This manual is an introduction to the LC-7211.
It is designed for use as a reference for periodic inspections and maintenance procedures to be executed by
service personnel. It is not intended for the general user. Users of this manual should have a basic knowledge
and understanding of the English language.
• This manual is divided into the following sections:
Chapter 1General Specifications
Chapter 2Theory of Operation
Chapter 3Adjustments
Chapter 4Parts Replacement
Chapter 5Maintenance and Lubrication
Chapter 6Troubleshooting
Chapter 7Parts List
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• First edition: Dec. 1995
Second edition : Aug. 1996
Third edition: Aug. 1997
EnvironmentOperating temperature:41°F to 95°F (5°C to 35°C)
Storage temperature:–22°F to 149°F (–30°C to 65°C)
Operating humidity:30% to 80% (noncondensing)
Storage humidity:20% to 90% (noncondensing)
PaperCut-sheet
Paper width:5.5" to 12" / 140 to 305mm
Paper length:5.5" to 11"/ 140 to 280mm
Paper weight (1-ply):14 to 42 lbs / 52 to 156 g/m2 / 45 to 135 kg
Multi-part:11 to 14 lbs / 40 to 52 g/m2 / 34 to 45 kg; pressure
sensitive paper
Total thickness: 0.020" / 0.5mm
Copies:Original + 6
Fanfold
Paper width:4.5" to 12" / 114 to 305mm
Paper weight (1-ply):14 to 22 lbs / 52 to 81 g/m2 / 45 to 70 kg
Multi-part:11 to 14 lbs / 40 to 52 g/m2 / 34 to 45 kg; pressure
sensitive paper
Total thickness: 0.02" / 0.5mm
Copies:Original + 6
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Labels
Backing sheet:4.5" to 12" / 114 to 305mm
Thickness:
Backing sheet0.0028" to 0.0035" / 0.07 to 0.09mm
Total thickness0.0075" / 0.19mm max.
Envelope
#109.4 × 4.1 / 240 × 104mm
EmulationStandard Mode: EPSON ESC/P (9-pin)
IBM Mode: Proprinter III
InterfaceStandard:Centronics parallel
Option:RS-232C serial
Ribbon TypeOn-carriage, dedicated
Fabric monochrome ribbon (Black only)
Z9HD:Standard type
LZ9:Long life type (option)
Ribbon LifeZ9HD:2 million characters (ASCII draft)
LZ9:4 million characters (ASCII draft)
Power Supply120V AC +10%/–17%, 230V AC +14%/–13%; 50/60Hz (depending on country of
purchase)
Power Consumption10W during stand-by
31W during ASCII draft printing
OptionsSPC-8K Serial-To-Parallel Converter
Weight 16.1lbs/7.3kg
525mm
20.67”
Fig. 1-1 External dimensions
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230mm
370mm
14.57”
9.06”
2.External Appearance and Composition
Adjustment lever
Paper guide
Power switch
Front cover
Platen knob
Control panel
Fig. 1-2 Front view of the Printer
Interface connector
Fig. 1-3 Rear view of the Printer
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Release laber
Fig. 1-4 Front cover removed
Fig. 1-5 Diagram of internal layout
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3.Control Panel
3-1. Switch Combination Functions
BANKSW
A1
ROMAN
B2
SANSERIF
C3
COURIER
D4
PRESTIGE
E5
ORATOR
F
QUIET
FONTMODELFON LINE
Hex-DumpLong test Short test 1
MICRO FEED
Short test 2
EDS mode
POWER
DRAFT
QUIET
6
FF
Dot-adjust mode
= Push
= Hold
EDS mode
Aging mode
Tear off Set/Eject/Park Off-LineQuiet
ModeLF/SetOn-LineFont
Panel macroForm feed
Backward Forward Micro feed
Set TOF
Buffer clear and All reset
Auto loading position change mode
BankSwitchOn/OffExit
Print
LeftRightNextExit
POWER-ON
ON-LINE
OFF-LINE
EDS MODE
DOT ADJUSTMENT MODE
Paper
Loading
BackwardFowardCancel
Set
Save
Factory settings
AUTO LOADING POSITION CHANGE MODE
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3-2. EDS Mode Settings
BankSwitchFunctionONOFF
A1EmulationStandard / EPSONIBM
B1Graphics DirectionBi-directionalUni-directional
C1, 2Print Mode
D1,2,3,4Page Length
E1,2,3,4,5Code Page (CT=Graphics, IBM #1, #2)
F1, 2, 3, 4, 5LQ Font Selection
2Character Table (CT) Standard / EPSON modeGraphicsItalics
IBM modeIBM #2IBM #1
3RAM UsageInput BufferDownload Buffer
4(Not used)
5Paper Out DetectorEnabledDisabled
6(Not used)
10cpiONONON20cpiOFF OFF ON
12cpiOFF ONONProportionalONONOFF
17cpiONOFF ON
6QuietDisabledEnabled
11"/LetterONONONON14"/LegalOFF ONOFF ON
8"OFF ONONON10.5"/ExecutiveONOFF OFF ON
11.7"/A4ONOFF ONON7.25"/ExecutiveOFF OFF OFF ON
12"OFF OFF ONON3.5"ONONONOFF
8.5"/LetterONONOFF ON5.5"OFF OFF ONOFF
#437ONONONONON#1001ONONONONOFF
#850OFF ONONONON#737OFF ONONONOFF
#860ONOFF ONONON#851ONOFF ONONOFF
#861OFF OFF ONONON#869OFF OFF ONONOFF
#863ONONOFF ONON#928ONONOFF ONOFF
#865OFF ONOFF ONON#2001OFF ONOFF ONOFF
#866ONOFF OFF ONON#772ONOFF OFF ONOFF
#3840OFF OFF OFF ONON#774OFF OFF OFF ONOFF
#3841ONONONOFF ON#3001ONONONOFF OFF
#3843OFF ONONOFF ON#3002OFF ONONOFF OFF
#3844ONOFF ONOFF ON#3011ONOFF ONOFF OFF
#3845OFF OFF ONOFF ON#3012OFF OFF ONOFF OFF
#3846ONONOFF OFF ON#3021ONONOFF OFF OFF
#3847OFF ONOFF OFF ON#3031OFF ONOFF OFF OFF
#3848ONOFF OFF OFF ON#3041ONOFF OFF OFF OFF
#852OFF OFF OFF OFF ON
International Character Set (CT=Italics)
U.S.A.ONONONONONJapanONONONOFF ON
FranceOFF ONONONONNorwayOFF ONONOFF ON
GermanyONOFF ONONONDenmark-2ONOFF ONOFF ON
EnglandOFF OFF ONONONSpain-2OFF OFF ONOFF ON
Denmark-1ONONOFF ONONLatin AmericaONONOFF OFF ON
SwedenOFF ONOFF ONONKoreaOFF ONOFF OFF ON
ItalyONOFF OFF ONONIrelandONOFF OFF OFF ON
Spain-1OFF OFF OFF ONONLegalOFF OFF OFF OFF ON
RomanONONONONONPrestigeOFF OFF ONONON
SanserifOFF ONONONONOratorOFF OFF OFF ONON
CourierONOFF ONONON
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4.Parallel Interface
4-1. General Specifications
ItemSpecifications
InterfaceCentronics-compatible
Synchronization SystemVia externally supplied STROBE pulse
I/F ProtocolUsing ACK and BUSY signals
Logic LevelCompatible with TTL level
ACK
Data
STROBE
(EDS B-6 : ON)
STROBE
(EDS B-6 : OFF)
BUSY
4.1µs
4.1µs
tttt
t : More than 0.5µs
Fig. 1-6 Timing Charts for Parallel Interface
4-2. Connector Signals
PinNameFunction
1STROBEGoes low for ≥ 0.5µs when active.
2DATA0
3DATA1
4DATA2
5DATA3
6DATA4
7DATA5
8DATA6
9DATA7
10ACK10µs low to acknowledge receipt of data.
11BUSYPrinter sets line low when ready to receive data.
12PAPERHigh when paper runs out.
13SELECTHigh when printer is on-line.
14AFXTPrinter ignores this signal.
15Not used.
16SIGNAL GNDSignal ground
17CHASSISChassis ground (isolated from signal ground)
18+5V+5V DC output from printer
19~30GNDTwisted pair ground return
31RESETPrinter is reset when this signal goes low.
32ERRORLow when printing cannot continue due to error.
33EXT GNDExternal ground
34~35Not used
36SELECT INPrinter ignores this signal.
These signals represent information for the 1st through 8th bit of
parallel data, respectively. Each signal is HIGH when data is logical 1,
and LOW when logical 0.
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5Serial Interface (optional)
When using the serial interface, the optional Serial-Parallel Converter must be connected to the printer.
5-1. General Specifications
ItemSpecifications
InterfaceRS-232C level
Synchronization SystemAsynchronous
Baud rate150 - 19,200 bits per second (BPS) [selectable]
150, 300, 600, 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200 BPS
Word length
Start bit:1 bit
Data bit:7 or 8 bits (selectable)
Parity bit:Odd, Even or None (selectable)
Stop bit:More then 1bit length
Signal polarity
Mark:Logic “1” (–3V to –15V)
Space:Logic “0” (+3V to +15V)
HandshakingDTR
XON/XOFF
ETX/ACK
Data buffer8KB (standard)
5-2. Connector Signal and Functional Descriptions
Pin No.Signal nameDirectionFunction
1GND—
2TXDOUT
3RXDIN
4RTSOUT
5CTS—
6NC
7GND—
8~10NC
11RCHOUT
12~19NC
20DTROUT
21~25NC
Printer chassis ground.
This pin carries data from the printer.
This pin carries data to the printer.
Always space.
This signal is space when the computer is ready to send data.
The printer does not check this pin.
Unused.
Signal ground.
Unused.
The printer sets this signal to space when it is ready to receive data.
This line carries the same signal as pin 20.
Unused.
The printer sets this signal to space when it is ready to receive data.
Unused.
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5-3. DIP Switch Settings
SwitchONOFF
All switches are set to ON before the printer leaves the factory.
Baud rateSwitch 6Switch 7Switch 8
18 data bits7 data bits
2No parityParity checked
3
4
5Odd parityEven parity
6
7Data transfer rate – see table below
8
These settings can be changed in the EE-PROM mode by writing data directly to the EE-PROM on the main logic board:
Setting EE-PROM mode
• Send <ESC><SUB>(09)H command.
Canceling EE-PROM mode
• Initialize the printer by sending <ESC>@
6-2. Explanation of special control codes
<ESC>@Exits printer from EE-PROM mode and initializes the printer.
<ESC>M@Returns all data in the EE-PROM to the factory settings. After the buffer is cleared, the buzzer sounds. If
the printer is powered off before the buzzer sounds, all data in the buffer is not cleared.
If all data is not cleared from the buffer, operation is not guaranteed. Be sure to allow the buzzer
to sound before you turn the printer off!
<ESC>MWn
CodeFunctionAddressCapacity
<ESC>MW0 <data>Stores data into entire area of EE-PROM. 00H-7FH128bytes
<ESC>MW1nmStores data (m) into the address (n)nH1 byte
<ESC>MW2<data>Stores auto-start software data into2CH-54H41bytes
EE-PROM.55H-7DH41bytes
• The data (m) used in the commands above are stored in the specified address in order (n).
• When the data to be stored exceeds the specified capacity, subsequent data are ignored.
• Data are stored in the EE-PROM according to the memory map. (See section 3. EDS mode setting and
6-3. EE-PROM Map.)
• After all data are stored, a beep indicates the completion of storage.
• If the printer is powered off during data storage, data stored before power off are valid, but subsequent
operation of the printer is not guaranteed.
Do not power off the printer while data is being stored!
<ESC>MRDumps all data in the EE-PROM to a hard copy.
For an example of using these control codes, see section 6-4. For the corresponding EE-PROM addresses, see the
EE-PROM memory map in section 3-2. EDS mode setting and 6-3 EE-PROM Map.
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6-3. EE-PROM MP
AddressFunctionFactory data
00HEDS settingFFH
Bit Function10
b0 Emulation
Character Table
b1Standard / EPSON modeGraphicsItalics
IBM modeIBM #2IBM #1
b2 RAM UsageInput Buffer
b3 (Not used)——
b4 Paper out DetectorEnabledDisabled
b5 (Not used)——
01HEDS settingFFH
Bit Function10
b0 Graphics DirectionBi-directionalUni-directional
b1 Tear-offDisabledEnabled
b2 Line Spacing1/6"1/8"
b3 Auto LF with CRDisabledEnabled
b4 Zero StyleNormalSlashed
b5 Strobe TimingNormalReverse
Follow this procedure to rewrite the EE-PROM.
(1)Turn the printer on.
(2)Load a BASIC disk in the computer.
(3)Turn the computer on.
(4)Set a sheet of paper in the printer, and press the ON LINE switch.
(5)Enter the program listed below and run the program.
10 LPRINT CHR$(27);CHR$(26);CHR$(&H09) Enters the EE-PROM mode.
20 LPRINT CHR$(27);”MW1";Starts rewriting the EE-PROM.
CHR$(&H01);Address data from &H01 will show
EDS mode from the EE-PROM memory
map.
CHR$(&HFB)Data from &HFB will change the Line
spacing from 1/6" to 1/8".
30 LPRINT CHR$(27);”MR”Dumps all EE-PROM data to hexadeci-
The block diagram of this printer is shown in Fig. 2-1.
Data (From Host Computer)
Print head
LED
Switch
Control
panel board
Power
supply unit
AC Power
Parallel
interface
Masked ROM
2M
UVE-PROM
512K
EE-PROM
Main logic board
Driver
Gate array
CPU
Driver
RAM
Carriage
motor
Detectors
Paper feed
motor
Printer
mechanism
Fig. 2-1 Block Diagram
(1)Main Logic Board
This board receives data from the host computer and stores it in the RAM in the order it arrives. The CPU on this
board reads the data from the RAM, and edits it according to the program stored in the ROM.
When editing is completed, various drive signals from the CPU are sent to the printer mechanism to perform
printing.
Explanation
• CPU TMP90C041
Controls this printer.
• UVE-PROM 27512 512K bit
Contains the program which executes control of the printer. UVE-PROM is not provided with some versions of the
software.
• Masked ROM 2M bit
Contains the character font and the program.
• EE-PROM KM93C46 64 × 16 bits
Contains the data (EDS data and so on) in the memory switch.
• RAM 256K bytes
Used as a stack area, work area and data buffer of the CPU.
• Parallel interface
• Gate array (custom IC)
Inputs/outputs several signals.
• Driver
The data edited by the CPU and gate array are sent to the printer mechanism after conversion to the signal for the
print head drive and motor drives.
(2)Control panel board
Panel circuit for manual control of the printer.
(3)Printer Mechanism
Consists of a print head, carriage motor, paper feed motor, and detectors.
(4)Power Supply Unit
Converts AC power to 33VDC and 5VDC.
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2.Main Logic Board
2-1. General Flow Chart
The flow chart below shows you the general flow of editing and printing operations.
POWER ON
Initialization
Ready state
Read data
Control
code?
No
Control code
NO
Data processing
NO
Return action
YES
processing
Print?
YES
or printing
Return?
YES
Data
storage
(Line buffer determination)
(Print out of data)
Fig. 2-2 General Flow Chart of Editing and Printing
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3.Power Supply Circuit
A ringing choke converter type circuit is used with a dropper type circuit in the power supply unit, fulfilling the input and
output conditions described in the chart below.
Voltage RangeMax. Current OutputServiceCircuit Type
Input
Output
110VAC, 120VAC1.0 A
220VAC to 240VAC0.6 A
5 VDC ±5%0.4 ADropper
For logic circuit
drive, for motor
holding.
33 VDC ±5%1.25ARinging choke
For print head
drive, for motor
converter.
drive.
Input
110VAC
120VAC
220VAC
230VAC
240VAC
Noise filter
circuit
Switching
section
(Transistor Q1)
Control
circuit
In rush current
protection
circuit
Transformer T1
PC1
Photo-Coupler
Fig. 2-3 Power Supply unit block diagram
Rectifier
circuit
Ringing
choke
converter
Dropper
circuit
Voltage
reference
Output
33V DC
Output
5V DC
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4.Mechanism
4-1. Print Head Mechanism
The print head consists of 9 needle wires and 9 print solenoids.
The following explains how each needle wire operates during printing.
(1)When the print solenoid is energized, the clapper is attracted by the iron core and the needle wire is driven toward
the platen.
(2)This needle wire hits the platen via the ink ribbon and paper. A single dot is printed on the paper.
(3)When the print solenoid is de-energized, the needle wire is returned to its original position by rebound energy and
spring and clapper holder (leaf spring) force.
Paper
Platen
Spring
Paper guide
Ink ribbon
Clapper holder
Stopper
Clapper
Needle wire
Print solenoid
Guide
Subguide
Iron core
Fig. 2-4 Outline of Print Head Mechanism
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4-2. Print Head Carrying Mechanism
The print head carrying mechanism consists of a carriage, timing belt, carriage motor, and home position detector.
Carriage
The carriage is supported horizontally by the carriage stay and rear angle. The carriage moves from side to side with
the print head mounted above it. A timing belt is clamped to the base of the carriage and a shield plate is mounted
at the base for home position detection.
Timing Belt
The timing belt is suspended between the timing pulley of the carriage motor and the timing pulley of the tension
lever. The timing belt maintains a constant tension.
The timing belt is also clamped to the base of the carriage so that it can move the carriage accurately with driving
force from the carriage motor.
Carriage Motor
The carriage motor is a HB (Hybrid)type, 4-phase, 192-pole pulse motor driven by pulse signals from the control
circuit. The rotational rate depends on the number of pulses per unit time. By varying this rotational rate (carriage
carrying rate), the size of the horizontal letters can be changed in each print mode.
Fig. 2-5 Print Head Carrying Mechanism
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4-3. Ink ribbon feed mechanism
The ink ribbon feed mechanism is linked to the print head carrying mechanism so the ink ribbon always winds
automatically in the same direction while the carriage moves left and right.
The movement of the carriage along the serrated edge of the rear angle of the printer mechanism drives the idler gear. The
rotation of the idler gear is conveyed sequentially to the gears that work and wind the ribbon. The carriage has a clutch
lever that keeps the direction of the cassette gear rotation constant, regardless of the direction of the idler gear rotation
as the carriage moves left and right.
Cassette Gear
Gear of The Clutch Lever
Idler Gear
Fig. 2-6 Ribbon feed mechanism
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4-4. Paper Feed Mechanism
The paper feed mechanism consists of a paper feed motor, an idler gear, a platen and a traction unit.
The paper feed motor is a PM (Permanent Magnet) 4-phase and 48 pulse motor.
There are two ways of feeding paper into the printer: the friction method and the tractor method. You can select the
method you want to use by setting the release lever on the optional push tractor unit.
Position of release lever[1][2]
Engaement of the PF idler gearNot linkedLinked
Status of the PF roller and
PF roller
Release lever position detectorOpenClosed
Paper feeding methodFrictionTractor
•Friction Method
Friction method is selected when the release lever is position [1].
With this method, paper is pressed between the platen roller and the holder roller therefore, paper is fed as the rollers
turn.
As the paper feed motor is driven, the motor gear, through the idler gear, turns the platen gear in the paper feeding
direction. However, since the tractor gear and the tractor clutch are not linked at this time, the tractor unit will not
be driven.
•Tractor Method
Tractor method is selected when the release lever is position [2].
Paper feeding is facilitated by rotation of the sprocket pin of the tractor unit. When the tractor method is selected,
the PF idler gear is linked to the PF idler gear, enabling the drive force generated by the paper feed motor to be
transferred to the tractor unit via the idler gear.
PressedNot
Fig. 2-7 Paper Feed Mechanism
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4-5. Detectors
(1)Print head temperature detectors
The A/D converter in the CPU detects the print head temperature at power on and before each line begins to print.
+5V+5V
Printer head
ref
V
Thermistor
AN0
CPU
R1
R2
Fig. 2-8 Printer head temperature detector circuit
A photo-interrupter is used in the home detector on the printer.
ON/OFF signals are generated according to the position of the carriage. (Shield plate mounted at the base of the
carriage.) The printing position is determined by these signals.
Detecting
signal
+5V
C1
R3
Fig. 2-9 Carriage home position detector circuit
Control Method
Output (V)Decision
5in home position (with shield plate)
0not in home position (without shield plate)
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R1
+5V
R2
(3)Paper end Detector
The paper end Detector is located in the paper chute unit. The A/D converter in the CPU detects the presence or
absence of paper.
+5V
+5V
Detecting
signal
Detecting
signal
Detecting
signal
R1
R3
R6
R2
R4
R7
R5
R8
R9
Fig. 2-10Paper end detector circuit
Control Method
Output
(V)
Detection
0No paper
5Paper present
Friction
Skew
Tractor
(4)Release lever switch and lever switch Adjustment
Detecting
signal
R1
Fig. 2-11 Release lever switch circuit and Adjustment lever switch circuit
Control Method
OutputReleaseAdjustment
(V)
Lever SWLever SW
0TractorNormal mode
5FrictionMulti-part mode
+5V
R2
Leaf switch
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CHAPTER 3
ADJUSTMENTS
This printer has undergone various adjustments so that it will attain a given standard of performance.
In this chapter, a brief explanation is given of the methods for making adjustments.
Follow the instructions when performing maintenance inspections or when replacing parts to correct
malfunctions.
1.Adjustment of Gap Between Print Head and Platen ........................................31
2.Adjustment of Timing Belt Tension...................................................................32
3
1.Adjustment of Gap Between Print Head and Platen
(1)Remove the front case unit ,rear angle and ribbon holder [1] according to the procedures described in chapter 4.
(Fig. 3-1)
(2)Install rear angle [2].
(3)Set adjusting lever [3] to the second position from the bottom. (Fig. 3-1)
(4)Position the center of the carriage unit [4] 55 mm from the left end of the platen assy [5]. (Fig. 3-2)
(5)Measure the gap between platen [5] and head [6] using a gauge [7]. (Fig. 3-3)
(6)Use adjusting bushing L [8] to adjust the gap to between 0.34 and 0.40 mm. (Fig. 3-4)
(7)Position the center of the carriage unit [4] 55 mm from the right end of the platen assy [5], then measure the gap
and adjust it in the same way.
(8)Repeat steps (4) to (6) to measuring the gap and readjusting as necessary.
(9)Remove the rear angle [2].
(10) Install the ribbon holder [1], rear angle [2] and front case.
[
]
4
LR
[
]
55mm55mm
5
Fig. 3-1 MechanismFig. 3-2 Positioning the carriage unit
gap
[
]
6
]
[
7
[5]
+–
( L )
[8]
gap
–+
( R )
Fig. 3-3 Gap measurementFig. 3-4 Adjusting bushing
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2.Adjustment of Timing Belt Tension
(1)Remove the front case unit according to the procedures described in chapter 4.
(2)Move the carriage unit [1] up to the extreme right position.
(3)Move the screw [3] fixing tension lever assembly [2] approximately 1mm to loosen the tension, then tighten the
screw.
The timing belt tension [4] is determined by the spring [5].
Fig 3-5 Adjustment of timing belt tension
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CHAPTER 4
PARTS REPLACEMENT
This chapter explains disassembly and reassembly of the printer. Note the following regarding disassembly
and reassembly.
1.Disconnect the printer from the wall outlet before servicing it.
2.Assy is the reverse of disassembly unless otherwise specified.
3.After reassembly, coat the screw heads with locking sealant.
4.Lubrication information is not provided in this chapter. Refer to section 2 in chapter 5.
1.Front Case Unit....................................................................................................35
2.Rear Case Unit.....................................................................................................35
2-3Lubricated Areas .................................................................................................. 48
5
1.Maintenance
In order to maintain the optimum performance of this printer and to prevent trouble, maintenance must be carried out
according to the following items.
1-1. Cleaning
(1)Removal of dirt
Wipe off dirt with a soft cloth soaked in alcohol or benzine.
*Note: Do not use thinner, trichlene or ketone solvents because they may damage plastic parts. Also during
cleaning, be careful not to moisten or damage electronic parts, wiring, or mechanical parts.
(2)Removal of dust, pile, etc.
Vacuum cleaning (with an electric cleaner) is preferred. Remove all dust, etc., inside the printer.
*Note: After cleaning, check the oil level. If it is not adequate due to cleaning, replenish it.
1-2. Checks
Checks must be carried out at two levels: a “daily check” which the operator can easily carry out during operation, and
a “periodic check” which an expert should carry out.
(1)Daily check
When the printer is used on a daily basis, check that the printer is used properly. Make sure that the printer is
operating under the best conditions.
• Is any paper stuck in the paper box or printer case?
• Is the cartridge ribbon set at the right position?
• Is there any foreign matter inside the printer? (Remove if any.)
• Is the print head getting excessively dirty?
(2)Periodic check
After 6 months or printing 1 million lines, the periodic check and lubrication must be carried out.
• Check for deformation of springs.
• Check the gap between the platen and the print head.
• Remove dust, dirt, etc., around the detectors.
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2.Lubrication
Lubrication is very important to maintain optimum performance and to prevent trouble.
2-1. Lubricant
The type of lubricant greatly affects the performance and durability of the printer, especially in a low temperature
environment. We recommend use of the grease and lubrication oils listed below for this printer
Type of oilProduct nameMaker
GreaseMOLYKOTE EM-30LDOW CORNING ASIA LTD
LubricantMobil 1Mobil oil
2-2. Lubricating Method
When lubrication is carried out in assembly and disassembly, wash parts well to remove dust and dirt before lubrication.
Lubrication must be carried out regularly once every 6 months or after 1 million lines have been printed. Lubrication is
necessary irrespective of the regular lubrication whenever lubricant becomes deficient after cleaning or whenever parts
have been disassembled or replaced.
2-3. Lubricated Areas
NO.LubricationProductName
[1]Rubbing surfaces of pully bushing B,Timing pulley and ShaftEM-30L
[2]Rubbing surfaces of Release lever and FrameEM-30L
[3]Rubbing surfaces of Release lever spring and FrameEM-30L
[4]Rubbing surfaces of Adjusting lever and FrameEM-30L
[5]Rubbing surfaces of Springs and Paper feed roller BEM-30L
[6]Rubbing surfaces of Carrige stayMobil 1
[7]Rubbing surfaces of Gear 32x0.5 and ShaftEM-30L
[8]Rubbing surfaces of Idler gear 16x72x0.5 and ShaftEM-30L
[9]Rubbing surfaces of PF roller assy and Roller holder L.REM-30L
[10]Rubbing surfaces of Paper feed loller B and Roller holder L.REM-30L
[11]Rubbing surfaces of Platen washer and StopringEM-30L
[12]Rubbing surfaces of Gear cover and ShaftEM-30L
[13]Rubbing surfaces of Idler assy and Gear coverEM-30L
[14]Rubbing surfaces of Ribbon cassette gear and Gear coverEM-30L
[15]Rubbing surfaces of Gear,idler and ShaftEM-30L
[16]Rubbing surfaces of Rear loller and ShaftEM-30L
[17]Rubbing surfaces of Tractor shaft and Release leverEM-30L
[18]Rubbing surfaces of Tractor shaftEM-30L
[19]Rubbing surfaces of Gear and ShaftEM-30L
Troubleshooting is never easy because various problems arise depending upon the particular location of the breakdown.
The following procedures should be taken in making repairs.
(1)The first method is to make repairs through unit replacements. The two display codes appearing in the flow chart
are defined as follows: 1) indicates main logic board replacement; and 2) indicates printer mechanism replacement,
to be carried out if the problem has not been corrected.
1)Main Logic Board Replacement
2)Printer Mechanism Replacement
Check again at this time whether the replaced unit is malfunctioning. (This is done to rule out trouble caused by improper
contact of connectors.)
Replaceable units consist of the following:
•Power supply unit
•Main logic board
•Printer mechanism
•Control panel board
In replacing these units, always refer to the unit replacement priority chart.
(2)The second method is to make repairs by parts replacement to replace defective elements inside a particular unit.
(Note 1) Before starting to repair, be sure to check visually the contact of the connector and the mounting of the IC in
the IC socket.
(Note 2) Always turn off power source and remove power plug before replacing any units or parts.
(Note 3) All check items shown in the flow chart must be checked. Otherwise, newly mounted parts or units may become
damaged.
(Note 4) If, in the process of making repairs, there is any confusion about proper procedures, restart the job from the
beginning.
(Note 5) Be careful to avoid injury from static electricity when handling ICs and main logic board.
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2.Unit Replacement Priority Chart
CategoryRemarks
Operation related
Motor related
related
Print head
related
Detector
Problem
Details
Specific display
lamp only will
not glow
Specific switch
only cannot be
input
Buzzer does not
sound (sound
volume
inadequate)
Strange sounds
during operation
No motor
holding power
(power very
weak)
Dots skipped
Print is too light
Ink ribbon
entanglement
(wire sticks out)
Absence of paper
not detected
Lever position
not detected
Incorrect printing
Ink ribbon not
forwarded
No operation at
EDS setting
Power
supply unit
2
Unit Exchange Sequence
Main
logic board
2
2
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
Printer
mechanism
2
2
1
1
1
1
2
1
Control
panel board
1
1
Replace ink ribbon
Check I/F cable
Faulty operation
when power is
turned on/off
Abnormal motor
operating speed
(slow)
Interface related and others
Fuse blown
during operation
Error detection of
head temperature
Carriage motor
error
Paper handling error
S. W. I error
EE-PROM &
Error indication
RAM error
Watch dog timer
error
Note: The figures 1, 2 and 3 mean the priority of replacement.
3
1
1
1
2
2
2
1
1
1
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2
2
1
1
1
ROMAN lamp blink
COURIER lamp blink
ORATOR lamp blink
POWER lamp light
DRAFT lamp blink
POWER lamp light
3.Repair by Unit Replacement
START
* Turn power off.
* Remove I/F cable.
* Mount ink ribbon.
* Set paper.
* Move carriage to center.
Turn power on.
A
Carriage
Moves?
YES
Carriage operates
normally?
YES
Carriage
stops at home
position?
(left side)
NO
NO
NO
B
Carriage motor
operating waveform is
normal? *1
YES
Replace printer mechanism.
A
*1 See (6) and waveform in
item 7 of Chapter 7.
NO
1) Replace main logic
board.
2) Replace printer
mechanism.
YES
1
Home position
switch signal is
normal?
YES
Replace main logic board.
A
NO
1) Replace main logic
board.
2) Replace printer
mechanism.
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1
On line lamp light?
YES
Press on line switch to take
off line.
On line lamp is out?
YES
Press paper feed switch.
Paper feed switch
operation is normal?
YES
Turn power off.
NO
NO
NO
On line lamp
signal is normal?
YES
Replace control panel board.
A
E
Paper feed
motor drive waveform
is normal? *2
YES
NO
Replace main logic board.
*2 See (7) and (8) waveform in
item 7 of Chapter 7.
NO
1) Replace main logic board.
2) Replace printer mechanism.
Holding paper feed switch,
turn power on.
Carriage operates
normally?
YES
2
Self
printing:
NO
Replace printer mechanism.
A
Carriage motor
drive waveform is
normal? *1
YES
Replace printer mechanism.
A
*1 See (6) and waveform in
item7 of Chapter 7.
NO
1) Replace main logic board.
2) Replace printer mechanism.
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2
Printing operation
is normal?
YES
Paper feed
operation is
normal?
YES
Ribbon feed
operation is
normal?
NO
NO
NO
Print head
drive signal waveform is
normal? *3
YES
Replace printer mechanism.
A
motor drive waveform is
*3 See (4) and (5) waveform in
item 7 of Chapter 7.
NO
1) Replace main logic board.
2) Replace printer mechanism.
*2 See (7) and (8) waveform in
item 7 of Chapter 7.
Paper feed
NO
normal? *2
YES
NO
1) Replace main logic board.
2) Replace printer mechanism.
YES
Terminates self printing.
Check host computer
connection.
Turn power off and check
I/F cable.
Turn power on.
Send print program from host
computer.
3
1) Replace ink ribbon.
2) Replace printer mechanism.
A
Replace printer mechanism.
A
C
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3
Printing begins?
YES
Printing
operation normal?
YES
Stop print program.
END
B
Carriage moves
with hand?
YES
NO
NO
NO
D
1) Replace I/F cable.
2) Replace main logic board.
3) Check host computer.
C
Replace printer mechanism.
Output
(+33V, +5V)
of power supply unit is
normal? *4
NO
Turn power off.
Fuse blows out?
YES
Replace fuse.
Remove connector CN6 from
main logic board.
Turn power on.
4
YES
1) Replace main logic board.
2) Replace printer mechanism.
3) Replace control panel
board.
NO
Replace power supply unit.
A
*4 Power Supply Unit
VH (33V) Line+33V ± 5%Between Pin 4 and Pin 3 of CN101
VL (5V) Line+5V ± 5%Between Pin 1 and Pin 2 of CN101
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4
Output of
power supply unit is
normal? *4
YES
Turn power off.
Connect connector CN6
from main logic board.
Turn power on.
Fuse blows out?
YES
Replace fuse.
1) Replace main logic board.
2) Replace printer mechanism.
3) Replace control panel board.
NO
Replace power supply unit.
NO
A
*4 Power Supply Unit
VH (33V) Line+33V ± 5%Between Pin 4 and Pin 3 of CN101
VL (5V) Line+5V ± 5%Between Pin 1 and Pin 2 of CN101
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D
*5 See (9) waveform in
item 7 of Chapter 7.
I/F signal is
normal? *5
NO
Ready condition?
YES
There is data
transmission?
NO
Check hardware or host
computer print program.
C
YES
NO
YES
I/F mode set
up properly?
NO
Change I/F mode.
YES
1) Replace I/F cable.
2) I/F cartridge
3) Replace main logic board.
A
E
On line switch
goes ON/OFF?
YES
On line lamp
drive signal is
normal?
YES
Replace control panel board.
A
NO
NO
Replace main logic board.
1) Replace control panel board.
2) Replace main logic board.
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4.Repair by Parts Replacement
4-1. Does not Operate at All with Power on
START
+33V, +5V
are
supplied? *1
YES
RESET
signal becomes
HIGH? *2
YES
Crystal
waveform is
normal? *3
YES
ROM OE
signals become
LOW?
YES
Carriage motor abnormal.
NO
NO
NO
NO
DC Power abnormal.
Check RESET circuit;
replace parts.
Check crystal circuit;
replace parts.
1) Replace CPU or ROM.
2) Check relevant circuit.
See 4-2. Power Supply
Circuit Abnormal.
Check operation.
END
*1
VH (33V) Line+33V ± 5%Between Pin 4 and Pin 3 of CN101
VL (5V) Line+5V ± 5%Between Pin 1 and Pin 2 of CN101
*2 See (2) waveform in item 7 of Chapter 7.
*3 See (1) waveform in item 7 of Chapter 7.
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4-2. Power Supply Circuit Abnormal
(1) Remove connector CN101 from power supply unit.
START
Fuse F1
is blown?
NO
YES
Replace Fuse F1
Fuse is
blown again?
NO
The no load voltages are below:
VH (33V) Line+33V ± 5%Between Pin 4 and Pin 3 of CN101
VL (5V) Line+5V ± 5%Between Pin 1 and Pin 2 of CN101
YES
Replace
1) Power supply unit
Check the 5V line of the
main logic board.
END
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4-3. Defective Motor Operation
START
LF-CMN
signal is normal?
*4
YES
LF-ø1,
ø2, ø3, ø4 are
normal? *5
YES
Paper Feed MotorCarriage Motor
NO
Check and replace
1) TR6
2) TR7
3) Gate array
NO
Check and replace
1) TA1
2) CPU
START
CR-ø1,
ø2, ø3, ø4 are
normal? *6
YES
Replace
CR motor
Check operation
END
NO
Check and replace
1) TA 2
2) Gate array
Replace
LF motor
Check operation
END
*4 See (7) waveform in item 7 of Chapter 7.
*5 See (8) waveform in item 7 of Chapter 7.
*6 See (6) waveform in item 7 of Chapter 7.
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4-4. Defective Print Head Operation
START
Does not
print at all?
+33V line
is supplied?
Check and replace
1) TR11
2) TR8 ~ TR10
3) Gate array
Head
energizing control
signal is normal?
*7
YES
YES
NO
NO
Check and replace
1) Power supply unit
(Refer to item 4-2.)
NO
A specific
pin does not
work?
NO
Print is light
as whole?
NO
YES
Check and replace
• TA3 (HD1, 2, 4, 6)
• TA4 (HD3, 7, 8, 9)
YES
Adjust gap
(Refer to Chapter 3.)
Check and replace
1) Print head
END
YES
Check and replace
1) Gate array
2) CPU
*7 See (4) waveform in item 7 of Chapter 7.
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4-5. Defective Interface Operation
START
Press on line switch to
take on line.
Send print program
from host computer.
Is I/F
signal normal? *8
YES
NO
*8 See (9) waveform in
item 7 of Chapter 7.
Incorrect print
generated?
NO
Check operation
END
YES
Check I/F cable.
Check and replace
1) IC 6
2) Gate array
3) CPU
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CHAPTER 7
PARTS LIST
HOW TO USE PARTS LIST
(1)DRWG. NO.
This column shows the drawing number of the illustration.
(2)REVISED EDITION MARK
This column shows a revision number.
Part that have been added in the revised edition are indicated with “#”.
Part that have been abolished in the revised edition are indicated with “*”.
#1 : First edition → Second edition*1 : First edition → Second edition
(3)PARRTS NO.
Parts numbers must be notified when ordering replacement parts. Parts described as “NPN” have no parts number
and are not in stock, i.e., unavailable.
(4)PARTS NAME
Parts names must be notified when ordering replacement parts.
(5)Q’TY
This column shows the number of the part used as indicated in the figure.
(6)REMARKS
When there are differences in the specifications of the fuse, destinations, etc., the differences are described in words
or indicated by two letters.
US .....U.S.A.EC ..... EC(with Germany)UK..... United KingdomHK..... Hong Kong
AS .....AustraliaLA..... Latin AmericaSU ..... Russia
(7)RANK
Parts marked “S” are service parts. Service parts are recommended to be in stock for maintenance.
DRWG.NO. REV. PARTS NO.PARTS NAMEQ’TYREMARKSRANK
5-1#286430630DETECTOR A UNIT791C1S
5-1-1*287770280CABLE ASSY A791C(D)1S
#280705710CABLE UNIT A791C1
5-1-283904500DETECTOR HOLDER701C3
5-1-308300152PHOTO-INTERRUPTER RPI-5743S
5-2NPNFRAME BASE701C1
5-301903064 SCREW TAT 3-5 CT4
5-4NPNWIRE 18UL1007BLK125TT1
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3-7. Frame L Unit
11-1-2
11-1-4
11-3
11-3
a
c
b
a
11-1-1
11-1-3
11-1-5
c
11-1
11-1-3
11-1-5
b
11-2
DRWG.NO. REV. PARTS NO.PARTS NAMEQ’TYREMARKSRANK
11-1#286430620DETECTOR B UNIT701C1S
11-1-1*287770210CABLE ASSY B701C(D)1S
#280705650CABLE UNIT B701C1S
11-1-283904500DETECTOR HOLDER701C1
11-1-309090039LEAF SWITCH LSA1119H2S
11-1-408300152PHOTO-INTERRUPTER RPI-5741S
11-1-5NPNHEAT-SHRINK TUBE F2-2.04
11-2NPNFRAME L ASSY701C1
11-300926603SCREW TAT 2.6-6 CT2
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3-8. Frame R Unit
DRWG.NO. REV. PARTS NO.PARTS NAMEQ’TYREMARKSRANK
9-186430440 PAPER FEED MOTOR ASSY791C1S
9-2NPNFRAME R ASSY701C1
9-383100510 GEAR 40X0.54S
9-483100110 GEAR 26X0.51S
9-504020010 STOP RING SE2.01
9-601903064 SCREW TAT 3-5 CT2
– 82 –
4.Wiring Scheme of Printer
– 83 –
5.Electrical Parts
5-1. Main Logic Board
5-1-1. Circuit Diagram
– 84 –
– 85 –
5-1-2. Component Layout
– 86 –
– 87 –
5-1-3. Parts List
Main Logic Board
DRWG.NO. REV. PARTS NO.PARTS NAMEQ’TYREMARKSRANK
IC108250007 CPU TMP90C0411S
IC208221044 PSRAM HM65256BLSP-100NS1S
IC3*208223300MASKED ROM 1.0HF-12H1S
#208223271MASKED ROM 2.0HA-151S
*2NPNIC SOCKET ICS-32-2T1
#2NPNBEADS INDUCTOR RH035047RT-Y71
L1NPNNOISE FILTER HR-24-1831FOR US
L1-2*2NPNNOISE FILTER LF-4D-1832EXCEPT FOR US
#2NPNNOISE FILTER 64A-60012EXCEPT FOR US
PC1NPNOPTCOUPLER PC123FY21
Q1NPNTRANSISTOR 2SC45461FOR US
NPNTRANSISTOR 2SC42341EXCEPT FOR US
Q101NPNTRANSISTOR 2SC1740SE1
Q2NPNTRANSISTOR 2SC26551
SW1NPNSEESAW SWITCH T881SGSS91
T1*2NPNCONVERTER TRANSFORMER QBS-SDUS1FOR US
#2NPNCONVERTER TRANSFORMER HAD US1FOR US
*2NPNCONVERTER TRANSFORMER QBS-SDEC1EXCEPT FOR US
#2NPNCONVERTER TRANSFORMER HAD EC1EXCEPT FOR US
W1-2*2NPNCABLE UNIT 01X160T(D)2
#2NPNCABLE UNIT 01X160T2
-*2NPNSCREW TAT 3-8 CT-FL3
NPNWARNING SEALZBL-101
#2NPNCAUTION SEAL UK POWER CORD1FOR UK
*2NPNPOWER CHASSISHA-151
NPNRADIATION PLATEQBS-101
NPNFASTENER T18S2FOR AS,HK
NPNFASTENER T18S3EXCEPT FOR AS,HK
*2NPNCORD SET EC-PNHA-101FOR EC,LA
#2NPNCORD SET EC-PNHA-101FOR EC,LA,RU
NPNCORD SET US-PNHA-101FOR US
NPNCORD SET UK-PNLC1FOR UK
*2NPNCORD SET AS-PNLC1FOR AS
#2NPNCORD SET AS-PN L=1.8MLC1FOR AS
*2NPNCORD SET HK-PNQBA1FOR HK
#2NPNCORD SET HK-PN SAA-1.8M1FOR HK
NPNSCREW TR 3-9 WS/WF4
NPNHEAT RADIATION BD PUH23-351
* The fuse (F1) is the only part in the power supply unit that can be replaced.
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