Epson TM-FX2180 manual Performing the Bi-d Adjustment from the Control Panel, Bi-d Adjustment Menu

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EPSON FX-2180 Service Manual

You see the Bi-d Adjustment menu.

< Bi-d adjustment >

>Mode 0 = 0 Mode 1 = 0 Mode 2 = 0

9IMPORTANT

Chapter 5 Adjustments

The adjustment values are stored in the EEPROM only when you turn off the printer. Turn the printer off and then on again after you perform the bi-d adjustment.

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Figure 5-8. Bi-d Adjustment Menu

7.Use the or key to highlight the mode. Then press the space bar to print the current bi-d print alignment pattern for that mode.

Mode 0

VR0 = 0

HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH

Figure 5-9. Current Bi-d Print Alignment Pattern

8.If the bi-d pattern is not aligned properly, you need to adjust it by changing the input value with the or key. If the second row is

shifted to the right of the first row, change the value by pressing the key. If the second row is shifted to the left of the first row, change the value by pressing the key. Press the space bar to print the new

bi-d pattern.

9.Perform steps 7 and 8 for each mode (0,1, and 2).

10.After you correct the bidirectional print alignment for each print mode, press Enter to print the adjustment values. The program returns to the Main menu.

11.To exit the program, press Esc until you return to the DOS prompt.

5.2.2.2Performing the Bi-d Adjustment from the Control Panel

1.Make sure that continuous paper is loaded and the printer is turned off.

2.Turn on the printer while holding down the Pause button to enter bidirectional print alignment adjustment mode. The printer prints an instruction sheet that contains 25 Super Draft mode alignment patterns.

Figure 5-10. Super Draft Alignment Patterns

3.Look for the pattern with the best alignment on the sheet.

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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