Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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... from High Speed Draft up Reliability M Ribbon quality M Ribbon cartridge reliability M Total Print Volume vs. Reliability - Impact printers are capable of their names EPSON Sales Training EPSON is a registered trademark of an EPSON's impact printer tells you if it has a narrow or...This technical brief provides detailed information on the following topics, related to all begin with FX, LX, or DFX Twenty-four pin printers all EPSON impact printers: Functionality M Printing technology M Control code/emulation M Paper handling M SmartPark™ settings Versatility M Flexible ...
... from High Speed Draft up Reliability M Ribbon quality M Ribbon cartridge reliability M Total Print Volume vs. Reliability - Impact printers are capable of their names EPSON Sales Training EPSON is a registered trademark of an EPSON's impact printer tells you if it has a narrow or...This technical brief provides detailed information on the following topics, related to all begin with FX, LX, or DFX Twenty-four pin printers all EPSON impact printers: Functionality M Printing technology M Control code/emulation M Paper handling M SmartPark™ settings Versatility M Flexible ...
Product Information Guide
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... of 0.012 inches (0.30mm) Cartridge ribbon, available in black only (#8766). Do not use ribbons for text printing. Life expectancy (in \ \ ribbon cartridge power cable Paper thickness: Printer Specifications Printing method: Printing speed: 9-pin Impact dot matrix Printing direction: Line spacing: Printable columns: Bidirectional logic seeking for 24-pin printers. Pin Printers 12/12/88 DFX-5000 1 cross-head screwdriver DFX-5000 DOT -
... of 0.012 inches (0.30mm) Cartridge ribbon, available in black only (#8766). Do not use ribbons for text printing. Life expectancy (in \ \ ribbon cartridge power cable Paper thickness: Printer Specifications Printing method: Printing speed: 9-pin Impact dot matrix Printing direction: Line spacing: Printable columns: Bidirectional logic seeking for 24-pin printers. Pin Printers 12/12/88 DFX-5000 1 cross-head screwdriver DFX-5000 DOT -
User Manual
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... slide the print head to replace the ribbon. Replacing the Ribbon When your Epson dealer if you how to replace the ribbon. The following steps show you think lubrication is on the printer mechanism or electronic components. Let it easier for the DFX-5000. l Be careful not to replace the ribbon. 1. WARNING: l Never use a hard or abrasive brush...
... slide the print head to replace the ribbon. Replacing the Ribbon When your Epson dealer if you how to replace the ribbon. The following steps show you think lubrication is on the printer mechanism or electronic components. Let it easier for the DFX-5000. l Be careful not to replace the ribbon. 1. WARNING: l Never use a hard or abrasive brush...
Service Manual
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Options and Consumables I I Model Description #8309 Pull tractor unit #8766 Ribbon cartridge t #8767 , Ribbon pack I C82305* I Serial I/Fcard, simple serial interface** (SSi), inch screw I C82306* Serial I/F card, SSI, mm screw 1 I C82307' I 32KB intelligent serial l/F card (...I/F card i C82314* Coax l/F card I C82315* I Twinax I/F card I C82324* I Ethernet I/Fcard 'The digit indicated by an asterisk (*) vanes by country. A Product Description DFX-5000+ Service Manual Table 1-1. the printer processes the data from the card. 1-2 Rev. q *A simple serial interface card has no CPU;
Options and Consumables I I Model Description #8309 Pull tractor unit #8766 Ribbon cartridge t #8767 , Ribbon pack I C82305* I Serial I/Fcard, simple serial interface** (SSi), inch screw I C82306* Serial I/F card, SSI, mm screw 1 I C82307' I 32KB intelligent serial l/F card (...I/F card i C82314* Coax l/F card I C82315* I Twinax I/F card I C82324* I Ethernet I/Fcard 'The digit indicated by an asterisk (*) vanes by country. A Product Description DFX-5000+ Service Manual Table 1-1. the printer processes the data from the card. 1-2 Rev. q *A simple serial interface card has no CPU;
Service Manual
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DFX-5000+ Service Manual 1.2.6 Electrical Specifications Table 1-6. version: European version: UL1950 with D3 CSA22.2 #950 with D3 EN 60950 ~, SEMKO, DEMKO, NEMKO, SETI) FCC part 15 sub-... line and chassis) 1.2.7 Reliability MTBF: MCBF: Printhead life: 8000 power-on hours (POH) at a duty cycle of zs~o 24 million lines (excluding the printhead and ribbon) 300 million characters (14 dots/character) 1.2.8 Safety Approvals Safety standards: Radio frequency interference (RFI): U.S. version: European version: U.S.
DFX-5000+ Service Manual 1.2.6 Electrical Specifications Table 1-6. version: European version: UL1950 with D3 CSA22.2 #950 with D3 EN 60950 ~, SEMKO, DEMKO, NEMKO, SETI) FCC part 15 sub-... line and chassis) 1.2.7 Reliability MTBF: MCBF: Printhead life: 8000 power-on hours (POH) at a duty cycle of zs~o 24 million lines (excluding the printhead and ribbon) 300 million characters (14 dots/character) 1.2.8 Safety Approvals Safety standards: Radio frequency interference (RFI): U.S. version: European version: U.S.
Service Manual
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...Protection The printhead has a thermistor inside it cools. Remove the paper and load new paper properly. Then press the PAUSE button to turn on the ribbon mask with a label I ON [ ON 5. Table 1-11. The standby time can beset to set time over the built-in this section again...fanfold paper until its perforation reaches the tear off function. Use the printer beeps to the comer of the label's comers. - When the pnnthead or cooling fan is not being used . DFX-5000+ Service Manual 4. If the printer beeps once or twice, the information has been saved correctly in ...
...Protection The printhead has a thermistor inside it cools. Remove the paper and load new paper properly. Then press the PAUSE button to turn on the ribbon mask with a label I ON [ ON 5. Table 1-11. The standby time can beset to set time over the built-in this section again...fanfold paper until its perforation reaches the tear off function. Use the printer beeps to the comer of the label's comers. - When the pnnthead or cooling fan is not being used . DFX-5000+ Service Manual 4. If the printer beeps once or twice, the information has been saved correctly in ...
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..., and is especially heavy and durable when compared with existing terminal printer mechanisms. Its paper feeding mechanism uses fanfold paper, and an automatic mechanism is a 9-pin, serial, dot matrix printer mechanism developed for the DFX-5000+. U The DFX-5000+ does not include a carriage home position sensor. In the DFX-5000, the encoder plate was attached to provide enhanced paper handling.
..., and is especially heavy and durable when compared with existing terminal printer mechanisms. Its paper feeding mechanism uses fanfold paper, and an automatic mechanism is a 9-pin, serial, dot matrix printer mechanism developed for the DFX-5000+. U The DFX-5000+ does not include a carriage home position sensor. In the DFX-5000, the encoder plate was attached to provide enhanced paper handling.
Service Manual
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...ribbon. The head fan also has a thermistor. The CR motor is supported by repeating this printing operation in the horizontal direction. The Model 3C11 printer mechanism features a 9-pin, impact dot... The printer mechanism has an automatic platen gap adjustment function that actually pMts characters (dot matrix patterns). When the printhead or fan is too hot, the printer stops ... and printhead. 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. PAPER BA...
...ribbon. The head fan also has a thermistor. The CR motor is supported by repeating this printing operation in the horizontal direction. The Model 3C11 printer mechanism features a 9-pin, impact dot... The printer mechanism has an automatic platen gap adjustment function that actually pMts characters (dot matrix patterns). When the printhead or fan is too hot, the printer stops ... and printhead. 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. PAPER BA...
Service Manual
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... vertical direction (line feeding and form feeding). The plunger moves the paper bail assembly up the ribbon so that it is constantly changing. The RF motor drives the ribbon feed mechanism. D Tractor select mechanism The printer mechanism has two paper entrances: one at the front tractor and one at the paper bail. The... mechanism During printing, the paper bail assembly holds the paper under tension so that the portion hit by the pins is fed smoothly. Operating Principles DFX-5000+ Service Manual Cl Ribbon feed mechanism The printer's ribbon cartridge contains an endless...
... vertical direction (line feeding and form feeding). The plunger moves the paper bail assembly up the ribbon so that it is constantly changing. The RF motor drives the ribbon feed mechanism. D Tractor select mechanism The printer mechanism has two paper entrances: one at the front tractor and one at the paper bail. The... mechanism During printing, the paper bail assembly holds the paper under tension so that the portion hit by the pins is fed smoothly. Operating Principles DFX-5000+ Service Manual Cl Ribbon feed mechanism The printer's ribbon cartridge contains an endless...
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... the photo interrupter. SENSOR ASSY., TRACTOR SENSOR ASSY., PE, UPPER APER BAIL LEVER TIMING BELT, PF ") M- The top PE sensor is attached to Section 2.1.5, Ribbon Feed and Tractor Select Mechanisms, for more information.) The front and rear PE sensors are incorporated in the tractor sprocket. When paper is used with...is absorbed (not reflected). After you load paper, it is fed by the tension roller, PF roller, and front or rear tractor assembly. Operating Principles DFX-5000+ Service Manual 2.1.4 Paper Feed Mechanism Figures 2-7, 2-8, and 2-9 show the paper feed mechanism.
... the photo interrupter. SENSOR ASSY., TRACTOR SENSOR ASSY., PE, UPPER APER BAIL LEVER TIMING BELT, PF ") M- The top PE sensor is attached to Section 2.1.5, Ribbon Feed and Tractor Select Mechanisms, for more information.) The front and rear PE sensors are incorporated in the tractor sprocket. When paper is used with...is absorbed (not reflected). After you load paper, it is fed by the tension roller, PF roller, and front or rear tractor assembly. Operating Principles DFX-5000+ Service Manual 2.1.4 Paper Feed Mechanism Figures 2-7, 2-8, and 2-9 show the paper feed mechanism.
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...Ll Printhead protector LI Foam packing for paper bail c.,."~',.. Rev. Because the DFX-5000+ weighs 29.0 kg (63.8 lb) and is much larger and heavier than most printers, you disassemble, assemble, or transport the printer. A 3-1 Whenever it needs to be moved, two or more persons... be carefil when handling it , supporting itfrom the botiom. Before transporting the printer, remove the paper and ribbon cartridge. Never lifi the printer by holding the front cover, because it may come o#. LKX-5000+ Servica Manual LXsassembly and Assembty 3.1 BEFORE STARTING Read this section before you ...
...Ll Printhead protector LI Foam packing for paper bail c.,."~',.. Rev. Because the DFX-5000+ weighs 29.0 kg (63.8 lb) and is much larger and heavier than most printers, you disassemble, assemble, or transport the printer. A 3-1 Whenever it needs to be moved, two or more persons... be carefil when handling it , supporting itfrom the botiom. Before transporting the printer, remove the paper and ribbon cartridge. Never lifi the printer by holding the front cover, because it may come o#. LKX-5000+ Servica Manual LXsassembly and Assembty 3.1 BEFORE STARTING Read this section before you ...
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...Because you may be sure to turn it may need to clean the printer as shown in Chapter 6. 3-2 Rev. Packing the DFX-5000+ Before disassembling the printer, turn the printer while you do not pack the printer properly, it off and discomect the power cord from the computer, and ...then remove the paper and ribbon cartridge. If you disassemble or assemble it, place it on a ...
...Because you may be sure to turn it may need to clean the printer as shown in Chapter 6. 3-2 Rev. Packing the DFX-5000+ Before disassembling the printer, turn the printer while you do not pack the printer properly, it off and discomect the power cord from the computer, and ...then remove the paper and ribbon cartridge. If you disassemble or assemble it, place it on a ...
Service Manual
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Cl Tighten the screws while pulling the printhead backward to the carriage. Ribbon Fee BOARD TRACTOR ASSEMBLY (REAR) Figure 3-8. Disassembly and Assembly DFX-5000+ Service Manual 5. Remove the 2 FPC printhead cables from the connector junction board on the bottom plate and remove ...screws securing the FPC cover to 8 kglcm (44 lblinch). When you install the printhead, torque the screws to the bottom plate of the printer mechanism. 6. Removing the Printhead Q When you install the printhead, perform the platen gap motor value (platen gap) adjustment described in Section 4.1.7....
Cl Tighten the screws while pulling the printhead backward to the carriage. Ribbon Fee BOARD TRACTOR ASSEMBLY (REAR) Figure 3-8. Disassembly and Assembly DFX-5000+ Service Manual 5. Remove the 2 FPC printhead cables from the connector junction board on the bottom plate and remove ...screws securing the FPC cover to 8 kglcm (44 lblinch). When you install the printhead, torque the screws to the bottom plate of the printer mechanism. 6. Removing the Printhead Q When you install the printhead, perform the platen gap motor value (platen gap) adjustment described in Section 4.1.7....
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...the 3 hooks securing the RF motor gear cover to disassemble the printer mechanism. RIBBON FEED MOTOR FRAME ,. ,/" " = "'~.' '>. ., 2 CPN (M3x6) k z•• Figure 3-31. RIBBON FEED GEAR COVER RIBBON FEED / / '-+--'? : // / DRIVE GEAR RIBBON * FEED/=/'I ,,"/.0,,O,'&".j.,% ~~ MOTOR rJ,xf,~ ~ :2,,q.'. , ,-.... following the steps in this section, remove the printer mechanism from the front/rear tractor select lever assembly. Disassembly and Assembly DFX-5000+ Service Manual 3.2.7 Printer Mechanism Disassembly This section describes how to the front...
...the 3 hooks securing the RF motor gear cover to disassemble the printer mechanism. RIBBON FEED MOTOR FRAME ,. ,/" " = "'~.' '>. ., 2 CPN (M3x6) k z•• Figure 3-31. RIBBON FEED GEAR COVER RIBBON FEED / / '-+--'? : // / DRIVE GEAR RIBBON * FEED/=/'I ,,"/.0,,O,'&".j.,% ~~ MOTOR rJ,xf,~ ~ :2,,q.'. , ,-.... following the steps in this section, remove the printer mechanism from the front/rear tractor select lever assembly. Disassembly and Assembly DFX-5000+ Service Manual 3.2.7 Printer Mechanism Disassembly This section describes how to the front...
Service Manual
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...tAb -I LEVER LOWER .!? \ 'o L"" / ~~ 1 ! Attach the fiontlrear tractor select leoer to the front/rear tractor select lever assembly and remove the motor. A 3-25 DFX-5000+ Service Manual llsassembty and Assamb& 3.2.7.2 Disassembling the Front/Rear Tractor Select Lever Assembly This section describes how to disassemble the front/rear tractor select lever... select lever assembly. Remove the E ring (#3) securing the front/rear tractor select lever and remove the lever. RIBBON FEED MOTOR FRAME ~ RIBBON FEED \ MOTOR m 'a iI 'CP (PS) (M3x6) c"/) Figure 3-33. Using wire cutters, cut the...
...tAb -I LEVER LOWER .!? \ 'o L"" / ~~ 1 ! Attach the fiontlrear tractor select leoer to the front/rear tractor select lever assembly and remove the motor. A 3-25 DFX-5000+ Service Manual llsassembty and Assamb& 3.2.7.2 Disassembling the Front/Rear Tractor Select Lever Assembly This section describes how to disassemble the front/rear tractor select lever... select lever assembly. Remove the E ring (#3) securing the front/rear tractor select lever and remove the lever. RIBBON FEED MOTOR FRAME ~ RIBBON FEED \ MOTOR m 'a iI 'CP (PS) (M3x6) c"/) Figure 3-33. Using wire cutters, cut the...
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Tractor Select Lever Mounting Position 3-26 Rev. A RIBBON FEED MOTOR FRAME ~~ \ \ -TRACTOR SELECT CAM TRACTOR SELECT GEAR HOLDER Il I El 1 J / TRACTOR SELECT LEVER (UPPER and LOWER) Figure 3-34. Disassembly and Assembly DFX-5000+ Service Manual T=a-
Tractor Select Lever Mounting Position 3-26 Rev. A RIBBON FEED MOTOR FRAME ~~ \ \ -TRACTOR SELECT CAM TRACTOR SELECT GEAR HOLDER Il I El 1 J / TRACTOR SELECT LEVER (UPPER and LOWER) Figure 3-34. Disassembly and Assembly DFX-5000+ Service Manual T=a-
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... if the value incorrect, return to Step 5.) 7. Press the MICRO FEED (A) switch to Figure 4-19.) Adjustment DFX-5000+ Sewice Manual print 1. Hold the thickness gauge gradually with the printhead nose by pressing the MICRO FEED(A) switch....remount the print head. 2. Reset the ALPHA value by pressing the MICRO FEED(v) switch. ) 11. Turn the printer on the print head surface. Open the top cover and inset the #F616 exclusive thickness gauge into the memory.... state shifts to the ALPHA value adjustment state. 4. Remove the ribbon cartridge, and the paper from the printer.
... if the value incorrect, return to Step 5.) 7. Press the MICRO FEED (A) switch to Figure 4-19.) Adjustment DFX-5000+ Sewice Manual print 1. Hold the thickness gauge gradually with the printhead nose by pressing the MICRO FEED(A) switch....remount the print head. 2. Reset the ALPHA value by pressing the MICRO FEED(v) switch. ) 11. Turn the printer on the print head surface. Open the top cover and inset the #F616 exclusive thickness gauge into the memory.... state shifts to the ALPHA value adjustment state. 4. Remove the ribbon cartridge, and the paper from the printer.
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...printed automatically.) 8. Press the MICRO FEED(v) switch to shift an even number toward right. 11. Turn off the printer. 4-14 Rev.D Adjustment DFX-5000+ Service Manual 1. Mount the ribbon cartridge. 2. Press the PAUSE switch and then press the LF/FF switch to print the current flying value automatically by...- Press the MJCRO FEED(A) switch to shift an even number toward right. Set the continuous paper to the paper. Since this time, the printer shifts the standby mode and the no paper state.) 3. Press the MICRO FEED (A) switch to shift an even number toward left . -...
...printed automatically.) 8. Press the MICRO FEED(v) switch to shift an even number toward right. 11. Turn off the printer. 4-14 Rev.D Adjustment DFX-5000+ Service Manual 1. Mount the ribbon cartridge. 2. Press the PAUSE switch and then press the LF/FF switch to print the current flying value automatically by...- Press the MJCRO FEED(A) switch to shift an even number toward right. Set the continuous paper to the paper. Since this time, the printer shifts the standby mode and the no paper state.) 3. Press the MICRO FEED (A) switch to shift an even number toward left . -...
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...defective. Remove the ribbon cartridge, rotate it, and check whether it correctly. Printer Mechanism Repair (continued) Symptom A particular dot does not print. Replace the printhead. The ribbon cartridge is not driving the gear properly. Replace the ribbon cartridge. The ribbon feed (RF) ...or replace darnaged ribbon feed mechanism part (the ribbon feed select gear, ribbon feed transmission gear, or ribbon feed gear). DFX-5000+ Service Manual Troubleshooting Table 5-7. Foreign objects are bad, replace main board at the right and left sides of a dot wire is ...
...defective. Remove the ribbon cartridge, rotate it, and check whether it correctly. Printer Mechanism Repair (continued) Symptom A particular dot does not print. Replace the printhead. The ribbon cartridge is not driving the gear properly. Replace the ribbon cartridge. The ribbon feed (RF) ...or replace darnaged ribbon feed mechanism part (the ribbon feed select gear, ribbon feed transmission gear, or ribbon feed gear). DFX-5000+ Service Manual Troubleshooting Table 5-7. Foreign objects are bad, replace main board at the right and left sides of a dot wire is ...