Epson 200 User Manual

EPSON TERMINAL PRINTEREPSON/Stylus Color 200EPSON/Stylus 200SERVICE MANUALEPSONRev.A4006645

1.2 SPECIFICATIONSThis section provides statistics and other detailed information for the printer.1.2.1 Printing SpecificationsPrint system: On-demand

Character tables: Legal and 14 international setsTable 1-2. Character TablesCharacter TablesBitmap Fonts Scalable FontsEPSON RomanEPSON Sans SerifEPSO

1.2.2 Paper Handling SpecificationsFeeding method: Friction feed paper is fed from the built-in auto sheet feeder (ASF).Line spacing: 1/6 inch feed or

The adjust lever on the upper case must be set to the proper position for the paperthickness, as shown in Table 1-4.Table 1-4. Adjust Lever SettingsPa

1.2.4 Ink Cartridge SpecificationsTable 1-6. Black I/C SpecificationsItemSpecificationsTypeExclusive cartridgeColor and WeightApproximately 54 g (inte

1.2.5 Electrical SpecificationsTable 1-8. Rated Electrical RangesSpecification120 V Version 220 - 240 V VersionRated voltage120 VAC 220 - 240 VACInpu

1.2.7 ReliabilityTotal print volume: 25,000 pages (A4, letter)MTBF: 4000 POH (Duty 7%)MCBF: 1 million pass ( except print head)Printhead life: 1000 mi

1.3 INTERFACE SPECIFICATIONSThe EPSON Stylus Color 200/EPSON Stylus 200 is standard-equipped with an 8-bit parallel and serialinterface.1.3.1 Parallel

Table 1-10 and 1-11 shows the connector pin assignments and signal functions of the 8-bit parallel interface.Table 1-10. Signal and Connector Pin Assi

1.3.2 Parallel Interface (Reverse channel)Transmission mode IEEE-1284 nibble modeAdapatable connector 57-30360 (Amphenol) or equivalentSnynchronizatio

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1.4 OPERATIONSThis section describes the basic operations of the printer.1.4.1 Control PanelThe control panel for this printer has 2 non-lock-type pu

Table 1-13. Built-in Functions on the PanelButtonFunction1’st switchSwitch pushed with power on andrelease2’nd switchSwitch pushed within 3seconds af

1.4.3 Default SettingsThe printer can save some printer setting parameters that define its functions at initialization. You canchange these parameters

Table 1-17. Default Setting Items (Continued)ItemContentsAuto line feedOffOnLoading position8.5 mm3 mmThick paperEnvelopesIndex card (portrait)Note:Th

1.4.4 Error ConditionsThe printer can detect various errors and indicate them with LEDs. Refer to Table 1-14.1.4.5 Printer InitializationThere are thr

1.5 MAIN COMPONENTSThe main components of the Stylus Color IIs are:❏ Printer mechanism (M-4C11)❏ Main control board (C199 MAIN Board)❏ Power supply un

1.5..2 Power Supply Board (C160 PSB/PSE Board)The power supply board (C160 PSB/PSE Board) consists of an RCC switching regulator circuit. Thisboard d

1.5.4 Printer Mechanism (M-4C11)The M-4C10 printer mechanism is equipped with a replaceable 64-nozzle black printhead and60-nozzle color (CMY) printhe

Chapter 2 Operating PrinciplesTable of Contents2.1 OVERVIEW 2-12.1.1 C199 Main Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2.1 OVERVIEWSince the printer mechanism of the EPSON Stylus COLOR 200 is the same as for the EPSON Stylus COLORIIs, this section only describes the di

PRECAUTIONSPrecautionary notations throughout the text are categorized relative to 1) personal jnjuury and 2) damage toequipment.DANGER Signals a prec

2.1.1.1 Carriage Motor Driver CircuitCarriage motor driver IC UDN2917EB (IC8) outputs a constant current to drive the carriage motor.CPU M3772152BFP (

In the Table 2-1, if the control sequence is executed in incremental order, the carriage motor rotatesclockwise (CW). (The CR moves from 1st column t

Chapter 3 Disassembly and AssemblyTable of Contents3.1 OVERVIEW 3-13.1.1 Precautions for Disassembling the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

LIST OF FIGURESFigure 3-1. Upper Case Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2Figure 3-2. C199 Main Board Rem

3.1 OVERVIEWThis section describes procedures for disassembling the main components of the printer. Unless otherwisespecified, disassembled units or c

3.2.1 Upper Case Removal1.1.Remove the sheet guide from main unit. Then remove 2 CBB (M4 × 11) screws securing the upper caseto the bottom case.2.Open

3.2.2 C199 MAIN Control Board and ASF Sensor Removal1. Remove the upper case (see Section 3.2.1).2.Remove 4CBB (M3×6) screws attaching the shield fram

5.Remove 3 CPS (M3×6) screws fixing the board frame to the mechanism and 1 CPS (M3x6) screwfixing the metal stay between the board frame and the right

3.2.4 C160 PSB/PSE Board Removal1. Remove the upper case (see Section 3.2.1).2.Remove 1 CBB (M3×10) screw securing the power supply board to the lower

3.2.5 M-4C11 Printer Mechanism Removal1. Remove the upper case (see Section 3.2.1).2. Remove the C199 MAIN Board (see Section 3.2.2).3. Remove the C16

PREFACEThis manual describes functions, theory of electrical and mechanical operations, maintenance, and repair ofEpson Stylus Color 200 /Epson Stylus

3.2.6 Printer Mechanism DisassemblyThe procedures described in this section explain how to remove components within the printer mechanism.3.2.6.1 Carr

4. Remove the parallelism adjust lever by rotating it toward front while pulling the lever knob.5. Remove the timing belt while pressing the pulley ho

3.2.6.2 ASF Unit Removal1. Remove the printer mechanism (see Section 3.2.5).2. Press down the tab on the left side; then pull the ASF unit toward you.

3.2.6.4 Pickup Roller Unit Removal1. Remove the printer mechanism (see Section 3.2.5).2. Remove the ASF unit (see Section 3.2.6.2).3. Remove the PE se

3.2.6.6 Paper Feed Roller Unit Removal1. Remove the printer mechanism (see Section 3.2.5).2. Remove the carriage unit (see Section 3.2.6.1).3. Remove

3.2.6.8 Head Cleaner Replacement1. Remove the printer mechanism (see Section 3.2.5).2. Remove the front frame (see Section 3.2.6.6).3. Use tweezers to

3.2.6.9 Cap Unit Removal1. Remove the printer mechanism (see Section 3.2.5).2. Remove the front frame (see Section 3.2.6.6).3. Remove 1 CPS (M3x6) scr

3.2.6.10 Paper Feed Motor Removal1. Remove the printer mechanism (see Section 3.2.5).2. Remove the pump unit. (see Section 3.2.6.9).3.Remove the 2 CBB

Chapter 4 AdjustmentTable of Contents4.1 OVERVIEW 4-14.1.1 Bi-D (Bidirectional Printing) Alignment Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-24.1.2

4.1 OVERVIEWThis section describes adjustments required when the printer is disassembled and assembled for repair.❒After removing an ink cartridge, al

REVISION SHEETRevision Issue Date ContentsRev.-A July 15,1996 1st issue-v-

4.1.1 Bi-D (Bidirectional Printing) Alignment AdjustmentThe bidirectional alignment adjustment is required when the printer mechanism, main board, or

4.1.2 Head Angle AdjustmentThe adjust lever on the carriage unit calibrates the printhead mounting position on the carriage unit. Youmust adjust the p

4.1.4 Platen Gap AdjustmentThis adjustment is required after you have removed the carriage unit from the main unit or replaced thecarriage unit. Adjus

4.1.5 EEPROM Reset ProcedureLike other EPSON ink jet printers, this printer is equipped with an EEPROM on the main board. ThisEEPROM stores status inf

4.1.5.2 EEPROM Initialization for Main Board ReplacementIf the main board malfunctions and is unable to read out the contents of the EEPROM, replace t

Chapter 5 TroubleshootingTable of Contents5.1 OVERVIEW 5-15.2 Repair the C160 Power Supply Board 5-35.3 Repair the C199 Main Control Board 5-45.4

5.1 OVERVIEWThis section describes troubleshooting at the unit level and for abnormal printing(missing-aligned dots). TheEPSON Stylus Color 200/Epson

Table 5-2. Sensor StatusSensor Point Signal Level StatusPE SensorCN7Pin 1 (PE) to Pin 2(GND)H (5 V) Paper existsL (GND) No paper (paper end)CO SensorC

5.2 Unit-Repair - C160 Power Supply BoardThis section describes how to repair the C160 power supply board and main board. The table below providesvari

5.3 Unit Repair - C199 Main Control BoardThis section describes the problems related to the main controller board (C199 Main). The table belowprovides

TABLE OF CONTENTSCHAPTER 1. PRODUCT DESCRIPTIONCHAPTER 2. OPERATION PRINCIPLESCHAPTER 3 DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLYCHAPTER 4. ADJUSTMENTCHAPTER 5. TROUBL

SolutionPhenomenon Condition Cause CheckpointsCarriage doesnot operatenormally.Drive pulsedoes notoutput.CPU isdefective.IC12 isdefective.Does the wav

5.4 Repair of PRINTER MECHANISMAny problems related to the printer mechanism should be repaired according to the troubleshootingprocedures in Table 5-

5.5 Dot missing Trouble shooting GuideThis section describes how to recover the clogged nozzle when you receive the dot-missing printer.Since the pri

5.5.1 How to recover the dot-missing with the brand-new ink cartridgeThe following flow-chart shows the way of recovering a clogged nozzle with the in

5.5.1.1 How to Perform the 360-DPI PrintingIt is possible to confirm the any problems with the 360-DPI check pattern printing. Also, if you receive th

5.5.1.3 Performing the CL operation for 2 ~ 3 timesThis section describes the cleaning operation if you find a print missing on the 360-DPI check patt

5.5.1.4 Is the Head angle correct?This section describes either the head angle condition is correct or not. Refer to Section 4.1.3 for the acrualadjus

Chapter 6 MaintenanceTable of Contents6.1 PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE 6-16.1.1 Printhead Cleaning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

6.1 PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCEThis printer must be lubricated only O-11 when you need a lubrication for carriage guide shaft. If youlubricate with another

3. Hold down the Load/Eject button as the printer is turned back on. This prints ademonstration page in order to check the result.4. Turn off the prin

Chapter 1 Product DescriptionTable of Contents1.1 OVERVIEW 1-11.2 SPECIFICATIONS 1-21.2.1 Printing Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

6.1.3 Lubrication and AdhesivesThe printer must be lubricated properly when it is disassembled for component replacement, or if mechanicalnoise exceed

Figure 6-1. Lubrication and Adhesive PointMaintenance Epson Stylus Color 200 / Epson Stylus 2006-4 Rev. A

AppendixTable of ContentsA.1 CONNECTOR SUMMARY A-1A.1.1 Detail of Connector Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-2A

A.1 CONNECTOR SUMMARYThe figure below shows the interconnection between the major components of the Epson Stylus Color200/Epson Stylus 200.AC INLE

A.1.1 Connector SummaryThis section describes the connector summary. The table A-1 lists the connoctor summary for everyconnectors on the C199 main a

Table A-3. Connector Pin Assignments — CN2Pin I/O Name Description1 I DTRData terminal ready signal2 O TXD-Transmit data signal3 — GNDSignal Ground4 I

Table A-6. Connector Pin Assignments — CN5Pin I/O Name Description1 O PFA PF motor drive phase A2 O PF-/A PF motor drive phase /A3 O PF-B PF motor dri

A.2 CIRCUIT DIAGRAMFigure A-2. C160 PSB Board Circuit DiagramEpson Stylus Color 200/Epson Stylus 200 AppendixRev. A A-5

Figure A-3. C160 PSE Board Circuit DiagramAppendix Epson Stylus Color 200/ Epson Stylus 200A-6 Rev. A

Figure A-5. C160 PSB Board Component LayoutFigure A-6. C160 PSE Board Component LayoutEpson Stylus Color 200/Epson Stylus 200 AppendixRev. A A-9

List of FiguresFigure 1-1. Exterior View of EPSON Stylus Color 200. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1Figure 1-2. Nozzle Configuration . . . . . .

A.3 Circuit Board Component LayoutFigure A-7. C199 Main Control Board Component LayoutAppendix Epson Stylus Color 200/ Epson Stylus 200A-10 Rev. A

A.4 Exploded DiagramFigure A-8. EPSON Stylus Color 200 Exploded Diagram (1)Epson Stylus Color 200/Epson Stylus 200 AppendixRev. A A-11

Figure A-9. EPSON Stylus Color 200 Exploded Diagram (2)Appendix Epson Stylus Color 200/ Epson Stylus 200A-12 Rev. A

Figure A-10. EPSON Stylus Color 200 Exploded Diagram (3)Epson Stylus Color 200/Epson Stylus 200 AppendixRev. A A-13

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1.1 FEATURESThe Epson Stylus Color 200/Epson Stylus 200 printer are color ink jet dot matrix printers that come with a64-nozzle black printhead and a