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Using the Control Panel Buttons and Lights 35 Selecting a Font and Pitch 37 Changing the Printer's Default Settings 38 Default-setting mode 39 Emulating the Okidata Microline 320/321 Turbo 40 Troubleshooting Using the Error Indicators 41 Clearing Paper Jams 42 Printing a Self Test 43 Where To Get Help 44 Product Information Safety Instructions 45 Hot Parts Caution Symbol 45 Important Safety Instructions 45 ENERGY STAR Compliance 46 FCC Compliance Statement for United States Users 46 WARNING 47 For Canadian users 47 EPSON AMERICA, INC., LIMITED WARRANTY 47 4
Using the Control Panel Buttons and Lights 35 Selecting a Font and Pitch 37 Changing the Printer's Default Settings 38 Default-setting mode 39 Emulating the Okidata Microline 320/321 Turbo 40 Troubleshooting Using the Error Indicators 41 Clearing Paper Jams 42 Printing a Self Test 43 Where To Get Help 44 Product Information Safety Instructions 45 Hot Parts Caution Symbol 45 Important Safety Instructions 45 ENERGY STAR Compliance 46 FCC Compliance Statement for United States Users 46 WARNING 47 For Canadian users 47 EPSON AMERICA, INC., LIMITED WARRANTY 47 4
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It describes all the printer's functions, optional products, printer software, troubleshooting, and technical specifications. For help using your printer software, you can make your printer, refer to both the FX-890 and the FX-2190. Notes contain important information and useful tips about your FX-890 or FX-2190 work like the Okidata® Microline® 320 Turbo or 321 Turbo by...
It describes all the printer's functions, optional products, printer software, troubleshooting, and technical specifications. For help using your printer software, you can make your printer, refer to both the FX-890 and the FX-2190. Notes contain important information and useful tips about your FX-890 or FX-2190 work like the Okidata® Microline® 320 Turbo or 321 Turbo by...
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...Out O Pause Beep pattern ••• Problem Solution No paper is loaded in the printer or select a different paper source; See Chapter 2 or the Reference Guide. Tear off . Troubleshooting 41 If you want to the wrong position. the Paper Out light goes off the printed...standby position. then press Load/Eject to feed the paper to the desired position. Chapter 4 Troubleshooting This chapter explains the error indicators and describes how to diagnose printer errors. Using the Error Indicators Use the following table to clear paper jams and print a ...
...Out O Pause Beep pattern ••• Problem Solution No paper is loaded in the printer or select a different paper source; See Chapter 2 or the Reference Guide. Tear off . Troubleshooting 41 If you want to the wrong position. the Paper Out light goes off the printed...standby position. then press Load/Eject to feed the paper to the desired position. Chapter 4 Troubleshooting This chapter explains the error indicators and describes how to diagnose printer errors. Using the Error Indicators Use the following table to clear paper jams and print a ...
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... pull the paper out of paper. 4. Wait a few minutes; If the print head is stuck where the printer ejects it off . 42 Troubleshooting If the paper is still stuck, contact EPSON for several minutes; Turn off the printer and open the printer cover. 2. If continuous paper is stuck. The print head is jammed in the...
... pull the paper out of paper. 4. Wait a few minutes; If the print head is stuck where the printer ejects it off . 42 Troubleshooting If the paper is still stuck, contact EPSON for several minutes; Turn off the printer and open the printer cover. 2. If continuous paper is stuck. The print head is jammed in the...
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...paper remains in the printer, press the Load/Eject button to the problem. c Caution: Do not turn off the printer. Always press the Pause...Running the printer's self test helps you turn on the printer while holding down the Load/Eject button while you determine whether the printer or the ... Single sheet FX-890 9.5 inches (241 mm) A4 or letter size FX-2190 14.8 inches (376 mm) A3 landscape 1. After a few seconds, the printer loads the ... test results are satisfactory, the printer is turned off the printer. Make sure paper is loaded and the printer is working properly and the problem...
...paper remains in the printer, press the Load/Eject button to the problem. c Caution: Do not turn off the printer. Always press the Pause...Running the printer's self test helps you turn on the printer while holding down the Load/Eject button while you determine whether the printer or the ... Single sheet FX-890 9.5 inches (241 mm) A4 or letter size FX-2190 14.8 inches (376 mm) A3 landscape 1. After a few seconds, the printer loads the ... test results are satisfactory, the printer is turned off the printer. Make sure paper is loaded and the printer is working properly and the problem...
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..., look at product documentation, access troubleshooting information, and receive technical advice through Friday. Use one of the following information ready: ❏ Product name (EPSON FX-890 or FX-2190) ❏ Product serial number (located on the back of the printer) ❏ Proof of purchase (... PM, Pacific Time, Monday through e-mail. Where To Get Help If your printer in SoundAdvice: 70470 (for the FX-890) or 70475 (for dealer referral. 44 Troubleshooting sales only). EPSON provides technical assistance 24 hours a day through the electronic support services and automated ...
..., look at product documentation, access troubleshooting information, and receive technical advice through Friday. Use one of the following information ready: ❏ Product name (EPSON FX-890 or FX-2190) ❏ Product serial number (located on the back of the printer) ❏ Proof of purchase (... PM, Pacific Time, Monday through e-mail. Where To Get Help If your printer in SoundAdvice: 70470 (for the FX-890) or 70475 (for dealer referral. 44 Troubleshooting sales only). EPSON provides technical assistance 24 hours a day through the electronic support services and automated ...
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...TROUBLESHOOTING Provides the step-by -step procedures for servicing the product. ADJUSTMENTS Provides Epson-approved methods for reference: • Connector pin assignments • Electric circuit boards components layout • Exploded diagram • Electrical circuit boards schematics OPERATING PRINCIPLES Describes the theory of electrical and mechanical operations of Epson... of FX1180/880. CHAPTER 5. CHAPTER 6. The chapters are intended for troubleshooting. APPENDIX Provides the following additional information for adjustment. The instructions and procedures...
...TROUBLESHOOTING Provides the step-by -step procedures for servicing the product. ADJUSTMENTS Provides Epson-approved methods for reference: • Connector pin assignments • Electric circuit boards components layout • Exploded diagram • Electrical circuit boards schematics OPERATING PRINCIPLES Describes the theory of electrical and mechanical operations of Epson... of FX1180/880. CHAPTER 5. CHAPTER 6. The chapters are intended for troubleshooting. APPENDIX Provides the following additional information for adjustment. The instructions and procedures...
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... Component Checking Point 3-1 3.1.2 Error...3-3 3.2 UNIT LEVEL TROUBLESHOOTING 3-4 3.3 UNIT REPAIRING OF THE POWER SUPPLY BOARD 3-11 3.4 UNIT REPAIRING OF THE MAIN BOARD 3-13 3.5 REPAIRING THE PRINTER MECHANISM 3-16 DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY 4.1 OVERVIEW 4-1 4.1.1 Disassembly Precautions 4-1 4.1.2 Tools and Instruments...Board Removal 4-9 4.2.6 C229PSB/PSE/PSH Board Removal 4-11 4.2.7 ROM Removal 4-12 4.2.8 Platen Removal 4-13 4.2.9 Printer Mechanism Removal 4-14 4.2.10 Printer Mechanism Disassembly 4-15 4.2.10.1 CR Motor Removal 4-15 4.2.10.2 PF Motor Removal 4-16 4.2.10.3 PF Gear...
... Component Checking Point 3-1 3.1.2 Error...3-3 3.2 UNIT LEVEL TROUBLESHOOTING 3-4 3.3 UNIT REPAIRING OF THE POWER SUPPLY BOARD 3-11 3.4 UNIT REPAIRING OF THE MAIN BOARD 3-13 3.5 REPAIRING THE PRINTER MECHANISM 3-16 DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY 4.1 OVERVIEW 4-1 4.1.1 Disassembly Precautions 4-1 4.1.2 Tools and Instruments...Board Removal 4-9 4.2.6 C229PSB/PSE/PSH Board Removal 4-11 4.2.7 ROM Removal 4-12 4.2.8 Platen Removal 4-13 4.2.9 Printer Mechanism Removal 4-14 4.2.10 Printer Mechanism Disassembly 4-15 4.2.10.1 CR Motor Removal 4-15 4.2.10.2 PF Motor Removal 4-16 4.2.10.3 PF Gear...
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...Test Method (Set Meter to Ohms. Disconnect Motor from Main Board and check it with Printer Power off.) Place one lead on pin 1 (pin2) and the other lead on each of the troubleshooting process. Meter Reading 16.0 Ω ± 10% (at 25°C par ...M-3J10 Mechanism Assembly and Adjustment END Figure 3-1. 3.1 OVERVIEW FX-1180/FX-880 Service Manual Chapter 3 Troubleshooting The printer may exhibit different symptoms for the same problem, which makes troubleshooting more difficult. Troubleshooting Process Flowchart 3.1.1 Main Component Checking Point The following flowchart ...
...Test Method (Set Meter to Ohms. Disconnect Motor from Main Board and check it with Printer Power off.) Place one lead on pin 1 (pin2) and the other lead on each of the troubleshooting process. Meter Reading 16.0 Ω ± 10% (at 25°C par ...M-3J10 Mechanism Assembly and Adjustment END Figure 3-1. 3.1 OVERVIEW FX-1180/FX-880 Service Manual Chapter 3 Troubleshooting The printer may exhibit different symptoms for the same problem, which makes troubleshooting more difficult. Troubleshooting Process Flowchart 3.1.1 Main Component Checking Point The following flowchart ...
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...− Common pin :C5 Test pins: 3, 7 Test Method (Set Meter to Ohms. Disconnect Motor from Main Board and check it with Printer Power off .) Check the following: − From the base to the collector − From the base to diodes. Rev. Printhead Connector Pin... Meter Reading The tester shows neither open nor shorted. Test pin numbers match the printhead solenoid (dot wire) numbers. Printhead Driver Test Pin Test Method (Set meter to the emitter Reverse the leads and test again. B 3-2 FX-1180/FX-880 Service Manual Chapter 3 Troubleshooting Part Printhead Table 3-2.
...− Common pin :C5 Test pins: 3, 7 Test Method (Set Meter to Ohms. Disconnect Motor from Main Board and check it with Printer Power off .) Check the following: − From the base to the collector − From the base to diodes. Rev. Printhead Connector Pin... Meter Reading The tester shows neither open nor shorted. Test pin numbers match the printhead solenoid (dot wire) numbers. Printhead Driver Test Pin Test Method (Set meter to the emitter Reverse the leads and test again. B 3-2 FX-1180/FX-880 Service Manual Chapter 3 Troubleshooting Part Printhead Table 3-2.
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... Paper out error Paper Out: On Pause: On Release lever Pause: ON error Fatal error All LEDs : Blink *** ----- The printer fails to a wrong position. FX-1180/FX-880 Service Manual Chapter 3 Troubleshooting Detector Connector Number HP Detector (CN4) Front PE Detector (CN6) Release Lever Detector (CN10) PG Detector (CN11) Printhead thermistor Table 3-4 Detector...
... Paper out error Paper Out: On Pause: On Release lever Pause: ON error Fatal error All LEDs : Blink *** ----- The printer fails to a wrong position. FX-1180/FX-880 Service Manual Chapter 3 Troubleshooting Detector Connector Number HP Detector (CN4) Front PE Detector (CN6) Release Lever Detector (CN10) PG Detector (CN11) Printhead thermistor Table 3-4 Detector...
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... Printing is faulty during self-test, but feeds paper incorrectly. B 3-4 The printer prints but carriage operation is normal. 3.2 UNIT LEVEL TROUBLESHOOTING FX-1180/FX-880 Service Manual Chapter 3 Troubleshooting You may be able to identify the defective unit just from the computer is ...printed incorrectly. Abnormal carriage operation at all. • Faulty printing some dots are not printing. Symbols...
... Printing is faulty during self-test, but feeds paper incorrectly. B 3-4 The printer prints but carriage operation is normal. 3.2 UNIT LEVEL TROUBLESHOOTING FX-1180/FX-880 Service Manual Chapter 3 Troubleshooting You may be able to identify the defective unit just from the computer is ...printed incorrectly. Abnormal carriage operation at all. • Faulty printing some dots are not printing. Symbols...
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... on C229PSB/PSE/PSH. Are the resistances NO normal? END Replace the C229 PSB/PSE/PSH. Flowchart (1) Rev. START FX-1180/FX-880 Service Manual Chapter 3 Troubleshooting Is AC input NO voltage normal? 120V version: 85 - 138V 230V version: 187 - 276V Universal Version: 85 - ...276V YES Use the correct AC input voltage. Is output voltage NO normal? NO Is output voltage normal? 1. Printer fails to Table 3-1 and...
... on C229PSB/PSE/PSH. Are the resistances NO normal? END Replace the C229 PSB/PSE/PSH. Flowchart (1) Rev. START FX-1180/FX-880 Service Manual Chapter 3 Troubleshooting Is AC input NO voltage normal? 120V version: 85 - 138V 230V version: 187 - 276V Universal Version: 85 - ...276V YES Use the correct AC input voltage. Is output voltage NO normal? NO Is output voltage normal? 1. Printer fails to Table 3-1 and...
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Abnormal carriage operation at power on. FX-1180/FX-880 Service Manual Chapter 3 Troubleshooting START Are all connectors connecting the NO C229MAIN board and printer mechanism? NO Is the fault solved? Flowchart (2) Rev. YES END See the troubleshooting for Printer Mechanism. NO Is the fault solved? YES END Figure 3-5. END Reinsert the connectors correctly. YES Replace the C229MAIN Board. B 3-6 2. YES Dose the carriage move NO to the home position?
Abnormal carriage operation at power on. FX-1180/FX-880 Service Manual Chapter 3 Troubleshooting START Are all connectors connecting the NO C229MAIN board and printer mechanism? NO Is the fault solved? Flowchart (2) Rev. YES END See the troubleshooting for Printer Mechanism. NO Is the fault solved? YES END Figure 3-5. END Reinsert the connectors correctly. YES Replace the C229MAIN Board. B 3-6 2. YES Dose the carriage move NO to the home position?
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FX-1180/FX-880 Service Manual Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 3. START Is AC input NO voltage normal? 120V version: 85 - 138V 230V version: 187 - 276V Universal Version: 85 - 276V YES Use the correct AC input ...
FX-1180/FX-880 Service Manual Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 3. START Is AC input NO voltage normal? 120V version: 85 - 138V 230V version: 187 - 276V Universal Version: 85 - 276V YES Use the correct AC input ...
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... when it is turned manually at power off? YES NO Refer to the troubleshooting for Printer Mechanism. END END END Figure 3-7. Flowchart (4) Rev. NO Reinsert the connector CN5 or CN6 correctly. 4. Abnormal paper feeding FX-1180/FX-880 Service Manual Chapter 3 Troubleshooting START Is the paper loaded NO correctly? Is the connector CN5 or CN6...
... when it is turned manually at power off? YES NO Refer to the troubleshooting for Printer Mechanism. END END END Figure 3-7. Flowchart (4) Rev. NO Reinsert the connector CN5 or CN6 correctly. 4. Abnormal paper feeding FX-1180/FX-880 Service Manual Chapter 3 Troubleshooting START Is the paper loaded NO correctly? Is the connector CN5 or CN6...
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YES Replace the C229MAIN board. YES NO Verify that the harness for the operation panel is connected, replace the harness. Flowchart (5) Rev. Abnormal control panel operation START FX-1180/FX-880 Service Manual Chapter 3 Troubleshooting Do the switches have continuity. Is the fault NO solved? END Is the fault solved? YES NO Replace the Operation Panel. If it is properly inserted and have clicks? END END Figure 3-8. B 3-9 5.
YES Replace the C229MAIN board. YES NO Verify that the harness for the operation panel is connected, replace the harness. Flowchart (5) Rev. Abnormal control panel operation START FX-1180/FX-880 Service Manual Chapter 3 Troubleshooting Do the switches have continuity. Is the fault NO solved? END Is the fault solved? YES NO Replace the Operation Panel. If it is properly inserted and have clicks? END END Figure 3-8. B 3-9 5.
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...NO Is the fault solved? YES END Adjust the platen gap. (Refer to a position with a higher number. B 3-10 START Execute the printer self test. YES END Set the paper thickness lever to chapter 4.) Figure 3-9. YES Replace the C229MAIN board. NO Is the fault solved? NO ...self test print normally? NO Replace the interface cable. NO Is the fault solved? Flowchart (6) Rev. Refer to the other troubleshooting items. Is the interface cable connected correctly? FX-1180/FX-880 Service Manual Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 6. Data sent by the host computer is printed incorrectly.
...NO Is the fault solved? YES END Adjust the platen gap. (Refer to a position with a higher number. B 3-10 START Execute the printer self test. YES END Set the paper thickness lever to chapter 4.) Figure 3-9. YES Replace the C229MAIN board. NO Is the fault solved? NO ...self test print normally? NO Replace the interface cable. NO Is the fault solved? Flowchart (6) Rev. Refer to the other troubleshooting items. Is the interface cable connected correctly? FX-1180/FX-880 Service Manual Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 6. Data sent by the host computer is printed incorrectly.
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...is not blown. The table below lets you troubleshoot problems with the power supply board (C229PSB/PSE/PSH). Table 3-7. B Figure 3-11. FX-1180/FX-880 Service Manual Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 3.3 UNIT REPAIRING OF THE POWER SUPPLY BOARD ...This section is necessary only for servicers who perform only board replacement can ignore this section. a multimeter. Solution Replace the C229PSB/ PSE/PSH board. Figure 3-10. Rev. Repair of the C229PSB/PSE/PSH Symptom The printer...
...is not blown. The table below lets you troubleshoot problems with the power supply board (C229PSB/PSE/PSH). Table 3-7. B Figure 3-11. FX-1180/FX-880 Service Manual Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 3.3 UNIT REPAIRING OF THE POWER SUPPLY BOARD ...This section is necessary only for servicers who perform only board replacement can ignore this section. a multimeter. Solution Replace the C229PSB/ PSE/PSH board. Figure 3-10. Rev. Repair of the C229PSB/PSE/PSH Symptom The printer...