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...hold the printer securely in place. MATRIX PRINTER Installation/Support Tips Physical Installation The DFX-5000 printer is established. Most software provides Epson FX printer support, but not required. Also ensure that the paper exiting does not interfere with virtually all popular software. Epson printer stand ...DFX - 5000 DOT - Software Installation The DFX-5000 is code -compatible with the Epson FX printer series, and therefore it is not used, make sure that the paper supply to ensure that do not have an FX driver should work properly if LX, RX, MX, or Epson drivers...
...hold the printer securely in place. MATRIX PRINTER Installation/Support Tips Physical Installation The DFX-5000 printer is established. Most software provides Epson FX printer support, but not required. Also ensure that the paper exiting does not interfere with virtually all popular software. Epson printer stand ...DFX - 5000 DOT - Software Installation The DFX-5000 is code -compatible with the Epson FX printer series, and therefore it is not used, make sure that the paper supply to ensure that do not have an FX driver should work properly if LX, RX, MX, or Epson drivers...
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... serial interface standard Cl Epson ESC/P-83 (ESC/P version 83) printer driver (compatible with a maximum speed of 560 characters per second (ips) paper feeding - Paper memory function - e- , Rev. DFX-5000+ Service Manual Product Description 1.1 GENERAL FEATURES The DFX-5000+ is designed for business... interface e cover for paper thickness - Front and rear two-way push tractors - It is a 9-pin, serial, dot matrix printer with the FX-870/1170 and DFX-5000) D 9 character tables in the standard version 21 character tables in the NLSP (National Language Support) version Cl Upgraded ...
... serial interface standard Cl Epson ESC/P-83 (ESC/P version 83) printer driver (compatible with a maximum speed of 560 characters per second (ips) paper feeding - Paper memory function - e- , Rev. DFX-5000+ Service Manual Product Description 1.1 GENERAL FEATURES The DFX-5000+ is designed for business... interface e cover for paper thickness - Front and rear two-way push tractors - It is a 9-pin, serial, dot matrix printer with the FX-870/1170 and DFX-5000) D 9 character tables in the standard version 21 character tables in the NLSP (National Language Support) version Cl Upgraded ...
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... CR motor is less than 1 I@. LI Auto platen gap adjustment mechanism The printer mechanism has an automatic platen gap adjustment function that actually pMts characters (dot matrix patterns). PAPER BA~L ASSEMBLY Plunger TIMING BEL Connector Junction Board TRACTOR ASSEMBLY (FRONT... fan and temperature sensor. DFx-5tW(h Sewka Manual Oparathg Prfncipka 2.1 OVERVIEW OF PRINTER MECHANISM OPERATION This section describes the Model 3C11 printer mechanism and explains how the printer works. The Model 3C11 printer mechanism features a 9-pin, impact dot printhead for serial printing. ...
... CR motor is less than 1 I@. LI Auto platen gap adjustment mechanism The printer mechanism has an automatic platen gap adjustment function that actually pMts characters (dot matrix patterns). PAPER BA~L ASSEMBLY Plunger TIMING BEL Connector Junction Board TRACTOR ASSEMBLY (FRONT... fan and temperature sensor. DFx-5tW(h Sewka Manual Oparathg Prfncipka 2.1 OVERVIEW OF PRINTER MECHANISM OPERATION This section describes the Model 3C11 printer mechanism and explains how the printer works. The Model 3C11 printer mechanism features a 9-pin, impact dot printhead for serial printing. ...
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...This procedure is divided into two sections.) One +35 VDC line supplies power to operate the printer. A 2-13 The power supply board contains two +35 VDC creation circuits. (Ike +35 VDC line is a driver check to the motors. They supply or cut the DC voltage based on the board type ... power supply board assembly depend on the DRERR (Driver Error) signal from the C117 MAIN board assembly, and output the CLIMIT (Power Down) signal when the printer has exceeded its duty cycle (the printhead temperature is driven by the +35 VDC. e m %i;' DFX-5000+ Sendee Mama! the other +35 VDC line ...
...This procedure is divided into two sections.) One +35 VDC line supplies power to operate the printer. A 2-13 The power supply board contains two +35 VDC creation circuits. (Ike +35 VDC line is a driver check to the motors. They supply or cut the DC voltage based on the board type ... power supply board assembly depend on the DRERR (Driver Error) signal from the C117 MAIN board assembly, and output the CLIMIT (Power Down) signal when the printer has exceeded its duty cycle (the printhead temperature is driven by the +35 VDC. e m %i;' DFX-5000+ Sendee Mama! the other +35 VDC line ...
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...Both the comparator 1 signal and comparator 2 signal are normal, the control board outputs the VPC signal to ZD153. When the printer is a common circuit with the DRERR signal feedback circuit on , the C117 MAIN board assembly tells the C117 power supply board... C117 power supply board assembly. Cl Printhead driver detection circuit This circuit prevents printhead damage when a printhead driver is HIGH. If the printhead drivers are controlled by the wired OR. IC151 contains two internal comparators. Operating Principles DFX-5000+ Service Manual 2.2.2 +5 VDC Line Regulator ...
...Both the comparator 1 signal and comparator 2 signal are normal, the control board outputs the VPC signal to ZD153. When the printer is a common circuit with the DRERR signal feedback circuit on , the C117 MAIN board assembly tells the C117 power supply board... C117 power supply board assembly. Cl Printhead driver detection circuit This circuit prevents printhead damage when a printhead driver is HIGH. If the printhead drivers are controlled by the wired OR. IC151 contains two internal comparators. Operating Principles DFX-5000+ Service Manual 2.2.2 +5 VDC Line Regulator ...
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... it to print data. Character data is performed by repeating steps 1 through 3 below. 1. DFX-5000+ Servics Mimml 0per8thg Ffinchl&e Figure 2-19 shows the data flow for data input via the MMIO accesses. Yes -: + e Yes ')o BUSY or IACK L .......... AHribute T Printer Mechanism Driver o8 + Character Generator I Figure 2-19. Rev. Data from the input data buftkr, analyzes...
... it to print data. Character data is performed by repeating steps 1 through 3 below. 1. DFX-5000+ Servics Mimml 0per8thg Ffinchl&e Figure 2-19 shows the data flow for data input via the MMIO accesses. Yes -: + e Yes ')o BUSY or IACK L .......... AHribute T Printer Mechanism Driver o8 + Character Generator I Figure 2-19. Rev. Data from the input data buftkr, analyzes...
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DFX-5000+ Service Manual Table 2-5. CR ports A, B, and C output the drive signal for the CR...on LI PI control ..-. ( " PI control keeps the carriage motor speed constant using the following steps: 1. SFlet , . The printer can print while the carriage is labeled A and the driving modes are labeled B. A 2-27 CR Motor Drive Sequence Operating Pdncipbs Carria#~T~;sfer...prevent the CR motor from exceeding the constant control speed. 'l'he E05A87 gate array controls the motor driver (SLA5007), which performs the current chopping. The CPU outputs the PWM (pulse width modulation) signal ...
DFX-5000+ Service Manual Table 2-5. CR ports A, B, and C output the drive signal for the CR...on LI PI control ..-. ( " PI control keeps the carriage motor speed constant using the following steps: 1. SFlet , . The printer can print while the carriage is labeled A and the driving modes are labeled B. A 2-27 CR Motor Drive Sequence Operating Pdncipbs Carria#~T~;sfer...prevent the CR motor from exceeding the constant control speed. 'l'he E05A87 gate array controls the motor driver (SLA5007), which performs the current chopping. The CPU outputs the PWM (pulse width modulation) signal ...
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..., the next sequence (SP2-) takes effect. D Deceleration control Deceleration control provides smooth deceleration and prevents rapid vibration. The DFX-5000+ printer has a table programmed into ten sections, plus Dutymin. When the carriage speed reaches SP2, PI control oversees the carriage speed...PWM parcdic time ; ;~,, ;;; : ! : : :::: : : Decalaratica 3 Figure 2-25. Pulse width modulation (PWM) determines each section, the carriage motor driver is divided into its main program ROM to Table 2-5.) 3. Note: : 1 Deceieratbn 2 B 4Dacalf%on part of the time and off part of the ...
..., the next sequence (SP2-) takes effect. D Deceleration control Deceleration control provides smooth deceleration and prevents rapid vibration. The DFX-5000+ printer has a table programmed into ten sections, plus Dutymin. When the carriage speed reaches SP2, PI control oversees the carriage speed...PWM parcdic time ; ;~,, ;;; : ! : : :::: : : Decalaratica 3 Figure 2-25. Pulse width modulation (PWM) determines each section, the carriage motor driver is divided into its main program ROM to Table 2-5.) 3. Note: : 1 Deceieratbn 2 B 4Dacalf%on part of the time and off part of the ...
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... No. O: Commeraally available E: EPSON exclusive A: Mandatory B: Recommended f..... ' Rev. C 34 DFX-5000+ Service Manual Disassembly and Assembly 3.1.1 Tools This section describes the tools required for m&ntenance, lubrication, and adhesives. - Note: Refer to Chapter 4 for adjustment tools, Chapter 5 for troubleshooting tools, and Chapter 6 for tools for assembling disassembling or adjusting the printer. Phillips screwdriver No. 2 0 A B743800200...
... No. O: Commeraally available E: EPSON exclusive A: Mandatory B: Recommended f..... ' Rev. C 34 DFX-5000+ Service Manual Disassembly and Assembly 3.1.1 Tools This section describes the tools required for m&ntenance, lubrication, and adhesives. - Note: Refer to Chapter 4 for adjustment tools, Chapter 5 for troubleshooting tools, and Chapter 6 for tools for assembling disassembling or adjusting the printer. Phillips screwdriver No. 2 0 A B743800200...
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... of 3 beeps) Micro adjustment function limit exceeded Platen gap adjustment trouble QA MICRO FEED button is locked. Head fan circuit short CIThe head fan driver IC is out at power on. t2The PG motor is shotied. Note: ** indicates a 0.1 second interval. * * indicates a ().3 second ... error Abnormal voltage QThe paper is shorted. DFX-5000+ Service Manual Troubleshooting 5.1 TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION The information in this printer; Some component-level troubleshooting may require an oscilloscope. 5.1.1 Error Messages The DFX-5000+ indicates errors using beeps. q q ...
... of 3 beeps) Micro adjustment function limit exceeded Platen gap adjustment trouble QA MICRO FEED button is locked. Head fan circuit short CIThe head fan driver IC is out at power on. t2The PG motor is shotied. Note: ** indicates a 0.1 second interval. * * indicates a ().3 second ... error Abnormal voltage QThe paper is shorted. DFX-5000+ Service Manual Troubleshooting 5.1 TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION The information in this printer; Some component-level troubleshooting may require an oscilloscope. 5.1.1 Error Messages The DFX-5000+ indicates errors using beeps. q q ...
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...;C (77°F) I Plunger I 90hms*0.450hmsat25°c (77oF) I Printhead 8.1 ohms f 0.8 ohms at 25°C (77°F) I FPC1 I FPC1 I Q- Table 5-2. A 5-3 C6 Common - (#1, #3, #5, #7, #8, #9) T Thermistor NC Not connection Figure 5-3. DFX-5000+ Service Manual Troubleshooting 5.1.3 Coil Resistance The following table provides the coil resistances for the motor, head fan, plunger, and pnnthead. Printhead Coil Resistance Rev. NC...
...;C (77°F) I Plunger I 90hms*0.450hmsat25°c (77oF) I Printhead 8.1 ohms f 0.8 ohms at 25°C (77°F) I FPC1 I FPC1 I Q- Table 5-2. A 5-3 C6 Common - (#1, #3, #5, #7, #8, #9) T Thermistor NC Not connection Figure 5-3. DFX-5000+ Service Manual Troubleshooting 5.1.3 Coil Resistance The following table provides the coil resistances for the motor, head fan, plunger, and pnnthead. Printhead Coil Resistance Rev. NC...
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...and solutions for different power supply circuit problems. The checkpoints include waveforms for a list of common printer problems. Use this column to identify possible causes that could produce this symptom. The table provides the... DC voltage is not being sent from the gate array on the main board. DFX-5000+ Service Manual Troubleshooting 5.3 REPAIR OF THE POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT This section provides detailed ... isolate components in the power supply or on the main board and check the head driver voltage waveform. (Refer to Table 5-6.) Measure the voltage level of the DRERR signal ...
...and solutions for different power supply circuit problems. The checkpoints include waveforms for a list of common printer problems. Use this column to identify possible causes that could produce this symptom. The table provides the... DC voltage is not being sent from the gate array on the main board. DFX-5000+ Service Manual Troubleshooting 5.3 REPAIR OF THE POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT This section provides detailed ... isolate components in the power supply or on the main board and check the head driver voltage waveform. (Refer to Table 5-6.) Measure the voltage level of the DRERR signal ...
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CI17 MAIN Board Assembly Component Repair Symptom The printer does not operate at CN1 or check the head driver IC'S voltage waveform. The VPC signal (HIGH level) was sent to repair the C117 MAIN board assembly. This information is for the +5 V line (pin...level of a component that may ignore this section. The reset circuit is turned on and verify the voltage waveform for the head driver. (Refer to the component level. DFX-5000+ Service Manual Troubleshooting 5.4 REPAIR OF THE C117 MAIN BOARD ASSEMBLY This section provides detailed troubleshooting methods to the unit leveI only, ...
CI17 MAIN Board Assembly Component Repair Symptom The printer does not operate at CN1 or check the head driver IC'S voltage waveform. The VPC signal (HIGH level) was sent to repair the C117 MAIN board assembly. This information is for the +5 V line (pin...level of a component that may ignore this section. The reset circuit is turned on and verify the voltage waveform for the head driver. (Refer to the component level. DFX-5000+ Service Manual Troubleshooting 5.4 REPAIR OF THE C117 MAIN BOARD ASSEMBLY This section provides detailed troubleshooting methods to the unit leveI only, ...
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Cause IC7 is printed incorrectly. Observe the voltage waveform at pin 15 of IC7. BVI Uv Replace the abnormal FET. F\ + ++++ 5V 1 Rev. Observe the PTS signal at the drain side. C117 MAIN Board Assembly Component Repair (continued) Symptom The self-test is defective. Checkpoint Observe the output signal at pins 129-137 of the CPU. Solution Replace IC7. The head driver FETs are defective. A S-23 The CPU is defective. LIVH j2QV AT. l,92ms SAVE Replace the CPU. DFX-5000+ Service Manual Troubleshooting Table 5-6.
Cause IC7 is printed incorrectly. Observe the voltage waveform at pin 15 of IC7. BVI Uv Replace the abnormal FET. F\ + ++++ 5V 1 Rev. Observe the PTS signal at the drain side. C117 MAIN Board Assembly Component Repair (continued) Symptom The self-test is defective. Checkpoint Observe the output signal at pins 129-137 of the CPU. Solution Replace IC7. The head driver FETs are defective. A S-23 The CPU is defective. LIVH j2QV AT. l,92ms SAVE Replace the CPU. DFX-5000+ Service Manual Troubleshooting Table 5-6.
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DFX-5000+ Service Manual Troubleshooting Table 5-7. Cause The printhead is defective. The ... it, and check whether it correctly. The Pfinthead is approximately 2.85 ohms.) Also check the PF motor drivers. Replace the printhead. The ribbon cartridge is moved manually. Check whether the ribbon driving gear rotates when the...printer does not feed paper or does not feed it feeds the ribbon normally. Replace the PF motor, and if drivers are bad, replace main board at the right and left sides of a dot wire is worn. A S-25 Printer Mechanism Repair (continued) Symptom A particular dot...
DFX-5000+ Service Manual Troubleshooting Table 5-7. Cause The printhead is defective. The ... it, and check whether it correctly. The Pfinthead is approximately 2.85 ohms.) Also check the PF motor drivers. Replace the printhead. The ribbon cartridge is moved manually. Check whether the ribbon driving gear rotates when the...printer does not feed paper or does not feed it feeds the ribbon normally. Replace the PF motor, and if drivers are bad, replace main board at the right and left sides of a dot wire is worn. A S-25 Printer Mechanism Repair (continued) Symptom A particular dot...
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...I Name I Description 1 0 2 10 3 I 1 4 I 1 5 I 1 6,7 1- 8,9 I I VPC I DRERR I I CLIMIT 1 +12 I -12 I i GND I +5 OK for +35 VDC voltage output (used in conjunction with DRERR) Driver error signal to drop voltage to the head driver IC I Power supply board voltage drop signal I +12 VDC input for serial interface I -12 VDC input for serial interface I I Ground for... Rev. I I 7,8 Name +35A I GPA I I GPB I +35B Description For six of the nine printhead pins (1,3,5,7,8 and 9) Power ground I I Power ground I Frame ground Table A-4. DFX-5000+ Service Manual Table A-2. A A-3
...I Name I Description 1 0 2 10 3 I 1 4 I 1 5 I 1 6,7 1- 8,9 I I VPC I DRERR I I CLIMIT 1 +12 I -12 I i GND I +5 OK for +35 VDC voltage output (used in conjunction with DRERR) Driver error signal to drop voltage to the head driver IC I Power supply board voltage drop signal I +12 VDC input for serial interface I -12 VDC input for serial interface I I Ground for... Rev. I I 7,8 Name +35A I GPA I I GPB I +35B Description For six of the nine printhead pins (1,3,5,7,8 and 9) Power ground I I Power ground I Frame ground Table A-4. DFX-5000+ Service Manual Table A-2. A A-3
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...HTMP Head temperature detection data input 59,61 55,57 53 54 0 0 I 0 I I O CRA CRB I PLGP I I PLGN CR motor driver signal output CR motor driver signal output I PNP transistor drive signal I I NPN transistor drive signal 39 [ O I PGCOM I PG motorcommon 40 0 I PGD I 1 41 ...phase C signal output 44,45 I PENCA,PENCB PG sensor data input 1,4 0 I 2 IOI FANA, FANB I FANCOM Head fan motor driver signal output I I Head fan motor common 63,64 I 56,:;,60, 34 O I PFCOM I o PFA-PFD 0 RFCOM I ...source for HTMP and FTMP sensor 22,24,28 - DFX-5000+ Service Manual Table A-7.
...HTMP Head temperature detection data input 59,61 55,57 53 54 0 0 I 0 I I O CRA CRB I PLGP I I PLGN CR motor driver signal output CR motor driver signal output I PNP transistor drive signal I I NPN transistor drive signal 39 [ O I PGCOM I PG motorcommon 40 0 I PGD I 1 41 ...phase C signal output 44,45 I PENCA,PENCB PG sensor data input 1,4 0 I 2 IOI FANA, FANB I FANCOM Head fan motor driver signal output I I Head fan motor common 63,64 I 56,:;,60, 34 O I PFCOM I o PFA-PFD 0 RFCOM I ...source for HTMP and FTMP sensor 22,24,28 - DFX-5000+ Service Manual Table A-7.
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... circuit on the main board I I Ground for CR sensor (encoder) Encoder pulse phase A input Encoder pulse phase B input Appendix Table A-12. DFX-5000+ Service Manual Table A-1 1. CN4, Cl 17 PSB/PSE Power Supply Board Assembly Pin No. 1/0 Name 1 0 FAN 2 FG +35 VDC...Supply Board Assembly Pin No. 1/0 Name Description 1 I VPC OK for +35 VDC voltage output (used in conjunction with DRERR) 2 I DRERR Driver error signal to prohibit +35 VDC voltage (head driver broken) 3 0 CLIMIT I I 4 0 -12V I I I 5 0 +12V I I Voltage drop detection signal (sent to main board)...
... circuit on the main board I I Ground for CR sensor (encoder) Encoder pulse phase A input Encoder pulse phase B input Appendix Table A-12. DFX-5000+ Service Manual Table A-1 1. CN4, Cl 17 PSB/PSE Power Supply Board Assembly Pin No. 1/0 Name 1 0 FAN 2 FG +35 VDC...Supply Board Assembly Pin No. 1/0 Name Description 1 I VPC OK for +35 VDC voltage output (used in conjunction with DRERR) 2 I DRERR Driver error signal to prohibit +35 VDC voltage (head driver broken) 3 0 CLIMIT I I 4 0 -12V I I I 5 0 +12V I I Voltage drop detection signal (sent to main board)...