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Installation and Setup Procedures 2
.
This chapter provides tips to help you select a site, set up, and test the printer. There is
information on the using
the
parallel and serial interfaces, along with cabling
configurations for serial transmission. The last portion of the chapter provides information
customers need to know about this printer to ensure maximum problem-free operation.
Site Requirements
Selection of a suitable location is essential to proper operation of the FX-870/1170. The
printer must be placed on a level, stable surface in a clean environment, which is not
subject to rapid fluctuations in temperature, vibration,
ordirect
sunlight.
Use this list in placement of the printer:
.
Place the printer on a stable, flat surface capable of supporting at least twice the
weight of the printer (30 lb. for the narrow carriage printer or 40 lb. for the wide
carriage).
.
If you are using the built-in parallel interface, place the printer close enough to the
computer that you need a cable no longer than 10 feet, maximum.
If the printer must
be farther than 10 feet from the computer, install an optional Type B serial interface.
a
Leave adequate space around the printer for proper ventilation.
.
Avoid electrical outlets controlled by wall switches or automatic timers. Accidental
disruption of power can erase information stored in printer memory.
0
Keep the entire computer system away from potential causes of electromagnetic
interference, such as loudspeakers or the base unit of cordless telephones.
.
Avoid dusty environments.
Removing the Packing Materials
Be sure to remove all the protective tape and packing material for the printer before
attempting to put the printer together. Refer to the Notice Sheet inserted in the printer for
directions. Save the packing materials in case the printer needs to be shipped later.
The Correct Power On Sequence
While the printer is plugged in, power is always applied to the secondary circuit. When you
press the OPERATE button, the printer performs the following power on sequence:
.
Checks
RAM
and
E2PROM
.
Moves the carriage back and forth until it finds the home position.
.
Lights control panel
LEDs.
If the printer cannot complete this sequence successfully, refer to Chapter 3,
Troubleshooting. Otherwise,
turn the printer off, and perform the self-test.
Epson
FX-870/1170
2-1
- FX-870/1170 1
- FCC Compliance Statement 2
- Copyright Notice 3
- Trademarks 3
- Precautions 4
- How to Use this Manual 5
- EptmnFX-870/1170 6
- Numbers and Addresses 7
- Contents 8
- Removing the Panel Unit 9
- Printer Features 10
- List of Figures 11
- List of Tables 11
- 80-column model 14
- 136-column model 14
- Hardware Specifications 15
- FX-8700170 20
- 0.12” (3.0 mm) or more 22
- EpsonFX-870/1170 22
- Epson FX-8700170 24
- Interfaces 25
- Control Panel 29
- Default Settings 32
- Position 1 (3rd step) 37
- Printer Initialization 38
- Table 1-21. Buzzer Functions 39
- Main Components 40
- ,,DAld-lfil-l 41
- Epson FX-87011170 42
- Housing Assembly 44
- Chapter 2 48
- Site Requirements 49
- The Correct Power On Sequence 49
- Parallel Cables 50
- Serial Cables 50
- Serial Cable 51
- Tips to Increase Printer Life 52
- Troubleshooting 53
- Troubleshooting 3 54
- Table 3-2. Sensor Test Points 55
- Error Codes 58
- Problem Isolation 59
- Serial Communications Errors 60
- Possible Cause 61
- 3-10 Epson 63
- Self-Test 66
- Chart 6. Data 68
- Host is Printed Incorrectly 68
- FX-870/i 70
- Connector Locations 71
- Sensor Locations 72
- Figure 3-5. Platen Gap Sensor 73
- Disassembly and Assembly 78
- Disassembly and Assembly 4 80
- Service Checks After Repair 81
- Screw Specifications 82
- Removing the Printhead 86
- Removing the 87
- Insertion 93
- Printer Mechanism 97
- Arranging the Cables 100
- Disassembly 103
- Assembly 103
- Epson FX-870/1170 103
- Adjustments, Maintenance, and 105
- Lubrication 105
- Platen Gap Adjustment 106
- Preventive Maintenance 110
- Table 5-2. Lubrication Points 111
- Principles of Operation 113
- Carriage Mechanism 118
- Paper Handling Mechanisms 120
- Ribbon Advance Mechanism 133
- Power Supply Operation 134
- Pfinciples of Operation 135
- Secondary 136
- Control Circuit Operation 137
- E05A66YA (IC4) 139
- FX-87W1170 139
- Sensor Circuits 141
- Carriage Motor Drive Circuit 142
- Printhead Drive Circuit 144
- Parallel Interface Circuit 144
- PROM Control Circuit 145
- CH1=50V TIME=2ps 146
- Reference Materials 153
- Reference Materials 7 154
- Circuit Diagrams 158
- Circuit Diagram 159
- C076 PSB Power Supply Board 160
- CO76 PSB Power Supply Board 161
- Figure 7-6 162
- Figure 7-7 163
- Outline Drawings 166
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