Epson ActionLaser 1600, EPL-5600 Service Manual

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EPSON TERMINAL PRINTER

EPL-5600

ActionLaser 1600

SERVICE MANUAL

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EPSON

NOTICE

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

All efforts have been made to ensure the accuracy of the contents of this manual. However, should any errors be detected, SEIKO EPSON would greatly appreciate being informed of them.

The above notwithstanding SEIKO EPSON can assume no responsibility for any errors in this manual or the consequence thereof.

Epson and Epson ESC/P are registered trademark of Seiko

General Notice: Other product names used herein are for identication purposes only and maybe trademarks of their respective campanies.

Epson corporation.

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PRECAUTIONS

Precautiomry notations throughout the text are categorized relative to 1) personal injury and 2) damage to equipment.

DANGER

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

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

Signals a precaution which, if ignored, could result in serious or fatal personal injury.

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

DANGER

ALWAYS DISCONNECT THE PRODUCT FROM BOTH THE POWER SOURCE AND

1. PERIPHERAL DEVICES PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE OR REPAIR PROCEDURE.

2. 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.

3. WHEN PERFORMING TESTING AS DICTATED WITHIN THIS MANUAL, DO NOT

CONNECT THE UNIT TO A POWER SOURCE UNTIL THE POWER SUPPLY CABLE MUST BE CONNECTED, USE EXTREME CAUTION IN WORKING ON POWER SUPPLY AND

011-IER

ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS.

INSI’RUCTED

TO DO SO. WHEN

F--

WARNING

1. REPAIRS ON EPSON PRODUCT SHOULD BE PERFORMED ONLY BY AN EPSON

CERTIFIED REPAIR TECHNICIAN.

2. MAKE CERTAIN THAT THE SOURCE VOLTAGE IS THE SAME AS THE RATED AGE, LISTED ON THE SERIAL NUMBER/RATING PLATE. IF THE EPSON PRODUCT HAS A PRIMARY AC RATING DIFFEREM FROM AVAILABLE POWER SOURCE, DO NOT CONNECT IT TO THE POWER SOURCE.

3. ALWAYS VERIFY THAT THE EPSON PRODUCT HAS BEEN DISCONNECTED FROM 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.

5. REPLACE MALFUNCTIONING COMPONENTS ONLY WITH THOSE COMPONENTS BY THE MANUFACTURE; INTRODUCTION OF SECOND-SOURCE

NONAPPRO”VED

APPLICABLE: EPSON WARRANTY.

COMPONENTS MAY DAMAGE THE

PRODUCI’

ICS

AND VOID ANY

VOLT-

OR OTHER

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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 confined 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 tion Control for Health and Safety Act of 1968. This means that the printer does not produce hazardous laser radiation.

(DHHS)

Radiation Performance Standard according to the Radia-

[CDRH

The Center for Devices and Radiological Health 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 marketed in the United States.

[Internal Laser Radiation]

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;

Regulations]

WARNING: Use of controls, adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified in this manual may result in hazardous radiation exposure,

(CDRH)

CDRH

regulations and must reattached to laser products

5.7x

104(W)

780 nm

IIIb

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

of the U.S. Food and Drug

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For Denmark Users;

This is a semiconductor laser.

10-4

W and the wavelen

ADVARSEL

Usynlig laserstr~ling Undgii uds~ttelse

Klasse 1 laser produkt der opfy

ved

for

strWng.

The

gth

is 780 nm.

~bning, niir

lder

.,,

-111-

maximum power of the laser diode is 5.7

sikkerhedsafbrydere er ude af funktion.

IEC825 sikkerheds

kravene.

VAROITLJS

Laitteen Iciiyttiminen muulla saattaa altistaa ldiyttiijiin turvallisuusluokan Iasersiiteiylle.

VARNING

Orn

apparaten anviinds pi%

kan anvtidaren for laser

klass

utstittas fdr osynlig

kuin

annat

tiissd Idiytt50hjeessa mainitulla tavalla

siitt ti

denna bruksanvisning

laserstrihin~ som

ylittiiv~lle niikyrniitt&r@le

sp-ificerats,

6verskrider grhser

For Norway

lhwa;

ADVARSEL Dersom ins kan brukeren for laser

Dette er en

apparatet brukes p~

klasse

halvleder

utsettes

for

laser.

annen

rniite

enn

spesifisert

unsyrrlig laserstriiling

Maksi@

effeckt

til Iaserdiode

denne bruksanvisn-

som overskrider

er 5.7 x

,balgekngde er 7S0 nm.

Laaer

Safety Labels

[Label on rear printer case]

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

For United State

This laser product conferms to the applicable requirement of 21 CFR Chapter 1, subchapter J.

SEIKO EPSON CORP.

Hirooka Office

80 Hirooka,

JAPAN

MANUFACTURED:

Shiojiri-shi, Nagano-ken,

grenser

10+

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For Europe

LASER

KLASSE

1 NACH CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT TO

KLASSE

1 LASER

IEC

825

IEC

825

PRODUKT I.H.T. IEC

825

[Label inside printer]

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

For Denmark, Finland, Sweden, and

Nomvay

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PREFACE

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

EPL-5600 /ActionLaser 1600.

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, lists specifications and illustrates the main components of the printer.

CHAPTER 2. OPERATING PRINCIPLES Describes

rhe

theory

of printer operation.

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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.

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

diagmrm

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.

Issue Date

Februaty 2, 1994

Revision Page

1st issue

Vll

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

APPENDIX

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

OPERATING PRINCIPLES

DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY ADJUSTMENTS TROUBLESHOOTING MAINTENANCE

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Chapter 1 General Description

Table of Contents

1.1 FEATURES

1.2 SPECIFICATIONS

1.2.1

1.2.2

1.2.3

1.2.4

1.2.5

1.2.6

1.2.7

1.2.8

1.2.9

1.3 INTERFACE SPECIFICATIONS

1.3.1 Parallel Interface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10

1.3.2 Serial Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16

1.3.3 Optional LocalTalk Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-18

Basic Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Electrical Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Reliability Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Environmental Conditions for Operating (including Imaging Cartridge). . 1-5

Environmental

(Excluding Image Cartridge). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5

Applicable Standards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Specification for Consumable (Imaging Cartridge) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6

Physical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6

Software Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7

1.3.1.1 Compatibility Mode of Parallel InterFace. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10

1.3.1.2 Reverse Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Condifitons

for Storage and Transpiration

1-1 1-3

1-3 1-5 1-5

1-6

1-1o

I-12

1.4

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

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

1.4.2

1.4.3

1.4.4

1.4.5

1.4.6

1.4.7

1.4.8

SelecType Sewice

1.4.3.1 Hexadecimal Dump Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1.4.3.2 Language Setting Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1.4.3.3 Factory

1.4.3.4 EEPROM Format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Display of Messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1.4.4.1 Status Messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1.4.4.2 Error Messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1.4.4.3 Warning Message. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Printer Sharing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1.4.5.1 Port Fixed Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1.4.5.2 Auto Sense Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Emulation Mode Switch Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1.4.6.1 Emulation Switch by SPL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1.4.6.2 Intelligent Emulation Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Resolution Improvement Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Optional Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Functions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Sewice

Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . # . . . . . .

. . . . . . . . . . .

1-19

1-21 1-24 1-24 1-24

1-25

1-25 1-26

1-26

1-26 1-28 1-28 1-28 1-30 1-30 1-30 1-31

1-32

1.5 MAIN COMPONENTS

1.5.1

C125

MAIN Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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

1.5.2 C82326* l/F Board (Optional LocalTalk Module). . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1-33

1-34

.‘.

. . 1-35

1.5.3 Control Panel.... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-35

1.5.4

PWB-A

1.5.5 pWB-E

1.5.6

PWB-F

Board.... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-36

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

1.5.7 Optical Unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-37

1.5.8 Fusing Unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-38

, 1.5.9 Drive Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-38

1.5.10

1.5.11

1.5.12

lrnaging

Lower Paper Cassette . . . . . .

Face-Up Output Tray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-39

Cartridge. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-38

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

List of Figures

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Figure Figure Figure Figure Figure

Figure

Figure Figure Figure Figure Figure Figure

Figure

Figure Figure Figure Figure Figure Figure

Figure Figure Figure Figure Figure Figure Figure Figure Figure

:xterior

~fintableArea. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

-2.

-3.

Compatibility ModeSignalTiming. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . J . . . . . . . . 1-10

~arallel

-4.

Timing Chart

-5.

Timing Chart

-6.

-7.

Timing Chart Timing

-8.

-9.

2ontrol

-1o.

Port Fixed Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-28

-11.

Auto Sense Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-29

-12,

Emulation Switch by SPL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-30

-13,

Intelligent Emulation Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-30

-14.

Effect of BiRITech. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-31

-15.

RITechAdjustment

-16.

Component Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-33

-17.

C125

1-18. 1-19. 1-20. 1-21. 1-22. 1-23. 1-24. 1-25. 1-26.

1-27.

1-28.

C82326*

Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-35

PWB-ABoard

PWB-E

PWB-FBoard

Optical Unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-37

Fusing Unit..... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-38

Drive Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-38

Imaging Cartridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-38

Lower PaperCassette. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-39

Face-Up Output Tray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-39

View of the EPL-5600 and ActionLaser 1600 . . . . . . . . . . 1-1

1-4

Interface State Switch Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I-13

ofNegotiation

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14

ofDataTransfer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14

ofTermination

Chartoflnterrupt. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-15

1-15

Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-19

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-31

Main Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-34

l/F Board. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-35

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-36

Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-36

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

List of Tables

Table 1-1. Options for EPL-5600 and ActionLaser 1600 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2

Table 1-2. Paper Feed Methods. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3

Table 1-3. Paper Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3

Table l-4. Usability

Table l-5. Electrical Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5

Table 1-6. Differences between EPSON

HP LaserJet 4 Emulation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7

Table l-7. Built-in Fonts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7

Table l-8.

Table l-9. Parallel Interface Pin Assignment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12

Table l-10. Serial Interface Pin Assignments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16

Table l-11. LocalTalk Interface Pin Assignments. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-18

Table l-12. SelecType Functions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-21

Table l-13. Factory Service Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-25

Table l-14. Status Messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-26

Table l-15. Error Messages.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-26

Table l-16. WarningMessages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-27

Table 1-17. Differences in Components for the

ParalleI

ofSpecial Papers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4

GIJ2

and GL/2 in the

interface Pin Assignment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11

C125

MAIN Board . . . . . . . . 1-34

EPL-5600/ActionLaaer 1600 Service Manual

1.1 FEATURES

eeneral Deac@ion

The Epson semi-conductor laser with feature high-speed, high-resolution printing. Maintenance is very easy as a result of various built-in diagnostic functions. The main features are:

Resolution — 600/300 Light weight — about 10 kg (22 lb.) Small footprint Easy maintenance HP@ LaserJet@ 45 built-in scalable fonts (35

~/p 2’” emulation High-performance controller (the controller’s CPU is a 17.6 MHz

Bi Resolution Improvement Technology

jagged edges from images and characters on 600 Optional EPSON Miao Gray Technology

Level 2 mode, refines gray scale printing to be comparable to printing on a

Small and low-cost optional LocalTalk 2 MB standard RAM and up to 64 MB RAM Bidirectional parallel interface High-speed serial communication rate of 57.6K bps High-speed parallel communication rate of approximately 400 A multi-user, multi-emulation mode

IES

mode

SPL (Shared Printer Language) enables switching of the printer mode by command

@ EpL.5600 and

ozone

Printing speed — 6 ppm (pages per minute)

4 emulation mode

EPSONScript

(Intelligent Emulation Switch) allows switching between

the

ActionLaser

electro-photographic

dpi

(dots per inch)

Intellifonts

Level 2 (Postscript” compatible) module

TM 1600 are non-impa~

technology. These

and 10 TrueType fonts)

(BiRITech)

(EMGTech),

interface module

wi’h

refines the print quality by eliminating

dpi

and 300

which is available when using

the addition of optional

page

printem

dpi

printing.

KB/second

EPSONScript

pMterS

are small and

SPARKlite (MB86930))

that

~rnbine

lighc

EPSONSaipt

1200-dpi

SIMMS

mode and another

printer

and

Figure 1-1 shows an exterior view of the

Figure 1-1. Exterior View of the EPL-5600

EPL-5600

and

ActionLaser

and

ActionLaser

1600

1600.

Rev. A

1-1

General Description

EPL46W/ActionLaser

1600 Service Manual

Table l-l lists the optional units available for the

Table 1-1. Options for

Cat. No.

C83209*

—

~812302

C812301

C81

231*

SO51O16

C82326*

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EPSONScript

Local language ROM

250 sheet lower paper cassette for

250 sheet lower paper

cassette for AL-1 600 (Letter)

Face-up tray Imaging cartridge LocalTalkT”

32 KB serial interface card

Description

Level 2 Module

EPL-5600

IIF

Module

(A4)

EPL-5600

sUppOrtS

Level 2 mode (PostScript Level commands

Supports local language fonts Lower paper cassette

Lower paper cassette No Yes —

Toner cartridge —

—

and

ActionLaser

and

ActionLaser

Note

EPSONScript

compatible) fonts and

1600.

1600

Machine Type

EPL-

5600

Yes Yes

Yes Yea

Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

Yes Yes

Action-

~6;r

No No

C8231 OW

C8231 C82312*

C82314*

C82315%

C82324*

Note:

, *

32 KB parallel interface card

LocalTalk card COAX interface card TWINAX interface card

Ethernet interface card for

NetWare@

LocalTalk card

(C82312*)

— —

—

cannot use with LocalTalk I/F module

(C8232@).

Yes Yes Yes

Yes

Yes Yes

Yes

1-2

Rev. A

EPL-5600

/ActionLaser 1600 Service Manual

1.2 SPECIFICATIONS

General

LM.scription

This section provides statistical data for the

1.2.1

Printing method: Resolution: Printing speed: First printing time

Warm-up time:

Paper supply:

Basic Specifications

Laser beam seaming and dry 600/300 dpi 6 ppm

(A4/LT):

Less than 19 seconds (facedown output) Less than 20

Less than 35 seconds (at rated current and 23° C (73°

See

Table

EPL-5600

(letter/A4)

seconds

1-2.

Table 1-2. Paper Feed Methods

Capacity

(20

Paper Supply

Auto feed

Standard built-in paper tray

Manual feed

Lower paper cassette (optional)

lbh@7fm~

150

5 to 10

250

and

ActionLaser

electro-photography

(face-up output)

temperature)

Paper Size

A5,

B5,

A4,

;~;

:~EH:GL’

Monarch, DL, C5, Commercial-10

Any size (Note 2)

A4 or LT

feedable

1600.

LT,

Usage Thickness

(Ream Weight)

16 to 24 lb. (60 to 90

Envelopes made

of 20 to 24 b. (75

to 90

16 to 42 lb. (60 to 157

16 to 24 lb. (60 to 90

glm2)

ct/m2) cmer

g/m2)

@m2)

(’

Notes:

The weight weigh; 1 g/m = 0.2659763

2. Paper size range: width

Paper types:

in~ounds

Standatd

Normal paper

Special papers

(lb) is determined by how much

k?ngth

paper

500

sheets cut to 17 x 22 inch would

lb.

3.63 to 8.5 inches (92 to

5.85 to 14.0 inches (148.5 to 356 mm)

See Table 1-3.

216 mm)

Table 1-3. Paper Types

Xerox” 4024 DP paper

20 lb. (75

]

Regular photocopier paper

Bond Recycled paper

16 to 24

Card stock (90 to 157

Envelopes Labels Letterhead

Transparency

Colora4 naner

@m2)

paper

lb.

(60 to 90

(OHP)

sheets

g/m2)

Rev.

1-3

General Description

EPL-6600/ActionLaser 1600 Service Manual

Usability of special papers:

See Table 1-4.

Table 1-4. Usability of Special Papers

Input

Standard built-in paper

tray

Lower paper

cassette

output

Face down Face up

Face down

Face up

R: Reliable feeding and good image quality. P: Possible, but better avoided. N: Not supported.

Paper feed alignment and direction: Center alignment for all sizes Paper ejection:

Output tray capacity:

Printable area (standard paper): See Figure 1-2.

OHP Envelopes Labels Card Stock

P P

P P R R R N N

N N N P

N N P

Face down; face up (optional) 100 sheets (face down)

20 sheets (face up) (standard paper)

Letterhead

Note:

The actual printable area depends on the printer mode.

Noise:

Ozone density: Toxicity:

4.Omm

—

Printable Area

—

4.0mm+

—

Figure 1-2. Printable Area

Less than 35 Less than 47

Less than 0.01 ppr No toxicity exists in organic

or plastic materials

dB(A), dB(A)

(operating)

(standby)

photoconductor (OPC),

toner,

1-4

Rev.

EPL-5600 /ActionLaser 1600 Sawice Manual

1.2.2 Electrical Specifications Table 1-5. Electrical Specifications

General Description

,.-.,

\,ti.

Rated

Input voltage range Rated frequency range

Power consumption Power consumption while Less than 30 W

in standby mode (without optional interface card and font cartridge)

Description 100 V Version

voltaae

lnPUtfWUen~YranW

(

100-120

90-132

Less than 500 W

VAC

50-60 tiz

47-63

200 V Version

220-240 198-264

tiz

Less than 600 W

VAC VAC

1.2.3 Reliability Specifications

MPBF

(Mean Prints Between Failures): Over 25,000 sheets

MPBF

Note:

MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures): 3000 Power on hours

Jam rate:

Feed failure:

Multiple paper feeds: Paper curl height: Leading edge bending (1 cm or more): 1 out of 1,000 sheets

MTTR

(Mean Time To Repair):

Durability:

indicates average number of pages printed before occurrence of problem requiring

replacement or service.

(POH)

1 out of 1 out of 1 out of 5W sheets or less 30 mm (1.2 inches) or less

30 minutes or less 5 years or

2,0(XI

sheets or less (excluding multiple-sheet feeding)

2,tHXl

sheets or less (excluding multiple-sheet feeding)

180,01M(I

sheets

‘..

1.2.4 Environmental Conditions for Operating (Including Imaging Cartridge)

Temperature: Humidity:

Altitude: Levelness: Printer should be installed on a level plane.

Illuminance:

Surrounding space:

10 to 35° C (50 to 95° F) 15 to

85’340

2500

m (8200 feet) or lower

3,000

Iux

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

Printer should have at least 100 mm of clearance on its sides and rear.

1.2.5 Environmental Conditions for Storage and Transportation (Excluding Imaging Cartridge)

Temperature:

Humidity:

Drop test: Vibration:

Resistance to atmospheric pressure:

Storage term:

O to 35°

-20 to 55° C (-4 to 131°

(Extremes are allowable for up to 1/30 of Temperature variation must be 10” C (18° F)/hour or less

30 to 10 to (Extremes are allowable for up to 1/30 of full storage term)

Clear to Vibration frequency 5 to

Acceleration Acceleration direction 3 direction

More than 613

C (32 to 95° F) over full storage term

F) under extreme conditions

85Y0

RH over

%O/. RH

JIS Z0200-1987

months

(following date of manufacture)

full

storage term

under extreme conditions

Level 1

1(XI

Hz and 100 to 5

full

storage term)

Rev.

General Description

1.2.6 Applicable Standards

Safety Standards

EPL4i600/ActionLaser 1600 Service Manual

120

VAC

220/240

model:

VAC

model:

UL 1950, CSA 22.2 N0.950 Deviation 3 EN 60950

SEMKO (IEC950), DEMKO (IEC950)

(IEC950),

NEMKO

(IEC950), SETI (IEC950),

Safety Regulations (Laser radiation)

120

VAC

220/240

model:

VAC

model:

(NCDRH)

VDE

0837 (Laser Class

(IEC825), DEMKO (IEC825)

Class

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

FDA

EMI

120

VAC

220/240

model:

VAC

model:

FCC Part 15 Subpart B Class B

Vfg

243

(VDE

0878 Part

EN55022 class B

(CISPR Pub.22

3s0)

class B)

Others

Toner:

OPC:

Ozone:

Materials:

No effect on human health (OSHA-TSCA,

effect on human health Less than 0.01 mrnp other

UL478

(5th edition)

SWISS Environmental Law (No

(OSHA)

CdS

1.2.7 Specification for Consumable (Imaging Cartridge)

EINECS)

must be contained)

Life:

Note:

continuous printing mode with A4/letter paper at a 5% image ratio (black/white ratio). The life varies, depending on the printing mode (continuous or intermittent) and/or the image ratio.

6,000 pages

Environmental Conditions for Storage and

Temperature:

Humidity:

Drop test: Vibration: Resistance to atmospheric pressure: Storage term:

to 30° C

–20 to 40° C (-4 to 104” F) under extreme conditions (Extremes are allowable for up to 1/30 of full storage term) Temperature variations must be 10° C (18° F)/hour or less.

30 to

857.

RH over full storage term

10 to

95y0

RH 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)

1.2.8 Physical Specifications

Dimensions (Width x Depth x Height):

Printer:

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

cassette:

368 x 456 x 226 mm (14.5 x 18.0x 8.9 inches)

368 x 480 x 336 mm (14.5 x 18.9x 13.2 inches)

368 x 632 x 360 mm (14.5 x 24.9 x 14.2 inches) 368 x 657 x 430 mm (14.5 x 25.9 x 16.9 inches)

Transpotiation

(32 to 86° F) over full storage term

Weight:

With lower cassette: With face-up tray: With lower cassette and face-up tray: Approx. 12.9 Kg (28.6 lb.)

1-6

Approx. 10 Kg (22 lb.) (consumable, excluding all options) Approx. 12.8 Kg (28.3 lb.) Approx. 10.1 Kg (22.3 lb.)

Rev.

EPL4600

IActionLaser

16tM

Service Manual

1.2.9 Software Specifications

Built-in modes:

Note:

The EPSON emulation. Table 1-6 shows the differences between EPSON mode in the HP LaserJet 4 emulation. While in EPSON enter operator’s application software cannot send the

HP LaserJet 4 emulation EPSON

FX (FX-670/1170, ESC/P 2 (LQ-570/1070) mode

GL/2

mode without sending the

GL/2

mode (LJ4-GL/2 mode and GL-like mode)

LX-1OO) emulation mode

mode is similar to the

(pCL@

ESC %#B

General ascription

Se)

GL/2

mode included in the HP LaserJet 4

GL/2

mode and the

GL/2

mode, the operator can

(Enter

ESC %#B cmnrnan

GL/2

mode) command. If the

d, then use this mode.

GL/2

Table 1-6. Differences between EPSON

GL/2

in the HP LaserJet 4 Emulation

EPSON GU2 Mode

GU2

and

GIJ2

for HP LaserJet 4

Emulation Mode

PCL

mode

Paper eject

,,-

‘.

Auto eject

Reduced printing

Switch to

PCL

(ESC %#A)

Reset

(ESC

PJL. EJL. and ES

Advance Full Page

(PG,

AF)

Notes:

EPSON

GL-like

LJ4-CX2

GL/2

mode has two

mode.

mode emulates the

Does not exist

Supports

SelecType

I SelecType

Not

PG,

setting

Sllppdt?d

commands

Ejects paper and then initializes

&JDDOdEd

supported

operatioml

GL/2

modes. One is

mode in the HP LaserJet 4 emulation. The user can

Exists as the initial made

Supported in

Not available

Available in

PCL

supported

Ejects paper, switches to PCL,

then

init@[iz~

sUDDOlkd

Not supported

LJ4-GL/2

mode; the other is

print with software that supports me HP 7600 series plotter.

The

GL-like

additional

(HP 7475A, etc.) commands. If the application software uses unsupported

the

GL4ike

‘.

Optional modes:

mode features

comman

ds. The

all

the

GL-like

comman

mode emulates some of the HP~L@ plotter

mode, print cannot be assured.

EPSONScript

Level 2 (PostScript Level 2 emulation) mode

ds of the

LJ4-GL/2

mode, plus a few

comman

fir

Auxiliary software: Hex dump

Status sheet

Font sample

Built-in

tints:

See Table 1-7

Table 1-7. Built-in Fonts

Applicable Mode

Resident Fonts

Bitmap

Line Printer Prestige

Prestiae

S: Supported, NS: Not Supported

Rev. A

fonts

16.66cpi

cpi

cmi

(Portrait)

(Portrait) (Portrait)

H~P#

NS NS

E~@

s s

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General

Descrit2tion

EPL-5600/ActitmLaser 1600 Service Manual

Table 1-7. Built-in Fonts

Resident Fonts

Scalable fonts

Dutch’”

801 Dutch 801 Dutch 801 Dutch 801

Zapf

Humanist 601

Zapf

Humanist 601

Zapf

Humanist 601

Zapf

Humanist 601

Ribbon 131

Clarendon Swiss’”

742

Swiss 742 Swiss 742 Swiss 742 Swiss 742 Swiss 742 Swiss 742 Swiss 742 Incised 901 Incised 901

Incised 901 Original Original Original Original

Garamond Garamond Garamond Garamond

Audrey Two

Flareserif Flareserif

821 821

Swiss 721

Swiss

721 Swiss 721 Swiss 721 Dutch 801 Dutch 801 Dutch 801 Dutch 801 Symbol Set More WingBats Courier Courier Courier Courier Letter Gothic Letter Gothic Letter Gothic

S: Supported, NS: Not Supported

Roman Bold

SWC

Italic

SWC

Bold Italic

Demi SWC

Bold

SWC

Demi

Italic

Bold Italic

Swc

Condensed

Swc

Bold

SWC

Medium Italic Bold Italic Condensed Bold Condensed Condensed Italic Bold Italic Condensed

Swc

Black

SWC

Italic

SWC

Swc

Bold

SWC

Italic

SWC

Bold Italic

Swc Swc

Extra Bold Roman Bold

SWM

Oblique Bold Oblique

Roman

Bold

SWM

Italic

SWM

Bold Italic

SWA SWM

Swc

Bold

SWC

Italic

SWC

Bold Italic Roman Bold

SWC

Italic

SWC

SWM

SWC

SWM

SWC

(Con’t)

Applicable Mode

H~#4

s s s s s s s

s s s“ s s NS s s

EsC/p

s s 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 NS

NS NS NS NS NS NS NS NS NS

NS NS NS

s NS

s s s

s s

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

NS NS NS NS NS NS NS

NS NS NS NS

NS NS NS

NS NS NS NS

NS NS

s s s

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Rev. A

EPL-5600 /ActionLaser 1600 Service Manual

Font Symbol Sets

HP LaserJet 4 Mode (bitmap fonts): 15 symbol sets

General

Description

Roman-8 Roman Extension ECM94-1 ANSI ASCII French2 Legal

IBM@-US

PcMultilingual HP LaserJet4 Mode (scalable fonts): 34 symbol sets Ronam-8

Italian Swedis2 UK German 8859-2 1S0 PsMath WiTurkish VeMath Math-8 PcTk437 PsText IBM-DN PcMultilingual VeUS PcE.Europe WiAnsi

Norwegl

Italian Swedis2

LJK

German Spanish

IBM-DN

Norwegl

ECM941 ANSI ASCII French2 Legal Spanish 8859-9 IS0 MsPublishing DeskTop

WiE.Europe

Windows IBM-US McText VeInternational PiFont symbol Wingdings

ESC./P 2 Mode: 15 USA

FRANCE

GERMANY

DENMARK1

SWEDEN 1

ITALY

LEGAL PcUSA(437)

PcPortuguese(860) PcNordic(865) PcE.Europe(852) BpAbicomp

FX Mode: 13 International characters and 9 code tables USA

FRANCE GERMANY UK DENMARK1

SWEDENT

ITALY

International characters and 9

SPAIN1 JAPAN

NORWAY DENMARK2

SPAIN2 L.AMERICA

KOREAR

PcMuItiIingual(850) TPcCanFrench(863) PcTurk2(857) BpBRASCII

SPAIN1 JAPAN NORWAY DENMARK2 SPAIN2 L.AMERICA

code tables

PcUSA(437) PcPortuguese(860) PcNordic(865) PcE.Europe(852) BpAbicomp

Rev. A

PcMultilingual(850)

P&mFrench(863) PcTurk2(857) BpBRASCII

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General Description

EPL-5600 /ActionLaser 1600 Service Manual

1.3 INTERFACE SPECIFICATIONS

The EPL-5600 and ActionLaser 1600 are equipped with the following external interfaces:

■ Parallel interface

■

RS-232C/RS-422 interface

■

Optional LocalTalk interface

■

Optional Type B interface

1.3.1 Parallel Interface

The parallel interface has two modes as follows:

Compatibility mode (same as parallel interface of EPSON’s current page printer)

■ Reverse mode

1.3.1.1 Compatibility Mode of Parallel Interface

System: Handshaking: Connector type: Applicable plug: Transfer speed: Signal timing: Signal description:

DATA 1-8

STROBE

0.5

BUSY

-..

ACKNLG

STROBE synchronization, 8-bit parallel data transfer BUSY and ACKNLG signals P90-25027-1 (Amphenol) receptacle 57-30360 (Amphenol or equivalent) Approximately 400,000 bytes/second (max.) See Figure 1-3. See Table 1-8.

0.5

(minimum) (minimum)

~+—–+

(maximum)

~ 0.5 US

0.5 or 5 (minimum)

(minimum)

l.lS

(min.)

VALID

1-1o

or 10

(typical)

Figure 1-3. Compatibility Mode Signal Timing

Rev. A

EPL-561W/ActionLaser 16tW

Table 1-8. Parallel Interface Pin Assignment

Service Manual

General Description

< ‘-’

(’

““

,..

Pin No.

2-9

15 16

17 18

19-30

33 34

Signal Name Vo

STROBE

DATA 1-8

ACKNLG OUT

BUSY OUT

OUT

SLCT OUT AUTO-FEED NC

GND

CHASSIS NC

GND

INIT

ERROR

GND

LCT IN

OUT

. .

Description

STROBE

computer. The pulse width must be more than 0.5

is a strobe pulse used to read data from the host

psec.

Normally it is HIGH, and data is latched at the trailing edge of

this signal.

DATA 1 to 8 are

pa~llel data bits. When the signal is HIGH,

the data bit is 1, and when it is LOW, the data bit is O. The most significant bit must be maintained for 0.5

(MSB)

is DATA8. The signal state

psec.

on either side of the

STROBE signal active edge.

ACKNLG

is an acknowledge pulse with an approximate width

of 1 or 10 wee. This signal goes LOW when the data reception

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 accept data.

The PE signal indicates paper empty for the standard tray selected through

SelecType

or command, or for the optional

paper cassette. Paper empty is indicated by HIGH. Use at reverse mode. Not

USd.

Not

USed.

Logic ground level.

Connected to the printer chassis. The printer chassis and the signal

GND

are connected to each other.

GND

Not connected.

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 Same as for pins 19 to 30. Not

USEd

Pulled up to

+5V

through 1.0 Kohm resistance.

Use the reverse mode.

. . ,

Rev. A

1-11

General Description

1.3.1.2 Reverse Mode

EPL-5600/ActionLaser

1600 Service

Manual

The reverse mode for

EPL-5600/ActionLaser

1600 supports the nibble mode of

IEEE-P1284.

This

printer can run in reverse mode, in which the printer can inform the computer of its status by EJL

and PJL commands. System: Connector type: Applicable plug: Signal description:

Nibble mode of

P90-25027-1 (Amphenol)

57-30360

(Amphenol

See Table 1-9.

IEEE-P1284

receptacle

or equivalent)

Table 1-9. Parallel Interface Pin Assignment

Pin No.

2-9

17 18

19-30

32 33

.34

Signal Name

STROBE

DATA 1-8

ACKNLG BUSY

SLCT

AUTO-FEED

GND

CHASSIS

GND

INIT ERROR

GND

SLCT

I/o

HostClk:

request values from the host computer during negotiation.

This signal is a strobe pulse used to read extension

The signals are data bits of extension request values during negotiation. This printer supports following values:

0000 0100: Request Device ID (by nibble mode sending)

0000 0000: Request nibble mode OUT

OUT PtrBusy:

PtrClk:

Printer data sending clock.

Printer sending data bits 3 and 7 during data

transfer to host computer.

OUT

AckDataReq:

transfer to host computer.

OUT

Xflag:

Printer sending data bits~ and

host computer.

HostBusy: This signal informs the printer of the host computer

state. When the signal is HIGH, the host computer cannot

accept data.

Not

US6?d.

Logic ground level.

Connected to the printer chassis. The printer chassis

and the signal

Not connected.

Ground level

nlnit:

High level fixed

OUT nDataAvail:

transfer to host computer.

Same as for pins19 to 30.

Not

U%?d.

Pulled up to

1284Active: If this signal is set to HIGH, this printer active

284 (reverse mode).

Printer sending data bits 2 and 6 during data

GND

for

the twisted pair return signal.

Printer sending data bits O and 4 during data

+5V

through 1.0 Kohm resistance.

Description

Sduring

data transfer to

are connected to each other.

GND

1-12

Rev.

EPL-5600 /ActionLaaer

Figure 1-4 shows the parallel interface state switch diagram.

1600 Service

Manuai

Generai

Description

Forward Data Transfer

1O”s

Compatibility Mode

TROBE

Forward

ACK and

SLCT

BU~Y

Idle

IN=HIGH

Failed Negotiation

ERR=HIGH

No data sent Sending data

ERR= LOW

R= LOW

Sending data

AUTO

FEED LOW

Terminate

SLCT

IN= LOW

Request to

send data

AUTO

FE ED= LOW

FRR=LOW

Figure 1-4. Parallel Interface State Switch Diagram

AUTO FE

ED=HIGH

Rev.

1-13

General Description

EPL-5600/ActionLaser

Figure 1-5 shows the timing chart of negotiation.

1600

Sarvice

Manual

DATA

SEL-IN

STROBE AUTO-FEED

ACKNLG

BUSY PE

SLCT

ERROR

Note 1:

Note

OOh or 04 h

Peripheral Busy Status

Current Peripheral $tatus /

—.

Current Peripheral Status /

—

A,A

Compatibility

Negotiation

Figure 1-5. Timing Chart of Negotiation

The signal is set to HIGH when not sending data. The signal is set to LOW when sending data.

The signal is set to HIGH, if extension request value was HB DA: Host Busy Data Available

HB DNA: Host Busy Data Not Available

04h.

x-,

; Notel ;

Note 2

;

Notel 1

HB DA or : Idle or

DNA Transfer

(Note 3)

h,A

—

Figure 1-6 shows the timing chart of data transfer.

DATA

SEL-IN

STROBE AUTO-FEED

ACKNLG

BUSY

SLCT

ERROR

Peripheral Busy

——————

HB DA

‘“L-J

Status X

Bit 3 Bit 7 Bit 2 Bit 6

Bit 1 Bit O

Figure 1-6. Timing Chart of Data Transfer

\ /

Bit 5 Bit 4

—

Negotiation

Peripheral

Njte

Note

Y Note

HB DA or HB DNA

(Note 3)

~Busy

;

! ;

—

Status

Note 1:

Note

1-14

The signal is set to HIGH when not sending data. The signal is set to LOW when sending data.

The signal is set to HIGH, if extension request value was

04h.

HB DA: Host Busy Data Available

HB DNA: Host Busy Data Not Available

Rev.

EPL-5600

/ActionLaaar 1600 Service Manual

Figure 1-7 shows the timing chart of termination.

DATA

SEL-IN

STROBE

Ganaralihactipthn

,., -,

. . . . . .

AUTO-FEED ACKN

BUSY PE

SLCT

ERROR

Note 1:

The signal is HIGH when

Note 3

~—~

Peripheral Busy St~lus / \ Peripheral Busy Status

Note 1

;

Current Peripheral Status

Note 2 Note 1

HB DNA, Idle,

Termination

Current Peripheral Status

Compatibility

or HB DA

Figure 1-7.

Timing

FIB

DNA.

Chart of Termination

The signal is LOW when HB DA.

Note

Note 3:

The signal is set to HIGH, if extension request value was

Idle = LOW

04h.

Figure 1-8 shows the timing chart of interrupt.

DATA

SEL-IN

STROBE

AUTO-FEED

ACKNLG

BUSY

—

.—

Peripheral Busy Status

SLCT

ERROR

Note 1

Reverse Idle

;

Interrupt

HB DA

‘

Transfer

Note 1:

Rev.

Figure 1-8. Timing Chart of Interrupt

The signal is set to HIGH, if extension request value was

04h.

1-15

General Description

1.3.2 Serial Interface

Type: RS-232C/R%122 Transfer system: Synchronization:

Protocol:

Transfer speed: Error:

Signal description: See Table 1-10.

Full duplex Asynchronous start-stop system

Start-bit: Stop-bit: Data length: 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, Overrun error:

Parity error: Framing error:

Breaking character: Ignored

Table 1-10. Serial Interface Pin Assignments

EPL-6600/ActionLaser 1600 Service Manual

1 bit 1 or

bits 7 bits or 8 bits Odd, even, or none

DTR

control)

384KI,

or 57600 bps

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

Pin No.

4 RTS 5

8 9

I 1 to 17

18 19

20 DTR

21-25

Signal Name

CHASSIS-GND

TXD

RXD (RXD+)

CTS

DSR

SIGNAL-GND DCD

(SD+)

(SD-)

(RD-)

~“T

OUT

IN OUT OUT

OUT

Description

Connected to the printer chassis. The printer chassis and the signal

Serial ASCII data output by the printer. It maintains

state

(LOW level) between transmitted character codes. Logic O is at HIGH level (“SPACE”) and logic 1 is at LOW level (“MARK’).

Serial ASCII data input to the printer. It maintains “MARK” state (LOW level) between received character codes.

Transmission request signal output from the printer. It is always at HIGH level during power ON.

Always ignored.

Signal input to the printer. The printer can transmit data through HIGH level. X-ON/X-OFF, however, can be transmitted regardless of

SelecType

Ground. Always ignored. See note 4. See note 4. No connect. See note 4. No connect. Signal output by printer. When the

RXD

signal can be received by the printer. The

settings do not specify while the printer power is on. When for

DTR

conditions. The data 128 characters after

No connect.

GND

are connected to each other.

DSR

state. It can always be ignored by setting

(factory setting).

DTR

control,

(RXD)

DTR

goes LOW in case of any error

from host computer must be stopped within

DTR

TXD

while

DTR

signals HIGH, the

control, the signal level is HIGH

SelecType

goes LOW.

setting is used

GND

“MARK”

DSR is at

SelecType

1-16

Rev. A

EPL-S600

/ActionLasef 1600

Sewice

Manual

General

Lhwetiption

Note 1: ( ) Note

Note

Note 4: SD+, SD-:

indicates an

“CT’S’,

Although the signals RTS, Cl%,

for

Serial ASCII

HIGH level; when SD+ voltage is higher than SD-voltage. LOW level; when SD+ voltage is less than SD- voltage. Logic O is “SPACE” and logic 1 is “MARK” state must be maintained between transmitted character codes.

RD+, RD-:

Serial ASCII data input from the computer. HIGH level; when LOW level; when Logic O is “SPACE” and logic 1 is “MARK” state must be maintained between transmitted character codes.

“DSR”,

RS-422

R%122

signal, which is

and

“DTR”

states can be selected through

DSR, Dl%

mode if selected through

data output from the printer.

RD+

voltage is higher than

RD+

voltage is less than

SPlecType.

SelecType.

and DCDare

RD-

voltage.

RD-

voltage.

SelecType.

RS-232C

level, they can be used

Handshaking

When the vacant area for data in the input buffer drops to 256 bytes, the printer outputs an X-OFF code or sets the Once the vacant area for data in the buffer recovers to 512 bytes, the printer outputs an X-ON code or sets the

DTR signal level

DTR

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

to LOW, indicating that the printer cannot receive more data.

Protocol

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

independently.

9 DTR/DSR SelecType

the printer is ready to receive data, and to LOW when conditions indicate an error or that the receiving buffer is full.

When the error is cleared and the printer returns to on-line mode, When TXD only when setting for

X-ON/X-OFF

SelecType

indicates an error, and the printer warns the host to stop data transmission within 128 characters. No further X-OFF codes are sent in response to additional data received from the host after the X-OFF code has been sent once. The X-ON

error are cleared. When the remaining capacity of the receive buffer reaches 256 characters, X-OFF

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~N/X-OFF codes can be defined by

SelecType.

protocol

is used to execute the

SelecType

is used to set the

DSR

is at the HIGH level (DSR is always considered HIGH when the

DSR

is OFF). X-ON/X~FF transmission is independent of the

(DC1/DC3)

is used to execute the

DTR/DSR

DTR

control OFF,

protocol

X-ON/X-Ow

control protocol.

DTR

is always set HIGH. The printer transmits

protocol. The X-OFF

(DCl)

code is output after all conditions given in the

l%e DTR

signal is set to HIGH when

the

signal returns to HIGH.

DSR

state.

(DC3)

code is output if status

(DC3)

SelecType

is output

Rev.

1-17

General Description

EPL4600/ActionLaser

1.3.3 Optional LocalTalk Interface

This printer can use the optional LocalTalk interface module.

1600 Service Manual

Type: Signal level: Protocol:

Transfer speed: Signal description:

Table 1-11. LocalTalk Interface Pin Assignments

Pin No.

6 7 8

Signal Name

DTR

CTS

TXD-

GND

RXD-

TXD+

RXD+

LocalTalk Same as 179422 signal level

X-ON/X-OFF

DTR

control (cannot be combined with X~N/X43FF)

230.4 K bps See Table 1-11.

I/o

~uT

OUT

(cann

ot be combined with

Signal output by the printer. When the

RXD

signal can be received by the printer.

The printer transmits the data through

HIGH. Serial ASCII data output from the printer.

HIGH level; when SD+ voltage is higher than SD- voltage.

LOW

level; when SD+ voltage is less than SD- voltage. Logic O is “SPACE” and logic 1 is “MARK” state must be maintained between transmitted character codes.

Ground. Serial ASCII data input from computer.

HIGH level; when

LOW

level; when

Logic O is “SPACE” and logic 1 is “MARK” state must be maintained between transmitted character codes.

Refer to No connect. Refer to

TXD-.

RXD-.

RD+

DTR

Description

voltage is higher than

voltage is less than

control)

DTR

signals HIGH, the

TXD

while

RD-

voltage.

RD-

voltage.

CTS

1-18

Rev. A

,f%??>

,f.w:.:

~.y

EPL-5600

/ActionLaser

16tW Servkw

Manual

1.4 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

This section hexadecimal dump, and

1.4.1 Control Panel

desaibes

the functions performed through the control panel, such as test print,

SelecType

functions.

General

Lhwctiption

The printer control panel gives you easy control over most common printer operations.

‘Me panel

consists of a liquid aystal display (LCD), indicator lights, and buttons.

SelecType

Tti$::SW3 k??i@iti

. . . . . . . . . .

Item

. . . . . . .

On Line

tEwil#

. . . . . .

Figure 1-9. Control Panel

---

~..

Display (LCD)

A 20-character (5 x 7 dot matrix) by l-row liquid crystal display (LCD) unit that indicates printer

status. A variety of printer parameters can be displayed and set using

SelecType

mode.

Indicator lights

■ On Line

ON: OFF: Flashing:

■ Form Feed

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

OFF:

Flashing:

Continue

Flashes

when

on the display at the same time.

Communication with the host is possible. Communication with the host is not currently possible.

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

versa.

Received data is stored in the printer but has not been printed. There is no printable data remaining in the printer. The printer is processing data.

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

Rev.

1-19

General Description

Buttons

EPL&6001ActionLaser 1600

Service Manual

■ ON LINE

■ Manual

(ON LINE +

■ ITEM

■ Paper Size

(ITEM+

■ MENU

■ Tray Select

(MENU+

■

ALT

ALT)

■ ’r

■

(~+

ALT)

■ ENTER

■ FORM FEED

■ CONTINUE

■ RESET

(CONTINUE +

ALT)

Switches the printer between on-line and off-line mode. While in

SelecType

mode, this button exits

SelecType

mode.

Enters directly (short cut) to manual feed; this setting is the same as the manual setting in the PRINTING MENU of

Enters

Changes the item in

SelecType

mode.

SelecType

mode.

SelecType.

Enters directly (short cut) to the paper size setting of the standard and optional paper tray in PRINTING MENU of

Enters Changes the menu @

SelecType

mode.

SelecType mcde.

SelecType.

Enters directly (short cut) to the paper tray select setting in CONFIG MENU of

SelecType.

Modifies the function of other buttons. Changes to the next available option of

Changes to the previous available option of Sets available option of

SelecType.

When the printer is offline and the Form Feed light is lit, pressing this button prints out data in the printer’s memory.

Pressing this button when the Continue light is flashing clears an error.

Enter to reset operation; LCD displays “RESET”, printing stops, and the input buffer of current interface is cleared.

If the RESET button is depressed continuously after “RESET” is displayed, the message displayed on the LCD changes to “RESET ALL” (about 5 seconds), and the printer enters to WARM BOOT operation; printer clears all RAM.

1-20

Rev.

EPL-66(W/ActionLaser

1600

Sendce Manuai

Generai Wription

1.4.2

The

functions,

configuration.

Table 1-12 shows the

SelecType

su&I

(Changed::)MENU

PRINTING

LJ4

Functions

function on the printer

as printing test pages, selecting a paper size, and changing the printer’s

Enter

SelecType

control

mode by pressing the MENU or ITEM button.

SekcType

options.

Tabie

(chan@ &~EM

COPIES

PAGE

ORIENTATION MANUAL FEED OFF, ON

R!Tech

FONT SRC RESIDENT, CARTRIDGE, DOWNLOAD FONT NUMBER

1-12.

SIZE

p~el

allows the user to control most of the printer’s

SelecType

button)

1 to 999

A4,

EXE, F4, MON, C1O, DL, C5,

PORT, LAND

OFF, LIGHT, MEDIUM, DARK

O to (available)

Functions

Available Optima

(Chan ad

(Set$y

A5, B5, LT, HLT, LGL, GLT, GLG,

f’or~

ENTER button)

button)

IB5

(Ps)

ESCP2

PITCH

HEIGHT

SYMSET

FORM SRC

SYMSET’

DEST SYMSET*

— —

Font

Pitch Condensed On, Off

0.44

4.00 to 999.75 PT. (Step 0.25) Roman-8, ECM94-1, 8859-2 ISO,

IBM-US,

PcE.Europe,

WiE.Europe, WiTurkieh,

Velnternati, VeUS, MsPublishin, PsMath, VeMath,

ASCII, Norwegl,

5 to 128 LINES

to 3199

o to 3199

Courier, Prestige, Orator S, Roman-T, Saris-H

10 CPI, 12

99.99

CPI

(step

0.01)

IBM-DN, PcMultiling,

PcTk437,

Swedis2,

Italian, Spanish, German,

French2,

CPI,

PiFont, Legal, UK ANSI

WiAnsi,

DeskTop,

Windows

CPI,

Prop

PsText,

Math-8,

“

With

Rev.

option

T-Margin

Text

CG Table

Country

0.40 to 1.50 Inch (step 0.05) 1 to (Available) LINES

Italic,

PcUSA, PcMultilin, PcPortugues, PcCanFrenc, PcNordic, Pc.E.Europe, BpBRASCll, BpAb-konp

USA, France, Sweden, Italy,

Denmark2, Spain2, LatinArneric,

Legal

Gerrnsny,

Spainl,

PcTurk2,

UK, Denrnak,

Japan, Norway,

Korea,

1-21

General Description

EPL4600/ActionLaser

1600

Service Manual

(Chan

M&MENU

ESCP2

(Cont.)

Table 1-12.

SelecType

Functions (Cont.)

Available Options

(Chan

(Chang~ t!~~EM

Auto CR Auto LF

Zero

Char

Bit Image

Font

Pitch Condensed T-Margin

button)

ON, OFF ON, OFF o,

Dark, Light, Courier, Prestige, Orator S

CPI,

ON, OFF

0.40 to 1.50 Inch (step 0.05)

(Set%y

CPI,

ad by

ENTER button)

BarCode

Text 1 to (Available) LINES

Italic,

PcUSA, PcMuitilin, PcPortugues,

CG Table

PcCanFrenc,

PcNordic,

Pc.E.Europe, BpBRASCll, BpAbicomp

~or ~

CPI,

Prop

PcTurk2,

button)

GL2

Country

Auto CR Auto LF Zero Char Bit Image GLMODE SCALE ORIGIN

PEN

END

JOIN

PENO

PEN1

USA, France, Germany, UK, Denmak, Sweden, Italy, Spainl, Japan, Norway,

Denmsrk2, Spain2,

LatinAmeric ON, OFF ON, OFF o,@ Dark, Light, LJ4GL2,

BarCode

GLlike

OFF, AO, Al , A2, A3 CORNER, CENTER

0, 1,2,3,4, 5,6

BUTT, SQUARE, TRIANGULAR, ROUND MITERED, MITEREDBEVELED,

TRIANGULAR, ROUND, BEVELED, NONE

0.05

5.00

mm (step 0.05)

0.05 to 5.00 mm (step 0.05)

1-22

PEN2

PEN3 0.05 to 5.00 mm (step 0.05) PEN4

0.05 to 5.00 mm (step

0.05

5.00

mm (step 0.05)

0.05)

PEN5 0.05 to 5.00 mm (step 0.05) PEN6

0.05 to 5.00 mm (step

0.05)

Rev. A

EPL6600 /ActionLaaar

16U0 Sarvica Manual

Ganerai ~ription

‘. ,

- .,

(Chan

W MENu

utton)

JOI3

EMULATION

Table 1-12.

(chang~ $~EM button)

PAGE PROTECT RESOLUTION

TIMEOUT PARALLEL

SERIAL

SelecType

Functions

(ContJ

Available Options

(Chan

~or~

(Sat%y EdTER

OFF,

LT, LGL,

300,600 5 to 300

LJ4, FX, ESCP2, PS*, GL2, PMLJ4*, PS&FX*, PS&ESCP2*, PS&G12*

LJ4, FX, ESCP2, PS*, GL2, PS&LJ4*,

PS&FX*, PS&ESCP2*, PS&GL2*

button)

LJ4, FX, ESCP2, PS*, GL2, PS&LJ4*,

PS&FX*, PS&ESCP2*, PS&G12

AUX*

.“.

TRAY SIZE

STD SIZE

LJ4, FX, ESCP2, PS*, GL2, PS&LJ4*, PS&FX*, PS&ESCP2*, PS&GU2*

A4, A5, B5,

EXE, F4, MON, C1O,

LT,

HLT,

LGL,

GLT, GLG,

01,

C5,

IB5

(-,:

----

LT,

OPT SIZE*

CONFIG

STD

TRAW

OPT TRAY*

SIZE

IGNORE

AUTO

CONT

STANDBY

DENSITY

“

PAGE COUNT

SelecType

INIT

A4 LOCK, UNLOCK LOCK, UNLOCK OFF, ON OFF, ON DISABLE, ENABLE MEDIUM, DARK, DARKEST, LIGHTEST,

LIGHT ON, PARALLEL, SERIAL,

to 99

E***-F,

5000 to 9000

E**** F, E-* F, p

(UT), (AUX)

F, E.

o to 99999999

PARALLEL

* With option

Rev.

SPEED

I BI-D

FAST, LOW

t I

ON, OFF

1-23

General Description

EPL-5600/ActionLaser 1600 Service Manual

(Chan M&MENIJ

SERIAL

TEST

Table 1-12.

(Changd #~~EM

SERIAL TYPE

WORD LENGTH

BAUD RATE PARITY

STOP BIT DTR

I XON/XOFF

DSR STATUS SHEET

LJ4FONTSAMPLE

ESCP2

SelecType

FONT SAMPLE —

Functions (Cont.)

button)

Available Options

(Chan

ad by

RS232C, 8,7 9600, 19200,38400,57600,300, 600,

1200,2400,4800 NONE, EVEN, ODD

1,2

ON, OFF

ON, OFF —

(Set y ENTER button)

RS422

~or ~

button)

With option

FX FONT SAMPLE FACT SHEET

RITech

TEST PAGE

PS STATUS SHEET* I –

PS FONT SAMPLE*

PS FACT SHEET*

—

— —

1.4.3 Service Mode

This printer has four service modes as follows:

■

Hexadecimal Dump Mode

■

Language Setting Mode

■

Factory Service Mode

■

EEPROM

1.4.3.1 Hexadecimal Dump Mode

The hexadecimal dump mode is a useful tool in trouble shooting data control problems. To enter hexadecimal dump mode, turn on the printer while holding down the ON LINE button until

“HEX DUMP MODE” is displayed.

Format

1.4.3.2 Language Setting Mode

The

language setting mode allows the user to specify a language for panel displays and the status sheet. To enter language setting mode, turn on the printer while holding down the MENU button until “CONFIG LANGUAGE” is displayed. The options are changed by pressing the ~ and buttons and are set by pressing the ENTER button. Available options areas follows:

ENGLISH,

PORTUGUI%

1-24

FRAN~AIS, DEUTCH, ITALIANO,

Espatiol,

SVENSKA, DANSK, NEDERL,

SUOMI,

Rev. A

EPL-66@lActionLaser

16iUl Servke A&mud

1.4.3.3 Factory Service Mode

The

factory service mode is a useful tool enter factory buttons until “PRODUCT MENU” is displayed.

Table 1-13.

semice

mode, turn on the printer while holding down the ON LINE and CONTINUE

fir

service people. This mode is not available to users. To

Table 1-13. Factory Service Mode

General

The

factory service settings are shown in

Desor@ion

<...

(Chang~~~)MENU

PRODUCT

VERSION

(Chanx #~~EM

NAME

TCOUNT

I TCOUNTCLEAR

PCOUNT PCOUNT

I JCOUNT

JCOUNT

CODE ROM FONT ROM LL

(Local Language ROM)* PS ROM

Module

CLEAR

ROM

(EPSONScript

ROM)*

button)

Available Options

(Cha

(Set yENTERbutton)

I AL1600, EPL-5600

(Note

(page I

(page

1 [ (jamcountervalue

I (diaplayed

(tOfWleft COUnterCl@

countervaluedisplayed) countafclear)

(jam counter clear)

(diaplayed

(displayed version)

version)

by T or 4 button)

displayed)

With option

Note 1:

1.4.3.4

EEPROM format operations are required only

,,[

board) or EEPROM is replaced and these operations are specified in the accompanying documentation.

EEPROM format functions (printer mme, default paper size (A4 or letter), toner counter, page counter, jam counter, and panel settings) are all stored in memory.

Defaults for the EEPROM format functions can be written to EEPROM as follows:

■

Turn on the printer while holding down the ITEM, ?, and CONTINUE buttons until

“FORMAT=EPL5600” is displayed.

ActionLaser

Turn on the printer while holding down the MENU, ALT, and FORM FEED buttons until

“FORMAT=AL1600”

This

counter value is

EEPROM Format

EPL-5600

1(XXI

is displayed.

Ieftof

toner weight

(pgrams)

when the

imagingcartridge.

Video

Ccmtroller

Board

(C125

MAIN

Rev.

1-25

General Description

EPL-5600/ActionLaser

1600 Service

MAnual

1.4.4 Display of Messages

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

This

power on messages.

1.4.4.1

The

Ststus

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

Messages

Table 1-14. Status Messages

Message

SELF TEST

RESET ALL RESET

RESET TO SAVE

WARMING UP TONER LOW

STANDBY READY

1.4.4.2 Error Messages

If any of the 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.

Internal self test

Warm txwt

Resetting

SelecType

Press the RESET button to reset. Warming Detect toner low

Power down mode

Normal condition

is changed while Form Feed light is on.

status

Table 1-15. Error Messages

Message

PAPER JAM

FEED JAM PRINTER OPEN MANUAL FEED

PAPER OUT

TONER OUT

PAPER SET

PRINT OVERRUN

MEM OVERFLOW

ILLEGAL CART

INSERT CART

status

Open the cover and remove the

A paper jam has occurred.

A paper jam has occurred in the

feed process. press the CONTINUE button.

Cover is open. Select manual feed. No paper is left in either the

standard tray or the optional cassette.

Over 25 pages have printed since a toner low condition was detected.

The paper different from the paper size selection.

Engine speed faster than print image processing.

Data has filled the buffer. The inserted cartridge is not Remove cartridge and press

supported. Cartridge was removed

Feed light was on or the printer was on line.

in the selected

wh!le Form

tray is

jammed paper. Then close the cover.

Remove the jammed paper. Then

Close the cover.

Insert paper and press ON LINE

button. Load paper in paper tray or

optional cassette.

Replace the imaging cartridge. Load proper paper and press the

CONTINUE button, or simply press

the CONTINUE button.

Press the CONTINUE button. Confirm and press the CONTINUE

button. And add optional SIMM.

CONTINUE button.

Reinstall

CONTINUE button.

Measures

cartridge

and

press

1-26

Rev.

EPL-5600 /ActbnLasar 16(M

SeWce Manual

General

Dssctipmn

Table 1-15.

Note:

1.4.4.3

If any of the following warnings occurs, it will be displayed on the LCD panel.

‘.

..-

Message

REMOVE CART RAM ERROR

(Note)

EEPROM

SERVICE REQ.

Xxxxx

ERROR

This printer displayed “RAM ERROR 1“ or “RAM ERROR 2“. If “RAM ERROR 1“ is

displayed, the problem is caused by the SIMM inserted in socket

“RAM ERROR 2“ is displayed, the problem is

comector CN9.

Warning

Message

Cartridge was light was on or the printer was on line.

Either the SIMM is damaged or it is not

supported.

EEPROM

Printer problem.

Message

data error.

Table 1-16. Warning Messages

Emor

status

insetted

status

Messages (Cont.)

while Form

caused

Fed

Remove cartridge and press

CONTINUE button.

Power off and then remove

SIMM.

press the CONTINUE button.

Service required.

by the SIMM inserted in socket

Msasuree

mnnector

Measures

CN8. If

CHECK PAPER SIZE

IMAGE OPTIMUM

The

paper in the selected tray is different when SIZE

Because of insufficient memory, the

printer uses a lower print quality.

ftom

the mr)er size chosen

IGNORE

= OFF setting.

Press the CONTINUE button.

Rev.

1-27

General Descrbtion

EPL4600/ActionLaser

1600 Service Manual

1.4.5 Printer Sharing

This section describes printer sharing. This printer has two methods of printer sharing, port fixed mode and auto sense mode. These modes are selected by

SelecType

menu “AUTO SENSE”.

1.4.5.1

When the printer is in port fixed mode, only one interface port is active. Data from other ports is ignored.

Port Fixed

User 1

Mode

Mode Assignment

Parallel

I }“ ““

““---

‘Y

User 2

User 3

Mode Assignment

Serial

Mode Assignment

LIT

%%”:s’ript

mode

ESC/P2 mode

FX mode

GL2

mode SelecType

EpsonScript

mode

ESC/P2 mode

FX mode

GL2

mode

EpsonScript

mode

1’ \

Switched by

Memory

User 4

Mode Assignment

AUX

HP mode

ESC/P2 mode

FX mode

GL2

mode

EpsonScript

mode

Figure 1-10. Port Fixed Mode

1-28

Rev.

(“

‘---

,-.

‘

EPL-5600/ActionLaser 16tM

Service

Manuai

1.4.5.2 Auto Sense Mode

is possible to allocate each mode to parallel, serial, L/T, and

allocated to the channels that are used. The

HP mode

ESCIP2 mode

GL2 EpsonScript

mode

ESC/P2 mode

GL2 EpsonScript

mode

User 1

User 2

El-

Mode Assignment

Parallel

)

Mode Assignment

Serial

Mode Assignment

mode

intert%ce

that receives the data first will print first.

ALJX.

Input buffer

G@lerai IMacd@k?n

‘l’he entire memory will be

Auto Sense

Memory

i:’

User 3

LIT

Mode Assignment

.,,

”

AUA

Input

●

ESC/P2 mode

mode

EpsonScript

mode

h\l

Figure 1-11. Auto Sense Mode

buffer

‘

Rev.

1-29

General Description

EPL-5600/ActionLaser 1600 Service Manual

1.4.6 Emulation Mode Switch Function

This section describes the emulation mode switch function.

1.4.6.1 Emulation Switch by

The two types of emulation switch functions described below are available on this printer.

Together 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 1-12.

PJL:

Printer Job Language

This is HP’s original language, which is available with the LaserJet 4 printer. It is able to skip among various destinations, as shown in Figure 1-12. The precise specifications for this language are based on the HP LaserJet 4.

The figure below shows three types of mode switching. Neither

EJL

nor

PJL

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

PJL.

Then they enter another mode.

SPL

(Shared Printer Language).

return

EJL

EPSON

1.4.6.2 Intelligent Emulation Switch

The Intelligent Emulation Switch depending on the data sent from the host computer through one of the interface channels. It is able to switch between EPSON Script and other modes as shown in the figure below.

GL2

Figure 1-12. Emulation Switch by

(IES)

automatically switches the emulation switch mode,

LJ4

q&LJ4

<S& ESCP2

EPSON Script

SPL

ESCP2

EPSON

GL2

Figure 1-13. Intelligent Emulation Switch

1-30

Rev.

EFi-5600 /ActkmLaser

16(XI Sendc8 U%nual

1.4.7 Bi Resolution improvement Technology

The

EPL-5600/ActionLaser

which

data extracted from the image data is reassembled to

is designed to improve print quality at

1600 printers have

BiRiTech @i

6MI dpi

impmve

Resolution Improvement

and 300

dpi.

By this method, the dot map

print data.

Geneml lhscd@on

t Technology),

‘-. ,

The main improvement of this technique is in eliminating

effective

his

when the dot map data fits the development characteristics of the printer

therefore

nemssary

to set appropriate values in

“1

SelecType.

234

1 inch

“jaggies”

diagoml

lines. It is most

mecbnism

well.

600

+’00-

(When 600

Figure 1-14. Effect of

Note:

The following settings are available in When the toner density of area below), the achieved when it is difficult to distinguish the shape of area

BiRITech BiRITech

depends on the toner condition, it should be adjusted when the imaging cartridge is replaced or after the imaging cartridge is used for a long time.

is not

must be set to OFF. (The default setting is MEDIUM.) Since the

RITech

as effective for printing a mesh pattern or gray scale. In such cases,

setting is at its optimum setting. In other words, the optimum setting is

DPI

printing)

BiRiTech

SelecType

A is

almost the same as that of area

Level for

RITech:

A from that of B.

BiRITech

DARK, MEDIUM, LIGHT, OFF.

B (as shown in the figure

effect

!’

Rev.

Figure 1-15.

RfTech

Adjustment

1-31

General Description

EPL-561W/ActionLaser

1600 Service

Mhnual

1.4.8 Optional Memory

If you have difficulty printing complex, graphics-intensive pages or if you regularly use downloaded fonts, you may need to install the optional SIMM sets on this printer’s controller board. The printer’s controller board comes with 2.0 MB of RAM installed.

By installing additional

SIMMS,

you can increase the printer’s memory to a total of 64 MB,

including the resident memory. EPSON supplies several types of memory option (SIMM). Other

SIMMS

can be purchased from

other vendors. Be sure the SIMM meets the requirements listed below.

■ 72-pin type

■ Capacity is one of the following: 1,2,4,8,16,32 MB

■

Access speed is less than 70 ns.

■

With-in the following dimensional size

36 mm (Height) x 108 mm (Width) x 10 mm (Depth)

1-32

Rev.

EPL+600/ActionLaser 1600 Servke Manual

1.5 MAIN COMPONENTS

GensralLhscdptbn

To simplify maintenance and repair, the main been designed for easy removal and replacement. The main components are:

C125

MAIN Board

C82326X

Control Panel

PWB-A

PWB-E

PWB-F

Optical Unit

Fusing Unit

Drive Unit

Imaging Cartridge

Housing

Lower Paper Cassette Unit (optional)

Face-up Output Tray (optional)

I/F (optional)

Board

Video controller circuit board

Optional LocalTalk module

Engine controller Power supply circuit board High-voltage supply Printhead unit

components

Face-up Output Tray

of the

arcuit

board

arcuit board

.FUSING UNIT

EPL-5600/Actionbser

1600 have

. .

‘.

PWB-F

. . .

Board

PRINTt+EAD

UNIT

Panel

Board

\ Cassette

C125

MAIN Board

Figure 1-16. Component layout

Rev.

1-33

General Description

EPL-6600/ActionLaser 16(70

Service Manual

1.5.1

The

C125

MAIN Board

C125

MAIN board is a video controller board. The primary functions of this board are receiving print data from the host, generating the print image (video), and sending the print image to the engine controller via the video interface. (location:

IC1)

is used, and the following memory chips and custom

32-bit 17.6 MHz RISC CPU

ICS

MB86930

are

assigned to the 4

(SPARKlite)

memory space.

■

Memory chips

Code ROM: four Font ROM: two

4M-bit

DRAM

16K-bit

■

Custom

EEPROM

ICS

4M-bit EP-ROM (IC7,

8M-bit

mask ROM (M80A74: IC4,

(IC16,

17,19, 20)

(IC8)

8,15, 18) or two

M80A75: IC5)

8M-bit

mask ROM

(IC21,

22)

ASIC E05A91 (IC9) ASIC

■

Others

E05A92

ASIC

E05A93

RS-232C RS-422

interface driver/receiver MC34050

Reset IC

4 (1

(IC25) (IC24)

interface driver/receiver ADM232

M51953BFP (IC27)

8M ROM

(IC2])

(IC28)

(IC6)

8M ROM

(IC22)

M80A75 (IC5) 16K

Lo Language ROM

(option)

(Icll)

There are two types of differences between them.

4M DRAM

C125

ADM232

(IC28)

E05A93 (IC24)

E05A92

(IC25)

(IC20,

17,19, 16)

Figure 1-17.

C125

Main Board

E05A91 (IC9)

MB86930

(lCl)

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

Table 1-17. Differences in Components for the

Serial interface connector

ICI

1+4

EPL-5600

Mini screw type connector

IC socket

C125

MAIN Board

ActionLaser 1S00

Inch screw type connector None

Rev. A

EPL4WM

/Ac~

16W Sorvko Manual

GenemIlhecdpuon

.- .,

. .

1.5.2

The

Apple” Maantosh”

■

C8232M I/F Board (Optionai LocaiTaik

C8232f#

Main Chips

I/F

board

computers.

85C30 (IC3)

26T.530

(ICI)

26LS32 (1(2)

NJU7660 (IC4)

has the LocalTalk

l’he

LocalTalk Module is available for a LocalTalk

26LS31 (1:1)

26LS32 (IC2)

+...,

* :

9 * 9

. . .

*--, .,* *,, 9,,

●

.:. :

interfam arcuit,

NJU7660

(K%)

●

,; ,

●

. .

● - - - * - - -*

, ,

,- . . +. . . .

(IC3)

Module)

which allows this printer to

9 * * *

mnnect

mmwctkm.

Figure 1-18.

1.5.3

The

printer (e.g., displaying error messages or printer operation status). There

Controi Panei

control

paneI

includes a 20 column x 1 row LCD panel, which provides many

C8232&k

i/F Board

two types of control

panels.

SUPER MICROART PRINTING

functicms

for the

Rev.

Figure

1-19,

General

Descri~tion

EPL-5600/ActionLaser 1600 Service Manual

1.5.4

This

and a gate array. The board controls laser synchronization, laser beam pulse width, and power.

PWB-A

is the engine controller board. It consists ofanM37451M48-bit CPU (including a MASK ROM)

Board

“,.lfl

Figure 1-20.

scannin

I I

(the

PWB-A

polygon

Board

mirror

~M37451

drive motor), image

1.5.5

The the AC line voltage into +24 V and +5 the 100/120 V type and 220/240 V type. The difference between the two circuits is only in the input section.

PWB-E

not touch

Board

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

VDC

voltages. There are two types of power supply board,

VRIE

PWB-E

board. This volume is for

factoy

setting only.

VRIE

❑

1-36

Figure 1-21.

PWB-E

Board

Rev.

EPL-56W /Ac#mLaser 16tM SeWlce Manual

Genrnlhwxiption

1.5.6

The charge bias, and image transfer bias.

PWB-F

not touch

Board

is the high-voltage supply circuit board. It converts the development bias,

VRIF

and

VR2F

ths

PWB-F

boani. These volunass am~

factory

OPC

ssth”ng

only.

drum

❑

Ii31

VRIF

VR2F

. .. .

‘L

. . . .

❑

Figure 1-22.

1.5.7 Optical Unit

The optical unit consists of the laser diode

which drives the polygon mirror for laser generated by the laser diode is conducted to the as well as several mirrors and lenses, to create a latent

scanning

PWB-F

(sernkonductor

and several

OPC

Board

laser), the mirror motor (

mirmrs

drum surface by way of the polygon mirror,

electro-photographic

and lenses.

image on the drum.

scanner motor)

The laser beam

Figure 1-23. Optical Unit

...

Rev. A

1-37

General Description

EPL4600/ActionLaser 16(W Service

Manual

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 type. The only difference between them is the heater

lamp.

V type and the

220/240

1.5.9 Drive Unit

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

the paper

Figure 1-25. Drive Unit

1.5.10 Imaging Cartridge

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

chargin~

developing and

cleanina

are

1-38

Figure 1-26. Imaging Cartridge

Rev.

EPL-661W/ActionLsser 16(X) Servioa

Manual

General

Description

1.5.11 Lower Paper Cassette The

optional lower paper cassette allows you to feed up to an additional 250 sheets of A4 or

letter-size paper into this printer.

Figure 1-27. Lower Paper Cassette

1.5.12 Face-Up Output Tray

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

Figure 1-28. Face-Up

The

face-up feeding method reduces

Output Tray

curlin~

and

Rev. A

1-39

Chapter2 Operating Principles

Table of Contents

2.1 ENGINE OPERATION

2.1.1 Print Process. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2

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

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

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

2.1.1.4 Development. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7

2.1.2.1 Main Motor Functions and Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2.1.2.2 Paper Take-Up Sensorand PaperExitSensor. . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10

2.1.2.3

2.1.2.4 Scanner Mirror

2.1.2.5 LaserDiode Drive. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12

2.1.2.6 BiasVoltagesand LaserDriveTiming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13

2.1.2.7 Fan

2.1.2.8 Power Supply Circuit Function and Safety Protection, . . . . . . . 2-15

2.2

VIDEO CONTROLLER OPERATION

FuserControl . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10

MotorControl . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11

MotorControl.

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15

. . . . . . . . 2-8

2“1

2-16

2.2.1 C125 MAIN Board Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16

2.2.1.1 Reset Circuit-. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-19

2.2.1.2 BusControlCircuit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-19

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

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

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

2.2.1.6

2.2.1.7

2.2.1.8 LocalTalk Circuit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-22

2.2.1.9 Optional Type-B Interface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-22

2.2.1.10 Video Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-23

RS-232CCircuit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-21

RS-422 Circuit. ... , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-22

List of Figures

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

Figure2-2. Print Process Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2

Figure2-3.

Figure2-4.

Figure2-5. Drum Charge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4

Figure2-6. LaserExposure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5

Figure2-7. Development . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..2-5

Figure2-8. Image Transfer.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6

Figure2-9. Fusing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6

Figure2-10. Engine Controller Connecting Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7

Figure2-11.

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

Figure2-13. Developing Drive Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8

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

Figure2-15. Feeding Drive Section. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8

Figure2-16. Feeding Drive Section (Option). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8

Figure2-17. Main MotorDriveCircuit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9

Figure2-18. Paper Take-Up Sensor and Paper Exit Sensor On/OffTiming. . 2-10

Figure2-19. Fuser Control Circuit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10

Figure2-20. Temperature forFuserControl Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11

Figure2-21. Scanner Motor Control Circuit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11

Figure2-22. Scanner Motor Driving Start Timing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11

Figure2-23. Laser Diode Drive Circuit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12

Figure2-24. /L DATA Generation Circuit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12

Figure2-25. Laser Emission PowerAdjustment Timing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12

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

Figure2-27. High-Voltage Supply Block Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13

Figure2-28. Print Process. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure2-29. PowerOnSequence. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14

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

Figure2-31. Print Sequence (End) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15

Figure2-32. Fan Motor Speed Control Timing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15

Figure2-33. Fan Motor Malfunction Search Timing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15

Figure2-34. Power Supply Circuit Block Diagram. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15

Figure2-35. Video Controller Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16

Figure2-36. C125MAlN Board Block Diagram. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16

Figure2-37. Data Flow Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-18

Figure2-38. Reset Circuit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-19

Figure2-39. BusControl Circuit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-19

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

Figure2-41. Parallel Interface Circuit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-21

Figure2-42. RS-232CCircuit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-21

Figure2-43.

Figure2-44. LocalTalkCircuit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-22

PaperFeedingfrom

Gearand

RS-422Circuit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-22

Roller Positions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8

the Multi-Purpose Tray. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3

the Lower PaperCassette . ..............2-4

...........;..

. . . . . . 2-14

List of Tables

Table2-1. Gearsand Rollers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9

Table2-2. Functions

ofC125MAlN

Board Main Elements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17

EPL-6600 /&#onLaser 161W S4wvJce Manunl

2.1 ENGINE OPERATION

OpWathg Princlpbs

This section describes the functions and operating pMciples of the engine.

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

12345

678

mmponents.

9 10

EPL-56W, ActimLaser

13 14

18 19

1600

29 28 27 26 25 24 23 22

Paper tray

Paper guide

Optical unit

Imaging cartridge

Upper lock release lever

Roller cover

Thermistor

Face-down exit roller Upper fusing roller

9. Heater lamp (Hi)

10.

11.

Face-up/face-down switching guide Face-up tray (option)

12. Face-up exit roller

13.

14.

Fusing separator

15.

Paper exit sensor

(TH1)

(PC3)

Figure 2-1. Main Components

16.

Lower fusing roller

Toner empty sensor

17.

18.

cooling fan

19.

Image transfer roller

20.

Main motor

21.

Lower paper

22.

Paper Transport roller

23.

Transport roller (for option)

24.

Paper take-up roller

25.

26.

Paper take-up roller (for optian)

27.

Paper cassette (for option)

28.

Paper empty sensor

29.

Paper empty sensor

(W)

ca.wtte

taleup S4msor (PC2)

(option)

(PC4)

(for option)

(pCl)

.,.,

, :

‘.. ...

-’

Rev.

2-1

Operating Principles

EPL-5600/ActionLaser 1600 Service Manual

2.1.1 Print Process

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

Figure 2-2 shows a diagram of the print process.

i—-—-

—-

— --

Toner

::;

6“Q!Elm-’,

/’

m.!”;,

‘L

--. —-—-—.-

Imaging Cartridge

Brush

Charging

Paper Feeding

-/”

Fusing

-—. —- —. —.-

#l’–

—-—.—-—.—-—-—-—-—-

Figure 2-2. Print Process Diagram

2-2

Rev.

EPL-6600

/ActionLaser

161W

Service

Menual

Opwatig

Princ@ee

. . . .

2.1.1.1 Paper

There are two methods of feeding the paper into the printer. One is by using the multi-purpose tray (standard

Paper~ut

cassette. While paper is in the tray or cassette, the detection lever for the paper empty sensor is

lifted. When the paper supply runs out, the detection lever is lowered, causing the shutter to interrupt light from the LED to the photo-transistor. This causes the signal to go HIGH, informing the engine driver that the paper tray or the cassette is empty.

When the paper take-up solenoid is actuated, the paper take-up roller rotates and feeds the first page. The paper take-up roller stops after one rotation.

EPL-8000/8100,

synchronizing roller installed. The timing to align the leading edge of the page with the image is detected by the paper take-up sensor.

When the page is on top of the paper take-up sensor, the detection lever is lowered, allowing light from the LED to reach the photo-transistor. engine driver that paper has been detected.

The paper exit sensor is located beyond the fusing roller in the paper path. When paper passes the paper exit sensor, the detection lever is lowered, allowing light from the LED to reach the

photo-transistor. been delivered.

Multi-Purpose

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

Feeding

tray),

and the other is by using the optional

which have a synchronizing roller, the

This causes the signal to go HIGH, informing the

This causes the signal to go HIGH, informing the engine driver that paper has

Tmy

(Standanl Troy)

25kheet

lower paper cassette.

Unlike the

EPL-5600/ActionLaser

EPL-7@l(3/71MI/75M

and

1600 has no

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

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

depression cam attached to the paper feeding of a second sheet.

Lower Fusing

Roller-

takeup

roller depresses the paper lift-up plate to prevent the

tak~up

roller. At this time, the

fed

the

Rev.

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

2-3

Operating Principles

Lower Paper Cassette

A maximum 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. (The lower paper cassette unit can hold letter or A4 paper.)

The driving force for paper feeding and transport is from the transmission gear. All electrical controls are performed on the printer side through the coupling comector.

EPL-5600/ActionLaser

1600 Service

hfhual

Paper

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

2.1.1.2 Drum Charge

Drum charge is the process of charging the PC drum with static electricity before 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 corom 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.

Charged surface:

approx.

-750V

approx. &

-1.2KV

GND B

Imaging Cartridge

-1.2KV

#+-

Iaser

exposure.

-300V

PC Drum

-375V

A: Drum Charge Bias B: Drum Ground C: Developing Bias D: Doctor Blade Bias

2-4

Figure 2-5. Drum Charge

Rev.

EFL4i6(MlActionbaar

16W

Sarvlca h4hnua/

Opwating Rincfpha

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

mirror counterclockwise to produce a laser light scan. (One side of the The SOS (start of scan) signals to make the starting position of each line of the image uniform.

optid

unit.

The

mirror

motor

sensor detects the laser rays

fmm

(scann

the fOS

er motor) rotates the

mirror produces one scan.)

mirror and outputs the SOS

six+ided

Print Head Unit

Sos

Potygon

Motor

Approx.

-50V

Laser

ernissiorl

PcDrurrl

Invisible

eiactricity

atatic-

image

Figure 2-6. Laser Exposure

2.1.1.4 Development

Development is the process

invisible static electric image. sleeve. When the toner negatively charged. The flexible sleeve transports toner to the surface of the PC drum and controls

the development with the developing bias voltage.

of creating a toner image on the PC drum bv

l’he do&or

~asses

between the d&tor blade &d the flexible sleeve, it becon&

blade

spre~ds

a thin, even mat if

amdvirvz

m“~e~ ov&

toner to the

the flexible

No positively charged toner is transported to the PC drum, and the doctor blade is negatively charged to prevent the printout from having a foggy background.

Resin Sleeve

= I@prox.

pclv

Figure 2-7. Development

II + II

PC Drum

Sleeve Roller

2.1.1.5

Toner

()

~-m

-- -. ---

Drum Cleaning

After the image is transferred onto paper, any re the cleaning blade and collected in the used toner

Rev.

bottie.

toner on the PC drum is scraped off by

Operating Principles

2.1.1.6 Image Transfer

Image transfer is the process of transferring the toner image created on the PC drum during the developing process to the paper. This printer uses the roller image transfer method, instead of corona image transfer, as the image transfer process. In roller image transfer, there is no generation of ozone as there is with corona discharge. image transfer, because the image transfer roller is maintained for the pressure bonding of the paper with the PC drum.

A reverse bias voltage is applied so that the positive toner is not transferred onto the image transfer roller. (The drum charge bias voltage is used.)

EPL-561W/ActionLaser 1600

Also, there is no blurring caused by motion in the

Service

Manual

PC Drum

R-b

Image

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.

After power is turned on, the heater lamp lights up until the temperature of the upper fusing roller reaches 165° C (329” F). After warm-up, the mechanical control board controls the ON/OFF operation of the heater lamp, based on the THl signals from the thermistor.

Transfer Roller

Figure 2-8. Image Transfer

Reverse

Approx.

PC Drum

Image Transfer Roller

Sequential Bias

Approx.

‘?

Bias

-0.8KV

3.2KV

Thermal

Heater Lamp

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.

2-6

Fuse

Thermistor

Paper Guide

Upper Fusing Roller

Lower Fusing Roller

Figure 2-9. Fusing

Mechanical

Control

Board

TH1

Signals

Low Voltage

Power Supply Board

Rev.

EPL-5600/ActlonLaaer

161M

Sarvka Manual

Opuating Prhc@laa

--?.

J“

. . . . .

.,<.~...,r

2.1.2 Engine

This section describes The engine is controlled by the engine controller board engine

‘mntroller connecting

PWB-D

Sos

Mirror Scanner Motor

Controi

—

a@ne

control, the power supply board, and the high-voltage supply board.

(PWEA

diagram.

Engine

:~;;~ller PWB-A

zEl-

Video

:g;;~ller

C125 MAIN

Lower Paper Cassette

—

‘—’

~Paper

Paper Empty Sensor PE1

board). Figure 2-10 shows an

Charge Brush

Pa~er Take UD Solenoid

Exit Sensor PS3

Power SW

SL1

,.. > .,

. .

Paper Empty Sensor

Cassette Detecting

s “w

Paper Take Up Solenoid

SL2

Figure 2-10. Engine Controller Connecting Diagram

Power

supply Board

PWB-E

PWB-G

Toner Empty Sensor

AC Power Input

. *,

. .

Rev.

2-7

Operating Principles

EPL-56tW/ActionLaser

1600 Service

Mimual

2.1.2.1

Power from the main motor (Ml) drive is used for the P/C (photo conductor) drive, the developing

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

feeding drive. Figures 2-11 through 2-16 show the positions of the gears and rollers.

Main Motor Functions and Control

17 16 25

uAt3’1’

~ ~lrnage

Transfer Roller

Sleeve Roller

-#I

.—.

●

“26

Upper

Revolution

36.40 ~m process Speed

38.12

23 ● 22 ● 24

Fi .2-11. Gear and

oiler Positions

Fusing

Roller

(m~s)

Face Up Exit Roller

)

J’

Fig.

‘i

Roller

2-:~&~~~

Transport

Roller

Drive

.—

Fig. 2-13. Developing

Drive Section

“26

Transport

Roller

●

Paper Take-Up

Roller

●

.—.

‘4

.— -

●

Fig.

2-s

2-l~e~;~i#g

—-.

Fig.

Drive

2-15A~~t;d#g

Drive Fig. 2-16. Feeding Drive

. . . . .

Section (Option)

Rev.

EIUWIM

/llcfionLaser 161X?

6orvico R&mud

Opadng Iwdpbs

No.

2 3 4

5 6 7 8 9

13 14

●

Option (lower paper cassette)

of Gear

Teeth

2WW126

14/32

43 P/C Drum 30 47 29/41 26

23 Sleeve Roller

6/40

46/69

16t75

Roller Name

Main

Motor

P/C

Dtum

Paper Take-Up Roller

Tranaport

Table 2-1.

(Ml)

Roller

Geara

No.

16 17

19 20 21* 22* 23*

24*

25*

26”

and

Noto&ear

39148

24/32

1424

18 18

16 28

Rollera

Roller Name

Upper

Tranapd

Fuaing

Roller

FacWMm

Face-Up Exit Roller

Paper

Image

Exit Roller

TakWp

Roller

Tranafer

Roller

Figure motor. This motor is controlled by the CPU power supply board with a constant current. controller board

2-17

shows the main

(WVB-E)

(PWB-A)

Engine Controller Board

PWB-A

CN8A

motor drive circuit. The main motor (Ml) is a four-phase stepping

has a stepping motor driver

The

main motor (Ml) is stopped when the CPU

outputs

TdA

and

TdB”signa~.

Power Supply Board

PWB-E

TdA

TdB

Figure 2-17. Main Motor Drive Circuit

(ICIA)

on the engine controller board

IC.

This IC drives the main motor (Ml)

”

;

3 4 5 6

(PWB-A). l%e

(ICIA)

on the

en@ne

Main Motor Ml

Rev.

2-9

Operating Principles

2.1.2.2 Paper Take-Up Sensor and Paper Exit Sensor

The paper take-up sensor has three functions:

1. To detect the top edge of paper. The engine starts printing when the detection signal is received.

2. To detect paper size. The printer detects the time it takes for paper to pass the paper take-up sensor during paper feeding. If this time is

if the time is short, shorter paper is feeding.

3. To detect paper jams and feed jams.

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 occurs 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

upper case is closed.

●

The paper take-up sensor specified time. (Refer to the following

(PC2)

or the paper exit sensor

(PC2)

or the paper exit sensor

tirningchart.)

EPL-5600/ActionLaser 1600 Service Manual

lon&

longer paper is feeding;

(PC3)

is on at power on or when the

(PC3)

is not turned on/off within the

Take Up Solenoid ON

PC2(CN7A-2)

PC3(CN6A-6)

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

FUSER

Fuser

Control

fuser

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

FUSER

LAMP signal from the engine controller board

(PWB-E)

fuser

entine co~troller

LAMP signaL

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,

board

Engine Controller Board

(PWB-A)

(PWB--A)

10.53

$==+

On/ ff Timing

controls the fising temperature

$=q

[sec.]

(PWB-A),

(~65°

the power supply

C, 329° F) using the

2-1o

CN1lA

THERMISTOR

+5V

CN8A

FUSER

LAMP

Power Supply

Figure 2-19.

HEAT-L

HEAT-N

Fuser

CN4E

:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Control Circuit

Thermistor

Heater Lamp

‘

Rev.

EPL-56f30/ActionLaaar

16tM Sarvlca Manual

Optwathtg Principb8

The following

fi~re

shows the

fuser

temperature

mmtrol

Figure 2-20. Temperature for

procedure.

Fuser

Control Procedure

If the following renditions are detected, the printer indicates a

SERVICE REQ. EOO03). . The thermistor temperature

dces

not

reach55°

C (131° F) within 15

. The warm-up period doesnotend within 120 seconds.

●

The thermistor temperature drops to

●

The thermistor temperature exceeds

130°

C (266° F).

200°

C (392° F).

fuser

error (the LCD displays

secmnds.

The thermo fuse

(TF1)

cuts power if the temperature of the fusing section rises to an abnormally

high level (over 200° C, 392° F).

2.1.2.4 Scanner Mirror Motor Control

Figure 2-21 is the scanner mirror motor while the scanner motor receives the SCANNER MIRROR MOTOR

En9ine Chmller

PWBA)

(M2)

Board

CN5A

+24V

control circuit.

Scamar Mobr M2

5 4 3 2 1

The

scanner mirror motor is driven

(M.20N)

signaL

Figure 2-21. Scanner Motor Control Circuit

Figure 2-22 shows the scanner mirror motor driving timing chart. The rotates 0.15 seconds after the main motor (Ml) turns on. If the MIRROR

(M2:LOCK)

printer indicates a

signal is not turned on within 3

scanner mirror motor malfunction.

sectmds

after the

scanner mirror motor turns on, the

scanner mirror motor

MOTOR L-

Rev.

Main Motor On

mc.1

. .

M2:ON (CN5A-3)

M2:LOCK

3.0

(CN5A-2)

Figure 2-22. Scanner Motor Driving Start Timing

2-11

Operating Principles

EPL-6690/ActionLaser

1600 Service

Mhnual

2.1.2.5

Figure 2-23 shows the laser diode drive circuit. Laser diode emission is controlled by three signals

(L DATA,

The L DATA signal is the laser ON/OFF signal. When it is LOW, the laser emits, and when it is HIGH, the 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. The VIDEO signal is an image signal sent from the video controller board MAIN board). The FORCED LASER DIODE ON signal is a laser emission signal to apply the laser beam to the SOS sensor.

laser

Diode Drive

DA1,

and

DA2)

S SCAN

DA2 DA1

L DATA

Engine Controller Board

(PWB-A)

from the engine controller board

Figure 2-23. Laser Diode Drive Circuit

(PWB-A).

LD Sos

(PWB-D)

Laser Diode

—

SOS sensor

SOS Mirror

(C125

Forced Laser Diode ON

.~”LDATA

from the Video

Controller Board

(C125 MAIN)

Figure 2-24. /L DATA Generation Circuit

The laser diode is forcibly activated between 0.2 seconds and 0.1 seconds after the scanner mirror motor laser emission power adjust signals; they are analog signals. fine tuning.

(M2)

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

Scanner Motor On

LDATA

(CN5A-7)

LDVR1

(CN5A-9) LDVR2

(CN5A-1O)

LDLVL (CN5A-11)

;

-1

: : :

0.2

LDVR1

is a

tunin~

and

[Sec.]

LDVR2

and

are the

LDVR2

is a

2-12

Figure 2-25. Laser Emission Power Adjustment Timing

Rev.

EPL-56W

/Actkmbsef 16(M Se#Vke Mantd

Opefating Fhc@&@s

\..

If the SCAN signal is not detected, the printer indicates a laser diode malfunction. If mirror motor (M2) does not rotate, the printer also indicates

Scanner Motor On

LDATA

a laser diode

0.2

“on.

the

scanner

rsac.1

(CN5A-7) SSCAN

(CN5A-12)

Figure 2-26.

2.1.2.6 Biaa

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

from the

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 is charged to HIGH, the image transfer roller is charged thedrumcharge. While this signal is LOW, the PCdrumischarged to-1.2KVDC.

+24

Voltagea

VDC

and

Laaer

from the high-voltage supply board

transt%r

(roller) bias voltage control. While this

3.2K VDC

Laaer

Drive

Diode

liming

mntrol

Emor

Detection

circuit. These bias voltages are generated

(PWB-F).

If the printer detects a ~ open

VDC,

which, in turn, cuts the bias

(PWB-A).

The

signal

is LOW, the

CHM3N

(I-W-T’)

image

by the high-voltage supply circuit. And while this signal is

to418KVDC.

The

CHl:ON (HV</T.R)si@ con~

The

DB:CNT (HV-B.VR)

controls the bias controlled by the developing

Power

Suppty

signal is an analog signal for developing bias voltage control. This signal

voltage

l;vel

bi~

Board

(PWB-PU)

interlock

VDC

+24

Figure 2-27. High-Voltage Supply Block Diagram

(–300V

~75K VDC) using ~og

voltage level.

Engine Controller Board

(PWB-A)

+24

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

DB:CNT

CH2:ON CH1:ON

data. ‘The

image densi~ is

High Voltage Supply Board

(PWB-F)

● ✎ ✎ ✎ ✎ ✎ ✎ ✎ ✎

●

✎ ✎ ✎ ✎ ✎ ✎ ✎ ✎ ✎ ✎ ✎ ✎ ✎ ✎ ✎ ✎ ✎ ✎ ✎ ✎ ✎ ✎ ✎

●

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

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

●

✚

✌✎✎ ✎

:.. .

. . . .

Image Transfer

✎

☞

Bias

(CH2)

3.2K

or -0.8 K

Developing

☞

Bias

-300 to Drum Charge

-1.2 K

Doctor Blade Bias

-800

-374

VDC

VDc

VDC

Rev.

2-13

Operating Principles

EPL-5600/ActionLaser

16(U3 Service Manual

Figure 2-28 shows the print process, and Figure 2-29 shows the power on sequence. During the

power on sequence (initialization), the printer detects mechanical errors.

Brush Charging

Laser Exposure

Development

Figure 2-28. Print Process

Fuser

Temperature

Power On

130” C (266” F)

165” C (.329” F)

Mirror Motor (M2)

Main Motor (Ml)

Drum Charge

(CH1)

Laser Exposure

Development

(DB)

Image

Transfer

(LD)

(CH1)

Figure 2-29. Power On Sequence

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

Main Motor On

Drum Charge

0.5

(CH1)

The printer’s engine starts printing when the PRINT

2-14

Laser Exposure

(LD)

Development

(DB)

Image

Transfer

(CHI)

025

0.62

Figure 2-30. Print Sequence (Start)

Rev.

EPL-56W IActionLaaaw 161M Sarvica

Manual

Opwating Prindplaa

Figure 2-31 is the end of the print sequence. The printer stops the main motor (Ml) from rotating when the paper exit sensor turns off after 2.53 seconds.

Main Motor Off

[sec.]

1.26

Drum Charge

(CH1)

Laser

Expoeure

(LO)

Development

(DB]

!t%%er

(CH1

)

Paper Exit

Senaor

Off

1.27

Figure 2-31. Print Sequence (End)

2.1.2.7 Fan Motor Control

The fan motor

motor rotates faster during printing. When printing ends, the fan motor slows down after 15

seconds.

(M3)

rotates at all times after initialization of the engine has been completed. The fan

[sec.]

Fan Motor

(CN7A-9)

Figure 2-32. Fan Motor Speed Control Timing

If the voltage of pin IC1A44 on the engine controller board (PWB-A) does not exceed

1 second, the printer indicates a fan motor malfunction.

FAM M.

(CN7A-9)

powerorl

1.0

[eac.]

150mV

for

Figure 2-33. Fan Motor Malfunction Search Timing

2.1.2.8 Power

The printer’s power supply board used as the bias voltage supply, main motor (Ml) drive, motor interlock switch (case open switch) is off.

(M3)

Suppty

Circuit Function and Safety Protection

(PWB-E)

supplies the +5

VDC

and +24 WC. The +24

scanner mirror motor

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

VDC

(M2)

drive, fan

line is cut when the

Rev.

Interlock

Power Supply Board (lW/B-E)

●

+24

VDC

Figure 2-34. Power Supply Circuit Block Diagram

2-15

Operating Principles

EPL-5600/ActionLaser

2.2 VIDEO CONTROLLER OPERATION

1600 Service Manual

The video controller section generates the video signals for the received data. section is separate in the to the engine controller board

C125

MAIN board and the control panel. The control panel is comected

(PWB-A),

but is controlled by the

C125

MAIN board, which sends

The

video controller

the signals for the control panel through the engine controller board.

,-------- ---------- . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

, ,

●

0 .

0 0

, ,

0 . , 0 , , .

● ✎ ✎ ✎ ✎ ✎ ✎ ✎ ✎ ✎ ✎ ✎ ✎ ✎ ✎ ✍ ✎ ✎ ✎ ✎ ✎ ✎ ✍✍✍✍✍

Figure 2-35.

Video Controller Section

C125

MAIN Board

4----

Engine Controller

Boerd

(PWB-A)

Cln

Control

Panel

. .

. . . . . . . .

Video Controller Section

●

✚ ✌ ✌ ✌

● ✎

● ✎ ✌ ✌

0 , , , .

* , .

S :

..4

2.2.1

Figure 2-36 shows a block diagram of the video controller, which consists of a standard cells developed for this printer,

C125

MAIN Board Operation

ROM

16M

(IC21,

22 or

IC7,

8, 18, 15)

C125

MB86930 (SPARKlite,

DRAM,

ROM

16M

(IC21,

22)

CPU

MB86930

(lCl)

[

E05A91 (1C

[

DRAMs (IC 16,17, 19, 20) and

SIMMS

(cNE, 9)

1/0

DATA

ADDRESS

[

E05A92 E05A93 (IC25) (IC24)

Video l/F ;grallel

MAIN board. The

17.6 MHz, 32-bit bus) RISC CPU, the

ROM, and a

EEPROM

(ICE)

ADM232

(IC28)

RS-232C

16K-bit EEPROM.

Font Cartridge

C125

MAIN board contains the

ROME

(Icll)

ADDRESS

DATA CONTROL

lpe

t3~ecific

b’;dule

LocalTalk

:::)’’050

RS-422

2-16

Figure 2-36.

C125

MAIN Board Block Diagram

Rev.

EPL-561W/ActbnL8ser

16tM

SetVke

Menud

O$uanng Ptinc@se

,--.%,

,. ;.,

~. . . . . . .

‘w&”

Table 2-2 lists the functions of the

C125

Table 2-2. Functions of

Element

MB86930 RISC

CPU

E05A91 ASIC

E05A92 ASIC

E05A93 ASIC

Location

ICI

IC9

IC25

IC24

MAIN

board

main elements.

C125

MAIN Board Main Elements

Function

The CPU, whch operates

at 17.6

MHz, manages the video

controller operation. This

ASIC

contains the following functions: . Address decoding . DRAM management (refresh control,

RAS/CAS

This

ASIC

●

Video signal

BiRITech

● EMGTech

This

ASIC

control)

contains the

folbwing

processing

contains the following

functions:

fundions:

. Video interface

Bi-Parallel

●

RS-232C

RS-422

●

LocaiTaik

●

Type-B interface card control

interface

module control

. Control panel control

~:,

,., . . ..

. . .

IC21

Two 8M ROMs or

four 4M ROMs

Two 8M ROMs 8M ROM

EEPROM

,22 or

IC7,8,18,15 10$,5

Icll

Iclo

These ROMs are code ROM. These ROMs are font ROM.

This ROM is local

Iangw,ge

ROM (fonts) option (except in

ActionLaser 1800). This EEPROM stores the

. Model

type

folbwing:

. Printed page counter value . Toner life counter value . Jam counter value .

SelecType setting

DRAM ADM232

MC34050

IC16,17,19,

IC28 IC8

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

input buffer, image buffer, etc.

This IC changes the

RS-232C RS-422

signal level.

.,’. ,.,

Rev.

2-17

Operating Principles

EPL-6600/ActionLaser

1600

6ervice

Manual

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 DIUM input buffer.

Data and commands in the input buffer are processed by the CPU, which then stores the printing bitmap 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. A “PRINT OVERRUN” occurs when the V-RAM is so small that the CPU cannot process data faster than it is transmitted to the engine controller board. If such an error occurs, the user can increase the V-RAM by using

SelecType

setting “PAGE

PROTECT”. The

E05A91

transmits image data stored in the V-RAM to

E05A92.

The

E05A92

changes image the

data format from 32 bits parallel data to serial data, and stores it in the internal temporary buffer.

The temporary buffer has a capacity equivalent to several lines. This is controlled by the

E05A92,

which synchronizes and transmits the tempora~ buffer’s data to the engine controller board. The

E05A92

then manipulates the printer data according to the

BiRITech

and

EMGTech

settings.

CPU MB86930 (ICI)

Development

Input Buffer

E05A91 (IC9)

E05A93 (IC24)

—

h;grorary

Parallel/Serial

Converter

—

VRAM System Area

—

Host

Computer

RITech

EMGTech

●

video

E05A92

(IC25)

2-18

DRAM

Figure 2-37. Data Flow Diagram

Rev.

EPL-5600

2.2.1.1 Reset Circuit

The

pin 113) are active simultaneously. This circuit uses an

a voltage level less than 425 V is detected. The reset time is approximately 128 ma.

/ActionLaaar

entire system (the CPU and the external devices) can be initialized if the RESET signal (CPU

16W Send@

Manual

h451938 IC

to monitor the supply voltage if

Opwatfng Prindp+as

+5V

Vcc

OUT

M51938FP (IC27)

RSTIN E05A92

(IC25)

RSTOUT

2.2.1.2

The

BE1, BE2, and to generate the RD (read strobe) signal, WR (write strobe) signal, and READY signal.

Bus Control Circuit

MB86930

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

BE3

signals (byte

~gure 2-38. Reset Circuit

embles)

to the

ASIC E05A91.

Rlw—

The

ASIC E05A91

B131,

uses these signals

CPU

MB86930

(ICI)

Figure 2-39. Bus Control Circuit

BEO-3

READY

E05A91

(IC9)

‘1

Address Data Bus Bus

~ M

Rev.

2-19

Operating Principle

2.2.1.3 Interrupt Control

The

ASIC E05A93

IRL3. Then an interrupt is sent to the CPU. When the

non-maskable interrupt process. When the

process. When the

2.2.1.4 DRAM Management

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

determines the priority level of the interrupt and outputs it to terminals

IRLO-3

is any other value, the CPU process is a

EPL-56(X?/ActionLaaer 16(M

IRLO-3

value is

IRLO-3

value is

OOOOb,

the CPU process is a standard

maskable

llllb,

the CPU process is a

interrupt process.

Service

Mi#nua!

IRLO

In this printer, a standard four 512K x 8 DRAMs are mounted in locations

IC16,

providing a total of 2.0 MB. SIMM sockets number 1

SIMM sockets. These SIMM sockets can use 1,2,4,8,16,32 MB SIMM (32-bit bus). The DRAMs (including optional

handles the management. signals

RAS3,4 RAS1 ,2

RASO

DWE

E05A91

The

(IC9)

SIMMS)

E05A91

are managed by the

outputs MAO-10 (memory address), ItAS/CAS, and WE

DRAM

(IC20)

L---!

DRAM

(IC19)

DRAM

(IC17)

(CN8)

SIMM slot 1

(CN8)

and number 2

ASIC E05A91.

IC20, IC19, IC17,

(CN9)

are optional

The

ASIC E05A91

SIMM slot 2

(CN9)

and

CASO,l

CPU DATA BUS

,2,3

MAO-10

DRAM

(IC16)

. a

Figure 2-40. DRAM Management

2-20

Rev.

EP&56tM/ActionLaaar

16(XI SarV&a hfanwd

@uating P?inci#ea

2.2.1.5

Figure 2-41 shows the parallel latched within the

automatically to stop the host computer from sending additional data.

signal after reading the data from the the

Parallal lnWfaceChwit

E05A93

host

computer.

intert%x

by the

DATA

STROBE

BUSY

●

anmit block diagram. Data sent from the host ~mputer is

SI’ROBE

E05A93,

signal.

so that the printer

* ------

Latch

. . . . .

The

E05A93 (IC24)

E05A93

is ready to receive

outputs the BUSY signal

The

CPU resets the BUSY

Figure 2-41. Parallel Interface Circuit

mom

data from

.. .,.>

(:;:

. . . .

2.2.1.6

This arcuit uses the

R!$232C

signal level to the

l%e E05A93

RS-232C

signal

Parallel Data

level

standard cell ch&ges serial

Circuit

RS-232C

(-12

... ---------- ”-””----

<“”-----”-”””””””-”””--”----””----”-

receiver/driver IC

VDC

or +12

signal level. This IC converts +5

VDC)

.. -----

-------b

(RS-232C)

ADM232 (IC28)

to the

Tl”L sigrud

data to parallel data.

Transmit

k----------------- .-.-.-.-.-...--.:

Receive

4“-”-’-—”-’-”-’-”-”-””’-

E05A93

(IC24)

Figure 2-42.

RS-232C

serial

Data

to change the signal level from the

level (O V or +5 V) or from the

VDC

-----

to +12

VDC

ADM232 (IC28)

and -12

~RS-232C ~

VDC.

Interface

Circuit

‘Ill

Rev.

2-21

Operating Principles

EPL-56001ActionLaser 161M

Service

Manual

2.2.1.7

This circuit uses the

RS-422

signal level. The

RS-422

signal level to the

E05A93

Parallel Data

Circuit

standard cell changes serial

RS-422

receiver/driver IC

TTL

signal level (O V or +5 V) or from the

(RS-422)

........ ------------””

. . . . . . . . . .

4-----”-””””------------””--””----

-w

E05A93 (IC24)

Figure 2-43.

MC34050 (IC6)

data to parallel data.

to change the signal level from the

Serial

Data

Transmit

5-:w

Receive

MC34050 (IC6)

RS-422

Circuit

TTL

signal level to the

RS-422

2.2.1.8 LocalTalk Circuit

The LocalTalk circuit is an optional and

26LS32 (IC2).

It is controlled by The

26LS30

level to a LocalTalk signal level (compatible with

C125

The

85C30 (IC3)

E05A93 (IC24)

(ICI) and the

MAIN

E05A93 (IC24)

Board

26LS32 (IC2),

1/0

Data Bus

1/0

Address Bus

-it

Figure

C82326”

changes parallel data to serial data or serial data to parallel data.

at the

CN4

I/F board. It uses three

C125

MAIN board.

which are signal level change

RS-422

C82326* IIF

CN1

85C30 (IC3)

244.

LocalTalk Circuit

signal level).

Board (Option)

●

26LS30

(Icl)

26LS32

(IC2)

“

ICS: 85C30 (IC3), 26LS30

ICS,

changes a

;

TTL

LocalTalk

TxD+/-

DTR

RxD+/-

CTS

signal

(ICI),

2.2.1.9 Optional

This

printer supports an EPSON Type-B

signals from the

2-22

TypeB

E05A93 (IC24).

Interface

optioml

interface, which is controlled by the INH and

BIF

Rev.

EPL-5600 /ActionLaser

1600

Sarvice

Manual

Oparating Principhw

2.2.1.10

The

CPU transmits data from the V-RAM (in the system RAM) to the The then transmits it to the engine controller board. In other words, the 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 board) can be broadly divided into four groups.

PRDY)

they are ready to communicate with each other or ready to start the printing operation. The second group (VIDEO) is the serial video data signal. The fourth group used to transfer the comman for printer mechanism control. Except for VIDEO, PRINT, controlled by

This printer has

signal with the

Vidao

Interface

ASIC E05A92

ASIC

cell converts the image data in the

gives the status of either the video controller or engine controller and indicates whether

(VSYNC, HSYNC)

maps the

line

of the internal video interface circuit (the

ASIC

E05A93.

BiRTTech

ASIC

EO.5A92.

SRAM

into a memory space different from the system memory. The

SRAM

The first group (PRINT,

is the synchronizing signal for the printing operation. The third group

ds (from the video controller) or the status (from the engine controller)

and EMGTech functions standard. These functions modify the VIDEO

SRAM

using the

from parallel to serial, synchronizes it, and

SRAM

is a

C125

MAIN board and engine controller

CPRDY, EPRDY,

(CMD,

SRCLK,

VSINC,

and

CT’BSY,

HSYNC,

ASIC E05A92.

tempora~

and

all signals are

buffer

ETBSY)

and

Rev.

2-23

. . .

.’?

??:,

’

,.,

Chapter3 Disassembly and Assembly

Table of Contents

:.,>

3.1 GENERAL INFORMATION

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

TOOIS

3.1.2

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

3.1.4

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

Sewice

ChecksafterRepair

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

3.2 DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY

3.2.1 Removal of the Video Controller Section. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4

3.2.1.1 Video Controller Board

3.2.1.2 LocalTalk Module

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 Disassembling the Engine. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8

3.2.3.1 Engine Controller Board

3.2.3.2 Power Supply Unit

3.2.3.3 Interlock Switch Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9

3.2.3.4 Optical Unit Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10

3.2.3.5 Paper Empty Sensor Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11

3.2.3.6 High-Voltage Supply Board

3.2.3.7 Main Motor (Ml) Removal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12

(M3)

3.2.3.8 Fan Motor

3.2.3.9 Fusing Unit Removal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13

3.2.3.10 Fusing Unit Disassembly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14

3.2.3.11 Image Transfer Roller Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-15

3.2.3.12 Paper Take-Up Roller Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-16

Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13

(C125 MAIN Board) Removal . . . . . . . . 3-4

(C82326X l/F Board) Removal. . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5

(PWB-A)

(PWB-E) Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9

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

(PWB-F)

Removal. . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12

3-1

List of Figures

Figure 3-1. Removing the Interface Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4

Figure 3-2. Removing the 3 Screws . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4

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

Figure 3-4. Removing the Video Controller Board. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 3-4

Figure 3-5. Removing the

Figure 3-6. Removing the LocalTalk Module. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. ....3-5

Figure 3-7. Removing the Control Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ........3-5

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 (PWB-A) . ............3-8

Figure 3-11. Removing the Power Supply Unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. ..3-9

Figure 3-12. Removing the Interlock Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ......3-9

Figure 3-13. Removing the Optical Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10

Figure 3-14. Removing the Paper Empty Sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11

Figure 3-15. Removing the High-Voltage Supply Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12

Figure 3-16. Removing the Main Motor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12

Figure 3-17. Removing the Fan Motor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13

Figure 3-18. Removing the Fusing Unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13

Figure 3-19. Disassembling the Fusing Unit - 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .....3-14

Figure 3-20. Disassembling the Fusing Unit -2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14

Figure 3-21. Removing the Image Transfer Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-15

Figure 3-22. Removing the Image Transfer Roller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-15

Figure 3-23. Removing the Paper Take-Up Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-16

Figure 3-24. Removing the Paper Take-Up Roller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-17

2Screws

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ............3-5

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

~. ,,

EPL-56tW/ActionLaeer 161XJ Service M&nuai

Dieeaeemb/y

and

Aeeembiy

3.1 GENERAL INFORMATION

This

chapter describes the disassembly/assembly procedures to be used for

assemblies of the

EPL-5600/ActionLaser

16(X).

3.1.1 Precautions for Disassembly/Assembly

Follow the precautions below when disassembling/assembling the printer.

■

Disconnect the power

■

Be sure to handle the fusing unit printer stops

■

it is necessary to plug in the power

please be careful of the following:

1. Keep your hands and clothing well fan motors, etc.).

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

voltage unit).

-m

pn”nting.

coni

before

cawfidly,

disassemblinglassembling theprhter.

because the unit remains hot for a

coni

and operate the

away)?om

operating or rotating parts (such as rollers,

prt”nter ajlerdisassem

replaang

while

after the

bling

the main

it,

the

high

Do not disassemble the

H If

the

ima~”ng

■

Do not disassemble the

■

Neoer

turn power on if the optical

To prevent damage to ICsfrom static electricity, do not touch the

the terminals of

■

Use only the recommended tools to ensure

Inappropriate tools may damage the machine.

■

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

■

When

transporh”ng

■

When transporting

materz”al.

3.1.2

Use the tools listed in Table 3-1 for

TOOIS

cartridge is

pen”pheral ele~”cal

imafl”ng

remmedfiom

o~”cal unit.

the

pn”nter,

theprc”nter

carti”dge.

the

pn”nter,

unit is not

components

sajk

remove the

a long distance, pack up the

disassernbling/assembling

imagz”ng cartridgefim

do not place it in direct sunlight.

instalkd.

un”th

your hands.

and eficient maintenance

pn”nter

the printer and

Table 3-1. Tools

Name

Philips screwdriver No. Regular screwdriver

Tweezers

Soldering Round-nose pliers

imn

Commercially Available?

Yes

Yes B743000100 Yes Yes Yes

ZCS

on the

Othemn”se,

the printer.

using the original packing

cimuit

board or

e work.

the gears may

fir

troubleshooting.

Part No.

B743800200

B641000100

B7402OO1OO

B740400100

.;.

Rev.

3-1

Disassembly and Assembly

3.1.3 Small Parts

EPL-6600

/ActionLaser 1600 Service Manual

In the Tables 3-2 and

followirw

Abbreviation

CP cc

CP(0) CP(S)(P1)

CCB SCB

SCB(S)(P1)

Top

.Gross-recessed

head

sections, abbreviations are used for small parts, such as screws and washers.

3:3

list these abbreviations.

Table 3-2. Abbreviations Used for Screws

Part Name

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

Table 3-3. Screw Types and Abbreviations

Head

Side

Body

1. Normal

1.Hain

Washer

(assembled)

washer 1

2. Slotted recessed head

f2ross-

3.Gup

—

~-tight

2.@tside toothed

lock washer

3.Spring

washer

ml=

3-2

Rev. A

EPL-56LUI

/ActionLsser 1600

Servics

hhnunl

3.1.4 Service Checks after Repair

LYsssssml#y sndAssetnb/y

Check the

repaired unit using the following list on completion of

serviang.

Tabie

3-4. Checks after Repair

Item

Operation

Adjustment Print position

ROM

version

Cleaning

Packing

Location

Control panel Heater lamp Test print (status

sheet, font sample, feature print)

HP font Data print

txtridge

Check Point

Do all

LEDs, LCD, and buttons function normally?

Does the heater

Is the test print performed normally?

cartddge

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

the horizontal line in the FACT SHEET print

exactly 19.1 mm (0.75 inch) for EPL-5600 or 14.3 mm (0.56 inch) for ActionLaser 1600 ?

it the latest version?

Is toner and dust removed from the paper path? Is the lens on the optical unit Is the paper take-up roller Is the roller in the fusing unit cleaned? is the

ouler surface of the printer clean?

Is the imaging cartridge removed Is the unit packed securely?

Are accessories packed also?

law

turn ON normally?

fonts print on font sample printing?

afl

modes?

deaned?

fmm

the printer?

Check

Rev. A

3-3

Disassembly and Assembly

EPL4600 /ActionLaser 1600 Service Manual

3.2 DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY

This

section describes and illustrates the procedures for removing and disassembling the

components of the

procedures are not described, except for special notes where necessary, because assembly can be

accomplished by performing disassembly in reverse.

EPL-5600/ActionLaser 16W.

Cleaning is described in Chapter 6. The assembly

3.2.1 Removal of

The control section is comprised of the video controller board (the control panel board. “

3.2.1.1

2. Remove

Video Controller Board

Before you remove the video controller board, make sure that you remove any optional cards or cartridges. as the cartridge or card itself.

Turn the printer so that its left side faces you.

Remove the 3 SCB(S)(P1)

printer.

Otherm”se,

the

the Video Controller Section

C125

MAIN board) and the

(C125

MAIN Board) Removal

you may damage the cartridge or card connectors on the board as well

SCB

screws

(M3

x 14) securing the interface card cover; then pull off the cover.

screws

(M3

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

SCB (M3

Figure 3-1.

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

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

Figure 3-3. Pulling the Tab

X 14)

Re~:;:;g

the Interface

Figure 3-2. Removing the 3 Screws

Figure 3-4. Removing

SCB(S)(P1)

(M3

X 6)

the Video

Controller Board

3-4

Rev.

EPL-56U0/ActionLasar 16tM Sarvica

Manual

3.2.1.2 LocalTalk Module (C6232@ I/F Board) Removal

Remove the video controller board

Remove 2

screws (M3 x5) from the LodTalk module.

3. Remove the LocalTalk module from CP

(M3

(C125

MAIN board). (Refer to Section 3.2.1.1.)

thevideocontmller

board

Dkiassambly

(C125

MAIN board).

and

AssamMy

.>’=

‘.. *,,:.

. . .

./7-

”..

,. ,,,

-..

—

Figure 3-5. Removing the 2 Screws

Figure 3-6.

Refi:;~~:

the LocalTalk

3.2.1.3 Control Panel Removal

Open the top cover. Remove the imaging cartridge. Cover the imaging

mrtridge

to protect it

from light or place it in a dark area.

Remove 1 CC screw Lift the control panel, and then remove

(M3

x 8) from the control panel.

comector

CN3 on the engine controller board

(PWB-A).

Remove the control panel.

(M3

figure

3-7.

Removing the

Controi Panei

Disassembly and Assembly

3.2.2 Housing Removal

This

section

describes how to remove the cases and the rear frame.

3.2.2.1 Case Removal

EPL-5600 /ActjonLaser

1600

Servjce

Manual

Remove the video controller board

Open the top cover.

from light or place it in a dark area.

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

Remove the paper cover.

Remove 3 CC screws

Loosen 2 CC screws

Remove

Remove 3 CC screws Remove the top cover.

CCB screw

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

(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.

(C125

MAIN board). (Refer to Section 3.2.1.1.)

(M3

x 8), and remove the right cover.

x8)

3-6

Figure 3-8. Removing the Housing

Rev.

EPf.-56OO

/ActionLaser 1600 SeWbe

3.2.2.2 Rear Frame Removal

Manuai

Disassambiy

and

Assambiy

,/-\,

Remove thevideocontroller board

Open the top cover.

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

Remove the paper cover.

Remove the right cover and left cover.

Remove the top cover.

Remove 6 CP(0) screws

Discomect

high-voltage supply board

connector

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

(M3

x 6) and lift the rear frame.

CN1

on the power supply board

(C125

MAIN board). (Refer to Section

3.2.l.3.)

(Refkr

to Section

(PWB-F)T --

3.2.2.l.)

(PWB-E)

PWB-E

and connector

Board

3.2.l.l.)

CN2

on the

CP(0) (M3

Figure 3-9. Removing the Rear Frame

Rev.

3-7

Disassembly and Assembly

3.2.3

Disassembling the Engine

EPL-5600/ActionLaser 1600 Service Manual

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

and power supply board

3.2.3.1 Engine Controller Board

Remove thevideocontroller board

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

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

Remove the paper cover.

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

Discomect

board

Remove 4 CC screws

Remove the engine controller board

connectors CN2, CN6,

(PWB-A).

(PWB-E).

(PWB-A)

(C125

CN7, CN9,

(M3

x 6) on the engine controller board

(PWB-A).

PWB-A

Removal

MAIN board). (Refer to Section

CN8, CN5, and CN4 on the engine controller

Board

3.2.l.l.)

(PWB-A).

(PWB-A)

(M3

CN7

CN9

Figure 3-10. Removing the Engine Controller Board

(M3

(PWB-A)

3-s

Rev.

EPL-5600 /ActionLasar 16U0 Sanka

Manual

Dhassamb/y

and

Assambly

.,.,. -,.

...,. .,

.. :;.,.

(“’

...,

3.2.3.2 Power Supply Unit

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

Remove the control panel.

Remove the paper cover.

Remove the right cover. (Refer to Section Disconnect connectors

engine controller board Disconnect the connectors for the interlock switch.

Remove 2 CP(0)

screws

(PWB-E)

Rerr&ve

CN1,

(PWB-A).

(M3

x 6), and remove the power supply unit.

Removal

the imaging cartridge. Cover the imaging cartridge to protect it

(Re!%r

to Section 3.2.13.)

3.2.2.l.)

CN4, and

CN2

on the power supply board

“

(PWB-E)

and

CN8

PWB-A Board

Figure 3-11. Removing the Power Supply Unit

3.2.3.3

1. ~en the

.. . .

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

3. Remove the paper cover.

4. Remove the right cover. (Refer to Section 3.2.2.1.)

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

6. Remove

Interlock Switch Removal

toP

from light or place it in a dark area.

cover. Remove the ima@g cartridge.

2 CC

screws

(M3

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

Cover

(M3

X 16)

the

imaging cartridge to protect it

Rev.

Figure

3-12. Removing the Interlock Switch

3-9

Disassembly and Assembly

EPL4600/ActionLaser

3.2.3.4 Optical Unit Removal

■

Do not touch the optical unit except at the time of replacement.

Do not open the unit under any conditions.

■

Do not remove the circuit

■

Do not loosen the 2 screws that secured with a black

figure).

■

Do not loosen the 2 screws (shown in position Bin the figure).

boardfiom

the optical unit under any condition.

paint

(shown in position A in the

1600 Service Manual

Open the top cover.

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

from light or place it in a dark area.

2. Remove the control panel. (Refer to Section

3.2.l.3.)

3. Remove the paper guide.

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

3.2.2.l.)

5. Disconnect comector CN5 ontheengine controller board

6. Remove 2 CC screws

(M3

x 6) and 1 CC screw

(M3

12), and remove the optical unit.

(PWB-A).

3-10

PWB-A Board

Figure 3-13. Removing the Optical Unit

Rev.

EPL-5600

/ActionLasar

16(NI

Servke Manual

DkMssambly

and

Assambfy

3.2.3.5

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

2. Remove

3. Remove the paper cover.

4. Remove the paper guide case.

5. Remove thepowersupply unit.

6. Remove the optical unit. (Refer to Section 3.23.4.)

7. Remove the paper empty sensor.

8. Discomect

Paper Empty Sensor Removal

from light or place it in a dark area.

themntrol

the connector for the paper empty sensor.

panel.

Paper

(Retkrto%ction

(Retkr

to Section 3.2.2.1.)

(Reikr

to Section 3.2.3.2.)

Empty Sensor

3.2.1.3.)

Right Frame

Figure

Connector

3-14. Removing the Paper

Empty Sensor

,,.

’

Rev.

3-11

Disassembly and Assembly EPL461W/ActionLaser 1600 Service Manual

3.2.3.6 High-Voltage Supply Board

1. Open the top cover.

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

(PWB-F)

Removal

from light or place it in a dark area.

2. Remove the control panel. (Refer to Section

3.2.l.3.)

3. Remove the paper cover.

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

5. Remove the top cover. (Refer to Section

3.2.2.l.)

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

7. Disconnect connectors high-voltage supply board

Remove 3 CP screws

supply board

(PWB-F).

CN1, CN3,

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

(PWB-F).

(M3

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

CN1‘

—

CP (M3

X 8)

—

CN3 ~a

CP (M3

X 8)’

Red Wire Terminal

Black Wire Terminal

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

3.2.3.7 Main Motor (Ml) Removal

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

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

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

4. Remove the top cover. (Refer to Section

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

Remove 4 Lift the main motor (Ml), and discomect the comector for the main motor (Ml).

CP(S)(P1)

screws

(M3

x 6) for the main motor (Ml).

3.2.2.l.)

3-12

(M3”x

Figure 3-16. Removing the Main Motor

(Ml)

Rev.

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Service

Manuai

DisassembiyandAssembiy

3.2.3.8

1. Open the top cover. Remove the imaging cartridge. Cover the imaging

2. Remove the control panel. (Refer to Section

Fan Motor (Q Removal

from light or place it in a dark

area.

mrtridge

3.2.l.3.)

3. Remove the paper cover.

4. Remove therightcoverand

5. Remove the top cover. (Refer’ to Section

Ieftcover.

(Refer to Section

3.2.2.l.)

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

7. Remove 2CCB

SCreWS (M3

x8), and

CCB

remove the fan motor

(M3

X 8)

(M3).

Rear Frame

to protect it

Figure

3.2.3.9

Fuaing

Unit Removal

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

3-17. Removing the-Fan

from light or place it in a dark area.

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

Remove the right cover and Remove the upper unit. (Refer to Section

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

Disconnect the connector for the thermistor in the fusing unit, the connector for the paper exit sensor, and CN4 on the power supply board

Remove 2 CP(0) screws

Ieftcover.

(Refer to Section

3.2.2.l.)

(PWB-E).

(M3

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

~ CP(0) (M3

X 6)

(M3

X 6)

)

Rev.

Figure 3-18. Removing the Fusing Unit

3-13

Disassemble and Assembly

3.2.3.10 Fusing Unit Disassembly

This

section

describes how to remove the paper exit sensor, heater lamp, cleaning, lower fusing

roller, and upper fusing roller.

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

2. Remove the paper exit sensor.

Remove 2 CC screws

(M3

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

EPL-5600/ActionLaser 1600 Service Manual

not touch the glass

4. Remove 2 CC screws support plate.

Remove the heater lamp.

(M3

/“

@’

Figure

sutface

of the lamp with your bare hands.

(M3

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

x6)

(M3

@“

3-19. Disassembling the Fusing Unit -1

careful not to scratch the surface of the upper

Remove 2 CC screws

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

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

(

(M3

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

fising

roller.

3-14

Figure 3-20. Disassembling the Fusing Unit -2

Rev.

EPL-5600

/ActionLaser

16(IO Sarvka

Manual

Disassembly and Assembly

3.2.3.11

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

2. Remove the control panel.

3. Remove the paper cover.

Remove the

5. Remove the top cover. (Refer to Section

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

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

8. Slide the image

9. Remove the image transfer roller.

hags

from light or place it in a dark area.

transfer assembly.

Transfer Roller Removal

Ieftand

trarsfer

(Rei%rto

right covers. (Refer

assembly to the left,

Section

3.2.l.3.)

to!%ction

3.2.2.l.)

lift

3.2.2.1.)

up the right side, and remove the image

.’

Figure 3-21. Removing the Image Transfer Assembly

.—

Figure 3-22. Removing the Image Transfer Roller

Rev. A

3-15

Disassembly and Assembly

3.2.3.12 Paper Take-Up Roller Removal

EPL-5600/ActionLaser 1600 Service Manual

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

Remove the control panel. (Refer to

Remove the paper cover.

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

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

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

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

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

Remove the image transfer assembly. (Refer to Section 3.2.3.11.)

10.

11.

Disconnect connectors high-voltage supply board

Disconnect the connector CN4 on the engine controller board

12.

13.

Remove the 2 CC screws

14.

Remove the guide plate and the paper empty sensor flag.

15.

Remove 2 CC screws

16.

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

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

S@ion

3.2.1.3.)

3.2.2.l.)

CN1,

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

(PWB-F).

(PWB-A).

(M3

x 8) on the guide plate.

(M3

x 8) on the paper take-up assembly.

~$?

(M3

X 8)

3-16

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

Rev.

EPL-5tXM /ActionLasar

16.

Remove the roller cover.

17. Remove 1 E-ringon 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.

1600 Servka Manual

DisassembtyandAssembly

Paper Take-Up Clutch

Figure 3-24. Removing the Paper Take-Up

Roiier

Rev.

3-17

Chapter 4 Adjustment

Table of Contents

4.1 ADJUSTMENT

4.1.1 Print

Figure 4-1. Figure 4-2. Figure 4-3. Figure 4-4.

Position Adjustment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1

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

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

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

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

4-1

List of Figures

EPL-56@ /ActkmLa~ 16(M

4.1 ADJUSTMENT

Sarvke Manual

A@atmeW

.-:

.’”

‘i.:

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

replaod

EPL-5600

and

ActicxLaser

1600.

This

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 is replaced, be sure to adjust the print position following the procedure below.

1. Set Language Setting to ENGLISH in Language Setting Mode,

2. Printa STATUS SHEET using

3. Check that the registration gap between the leading edge of paper and the printing of a

horizontal line is the correct value as follows.

S’I’ATUSSHEETpage

STATUS SHEET page for ActionLaser

If not, adjust the print position as described in the next few steps.

amtroller

tbr EPL-5600 (A4paper)

Leading

board

SelecType.

Ed!&

(PWB-A).

NXXI(letterpaper)

After the engine

: 19.1 k 2.5

19.1 m (0.75 inch)

14.3

Ilnl

(0.56 inch)

mntmller

mm(O.75 t O.10inch)

: 143 + 25

mm(056f O.10inch)

board

(PWB-A)

EPSON

status

Shset

Figure 4-1. Print Position Adjustment

4. Turn the printer power off.

5. @en the

panel.

upper

unit, open the

paper cover, and remove the one

screw samring the ~td

Rev. A

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

Removing 1 Screw

4-1

Adjustment

EPL-5600/ActionLaser

1600 Service

Manual

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

on the engine controller board line (vertical print position) becomes 19.1 mm for ActionLaser 1600.

●

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.

Print a STATUS SHEET in SelecType to again check the print position.

Repeat steps 4 to 8 until the print position is 19.1 mm (0.75 inch) or 14.3 mm (0.56 inch).

Reattach the control panel, securing it with the one screw, close the paper cover, and close the

10.

upper unit.

(PWB-A)

so that the gap for the print position of the horizontal

(0.75 inch)

for

EPL-5600

or 14.3 mm (0.56 inch)

(VRIA)

ure 4-3. Holding the Control

anel

and Adjusting

VRIA

Figure 4-4. Closing the Paper Cover

and the Upper

Unit

4-2

Rev.

Chapter 5 Troubleshooting

Table of Contents

5.1 OVERVIEW

5.2 SELF-DIAGNOSTIC FUNCTION

5.3 TROUBLESHOOTING TOOL

5.4 TROUBLESHOOTING

5.4.1 Troubleshooting of Abnormal Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2

5.4.2 Print Quality Anomaly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12

List of Tables

Table 5-1. Table 5-2. Table 5-3. Table 5-4. Table 5-5. Table 5-6. Table 5-7. Table 5-8. Table 5-9.

Table 5-10. The LCD Displays FEED JAM for Lower Paper Cassette. . . . . . . 5-6

Table 5-11. The LCD Displays PAPER JAM at Power On. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6

Table 5-12. The LCD Displays PAPER JAM during Paper Feeding. . . . . . . . . 5-7

Table 5-13. The LCD Displays RAM ERROR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7

Table 5-14. The LCD Displays EEPROM ERROR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7

Table 5-15. Table 5-16. The LCD Displays SERVICE REQ. Table 5-17. The LCD Displays SERVICE REQ. Table 5-18. The LCD Displays SERVICE REQ. Table 5-19. The LCD Displays SERVICE REQ.

Table 5-20. The LCD Displays SERVICE REQ. EO014 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9

Table 5-21. The LCD Displays SERVICE REQ. Table 5-22. The LCD Displays SERVICE REQ.

Table 5-23. The LCD Displays SERVICE REQ. C1OOO. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9

Table 5-24. The LCD Displays SERVICE REQ. Cl 110 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9

Table 5-25. The LCD Displays SERVICE REQ. Cl 120 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9

Table 5-26. The LCD Displays SERVICE REQ. Cl 130 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9

Table 5-27. The LCD Displays SERVICE REQ. Cl 140 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10

Table 5-28. The LCD Displays SERVICE REQ.

Table 5-29. The LCD Displays SERVICE REQ.

Table 5-30. The LCD Displays SERVICE REQ.

Table 5-31. The LCD Displays SERVICE REQ.

Table 5-32. The LCD Displays SERVICE REQ. Cl 190 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10

Table 5-33. The LCD Displays SERVICE REQ. Table 5-34. The LCD Displays SERVICE REQ. Table 5-35. The LCD Displays SERVICE REQ. Table 5-36. The LCD Displays SERVICE REQ.

Table 5-37. The LCD Displays Another SERVICE REQ. Error. . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11

Table 5-38. Print Quality Anomaly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Messages Requiring Semice Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1

Extension Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2

Symptoms and Reference Tables. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2

The Printer Does Not Operate at All . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3

The Printer Des Not Start RAM Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4

The LCD Displays COVER OPEN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4

The LCD Displays PAPER OUT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4

The LCD Displays ILLEGAL CART. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4

The LCD Displays FEED JAM. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5

The LCD Displays SERVICE REQ.

EOO03

EOO04

EOO05 EOO06 EOO09

COO03 COO07

CI150.

C1160 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10

C1170 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10

C1180 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10

C1200 or C121O . . . . . . . . . 5-11

C1300 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11

C1310 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11

C1320 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10

5-1

5-1 5-2 5-2

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Epson ActionLaser 1600, EPL-5600 Service Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

PRECAUTIONS

SAFETY INFORMATION

PREFACE

REVISION SHEET

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.2 SPECIFICATIONS

3.2 DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY

4.1 ADJUSTMENT

5.4 TROUBLESHOOTING