Epson DFX-8500 - Impact Printer Manuals

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EPSON DFX-8500 - Impact Printer User Manual (252 pages)

9-pin dot matrix printer

Brand: EPSON | Category: Printer | Size: 1.95 MB

Printer Parts
2
Declaration of Conformity
5
Important Safety Instructions
6
Safety Information
6
For United Kingdom Users
8
Table of Contents
9
Features
15
How to Use this Manual
16
Options
16
Warnings, Cautions, and Notes
17
If You Need Help
18
- Setting up the Printer
  19
Chapter 1 Setting up the Printer

20
Chapter 2 Setting up Your Software

36
Chapter 3 Paper Handling

58
- Using the Two-Tractor System
  58
  - Positioning the Paper Supply
    58
  - Paper Handling
    58
  - What Paper Types You Can Use
    59
- Loading Paper Onto the Front Tractor
  60
- Loading Paper Onto the Rear Tractor
  66
- Adjusting the Paper Position
  73
  - Adjusting the Top-Of-Form Position
    73
  - Adjusting the Printing Position
    76
- Tearing off the Printed Pages
  77
  - Tear-Off Mode
    77
  - Using the Tear off Button
    79
  - Adjusting the Tear-Off Position
    79
- Switching between Front and Rear Tractors
  82
- Changing the Paper
  84
- Printing on Multi-Part Forms and Labels
  87
  - Using Multi-Part Forms
    88
  - Using Labels
    89
Chapter 4 Control Panel

92
- Lights
  92
Using the Printer

92
- Buttons
  94
- Other Control Panel Features
  98
- Using DIP Switches
  99
  - Changing DIP Switch Settings
    99
  - DIP Switch Tables
    101
  - Using the Printer
    103
  - DIP Switch Functions
    106
- Using the Paper Memory Feature
  112
  - Saving Paper Memory Settings
    113
Chapter 5 Using EPSON Status Monitor 2

117
Using Printer Options

134
- Using the Pull Tractor with the Front Tractor
  137
- Using the Pull Tractor with the Rear Tractor
  141
- Removing the Pull Tractor
  143
- Using the Perforation Cutter
  144
- Using the Paper Cutter
  156
  - Installing the Paper Cutter
    156
  - Paper Handling
    160
  - Removing the Paper Cutter
    164
- Interface Cards
  167
  - Installing an Interface Card
    168
  - Using a Serial Interface Card (C82305 or C82306 )
    170
Chapter 6 Using the Pull Tractor

134
- Installing the Pull Tractor
  134
Chapter 7 Maintenance and Transportation

171
- Replacing the Ribbon Cartridge
  172
- Cleaning the Printer
  174
- Transporting the Printer
  175
Troubleshooting

178
Chapter 8

179
- Using the Error Indicators
  179
- Troubleshooting
  180
- Printing a Self Test
  181
- Using the Hex Dump Mode
  182
- Problems and Solutions
  183
  - Power Supply
    184
  - Paper Handling
    185
Appendix A

186
- Operation
  189
- Printout
  191
- Options
  194
- Clearing a Paper Jam
  195
Appendix A Specifications

197
- Printer Specifications
  198
  - Printing
    198
  - Paper
    200
  - Continuous Forms with Labels
    204
  - Mechanical
    209
  - Electrical
    210
  - Environmental
    210
  - Safety Approvals
    211
  - CE Marking
    211
- Parallel Interface Specifications
  212
  - Forward Channel
    212
  - Reverse Channel
    212
- Optional Perforation Cutter Specifications
  213
- Serial Interface Specifications
  213
- Barcode Commands
  215
Appendix B EPSON ESC/P Control Codes

216
- Barcode Commands
  217
- IBM 2381 Plus Emulation Control Codes
  220
- Character Tables
  221
  - International Character Sets
    231
  - Symbol Set
    232
  - Contacting Customer Support
    233
Appendix C

234
- For United States and Canada Users
  234
- Automated Telephone Services
  235
- For United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland Users
  236
  - Enquiry Desk
    236
  - Customer Support
    236
  - Faxon EPSON
    237
  - Eptec - Bulletin Board Service for Latest Drivers and Utilities
    237
  - World Wide Web
    237
- For Australian Users
  238
  - Epson Faxback
    238
  - EPSON Bulletin Board System
    238
  - Internet URL Http://Www.epson.com.au
    238
  - Your Dealer
    238
  - EPSON Helpdesk
    239
- For Hong Kong Users
  239
  - Internet Home Page
    240
  - Electronic Bulletin Board System
    240
  - Technical Support Hotline
    240
- For Singapore Users
  239
- For Philippines Users
  240
Glossary

241

Epson DFX-8500 - Impact Printer Service Manual (237 pages)

Brand: Epson | Category: Printer | Size: 6.09 MB

Chapter 1 Product Description

5
- Service Manual
  1
- Fcc Compliance Statement
  2
- For American Users
  2
- Table of Contents
  5
- Features
  7
- Specifications
  9
  - Printing Specifications
    9
  - Paper Feeding Specifications
    12
  - Electrical Specifications
    12
  - Environmental Specifications
    12
  - Reliability
    12
  - Safety Approvals
    13
  - CE Marking
    13
  - Acoustic Noise
    13
  - Ribbon Cartridge
    13
  - Physical Specifications
    13
  - Printable Area
    14
  - Paper and Media
    18
    
    Continuous Paper (Single-Sheet and Multi-Sheet Forms)
    18
    
    Labels
    20
    
    Continuous Forms with Labels
    21
    
    Overlapping Multi-Sheet Forms
    22
    
    Perforations
    22
    
    Notes
    22
    
    Product Description
    23
- Interfaces
  25
  - Parallel Interface (Forward Channel)
    25
  - Parallel Interface (Reverse Channel)
    27
  - Serial Interface
    29
  - Optional Interface
    29
  - Interface Selection
    30
  - Preventing Timeouts
    30
- Operating Instructions
  31
  - Control Panel
    31
    
    Buttons
    32
    
    Indicators
    33
  - Errors and Buzzers
    34
  - DIP Switch Settings
    36
  - Control Panel Functions
    40
    
    Normal Operation
    40
    
    Advanced Control Panel Functions
    42
    
    Automatic Detection Functions
    43
  - Paper Memory Functions
    44
  - Initializations
    45
    
    Hardware Initialization
    45
    
    Software Initialization
    45
    
    Panel Initialization
    45
- Main Components
  46
  - M-3I60 Printer Mechanism
    47
- C204 Main Board
  48
- C204 DRV Board
  49
- C204 DRV-B Board
  50
- C204 SUB Board
  50
- C204 PSB/PSE Board
  51
- Control Panel
  52
- Housing
  52
Chapter 2 Operating Principles

53
- Printer Mechanism Operation
  54
  - Printhead Mechanism
    57
  - Carriage Mechanism
    58
  - Platen Gap Adjustment Mechanism
    59
  - Paper Feed Mechanism
    60
  - Tractor Wire Operation
    62
  - Ribbon Feed and Tractor Select Mechanisms
    63
  - Plunger Mechanism
    65
- Power Supply Operation
  66
  - Power Supply Overview
    67
- Control Circuits
  70
  - Control Circuit Operation Overview
    70
  - Reset Circuit
    74
  - Sensor Circuits
    75
  - Carriage Motor Drive Circuit
    79
  - Paper Feed Motor Drive Circuit
    85
  - Ribbon Feed Motor Drive Circuit
    87
  - Platen Gap Motor Drive Circuit
    88
  - Plunger Drive Circuit
    90
  - Printhead Drive Circuit
    91
Chapter 3 Disassembly and Assembly

94
- Overview
  95
  - Precautions
    95
  - Tools
    97
  - Screw Specifications
    99
  - Service Checks after Repair
    100
- Disassembly and Assembly
  101
  - ROM Replacement
    102
  - Printhead and Ribbon Mask Assembly Removal
    103
  - Housing Removal
    107
    
    Top Cover Removal
    107
    
    Left, Right, and Front Covers Removal and Fuse Replacement
    108
    
    Front Panel Removal
    110
    
    Upper Case Removal
    111
  - Circuit Board Removal
    112
    
    Bottom Panel Removal
    112
    
    Fan and C204 Power Supply Board Removal
    115
    
    C204 SUB Board Removal
    116
    
    C204 DRV-B and C204 DRV Board Removal
    117
    
    C204 Main Board Removal
    118
    
    AC Inlet Removal
    120
    
    C204 PNL Board Removal
    121
  - Interlock Switch and Cover Open Sensor Removal
    122
  - Printer Mechanism Removal
    123
    
    Fan Removal
    125
    
    Ribbon Feed Change Lever Unit Removal
    126
    
    Tractor Select Lever Disassembly
    128
    
    Ribbon Jam Sensor Removal
    129
    
    Connector Junction Board and FPC Board Removal
    130
    
    Platen Gap (PG) Sensor and PG Motor Removal
    131
    
    Plunger and Paper Bail Removal
    132
    
    Upper Paper Guide and Top PE Sensor Removal
    134
    
    Tension Roller Shaft Removal
    135
    
    Platen Removal
    137
    
    Paper Jam Sensor Removal
    138
    
    Pull Tractor Sensor Removal
    139
    
    Paper Width Sensor Removal
    140
    
    Platen Gap Home Sensor Removal
    141
    
    Paper Feed Motor Removal
    143
    
    Left Gear Train Removal
    144
    
    Front Tractor Removal
    145
    
    Rear Tractor Removal
    146
    
    Carriage Motor Fan Removal
    147
    
    Carriage Motor Removal
    148
    
    Carriage Encoder Sensor Removal
    149
    
    Carriage Mechanism Disassembly
    150
    
    Paper Guide Support Plate Removal
    153
    
    Platen Roller Removal
    153
Chapter 4 Adjustment

155
- Overview
  156
- Platen Gap Motor Placement Adjustment
  156
- Carriage Timing Belt Tension Adjustment
  157
- Tractor Wire Spring Tension Adjustment
  158
- Pull Tractor Sensor Position Adjustment
  159
- Carriage Guide Shaft Parallelism Adjustment
  160
- Platen Angle Adjustment
  164
- Platen Gap Adjustment
  166
  - Resetting the Platen Gap Values
    167
  - Measuring the Platen Gap Values
    168
- Bi-Directional Printing Adjustment
  170
Chapter 5 Troubleshooting

174
- Troubleshooting Information
  175
  - Error Messages
    175
  - Bypassing the Interlock Switch and Cover Open Sensor
    177
  - Coil Resistance and Printhead Cable Signals
    178
  - Unit Replacement
    180
  - Troubleshooting
    187
- Circuit Board Repair
  188
  - C204 PSB/PSE Board Repair
    188
  - C204 Main/Drv/Drv-B Boards Repair
    190
  - Printer Mechanism Repair
    193
    
    Preventive Maintenance
    198
    
    Lubrication and Adhesive Application
    198
Appendix

204
- Connector Pin Assignments
  205
- Component Layout Diagrams
  214
- Connectors on the Connector Junction Board
  220
- Parts List
  221
- Exploded Diagrams
  224
- Circuit Diagrams
  232

Epson DFX-8500 - Impact Printer Service Manual (245 pages)

IMPACT SERIAL DOT MATRIX PRINTER

Brand: Epson | Category: Printer | Size: 6.65 MB

Revision Sheet

6
- Service Manual
  1
- Table of Contents
  6
- Chapter 1 General Description
  
  9
  - Features
    9
  - Specifications
    11
    
    Printing Specification
    11
    
    Electrical Specification
    14
    
    Environmental Condition
    14
    
    Paper Feeding
    14
    
    Reliability
    14
    
    Acoustic Noise
    15
    
    CE Marking
    15
    
    Physical Specifications
    15
    
    Ribbon Cartridge
    15
    
    Safety Approvals
    15
    
    Printable Area
    16
    
    Continuous Paper (Single Sheet and Multi-Part)
    20
    
    Paper and Media
    20
    
    Labels
    22
    
    Continuous Forms with Labels
    23
    
    Notes
    24
    
    Overlapping Multi-Part Form
    24
    
    Perforation
    24
  - Interfaces
    27
    
    Parallel Interface (Forward Channel)
    27
    
    Parallel Interface (Reverse Channel)
    29
    
    Optional Interface
    30
    
    Serial Interface
    30
    
    Interface Selection
    31
    
    Prevention Hosts from Data Transfer Time-Out
    31
  - Operating Instructions
    32
    
    Control Panel
    32
    
    Switches
    33
    
    Indicators
    34
    
    Errors and Buzzers
    35
    
    DIP Switch Settings
    36
    
    Functions
    39
    
    Usual Operation
    39
    
    Operation at Power on
    41
    
    Built-In Detection
    42
    
    Paper Memory Function
    43
    
    Initializations
    44
    
    Panel Initialization
    44
    
    Power-On Initialization
    44
    
    Software Initialization
    44
  - Main Component
    45
    
    M-3I60 Printer Mechanism
    46
    
    Main Control Board (C204 MAIN Board)
    47
    
    C204 DRV Board
    48
  - C204 DRV-B Board
    49
  - C204 SUB Board
    49
  - C204 PSB/PSE Board
    50
  - Control Panel
    51
  - Housing
    51
Chapter 2 Operating Principles

53
- Printer Mechanism Operation
  55
  - Printhead Mechanism
    58
  - Carriage Mechanism
    59
  - Platen Gap Adjustment Mechanism
    60
  - Paper Feed Mechanism
    61
  - Tractor Wire Operation
    63
  - Ribbon Feed and Tractor Select Mechanisms
    64
  - Plunger Mechanism
    66
- Power Supply Operation
  67
  - Power Supply Overview
    68
- Control Circuit
  71
  - Control Circuit Operation Overview
    71
  - Reset Circuit
    75
  - Sensor Circuits
    76
  - CR Motor Drive Circuit
    79
  - PF Motor Drive Circuit
    83
  - RF Motor Drive Circuit
    84
  - PG Motor Drive Circuit
    85
  - Plunger Drive Circuit
    86
  - Printhead Drive Circuit
    87
Chapter 3 Disassembly and Assembly

89
- Overview
  91
  - Precautions for Disassembly and Assembly
    91
  - Tools
    93
  - Specification for Screws
    95
  - Service Checks after Repair
    96
- Disassembly and Assembly
  97
  - ROM Replacement
    98
  - Printhead and Ribbon Mask Assembly Removal
    99
  - Housing Removal
    103
    
    Top Cover Removal
    103
    
    Left, Right, and Front Covers Removal and Fuse Replacement
    104
    
    Front Panel Unit Removal
    106
    
    Upper Case Removal
    107
  - Circuit Boards Removal
    108
    
    Bottom Panel Assembly Removal
    108
    
    Cooling Fan and C204 Power Supply Board Unit Removal
    111
    
    C204 SUB Board Unit Removal
    112
    
    C204 DRV-B and C204 DRV Board Units Removal
    113
    
    C204 MAIN Board Unit Removal
    114
    
    AC Inlet Removal
    116
    
    C204 PNL Board Removal
    117
  - Interlock Switch and Cover Open Sensor Assembly Removal
    118
  - Printer Mechanism Removal
    119
    
    Fan Removal
    121
    
    Ribbon Feed Change Lever Unit Removal
    122
    
    Tractor Select Lever (Upper and Lower) Assembly Disassembly
    124
    
    Ribbon Jam Sensor Removal
    125
    
    Connector Junction Board Assembly and FPC Board Assembly Removal
    126
    
    PG Sensor and PG Motor Removal
    127
    
    Plunger and Paper Bail Assembly Removal
    128
    
    Upper Paper Guide and Top PE Sensor Removal
    130
    
    Tension Roller Shaft Removal
    131
    
    Platen Removal
    133
    
    Paper Jam Sensor Removal
    134
    
    Pull Tractor Sensor Removal
    135
    
    Paper Width (PW) Sensor Removal
    136
    
    PG Home Sensor Removal
    137
    
    PF Motor Removal
    139
    
    Left Side Frame Gear Removal
    140
    
    Front Tractor Assembly Removal
    141
    
    Rear Tractor Assembly Removal
    142
    
    CR Motor Fan Removal
    143
    
    CR Motor Removal
    144
    
    CR (Carriage Encoder) Sensor Removal
    145
    
    Carriage Mechanism Disassembly
    146
    
    Paper Support Assembly Removal
    149
    
    PF Drive Roller Removal
    150
Chapter 4 Adjustment

151
- PG Motor Backlash Adjustment
  153
- Printer Mechanism Adjustments
  153
- Carriage Timing Belt Tension Adjustment
  154
- Tractor Wire Spring Tension Adjustment
  155
- Pull Tractor Sensor Position Adjustment
  156
- Carriage Guide Shaft Parallelism Adjustment
  157
- Platen Angle Adjustment
  161
- Platen Gap Motor Value Adjustment
  164
- Measurement Seeking and Bi-Directional Printing Adjustment
  167
- Chapter 5 Troubleshooting
  
  173
  - Troubleshooting Information
    175
  - Error Messages
    175
- Chapter 6 Maintenance
  
  203
  - Preventive Maintenance
    203
  - Lubrication and Adhesive Application
    203
Appendix

209
- Connector Pin Assignments
  211
- Circuit Diagrams
  219
- Component Layout
  225
- Connector Junction Board Connectors
  231
- Part List
  232

Epson DFX-8500 - Impact Printer Service Manual (221 pages)

TERMINAL PRINTER

Brand: Epson | Category: Printer | Size: 8 MB

Table of Contents

6
- Specifications
  4
- Chapter 1
  
  7
  - General Description
    7
    
    Environmental Condition
    14
    
    Reliability
    14
    
    Physical Specifications
    15
    
    Safety Approvals
    15
    
    Refer to Figure L
    16
    
    To Figure L-
    16
    
    Continuous Paper (Single Sheet and Multi-Part)
    20
    
    Perforation
    22
    
    Serial Interface
    27
    
    Optional Interface
    30
    
    DIP Switch Settings
    36
    
    Initializations
    44
    
    Software Initialization
    44
    
    C204 DRV Board
    45
    
    Main Component
    45
    
    C204 SUB Board
    49
    
    C204 PSBIPSE Board
    50
    
    Control Panel
    51
    
    Housing
    51
- Chapter 2
  
  52
  - Operating Principles
    52
    
    Carriage Mechanism
    57
    
    Platen Gap Adjustment Mechanism
    58
    
    Paper Feed Mechanism
    59
    
    Tractor Wire Operation
    61
    
    Ribbon Feed and Tractor Select Mechanisms
    62
    
    Plunger Mechanism
    64
    
    Control Circuit
    65
    
    Power Supply Operation
    65
    
    Power Supply Overview
    66
    
    Control Circuit Operation Overview
    69
    
    Reset Circuit
    73
    
    Sensor Circuits
    74
    
    CR Motor Drive Circuit
    77
    
    PF Motor Drive Circuit
    81
    
    RF Motor Drive Circuit
    82
    
    PG Motor Drive Circuit
    83
    
    Plunger Drive Circuit
    84
    
    C204 DRV-B Board
    85
    
    Printhead Drive Circuit
    85
Disassembly and Assembly

87
- Chapter 3
  
  87
  - Disassembly and Assembly
    87
  - Overview
    88
    
    Precautions for Disassembly and Assembly
    88
    
    Tools
    90
    
    Specification for Screws
    92
    
    Service Checks after Repair
    93
  - Disassembly and Assembly
    94
    
    ROM Replacement
    95
    
    Printhead and Ribbon Mask Assembly Removal
    96
    
    Housing Removal
    100
    
    Top Cover Removal
    100
    
    Left, Right, and Front Covers Removal and Fuse Replacement
    101
    
    Front Panel Unit Removal
    103
    
    Upper Case Removal
    104
    
    Bottom Panel Assembly Removal
    105
    
    Circuit Boards Removal
    105
    
    Cooling Fan and C204 Power Supply Board Unit Removal
    108
    
    C204 SUB Board Unit Removal
    109
    
    C204 DRV-B and C204 DRV Board Units Removal
    110
    
    C204 MAIN Board Unit Removal
    111
    
    AC Inlet Removal
    113
    
    C204 PNL Board Removal
    114
    
    Interlock Switch and Cover Open Sensor Assembly Removal
    115
    
    Printer Mechanism Removal
    116
    
    Fan Removal
    118
    
    Ribbon Feed Change Lever Unit Removal
    119
    
    Ribbon Jam Sensor Removal
    122
    
    Connector Junction Board Assembly and FPC Board Assembly Removal
    123
    
    PG Sensor and PG Motor Removal
    124
    
    Plunger and Paper Bail Assembly Removal
    125
    
    Upper Paper Guide and Top PE Sensor Removal
    127
    
    Tension Roller Shaft Removal
    128
    
    Platen Removal
    130
    
    Paper Jam Sensor Removal
    131
    
    Pull Tractor Sensor Removal
    132
    
    Paper Width (PW) Sensor Removal
    133
    
    PG Home Sensor Removal
    134
    
    PF Motor Removal
    136
    
    Left Side Frame Gear Removal
    137
    
    Front Tractor Assembly Removal
    138
    
    Rear Tractor Assembly Removal
    139
    
    CR Motor Fan Removal
    140
    
    CR Motor Removal
    141
    
    CR (Carriage Encoder) Sensor Removal
    142
    
    Carriage Mechanism Disassembly
    143
    
    Paper Guide Support Plate Removal
    146
- Chapter 4 Adjustment
  
  148
- Chapter 5 Troubleshooting
  
  167
- Chapter 6 Maintenance
  
  196

Epson DFX-8500 - Impact Printer Product Information (15 pages)

Epson DFX-8500: Product Information

Brand: Epson | Category: Printer | Size: 0.43 MB

Printer Specifications
1
Parallel Interface Specifications
4
Serial Interface Specifications
4
Control Panel Buttons and Lights
5
Paper Handling
7
Switching between Front and Rear Tractors
10
Replacing the Ribbon Cartridge
10
Removing the Old Ribbon Cartridge
10
Installing the New Ribbon Cartridge
11
Error Indicators
12
Clearing Paper Jams
12
Printing a Self Test
12
Cleaning the Printer
13
Printing a Hex Dump
13
Transporting the Printer
13
Related Documentation
14

Epson DFX-8500 - Impact Printer Brochure & Specs (24 pages)

Epson Printer Specifications

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Epson DFX-8500 - Impact Printer Limited Warranty (2 pages)

Warranty Statement

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Epson DFX-8500 - Impact Printer Specifications (2 pages)

Impact Printer

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Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Setting up the Printer

Chapter 2 Setting up Your Software

Chapter 3 Paper Handling

Chapter 4 Control Panel

Using the Printer

Chapter 5 Using EPSON Status Monitor 2

Using Printer Options

Chapter 6 Using the Pull Tractor

Chapter 7 Maintenance and Transportation

Troubleshooting

Chapter 8

Appendix A

Appendix A Specifications

Appendix B EPSON ESC/P Control Codes

Appendix C

Glossary

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Product Description

Chapter 2 Operating Principles

Chapter 3 Disassembly and Assembly

Chapter 4 Adjustment

Chapter 5 Troubleshooting

Appendix

Table of Contents

Revision Sheet

Chapter 1 General Description

Chapter 2 Operating Principles

Chapter 3 Disassembly and Assembly

Chapter 4 Adjustment

Chapter 5 Troubleshooting

Chapter 6 Maintenance

Appendix

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Chapter 3

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Chapter 5 Troubleshooting

Chapter 6 Maintenance

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