Epson TM-FX2180 manual Paper Feed Specifications, Paper Specifications

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EPSON FX-2180 Service Manual

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

rear (top)

 

Roll paper holder

rear

Paper paths:

Manual insertion

front or rear in; top out

 

CSF

rear in; top out

 

Tractor

front, rear, or bottom in;

 

 

top out

Feed speed:

Normal

61 ms for 1/6-inch line

 

 

feed

 

 

5.0 ips or 0.127 mps

 

 

(continuous paper)

 

Copy mode

83 ms for 1/6-inch line

 

 

feed

 

 

3.1 ips or 0.078 mps

 

 

(continuous paper)

Chapter 1 Product Description

1.1.6 Paper Specifications

Single sheets

Table 1-8. Specifications for Single Sheets

 

 

Front Entry

 

Rear Entry

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Minimum

 

Maximum

 

Minimum

 

Maximum

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Width

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(inches)

 

3.9

 

16.5

 

3.9

 

16.5

(mm)

 

100

 

420

 

100

 

420

Length

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(inches)

 

5.8

 

16.5

 

3.9

 

16.5

(mm)

 

148

 

420

 

100

 

420

Thickness

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(inches)

 

0.0025

 

0.0055

 

0.0025

 

0.0055

(mm)

 

0.065

 

0.14

 

0.065

 

0.14

Weight

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(lb)

 

14

 

24

 

14

 

24

(g/m2)

 

52

 

90

 

52

 

90

Quality

 

Plain or recycled paper;

 

Plain or recycled paper; not

 

 

not curled, folded, or

 

curled, folded, or crumpled

 

 

crumpled

 

 

 

 

 

 

Note: Use recycled paper only under normal temperature and humidity conditions.

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Contents 659,&0$18$ FCC Compliance Statement For American Users Trademarks Precautions Preface Table of Contents Page Page Product Description Print Speed and Printable Columns SpecificationsPrinting Specifications Character Printable Printing Speed cps Printable Area Resolution Printing Mode Vertical Adjacent Dot Density dpiContinuous Paper EnvelopesPostcards Roll PaperFront Entry Rear Entry Minimum Maximum Paper Feed SpecificationsPaper Specifications Minimum Maximum Front Entry Rear Entry Bottom Entry Min Max Front Entry Bottom Entry Minimum Maximum Interface SpecificationsSoftware Specifications Environmental Conditions Electrical SpecificationsPhysical Specifications ReliabilityOperation LEDs Color Description LEDsButton Function Beeper Error Beep PatternPaper Release Lever Positions Lever Position DescriptionPaper Thickness Lever Positions Turning on the Double-strike ModeSpecial Functions Printing a Self TestSetting Options Using the Bidirectional Adjustment ModeChanging Default Settings Clearing the Eeprom Consumables and OptionsPrinting a Hex Dump ConsumablesOperating Principles Overview Printer MechanismBoard Input Voltage Fuse F1 Rating Power Supply CircuitPower Supply Circuit Operation Output Voltage ApplicationsControl Circuit Control Circuit OperationComponent Functions CPU IC2+$375 Troubleshooting Information Print HeadSensors Sensor Test PointsError Conditions MotorsUnit Level Troubleshooting Symptom Problem Description FlowchartFlowchart Abnormal Paper Feeding Abnormal Power Operation Repairing the Power Supply Board Problem Cause Checkpoint SolutionWaveform Repairing the Main Board Assembly Problem Cause Checkpoint Solution15. Waveform Repairing the Printer Mechanism Repairing the Printer MechanismFFC TOP Troubleshooting Disassembly and Assembly Tools PrecautionsDescription Specification ToolSpecifications for Screws Abbreviation Part NameService Check After Repair Category Item to Question to Answer CheckmarkDisassembly and Assembly Whenever you repair the printer, wipePreparing to Disassemble the Printer Rear tractor tab 1Removing the Panel Board Assembly Removing the Panel Board AssemblyConnecting the Print Head FFCs Removing the Print HeadRemoving the PW Sensor Assembly Removing the HP Sensor10. Installing the PW Sensor Assembly Removing the Ribbon MaskRemoving the Upper Housing Assembly 13. Removing the Upper Housing AssemblyRemoving the Platen Assembly 15. Removing the Platen AssemblyRemoving the Case Open Sensor Assembly Removing the Platen Gear18. Removing the Case Open Sensor Assembly Removing the Printer MechanismConnector Pins CN9Removing the CR Motor Assembly 21. Removing the CR Motor AssemblyRemoving the PF Motor Assembly 22. Removing the PF MotorRemoving the PG Sensor Assembly 23. Removing the PG Sensor AssemblyRemoving the Right Sub Frame Assembly Removing the Right Frame AssemblyDisassembling the Right Frame Assembly $-86701727. Engaging the Right Frame Assembly Gears 1 Removing the Left Frame Assembly 29. Engaging the Tractor Clutch CamRemoving the Ribbon Drive RD Assembly 30. Removing the Left Frame AssemblyRemoving the CR Assembly Tightening torque for the two CBS screws34. Inserting the Timing Belt Removing the Rear PE Sensor Assembly 36. Installing the Rear CR Guide Shaft38. Removing the Front PE Sensor Assembly 39. Removing the Upper Shield Plate and Upper I/F Removing the Power Supply Board Assembly 41. Removing the Power Supply Board AssemblyAdjustments Adjustment Tools Adjustment OverviewRequired Adjustments Adjusting and Resetting the Printer Platen Gap/Parallelism AdjustmentSetting the PG Adjustment Lever Bidirectional Print Alignment Bi-d Adjustment Adjusting the Parallelism of the Carriage Guide ShaftPerforming the Bi-d Adjustment Using the Settings Diskette Destination SettingPerforming the Bi-d Adjustment from the Control Panel Bi-d Adjustment MenuFactory Settings 11. Pitch LightsTPE Level Reset TPE level. Check that the reset value is FF17. Main Menu Adjustments Maintenance Preventive Maintenance Lubrication Name Quantity Availability Part NumberMaintenance Ref. No Lubrication Points Quantity LubricantLubrication Points 1 Appendix Signal Name Function Connector SummaryBoard Connector Function Pins Pin Signal Name Function Table A-8. Connector Pin Assignments − CN9 Table A-13. Connector Pin Assignments − CN14 Circuit Board Component Layout Diagrams Figure A-3. C244 Main Board Component Layout Diagram 2Figure A-4. C166 PSB Board Component Layout Diagram Circuit Board and Exploded Diagrams Page DB1 A t s in k Q 1 , D 5 Page Exploded Diagram for FX-21801 Exploded Diagram for FX-21802 Exploded Diagram for FX-21803