Epson FX-2180 - Impact Printer Service Manual

6(59,&(0$18$/9 Pin Impact Dot PrinterEPSON FX-2180TM-FX2180®

EPSON FX-2180 Service Manual Chapter 1 Product Description1-11.1 SpecificationsThis section provides detailed specifications for the EPSON® FX-2180im

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EPSON FX-2180 Service Manual Chapter 1 Product Description1-21.1.3 ResolutionTable 1-2. ResolutionPrinting Mode HorizontalDensity (dpi)VerticalDensit

EPSON FX-2180 Service Manual Chapter 1 Product Description1-3 Continuous paperPWLMRMPLTMBMprintable areaFigure 1-3. Printable Area for Continuous Pa

EPSON FX-2180 Service Manual Chapter 1 Product Description1-4 Postcardsprintable areaPWLMRMPLTMBMFigure 1-5. Printable Area for PostcardsTable 1-6.

EPSON FX-2180 Service Manual Chapter 1 Product Description1-51.1.5 Paper Feed SpecificationsStandard feeding Friction front, rearmethods: Push tract

EPSON FX-2180 Service Manual Chapter 1 Product Description1-6 Single-sheet multi-part formsTable 1-9. Specifications for Single-sheet Multi-part Fo

EPSON FX-2180 Service Manual Chapter 1 Product Description1-7 PostcardsTable 1-11. Specifications for PostcardsFront Entry Rear EntryMinimum Maximum

EPSON FX-2180 Service Manual Chapter 1 Product Description1-8 Continuous paper with labelsTable 1-13. Specifications for Continuous Paper with Labe

EPSON FX-2180 Service Manual Chapter 1 Product Description1-91.1.9 Environmental ConditionsTemperatureOperating: 41° to 95° F (5° to 35° C)When using

EPSON FX-2180 Service Manual Chapter 1 Product Description1-101.1.13 Safety Approvals120 V modelSafety standards: UL1950CSA C22.2 No. 950EMI: FCC par

EPSON FX-2180 Service Manual1FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENTFOR AMERICAN USERSThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class

EPSON FX-2180 Service Manual Chapter 1 Product Description1-11Table 1-15. Button FunctionsButton FunctionOperate Turns the printer on and off. The pr

EPSON FX-2180 Service Manual Chapter 1 Product Description1-121.2.1.3 BeeperThe printer beeps during the error conditions described in Table 1-17.Tab

EPSON FX-2180 Service Manual Chapter 1 Product Description1-131.2.3 Paper Thickness Lever PositionsYou need to set the paper thickness lever for the

EPSON FX-2180 Service Manual Chapter 1 Product Description1-141.3.3 Using the Bidirectional Adjustment ModeIf the vertical lines in the printout are

EPSON FX-2180 Service Manual Chapter 1 Product Description1-151.3.5 Printing a Hex DumpYou can print a hexadecimal dump to isolate communication pro

OPERATING PRINCIPLES&+$37(5

EPSON FX-2180 Service Manual Chapter 2 Operating Principles2-12.1 OverviewThe printer’s main components include the printer mechanism, powersupply ci

EPSON FX-2180 Service Manual Chapter 2 Operating Principles2-22.1.2 Power Supply CircuitThe printer can be powered by one of the following three pow

EPSON FX-2180 Service Manual Chapter 2 Operating Principles2-3The figure below shows the power supply circuit block diagram.filter circuitfull-wavere

EPSON FX-2180 Service Manual Chapter 2 Operating Principles2-4The table below identifies and describes the main components of thecontrol circuit on t

EPSON FX-2180 Service Manual2TRADEMARKSEPSON® and ESC/P® are registered trademarks of Seiko Epson Corporation.General Notice: Other product names used

TROUBLESHOOTING

EPSON FX-2180 Service Manual Chapter 3 Troubleshooting3-13.1 OverviewThis chapter contains flowcharts and checkpoint tables fortroubleshooting the pr

EPSON FX-2180 Service Manual Chapter 3 Troubleshooting3-23.2.2 SensorsTable 3-2. Sensor Test PointsSensorConnectorTest PinNumbersTest Method(Set the

EPSON FX-2180 Service Manual Chapter 3 Troubleshooting3-33.2.3 MotorsTable 3-3. Motor Test PointsPF MotorMotor connector CN10Common pin number Test

EPSON FX-2180 Service Manual Chapter 3 Troubleshooting3-43.3 Unit Level TroubleshootingYou may be able to identify a defective printer unit simply b

EPSON FX-2180 Service Manual Chapter 3 Troubleshooting3-51. Abnormal Carriage OperationSTARTWhen you turn on the printer, does the CR motor rotate?Is

EPSON FX-2180 Service Manual Chapter 3 Troubleshooting3-62-2. Abnormal Paper FeedingSTARTENDWhen paper is loaded, is it ejected automatically?Is the

EPSON FX-2180 Service Manual Chapter 3 Troubleshooting3-74. Abnormal PrintingSTARTIs the self test printed correctly?Check the data from the host PC

EPSON FX-2180 Service Manual Chapter 3 Troubleshooting3-8Table 3-6. Repairing the Power Supply Board (Continued)Problem Cause Checkpoint SolutionThe

EPSON FX-2180 Service Manual Chapter 3 Troubleshooting3-93.5 Repairing the Main Board AssemblyThe table below provides instructions on how to repair

EPSON FX-2180 Service Manual3PRECAUTIONSThere are cautionary notes throughout the text to help you avoid personal injury or equipment damage.WARNINGSi

EPSON FX-2180 Service Manual Chapter 3 Troubleshooting3-10Table 3-7. Repairing the Main Board Assembly (Continued)Problem Cause Checkpoint SolutionCa

EPSON FX-2180 Service Manual Chapter 3 Troubleshooting3-11Table 3-7. Repairing the Main Board Assembly (Continued)Problem Cause Checkpoint SolutionA

EPSON FX-2180 Service Manual Chapter 3 Troubleshooting3-12Table 3-8. Repairing the Printer Mechanism (Continued)Problem Symptom Cause Checkpoint Solu

EPSON FX-2180 Service Manual Chapter 3 Troubleshooting3-13Table 3-8. Repairing the Printer Mechanism (Continued)Problem Symptom Cause Checkpoint Solu

EPSON FX-2180 Service Manual Chapter 3 Troubleshooting3-14Table 3-8. Repairing the Printer Mechanism (Continued)Problem Symptom Cause Checkpoint Solu

DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY

EPSON FX-2180 Service Manual Chapter 4 Disassembly and Assembly4-14.1 OverviewThis section provides warnings and cautions about disassembling andasse

EPSON FX-2180 Service Manual Chapter 4 Disassembly and Assembly4-24.1.3 Specifications for ScrewsTable 4-3 lists the abbreviations used in this chap

EPSON FX-2180 Service Manual Chapter 4 Disassembly and Assembly4-34.1.4 Service Check After RepairAfter you repair the printer and before you return

EPSON FX-2180 Service Manual Chapter 4 Disassembly and Assembly4-44.2 Disassembly and AssemblyThis section describes procedures for disassembling an

EPSON FX-2180 Service Manual4PREFACEThis manual describes the basic functions, theory of electrical and mechanical operations, and maintenance and rep

EPSON FX-2180 Service Manual Chapter 4 Disassembly and Assembly4-54.2.1 Preparing to Disassemble the PrinterBefore you disassemble the printer, disc

EPSON FX-2180 Service Manual Chapter 4 Disassembly and Assembly4-64.2.2 Removing the Panel Board Assembly1. Remove the printer cover and ribbon cart

EPSON FX-2180 Service Manual Chapter 4 Disassembly and Assembly4-74.2.3 Removing the Print Head1. Remove the printer cover and ribbon cartridge. (Se

EPSON FX-2180 Service Manual Chapter 4 Disassembly and Assembly4-84.2.4 Removing the HP Sensor1. Remove the printer cover, ribbon cartridge, front e

EPSON FX-2180 Service Manual Chapter 4 Disassembly and Assembly4-9IMPORTANT Mount the PW sensor assembly onto the ribbonmask holder groove, aligning

EPSON FX-2180 Service Manual Chapter 4 Disassembly and Assembly4-104.2.7 Removing the Upper Housing Assembly1. Remove the printer cover, rear edge g

EPSON FX-2180 Service Manual Chapter 4 Disassembly and Assembly4-114.2.8 Removing the Platen Assembly1. Remove the printer cover, ribbon cartridge,

EPSON FX-2180 Service Manual Chapter 4 Disassembly and Assembly4-124.2.9 Removing the Platen Gear1. Remove the printer cover, ribbon cartridge, and

EPSON FX-2180 Service Manual Chapter 4 Disassembly and Assembly4-13CBB screw(3 x 8 )CB screw(2 x 8 ) sensorholdercase opensensor ass

EPSON FX-2180 Service Manual Chapter 4 Disassembly and Assembly4-145. Disconnect the cables from the following connectors on the mainboard assembly.T

EPSON FX-2180 Service Manual5Table of Contents1. Product Description...

EPSON FX-2180 Service Manual Chapter 4 Disassembly and Assembly4-154.2.11.1 Removing the CR Motor Assembly1. Remove the printer cover, rear edge gui

EPSON FX-2180 Service Manual Chapter 4 Disassembly and Assembly4-164.2.11.2 Removing the PF Motor Assembly1. Remove the printer cover, front and rea

EPSON FX-2180 Service Manual Chapter 4 Disassembly and Assembly4-174.2.11.3 Removing the PG Sensor Assembly1. Remove the printer cover, front and re

EPSON FX-2180 Service Manual Chapter 4 Disassembly and Assembly4-184.2.11.4 Removing the Right Sub Frame Assembly1. Remove the printer cover, front

EPSON FX-2180 Service Manual Chapter 4 Disassembly and Assembly4-19C B S screw s (3 x 6) Figure 4-26. Removing the Right Frame AssemblyIMPORTANT The

EPSON FX-2180 Service Manual Chapter 4 Disassembly and Assembly4-202 com pression springs (200 g) and 2 plain w ashersspur gear (34.5 m m )spur gear

EPSON FX-2180 Service Manual Chapter 4 Disassembly and Assembly4-21tractor clutch camFigure 4-29. Engaging the Tractor Clutch CamAdjust the bidirecti

EPSON FX-2180 Service Manual Chapter 4 Disassembly and Assembly4-22Adjust the platen gap/parallelism andbidirectional print alignment, and resetthe T

EPSON FX-2180 Service Manual Chapter 4 Disassembly and Assembly4-23IMPORTANT The tightening torque for the two CBS screws(3 ×× 8) is 0.78 - 0.98 Nm (

EPSON FX-2180 Service Manual Chapter 4 Disassembly and Assembly4-24IMPORTANT When installing the CR assembly, insert thetiming belt securely into the

EPSON FX-2180 Service Manual62. Operating Principles...

EPSON FX-2180 Service Manual Chapter 4 Disassembly and Assembly4-25IMPORTANT If you remove the rear CR guide shaft alongwith the CR assembly, be sure

EPSON FX-2180 Service Manual Chapter 4 Disassembly and Assembly4-264.2.11.11 Removing the Front PE Sensor Assembly1. Remove the printer cover, front

EPSON FX-2180 Service Manual Chapter 4 Disassembly and Assembly4-275. Remove the three CBS screws (3 × 4) securing the upper shield plateto the print

EPSON FX-2180 Service Manual Chapter 4 Disassembly and Assembly4-284.2.11.13 Removing the Power Supply Board Assembly1. Remove the printer cover, fro

ADJUSTMENTS&+$37(5

EPSON FX-2180 Service Manual Chapter 5 Adjustments5-15.1 Adjustment Overview5.1.1 Required AdjustmentsThis chapter describes the adjustments you nee

EPSON FX-2180 Service Manual Chapter 5 Adjustments5-25.2 Adjusting and Resetting the Printer5.2.1 Platen Gap/Parallelism AdjustmentIf you have rotat

EPSON FX-2180 Service Manual Chapter 5 Adjustments5-33. Attach the print head to the carriage assembly again and tighten thetwo CBS screws (3 × 10).4

EPSON FX-2180 Service Manual Chapter 5 Adjustments5-410. If the platen gap is wider at the left end column than at the right endcolumn, adjust the pa

EPSON FX-2180 Service Manual Chapter 5 Adjustments5-55.2.2.1 Performing the Bi-d Adjustment Using the SettingsDiskette1. Make sure the PC is turned

EPSON FX-2180 Service Manual74.2.11.6 Disassembling the Right Frame Assembly...4-194.2.11.7 Removing the Left Frame Assembly.

EPSON FX-2180 Service Manual Chapter 5 Adjustments5-6You see the Bi-d Adjustment menu.< Bi-d adjustment >> Mode 0 = 0 Mode 1 =

EPSON FX-2180 Service Manual Chapter 5 Adjustments5-74. Press the LF/FF or Load/Eject button until the Pitch lights indicate thenumber of the pattern

EPSON FX-2180 Service Manual Chapter 5 Adjustments5-8Program : J****** Setting : ***** 9 pins VR 0 = 0 VR 1 = 0 VR

EPSON FX-2180 Service Manual Chapter 5 Adjustments5-9After you select the factory setting, you see the Main menu.Program : J****** Setting :

EPSON FX-2180 Service Manual Chapter 5 Adjustments5-1011. To exit the program, press Esc until you return to the DOS prompt.IMPORTANT9The adjusted TP

MAINTENANCE&+$37(5

EPSON FX-2180 Service Manual Chapter 6 Maintenance6-16.1 Preventive MaintenanceTo keep the printer operating properly, regularly clean the exterior c

EPSON FX-2180 Service Manual Chapter 6 Maintenance6-2Table 6-2. Lubrication PointsRef. No. Lubrication Points Quantity Lubricant1 Cam surfaces of the

EPSON FX-2180 Service Manual Chapter 6 Maintenance6-334.5 mm spur gear34.5 mm spur gear11platen gap adjustment slotsplaten gap adjustment lever2443Fi

APPENDIX

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION&+$37(5

EPSON FX-2180 Service Manual AppendixA-1A.1 Connector SummaryThe figure below shows how the primary components of the printer areconnected. Table A-1

EPSON FX-2180 Service Manual AppendixA-2Table A-3. Connector Pin Assignments − CN4Pin I/O Signal Name Function1 I HP CR home position signal2GND Sign

EPSON FX-2180 Service Manual AppendixA-3Table A-8. Connector Pin Assignments − CN9Pin I/O Signal Name Function1 O HD3 Head data 32NC Not connected3 O

EPSON FX-2180 Service Manual AppendixA-4Table A-13. Connector Pin Assignments − CN14Pin I/O Signal Name Function1 O A CSF motor phase A signal2 O B CS

EPSON FX-2180 Service Manual AppendixA-5A.2 Circuit Board Component LayoutDiagramsFigure A-2. C244 MAIN Board Component Layout Diagram (1 of 2)Figure

EPSON FX-2180 Service Manual AppendixA-6Figure A-4. C166 PSB Board Component Layout DiagramFigure A-5. C166 PSE Board Component Layout Diagram

EPSON FX-2180 Service Manual AppendixA-7A.3 Circuit Board and Exploded DiagramsThis section provides the following diagrams: C244 MAIN circuit boar

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