Epson EPL-3000 Service Manual

EPSON TERM

EPL-3000

NAL PR NTER

ActionLaser

1300

SERVICE MANUAL

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 is registered trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation.

General Notice: Other product names used herein are for identication purposes only and maybe

trademarks of their respective campanies.

Copyright @ 1994 by SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION Nagano, Japan

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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 cannot 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.

[CDRH Regulations]

(DHHS)

Radiation Performance Standard according to the Radia-

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.

WARNING: Use of controls, adjustments or performance of procedures other thanthosespecified in this manual may result in hazardous radiation

[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;

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 be attached to laser products

1OA

3.025 X

*20

780

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

(W)

nm

of the U.S. Food and Drug

exposurel

For Denmark

This is a semiconductor laser. The maximum power of the laser diode is 3.025

4

W and the wavelen

x 10

gth is 780

f

20 nm.

Usem;

ADVARSEL

Usynlig Undgi?i

Klasse

laserstr~ling

udszttelse for

1

laser produkt der opfy

ved

iibning, ni%

strtiling.

lder

. . .

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sikkerhedsafbrydere er ude af

IEC825

sikkerheds kravene.

funktion.

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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

cannot escape from the machine during any phase of user operation.

For United Slates

[Laser Safety]

This printer is certified as a Class 1 Laser

and Human Services (DHHS) Radiation Perfo

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

[CDRH Regulations]

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 indicates compliance with the marketed in the United States.

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[Internal Laser Radiation]

Maximum Radiation Power: Wave Length:

Users;

prcduct under the U.S. Department of Health

rmance Standard according to the Radia-

laser radiation.

CDRH

WARNING: Use of controls, adjustments or thanthosesoecified in this manual mav result

regulations and must be attached tolaserproducts

4

3.025X 10

780 + 20nm

(w)

(CDRH)

performan

inhaardous

of the U.S. Food and Drug

label

shown below

ceof procedures othe

radiation exDosure

1

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 Coun&ks

WARNING: Use of controls, adjustments or

thanthosespeci

This is a semiconductor laser. x 10

For Denmark

Usem;

ADVARSEL

Usynlig laserstdling ved Undgi% udszettelse

Klasse 1 laser produkt der opfylder

IIIb

Laser Diode

Users;

“fied in this manual may result in hazardous radiationexposurel

4

Wand the wavelength

for

&say

&mins &r

str?ding.

that has. an invisible laser beam. The print head

perforrnance of procedures other

The

maximum power of the laser diode is 3.(X#

is 780 f 20 nm.

sikkerhedsafbrydere er ude af

IEC825

sikkerheds kravene.

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For Finland, Sweden Users;

VAROITUS

Laitteen taa altistaa kayttajan turvallisuusluokan 1 ylittavalle nakymattomalle lasersateiylle.

VARNING

Om kan for laser klass 1.

kiiyttaminen muulla

apparaten

anviindaren

anviinds pa

utsattas for osynlig

For Finland, Sweden Service People

VAROITUS

Avattaessa ja

sateilylle.

VARNING Osynlig laserstrNning

Betrakta ej

suojalukitus ohitettaessa olet

Ala katso sateeseen.

stri?den.

kuin

tiissii lciiyttoohjeessa mainitulla tavalla saat-

annat satt an i denna bruksanvisning specificerats,

laserstriNnin&

niir

denna del ar oppnad och sparren ar

som overskrider

alttiina nakymattorrkille laser-

urkopplad.

gransen

For Norway Users;

ADVARSEL Dersom visning, kan brukeren utsettes for unsynlig grensen for laser klasse 1.

Dette er en

og bolgelengde er 780 * 20 nm.

apparatet brukes

halvleder laser. Maksimal effeckt

pii

annen

rni%e

em spesifisert i denne

laserstr~ling

til

laserdiode er 3.025 x 10

Laser 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

Chapter 1, subchapter J.

SEIKO EPSON CORP. Hirooka Office 80

Hirooka, Shiojiri-shi,

JAPAN

MANUFACTURED:

bruksan-

som overskrider

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W

CFR

Nagano-ken,

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For Europa

[Lsbel

inside printer]

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

For

Danmark,

Finland, Swadan, and Norway

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CAUTION-

NVISISLE

IB

VORSICHT- U”iJSICNTBARE LASERSTRAHLUNG

AOYARSEL-USYNLIG

VARO !

AOVARSEL-USYNIJG

VARNING- OSYNLIG

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LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AVOID

EXPOSURE TO BEAM

GE6FFNET NICNT

EKSPONERING AVATTAESSA

LASERSATEILYLLE ALA

uD.9ETTELSE

LASERSTRiLNING

STF&LEN AR FARLIG

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PREFACE

This manual describes functions, theory of electrical and mechanical operations, maintenance, and repair of EPL-3000/ActionLaser 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 follows:

CHAPTER 1. GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Provides a general product overview, lists

CHAPTER 2. OPERATING PRINCIPLES

Describes the theory of printer operation.

CHAPTER 3. DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY

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

CHAPTER 4. ADJUSTMENT

Includes a step-by-step guide for

CHAPTER 5. TROUBLESHOOTING

Provides Epson-approved techniques for adjustment.

1300.

adjustmen~

speeitications,

and illustrates the

main components

of the printer.

organizd

as

CHAPTER 6. MAINTENANCE

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

APPENDIX

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

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

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REVISION SHEET

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Rev.

A

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Date

July 22,1994

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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

1.3.2 Optional Interface C82305*/C82306* (EPL-3000 only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-15

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

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

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

Environmental Conditions for Operation (Including Imaging Cartridge). . 1-5 Environmental Conditions for Storage and Transportation

(Excluding Image Cartridge) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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

Consumable (Imaging Cartridge) Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Physical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Software Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Parailellnterface.

1.3.1.1 Compatibility lvlodeof Parallel Interface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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

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

1.4 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

1.4.1

1.4.2

1.4.3

1.4.4

1.4.5

1.4.6

1.4.7

1.4.8

Control Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Service Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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

1.4.3.2 Factory Service Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1.4.3.3 EEPROM Format Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Message Display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1.4.3.1 Status and Error Messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1.4.3.2

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

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

1.4.5.1 Emulation Switch by SPL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1.4.5.2 Intelligent Emulation Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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

Toner Save Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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

SewiceCall

Error . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1-1 1-3

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1-5

1-5 1-6 1-6 1-6 1-7

1-9

1-9 1-9

1-11

1-16

1-16 1-17 1-17

1-17 1-17 1-18 1-18

1-19

1-20 1-20 1-20 1-21 1-21 1-22 1-22

1.5 MAIN COMPONENTS

1.5.1 C144 MAIN Board. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1.5.2 ROM SIMM Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1.5.3

1.5.4

PWB-E PWB-F

Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1.5.5 Optical Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1.5.8 Fusing Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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

1.5.10

Imaging Cartridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

........

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1-24 1-25 1-25 1-26

1-26 1-27

1-27

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EPL-3000

1.1

The EPSON@ EPL-3000 semi-conductor laser with feature high-speed, high-resolution printing. Maintenance is very easy because of various built-in diagnostic functions. The main features are:

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Manual

FEATURES

and the ActionLaser

electro-photographic technology. These printers are small and light, and

No

ozone Printing speed — 4 ppm (pages per minute) Resolution — 300 dpi (dots per inch) Light weight — about 7 kg (15 lb.) Small footprint Easy maintenance

@

LaserJet@

HP 22 built-in scalable fonts (8 Resolution Improvement Technology

edges from images and characters.

levels

Two

Optional

Optional WPS (Windows Printing System) SIMM module

1 MB standard RAM and up to 5 MB RAM with the addition of optional SIMM Bidirectional parallel interface High-speed parallel communication rate of approximately 125 KB/second A multi-user, multi-emulation mode IES (Intelligent Emulation Switch) allows switching between EPSONScript mode and

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

4L emulation mode

Agfa@

and 14 TrueType fonts)

(35~o

less

and

50~0

less) for Toner

EPSONScript Level 2 (PostScript@ compatible) SIMM module

TM

(PCL@5e

(RITech)

(EPL-3000)

1300 are non-impact page printers that combine a

emulation)

refines the print quality by eliminating jagged

Save

Mode

General Description

PCL5e

Figure 1-1 shows an exterior view of the

Paper support

(Paper

suppoti\extenSiOn)

cover

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Ac

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i-usel

EPL-3000

and ActionLaser 1300.

. Latch

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.

Power

Switchl

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Parallel

interface

/ cover

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Control

panel

Rev.

Imaging

cartridge

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Figure 1-1. Exterior View of the

and

ActionLaser

1300

paper guides

EPL-3000

A

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Front cover

1-1

General

Description

EPL~(M/ActionLaser 13W

Service

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Table 1-1 lists the optional units avaiiable tbr the

Cat. No.

C83212*

283213*

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Table 1-1. Options for

Description

EPSONScript

Module

AWPS SIMM Module Bitmap Local Language Font

ROM Chip Scalable Local Language Font Supports scalable local

ROM Chip Thai Font ROM Chip Imaging cartridge

Serial interface

Level 2 SIMM

card

EPL-3000

Supports Level 2 mode (PostScript Level 2

commands Supports AtWork Printing

System

SUWRS

language fonts

Suppotis

Toner cartridge Yes —

and ActionLaser 1300.

and

ActionLaser

Note

EPSONScript

mmpatible)

bitmap

Thai fonts

fonts and

local

1300

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MachineType

EPL3000

Yes

Yes Yes

Yes

Yes Yes

Yes

Action

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Yes

No

No No

Yea

No

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282308X

28231 OW

28231 1X

282312X I LocalTalkcard 28231 4X 28231 5*

Notes:

1. These printers can use only one optional ROM SIMM module.

2. The

3. The

EPL-3M10can

ActionLaser 1300 has not optional Type-B interface card slot.

32 KB serial interface card

32 KB parallel interface

COAX interface card TWINAX interface card

useonlyoneoptional ROMchip.

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Yes I No Yes Yes

No

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1.2 SPECIFICATIONS

This section provides statistical data for the EPL-3000 and ActionLaser 1300.

1.2.1 Basic Specifications

Printing method: Resolution: Printing speed: First printing time (A4/LT): Less than30 seconds Warm-up time:

Paper supply:

Laser beam scanning and dry electro-photography 300 dpi 4 ppm

Less than 40 seconds (at rated current and 23‘C (73

See Table 1-2.

(letter/A4)

0

F) temperature)

Table 1-2. Paper Feed Methods

General Description

Paper Supply

Standard built-in paper tray

Auto feed

Manual feed

Capacity

(20 lb. (70

paper

150

5 to

10

1

/m2)

Y

Paper Size

A5, B5, A4, LT,

GLT,

EXE, LG,

GLG, F4, HLT Monarch,

DL, C5, C6, Commercial-10

Any size feedable 16 to 42 lb. (Note 2)

Usage Thickness

(Ream Weight)

16 to 24 lb. (60 to 90

Envelopes made

IB5

of 16 to 24 lb. (60 to 90

(60 to 157

g/m2)

paper

g/m2)

Notes:

1. The weight inpounds (lb.) is determined by how much 500 sheets cut to 17 x 22 inches would

weigh;

2. Paper size range: width

Paper types:

l-g/mz= 0.2659763 lb.

length

See Table 1-3.

3.0 to 8.5 inches (76.2 to 216 mm)

5.0 to 14.0 inches

(127 to 356 mm)

Table 1-3. Paper Types

Xerox@

Standard paper

Normal paper

Special paper

20 lb. (75

4024 DP paper

g/m2)

Regular photocopier paper Bond paper

Recycled paper 16 to 24 lb. (60 to 90

Card stock (90 to 157

g/m2)

Envelopes

Labels

Letterhead

Transparency

(OHP)

sheets

Colored paper

Rev. A

1-3

General Description

EPL4000/ActionLaser 1300 Service

h#imual

Usability of special paper:

Table 1-4.

Input

Standard built-in paper Face down tray

R: Reliable feeding and good

P: Possible, but better avoided. N: Not supported.

Paper feed alignment and direction: Paper ejection: Output tray capacity: Printable area (standard paper):

output

OHP Envelopes

image quality.

See Table 1-4.

Uaability

P

Center alignment for all sizes Face down 50 sheets (standard paper) See Figure 1-2.

of Special Paper

P

Labels

P P

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Card Stock

4.Omm

Letterhead

R

0

Note:

Noise:

Ozone density: Toxicity:

The

—

Printable

I

Areii

4.Omm

Figure 1-2. Printable Area

actual printable area depends on the printer mode.

dB(A)

(standby)

(operating)

Less than 30 Less than 47

Less than 0.01 ppm No toxicity exists in organic photo conductor

or plastic materials

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4.Omm

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(OPC),

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1.2.2 Electrical Specifications Table 1-5. Electrical Specifications

Description

lMl

V Version

General Description

200 V Version

Rated

Input voltage range

Rated frequency range

Input frequency range Power consumption Power consumption while

in standby mode

voltage

100-120

90-132

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Less than 350 W

1.2.3 Reliability Specifications

MPBF

(Mean Prints Between Failures): Over 17,000 sheets

Note:

MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures): Jam rate: Feed failure: Multiple paper feeds: Paper curl height: Leading edge bending (1 cm or more): MTTR (Mean Time To Repair): Durability:

MPBF indicates the average number of pages printed before the occurrence of a problem

requiring replacement or service.

3000 power-n hours

1

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

30 mm (1.2 inches) or less

1

out of 1,000 sheets

30

minutes or less

5 years or 100,0000 sheets

VAC

Less than 15 W

50-60 Hz

47-63

tiz

(POH)

220-240 198-264

Less than 450 W

VAC

1.2.4 Environmental Conditions for Operation (Including Imaging Cartridge)

Temperature: Humidity:

Altitude: Horizontal placement:

Illuminance:

Surrounding space:

10 to 35° c (50 to 95°

8570

15 to 2,500 m (8,200 feet) or lower The printer should be installed on a level plane. 3,000 IUX or less (must not be exposed to direct sunlight) The printer should have at least 100 mm of clearance on its

sides and rear.

RH

F)

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

Temperature:

Humidity: 30 to

Drop test: Vibration:

Resistance to atmospheric pressure: Storage term:

O to 35° C (32 to 95° F) over full storage term

-20 to 55° C (-4 to 131° F) under extreme conditions (Extremes are allowable for up to 1/30 of full storage term)

Temperature variation must be 10” C (18° F)/hour or less

857. RH over full storage term

%~.

10 to

(Extremes are allowable for up to 1/30 of full storage term) Clear to JIS Z0200-1987 Level 1 Vibration frequency

Acceleration Acceleration direction 3 direction

More than 613 hPa 24 months (following date of manufacture)

RH under extreme conditions

5 to

100

Hz and

IG

100

to 5

Hz

Rev.

A

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General Description

1.2.6

Applicable Standards

EPL+OtUllActionLaser 1300 Service Manual

Safety

120

220/240

Standards

VAC

model:

VAC

model:

UL 1950, CSA 22.2 No.950 Deviation 3 EN 60950

SEMKO

Safety Regulations (Laser radiation)

120

VAC

220/240

model:

VAC model:

FDA (NCDRH) Class 1

VDE 0837 (Laser Class (IEC825),

EMI

120

VAC

220/240

model:

VAC

model:

FCC Part 15 Subpart B Class B

Vfg 243 (VDE 0878 Part

EN55022 class B (CISPR

Others

Toner: OPC: Ozone:

Materials:

No effect on human health No effect on human health

Less than 0.01 mmp other SWISS Environmental Law (No

(IEC950),

DEMKO

UL478

(IEC950),

(5th edition)

NEMKO

DEMKO

(IEC825)

(IEC950),

(IEC950)

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

3s0)

Pub.22

class B)

(OSHA-TSCA, (OSHA)

SETI

(IEC950),

EINECS)

CdS must be contained)

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1.2.7 Consumable (Imaging Cartridge) Specifications

Life:

Note:

Consumable

image ratio (black/white ratio). The life varies, depending on the printing mode

(continuous or intermittent) and/or the image ratio.

life

is based on

Environmental Conditions for Storage and Transportation

Temperature:

Humidity:

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

3,000 pages (unit included with printer)

4300

pages (optional consumable)

COXItinUOtM

Oto300 C (32to860 –20 to40‘C (-4 to 104 “F) under extreme conditions (Extremes are allowable for up to 1/.30 of full storage term) Temperature variations must be10“C

30 to

10 to

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

Height 76 cm (30.4 inches) Same as printer More than 740 18 months (following date of manufacture)

printing mode with A4/letter paper at a

F’)

over full storage term

85Y0

RH over full storage term

%~o

RH under extreme conditions

hpa

1.2.8 Physical Specifications

(18 OF)/hour

5’%.

or less.

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Dimensions(W x D x H):

Weight:

14

376 x 311 x 216 mm (14.8 376 x 444 x 218 mm (14.8 x 17.5x 8.9 inches) (paper tray set)

Approximately 7 Kg (15.5 lb.) (including excluding all options)

x 12.3x 8.5 inches)

cmsumable,

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1.2.9 Software Specifications

Built-in modes: Optional modes:

Auxiliary software:

Built-in fonts:

HP LaserJet 4L emulation

EPSONScript Level 2 (PostScript Level 2 emulation) mode

AWPS (AtWork Printing System) mode Hex dump

Status sheet Font sample

Fact sheet

RITech test sheet

See Table 1-6

Table 1-6. Built-in Fonts

Resident Fonts

Bitmap fonts Line Printer Courier

Courier Bold

Courier Courier Bold

Scalable fonts

Dutch’”

801

Dutch 801

Dutch 801 Dutch 801

Swiss’” 742

Swiss 742

Swiss 742 Swiss

721

Swiss

721 Swiss 721 Swiss 721

Dutch 801

Dutch 801 Dutch 801

Dutch 801

Symbol Set More WingBats

Courier Courier

16.66 10

10

12 12

cpi

(Portrait)

cpi

Roman

Bold Italic Bold Italic

Swc

Bold

Medium Italic

Bold Italic

Roman

Bold Oblique Bold Oblique

Roman

Bold

Italic

Bold Italic

SWA SWM Swc

Bold

Italic Bold Italic

(Portrait)

SWC SWC

SWC

SWM

SWC

Manual

SWC

SWM

SWC

SWM

(PCL5e)

General Description

Ap

gciible

L

HP LJ4L

s s s s s

s s s s s s s

s s s s s s s s s

s s s s s s

S: Supported, NS: Not Supported

Note:

Rev.

The built-in fonts for this printer are not same as the fonts for the HP LaserJet 4L.

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General

Font Symbol Sets

HP LaserJet 4L Mode (bitmap fonts): 26 symbol sets

DescriMion

EPL4009

IActionLsser 13tM

Service Msnud

Roman-8 French

JIS ASCII

ANSI ASCII

French2

Legal IRV IBM@ Portuguese

IBM-DN

HP LaserJet 4L Mode (scalable fonts): 34 symbol sets

Roman-8

ECM94-1

UK

Legal

PsMath MsPublishing

Math-8 Windows

IBM-DN VeIntemational PcE.Europe

Wingdings

Norwegl

HP German ECM941

Norweg2

German Chinese Swedish IBM Spanish

PcMultilingual

Norwegl

Swedis2 French2

8859-2 8859-9 VeMath

WiE.Europe PsText

McText T VeUS

SyrnbolT

1S0

Roman Extension Italian

Swedis2

UK

HP Spanish Spanish Portuguese IBM- US

Italian ANSI ASCII

German Spanish WiTurkish DeskTop

PcTk437

IBM-US

PcMultilingual

PiFont WiAnsi

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1.3 INTERFACE SPECIFICATIONS

The EPL-3000 is equipped with the following external interfaces:

■ Parallel interface

■ Optional Type-B interface

The ActionLaser 1300 is equipped with the following external interface:

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Parallel 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

General

Descrjptjon

System: Handshaking: Connector type:

Applicable plug:

Transfer speed:

Signal timing: Signal description:

DATA 1-8

STROBE

ACKNLG

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

P90-25027-1

57-30360 (Amphenol or equivalent) Approximately 125,(XN bytes/second (maximum) See Figure 1-3. See Table 1-7.

o.5ps

(minimum) (minimum)

0.5ps

(maximum)

BUSY

(Amphenol) receptacle

o.5ps

V

LID

)

:4

\

1

0s

*

/

~

VALID

Rev.

1

or

IOps

(typical)

Figure 1-3. Compatibility Mode Signal Timing

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General Description

Table

EPL40~lActlonLaser 131M

1-7. Parallel Interface Pin Assignment

Service

Manual

Pin ~.

1

2-9 DATA 1-8

10

11

12

13 14 15 16

17 18

19”30

31

32

33 34 35 36

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Signal Name

STROBE

ACKNLG

BUSY

PE

SLCT

AUTO-FEED NC

GND

CHASSIS NC

GND

m

ERROR

GND

NC +5

SLCT

IN

GND

Uo

STROBE is

computer. The pulse width must be more than 0.5

IN

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

this signal.

DATA 1 to 8 are parallel 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

IN

must be maintained for 0.5 @cc. on either side of the STROBE signal active edge.

ACKNLG

of 1 or 10P. This signal goes

OUT

OUT . in paper jam state

reception is completed, which indicates that the printer can

accept new data. Timing with the BUSY signal is through

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

The PE signal indicates paper empty for the standard tray selected through paper cassette. Paper empty is indicated by HIGH.

Use in reverse mode.

Not used.

IN

.

Not used. Logic ground level. Connected to the printer chassis. The printer chassis

-

and the signal

.

Not connected.

.

Ground level for the

IN

The STROBE signal is ignored when this signal is LOW. This level goes LOW when the printer is:

. out of paper . in

enor

●

off

line

.

Same as for pins19 to 30.

.

Not used. Pulled up to

.

Use the reverse mode.

a strobe pulse used to read data from the host

is an acknowledge pulse with an approximate width

SelecType.

SelecTyps

GND

are connected to each other.

twisted pair return signal.

state

+5V

through 1.0 KQ resistance.

Description

(MSB)

is

DATA8.

LOW when the data

or command,

p.sec.

The signal state

speci%d

data,

or for the optional

GND

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1.3.1.2

The reverse mode for the EPL-3000/ActionLaser 1300 supports

reverse mode. This section describes the nibble mode. This

which the printer can inform the computer of its status by EJL System:

Connector type:

Applicable plug: Signal description:

Reverse Mode

IEEE-P1284 P90-25027-1

57-30360 (Amphenol or equivalent) See Table 1-8.

nibble mode

(Amphenol) receptacle

Table 1-8. Parallel Interface Pin Assignment

Pin No.

1

Signal Name

STROBE

2-9 DATA 1-8

10 11

ACKNLG BUSY

12 PE

13

14

15

16 17

18

19-30

31 32 33

34

SLCT

AUTO-FEED

NC

GND

CHASSIS NC

GND

INIT ERROR

GND

NC

35 +5 36

SLCT

IN

GND

I/o

HostClk:

IN

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 the following values:

IN

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

0000 0000: Request nibble mode OUT

OUT

PtrClk:

Printer data sending clock.

PtrBusy:

Printer sending data bits 3 and 7 during data transfer

to host computer.

OUT AckDataReq: Printer sending data bits 2 and 6 during data

transfer to host computer.

OUT

Xflag:

Printer sending data bits 2 and 6 during data transfer to

host computer.

HostBusy: This signal informs the printer of the host computer

IN

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

accept data.

Not

USed.

Logic ground level.

Connected to the printer chassis. The printer chassis

-

and the signal

GND

Not connected. Ground level for the twisted pair return signal.

nlnit:

IN

OUT

High level fixed

nDataAvail:

Printer sending data bits O and 4 during data

transfer to host computer. Same as for pins19 to 30.

Not

USed.

Pulled up to

1264Active:

IN

P1264

+5V

through 1.0 KQ resistance.

If this signal is set to HIGH, this printer active

(reverse mode).

Description

are connected to each other.

IEEE-P1284

printer can run in reverse mode, in

~nd

PJL commands.

nibble mode and WPS

GND

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

EPL401X1/ActionLaser

131#

Service Manual

[

Forvvard

Data Transfer

o

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Compatibility Mode —-----l

. STROBE

ACK and

ERR=HIGH

No data sent

BU:Y

SLCT

IN=HIGH

r

Failed

Negotiation

J

ERR= LOW

Sending data

ERR= LOW

SLCT

N= LOW

AUTO

FEED= LOW

AUTO

FEED=HIGI

A

Reverse Idle

(

Figure 1-4. Parallel Interface State Switch Diagram

)

ERR= LOW

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Figure 1-5 shows the negotiation timing chart.

General Description

DATA

SEL4N

STROBE AUTO-FEED

ACKNLG

BUSY

PE

Peripheral Busy Status

~

Current Peripheral

Stafus

OOh or 04 h

/

SLCT

ERROR

Current Peripheral

Compatibility

Stalus

k,-

/

Negotiation

~

Figure 1-5. Negotiation Timing Chart

Note 1: The signal is set to HIGH when not sending data.

The signal is set to LOW when sending data.

Note 2: The signal is set to HIGH if the extension request value is Note 3: HB DA: Host Busy Data Available

HB DNA: Host Busy Data Not Available

x

! Notel ;

\

;

Note 2

\

I Notel !

\

L-A

:

HB DA or : Idle or

HB DNA (Note 3)

04h.

;

H

Transfer

Figure 1-6 shows the data transfer timing chart.

DATA SEL-IN STROBE

AUTO-FEED

ACKNLG

BUSY

Peripheral Busy

Statu$

PE

SLCT

ERROR

-

HB DA

Figure 1-6. Data Transfer Timing Chart

/

Bit 3 Bit

\ /

7

Bit 2 Bit 6

Bit 1

Bit O

Negotiation

Bit 5

Bit 4

X

Peripheral

N4te

N&e 2

N;te

HB DAor HB DNA (Note

;—:

3)

1

‘$

8usy

j

;

Status

Note 1: The signal is set to HIGH when not sending data.

The signal is set to LOW when sending data. Note2: The signal is set to HIGH if the extension request value is Note3: HB DA: Host Busy Data Available

HB DNA: Host Busy Data Not Available

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General Description

Figure 1-7 shows the termination timing chart.

DATA SEL-IN STROBE

AUTO-FEED

ACKNLG

EPLiXNM/ActionLasar

131M Servke Mimual

BUSY PE

SLCT

ERROR

Peripheral

HB DNA, Idle, ‘

Busy

Statu$

Note

Note 2 Note 1

1 ;

\

;

H

Termination

or HB DA

Figure 1-7. Termination Timing Chart

Note 1: The signal is HIGH when HB DNA.

HB

The signal is LOW when Note 2: The signal is set to HIGH if the extension request value is Note3: Idle= LOW

Figure 1-8 shows the interrupt timing chart.

DATA

DA.

\ Peripheral Busy Status

:

Current Peripheral Status

:

Current Peripheral Status

Compatibility

04h.

3EL-IN

STROBE AUTO-FEED

ACKNLG

BUSY

~

PE

SLCT

ERROR

Note 1

Reverse Idle

Figure

Note 1: The signal is set to HIGH if

Peripheral Busy Status

- : -

Interrupt

;

-,

1-8. Interrupt Timing Chart

theextmsion

request value is

04h.

HB DA

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1.3.2 Optional Interface

Type: Synchronization:

Protocol:

Transfer

Error handling: Overrun error:

speed:

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

Start bit: Stop bit: Data length: 7 or 8 bits Parity:

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

DTR

300,600,1200,1800,2400, 4800,9600, or 19200 bps

Parity error: Framing error:

Breaking character: Ignored

C82305*/C82306* (EPL-3000

1

bit

1 bit

Odd,

even, or

control (camot be combined

Processed as missing data and replaced by “*”

Replaced by Replaced by “*”

none

DTR

with

X~N/X-OFF)

““”

only)

control)

Handshaking

When the vacant area for data in the input buffer drops to 256 bytes, the printer outputs an code or sets the DTR signal level to LOW, indicating that the printer cannot receive more data. Once the vacant area for data in the buffer recovers to 512 bytes, the printer outputs an X-ON code or sets the

DTR signal level to HIGH, indicating that the printer is again ready to receive data.

X~FF

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1.4 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

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

Control Panel

1.4.1

printer control panel gives you easy control over

The

consists

of indicator lights and buttons.

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Figure 1-9. Control Panel

Indicator lights

■ Data

rrmst

common printer operations. The panel

off

Slow flashing: Quick flashing: on: Orange color:

H

Jam/Cover

on: Slow flashing: Quick flashing:

H

Toner Save Mode

on:

Ot%

Flashing

Power off

Received data is stored in the printer but has not been The printer is receiving or processing data. There is no printable data remaining in the printer. Toner low

Paper jam or cover open Paper out or feed jam Warning (Refer to “Message Display” section)

Toner Save Mode selected Toner Save Mode not selected The panel is being reset

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■ Status Sheet Warning Measures

Feed

Continue

Status Sheet Printing

H

Toner Save Mode

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When the Jam/Cover light is quickly flashing, press this button to

clear a warning.

When the Data light is slowly flashing, press this button to print out data in the printer’s memory.

When the Jam/Cover light is slowly flashing, press this button to

starts printing.

When the Data light is on, press and hold this button until the Data

light begins quickly flashing. A status sheet will them print.

General Description

Toner Save Mode

Reset

■ Toner Counter Reset (Toner Save Mode+ Status Sheet) Toner Counter Reset

Press this button to turn the Toner Save Mode light on (Toner Save Mode selected) or off (Toner Save Mode not selected), or to reset Toner Save Mode.

Press and hold down this button until the Toner Save Mode light begins flashing.

To reset the toner counter, press and hold down the Toner Save Mode and Status Sheet buttons until the Data light turns green and then flashes orange.

1.4.2 Service Mode

This printer has three service mcdes as follows:

■ Hexadecimal Dump

■ Factory Reset

EEPROM Format (EEPROM reset)

■

1.4.2.1 Hexadecimal Dump Mode

The hexadecimal dump mode is a useful

m~e,

hexadecimal dump

until Data light comes on.

turn on the printer while holding down the Toner Save Mode button

tool for troubleshooting data control problems. To enter

1.4.2.2 Factory Reset Mode

This mode resets all settings except the printer name and total printing counter. To enter factory reset mode, turn on the printer while holding down the Toner Save Mode button until only the Toner Save Mode light is on.

1.4.2.3 EEPROM Format Mode

EEPROM format operations are required only when the main controller board or EEPROM is

replaced. These operations are specified in the documentation accompanying these components.

EEPROM format functions (printer name, default paper size

printing counter, and other settings) are all stored in memory. Defaults for the

Turn on the printer while holding down the Status Sheet and Toner Save Mode buttons until only

the Data light is flashing. Note:

EEPROM format functions can be written to EEPROM as follows:

The printer name

selected by jumper J3 for the main controller board when this operation is performed.

(EPL-3000

or ActionLaser 1300) and default paper size

(A4

or letter), toner counter, total

(A4

or letter) are

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1.4.3 Message Display

This printer displays two types of messages on the indicator lights: status and error, and service call error.

1.4.3.1

Status and Error Messages

If any of the following status and errors conditions occur, they will be displayed on the indicator

lights. The error must be cleared immediately using the measures shown in the following table.

Table 1-9. Status and

Indicator Light Display

T&on~r

Mode

F.

—

Data

—

Jam/

Cover

—

ON

Q.F.

Enor

Messages

Status

Resetting Paper jam or cover open

Warning

An error follows.

Insufficient Memory

There is not enough memory to print or download data.

Print Overrun Engine speed faster than print

image processing.

If the printer has unused memory, it automatically recovers.

Measures

—

If paper jams, open the cover and remove the jammed paper. Then close the cover.

Press the Status Sheet

If

you

need an error statement, print a status sheet. The status sheet is the printed error statement.

Erase

downloaded data or add

optional memory.

If the printer cannot

automsticslty

the PAGE PROTECT setting by with the PJL software).

recover, change

mmmand

button.

(utility

1-18

—

S.F.

—

Image Optimum

The printer

quality.

Paper Size Mismatch

The printing paper size is different from the paper size chosen.

EEPROM

The

EEPROM

the new settings.

Soft Error/CPU Error

Controller error

Paper empty or feed jam

uses a lower print

Error

cannot memorize

Erase downloaded data or add

optional memory.

Change the paper and print again.

Try again

Sentice

Insed

then press the Status Sheet button.

call

or clear the paper

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Table 1-9. Status and Error Messages (Continued)

Indicator Light Display

General Description

Data

OR

Q.F.

S.F.

ON

— — —

OFF

F.: Flashing,

1.4.3.2 Service Call Error

This printer automatically checks the operating conditions of each component. If any abnormality

is detected, the printer displays an error message on the control panel.

While the printer detects a service call error, it continuously repeats the following display:

Jam/

Cover

—

OFF

— —

—

OFF OFF

S.F.:

Toner

Save

Mode

—

— —

ON

OFF

Slow Flashing,

Toner low

Data received or data processing

Data held Data not held

Toner Save Mode

No Toner Save Mode

No

power

Q.F.:

Status Measures

Prepare the new imaging

cartridge

—

— — — —

—

Quick Flashing, OR.: Orange light

~

All lights on

Indicator Light Display

Data

ON

OFF

ON ON

Cover

I

1

=-Q-oN 1

OFF I OFF I OFF

All lights off ~ Error code display ~ All lights off

Jam/

OFF

ON

OFF

ON

OFF

T&~~r

Mode

I

OFF OFF

ON

r

OFF

I I

ON

[

‘N

Table 1-10. Service Call Error

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Fusing unit error

Laser light error

Scanner motor error

1

Fan motor error EEPROM format error

1

RAM error

1

I ROM

error

Error

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General Description

1.4.4

Printer Sharing

l%is section describes printer sharing- It is possible to allocate each mode to parallel and optional

interfaces. The entire receives the data first will print first.

User 1

memory

Mode Assignment

Parallel

*

Mode Assignment

will

be allocated to

HP mode

AWPS mode

EpsonScript

mode

L—

EPL+30W/ActionLaaer 19(M Servke Menuel

tie channels

that are used. The interface that

t-

Input buffer

Memory

User 2

Input

Bt#ter

The input buffer size is automatically adjustable from a minimum of 1/1000 of all memory to a maximum of 1/5 of

all

1/1000 of

When the user buffer size for the interface not processing data is a maximum

Note: While EPSONScript Level 2 is used, this printer sets the input buffer.

memory per one step.

AUX

Figure 1-10. Auto

all

memory. If the input buffer is

comects

the host computers

parallel

J

!

Sense Mode

full,

this printer expands the input buffer by

interface and optional interface, the input

~f

1/100 of all memory.

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1.4.5 Emulation Mode Switch Function

This section describes the emulation mode switch function.

1.4.5.1 Emulation Switch by

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

Together they are referred to as

SPL

(Shared Printer Language).

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EPSON Job

This is EPSON’s original language system. It is able to

in Figure 1-11.

PJL:

Printer Job

This is HP’s original language, which is available with the LaserJet III Si printer. It is able to skip among various destinations, as shown in Figure 1-11. The precise specifications for this language are based on the HP LaserJet III Si.

The figure below shows three types of mode switching.

EJL

Neither or

PJL.

nor

Then they enter another mode.

Unguage

Langua@

PJL

switches the mode directly. They first exit

1

PCL5e

4+

EJL

Figure 1-11. Emulation Switch by

sldp

among various destinations, as shown

tlw

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PREFACE

REVISION SHEET

TABLE OF CONTENTS

General Description

1.2 SPECIFICATIONS