Epson FX-850, FX-1050 Service Manual

FX-85t3/I05D

TECHNICAL MANUAL

EPSON

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Copyright 1988 by SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION

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PREFACE

This manual describes functions, theory of electrical and mechanical

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operations, maintenance, and repair of the FX-850 and
The instructions and procedures included herein are intended for the
experienced repair technician, and attention should be given to the
precautions on the preceding page. The chapters are organized as follows:

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Chapter 1 -

Chapter 2 -

Chapter 3 -

Chapter 4 -

Chapter 5 -

Chapter 6 -

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

Provides a general product overview, lists specifications,
and illustrates the main components of the printer.

Describes the theory of printer operation.

Discusses the options

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

Provides Epson-approved techniques for troubleshooting.

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

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REVISION

REVISION TABLE

DATE ISSUED

CHANGE DOCUMENT

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February 15, 1988

1st issue

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PRECAUTIONS

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

to equipment:

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

injury. Great caution should be exercised in performing procedures preceded by
a DANGER headings.

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.

DANGER

1. ALWAYS DISCONNECT THE PRODUCT FROM BOTH THE POWER SOURCE AND THE
HOST COMPUTER BEFORE 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 INSTRUCTED TO DO SO. WHEN
THE POWER SUPPLY CABLE MUST BE CONNECTED, USE EXTREME CAUTION IN
WORKING ON POWER SUPPLY AND OTHER ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS.

WARNING

REPAIRS ON EPSON PRODUCT SHOULD BE PERFORMED ONLY BY AN EPSON

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CERTIFIED REPAIR TECHNICIAN.

2. MAKE CERTAIN THAT THE SOURCE VOLTAGE IS THE SAME AS THE RATED

VOLTAGE, LISTED ON THE SERIAL
UCT HAS A PRIMARY-AC RATING DIFFERENT FROM THE 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
DISCHARGE EQUIPMENT, SUCH AS ANTI-STATIC WRIST STRAPS, WHEN ACCESS­ING INTERNAL COMPONENTS.

5. REPLACE MALFUNCTIONING COMPONENTS ONLY WITH THOSE COMPONENTS
RECOMMENDED BY THE MANUFACTURER; INTRODUCTION OF SECOND-SOURCE
ICS OR OTHER NONAPPROVED COMPONENTS MAY DAMAGE THE PRODUCT AND
VOID ANY APPLICABLE EPSON WARRANTY.

NUMBERIRATING PLATE. IF THE EPSON PROD-

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CHIPS AND CIRCUITRY, USE STATIC

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

CHAPTER 1. GENERAL DESCRIPTION
CHAPTER 2. OPERATING PRINCIPLES

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CHAPTER 3.

CHAPTER 4.

CHAPTER 5.
CHAPTER 6.
APPENDIX

OPTIONAL EQUIPMENTS
(Intentionally omitted at this time)

DISASSEMBLY, ASSEMBLY, AND ADJUSTMENT
TROUBLESHOOTING
MAINTENANCE

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CHAPTER 1

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

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FEATURES

1.1

SPECIFICATIONS

1.2

1.2.1 Hardware Specifications

1.2.1 Firmware Specifications
INTERFACE OVERVIEW

1.3

1.3.1 8-bit Parallel Interface Specifications
DIP SWITCHES AND JUMPER SETTING

1.4

1.4.1 DIP Switch Settings

1.4.2 Jumper Settings
SELF TEST OPERATION

1.5
HEXADECIMAL DUMP FUNCTION

1.6

PRINTER INITIALIZATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1.7

1.7.1 Hardware Initialization

1.7.2 Software Initialization

BUZZER OPERATION AND ERROR CONDITIONS ................. 1-22

1.8

1.8.1 Buzzer Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1.8.2 Error Conditions

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1-3
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1-12
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1-17
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1-18
1-19
1-20

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PAPER HANDLING FUNCTIONS

1.9

1.9.1 Autoloading and

1.9.2 Short Tear-Off Function

1.9.3 Micro-Adjustment Top-of-Form

1.10 PAPER END DETECTION

1.11 MAIN COMPONENTS

1.11.1

1.11.2

1.11.3

1.11.4

1.11.5

Printer Mechanism
PEGX Board (Main Board)

PEBFIL-11

Power Transformer

PGPNL Board (Control Panel) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-29

Housing

Board (Filter Board) and

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Backout Function

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LIST OF FIGURES

Figure 1-1.

Exterior Views of the FX-850/1050

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(TOF) Set Function . . 1-23

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1-23
1-23

1-24
1-25
1-26
1-27

1-28

1-31

1-1

Figure 1-2.

Printhead Pin Configuration

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Figure 1-3.

Cut Sheet Paper Printable Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Figure 1-4.
Figure 1-5.
Figure 1-6.

Figure 1-7.
Figure 1-8.
Figure 1-9.

Figure 1-10. Paper End Detection Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-24

Figure 1-11. Component Locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 1-12.
Figure 1-13.

Figure 1-14. PEGX Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 1-15.

Figure 1-16. Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 1-17. Housing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Fanfold Paper Printable Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Head Adjustment Lever Positioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8

Data Transmission Timing of 8-bit
Parallel Interface

36-pin 57-30360 Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13

Self-Test Printing

Hexadecimal Dump Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-20

Model-3B10

Model-3B60

PEBFIL-11

(FX-850) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

(FX-105O) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Board and Power Transformer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-28

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

Table 1-9.
Table 1-10.
Table 1-11.
Table 1-12.

Table 1-13.

Table 1-14.

Table 1-15.

LIST FO TABLES

Optional Units
Optional Interface Boards
Line Feed Speeds

Cut Sheet Paper Specified Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4

Fanfold Paper Specified Conditions

Roll Paper Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Envelope Specifications

Label Specification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Lever Adjustment

Ribbon Cartridge Specification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8

Dimensions and Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Electrical Specifications
Environmental Conditions

Print Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Print Columns

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Table 1-16.
Table 1-17.

Table 1-18.

Character Size and Pitch
Connector Pin Assignments and
Signal Functions
Printer Select/Deselect Control

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Table 1.19. DIP Switch
Table

1-20. International Character Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-18

Table 1-21.
Table 1-22.
Table 1-23. Self Test Operation

1 Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

DIP Switch 2 Settings

J1

Setting

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1-18

1-18

1-19

Table 1-24. Hexadecimal Dump Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-20

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1.1 FEATURES

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The FX-850 and

CPS.

Either model FX-850 with 80 columns or

to your requirements. The main features are as follows:

Max. printing speed:

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Advanced paper handling functions: Auto tear-off

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SelecType function (Any print mode can be selected directly from the front panel). Once a mode is
selected, it is stored in the non-volatile memory, and is selected when the printer power is turned
on.
Two

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NLQ

Printer driver EPSON

such as

Double-height function
Pitch control is possible in the
Since the IBM emulation mode is standard, these printers are IBM-compatible. The IBM characters
are also standard.

8K-byte

Push tractor unit
Printing is possible on envelopes and labels in addition to fan-fold paper, cut sheets, and roll paper.
User-defined characters are supported in both the Draft and
is registered, it is stored in the non-volatile memory and need not be re-registered. The user-defined
character set can only be selected (as a default character set) using the DIP switches.
Compatible with EPSON optional interface board series #81 XX.

input data buffer (Buffering can be disabled.)

FX-1

050 are serial dot matrix 9-pin terminal

FX-1

050 with

264

CPS

(Draft and Elite)

CPS

220

fonts (Roman and Saris-serif) are standard.

ESC/P-83 is standard. (This driver is compatible with the high class models

FX-800, -1000, -86e, and -286e.)

(Draft and Pica)

Auto loading
Auto back-out

Micro adjustment

NLQ

mode. (Pica, elite, proportional modes)

printers that print at a maximum of 264

136 columns can be selected according

NLQ

(Saris-serif) modes. Once a character

FX-850

Figure 1-1. Exterior Views of the FX-850/1050

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No.

Table 1-1. Optional Units

Name

FX-850

FX-1

050

#83 10
#731 1
#731 2
#7339
#7340
#8750
#8755 (M)
#8758
#81 XX Optional Interface Board

Roll Paper Holder

Pull Tractor Unit
Pull Tractor Unit
Cut Sheet Feeder (single-bin)
Cut Sheet Feeder (single-bin)
Ribbon Cartridge
Ribbon Cartridge
Ribbon Pack

Table 1-2. Optional Interface Boards

No.

#8 143 New serial interface

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#8145

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#8172 I 32 K-byte buffer parallel interface

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IRS-232C

#8 148
#8 149 Intelligent serial interface type II
#8 149M Intelligent serial interface type III
#816 1 IEEE-488 interface
#8 165 Intelligent IEEE-488 interface

#81 72M

current loopinterface type II

Intelligent serial interface

128K-byte buffer parallel interface

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1.2 SPECIFICATIONS

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The

FX-850/l

specifications for the printer.

1.2.1 Hardware Specifications
Printing Method

Pin Configuration

050 communicates

Serial, impact dot matrix
See Figure 1-2 (diameter: 0.29 mm).

with a wide variety of host computers. This section describes the

Wires

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Figure 1-2. Printhead Pin Configuration

Feeding Method

NOTES: 1. When using friction feed:

● Use the paper tension unit.

● Do not use fanfold paper.

● Do not perform reverse feed beyond than 1/6 inches after the paper end has been

detected.

● Do not use multi-part, single-sheet forms.

2. When using tractor feed:

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Release the friction feed mechanism.

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Multiple copies for printing must be finished by pasting them together at the line or dots.

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Copy paper must be a carbonless multi-part paper.
a) When using push tractor feed:
Use the paper tension unit.

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Friction feed

Tractor feed (push: standard, pull: optional)

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● Do not perform reverse feeding for more than 1/6 inches.

● Because accuracy of paper feed cannot be assured, do not perform reverse feeding ‘

after the paper end has been detected.

b) When using pull tractor feed:

● Remove the paper tension unit and mount the pull tractor unit.

● Use the paper path when a single sheet is inserted.

c) When using push-pull tractor feed:

● Remove the paper tension unit and mount the pull tractor unit.

● Do not loosen the paper between the platen and the pull sprocket.

● -Precisely the horizontal position of the pull sprocket and push tractor.

● Do not perform reverse feeding after the paper end has been detected.

Paper Loading Directions

Fanfold paper

Cut sheet paper
Line Spacing
Line Feed Speed See Table 1-3.

Inserted from the rear side
Inserted from the up side

1/6” or programmable (min.

Table 1-3. Line Feed Speeds

f’”

1/2 16“)

Type of Paper Continuous Feed Intermittent Feed Feed Speed

Cut Sheet
Fanfold

Paper Specifications

Cut sheet paper Refer to Table 1-4.

Table 1-4. Cut Sheet Paper Specified Conditions

Width [mm] 182-257 (7.2 - 10.1”) 182-366 (7.2 - 14.4”)
Length
Thickness [mm]
Weight [Kg]

Quality Plain paper

[mm] 182 -

48 ins/line 71 ins/line 3.5 “/see
53 ins/line 76 ins/line

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FX-850 FX-1 050

364 (7.2 - 14.3”)

0.065 -

0.10 (0.0025 - 0.004”)

45 - 70 (14 - 22 lb)

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Copies

NOTE: The form overriding mechanism enables printing as close as 13.5 mm from the bottom edge

of the paper. However, paper feed accuracy is not guaranteed within about 22 mm from the
bottom.

Not available

1-4

Fanfold

Refer to Table 1-5.

Table 1-5. Fanfold Paper Specified Conditions

Width

Copies

Quality
Total Thickness

Weight

paper

Width

[mm]

[sheet]

[mm]

[Kg]

[mm]

FX-850

- 254 (4.0 - 10.0”) 101 - 406 (4.0 - 16.0”) ~

101

4 (1 original + 3 ) at normal temperature
3 (1 original + 2 ) at all temperature range

Plain paper

0.065 -

Fanfold 45-70 (14 -22 lb)
Multi-part forms 34 - 50 X N (N

Refer to Table 1-6.

Table 1-6. Roll Paper Specifications

I

0.32 (0.0025 -0.01 2“)

s

4)

FX-850

only

FX-1 050

Length

Thickness [mm]

I

Weight [Kg]
Quality

I

Copies

Envelope

Size
Weight
Quality

[mm]

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I

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Refer to Table 1-7.

Table 1-7. Envelope Specifications

[mm]

[Kg]

Roll diameter not more than 127 mm (5”)

-0.09 (0.0028 - 0.0035”)

0.07

45 - 55

Plain paper

Not available

FX-850/l

166 X 92, 240 X 104

39-

78 (12

Plain, Bond, Air mail

050

-24 lb)

Operating conditions:
Printing must be executed at normal room temperature.

Envelopes must be oriented with the long direction parallel to the carriage.

1-5

REV.-A

Label

Refer to Table 1-8.

Table 1-8. Label Specifications

f:,,,

.

Size

Thickness [mm]

Printable Area

Cut sheet paper

[mm] 63.5 X 2.38 (2.5 X 15/16”),

0.12”, 3rnm

or more

0.33”,
or more

r

MOX.14.3”

364mm

101.6 X 2.38 (4 X 15/1 6“)

101.6 X 36.5 (4 X 1 7/1 6“)

less than 0.19 (0.0075”)

See Figure 1-3.

10.1*’

(14.4)”.

Printable area

D

r

i
n
t
a

b

I

e

1-

8.5mm

72 -

L

8m(13.6’’),203.6mm

Aec

T

FX-850/l

182 - 257(366)mm

(354.4 mm)

050

T

7

XYZ

-1

I

-

0.12”, 3mm

or more

a

r
e
a

:1

0.87”, 22mm
or more

NOTES: 1. Values in the parentheses apply to the FX-105O.

2. Printing is possible for approximately 42 mm after the bottom edge of a page has
detected. Thus, the value 13.5 mm (lowest print position) is given for reference only. Paper

feed accuracy cannot be assured in the area approximately 22 mm (0.87”) from the bottom
edge of the page.

Figure 1-3. Cut Sheet Paper Printable Area

A8C

1-

1-6

XYZ

-1

1

I

be~n

REV.-A

Fanfold paper

Printable

area

0.36”,
or

more!

0.35”,
or more

Printabh

area

See Figure 1-4.

P

1

9mm

4

9mm

4-

*2

o
0
0
0
0
0
0

o ABC

L

o
0
0

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

o
0
0

o ABC

o

T

o“

i

0
0
0
0
0

10*~(16)”, 101

Printable area

Max. 203.3(

-

350)mm

254(406)mm

,8”(13.8”)

J

XYZ :

J

X’iz :

7

1

*2

~

0
0
0
0
0
0

0
0

0

0
0

0
o
0
0
0
0
0

NOTE: 1. Values in the parentheses apply to FX-105O.

2. 0.47”, 12 mm or more when the 101 to 242 mm (4 to 9.5”) width paper is used.

0.98”, 25 mm or more when the 254 mm (10”) width paper is used.

Figure 1-4. Fanfold Paper Printable Area

Envelopes

Size
Quality
Thickness

No. 6 (166 X 92 mm), No. 10 (240 X 104 mm)
Bond paper, xerographic copier paper, airmail paper

0.16-

0.52 mm (0.0063 -0.01 97”)

NOTE: Differences in thickness within printing area must be less than 0.25 mm (0.0098”).

121

Weight

-241 lb (45 -91

NOTES: 1. Envelope printing is only available at normal temperature.

2. Keep the longer side of the envelope horizontally at setting.

3. Set the left of No. 6 envelope at the setting mark of the sheet guide.

Label

Size

Thickness

2 1/2 X 15/16”, 4 X 15/16”, 4 X 1 7/16”

O.19 mm (0.0075) max.

NOTE: Thickness excluding the base paper must be less than or equal to 0.12 mm (0.0075”).

g\m2)

1-7

REV.-A

NOTES: 1.

3.

4.

Printing of labels is only available at
Labels must be fanfold.

2.
Labels with pressure-sensitive paper

and the total thickness must be less

normal temperature.

must be jointed by pasting along the dots or lines,

than or equal to 0.3 mm (O.

under conditions that must be between 5 to 35 “C and 20 to
Examples of labels: AVERY CONTINUOUS FORM LABELS

AVERY MINI-LINE LABELS

11

8“) to be printed out

80Y0

RH.

:!,,

Lever Adjustment

See Figure 1-5 and Table 1-9.

Table 1-9. Lever Adjustment

Lever Position

2nd

3rd
4th

5th

Paper Thickness [mm]

0.06 -0.12

-0.17

o.13

0.18

0.26 .

:::

Head adjustment Lever

‘“’ward-

.fl

(*’

~

q“’’”’”

-~

o

?

~

Figure 1-5.

Head Adjustment Lever
Positioning

NOTES: 1. When printing density becomes lighter, set the head adjustment lever one position lower.

2. When using thicker paper than shown in the above table, set the head adjustment lever
to the 6th or higher appropriate position by performing the self-test operation.

:

.

<=,”

Ribbon Cartridge

Printer

Color

Life
Dimension

(W) X (h) X (d)

See Table 1-10.

Table 1-10. Ribbon

Ribbon Model No.

[characters]

[mm]

Cartridge Specification

#8750

FX-850

3 million (14 dots/character)

293 X 34 X 72

1-8

f-

#8755 (M)

FX-1 050

Black

I

468 X 34 X 78

Dimensions

Weight

See Table 1-11 (Details are shown in Figures A-45 and 46.).
See Table 1-11.

Table 1-11. Dimensions and Weight

Width [mm] Height [mm]

FX-850

FX-I 050 605 150

NOTE: Excluding platen knob and paper guide.

Electrical Specifications See Table 1-12.

—

Voltage [V AC]

Frequency range [Hz] 49.5 - 60.5
Rating current [A]

Insulation resistance [M ohm] min.
(between AC line and chassis)

430 150

Table 1-12. Electrical Specifications

Depth [mm]

120 V Version

*

120V

10YO

2

360

360

Weight [Kg]

9.5

12.5

220/240 V Version

220/240V

10

& 10%

1

Dielectric strength [V AC, rms]
(1 minute, between AC line and chassis)

Environmental Conditions

Temperature [“C]

Humidity [% RH]
Resistance to shock [G] (within 1 ms)
Resistance to vibration [G] (55 Hz, max.)

Reliability

MCBF

MTBF

Printhead

life

1250

Refer to Table 1-13.

Table 1-13. Environmental Conditions

Storage

- 60

–30

- 85

5

2

0.50

5 million lines (excluding

(MCBF

. . .

Mean Cycles Between Failure)

FX-850: 4000

FX-105O: 6000

100 million characters (14 dots/character)

POH

(duty 25%)

POH

printhead)

(duty 25%)

1250

Operating

5 -35

10 - 80

1

0.25
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1-9

REV.-A

Safety Approvals

Safety standards

Radio Frequency
Interference

1.2.2

Firmware Specifications

UL4785th (U.S.A. version)
CSA22.2#220
VDE0806

(RFI)

FCC class B (U.S.A. version)

VDE871 (European version)

(TUV)

(European version)

Control Code

Printing Direction

Text

Bit-image
Character Code
Character Set

Font

Printing Mode

NOTE: A condensed mode for 15

ESC/P-83

Bidirectional printing with logic seeking
Unidirectional printing
8 bits
96 ASCII and 13 international character sets
Graphics

NLQ
NLQ

Draft:

Printing quality

Character pitch (10, 12, 15

Roman:
Saris-serif: 10, 12, 15, Proportional

Condensed
Double-width
Double-height
Emphasized

Double-strike
Italic
Underlined

CPI

characters is not available.

10, 12, 15, Proportional

10, 12, 15, Proportional

(Draft/NLQ)

CPI

or Proportional)

Print Speed

I

Draft pica

I

Draft elite

ICondensed draft pica
IEmphasized draft pica

NLQ

NOTE: When any italic character is in the same line, the print speed

the parentheses.

Refer to Table 1-14.

Table 1-14. Print Speed

Type of Letters

normal pica

I

I

I
I

1-10

Print Speed

220 (107)

264 (1 28)

183 (91)
107

45

[CPS]

will be reduced to the value in

Print Columns

Refer to Table 1-15.

Table 1-15. Print Columns

Printable Columns

Type of Letters

FX-850

Normal

Condensed

I

Elite

I

Condensed elite 160

NOTE: In Condensed mode, printable column is always 137.

(Previous FX series is 132.)

Character Size, Pitch Refer to Table 1-16.

Table 1-16. Character Size and Pitch

Type of Letters

I

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Width

137

[mm] [mm]

80

96

Height

IcPI]

FX-1 050

136

I

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Character Pitch

233

163

272

[mm]

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Normal

Emphasized
Condensed
Elite 1.7

Condensed elite 0.85

NOTE: Width of Elite character is changed to 1.7 mm from 2.1

mm (not same as normal mode).

2.1

2.1

1.05

3.1

3.1

3.1

3.1

3.1

2.54 (1 O

2.54 (1 O

1.48 (17

2.11 (12

1.27 (20

cpi)

cpi)
cpi)
cpi)
cpi)

1-11

REV.-A

1.3 INTERFACE OVERVIEW

The

FX-850/l

1.3.1 8-bit Parallel Interface Specifications

Data Transmission Mode
Synchronization
Handshaking
Logic Level

Data Transmission Timing

Connector

050 has 8-bit parallel interface as standard.

pallarel

8-bit

By STROBE pulse
By BUSY and ACKNLG (either or both)

TTL compatible

See Figure 1-6.
57-30360 (AMPHENOL) or equivalent

(See Figure 1-7.)

‘“s’

—--J---’

2!-,

=

NOTE: Transmission time (rising and falling time) of every input signal must be less than 0.2

—r—Lrl———ttt—

Figure 1-6. Data Transmission Timing of 8-bit Parallel Interface

ps.

.:.

t,, .

1-12

fn

n

-.
s

;

REV.-A
Table 1-17 shows the connector pin assignments and signal functions of the 8-bit parallel interface.

Table 1-17. Connector Pin Assignments and Signal Function

~,.

.., ’

<

Pin No.

1

2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9

10

11

Signal Name

STRORE

DATA 1
DATA 2
DATA 3
DATA 4
DATA 5
DATA 6
DATA 7
DATA 8

ACKNLG

BUSY

Return Pin No.

19

20

21
22
23
24
25
26
27

28

29

DIR

Strobe pulse to read the input data.

In

be more than 0.5#s. Input data is latched after falling
edge of this signal.

These signals represent information of the 1st to 8th

In

In

bits of parallel data, respectively. Each signal is at
“HIGH” level when data is logical “1“ and “LOW” when

In

logical “O”.

In
In
In
In
In

out

This pulse indicates data has been received and the
printer is ready to accept more data.
Pulse width is approximately

out

A “HIGH” signal indicates that the printer cannot
receive data.

ing cases:

1. During data entry

2. During printing operation

3. In off-line status

4. During printer error status

Functional Description

Pulse width must

12#s.

The signal becomes “HIGH” in the follow-

19

12
13
14

15
16
17

18

- 30

31

32

PE

AUTO FEED XT

NC

Ov

CHASSIS

GND

NC

GND

INIT

ERROR

30

out

A “HIGH” signal indicates that the printer is out of paper.
Pulled up to

In

With this signal at “LOW”’ level, the paper is automati­cally fed one line after printing.
(The signal level can be fixed to “LOW”’ with DIP SW 2-4.)

Not used.
Logic
Printer chassis

In the printer, the chassis
isolated from each other.

Not used.

TWISTED-PAIR RETURN signal

In

When the level of this signal become

GND

+5V

through 3.3 K ohms resistor.

level.

GND.

GND

and the logic

GND

level.

“LOW”, the printer
controller is reset to its initial state and the print buffer
is cleared. This signal is normally at “HIGH” level, and
its pulse width must be more than 50 @ at the receiving
terminal.

out

The level of this signal becomes “LOW” when the
printer is in -

1. Paper-out status

2. Off-line status

3. Error status

GND

are

1-14

Table 1-17. Connector Pin Assignments and Signal Function (cent’d)

REV.-A

Pin No. Signal Name

33

34

35

36

NOTES: 1.

2.

GND

NC

SLCT-IN

“DIR” refers to the direction of signal flow as viewed from the printer.
“Return” denotes “TWISTED-PAIR RETURN” and is to be connected at signal ground level.
As to the wiring for the interface, be sure to use a twisted-pair cable for each signal and
never fail to complete connection on the Return side. To prevent noise effectively, these
cables should be shielded an connected to the chassis of the host computer and the printer,
respectively.

3.

All interface conditions are based on TTL level. Both the rise and fall times of each signal
must be less than

4.

Data transfer must not be carried out by ignoring the
(Data transfer to this printer can be carried out only after confirming the

or when the level of the BUSY signal is “LOW”.)

Return Pin No.

0.2Ks.

DIR

Functional Description

Same as with Pin No. 19 to 30.

Not used.
Pulled up to
The DC

In

“HIGH” level.
(Internal fixing can be carried out with Jumper- l.)

+5V

through 3.3 K ohms resistor.

l/DC3

code is only valid when this signal is

ACKNLG

or BUSY signal.

ACKNLG

signal

1-15

REV.-A

Table 1-18 shows the printer select/deselect (DC

SLCT-IN

input, DC 1

/DC3,

and interface signals.

Table 1-18. Printer Select/Deselect Control

l/DC3)

control, including relations among ON-LINE,

:):>

f

. .

ON-LINE SW

OFF-LINE

ON-LINE HIGH

HIGH/LOW

SLCT-IN

LOW

Dcl/Dc3

DC

l/DC3

DC 1

DC3 HIGH

DC 1

DC3 HIGH

ERROR

LOW HIGH
HIGH

HIGH

LOW\HIGH

(During data
entry)

LOW\HIGH

(During data
entry)

LOW/HIGH
(During data after entry
entry)

LOW/HIGH
(During data
entry)

BUSY

ACKNLG

No pulse Disable
Pulse output

after entry

Pulse output
after entry

Pulse output

Pulse output
after entry

DATA ENTRY

Enable

mal

Enable
(Waits DC1.
See Note 2)

Enable (Nor-

mal

(Nor-

Process)

Process)

NOTES: 1. In the Table 1-18, it is assumed that no ERROR status exists other than that attributable

to OFF-LINE mode.

DC3

2. Once the printer is deselected by the

code, the printer will not revert the selected state

unless the DC 1 code is input again. (In the deselected state, the printer ignores input data

1

until the DC

3. The DC 1 and

code is received.)

DC3

codes are enabled only when the

SLCT-IN

signal (Input Connector No.36

for the parallel interface unit) is HIGH and printer power is initialized.

4. If the

SLCT-IN

signal is LOW when the printer is initialized, DC

l/DC3

printer select/deselect

control is invalidated, and these control codes are ignored.

5. If the

SLCT-IN

signal is HIGH and is not set to LOW by jumper 6 when printer initialized,

the printer starts from the selected (DC 1 ) state.

L

f-:

1-16

1.4 DIP SWITCHES AND JUMPER SETTINGS

REV.-A

This section describes the DIP switch selections and jumper setting for the

1.4.1 DIP Switch Settings

The DIP switches are located at the right side of the printer. When the printer hardware is initialized,
the following functions are set to the default values shown in the table below.

Table 1-19. DIP Switch 1 Settings

WV

1-1
1-2
1-3
1-4
1-5

1-6
1-7

Description
Default character set

Shape of zero

Table select

Protocol mode

Short tear-off mode

International character set

User-defined
Slashed
Graphic
IBM emulation

off

See Table 1-20.

ON

FX-850/l

OFF
ROM
Not slashed
Italic
ES C/P

On

050 printer.

1-8

NOTE:

Default character set

Shape of zero

Protocol mode

When DIP

When DIP switch 1-1 is ON, the user-defined character set will be selected as default.

User-defined characters are maintained in printer memory even when the power is turned off,
so the user-defined character set can be easily selected simply by turning off the power, setting
this switch to ON, and then turning the power on again.

When DIP switch 1-2 is ON, prints
for clearly distinguishing between

When DIP switch 1-4 is ON, printer operates in the IBM emulation mode; when off, printer
operates in the Epson
Functions of
emulation mode.

SW1-4 is on (IBM mode), the function of DIP SW1-3 changes to auto CR ON/OFF.

a stashed zero (0); when OFF, prints open zeros (0).

uppercase O and zero when printing program lists,

ESC/P mode.

DIP

switches 1-6, 1-7, and 1-8 are different when using the printer in the IBM

Useful
etc.

Short Tear-off

When print operation has finished, the short tear-off feature automatically feeds the perforation

of the continuous paper to the tear-off edge of the sheet guide cover so that the user can tear

off the last sheet. When the user resume printing, the paper is fed backward to the loading
position.

1-17

REV.-A

Country

Table 1-20. International Character Set

WV

1-6

SW

1-7

SW

1-8

IBM

CG

Table

,,# ,.
.:

USA

France

Germany
UK ON OFF
Denmark
Sweden
Italy
Spain

NOTE: When DIP SW1-4 is on (IBM mode), the functions of DIP SW1-6

through

SW1-8 change to IBM character generator selection.

ON

ON
ON

OFF
OFF ON
OFF OFF ON
OFF

Table 1-21. DIP Switch 2 Settings

ON

ON
OFF

ON ON

OFF

ON
OFF

ON
OFF

OFF

OFF

CG Table 1

CG

Table 2

Sw

2-1
2-2 Cut sheet feeder mode
2-3
2-4

I

1.4.2 Jumper Setting

The jumper J 1 is located on the main board and it can

I

I

NOTE: If the jumper J 1 is connected, the

Page length

1 -inch skip over perforation

Auto line feed

ON

OFF

signal is fixed to LOW, and DC 1 /DC3 printer
select control is ignored.

Description

Table 1-22. J1 Setting

Fix to “LOW”

Depend on the external signal.

ON

12 inch 11 inch

On
On

On

fiw

;:;-

SLCT-:?-!

SLCT-IN

OFF

off
off
off

signal to “LOW” level.

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1.

1-18

1.5 SELF TEST OPERATION

The

FX-850/l

● Control Circuit Functions

● Printer Mechanism Functions

● Print Quality

● DIP Switch Settings

Table 1-23 lists the self test operating instructions and Figure 1-8 shows the self test printing.

050 printer has the following self test (self printing) function which checks the following:

Table 1-23. Self Test Operation

REV.-A

Type-face

Draft

NLQ

Start

stop

Turn the power ON while pressing the

LINE FEED switch.

● Paper out condition.

● Press the ON-LINE switch, and turn

Turn the power ON while pressing the

the power OFF.

FORM FEED switch.

MF’12S1

Default character
Shape of zero

CG

Table
Protocol mode
Automatic tear-off
Country

F’age Length

CSF Mode

F“erforation

Skip

fiuto

LF

Input

Buffer

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-./012345678g:; <=>?@ABCDE~JKLMN()~S

NLQ

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s%& J()*+,
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BTUVWKYZ[\l--’abcdefsMjkhnopqrstuvwxyz{

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(Roman) Mode

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KLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ[

KLMNOP12RSTUVWXYZ[ \] A-’

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(Saris-Serif) Mode

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‘abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz(

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1.6 HEXADECIMAL DUMP FUNCTION

The hexadecimal dump function causes the printer to print the received data in hexadecimal. The printer

prints 16 values in hexadecimal, followed by the corresponding ASCII characters, on one line. If there
is no corresponding printable character for a value (i.e. a control code), a period (.) is printed. Any

remaining data (less than 16 values) can be printed by operating the ON LINE switch. No panel settings
can be made in the hexadecimal dump mode. This function makes it easy for technician to identify
source of communications problems between the printer and computer.
Table 1-24 lists the self test operating instructions and Figure 1-9 shows the hexadecimal dump printing.

Table 1-24. Hexadecimal Dump Operation

the

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Function Operation

Hexadecimal dump mode

CIata
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0003
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0006
0007

0008
0009
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0011
0012
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0016
0017

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0021
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0025
0026

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0029
OCUA

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O02C
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O(;12E
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0030

0(:,31
0032

0033

CIOT4

0035

0036

0037

CMHB

0039

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Turn the power ON while

pressing both the LINE FEED
and FORM FEED switches

Dump Mode

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18 7e 01 IB 57 00

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72 6? 78 20 39 2D 70 69

61

6C 20 70 72 69 6E 74 65 72 73 20 74 68 61 74

OD

OA 20 20 20 70 72 69 6E 74

6D 61 78 69 6D 75 6D 20 6F 66 20 32 36 34 20 4.3

50 53 2E 20 20 45 b? 74 6S 65 72 20 6D 6F 64 65
6C W 46 5S 2D 3S 35
20 63 bF bC 75 6D 6E 77 20 6F 72 20 46 58 2D
OA 20 20 20 31 30 35 30 20 77 69 74 60 20 31 33
36 20 6S 6F 6C 75 6D 6E 73 20 63 61 6E 20 62 65

20

73 65 6C 65 63 74 65 64 20 61 63 63 6F 72 64

b~ 6E 67 20 74 6F 20 79 6F 75 72 20 72 65 71 75

69

72 65 6D 6S 6E 74 73 2E 20 20 S4 68 65 OD OA
20 20 20 6D 61 b9 6E 20 66 65 61 74 73 72 65 73
20 61 72

OD

06 OD OA 20
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36 34 20
64

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61 70 65

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20 20 20
20 20 20 20 20 20 20

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20

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1.7 PRINTER INITIALIZATION

There are two initialization methods: hardware initialization and software initialization.

1.7.1 Hardware Initialization

This type of initialization occurs when printer power is turned on or when the printer receives the INIT
signal from the host computer via the 8-bit parallel interface.
When printer is initialized in this way, it performs the following actions:

● Initializes printer mechanism.

● Sets the on-line mode.

● Sets the page length to 11 or 12 inches according to the DIP switch.

● Clears the input data buffer and print buffer.

● Read DIP switch and jumper settings.

● Sets the print mode according to the DIP switch and the non-volatile memory set by control panel.

● Sets printer selections to their default values

1.7.2 Software Initialization

This type of initialization occurs when the printer receives command

(ESC @)

via software.

When the printer is initialized in this way, it performs the following actions:

● Clears the print buffer.

● Sets printer selections to their default values.

NOTE: The printer’s default values are as follows:

Page Position Preset paper position becomes top of form position
Left and Right Margin

Released
Line Spacing 1/6 inches
Vertical Tab Position

Cleared
Horizontal Tab Position Every 8 characters (relative)
VFU Channel Channel O
Family Number of Type Style Roman (Family Number O)
Downloaded Characters Deselected: Software initialize

Cleared:

Hardware initialize
Justification Left justification
Character Per Inch
Bit Image Mode Assignment

Printing Effects

10

ESC

ESC

Z =

Cleared

K =

ESC

ESC

X 3

X O,

ESC

L =

ESC

X 1,

ESC

=

ESC

X 2,

●

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