Epson 2180 Service Manual

Epson 2180 - LQ B/W Dot-matrix Printer Manual

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    6(59,&( 0$18$/ Impact Serial Dot Matrix Printer EPSON LQ-2180 ® SEDM98001
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    Notice: „ All rights reserved. No part of this manual may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION. „ The contents of this
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    in performing procedures preceded by DANGER Headings. WARNING Signals a precaution which, AS DICTATED WITHIN THIS MANUAL, DO NOT CONNECT THE UNIT TO A POWER SOURCE UNTIL INSTRUCTED TO DO SO. WHEN THE POWER SOURCE. 3. ALWAYS VERIFY THAT THE EPSON PRODUCT HAS BEEN DISCONNECTED FROM THE POWER SOURCE
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    -approved methods for adjustment. CHAPTER 5. TROUBLESHOOTING Provides the step-by-step procedures for troubleshooting. CHAPTER 6. MAINTENANCE Provides preventive maintenance procedures and the lists of Epson-approv lubricants and adhesives required for servicing the product. APPENDIX Provides the
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    Revision A Revision Status Issued Date February 3, 1999 Description First Release
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    Fonts 16 Interface Specifications 18 Parallel Interface (Forward Channel 18 Parallel Interface (Reverse Channel 18 Operation Instruction 19 Control Panel ...19 Bi-directional Adjustment Function 19 EEPROM Initialization 20 Main Components 21 C272MAIN Board 22 Printer Mechanism 23 Operating
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    PRODUCT DESCRIPTION  
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    in this section is limited to the items that are specific to LQ-2180. For the rest of the information, refer to the LQ-2170 Service Manual. 1.1.1 Features † Printing speed „ High speed draft: 480 cps „ Draft: 360 cps „ LQ: 120 cps (at 10 cpi) † Character tables „ Standard version: 13
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    the head temperature rises to the upper limit, the printer stops printing. When the head temperature falls to the normal level, the printer setting, and some other specifications which are specific to LQ-2180. For the rest of the specifications, see the LQ-2170 Service Manual. † Feeding method „
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    LQ-2180 † Release lever: See the following table. Table 1-5. Release Lever Settings Lever Position Paper path / Feeder Paper / Media Manual insertion (front) Cut sheet (Single sheet & Multi part), Card Friction Manual insertion (rear) CSF Bin 1 Cut sheet (Single sheet & Multi part), Card,
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    LQ-2180 1.1.5 Paper Specifications This section provides paper specifications for the LQ-2180. Width Length Thickness Weight Quality 0047 0.12 0.018 0.46 Weight (g/m2) 40 58 40 58 (one sheet of multi part) (lb.) 12 15 12 15 Quality Plain paper, Recycled paper, Paper that is not
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    LQ-2180 Width Length Thickness Weight Quality Table 1-9. Card Front Entry Rear Entry Minimum Maximum Minimum Maximum (inch) 3.9 7.8 3.9 7.8 (mm) 100 200 100 inserted from rear entrance only. NOTE: Set the longer side of envelope horizontally. Product Description Specifications 12
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    LQ-2180 Table 1-11. Continuous Paper (Single sheet and Multi Part) Front Entry Rear Entry Bottom Entry Min. Max. Min. Max. Min. Max. Width (inch) 4 (mm) 101 16inch (23.8 mm) min. Label R 0.1 inch (2.5 mm) min. Figure 1-1. Printable Area - Label Product Description Specifications 13
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    LQ-2180 Width Length Thickness Weight Quality (inch) (mm) (inch) (mm) (inch) (mm) (g/m2) (lb.) Table - - - - - - - - - - 0.0028 0.07 0.0035 0.09 52.3 82 14 22 Plain paper, Recycled paper, Paper that is not curled, folded, or crumpled. Revision A Product Description Specifications 14
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    LQ-2180 Revision A 1.1.6 Electrical Specifications The electrical specifications for the LQ-2180 is the same as for the LQ2170 except for the items below. For information on other items, see the LQ-2170 Service Manual. † Input voltage range „ 120 V version: AC 99 to 132 V „ 230 V version: AC
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    LQ-2180 Revision A 1.2 Firmware Specifications This section describes the firmware specifications for the LQ-2180. 1.2.1 Control Codes and Fonts † Control codes: ESC EPSON Draft EPSON Roman EPSON Sans Serif EPSON Courier EPSON Prestige EPSON Script EPSON OCR-B EPSON Orator EPSON Orator-S EPSON
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    LQ-2180 EPSON Sans Serif (Not supported) Hebrew7*2 Hebrew 8*2 PC862 (Hebrew)*2 EPSON Draft (Hebrew) EPSON Roman (Not supported) EPSON Courier *1: ESC R command is effective on these character tables. *2 Not displayed in the default setting mode. Product Description Firmware Specifications
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    information which is specific to the LQ-2180. For other information, refer to the LQ-2170 Service Manual. 1.2.2.1 Parallel Interface to the IEEE-1284 specification † Device ID: [00H][4DH] MFG: EPSON; CMD: ESCPL2,PRPXL24,BDC; MDL: LQ-2180; CLS: PRINTER; DES: EPSON[SP]LQ-2180; † Pin assignment:
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    of the control panel are mostly common to those of LQ-2170, this section only shows the information that is specific to LQ-2180. For other information, see LQ2170 Service Manual. 1.3.1 Control Panel The control panel of this printer consists of the power switch, 6 non-lock type buttons, and
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    LQ-2180 1.3.3 EEPROM over perforation Off 22 High speed draft On 23 Input buffer On 24 Software ESC/P2 25 0 slash Off 26 Buzzer On 27 Roll paper Off 28 Auto CR manual insertion) 22 inch 42 Page length (front manual insertion) 22 inch Product Description Operation Instruction 20
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    1.4 Main Components The main components for the LQ-2180 are as follows. They are designed for easy disassembly and repair work. † C272MAIN Board † C165 PSB/PSE Board † C165 PNL Board † Printer Mechanism † Housing (upper and lower cases) Revision A Product Description Figure 1-3. Main Components
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    LQ-2180 1.4.1 C272MAIN Board The C272MAIN Board is composed of the CPU (TMP96C141), gate array (E05B42), program ROM that integrates the CG, EEPROM, and 24 transistors used
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    LQ-2180 1.4.2 Printer Mechanism Appearance of the printer mechanism for the LQ-2180 is the same as for the LQ-2170. However, please be aware of the printhead's incompatibility with the LQ-2180. Revision A Product Description Main Components 23
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    OPERATING PRINCIPLES &+$37(5 5
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    Control Circuit The control circuit of the LQ-2180 is composed of the C272MAIN board and the C165PNL board. This section describes the operations of the major components in the circuit. 2.1.1 Overview of the Control Circuit Operation The printer's control circuit includes a CPU (TMP96C141AF/IC4
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    LQ-2180 The following table lists the each function of the main components of the reset signal under the conditions below to feed back the status to the CPU and the gate array: † The printer is turned on or off. † The voltage level drops due to abnormal condition. Receiving the signal, the CPU and
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    LQ-2180 2.1.3 Printhead Driver Circuit Printhead drive begins with monitoring the 35 V line currently applied. This function enables the printer to change the period of time for applying current to the printhead slightly depending on the condition. As a result, the printer the head driver transistor.
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    LQ-2180 2.1.4 CR Motor Driver Circuit The CPU (IC4) directly controls the phase change of the CR motor. SLA7024M (IC11), the driver change signal directly from the gate array and determines the phase to which current flows. The PF motor driver circuit is as shown below: C P U (IC 4 ) 1 PG O 0 2 PG
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    LQ-2180 2.1.6 EEPROM Control Circuit When the printer power is turned off, the EEPROM stores format. The EEPROM control circuit is as shown below: Revision A 2.1.7 Sensor Circuit Unlike the LQ-2170, both the CPU and the gate array monitor and control the corresponding sensors' conditions. Note
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    DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY &+$37(5 6
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    LQ-2180 The contents of the chapter "Disassembly and Assembly" is the same as for the LQ-2170 Service Manual. Revision A Disassembly and Assembly 31
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    ADJUSTMENT &+$37(5 7
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    in the LQ-2170 Service Manual and perform any necessary adjustment after disassembling/assembling the printer. C A U T IO N Though the conditions for each adjustment are the same as for the LQ-2170, the adjustment program used for the LQ-2180 is different. Therefore, observe the instructions given
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    LQ-2180 Revision A E P S O N S ID M P r in te r S e r v ic e P r o g r a m b o o t p r o c e s s S e le c t th e d e s tin a tio n . S ta n d a rd N LSP E P S O N the screen shown in Figure 4-1. „ If you select "Got", the printer flashes the model name stored in the RAM to the EEPROM once
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    LQ-2180 Revision A 4.1.2 Bi-D Adjustment This adjustment is made after the main board or the CR motor has been replaced. The purpose of this adjustment is to electrically correct the head wire's point of impact during Bi-D printing. The adjusted value is stored in the specific address in the
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    LQ-2180 Revision A 6. When this adjustment is completed, if you need to perform another adjustment using this program, you can continue without turning off the printer. 4.1.3 TPE Level Reset Make this adjustment when the main board or Top PE Sensor has been replaced. Generally, light level
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    LQ-2180 4.1.4 Writing the User-characteristic Data Use this function to check the specific records of the printer used by your customer. Also, you can renew the starting date using this program. Since there is no standardized service operation using this function, you can use it whenever necessary.
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    LQ-2180 S e ttin g S ta r tin g Y e a r /M o n th /D a y In p u t fo r m a t: 1 9 9 9 /1 /1 ---> 9 9 0 1 0 1 P le a s e in p u t 6 d ig its > > Figure 4-10. Screen - Setting Starting Year / Month / Date 5. Input a 6-digit data. Be sure to input
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    TROUBLESHOOTING  
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    LQ-2180 Revision A 5.1 Overview This chapter contains flowcharts and checkpoint tables to help you troubleshoot the printer. The checkpoint tables let you identify the faulty part or unit by checking the values or ranges listed for each component. 5.2 Troubleshooting Information This section gives
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    LQ-2180 5.3 Unit Level Troubleshooting The information for this section is the same as for the LQ-2170 except for some points. The points to be changed are as follows:  Point: All flowcharts provided in this section C165 MAIN Board → 272MAIN Board 
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    LQ-2180 Table 5-3. Repairing the C272MAIN Board (2/3) Problem Cause Checkpoint Solution Check the oscillator signal at pins 26 or 27 of the CRU1. The printer head drive signal is not output, replace IC3. If the head drive signal is output, replace the head drive transistor. Troubleshooting
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    LQ-2180 5.6 Repairing the Printer Mechanism The information for this section is also the same as for the LQ-2170 except for the point below.  Point: Table 5-8 CN12 → CN12 or CN16 Revision A Troubleshooting Repairing the Printer Mechanism 43
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    MAINTENANCE  
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    LQ-2180 The contents of the chapter "Maintenance" is the same as for the LQ-2170 Service Manual. Revision A Maintenance 45
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    APPENDIX  
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    Map This chapter provides EEPROM Address Map for LQ-2180 and component layouts and circuit diagram for the , by 1/360 inch) insertion 0000H 0000H (8.5 mm) (8.5 mm) 16H, 17H TOF adjustment value for front manual insertion -60 to 360 (4.2 mm to 8.5 0000H 0000H mm + 1 inch, by 1/360 inch) (8.5
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    LQ-2180 Table 7-3. EEPROM Address Map (3/7) Address Data 1DH Pitch selection 1EH Data Data Format Q-pit Factory data setting 23H Software 0 slash Buzzer Roll paper Auto CR A. G. M. ----- b0: Software 0: ESC/P2, 1: IBM 2391 Plus b1: 0 slash, 0: Off, 1: On b2: Buzzer 0: On, 1: Off b3: Roll
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    00H 00H 2AH Panel mask pattern 2 b0: LF function b1: FF function b2: Micro Adjust function b3: Pause function b4: Data dump b5: Default setting b6: Bi-d. adjustment b7: (reserved) 00H 00H 2BH Manual insertion wait time 3 to 30 (by 0.1 sec.), 00H: 2 sec when Normal mode. (same as 3 sec when
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    LQ-2180 Table 7-7. EEPROM Address Map (7/7) Address Data Data Format Q-pit data Area 2 68H Market 00H 00H *a) *a) *a) *a) *a) 00H FFH 00H 00H *a) These data are fixed by each printer hardware in the factory. They should not be changed afterwards. Appendix EEPROM Address Map Revision A 50
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    LQ-2180 7.2 Connector Summary The following figure shows how primary components are connected. P r in te r M e c h a n is m P F M o to r C R M o to r P G S ensor R e le a s e L e v e r P o s itio n S e n s o r P E - R ear S ensor P E - F ro n t S e n s o r H P S ensor P W S ensor P r in
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    -B 5: HOLD 6: +5V 7: GND 8: GND 9: +35V 10:+35V 1: RELEASE 1 2: GND 3: RELEASE 2 4: GND 3 --- --- --- Connector CN14 CN12 CN16 CN17 LQ-2180 (C272MAIN) Function CSF Release lever position Release lever position Fan Pin alignment 1: +35V 2: +5V 3: HOLD 4: +35V 5: -A 6: B 7: GND 8: GND 9: A 10
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    LQ-2180 7.3 Component Layout Revision A Figure 7-3. C272Main Component Layout - Component Side Appendix Component Layout 53
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    LQ-2180 Revision A Figure 7-4. C272Main Component Layout - Soldering Side Appendix Component Layout 54
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    LQ-2180 7.4 Circuit Diagram See the following page for the dircuit digram of the C272 Main Board. Revision A Appendix Circuit Diagram 55
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EPSON LQ-2180
Impact Serial Dot Matrix Printer
SEDM98001
®
6(59,&( 0$18
18$/