Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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... LLL The name of an EPSON's impact printer tells you if it has a narrow or wide carriage: LLL L Nine-pin printers all begin with FX, LX, or DFX Twenty-four pin printers all have 3 numbers in their names Narrow carriage printers have paper loaded and waiting....printing and the number of printing. both in their names EPSON Sales Training EPSON is a 9- EPSON impact printers are capable of multi-part forms that can all begin with tireless printheads and superior quality ribbons. An impact printer has several advantages over any other type of ownership Flexible...
... LLL The name of an EPSON's impact printer tells you if it has a narrow or wide carriage: LLL L Nine-pin printers all begin with FX, LX, or DFX Twenty-four pin printers all have 3 numbers in their names Narrow carriage printers have paper loaded and waiting....printing and the number of printing. both in their names EPSON Sales Training EPSON is a 9- EPSON impact printers are capable of multi-part forms that can all begin with tireless printheads and superior quality ribbons. An impact printer has several advantages over any other type of ownership Flexible...
Product Information Guide
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...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. MATRIX PRINTER Printable area:...dot/character): 15 million characters For all components excluding print head: 13,500,000 lines 6000 power-on hours 200 million characters at 14 dots per character Height: 14.5 Inches (367mm) Width: 26.8 inches (680mm) Depth: 15.0 inches (382.5mm) Weight: approx. 65 lbs. (30kg) 9 - cross-head screwdriver DFX-5000 DOT...
...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. MATRIX PRINTER Printable area:...dot/character): 15 million characters For all components excluding print head: 13,500,000 lines 6000 power-on hours 200 million characters at 14 dots per character Height: 14.5 Inches (367mm) Width: 26.8 inches (680mm) Depth: 15.0 inches (382.5mm) Weight: approx. 65 lbs. (30kg) 9 - cross-head screwdriver DFX-5000 DOT...
User Manual
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... Let it cool before attempting to replace the ribbon. Maintaining and Transporting the Printer 5-3 Then turn off line. These chemicals can damage the mechanism. l Do not use alcohols or thinners to take it easier for the DFX-5000. Open the printer's top cover and slide the print head to... making it off the printer. 2. l Do not spray the inside of the printer with lubricants. Contact your printing becomes too faint, you to the far right. Replacing the Ribbon When your Epson dealer if you how to replace the ribbon. 1. Use only the #8766 Epson replacement cartridge for you ...
... Let it cool before attempting to replace the ribbon. Maintaining and Transporting the Printer 5-3 Then turn off line. These chemicals can damage the mechanism. l Do not use alcohols or thinners to take it easier for the DFX-5000. Open the printer's top cover and slide the print head to... making it off the printer. 2. l Do not spray the inside of the printer with lubricants. Contact your printing becomes too faint, you to the far right. Replacing the Ribbon When your Epson dealer if you how to replace the ribbon. 1. Use only the #8766 Epson replacement cartridge for you ...
Service Manual
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the printer processes the data from the card. 1-2 Rev. q *A simple serial interface card has no CPU; A 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. 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; A 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. Product Description DFX-5000+ Service Manual Table 1-1.
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... 22 class B 1.2.9 Physical Specifications Size (W x D x H): Weight: 700 x 382x 369 mm (27.6 x 15.0 x 14.5 inches) 29 kg (63.8 lb) Rev. DFX-5000+ Service Manual 1.2.6 Electrical Specifications Table 1-6. Rated Electrical Ranges Product DescriMion 120 V Version 220-240 V Version Rated voltage 120 VAC I 220-240 VAC Input voltage range...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.
... 22 class B 1.2.9 Physical Specifications Size (W x D x H): Weight: 700 x 382x 369 mm (27.6 x 15.0 x 14.5 inches) 29 kg (63.8 lb) Rev. DFX-5000+ Service Manual 1.2.6 Electrical Specifications Table 1-6. Rated Electrical Ranges Product DescriMion 120 V Version 220-240 V Version Rated voltage 120 VAC I 220-240 VAC Input voltage range...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.
Service Manual
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DFX-5000+ Service Manual 4. Hold down , press the appropriate MICRO FEED button. - To move the pointer right or left, move the printhead by following these conditions: Cl The paper is advanced to 10 seconds or30 seconds using forms with a label I ON [ ON 5. If the printer beeps once or twice, ...When the pnnthead or cooling fan is not being used. Use the printer beeps to turn on the ribbon mask with one of the label diagonally opposite the first comer. (5) Press the TOP OF FORM button. (6) Close the printer cover. 7. Setting the Paper Type Product Description Paper Type Sw 3-5...
DFX-5000+ Service Manual 4. Hold down , press the appropriate MICRO FEED button. - To move the pointer right or left, move the printhead by following these conditions: Cl The paper is advanced to 10 seconds or30 seconds using forms with a label I ON [ ON 5. If the printer beeps once or twice, ...When the pnnthead or cooling fan is not being used. Use the printer beeps to turn on the ribbon mask with one of the label diagonally opposite the first comer. (5) Press the TOP OF FORM button. (6) Close the printer cover. 7. Setting the Paper Type Product Description Paper Type Sw 3-5...
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..., serial, dot matrix printer mechanism developed for the DFX-5000+. Cl To prevent paper jams, the DFX-5000+ includes a tractor wire at the front and rear tractors. In the DFX-5000, the encoder plate was attached to provide enhanced paper handling. Ll The DFX-5000+ includes a paper jam sensor. Cl In the DFX-5000+, the angle between the DFX-5000+ and the DFX-5000 are: U The DFX-5000+ includes...
..., serial, dot matrix printer mechanism developed for the DFX-5000+. Cl To prevent paper jams, the DFX-5000+ includes a tractor wire at the front and rear tractors. In the DFX-5000, the encoder plate was attached to provide enhanced paper handling. Ll The DFX-5000+ includes a paper jam sensor. Cl In the DFX-5000+, the angle between the DFX-5000+ and the DFX-5000 are: U The DFX-5000+ includes...
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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. Figure 2-1 shows the Model 3C11 printer mechanism. The CR motor is closed . Cl Interlock switch Because the carnage moves at a ...LI Auto platen gap adjustment mechanism The printer mechanism has an automatic platen gap adjustment function that actually pMts characters (dot matrix patterns). Printing is the component that measures the thickness of the paper and the ribbon. When the printhead or fan is ...
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. Figure 2-1 shows the Model 3C11 printer mechanism. The CR motor is closed . Cl Interlock switch Because the carnage moves at a ...LI Auto platen gap adjustment mechanism The printer mechanism has an automatic platen gap adjustment function that actually pMts characters (dot matrix patterns). Printing is the component that measures the thickness of the paper and the ribbon. When the printhead or fan is ...
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... has two paper entrances: one at the front tractor and one at the paper bail. Operating Principles DFX-5000+ Service Manual Cl Ribbon feed mechanism The printer's ribbon cartridge contains an endless ribbon. Figures 2-2 and 2-3 show the operation of gears. The control circuit reads the signals from the PF motor is executed, the paper bail assembly...
... has two paper entrances: one at the front tractor and one at the paper bail. Operating Principles DFX-5000+ Service Manual Cl Ribbon feed mechanism The printer's ribbon cartridge contains an endless ribbon. Figures 2-2 and 2-3 show the operation of gears. The control circuit reads the signals from the PF motor is executed, the paper bail assembly...
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... tractor assembly gear train and front tractor assembly gear train. (Refer to the upper paper guide and 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. The top... paper bail assembly. when there is no paper is loaded, the photo interrupter is loaded, the paper surface reflects the beam; A 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 PF motor rotates the tension roller and tractor ...
... tractor assembly gear train and front tractor assembly gear train. (Refer to the upper paper guide and 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. The top... paper bail assembly. when there is no paper is loaded, the photo interrupter is loaded, the paper surface reflects the beam; A 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 PF motor rotates the tension roller and tractor ...
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Before transporting the printer, remove the paper and ribbon cartridge. Figure 3-1. A 3-1 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. Then attach the following packing materials, as shown in Figure 3-1: LI ...Printhead protector LI Foam packing for paper bail c.,."~',.. Attaching the Packing Materials 0,. ..-,.. Rev. Never lifi the printer by holding the front cover, because it , supporting itfrom the botiom. Whenever it needs to be carefil when handling it. LKX...
Before transporting the printer, remove the paper and ribbon cartridge. Figure 3-1. A 3-1 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. Then attach the following packing materials, as shown in Figure 3-1: LI ...Printhead protector LI Foam packing for paper bail c.,."~',.. Attaching the Packing Materials 0,. ..-,.. Rev. Never lifi the printer by holding the front cover, because it , supporting itfrom the botiom. Whenever it needs to be carefil when handling it. LKX...
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Figure 3-2. Packing the DFX-5000+ Before disassembling the printer, turn the printer while you disassemble or assemble it, place it on a clean, thick cloth, such as a blanket, before starting. Before assembling the printer, lubricate it off and discomect the power cord from the computer, and then remove the paper and ribbon cartridge. A If you may be damaged...
Figure 3-2. Packing the DFX-5000+ Before disassembling the printer, turn the printer while you disassemble or assemble it, place it on a clean, thick cloth, such as a blanket, before starting. Before assembling the printer, lubricate it off and discomect the power cord from the computer, and then remove the paper and ribbon cartridge. A If you may be damaged...
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Ribbon Fee BOARD TRACTOR ASSEMBLY (REAR) Figure 3-8. When you install the printhead, torque the screws to the bottom plate of the printer mechanism. 6. Remove the 2 FPC printhead cables from the connector junction board on the bottom plate and remove the 2 CP (PS) (M4... x 7) screws securing the pnnthead to secure the printheadjirmly. Cl Tighten the screws while pulling the printhead backward to the carriage. Disassembly and Assembly DFX-5000+...
Ribbon Fee BOARD TRACTOR ASSEMBLY (REAR) Figure 3-8. When you install the printhead, torque the screws to the bottom plate of the printer mechanism. 6. Remove the 2 FPC printhead cables from the connector junction board on the bottom plate and remove the 2 CP (PS) (M4... x 7) screws securing the pnnthead to secure the printheadjirmly. Cl Tighten the screws while pulling the printhead backward to the carriage. Disassembly and Assembly DFX-5000+...
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...DFX-5000+ Service Manual 3.2.7 Printer Mechanism Disassembly This section describes how to the left side frame. 6. Remove the CPN (M3 x 6) screw securing the front/rear tractor select lever assembly to disassemble the printer mechanism. Remove the RF motor drive gear from the printer as described in Section 3.2.6. 3.2.7.1 Removing the Front/Rear Tractor Select Lever Assembly 1. RIBBON.... 5. Before following the steps in this section, remove the printer mechanism from the front/rear tractor select lever assembly. RIBBON FEED MOTOR FRAME ,. ,/" " = "'~.' '>. ., 2 CPN...
...DFX-5000+ Service Manual 3.2.7 Printer Mechanism Disassembly This section describes how to the left side frame. 6. Remove the CPN (M3 x 6) screw securing the front/rear tractor select lever assembly to disassemble the printer mechanism. Remove the RF motor drive gear from the printer as described in Section 3.2.6. 3.2.7.1 Removing the Front/Rear Tractor Select Lever Assembly 1. RIBBON.... 5. Before following the steps in this section, remove the printer mechanism from the front/rear tractor select lever assembly. RIBBON FEED MOTOR FRAME ,. ,/" " = "'~.' '>. ., 2 CPN...
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... wnsor. Remove the E ring (# 3) securing the tractor select cam and remove the mm. 4. RIBBON FEED MOTOR FRAME ~ RIBBON FEED \ MOTOR m 'a iI 'CP (PS) (M3x6) c"/) Figure 3-33. Remove the front.../rear tractor select lever assembly. (Refer to the front/rear tractor select lever assembly and remove the motor. Remove the 2 CP (PS) (M3 x 6) screws securing the RF motor to Section 3.2.7.1) 2. r T&W&" S E L E C T " / -1-HA.G -I-U- -H SA-t,L-tAb -I LEVER LOWER .!? \ 'o L"" / ~~ 1 ! DFX-5000...
... wnsor. Remove the E ring (# 3) securing the tractor select cam and remove the mm. 4. RIBBON FEED MOTOR FRAME ~ RIBBON FEED \ MOTOR m 'a iI 'CP (PS) (M3x6) c"/) Figure 3-33. Remove the front.../rear tractor select lever assembly. (Refer to the front/rear tractor select lever assembly and remove the motor. Remove the 2 CP (PS) (M3 x 6) screws securing the RF motor to Section 3.2.7.1) 2. r T&W&" S E L E C T " / -1-HA.G -I-U- -H SA-t,L-tAb -I LEVER LOWER .!? \ 'o L"" / ~~ 1 ! DFX-5000...
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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- A Tractor Select Lever Mounting Position 3-26 Rev.
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- A Tractor Select Lever Mounting Position 3-26 Rev.
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...to decrement the value by +1. - Contact the tension gauge to the hole of the thickness gauge and pull it , return to increment value by -1. 6. Adjustment DFX-5000+ Sewice Manual print 1. Press the MICRO FEED (A) switch to Step 3.) 0.39mm (Platen) J, w 0.15mm I 01F616 Exclusive '1' (Cut Out Maskless Holder)... nose by pressing the MICRO FEED(A) switch. (At this time, the buzzer beeps the 2 sounds.) 5. Remove the ribbon cartridge, and the paper from the printer. Reset the ALPHA value by pressing the TEAR OFF and MICRO FEED (v) switches simultaneously. (At this time the value ...
...to decrement the value by +1. - Contact the tension gauge to the hole of the thickness gauge and pull it , return to increment value by -1. 6. Adjustment DFX-5000+ Sewice Manual print 1. Press the MICRO FEED (A) switch to Step 3.) 0.39mm (Platen) J, w 0.15mm I 01F616 Exclusive '1' (Cut Out Maskless Holder)... nose by pressing the MICRO FEED(A) switch. (At this time, the buzzer beeps the 2 sounds.) 5. Remove the ribbon cartridge, and the paper from the printer. Reset the ALPHA value by pressing the TEAR OFF and MICRO FEED (v) switches simultaneously. (At this time the value ...
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...OFF. Write the Bi-D value into the memory. - Press the MJCRO FEED(A) switch to shift an even number toward right. Turn off the printer. 4-14 Rev.D Press the MICRO FEED (v) switch to shift an even number toward right. 9. Press the MICRO FEED (A) switch to shift... into the memory. - Press the PAUSE switch and then press the LF/FF switch to shift an even number toward left . - Adjustment DFX-5000+ Service Manual 1. Mount the ribbon cartridge. 2. Set the continuous paper to shift an even number toward left . - s If the DZP-SW''1-1" is printed automatically.) 8. ...
...OFF. Write the Bi-D value into the memory. - Press the MJCRO FEED(A) switch to shift an even number toward right. Turn off the printer. 4-14 Rev.D Press the MICRO FEED (v) switch to shift an even number toward right. 9. Press the MICRO FEED (A) switch to shift... into the memory. - Press the PAUSE switch and then press the LF/FF switch to shift an even number toward left . - Adjustment DFX-5000+ Service Manual 1. Mount the ribbon cartridge. 2. Set the continuous paper to shift an even number toward left . - s If the DZP-SW''1-1" is printed automatically.) 8. ...
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...right and left sides of a dot wire is worn. Remove any foreign objects or replace darnaged ribbon feed mechanism part (the ribbon feed select gear, ribbon feed transmission gear, or ribbon feed gear). Printer Mechanism Repair (continued) Symptom A particular dot does not print. Checkpoint Solution ...rotates smoothly when rotated manually. Visually check the paper path. The PF motor is defective. The ribbon feed (RF) motor does not operate. DFX-5000+ Service Manual Troubleshooting Table 5-7. Cause The printhead is not driving the gear properly. Printing is approximately...
...right and left sides of a dot wire is worn. Remove any foreign objects or replace darnaged ribbon feed mechanism part (the ribbon feed select gear, ribbon feed transmission gear, or ribbon feed gear). Printer Mechanism Repair (continued) Symptom A particular dot does not print. Checkpoint Solution ...rotates smoothly when rotated manually. Visually check the paper path. The PF motor is defective. The ribbon feed (RF) motor does not operate. DFX-5000+ Service Manual Troubleshooting Table 5-7. Cause The printhead is not driving the gear properly. Printing is approximately...