Epson TM-FX2180 manual Consumables and Options, Printing a Hex Dump, Clearing the Eeprom

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EPSON FX-2180 Service Manual

1.3.5 Printing a Hex Dump

You can print a hexadecimal dump to isolate communication problems between the printer and a software program. To enter hex dump mode, hold down both the LF/FF and Load/Eject buttons while you press the Operate button to turn on the printer. Then open a software program and send a print job to the printer.

Your printer prints all the codes it receives in hexadecimal format. If characters are printable, they appear in the right column as ASCII characters. Nonprintable codes, such as control codes, are represented by dots.

To exit hex dump mode, press the Pause button to stop printing and the Load/Eject button to eject the printed page. Then turn off the printer.

1.3.6 Clearing the EEPROM

To clear the EEPROM, hold down the Font and Tear Off/ Bin buttons while you press the Operate button to turn on the printer. The settings in EEPROM area 1 are reset to the factory defaults, with the exception of the counters that provide the following information:

‰Total lines printed since production

‰Total power-on hours (in minutes)

‰Total lines printed since a new ribbon cartridge was installed

‰Starting year, month, and date. This is the date of printer production, and helps you determine if it is better for the user to repair or replace the printer.

See the FX-2180 specifications for more information.

Chapter 1 Product Description

1.3.6.1 Clearing the Ribbon Cartridge Replacement Counter

To reset the EEPROM’s ribbon cartridge replacement counter to zero, hold down the LF/FF and Tear Off/Bin buttons while you press the Operate button to turn on the printer.

1.4 Consumables and Options

1.4.1	Consumables
Ribbon cartridge:		S015086
Ribbon pack:		S010033
1.4.2	Options
Paper Handling Options
High-capacity cut-sheet feeder (bin 1):		C806731
Second-bin cut-sheet feeder (bin 2):		C806741
Pull tractor:		C800321
Roll paper holder:		#8310
Optional Interface Cards
Serial I/F card:		C823051
32KB intelligent serial I/F card:		C823071
Coax I/F card:		C823141
Twinax I/F card:		C823151
Type B IEEE-1284 bidirectional parallel I/F card:		C823452
Multi-protocol Ethernet print server I/F card:		C823572

CAUTION

The printer stores the values for the total lines printed since production, total power-on hours, total lines printed since ribbon cartridge replacement, and starting year, month, and date in the EEPROM on the main board.

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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 PaperPaper 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 Electrical Specifications Physical SpecificationsEnvironmental Conditions ReliabilityOperation LEDs Button FunctionLEDs Color Description Error Beep Pattern Paper Release Lever PositionsBeeper Lever Position DescriptionTurning on the Double-strike Mode Special FunctionsPaper Thickness Lever Positions Printing a Self TestUsing the Bidirectional Adjustment Mode Changing Default SettingsSetting Options 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 Overview Required AdjustmentsAdjustment Tools 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 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 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