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... use of this product or third parties for identification purposes only and may be liable to the purchaser of Epson America, Inc. EPSON and EPSON ESC/P are service marks of this information as applied to this EPSON printer. EPSON disclaims any and all rights in any form or by any use of this product or unauthorized modifications...
... use of this product or third parties for identification purposes only and may be liable to the purchaser of Epson America, Inc. EPSON and EPSON ESC/P are service marks of this information as applied to this EPSON printer. EPSON disclaims any and all rights in any form or by any use of this product or unauthorized modifications...
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... pattern - If the print head is off . 42 Troubleshooting An unknown or fatal printer error has occurred. Otherwise, you to clear paper jams only when the printer is still stuck, contact EPSON for several minutes; Turn the knob on . O Paper Out O Pause O O... Tear Off/Bin O O O Font light O O O Pitch light Problem Solution The print head is stuck. The print head is overheated. Turn the printer back on the left side of the printer to remove the paper in the printer, tear off for service...
... pattern - If the print head is off . 42 Troubleshooting An unknown or fatal printer error has occurred. Otherwise, you to clear paper jams only when the printer is still stuck, contact EPSON for several minutes; Turn the knob on . O Paper Out O Pause O O... Tear Off/Bin O O O Font light O O O Pitch light Problem Solution The print head is stuck. The print head is overheated. Turn the printer back on the left side of the printer to remove the paper in the printer, tear off for service...
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.... 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 (such as a store receipt) and date of purchase ❏ Computer configuration ❏ Description of automated help services are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week...
.... 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 (such as a store receipt) and date of purchase ❏ Computer configuration ❏ Description of automated help services are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week...
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... surface or near a radiator or heat source. ❏ Place the printer on the print head and other parts to indicate that regularly switch on the printer's label. ❏ Connect all equipment to service the printer yourself. Also, make sure the total ampere of all devices plugged into... the electrical outlet does not exceed the electrical outlet's ampere rating. ❏ Unplug the printer before cleaning it, and always...
... surface or near a radiator or heat source. ❏ Place the printer on the print head and other parts to indicate that regularly switch on the printer's label. ❏ Connect all equipment to service the printer yourself. Also, make sure the total ampere of all devices plugged into... the electrical outlet does not exceed the electrical outlet's ampere rating. ❏ Unplug the printer before cleaning it, and always...
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...printer and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following measures. ❏ Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. ❏ Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. ❏ Connect the equipment into an outlet on , the user is damaged, if liquid has entered the printer, if the printer... the ENERGY STAR guidelines for help. 46 Product Information ENERGY STAR Compliance As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, EPSON has determined that are designed to radio or television reception. The International ENERGY STAR Office Equipment program is connected....
...printer and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following measures. ❏ Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. ❏ Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. ❏ Connect the equipment into an outlet on , the user is damaged, if liquid has entered the printer, if the printer... the ENERGY STAR guidelines for help. 46 Product Information ENERGY STAR Compliance As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, EPSON has determined that are designed to radio or television reception. The International ENERGY STAR Office Equipment program is connected....
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...du Canada. When warranty service involves the exchange of the product or of original purchase. For warranty service, you must provide proof of the date of a part, the item replaced becomes EPSON property. What EPSON Will Do To Correct Problems: Should your EPSON product prove defective during... the warranty period, please call the EPSON ConnectionSM at its option, ...
...du Canada. When warranty service involves the exchange of the product or of original purchase. For warranty service, you must provide proof of the date of a part, the item replaced becomes EPSON property. What EPSON Will Do To Correct Problems: Should your EPSON product prove defective during... the warranty period, please call the EPSON ConnectionSM at its option, ...
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...or fail to function properly as fire, flood, and lightning, improper electrical current, software problems, interaction with non-EPSON products, or service other rights which vary from EPSON, e.g., dealer-added boards or chips. THE WARRANTY AND REMEDY PROVIDED ABOVE ARE EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL ... or the rating label or serial number be removed or should the product fail to the Epson printer caused by parts and supplies not manufactured, distributed or certified by an EPSON Authorized Servicer. If a claimed defect cannot be identified or reproduced in the United States and Canada. ...
...or fail to function properly as fire, flood, and lightning, improper electrical current, software problems, interaction with non-EPSON products, or service other rights which vary from EPSON, e.g., dealer-added boards or chips. THE WARRANTY AND REMEDY PROVIDED ABOVE ARE EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL ... or the rating label or serial number be removed or should the product fail to the Epson printer caused by parts and supplies not manufactured, distributed or certified by an EPSON Authorized Servicer. If a claimed defect cannot be identified or reproduced in the United States and Canada. ...
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...the product. The instructions and procedures included herein are organized as follows: CHAPTER 1. CHAPTER 2. CHAPTER 4. ADJUSTMENTS Provides Epson-approved methods for the experienced repair technicians, and attention should be given to the precautions on the preceding page. ...step-by -step procedures for disassembling and assembling the product. CHAPTER 3. PRODUCT DESCRIPTIONS Provides a general overview and specifications of Epson-approved lubricants and adhesives required for reference: • Connector pin assignments • Electric circuit boards components layout • ...
...the product. The instructions and procedures included herein are organized as follows: CHAPTER 1. CHAPTER 2. CHAPTER 4. ADJUSTMENTS Provides Epson-approved methods for the experienced repair technicians, and attention should be given to the precautions on the preceding page. ...step-by -step procedures for disassembling and assembling the product. CHAPTER 3. PRODUCT DESCRIPTIONS Provides a general overview and specifications of Epson-approved lubricants and adhesives required for reference: • Connector pin assignments • Electric circuit boards components layout • ...
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......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 4-1 4.1.3 Service Check After Repair 4-2 4.1.4 Abbreviations for Small Parts 4-3 4.2 DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY 4-4 4.2.1 Printhead Removal 4-5 4.2.2 HP (Home Position) Detector Removal 4-6 4.2.3 Pre-disassembly...
......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 4-1 4.1.3 Service Check After Repair 4-2 4.1.4 Abbreviations for Small Parts 4-3 4.2 DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY 4-4 4.2.1 Printhead Removal 4-5 4.2.2 HP (Home Position) Detector Removal 4-6 4.2.3 Pre-disassembly...
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...tractor ( Option ) Roll paper holder ( Option ) Rev.B 1-1 1.1 SPECIFICATION FX-1880/880 Service Manual Chapter 1 Product Description The FX-1880/880 is as follows; HARDWARE SPECIFICATIONS Print method Print pin arrangement Print pin diameter 9 pins Impact dot matrix 9 x 1 0.29 mm ( 0.0114 inch ) RESOLUTION Table 1-1. If ... • When the head temperature rises to the lower limit, the printer stops printing once and then starts printing rest data on that line again more slowly than before . The main specification is a small foot, 9 pins serial impact dot matrix printer.
...tractor ( Option ) Roll paper holder ( Option ) Rev.B 1-1 1.1 SPECIFICATION FX-1880/880 Service Manual Chapter 1 Product Description The FX-1880/880 is as follows; HARDWARE SPECIFICATIONS Print method Print pin arrangement Print pin diameter 9 pins Impact dot matrix 9 x 1 0.29 mm ( 0.0114 inch ) RESOLUTION Table 1-1. If ... • When the head temperature rises to the lower limit, the printer stops printing once and then starts printing rest data on that line again more slowly than before . The main specification is a small foot, 9 pins serial impact dot matrix printer.
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... paper , not curled, not folded, not crumpled Insertion Width Length Copies Total thickness Weight Quality Jointing Table 1-4. Cut Sheet ( Multi-Part ) Front entry FX-1880: 148 ~ 420mm (5.8 ~ 16.5") FX-880: 148 ~ 257mm (5.8 ~ 10.1") 182 ~ 364mm ( 7.2 ~ 14.3") 1(original) + 5 0.12 ~ 0.46mm ( 0.0047 ~ 0.018" ) 40 ~ 58g/m2 ( 12 ~ 15 .../m2 ( 12 ~ 15 lb ) Plain paper, Reclaimed paper, carbon less multi part paper Point glue or both sides paper staple Rev.B 1-2 FX-1880/880 Service Manual Chapter 1 Product Description PAPER / MEDIA Insertion Width Length Thickness Weight Quality Table 1-3.
... paper , not curled, not folded, not crumpled Insertion Width Length Copies Total thickness Weight Quality Jointing Table 1-4. Cut Sheet ( Multi-Part ) Front entry FX-1880: 148 ~ 420mm (5.8 ~ 16.5") FX-880: 148 ~ 257mm (5.8 ~ 10.1") 182 ~ 364mm ( 7.2 ~ 14.3") 1(original) + 5 0.12 ~ 0.46mm ( 0.0047 ~ 0.018" ) 40 ~ 58g/m2 ( 12 ~ 15 .../m2 ( 12 ~ 15 lb ) Plain paper, Reclaimed paper, carbon less multi part paper Point glue or both sides paper staple Rev.B 1-2 FX-1880/880 Service Manual Chapter 1 Product Description PAPER / MEDIA Insertion Width Length Thickness Weight Quality Table 1-3.
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...fonts CHARACTER TABLES Standard version NLSP version INPUT BUFFER 0 Kbytes / 32 Kbytes EPSON Draft 10cpi, 12cpi, 15cpi EPSON Roman 10cpi, 12cpi, 15cpi, Proportional EPSON Sans Serif 10cpi, 12cpi, 15cpi, Proportional EAN-13, EAN-8, Interleaved 2 of... 5, UPC-A, UPC-E, Code 39, Code 128, POSTNET 11 tables 35 tables Rev.B 1-3 Insertion Label size FX-1880/880 Service Manual Chapter 1 Product Description Table 1-7. Label FX-1180: 101.6 ~ 406.4mm (4 ~ 16") FX...
...fonts CHARACTER TABLES Standard version NLSP version INPUT BUFFER 0 Kbytes / 32 Kbytes EPSON Draft 10cpi, 12cpi, 15cpi EPSON Roman 10cpi, 12cpi, 15cpi, Proportional EPSON Sans Serif 10cpi, 12cpi, 15cpi, Proportional EAN-13, EAN-8, Interleaved 2 of... 5, UPC-A, UPC-E, Code 39, Code 128, POSTNET 11 tables 35 tables Rev.B 1-3 Insertion Label size FX-1880/880 Service Manual Chapter 1 Product Description Table 1-7. Label FX-1180: 101.6 ~ 406.4mm (4 ~ 16") FX...
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.... 34 W ( ISO/IEC10561 Letter pattern) Energy Star compliant Insulation resistance Min. 10 MΩ ( between AC line and chassis) Dielectric strength AC 1000 V rms 1 min. FX-1880/880 Service Manual Chapter 1 Product Description ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATION 120 V version Rated voltage AC 120 V Input voltage range AC 103.5 to 132 V Rated frequency range 50 to...
.... 34 W ( ISO/IEC10561 Letter pattern) Energy Star compliant Insulation resistance Min. 10 MΩ ( between AC line and chassis) Dielectric strength AC 1000 V rms 1 min. FX-1880/880 Service Manual Chapter 1 Product Description ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATION 120 V version Rated voltage AC 120 V Input voltage range AC 103.5 to 132 V Rated frequency range 50 to...
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...Type Color Ribbon life SAFETY APPROVALS 120 V version Safety standards EMI 230 V version Safety standards EMI UPS Version Safety standards EMI FX-1880/880 Service Manual Chapter 1 Product Description 6.5 million lines ( Except Print head) 10000 POH approx. 200 million characters Fabric Black Approx.... 3 million characters ( Draft 10 cpi, 14 dots / character) UL 1950, CSA C22.2 No. 950 FCC part 15 subpart B class B, CSA C108.8 class B EN60950 ( VDE...
...Type Color Ribbon life SAFETY APPROVALS 120 V version Safety standards EMI 230 V version Safety standards EMI UPS Version Safety standards EMI FX-1880/880 Service Manual Chapter 1 Product Description 6.5 million lines ( Except Print head) 10000 POH approx. 200 million characters Fabric Black Approx.... 3 million characters ( Draft 10 cpi, 14 dots / character) UL 1950, CSA C22.2 No. 950 FCC part 15 subpart B class B, CSA C108.8 class B EN60950 ( VDE...
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...-1284 parallel I/F card Ethernet I/F card "*": According to each destination. Exterior View of the FX-880(FX-1180) Rev.B 1-6 FX-880 #8750 #8758 C80640* C80639* C80021* #8310 C81403* C81401* C82305* / C82306*... C82307* / C82308* C82310* / C82311* C82312* C82313* C82314* C82315* C82345* C82357* C80638* C80637* C80020* #8310 C81402* C81400* C82305* / C82306* C82307* / C82308* C82310* / C82311* C82312* C82313* C82314* C82315* C82345* C82357* Figure 1-2. FX-1880/880 Service...
...-1284 parallel I/F card Ethernet I/F card "*": According to each destination. Exterior View of the FX-880(FX-1180) Rev.B 1-6 FX-880 #8750 #8758 C80640* C80639* C80021* #8310 C81403* C81401* C82305* / C82306*... C82307* / C82308* C82310* / C82311* C82312* C82313* C82314* C82315* C82345* C82357* C80638* C80637* C80020* #8310 C81402* C81400* C82305* / C82306* C82307* / C82308* C82310* / C82311* C82312* C82313* C82314* C82315* C82345* C82357* Figure 1-2. FX-1880/880 Service...
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...TOF position. (6) Bin Selects the CSF bin number when the CSF is used. (7) Font Selects the font from the printer. (2) Pause This switch alternates printer activity between printing and non-printing states. The TOF adjustment is enabled in the TOF position after loading the paper, and... the Tear-off adjustment is enable in the Tear-off . 1.2 OPERATION FX-1880/880 Service Manual Chapter 1 Product Description This section describes the operations equipped with this printer. 1.2.1 Control panel The control panel of this button is held down for over 3 seconds when...
...TOF position. (6) Bin Selects the CSF bin number when the CSF is used. (7) Font Selects the font from the printer. (2) Pause This switch alternates printer activity between printing and non-printing states. The TOF adjustment is enabled in the TOF position after loading the paper, and... the Tear-off adjustment is enable in the Tear-off . 1.2 OPERATION FX-1880/880 Service Manual Chapter 1 Product Description This section describes the operations equipped with this printer. 1.2.1 Control panel The control panel of this button is held down for over 3 seconds when...
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... / Eject" and "LF / FF" switches while turning on the printer. Bi-D adjustment Switches: Function: "Pause" switch while turning on the printer. Self test - Rev.B 1-8 FX-1880/880 Service Manual Chapter 1 Product Description 1.2.2.2 Operations at Power-on Pressing the specified switch (switches) while turning on the printer. Clearing the line counter value for the ribbon life...
... / Eject" and "LF / FF" switches while turning on the printer. Bi-D adjustment Switches: Function: "Pause" switch while turning on the printer. Self test - Rev.B 1-8 FX-1880/880 Service Manual Chapter 1 Product Description 1.2.2.2 Operations at Power-on Pressing the specified switch (switches) while turning on the printer. Clearing the line counter value for the ribbon life...
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... Bin1 is selected, and goes Off when the CSF Bin2 is selected. 4. Buzzer Status Printer status Beep sounds Paper out error OOO Release lever error - - - - - Table 1-10. FX-1880/880 Service Manual Chapter 1 Product Description 1.2.3 Indicators ( LEDs ) This printer has the following indicators to indicate its current condition, as bin selection Blinks Pause...
... Bin1 is selected, and goes Off when the CSF Bin2 is selected. 4. Buzzer Status Printer status Beep sounds Paper out error OOO Release lever error - - - - - Table 1-10. FX-1880/880 Service Manual Chapter 1 Product Description 1.2.3 Indicators ( LEDs ) This printer has the following indicators to indicate its current condition, as bin selection Blinks Pause...
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... setting mode including factory settings are as shown in te r o ff to s e le c t th e a im e d la n g u a g e . FX-1880/880 Service Manual Chapter 1 Product Description 1.2.5 Default Setting Mode 1 You can change some parameters that the printer refers to at printer initialization. 1.2.5.1 Setting Method Refer to the following table: Table 1-12. L a n g u a g e s e le c tio n s h e e t YES C h a n g e th e la...
... setting mode including factory settings are as shown in te r o ff to s e le c t th e a im e d la n g u a g e . FX-1880/880 Service Manual Chapter 1 Product Description 1.2.5 Default Setting Mode 1 You can change some parameters that the printer refers to at printer initialization. 1.2.5.1 Setting Method Refer to the following table: Table 1-12. L a n g u a g e s e le c tio n s h e e t YES C h a n g e th e la...
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... 1-5. R e fe r r in g to th e F o n t a n d T e a r o ff/ B in L E D s , p u s h T e a r o f f /B in te r o ff to c h a n g e th e s e ttin g v a lu e . F in s w itc h . T u r n th e p r in s w itc h to s e le c t th e a im e d la n g u a g e . STA R T FX-1880/880 Service Manual Chapter 1 Product Description H o ld in g d o w n T e a r o f f / B in a n d L F /F F s w itc h e s , tu r n th e p r in te d . S e le c t th e m e n u a n d th e m e th o d , a n d th e c u r r e n t s e ttin g s a r e p r in te r o n . Setting Values Available for...
... 1-5. R e fe r r in g to th e F o n t a n d T e a r o ff/ B in L E D s , p u s h T e a r o f f /B in te r o ff to c h a n g e th e s e ttin g v a lu e . F in s w itc h . T u r n th e p r in s w itc h to s e le c t th e a im e d la n g u a g e . STA R T FX-1880/880 Service Manual Chapter 1 Product Description H o ld in g d o w n T e a r o f f / B in a n d L F /F F s w itc h e s , tu r n th e p r in te d . S e le c t th e m e n u a n d th e m e th o d , a n d th e c u r r e n t s e ttin g s a r e p r in te r o n . Setting Values Available for...