Epson FX-2180 - Impact Printer- Manuals

Page 2 - EPSON FX-2180 Service Manual; FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT

EPSON FX-2180 Service Manual 1 FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT FOR AMERICAN USERS This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonableprotection against harmful interference in ...

Page 4 - PRECAUTIONS

EPSON FX-2180 Service Manual 3 PRECAUTIONS There are cautionary notes throughout the text to help you av oid personal injury or equipment damage. WARNING Signals a precaution which, if ignored, could result in serious or fatal personal injury. Great caution should be exercised in performing procedur...

Page 5 - PREFACE; Provides specifications and a general overview of the printer.

EPSON FX-2180 Service Manual 4 PREFACE This manual describes the basic functions, theory of electrical and mechanical operations, and maintenance and repair procedures of the EPSONFX-2180. The instructions and procedures included herein are intended for the experienced repair technicians, and attent...

Page 6 - Table of Contents

EPSON FX-2180 Service Manual 5 Table of Contents 1. Product Description ............................................................................................................. 1-1 1.1 Specifications...................................................................................................

Page 9 - PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

Page 10 - Specifications; Table 1-1. Print Speed and Printable Columns

EPSON FX-2180 Service Manual Chapter 1 Product Description 1-1 1.1 Specifications This section provides detailed specifications for the EPSON ® FX-2180 impact dot matrix printer. The FX-2180 is based on the FX-2170 printer,and its main components are very similar to those of the FX-2170.However, the...

Page 11 - Figure 1-2. Printable Area for Single Sheets

EPSON FX-2180 Service Manual Chapter 1 Product Description 1-2 1.1.3 Resolution Table 1-2. Resolution Printing Mode Horizontal Density (dpi) Vertical Density (dpi) Adjacent Dot Printed High speed draft 90 72 No Draft 120 72 No Draft condensed 240 720 No Draft emphasized 120 72 Yes NLQ 240 144 No 60,...

Page 12 - Continuous paper; Figure 1-3. Printable Area for Continuous Paper; Envelopes

EPSON FX-2180 Service Manual Chapter 1 Product Description 1-3 Continuous paper PW LM RM PL TM BM printable area Figure 1-3. Printable Area for Continuous Paper Table 1-4. Printable Area for Continuous Paper Continuous Paper PW (width) See Table 1-12 PL (length) See Table 1-12 LM (left margin) 0.1...

Page 13 - Postcards; Roll paper; Figure 1-6. Printable Area for Roll Paper

EPSON FX-2180 Service Manual Chapter 1 Product Description 1-4 Postcards p r in ta b le a r e a PW LM RM PL TM BM Figure 1-5. Printable Area for Postcards Table 1-6. Printable Area for Postcards Postcards PW (width) See Table 1-11 PL (length) See Table 1-11 LM (left margin) 0.12 in. (3 mm) or more...

Page 14 - Table 1-8. Specifications for Single Sheets

EPSON FX-2180 Service Manual Chapter 1 Product Description 1-5 1.1.5 Paper Feed Specifications Standard feeding Friction front, rear methods: Push tractor front, rear Pull tractor front, rear, bottom Push and pull tractor front, rear Optional feeding Cut-sheet feeder (CSF), methods: bin 1 or bin 2 r...

Page 16 - Table 1-12. Specifications for Continuous Paper

EPSON FX-2180 Service Manual Chapter 1 Product Description 1-7 Postcards Table 1-11. Specifications for Postcards Front Entry Rear Entry Minimum Maximum Minimum Maximum Width (inches)(mm) 3.9 100 5.83 148 3.9 100 5.83 148 Length (inches)(mm) 5.83 148 5.83 148 3.9 100 5.83 148 Thickness (inches)(mm...

Page 17 - Table 1-13. Specifications for Continuous Paper with Labels

EPSON FX-2180 Service Manual Chapter 1 Product Description 1-8 Continuous paper with labels Table 1-13. Specifications for Continuous Paper with Labels Front Entry Bottom Entry Minimum Maximum Minimum Maximum Label size (inches)(mm) 15/16 × 2.5 23.8 × 63.5 15/16 × 2.5 23.8 × 63.5 Width (inches)(mm...

Page 18 - Conditions

EPSON FX-2180 Service Manual Chapter 1 Product Description 1-9 1.1.9 Environmental Conditions TemperatureOperating: 41 ° to 95 ° F (5 ° to 35 ° C) When using recycledpaper, envelopes, labels,or roll paper: 59 ° to 77 ° F (15 ° to 25 ° C) Non-operating (storage): − 22 ° to 140 ° F ( − 30 ° to 60 ° C)...

Page 19 - Fabric

EPSON FX-2180 Service Manual Chapter 1 Product Description 1-10 1.1.13 Safety Approvals 120 V modelSafety standards: UL1950CSA C22.2 No. 950 EMI: FCC part 15 subpart B class BCSA C108.8 class B 220 to 240 V modelSafety standards: EN 60950 (TÜV, NEMKO) EMI: EN 55022 (CISPR pub. 22) class BAS/NZS 3548...

Page 20 - Button; o o

EPSON FX-2180 Service Manual Chapter 1 Product Description 1-11 Table 1-15. Button Functions Button Function Operate Turns the printer on and off. The printer is off when the topof this button is even with the button protectors. Pause • Stops printing temporarily, and resumes printing when pressed a...

Page 21 - Error

EPSON FX-2180 Service Manual Chapter 1 Product Description 1-12 1.2.1.3 Beeper The printer beeps during the error conditions described in Table 1-17. Table 1-17. Error Conditions Error Beep Pattern Paper out ❍ ❍ ❍ Cover open ❍ ❍ ❍ Paper release lever operation ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ Illegal panel operation ❍ ❍ i...

Page 22 - Table 1-19. Paper Thickness Lever Positions; Functions; est

EPSON FX-2180 Service Manual Chapter 1 Product Description 1-13 1.2.3 Paper Thickness Lever Positions You need to set the paper thickness lever for the type of paper you areusing, as shown in the table below. Table 1-19. Paper Thickness Lever Positions Paper Type Lever Position Ordinary paper (singl...

Page 23 - Using the Bidirectional Adjustment Mode; Setting

EPSON FX-2180 Service Manual Chapter 1 Product Description 1-14 1.3.3 Using the Bidirectional Adjustment Mode If the vertical lines in the printout are not properly aligned, you can use theprinter’s bidirectional adjustment mode to correct this problem. SeeChapter 5 for instructions on performing th...

Page 24 - Total lines printed since production; CAUTION; Consumables and Options

EPSON FX-2180 Service Manual Chapter 1 Product Description 1-15 1.3.5 Printing a Hex Dump You can print a hexadecimal dump to isolate communication problemsbetween the printer and a software program. To enter hex dump mode,hold down both the LF/FF and Load/Eject buttons while you press theOperate bu...

Page 25 - OPERATING PRINCIPLES

Page 26 - Mechanism

EPSON FX-2180 Service Manual Chapter 2 Operating Principles 2-1 2.1 Overview The printer’s main components include the printer mechanism, powersupply circuit, control circuit, control panel, and housing. This chapterdescribes the operating principles of the main components. 2.1.1 Printer Mechanism T...

Page 27 - Board; Power Supply Circuit Operation; Table 2-2. Power Supply Output Applications

EPSON FX-2180 Service Manual Chapter 2 Operating Principles 2-2 2.1.2 Power Supply Circuit The printer can be powered by one of the following three power supplyboards: C166 PSB (120 V), C166 PSE (220 – 240 V), or C244 PSH(120 V / 220 – 240 V). The boards function in the same way, except eachboard ha...

Page 28 - The figure below shows the power supply circuit block diagram.; Figure 2-2. Power Supply Circuit Block Diagram; Control Circuit Operation; Figure 2-3. Control Circuit Block Diagram

EPSON FX-2180 Service Manual Chapter 2 Operating Principles 2-3 The figure below shows the power supply circuit block diagram. filter circuit full-waverectificationcircuit smoothingcircuit switchingcircuit AC input smoothing circuit +5 V switchingregulator +5 V over-currentprotection circuit +35 VDC...

Page 29 - Table 2-3. Main Components of the Control Circuit

EPSON FX-2180 Service Manual Chapter 2 Operating Principles 2-4 The table below identifies and describes the main components of thecontrol circuit on the C244 MAIN board. Table 2-3. Main Components of the Control Circuit Component IC Function(s) Gate array(E05B50**) IC1 • System control • Peripheral...

Page 30 - TROUBLESHOOTING

Page 31 - Information; Table 3-1. Print Head Coil Resistance Test Points; Common pin numbers; Figure 3-1. Print Head Connector Pin Alignment

EPSON FX-2180 Service Manual Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 3-1 3.1 Overview This chapter contains flowcharts and checkpoint tables fortroubleshooting the printer. The flowcharts tell you which printer unit orpart to replace based on the printer’s symptoms. The checkpoint tableslist the correct values an...

Page 34 - Unit Level Troubleshooting; Table 3-5. Printer Symptoms and Problem Descriptions; Flowchart 1

EPSON FX-2180 Service Manual Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 3-4 3.3 Unit Level Troubleshooting You may be able to identify a defective printer unit simply by observingthe printer’s symptoms. The table below lists the symptoms for severalprinter problems. After you determine the type of printer problem yo...

Page 37 - Repairing the Power Supply Board; Table 3-6. Repairing the Power Supply Board

EPSON FX-2180 Service Manual Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 3-7 4. Abnormal Printing START Is the se lf test p rin ted correctly? Ch eck the da ta from the h ost PC using th e h ex d ump mod e. Are a ll the d ots printed corre ctly? Are a ny print he ad wires b roken? Is the pro blem solve d? Are the pri...

Page 38 - Check that the resistance

EPSON FX-2180 Service Manual Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 3-8 Table 3-6. Repairing the Power Supply Board (Continued) Problem Cause Checkpoint Solution The +35 V and+5 V lines arenot outputwhen theprinter isturned on. SwitchingFET Q1 isdead. • Check that the resistance between the source and thedrain i...

Page 39 - Repairing the Main Board Assembly; Table 3-7. Repairing the Main Board Assembly

EPSON FX-2180 Service Manual Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 3-9 3.5 Repairing the Main Board Assembly The table below provides instructions on how to repair the main boardassembly. It lists various main board problems and provides likely causes,checkpoints, and solutions. To determine whether a component...

Page 41 - Check the input signal; Repairing the Printer Mechanism; Table 3-8. Repairing the Printer Mechanism; Problem

EPSON FX-2180 Service Manual Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 3-11 Table 3-7. Repairing the Main Board Assembly (Continued) Problem Cause Checkpoint Solution A particulardot does notprint. IC1 isdefective, orone of theprint headdrivetransistors(Q2 − Q19) is defective. • Check the input signal waveform (CH ...

Page 42 - Move the

EPSON FX-2180 Service Manual Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 3-12 Table 3-8. Repairing the Printer Mechanism (Continued) Problem Symptom Cause Checkpoint Solution Carriageoperation isabnormal. The carriagemoves slightlyand then stops. There is a lackof lubrication,or foreignmaterial isstuck on theCR shaft...

Page 45 - DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY

Page 46 - To maintain efficient printer operation:

EPSON FX-2180 Service Manual Chapter 4 Disassembly and Assembly 4-1 4.1 Overview This section provides warnings and cautions about disassembling andassembling the printer, and information about tools and screws. It alsodescribes how to check the printer after you repair it to make sure it isoperatin...

Page 47 - Top; Body

EPSON FX-2180 Service Manual Chapter 4 Disassembly and Assembly 4-2 4.1.3 Specifications for Screws Table 4-3 lists the abbreviations used in this chapter for small parts, suchas screws and washers. Table 4-3. Screw Types and Abbreviations Abbreviation Part Name CPS Cross-recessed pan head S-tight s...

Page 49 - Disassembly and Assembly; Figure 4-1. Flowchart for Disassembling the Printer

EPSON FX-2180 Service Manual Chapter 4 Disassembly and Assembly 4-4 4.2 Disassembly and Assembly This section describes procedures for disassembling and assembling themain components of the printer. W hen the procedure for installing acomponent is simply the reverse of removing the component, this c...

Page 50 - Preparing to Disassemble the Printer; Figure 4-3. Parts to Remove Before Disassembling the Printer

EPSON FX-2180 Service Manual Chapter 4 Disassembly and Assembly 4-5 4.2.1 Preparing to Disassemble the Printer Before you disassemble the printer, disconnect the printer’s power cordand interface cable, and remove any paper loaded in the printer. Thenremove the following parts from the printer: fron...

Page 51 - left clip; Figure 4-4. Removing the Panel Board Assembly; Remove the panel board assembly from the upper housing assembly.; l o c k c o v e r f o r C N 1; Figure 4-5. Disconnecting and Connecting CN1 and the FFC

EPSON FX-2180 Service Manual Chapter 4 Disassembly and Assembly 4-6 4.2.2 Removing the Panel Board Assembly 1. Remove the printer cover and ribbon cartridge. (See section 4.2.1.) 2. Release the left clips for the panel board assembly by pushing themfrom the cutout located on the inside front of the ...

Page 52 - Remove the two CBS screws (3; p r i n t h e a d F F C s; Figure 4-7. Connecting the Print Head FFCs

EPSON FX-2180 Service Manual Chapter 4 Disassembly and Assembly 4-7 4.2.3 Removing the Print Head 1. Remove the printer cover and ribbon cartridge. (See section 4.2.1.) 2. Remove the two CBS screws (3 × 10) securing the print head to the CR assembly. 3. Remove the print head from the CR assembly. 4....

Page 53 - Disconnect the connector cable for the HP sensor.; clips securing the HP sensor; ) securing the PW sensor to the ribbon; Figure 4-9. Removing the PW Sensor Assembly

EPSON FX-2180 Service Manual Chapter 4 Disassembly and Assembly 4-8 4.2.4 Removing the HP Sensor 1. Remove the printer cover, ribbon cartridge, front edge guide, and frontcover. (See section 4.2.1.) 2. Disconnect the connector cable for the HP sensor. IMPORTANT 9 9 Note the orientation of the HP sen...

Page 54 - Figure 4-10. Installing the PW Sensor Assembly

EPSON FX-2180 Service Manual Chapter 4 Disassembly and Assembly 4-9 IMPORTANT 9 9 Mount the PW sensor assembly onto the ribbonmask holder groove, aligning the bottom line ofthe micro photo sensor with the bottom line ofthe groove. Whenever you remove the PW sensor assembly,clean the surface of t...

Page 55 - Removing the Upper Housing Assembly; Remove the four CBB screws (4; Figure 4-12. Releasing the Upper Housing Assembly Hooks and Tab; Remove the upper housing assembly.; Figure 4-13. Removing the Upper Housing Assembly

EPSON FX-2180 Service Manual Chapter 4 Disassembly and Assembly 4-10 4.2.7 Removing the Upper Housing Assembly 1. Remove the printer cover, rear edge guide assembly, paper ejectassembly, and rear tractor unit. (See section 4.2.1.) 2. Remove the panel board assembly. (See section 4.2.2.) 3. Remove th...

Page 56 - Move the paper release lever to the pull tractor position.; Figure 4-14. Releasing the Locks for the Bushings

EPSON FX-2180 Service Manual Chapter 4 Disassembly and Assembly 4-11 4.2.8 Removing the Platen Assembly 1. Remove the printer cover, ribbon cartridge, and platen knob. (Seesection 4.2.1.) 2. Remove the print head, ribbon mask, and upper housing assembly.(See sections 4.2.3, 4.2.6, and 4.2.7.) 3. Mov...

Page 57 - leaf spring; 0 Removing the Case Open Sensor Assembly; sensor holder to the upper housing assembly.

EPSON FX-2180 Service Manual Chapter 4 Disassembly and Assembly 4-12 4.2.9 Removing the Platen Gear 1. Remove the printer cover, ribbon cartridge, and platen knob. (Seesection 4.2.1.) 2. Remove the print head, ribbon mask, and upper housing assembly.(See sections 4.2.3, 4.2.6, and 4.2.7.) 3. Remove ...

Page 58 - Remove the three CBS screws (3; Grounding Plate

EPSON FX-2180 Service Manual Chapter 4 Disassembly and Assembly 4-13 C B B s c r e w ( 3 x 8 ) C B s c r e w ( 2 x 8 ) s e n s o r h o l d e r c a s e o p e n s e n s o r a s s e m b l y u p p e r h o u s i n g a s s e m b l y Figure 4-18. Removing the Case Open Sensor Assembly 4.2.11 Removing the P...

Page 59 - Figure 4-20. Removing the Printer Mechanism

EPSON FX-2180 Service Manual Chapter 4 Disassembly and Assembly 4-14 5. Disconnect the cables from the following connectors on the mainboard assembly. Table 4-6. Main Board Connectors Connector Number Pins Connector Color Connector Number Pins Connector Color CN4 3 white CN5 3 black CN6 2 white CN7 ...

Page 60 - Remove the two screws securing the CR motor assembly.; C R m o u n t i n g s c r e w s; Figure 4-21. Removing the CR Motor Assembly

EPSON FX-2180 Service Manual Chapter 4 Disassembly and Assembly 4-15 4.2.11.1 Removing the CR Motor Assembly 1. Remove the printer cover, rear edge guide assembly, paper ejectassembly, and rear tractor unit. (See section 4.2.1.) 2. Remove the panel board assembly. (See section 4.2.2.) 3. Remove the ...

Page 61 - ) is used to secure the

EPSON FX-2180 Service Manual Chapter 4 Disassembly and Assembly 4-16 4.2.11.2 Removing the PF Motor Assembly 1. Remove the printer cover, front and rear edge guide assemblies, frontcover, paper eject assembly, and front and rear tractor units. (Seesection 4.2.1.) 2. Remove the panel board assembly. ...

Page 62 - Remove the PG sensor assembly from the right frame assembly.; hexagonal nut; Figure 4-23. Removing the PG Sensor Assembly; P G S W 1; Figure 4-24. Connecting the PG Sensors to the PG Sensor Holder

EPSON FX-2180 Service Manual Chapter 4 Disassembly and Assembly 4-17 4.2.11.3 Removing the PG Sensor Assembly 1. Remove the printer cover, front and rear edge guide assemblies, frontcover, paper eject assembly, and front and rear tractor units. (Seesection 4.2.1.) 2. Remove the panel board assembly....

Page 63 - r i g h t s u b f r a m e; Figure 4-25. Removing the Right Sub Frame; The tightening torque for the CBS screws (3

EPSON FX-2180 Service Manual Chapter 4 Disassembly and Assembly 4-18 4.2.11.4 Removing the Right Sub Frame Assembly 1. Remove the printer cover, front and rear edge guide assemblies, frontcover, paper eject assembly, and front and rear tractor units. (Seesection 4.2.1.) 2. Remove the panel board ass...

Page 64 - Remove the following 11 parts from the right frame assembly:

EPSON FX-2180 Service Manual Chapter 4 Disassembly and Assembly 4-19 C B S s c r e w s ( 3 x 6 ) Figure 4-26. Removing the Right Frame Assembly IMPORTANT 9 9 The tightening torque for the hexagonal nut is1.18 - 1.37 Nm (12 - 14 Kgf-cm). $'-8670(17 Adjust the platen gap/parallelism andbidirectional...

Page 66 - tractor clutch cam; Figure 4-29. Engaging the Tractor Clutch Cam

EPSON FX-2180 Service Manual Chapter 4 Disassembly and Assembly 4-21 tractor clutch cam Figure 4-29. Engaging the Tractor Clutch Cam $'-8670(17 Adjust the bidirectional print alignment. (SeeChapter 5.) 4.2.11.7 Removing the Left Frame Assembly 1. Remove the printer cover, front and rear edge guide a...

Page 67 - Figure 4-30. Removing the Left Frame Assembly; d r i v e n p u l l e y a s s e m b l y

EPSON FX-2180 Service Manual Chapter 4 Disassembly and Assembly 4-22 $'-8670(17 Adjust the platen gap/parallelism andbidirectional print alignment, and resetthe TPE level. (See Chapter 5.) CBS screws (3 × 6) securing the left frame hexagonal nut (M4) platen cover CBS screw (3 × 6) parallelism adjust...

Page 68 - R D r a c h e t; Figure 4-32. Engaging the RD Assembly Gears; Remove the CR assembly from the front and rear CR guide shafts.; Remove the CR assembly.

EPSON FX-2180 Service Manual Chapter 4 Disassembly and Assembly 4-23 IMPORTANT 9 9 The tightening torque for the two CBS screws(3 ×× 8) is 0.78 - 0.98 Nm (8 - 10 Kgf-cm). Engage the RD assembly gears as shown inFigure 4-32. R D r a c h e t c o m b i n a t i o n g e a r ( 7 m m , 2 3 m m ) d r i ...

Page 69 - Figure 4-34. Inserting the Timing Belt; oil pads; Figure 4-35. Installing the Oil Pads in the CR Assembly

EPSON FX-2180 Service Manual Chapter 4 Disassembly and Assembly 4-24 IMPORTANT 9 9 When installing the CR assembly, insert thetiming belt securely into the two holding slotsat the bottom of the CR assembly. Make sure you take up all the slack in thetiming belt between the two slots, as shownbelo...

Page 70 - left frame assembly; Figure 4-36. Installing the Rear CR Guide Shaft; Figure 4-37. Removing the Rear PE Sensor Assembly

EPSON FX-2180 Service Manual Chapter 4 Disassembly and Assembly 4-25 IMPORTANT 9 9 If you remove the rear CR guide shaft alongwith the CR assembly, be sure to reinstall therear CR guide shaft in the printer mechanism. The rear CR guide shaft has a hole near theright edge. One side of the hole ha...

Page 71 - Figure 4-38. Removing the Front PE Sensor Assembly; To disconnect the cables from CN10 and CN11, pull up the connector

EPSON FX-2180 Service Manual Chapter 4 Disassembly and Assembly 4-26 4.2.11.11 Removing the Front PE Sensor Assembly 1. Remove the printer cover, front and rear edge guide assemblies, frontcover, paper eject assembly, and front and rear tractor units. (Seesection 4.2.1.) 2. Remove the panel board as...

Page 72 - Insert the CBC lamitite screw (3

EPSON FX-2180 Service Manual Chapter 4 Disassembly and Assembly 4-27 5. Remove the three CBS screws (3 × 4) securing the upper shield plate to the printer mechanism and remove the upper shield plate. Thenremove the upper I/F grounding plate from the main board assembly. CBS screws(3 × 4) upper shiel...

Page 73 - Disconnect the cable from CN3 on the main board assembly.; Figure 4-41. Removing the Power Supply Board Assembly

EPSON FX-2180 Service Manual Chapter 4 Disassembly and Assembly 4-28 4.2.11.13 Removing the Power Supply Board Assembly 1. Remove the printer cover, front and rear edge guide assemblies, frontcover, paper eject assembly, and front and rear tractor units. (Seesection 4.2.1.) 2. Remove the panel board...

Page 74 - ADJUSTMENTS

Page 75 - Overview

EPSON FX-2180 Service Manual Chapter 5 Adjustments 5-1 5.1 Adjustment Overview 5.1.1 Required Adjustments This chapter describes the adjustments you need to perform after youremove or replace certain printer parts. The table below indicates whichadjustments are required for each repair procedure. Ta...

Page 76 - Adjusting and Resetting the Printer

EPSON FX-2180 Service Manual Chapter 5 Adjustments 5-2 5.2 Adjusting and Resetting the Printer 5.2.1 Platen Gap/Parallelism Adjustment If you have rotated or reassembled the rear carriage guide shaft orparallelism adjustment bushing, or if printing is too light or too dark evenwhen the PG lever is i...

Page 77 - Move the print head to the left end column position.; PG adjustment slots; Figure 5-2. Setting the PG Adjustment Lever; drilled hole

EPSON FX-2180 Service Manual Chapter 5 Adjustments 5-3 3. Attach the print head to the carriage assembly again and tighten thetwo CBS screws (3 × 10). 4. Move the print head to the left end column position. 5. Set the paper release lever to the single-sheet position. 6. Loosen the hexagonal nut (M4)...

Page 78 - parallelism adjustment bushing; Figure 5-4. Adjusting the Parallelism of the Carriage Guide Shaft; Remove the print head from the carriage assembly.

EPSON FX-2180 Service Manual Chapter 5 Adjustments 5-4 10. If the platen gap is wider at the left end column than at the right endcolumn, adjust the parallelism for the rear carriage guide shaft bymoving the parallelism adjustment bushing backward. If the platen gapis narrower at the left end column...

Page 79 - Diskette; Destination

EPSON FX-2180 Service Manual Chapter 5 Adjustments 5-5 5.2.2.1 Performing the Bi-d Adjustment Using the Settings Diskette 1. Make sure the PC is turned off. Insert the Settings diskette into drive Aof the PC and turn on the PC. 2. Exit Windows and go to the DOS prompt. 3. At the DOS prompt, type GWB...

Page 80 - Panel; Figure 5-10. Super Draft Alignment Patterns

EPSON FX-2180 Service Manual Chapter 5 Adjustments 5-6 You see the Bi-d Adjustment menu. < Bi-d adjustment > > Mode 0 = 0 Mode 1 = 0 Mode 2 = 0 Cancel Print Speed Value Write Default[ ESC ] [ SPACE ] [ ] [ ] [ RET ] [ HOME ] Figure 5-8. Bi-d Adjustment Menu 7. Use the ↑ or ↓ key to highligh...

Page 81 - Settings

EPSON FX-2180 Service Manual Chapter 5 Adjustments 5-7 4. Press the LF/FF or Load/Eject button until the Pitch lights indicate thenumber of the pattern with the best alignment, as shown inFigure 5-11. 1 o o o 14 n n n 2 o o n 15 n n f 3 o o f 16 n f o 4 o n o 17 n f n 5 o n n 18 n f f 6 o n f 19 f o...

Page 84 - To exit the program, press Esc until you return to the DOS prompt.

EPSON FX-2180 Service Manual Chapter 5 Adjustments 5-10 11. To exit the program, press Esc until you return to the DOS prompt. IMPORTANT 9 The adjusted TPE value is stored in the EEPROMonly when you turn off the printer. Turn the printeroff and then on again after you perform the TPElevel reset adju...

Page 85 - MAINTENANCE

Page 86 - Maintenance; Type; Grease

EPSON FX-2180 Service Manual Chapter 6 Maintenance 6-1 6.1 Preventive Maintenance To keep the printer operating properly, regularly clean the exterior caseusing denatured alcohol and also vacuum the inside of the printer toremove any dust and paper debris. After you clean the printer, check that it ...

Page 87 - Lubrication Points; Oil pads

EPSON FX-2180 Service Manual Chapter 6 Maintenance 6-2 Table 6-2. Lubrication Points Ref. No. Lubrication Points Quantity Lubricant 1 Cam surfaces of the 34.5 mmspur gears 2 mm width,halfway G-26 2 The platen gap adjustmentslots on the right frame 2 mm width,from the topslot to the 3 rd slot from th...

Page 89 - APPENDIX

Page 90 - A.1 Connector Summary

EPSON FX-2180 Service Manual Appendix A-1 A.1 Connector Summary The figure below shows how the primary components of the printer areconnected. Table A-1 summarizes the functions and sizes of theconnectors. printer mechanism PG sensor release lever position sensor rear PE sensor front PE sensor HP se...

Page 94 - A.2 Circuit Board Component Layout

EPSON FX-2180 Service Manual Appendix A-5 A.2 Circuit Board Component Layout Diagrams Figure A-2. C244 MAIN Board Component Layout Diagram (1 of 2) Figure A-3. C244 MAIN Board Component Layout Diagram (2 of 2)

Page 95 - Figure A-4. C166 PSB Board Component Layout Diagram

EPSON FX-2180 Service Manual Appendix A-6 Figure A-4. C166 PSB Board Component Layout Diagram Figure A-5. C166 PSE Board Component Layout Diagram

Page 96 - A.3 Circuit Board and Exploded Diagrams; This section provides the following diagrams:

EPSON FX-2180 Service Manual Appendix A-7 A.3 Circuit Board and Exploded Diagrams This section provides the following diagrams: C244 MAIN circuit board diagram C166 PSB circuit board diagram C166 PSE circuit board diagram C244 PSH circuit board diagram FX-2180 exploded diagram (1 of 3) F...