Epson C823572 (Ethernet) Service Manual

Epson America, Inc.TM-FX88/1180Service ManualFX-880/FX-1180

EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 Service Manual1-i1. Product Description Features...

Adjustments4-6EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 Service ManualBidirectional AdjustmentYou can perform the bidirectional adjustment with the adjustment program or f

AdjustmentsEPSON FX-880/FX-1180 Service Manual4-75. Repeat steps 3 and 4 until you achieve satisfactory alignment. Alignment is correct when the vert

EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 Service Manual5-i5. Troubleshooting Overview ...

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TroubleshootingEPSON FX-880/FX-1180 Service Manual5-1OverviewThis chapter contains flowcharts and checkpoint tables to help you troubleshoot the print

Troubleshooting5-2EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 Service ManualThe following table lists error conditions and shows how they are identified by the beeper and in

TroubleshootingEPSON FX-880/FX-1180 Service Manual5-3Motor DriversIf a motor is not working but its coils seem okay, check the driver. Also, check th

Troubleshooting5-4EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 Service ManualPrintheadYou can check for an open circuit in the printhead’s solenoid coils by using a multimete

TroubleshootingEPSON FX-880/FX-1180 Service Manual5-5Printhead DriverIf the printhead is not working but its solenoids test okay, check the driver cir

Troubleshooting5-6EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 Service ManualSensorsYou can test a sensor by disconnecting its cable connector from the main board and applyin

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TroubleshootingEPSON FX-880/FX-1180 Service Manual5-7Unit Level TroubleshootingWhen a problem occurs, you can identify the defective unit based on the

Troubleshooting5-8EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 Service ManualSTARTIs the AC power line voltage normal?Has fuse F1 on the power supply board blown out?Disconne

TroubleshootingEPSON FX-880/FX-1180 Service Manual5-9STARTAre connectors on the C229 MAIN board connected securely?Secure the connectors.Is the proble

Troubleshooting5-10EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 Service ManualSTARTRun a self-test.Does anything print at all?Make sure the connectors on the C229 MAIN board

TroubleshootingEPSON FX-880/FX-1180 Service Manual5-11STARTIs paper loaded correctly?Load paper correctly.Are connectors CN5 and CN6 connected securel

Troubleshooting5-12EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 Service ManualSTARTDo the control panel buttons sound and feel normal when pressed?Replace the PNL board.Repla

TroubleshootingEPSON FX-880/FX-1180 Service Manual5-13STARTRun the self-test.Does the self-test print correctly?Go to Flowchart 3.Check the default se

Troubleshooting5-14EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 Service ManualRepairing the Power Supply Circuit BoardThis section describes how to identify and repair proble

TroubleshootingEPSON FX-880/FX-1180 Service Manual5-15Table 5-11. Repairing the C229 PSB/PSE Board (continued)Symptom Condition PossibleCauseCheckpoin

Troubleshooting5-16EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 Service ManualTable 5-11. Repairing the C229 PSB/PSE Board (continued)Symptom Condition PossibleCauseCheckpoin

Product DescriptionEPSON FX-880/FX-1180 Service Manual1-1FeaturesThe EPSON FX-880 and FX-1180 are small-footprint, 9-pin serial impact dot matrix prin

TroubleshootingEPSON FX-880/FX-1180 Service Manual5-17Repairing the Main Board AssemblyThis section describes how to identify and repair problems with

Troubleshooting5-18EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 Service ManualTable 5-12. Repairing the C229 Main Board AssemblySymptom Condition PossibleCauseCheckpoint Solu

TroubleshootingEPSON FX-880/FX-1180 Service Manual5-19Table 5-12. Repairing the C229 Main Board Assembly (continued)Symptom Condition PossibleCauseChe

Troubleshooting5-20EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 Service ManualTable 5-12. Repairing the C229 Main Board Assembly (continued)Symptom ConditionPossibleCauseChec

TroubleshootingEPSON FX-880/FX-1180 Service Manual5-21Repairing the Printer MechanismThis section provides instructions for repairing the printer mech

Troubleshooting5-22EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 Service ManualTable 5-13. Repairing the Printer Mechanism (continued)Symptom Condition PossibleCauseCheckpoint

TroubleshootingEPSON FX-880/FX-1180 Service Manual5-23Table 5-13. Repairing the Printer Mechanism (continued)Symptom Condition PossibleCauseCheckpoint

EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 Service Manual6-i6. Maintenance Preventive Maintenance...

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MaintenanceEPSON FX-880/FX-1180 Service Manual6-1Preventive MaintenanceTo keep the printer in optimum condition and prevent printer problems, vacuum t

Product Description1-2EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 Service Manual Character tables Standard version 11 tablesNLSP version 19 tables Character sets 12 inter

Maintenance6-2EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 Service ManualTable 6-2. Lubrication PointsRef. No. Lubrication Points Lubricant1 Cam surface on the 34.5 mm spur g

MaintenanceEPSON FX-880/FX-1180 Service Manual6-3Figure 6-1. Lubrication Point 1Figure 6-2. Lubrication Points 2 and 3 Tractor Clutch CamSpur Gears (3

Maintenance6-4EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 Service ManualFigure 6-3. Lubrication Point 4Figure 6-4. Lubrication Points 5, 6, and 7: Lubrication Point Ref. No.

MaintenanceEPSON FX-880/FX-1180 Service Manual6-5Figure 6-5. Lubrication Point 8Release Shaft: Lubricating Point (8)

EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 Service ManualA-iAppendix Connector Summary...

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AppendixEPSON FX-880/FX-1180 Service ManualA-1Connector SummaryFigure A-1 illustrates how primary components are connected. Table A-1 lists connector

AppendixA-2EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 Service ManualTable A-1. Connector SummaryBoard Connector Pin DescriptionC229 Main BoardAssemblyCN1 36 Parallel interf

AppendixEPSON FX-880/FX-1180 Service ManualA-3Table A-3. Connector Pin Assignments-CN1 (continued)Pin I/O Signal Function19 to30GND Signal ground.31

AppendixA-4EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 Service ManualTable A-5. Connector Pin Assignments-CN2 (continued)Pin I/O Signal Function33 In/Out D3 Data bus bit 334

Product DescriptionEPSON FX-880/FX-1180 Service Manual1-3AccessoriesTable 1-1. Items Included with the PrinterEnclosed item QuantityUser’s guide 1Driv

AppendixEPSON FX-880/FX-1180 Service ManualA-5Table A-10. Connector Pin Assignments-CN7Pin I/O Signal Function1+5 V +5 VDC line2 In HTMP Head tempera

AppendixA-6EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 Service ManualTable A-13. Connector Pin Assignments-CN10Pin I/O Signal Function1 In RELEASE Release sensor signal2GND

AppendixEPSON FX-880/FX-1180 Service ManualA-7Component LayoutFigure A-2. C229 MAIN Board Component Layout

AppendixA-8EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 Service ManualFigure A-3. C229 PSB Board Component Layout

AppendixEPSON FX-880/FX-1180 Service ManualA-9Figure A-4. C229 PSE Board Component Layout

AppendixA-10EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 Service ManualFigure A-5. C229PSH Component LayoutFigure A-6. PNL Board Component Layout

AppendixEPSON FX-880/FX-1180 Service ManualA-15Dimensions and WeightFX-1180Dimensions: W 23.2 inches (590mm) × D 13.8 inches (350mm) × H 6.1 inches

AppendixA-16EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 Service ManualFX-880Dimensions: W 16.3 inches (415mm) × D 13.8 inches (350mm) × H 6.1 inches (154mm)Weight: 16.8 lb

AppendixEPSON FX-880/FX-1180 Service ManualA-17Circuit DiagramsFigure A-13. PNL Circuit Diagram13254132541325413254132546GNDGNDPANELCN1+5VC10.1u25VLED

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Product Description1-4EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 Service ManualHardware SpecificationsThis section describes the hardware specifications of the FX-880 and F

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Product DescriptionEPSON FX-880/FX-1180 Service Manual1-5Table 1-4. Print ResolutionPrint Mode Horizontal density Vertical density Adjacent dot printe

Product Description1-6EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 Service Manual Feed speedTable 1-5. Feed SpeedMode Type of Feed SpeedNormal 1/6 inch 62 ms/lineContinuous

Product DescriptionEPSON FX-880/FX-1180 Service Manual1-7Paper SpecificationsThis section describes the types of paper that can be used with this prin

Product Description1-8EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 Service ManualEnvelopesTable 1-10. Specifications for EnvelopesEnvelope type No.6 No.10Width6.5 inches (165

iiEPSON FX-880/FX-1180 Service ManualEPSON FX-880/FX-1180Service ManualRevision Date1st Release August 1998

Product DescriptionEPSON FX-880/FX-1180 Service Manual1-9 Table 1-12. Specifications for Continuous Form LabelsInsertionFront (push or pull tractor, b

Product Description1-10EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 Service ManualRoll paperTable 1-13. Specifications for Roll PaperInsertionRear entryFX-1180: 16 inches (40

Product DescriptionEPSON FX-880/FX-1180 Service Manual1-11Electrical SpecificationsElectrical specifications for the FX-880 and FX-1180 depend on both

Product Description1-12EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 Service ManualTable 1-17. Electrical Specifications for the UPS VersionItem SpecificationRated voltage 100

Product DescriptionEPSON FX-880/FX-1180 Service Manual1-13Safety ApprovalsThe FX-880 and FX-1180 have met the following safety approvals:Table 1-20. S

Product Description1-14EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 Service ManualFirmware SpecificationsThis section provides detailed information about firmware for the FX-

Product DescriptionEPSON FX-880/FX-1180 Service Manual1-15Interface SpecificationsThe FX-880 and FX-1180 provide a bidirectional 8-bit parallel interf

Product Description1-16EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 Service Manual The BUSY signal is active (HIGH) under the following conditions: While receiving data. W

Product DescriptionEPSON FX-880/FX-1180 Service Manual1-17Table 1-24. Maximum and Minimum Timings for Data TransmissionParameter Minimum Maximumtsetup

Product Description1-18EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 Service ManualTable 1-25. Pin Assignments for Reverse ChannelPin Signal ReturnGND PinIn/Out* Functional De

EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 Service Manual iiiTable of Contents1. Product Description...

Product DescriptionEPSON FX-880/FX-1180 Service Manual1-19Interface SelectionThe printer selects the interface automatically, unless the user manually

Product Description1-20EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 Service ManualControl Panel OperationThis section tells how to use the FX-880 and FX-1180 control panel.Co

Product DescriptionEPSON FX-880/FX-1180 Service Manual1-21LF/FF Performs a line feed if pressed momentarily. Performs a form feed if held down cont

Product Description1-22EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 Service ManualDetails of Selected FunctionsThis section explains how to use several of the more complex fu

Product DescriptionEPSON FX-880/FX-1180 Service Manual1-23Paper handling when in the tear-off mode If you press the Pause button with the printer off

Product Description1-24EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 Service ManualNote that in the following table, factory settings are shown in bold.Table 1-30. Default Set

Product DescriptionEPSON FX-880/FX-1180 Service Manual1-25Note that in the following table, factory settings are shown in bold.Table 1-31. Default Set

Product Description1-26EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 Service ManualTo perform the adjustment with a host computer, see Chapter 4, Adjustments.STARTFollow the p

Product DescriptionEPSON FX-880/FX-1180 Service Manual1-27Printer States and Error ReportingThis section describes various printer states and how the

Product Description1-28EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 Service ManualConditions Indicated by the LEDs and BeeperThe following table shows how to interpret the pr

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Product DescriptionEPSON FX-880/FX-1180 Service Manual1-29Main ComponentsThe main components of the FX-880 and FX-1180 are designed for easy removal a

EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 Service Manual2-i2. Operating Principles Printer Mechanism Operation...

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Operating PrinciplesEPSON FX-880/FX-1180 Service Manual2-1Printer Mechanism OperationThis section describes the FX-1180 and FX-880 printer mechanism,

Operating Principles2-2EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 Service ManualFigure 1. Printer MechanismPrintheadThe printhead transfers ink to the printed page by means

Operating PrinciplesEPSON FX-880/FX-1180 Service Manual2-3As shown in the diagram below, the head driving coil, when energized, pulls against the actu

Operating Principles2-4EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 Service ManualCarriage UnitThe carriage unit transports the printhead back and forth across the printed pa

Operating PrinciplesEPSON FX-880/FX-1180 Service Manual2-5Paper PathsDifferent kinds of paper feed through the printer in different ways. The paths d

Operating Principles2-6EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 Service ManualFigure 6. Paper Path for Pull Tractor Feeding Using the Rear EntranceFigure 7. Paper Path fo

Operating PrinciplesEPSON FX-880/FX-1180 Service Manual2-7 Bottom EntranceThe following figure shows the paper path for tractor feeding using the bot

EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 Service Manual vPrefaceThe EPSON FX-880 and EPSON FX-1180 are identical products, except for their width. To permitprinting on w

Operating Principles2-8EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 Service ManualFigure 10. Paper Path for Push Tractor Feeding Using the Front EntranceFigure 11. Paper Path

Operating PrinciplesEPSON FX-880/FX-1180 Service Manual2-9Figure 12. Paper Path for Push-Pull Tractor Feeding Using the Front Entrance Summary of Pap

Operating Principles2-10EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 Service ManualIn the figure below, black arrows indicate directional movement when the printhead carriage

Operating PrinciplesEPSON FX-880/FX-1180 Service Manual2-11Platen Gap Adjustment MechanismThe platen gap (the gap between the platen and the printhead

Operating Principles2-12EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 Service Manual Circuit OperationPower Supply – Circuit TypesThe FX-1180 and FX-880 printers can be powere

Operating PrinciplesEPSON FX-880/FX-1180 Service Manual2-13To protect the printer, the power supply board incorporates over-voltage and over-current p

Operating Principles2-14EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 Service ManualControl CircuitThe C229 MAIN board is the control circuit board for the FX-1180 and FX-880.

Operating PrinciplesEPSON FX-880/FX-1180 Service Manual2-15The following illustration shows the control circuits in block diagram form.Figure 17. Cont

Operating Principles2-16EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 Service ManualData from the host computer is first stored in the printer’s input buffer. The printer the

ESPON FX-880/FX-1180 Service Manual3-i3. Disassembly and AssemblyOverview...

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Disassembly and Assembly3-iiESPON FX-880/FX-1180 Service Manual

Disassembly and AssemblyESPON FX-880/FX-1180 Service Manual3-1OverviewThis chapter describes procedures for disassembling the EPSON FX-880 and FX-1180

Disassembly and Assembly3-2ESPON FX-880/FX-1180 Service ManualToolsTable 3-1 lists the required tools for disassembling, assembling, or adjusting the

Disassembly and AssemblyESPON FX-880/FX-1180 Service Manual3-3Service Checks after RepairBefore returning the printer after service, use the check lis

Disassembly and Assembly3-4ESPON FX-880/FX-1180 Service ManualScrew SpecificationsTable 3-3 lists the abbreviations used in the following pages for sm

Disassembly and AssemblyESPON FX-880/FX-1180 Service Manual3-5Printer Disassembly and AssemblyThis section provides disassembly procedures. The basic

Disassembly and Assembly3-6ESPON FX-880/FX-1180 Service ManualPrinthead Removal1. Remove the top cover.2. Remove the 2 CBS screws (M3 x 8) securing

Disassembly and AssemblyESPON FX-880/FX-1180 Service Manual3-7HP (Home Position) Sensor Removal1. Remove the top cover.2. Release the hook securing

Disassembly and Assembly3-8ESPON FX-880/FX-1180 Service ManualDisassembly Preparation1. Remove the paper guide, top cover, front cover, and knob. Re

Disassembly and AssemblyESPON FX-880/FX-1180 Service Manual3-9Upper Housing Removal1. Follow the disassembly preparation procedures (see page 3-8).2.

EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 Service Manual viiFCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENTFOR AMERICAN USERSThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits fo

Disassembly and Assembly3-10ESPON FX-880/FX-1180 Service ManualDuring re-assembly, note the following points: When replacing the upper housing, seat

Disassembly and AssemblyESPON FX-880/FX-1180 Service Manual3-11C229 Main Board Removal1. Follow the disassembly preparation procedure (see page 3-8).

Disassembly and Assembly3-12ESPON FX-880/FX-1180 Service ManualCBS Screw (M3 x 4)CBS Screw (M3 x 4)CBB Screw (3 x 12)Shield CoverCBS Screw (3 x 12)Upp

Disassembly and AssemblyESPON FX-880/FX-1180 Service Manual3-13C229 PSB/PSE Board RemovalWARNING The primary parts of the power supply are connected

Disassembly and Assembly3-14ESPON FX-880/FX-1180 Service ManualCBB Screw (3 x 12)CN1C229 PSB/PSE BoardLower CaseC229 Main BoardRivetFigure 3-7. Power

Disassembly and AssemblyESPON FX-880/FX-1180 Service Manual3-15Platen Removal1. Follow the disassembly preparation procedure (see page 3-8).2. Remov

Disassembly and Assembly3-16ESPON FX-880/FX-1180 Service ManualCBS Screw (M3 x 8)Platen CoverPlatenPlaten Shaft HolderPlaten Shaft HolderLeft Side Fra

Disassembly and AssemblyESPON FX-880/FX-1180 Service Manual3-17Printer Mechanism Removal1. Follow the disassembly preparation procedure (see page 3-8

Disassembly and Assembly3-18ESPON FX-880/FX-1180 Service ManualCBB Screw (4 x 12)Mechanism Mounting ScrewMechanism Mounting ScrewFront FramePrinter Me

Disassembly and AssemblyESPON FX-880/FX-1180 Service Manual3-19Printer Mechanism DisassemblyCR Motor Removal1. Remove the printer mechanism (see page

viiiEPSON FX-880/FX-1180 Service ManualTRADEMARKSEPSON and ESC/P are registered trademarks and ESC/P 2, EPSON FX-880, and EPSON FX-1180 aretradem

Disassembly and Assembly3-20ESPON FX-880/FX-1180 Service ManualWhen reassembling the CR motor, position it on the bracket as shown below:CAUTIONAfter

Disassembly and AssemblyESPON FX-880/FX-1180 Service Manual3-21PF Motor Removal1. Remove the printer mechanism (see page 3-17).2. Release the motor

Disassembly and Assembly3-22ESPON FX-880/FX-1180 Service ManualPF Gear Train Disassembly1. Remove the printer mechanism (see page 3-17).2. Remove th

Disassembly and AssemblyESPON FX-880/FX-1180 Service Manual3-23CAUTION When assembling, engage the hole in the tractor cam clutch with the lower tab o

Disassembly and Assembly3-24ESPON FX-880/FX-1180 Service ManualPG (Platen Gap) Sensor Removal1. Remove the printer mechanism (see page 3-17).2. Rele

Disassembly and AssemblyESPON FX-880/FX-1180 Service Manual3-25Release Lever Sensor Removal1. Remove the printer mechanism (see page 3-17).2. Releas

Disassembly and Assembly3-26ESPON FX-880/FX-1180 Service ManualFront PE (Paper End) Sensor Removal1. Remove the printer mechanism (see page 3-17).2.

Disassembly and AssemblyESPON FX-880/FX-1180 Service Manual3-27Rear PE Sensor Removal1. Remove the printer mechanism (see page 3-17).2. Carefully st

Disassembly and Assembly3-28ESPON FX-880/FX-1180 Service ManualCarriage Removal1. Remove the printer mechanism (see page 3-17).2. Remove the printhe

Disassembly and AssemblyESPON FX-880/FX-1180 Service Manual3-29CAUTIONWhen attaching the timing belt to the carriage, secure the timing belt to the le

EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 Service Manual ixPRECAUTIONSPrecautionary notations throughout the text are categorized relative to:1. personal injury.2. damage

Disassembly and Assembly3-30ESPON FX-880/FX-1180 Service ManualRear Paper Guide Removal1. Remove the printer mechanism (see page 3-17).2. Remove the

Disassembly and AssemblyESPON FX-880/FX-1180 Service Manual3-31HookRear FrameCBS Screw (M3 x 8)CBS Screw (M3 x 8)Left FrameRear Paper GuideRear FrameF

Disassembly and Assembly3-32ESPON FX-880/FX-1180 Service ManualRibbon Drive Removal1. Remove the printer mechanism (see page 3-17).2. Remove the pla

4-iEPSON FX-880/FX-1180 Service Manual4. AdjustmentsAdjustment Overview ...

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AdjustmentsEPSON FX-880/FX-1180 Service Manual4-1Adjustment OverviewRequired AdjustmentsWhenever you remove or replace parts, you must perform certain

Adjustments4-2EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 Service ManualAdjusting and Resetting the PrinterPlaten Gap AdjustmentIf the CR guide shaft has been removed, or if

AdjustmentsEPSON FX-880/FX-1180 Service Manual4-37. Move the carriage assembly to the right edge.8. Slightly loosen the hexagonal nut securing the PG

Adjustments4-4EPSON FX-880/FX-1180 Service ManualFactory SettingsThe printer’s factory settings are stored in the EEPROM on the main board. Therefore,

AdjustmentsEPSON FX-880/FX-1180 Service Manual4-5Table 4-3. Market ListDestination CodeEAI, EAI (Latin) USASTDEURO, EDG, EUL, EUL(SCANDINAVIA), EFS,EI