Epson TM-FX2180 Performing the Bi-d Adjustment Using the Settings Diskette, Destination Setting

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EPSON FX-2180 Service Manual

5.2.2.1Performing the Bi-d Adjustment Using the Settings Diskette

1.Make sure the PC is turned off. Insert the Settings diskette into drive A of the PC and turn on the PC.

2.Exit Windows and go to the DOS prompt.

3.At the DOS prompt, type GWBASIC J10a72v.bas and press Enter. You see the Printer Select menu.

Program : J******

Setting : *****

 

9 pins VR 0 = 0

VR 1 = 0

VR 2 = 0

[ Printer select ]

>(1) 9 pins

(2) 24 pins

Figure 5-5. Printer Select Menu

4.Use the or key to highlight 9 pins and then press Enter. You see the Setting File menu.

Program : J******

Setting : ******

 

9 pins

VR 0 = 0

VR 1 = 0

VR 2 = 0

[

Setting File

]

 

>(1) DEFSTD

(2)EURSTD

(3)NLSP

(4)ITALIC

(5)RUSSIAN

Figure 5-6. Setting File Menu

5.Use the or key to highlight the factory setting for the printer’s destination and press Enter. Refer to Table 5-3 for destination settings.

 

 

 

 

 

Chapter 5 Adjustments

 

 

 

Table 5-3. Destination Settings

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Destination

 

Setting

 

Destination

 

Setting

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

EAI

 

USASTD

 

EAI (Latin)

 

USASTD

 

 

EIRO

 

EURSTD

 

EDG

 

EURSTD

 

 

EUL

 

EURSTD

 

EUL

 

EURSTD

 

 

 

 

 

 

(SCANDINAVIA)

 

 

 

 

EFS

 

EURSTD

 

EIS

 

EURSTD

 

 

EIB

 

EURSTD

 

EDG (NLSP)

 

NLSP

 

 

EUL (MIDDLE

 

DEFSTD

 

EAL

 

DEFSTD

 

 

EAST)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ESP

 

DEFSTD

 

EHK

 

DEFSTD

 

After you select the destination setting, you see the Main menu.

Program : J******

Setting : *****

 

9 pins VR 0 = 0

VR 1 = 0

VR 2 = 0

[

Main MENU

]

 

> (1)

Bi-d Adjust

(6) Envelope

(2)

FF paper

(7) ---- N/A ----

(3)

A3 Cut sheet

(8) -- SUB MENU

(4)A4 1P Cut sheet

(5)A4 6P Cut sheet

Figure 5-7. Main Menu

6.Use the or key to highlight Bi-d Adjust and press Enter.

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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 Specifications Paper Feed SpecificationsFront Entry Rear Entry Minimum Maximum Minimum Maximum Front Entry Rear Entry Bottom Entry Min Max Software Specifications Interface SpecificationsFront Entry Bottom Entry Minimum Maximum Reliability Electrical SpecificationsPhysical Specifications Environmental ConditionsOperation Button Function LEDsLEDs 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 PositionsChanging Default Settings Using the Bidirectional Adjustment ModeSetting 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 Required Adjustments Adjustment OverviewAdjustment 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 Board Connector Function Pins Connector SummarySignal 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