Connector Pins, CN9 | Epson TM-FX2180 guide

EPSON FX-2180 Service Manual	Chapter 4 Disassembly and Assembly

5.Disconnect the cables from the following connectors on the main

board assembly.

printer mechanism mounting screws

			Table 4-6. Main Board Connectors

Connector		Pins			Connector		Connector		Pins		Connector
Number					Color		Number				Color

CN4		3			white		CN5		3		black
CN6		2			white		CN7		4		gray
CN8		18			gray		CN9		16		gray
CN10		4			white		CN11		5		white
CN12		4			white		CN13		4		black

Note: To disconnect the cables from CN10 and CN11, pull up the connector locks.

6. As shown in Figure 4-20, remove the four printer mechanism mounting screws securing the printer mechanism.

7. Remove the printer mechanism.

IMPORTANT

When you connect the cables to CN10 and CN11, align the red line in the cable with pin 1

Tof the connector.

The tightening torque for the four printer mechanism mounting screws is 0.78 - 0.98 Nm (10 - 12 Kgf-cm).

Adjust the bidirectional print alignment and reset the TPE level. (See Chapter 5.)

Figure 4-20. Removing the Printer Mechanism

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Epson TM-FX2180 manual Connector Pins, CN9

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 Columns Vertical Adjacent Dot Density dpi ResolutionPrinting Mode Printable Area Envelopes Continuous Paper Roll Paper Postcards Front 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 Reliability Electrical SpecificationsPhysical Specifications Environmental Conditions Operation LEDs Color Description LEDsButton Function Lever Position Description Error Beep PatternPaper Release Lever Positions Beeper Printing a Self Test Turning on the Double-strike ModeSpecial Functions Paper Thickness Lever Positions Setting Options Using the Bidirectional Adjustment ModeChanging Default Settings Consumables Consumables and OptionsPrinting a Hex Dump Clearing the Eeprom Operating Principles Printer Mechanism Overview Output Voltage Applications Power Supply CircuitPower Supply Circuit Operation Board Input Voltage Fuse F1 Rating Control Circuit Operation Control Circuit CPU IC2 Component Functions +$375 Print Head Troubleshooting Information Sensor Test Points Sensors Motors Error Conditions Symptom Problem Description Flowchart Unit Level Troubleshooting Flowchart Abnormal Paper Feeding Abnormal Power Operation Problem Cause Checkpoint Solution Repairing the Power Supply Board Waveform Problem Cause Checkpoint Solution Repairing the Main Board Assembly 15. Waveform Repairing the Printer Mechanism Repairing the Printer Mechanism FFC TOP Troubleshooting Disassembly and Assembly Tool PrecautionsDescription Specification Tools Abbreviation Part Name Specifications for Screws Category Item to Question to Answer Checkmark Service Check After Repair Whenever you repair the printer, wipe Disassembly and Assembly Rear tractor tab 1 Preparing to Disassemble the Printer Removing the Panel Board Assembly Removing the Panel Board Assembly Removing the Print Head Connecting the Print Head FFCs Removing the HP Sensor Removing the PW Sensor Assembly Removing the Ribbon Mask 10. Installing the PW Sensor Assembly 13. Removing the Upper Housing Assembly Removing the Upper Housing Assembly 15. Removing the Platen Assembly Removing the Platen Assembly Removing the Platen Gear Removing the Case Open Sensor Assembly Removing the Printer Mechanism 18. Removing the Case Open Sensor Assembly CN9 Connector Pins 21. Removing the CR Motor Assembly Removing the CR Motor Assembly 22. Removing the PF Motor Removing the PF Motor Assembly 23. Removing the PG Sensor Assembly Removing the PG Sensor Assembly Removing the Right Frame Assembly Removing the Right Sub Frame Assembly $-867017 Disassembling the Right Frame Assembly 27. Engaging the Right Frame Assembly Gears 1 29. Engaging the Tractor Clutch Cam Removing the Left Frame Assembly 30. Removing the Left Frame Assembly Removing the Ribbon Drive RD Assembly Tightening torque for the two CBS screws Removing the CR Assembly 34. Inserting the Timing Belt 36. Installing the Rear CR Guide Shaft Removing the Rear PE Sensor Assembly 38. 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 Assembly Adjustments Adjustment Tools Adjustment OverviewRequired Adjustments Platen Gap/Parallelism Adjustment Adjusting and Resetting the Printer Setting the PG Adjustment Lever Adjusting the Parallelism of the Carriage Guide Shaft Bidirectional Print Alignment Bi-d Adjustment Destination Setting Performing the Bi-d Adjustment Using the Settings Diskette Bi-d Adjustment Menu Performing the Bi-d Adjustment from the Control Panel 11. Pitch Lights Factory Settings TPE level. Check that the reset value is FF TPE Level Reset 17. Main Menu Adjustments Maintenance Name Quantity Availability Part Number Preventive Maintenance Lubrication Ref. No Lubrication Points Quantity Lubricant Maintenance Lubrication 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 Figure A-3. C244 Main Board Component Layout Diagram 2 Circuit Board Component Layout Diagrams Figure 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