CONTENTS
Chapter 1 PRODUCTION DESCRIPTION
1.1 Overview
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1.2 Basic Specifications
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1.2.1 Specification Outline Comparison
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1.2.2 Paper Specification
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1.2.3 Printing Area
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1.2.4 Ink Type-based Medium Compatibility Specifications
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1.2.5 Release Lever
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1.3 Functions
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1.3.1 Control Panel
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1.3.2 Switches
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1.3.3 Indicators
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1.3.4 Switch Functions
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1.3.5 Default Setting Selection Function
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1.3.6 Special Setting Mode Function
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1.3.7 Status Printing
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1.3.8 Panel Operation for Roll Paper Printing
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1.3.9 Panel Operation for CD-R Printing
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1.3.10 Panel Operation for Thick Paper Printing
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1.3.11 Panel Operation in Roller Cleaning Mode
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1.3.12 Indicator Display in Normal Mode
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1.3.13 Error Status
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1.4 Casing Specifications
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1.5 Accessories
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1.6 Environment Specification Items
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Chapter 2 OPERATING PRINCIPLES
2.1 Overview
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2.2 Printer Mechanism
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2.2.1 Carriage Mechanism
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2.2.2 Print Mode
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2.2.3 Paper Feeding Mechanism
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2.2.4 Paper Loading Mechanism
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2.2.5 Ink System Mechanism
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2.2.6 Ink Sequence
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2.2.7 Paper Cutter Mechanism
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2.2.8 Power-On Sequence
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2.3 Electrical Circuitry Operating Principles
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2.3.1 Power Supply Circuit Operating Principle
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2.3.2 C387MAIN Circuit Operating Principle
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Chapter 3 TROUBLESHOOTING
3.1 Overview
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3.2 Error Indications and Fault Occurrence Causes
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3.3 Troubleshooting
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3.3.1 Superficial Phenomenon-Based Troubleshooting
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3.4 EEPROM Data Analysis
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Chapter 4 disassembly and assembly
4.1 Overview
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4.1.1 Precautions
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4.1.2 Tools to Be Used
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4.1.3 Screw List
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4.1.4 Pre-Shipment Checks
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4.2 Disassembly
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4.2.1 Removing the Housings
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4.2.2 Removing the Board Assembly
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4.2.3 Removing the Waste Ink Pads
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4.2.4 Removing the ASF Unit
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4.2.5 Removing the Paper Eject Unit
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