circuit, with the main board at20the center.
The printer employs a uPD78322 internal 16-bit processing/external 8-bit bus one-chip CPU (5E) as
the main CPU. This CPU is driven with a 14.7 MHz external clock (CR2).
The control program is stored in the internal mask ROM (5E: mainly for mechanism 20control) and
external PROM 27 (3B: mainly for ESC/P and IBM emulation, interfacing, and CG). The CPU starts
executing the program upon receiving the reset signal from an external device.
The internal RAM and the external PSRAM HM6264 are used for memory space. Also, the non-volatile
memory circuit is used to store the operating parameters set using the control panel, such as the TEAR
OFF position, and the factory adjustment parameters, while the printer power is turned off.
Two gate arrays, E05A38NA (6A) and E05A16GA (2E) are used to allocate the memories20and 1/0 area,
in order to simplify the circuit. Both gate arrays are controlled by the CPU via the address bus using
MMIO (Memory Mapped 1/0).
The functions of the primary ICS are as follows:
● Main CPU pPD70322 (5E)

The KPD70322 is the main CPU in the control circuit. It receives parallel datavia gate array
E05A38NA (6A) or directly receives serial data (from the host computer) and stores the data in an
input buffer in the SRAM (3 B).
When the printing start interrupt routine (the CPU receives the CR code or the input buffer becomes
full) is started, the CPU expands the data in the input buffer to the image buffer by accessing the
character generator (CG). Then it transfers the image data to the E05A38NA (6A) and sets the head
data.
During printing, the CPU outputs the FIRE signal from the internal timer to control print timing.
The MMU (Memory Management Unit) in the CPU controls the memories via external devices such
as the slave CPU (E05A38NA in this printer).
An internal 8-channel 8-bit A-D converter is used for checking the status of each sensor in the
mechanisms, the panel/DIP switch status, and the power supply voltage.
Upon receiving a signal indicating a problem (SO or CL), or the ON LINE signal, the CPU executes
physical interrupt processing using the interrupt port.
● Gate Array E05A38NA (6A)

The E05A38NA is a custom gate array containing the following functions in a single chip.
– Address decoder: Generates the chip select signal.
- Address latching: Latches and outputs the lower address.
- Print data generation: Controls dividing of the data into two halves (for each row of the printhead)
- DC motor driver: Controls the carriage motor.
Controls the printhead cooling fan.
– Pulse counter: Counts pulses from the carriage motor encoder.
- Interface controller: Controls the parallel interface.
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The E05A38NA is controlled by the CPU using MMIO ports. The ad dress timing is controlled by
connecting the ASTB (Address Latch Strobe) pulse from the CPU to the ALE (Address Latch Enable)
terminal.
Although the data read/write timing is controlled by MMIO commands from the CPU, the gate array
directly controls the printer mechanism and interface once the parameters are set. In particular, the
DC motor control section separately controls the printing operation (driving and stopping the motor)
using an external oscillator circuit exclusive for this gate array, unless the printing mode is not changed.
The status of the internal registers and ports are initialized upon receiving the reset signal.
● Gate Array E05A16GA (2E)

The E05A16GA is a one-chip gate array common to the DFX-5000, containing the following
functions:
- Super/subscript generator: Converts normal character generator (CG) patterns (image

data) into super/subscript character data, and outputs it.
- Italic character generator: Converts normal CG patterns (image data) into italic character
data and outputs it.
- Reset signal generator: Takes the logical sum of the external reset signals from two
lines and outputs it to the external devices.
- Output port with various output formats for different applications:
CR motor control circuit, plunger drive circuit, control panel
lamp control circuit, DIP switch status read circuit drive
signals, and PG\PF/RF motor drive signals.
- General-purpose input port: GAP/TRCT/cutter (optional) sensor signal, status of the paral-
lel interface, control panel switch status, PD (Power Down ~
power supply board) signal
- 8-bit parallel interface control: Inputs the PE and ERROR signals.
- Serial interface control: When using the serial interface, this chip multiplexes the two
receive data lines (RXD and bit 7 of the 8-bit parallel interface)
using internal logic, and out puts the result to an external
device.
The E05A 16GA is controlled by the CPU via MM IO. Addressing is performed using the lower three bits
(AO to AZ) of the address bus.
The internal registers and ports are initialized upon receiving the reset signal.
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2.3.1 Interface Circuit
Figure 2-15 shows a block diagram of the interface circuit.
This section describes the data flow when data is input or output via each interface.
Parallel interface
When the E05A38NA gate array latches the data from the host computer (upon receiving the STRB
signal), it automatically outputs the BUSY signal. The CPU reads the software BUSY status by reading
an MMIO port, and stores the data in the input buffer. After the CPU checks the data, it causes the
E05A38NA to clear the BUSY signal and output the ACK signal to the host computer.
Serial interface
The receive data RXD (RECEIVE DATA) from the host computer and the bit 7 data from the 8-bit
parallel interface (when optional serial interface #8 143 is used) are multiplexed using the internal
logic of the E05A16GA gate array, and is output to the CPU asynchronous serial communication
interface (ASCI).
The data is transferred from the CPU to the input buffer.
The transmit data TXD (TRANSMIT DATA) is output directly from the ASCI in the CPU.
In the case of the DC l/DC3 protocol, the DC3 code is output when the buffer becomes full. (The
DC 1 code is output when the buffer is ready for more data.)
The REV signal (same as DTR: DATA TERMINAL READY) is output on the same line as the parallel
interface BUSY signal, and performs DTR control. Therefore, the parallel and serial interfaces cannot
be used at the same time.
Printing is started when the CR code is input or the buffer becomes full. The data in the input buffer
is expanded into the line edit buffer, and the image data referenced by each parameter of the line
edit buffer is expanded into the image buffer (by accessing the CG). The expanded image data is
transferred to the E05A38NA gate array in units of 8 bits, and becomes the print data.
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2.3.2 Reset Circuit

Figure 2-16 shows a block diagram of the reset circuit.
The Vx circuit is the power-on reset circuit which generates the reset signal when the voltage becomes
unstable due to the printer power being turned on or off. The reset signal is input to the E05A1 6GA
gate array via the CPU, amplified, then supplied to the E05A38NA gate array and optional interface
to reset each IC.
The circuit monitors the + 12 V line using Zener diode ZD2, and the threshold voltage level is 4 V.
Transistor Q2 is turned on or off by ZD2.
Table 2-14. Power-On Reset Status
+12 VDC Line Level Q2 Status Vx output RESET signal

< 4 VDC OFF GND (OV) Low
4 VDC < ON +5V High
CPU
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Figure 2-16. Reset Circuit Block Diagram
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2.3.3 Memory Backup Circuit

Figure 2-17 shows a block diagram of the reset circuit.
When the printer power is turned off, the following data is backed up in the SRAM (5 C).
● Settings for paper handling, which are set using the operator panel, such as TOF, TEAR OFF,
and PAPER MEMORY functions.
● USER DEFINED CHARACTERS
● Parameters set for mechanism control (various sensor status items)
● Adjustment parameters for mechanism control (Bi-d, ALPHA, BETA, etc.)
The data to be backed up is written to the SRAM when the CPU sets the NM I port to LOW (non-maskable
interrupt).
When the printer power is turned off, the SO signal control circuit shown in Figure 2-17 sets the NMI
port LOW and generates the chip enable signal to the SRAM (5C) upon receiving the SO (SWITCH OFF:
Low level, refer to Section 2.2.2) signal from the power supply board.
The circuit also sets the NMI port to LOW when the initialize signal (INIT: Low active) is input from the
standard parallel interface (CN 1 ) or the optional interface (CN2).
The backup voltage supply circuit monitors the level of the voltage on the + 5 V line, and switches the
VDD terminal voltage of the SRAM to the battery (BAT 1 ) if the voltage level drops to 4.2 V or less.
In this way, the backup data is stored in the memory and the memory is backed up before the voltage
level on the +5 V line drops.
Table 2-15 lists the operation of each element in the memory backup circuit, and Table 2-16 gives the
battery specifications.
Table 2-15. Operation of Each Element in the Memory Backup Circuit
SO SIGNAL Q1 Q8 NMI (CPU:5E) al o CE (SRAM:5C) SRAM Status

High ON ON Enable (Low) ON Enable (High) Writes data.
- Backup
Low OFF OFF Disable (High) OFF Disable (Low) No backup
Table 2-16. Battery Specifications
Nominal voltage 3V
Operating temperature – 2 0 t o +70°c
Safety standard UL approved
Discharging duration 1700 to 3000 hours or more (See NOTE)
NOTE: The specifications above are for continuous discharging duration measured under the following
conditions, which are the reference data for the life of the battery. The life varies depending
on the operating environment. However, the standard life is about five years.
- Load at both ends of the battery :5.6 Kohms
- Ambient temperature :10 to 23°C
- Relative humidity :75% or less
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BACK UP VOLTAGE
SUPPLY CIRCUIT SRAM(5C)
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Figure 2-17. Memory Backup Circuit Block Diagram
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2.3.4 A-D Converter Detection Circuit
Figure 2-18 shows a block diagram of the A-D converter detection circuit.
The CPU includes an 8-channel 8-bit A-D converter. Each detection terminal is used to detect signals
which continually change, making the best use of the A-D converter.
Table 2-17. A-D Converter Port Functions
Port Signal Name Function Operation

ANO DV35 Detects the fluctuation (32 to 38 Determines when the voltage is
VDC) of the driver circuit voltage abnormal (rings the buzzer).
(VP3).
AN 1 H.TMP Detects head coil overheating Stops printing until the head coil
(120”C). temperature drops (the printhead
moves to the home position and
is cooled by the external fan).
AN2 F.TMP Detects head cooling fan Stops the fan until the fan tem-
overheating. perature drops.
AN3 MTR TMP Detects carriage motor Stops the motor until the temper-
overheating. ature drops.
AN4 P.WID Converts the paper width detector Detects the paper width.
output level.
AN5 DIPSW 3 Reads the DIP switch settings. Reads the DIP switch settings
when the printer is reset.
AN6 DIPSW 2
AN7 DIPSW 1
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The settings of DIP switches 1 to 3 are read by switching the time-sharing circuit.
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The CPU writes the data to the PB ports of the E05A 16GA gate array so that only the port connected
to the DIP switch the CPU wants to read goes LOW. the PB ports of the E05A 16GA gate array are
normally used to drive the lamps on the control panel (except when the printer is reset).
To read a certain DIP switch, the data which makes only the port connected to the DIP switch go LOW
is written to the E05A1 6GA.
Since the A-D terminal, the DIP switch, and port PB of IC3C (grounded) become a closed circuit, DIP
switch reading is enabled. This read operation is performed eight times per DIP switch and three times
per A-D terminal.
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2.3.5 Interrupt Port Detection Circuit

Figure 2-19 shows the interrupt detection signal assignment block diagram for the CPU.
The CPU includes an interrupt controller, and executes forced interrupt operation in accordance with
the priority of the interrupt.
Table 2-18. Interrupt Port Detection Signal Functions
Port Signal Function Operation

NMI so Detects voltage drop at the pri- Backs up the memory (refer to
mary power supply (power off) Section 2.3.3).
INTO ON LINE Detects the ON LINE switch. Switches between ON LINE and
OFF LINE.
INT1 ENCAB Detects the carriage motor encod- Starts interrupt operation for car-
er output bypass signal riage motor position/speed
(E05A38NA). control.
INT2 CL Detects power supply overload. Reduce the printing speed

(see NOTE).
INT5 COVER SW Detects the cover open sensor Sets the printer OFF LINE when
status. top cover open is detected.
NOTE: CL is detected for each line. If an overload is detected, printing speed is lowered to one third
of normal.
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ENCAB
CASE OPEN SENSOR

~- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - t
1 COVER SW ~
1
I------ __ -_-_--d
Figure 2-19. CPU Interrupt Port Detection Signal Assignment
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2.3.6 Detection Circuits Connected to the General-purpose Ports

Figure 2-20 shows a block diagram of the general-purpose ports assigned to detect signals.
As shown below, sensor signals from the various mechanisms are assigned to the general-purpose ports
of the CPU and the E05A 16GA. The data latched at the general-purpose ports of the E05A 16GA is
transferred to the CPU.
Some of the signals from the mechanisms are input to the main board via the driver board.
Table 2-19. General-purpose Ports Assigned to Detect Circuit Signals
Signal
Port Function Operation
Name
E IN6 CUT.HP Detects the cutter home position Controls the optional cutter.
o signal when the optional cutter unit
5 is mounted.
A
P.TRCT Detects the optional tractor unit. Controls the optional tractor
1
unit.
6
G IN5 CUTTER Detects the optional cutter unit Controls the optional cutter.
A installation.
PAO TRCT. Detects which is selected, the front Controls paper feeding (for
SEL or rear tractor. confirming the front/rear pa-
per switching mechanism; Pa-
per feed error warning).
IN4 GAP A Detects the platen gap sensor Controls the PG mechanism
signal. (controls the PG measure and
PG setup operations by detect-
. . . . . . . . . . .. ing the amount of the PG mo-
IN3 GAP B
tor rotation).
c P07 HNERR Detects a defective driver board Indicates a head drive error.
P head driver IC.
u (NPN transistor array)
P06 HPERR Detects a defective driver board

head driver IC.
(PNP transistor array)
P24 CR. HP. Detects the carriage home position Controls the carriage position.
sensor signal. Indicates a carriage error.
P25 T.PE Detects the top paper end sensor Controls paper feeding
signal. (for confirming the paper
load/eject operation and
front/rear paper switch opera-
tion; Paper feed error warning).
P26 F.PE Detects the front paper end sensor

signal.
P33 R.PE Detects the rear paper end sensor

signal.
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1
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DRIVER BOARD I
L--- -------- -------- --------- - - - -
MAIN BOARD
Figure 2-20. General-purpose Ports Assigned to Detect Signals
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2.3.7 Ribbon Feed Motor/External Fan Control/Drive Circuit

(
Figure 2-21 shows a block diagram of the ribbon feed motor control/drive circuit.
The ribbon feed motor is a PM type pulse motor driven with 2-2 phase excitation, which can be driven
in either the forward or reverse direction and stopped at any position. The phase signals output from
two pins are expanded by the predrive circuit, output from four pins, and transmitted to the driver board.
The hold/run signal (RF H/R, which is the common voltage RFCOM switching signal) is output from the
E05A16GA.
The drive voltage is a constant 36.5 VDC from the VP3 line.
The common line for the ribbon feed motor is connected to the external fan drive line. Therefore, the
external fan always operates when the ribbon motor operates.
Table 2-20 shows the circuit specifications.
Table 2-20. Ribbon Feed Motor Control/Drive Circuit Specifications
Ribbon Feed Motor External Fan (
Supply voltage 3 6 . 5 & 1 VDC 3 6 . 5 & 1 VDC
Current consumption 0.10 A (average) 70 mA (average)/90 mA (max.)
Drive frequency 720PPS
Driving method Unipolar constant voltage

drive, 2-2 phase excitation
.---------- .— — -------------------T ~ -- - -- --- - - - - -- - - -,
1
t
II
II <VP3> ;
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MAIN BOARD DRIVER BOARD
Figure 2-21. Ribbon Feed Motor Control/Drive Circuit Block Diagram
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2.3.8 Paper Feed Motor Control/Drive Circuit

Figure 2-22 shows a block diagram of the paper feed motor control\ drive circuit.
The paper feed motor is an HB type pulse motor driven with 1-2 phase excitation, and can be rotated
in either the forward or reverse direction and stopped at any position. The phase signals are output
from four pins of the CPU to the driver board.
The paper feed motor is driven in any of the following three modes:
● Micro step mode (during forward or reverse micro adjusting)

● Middle speed mode (during forward or reverse feeding)
● High speed mode (only during forward feeding)
Switching among the above three modes is executed by changing the current applied to paper feed
motor driver STK67 13B. The drive current switching signal (PF H/R, which is the common current
PFCOM switching signal) is output from the E05AI 6GA. The VREF port of the STK67 13B, which sets
the reference voltage for the internal chopper controller, is set to the output voltage level of the drive
current select circuit. The drive current select circuit switches the output voltage level in accordance
with the PF H/R signal. Table 2-21 shows the circuit specifications.
Table 2-21. Paper Feed Motor Control/Drive Circuit Specifications
Supply voltage I 36.5 & 1 VDC (voltage applied to the driver circuit)
Current consumption (per phase) 1.75 & 0.20 A (driving, average)
0.20 & 0.02 A (holding)
Drive frequency 2610 PPS (Middle speed mode, constant speed)

4274 PPS (High speed mode, constant speed)
Driving method Chopper constant current drive, 1-2 phase excitation
Paper feed pitch 1/2 16“ (O. 12 mm): 2 steps

1/6” (4.23 mm): 72 steps
1/8” (3. 18 mm): 54 steps
1/9” (2.82 mm): 48 steps
Paper feed speed 1.7 IPS (Micro step mode)

6.0 IPS (Middle speed mode)
9.9 IPS (High speed mode)
----------------------------- ------------------- I
I 1 <VP3> I
I
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1 1
I
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8
1 1
1
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Figure 2-22. Paper Feed Motor Drive Modes
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2.3.9 Platen Gap Motor Control/Drive Circuit
Figure 2-23 shows a block diagram of the PG motor control/drive circuit.

The PG motor is a PM type pulse motor driven with 2-2 phase excitation, and can be rotated in either
the forward or reverse direction and stopped at any position. The phase signals output from two pins
are expanded by the predrive circuit, output from four pins, then transmitted to the driver board. The
hold/run signal (PG H/R, which is the common voltage PGCOM switching signal) is output from the
E05AI 6GA.
The drive voltage is a constant 36.5 VDC from the VP3 line.
The PG motor is controlled in accordance with the signal from the PG sensor. The A-phase output pulse
(GAPA) from the platen gap sensor is input to port IN4 of the E05A16GA.
The B-phase output pulse (GAPB) is input to IN3. The CPU counts these pulses using an internal counter,
and determines the amount and direction of the motor rotation. Therefore, the distance the PG motor
moves can be obtained from the PG sensor signal.
Table 2-22. PG Motor Control/Drive Circuit Specifications

(
PG Motor
Supply voltage 36.5 & 1 VDC (voltage applied to the driver circuit)
Current consumption (per phase) 0.2 A (driving, average)

0.02 A & 5 mA (holding)
Drive frequency 285 PPS
Driving method Unipolar constant voltage drive, 2-2 phase excitation
PG Sensor
Supply voltage 5 VDC & 5% (voltage applied to the driver circuit)
output Rectangular waveform, 2 channels, TTL level
r --------------------------------, r ----------------,
1 11 1
1 II 1
I II I
I II
I 1 I <VP3> ;
1 It
1 It 1
I It 1
o
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1 11
1
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1
1
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11 1
1 :’
1
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4 1
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1 11 1
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Figure 2-23. PG Motor Control/Drive Circuit Block Diagram
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The platen gap is reset each time the paper is loaded. The platen gap setup sequence is shown in Figure
2-24.
I
Hold the motor at
the current posltlon
I Move the carriage

to 196 th column
I
I
1 Check the platen

gap home posrhOn
(PGHP)
-(p’”’
k
Prlnthead
Platen
—Carriage
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value count ‘ \
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Figure 2-24. Platen Gap Setup Sequence
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Figure 2-25 shows the platen gap setup conceptual diagram.

Symbols used in the diagram are as follows:
PG : Gap between the printhead and platen (should be constant)

A: Distance which varies in accordance with the difference in the printhead dimension
B : Distance which varies in accordance with the difference in the dimension of a mechanism
other than the printhead
x : Amount of PG motor rotation equal to 70 steps (constant value)
PGEND : Position which limits the PG motor rotation (The PG motor cannot rotate beyond this
position.) (constant value)
The PG mechanism is composed of the shaft which moves the PG motor, platen, carriage, printhead,
and carriage forward and backward and the gear connected to the shaft. Since the dimension of each
part is different depending on the product, the PG value also varies depending on the product. Therefore,
in order to make the PG value constant among all the products, the values which are not constant (A
and B) are adjusted.
These values are alpha, used to adjust for the difference in printhead dimensions, and beta, used to
adjust for the difference in PG mechanism dimensions. They are actually numeric data used by the
software to determine the amount of PG motor rotation.
The adjustment values are written to the SRAM (5C) on the main board, which is maintained by a backup
circuit when the printer power is turned off.
When the printer power is turned on, the CPU reads these values as part of the initialization sequence,
and adjusts the PG.
Platen
Surface
PG A B x I
PGEND
Figure 2-25. Platen Gap Setup Conceptual Diagram
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2.3.10 Carriage Motor Control/Drive Circuit

Figure 2-26 shows a block diagram of the carriage motor control/drive circuit.
The carriage motor is a DC servo motor driven using bipolar drive, and can operate in any of the following
modes.
a. Forward rotation “RUN” mode: Driven state. The carriage moves from left to right.
b. Forward rotation “BRAKE” mode: Non-driven state. The carriage is slowed down.
c. Reverse rotation “RUN” mode: Driven state. The carriage moves from right to left.
d. Reverse rotation “BRAKE” mode: Non-driven state. The cariage is slowed down.
e. Halt mode: Driven state. The carriage is held at any position.
The phase signals (CRA to CRD) are inverted by the predrive circuit, and transmitted to the driver board.
The relationship between the modes and phase signals is shown in Table 2-24.
The carriage motor speed is controlled using either PRC (Period Control) or PWM (Pulse Width
Modulation) control. PRC control is used for high and middle speeds, and PWM control is used for middle
and low speeds. The PRC/PWM switching signal is output from port P32 of the CPU to port PWM of
the E05A38NA, and the E05A38NA changes the control sequence.
Torque switching corresponding to the rotational speed is executed by changing the current applied
to motor driver STK6885H, which is the same principle used for the paper feed motor speed control.
The drive current switching signals (CRI 1 to CR13) are output from the E05A16GA.
The VREF port of the STK6885H, which sets the reference voltage of the internal chopper controller,
is set to the output voltage level of the drive current select circuit. The drive current select circuit
switches the output voltage in accordance with the drive current switching signal (CRI 1, CR12, or CR13).
The drive voltage is a constant 36.5 VDC from the VP3 line. An interlock mechanism is installed in the
motor common line, so that the drive current is cut when the case is open.
Carriage motor control is performed using the carriage home position sensor (CHP sensor) and the
encoder signal. The CHP sensor determines the reference position for carriage operation during
initialization (home position seek) when the printer is reset. If the CRHP signal is not detected during
home position seeking, it is regarded as a carriage error.
The encoder signal is input to the ENC port of the E05A38NA, and feeds back the following:
● Number of pulses counted, which is the distance the carriage has moved
● Interval between the pulse edges, which is the speed of the carriage
● Pulse edge of the detected A-/B-phase, which is the direction the carriage is moving
When the encoder signal is input to the ENC port of the E05A38NA, the encoder pulse interval is
output as is from the EN CAB port to the CPU. The CPU generates the print timing upon receiving
the signal at the INT 1 port.
Since the encoder signal must be output continuously while the motor is operating, it is regarded
as a carriage error if the signal is not detected. Since the home position is outside the20printable
area, it is also a carriage error if the CRHP signal is detected during printing.
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The carriage contains a thermistor. An A-D converter in the CPU detects the motor temperature (MTR
(
TMP) each time printing for one line is completed. if the temperature rises above the limit, a motor
problem is recognized, and the following lines will be printed at one-step lower speed.
In the case of this printer, printing is possible during acceleration/deceleration of the motor to improve
the throughput. However, misalignment occurs in the bidirectional printing mode because of the
deflection of the timing belt during acceleration/deceleration and part tolerances.
The misalignment in bidirectional printing can be adjusted as explained in Chapter 4, by adjusting 20the
difference in print timing for the even-numbered and odd-numbered lines in the carriage motor drive
program (by entering the adjustment data).
Table 2-23. Carriage Motor Control/Drive Circuit Specifications
Carriage Motor
Supply voltage 3 6 . 5 & 1 VDC
Current consumption 4.0 A (at start-up, average)

I 1.5 A (constant speed, average)
I 5.0A (deceleration, average)
Rotational speed 2665 rpm (Super Draft mode)

2000 rpm (Draft mode)
1000 rpm (NLQ mode)
Driving method Bipolar constant current drive
Encoder
Supply voltage 5 VDC & 5% (voltage applied to the driver circuit)
output Rectangular waveform, 2 channels, TTL level
Flutter 3 6 0 ° & 4.5°
Duty cycle 180” & 54°
Sink current Max. 20 mA (at low level)
Table 2-24. Control Mode Circuit Operation
Forward Rotation Reverse Rotation

Control Mode Halt
RUN BRAKE RUN BRAKE
CRA to CRD CRB and CRD All are low. CRA and CRC All are low. CRA and CRD
output are high. are high. are high.
CRA and CRB Driven from OPEN Driven from OPEN SHORT
output. CRA to CRB CRB to CRA
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I 1
1 MTR TMP
I AN3 . t
I
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1 ///
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8 1
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t II
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8
8 ; 11
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- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
1 INTP 1 ● ENCAB
11 1
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----1
8 II , -------------------
I ,1 (VREF) STK6685H
4 ADDRESW 1 i
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I 11 — 1
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1
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I 11
1 E05A16GA CRHP CHP SENSOR
I P24 I m
11
1 11 8
1 CPU
--- - - - - - - ------------------------- J L-_------------l
MAIN BOARD DRIVER BOARO
Figure 2-26. Carriage Control/Drive Circuit Block Diagram
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2.3.11 Printhead Control/Drive Circuit

Figure 2-27 shows a block diagram of the printhead control/drive circuit.
The number of head coils is 18 (9 X 2 rows). The drive circuit is a constant current coil drive circuit.
Each coil is driven by two transistors (PNP and NPN). The PNP supplies common currents VP 1 and VP2
and the NPN connects and disconnects grounds GP 1 and GP2, and they drive the coil with different
timing. This is to increase the response speed of the head pin by driving the coil T after the PNP transistor
is turned off. (See Figure 2-28.)
Therefore, the number of coil drive signals required is 2 x 18, which is 36. L and R in a signal name
indicates the coil row, left or right, and P and N indicate PNP and NPN transistors, respectively.
Example: HL1 P (Drive signal for the PNP transistor for the first wire on the left row.)
The data from the host computer is expanded into image data (CG data), and latched in the E05A38NA.
Since the data bus is eight bits, the data for the 36 signal lines is latched using a time sharing method.
Allocation of the head data is performed in the E05A38NA (the portion shown by the oblique lines in
the figure below).
The latched data is output while the FIRE signal is active. The FIREO and FIRE 1 signals correspond to
the PNP and NPN side signals, respectively. The timing and drive times of the FIRE signals are controlled
by outputs TOOO and TOO1 from the timer in the CPU.
The drive time is varied in accordance with the gap set by the PG mechanism. (See Table 2-25.)
When the gap is wider than the reference value (thick paper): Drive time becomes longer than the
reference time.
When the gap is narrower than the reference value (thin paper): Drive time becomes shorter than the
reference time.
Each signal is predriven, and input to PNP printhead driver STK66 125 or NPN printhead driver
STK66025 to turn the internal transistor on or off.
The output signals from the driver are also output to the head driver monitor circuit. As a result, when
the printer power is turned on, test driving of each head coil can be performed as a part of the printer
initialization sequence to check if the circuits are open or shorted.
If a circuit is open or shorted, either the HNERR (when the NPN driver side is defective) or HPERR (when
the PNP driver side is defective) signal becomes active, and the CPU rings the buzzer to warn the user
of an error.
The FTBL port of the E05A38NA inputs the phase switching signal for the printhead cooling fan.
When the signal is received, the E05A38NA outputs the phase switching signal from the HFAN A/B
port to drive the fan motor.
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A thermistor is included in each internal coil of the printhead and in the printhead cooling fan, which
converts the temperature into a voltage (HTMP or FTMP signal). The CPU executes sampling/holdin9
internal temperatures of the
using an internal A-D converter (ports AN 1 and AN2) to monitor the
printhead and printhead cooling fan.
If the head temperature rises abnormally, temperature compensation is performed to prevent the coils
from burning and to extend the life of the coils. (See Table 2-25.)
If the head temperature rises above the limit, the CPU stops printing so that the head can be cooled
down by the external fan at the home position.
Driving of the head cooling fan is also halted if its temperature rises above the limit.
-------------------------- ~ -------------------------------- -----

1
1 1 1
1 1 I
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1 AN2 1 1 HEAD COOLING
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- - - - - - - -
%~ti-B%XKD---- DRIVER BOARO
Figure 2-27. Printhead Control/Drive Circuit Block Diagram
OFF OFF
HL1 P-9P PNP SIDE 1

HR 1 P-9P (STK66 125)
““~: A
OFF [ I OFF
HL 1 N-9N NPN SIDE
HR1 N-9N (STK66025) ON
T(TIME) ~
dGP
< PRINTHEAD DRIVE WAVEFORM >
Figure 2-28. Printhead Drive Circuit Block Diagram
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Table 2-25. Printhead Control/Drive Circuit Specifications
Printhead
Supply voltage 3 6 . 5 & 1 VDC
Current consumption 7.36 A

(head total, average, printing 14 dots/character)
8.24 A
(head total, maximum, printing 14 dots/character)
29.07 A
(head total, average, 9-pin full driving mode)
33.85 A
(head total, maximum, 9-pin full driving mode)
50.85 A
(head total, peak, 9-pin full driving mode)
54.90 A
(head total, maximum peak, 9-pin full driving mode)
124.2 A
(head total, peak, 18-pin full driving mode)
133.2 A
(head total, maximum peak, 18-pin full driving mode)
Response cycle 417 ~sec. or more
Drive conditions Drive time can be varied in accordance with the paper
thickness.
Drive Time
Paper thickness PNP Driver NPN Driver
Side Side
130 to 160 to
0.06 mm (min.)
142 psec. 172 psec.
150 to 180 to
0.46 mm (max.)
162 psec. 192 psec.
temperature compensation control Order Temperature Control
1 120”C Halts printing.
2 11 O“c Starts interval printing.
3 Ioo”c Returns to normal printing

mode.
%inthead Cooling Fan
Supply voltage 3 2 . 5 t o 3 5 . 0 VDC ~ 770

(voltage applied to the drive circuit)
:urrent consumption 145 to 160 mA
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CHAPTER 3
DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY
3.1 GENERAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-1. . .

3.1.1 Before Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..3-1
..
3.1.2 TooIS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ......... 3-3
3.1.3 Service Delivery Standard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
3.2 DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6
3.2.1 Printhead Exchange . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-7
..
3 . 2 . 2 R O M E x c h a n g e . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11
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3.2.3 Housing Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. ...... . 3-12

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3.2.3.1 Top Cover Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . 3 - 1 2
3.2.3.2 Side Cover Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . 3. - 1 3
3.2.3.3 Front Cover Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-15
3.2.3.4 Upper Housing Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-16

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3.2.3,5 Bottom Panel Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 3-17

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3.2.4 Circuit Board Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 3-19

3.2.4.1 Driver Board Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-19
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3.2.4.2 Main Board Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-20
3.2.4.3 Power Supply Board Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-21
3.2.4.4 Control Panel Unit Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-22
3.2.5 Interlock Switch Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .3-23

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3.2.6 Printer Mechanism Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-24
3.2.7 Printer Mechanism Component Quick Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-26
3.2.7.1 Paper Width Sensor Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-26

3.2.7.2 Paper Guide Support Plate Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-26
3.2.7.3 Carriage Home Position Sensor Removal . . . . . . . . . 3-27
3.2.7.4 External Fan Unit Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-28
3.2.7.5 Loading Solenoid Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-29
3.2.7.6 Ribbon Feed Motor and Tractor Select Sensor
Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .....
. 3-30
3.2.7.7 Upper Paper End Sensor Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-32
3.2.7.8 Pull Tractor Sensor Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-35
3.2.7.9 Platen Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-37
3.2.8 Printer Mechanism Component Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-38
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3.2.8.1 Platen Gap Sensor and Platen Gap Adjustment

Motor Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-38
3.2.8.2 Paper Feed Motor Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-40
3.2.8.3 Front Tractor Unit Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-42
3.2.8.4 Rear Tractor Unit Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-43
3.2.8.5 Carriage Motor Unit Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-44
LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 3-1. Carrying the DFX-8000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-1.

Figure 3-2. DFX-8000 Packing Method -1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Figure 3-3. DFX-8000 Packing Method -2... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Figure 3-4. Disassembly Flow Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 3-6
Figure 3-5. DFX-8000 Exclusive Head Kit.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7
Figure 3-6. Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8
Figure 3-7. Head Cable Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8
Figure 3-8. Head Cable Cover Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 3-9
Figure 3-9. Printed Exchange . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .... 3-9
Figure 3-10. Ribbon Mask Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..3-9
Figure 3-11. Printhead installation... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. ... 3-10
Figure 3-12. Lubricating to the Carriage Guide Shafts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10
Figure 3-13. ROM Exchange . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..... 3-11
Figure 3-14. Top Cover Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12
Figure 3-15. Power Switch Wiring Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 3-13
Figure 3-16. Side Cover Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14
Figure 3-17. Front Cover Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-15
Figure 3-18. Upper Housing Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-16
Figure 3-19. Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-17
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Figure 3-20. Bottom Pannel Removal -1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-18
Figure 3-21. Bottom Pannel Removal .2... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-18
Figure 3-22. Driver Board Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..3-19
Figure 3-23. Main Board Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-20
Figure 3-24. Power Supply Board Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-21
Figure 3-25. Control Panel Unit Removal........ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-22
Figure 3-26. Interlock Switch Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 3-23
Figure 3-27. Printer Mechanism Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-24
Figure 3-28. Raising the Printer Mechanism . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-25
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Figure 3-29. Paper Guide Support Plate Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-26
Figure 3-30. Carriage Home Position Sensor Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-27
Figure 3-31. External Fan Unit Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-28

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Figure 3-32. Loading Solenoid Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-29

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Figure 3-33. Damper, Left/Ribbon Feed Gear Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-30
Figure 3-34. R/F Change Lever Unit Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-30
Figure 3-35. R/F Change Lever Unit Disassembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-31
Figure 3-36. Tractor Select Lever Mounting Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-31
Figure 3-37. Paper Bail Removal(Left).. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-32
Figure 3-38. Paper BailRemoval(Right). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-33

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Figure 3-39. Paper Bail removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-33

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Figure 3-40. Upper Paper Guide Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-34
Figure 3-41. Upper Paper Guide Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..3-34

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Figure 3-42. Terminal Board Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 3-35
Figure 3-43. Tension Roller Shaft Removal-1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-35
Figure 3-44. Tension Roller Shaft Removal-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-36
Figure 3-45. Pull Tractor Sensor Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-36
Figure 3-46. Platen Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .... 3-37

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Figure 3-47. Platen Gap Sensor and Platen Gap Adjustment

Motor Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..3-38
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Figure 3-48. Platen Gap Sensor Assembly Point..............,,..............,... 3-39
Figure 3-49. Wire Saddle and Holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-40
Figure 3-50. Paper Feed Motor Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-40

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Figure 3-51. Left Frame Gear Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 3-41

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Figure 3-52. Front Tractor Unit Removal-1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-42
Figure 3-53. Front Tractor Unit Removal.2...... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 3-42
Figure 3-54. Rear tractor Unit Removal-1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-43

Figure 3-55. Rear Tractor Unit Removal.2...... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 3-43
Figure 3-56. Carriage Motor Unit Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-44
LIST OF TABLES
Table 3-1. Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..........

. . . . . .3-3
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Table 3-2. Special Toois . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-3
Table 3-3. Small Parts Abbreviations List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
Table 3-4. Abbreviated Part Names of Screws . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
Table 3-5. Service Deliverry Standard Check List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
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I 3.1 GENERAL
This section describes the disassembly and assembly of the DFX-8000.
3.1.1 Before Starting
Read the following warnings before assembly or disassembly.
DANGER
● Because this printer weighs 30 Kg and is much larger and heavier than existing models, careful
attention should be paid when handling it. It must be carried by two or more persons, supporting
it from the bottom as shown in Figure 3-1. Never lift it by holding the front cover because the front
cover could come off.
● Before disassembling, assembling, and adjusting the printer, be sure to disconnect the AC power
cord.
● The main board of the printer is equipped with a lithium battery. Before disassembling the main
board, read the following cautions so that you can handle the battery safely. Also be careful of
its storage condition.
a. Do not store lithium batteries stacked together or with other metal parts, to prevent the + and
– sides from making electrical contact, which could cause a short circuit.
(If a battery is shorted, a large current can flow. The battery could ignite or burst due to the
heat generated.)
b. Do not heat the battery. Do not throw it away into a fire.
c. Do not solder any portion other than the connection terminals.
(The battery might burn or burst if the internal solution leaks out or if it shorts internally. If the
solution in the battery leaks and it is left as it is for a long time, the printer components around
the battery could be damaged.)
d. Do not charge the battery.
(If it is charged, gas would be generated, and it could ignite or burst.)
e. Do not disassemble the battery, or deform it using pressure.
(The gas in the battery could irritate your throat, or the battery might
burst or ignite, and the solution might leak.)
f. Do not mount the battlery (+ and – sides reversed).
(If the + and –-sides are reversed, the battery might ignite or burst due to a short circuit.)
● The printhead reaches very high temperatures, and if you place your hand on it, it could burn you.
Always be sure that the printhead is cool when you handle it.
● The power cord and interface cable must be disconnected before moving the printer.
● Because the components are larger and heavier than those of previous models, wear gloves to
protect your hands when handling the DFX-8000.
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Figure 3-1. Carrying the DFX-8000
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WARNING
B This printer must be properly packed in the correct container for ransportation as shown in Figure
3-2. The following four items must be used for transportation, as shown in Figure 3-3:
a. Transport locking brackets

b. Carriage guide shaft supporting bar
c. Head protector
d. Form packing for paper bail
If the unit is not properly packed, it could be damaged during transportation.

B The paper and ribbon should be removed before transportation or disassembly.
D You may be required to turn or rotate the unit when working on it, so place it on a clean, thick
cloth, such as a blanket, before starting.
o After finishing, do not forget to lubricate and reassemble the unit following the instructions in
Chapter 6, because a considerable amount of oil may be removed during maintenance or repair
work.
Also, be sure to clean the unit as described in Chapter 6.
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Figure 3-2. DFX-8000 Packing Method -1
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3.1.2 Tools
When assembling, and disassembling this printer, the following tools are required.
NOTE: Refer to Chapter 5 for trouble shooting tools, and to Chapter 6 for maintenance, lubrication and
adhesion tools.
Table 3-1. Tools
Designation Type Class Part No.
Phillips screw driver No.2 o A B743800200

Phillips screw driver No. 1 0 A B743800
Slotted Screw driver No. o A B743800300
Box driver (7mm) o A B74 1700200
E-ring holder #3 o A B740800500
E-ring holder #6 o A B740800800
Round nose pliers o A B740400 100
Diagonal cutting nipper o A B740500 100
Tweezers o A B64 1000100
Electric soldering iron o A B740200 100
Lift handle #E656 E A B7651 11001
Electric screw driver o B —
(phillips head, adjustable torque)
O: Commercially available tool

E: EPSON exclusive tool
A: Mandatory
B: Recommended
Table 3-2. Special Tools
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No. Name Figure Description Part No
#E656 Lift Handle Lifting handle for removing B7651 1100 I

the printer mechanism
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● Screw designation
All small parts, such as screws and washers, are indicated by abbreviated names.
Table 3-3. Small Parts Abbreviations List
Abbreviation Part Name
Cs Cup Screw
CB Cross-Bind-head screw
CBO Cross-Bind-head with Outside-toothed washer
CBB Cross-Bind-head B-tight
CBS Cross-Bind-head S-tight
CBS (0) Cross-Bind-head S-tight with Outside-toothed washer
CPS Cross-Pan-head with Spring washer
CPS (o) Cross-Pan-head S-tight with Outside-toothed washer
CPS (P) Cross-Pan-head with S-tight with Plain washer
CP (o) Cross-Pan-head with Outside-toothed washer
CP (P) Cross-Pan-head with Plain washer
HNO Hexagon Nut with Outside toothed lock washer
Pw Plain Washer
LS Leaf Spring
RE Retaining ring type-E
Table 3-4. Abbreviated Part Names of Screws
Head Body Washer

(assembled)
Top Side
gross-recessed head 1.Bind 1 .fjormal 1.~lain washer
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!.~lotted head
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(with Notch)
1,,1’, “ !“:‘$ “ ‘, 2.@tside toothed
,: 1, I\’ ‘>” lock washer
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3.1.3 Service Delivery Standard

After repairing and testing are completed, be sure to perform additional confirmation, referring to Table
3-5. Copy Table 3-5, and use it as a check list.
Table 3-5. Service Delivery Standard Check List
Item Standard Check
Are all necessary adjustments complet- Refer to Chapter 4.

ed? Are the results of the adjustments
within the specified tolerances?
Check that lubrication and adhesion are Refer to Chapter 6.

correct.
Visually inspect the inside of the printer Check the wires for proper wiring. (No wire
should be caught.)
Check the screws for proper fastening. (The

screws should not be tightened too much.)
Check the cables for cuts, bends, and proper

connection.
Check the AC inlet for proper connection. (It

should not be slanted.)
Determine if cleaning is necessary.
Check the DIP switch settings. Refer to Chapter 1.
Visually inspect the outside of the Check that there are no scratches, stains, goug-
printer. es, or deformation.
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3.2 DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY
DANGER
● Carefully read the cautions in the preceding section “3. 1 BEFORE STARTING”, and follow the
instructions.
Here we will describe how to assemble and disassemble the printer, by referring to the disassembly
sequence. The sequence for assembly is basically the reverse of that for disassembly, and any point
that demands special attention is described as an “ASSEMBLY POINT”. We will also omit simple
disassembly operations; please refer to the exploded diagram for details.
In addition, i ADJUSTMENT REQUIRED> is included to explain any item that should be adjusted after
assembling the unit. Please read these carefully before working on the printer.
See the Figures in the appendix for the exploded diagram and parts name list Figure 3-4 shows a
flow-chart for disassembly procedure.
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1 SECTION NUMBER
3. 2. 1 TITLE
Printhead Exchange
— 3. 2. 3. 3
Front Cover Removal
3. 2. 2 3. 2. 4. 4
ROM Exchange $m#;~lPanel Unit
3. 2. 7. 2
Paper Guide Support 3. 2. 3. 5 13. 2. 4. 1 I I 3.2. 4. 2
Plate Removal Bottom Panel Removal I Driver Board Removal I Main Board Removal
13. 2. 3. 1 13. 2. 4. 3
Top Cover Removal I Power SUDDIY Board
R e m o v a l
3. 2. 3. 2
Side Cover Removal
3. 2. 3. 4
Upper Housing Removal t
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3. 2. 7. 4 3. 2. 7. 6
~gt;~~~ll Fan Unit Ribbon Feed MDtOr and
Tractor Select Sensor
Removal
1
3. 2. 7. 5 3. 2. 7. i’
Loading Solenoid Upper Paper End Sensor
Removal Removal
3. 2. 7. 8 13. 2. 7. 9
Pull Tractor I Platen Removal {
Sensor Removal
3. 2. 5 3. 2. 6
Interlock Switch Printer Mechanism
Removal Removal
3. 2. 8. 1
Platen Gap Sensor and
Platen Gap Sensor Adjustment Motor Removal
3. 2. B. 2
Paper Feed Motor Ramoval
3. 2. 8. 3
I Front Tractor Unit Removal
3. 2. 8. 4
Rear Tractor Unit Removal
3. 2. B. 5
Carriage Motor Unit Removal
Figure 3-4. Disassembly Flow Chart
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3 . 2 . 1 Printhead E x c h a n g e
The printhead can be changed without disassembling the unit.

Use the exclusive head kit for printhead exchange on the DFX-8000. When you receive the kit, check
that all of the following are included.
Printhead unit
Oil (O-2)
Head cable protection sheet
Instruction manual
Ribbon mask assembly
Figure 3-5. DFX-8000 Exclusive Head Kit
The description hereafter is the same as the contents of the above Instruction Manual, so you may refer
to this section or to the Instruction Manual.
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WARNING
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● Be careful not to break the tabs when taking off the connector cover.
● Be careful not to break the head cable holder latch when removing it. Use a slotted screwdriver
if necessary.
● When replacing the printhead on the DFX-8000, be sure to follow the instructions in this manual.
If the printhead is replaced without following the instructions, the performance of the printhead
cannot be guaranteed.
Step 1: Turn the printer power off, then disconnect the AC cable.
Step 2: Open the cover, then remove the ribbon cartridge.
Figure 3-6. Preparation
Step 3: Remove the two screws securing the connector cover, then remove the connector cover.
Step 4: Disconnect the three head cables from the connector.
NOTES: 1. When disconnecting the cables, hold the cable close to the connector.
2. When disconnecting the cable, pull it slowly and horizontally to the right, as viewed from
the front side.
3. When disconnecting the cable, hold the connector to prevent it from being pulled off the
board.
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Figure 3-7. Head Cable Removal
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Step 5: Unlock the two head cable cover latches by pressing them with your fingers, then remove
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the cover ”by sliding it to the right. Remove the cable protection sheet too.
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Figure 3-8. Head Cable Cover Removal
Step 6: Unlock the relay board assembly connector latch, disconnect the cable for the paper width
sensor.
Step 7: Move the carriage to about the 90th column, remove the two screws securing the printhead,
then remove the printhead.
Figure 3-9. Printhead Exchange
Step 8: Remove the screw securing the relay board assembly to the carriage, then remove the relay
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board assembly.
Step 9: Remove the two shafts securing the ribbon mask to the carriage using a slotted screwdriver,
then remove the ribbon mask.
Figure 3-10. Ribbon Mask Removal
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Step 10: Install the new printhead, ribbon mask, and cable protection sheet by following Steps 1 to
9 in the reverse order. (
Step 1 1: Replace the ribbon mask with a new one. Set the cable of the paper width sensor as shown
in Figure 3-10. After installation, check that the ribbon mask is a little loose.
Step 12: Install the new printhead (torque the screws to 12 kg.cm). Replace the head cable protection
sheet with a new one, then connect the head cables to the connector.
ASSEMBLY POINTS:
1. Confirm that the cables are connected correctly. (Refer to Figure 3-9.)
2. Tighten the screws while pulling the printhead backward as shown below to secure the printhead
firmly.
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Step 13:
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Figure 3-11. Printhead Installation
Install the head cable cover and the connector cover.

Step 14: Wipe off any stains from the carriage guide shaft, lubricate both ends of the carriage guide
shaft with the included oil (02), and spread the oil over the shaft by moving the carriage
manually.
Figure 3-12. Lubricating to the Carriage Guide Shafts
Step 15: Perform the adjustment described in Section 4.2 Printhead Adjustment Value Writing.
ADJUSTMENT REQUIRED
You must be performed the following adjustment when the printhead is replaced.
● PRINTHEAD ADJUSTMENT VALUE WRITING (See section 4.2.)
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3.2.2 ROM Exchange

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The ROM can be changed without disassembling the unit
WARNING
c It is recommended that you remove the top cover prior to rotating the unit. Refer to section 3.2.3.1
for removing the top cover.
● If you rotate the unit with the top cover on, be sure not to impose too large of a load on the top
cover or other components.
● A thick, soft cloth should be spread out under the unit before starting to work on it.
● Remove the ROM carefully so as not to damage the board.
● Before mounting the ROM, check the orientation by observing the INDEX mark on the socket, and
insert the ROM carefully so as not to damage the ROM pins or board.
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Step 1: Rotate the printer and lay it on its back while supporting the top cover so that it doesn’t come
open.
Step 2: Remove the CBB(M4X8) screws holding the ROM cover, remove the cover, and exchange
the ROM.
A thick, sc
Figure 3-13. ROM Exchange
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3.2.3 Housing Removal
Here we will describe the procedure for removing the housing.
3.2.3.1 Top Cover Removal
WARNING
● Due to the weight of the top cover, it can overload and damage the rear cover hinge unless you
support it while removing the screws.
When taking off the top cover, one person should remove the screws while the other person
supports it.
Step 1: Open the top cover.

Step 2 : While supporting the top cover, remove the four screws fixing the cover to the hinge (two
on the right, two on the left).
Figure 3-14. Top Cover Removal
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3.2.3.2 Side Cover Removal
1 DANGER 1
When reconnecting the cable to the power switch (inlet side, power supply board side), be sure to
connect the cables correctly. Otherwise, the AC input could short and burn.
When installing the power switch, be sure to connect the wires as shown in Figure 3-15, and check
them for proper connection.
Neutral
AC Inlet
Neutral Live
CN 1 (Power Supply)
Figure 3-15. Power Switch Wiring Diagram
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Step 1: Open the top cover

Step2: Remove the four CBB(M4 X 16) screws holding the left side cover, and remove it. Remove
the right side cover in the same way.
Step3: Disconnect the cables from the power switch at the CN 1 on the power supply board.
Step4: Disconnect the cables (See Figure 3- 15) from the AC inlet at the power switch.
(To loose the cable from the terminals of the power switch, using the tip of slotted head screw
driver)
CBB (M4 X 16)
16)
CBB (M
(M4 X 16)
Side Cover
(Housing, Right)
Figure 3-16. Side Cover Removal
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3.2.3.3 Front Cover Removal

Step 1: Remove the side cover. (Refer to section 3.2.3.2.)
Step 2: Remove two CBB(M4 X 16) screws fixing the left front cover hinge to the lower case. Remove
the screws from the right hinge also.
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a
CBB (M4 X 16)
~\Fnm@ver
(Cover Assembly, Front)
Figure 3-17. Front Cover Removal
ASSEMBLY POINT:
● Before attaching the front cover hinges to the front cover, check the letters stamped on them to
identify the left and right hinges. (L: Left side, R: Right side)
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3.2.3.5 Bottom Panel Removal
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WARNING
● It is recommended that you take off the top cover prior to tilting the unit as shown below. Refer
to section 3.2.3.1 for top cover removal.
● When tilting the unit without removing the top cover, careful attention should be paid so as not
to overload the top cover or other components.
● Spread a thick, soft cloth under the printer before starting to work on it.
● When attaching the bottom panel, be sure that the parallel interface cable latch is not caught
between the lower case and the panel.
Step 1: Take off the side cover. (Refer to section 3.2.3.2.)

Step 2: Open the rear cover. Remove the two CBS (0) (M3 X 6) screws used to fix the earth lines of
the standard parallel and optional interface.
Step 3: Tilt the unit and lay it on its back while supporting the top cover to protect it from scratches.
Step 4: Remove the three CBS (0) (M4 X 8) screws fixing the right and left earth lines (green) to the
base plate. (Two at the left, one at the right)
Step 5: Disconnect the cables from connectors CN7, CN8, CN9 and CN 10 at the left side of the main
board. Withdraw the cables from the driver board at the left side of the ~rinter mechanism.
(A, B, C in figure below)
/ CBS (OfiM4 X 8)
Figure 3-19. Cables
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3.2.3.4 Upper Housing Removal

Step 2: Open the top cover. Disconnect connectors CN8 and CN9 from the left side of the main board.
step 3: Remove the two CBB(M4 X 10) screws holding the upper panel and raise it. Withdraw the
CN8 cable from the gap between the lower case and the upper case.
Step 4: Remove the six CBB(M4 X 16) screws and two CBB(M3 X 10) screws holding the upper
housing and raise it. Withdraw the CN9 cable from the gap between the lower case and the
upper case.
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Upper Panel
(Holder, Control Panel)
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CN8
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10)
Figure 3-18. Upper Housing Removal
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Step 7: Remove the eight CTBB(M4 X 16) screws fixing the bottom panel to the lower housing. Draw
the bottom panel 5 inches toward you while keeping it erect.
Step 8: Slowly turn the bottom panel down towards you.
~Bottom Panel
‘Lower Housing
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Rear Cover
Figure 3-20. Bottom Panel Removal -1
Step 9: Remove the CBB (M3 X 12) screw fixing the ground cable to the base plate.
Step 10: Disconnect the cable from connecter CN2 on the main board.
CBB (M3x 12)

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Main Board
Figure 3-21. Bottom Panel Removal -2

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3.2.4 Circuit Board Removal
Here we will describe how to remove the circuit boards and the required disassembly.
3.2.4.1 Driver Board Removal

Step 1: Remove the bottom panel. (Refer to section 3.2.3.5.)
Step 2: Remove the cables running from connectors CN 1 and CN2 at the driver board.
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Step 3: Remove the three CBB (M3 X 12) screws fixing the driver board to the base plate, and ren
the driver board.
Figure 3-22. Driver Board Removal
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3.2.4.2 Main Board Removal

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Step 1: Remove the driver board unit. (Refer to section 3.2.4. 1.)
Step 2: Remove the cable running from connector CN4 at the main board.
Step 3: Remove the two CBB (M3 X 12) screws and the two CBS (0) (M3 X 8) screws fixing the main
board to the base plate, and remove the main board.
Figure 3-23. Main Board Removal
ADJUSTMENT REQUIRED
The following adjustments are required when the main board is replaced.
● Printhead Adjustment Value Writing (See section 4.2.)
● Bi-directional Printing Adjustment (See section
- 4.3.)
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3.2.4.3 Power Supply Board Removal

Step 1: Remove the bottom panel. (Refer to section 3.2.3.5.)
Step 2: Remove the cables running from connectors CN 1, CN2, CN3 and CN4 at the power supply
board.
Step 3: Remove the six CBB (M3 X 12) screws and the CBS (0) (M3 X 8) screw fixing the power supply
board to the base plate, and remove the power supply board.
CN 1
CBB
(M3X 12)
Figure 3-24. Power Supply Board Removal
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3.2.4.4 Control Panel Unit Removal

Step 2: Open the top cover. Disconnect connectors CN8 from the left side of the main board.
Step 3: Remove the two CBB(M4 X 10) screws holding the upper panel and raise it. Meanwhile,
withdraw the CN8 cable from the gap between the lower and upper housings.
Step 4: Remove the CBB(M4 X 10) screw fixing the control panel unit to the upper panel.
Step 5: Spread the two tabs fixing the control panel unit to the upper panel using your fingers, and
remove the control panel unit.
Figure 3-25. Control Panel Unit Removal
ASSEMBLY POINT:
. Fit the control panel cable to the guide at the back of the upper panel (part A in Figure 3-25) when
connecting it.
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3.2.5 Interlock Switch Removal
Step 1: Remove the upper housing. (Refer to section 3.2.3.4.).

Step 2: Disconnect the interlock unit cable connector from the driver board.
Step 3 : Remove the CBB(M4 X 10) screw fixing the interlock switch set to the lower housing, and take
out the switch set from the inner space.
CBB (M4 x 1 o)
Interlc ~ck S;witch
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Lowel r HoI x3ing
Corw
Figure 3-26. Interlock Switch Removal
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3.2.6 Printer Mechanism Removal

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Here we will describe how to remove the printer mechanism.
WARNING
The printer mechanism of this unit is larger and heavier than that of previous models. Therefore, when
removing it, you must be very careful.
When raising or lowering the printer mechanism, please follow the warnings below:
● Use the lifting handle designed for this unit.

● Two people are required for this operation.
● Place the unit at a low position before starting so as not to strain your waist, hands or feet.
Lift handle: #E656 Part code No. B7651 11001
Step 1: Remove the interlock switch. (Refer to section 3.2.5.)

Step 2: Remove the three CBS(0)(M4 X 8) screws fixing the right and left ground lines (green) to the ,,,
base plate. (Two at the left, one at the right, See Figure 3-1 9.) (
Step 3: Disconnect the cables from connectors CN7 and CN 10 at the left side of the main board.
Disconnect the cables from the driver board (A, B in Figure 3- 19.) at the left side of the printer
mechanism (See Figure 3-1 9.)
Step 4: Remove the four screws fixing the printer mechanism to the lower housing.
Printer
Mechanism
Mechanism
Mounting S
Lower Housing
Figure 3-27. Printer Mechanism Removal
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/ Step 5: Mount the lifting handle from inside, running it through the two holes on both side frames
of the printer mechanism. Slowly raise the printer mechanism using the handle and take it
out of the lower housing.
Lifting Handle
Ha ndle
1Hole
Figure 3-28. Raising the Printer Mechanism
ASSEMBLY POINT:
● When reattaching the printer mechanism, the cables should be routed as shown in Figure 3-19, being
sure that they are not placed between the printer mechanism and the lower case (See Figure 3-1 9.)
ADJUSTMENT REQUIRED
The following must be performed when the printer mechanism unit is replaced:
● Bi-directional Printing Adjustment (See section 4.3)
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3.2.7 Printer Mechanism Quick Component Removal

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This section describes removal of those printer mechanism components that can be removed without
having to remove the printer mechanism unit.
3.2.7.1 Paper Width Sensor Removal

If the paper width sensor is not installed at the right position or if the detector section gets dirty, its
performance will deteriorate. Therefore, the paper width sensor is supplied with the ribbon mask
assembly as a unit.
For ribbon mask assembly removal, refer to Section 3.2.1 “Printhead Exchange.”
3.2.7.2 Paper Guide Support Plate Removal

The paper guide support plate in this printer can be removed separately so that problems such as paper
jams and labels getting stuck to the lower portion of the printer can be easily fixed.
Step 1: Open the front cover.

Step 2: Remove the two CP (SP) (M3 X 6) screws securing the paper guide support plate to the printer (
mechanism, while holding it.
Front Cover
Figure 3-29. Paper Guide Support Plate Removal
ASSEMBLY POINT:
When reattaching the paper guide support plate, mate the holes next to the left and right screw holes
with the tabs on the printer mechanism.
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3.2.7.3 Carriage Home Position Sensor Removal

Step 1: Remove the upper housing. (Refer to section 3.2.3.4.)
Step 2: Disconnect the carriage home position sensor cable from the connector on the head cable
board.
Step 3: Remove the screw securing the carriage home position sensor, then remove the sensor.
Figure 3-30. Carriage Home Position Sensor Removal
ASSEMBLY POINT:
● When reattaching the carriage home position sensor, mate the screw and tab holes with the screw
hole and tab on the mechanism unit.
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3.2.7.4 External Fan Unit Removal

Step 2: Disconnect the fan unit cable from the connector on the terminal board. (See APPENDIX,
Figure A-2.)
Step 3: Remove the three CS (M3 X 30) screws fixing the fan to the fan cover.
Step 4: Remove the CB (SP) (M4 X 6) screw fixing the fan cover to the left frame of the printer
mechanism.
CB (SPJ (M4 x6) Fan Cover

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Figure 3-31. External Fan Unit Removal
ASSEMBLY POINT:
● When connecting the cable which was disconnected in Step 2 above to the connector on the terminal
board, refer to Figure A-2 “Terminal Board Cable Connections.”
● The outlet of the fan must face the inside of the mechanism. Therefore, attach the fan so that the
label on the fan is on the frame side.
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3.2.7.5 Loading Solenoid Removal

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Step 2: Disconnect the loading solenoid cable (black) from the terminal board. (See APPENDIX, Figure
A-2.)
Step 3: Remove the two CP (SP) (M3 X 6) screws securing the loading solenoid to the left frame, while
holding the solenoid
Step 4: Remove the loading solenoid and iron core.
Left Frame
CP (SP)
(M3x6)
noid
Figure 3-32. Loading Solenoid Removal
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3.2.7.6 Ribbon Feed Motor and Tractor Select Sensor Removal
R/F Change Lever Unit Removal

Step 1: Remove the external fan unit. (Refer to section 3.2.7.4.)
Step 2: Disconnect the ribbon feed motor and the tractor select sensor cables from the connectors
(white and yellow) on the terminal board. (See APPENDIX, Figure A-2.)
Step 3: Remove the carriage damper (left), and remove the ribbon feed gear cover, then remove the
ribbon feed gear.
Ribbon Feed Gear Cover
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Damper, Left
Figure 3-33. Damper, Left/Ribbon Feed Gear Removal
Step4: Remove two CPS (P) (M3 X 6) screws securing the R/F change lever unit, then remove the
R/F change lever unit.
CPS (P) (M3 X 6)
CPS (P) (M3 X 6)
Figure 3-34. R/F Change Lever Unit Removal
ASSEMBLY POINT:
● When attaching the R/F change lever unit, join the tip of the tractor select lever and the tractor select
gear holder correctly. (See CHAPTER 2, Figure 2-1 1.)
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R/F Change Lever Unit Disassembly

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Step 5: Remove the two CP (PS) (M3 X 6) screws securing the ribbon feed motor to the R/F change
lever unit, then remove the ribbon feed motor.
Disconnect the cable from the connector (black) on the ribbon feed motor.
Step 6: Remove the E ring (3) securing the tractor select lever, then remove the tractor change lever.
Remove the E ring (3) securing the tractor select cam, then remove the tractor select cam.
Step 7: Remove the CP (S) (M2 X 10) screw securing the tractor select sensor, then remove the tractor
select sensor.
Step 8: Using nippers, cut the wire band fixing the ribbon feed motor and tractor select sensor cables
to the R/F change lever unit
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‘-’=’~=ii!%’= t “’’’’2%”””
TractrXChemOS
Lever Spring
Tractor Charwe Lever (Lower) -.----&
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Figure 3-35. R/F Change Lever Unit Disassembly
ASSEMBLY POINT:
● When connecting the cables which were disconnected in Step 2 above to the connector on the
terminal board, refer to Figure A-2 “Terminal Board Cable Connections.”
● When attaching the tractor select lever to the tractor select cam, carefully observe the mounting
position shown in the Figure below
( d./ Tractor Select Cam

\
t Lever
U 1 I
Figure 3-36. Tractor Select Lever Mounting Position
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3.2.7.7 Upper Paper End Sensor Removal /’?

Step 1: Remove the loading solenoid. (Refer to section 3.2.7.5.) ‘1
Step 2: Remove the external fan unit. (Refer to section 3.2.7.4.)
Step 3: Unhook the upper paper end sensor cable from the wire saddle, then disconnect the cable
from the terminal board. (See APPENDIX, Figure A-2.)
Step 4: Remove the paper bail spring at the left frame side.
Step 5: Remove the paper bail gear. Remove the gear by pulling it Ieftward while lifting the clip section
with tweezers.
Step 6: Remove the E ring (6) securing the paper bail lever to the left side of the shaft, and remove
the paper bail lever and shaft holder.
Paper Bail Shaft E ring (6)
Paper Bail Lever -
Paper Bail Spring
Paper Bail Gear”
-
Wire Saddle
Terminal
Figure 3-37. Paper Bail Removal (Left)
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Step 7: Remove the paper bail spring at the right frame side.
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Step 8: Remove the E ring (6) securing the paper bail lever to the right side of the shaft, and remove
the paper bai’ lever, leaf spring, and shaft holder.
(6)
er Bail Shaft
w Bail Lever
Bail Spring
Figure 3-38. Paper Bail Removal (Right)
Step 9: Pull out the paper bail. When pulling out the tension roller shaft, shift it leftward and pull
out the right side first, then pull out the left side
Paper Bail J
Shaft Holder
Shaft Holder
..
J&
Figure 3-39. Paper Bail Removal
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Step 10: Remove the two CBS (0) (M4 X 6) screws securing the upper paper guide, then remove the
upper paper guide.
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CBS (0) (M4 X 6)
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Figure 3-40. Upper Paper Guide Removal
Step 1 1: Remove the two CP (PS) (M3 X 6) screws securing the upper paper end sensor to the upper
paper guide, then remove the upper paper end sensor.
ASSEMBLY POINTS:
● When attaching the leaf spring to the tension roller shaft, set the spring so that the bulge in the spring
is at the shaft holder side.
● When attaching the upper paper guide, tighten the screws while pulling the paper guide downward
and leftward. (See Figure 3-40.)
● When attaching the upper paper guide, withdraw the upper paper end sensor cable from the hole
in the left frame.
Upper Paper Guide

I
-Left Frame
Figure 3-41. Upper Paper Guide Assembly
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3.2.7.8 Pull Tractor Sensor Removal

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Step 1: Remove the upper paper guide. (Refer to section 3.2.7.7.)
Step 2: Remove the two CP (P) (M3 X 6) screws securing the terminal board to the printer mechanism,
then disconnect all the cables connecting the terminal board.
Step 3: Remove the paper feed timing belt. It can be removed easily by removing it while pushing
on the tension pulley.
Step 4: Remove the tension roller gear on the left side of the tension roller shaft. Remove the gear
by pulling it leftward while lifting the clip section with tweezers.
Pager Feed Timirm Belt
Ten
Screw DI river
Figure 3-42. Terminal Board Removal
Step 5: Renlove the E ring (6) on the right side of the tension roller shaft, and pull out the shaft holder.
Step 6: Ren love the E ring (6) on the left side of the tension roller shaft, then remove the plain washer,
leaf spring, and shaft holder the same way as in Step 5.
Leaf Sprin9
Tension
Gear
Figure 3-43. Tension Roller Shaft Removal-1
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pull out the tension roller shaft. When pulling it out, shift it rightward
and pull out the left (“
Step 7:
side first, then pull out the right side.
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Figure 3-44. Tension Roller Shaft Removal-2
Step 8: Remove the CPS (S) (M2 X 10) screw securing the pull tractor sensor to the left side frame,
and remove the sensor.
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Figure 3-45. Pull Tractor Sensor Removal
ASSEMBLY POINTS:
Step 2 above to the connector on the
● When connecting the cables which were disconnected in
terminal board, refer to Figure A-2 “Terminal Board Cable Connection s.”
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3.2.7.9 Platen Removal

( Remove the tension roller shaft. (Refer to section 3.2.7.8.)
Step 1:
Step 2: Remove the four CPS (PS) (M4 X 8) screws securing the platen to the Platen holder and remove
the platen.
CPS (PS) (M4 x g]
9 p!aten-Holder
Figure 3-46. Platen Removal
ASSEM6LY POINTS:
. When attaching the platen, tighten the screws while pulling the platen downward and Ieftward. (See
Figure 3-46.)
● When connectin9 the cables which were disconnected in Step 2 of Section 3.2.7.8 to the connector
“Terminal Board Cable Connections.”
on the terminal board, refer to Figure A-2
ADJUSTMENT REQUIRED
The followin9 adjustments must be performed when the platen is removed:

. Bi-directional Printin9 Adjustment (See section 4.3.)
● Parallelism Adjustment (See section 4.4.)
● Mechanism Adjustment Value Measurement (See section 4.6.)
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3.2.8 Printer Mechanism Component Removal

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This section describes printer mechanism unit disassembly. The description starts by assuming that
the printer mechanism unit has been removed from the printer. Therefore, the first step, “Remove the
printer mechanism unit.”, is omitted from the beginning of each subsection.
3.2.8.1 Platen Gap Sensor and Platen Gap Adjustment Motor Removal
WARNING
● When attaching or removing the platen gap sensor, be careful not to bend the detection board
of the platen gap adjustment motor.
Step 1: Disconnect all the cables connecting the terminal board, then remove the two CP (P) (M3 X 6)
screws securing the terminal board to the printer mechanism (See Figure 3-42.)
Step 2: Remove the CPS (P) (M3 X 6) screw securing the platen gap sensor, and remove the platen
gap sensor by pul!ing it toward YOU.
Step 3: Remove the two CP (PS) (M3 X 6) screws securing the platen gap adjustment motor, and
remove it.
Y
CPS (P) (M3 X 6) L- .Y....
Figure 3-47. Platen Gap Sensor and Platen Gap Adjustment Motor Removal
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ASSEMBLY POINTS:
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terminal board, refer to Figure A-2 “Terminal Board Cable Connections. ”
● When attaching the platen gap adjustment motor, adjust the backlash between it and the platen gap
adjustment transmission gear to between 0.05 and 0.15 mm. (Almost no backlash)
● When attaching the platen gap sensor, join portion A in Figure 3-48 correctly and match the screw
at portion B to the frame hole, so that the platen gap sensor does not float.
Platen Gap Adjustment Motor
CP (PS) (M3X6) .<h ’ \
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Platen Gap ‘
Detection
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Board I \\vm &
CPS (P) (M3X6)

i -, (& “
\ /-
\ . - - - )
A B
Figure 3-48. Platen Gap Sensor Assembly Point
— ADJUSTMENT REQUIRED
The following adjustments must be performed when the platen gap sensor and platen gap adjustment
motor are replaced:
. Bi-directional Printing Adjustment (See section 4.3.)
. Parallelism Adjustment (See section 4.4.)
● Mechanism Adjustment Value Measurement (See section 4.6.)
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3.2.8.2 Paper Feed Motor Removal

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Step 2: Slowly turn the printer mechanism down towards you, then unhook the paper feed motor
cable (red, 6 pin connector) from the two wire saddles and the wire holder.
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Figure 3-49. Wire Saddle and Holder
Step 3: Remove the three CP (PS) (M4 X 8) screws securing the paper feed motor to the left frame.
Step 4: Remove the paper feed motor from the inside of the left frame.
Figure 3-50. Paper Feed Motor Removal
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ASSEMBLY POINTS:
( ● When connecting the cables which were disconnected in Step 1 above to the connector on the
terminal board, refer to Figure A-2 “Terminal Board Cable Connection s.”
● When removing the gears of the paper feed mechanism, refer to Figure 3-50. The numbers in the
figure indicate the order of disassembly. When reassembling the gears, assemble them in the reverse
order.
Figure 3-51. Left Frame Gear Connection
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3.2.8.3 Front Tractor Unit Removal

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This section describes the front tractor unit removal. Remove the front tractor unit before removing
the front paper end sensor.
Step 2: Turn the printer mechanism and lay it on its back, then loosen the hexagonal nuts securing
the shaft at the front side of the front tractor unit to the left and right frames.
Step 3: Remove the E ring (6) securing the shaft at the back side of the front tractor unit to the left
frame.
Step 4: Remove the front tractor gear. (Gear #8 in Figure 3-50.)
E ring
Hexagonal
Nut
e.
agonal Nut
Figure 3-52. Front Tractor Unit Removal-1
Step 5: Rotate the printer mechanism down towards you, then unhook the front paper end sensor
cable (white, 3 pin connector) from the two wire saddles and the wire holder. (See Figure
3-49.)
Step 6: Raise the printer mechanism, then remove the front tractor unit.
First shift the whole tractor unit leftward, remove the right side of the shaft by pulling it
frontward, then remove the left side of the shaft.
Withdraw the front paper end sensor cable from the gap in the lower frame.
v.. - Shaft Holder

Front Tractor Unit ‘ - ...-./ —- Leaf Spring
-—-- Plain Washer
Figure 3-53. Front Tractor Unit Removal-2

ASSEMBLY POINTS:
● When reattaching the front tractor unit, attach the left tractor subassembly within the range A shown
in Figure 3-53.
● When attaching the shaft holder to the frame, set the holder from the inside.
terminal board, refer to Figure A-2 “Terminal Board Cable Connections.”.
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3.2.8.4 Rear Tractor Unit Removal

This section describes the rear tractor unit removal. Remove the rear tractor unit before removing the
rear paper end sensor.
Step 2: Loosen the hexagonal nuts securing the shaft at the front side of the rear tractor unit to the
left and right frames.
Step 3: Remove the E ring (6) securing the shaft at the back side of the rear tractor unit to the left
frame.
Step 4: Remove the rear tractor gear. (Refer to gear #9 in Figure 3-50.)
E ring (6)
Hexago @
Nut
Hexagonal
Nut
Figure 3-54. Rear Tractor Unit Removal-1
Step 5: Rotate the printer mechanism and lay it on its back, then unhook the rear paper end sensor
cable (black, 3 pin connector) from the two wire saddles and the wire holder. (See Figure
3-49.)
Step 6: Raise the printer mechanism, then remove the rear tractor unit.
First shift the whole tractor unit rightward, remove the left side of the shaft by pulling it toward
you, then remove the right side of the shaft.
Withdraw the front paper end sensor cable from the gap in the lower frame.
Shaft Holder
Leaf Spring
Plain Waher
Figure 3-55. Rear Tractor Unit Removal-2

ASSEMBLY POINTS:
When reattaching the front tractor unit, attach the left tractor subassembly within the range A shown
in Figure 3-53.
When attaching the leaf spring to the tension roller shaft, set the spring so that the bulge in the spring
When attaching the shaft holder to the frame, set the holder from the inside.
When connecting the cables which were disconnected in Step 1 above to the connector on the
terminal board, refer to Figure A-2 “Terminal Board Cable Connections. ”
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3.2.9.13 Carriage Motor Unit Removal

This section describes the carriage motor unit removal, including ribbon mask holder removal
Step 2: Rotate the printer mechanism and lay it on its back, then unhook all the cables going to the
right frame from the two fasteners, two wire saddles, and the wire holder. (See Figure 3-49.)
Step 3: Raise the printer mechanism, loosen the three CP (CS) (M4 X 8) screws securing the motor
to the motor holder, then unhook the timing belt from the motor pulley.
Step 4: Remove the three CBS (0) (M4 X 8) screws securing the carriage motor unit to the right frame,
and remove the carriage motor unit.
Frame
, CP (Ps) (M4.x8)
rriage MIMor
jr Holder
Figure 3-56. Carriage Motor Unit Removal
CUSTM:TREQU’RED
The following adjustments must be performed when the carriage unit is removed or replaced:
● Carriage Tlmlng Belt Tension Adjustment (See secton 4.5.)
● Bi-directional Printing Adjustment (See section 4.3.)
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CHAPTER 4
ADJUSTMENT
4 . 1 A D J U S T M E N T O V E R V I E W . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
4.2 PRINTHEAD ADJUSTMENT VALUE WRITING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
4.3 61-DIRECTIONAL PRINTING ADJUSTMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5
4.4 PARALLELISM ADJUSTMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-8
4.5 TIMING BELT TENSION ADJUSTMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .4-10

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4.6 MECHANISM ADJUSTMENT VALUE MEASUREMENT . . . . . . . . . . . 4-11
LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 4-1. Entering the Adjustment Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
Figure 4-2. Writing the Adjustment Value . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4
Figure 4-3. BETA Value . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-5

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Figure 4-4. Bi-directional Printing Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6
Figure 4-5. Printing Pattern . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .4-7
Figure 4-6. Parallelism Adjustment Lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-8
Figure 4-7. Dial Gauge and Dial Gauge Base Attachment . . . . . . . . . . . 4-9
Figure 4-8. Carriage Guide Shaft Pra-llelism Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-9
Figure 4-9. Carriage Timing Belt Tension Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-10
Figure 4-10. Pull the Thickness Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .4-12

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Figure 4-11. Mechanism Adjustment Value Measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-13
LIST OF TABLES
Table 4-1. Required Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 4-1

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Table 4-2. Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
Table 4-3. Special TOOIS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-2

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( 4.1 ADJUSTMENT OVERVIEW

This section describes the adjustment procedures required for reassembling the DFX-8000. When
disassembly or replacement is performed during maintenance or repair of the parts described in this
section, the following adjustments should be performed to ensure proper operation.
Table 4-1. Required Adjustments
Disassembly/Assem bly/Replacement
Adjustment Section No.
Section No.
3.2.1 Printhead Exchange 4.2 PRINTHEAD ADJUSTMENT VALUE WRITING
3.2.4.2 Main Board Exchange 4.2 PRINTHEAD ADJUSTMENT VALUE WRITING

4.3 BI-DIRECTIONAL PRINTING ADJUSTMENT
3.2.6 Printer Mechanism Exchange 4.3 BI-DIRECTIONAL PRINTING ADJUSTMENT
3.2.7.9 Platen Removal 4.3 BI-DIRECTIONAL PRINTING ADJUSTMENT

4.4 PARALLELISM ADJUSTMENT
4.6 MECHANISM ADJUSTMENT VALUE
MEASUREMENT
3.2.8.1 Platen Gap Sensor Exchange 4.3 BI-DIRECTIONAL PRINTING ADJUSTMENT

3.2.8.1 Platen Gap Adjustment Motor Exchange 4.4 PARALLELISM ADJUSTMENT
4.6 MECHANISM ADJUSTMENT VALUE
MEASUREMENT
3.2.8.5 Carriage Motor Unit Removal 4.5 CARRIAGE TIMING BELT TENSION
ADJUSTMENT
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When adjusting this printer, the following tools are required.

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Designation Type Class Part No.
#F518 Thickness gauge set o A B776702201
#E668 Tension gauge (7000 g) o A B777200301
#F545 Tension gauge (200 g) o A B7651 14601
#E672 Dial gauge E A B7651 11401
#F541 Dial gauge base E A B7651 14501
O: Commercially available tool

E: EPSON exclusive tool
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A: Mandatory
B: Recommended
Table 4-3. Special Tools
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4.2 PRINTHEAD ADJUSTMENT VALUE WRITING

The purpose of this adjustment is to set the PG offset value in accordance with the nose dimension
of the printhead. (For details, refer to Chapter 2.)
The offset for the nose dimension is represented by the adjustment value “ALPHA.” The “ALPHA” value
is stored in the memory on the main board, so the PG adjustment mechanism can read the value as
needed. Be sure to perform the adjustment when required. If this adjustment is not performed correctly,
the platen gap will be incorrect, the paper could be caught by a head pin, or, in the worst case, a head
pin could break.
NOTE: The printhead adjustment value is written on the front of the head unit (refer to Figure 4-2). After
the printhead is attached, the value cannot be seen. Be sure to write down the value before
attaching the printhead.
Step 1: Connect the AC cable. Mount the ribbon cassette, and load paper into the front tractor.
Step 2: Turn the printer power on while pressing the LINE FEED, MICRO FEED (V), and PAPER SELECT
switches (Be sure that the top cover is closed. Do not open it until you turn the printer power
off.), then wait until the buzzer rings five times.
PAPER SELECT
A I
m - G -
ON I INr FORM FEED FEED
LINE TEAR OFF” h&rii 1“[)P OF
NL.d FORM
m
v
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Figure 4-1. Entering the Adjustment Mode
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Step 3: Load the paper by pressing either the LINE FEED or PAPER SELECT switch, then wait until
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the PAPER OUT lamp goes off (approximately 15 seconds).
Step 4: Press the ON LINE switch.
Step 5: Press the MICRO FEED (A) switch the number of times indicated by the value written on the
front of the printhead.
● The buzzer rings each time the MICRO FEED switch is pressed.
● Press the MICRO FEED (A) switch to increment the value.
● Press the MICRO FEED (V) switch to decrement the value.
● The value range is O to 10.
Step 6: To confirm the value stored, press the FORM FEED switch so that the value is printed.
● If the value is incorrect, return to Step 5.

. When the value is correct, go to Step 7.
A
I
3
9
TEAR OFF , 7<MOF
MICRO
FEED
&’
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Figure 4-2. Writing the Adjustment Value
Step 7: Press the ON LINE switch and confirm that the buzzer rings five times. The printer prints the
final value stored. If the value is correct, turn the printer power off.
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The purpose of this adjustment is to correct the printer mechanism parameters which control
bidirectional printing. Be sure to perform this adjustment when required. If this adjustment is not
performed correctly, bidirectional printing may be misaligned, or, in the worst case, the carriage might
operate incorrectly.
Before performing this adjustment, be sure that the following adjustments are completed correctly.
4.4 PARALLELISM ADJUSTMENT

4.5 TIMING BELT TENSION ADJUSTMENT
The parameters to be written to the memory on the main board in this adjustment are as follows:
Mechanism platen gap adjustment value (BETA)

Head platen gap offset value (ALPHA)
Head flying time adjustment value (FLYING TIME)
Acceleration/deceleration timing belt delay time adjustment values (BELT DLYs (1) to (4))
Bidirectional printing alignment value (BI-D ADJUST)
For 1 and 2 above, use the factory-determined values. For 3 to 5, you should be execute the adjustment
as described below.
Step 1: Mount the ribbon cartridge and load the paper (at either the front or rear tractor).
Step 2: Turn the printer power on while pressing the LINE FEED, MICRO FEED (A), and FRONT/REAR
switches. (Be sure that the top cover is closed. Do not open it until you turn the printer power
of f.)
Step 3: Load the paper. (Press either the LINE FEED or FRONT/REAR switch.)
Step 4: Write each parameter to the memory by following the flow chart shown in Figure 4-4.
Step 5: After writing the parameters, turn the printer power off, then eject the paper and remove the
ribbon cassette.
NOTES: 1. The range and units of each adjustment value are as follows:
BETA : O to 150, 1 step
ALPHA : O to 10, 1 step
FLYING TIME : 280 to 460, 30 steps
BELT DLY. : O to 6, 1 step
61-D ADJUST. : O to 48, 1 step
2. The ALPHA value is written on the printhead. (Refer to Figure 4-2.) The BETA value is written
on the mechanism. (Refer to Figure 4-3.) To measure the BETA value, refer to Section 4.6.
Figure 4-3. BETA Value
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Press the ON LINE

A
swithch.
(The printing
switch.
pattern is
print ed. )
Press the FORM

FEED switch .( The
BETA value is
printed. )
Perform the
Correct the BETA value. ‘ 0
printing alignment.
Press the MICRO FEED (A) switch to printing pattern
increment the value by + 1. (See Figure 4-5
Press the MICRO FEED (v) switch to on next page)
d e c r e m e n t tne value by -1.
Press the TEAR OFF and MICRO FEED
~A~;,witches to increase the value by
I
Press the TEAR OFF and MICRO FEED
~;);witches tO set the BETA value I Press the FORM
FEED switch.
/
Press the ON LINE
switch.
No
I
,
I completed up to the
u Press the FORM

FEED switch .( The
ALPHA value is i
e
printed. )
I
Press the ON
LINE switch.
IS the No
n
ALPHA value
correct?
Yes Is the paper

ejected?
o
Press the FORM
adjustment required FEED switch while
(Is the purpose of the
pressing the ON END
the BETA and ALPHA LINE switch,then
release them.
I
‘es + Is the paper

ejected?
o END
Figure 4-4. Bi-directional Printing Adjustment
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For the flying time, belt delay time (1 to 4), and Bi-D alignment values, select the combination which
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minimizes the misalignment as shown below.
To shift the characters on the even-numbered lines to the right or Ieft,relative to those on the
odd-numbered lines, press either of the following switches.
- Press the TEAR OFF switch to shift the characters to the right.
- Press the LINE FEED switch to shift the characters to the left.
E@ 1 t I) 1 y ( 2 ) = 00(;1
Figure 4-5. Printing Pattern
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4.4 PARALLELISM ADJUSTMENT (

The parallelism of the rear carriage guide shaft with respect to the platen must be correct. If the rear
carriage guide shaft is not parallel to the platen, printing may be abnormal because the paper is not
fed evenly at the left and right sides of the platen. A paper jam could occur.
Perform this adjustment with the printer mechanism removed.
WARNING
The parallelism is adjusted so that the difference between the distances (between the platen and
carriage guide shaft) measured at the two positions shown in Figure 4-8 are within the specified range.
Since the specified value (0.0 1 mm) is extremely small, adjustment is impossible using normal
methods. Make sure to use the dial gauge and dial gauge base supplied by EPSON. Do not adjust
the parallelism using any other method.
. Dial Gauge : #E672 (Part No. B7651 1 1401)

. Dial Gauge Base : #F541 (Part No. B76511 4501)
NOTE: Dial gauge base #F541 is exclusively for the DFX-8000. It cannot be used for the DFX-5000.
Dial gauge base #E661 also cannot be used for the DFX-8000.
Step 1: Loosen (but do not remove) the two screws securing the parallelism adjust lever.
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●
*’B
Figure 4-6. Parallelism Adjust Lever
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Step 2: Remove the printhead and ribbon mask, and attach the dial gauge base in the same way as
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attaching the printhead. Loosen the screw on the base and adjust the gauge mounting
position so that the tip of the gauge (portion A in Figure 4-8) is securely attached to the platen
and the needle registers on the scale. (Do not forget to tighten the screw again.)
A
se
Figure 4-7. Dial Gauge and Dial Gauge Base Attachment
Step 3 : Measure the distance between the left sides of the platen and carriage guide shaft, then the
distance between the right sides, and compare.
~ 70mrn 1 ~ 70mm
Platen I
I
-
. . . .
-b
J U
Figure 4-8. Carriage Guide Shaft Parallelism Adjustment

Step 4: If the distance measured at the left side is greater than that measured at the right side, move
the parallelism adjust lever in the direction shown by the black arrow. If the distance
measured at the left side is less than that measured at the right side, move the parallelism
adjust lever in the direction shown by the white arrow. (Refer to Figure 4-6.)
NOTE: The carriage guide shaft moves as shown in Figure 4-8. For example, when the parallelism adjust
lever is moved in thedirection shown by the black arrow, the distance between the left side of
the platen and shaft narrows a little bit as the distance between the right sides is narrowed.
Step 5: Repeat Steps 3 and 4 until the difference between the distances measured at the two
positions is within 0.01 mm.
Step 6: When the difference is within the specified range, firmly tighten the two screws that secure
rhe parallelism adjust lever, and measure the distance again as described in Step 3.
Step 7: When the difference between the measured distances is within the specified range, fix the
IWO screws with screw lock. This completes the parallelism adjustment. (Refer to Chapter
6, Section 6.2 for lubrication and adhesive application.)
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4.5 TIMING BELT TENSION ADJUSTMENT (

The carriage motor timing belt tension must be adjusted when any part of the arriage mechanism, such
as the carriage, carriage motor, belt pulley, or timing belt, is disassembled. Perform this adjustmen
with the upper case (and the printer mechanism) removed.
WARNING
Before starting this adjustment, carefully fix the printer mechanism, because a force of 6.5 kg will
be applied to it when the tension lever is pulled in the horizontal direction.
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Step 1: Completely loosen the three tension adjustment screws (A in Figure 4-9) on the carriage motor
unit. (Loosen but do not remove them.)
Step 2 : Confirm that the timing belt is correctly attached and that no load is applied to it.
Step 3: Insert the tension gauge hook through the hole (B in Figure 4-9) in the tension lever.
Step 4: Pull the tension gauge horizontally (direction C in Figure 4-9) to apply a 6.5 Kg force.
Step 5: Move the belt left and right while pulling the tension gauge, and move the motor pulley a
little bit.
Step 6: Tighten the three tension adjustment screws and fix them at the pulling force of 6.5 kg.
Step 7: Fix the three tension adjustment screws with screw lock. (Refer to Chapter 6, Section 6.2
for lubrication and adhesive application.)
Figure 4-9. Carriage Timing Belt Tension Adjustment
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( 4.6 MECHANISM ADJUSTMENT VALUE MEASUREMENT

This section describes how to measure the parameter (BETA value) for the PG mechanism unit. Since
the BETA value is unique to each mechanism unit, it is written on the label as shown in Figure 4-3, so
that it can be confirmed at a glance. Be sure to perform this measurement and correct the value written
on the label because the value is necessary when the other units (board, printhead) are changed (when
61-DIRECTIONAL PRINTING ALIGNMENT (Section 4.3) is executed).
I WARNING
● This measurement is important because it determines the platen gap, so be sure to use the
exclusive thickness gauge set and tension gauge supplied by EPSON.
Thickness gauge set (0.57 mm) : #F518 (Part No. 6776702201)

Tension gauge (200 gf) : #F545 (Part No. 676511 4601)
● This measurement cannot be executed for printers with ROM version BX2201. For those printers,
first replace the ROM with a newer one (with a version later than BX2201).
● Do not turn the printer power off during Steps 3 to 16.
● When adjusting the platen gap to narrower or wider using the MICRO FEED (A) and MICRO FEED
(V) switches, be sure to adjust the gap by 1 step at a time. If the gap is adjusted two or more
steps at a time, the PG mechanism (PG motor) may not operate correctly. If this happens, perform
the platen gap correction value adjust ment from the beginning.
Step 1: Remove the ribbon cartridge, then load the paper.

Step 2: Close the top cover.
Step 3: Turn the printer power on while pressing the FORM FEED, MICRO FEED (A), and FRONT/REAR
switches.
Step 4: Wait a few seconds, then open the top cover.
Step 5: Remove the printhead and the ribbon mask holder. (Refer to section 3.2. 1.)
Step 6: Attach the printhead. When attaching the printhead, pull it frontward, then tighten the left
screw first with a torque of 12 kg cm. (Refer to section 3.2. 1.)
Step 7: Reset the ALPHA value by pressing the TEAR OFF and MICRO FEED switches simultaneously.
Step 8: Write the ALPHA value written on the printhead into the memory. (Refer to Figure 4-2.)
- Press the MICRO FEED (A) switch to increment the value by + 1.

- Press the MICRO FEED (V) switch to decrement the value by – 1.
Step 9: Confirm the ALPHA value written to the memory by pressing the FORM FEED switch. (If the
value written is incorrect, return to Step 8.)
– The buzzer rings each time the MICRO FEED switch is pressed
Step 10: After writing the ALPHA value in the memory, press the ON LINE switch.
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Step 1 1: Move the printhead manually so that the center of the printhead is aligned to the 15th column
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on the printer scale.
Step 12: Measure the BETA value by following the flow chart shown in Figure 4-11.
Step 13: Remove the printhead. (Refer to section 3.2. 1.)
Step 14: Attach the ribbon mask holder and the printhead. (When attaching the printhead, be sure
to attach it as described in Step 6. Refer to section 3.2. 1.)
Step 15: Mount the ribbon cartridge, then close the top cover.
Step 16: Perform Steps 3 to 5 in Section 4.3. At this time, skip the steps for writing the ALPHA and
BETA values because these values have already been stored in the memory.
Step 17: Rewrite the BETA value on the mechanism unit product code No.label with the newly
measured value. (Refer to Figure 4-3.)
< Example>
Case 1. Previous value: 140 gf (150 – 10)

Current value : 180 gf (150 + 30)
The previous value is closer to 150 gf, so go to the “Previous” loop.
Case 2. P r e v i o u s value: 120 gf (150 – 30)

The current value is closer to 150 gf, so go to the “Current” loop.
Case 3. Previous value: 140 gf (150 – 10)

In this case, we make it a rule to select the value which doesn’t exceed 150 gf. Therefore, go to
the “Previous” loop.
Thickness gauge Platen
+U
; , , , , , , ,
[0
..’.
Printhead
Tension gauge
Figure 4-10. Pull the Thickness Gauge
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START
Reset the BETA value by pressing the MICRO FEED (v)

switch while pressing the TEAR OFF switch.
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Insert the exlusive thickness gauge (#5 18: 0.5 + 0.07,
r total 0.57 mm) between the printhead and platen.
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I
Press the MICRO FEED (“) switch while pressing the TEAR OFF
switch. (Do not forget how many times you press the MICRO
FEED(A) switch [X times ]. )
I
I
I Move the thickness gauge to the left and right.
No
Reset the BETA value by pressing the MICRO FEED (v) switch while
pressing the TEAR OFF switch.
Press the MICRO FEED (“) switch[X-1 ]times while pressing the
TEAR OFF switch to position move the printhead to the position
one step away from the where the printhead and the thickness
gauge contact.
I
I Pull the thickness gauge straight to the right with the exclusive
tension gauge (# F545). (Refer to Figure 4-1 O.) I
Read the tension value (The scale on the tension gauge) when
the thickness gauge begins to move.
Press the MICRO ‘EED (A) switch.
the one measured first

(previous value) or the
one measured after pressing
* See <Example>
Press the MICRO FEED (v) switch.
1
Press the ON LINE switch.
END
Figure 4-11. Mechanism Adjustment Value M e a s u r e m e n t

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CHAPTER 5
TROUBLE SHOOTING
5.1 GENERAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1
5.1.1 Error Message Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .5-2
.
5.1.2 Bypass of The Interlock Switch
and Cover-open Sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . .5-3
.
5.2 UNIT REPLACEMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5
5.3 POWER SUPPLY BOARD UNIT COMPONENT REPAIR . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12
5.4 DRIVER BOARD UNIT COMPONENT REPAIR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-15
.
5.5 MAIN BOARD UNIT COMPONENT REPAIR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-17
...
LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 5-1. Troubleshooting Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1
Figure 5-2. Bypass Method of Interlock switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3
Figure 5-3. Bypass Method of Cover-open Sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3
Figure 5-4. Unit Replacement - l.... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-5
...
Figure 5-5. Unit Replacement .2... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6
....
Figure 5-6. Unit Replacement .3... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. .. .. . 5-7
Figure 5-7. Unit Replacement .4... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. .. .. . 5-8
Figure 5-8. Unit Replacement - 5.... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9
....
Figure 5-9. Unit Replacement .6... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . 5. .-.1. o
Figure 5-10. Printhead Cable Signal Assignmnet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11
Figure 5-11. Sample Waveform for the Power Supply Board -1. 5 - 1 4
Figure 5-12. Sample Waveform for the Power Supply Board -2. 5 - 1 4
Figure 5-13. Sample Waveform for the Power SupPly Board . . . . . . . 5 - 1 4
Figure 5-14. Sample Waveform for the Driver Board - 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 - 1 6
Figure 5-15. Sample Waveform for the Driver Board -2... . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 - 1 6
Figure 5-16. Sample Waveform for the Driver Board -3... . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-16
Figure 5-17. Sample Waveform for the Main Board - 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-19
Figure 5-18. Sample Waveform for the Main Board -2... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 - 1 9
Figure 5-19. Sample Waveform for the Main Board -3... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 - 1 9
LIST OF TABLES
Table 5-1. Error Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. ....
. . 5-2
Table 5-2. Problem Identification and Reference Pages ............. 5-4
Table 5-3. Power Supply Board Unit Component Repair ............ 5-12
Table 5-4. Driver Board Unit Component Repair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-15
Table 5-5. Main Board Unit Component Repair (cent’ d)... . . . . . . . . . . . 5-17
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( 5.1 GENERAL
Because various types of problems can occur, troubleshooting is not easy to perform. Here is a simple
procedure provided to perform troubleshooting.
WARNING
When you replace the unit, the adjustment that corresponded with each unit replacement should
be performed. (Refer to CHAPTER 4.)
5.2 UNIT REPLACEMENT
5.3 POWER SUPPLY UNIT 5.4 DRIVER BOARD 5.5 MAIN BOARD
COMPONENT REPAIR COMPONENT REPAIR COMPONENT REPAIR
Figure 5-1. Troubleshooting Procedure
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5.1.1 Error Message Function
The DFX-8000 indicates an error by ringing the buzzer. (Refer to Section 1.3.6.)
Table 5-1. Error Message
Error Indication Symptoms Cause
!!! )( 6 times Carriage Error Carriage motor failure

(Total 18 times) Home position sensor failure
Carriage lock (PG abnormality)
(Parallelism inclination)
Timing belt tension loosen
Carriage driver brown (Driver board)
Gate array E05A38NA problem
(Main board)
! X 5 times Abnormal Voltage Power supply board failure

(DV35 Abnormality) Driver board failure
(except head drive circuit)
!! X 6 times CPU RAM Abnormality CPU failure (Main board)

(Total 12 times)
!! X 8 times Lower Address RAM 4C SRAM failure (Main board)

(Total 16 times) Abnormality
[! X 10 times Upper Address RAM 5C SRAM failure (Main board)

(Total 20 times) Abnormality
! X 10 or 1 1 times Printhead Driver Abnormality Head driver IC short or open

(Driver board)
Gate array E05A38NA problem
(Main board)
!! )( 16 times failure Short Circuited Head fan drive transistor

(Total 32 times) Head Fan Driver (Driver board)
! X 3 times Paper Error Tractor select mechanism failure

(Abnormal Paper Feed) Paper end sensor failure
Paper feed motor failure
Ribbon feed motor failure
PF motor driver failure
(Driver board)
RF motor driver failure
(Driver board)
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5.1.2 Bypass of The Interlock Switch and Cover-open Sensor

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When you requires printing with the top cover open, the interlock switch and the cover open sensor
must be bypassed. Because these sensors automatically disable the printing operation when the top
cover is taken off.
To bypass the interlock switch, remove the top cover, and close the left top cover hinge.
(“
Figure 5-2. Bypass Method of Interlock switch
To bypass the cover-open sensor, remove the left side cover, disconnect the cable from connector CN9
on the MAIN board, and jumper pins 2 and 3 of CN9.
,,,
‘d
>’
Figure 5-3. Bypass Method of Cover-open Sensor
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5.2 UNIT REPLACEMENT

(
For troubleshooting, make repairs by unit replacement and adjustment, based on the problem
symptoms.
Follow the corresponding flow chart after finding the problem in Table 5-2.
Table 5-2. Problem Identification and reference pages
Reference
Problem Symptoms
page
Printer does not operate ● No LEDs are lit on the control panel. 5-5
at all with power switch ● Mechanism doesn’t initialize.
ON.
An error is detected ● Printer indicate an error. (Refer to Table 5-1.) 5-6

when power is switched . Mechanism can initialize but an error is detected.
ON.
Printing error occurs. ● Nothing is printing. 5-7

(In self-test) ● A specific dot is missing.
● Print quality is bad (print density or other problem).
Abnormal paper feed. ● No paper is fed. 5-8

● The amount of paper fed is irregular.
● Paper jam occurs.
Control panel does not ● You cannot select function modes using control panel 5-9
operate correctly. switches.
● No paper is fed when you press the LINE FEED or FORM
FEED switch in OFF-LINE mode.
● You cannot select ON-LINE or OFF-LINE mode.
● You cannot set panel settings.
Incorrect printing in ● The result of the self-test is correct, but data from the 5-10
ON-LINE mode. host computer is not printed correctly.
● Then printer is operating, an error occurs in the host
computer.
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● The printer does not operate at all with power switch ON.
No Use the correct

input voltage.
Yes
Measure the output No
power supply board.
I
I I
Replace the fuse and
pull out all the
connectors on the
r
output side of the
power supply board.
e Does the
new fuse blow
when power is
switched
on?
supply board.
Yes
Replace the power

No
+
Replace the driver
boa rd.
Replace the main

boa rd.
Yes
I
I I
Replace the printer

mechanism.
F %
Figure 5-4. Unit Replacement -1
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● An error is detected when power is switched ON.
Identify the type

of problem. Refer
to Section 1 .3.6
and Table 5-1.
‘i f;p:: 4’~”y
\ No Is the
problem >
I corrected?
b
Replace
driver board.
(
Is*e
problem Yes
r
corrected?
“%s No
,
I
Replace the
main board.
I 1
I
I
‘JO Is.Ae
problem Yes
+ [
&
Replace the corrected?
print head.
No
Replace the
power supply
A boa rd.
A
Z I s t h e = yes
~ result of the ~—. P
check normal?
No *
Replace the
Go to other printer
items. mechanism.
Q
q:;!~;>
w
-
Replace the
driver board.

F’
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● Printing error occurs (in self-test)
I 1
Execute the
s e I f–t e st. @
No Replace the
resistance value pri nthead.
Q 4
+’
-1
Is a
specific dot
missing?
Yes
A I-----dl-’!k’i> /
Q
(es
No ]
Replace the
7
driver board.
Perform carriage
guide shaft
parallelism
adjustment.
Is the
( problem
corrected?
Yes
9
‘r’
a
No
‘T c1 I
No Perform
bi–di rectional Replace the
printing main board.
adjustment.
A
c1
Refer to other A
t r o u b l e s h o o t i n g ~’~}~~%~’fes (
Is the
problem
corrected?
‘r’ No
Yes 1
P
Replace the
‘ 1 ” printer
mechanism.
v
EN
*
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● Abnormal paper feeding

(
b I
No
Set the paper
- correctly.
I !
Yes
I
Turn off the paper and
turn the paper feed
knob. Check whethere the
paper feed knob turns
smoothly or not.
Turn on the power

supply and feed the
@ paper by pressing
A
the return or change
pages switch.
Replace the printer

mechanism. No
Turn on the power

supply and check if
the paper feed motor
I is abnormally overheated. Replace the driver
boa rd.
1 1
No
Yes
Replace the driver

boa rd.
9-
Is the Yes
problem
corrected?
No
1
Replace the main

boa rd.
5-8

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● The control panel does not operate correctly.

(
Check the output

N O voltage from the power
supply board. (Refer to
power supply circuit
diagram in APPENDIX.)
I
Confirm that the
Replace the control
printer operates and
panel.
the corresponding
LED lights correctly
by pressing the
switches.
* -
Replace
L - – J
tk- ~-;”a” 1 I
+7 ‘1’
I
1 I
No
e
EN
v
Replace the control
panel.
END
* *
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● Incorrect printing in ON-LINE mode.

(
START
Execute the self–test.
Refer to other sections

for troubleshooting. 1
Check the interface

kind of interface E parameters between printer
and host computer.
\ / I 1
I
\/
8-bit Parallel
m
,=
1
Adjust the parameters.
Yes
—-----l
v END
*
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D16
I
I
I
I
D1l
Cl 6
I
I
C’1
B18
I
B’1
2.93 ohms / wire (Refer to Table 2-1, Section 2.1. 1.)
Figure 5-10. Printhead Cable Signal Assignmnet
NOTE: Pin numbers (B 1 - 18, C 1 - 16, D1 - 16) in above are correspond with the pin assignments
of Table A-1 8 in APPENDIX.
F-\
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5.3 POWER SUPPLY BOARD UNIT COMPONENT REPAIR

This section describes the power supply circuit operation check and component repair of the
BOPS/BOPSE board. Before starts the troubleshooting of the other units, you should be check the
operation of power supply unit.
Table 5-3 shows the troubleshooting procedures for the power supply board unit
Table 5-3. Power Supply Board Unit Component Repair
Problem Symptom Cause Checkpoint Solution
Voltage is F1 (fuse) is The line filter Check if any of C 1 – C7 or R 1 is Replace the abnor-
not output blown right circuit ele- shorting the AC line. mal element(s).
correctly. after ment is bad.
replacement.
The rectifier Check if DB 1 has shorted or if any Replace DB 1 and the
circuit ele- of the elements connected be- abnormal element(s).
ment is bad. tween the positive and negative
terminals of DB 1, C9, C 10, Q 1,
Q2, etc. are shorted.
. When DB 1 shorts, it may be be-
cause a short has occurred in a
latter stage of DB 1.
None of the DB 1 (diode Verify that approximately 300V of Replace DB1 and the
output volt- bridge) is DC voltage is output between the abnormal element(s).
ages are bad. positive terminal (pin 3) and the
normal. negative terminal (pin 4) of DB 1.
● The output voltage of DB 1 may
be constrained due to a prob-
lem with an element in DB 1‘s
latter stage.
The surge Measure the AC voltage between Replace TY 1 and the

cut circuit is DB 1 pin 2 and L2 pin 4, and verify abnormal element(s).
bad. that it is approximately OV.
● Either TY 1 is bad, or any of the
components (R4, C8, D 1, or T 1 )
that switch TY1 are bad.
+35V DC is IC1 is bad. Observe the drive waveforms of Replace IC 1.

not normal. the switching transistors at IC 1 pin
8 and pin 11. (See Figure 5-1 1.)
● The drive waveforms of pins 8
and 11 have a phase difference,
but the signal levels are the
same.
● When DTC (pin 4) is at 100’Yo
(more than 3.5 V), the drive
waveforms are not output.
Q1 and Q2 Observe the waveforms at the pri- Replace Q1 and Q2,

switching mary side (9 to 11 ) of transformer or the surrounding el-
transistors Tl, and verify that Q1 and Q2 are ement(s) (including
are bad. switching. (See Figure 5-1 2.) T1 and T3).
The rectifier Verify that the DC voltage (approxi- Replace DT1 or the
diode DT1 is mately 35V) between TP 1 (+) and surrounding
bad. TP2(–) is output. element(s).
. If no DC voltage is output,
check the secondary (output) of
T1.
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Table 5-3. Power Supply Board Unit Component Repair (cent’d)
Voltage is +35V DC is The current Check if the outputs of any of Replace the abnor-
not output not normal. limiting cir- IC2A (pin 1), IC2B (pin 7) and IC3B mal IC(’S) or the sur-
correctly. cuit is bad. (Pin 7) is at the Vcc (12V) level. rounding element(s).
The voltage Check if the output of IC4B (7 pin) Replace IC4B or the
limiting cir- is at the Vcc ( 12V) level. surrounding
cuit is bad. If the output of IC4B is normal, element(s).
check that Q7 is turned on.
GND Level Check if the output of IC3A (pin 1) Replace IC3A or the
monitor ci r- is at the Vcc ( 12V) level. surrounding
cuit is bad. If the output of IC3A is normal, element(s).
check that Q7 is turned on.
Transistor The collector of transistor Q7 is at Replace Q7 or the

Q7 is bad. approximately 5V. surrounding
. None of the outputs of IC2A, element(s).
IC2B, IC3A, and IC3B are active.
IC5A is bad. CL signal (CN4 pin 3) is output at Replace IC5A or the

the wrong time. surrounding
. When the CL signal is output, element(s).
the PD signal is output from the
MAIN Board to turn Q7 on.
FAN is bad. Remove connector CN5. Replace the FAN.
+ 5V DC is Switching Observe the switching waveforms Replace Q4 or the

not normal. transistor Q4 of Q4’s collector. (See Figure 5- surrounding
is bad. 1 3.) element(s).
● Verify that Q6 is not turned on
when there’s no oscillation.
● Q5, D3, C 18, and T4 play the
major roles in Q4’s switching
operation.
The rectifier Verify that DC voltage (approxi- Replace DT4 or the

diode DT2 is mately 5V) is output between the surrounding
bad. negative and positive terminals of element(s).
C42 or C43.
● If no DC voltage is output,
check the secondary output of
T4.
The voltage Check that transistor Q6 remains Replace Q6 or the

control cir- on. surrounding ele-
cuit is bad. ● Q6 is turned on and off by IC4A ment(s). Also replace
and Q8 through the PC2 photo any of PC2, IC4A, or
coupler. Q8, if necessary.
● 1C4A limits the voltage to + 5V,
and Q8 stabilizes it.
+ 1 2V DC is The rectifier Verify that approximately + 12V is Replace D8 or C40.

not normal. circuit is bad. output at the terminals of C40.
● + 12V is also used to power the
IC’S (OP AMPs) on the board.
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Table 5-3. Power Supply Board Unit Component Repair (cent’d)

(
Voltage is – 12V DC is The rectifier Verify that approximately – 12V is Replace D9 or C41.
not output not normal. circuit is bad. output at the terminals of C4 1.
correctly. ● – 12V is also used to power the
IC’S (OP AMPs) on the board.
The backup The Switch SO signal Verify that the SO signal (CN4 pin Replace Q3, PC 1,
of the speci- Off (SO) sig- output circuit 1 ) is output when the AC line volt- and IC5A, or the sur-
fied values at nal is not is bad. age is lowered using a sliduck and rounding element(s).
the Main normal. the voltage between the negative
Board are and the positive terminals of DB 1
not made. is lowered to approximately 170V.
● The SO signal is output from
IC5B through the PC 1 photo
coupler when 03 turns on.
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+tH- +ttt iii+ -tttt -tt+t -H+l- -t+tt -l-t++
. ..,. . .
Figure 5-11. Sample Waveform for the Power Supply Board -1
The waveform for the +35V switching transistor drive (IC 1 pins 8 and 1 1)
i
.
,
.“
.
.
d
-H-t+ -tH-t +t++
. :
.
# ● ~ * ,
.,1. . . . :.. . ),. . .
.
...,
, : .
“
Figure 5-12. Sample Waveform for the Power Supply Board -2
The waveform for the +35V pulse drive (pins 9 and 11 of Tl)
i
.
-9
-+4+ 1- -1+ H- +t +
--m
... . . . . . . . . . . . .
i
Figure 5-13. Sample Waveform for the Power Supply Board
The waveform for the + 5V pulse drive (Q4 collector)
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5.4 DRIVER BOARD UNIT COMPONENT REPAIR

This section describes the driver circuit operation check and component repair of the C030DRV board.
Table 5-4 shows the troubleshooting procedures for the driver board unit.
Table 5-4. Driver Board Unit Component Repair
An error is “Carriage The home Verify that connectors CN4 and Check the connector
detected. error” is position can- CN5 are properly connected. pins of CN4 and CN5
detected. not be and the route of the
detected. CR HP signal.
The CR motor Observe the CR motor drive signal If abnormal, replace

driver is bad. at pins 30 and 31 (CRA and CRB) the IC (4E) or the sur-
of connector CN6. (See Figure 5- rounding element(s).
1 4.) If normal, check the
connectors and the
cables.
“Short cir- The fan tran- Check transistors Q2 (FANCOM), Replace the corre-
cuited fan sister is bad. Q3 (HFANB), and Q5 (HFANA) for spending element(s).
transistor” shorts or opens.
“Printhead The print- Examine pins 24 (HP ERR) and 23 Replace the corre-
driver head driver (HN ERR) of connector CN4, and spending element(s).
abnormal” is bad. check on which of the two rows of
the head driver the error occurred.
Determine which of the 6 error de-
tecting IC’S (DA I - DA6) (two
sets, three IC’S in one set) has de-
tected the error.
If the printing is not normal, re-
place the driver IC’S (2B, 4B, 2C,
4C, 2D, and 4D). If the printing is
normal, replace the error detecting
Ic’s.
Printing is The print- The print- Observe the output waveforms of Replace the driver
not normal. head is not head driver the driver IC(’S) corresponding to Ic(’s).
controlled is bad. the column(s) where the printing is
correctly. not normal. (See Figure 5-1 5.)
The CR motor The CR motor Observe the CR motor drive signal Replace the IC (4E) or
is not con- driver is bad. at pins 30 and 31 (CRA and CRB) the surrounding
trolled of connector CN6. (See Figure 5- element(s).
correctly. 1 4.)
Paper feed- The PF motor The PF motor Check the PF motor drive signals Replace the IC (2E) or
ing is not is not con- driver is bad. at pins 22, 24, 25, and 28 (PFA - the surrounding
normal. trolled PFD) connector CN6, and the com- plement.
correctly. mon voltage at pins 32 and 34.
(See Figure 5-1 6.)
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{
. . . . . ....
+tt+- -1-l-1+ +H+-++- -H++ -+tH- -++++ -++++-
1
-
. . . . . .
i
Figure 5-14. Sample Waveform for the Driver Board -1
CR motor drive waveform (pins 30 and 31 of connector CN6)
i
. . . . .... . . . . . . .
-
++++ 4+++ ++++++++ ++tt -H++ i-t++
. .
Printhead drive waveform (Connector CN6. Upper:PNP, Lower:NPN)
{
. ,,. .
I h 1 i 1 1
-i+++ +tH- +++ + -1++ - + -t + H-t- + -t+ +tt-l- - 1++ -
AD e -
PF motor drive waveform (pins 22, 24, 25 and 28 of connector CN6)
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5.5 MAIN BOARD UNIT COMPONENT REPAIR

This section describes the circuit operation check and component repair o f t h e C 0 3 0 M A I N b o a r d .
Table 5-5 shows the troubleshooting procedures for the main board unit.
Table 5-5. Main Board Unit Component Repair
It doesn’t op- The reset sig- The reset cir- Turn the printer on and check that Replace any abnormal
crate at all. nal is not cuit is bad. pin 21 of IC (5E) goes High after a element(s) among Q2,
canceled. certain time. ZD2, C28, and the
● if it goes High, see the column surrounding
entitled “The CPU does not elements.
operate. ”
The CPU The clock Observe the clock waveforms at Replace CR2 or IC
does not signal is pins 22 and 23 of IC (5 E). (5 E).
operate. dead. (See Figure 5-1 7.)
The program Check that IC (3B) is inserted cor- Replace IC (3 B). (,

ROM is bad. rectly. If it’s correct, replace the
ROM.
The CPU is Check that the signal goes High Replace IC (5 E).
bad. and Low at pin 40 (ASTB) and pins
41 to 48 (ADO to AD7) of IC (5 E).
An error is “Carriage The home Turn the home position sensor on If it does, replace IC
detected. error” is position can- and off, and see if the waveform at (5 E). If it doesn’t,
detected. not be pin 5 of IC (5E) goes High and check the route of
detected. Low. the CR HP signal.
The CR motor Observe the CR motor drive signal If abnormal, replace

control circuit at pins 18 to 21 (CRA to CRD) of IC (6A) or IC (5 E). If
is bad. IC (6A). (See Figure 5-1 8.) normal, Check the
connectors and
cables.
“Abnormal The CPU is Check if the CL signal is active at Replace IC (5 E).

voltage” bad. pin 5 of IC (5 E).
● If it remains active, check the I
signal route (cables, connectors,

and circuit board patterns) to
the IC (5 E).
“RAM check The memory Determine in which RAM the error Replace the corre-
abnormal” circuit is bad. occurred according to the number spending element(s).
of buzzers.(See Table 5-1.) If the replacement of
IC’S (6C and 4C)
doesn’t fix the prob-
lem, replace IC (6A)
or IC (5 E).
“Short cir- The detect- Replace IC (6A). Check the route of Replace IC (6A) or IC
cuited fan ing circuit is the HF ANA and HF ANB signals. (5 E).
transistor” bad.
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Table 5-5. Main Board Unit Component Repair (cent’d)

(
An error is “Printhead The CPU is Check if an error signal has been Replace IC 5E.
detected. driver bad. input at pin 32 (HP ERR) or pin 33
abnormal” (HN ERR) of IC (5 E).
. If not, check the signal route.
Printing is The print- The print- Replace IC (6A). If it still doesn’t Replace the corre-
not normal. head is not head control work, replace the C.G. ROM:IC (36) spending element(s).
controlled circuit is bad. or the CPU.
correctly.
The CR mo- The CR mo- Verify that the drive signal of the Replace the corre-
tor is not tor control CR motor is correctly output at spending element(s).
controlled circuit is bad. pins 16 (CR A) through 19 (CR D)
correctly. of CN5.
● The CR motor is controlled by
the CPU:IC (5 E), G. A.:IC (6A),
and the driver IC (7A).
Paper feed- The PF motor The CPU is Verify that the PF motor drive sig- Replace the corre-
ing is not is not con- bad. nal is correctly output at pins 26 spending element(s).
normal. trolled (PF D) through 29 (PF A) of the
correctly. CPU:IC (5 E). (See Figure 5-1 9.)
● The PF H/R signal is output .
from the G. A.:IC (2 E).
DIP switches The specified The DIP Replace IC (2 E). If it still doesn’t Replace the corre-
cannot be values of the switch read- work, replace the CPU:IC (5E) or spending element(s).
set. DIP switches ing circuit is the P-ROM:IC (3 B).
cannot be bad. ● When only a particular bit is in-
read. volved, replace the DIP switch
and the diode for that bit.
Control panel The switches Gate array is Replace IC (2 E). If it still doesn’t Replace the corre-
doesn’t oper- and/or LED bad. work, replace the CPU:IC (5E) or spending element(s).
ate correctly. of the control the P-ROM:IC (3 B).
panel do not ● Check the continuity of the ca-
work. bles and connectors on the con-
trol panel.
Host comput- A data com- The interface Observe the interface signal caus- Replace the parallel
er cannot munication elements are ing the error while communicating port IC (6A or 2E).
make it oper- error is de- bad. with the host computer. Replace the serial
ate properly. tected or da- ● Parallel l/F port IC’S (1 D, or 1 E,
ta is garbled. DATA 1 - 8, STROBE, ACK, 6A and 2E).
BUSY
● Serial l/F
TXD, RXD, DTR
The CPU is If the interface elements are good, Replace IC (5 E).

bad. the CPU may be bad.
Mode set- The memory The memory The lithium battery or the transis- Replace the corre-
tings are not backup is not backup cir- tor (Q3 and Q4) in the memory spending element(s)
saved. performed. cuit is bad. backup circuit is bad. or the surrounding
element(s).
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T I 1 1 1
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I I I 1 I t 1 1 I 1 1
Figure 5-17. Sample Waveform for the Main Board -1
The CPU clock waveform (IC (5E) pins 22 and 23)
I I I I T 1 I I I
.
1 ! 1 I I
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Figure 5-18. Sample Waveform for the Main Boal ‘d - 2
The CR motor control signal waveform (IC (6A) pin 18)
f
. . . .
Figure 5-19. Sample Waveform for the Main Board -3
The PF motor control signal waveform (IC (5E) pin 26)
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CHAPTER 6
MAINTENANCE
6.1 PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
6.2 LUBRICATION AND ADHESIVE APPLICATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 6-1. Correct Adhesive Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Figure 6-2. DFX-8000 Lubrication and Adhesive Diagram 1 ...........6-4
Figure 6-3. DFX-8000 Lubrication and Adhesive Diagram 2........... 6-5
Figure 6-4. DFX-8000 Lubrication and Adhesive Diagram 3.........., 6-6
LIST OF TABLES
Table 6-1. Lubricants and Adhesive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Table 6-2. Lubrication Points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .6-2

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Table 6-3. Adhesive Application Points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 6-3

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6.1 PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE

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Propermaintenance is essential to maintain optimal printer performance for the longest possibly period
and to minimize malfunction frequency.
Preventive maintenance includes regular cleaning of the case exterior, usingneutral detergent, and
occasional vacuuming of the mechanism interior to remove dust and paper particles.
Following cleaning, refer to Section 6.2 to verify that the unit is adequately lubricated. Before returning
the serviced printer to theconsumer, inspect the springs, paper feed rollers, and the basic operation
of the unit.
WARNING
Disconnect the printer from the power supply before performing maintenance. Do not use thinner,
trichloroethylene, or ketone-based solvents on the plastic components of the printer.
6.2 LUBRICATION AND ADHESIVE APPLICATION

EPSON recommends that the points illustrated in Figures 6-2, 6-3 and 6-4 be lubricated, with EPSON
02 and G26, which have been extensively tested and found to comply with needs of this printer. (Refer
to Table 6-1 for details of 02 and G26.)
Table 6-2 indicated the lubricant for each points.

Be sure that the parts to be lubricated are clean before applying lubricant, and avoid excessive
application, which may damage related parts.
Adhesive application is necessary at the point indicated in Table 6-3 when the pan is disassembled
or replaced. EPSON recommends Neji Lock #2(G) adhesive be applied to the point diagramed in
Figures 6-2, 6-3 and 6-4.
Avoid overflow of excess to related parts.
Table 6-1. Lubricants and Adhesive
Classification Description Capacity Availability Parts No.
Oil 02 40CC EPSON B7 10200001

Grease G26 4og EPSON B702600001
Adhesive NEJI LOCK #2 (G) 1 Ooog EPSON B730200200
NOTE: EPSON = EPSON-exclusive product
Figure 6-1. Correct Adhesive Application
6-1

Table 6-2. Lubrication Points
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I I I
Ref Reference
Lubrication Points Lubricant
No. Figure No.
1 6-3 Oil pad ring of the carriage (in the both sides left and right sides of 02
carriage)
2 6-3 Oil pad of the carriage (under the head cable holder of carriage) 02
3 6-3 Hooking points of the paper guide support plate spring (6 points) G26
4 6-3 Holding hole edge of the rear carrige guide shaft (both left and right G26
sides of frame)
5 6-3 Both ends of the carriage guide shaft G26
6 6-3 Parallelism adjustment lever (contact point with the rear carriage G26
guide shaft)
t
7 6-3 Carriage guide shaft holding lever (contact point with the rear G26
carriage guide shaft)
8 6-3 Carriage guide shaft (on the both front and rear shaft) 02
9 I 6-2 Shaft of paper feed gear. (shafts on the left frame) I G26
10 6-2 Shaft of paper feed gear. (shafts on the left frame) 02
11 6-2 Paper feed gears (gears on the left frame) G26
12 6-2 Paper feed gears (gears on the left frame) G26
13 6-2 Tension pulley (pulley shaft and hooking point of the tension pulley G26
spring)
14 6-4 Paper bail gear G26
15 6-4 Hooking point of the paper bail spring G26
16 6-4 Fulcrum position of the paper bail shaft and plunger. G26
17 6-4 Platen gap motor pinion G26
18 6-3 Carriage guide shaft gear G26
19 6-3 Ribbon feed gears G26
20 6-3 Tractor select cam G26
21 6-4 Platen gap adjust middle gear G26
NOTE: Refer to Figures 6-2 through 6-4.
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Table 6-3. Adhesive Application Points
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Ref Reference
Lubrication Points Lubricant
No. Figure No.
22 6-3 Carriage motor fixing screw (2 screws) Neji Lock

#2 (G)
23 6-3 Timing belt holder fixing screw
24 6-3 Parallelism adjustment lever fixing screw (2 screws)
25 6-4 Lower paper guide Assembly fixing screw (3 screws)
26 6-4 Terminal board fixing screw (2 screws)
27 6-4 Platen gap motor fixing screw (2 screws)

I
28 I 6-4 Platen gap motor fixing screw (2 screws)
29
I 6-4 Pull tractor sensor fixing screw (Screw body side)
30 6-4 External fan unit fixing screw (3 screws)
NOTE: Refer to Figures 6-3 and 6-4.

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(6’;6)
13
(G26)
Figure 6-2. DFX-8000 Lubrication and Adhesive Diagram 1
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APPENDIX
A.1 COMPONENT CONNECTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1
A.2 CIRCUIT DIAGRAMS AND SCHEMATICS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-14
LIST OF FIGURES
Figure A-1. Component Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1
Figure A-2. Terminal Board Connector Assignment Diagram . . . . . . A-1 O
Figure A-3. Head Board Connector Assignment Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1 2
Figure A-4. BOPS Board Component Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1 4
Figure A-5. BOPSE Board Component Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1 5
Figure A-6. C030DRV Board Component Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1 6
Figure A-7. C030MAIN Board Component Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1 7
Figure A-8. Control Panel Board Circuit Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1 8
Figure A-9. BOPS Board Circuit Diagram (With Note) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-19
Figure A-1 O. BOPS Board Circuit Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .A-20

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Figure A-1 1. BOPSE Board Circuit Diagram (With Note) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-21
Figure A-1 2. BOPSE Board Circuit Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-22
Figure A-1 3. C030DRV Board Circuit Diagram (With Note) . . . . . . . . . . . A-23
Figure A-1 4. C030DRV Board Circuit Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-24
Figure A-1 5. C030MAIN Board Circuit Diagram (With Note) . . . . . . . . A-25
Figure A-1 6. C030MAIN Board Circuit Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-26
Figure A-1 7. DFX-8000 Exploded Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-27
Figure A-18. Model-3C65 Exploded Diagram -1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-28
Figure A-19. Model-3C65 Exploded Diagram -2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-29
Figure A-20. DFX-8000 External Dimension Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-30
LIST OF TABLES
Table A-1. Connector Assignments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-2
Table A-2. C030MAIN CN2 Pin Assignments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-3
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Table A-9. C030MAIN CNI O Pin Assignments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-7
Table A-1 O. C030DRV CN1 Pin Assignments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-7
Table A-1 1. C030DRV CN2 Pin Assignments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-7
Table A-1 4. C030DRV CN7 Pin Assignments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-9
Table A-1 5. BOPS/BOPSE CN1 Pin Assignments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-9
Table A-1 6. BOPS/BOPSE CN5 Pin Assignments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-9
Table A-1 7. Terminal Board Connector Pin Assignments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1 1
Table A-1 8. Head Board Connector Pin Assignments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1 3
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( A.1 COMPONENT CONNECTIONS

This section describes the component connection and detailed pin assignments of each connectors
of units.
Figure A-1 s h o w s t h e c o m p o n e n t c o n n e c t i o n s of the DFX-8000, and Table A-1 lists the connector
assignments and its reference tables.
Table A-2 through A-16 lists connector p i n a s s i g n m e n t s .
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Figure A-1. Component Connections
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Table A-1. Connector Assignments

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Component Connector Pin Ref.
Description
Name Number Numbers Table
C030MAIN CN 1 36 Parallel Interface (Host computer) 1-6
CN2 26 Optional interface control A-2
CN3 25 Serial interface (Host computer) 1-9
CN4 10 Power supply input (+5VDC, 12VAC) A-3

Power supply control signal output/monitor signal input
CN5 68 Printer mechanism control signal output A-4
CN6 30 Printer mechanism sensor signal input A-5

Driver circuit monitor signal input
CN7 5 Carriage motor feed back signal input A-6
CN8 20 Control panel signal input/output A-7
CN9 3 Cover open sensor signal input A-8
CN 10 6 Option cutter unit control signal output/sensor signal A-9

input
C030DRV CN 1 12 Power supply input (+35VDC) A-1 O
CN2 6 Power supply input (+35VDC) A-1 1
CN3 68 Printer mechanism control signal input A-4
CN4 30 Printer mechanism sensor signal output A-5

Driver circuit monitor signal output
CN5 50 Printer mechanism sensor signal input A-1 2

Printhead drive signal output
CN6 34 Printer mechanism sensor signal input A-1 3

Printer mechanism drive signal output
CN7 2 Inter-1ock switch connect A-1 4
BOPS/ CN 1 3 AC input A-1 5

BOPSE
CN2 12 DC output (+35VDC) A-1 O
CN3 6 DC output (+ 35VDC) A-1 1
CN4 10 DC output (+5VDC, 12VAC) A-3

Power supply control signal input/monitor signal output
CN5 2 Fan drive DC output (+35VDC) A-1 6
A-2

Table A-2. C030MAIN CN2 Pin Assignments
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Pin
DIR Name Description
No.
1 out ERROR Error signal
2 out PE Paper End signal
3 In D7 Data input 7
4 out BUSY BUSY pulse
6 out ACK ACKNOWLEDGE pulse
8 In INIT Initialize signal
10 In STRB STROBE pulse

12 — GND Ground
13 out RESET Reset signal
14 — –12 – 1 2 VDC
16 — + 5 + 5 VDC
17 In 02 Data input 2
18 — +24 + 2 4 VDC
20 — +12 + 12 VDC
21 In P/s Parallel/Serial signal
22 — NC Not connected
23 In SELIN Select in signal
24 — GND Ground
25 out TXD Transmission data
26 — GND Ground

t
Pin
No.
1 — + 5V +5 VDC
2
3 — GL Logic ground
4
5 — + 12V + 12 VDC
6 — – 12V – 12 VDC
7 out PH Not connect
8 out CL Limit signal
9 out PD Power down signal

10 out so Switch off signal
NOTE: The pin assignments in above table are corresponded with the pins of connector CN4 on the
power supply board. (“In” and “Out” in a “DIR” changes to opposite direction.)
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Pin
No.
1 out RFA Ribbon motor A phase
2 out RFB Ribbon motor B phase
3 out RFC Ribbon motor C phase
4 out RFD Ribbon motor D phase
5 out RFH/R Ribbon motor common voltage (Hold/Run)
6 out PFA Paper feed motor A phase
7 out PFB Paper feed motor B phase
8 out PFC Paper feed motor C phase
9 out PFD Paper feed motor D phase
10 out PFH/R Paper feed motor drive current switch signal
11 out PGA Platen gap motor A phase

12 out PGB Platen gap motor B phase
13 out PGC Platen gap motor C phase
14 out PGD Platen gap motor D phase
15 out PGH/R Platen gap motor common voltage (Hold/Run)
16 out CRA Carriage motor driver signal A

17 out CRB Carriage motor driver signal B
18 out CRC Carriage motor driver signal C
19 out CRD Carriage motor driver signal D
20 out CRI 1 CR motor drive current switch signal 1

21 out CR12 CR motor drive current switch signal 2
22 out CR13 CR motor drive current switch signal 3
23 out HL1 P Printhead left line PNP drive signal # 1

24 out HL2P Printhead left line PNP drive signal #2
32 out HR1 P Printhead right line PNP drive signal # 1

33 out HR2P Printhead right line PNP drive signal #2
41 out HL1 N Printhead left line NPN drive signal # 1

42 out HL2N Printhead left line NPN drive signal #2
50 out HR 1 N Printhead right line NPN drive signal # 1
51 out HR2N Printhead right line NPN drive signal #2
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Table A-4. C030MAIN CN5 Pin Assignments (Cent’d)

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Pin
No. 1
DIR
I Name
I Description

59 ] Out ] HFANA I Head fan motor A phase I

60 out HFANB Head fan motor B phase
61 out PLGP Plunger PNP drive signal
62 \ Out [ PLGN I Plunger NPN drive signal I

63 — Vx Vx voltage (+5 VDC)
64 — +5 + 5 VDC
65
66 — GND Ground
68
driver board. (“In” and “Out” in a “DIR” changes to opposite direction.)
Pin
No.
1 I In I CRHP I Carriage home position signal
2 — +5 + 5 VDC
3 — GND Ground
4 I In ] HTMP I Printhead temperature monitor line
5 — GND Ground
6 In PWIDTH Paper width sensor signal
71–1 +-5 I + 5 VDC
8 — GND Ground
9 In FTMP Head cooling fan temperature monitor line
10 I — I GND I Ground
11 In TRCTSEL Tractor select sensor signal
12 — GND Ground
13 In GAP A Platen gap sensor A phase

14 GAP B Platen gap sensor B phase
15 In TPE Upper(Top) paper end sensor signal

16 I In I FPE I Front paper end sensor signal
17 In RPE Rear paper end sensor signal
18 — + 5 + 5 VDC
19 — GND Ground
20
21 In PTRCT Pull tractor sensor signal

22 I — I GND I Ground
23 In HNERR Head driver (NPN) short/open signal

24 HPERR Head driver (PNP) short/open signal
A-5

Table A-5. C030MAIN CN6 Pin Assignments (Cent’d)
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Pin
No.
25 — +5 +5 VDC
26
27 In DV35 + 35 VDC(VP3) monitor line
28 — GND Ground
30
driver board. (“In” and “Out” in a “DIR” changes to opposite direction.)
Pin
No. I DIR
I Name
I Description
1 — + 5 + 5 VDC
2 1 – 1 GND I Ground
3 I In I ENCA I Carriage encoder A phase output
4 In ENC B Carriage encoder B phase output
5 In MTRTMP Carriage motor temrrerature monitor line
Pin
No.
1 out ON LINE LP ON LINE LED drive signal
2 out BUZZ Buzzer drive signal
3 out PE LP Paper end LED drive signal
4 out READY LP Ready LED drive signal
5 out FRONT GLP Front tractor select LED drive signal
6 out FRONT RLP Front tractor paper end LED drive signal
7 out REAR GLP Rear tractor select LED drive signal
8 out REAR RLP Rear tractor paper end LED drive signal
9 out TOF LP TOF LED drive signal

10 out TEAR OFF LP Tear-off LED drive signal
11 In FF SW Form feed switch
12 In ON LINE SW ON LINE switch
13 In TEAR OFF SW Tear-off switch

14 In LF SW Line feed switch
15 In TOF SW Top of form switch
16 In PAPER SEL SW Paper select switch
17 In MFF SW Micro feed (front) switch

18 In MFB SW Micro feed (back) switch
19 — GND Ground
20 — +5 + 5 VDC
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Pin
No.
1 — + 5 + 5 VDC
2 In COVER SW Cover open sensor signal
3 — GND Ground
Table A-9. C030MAIN CN1 O Pin Assignments
Pin
No.
1 I
I Out
DIR
I
I
CUTON
Name
I
I
Cutter ON signal
Description
2 out CUTDIR Cutter direction signal
3 In CUTTER Cutter install signal
4 I In I CUTHP I Cutter home position sensor signal
5 — + 5 + 5 VDC
6 — GND Ground
Table A-1 O. C030DRV CN1 Pin Assignments
Pin
No.
1
2 — VP1 +35 VDC
3
4
5 — GP1 Ground for VP 1
6
7
8 — VP2 + 3 5 VDC
9
10
11 — GP2 Ground for VP2
12
power supply board.
Table A-1 1. C030DRV CN2 Pin Assignments
Pin
No.
1
2 — VP3 +35 VDC
3
4
6
power supply board.
A-7

Pin
(
No.
1 out # 6 Printhead drive signal #6 (HR3P)
3 I Out I # 1 8 G N D I Printhead ground signal # 1 8 (HR9N)
4 out # 4 GND Printhead ground signal #4 (HR2N)
5 out # 1 4 Printhead drive signal #14 (HR7P)
6 out &l 4GND Printhead ground signal # 1 4 (HR7N)
7 out # 1 8 Printhead drive signal #18 (HR9P)
8 out # 6 GND Printhead ground signal #6 (HR3N)
9 out # 1 5 Printhead drive signal #15 (HL8P)
10 out # 5 GND Printhead ground signal #5 (HL3N)
11 out # 1 3 Printhead drive signal #13 (HL7P)
12 out # 3 GND Printhead ground signal #3 (HL2N)
13 out #l 5GND Printhead g r o u n d signal #15 (HL8N)
14 out #13GND Printhead ground signal #13 (HL7N)
15 out # 5 Printhead drive signal #5 (HL3P)
16 out # 3 Printhead drive signal #3 (HL2P) (
18 out #16GND Printhead ground signal #16 (HR8N)
19 I out I # l o I Printhead drive si~nai #10 (HR5P)
~8 GND Printhead ground signal #8 (HR4N)
21 out #12 Printhead drive signal #12 (HR6P)
22 out fi 10GND Printhead around siqnal #1 O (HR5N)
23 I out I # 1 6 I Printhead drive signal #16 (HR8P)
t 12GND \ Printhead ground signal #12 (HR6N)
25 1
out I
& 17GND I Printhead
I
oround sional *17 (HL9N)
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26 out ik9 GND

‘“ \I Printhead around sicrnal
- ,. #9 (HL5N)
.
27 I out I # 1 7 I Printhead d r i v e signal # 1 7 (HL9P)
28 out # 1 IGND ] Printhead ground signal #1 1 (HL6N)
29 I
out I
ffl 1 I Printhead
1
drive sional
“ ,! &l 1 (HL6P)
.
30 out #*7
“ GND I1 Printhead ground signal
- # 7 .(HL4N)
33 out # 2 Printhead drive signal #2 (HR1 P)
34 out # 1 f%inthead drive signal #l (HLI P)
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35 I Out I HFANB I Printhead cooling fan motor B ~hase
36 out # 1 GND Printhead groun~ signal #1 (HL1 N)
37 out FANCOM Printhead cooling fan motor common voltage
38 out # 2 GND Printhead ground signal #2 (HR 1 N)
39 out HFANA Printhead cooling fan motor A phase
40 In HTMP Printhead temperature monitor line
41 — + 5 + 5 VDC
42 — GND Ground
43 In CRHP Carriage home position signal
44 In FTMP Head cooling fan temperature monitor line
45 — GND Ground
46 I 1 1
47 In PWIDTH I PaDer width sensor signal

48 — GND Ground
49 — + 5 + 5 VDC
50 — — Not connected
NOTE: The pin assignments in above table are corresponded with the pins of connectors on the head (
board shown in Figure A-3 and Table A-18.
A-8

( Pin
No.
1 In TRCTSEL Tractor select sensor signal
2 — GND Ground
3 out RFCOM Ribbon motor common voltage (Hold/Run)
7 out RFB Ribbon motor B phase
8 out RFA Ribbon motor A phase
9,10 out PGCOM Platen gap motor common voltage (Hold/Run)
13 out PGB Platen gap motor B phase
15 [n GAP A Platen gap sensor A phase
( 18 In TPE UDDer (ToD) DaDer end sensor signal
I 19 I – I + 5 I +5 VDC
I 20 I in I FPE I Front paper end sensor signal
21 In PTRCT Pull tractor sensor signal
23 I — GND ( Ground
27 out PLGN Plunger NPN drive signal
29,30 out CRA Carriage motor common line A
31 out CRB Carriage motor common line B
32 out PFCOM Paper feed motor common line
33 out CRB Carriage motor common line B
(
NOTE: The pin assignments in above table are corresponded with the pins of connectors on the
terminal board shown in Figure A-2 and Table A-17.
Table A-14. C030DRV CN7 Pin Assignments
Pin
No.
1,2 — VP3 +35VDC (Carriage motor common) inter-lock switch
Table A-1 5. BOPS/BOPSE CN1 Pin Assignments
Pin
No.
1 In L AC input (L)
2 — — Not connected
3 In N AC input (N)
Table A-1 6. BOPS/BOPSE CN5 Pin Assignments
Pin
No.
1,2 out FAN + 35VDC (VP3) power supply unit cooling fan drive voltage
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The terminal board is located at the left side frame of printer mechanism.
The terminal board distribute the drive signals of mechanism from the driver board, and send back (
sensor signals to the main board through the driver board.
F i g u r e A - 2 s h o w s t h e c o n n e c t o r a s s i g n m e n t s o f t h e t e r m i n a l b o a r d , a n d T a b l e A - 1 7 lists the Pin
assignments of each connector.
J I I
.................
................. 0
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K “ ‘“o] = m o
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Figure A-2. Terminal Board Connector Assignment Diagram
A-1 O

Table A-1 7. Terminal Board Connector Pin Assignments
Connector
Pin
Location N. DIR Name Description
-
(Fig. A-2)
A 1 out PLGN Plunger NPN drive signal
B 1 — GND Ground
2 In TRCT Pull tractor sensor signal
c 1 — + 5 + 5 VDC
2 In FPE Front paper end sensor signal
3 — GND Ground
D 1 — + 5 + 5 VDC
3 — GND Ground
E 1 — + 5 + 5 VDC
2 In TPE Upper (ToP) paper end sensor signal
3 — GND Ground
F 1 — + 5 + 5 VDC
2 In GAP A Platen gap sensor A phase
4 — GND Ground
G 1 out PGB Platen gap motor B phase
5 out PGCOM Platen gap motor common voltage
6
H out RFB Ribbon motor B phase
; out RFA Ribbon motor A phase
5 out RFCOM Ribbon motor common voltage
6 out RFCOM Ribbon motor common voltage
I 1 In TRCTSEL Tractor select sensor signal
2 — GND Ground
J 1 out CRA Carriage motor common line A
( 2 out CRB Carriage motor common line B
K out PFCOM Paper feed motor common line
$ out PFCOM Paper feed motor common line
L 1 out RFCOM Ribbon motor common voltage
M 1 I
— I
GP3 Ground for VP3
t
A-1 1

REV.-A
The head board is located on the right side of carriage base plate. (
The head board distribute the drive signals of printhead from the driver board, and send back sensor
signals to the main board through the driver board.
Figure A-3 shows the connector assignments of the head board, and Table A- 18 lists the pin assignments
of each connector.
u 1
l-- f-~~ ~
L CND
Figure A-3. Head Board Connector Assignment Diagram
A-1 2

REV.-A
Table A-1 8. Head Board Connector Pin Assignments

(
Connector Pin
Location N. DIR Name Description
(Fig. A-3) “
A 1 +5 + 5 VDC
2 In CRHP Carriage home position signal
3 — GND Ground
B 1 out # 2 Printhead drive signal #2 (HR 1 P)
2 out #1 Printhead drive signal #1 (HL1 P)
3 out HFANB Printhead cooling fan motor B p h a s e
4 out # 1 GND Printhead ground signal #1 (HL1 N)
5 out FANCOM Head fan motor common voltage
6 out # 2 GND Printhead ground signal #2 (HR 1 N)
7 out HFANA Printhead cooling fan motor A phase
8 In HTMP Printhead temperature monitor line
9 — — “ CNA 1 oin
10 — GND Ground
11 — — ‘ CNA 2 pin
12 In FTMIP I Head fan tem~erature monitor line I
13 — — CNA 3 pin
( 14 — GND
●
Ground
15 In I
(.
A-1 3
REV.-A
A.2 CIRCUIT DIAGRAMS AND SCHEMATICS

(
N O T E S : 1 . Figure that is with attached title of “With Note” means, it indicated block line and
information correspond with CHAPTER 2 on the normal circuit diagram by red l i n e .
2. Please refer to the parts price list about parts code and name.
CNI ,, BOPS BOARD
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Figure A-4. BOPS Board Component Layout
A-1 4

( CNI ., BOPSE BOARD
II
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Czr -- -- ~,.
— .1-
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;(+) ‘“’–=– ‘m “’”1~” ”” -= !----l
Figure A-5. BOPSE Board Component Layout
A-1 5

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—
. —
1
.
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Figure A-6. C030DRV Board Component Layout
A-1 6

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46 “ 4 ,
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. .
.+
,4, - “ 7 , -A.
..+.+
., -
Emil ++
u’
.4.+ c,]
ma 4..
J.-
“,2 4..
“,, 4.+
.-
m, *
UDEC-22V-O
C030 MAIN
A88v 2000113
$: —-
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w
F- I . 1 . 111
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JoIll . . . . . . . . . . .4
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BO1/F
mm
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Figure A-7. C030MAIN Board Component Layout
A-1 7

REV.-A
~ ,
GND
ONLINE SW
FF SW
LF SW
CN 1
TEAR OFF SW
TOF SW
MICRO(F) SW
MICRO(B) SW
PAPER SEL SW /
\
cl : “ 0.1 /iF
BUZZER
(’
READY LP
LED1
( ONLINE LP
PAPER LP
TEAR OFF LP
CN2
T. O.F. LP
FRONT1 LP
RA4
FRONT2 LP
REAR1 LP
REAR2 LP /
+5V
Figure A-8. Control Panel Board Circuit Diagram
A-1 8

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WARNING Signals” a precaution which, if ignored, could result in damage to equipment.

2. NO WORK SHOULD BE PERFORMED ON THE UNIT BY PERSONS UNFAMILIAR WITH

3. WHEN PERFORMING TESTING AS DICTATED WITHIN THIS MANUAL, DO NOT

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Chapter 1 - Provides a general product overview, lists specifications,

Chapter 2 - Describes the theory of printer operation.

Chapter 3 - Includes a step-by-step guide for product adjustment.

Chapter 4 - Includes a step-by-step guide for product disassembly and

Chapter 5 - Provides Epson-approved techniques for troubleshooting.

Chapter 6 - Describes preventive maintenance techniques and lists

● The contents of this manual are subject to change without notice.

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A July 2, 1990 1st issue

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1.3.13.3 Loading Paper Format Information from

1.4.5 Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 1-44

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Figure 1-23. 36-pin 57.3 0360 Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .... 1-16

Figure 1-39. co30MAlN Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-42

Table 1-2. Character Size, Pitch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3

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Table 1-16. Page Length Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-33

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Figure 1-1. DFX-8000

Table 1-1. Options and Expendable

Group No./Code Name /Description

Option #8309 Pull tractor unit

Expendable #8766 Ribbon cartridge

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1.2.1 General Specifications

Figure 1-2. Printhead Pin Configuration

Dot matrix: 9 X 9 (Draft)

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Table 1-2. Character Size, Pitch

Pica (Normal) 2.1 3.1 2.54 10

Emphasized pica 2.1 3.1 2.54 10

Elite 1.7 3.1 2.11 12

Condensed elite 0.85 3.1 1.27 20

Printing column width: See Table 1-3

Table 1-3. Printing Column Width

I Printing mode I Printable column width [CPL] (max.)

Pica mode 136

NOTE: CPL...Character Per Line

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Printing speed: See Table 1-4

High speed draft (pica) 1066

Input data buffer size: 3 K bytes

1.2.1.2 General Paper Specifications

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Figure 1-3. Unsuitable Paper

Figure 1-4. Forms Over Ride Area

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Figure 1-4. Forms Over Ride Area

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5. Weak horizontal and vertical perforations cause paper jams.