Epson TM-FX2180 manual Minimum Maximum

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EPSON FX-2180 Service Manual

Single-sheet multi-part forms

Table 1-9. Specifications for Single-sheet Multi-part Forms

 

 

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

Copies

 

1 original + 5 copies

 

1 original + 5 copies

Total

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

thickness

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(inches)

 

0.0047

 

0.018

 

0.0047

 

0.018

(mm)

 

0.012

 

0.46

 

0.012

 

0.46

Weight

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(lb)

 

12

 

15

 

12

 

15

(g/m2)

 

40

 

58

 

40

 

58

Quality

 

Plain or recycled paper; not

 

Plain or recycled paper; not

 

 

curled, folded, or crumpled

 

curled, folded, or crumpled

Binding

 

A line of glue at the top or

 

A line of glue at the top of

 

 

on one side of the form

 

the form

 

 

Chapter 1 Product Description

Envelopes

Table 1-10. Specifications for Envelopes

 

 

 

 

Rear Entry

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Minimum

 

 

Maximum

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

No. 6 envelopes

Width

 

 

 

 

 

 

(inches)

 

 

6.5

 

(mm)

 

 

165

 

Length

 

 

 

 

 

 

(inches)

 

 

3.9

 

(mm)

 

 

92

No. 10 envelopes

Width

 

 

 

 

 

 

(inches)

 

 

9.5

 

(mm)

 

 

241

 

Length

 

 

 

 

 

 

(inches)

 

 

4.1

 

(mm)

 

 

105

Total thickness

(inches)

 

0.0063

 

 

0.020

 

(mm)

 

0.16

 

 

0.52

Weight

(lb)

 

12

 

 

15

 

(g/m2)

 

40

 

 

58

Quality

 

 

Bond, plain, or airmail paper; not

 

 

 

curled, folded, or crumpled

Note:

Load envelopes using the rear (top) slot only; do not load envelopes in the front slot.

Insert the envelope into the printer with the flap side on top and the printable side down.

Before printing on envelopes, set the paper thickness lever to a minimum of position 4 or 5 and turn on the card mode by pressing the Tear Off/Bin button until both Tear Off/Bin lights are on. After you finish printing on envelopes, press the Tear Off/Bin button once to exit the card mode.

Use envelopes 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 Character Printable Printing Speed cps SpecificationsPrinting Specifications Print Speed and Printable ColumnsVertical Adjacent Dot Density dpi ResolutionPrinting Mode Printable AreaEnvelopes Continuous PaperRoll Paper PostcardsPaper Feed Specifications Paper SpecificationsFront Entry Rear Entry Minimum Maximum Minimum Maximum Front Entry Rear Entry Bottom Entry Min Max Interface Specifications Software SpecificationsFront Entry Bottom Entry Minimum Maximum Reliability Electrical SpecificationsPhysical Specifications Environmental ConditionsOperation LEDs Button FunctionLEDs Color Description Lever Position Description Error Beep PatternPaper Release Lever Positions BeeperPrinting a Self Test Turning on the Double-strike ModeSpecial Functions Paper Thickness Lever PositionsUsing the Bidirectional Adjustment Mode Changing Default SettingsSetting Options Consumables Consumables and OptionsPrinting a Hex Dump Clearing the EepromOperating Principles Printer Mechanism OverviewOutput Voltage Applications Power Supply CircuitPower Supply Circuit Operation Board Input Voltage Fuse F1 RatingControl Circuit Operation Control CircuitCPU IC2 Component Functions+$375 Print Head Troubleshooting InformationSensor Test Points SensorsMotors Error ConditionsSymptom Problem Description Flowchart Unit Level TroubleshootingFlowchart Abnormal Paper Feeding Abnormal Power Operation Problem Cause Checkpoint Solution Repairing the Power Supply BoardWaveform Problem Cause Checkpoint Solution Repairing the Main Board Assembly15. Waveform Repairing the Printer Mechanism Repairing the Printer MechanismFFC TOP Troubleshooting Disassembly and Assembly Tool PrecautionsDescription Specification ToolsAbbreviation Part Name Specifications for ScrewsCategory Item to Question to Answer Checkmark Service Check After RepairWhenever you repair the printer, wipe Disassembly and AssemblyRear tractor tab 1 Preparing to Disassemble the PrinterRemoving the Panel Board Assembly Removing the Panel Board AssemblyRemoving the Print Head Connecting the Print Head FFCsRemoving the HP Sensor Removing the PW Sensor AssemblyRemoving the Ribbon Mask 10. Installing the PW Sensor Assembly13. Removing the Upper Housing Assembly Removing the Upper Housing Assembly15. Removing the Platen Assembly Removing the Platen AssemblyRemoving the Platen Gear Removing the Case Open Sensor AssemblyRemoving the Printer Mechanism 18. Removing the Case Open Sensor AssemblyCN9 Connector Pins21. Removing the CR Motor Assembly Removing the CR Motor Assembly22. Removing the PF Motor Removing the PF Motor Assembly23. Removing the PG Sensor Assembly Removing the PG Sensor AssemblyRemoving the Right Frame Assembly Removing the Right Sub Frame Assembly$-867017 Disassembling the Right Frame Assembly27. Engaging the Right Frame Assembly Gears 1 29. Engaging the Tractor Clutch Cam Removing the Left Frame Assembly30. Removing the Left Frame Assembly Removing the Ribbon Drive RD AssemblyTightening torque for the two CBS screws Removing the CR Assembly34. Inserting the Timing Belt 36. Installing the Rear CR Guide Shaft Removing the Rear PE Sensor Assembly38. Removing the Front PE Sensor Assembly 39. Removing the Upper Shield Plate and Upper I/F 41. Removing the Power Supply Board Assembly Removing the Power Supply Board AssemblyAdjustments Adjustment Overview Required AdjustmentsAdjustment Tools Platen Gap/Parallelism Adjustment Adjusting and Resetting the PrinterSetting the PG Adjustment Lever Adjusting the Parallelism of the Carriage Guide Shaft Bidirectional Print Alignment Bi-d AdjustmentDestination Setting Performing the Bi-d Adjustment Using the Settings DisketteBi-d Adjustment Menu Performing the Bi-d Adjustment from the Control Panel11. Pitch Lights Factory SettingsTPE level. Check that the reset value is FF TPE Level Reset17. Main Menu Adjustments Maintenance Name Quantity Availability Part Number Preventive Maintenance LubricationRef. No Lubrication Points Quantity Lubricant MaintenanceLubrication Points 1 Appendix Connector Summary Board Connector Function PinsSignal Name Function Pin Signal Name Function Table A-8. Connector Pin Assignments − CN9 Table A-13. Connector Pin Assignments − CN14 Figure A-3. C244 Main Board Component Layout Diagram 2 Circuit Board Component Layout DiagramsFigure 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