Epson Action Laser 1500, Action Laser 1000, EPL-5200, EPL-5000 Service Manual

EPSON TERMINAL PRINTER

EPL-5000/5200/5200+

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1000 I15OO

SERVICE MANUAL

EPSON

4001962

PRECAUTIONS

Precautionary notations throughout the text are categorized relative to 1) personal injury and 2)

damage to equipment.

DANGER

WAHV/NG

The precautionary measures itemized below should always be observed when performing repair/
maintenance procedures.

Signals a

Great caution should be exercised in performing procedures preceded by DANGER
Headings.

Signals a precaution which, if ignored, could result in damage to equipment.

prwaution

which, if

ignorwl,

could result in serious or fatal personal injury.

DANGER

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1.

ALWAYS DISCONNECT THE PRODUCT FROM BOTH THE POWER SOURCE AND
PERIPHERAL DEVICES PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE OR REPAIR PROCE­DURE.

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NO WORK SHOULD BE PERFORMED ON THE UNIT BY PERSONS UNFAMILIAR WITH

-.

BASIC SAFETY MEASURES AS DICTATED FOR ALL ELECTRONICS TECHNICIANS IN

THEIR LINE OF WORK.

WHEN PERFORMING TESTING AS DICTATED WITHIN THIS MANUAL, DO NOT

3.

CONNECT THE UNIT TO A POWER SOURCE UNTIL INSTRUCTED TO DO SO. WHEN
THE POWER SUPPLY CABLE MUST BE CONNECTED, USE EXTREME CAUTION IN
WORKING ON POWER SUPPLY AND OTHER ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS.

WARNING

REPAIRS ON EPSON PRODUCT SHOULD BE PERFORMED ONLY BY AN EPSON

.

CERTIFIED REPAIR TECHNICIAN.

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MAKE CERTAIN THAT THE SOURCE VOLTAGE IS THE SAME AS THE RATED VOLT-

AGE, LISTED
HAS A PRIMARY AC RATING DIFFERENT FROM AVAILABLE POWER SOURCE, DO
NOT CONNECT IT TO THE POWER SOURCE.

ALWAYS VERIFY THAT THE EPSON PRODUCT HAS BEEN DISCONNECTED FROM

3.

THE POWER SOURCE BEFORE REMOVING OR REPLACING PRINTED CIRCUIT
BOARDS AND/OR INDIVIDUAL CHIPS.

4.

IN ORDER TO PROTECT SENSITIVE MICROPROCESSORS AND CIRCUITRY, USE
STATIC DISCHARGE EQUIPMENT, SUCH AS ANTI-STATIC WRIST STRAPS, WHEN
ACCESSING INTERNAL COMPONENTS.

REPLACE MALFUNCTIONING COMPONENTS ONLY WITH THOSE COMPONENTS

5.
BY THE MANUFACTURE; INTRODUCTION OF SECONBSOURCE
NONAPPROVED COMPONENTS MAY DAMAGE THE PRODUCT AND VOID ANY

APPLICABLE EPSON WARRANTY.

ON

THE SERIAL NUMBER/RATING PLATE. IF THE

EPSON

ICS OR

PRODUCT

OTHER

c)

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SAFETY INFORMATION

This printer is a page printer which operates by means of a laser. There is no possibility of danger from
the laser, provided the printer is operated according to the instructions in this manual provided.

Since radiation emitted by the laser is completely

coti-ined

within protective housings, the laser beam

camot escape from the machine during any phase of user operation.

For United States Users:

[Laser Safety]

This printer is certified as a Class 1 Laser product under the U.S. Department of Health
and Human Services

(DHHS)

Radiation Performance Standard according to the Radia­tion Control for Health and Safety Act of 1968. This means that the printer does not
produce hazardous laser radiation.

[CDRH

The Center for Devices and Radiological Health

Regulations]

(CDRH)

Administration implemented regulations for laser products on August 2,1976. Compli­ance is mandatory for products marketed in the United States. The label shown below
indicates compliance with the

CDRH

regulations and must be attached to

marketed in the United States.

‘WARNING: Use of controls, adjustments or performance of procedures other

than those specified in this manual may result in hazardous radiation exposure.

[Internal Laser Radiation]

of the U.S. Food and Drug

laser

products

Maximum Radiation Power:
Wave Length:

This is a Class
unit is NOT A FIELD SERVICE ITEM. Therefore, the print head unit should not be
opened under any circumstances.

For Other Countries Users;

wARNING:

than those specified in this manual

?his

is a semiconductor laser. The maximum power of the laser diode is 5.7 x

-4

10

W and the wavelen

For Denmark Users;

ADVARSEL

Usynlig laserstrMng
Undg~ udsaXtelse

IKlasse

1 laser produkt der opfy

5.7 x 104 (w)
780 nm

IIIb

Laser Diode Assay that has an invisible laser beam. The print head

Use of controls, adjustments or performance of procedures other

maY

ved

for

@h

is 780

i%bning, dir

striWng.

result in hazardous radiation

nm.

sikkerhedsafbrydere er ude af

lder

IEC825 sikkerheds kravene.

exposurel

funktion.

I

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Ill

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For Finland, Sweden

Users;

Laitteen kayttaminen muulla

aattaa

I

WMNING

Om

kan anvandaren utsattas

For Norway Users;

ADVARSEL

Dersom

mg,

@

algelengde

Laser Safety Labels

altistaa kiiyttajan turvallisuusluokan

apparaten anvirinds pa

kan

laser

ette

er en

apparatet
brukeren utsettes
klasse

brukes

1.

hafvleder

er 780 nm.

for

for

laser.

kuin

annat

osynlig laserstr~lning,

ptl

annen

unsynlig laserstri%ling

Maksimal effeckt til

tiissa kaytttiohjeessa mainitulla tavall

salt

an i dema

rrdte

em spesifisert i deme

1

ylittavalle nakymattomiill

bruksanvisning specificerats,

som

tiverskrider griinser

bruksanvisn-

som overskrider

laserdiode er 5.7x 10”4 W

grensen

2

1

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[Label on rear printer case]

A laser safety labels is attached on the outside of the printer shown below.

For United State

:

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mk laser pomct

applicable requirement of 21 CFR
Chapter 1,

MANUFACTURED:

Sued’mpler

SEIKO

EPSON

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CORP.

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For Europe

.

[Label inside printer]

The following laser safety label will be attached inside the printer as shown below.

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PREFACE

This manual describes functions, theory of electrical and mechanical operations, maintenance, and repair
of

EPL-5000

The

instructions and procedures included herein are intended for the experience repair technician, and
attention should be given to the precautions on the preceding page. The chapters are organized as
follows:

CHAPTER 1. GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Provides a general product overview,

CHAPTER 2. OPERATING PRINCIPLES

Describes the theory of printer operation.

CHAPTER 3. DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY

Includes a step-by-step guide for product disassembly and assembly.

CHAPTER 4. ADJUSTMENTS

Includes a step-by-step guide for adjustment.

/5200 and Action Laser 1000/1500.

lists

specifications, and illustrates the

main components of the printer.

CHAPTER 5. TROUBLESHOOTING

Provides Epson-approved techniques for adjustment.

CHAPTER 6. MAINTENANCE

Describes preventive maintenance techniques and lists lubricants and adhesives required to service the equipment.

APPENDIX

Describes connector pin assignments, circuit diagrams, circuit board component layout and exploded diagram.

The contents of this manual are subject to change without notice.

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REVISION SHEET

Revision

Rev. A

Rev. B

Rev. C

Rev. D

Rev. E

Issue Date

January 8, 1993

June 28,1993

August 5, 1993

February 28, 1994

April 4, 1995

Revision Page

1st issue

Page 1-23, 1-31,2-22,3-11 ,4-1

Added information for the Cl 08
MAIN-B board: Page B-i, B-1,
through B-10

Page 1-33
Added information for the

EPL-5200+:

through C-10

Page C-i, C-1

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

CHAPTER 1.
CHAPTER 2.
CHAPTER 3.
CHAPTER 4.
CHAPTER 5.
CHAPTER 6.
APPENDIX

GENERAL DESCRIPTION
OPERATING PRINCIPLES
DISASSEMBLY

ADJUSTMENTS
TROUBLESHOOTING
MAINTENANCE

AND ASSEMBLY

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Chapter 1

General Description

Table of Contents

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1.1 FEATURES

1.2 SPECIFICATIONS

1.2.1 Basic Specification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .1-5

1.2.2 Electrical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..................1-7

1.2.3 Reliability Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..................1-7

1.2.4 Environmental Conditions for Operating (Include Imaging Cartridge) .. ..1-7

1.2.5 Environmental Conditions for Storage and Transportation (Exclude

Imaging Cartridge) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ......1-7

1.2.6 Applicable Standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .................1-8

1.2.7 Specifications for Consumable (Imaging Cartridge) . .................1-8

1.2.8 Physical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..................1-8

1.2.9 Software Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...............1-9

1.3 INTERFACE SPECIFICATIONS

1.3.1

Parallel Interface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .1-14

1.3.2 Serial Interface (Except for the Action Laser 1000) . . . . . . . . . . . . .....1-16

1.3.3

Optional interface C82305*/C82306* (Action Laser 1000 Only) . . .....1-18

1.4 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

1.4.1 Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .....1-19

1.4.2

1.4.3

1.4.4

1.4.5 Controller RAM Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .....1-29

1.4.6 Optional Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. ... ... ...

1.4.7

1.4.8 Resolution Improvement Technology. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. ...1-32

1.4.9 EEPROM Reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .....1-33

SelecType Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .....1-21

Displayof Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. ..1-24

1.4.3.1 Status Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .....1-24

1.4.3.2 Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .....1-25

1.4.3.3 Power On Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .....1-26

Printer Sharing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .....1-27

1.4.4.1 individual Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .....1-27

1.4.4.2 Auto Sense Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. ..1-28

1.4.4.3 Data Receive Buffer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. ...1-28

Emulation Mode Switch Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .....1-31

1.4.7.1 Emulation Switch by SPL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .....1-31

1.4.7.2 Intelligent Emulation Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .....1-31

1-1
1-5

1-14

1-19

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1.5 MAIN COMPONENTS

1.5.1

1.5.2

1.5.3

1.5.4

1.5.5

.

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b

1.5.6

1.5.7

1.5.8

Rev.

C108 MAIN Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-35

C82907*ROM-B Board (pCL5/RITech Upgrade Board) . .. .. . . . .....1-36

Panel

Control

PWB-A
PWB-E
PWB-F

PRINTHEAD UNIT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..1-39

FUSING UNIT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .....1-40

A

Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. ...1-38

Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. ...1-38

Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. ...1-39

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. ...1-37

1-34

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1.5.9 Drive Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1-40

1.5.10 IMAGING CARTRIDGE.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-40

1.5.11

Lower Paper Cassette . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-41

1.5.12 Face Up Output Tray. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-41

List of Figures

Figure 1-1. Exterior View of the EPL-5000/5200 and Action Laser 1000/1500 . 1-1

Figure 1-2. Printable Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6

Figure l-3. Signal Timing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14

Figure l-4. Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-19

Figure l-5.
Figure l-6.
Figure l-7.
Figure l-8.
Figure l-9.

SelecType

SelecType
SelecType

SelecType

SelecType Level 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-23

Figurel-10.individual Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-27

Figure l-n. Auto Sense Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .....1-28

Figure l-12. Receive Buffer Allocation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-28

Figure 1-13. Emulation Switch by SPL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .....1-31

Figurel-14.intelligent Emulation Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-31

Figure 1-15. Effect of

Figure l-16.

RITech

Figure l-17. Component Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-34

Figure l-18.
Figure 1-19.

C108MAlN Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-35

C82907*ROM-B Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .....1-36

Figure l-20. Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-37

Figure l-21.
Figure 1-22.
Figure 1-23.

PWB-A Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .....1-38

PWB-E

PWB-F

Figure 1-24. PRINTHEAD UNIT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .....1-39

Figure 1-25. FUSING UNIT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-40

Figure l-26. Drive Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .....1-40

Figure 1-27. IMAGING CARTRIDGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .....1-40

Figure l-28. Lower Paper Cassette . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-41

Figure l-29. Face Up Output Tray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Levell

Levell
Levell

Levell

RITech

Menu Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-21

in

LJ-2P&3/P/Si

Menu Map . . . . . . . . . .....1-21

in Epson GU2Mode Menu Map . . . . . . .....1-22

in LQand FXMode Menu Map . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-22

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .....1-32

Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-32

Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-38

Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-39

1-41

List of Tables

Table
Table
Table
Table

Table l-5. Usabilityof Special Papers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6

Table l-6. Electrical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. ...1-7

Table 1-7. Differences between EPSON

lli/lllP/illSi

Table 1-8. Built-in Fonts (EPL-5000/Action Laser 1000). . . . . . . . . . . . . .....1-10

Table l-9. Built-in Fonts
Laser 1000 with
Table 1-10. Built-in Fonts

l-ii

-1. Differences in Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

-2. Options for EPL-5000/5200 and Action Laser 1000/1500 . ........1-3

-3. PaperFeed Methods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. ....1-5

-4. Paper Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

GL/2 and GU2 in the HP

LaserJet@

Emulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

(EPL-5200/Action Laser 1500 and EPL-5000/Action

PCL5@

Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .....1-10

(EPL-5000 with GQ Chip) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Rev.

1-2

1-5

1-9

1-11

A

Table 1-11. Built-in Fonts (EPL-5200 with GQ Chip Option and

PCL5@

Board and GQ Chip) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .....1-12

EPL-5000

with

Table 1-12. Signal Timing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..1-14

Table l-13.

Centronics@

Parallel Interface Pin Assignment . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

.1-15

Table l-14. Serial interface Connector Pin Assignments . . . . . . . . . . . . .....1-16

1-15.

Table
Table

Status Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .....1-24

1-16.

Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-25

Table l-17. Displayat Power on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .....1-26

Tabiel-18.

Table l-19. Differences in Components

RAM Chip Combinations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .....1-30

forthe

C108 MAIN Board . . . . . .....1-36

Rev.A

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EPL4M#52tW/Act&n faser

1.1 FEATURES

l@W’lSIM Service Manual

Genera/Description

The EPL-5000/5200

semi-conductor laser with

and the

ActionLaser

electro-photographic

1000/1500 are non-impact page printers that combine a

technology.

‘Ihese

printers are small and light, and

feature high-speed, high-resolution printing. Also, maintenance is very easy, as a result of various

built-in diagnostic functions. The main features are:

it

No ozone

L1

Printing speed —6 PPM

[d

Resolution —3W

c1

Light weight — about 10 kg (22 lb.)

ii

Small footprint
Face-down tray (standard) /face-up

c1

c1

High-performance controller (the

Q

Easy maintenance

o

EPL-5000/ActionLaser

c1

EPL-5200/ActionLaser

c1

EPL-5000/ActionLaser
LaserJet@ 111/IIIP/IIISi

DPI

tray (optional)

controller’s CPU is a 16.67 MHz Motorola 68000)

1000 has HP

1500 has HP

LaserJet@

11P emulation mode

LaserJet@ 111/IIIP/IIISi

emulation mode

1000 can be upgraded from HP

emulation mode with the optional Epson

W emulanon moae

LaserJet@ ‘“ ‘ ‘-

PCL5

/RITech

Upgrade

to

‘ .

Board

c1

Optioml PostScript’” IC

a

Optional Epson GL identity IC card
High-speed serial communication rate of 38400 bps (except for the

c1
c1

A multi-user, multi-emulation mode

Cl

Various types of fonts available in font cards and cartridges

LI

IES

(Intelligent Emulation Switch) allows switching of the printer mode between

card

ActionLaser

1000)

PostScript’”

mode and another mode

o

SPL (Shared Printer Language) enables switching of

cl

In the
Epson

EPL-5200/ActionLaser

PCL5/RITech

Upgrade Board, Resolution Improvement Technology

1500 and in the

the

printer mode by command

EPL-5000/ActionLaser

1000 with the

optional

(RITech) ~efines

the print quality by eliminating jagged edges from images and characters.

Figure 1-1 shows an exterior view of the

EPL-5000/5200

Figure 1-1. Exterior View of the

Action Laser 1000/1500

Rev.

A

and

ActionLaser

1000/1500.

EPL-5000/5200

and

1-1

General Description

EPL-5000/5200/Action Laser

iOOOl1500

Service Manual

Table 1-1 shows the differences in featires for
optional Epson

PCL5/RITech

PCL5/RITech

Upgrade

Upgrade Board,

Ward, EpL-5200, and ActionLaser 1~.

Table 1-1. Differences in Features

EPL-5000

LaserJe{~

111/l llP/lllSi

(PCL5@’)

Optional No

Optional

0.5MB 0.5MB

6.5MB 6.5MB

Function/

Specification

HP

LaserJet@

Emulation
Level

GQ mode
Local

Language
ROM

Standard
RAM Size

Maximum
RAM Size
(Optional
RAM chips
installed)

EPL-5000

LaserJet@
11P
(PCL4C”)

Optional No

No

0.5MB

6.5MB

LaserJet@
11P
(PCL4@)

No

0.5MB

6.5MB

Action

Laser

1000

tie EpL-5000,

ActionLaser

Action Laser

with

PCL5°

Board

Actionhser 1000,

EPL-5000

1000 with the optional Epson

1000 with

PCL5@

Board

LaserJet@

I

11/lllP/lllSi

(PCL5@)

No

EPL%2M

LaserJet@ LaserJet@

111/l llP/lllSi

(PCL5~

Optional

Optional

1.OMB

5.OMB 5.OMB

Action Laser

with the

1500

111/lllP/lllSi
(PCL5@)

No

No

1.OMB

Standard

Optional
Cards

RITech

Resident
Bitmap Fonts

Resident

Scalable Fonts

Note:

lfF

lfF

Landscape fonts are generated from portrait

Parallel/

RS-232C

Type-B
Cards
(Except

C82305*,
C82306*

and

C82313*)

No
9 Portrait

Fonts and
None
Landscape Landscape
Fonts
(Note)

No

Parallel

Type-B IIF Type-B

IIF

Cards
(Include (Except (Include

C82305* &

C82306*

and except and

C82313*) C82313*)

No
9 Portrait

Fonts and

None Fonts and 7 Fonts and 7

Fonts

(Note)

No

Parallel/

RS-232C RS-232C RS-232C

Cards Cards

C82305*,
C82306* C82306* C82306* C82306*

Yes

9 Portrait

Landscape
Fonts Fonts

13 fonts

IIF

fonts

Parallel

Type-B l/F

C82305* &

and except

C82313*)

Yes

9 Portrait

Landscape

13 fonts

.

.

by frmware.

Parallel/ Parallel/

Type-B l/F Type-B l/F
Cards Cards

(Except (Except

C82305*, C82305*,

and

C82313*) C82313*)

Yes Yes

9 Portrait

Fonts and 7 Fonts and 7

Landscape Landscape

Fonts Fonts

13 fonts 13 fonts

and

9 Portrait

1-2

Rev. A

EPL&XW52(W/Act&n

Laser

l(XXU1500 Senrice

Manual

Geneml Descdption

Table 1-2 lists the optional units available

Action Laser

Table 1-2. Options for

IWO.

EPL-5000/5200

Cat. No. Description Note

For GQ mode (5400

i400

-54091 Bit map font card

1410-5414

5430

C828031

C82608*

HP bit map font card For HP emulation mode

OCFVBAR-CODE

font card

22 scalable font card

51 scalable font card

Prestige 12N/L,
12 NOB are usable in

ESC/P@

For HP
mode

are also usable in

ESC/P@

For GQ mode

For HP UJ Ill mode

mode)

IJJ

(OCR-NB fonts

mode)

for the

and GQ

EPL-5000/Action Laser MlO,

and

and Action Laser 1000/1500

Machine Type

I

Action

Laser

,m

Yes

Yes

Yes

0

‘

15N/L,

EPL­5000 I 52~

Yes

(Note 1),

Yes

Yes

Yes

(Note 1)

Yes

(Note 3)

(Note 1) (Note 2)

(Note 1)

EPL-

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

‘es (N%S3)

EPL-52@/

Action

Laser

,W

Yes

(Note

2;

Yes

Yes

0

‘

‘es

C82609*

C82602*

C82322*

--

.-

C82904*
C82905*
~812302

~812301

C81231• Face-up tray

PostScript’”

EPSON GL Identity

~rd

Epson

RITech

Board

GQ chip ROM

Local language ROM

0.5MByte

2.
250 sheet lower

paper cassette (A4)

250 sheet lower
paper cassette (A/L)

PCL5/

Upgrade

OMByte

RAM chips

RAM chips 2.

card

supports Postscript’”
language

Supports HP-GL
commands

HP

LaserJet@

111/l llP/lllSi emulation
mode (includes
EPSON GIJ2 mode)

RITech

and
Supports GQ mode

fonts and commands
supports local

Ianguage

0.5MByte
OMByte

Lower paper cassette

Lower paper cassette

support

fonts (Note 5)

RAM chip set

RAM chip set

Yes

(Note 4)

Yes

(Note 4)

Yes

Yes Yes

(Note 5)

Yes

Yes
Yes

Yes

No

Yes

Yes

(Note 4)

Yes

(Note 4)

No

(Note 5)

(N%5)

Yes

Yes

Yes

No

Yes

Yes Yes

(Note 4)

Yes Yes

(Note 4)

Yes

‘

‘
Yes Yes
Yes Yes

No

Yes

Yes Yes

(Note

(Note 4]

0

0

No

‘

0

‘

No

Yes

4]

0

.,.

,.

..:

.,

7

0

SO51O11

282305’/
:82306’

>82307’/

;82308”

Rev.

A

Imaging cartridge

Serial interface card

32KB serial interface

card

Toner cartridge

Yes

No

Yes

Yes

No

Yes

Yes Yes

Yes

Yes

No

Yes

1-3

General

Descri@ion

EPL-5000/5200/Action

Laser 100WI5OO Service Manual

Table 1-2. Options for

Cat. No.

C8231

0’/

C82311“

C82312*–

C82313*

C82314*

C82315*

Notes:

1.

GQ mode

2.

The ActionLaser 1000/1500 uses only card 5400.

3. Scalable fonts for HP LaserJet III mode can used, if the optional Epson

Description

32KB

parallel

interface card
LocalTalk

32KB

interface card

COAX interface card
TWINAX interface

card

fonts

rM

card

IEEE-488

can be used, if the optional GQ chip is installed.

EPL-5000/5200

Note

and Action Laser 1000/1500

Machine Type

EPL-

5000

Yes

Yes Yes Yes Yes

No No

Yes Yes

Yes Yes

EPL-

5200

Yes Yes

Action Action

Laser

PCI-i5/RITech

Board is installed.
Requires added memory (RAM) over a total 1.5 MB (including standard RAM).

4.

5.

The GQ ROM chip option and local language ROM

camot

be used at the same time.

(Con’t)

Laser

1000

No No

Yes

Yes

1500

Upgrade

Yes

Yes

Yes

EPL4WiX.Y52tXl/A ction Laaar 1(XW7SO0 Sanka

1.2 SPECIFICATIONS

Manual

Genemlf)esctfptlon

This section provides statistical data for the

1.2.1

Basic Specifications

Printing method:
Resolution:

Printing speed:

First printing time

Warm-up time:
Paper supply:

(A4/LT):

Laser beam scanning and dry

300

DP1

6 PPM (pages per minute)
Less than 19 seconds (facedown output)

Less than 20 seconds (face-up output)
Less than 35 seconds (at rated current and 23° C (73° F) temperature)

See Table 1-3.

EPL-5000/52~

(dots per inch)

Table 1-3. Paper Feed Methods

Capaoity

Paper Supply

Auto feed

Standard built-in
paper bin

(2011$7(7#m2)

150

!5

to 10

and ActionLaser

ekctro-photography

(Ietter/A4)

Paper Size

A4,LT,GLT,EXE,

LG,GLG

Monarch,D1.,C5,

Commercial-10

lW3/l!MO.

Uaage

Thkkneaa

(Beam Weight)

16 to 24 lb.

(60to

90g/m2)

Envelopes made
of 20 to 24 lb. (75
to

90gfm2)

paper

I

I

. . . .

.-”.,

:.

,

(

Y

*

Manual feed

Lower paper cassette (Optional)

Notes:

lb. (ream weight) = 500 sheets of 17x 22 inch paper; 1 g/m2 = 0.2659763 lb.

1.

2. Paper size range: width
length 5.85 to 14.0 inches (148.5 mm to 356 mm)

Paper types:

See Table

1

250

3.63to 8.5 inches (92t0216mrn)

14

Any size
(Note 2)

A4 or

feedable

LT

Table 1-4. Paper Types

Standard paper

I

Normal paper

Special

papers

Xerox”

20 lb.

Regular photocopier paper
Bond paper
16 to 24 lb. (60 to 90

Card
Envelopes

Labefs

Letterhead

Transparency
Colored

4024

(75

dm2)

stook

oaoer

W

paper

(90 to 157

(OHP)

sheets

g/m2)

@m*)

16 to 42 lb.

(60to

157g/m2)

16 to 24 lb.

(60to

90g/m2)

●

,

:;.%

c)

Rev.

A

1-5

General Description

EPL-5000/5200 /Action Laser 1000/1500 Service Manual

Usability of special papers:

See Table 1-5.

Table 1-5. Usability of Special Papers

input

Standard
built-in paper
bin

Lower paper
cassette

output

Face down
Face up
Face down

Face up

R: Reliable feeding and good image quality.
P: Possible, but better avoided.
I: Impossible.

Paper

feed alignment and direction:
Paper ejection:
Output tray capacity:

Printable area (standard paper):

OHP

P P
R R

I
I

Center alignment for all sizes
Face down; face up (optional)
100 sheets (face down)

20 sheets (face up) (standard paper)

See Figure 1-2.

Envelopes

T

{

Labels

‘.

; “+

I

Card

#Y-

1

I

Stock

;

I

Letterhead

R
R

P
P

Note:

The actual printable area depends on the printer mode.

Noise:

Ozone density:
Toxicity:

—

Printable Area

—

I

4.00mm

Figure 1-2. Printable Area

Less than 35
Less than 47

Less than 0.01 ppm
No toxicity exists in OPC, toner, or plastic materials

4.00mm

dB(A)
dB(A)

,

—

.

(standby)
(operating)

1-6

Rev.

A

EPL-500W5200 /Action Laser

1UOW1500

1.2.2 Electrical Specifications
Table 1-6. Electrical Specifications

I

I

Description

Semfca Manual

I

100 V Version

I

I

200 V Version

I

General Dascriptfon

1

I

(;:~

-.”

Rated voltage
Input voltage range

,

Rated frequency range
Input frequency range
Rated current
Power consumption

1.2.3

Reliability Specifications

MPBF (Mean Prints Between Failures): Over 25,000 Sheets

Note:

MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures):

Jam rate:

Feed failure:
Multiple paper feeds:
Paper curl height:
Leading edge

MTTR

Durability:

MP13F

indicates average number of pages printed before occurrence of problem requiring

replacement or

bending (1 cm or more):

(Mean Time To Repair):

semice.

100-120

90-132

3000

Power on hours

1 out of 2~ sheets or less (excluding
1 out of 2,000 sheets or less (excluding multiple-sheet feeding)
1 out of 500 sheets or less

30 mm (1.2 inches) or less

1 out of 1,000 sheets

30 minutes or less
5 years or 180,0000 sheets

VAC

VAC

5.5 A 3.3 A
Less than 600 W

50-60 Hz
47-63 Hz

(pOH)

220-240

198-264

VAC
VAC

multiph+sheet

,

I

feeding)

1.2.4 Environmental Conditions for Operating (Include Imaging Cartridge)

Temperature:
Humidity:
Altitude:

.>

(

Levelness:

Illurninance:

Surrounding space:

1.2.5 Environmental Conditions for Storage and

10to35‘C (50 to 95 ‘F)

15 to 85

2~

Printer should be installed on a level plane.

3,000 I
Printer should have at least 100 mm clearance on its sides

and rear.

YOM-I

m

(8z@

feet) or lower

UX

or less (Must not be exposed to direct sunlight.)

TranspoMion

(Exclude Imaging Cartridge)

Temperature:

Humidity:

Drop test:
Vibration:

Resistance to atmospheric pressure:

Storage term:

Oto35‘C (32 to 95 “F) over full storage term

-20 to55“C (4 to 131

(Extremes are allowable for up to

Temperature variation must be10‘C (18 ‘F)
30to85‘%oRH over full storage term

10 to 95

(Extremes are allowable for up to 1/30 of full storage term)
Clear to
Vibration frequency

Acceleration

Accelerationdirection

More than 613 mb
24

YoRH

JIS Z0200-1987

months

under extreme conditions

(following date of manufacture)

“F) under extreme conditions

l/300f

full storage term)

jhour

or less

Level 1

5 to

IW

Hz and 100 to 5 Hz

IG

3direction

Rev.

A

1-7

General Description

1.2.6 Applicable Standards

Safefy %ndurds

120

VAC

model:

220/240

Safety Regulations (Laser radiation)

VAC

model:

EPL-5000/5200/A

ction Laser 1000/1500 Service Manual

UL 1950, CSA 22.2 Deviation 220

EN 60950

(IEC950), NEMKO (IEC950), SETI

SEMKO (IEC950), DEMKO (IEC950)

(I

EC950),

120

VAC

model:

z20/240° VAC model:

FDA(NCDRH)
VDE

O&37 (Laser Class

Class 1

1)(IEC825), SETI (IEC825), SEMKO

(IEC825), DEMKO (IEC825)

EMI

120

VAC

model:

220/240

Others

VAC

model:

Toner:

OPC:

Ozone:

Materials:

1.2.7 Specification for Consumable

Life:

Note:

Environmental Conditions for Storage and Transportation

In

continuous printing

The life varies, depending on the printing mode (continuous or intermittent)

image ratio.

mode with

FCC Part 15 Subpart B Class B
FTZ

(VDE

0871 Class B, 0875 Part 1),

No effect human health. (OSHA-TSCA,
No effect human health.
Less than 0.01 mmp

other

UL478

(5th edition)

SWISS Environmental Law (No

(Imaging

Cartridge)

6,000 pages

A4/letter

paper at a

5%

(OSHA)

CdS

image ratio

CISPR Pub22

EINECS)

must be contained)

(blacldwhite

ratio).

anoXor

the

Temperature:

Humidity:

Drop test:
Vibration:

Resistance to atmospheric pressure:

Storage term:

1.2.8 Physical Specifications

Dimensions:

Printer:

With lower cassette:

With face-up tray:

With lower cassette and
face-up tray:

Oto30“C(32

to 86 ‘F) over full storage term

-20 to40“C (-4 to 104 “F) under extreme condition
(Extremes are allowable for up to 1/30 of full storage term)
Temperature variations must be10“C (18

30 to 85

YoRH

over full storage term

OF)/hour

or less.

10to95‘%oRH under extreme conditions
(Extremes are allowable for up to 1/30 of full storage term)

Height 76 cm (30.4 inches)
Same as printer
More than 740 mb

18 months (following date of manufacture)

368(W) X 456(D) X

14.5(W) x
368(W)

14.5(W)X

368(W) x

14.5(W)X

368(W) x

18.O(D)

x

480(D) x 336(H) mm

18.9(D) x 13.2(H) inches

632(D) x 360(H)mm

24.9(D) x 14.2(H) inches

657(D) X 430(H) mm

226(H)mm

x 8.9(H) inches

14.5(W) x 25.9(D) x 16.9(H) inches

Weight:

With lower cassette;
With face-up tray;
With lower cassette and
face-up tray;

l-a

Approx. 10 Kg (22 lb.) (consumable, excluding

Approx. 12.8 Kg (28.3 lb.)
Approx. 10.1 Kg (22.3 lb.)
Approx. 12.9 Kg (28.6 lb.)

all options)

Rev.

A

EPL&lWW52U0/Actfon Laser

1.2.9

Software Specifications

HP

Built-in

Note:

modes:

The Epson

111/llIP/lIISi

the

GL/2

mode

the operator can enter

command. If the operator’s application software cannot send the

then use this mode.

LaserJet@

HP

LaserJet@ 111/lllP/IIISi

Epson

(EPL-5200/ActionLaser 1500)
ESC/~
ESC/ P@

GL/2

emulation.

GL/2

mode is similar to the

in the

-

1OO(W5OO Sarvfce

11P emulation:

emulation mode:

mode

9-pin
24-pin

Table

HP

GL/2

(LJ3-GL/2

(FX-86e/286e, FX-800/1000)

(LQ-25UO)

1-7

LaserJet@ 111/lIIP/IIISi

mode without sending the

mode

shows the differences between Epson

Manual

(EPL-5000/ActionLaser

(EPL-5200/ActionLaser

mode and

GL/2

GL-like

emulation mode

mode included in the HP

emulation.

1000)

mode):

While

ESC

Yo#B

GenetalDescdption

1500)

La~rJet@

GL/2

mode and

in Epson

(Enter

ESC ‘Yo#B

GL/2

mode,

GL/2

mode)

command,

r

. . .

.. .;,

Table 1-7. Differences between EPSON

GL/2

in the

PCL

mode

PaDer eiect

Auto eject

Reduced printing

Switch to

(ESC %#A)

Reset (ESC E)

PJL, EJL, and ES
Advance Full Page

(PG. AF)

Notes:

‘3

,(

Optional modes:

Auxiliary software:

Built-in fonts: See Table 1-8 through Table 1-11.

PCL

EPSON

GL-like
LJ3-GL2

user can print with software that supports the HP

The
commands. The
commands. If the application software uses unsupported co

mode, print cannot be assured.

GL/2

mode has two operational modes. One is

mode.

mode emulates the

GL-like

mode features

GL-like

HP

LaserJet@ 111/IIIP/IIISi

EPSON
Page

Prin$~r

Postscript mode (all models)
EPSON GL mode (all models)

Hex dump

Status sheet

Font sampie

HP

LaserJet”

EPSON

Does not exist

I
\ SUPPOrtS PG, AFcommands I

SelecType setting
SeiecType

Not

Ejects paper and then
initializes

Supported

Supfmled

GL/2

all

mode emulates some of the

GL/2 (EPL-5000/ActionLaser

mode

setting

SUppOftf3d

mode in the HP

the co

(GQ

mode)

IIUlllP/lllSi

GLJ2

Mode

76MI

remands of the

emulation

(EPL-5000/ActionLaser

1000)

(EPL-5000/5200)

LaserJet@ 111/IIIP/IIISi

LJ3=L/2

GU2

and

Emulation

GU2

for HP

lli/lllP/illSi

I

Exists as the initial mode

I

Supported inPCL

Not available

Avaiiable

I

supported

Ejeots

and then initializes
supported

Not

LJ3-GL/2

series plotter.

HP-GL

in

paper, switches to

SUppOrtt3d

mode; the other is the

mode, plus two additional

plotter

remands for the

LaserJet@

Emulation Mode

PCL

emulation. ‘l’he

(HP

7475A, etc.)

1000)

PCL,

GL-like

.

,+

‘$J..

‘.,.

o

Rev.

A

1-9

General Description

EPL+OOO/5200/Action Laser 1000/1500 Service Manual

Table 1-8. Built-in Fonts

Resident Fonts

Bitmap fonts

Courier Medium

Courier
Courier Medium
Courier Medium
Courier
Courier Medium
Line printer

Presitage Medium

Presitage Medium Umiaht

i: Supported,

NS:

Not Supported

Bold Upright

Bold Upright

Medium

Table 1-9. Built-in Fonts

Upright

Italic
Upright

Italic
Upright
Upright

(EPL-5200/Action

Laser 1000 with

Resident Fonts

(EPL-5000/Action

10

cpi

10

cpi

10

cpi

12

cpi

12

cpi

12

cpi

16.66

cpi

12

cpi

20

c~i Portrait

Laser 1500 and

PCL5@

Board)

Laser 1000)

Portrait
Portrait
Portrait
Portrait

Portrait

Portrait
Portrait
Portrait

=

s
s
s
s
s
s

s
NS

Ns

s

s

NS

s
s

NS

s
s
s

EPL-5000/Action

Applicable Mode

HP LJ3

ESC/P@

Bitmap fonts

Courier
Courier

Courier
Courier
Courier
Courier
Courier
Courier
Courier
Courier

Courier

Courier
Line printer
Line printer

Presitage
Presitage Medium

Scalable

EPSON Roman T
EPSON Roman T
EPSON Roman T Medium
EPSON Roman T
EPSON Saris Serif U
EPSON Saris Serif U
EPSON Saris Serif U

EPSON Saris Serif U
EPSON Saris Serif U
EPSON Saris Serif U
EPSON Saris Serif U
EPSON Saris Serif U

ITC

S: Supported,

fonts for

Zapf Dinqbatts@

NS:

Not Supported

PCL@

Medium
Bold
Medium
Medium
Bold

Medium
Medium
Bold
Medium
Medium
Bold
Medium
Medium

Medium
Medium

Medium
Bold Upright

Bold Italic
Medium
Bold Upright
Medium
Bold
Medium Condensed Upright

Bold
Medium Condensed Italic
Bold
Medium

Upright

Upright

Italic
Upright
Upright

Italic
Upright
Upright
Italic
Upright

Upright

Italic

Upright
Upright
Upright
Upright

Upright

Italic

Upright

Italic
Italic

Condensed Upright

Condensed Italic
Upright

10

cpi

10

cpi

10

cpi

10

cpi

10

cpi

10

cpi

12

cpi

12

cpi

12

cpi

12

cpi

12

cpi

12

cpi

16.66

16.66
12

cpi

20

cpi

cpi

cpi

Portrait
Portrait

Portrait
Landscape
Landscape
Landscape
Portrait
Portrait
Portrait

Landscape
Landscape
Landscape

Portrait

Landscape
Portrait
Portrait

s

s

s

s

s

s
s

s

s
s

s
s

s

s

NS
NS

s

s
s
s
s

s
s

s
s

s
s

s

s

s
s

NS

s
s

NS

s
s

NS

s

s

NS

s
s
s
s

NS
NS
NS
NS
NS

NS
NS
NS

NS

NS
NS
NS
NS

1-1o

Rev.

A

r..

c,’

Table 1-10. Built-in Fonts (EPL-5000 with GQ Chip)

Resident Fonts

Bitmap fonts

Courier

Courier Bold
Courier Italic
Courier
Courier Bold
Courier
Courier Bold

Courier Italic
Line printer
Line printer
Presitage
Presitage
EDP
EDP
Modern

Scabble

Courier Medium
Courier
Courier Medium Oblique
Courier
EPSON Roman T
EPSON Roman T
EPSON Roman T
EPSON Roman T
EPSON Saris serif H
EPSON Saris serif H

EPSON Saris serif H
EPSON Saris
EPSON

S:

Supported, NS: Not

fonts

Svmbolic

tbr

setif

Medium

Bold
Medium
Medium
Bold
Medium
Bold

Medium
Medium
Medium
Medium
Medium
Medium

Medium

Medium

G(?

H

Set

Supported

Upright
Upright

Italic
Upright
Upright
Upright
Upright
Italic
Upright
Upright

Upright
Upright
Upright
Upright
Upright

Upright

Bold Upright

Bold
Medium
Bold Upright
Medium
Bold italic
Medium

Bold Upright
Medium Oblique
Bold
Medium

Oblique

Upright

italic

Upright

Obfique
Uptiaht

10 cpi
10 cpi
10 cpi
10 cpi
10 cpi
12 cpi

12

cpi

12 cpi

16.66

16.66 cpi
12

Cp;

20

cpi

13

cpi
13 cpi

10 point Portrait

cpi

Portrait
Portrait
Portrait

Landscap[
Landscap[

Portrait
Portrait
Portrait

Portrait

Landscap[

Portrait
Portrait
Portrait

Landsqx

Applicable Mode

HP

LJ21

ESC/P@

s
s

s

NS
NS

s
s
s

NS

s

NS
NS
NS
NS
NS
NS

NS
NS

NS
NS
NS
NS
NS
NS
NS
NS
NS
NS
NS

NS
NS
NS

NS
NS
NS

NS
NS
NS
NS
NS
NS
NS
NS

NS
NS

s
s

NS

s
s
s

s
s

s
s
s

GQ

s

s

NS

s

s

NS
NS
NS

s

s

s

s

s

s
s

s
s

s

s

s

s

s
s
s
s
s
s
s

.-.

Rev.

A

1-11

General Description

EPL-50011/5200/Action Laser 1000/1500 Service Manual

Table 1-11. Built-in

Bitmap fonts

Courier
Courier
Courier
Courier
Courier
Courier
Courier
Courier
Courier
Courier
Courier
Courier
Line printer
Line printer

Presitage
Presitage
EDP
EDP

Modern Medium

Scalable font for PCL@

EPSON Roman T
EPSON Roman T
EPSON Roman T

EPSON Roman T

EPSON Saris serif U
EPSON Saris serif U
EPSON Saris serif U
EPSON Saris serif U
EPSON Saris serif U
EPSON Saris serif U
EPSON Saris serif U
EPSON Saris serif U
ITC

Zapf Dingbatts@

Sca/ab/e fonts

Courier

Sourier
2ourier
3ourier
EPSON
=PSON
=PSON
=PSON
~PSON
EPSON
=PSON
;PSON Saris serif H
;PSON

Roman T

Roman T
Roman T
Roman T

Saris serif H
Saris serif H
Saris serif H

Svmbcdic

for

Fonts (EPL-5200 with GQ

Medium
Bold Upright
Medium
Medium
Bold
Medium
Medium
Bold Upright
Medium
Medium
Bold Upright
Medium

Medium

Medium
Medium
Medium
Medium

Medium

GQ

Set

Chip Option and EPL-5000

PCL5@

Resident Fonts

Upright

Italic
Upright
Upright
Italic

Upright

Italic

Upright

Italic
Upright
Upright
Upright 12 cpi
Upright
Upright
Upright
Upright 10 point Portrait

Medium

Bold Upright
Medium
Bold
Medium
Bold

Medium

Bold Italic
Medium Condensed Upright
Bold
Medium
Bold
Medium

Medium
Bold
Medium Oblique
Bold
Medium
Bold
Medium
Bold
Medium

Bold

Medium
Bold
Medium

Board and GQ Chip)

10

cpi

10

cpi

10

cpi

10

cpi

10

cpi

10

cpi

12

cpi

12

cpi
12 cpi

12

cpi

12

cpi

12

cpi

16.66

cpi

16.66

20

13
13

Upright

Italic
Italic
Upright
Upright
Italic

Condensed Upright
Condensed Italic
Condensed Italic

Upriqht

Upright

Upright

Oblique

Upright
Upright
Italic
Italic
Upright

Upright
Oblique
Oblique

Upriqht

cpi Landscapf

cpi
cpi
cpi

Portrait
Portrait
Portrait

Landscap[

Landscapf
Landscap[

Portrait
Portrait
Portrait

Landscap{
Landscap(
Landscap[

Portrait

Portrait
Portrait
Portrait

Landscap(

Applicable Mode

———

HP LJ3

ESC/P@

s

s

s
s

s

s
s
s

s
s
s
s

s

s

NS
NS
NS
NS
NS

s

s
s
s
s

s

s
s

s

s

s

s

s

NS
NS
NS
NS
NS
NS
NS
NS
NS
NS
NS
NS
NS

s

s

NS

s
s

NS

s
s

NS

s

s

NS

s

s

s
s

NS
NS

NS

NS
NS
NS
NS
NS
NS

NS

NS
NS

NS
NS
NS
NS

NS

NS

NS

NS
NS
NS
NS

NS

NS
NS
NS
NS
NS

with

GQ

s

s

NS

s

s

NS
NS
NS

NS

NS

NS
NS

s
s

s
s

s
s
s

NS

NS
NS
NS
NS
NS
NS
NS
NS

NS
NS
NS
NS

s
s
s
s

s
s
s

s

s

s

s

s

s

S: Supported,

1-12

NS:

Not Supported

Rev. A

EPL@OtY52001Act~n Laser 1000/1500 Service Manual

Font Symbol Sets

HP LaserJet@ 11P Mode: 26 symbol sets

1S02, 4,6,10,11,14,15,16,17, 21,25,57,60,61,69,84, 85

ISO1OO(ECMA94-1 )
HP German
HP Legal
IBM-US
PcMultilingual

HP LaserJet@ III/IIIP/IIISi Mode: 41 symbol sets

1S02, 4,6,10,11,14,15,16,17, 21,25,57,60,61,69,84, 85
ISO1OO(ECMA94-1)
Roman Extension
HP German
HP Spanish
HP legal

HP Roman-8

IBM-US

IBM-DN
PcMultilingual
Venture ITC Zapf Dingbatts Windows
PS ITC Zapf Dingbatts
ITC Zapf Dingbatts@ 100
ITC Zapf
ITC Zapf Dingbatts@ 300

Dingbatts@ 200

Roman Extension
HP Spanish
HP Roman-8
IBM-DN

Venture Math
Venture International
Venture US
PS Math
PS Text

Math 8
Pi Font
Microsoft Publishing

DeskTop

General Description

(

. .

\,

.j

.,

ESC/P

FRANCE
GERMANY
UK
DENMARK1

SWEDENT

ITALY

(In

GQ Mode:

USA

FRANCE *

GERMANY *

UK
DENMARK1 *

SWEDEN *

ITALY *

●

Code page 865 (PcNordic)
Code page 850 (PcMultilingual)
Code Page 437 (PcUSA)
Code Page 863 (PcCanFrench)
Code Page 857

Mode: 13

USA

addition to the above, Code Page 860,863,850,865 and 437 can also be selected by SelecType.)

:

Two types, one

International Characters

SPAIN1
JAPAN

NORWAY

DENMARK2
SPAIN2
L.AMERICA

35

symbol sets (Option)

*

*

SPAIN1 *
JAPAN *
NORWAY *
DENMARK2 *
SPAIN2 *
L. AMERICA *

with extended graphics and one without.

Code page 860 (PcPortuguese)
ECMA94-1
Symbolic
Code Page 853

Rev. A

1-13

General Description

EPL+OOO/5200/Action Laser 1000/1500 Service Manual

1.3 INTERFACE SPECIFICATIONS

TIW

EPL-5000/5200

and

ActionLaser

1500 are equipped with the following external interfaces:

H Centronics@

❑

RS-232C

■

Optional Type B interface (except for

The

ActionLaser

❑

Centronics@

9

Optional Type B host interface (including

1.3.1

Parallel Interface

Type:
System:
Handshaking:

Note:

While the

only.

Comector type:
Applicable plug:
Transfer speed:

parallel interface

interface

1000 is equipped with the following external interfaces:

parallel interface

CentronicsC>

STROBE synchronization, 8-bit parallel data transfer
BUSY and ACKNOWLEDGE signals

SelecType

setting for BUSY delay is “MlN,” the handshaking signal is BUSY

P90-25027-1 (Amphenol)

57-30360
About

(Amphenol

75,000

bytes/second (max.)

About 125,000 bytes/second (max.)

Siamal

timing:

See Figure 1-3.

Signal description: See Table 1-12.

(1)

(2)

(

‘r

DATA 1-8

STOROBE

BUSY

VALID VALID

)

:

,

(4)

.

C82305*/C82306*)

receptacle

or equivalent)

:3)

,

/

—

C82305*/C82306*)

(EPL-5000/ActionLaser 1000)

(EPL-5200/ActionLaser

(7)

<

>

/

1500)

\

ACKNLG

No.

(1)

(2)
(3)
(4)

(5)

(6)

(7)

f

+--+

(6)

Figure 1-3. Signal Timing

Table 1-12. Signal Timing

Description

Data set up
DATA hold
STROBE (pulse width)
BUSY delay

ACKNLG

No

ACKNLG
ACKNLG

to BUSY –5

ACKNLG

pulse width

to STROBE

o
+5

pulse

Time

0.5 (min.)

0.5 (min.)

0.5 (min.)

4.0 (max.)

(typ.)

o
5

(typ.)

10

—
10

O (min.)

(p.sec.)

(typ.)

(typ.)

1-14

Rev.

A

EPL+WiXV52(X1/Ac thn

Laser

l(XXV1500

Service Manual

Genendl)escrlptjon

~in

2-9

No.

1

10

11

12

Table 1-13.

Signal Name

STROBE

DATA 1-8

ACKNLG

BUSY

PE

Centronics@

Parallel Interface Pin Assignment

I/o

STROBE is a strobe pulse used to read data from the host

computer. The pulse width must be more than 0.5

IN

Normally it is HIGH, and data is latched at the
this signal.

DATA 1 to 8 are parallel data bits. When the signal is HIGH,

I

the data bit is 1, and when it is LOW, the data bit is O.

IN ~

The most

must be maintained for 0.5
STROBE signal active edge.

ACKNLG

of 10 @cc. This signal goes LOW when the data reception is

OUT

OUT

OUT

completed, which indicates that the printer can accept new
data. Timing with the BUSY signal is specified through

SelecType.

The BUSY signal informs the host computer of the printer
state. When the signal is HIGH, the printer cannot
data.

The PE signal
cassette selected through
option paper cassette. Paper empty is

Description

psec.

tmiling

edge of

sjgnif~nt

is an acknowledge pulse with an approximate width

bit

(MSB)

indioates

is DATA8. The

psec.

on either side of the

paper empty for the standard

SelecType

or command, or for the

indicatd by HIGH.

signal state

acoept

>.,

“)

(

. .

‘d’

13

14

15

16

17 CHASSIS GND

18 NC

19-30

31

32

SLCT

AUTO-FEED

NC

GND

GND

~T

ERROR

OUT

IN

.

-

IN

OUT

Pulled up to +5V through a 3.3

If the AUTO FEED signal is set to LOW, the printer

magicaliy

(Carriage Return) oode from the host computer.

In GQ Mode (option) or

affeots

HP Mode, AUTO-FEED signal is
can only be done when the printer is ON or when active

intetface

This signal is detected only when the power is turned ON, or
when the printer is initialized.

performs a LF (line

the CR

is

operation according to

switohed

to parallel interface.

Kohm

ESC/P@

resistor.

auto-

fed)

upon

Mode, AUTO-FEED signal

SeleoType

afways

reoeiving

settings. In

ignored.

a CR

Deteotion

Not used.

Logio

ground level.

Connected to the printer chassis. The printer chassis
and the signal GND are connected to each other.

USeCf.

Not

Ground level for the twisted pair return signal.
The STROBE signal is ignored when this signal is LOW.
This level goes LOW when the printer is:

●

out of paper

●

paper jam

● in error state

● off line

GND

33
34

35

Rev.

GND
NC

+5V

A

Same as for pins19 to 30.
Not

USd

Pulled up to +5V through 3.3

Kohm

resistance.

1-15

General Description

EPLGOOO/5200/Action Laser 1000/1500 Service Manual

Table 1-13.

~in

No.

36

Signal Name

SLCT-IN

Centronics@ parallel

1/0

If the

SLCT-IN

initialized, the printer enters the

DC1

and
signal is HIGH when the printer is turned on or initialized, the
select/deselect control by
receives a
until a

IN

ACKNLG
time. It is possible to disable

and keep the printer constantly in the selected state. In GQ
mode (option) or

DC3

this signal always ignored.

DC1

operation according to

Interface Pin Assignment (Continued)

Description

signal is LOW when the printer is turned on or

DC3

control codes are ignored. If the

DC1/DC3

DC3

code, any subsequent data

code is received. Handshaking with the BUSY or

signai,

however, is

ESC/P@

yerformed
SLCT-iN

mode, this

SelecType

1.3.2 Serial Interface (Except for the ActionLaser 1000)

Type:
Transfer system:
Synchronization:

RS-232C

Fuli

duplex

Asynchronous start-stop system

Start-bit:
Stop-bit:

1
1 or 2

Data length: 7 bits or 8 bits

Protocol:

Transfer speed:
Error:

Signal description:

Parity:

X-ON/X-OFF (can be combined with

DTR

control (can be combined with X-ON/X-OFF)
300,600,1200,2400,4800, 9600,19200, or 38400 bps
Overrun error:

Parity

error:

Framing error:
Breaking character:

See Table 1-14.

Odd, even, or none

DTR

control)

Processed as missing data and replaced by “*”
Replaced by “*”
Replaced by “*”

Ignored

seiectecf

state. In this state,

is valid. If the printer

wili

be thrown out

for data during this

signal with

signai

affects the

settings. In HP Mode

SLCT-IN

SelecType

DC1

or

>in

——

No

Signal Name

CHASSIS-GND I

1

2

3

RTS

4

CTS

5

Table 1-14. Serial Interface Connector Pin Assignments

I

-

1

1/0

OUT

IN

Connected to the printer chassis. The printer chassis
and the signal GND are connected to each other.

Serial ASCII data outputted by the printer. It maintains
“MARK” state (LOW
codes. Logic O is at HIGH level (“SPACE”) and logic 1 is at
LOW level (“MARK”).

Seriai ASCli

state (LOW level) between received character codes.
Transmission request signal outputted from the printer. It is

always at HiGH level during power ON.

Response signal to the
The printer transmits the data through TXD while
HIGH. It can be fixed HIGH through
When the

not be transmitted if

data inputted to the printer. it maintains “MARK”

SelecType

Description

Ievei)

between transmitted character

RTS

signal inputted to the printer.

SelecType.

setting for CTS is ON, X-ON/X-OFF will

CTS sicmal

is LOW.

GND

CTS

is

1-16

Rev. A

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Servloe

Manual

General Descdption

Table 1-14. Serial Interface Connector Pin Assignments (Continued)

(,

:-’!

Pin No

6

7

—.

8

9-19

20

21-25

Handshaking

Signal Name

DSR

SIGNAL GND
DCD
NC

DTR

NC

I/o

IN

IN

OUT

Signal inputted to the printer. The printer can transmit data

TXD

through
be transmitted regardless of
ignored by setting SelecType (Factory setting).

Ground reference (O

Always ignored.

Not

Used.

Signal outputted by the printer. When the

HIGH, it indicates that the
printer. The
the signal level is HIGH while the printer power is on.

SelecType

case any of the error conditions.
The date

128 characters after

USd.

Not

while DSR is HIGH. X-ON/X-OFF, however, can

SelecType

setting is used for DTR

(RXD)

from host computer must be stopped within

Description

DSR

V)

for signals.

RXD

signal can be received by the

settings do not

oontrol,

DTR goes LOW.

state. It can always be

DTR

signal is

speoify DTR

control,

When

DTR goes LOW in

When the vacant area for data in the input buffer drops to 128 bytes, the printer outputs an X-OFF

code or sets the

DTR signal

level to LOW, indicating that the printer cannot receive more data.
Once the vacant area for data in the buffer recovers to 256 bytes, the printer outputs an X-ON code
or sets the

DTR

flag to HIGH, indicating that printer is again ready to receive data.

(’

. .

Protocol

There are three types of protocols, as listed below, and each of them can be designated by

SelecType

independently.

■

DTR/DSR

SelecType

protocol

is used to execute the

DTR/DSR

control protocol.

The DTR

signal is set to HIGH when
the printer is ready to receive data, and to LOW when conditions indicate an error or that the
receiving buffer is fuk

‘

1

When the error is cleared and the printer returns to on line mode, the signal returns to HIGH. When

SelecType

only when
for

■

X-ON/X-OFF

SelwType

indicates an error, and the printer warns the host to stop data transmission within

No further

X-OFF code has been sent once. The X-ON

is used to set the

DSR

is at the HIGH level

DSR

is OFF). X-ON/X-OFF transmission is independent from

(DC1/DC3)

is used to execute X-ON/X-OFF protocol.

DTR

control OFF,

protocol

DTR

is always set HIGH. The printer transmits

(DSR

is always considered HIGH when the

The X-OFF

X-OFF codes are sent in response to additional data received from the host after the

(lXl)

code is output after all conditions given in error

the DSR

(DC3)

TXD

SelecType

setting

state.

code is output if status

128 characters.

are cleared.
When the remaining capacity of the receive buffer reaches 128 characters, X-OFF

(DC3)

is output

once. It is sent only once, even if there are multiple errors. The printer goes on line automatically at

power on, and outputs an X-ON code.

Transmission

of X-ON/X-OFF codes can be defined by

SelecType.

■

ENQ/ACK

If

the EPSON GL

Rev.

A

Protocol

mode

(optionaf)

is selected,

ENQ/ACK

protocol is also supported.

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General Description

EPL-5(XZV5200/Action Laser

1LWW1500

Service Manual

1.3.3 Optional Interface

The

ActionLaser

Type:
Synchronization:

Protocol:

Transfer speed:
Error:

1000 can use the non-intelligent serial interface card

RS-232C or current loop
Asynchronous start-stop system

Start bit:
Stop bit:
Data length:
Parity:

X-ON/X-OFF (cannot be combined with

DTR

control (cannot

300,600,1200,2400,4800, 9600, or 19200 bps
Overrun error: Processed as missing data and replaced by “*”

Parity error:
Framing error:
Breaking character: Ignored

C82305*/C82306* (ActionLaser

1000 Only)

1
1
7 bits or 8 bits

Odd, even, or none

DTR

control)

be combined with X-ON/X-OFF)

Replaced by “*”
Replaced by “*”

C82305*/C82306*.

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Laaer

10i7tY1500

Service Manual

General

Daacdption

1.4 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

This section describes the functions performed through the control panel, such as test print,
hexadecimal dump, and

SelecType

functions.

1.4.1 Control Panel

The printer control panel gives you easy control over most common printer operations. The panel
consists of a liquid crystal display (LCD), indicator lights, and buttons.

,1

c’

:\

SelecType

.EVEL

1 LEVEL 2

imu

RESET

I

o

COPY END CONTINUE

ON:NE

IJ

Figure 1-4. Control Panel

Display (LCD)

A 20-character (5 x 7 dot matrix) by l-row
status. A varie~ of printer

Indicator lights

■ ON LINE

ON:
OFF: Communication with the host is impossible.
Flashing:

Communication with the host is possible.

This state occurs when the system cannot shift from off line to on line, or vice versa.

parame~ers

liquid

crystal display (LCD) unit that indicates printer

can be displayed and &t &ing

EXIT

0

FEED

SelecType

mode.

f=.

‘:,.;

.,.

L)

■ FEED

This LED indicates the data processing condition for each interface channel: S, P, and O.
ON:

OFF:
Fast flashing:
Slow flashing: Indicates data has arrived on a non-active channel (in auto-sense operation).

H

CONTINUE

Flashes when an error is detected or a maintenance procedure is needed. An error message appears

on the display at the same time.

Rev.

A

Indicates that received data is stored in the printer that has not been printed out.
However, the LED does not light up when only non-printable data
other control codes) is stored.

Indicates there is
Indicates that the printer is in the process of receiving data from the host.

no

printable data remaining in the printer.

(comman

ds and

1-19

General Description

Buttons

H

ON LINE/EXIT

EPL-5000/5200/Action Laser 1000/1500 Service Manual

ON LINE:

EXIT:

■

SelecType

LEVEL 1:
LEVEL 2:

This button switches the printer between on line and off line mode. This button is

invalid in
Exits

Enters
Enters

SelecType

SeIecType

SelecType
SelecType

[f printer power is turned on while this button is pressed, the printer enters hex
dump mode. (AH charnels are switched to hex dump mode.) This button is
invalid once the printer enters the hex dump mode.

■

RESET/lNI’IIALIZE

RESET:

Holding down this button until RESET appears on the display causes the printer to

finish printing the current page and then stop. The remaining data is discarded,

INITIALIZE:

and some
Continuing to hold this button down after RESET appears causes the message to

SeIecType Level 1

change to INITIALIZE.

SelecType

Level 1 and 2 settings to their power-on settings.

Holding down this button while turning on the printer, causes FACTORY RESET
to appear on the display, and all

9

COPY END/

CH

(P, S, or O) (EPL-5000/5200,

CH (P or O)

(ActionLaser

1000)

mode, but is effective in the hex dump mode.

mode.

Level 1.
Level 2.

settings return to their previously saved value.

This function clears received print data and returns

ActionLaser

SelecType

1500)

settings return to the factory settings.

COPY END:

Cancels the remaining copies when

multicopy

printing is selected and the printer is

off line.

CH (P, S, or

CH (P

or O):

❑ CONTINUE/IES

CONTINUE:

IES

(ps&xx):

■ FEED

O),If

the printer is set to auto-sense mode or individual mode, you can change the

interface charnel with this button.

(pS&xx)

Pressing this button when the CONTINUE LED is flashing
In

IES

mode, you can change the initial mode (PostScript or other mode).

cleacs

an error.

When the printer is off line and the FEED light is lit, press this button to print out data in the
printer’s memory.

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1.4.2 SelecType Functions

This printer has two levels of SelecType, Level 1 and Level 2. Either level can be selected by

pressing the Level 1 or Level 2 button. SelecType Level 1 is called Mode Configuration. SelecType

Level 2 is called Printer Configuration.
The following menu maps show the possible menus options in SelecType.

General Description

Key:

SelecType Level 1

( ) - Only available with option.
[ ] - Only available with LJ-3/P/Si mode.

1“’”’

T

PAGE SIZE

COPIES
ORIENT .
FONT
STATUS SHEET
FONT SAMPLE
SUB CONFIG .
SYSTEM CONFIG .

{;;:’

A4
A5

B5

LT

HLT

1 - 999

Refer to mode menu map
Refer to mode menu map

Refer to mode menu map.
FULL PRINT
T-OFFSET
L-OFFSET

MEMORY LEFT XX

LOAD MACRO
SAVE MACRO

I

DELETE MACRO

PowerOn MACRO

F4
EXE

GLG

GLT
LGL

MON

C10
DL
C5

O

to

62

-64 to 63

-64 to

available bytes

o to

1 to 4
1 to 4

0 to

63

4

4

Figure 1-5. SelecType Level 1 Menu Map

SelecType Level 1 in LJ-2P and 3/P/Si Mode

\

i

c“

ORIE”

‘o”’
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Level 2

EMULATION/CH X

mode

INTERFACE

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(PS&FX)

(EpsON GL)
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The Action Laser 1000 does not indicate CH S (serial interface).
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Laser 1000 does not have R/Tech.

Level 2

Rev. B

1-23

General Description

1.4.3

Display of Messages

EPL&OOO/5200/Action Laser 1000/1500 Service Manuai

This printer displays three types of messages on the LCD: status messages, error messages, and
power on messages.

1.4.3.1 Status Messages

The LCD panel normally indicates the printer’s status and the software mode.

Table 1-15. Status Messages

Message

READY ● 1
WARMING UP *3
DATA *1

PRINTING *2

PAPER FEEDING *2

PRINT PAUSED *2
COPY END ● 2
STANDBY *1

RESET ● 1

INITIALIZE

FONT CREATING
CHAR CREATING
GRAPHIC DRAWING
OFF LINE ● 4

NEW CARTRIDGE?
YES, RESET

NO, CONTINUE *4

Status

Normal condition

Warming up

Data has been received while the printer is off line
Printing
Paper feeding
Print paused

The COPY END button has been pressed

Standby mode
Resetting
Initializing
Creating fonts (image creation)
Creating characters by caching
Drawing a graphic image
Off line with no data
This message displays for 10 seconds at power on

when toner is out (the TONER display is “E* F“).
To reset the toner counter, press the RESET button.
The toner counter does not change when you hold
down the CONTINUE button for over 10 seconds.

in the

buffer

*1:

The right side of the LCD panel indicates the charnel and software mode.

*2:

When the
of copies

*3:

The right side of the LCD panel indicates the TONER LEFT.
This message displays also, when the cover is open and toner is out (the TONER display is “E*

*4:

multicopy

print mode is selected, the number of copies printed (X) and the number

specified-(Yiare

displayed (X/Y).

F“). To reset the toner counter, press the RESET button. The toner counter will not change if
you press the CONTINUE button or close the cover.

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1.4.3.2

If any of the

Error Messages

following errors occurs, it will be displayed on the LCD panel. The error must be

cleared immediately using the measures shown in the following table.

Table 1-16. Error Messages

Message

SAVE MEMORY

OVERFLOW
RESIDENT CARD

ILLEGAL CARD #X

REMOVE CARD

CARD MEMORY
OVERFLOW

SET FULL PRINT

PAGE BUFFER FULL

ADD MEMORY FOR

CH X

INVALID ASSIGN

INSUFF.

PAPER

rmy sm

MEMORY

SIZE

ERROR

xxx

paper size)

xx

is OPT,

STD,

or

UJTO

>ApER O(JT

>ApER OUT )(x)(

paper size)
xx is OPT,

STD,

or

LJTO
:OVER

OPEN

[XXX)(XX

XXXXX is toner left)

EEPROM capacity is insufficient to Delete unnecessary MACRO and ther
accommodate SAVE MACRO.

The IC card was removed while the
FEED light was M. ● 1

The

IC

card in slot #X is not

accessible. ● 1

IC

card was inserted in on line

An
mode or while the FEED light was
M. ● 1

The total capacity of the card in
slot A exceeds 4MB.

Full print mode is recommended. ● 1
.

2

Text data has filled the

the page is
A memory shortage caused by:

1) Printer mode change.

2) RX-BUFFER SIZE increase.

3) CH INDIVIDUAL setting change.
X indicates the channel where the
memory shortage was

PostSoriptT”

channels.

Register-type data filled the Confirm and press the CONTINUE
memory, and the registration failed. button or power off. Add optional RAM

●

1 *2

The printer’s paper size was

different from the

size. ● 1 ● 2

The paper in the
different from the paper size chosen
by software command. The LCD
displays pape

No paper is left in either the
standard cassette or the optional
cassette.

No paper is available in the

specified cassette.

paper size and the

loaded.

Cover

is open.

Status

buffer, and

ejeoted.

● 1 ●

2

deteoted.

mode is set to Iwo

sekoted

seleoted

paper

tray is

r size and tray. ● 1 ● 2

Indioates

oassette

the

to be

repeat SAVE. ● 3

Reinsert the IC

CONTINUE button.
Remove the

CONTINUE button.
Remove

CONTINUE button. ● 3

Remove the IC

CONTINUE button.
Confirm and press the CONTINUE

button. ● 3

IC

card and press the

Confirm and

button. And add optional RAM chips.

‘3

Add memory. Press the LEVEL 2

button to enter
and adjust the INDIVIDUAL memory
distribution, or
SIZE.

Set

PostSonpt”

chips. ● 3
Confirm and press the CONTINUE

button. ● 3

Load proper paper and press the
CONTINUE button, or simply press
the CONTINUE button.

PRESS ON LINE is dispfayed, when

paper is loaded in the standard or
optional tray. After this displays, press
the ON LINE button.

Load paper into the cassette.

Close the cover.

Measures

oard

and press the

IC osrd

and press the

oard

and press the

press the CONTINUE

SelecType Level

reduoe

RX-BUFFER

2,

mode to one channel.

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A

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Table 1-16. Error Messages (Continued)

Message

RESELECT TRAY

FEED JAM

PAPER

SPL IGNORED

SERVICE REQ.

JAM

Xxxxx

*1:

The

CONTINUE light flashes.

Status

The optional lower cassette has
been selected, but it’s not
connected. *1

A paper jam has occurred in the
feed process. *1

—

A paper jam has occurred.

The mode was not changed by EJL

or PJL. *1 *2

Printer problem.

Connect the optional lower cassette,
and press the CONTINUE button.
Or press the CONTINUE button. *3

Remove the jammed paper.
Afterward, press the CONTINUE
button. (System recovery is always
performed automatically.)

Open the cover and remove the
jammed paper. Afterward, close the
cover.

Confirm and press the
button.

Service required.

Measures

CONTINUE

*2: AUTO CONTINUE is possible.
*3: Pressing the RESET button also is possible.

Note: “WARMING UP” is displayed to give the printer time to clean the OPC after error

measures are taken.

recovety

1.4.3.3 Power On Display

The control panel will display the messages in

the

table below only at power on.

Table 1-17. Display at Power On

Order

1

2

3

4

Control Panel Display and Operation

All lights light up for approximately 1.5
seconds.

The system checks the EPROM and
MASK ROM. The message “ROM
CHECK” is displayed on the LCD panel.

The system cheeks RAM. The message
“RAM CHECK X.X MB” is displayed on the
LCD panel, and the capacity of RAM that
has passed the check is displayed as
“X. XMB”. All lights go off. This message
remains on the LCD for several
after the check has been completed. Then

a

normal message, such as “WARMING

UP,” will be displayed.

The system checks the EEPROM.

seoonds

Error Operation

—

The message “SERVICE REQ.
be displayed if an error is

the cheek.

The message “RAM ERROR” will be
displayed if an error is detected.

If an

EEPROM

ERROR LT
the RAM check. When the
button is pressed, the EEPROM is reset to
the factory setting. The message “WAIT”

is displayed during the resetting operation.

error occurs, “START UP

c>

A4° will be displayed after

Cxxxx”

deteoted

“>”

or

will

during

‘<”

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A

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GeneralDeacnjWbn

1.4.4 Printer Sharing

This printer has two methods of printer sharing. This section describes printer sharing and the data

receive buffer.

1.4.4.1 Individual Mode

It is possible, depending

P, CH S, or CH O. The partitioned
each

channel can share the printer as if there were actually three individual printers.

\

User 1

on the RAM partition method, to allocate the various modes to either CH

R4M

segments do not interfere with each other, so the user of

Mode Assign

Channel P

Parallel

4

mode

4

Mode Assign

\

Channel S

User 2

—

RS-232C

+

. . .

[’‘

. .

-, .

,-

c)

;

User 3

Note:

mode

Mode

Assign

Channel O
Option

1

mode

Figure 1-10. Individual

The ActionLaser 1000 does not have a serial interface.

PostScript mode &m be assigned to only one channel

I

Made

of

the three (or two).

4

User Memory
for Channel O

Rev.

A

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General Description

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1.4.4.2

It

allocated to the channels that are used. The channel that receives the data first will print first.

b

Auto Sense Mode

is Possible to allocate each mode to CH P,

Mode Assign

Channel P

User 1

User 2

—

—

Parallel

Mode Assign

Channel

RS-232C

S

mode

b

CH

S, or CH O. The entire user memory will be

\

\

\,

\

All

User Memory

mode

/

Mode Assign

●

User 3

Channel
Option

O

mode

Figure 1-11. Auto Sense Mode

Note:

1.4.4.3 Data Receive Buffer

The size of the data receive buffer for each interface (parallel, serial, and optional) can be assigned

separately through

The ActionLaser 1000 does not have a serial interface.

‘ype.

Sela

1

I

1-28

“’””e” ~

C’ann’ls ~

Channel O

Figure 1-12. Receive

I

‘AMP

““s

RAM O

I

Buffer

Allocation

Rev.

A

EPL60i?Q/521W/Action Laser l@W75tW Service Manual

Controller RAM Status

1.4.5

This

printer allocates the controller

shown

user operation in the following cases:

In 1), the size of memory used by the amount of data “N” *
to 20 bytes.

using the MEMORY LEFT function in

1)

The size of received data (except in optional EPSON CL and PostScript modes).

2)

The FULL PRINT setting made in
The RX-BUFFER SIZE setting made in

3)

Font downloading.

4)

Bit-image (or raster graphics) downloading.

5)

Form overlay registration/deletion (for optional

6)

7)

Macro registration/deletion (for HP mode).
Business graphics registration/deletion (for optional

8)

The number of simultaneously used interfaces.

9)

RAM to increase efficiency. The remaining RAM size can be

SelecType Level 1.

SelecType.

SelecType.

The usable RAM size depends on

GQ

mode).

GQ

mode).

can De esumareo Dy

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‘.

Geneml

mumpymg

Description

,1X”.

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IN Dy

L­8

(’

. . .

In 2), the amount of memory used can be calculated,

defined for the FULL PRINT setting.

,-.

‘

Settings that exceed the ranges shown below
full-page buffer mode if any of the following maximum
after the complete image for the page has been developed in RAM.) However, the “n” value should
be set to the minimum necessary value. It is recommended that there be a total of
memory when using the full page buffer mode.

In 3), the amount of

However, in 6) and 7), a memory overflow may occur when the job is executed (printed) even
though registration is possible. (This is because the amount of memory necessary for execution is

approx.

If a memory shortage occurs:
PAGE BUFFER FULL will be displayed for 1).

INSUFF.

For 2) and 3), setting
PRINT setting if SET FULL PRINT is displayed.

20 KB x n

A4:

n <

51,A5:

HI-T:

n

<36,

EXE: n

F4: ns 57, C1O: n

8 to 20 bytes.) In 8),

MEMORY will be displayed for 4) though 8).

(0< n < 62)

n

<35,

<41,

memory

SelecType

waste memory

B5: n S 43, LT: n

<45,

used is the size of the RX-BUFFER SIZE setting in

all

the allocated memory will be used.

GLG: n

MON: ns 31,

will not be possible.

547,

<57,

~:

as described below, using the value “n’*

capacity. The system goes into

“n” values is reached. (Printing is done

15MB

LG:

ns

62

GLT: n

n

<45

<38,

D : n

<37

SelecType.

It is suggested that you change the FULL

or more

It is

necessaxy

displayed.

Rev.

A

to install optional memory if

INSUFF.

MEMORY or PAGE BUFFER FULL is

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General Description

1.4.6 Optional Memory

EPL-5000/5200/Action Laser 1000/1500 Service Manual

If you have difficulty printing complex,

downloaded fonts,

controller board. The printer’s

EPL-5000/ActionLaser

types of RAM chip sets are available.

0.5MB

RAM chip set

Each set contains four 256K bit

2.OMB

RAM chip set

Each set contains four 1 Mbit

By installing RAM chip sets, you can increase the printer’s

EPL-5000/ActionLaser

memory.
The table below describes the RAM chip combinations.

you may need

controller

1000) or

1000) or

l..0MB

x

x

4,80

5.OMB

4,80

to

install the optional rnernory (RAM) chip

board comes

of RAM installed (for

ns,

DRAM 20-pin DIP chips

ns,

DRAM 20-pin DIP chips

(for

graphics-intensive

with

either

EPL-5200/ActionLaser

Table 1-18. RAM Chip Combinations

Total RAM

1000

Chip

Set Installed

No chip sets

I

EPL-5000

ActionLaser

0.5MB

pages of if you regularly use

sets

on this printer’s

0.5MB

of RAM installed (for the

EPL-520Q/ActionLaser

memory

to a total of

1500), including the resident

EPL-5200

ActionLaser

1.OMB

1500

1500). Two

6.5MB

(for the

One

0.5MB

chip set

Two

0.5MB

chip sets

0.5MB

Three

One

2.OMB

One

2.OMB

0.5MB

One

One

2.OMB

Two

0.5MB chip sets

2.OMB chi~

Two
Two

2.OMB

One

0.5MB

2.OMB

Three

*

On the
only two more optional chip sets.

EPL-5200/ActionLaser

chirI

sets

chip set

chip set

chiD

set

chip set

sets

chip sets

chip set

chip sets

1.OMB
1

.5MB

2.OMB

I

I
I

I

1500, one 0.5 MB chip set is initially installed, so you can add

2.5MB

3.OMB

3.5MB

4.5MB

5.OMB

6.5MB

I

I
I

I

1

.5MB

2,0MB

●

3.OMB

3.5MB

*

5.OMB

*

*

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1.4.7 Emulation Mode Switch Function

This section describes the emulation mode switch function.

1.4.7.1 Emulation Switch by SPL

The three types of emulation switch functions described below are available on this printer. They
are referred to as

EJL:

EPSON Job Language

This is Epson’s original language system. It is able to skip among various destinations, as shown in

Figure 1-13.

PJL:

Printer Job Language

SPL

(Shared Printer Language).

.,.—

This is HP’s original language, which is available with the LaserJet”

It is able to move only among
precise specifications for this language are

ES:

Emuiation

This is a method offered from Adobe, which is able to switch between PostScript” and
precise specifications are based on software from Adobe.

The figure below shows three types of mode switching.
Neither

or

EJL

PJL.

Then they enter another mode.

nor

Switch

PJL

switches the mode directly. They first exit.the current mode

ES

v

Ps

A

PS, PCL,

and

ba@

EJL.

Other modes are able to entry to

on the HP

LaserJet@ IIISi.

IIISi

F)(

LO

GQ

printer.

I

I

and

PJL

only. The

PCL.

return

I

ES

EPSON GL

I

The

to

EJL

Figure 1-13. Emulation Switch by

1.4.7.2

Intelligent Emulation Switch

The Intelligent Emulation Switch (ES) automatically switches the emulation switch mode,
depending on the data sent
to switch between PostScript and other modes as shown in the figure below.

3/@i

Fx

fiwom

thehostcomputer through one of the interface channels. It is able

U-2P

Postscript

LQ

PS&G12

SPL

Figure 1-14. Intelligent Emulation Switch

Rev. B

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General Description

1.4.8

Resolution Improvement Technology

The

EPL-5200/ActionLaser
PCL5/RITech
desibmed

is reassembled to improve print data.

Upgrade board have

to improve print quality. By this metiod, the dot map data extracted from the image data

1500 and the

EPL-5000/5200/Action Laser 1000/1500 Service Manual

EPL-5000/ActionLaser

RITech

(Resolution Improvement Technology), which is

1000 with the optional Epson

The main improvement of this technique is in eliminating

most effective when the dot map data fits the development characteristics of the printer mechanism

well. It is therefore necessary to set appropriate values in

--+-

\/

>

“jaggies”

SelecType

in diagonal lines. Also, it is

mode.

m/

A-

Figure 1-15. Effect of

Note:

The

OFF. When the toner density of area A is almost the same as that of area B (as shown in the figure
below), it is the optimum setting.
difficult to distinguish the shape of area A from that of B.

R/Tech is not as effective
R/Tech must beset to OFF. (The default setting
depends on the toner condition, it
replaced or after the imaging cartridge is used for a long

following settings are available in

forprinting

.shouldbe

SelecType

In other words, the optimum. setting is achieved when it is

Figure 1-16.

a mesh pattern or gray scale. In such cases,

adjusted when the imaging cartridge

Level 2 for

RITech

RITech

is

MEDIUM.) Since the R/Tech effect

time.

RITech:

HEAVY, MEDIUM, LIGHT,

Adjustment

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1.4.9

EEPROM

replacement, or firmware version is revised, and these operations are specified in the accompany­ing documentation.

■

■

Note:

EEPROM

reset operations are only required when the main board replacement,

EEPROM

Turn on the power while pressing the ON LINE, FEED, and CONTINUE buttons
simultaneously, the printer enters
displayed on the LCD. Press the left or right cursor button (default paper size selection, A4 or
letter).
page counter and the value for toner left in the imaging cartridge.

EEPROM

Turn on the power while pressing the ON LINE, FEED, and CONTINUE buttons

simultamwusly.

pressing either the left or right cursor button and holding down the CONTINUE button, while
the message START UP ERROR is displayed on the LCD.

memory reset (excluding clearing of the page counter and toner counter)

All

memory all clear (including clearing of the page counter and toner counter)

This printer’s STATUS SHEET is changed to

optional

Reset

EEPROM

settings stored in

Afterward, both the page counter and toner counter can be cleared by

PCLSRITech Upgrade Board and EEPROM memory all clear.

EEPROM

clear mode, and the message STARTUP ERROR is

are replaced with the factory default settings, except the

EPL-5200/Action

EEPROM

Laser 1500, while set the

(’,

Geneml Description

1.5 MAIN COMPONENTS

To

simplify maintenance

1000/ActionLaser 1500

components are:

c1

C108

MAIN Board

u

C82907°

c1

Control Panel

Q

PWB-A

u

PWB-E

u

PWB-F

LI

PRINTHEAD

a

FUSING UNIT

c1

Drive Unit

c1

Imaging Cartridge
Housing

c1

Lower Paper Cassette Unit (optional)

c1

Face-up Output Tray (optional)

c1

ROM-B Board

Board

Board

Board

and repair, the main components of the

have been designed for easy removal and replacement. The main

UNIT

EPL-5000/521W/Action Laser

Videqcontroller

PCL5@

program and fonts ROM board

Engine controller circuit board

Power supply circuit board

High voltage supply circuit board

Optical unit

circuit board

10011t1500 Servioe

EPL-WOO/EPL-52tXl/ActionLaser

Manual

PWB-F Board

PRINTHEAD UNIT

C82907*

ROM-B Board

Face-up Output Tray

/

. FUSING UNIT

PWB-E

PWB-A Board

Board

,

.,,.

,: -j

c

1-34

C108

MAIN Board

Figure 1-17. Component Layout

Rev.

A

EPL&O(hM5200/Aciion Laser

1OOW5(M Servkx

Manual

General Description

1.5.1

The
print data from host, generating the print image (video), and sending the

controller via the video

the following memory chips

■ Memory chips

■

9

C108

MAIN Board

C108

MAIN board is video controller board. The functions of this board main are receiving

interface. A 16-bit

and

custom

8M-bit

MASK ROM

4M-bit

DRAM

1 M-bit DRAM

16K-bit EEPROM (IC8)

Custom

Standard cell
Gate array

Others

Serial interface driver/receiver MAX238

[Cs

E05A84 (IC3)

(1C5)

or

(ICY)

(1C31,

32,33,

E05A83 (IC4)

8M-bit

.34)

E05A84 (IC3)

16.6i’

MHz CPU

ICS

are assigned to the 16MB

EPROM

(lC5)

(IC30)

or two

4M DRAM (iC9)

print

MCMOOO (location: IC2)

memory space.

4M-bit

EPROM

(IC5,7)

image to the engine

is used, and

)

(.:.-,.::

.,

(IC6

MAX23

(IC30)

==J—77—~

EEPROM
(IC8)

Type-B l/F

Connector

Figure 1-18.

C108

IC

MAIN Board

Card Slot

Rev.

A

1-35

General Description

EPL-5000/5200/A

ction Laser 1000/1500 Service Manual

There are four types of
differences in them.

Table 1-19. Differences in Components for the

IC31

,IC32,

IC33, IC34

Serial interface
connector

IC6

‘IC30

IC3

1.5.2

The

to a

and

the EPL-5000/ActionLaser 1000, this board is optional.

C82907*

C82907*

PCL5@

CN4

ROM-B board has the

printer with the

on the

C108

C108

MAIN boards used as after service parts. The following table shows

EPL-5000

I

IC

sockets

Mini screw type

connector

IC

socket None

MAX238

E05A84BB or
E05A84BC E05A84BC

ROM-B Board

RITe.ch

MAIN board. In the

Action Laser 1000

IC

~oconnector I

None

E05A84BB

(PCL5/RITech

PCL5@

ROM and

enhancement, once this board is attached to connectors

sockets

—.

Mini

or

Upgrade Board)

RITech IC.

EPL-5200/ActionLaser

C108

MAIN Board

EPL-5200 Action Laser 1500

1 M

DRAMs

(directly soldered
to board) to board)

screwtype

connector connector

IC

socket None

I MAX238

E05A84BC

The printer changes from PCL4°

1500, this board is standard. In

1 M

DRAMs

(Directly soldered

I

Inch screw type

MAX238

E05A84BC

I

CN3

H

Memory chips

8M-bit

MASK ROM

64K SRAM

■

Custom

IC

E05A74

(IC1)

(IC2)

(IC3)

or

8M-bit

.

.

d

EPROM

E05A74 (ICI)

(IC3)

or two

/

4M-bit

/

EPROM

,

(IC6)

~ (IC3)

(IC6,7)

or

(IC7)

1-36

\

\

64K SRAM

Figure 1-19. C82907*ROM-B

/

Board

Rev. A

EPL-5iXXV52001Acthn

Laser

1.5.3 Control Panel

liWt.V15@ Sandca

Manual

GenamlDascii@b

The control panel includes a
printer (e.g., displaying error messages or printer operation status). There are four types

20

column x 1 row LCD panel, which provides many functions for the

ofcontrd

panels.

Sda TYPO

LEWL

1

LEVEL 2

FE

INPuTTRAY

PAGE

WE

COPIES

WKN7ATlC+4

FONT

STAt’LlSS+lEJ3

NT S4MRE

FO

SUE

CONFIGURATION L#2+WWE

ULL PRINT

F

C$FSET TONER
IAKIw

,!=

S4etTW

LEVEL 1

WTIALUE

RESET

LEvEL 2

COPYEW CC+lllNUE

ATURE PRINT

EMULATION
INTERFACE

RECJ3VE

ELS+ER
uSER L400E

c+4nA4Eour

UTO CONTINUE

A

DENSTIY

FIEMAINLNG
W33Elcm

pAGE

COUN7ER

STANOS.Y

v

o

ON LINE

(ml

n

FEEO

D

/&atm~ua.

1000

d

-w-

LEVEL 1

UTIAL8ZE

aEsfn

COPVENO

a

LEVEL 2

A

o

CONTINUE

(WA

v

o

LINE

EMT

0

FEEO

D

E

*

INPUP TRAY

ORIENTATIO&

STATUS

NT SAM~E

FO

SUO

CONFIGURATION

FILL

~~

S*IOCTYP*

LEVEL 1

l-nALl.2E

EPL-5000

S*I.C Type

LEVEL 1

LEvEL 2
FEATURE PRINT

8!2S

PAOE

OFFSET
MACRO VERSION

LEVEL 2

COPIES

PONT

SHEET

PRINT

EMULATION
INTERFAcE
RECEIVE

USER

CH

AuTO
LANGuAGE

OENSITV

TONER

PAQE COUNTER

RrT*ctl
STANOBY

1

SUFFER

MOOE

TIME OUT

CQNTINUE

REMAiP4&G

v

m

IX

LINE

Ear

o

PEEO

B

Action Laser 1000

m~w.

3

EVEL

1

mul=

LEVEL 2

CoPvw IxNllNus

1500

1=

o

ON

LINE

n

E201

n

Rev.

‘*

EPL-5200

Figure

1-20. Control Panel

A

Action Laser 1500

1-37

General Description

EPL-5000/5200/Action Laser 1000/1500 Service Manual

PWB-A

1.5.4

This is the engine controller board.

ROM) and a

synchronizah~on, lase~beam

Board

gate

array. The board controls

pulse width, and power.

I

Figure 1-21.

1.5.5

PWB-E

Board

It consists of an M37451M4 8-bit CPU (including a MASK

laser

seaming (the polygon mirror drive motor), image

M4

PWB-A

--M3745’

Board

The

PWB-E

is the power supply board, which consists of a switching regulator circuit. It converts

the AC line voltage into +24 V and +5
the 100/120 V type and 220/240 V type.
section.

Do not

touch

VRIE on

PWB-E

F2

F1

VDC

The

board. This volume is for factory setting only.

voltages. There are two types of power supply board,

difference between

the two

1

!m

circuis is

o~y in tie input

1

V;E

1-38

Figure 1-22.

PWB-E

Board

Rev.

A

EPL&XXV5200/Action Lasar

1.5.6

PWB-F

The

PWB-F

charge bias, and image transfer bias.

Board

is the high voltage supply circuit board. h converts the development

liXXV151Xl Servfoe

Manual

GenemlDeacrlptiOn

bias, OK drum

Do not touch

only.

VRIF

and

VR2F

on the

PWB-F

board. These volumes are for factory setting

n

o

VR2F

0

Figure 1-23.

1.5.7

The
drives the polygon mirror for laser scanning, and several mirrors and lenses.
generated by the laser diode is conducted

as well as several

PRINTHEAD

printhead

unit consists of the laser diode (semi-conductor laser), the scanner motor which

UNIT

to the OPC drum surface by way of the polygon mirror,

mirrors and lenses, to create a latent

❑

PWB-F

Board

electro-photographic

‘he

image on the drum.

laser beam

. .

(“)

‘..+

.’

Figure 1-24.

PRINTHEAD

UNIT

Rev.

A

1-39

General Description

1.5.8 FUSING UNIT

The fusing unit fixes the toner to the paper using heat and pressure. This unit has a heater lamp,
thermistor, and thermal fuse. There are two types of fusing units, the 120 V type and the 220/240 V
type. The difference between them is only the heater lamp.

EPL-51?OW5200/Ac fjon

Laser 100W15OO Service Manual

Figure 1-25. FUSING UNIT

1.5.9 Drive Unit

The drive unit consists of the main motor and a series of gears and clutches. It drives the paper
transport rollers, OI?C drum, sleeve roller, fusing roller, and some other mechanisms.

Figure 1-26. Drive Unit

1.5.10 IMAGING CARTRIDGE

The core mechanisms of the printing process, such as
integrated into this imaging cartridge.

chargin~

developing, and cleaning, are

1-40

Figure 1-27. IMAGING CARTRIDGE

Rev. A

EPL-5000/5200/Action Laser 1000/1500 Service Manual

General Description

1.5.11

The optional lower paper cassette
letter-size paper into this printer.

Lower Paper Cassette

Figure 1-28. Lower Paper Cassette

1.5.12

Face Up Output Tray

allows

you to feed up to an additional 250 sheets of A4 or

The face-up output tray is an optional tray useful for feeding single sheets of paper types, such as

envelopes, transparencies, labels, or heavy paper. The face up feeding method reduces

the tray catches the paper at the paper ejection area at the top back of the printer.

curlirg

and

Figure 1-29. Face Up Output Tray

Rev.

A

1-41

Chapter 2

Table of Contents

Principle Operating

(“-

-.

2.1 ENGINE OPERATION

2-1

2.1.1 Print Posses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. ....2-2

2.1.1.1 Paper Feeding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ................2-3

21.12

2.1.1.3 Laser Exposure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .............2-5

2.1.1.4 Development .1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .............---....2-5

2.1.1.5 Drum Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . -...2-5

2.1.1.6 Image Transfer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ......2-6

2.1.1.7 Fusing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-6

2.1.1.8 Paper Exit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. ....2-6

2.1.2 Engine Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2.1:2.1

2.1.2.2

2.1.2.3

2.1.2.4

2.1.2.5

2.1.2.6

2.1.2.7

2.1.2.8

2.2

VIDEO CONTROLLER OPERATION

2.2.1

2.2.2

C108MAlN Board0peration

2.2.1.1

2.2.1.2

2.2.1.3

2.2.1.4

2.2.1.5

2.2.1.6

2.2.1.7

2.2.1.8

C82907* ROM-B Board@era~on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .....2-22

Dram Charge .: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-4

.

. ...............2-7

Main Motor Functionsand Control . .......................2-8

Paper Take-Up Sensorand PaperExit Sensor. . . . . . . . . .....2-10

Fuser Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .....2-10

Scanner Mirror Motor Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .....2-11

LaserDiode Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Bias Voltage and LaserDriveTiming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .....2-13

Fan Motor Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .....2-15

Power SupplyCircuit Function and Safety Protection . . . . .....2-15

.2-12

2-16

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. ..2-16

Reset

Bus Control Circuit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. ...2-19

Interrupt Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .....2-20

DRAM Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .....2-20

Parallel Interface Circuit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .....2-21

RS-232C Circuit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .....2-21

Optional Type-B Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .....2-21

Video Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .....2-22

Circu~ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .....2-19

.-..

L

List of Figures

Figure 2-1. Main Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ........2-1

Figure 2-2. Print

Figure 2-3. Paper Feeding from the Multi-purpose Tray . ..................2-3

Figure 2-4. Paper

Figure2-5.

Figure 2-6. Laser Exposure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..........2-5

Figure 2-7. Development . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-5

Figure 2-8.

Figure2-9. Fusing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 2-10. Engine Controller Connecting Diagram . .....................2-7

i

Figure 2-11.

Figure2-12. P/C Drive Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....2-8

Rev.A

Drum Charge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ........2-4

lmageTransfer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ................2-6

l%ocess

Feeding from the

Gearand RoUerPositions

Diagram

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. ....2-2

Lower

Paper Cassette . ...............2-4

.

. ..-......2-6

. ...............................2-8

2-i

Figure 2-13. Development Device Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ........2-8

Figure2-14. Fusing Drive Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ............2-8

Figure 2-15. Feeding Drive Section. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .............2-8

Figure 2-16. Feeding Drive Section (option) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ......2-8

Figure 2-17. Main Motor Drive Circuit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...........2-9

Figure 2-18. Paper Take Up Sensor and Paper Exit Sensor On/off Timing. .. 2-10
Figure 2-19. Fuser Control

Figure 2-20. Temperature for Fuser Control procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . .....2-11

Figure 2-21. Scanner Motor Control Circuit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .....2-11

Figure 2-22. Scanner Motor Driving Start Timing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .....2-11

Figure 2-23. Laser Diode Drive Circuit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12

Figure 2-24. /L DATA Generation Circuit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .....2-12

Figure 2-25. Laser Emission Power AdjustmentTiming . . . . . . . . . . . . . .....2-12

Figure2-26. Laser Diode Error Detection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-13

Figure 2-27. High Voltage Supply Block Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13

Figure 2-28. Print Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. ...2-14

Figure2-29. PowerOn Sequence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .....2-14

Figure 2-30. Print Sequence (Start) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .....2-14

Figure 2-31. Print Sequence (End) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .....2-15

Figure2-32. Fan MotorSpeed Control Timing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .....2-15

Figure 2-33. Fan Motor Malfunction Search Timing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .....2-15

Figure 2-34. Power Supply Circuit Block Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .....2-15

Figure 2-35. Video Controfler Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..2-16

Figure 2-36. C108MAlN Board Block Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...2-16

Figure 2-37. Data Flow Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .....2-18

Figure 2-38. Reset Circuit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .....2-19

Figure 2-39. BusControl Circuit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. ...2-19

Figure2-40. DRAM Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...2-20

Figure 2-41. Parallel lnterface circuit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..2-21

Figure 2-42. RS-232C Circuit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .....2-21

Figure 2-43. C82907* ROM-B Board Block Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .....2-22

Circuit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. ...2-10

List of Tables

Table2-l. Gears and Rollers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ......2-3

Table 2-2. Functions of C108 MAIN Board Main Elements . . . . . . . . . . .....2-17

Table 2-3. Functions of C82907* ROM-B Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .....2-22

2-ii

Rev.A

EPL4i#WS200/Action Lassr

lfXXYISOO

2.1 ENGINE OPERATION

Sarvica Manual

Opsrathg Pdnclphs

This section describes the functions and operating principles of the

1000/1500

Figure 2-1 shows the locations and names of the main

engine.

12345

engine components.

678

EPL-5000/5200,

9

10

ActionLaser

11 12

13
14

15

16
17

18

19

-T.

,,

“:>

‘.

(...

29 28 27 26

1.

Paper tray

Paper guide

2.

Printhead unit

3.

Imaging cartridge

4.

Upper lock release lever

5.

Roller cover

6.

Thermistor

7.

Face-down exit roller

8.

Upper fusing roller

9.

Heater lamp (Hi)

10.

Face-up/face down switching guide

11.

Face-up tray (option)

12.

Face-up exit roller

13.

Fusing separator

14.

Paper exit

15.

(THl)

sensor

(IW3)

25 24 23 22

16.

Lower fusing roller
Fusing cleaning roller

17.

18.

cooling fan

19.

Image transfer roller

20.

Main motor (Ml)

21.

Lower paper cassette (option)
Paper take-up sensor

22.

Transport roller

23.

Transport roller (for option)

24.

Paper take-up roller

25.

Paper take-up roller (for option)

26.
Paper cassette (for option)

27.
Paper empty

28.
Paper empty sensor

29.

sensor

(PC2)

(PC4)

(for option)

(PCl)

20
21

\

a

Rev.

Figure 2-1. Main Components

A

2-1

Operating Principles

2.1.1 Print Process

This section describes the print process from paper feeding to paper exit.

EPL-5000/5200/Action Laser 1000/1500 Service Manual

Figure

6.

1,

2-2 shows a diagram

of the

Exposure

print

process.

8.

Exit

(FID)

d

8.

Exit

*

(F/U)

b

i’—-—-—-—

+3

Fusing

--

7,

‘L

--- —. —. —--

Imaging Cartridge

./”{

1.

‘

Paper
Feeding

—.—.—-—-—-—-—-—-—-

1.

Figure 2-2. Print Process Diagram

,—.

—-—

!

1

-—. —.-

EEcl

2-2

Rev.

A

EPL+500W52001Action Laser

2.1.1.1 Paper Feeding

lCXXV151M

Sarvice Manual

Operating

Pdncipks

There are

tray (standard tray), and the other is by using the

Paper-out conditions are detected by the paper empty sensor, located above the paper tray or the

cassette. While paper is in the tray or cassette, the detection lever for the paper empty sensor
lifted. When the paper supply runs out, the detection lever is lowered, causing the shutter to

interrupt light
the engine driver that the paper tray or the cassette is empty.

When the paper take-up solenoid is actuated, the paper take-up

page. The paper take-up roller stops after one rotation.

EPL-8000/8100,

have no synchronizing roller is installed. The timing to align the leading edge of the page with

image is detected by the paper take-up sensor.

When the page is on top of the paper take-up sensor,

from the LED to reach the photo-transistor.

engine driver that paper has been detected.

The paper exit

paper exit sensor, the detection lever is lowered, allowing light from the LED to reach the
photo-transistor.
been delivered.

Multi-Purpose Tray (Standard Tray)

The paper guide can be moved to fit against the sides of various sizes of paper, allowing them to be

fed.

two

methods of feeding the paper into the printer. One is by using the multi-purpose

optionaf

from

the LED to the photo-transistor. This causes the signal to go HIGH, informing

which have a synchronizing roller, the

This

sensor is located beyond the fusing roller in the paper path. When paper passes the

This causes the

signaf

to go HIGH, informin

250-sheet lower paper cassette.

is

roller

rotates and feeds the first

Unlike the

EPL-5000/5200

tie

detection lever is lowered, allowing light

causes the signal to go HIGH, informing the

g the engine driver that paper has

EPL-7000/7100/7500

and

Actiorbser

1000/1500

and

Although the paper take-up roller stops after one rotation, the transport rollers continue to feed the
first page, because these rollers are independent of the paper take-up roller. At this time, the

depression cam attached to the paper take-up roller depresses the paper lift-up plate to prevent the

feeding of a second sheet.

Lower Fusing

Roller=

u

Rev. A

Figure 2-3. Paper Feeding from the Multi-Purpose Tray

2-3

I

I

Operating Principles

Lower Paper Cassette

A

maxirnurn

of

250 sheets can be loaded in the 250-sheet lower paper cassette (option). The cassette

must be capable of handling the paper size, however.

letter, A4, or

The

driving

legal

paper.)

force for paper feeding and transport is from the transmission gear. All electrical

EPL-500015200/Action Laser 1000/1500 Service Manual

(The lower paper cassette unit can hold

controls are performed on the printer side through the coupling connector.

Ca

Paper

e

Figure 2-4. Paper Feeding from the Lower Paper Cassette

2.1.1.2 Drum Charge

Drum charge is the process of charging the

This printer uses a brush charge method,

rather than the corona charge method, to charge the

drum. In the brush charge method, there is no generation of ozone as a result of corona discharge.
This method also allows the drum to be charged at a low voltage, because a direct electric load is

applied to the PC drum.

PC drum with static electricity before laser exposure.

Imaging Cartridge

GND

B

=0

2-4

PC Drum

-300V

c

I

7+7

to

-375V

A: Drum Charge Bias

C:

Developing Bias

Figure 2-5. Drum Charge

D

~\~~#o~#;#~Bia5

Rev.

A

EPL-5@W52001Actbn Laaar ltXXV15@ Sawice Manual

2.1.1.3 Laser Exposure

Laser exposure is the process of creating an invisible static electric image on the PC drum with laser

beams emitted from the printhead unit.

mirror counterclockwise to produce a laser light scan. (One side of the mirror produces one scan.)

The SOS (start of scan) sensor detects the laser rays from the SOS mirror and outputs the SOS
signals to make the starting position of each line of the image uniform.

Laser

em&on

JJm~

----

---

Pcorum

Appmx.

-Sov

Invisible

elactricity

static-

image

The

mirror motor (scanner motor) rotates the four-sided

Print Head

Sos

u)

Unii

~

po)ygon

Motor ‘

Opwating

Principiaa

Figure 2-6. Laser Exposure

2.1.1.4 Development

Development

invisible static electric
sleeve. When the toner passes between the doctor blade and the flexible sleeve, it becomes
negatively charged.
the development with the developing bias voltage.

No positive toner is transported, and the doctor blade is charged to prevent printing from having a
foggy background.

(’

\

is the process of creating a toner image on the PC drum by applying toner to the

The

~

Resin Sleeve

PC Drum

image.

The

doctor blade spreads a thin, even coat of toner over the flexible

flexible sleeve transports toner to the surface of the PC drum and controls

#

Doctor

Biede~

@

●

*

●

*

+

Sleeve

+

PC Orum

Roller

I

Figure 2-7. Development

2.1.1.5 Drum Cleaning

After the image is transferred onto paper, any remaining toner on the PC drum is scraped off by the
cleaning blade and collected in the used toner bottle.

Rev.

A

2-5

Operating Principles

EPL-500015200/Action Laser 1000/1500 Service Manual

2.1.1.6

Image transfer is the process of transferring the toner image created on the PC drum during the
developing process to the paper.
corona image transfer, as the image transfer process.
of ozone as there is with corona discharge. Also, there is no blurring caused by motion in the image

transfer, because

the

A

roller. (The drum charge bias voltage is used.)

Image Transfer

This printer uses the roller image transfer method, instead of

In roller image transfer, there is no generation

the

image transfer roller is maintained for the pressure bonding of the paper with

PC

drum.

reverse bias voltage is applied so that the positive toner is not transferred onto the image transfer

PC

Drum

r

/

--@

Reverse

PC Drum

/-

r

Image Transfer Roller

Sequential Bias

Approx.

Bias

3.2KV

&

Approx. -0.8KV

\

image Transfer Roller

J

Figure 2-8. Image Transfer

2.1.1.7 Fusing

Fusing is the process of fixing the toner image transferred during the image transfer process onto

the paper. This printer uses the heating roller method for fusing. The heating roller method fixes

the toner image with an upper fusing roller that is heated by the heater lamp. The printer uses the

cleaning roller to clean that roller if it becomes dirty.

After power is turned on, the heater lamp lights up until the temperature of the upper fusing roller

reaches 165°C

operation of the heater lamp, based on the

Thermal

Thermistor

Heater Lamp

Fuse

(329”F).

After warm UP, the mechanical control board controls the ON/OFF

.

TH1

signals from the thermistor.

Mechanical

Control

Board

TH1

Signals

A

Paper Guide

/

Low Voltage

Power Supply Board

Figure 2-9. Fusing

2.1.1.8 Paper Exit

The paper on which the toner image has been fused is fed to the face-down tray or the face-up tray.

Rev.

2-a

A

EPL-500i14i200/Actbn

2.1.2 Engine Control

This section describes engine control, the power supply board, and the high voltage supply board.
The engine is controlled by engine controller board

controller

comecting

Laser

diagram.

1UO(V1500

Service Manual

(PWB-A

board). Figure 2-10 shows an engine

Operating

i

Fan Motor

Pdncip/es

?

PWB-D

LO
Sos

El-l-

Polygon
Scanner
motor

Engine

Controller

Board

PWB-A

CP

m

Video
Controller

Board
C108
Main

Lower

Paper

Cassete

E

I

I

L

) Doctor Blade Bias

High

vottage

SuPPly

B.

PWB-F

] Imaae

‘1

I

Transfer Roller

Development

H=4

.

Paper Take

Sensor PSI

Thermistor

t

Paper Take Up Solenoid

i

~Paper

Exit Sensor PS3

b

Paper Empty Sensor

PE1

4

Up

SL1

1

I

I

. .

(.

.

.,

,,

m

Cassete

detecting

D

Paper Take Up
Solenoid

bl

SL2

Figure 2-10. Engine Controller Connecting Diagram

Power
supply
Board

PWB-E

A

1—4

AC Power Input

Rev.

A

2-7

Operating Principles

EPL-5000/5200/Action Laser 1000/1500

Servioe

Manual

2.1.2.1

power from the main motor

drive, the fusing drive, the standard paper slot feeding drive, and the lower paper cassette (option)

fe~ing Cirive.

●

21

Main Motor Functions and Control

(Ml) drive is used for the P/C (photo conductor) drive, the developing

Figures 2-11 through 2-16 show the positions of the gears

17 16 25

19

28

,

~lmage TrarKfer ROller

\

6-“

P/C

Revolution

24.04 rpm
Process Speed

37.77 (mm/s)

/

Drum

3<

:-

-—-

1-

and

rollers.

9

2

/

●

●

Face Down 17

Exit Roller

Upper

Revolution

36.40
Process

38.12

2S

26

Fi

.2-11. Gear and

oiler Positions

F?

16

Fusing Roller

rfm

Sped

(rn~s)

.~

~!

+-f

●

54

FaCe

Up, Exit Roller

-

~.

19
25

16

15

n’

14

2

Fig.

Y

W

2-::&t~~:

Transport

.-

Drive

Roller

.—.

-.

1

Fig. 2-13. Developing

~

Drive Section

●

/

Paper Take-Up

Roller

2P \ ““-

l-t

+11

Fig.

2-8

.. —.-

8

2-l:e~;:i:9

Drive

1

Fig. 2-154::te&ng

@

-. —..

1

Drive Fig. 2-16. Feeding Drive

SectIon

L

(Option)

1

Rev.

1

A

EPL-500W5200/Action Lasar l&XY15tM

Table 2-1. Gears and Rollers

Sarvfca

Manual

Operating Principfas

No.

1

2

—-—

3
4
5

6

7
8
9

10

11

12

13

14

*Option (lower paper cassette)

No. of Gear

Teeth

18

28/38/126

24

14139

43 P/C Drum

30

47
29/41

26

23

1 6/40

46/69

23

l&75

Roller Name

Main Motor (Ml )

I

P/C Drum

Sleeve Roller

Paper Take-Up Roller

Transpd

Roller

No.

15

i

16 54

17 15
18
19

20 24/32
21*

22*
23*
24*
25*
26*

27’ 28

28

No. of Gear

36

39/48

15

14/24
18
18
18
16

16

14

Teeth

Roller Name

Upper Fusing

Face-Down Exit Roller

Face-Up

Paper Take-up Roller

Transport Roller

Image Transfer Roller

Roller

Exit Roller

1

Figure 2-17 shows the main motor drive circuit.
motor. This motor is controlled by the CPU

power supply board
with a
controller board

co”rkant

Engine Controller
Board

PWB-A

(PWB-E)

current. The main mokr

(PWB-A)

has a stepping motor driver IC. This IC drives the main motor (Ml)

outputs

TdA

and

Power Supply Board

PWB-E

CN8A

TdA

A

B

48
39

2

10

1

11

(ICIA)

7M1)
TdB

CN3E

is stoppd when the CPU

signals.

TdB

A

The

main motor (MI) is a four-phase stepping

on the engine controller board

(ICIA)

(PWB-A).

on the engine

CN2E

Main

Motor Ml

24V

1

B

2
3

B

4

A

5

24V

6

/

The

,.-.,.,

(J

Rev.

Figure 2-17. Main Motor Drive Circuit

A

2-9

Operating Principles

EPL-500W5200

/Action Laser 1000/1500 Service Manual

2.1.2.2

The

Paper Take-Up Sensor and Paper Exit Sensor

DaDer take-up

~) L

To

sensor has three functions:

detec;

the top edge of paper. The engine starts

printing

when the detection signal

is received.

2)

To detect paper size.

take-up sensor during paper feeding. If this time is long, longer paper

The printer detects the time it takes for paper to pass the paper

is feeding;

if the time is short, shorter paper is feeding.
To detect paper jams and feed jams.

3)

If the paper take-up sensor does not turn on for paper feeding, the printer detects a feed jam.

A

feed jam is a paper jam that has occurred in the feed process.
If any of the following conditions is detected, the printer detects a paper jam. A paper jam is a jam

that occurs in the printing process area.

●

The paper take-up sensor

(PC2)

or the paper exit sensor

(PC3)

is on at power on or when

the

upper case is closed.

●

The paper take-up sensor

(PC2)

or the paper exit sensor

(PC3)

is not turned on/off within

the

specified time. (Refer to the following timing chart.)

Take

Up

PC2{CN7A-2)

PC3(Ch16A-6)

Solenoid ON

3.79

,;

/,,

10.53

M

x

[sec.]

Figure 2-18. Paper Take U Sensor and Paper Exit Sensor

2.1.2.3

The
board receives a
board
switch when the case is open.

The
the engine controller board

FUSER

Fuser

Control

fuser

is heated by the heater lamp, which is powered by AC voltage. When the power

FUSER

LAMP signal from the engine controller board

(PWB-E)

fuser

supplies the AC voltage to the heater lamp. This AC voltage is cut by the interlock

temperature is detected by the thermistor. Based on the THl signals from the thermistor,

(PWB-A)

LAMP signal.

Engine Controller
Board

(PWB-A)

CN11A

THERMISTOR

2

1

+5V

FUSER

LAMP

CN8A

11

8

On/ ff Timing

supply

(PWB-A),

the power supply

controls the fusing temperature (165° C, 329” F) using the

Power Supply

CN4E

HEAT-L

HEAT-N

TF1

Fusing Unit

hermistor

Heater
Lamp

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

!

~

,:

‘i

3:

‘;

. . . . . . .

~

I

~
!

2-1o

Figure 2-19.

Fuser

Control Circuit

EPL-51WW52001Actkan

The

following figure shows the

Lasar

IWISOO

fuser

Servica Manual

temperature control procedure.

OpWfngPrincip/es

Power On

~1

ON

(CN6A-I f)

TH1(CN1

1A-1)

4.5V(2W

degree C)

3.3V(165 degwe

2.2V(130 &gre2

o.5v(55degrea

Figure 2-20. Temperature for

If the following conditions are detected, the printer indicates a
SERVICE REQ.

. The thermistor temperature does notreach55°C

●

The warm-up period does notend within 120 seconds.

●

The thermistor temperature drops to

● Thethermistortemperatureexceeds

EOO03).

<

c)

C)

c)

130”C(266”F).

200”C (392”F).

Fuser

(131”F)

within 15 sec.

Control Procedure

fuser

[See ]

error (the LCD displays

The thermo fuse (TFl) cuts power
high level (over

200”C, 392”F).

if

the temperature of the fusing section rises to an abnormally

2.1.2.4 Scanner Mirror Motor Control

Figure 2-21 is the scanner mirror motor (M2) control circuit.
while the scanner

motor

receives the SCANNER MIRROR MOTOR

Engine Controller Board

PWB-AI

CNSA

5

+24V

GND2

POLYGON MOTOR

PORYGON

PORYGON

LOCK

CLOCK

4

3
2
1

‘l’he scanner mirror motor is driven

3canner

Motor

(M2.ON)

signal.

M2

Figure 2-21. Scanner Motor Control Circuit

Figure 2-22 is the scanner mirror motor driving timing chart. The scanner mirror motor rotates 0.15
seconds after the main motor (Ml) turns on. If the MIRROR
not turned on within 3 seconds after the seamer mirror motor turns on, the printer indicates a
scanner mirror motor

malfunction.

MOTOR

LOCK

(M2:LOCK)

signal is

-..,

u

Rev.

~

M2:ON

(CN5A-3)

M2:LOCK

(CN5A-2)

Main Motor On

<
~

3.0

[sec.]

I

>

Figure 2-22. Scanner Motor Driving Start Timing

A

2-11

Operating Principles

EPLGOOO/5200/Action Laser 1000/1500 Service Manual

2.1.2.5

Figure 2-23 shows the laser diode

(L

Laser Diode Drive

DATA, DA1,

Engine Controller
Board

(PWB-A)

and

——

S SCAN

L DATA

DA2)

co ~

DA2

DAI

drive circuit. Laser diode emission is controlled by three signals

from the engine controller board

<

>

>

LD

Sos

(PWB-D)

(PWB-A).

Laser Diode

‘-k

\

>

SOS sensor

SOS Mirror

Figure 2-23. Laser Diode Drive Circuit

The L DATA signal is the laser ON/OFF signal. When it is LOW, the laser emits, and when it is

HIGH, laser stops emitting. L DATA is the combination of the two signals in the figure below. If

the VIDEO or the FORCED LASER DIODE ON signal is activated (LOW), the
L DATA signal will be active.
board
apply the

(C108

MAIN board). The FORCED LASER DIODE ON signal is a laser emission signal to

laser

beam to the SOS sensor.

The VIDEO signal is an image signal sent from the video controller

Forced Laser Diode ON

from the Video Controller

m

Board

(C108 MAIN Board)

~LDATA

Figure 2-24. /L DATA Generation Circuit

The laser diode is forcibly activated within between

mirror motor
are the laser emission power adjust signals; they are analog signals.
fine tuning.

(M2)

turns ON. At this time, laser emission power is adjusted.

v

Scanner Motor On

0.1

LDATA
(CN5A-7)

LDVR1
(CN5A-9)

LDVR2

(CN5A-1O)

LDLVL
(CN5A-11)

k

I

,!,

: :

::

,,

:

:

:

: :

: : :

0.2

seconds and 0.1 seconds after the scanner

LDVR1

0.2

;

>

LDVR1

and

is a tuning.

kec.1

. . . .

I

LDVR2

LDVR2

is a

Figure

2-25. Laser Emission Power Adjustment Timing

EPL-500W5200 /Action Laser 100W15OO

If the

SSCAN si~al

nlirr{~r

motor (M2) does not rotate, the printer

is not detected,

the

printer

Servke

Manual

indica~

also indicates a

a

laser

diode

laser

malfunction. [f the scanner

diode malfunction.

Operating

Principbs

Scanner Motor On

LDATA

(CN5A-7)

SSCAN
(CN5A-12)

Figure 2-26. Laser Diode Error Detection

2.1.2.6 Bias Voltages and Laser Drive Timing

Figure 2-27 is a diagram of the drum charge bias voltage, image transfer bias voltage, doctor blade
bias voltage, and the developing bias voltage control circuit. These bias voltages are generated

from the +24
condition, the interlock switch is set to OFF, which cuts the +24
voltages.

These bias voltages are controlled by the engine controller board
signal is the image transfer (roller) bias voltage control. While this signal is LOW, the image
transfer roller is charged to
HIGH, the image transfer
the drum charge. While this

The

DB:CNT (HV-B.VR)

controls

controkd

VDC

from the high voltage supply board

signal is an analog signal for developing bias voltage control.

the

b“ias

voltage

by the developing bias voltage level.

01

< .

3.2K VDC

roller

signal

l-wel (–300V

;

by

the

high

is charged to

is LOW, the PC drum is charged to

to

--0.8K VW-

~37;K

vohage

VDC)

0.2

(PWB-F).

using filog

If the printer detects a case open

VDC,

(PWB-A).

supply circuit. And while this signal is

The

CHl:ON (Hv-C/T.R) si$# controls

data. ‘The image

>

which, in turn, cuts the bias

-1.2K VDC.

The

[sec.]

CH2QN

lhis

(I-IV-T)

signal

densi~

is

+24

Power

Suppty

Board

(PWB-PU)

VDC

Engine Controller
Board

(PWB-A)

Inter Leek

VDC

:~

Figure 2-27. High Voltage

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

+24

DB:CNT
CH2:ON

CH1:ON

High Voltage Supply
Board

(PWB-F)

-

;

,..

.

.

.

.

.

.

4

.

.

.

.

.

.

.

.

.

.

.

.

.

.

.

.

.

.

.

.

.

.

.

.

.

.

.

.

.

.

.

.

.

~D•Œ

>

.

.

.

j

:..

. . .

L

Supply Block Diagram

Image Transfer

Bias

(CH2)

3.2K

or -0.8 K

Developing

Bias

-3oO to -374

Drum Charge

-1.2 K

VDC

VDC

VDC

Rev. A

2-13

Operating Principles

Figure

2-28 is

the print

process,

and

EPL-5000/5200/Action Laser 1000/1500 Service Manual

Figure 2-29 is the power

on

sequence. During the power

sequence (initialization), the printer detects mechanical errors.

on

Brush Charging

Laser Exposure

Development

Power On 130dgrae

v

Polygon Motor

(M2)

Main Motor

(Ml)

\

Figure 2-28. Print Process

Fuser

Temperature

C

;

0.8

i

165 degree C

1.61

[sec.]

>

;

Drum Charge

(CH1)

Laser

Exposure

Development

(DB)

Image

Transfer

(LD)

(CH2)

0.5

Figure 2-29. Power On Sequence

Figure 2-30 is the start print sequence.
is received from the video controller board.

Print

Drum
Charge

(CHI)

Laser
Exposure

Development

(DB)

0.5

(LD)

The printer’s engine starts printing when the

Main Motor On

17

i

0.3

i

i

;

0.48

1.24

0.1 ,:

:

>

:

/,

2.32

;

0,36

.

>

[sec.]

;

>

PRINT

signal

2-14

Image

Transfer

;

0.62

(CH2)

j

(-) Bias

1.27

:
1~

Figure 2-30. Print Sequence (Start)

Rev. A

EPL-50iXV5200/Action

Laser 100WI5OO Service Manual

Opwating Principles

Figure 2-31 is the end of the print sequence.

l’he

printer stops the main motor (Ml) from rotatin&

when the paper exit sensor turns off after 2.53 seconds.

Paper Exit Sensor Off

Drum

Charge

(CH1)

Laser

Expoaure

(LO)

Development

(D%)
Imaga

Transfer

(CH2)

1.27

<

Figure 2-31. Print Sequence (End)

2.1.2.7

The fan motor
motor rotates faster during printing.
seconds.

Fan Motor Control

(M3)

rotates at

FAM M.
(CN7A-9)

all

times

Print signal

after initialization of the engine has beerr completed. The fan

When printing ends, the fan motor slows down after 15

cm

Print er-d

1.26

Main

[Sec.]

[sec.]

Motor

Off

v

>

Figure 2-32. Fan Motor Speed Control Timing

1f

the voltage of pin

second, the printer indicates a fan motor malfunction.

2.1.2.8 Power Supply Circuit Function and Safety Protection

The printer’s power supply board
+24

VDC

is used as the bias voltage supply, main motor (Ml) drive, seamer mirror motor

drive, fan motor

when the interlock switch (case open switch) is off.

AC IN

ICIA-64

FAM

(CN7A-9)

on the engine controller board

pwer

on

17

M.

(PWB-A)

Figure 2-33. Fan Motor Malfunction Search Timing

(PWB-E)

(M3)

drive, and solenoid drive. For safety protection, the +24

supplies the +5

VDC

and +24

Inter Lock

>-

~

–

Power Supply Board

(PWB-PU)

does not exceed

[Sec.]

VDC.

The

VDC

+24 VDC

‘5

VDC

------->

SG

150mV

for 1

(M2)

line is cut

Rev.

~

Figure

A

2-34. Power Supply

Circuit

Block Diagram

FG

2-15

Operating Principles

EPL-5000/5200/Action Laser 1000/1500 Service Manual

2.2 VIDEO CONTROLLER OPERATION

The

video controller section generates the video signals for the received data. The video controller

section is separate in the

control panel.

controlled

engine controller board.

The control panel is

by the

C108

C108

MAIN

board, the

comected

MAIN board, which sends the signals for the control panel through the

C82907”

to the engine controller board

ROM-B board (if installed), and the

(PWB-A),

but is

,..

..-. .- . ----- . * -----------------------------------------

C82907*

ROM-B
Board

. .

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. . . .

Figure 2-35.

Video Controller Section

C108

—

Engine
Controller
Board

(PWB-A)

MAIN Board

A

. . . .

.

t

●

●

,

●

*

:

, Control
: Panel

●

●

●

,

.

El

●

------------

Video Controller Section

,
,

,
,

.

,
,

*

*

,

,
*

,

*

.-!

2.2.1 CI08 MAIN Board Operation

Figure 2-36 shows a block diagram of the
video controller, which consists of a 16-bit 68000 (16.67 MHz) CPU, the standard cells developed for

this printer, DRAMs, ROM, and a

CPU
68000

(IC2)

A

.

Option l/F

16K-bit EEPROM.

~

E05A83

I I I I

C108

MAIN board. The

I

I

(IC4)

A

I

Video

C108

ICcard

1

E05A84

(IC3)

MAIN board contains the

HP Font
Cartridge

ADDRESS

DATA

T

CONTROL

>

Video

qEEEcl

RS-232C

Parallel l/F

2-16

Figure 2-36. C108 MAIN Board Block Diagram

Rev. A

EPL&OOLV5200

/Action Laser 100LV15OO Service

Manual

Operating Principles

-,

..

... ,

c

,’

‘

Table 2-2 lists the functions of the

C108

Table 2-2. Functions of

Element

68000

E05A83

CPU

standard

cell

:e~A84‘tandard

An

8M ROM or

two 4M ROMs

Location Function

IC2

,C4

IC3

IC5

or

IC5, IC7

MAIN board main elements.

C108

MAIN Board Main Elements

The

CPU, which operates at 16.67 MHz, manages the video

controller operation.
This standard-cell contains the following functions:

●

Interrupt control

“

Address decoding

●

Clookcontrol

●

DRAM management (refresh control,

RAS/CAS oontrol)

●

Image processing

● RS-232C interface

● Control panel control

s

Video interface

This standard-cell mntains the

●

Paralfel

●

DRAM management, with the

●

Video signal switching

This ROM stores the

●

Basic Operating program

. HP

● LQ/FX emulation mode program

● Bit

interface

folbwing:

emulation mode program

rnapfonts

one 8M ROM.)

(the

EPL-500W5200

folbwing

E05A83

has only

functions:

8M ROM

EEPROM

DRAM

RS-232C

driver/receiver

MAX238

IC6

IC8

IC9,

31,32,

33,34,

10,

11, 12, 13,

~

17, 16, 15, 14

‘

I

IC30

This

ROM is the GQ chip option (GQ mode program and GQ
fonts) or the local language ROM (fonts) option (except in

ActionLaser

This

● Model type

●

Printed page counter value

● Toner life

●

SelecType

The

(0.5MB)
ActionLaser

34(1

1000/1500).

EEPROM

stores the

folbwing:

oountervalue

setting

EPL-5000/ActionLaser

1000’s standard DRAM is

IC9

only; other DRAMs are options. The EPL-520W

1500’s standard DRAMs are IC9, 31,32,33, and

.OMB

total) only; other DRAMs are options. These

DRAMs are used as the working area of the CPU: input

buffer, image buffer, etc.

This IC changes the

1000 does not have this

RS-232C

IC.)

signal level. (The

ActionLaser

Rev.

A

2-17

Operating Principles

Print data and commands transmitted from the host computer via parallel, serial, or optional
interfaces are read using the interrupt process of the CPU and stored in the DRAM input buffer.
The capacity of the input buffer can be specified by
improves the throughput.

Data and commands in the input buffer are processed by the CPU, which then stores the printing
bit map data (image data) in the V (video) -RAM (image buffer) in the DRAM. The size of the
V-RAM depends on the available DRAM size, and can be specified using
occurs when the V-RAM is so
the engine controller board. If such

The CPU transmits image data stored in the V-RAM in a temporary buffer in the SRAM, which is

located in an address space different from the CPU. The temporary buffer has a capacity equivalent
to several lines. This is controlled by the standard cell, which synchronizes and transmits the
temporary buffer’s data to the engine controller board.

small

Host Computer Host Computer

EPL-5000/5200/Action Laser 1000/1500 Service Manual

SelecType

that the

MI

CpU

cannot process data faster than it is transmitted to

error occurs, increase the V-RAM using

setting. A larger input buffer

SelecType.

A page error

SelecType.

CPU
68000 (IC2)

r

Development

Q

Parallel l/F Circuit

E05A84 (IC3)

-

u

DRAM
Control
Circuit

I

t

>

Input Buffer

E05A83 (IC4)

I

,

:

Page buffer)

-

ParalleW3erial

Converter

Temporary Buffer

(SRAM)

v

I

Serial l/F
Circuit

~E!kl_2L

Figure 2-37. Data Flow Diagram

Engine

+

Controller

Board

~

I

2-18

Rev. A

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Laser 100W15OO Service Manual

Operating Principles

2.2.1.1 Reset Circuit
The

68C00

CPU contains the reset terminal, which is bidirectional and

can

initialize the system

either from inside or outside the CPU. The entire system (the CPU and the external devices) can be

initialized if both the HALT (CPU pin 20) signal and the RESET signal (CPU pin 21) are active

simultaneously. By executing a RESET

issued to

reset all the devices comected to the RESET line. This circuit uses an M51954A IC to

instruction, a

RESET pulse from inside the CPU can also be

monitor the supply voltage and reset the CPU if a voltage level less than 4.25 V is detected. The
reset time is approximately 840 ms.

+5V

1-

;

WCC

+5V

OUT

+5V

M51954AFP

(IC18)

c

+

f

74LS05

(ICIE)

Figure 2-38. Reset Circuit

2.2.1.2 Bus Control Circuit

The

68000 CPU outputs the

and FC2, signals (processor status) to the
these signals to generate the RD (read strobe) signal,

control)signal,

~d BERR

CPU
68000

(ic2)

R/W (read/write) signal, AS (address strobe) signal, and the FCO,

E05A83

standard

DTACK

(bus error) signal.

>

>

>

<

<

<

AS

FCO,l ,2

DTACK
VPA
BERR

celL

The

E05A83

standard

(wait control) signal,

E05A83

(IC4)

VPA

(interrupt

cell

FC1,

uses

.+-”

i

c1

Rev.

Address Data ‘

Bus Bus

Figure 2-39. Bus Control

A

D ‘R

Circuit

2-19

Operating Principles

2.2.1.3 Interrupt Control

The

E05A83

IPLO

-

FC2 all go HIGH to indicate the interrupt acceptance to the

standard
the VPA terminal to LOW and informs the CPU that this is
initializes the interrupt process. The
interrupt.

2.2.1.4 DRAM Management
The video controller uses DRAMs for the system RAM and for the V-RAM.

standard cell determines the

IPL2.

Then an interrupt is sent to the CPU. If the CPU accepts the interrupt, terminals

cell

confirms that

terfinals FCO

EPL+5000/5200/Action Laser 1000/1500 Service Manual

priority

-

E05A83

level

of the interrupt and outputs it to terminals

E05A83

FC2

are HIGH (interrupt acknowledge), and then sets

an

standard cell has a controller for the automatic vector

standard cell. The

automatic vector interrupt. This

FCO

-

E05A83

In the

providing a total of
DRAM sockets. These IC sockets can use

256K

In the EPL-5200/ActionLaser 1500, a standard
are mounted in locations

12, 13, 17, 16, 15, 14 are optional DRAM sockets. These IC sockets can use

256K

The DRAMs (including optional chips) are managed by the
The
OE signals. The
optional chips) are controlled by the CAS, WE, and OE signals from the
bv the
DRAM size

EPL-5000/ActionLaser

0.5MB. IC

x 4-bit

x 4-bit DRAMs.

E05A83

DRAMs.

standard cell handles the main management. The

IC9

DRAM is controlled directly by the

RAS simal

OE

from the E05A84. The

(@”Kx

4-bit DRAM or256K x4-bit DRAM).

Address

1000, a standard

sockets

IC9,

31,32,33,34, which provide a total of

E05A83 (IC4)

WE Data

IC31,

64K

256K

x 16 DRAM is mounted in

32, 33, 34, 10, 11, 12, 13, 17, 16, 15, 14 are optional

x

4-bit DRAMs or

256K

x

16-bit DRAM and four

E05A84 changes

CASUCASU

-

E05A83

E05A83

E05A83.

the

RAS

REFRSH

RASEN

RASO

1.OMB.

The IC sockets IC1O, 11,

and

E05A84

outputs

Other DRAMs (including

E05A83,

output

I

I

T

I

1“

I

i

4+,

4

)

+

+

T

11

I

M

location IC9,

64K

x 4-bit DRAMs

64K

x 4-bit DRAMs or

standard cells.

RAS/CAS,

and also controlled

timing according

WE, and

to

IC17

IC16

IC15

IC14

3rd Block

T

Iclo

ICI 1

IC12

H

t

IC13

I

L

2nd Block

T

Figure 2-40. DRAM Management

I

,

IC32

I

IC33

1

, IC34

I

1st

Block

I

I

I

I

1

IC9

E05A84
(IC3)

RAS1
RAS2

RAS3

EPL4iOOW52W/Action Lasar

2.2.1.5 Parallel Interface Circuit

Figure 2-41 shows the parallel interface circuit block diagram. Data sent from the host computer is
latched within the

automatically to stop the host computer from sending

signal after reading the data from the
the host computer.

E05A84

l@UV1500

by the STROBE signal. The

DATA

Ssrvicx Manual

E05A84,

so that the printer is ready to receive more data from

\

additioml

Latch

+

E05A84

outputs the BUSY signal

data. The CPU resets the BUSY

Opsmting Principhs

.

signal

3eriel

Data

Transmit

E05AS4
(IC3)

to change the signal level from the

leveI

(O V or +5 V) or from the

VDC

to +12

R41N

terminal (pin 16) for the

20)

for

. . . . . . .

STROBE

BUSY

~

Figure 2-41. Parallel Interface Circuit

2.2.1.6

This circuit uses the

RS-232C signal level

signal
The

does not have an
at initialization. In a printer with an
is

pulled

If the
model with no built-in
interface (model
the circuit to change serial data to parallel.

The

non-intelligent optional serial interface (model C82305*/C82306*).

RS-232C

level

to the

E05A83

up to +5

R40UT

models with a built-in

Circuit

RS-232C

(-12

VDC

RS-232C

standard cell changes serial

RS-232C comector,

VDC.

ter

mind

C82305*/C82306*).

signal level. This IC converts +5

The CPU checks the R40UT termina1 (pin

is LOW, the CPU assumes that the printer is a model with no

RS-232C

serial

receiver/driver IC

or

+12 VDC)

@232C)

the CPU must check the maiel type for an

RS-232C

(the ActionLaser 1000) can use a non-intelligent optional serial

This optional interface also uses the

interface (the EPL-5000/52~ and ActionLaser 1500) cannot use the

>

. . . . . .

MAX238 (IC30)

to the

‘Ill

data to parallel data. Since the Actionbser 1000

interface, the

VDC

and -12

MAX238

E05A83

TTL

VDC.

RS-232C

at initialization.

standard cell as

RS-232C

Interface

interface

MAX238

RS-232C.

The

G

<--------------------------------------------

E05A83
(IC4)

R41N

R401JT

(Ic30)

7

1-

MAX238

Deted

Signal

~

-1

ca230s*/
Caz30a”

Serial

Interface

u

Figure 2-42.

.-

f

d

2.2.1.7 Optional Type-B Interface

This printer supports an Epson Type-B
signals from the

Rev.

A

E05A83

standard

cell.

optional

RS-232C

interface,

Circuit

which

is controlled by the NH and BIF

2-21

Operating

Principles

EPL-500tU5200/Action

Laser 100WI5OO Service Manual

2.2.1.8 Video

The

E05A83

The

CPU transmits data from the V-RAM (in the system RAM) to the
standard cell. The standard cell converts the image data in the
synchronizes it, and then transmits it to the engine controller board. In other words, the
temporary buffer used to transmit the image data to the engine controller board. This serial image
data is called the VIDEO signal of video interface.

The signal line of the internal video interface circuit (the
board) can be broadly divided into four groups.

PRDY)

gives the status of either the video controller

are ready to communicate with each other or ready to start the printing operation. The second
group

(VSYNC)

the serial video data signal. The fourth group (CMD,
transfer the co
printer

This printer has
ActionLaser 1500). This function modifies the VIDEO signal with the

C82907

the

—

2.2.2

The

ROM stores the
VIDEO signal to smooth printed edges.

mechanism

ROM-B board. If the

C8290P ROM-B board to engine controller board.

C82907*

C8290P ROM-B board has two functions: HP

Interfaca

standard cell

is the synchronizing signal for the printing operation. The third group (VIDEO) is

remands (from the video controller) or the status (from the engine controller) for

RITech

maps the

control.

function

SRAM

into a memory space different from the system memory.

C108

The first group (PRINT,

or engine controller and indicates whether they

SRCLK, CTBSY,

optiomlly (EPL-50Q0/ActionLaser

C82907

ROM-B board is installed, the VIDEO signal travels through

SRAM

using the

SW

from parallel to serial,

MAIN board and engine controller

CPRDY,

and ETBSY) is used to

1000) or standard

E05A74

gate array on the

E05A83

SRAM

EPRDY, and

(EPL-5200/

ROM-B Board Operation

PCL/5

PCL/5

(EPSON

GL/2) comman

emulation and the

ds and fonts. The

RITech

RITech

function modifies the

function. The

is a

Table 2-3 lists the functions of the main elements of the

Table 2-3. Functions of

Element

E05A74

64K

SRAM

8M or

tWO

4M ROM

From

C106

MAIN

8oaId

1

Location Function

[cl

IC2

IC3

or

IC6, IC7

T

1

PAL16R4

(la)

(Not

ussd)

rlrl

C8290?

C82907*

RITech IC

Working area for
This ROM stores the following:

●

PCU5 (EPSON

&alsble
sBit

map fonts (Landscape)

T

1

6M

ROM

(IC4)

(Not

US8d)

ROM-B board.

ROM-B Board

E05A74

GU2)

mode

fonts for

PCU5

1

1

8M

ROM

(IC3)

or

TWO

4M

(IC6,7)

ROM

r

Addrsss

Data

2-22

VIDEO

VIDEO

(RITsch)

<

Figure 2-43.

1~

EOSA74

(lCl)

>

C82907*

SWIM

—

-

(IC2)

ROM-B Board Block Diagram

Rev. B

. .. .

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.

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+,..-..

Chapter 3

Disassembly and Assembly

Table of Contents

3.!

GENERAL INFORMATION

3.1.1 Precautions for Disassembly/Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ......3-1

3.1.2

TOOtS

, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ............3-1

3.1.3 Small Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ......3-2

3.1.4 Service

ChecksafterRepair

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ......3-3

3.2 DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY 3-4

3.2.1

Removal ofthe Video Controller Section . .........................3-4

3.2.1.1 Video Controller Board (C108 MAIN) Removal . ..............3-4

3.2.1.2

PCL5/RITech

Upgrade Board

(C82907*

ROM-B) Removal .. ...3-5

3.2.1.3 Control Panel Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ............3-5

3.2.2

Housing Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .3-6

3.2.2.1 Case Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. ....3-6

3.2.2.2 Rear Frame Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..3-7

,’

3.2.3

Disassemblingthe Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. ...3-8

3.2.3.1

3.2.3.2

3.2.3.3

3.2.3.4

3.2.3.5

3.2.3.6

3.2.3.7

3.2.3.8

3.2.3.9

3.2.3.10

Engine Controller Board
Power Supply Unit

(PWB-E)

Interlock Switch Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .....3-10

Printhead

Unit Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .....3-11

Paper Empty Sensor Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. ...3-12

High Voltage Supply Board (PWB-F) Removal . . . . . . . . . .....3-13

Main Motor (Ml) Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .........314

Fan Motor (M3) Removal . ..............................315

Fusing Unit Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...315

Fusi~g

Unit Disassembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ........316

3.2.3.11 Image Transfer Roller Removal . . . . . . . . .

3.2.3.12

PaperTake-Up Roller Removal . . . . . . . . .................318

(PWB-A)

Removal . ................3-8

Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-9

. ...............317

3-1

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.,

List of Figures

Figure 3-l. Removing the Interface Cover . .............................3-4

Figure 3-2.

Figure 3-3. Pulling the Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..3-4

Figure 3-4.
Figure 3-5.
Figure 3-6.
Figure 3-7. Removing

Figure 3-8. Removing the Housing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ............3-6

Figure 3-9. Removing the Rear Frame. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-7

Figure 3-10. Removing the Engine Controller Board

Figure 3-n. Removing the Power Supply Unit . .........................3-9

Figure 3-12. Removing the interlock Switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ., . . . .....3-10

Figure 3-13. Removing the

Figure 3-14. Removing the Paper Empty Sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..3-12

Figure 3-15. Removing the High Voltage Supply Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . .....3-13

Figure 3-16. Removing the Main Motor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. ..3-14

Rev.A

Removingthe3

RemovingtheVid@o Controller Board . .......................3-4

Removingthe 3Screws . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..3-5

Removingthe

Screws . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

PCL5/RITech

theControl Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-5

Printhead

Upgrade Board . . . . . . . . . . . ........3-5

(PWB-A)

Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. ..3-11

. .............3-8

....3-4

3-i

Figure 3-17. Removing the Fan Motor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .....3-15

Figure 3-18. Removing the Fusing Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .....3-15

Figure 3-19. Disassembling the Fusing Unit-l . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .3-16

Figure 3-20. Disassembling the Fusing Unit -2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. ..3-16

Figure 3-21. Removing the Image Transfer Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .....3-17

Figure 3-22. Removing the Image Transfer Roller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 3-17

Figure 3-23. Removing the Paper Take-Up Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .....3-18

Figure 3-24. Removing the Paper Take-Up Roller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 3-19

List of Tables

Table 3-1. Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .........3-1

Table 3-2. Abbreviations Used for Screws . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .....,..3-2

Table 3-3. Screw Types and Abbreviations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ......3-2

Table 3-4. Checks after Repair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .................3-3

3-ii

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EPL4000/5200/Action Laser 100W5OO Service Manual

Disassem&dyand Assemb/y

3.1 GENERAL INFORMATION

This chapter describes the disassembly/assembly procedures to be used for replacing the main

assembli&

3.1.1 Precautions for Disassembly/Assembly

Follow the precautions below when disassembling/assembling the printer.

■

■

9 If

1)

2)

’>.

i

of the

Disconnect the power cord before
Be sure to handle
the

pn”nter

it is necessary to plug in the power cord and operate the

it, please be

EPL-5@O0/5200

thejiaing

stops printing.

carefil

of the followin~

and

ActionLaser-1600/ M0.

disassemblylassembly

unit carefilly, because

the

the

~“nter.

unit

is still hot for a while

pn”nter afier

disassembling

a~

Keep your hands and clothing well awayfiom operating or rotating parts (such as

rollers, fan motors, etc.).

Never touch electric terminals or high-voltage components (such as the charger and

the high-voltage unit).

W

Do not disassemble the

■

If the

imagi”ng cartm”dge

imap”ng cartrt”dge.

is removedfiom the

pn”nter,

do not place it in the direct

sunlight.

■

Do not disassemble the printhead unit.

■

Never turn power on if the ~“nthead unit is not installed.

E

To prevent damage to

board or the terminals of

■

Use only the recommended tools

ICsj%om

pen”pheral

static

electn”city,

do not touch the

electrical components

to

ensure safe and

eficient

ICS

on the circuit

rm”th

your hands.

maintenance work.

Inappro~”ate tools may damage the machine.

■

Never open the upper unit until the main motor stops completely.

Oth-”se,

the gears

may be damaged

M

When transporting the

■

When transporting the

pn”nter,
pn”nter

remove the ima~”ngcati”dge from the p“nter.

a long distance, box

the~”nter

using the

orig”nalpacking

maten”al.

3.1.2

TOOIS

Use the tools listed in Table 3-1 for disassembly/assembly and troubleshooting.

Name

Phillips screwdriver No. 2

Table 3-1.

Commercially Available?

Toois

Yes

Part No.

B743SO0200

Rev. A

Regular screwdriver
Tweezers
Soldering iron
Round-nose pliers

Yes
Yes
Yes

Yes

B743000100

B641000100

B7402OO1OO
B7404OO1OO

i

3-1

Disassen?blyand Assembly

EPL-50tW521W/Action

3.1.3 Small Parts

In the

following sections, abbreviations are used for

3-2 and 3-3 list these abbreviations.

Table 3-2. Abbreviations Used for Screws

Laser 100WI5OO Service Manual

small

parts, such as screws and washers. Tables

Abbreviation

CP screw

CC screw

CPIO) Screw
CP(S)(P1) screw

CCB screw
SCB screw

SCB{SMPI) screw I Slotted Cross-recessed Bind with Spring washer and 1 Plain washer

Cross-recessed Pan head

Cross-reoessed

Cross-recessed Pan head with Outside toothed took washer
Cross-recessed Pan head with Spring lock washer and 1 Plain washer
Cross-recessed Cup head Bind
Slotted

Cross-reoessed

Cup head

B-tite

Part Name

Table 3-3. Screw Types and Abbreviations

Top

1. Gross-recessed
head

Head

Body

Side

1. Normal

Washer

(assembled)

1.

plain

washer

1

2.

slotted Q ross-

recessed head

69

3.

.,

%7

Qlp

2. B-tight

2.

Qutside

lock washer

3.

@ring

toothed

washer

3-2

Rev. A

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Disassemb/yand Assambly

3.1.4 Service Checks after Repair

Check the repaired unit using the following list on completion of servicing.

Table 3-4. Checks after Repair

Item

Operation

Adjustment

ROM version

Cleaning

I I

Location

Do all

Control

I Heaterlanw

I

Testprint (status

sheet,

feature print)
HP font cartridge

and font IC card slot sample Printing?

Data print

Print position

I

I

panel

font sample,

]

Doesthe heaterlam~tum

I

] (EPL-52000rActicmLsser

I

IS it the

LEDs,

Is the test print performed normally?

Does fonts for

Does data print in all modes?
Is the gap between the top edge of the paper and

the ho&ontal line in the feature print exactly 32.4

mm (EPL-5000 or ActionLaser 1000) or 33.5 mm

Istestversion?

Is toner and dust removed from the paper path?
Is the tens on the printhead unit cleaned?
Is the paper take up roller cleaned?
Is the roller in the fusing unit cleaned?
Is the outer surface of the printer clean?

I

Check Point

LCD, and buttons function normally?

ONnorrnaltv? ]

I

cattriige or IC card print on font

I

1500)?

I

I

Ctwd

ii’

Is the imaging cartridge removed from the printer?

Packing

.-. ,

Is the unit packed securely?

Are accessories packed also?

.

Rev.

A

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EPL-5iUW6200/Actkm

Laser 1000/1500

Servke

Manual

3.2 DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY

This section describes and illustrates the procedures for removing and disassembling the

components of the EPL-5000/5200 and ActionLaser 1000/1500. Cleaning is described in Chapter 6.
The assembly procedures are not described, except for special notes where necessary, because
assembly can be accomplished by performing disassembly in reverse.

3.2.1 Removal of the Video Controller Section

The control section is comprised of the video controller board (the

PCL5/RITech

3.2.1.1 Video Controller Board

Before you remove the video controller board, make sure that you remove any optional

cards or cartridges. Otherwise, you may damage the

board as well as the cartridge or card itself.

1.

Turn the printer so that its left side faces you.

2. Remove the 2

3.

Remove the 3

printer.

upgrade board

SCB

screws

SCB(S)(P1)

(M3

screws

(C82907*

ROM-B board), and the control panel board.

(C108

MAIN)

x 14) securing the interface card cover; then

(M3

x 6) that secure the metal bracket on the left side of the

Removal

cartrz”dge

or card connectors on the

C108

MAIN board), the

puU

off the cover.

(M3

SCB (M3

Figure 3-1.

Pull the tab on the bottom of the bracket to release the video controller board, as shown below.

4.

5. Grasp the board with both hands and pull it out of its slot.

X 14)

Tab

Re~:;::g

Card Cover

the Interface

Figure 3-2. Removing the 3 Screws

Figure 3-3. Pulling the Tab

X 6)

Figure 3-4. Removing the Video

Controller Board

3-4

Rev. A

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3.2.1.2

1.

2. Remove3CP screws

3. Remove the

3.2.1.3 Control Panel Removal

PCL5/RITech

Remove the video

PCL5/RITech

Figure 3-5. Removing the 3 Screws

Upgrade Board (C82907 ROM-B) Removal

mntrollerboard

(M3x5)

upgrade board from

CP

(M3

X 5)

(C108 MAIN board).

from the

PCL5/RITech

thevideocontroller

(Refer

upgrade board.

Fi

ure 3-6.

PC&/RITech

to Section

board

3.2.l.l.)

(C108MAINboard).

Removin

Upgrade oard

the

%

1.

@I_I

the

top cover. Rmove

from the light or place it in a dark area.

2. Remove 1 CC screw

3. Lift

4. Remove the control panel.

the

control

(PWB-A).

panel,

the imaging

(M3

x 8) from the control panel.

and then remove

cartridge. Cover the

comector

CN3 on the engine controller board

CC

(M3

X 8)

$?

imaging

cartridge to

protect

it

-.

.%

.

.

..”

.,, ,

(3

Rev.

Figure 3-7. Removing the Control Panel

A

3-5

Disassembly and Assembly

EPL-5001V5200/Action

Laser 100W15OO Service Manual

3.2.2 Housing Removal

This section describes how to remove the cases and the rear frame.

3.2.2.1 Case Removal

Remove the video controller board (C108 MAIN board). (Refer to Section

1.

Open the top cover.

2.

Remove the imaging cartridge. Cover the imaging cartridge to protect it

from the light or place it in a dark area.
Remove the control panel. (Refer to Section

3.
Remove the paper cover.

4.
Remove 3 CC screws

5.
Loosen 2 CC screws

6.
Remove 1 CCB screw

7.
Remove 3 CC screws

8.
Remove the top cover.

9.

CC (M3

X 8)

(M3

x

8) for the paper guide case, and remove the paper guide case.

(M3

x 8) and the front cover.

(M3

x

8) and 2 CC screws

(M3

x 8) and left cover.

3.2.l.3.)

(M3

x

8), and remove the right cover.

3.2.l.l.)

F

cc

J

(M 3 X 8)

Figure 3-8. Removing the Housing

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l(WV1500

Service Manual

DkiassemblyandA ssembfy

3.2.2.2 Rear Frame Removal

1.

Remove thevideocontmller board

2.

Open the top cover.
from the light or place it in a dark area.

Remove the control panel. (Refer to Section 3.2.13.)

3.
Remove the paper cover.

4.
Remove therightcoverand left cover. (Refer to Section 3.2.2.)

5.
Remove the top cover.

6.

7.

Remove 6 CP(0) screws
Discomect comector

8.

high voltage supply board

Remove the imaging cartridge. Cover the imaging cartridge to protect it

(M3

x 6) and lift the rear frame.

CNl

on the power supply board

(C108

MAIN board). (Refer to Section

(PWB-E)

(PWB-F); --

-

3.2.l.l.)

and connector

CN2

on the

PWE3-E Board

-.. .

.,

f

‘

.

.

(M3

CP(0)

.

[.

X 6)

Figure 3-9. Removing the Rear Frame

Disassembly and Assembly

3.2.3 Disassembling the Engine

EPL-500&5200/Action Laser 1000/1500 Service Manual

This section describes disassembling the engine, including the engine controller board

and power supply board

3.2.3.1

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

7.

8.

Engine Controller Board

Remove the video controller board (C108 MAIN board). (Refer to Section

Open the top cover. Remove the imaging cartridge. Cover the imaging cartridge to protect it
from the light or place it in a dark area.

Remove the control
Remove the paper cover.
Remove the right cover. (Refer to Section
Disconnect

(PWB-A).

Remove 4 CC screws
Remove the engine controller board

comectors CN2, CN6, CN7, CN9, CN8,

(PWB-E).

(PWB-A)

paneL

(Refer to Section

(M3

x

6) on the engine controller board

PWB-A

Removal

3.2.l.3.)

3.2.2.l.)

(PWB-A).

Board

I

and

3.2.l.l.)

CN5

on the engine controller board

(PWB-A).

1

(PWB-A)

CN5

[

1

CN9

-

cc

X 6)

(M3

1-

CN8

t

X 6)

#-cc

@.

(M3

cc

(M3

X 6)

~

- -

CN1

CN6 -““-

cc

(M3

X 6)

. — –,

Figure 3-10. Removing the Engine Controller Board (PWB-A)

““@

b

x

!

t

1

f

I

I

I

CN7

3-8

Rev.

A

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Laser 10LW15OO Service Manual Disassembly and Assembly

3.2.3.2 Power Supply Unit

Open

the

1.

from the light or place it in a dark area.

Remove the control panel. (Refer to Section

2.

Remove the paper cover.

3.

Remove the right cover. (Refer to Section

4.

Discomect comectors CN1,

5.

engine controller board

Discomect

6.

Remove 2

7.

top cover. Remove the imaging cartridge. Cover the imaging cartridge to protect it

the

comectors

CP(0) screws

(PWB-E)

CN4, and

(PWB-A).

for the interlock switch.

(M3

x 6), and remove the power supply unit.

Removal

3.2.l.3.)

3.2.2.l.)

CN2

on the power supply board

CP(0) (M3

X 6)

Y

I

(PWB-E)

and

CN8

on

PWB-A

Board

Figure 3-11. Removing the Power Supply Unit

6)

Rev.

A

3-9

Disassembly and Assembly

EPL-5000/5200/Action Laser 1000/1500 Service Manual

3.2.3.3

1.

Interlock Switch Removal

Open the top cover.

Remove the imaging cartridge. Cover the imaging cartridge to protect it

from the light or place it in a dark area.

2. Remove the control panel. (Refer to Section 3.2.1.3.)

3. Remove the paper cover.

4.

Remove the right cover. (Refer to Section

3.2.2.l.)

5. Remove the power supply unit. (Refer to Section 3.2.3.2.)

6. Remove 2 CC screws

(M3

x

16) for the interlock switch, and remove the interlock switch.

CC

(M3

X 16)

Figure 3-12. Removing the Interlock Switch

3-1o

Rev.

A

EPL500(M5200/Action

Laser

IOO(M50CI

Service

Manual

Disassemb/yand Assemb/y

3.2.3.4

1. Open the top cover. Remove the imaging cartridge. Cover the imaging cartridge to protect it

2. Remove the control panel. (Refer to Section

3. Remove

4. Remove thepaperguidecase. (Refer to

5. Disconnect connector

6. Remove 2

Printhead

■

Do not touch the

■

Do not open the unit under any conditions.

W

Do not remove the

H

Do not loosen the 2 screws that secured with a black paint (shown in position A in the

jigure).

H

Do not loosen the 2 screws (shown in position

from the light or place it in a dark area.

Unit Removal

printhead

citwzit boardj+om

thepaperguide.

CC

screws (M3x 6) and 1 CC screw (M3x 12), and remove

unit except at the time of replacement.

the

CN50nhe

prt”nthead

3.2.l.3.)

Section3.2.2.l.)

engine controller board

unit undix any condition.

Bin

the figure)

(PWB-A).

printhead

unit.

A

B

I

CC (M3 X 6)

\

‘\.

Figure 3-13. Removing the

B

PWB-A

Board

Printhead

Unit

Rev. B

3-11

Disassembly and Assembly

EPL4WO0/5200/Action

Laser 1000/1500 Service Manual

3.2.3.5 Paper Empty Sensor Removal

1. Open the top cover. Remove the imaging cartridge. Cover the imaging cartridge to protect it
from the

2. Remove the control panel. (Refer to Section 3.2.1.3.)

3. Remove the paper cover.

4. Remove the paper guide case. (Refer to Section 3.2.2.1.)

5. Remove the power supply unit. (Refer to Section 3.2.3.2.)

6. Remove thepnnthead unit. (Refer to Section 3.3.3.4.)

7. Remove the paper empty sensor.

8. Disconnect the comector for the paper empty sensor.

light

or place it in a dark area.

Paper

Em

Right

Frame

/

Connector

Figure 3-14. Removing the Paper Empty Sensor

3-12

Rev.

A

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llNW1500

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Disassembly and

Assambly

3.2.3.6

1. Open the top

2. Remove the control

3. Remove the paper cover.

4.

5. Remove the top cover.

6. Remove the rear frame. (Refer to Section 3.2.2.2.)

7.

8. Remove 3 CP screws

High Voltage Supply Board

cover. Remove the

from the light or place it in a dark area.

panel;

(Refer to Section

Remove therightcoverand left cover. (Refer to Section 3.2.2.)

Discomect

high voltage supply board

supply board

connectors CNl,

(M3

x 8) on the high voltage supply board, and remove the high voltage

(PWB-F).

CN3,

(PWB-F).

(PWB-F)

imaging cartridge. Cover the imaging cartridge to protect it

the red wire terminal, and the black wire terminal on the

Removal

3.2.l.3.)

CP

(M3

X

8)

CP

(M3

CN1

CN3 ~

X

8)-

Figure

‘

-El
4

Red

‘Wtre

Terminal

3-15.

Removing the High

Black Wire Terminal

Voitage Suppiy

Board

‘-’%

rf:.i

.

. . . . . .-

>.

(J

Rev.

A

3-13

Disassemb/yand

3.2.3.7 Main Motor (Ml) Removal

Assembly

EPL4700/5200/Action Laser 1000/1500 Service Manual

Open the top cover.

1.

from the light or
Remove the control panel. (Refer to Section

2.
Remove the paper cover.

3.
Remove the right cover and left cover. (Refer to Section 3.2.2.)

4.
Remove the top cover.

.5.

Remove the rear frame. (Refer to Section 3.2.2.2.)

6.
Remove 4

7.
Lift the main motor (Ml), and discomect the connector for the main motor (Ml).

8.

CP(S)(P1)

Remove the imaging cartridge. Cover the imaging cartridge to protect it

place

it in a dark area.

3.2.l.3.)

screws

(M3

x 6) for the main motor (Ml).

(Ml)

(M3 x 6)

Figure 3-16. Removing the Main Motor

3-14

Rev.

A

EPL4iOOlV5200/Action Laser

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Service Manual

DkassemblyandAssembly

3.2.3.8 Fan Motor

1“ OPm the

from the light or place it in a dark area.

2. Remove the control panel. (Refer to Section

3. Remove the paper cover.

4. Remove the right cover and left cover. (Refer to Section 3.2.2.)

5. Remove the top cover.

6. Remove the rear frame. (Refer to Section 3.2.2.2.)

7. Remove 2

top

CCB

(M3)

cover.

screws

CCB (M3

Removal

Remove the imaging cartridge. Cover the imaging cartridge to protect it

3.2.L3.)

(M3x

8), and remove the fan motor

X 8)

(M3).

A.,.,,,..,

(’

‘“~

Figure 3-17. Removing the Fan

3.2.3.9 Fusing Unit Removal

1.

Open

the

top cover. Remove the imaging cartridge. Cover the imaging cartridge to protect it

from the light or place it in a dark area.
Remove the control panel. (Refer to Section

2.
Remove the paper cover.

3.

4.

Remove the right cover and left cover. (Refer 10 Section 3.2.2.)
Remove the upper unit.

5.
Remove the rear frame. (Refer to Section 3.2.2.2.)

6.

7.

Discomect the connector for the thermistor in the fusing unit, the comector for the paper exit

sensor, and CN4 on the power supply board
Remove 2 CP(0) screws

8.

~

CP(0)

\

(M3

x

6) on the fusing unit, and remove the fusing unit.

(M3 X

6)

3.2.l-3.)

(PWB-E).

Motor

(M3

)

X

6)

Rev.

A

Figure 3-18. Removing the Fusing Unit

3-15

Disassembly and Assembly

3.2.3.10 Fusing Unit Disassembly

This section describes the removing the paper exit sensor, heater lamp, cleaning, lower fusing roller,
and upper fusing roller.

1.

Remove the fusing unit. (Refer to Section 3.2.3.9.)

2. Remove the paper exit sensor.

3. Remove 2

CC

screws

(M3

x

6) for the side covers, and remove the side covers.

EPL-5000/5200/Action

Laser 1000/1500 Service Manual

Do not touch the glass surface of the lamp with your bare hands.

4. Remove 2 CC screws
support plate.

5. Remove the heater lamp.

CC

(M3 X

6)

L

(!9=-’

(M3

x

6) on the heater lamp support plate, and remove the heater lamp

Paper

Exit Sensor

B

Figure 3-19. Disassembling the Fusing Unit -1

on

u~

Be careful not to scratch the surface of the upper

jiaing

roller.

I

3

CC

(M3

/.#@—

-9

X 6)

6. Remove 2 CC screws

7. Remove 2 springs and 2 bushings on the cleaning roller, and remove the cleaning roller.

8. Remove 2 springs and 2 bushings on the lower fusing roller, and remove the lower fusing
roller.

9. Remove 2 C-rings and 2 bushings on the upper fusing roller, and remove the upper fusing
roller.

CC

Lower

CC

(M3

“ /~

(M3

(M3

X 6)— ,

Fusing

‘((’”

x

6) on the guide plate, and remove the guide plate.

Y

7A\+.

%L’&.-’y’

“Pper’xerl

c

-2

na

Y

/9

o

/

P

.

&

Cleaning

Roller

Guide Plate

Q

3-16

Figure 3-20. Disassembling the Fusing Unit -2

Rev. A

EPL@owwoOiActkm

3.2.3.11 Image Transfer Roller Removal

Open

the

1.
from the light or place it in a dark area.

Remove the control panel. (Refer to Section

2.

Remove the paper cover.

3.

Remove the left and right covers. (Refer to section 3.2.2.1.)

4.

Remove the top cover. (Refer to Section 3.2.2.1.)

5.

Remove the rear frame. (Refer to Section 32.2.2.)

6.

Remove the fusing unit. (Refer to Section 3.23.9.)

7.

Slide the image transfer assembly to the left, lift up the right side, and remove the image

8.

transfer assembly.
Remove the image transfer roller.

9.

top cover.

Lasar IWUlm Sarvica Manual

Remove the imaging cartridge. Cover the imaging cartridge to protect it

3.213J

DiaasaemblyandAaaamb@

. . .

,, ,. ,;

c’

. .

Figure 3-21. Removing the Image Transfer Assembly

Figure 3-22. Removing the Image Transfer Roller

(--?

. .

,’7

L)

Rev.

A

3-17

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EPL-5000/5200/Action Laser 1000/1500 Service Manual

3.2.3.12 Paper Take-Up Roller Removal

Open the top cover. Remove the imaging cartridge. Cover the imaging cartridge to protect it

1.
from the light or place it in a dark area.

Remove the control panel. (Refer to Section 3.2.1.3.)

2.

Remove the paper cover,

3.

Remove the left and right covers. (Refer to Section 3.2.2.1.)

4.

Remove the top cover. (Refer to Section 3.2.2.1.)

5.

Remove the rear frame. (Refer to Section 3.2.2.2.)

6.

Remove the fusing unit. (Refer to Section 3.2.3.9.)

7.

Remove the power supply unit. (Refer to Section 3.2.3.2.)

8.

Remove the printhead unit. (Refer to Section 3.2.3.4.)

9.

10.

Remove the image transfer assembly. (Refer to Section 3.2.3 .11.)

Discomect

11.
high voltage supply board

12.

Remove the 2 CC screws
Remove the guide plate and the paper empty sensor flag.

13.

14.

Remove 2 CC screws

15.

Slide the paper-take up assembly to the right, lift the left side up, and remove the paper
take-up assembly.

comectors

CN1,

CN3, the red wire terminal, and the black wire terminal on the

(PW13-F).

(M3

x

8) on the guide plate.

(M3

x 8) on

the

paper take-up assembly.

CC

(M3

X

8)

cc

Figure 3-23. Removing the Paper Take-Up Assembly

3-18

Rev. A

EPL-5000/5200/Action Laser 1000/1500 Service Manual

16.

Remove the roller cover.

17. Remove 1 E-ring on the paper take-up clutch, and remove the paper take-up clutch.

18.

Remove 2 E-rings and left bushings on the paper take-up roller shaft.

19.

Remove the paper take-up roller.

Disassembly and Assembly

Paper Take-Up Clutch

Figure 3-24. Removing the Paper Take-Up Roller

Rev. A

3-19

Chapter 4 Adjustment

Table of Contents

4.1 ADJUSTMENT

4.1.1 Print Position Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .................4-1

List of Figures

Figure 4-1. Print Position Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .............4-1

Figure 4-2. Opening the Upper Unit, Upper Cover and Removing Screw .. ....4-1

Figure 4-3. Holding the Control Panel and Adjusting VRIA. . ...............4-2

Figure 4-4. Closing the Upper Cover and the Upper Unit . .................4-2

4-1

Rev. A

4-i

EPL400W5200/Action Laser 100W15OO

4.1 ADJUSTMENT

Sewks

Manual

Adjustment

This section describes the adjustment procedure for the
This adjustment must be performed after every servicing operation, especially when any
component or part is replaced.

EPL-5000/5200

and

ActionLaser

1000/1500.

4.1.1 Print Position Adjustment

You can adjust the vertical print position on a sheet of paper by turning the image synchronizing
volume control on the engine controller board
replaced, be sure to adjust the print position following the procedure below.

1. Set LANGUAGE to ENGLISH in

2. Run a FEATURE PRINT in
registration gap between the leading edge of paper and the printing of a horizontal line is not
the following value:

PEATURE

FEATURE PRINT page for

Note:

PRINT page for

The FEATURE PRINTpage contains the model name on
model name on the
horizontal line is

ActionLaser

1500.

diffenmt

SelecType

SelecType

EPL-5000 and ActionLaser

EPL-5200and ActionLaser 1500: 35.8*

FBTURE

for the

(PWB-A).

Level 2.

Level 2.

PRINT page before adjusting.

EPL-500WActionLaser

After the engine driver board

Perform the following procedure if the

1000:

24.7

+/-

2.5 mm (1.37+/-

a

35.8

%25 mm (1.41

34.7*

2.5

mm(l.37* O.10inch)

2.5 mm (1.41 * 0.10 inch)

the

upperlefi side. Check the

1000 than for the EPL-5200/

O.10hch)

+/- O.10in&)

(PWB-A)

lhe

position of the

is

(Modd

I

I

Figure 4-1. Print Position Adjustment

3. Tumtheprinter power off.

4“ @en the

panel.

UPPer

~t)

open

Nanw)

the

upper

Leading Edge

Xxxxxxxx

FEATURE

cover, and

I

PRINTSH=

remove

/

/

the

one screw securing the controi

Rev.

Figure 4-2. Opening the Upper Unit, Upper Cover and

Removing 1 Screw

B

4-1

Adjustment

EPL-5000/5200/Action Laser 1000/1500 Service Manual

While holding the control panel, adjust the image synchronizing adjustment volume

5.

on

the engine controller board

line (vertical print position) becomes 32.4 mm (1.27 inch) for the

33.5 mm (1.32 inch) for the

●

Turn VRIA clockwise to decrease the gap for the print position of the horizontal line.

●

Turn

VRIA

counterclockwise to increase the gap.

Turn on the printer.

6.

Run a FEATURE PRINT in

7.

Repeat steps 3 to 7 above

8.

(1.32 inch).

9.

Reattach the control panel, securing it with the one screw, close the upper cover, and close the
upper unit.

.

(PWB-A)

EPL-5200/ActionLaser

SelecType

until

the print position is 32.4 mm (1.27 inch) or 33.5 mm

so that the gap for the print position of the horizontal

EPL-5000/ActionLaser

1500.

Level 2 again to check the print position.

(VRIA)

1000 or

1

A’

x

~v

Figure 4-3. Holding the Control Panel Figure 4-4. Closing the

and Adjusting

VRIA

and the Upper

Upper
Unit

Cover

4-2

Rev.

A