Epson TM-FX2180 manual Button Function, LEDs Color Description

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EPSON FX-2180 Service Manual

 

 

 

Table 1-15. Button Functions

 

 

 

 

Button

 

 

Function

 

 

 

Operate

 

Turns the printer on and off. The printer is off when the top

 

 

of this button is even with the button protectors.

Pause

 

Stops printing temporarily, and resumes printing when

 

 

 

pressed again. (Selects on line or off line status.)

 

 

When held down for three seconds when the printer is in

 

 

 

the standby state, enters the micro adjust mode. When

 

 

 

pressed again, exits the micro adjust mode.

Load/Eject

 

Loads continuous paper from the standby position.

 

 

Feeds continuous paper backward to the standby

 

 

 

position.

 

 

Loads a single sheet of paper from the paper entry slot.

 

 

Ejects a single sheet of paper if a sheet is loaded.

LF/FF

 

When pressed, executes a line feed.

 

 

When held down, executes a form feed. This advances

 

 

 

continuous paper to the next top-of-form position or

 

 

 

ejects a single sheet.

Tear

 

Feeds continuous paper forward to the tear-off position.

Off/Bin

 

Feeds continuous paper backward from the tear-off

 

 

 

position to the top-of-form position.

 

 

Selects a cut-sheet feeder bin when the cut-sheet feeder

 

 

 

is installed.

 

 

Enters the card mode to print on postcards and

 

 

 

envelopes.

Font

 

Selects one of the following fonts: Draft, Roman, or Sans

 

 

Serif.

Pitch

 

Selects one of the following font widths: 10 cpi,

 

 

12 cpi, 15 cpi, 17 cpi, 20 cpi, or PS (proportional spacing).

Micro

 

In the micro adjust mode, executes a micro feed (moves

Adjust /

 

the paper forward or backward 1/216 inch). Depending on

 

 

the position of your paper, you can use this button to adjust

 

 

the top-of-form or tear-off position.

 

 

 

 

 

Chapter 1 Product Description

1.2.1.2 LEDs

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Table 1-16. LED Indicators

 

 

 

 

 

 

LED(s)

 

Color

 

 

Description

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pause

 

Orange

 

On when the printer is paused.

 

 

 

 

Off when the printer is on line.

 

 

 

 

Flashes when the printer is in the micro

 

 

 

 

 

adjust mode or the print head is

 

 

 

 

 

overheated.

Paper Out

 

Red

 

On when no paper is loaded or paper is

 

 

 

 

 

not loaded correctly in the selected paper

 

 

 

 

 

source.

 

 

 

 

Off when paper is loaded correctly in the

 

 

 

 

 

selected paper source.

 

 

 

 

Flashes when paper has not been fully

 

 

 

 

 

ejected or a paper jam has occurred.

Tear Off/Bin

 

Green

 

o o when continuous paper is not in the

 

 

 

 

 

tear-off position.

 

 

 

 

f f when continuous paper is in the tear-

 

 

 

 

 

off position.

 

 

 

 

o n when bin 1 of the optional cut-sheet

 

 

 

 

 

feeder is selected.

 

 

 

 

n o when bin 2 of the optional cut-sheet

 

 

 

 

 

feeder is selected.

 

 

 

 

n n when the printer is in the card mode.

 

 

 

 

 

n = on o = off f = flashing

Font

 

Green

 

Indicates which font is selected.

Pitch

 

Green

 

Indicates which font size is selected.

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Contents 659,&0$18$ FCC Compliance Statement For American Users Trademarks Precautions Preface Table of Contents Page Page Product Description Specifications Printing SpecificationsPrint Speed and Printable Columns Character Printable Printing Speed cpsResolution Printing ModePrintable Area 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 Electrical Specifications Physical SpecificationsEnvironmental Conditions ReliabilityOperation LEDs Color Description LEDsButton Function Error Beep Pattern Paper Release Lever PositionsBeeper Lever Position DescriptionTurning on the Double-strike Mode Special FunctionsPaper Thickness Lever Positions Printing a Self TestSetting Options Using the Bidirectional Adjustment ModeChanging Default Settings Consumables and Options Printing a Hex DumpClearing the Eeprom ConsumablesOperating Principles Overview Printer MechanismPower Supply Circuit Power Supply Circuit OperationBoard Input Voltage Fuse F1 Rating 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 Precautions Description SpecificationTools 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