Epson TM-FX2180- Manual

Epson TM-FX2180

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Table of Contents:

  • Page 2 – EPSON FX-2180 Service Manual; FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT
  • Page 4 – PRECAUTIONS
  • Page 5 – PREFACE; Provides specifications and a general overview of the printer.
  • Page 6 – Table of Contents
  • Page 9 – PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
  • Page 10 – Specifications; Table 1-1. Print Speed and Printable Columns
  • Page 11 – Figure 1-2. Printable Area for Single Sheets
  • Page 12 – Continuous paper; Figure 1-3. Printable Area for Continuous Paper; Envelopes
  • Page 13 – Postcards; Roll paper; Figure 1-6. Printable Area for Roll Paper
  • Page 14 – Table 1-8. Specifications for Single Sheets
  • Page 16 – Table 1-12. Specifications for Continuous Paper
  • Page 17 – Table 1-13. Specifications for Continuous Paper with Labels
  • Page 18 – Conditions
  • Page 19 – Fabric
  • Page 20 – Button; o o
  • Page 21 – Error
  • Page 22 – Table 1-19. Paper Thickness Lever Positions; Functions; est
  • Page 23 – Using the Bidirectional Adjustment Mode; Setting
  • Page 24 – Total lines printed since production; CAUTION; Consumables and Options
  • Page 25 – OPERATING PRINCIPLES
  • Page 26 – Mechanism
  • Page 27 – Board; Power Supply Circuit Operation; Table 2-2. Power Supply Output Applications
  • 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
  • Page 29 – Table 2-3. Main Components of the Control Circuit
  • 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
  • Page 34 – Unit Level Troubleshooting; Table 3-5. Printer Symptoms and Problem Descriptions; Flowchart 1
  • Page 37 – Repairing the Power Supply Board; Table 3-6. Repairing the Power Supply Board
  • Page 38 – Check that the resistance
  • Page 39 – Repairing the Main Board Assembly; Table 3-7. Repairing the Main Board Assembly
  • Page 41 – Check the input signal; Repairing the Printer Mechanism; Table 3-8. Repairing the Printer Mechanism; Problem
  • Page 42 – Move the
  • Page 45 – DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY
  • Page 46 – To maintain efficient printer operation:
  • Page 47 – Top; Body
  • Page 49 – Disassembly and Assembly; Figure 4-1. Flowchart for Disassembling the Printer
  • Page 50 – Preparing to Disassemble the Printer; Figure 4-3. Parts to Remove Before Disassembling the Printer
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Page 54 – Figure 4-10. Installing the PW Sensor Assembly
  • 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
  • Page 56 – Move the paper release lever to the pull tractor position.; Figure 4-14. Releasing the Locks for the Bushings
  • Page 57 – leaf spring; 0 Removing the Case Open Sensor Assembly; sensor holder to the upper housing assembly.
  • Page 58 – Remove the three CBS screws (3; Grounding Plate
  • Page 59 – Figure 4-20. Removing the Printer Mechanism
  • 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
  • Page 61 – ) is used to secure the
  • 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
  • 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
  • Page 64 – Remove the following 11 parts from the right frame assembly:
  • Page 66 – tractor clutch cam; Figure 4-29. Engaging the Tractor Clutch Cam
  • 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
  • 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.
  • Page 69 – Figure 4-34. Inserting the Timing Belt; oil pads; Figure 4-35. Installing the Oil Pads in the CR Assembly
  • Page 70 – left frame assembly; Figure 4-36. Installing the Rear CR Guide Shaft; Figure 4-37. Removing the Rear PE Sensor Assembly
  • Page 71 – Figure 4-38. Removing the Front PE Sensor Assembly; To disconnect the cables from CN10 and CN11, pull up the connector
  • Page 72 – Insert the CBC lamitite screw (3
  • Page 73 – Disconnect the cable from CN3 on the main board assembly.; Figure 4-41. Removing the Power Supply Board Assembly
  • Page 74 – ADJUSTMENTS
  • Page 75 – Overview
  • Page 76 – Adjusting and Resetting the Printer
  • 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
  • Page 78 – parallelism adjustment bushing; Figure 5-4. Adjusting the Parallelism of the Carriage Guide Shaft; Remove the print head from the carriage assembly.
  • Page 79 – Diskette; Destination
  • Page 80 – Panel; Figure 5-10. Super Draft Alignment Patterns
  • Page 81 – Settings
  • Page 84 – To exit the program, press Esc until you return to the DOS prompt.
  • Page 85 – MAINTENANCE
  • Page 86 – Maintenance; Type; Grease
  • Page 87 – Lubrication Points; Oil pads
  • Page 89 – APPENDIX
  • Page 90 – A.1 Connector Summary
  • Page 94 – A.2 Circuit Board Component Layout
  • Page 95 – Figure A-4. C166 PSB Board Component Layout Diagram
  • Page 96 – A.3 Circuit Board and Exploded Diagrams; This section provides the following diagrams:
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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...

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