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SERVICE MANUAL

Color Inkjet Printer

EPSON Stylus Color C70/C80

SEIJ01-004

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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 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 THE POWER SOURCE AND PERIPHERAL DEVICES PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE OR REPAIR PROCEDURES.

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.

4. WHEN DISASSEMBLING OR ASSEMBLING A PRODUCT, MAKE SURE TO WEAR GLOVES TO AVOID INJURIER FROM METAL PARTS WITH SHARP EDGES.

WARNING

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

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

3. ALWAYS VERIFY THAT THE EPSON PRODUCT HAS BEEN DISCONNECTED FROM THE POWER SOURCE BEFORE REMOVING OR REPLACING PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARDS AND/OR INDIVIDUAL CHIPS.

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

5. DO NOT REPLACE IMPERFECTLY FUNCTIONING COMPONENTS WITH COMPONENTS WHICH ARE NOT MANUFACTURED BY EPSON. IF SECOND SOURCE IC OR OTHER COMPONENTS WHICH HAVE NOT BEEN APPROVED ARE USED, THEY COULD CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE EPSON PRODUCT, OR COULD VOID THE WARRANTY OFFERED BY EPSON.

About This Manual

This manual describes basic functions, theory of electrical and mechanical operations, maintenance and repair procedures of the printer. The instructions and procedures included herein are intended for the experienced repair technicians, and attention should be given to the precautions on the preceding page.

Manual Configuration

This manual consists of six chapters and Appendix.

CHAPTER 1. PRODUCT DESCRIPTIONS

Provides a general overview and specifications of the product.

CHAPTER 2. OPERATING PRINCIPLES

Describes the theory of electrical and mechanical operations of the product.

CHAPTER 3. TROUBLESHOOTING

Describes the step-by-step procedures for the troubleshooting.

CHAPTER 4. DISASSEMBLY / ASSEMBLY

Describes the step-by-step procedures for disassembling and assembling the product.

CHAPTER 5. ADJUSTMENT

Provides Epson-approved methods for adjustment.

CHAPTER 6. MAINTENANCE

Provides preventive maintenance procedures and the lists of Epson-approved lubricants and adhesives required for servicing the product.

APPENDIX Provides the following additional information for

reference:

• Connector pin assignments

• Electric circuit boards components layout

• Electrical circuit boards schematics

• Exploded diagram & Parts List

Symbols Used in this Manual

Various symbols are used throughout this manual either to provide additional information on a specific topic or to warn of possible danger present during a procedure or an action. Be aware of all symbols when they are used, and always read NOTE, CAUTION, or WARNING messages.

A D J U S T M E N T

R E Q U I R E D

C A U T I O N

C H E C K

P O I N T

W A R N I N G

Indicates an operating or maintenance procedure, practice or condition that is necessary to keep the product’s quality.

Indicates an operating or maintenance procedure, practice, or condition that, if not strictly observed, could result in damage to, or destruction of, equipment.

May indicate an operating or maintenance procedure,

practice or condition that is necessary to accomplish a task efficiently. It may also provide additional information that is related to a specific subject, or comment on the results achieved through a previous action.

Indicates an operating or maintenance procedure, practice or condition that, if not strictly observed, could result in injury or loss of life.

Indicates that a particular task must be carried out according to a certain standard after disassembly and before re-assembly, otherwise the quality of the components in question may be adversely affected.

Revision Status

Revision Issued Date Description

A July 31, 2001 First Release

CONTENTS

Chapter 1 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

1.1 FEATURES ....................................................................................................... 10

1.2 SPECIFICATIONS .......................................................................................... 11

1.2.1 Physical Specification ................................................................................ 11

1.2.2 Printing Specification ................................................................................ 11

1.2.3 Paper Feeding ............................................................................................ 13

1.2.4 Input Data Buffer ....................................................................................... 13

1.2.5 Electric Specification ................................................................................. 13

1.2.6 Environmental Condition ........................................................................... 14

1.2.7 Reliability .................................................................................................. 14

1.2.8 Safety Approvals ....................................................................................... 14

1.2.9 Acoustic Noise ........................................................................................... 14

1.2.10 CE Marking ............................................................................................. 14

1.3 INTERFACE ..................................................................................................... 15

1.3.1 Parallel Interface ........................................................................................ 15

1.3.2 Parallel Interface (Reserve Channel) ......................................................... 17

1.3.3 USB Interface ............................................................................................ 18

1.3.4 Prevention Hosts of Data Transfer Time-out ............................................. 19

1.3.5 Interface Selection ..................................................................................... 19

1.3.6 IEEE1284.4 Protocol ................................................................................. 19

1.3.7 Printer Language and Emulation ............................................................... 20

1.3.7.1 Control codes ..................................................................................... 20

1.3.7.2 EPSON D4 control channel commands ............................................ 21

1.4 OPERATOR CONTROLS .............................................................................. 24

1.4.1 Operate Switch ........................................................................................... 24

1.4.2 Control Panel ............................................................................................. 24

1.4.2.1 Switches ............................................................................................. 24

1.4.2.2 Indicators ........................................................................................... 24

1.4.3 Panel Functions .......................................................................................... 25

1.4.4 Printer Condition and Panel Status ............................................................ 26

1.4.5 Printer setting mode (Stylus COLOR C80 only) ....................................... 27

1.4.5.1 Default setting mode ......................................................................... 27

1.4.5.2 Print head alignment mode ................................................................ 28

1.4.6 Printer Initialization ................................................................................... 28

1.4.7 Errors ......................................................................................................... 29

1.5 PAPER ............................................................................................................... 30

1.5.1 Paper Handling .......................................................................................... 30

1.5.2 Paper Specification .................................................................................... 30

1.5.2.1 Cut Sheet ........................................................................................... 30

1.5.2.2 Envelope ............................................................................................ 30

1.5.2.3 Index Card ......................................................................................... 30

1.5.2.4 EPSON special media ....................................................................... 31

1.5.3 Printing Area .............................................................................................. 32

1.5.3.1 Cut Sheet ........................................................................................... 32

1.5.3.2 Envelopes .......................................................................................... 33

1.6 INK CARTRIDGE ........................................................................................... 34

1.6.1 Black Ink Cartridge ................................................................................... 34

1.6.2 Color Ink Cartridge .................................................................................... 34

Chapter 2 Operating Principles

2.1 Overview ............................................................................................................ 36

2.1.1 Printer Mechanism ..................................................................................... 36

2.1.2 Printhead .................................................................................................... 37

2.1.2.1 Printing Process ................................................................................. 37

2.1.2.2 Printing Method ................................................................................. 38

2.1.3 Carriage Mechanism .................................................................................. 39

2.1.4 Paper Feeding Mechanism ......................................................................... 40

2.1.5 Paper Loading Mechanism (ASF Unit) ..................................................... 41

2.1.6 Ink System Mechanism ............................................................................. 49

2.1.6.1 Pump Unit & Wiper mechanism ....................................................... 49

2.1.6.2 Capping Mechanism .......................................................................... 50

2.2 Electrical Circuit Operating Principles .......................................................... 51

2.2.1 C424 PSB/PSE board ................................................................................ 51

2.2.2 C424 MAIN-B Board ................................................................................ 54

2.2.2.1 Main elements ................................................................................... 55

2.2.2.2 Printhead Driver Circuit .................................................................... 56

2.2.2.3 CR / PF Motor (PF/ PUMP/ ASF Motor) Driver Circuit .................. 57

2.2.2.4 Reset Circuit ...................................................................................... 57

2.2.2.5 EEPROM Control Circuit ................................................................. 58

2.2.2.6 Sensor Circuit .................................................................................... 58

Chapter 3 Troubleshooting

3.1 Overview ............................................................................................................ 61

3.1.1 Communication Error ................................................................................ 62

3.1.2 Too Late Throughput ................................................................................. 62

3.1.3 Status Monitor does not operate ................................................................ 63

3.1.4 Troubleshooting with LED Error Indications ............................................ 64

3.1.4.1 Remedy when a paper out, double feed or paper jam error

occurs ................................................................................................. 66

3.1.4.2 Remedies for No I/C and Ink Out Errors .......................................... 71

3.1.4.3 Countermeasures when an Ink Low indication appears. ................... 75

3.1.4.4 Remedies for the Maintenance Error ................................................. 75

3.1.4.5 Remedies for Fatal Error ................................................................... 76

3.1.5 Isolating the Faulty Part on the Power Supply Board ................................ 79

3.1.6 Isolating the Faulty Part according to the Phenomenon ............................ 82

3.1.6.1 PF Motor Driver Abnormal 1 ............................................................ 83

3.1.6.2 ASF Driver Abnormal 1 .................................................................... 84

3.1.6.3 Unexpected Ink Out Error 1 (During Print Operation) ..................... 85

3.1.6.4 PF Motor Driver Abnormal 2 ............................................................ 86

3.1.6.5 Carriage Operation Abnormal ........................................................... 87

3.1.6.6 Dot Missing 1 .................................................................................... 89

3.1.6.7 Dot Missing 2 .................................................................................... 90

3.1.6.8 Dot Missing 3 .................................................................................... 92

3.1.6.9 Repair Handling Failure .................................................................... 93

3.1.6.10 ASF Driver Abnormal 2 .................................................................. 93

3.1.6.11 CR Motor Operation Abnormal ...................................................... 95

Chapter 4 Disassembly and Assembly

4.1 Overview ............................................................................................................ 97

4.1.1 Precautions ................................................................................................. 97

4.1.2 Tools .......................................................................................................... 98

4.1.3 Work Completion Check ........................................................................... 99

4.1.4 Screws ...................................................................................................... 100

4.2 Disassembly ..................................................................................................... 101

4.2.1 Housing Removal .................................................................................... 102

4.2.1.1 Printer Cover Removal .................................................................... 102

4.2.1.2 Stacker Assembly Removal ............................................................ 102

4.2.1.3 Upper Case Removal ....................................................................... 103

4.2.1.4 Rear Cover Removal ....................................................................... 104

4.2.1.5 Middle Housing Removal ............................................................... 104

4.2.1.6 Printer Mechanism Unit Removal ................................................... 105

4.2.1.7 Waste Ink Pad Removal .................................................................. 108

4.2.2 ASF Unit Removal .................................................................................. 108

4.2.3 Main Board Assembly Removal .............................................................. 110

4.2.4 Power Supply Board Assembly Removal ............................................... 111

4.2.5 Print Head / Ink System Unit Removal ................................................... 113

4.2.6 Carriage Unit / CR Guide Shaft Removal ............................................... 116

4.2.7 Front Paper Guide Removal .................................................................... 121

4.2.8 EJ Roller Unit Removal ........................................................................... 122

4.2.9 Motor Removal ........................................................................................ 123

4.2.9.1 PF Motor Removal .......................................................................... 123

4.2.9.2 CR Motor Removal ......................................................................... 124

4.2.10 PE Actuator Removal ............................................................................ 125

4.2.10.1 Encoder Unit Board Removal ....................................................... 125

4.2.11 PF Roller Unit Removal ........................................................................ 126

4.2.12 ASF Unit Disassembly .......................................................................... 127

4.2.12.1 ASF Assembly Points .................................................................... 132

4.2.13 Rotary Encoder Removal ....................................................................... 134

Chapter 5 Adjustment

5.1 Overview .......................................................................................................... 138

5.1.1 Conditions for Each Adjustment ............................................................. 138

5.2 Adjustment ...................................................................................................... 140

5.2.1 Setup the Adjustment Program ................................................................ 140

5.2.2 Head ID Input .......................................................................................... 141

5.2.3 Ink Charge ............................................................................................... 143

5.2.4 Head Angle Adjustment. ......................................................................... 144

5.2.5 Bi-D Adjustment ...................................................................................... 149

5.2.6 PF Adjustment ......................................................................................... 152

5.2.7 USB ID Readout (Checking) ................................................................... 155

5.2.7.1 Possible to Readout the Original USB ID (CASE 1) ...................... 155

5.2.7.2 Impossible to Readout the Original USB ID (CASE 2) .................. 157

5.2.8 EEPROM Initialization ............................................................................ 157

5.2.9 Platen Gap Adjustment (Mechanism Adjustment) .................................. 159

5.2.10 Head Cleaning Operation ...................................................................... 162

5.2.11 Protection Counter Clear (and Check) ................................................... 163

5.2.12 Top Margin Adjustment ........................................................................ 164

5.2.13 First Dot Position Adjustment ............................................................... 166

Chapter 6 Maintenance

6.1 Overview .......................................................................................................... 170

6.1.1 Cleaning ................................................................................................... 170

6.1.2 Service Maintenance ................................................................................ 171

6.1.3 Lubrication and Adhesion ........................................................................ 172

6.1.4 Lubrication the Carriage Guide Shaft ...................................................... 173

Chapter 7 Appendix

7.1 Connector Summary ...................................................................................... 183

7.1.1 Major Component Unit ............................................................................ 183

7.1.2 EEPROM Address Map ........................................................................... 187

7.1.3 CSIC Address Map .................................................................................. 193

7.2 Component Layout ......................................................................................... 196

7.3 Exploded Diagram .......................................................................................... 198

7.4 Parts List ......................................................................................................... 208

7.5 Electrical Circuits ........................................................................................... 213

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

CHAPTER

EPSON Stylus COLOR C70/C80 Revision A

1.1 FEATURES

The major features of EPSON color inkjet printers EPSON Stylus COLOR C70 / C80 are:

 High Color Print Quality

 2880 (H) X 720 (V) dpi printing  4 Color Printing (YMCK)

 Built-in Auto Sheet Feeder

 Holds 150 cut-sheets (64g/m  Holds 15 envelopes

 Built-in 2 I/F

 Bi-directional parallel I/F (IEEE-1284 level 1 device)  USB

 Windows/Macintosh exclusive (Stylus COLOR C70 only )

 1 scalable fonts, 2 LQ fonts (Stylus COLOR C80 only )

 Roman (scalable)

)

 Roman, Courier (LQ)

 Accessory

Figure 1-1. Product’s external view

 Enclosed parts

User’s manual: 1

Driver disk: 1

Black ink cartridge: 1

Cyan ink cartridge: 1

Magenta ink cartridge: 1

Yellow ink cartridge: 1

Power cord: 1 (220-240 version)

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1.2 SPECIFICATIONS

This section covers specifications of the printers.

1.2.1 Physical Specification

 Weight: 5.8kg (without the ink cartridges)

 Dimension: 452 mm (W) x 562 mm (D) x 295 mm (H)

1.2.2 Printing Specification

 Print Method

 On demand ink jet

 Nozzle Configuration

 Monochrome 180 nozzles

 Color 60 nozzles x 3 (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow)

Table 1-2. Character Mode (Stylus COLOR C80)

Character Pitch Printable Column LQ Speed

10 CPI (Pica) 80 238 CPS

12 CPI (Elite) 96 285 CPS

15 CPI 120 357 CPS

17 CPI (Pica condensed) 137 406 CPS

20 CPI (Elite condensed) 160 476 CPS

Table 1-3. Raster Graphics Mode

Horizontal

Resolution

180 dpi 209.8mm(8.26 inch) 1488

360 dpi 209.8mm(8.26 inch) 2976

720 dpi 209.8mm(8.26 inch) 5952

Printable Area Available Dot CR Speed

 Control Code*

762/482.6 mm/s

30/19 IPS

571.5/482.6 mm/s

22.5/19 IPS

482.6 mm/s 19 IPS

 ESC/P2 expanded raster graphics code

 EPSON Remote command

Paper Ejecting Direction

 Print Direction

 Bi-direction with logic seeking

 Print Speed & Printable Columns*

Table 1-1. Character Mode (Stylus COLOR C70)

Character Pitch Printable Columns LQ Speed

10 CPI (Pica) 80 238 CPS

 Character Tables*

(Stylus COLOR C70)

 2 international character sets:

- PC 437 (US Standard Europe)

- PC 850 (Multilingual)

NOTE: But user cannot selsct.

PC437 is the default setting.

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EPSON Stylus COLOR C70/C80 Revision A

(Stylus COLOR C80)

legal and 14 international character sets



(38 character tables)

 Typeface*

(Stylus COLOR C70)

 Bit map LQ font:

-EPSON Courier 10 CPI

(Stylus COLOR C80)

 Bit map LQ font:

-EPSON Roman 10 CPI, 12 CPI, 15 CPI, Proportional

-EPSON Courier 10 CPI, 12 CPI, 15 CPI

 Scalable font

-EPSON Roman 0.5 pt., 8 pt. - 32pt.(every 2 pt.)

NOTE: Each Typeface has 4 variations as the following example of EPSON

Roman.

-EPSON Roman normal

-EPSON Roman bold

-EPSON Roman italic

-EPSON Roman bold italic

NOTE: (*)Do not mention to the user’s manual.

Character table and Typeface (Stylus COLOR C80 only )



Table 1-4. Character table and Typeface

Bit map font Scalable font

DOS version

Character table

Italic table PC 437(US Standard Europe) PC 850 (Multilingual) PC 860(Portuguese) PC 861(Icelandic) PC 865(Nordic) BRASCII Abicomp Roman 8 ISO Latin 1 PC 858 ISO 8859-15

PC 437 Greek PC 852(East Europe) PC 853(Turkish) PC 855(Cyrillic) PC 857(Turkish)

PC 866(Russian) PC 869(Greek) MAZOWIA(Poland) Code MJK(CSFR) ISO 8859-7(Latin/Greek) ISO Latin 1T(Turkish) Bulgaria(Bulgaria) PC 774 Estonia ISO 8859-2(ISO Latin 2) PC 866 LAT PC 866 UKR

EPSON Roman

EPSON Courier

supported supported

EPSON Roman

PC APTEC(Arabic) PC 708(Arabic) PC 720(Arabic) PC AR864(Arabic)

Hebrew 7 Hebrew 8 PC 862(Hebrew)

* *

EPSON Roman

not supported

EPSON Roman

NOTE: (*) Do not describe in manual. These character tables can’t select in the

Default setting mode.

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1.2.3 Paper Feeding

Feeding Method



Friction feed with ASF



 Paper Path

 Cut-sheet ASF (Top entry Front out)

 Feed Speed

 59.994 mm/sec (2.36 inch/sec) (Normal, continuous feed)

 114.3 mm/sec (4.5 inch/sec) (Fast, continuous feed)

1.2.4 Input Data Buffer

(Stylus COLOR C70)

 32KB

(Stylus COLOR C80)

 256KB

1.2.5 Electric Specification

[120V Version]

Rated Voltage: AC120V Input Voltage Range: AC99∼132V Rated Frequency Range: 50∼ 60Hz Input Frequency Range: 49.5∼ 60.5Hz Rated Current: 0.6A (max. 1.2A) Power Consumption: Approx. T.B.D (ISO 10561 Letter Pattern)

Approx. 5W in standby mode Energy Star compliant

Insulation Resistance: 10 M ohms min.

(between AC line and chassis, DC 500V)

Dielectric Strength: AC 1000V rms. 1 minute or AC 1200V rms. 1second

(between AC line and chassis)

[220 ∼ 240V Version]

Rated Voltage: AC220V∼240V Input Voltage Range: AC198∼264V Rated Frequency Range: 50∼60Hz Input Frequency Range: 49.5∼60.5Hz Rated Current: 0.3A (max. 0.6A) Power Consumption: Approx. T.B.D (ISO10561 Letter Pattern)

Approx. 5W in standby mode Energy Star compliant

Insulation Resistance: 10 M ohms min.

(between AC line and chassis, DC 500V)

Dielectric Strength: AC 1500V rms. 1 minute

(between AC line and chassis)

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1.2.6 Environmental Condition

Temperature



Operating: 10 to 35°C (*



 Non-operating: -20 to 40°C

1 month at 40°C and 120 hours at 60°C

 Humidity

 Operating: 20 to 80% RH

 Non-operating: 5 to 85% RH

 Resistance to Shock

 Operating: 1G, within 1 ms

 Non-operating: 2G, within 2 ms

 Resistance to Vibration

 Operating: 0.15G

 Non-operating: 0.50G

NOTE: (*1) with shipment container

NOTE: (*2) without condensation

(*1)

(*2, *3)

(*1, *2)

(*1)

1.2.7 Reliability

Total Print Volume: 75,000 pages (A4, Letter)

Print Head Life: 3000 million dots/nozzle

1.2.8 Safety Approvals

[120V Version]

Safety Standards: UL1950

CSA 22.2 No.950

EMI: FCC part 15 subpart B Class B

CSA C108.8 Class B

[220∼240V Version]

Safety Standards: EN60950 (VDE)

EMI: EN55022 (CISPR Pub.22) Class B

AS/NZS 3548 Class B

1.2.9 Acoustic Noise

Level: Approx. 42dB(A) (According to ISO 7779)

NOTE: (*3) Condition is as following figure

Humidity (%)

1.2.10 CE Marking

[220∼240V Version]

Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC: EN60950 EMC Directive 89/336/EEC: EN55022 Class B

EN55024 EN61000-3-2 EN61000-3-3

Temperature (°C)

Figure 1-2. Temperature/Humidity Range

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1.3 INTERFACE

The EPSON Stylus COLOR C70 / C80 provide USB and parallel interface as standard.

1.3.1 Parallel Interface

Transmission Mode: 8 bit parallel, IEEE-1284 compatibility mode Synchronization: By STROBE pulse Handshaking: By BUSY and ACKNLG signal Signal Level: TTL compatible level Adaptable Connector: 57-30360 (amphenol) or equivalent

BUSY signal is set high before setting either -ERROR low or PE high and held high until all these signals return to their inactive state.

BUSY signal is at high level in the following cases.

 During data entry (see Data transmission timing)

 When input data buffer is full

 During -INIT signal is at low level or during hardware initialization

 During printer error (see -ERROR signal)

 When the parallel interface is not selected

ERROR signal is at low level when the printer is in one of the following states.

 Printer hardware error (fatal error)

 Paper-out error

 Paper-jam error

 Ink-out error

 Maintenance request

 Double feed

DATA

data byte n

hold

-STROBE

setup

stb

BUSY

ready

busy

-ACKNLG

ack

nbusy

Figure 1-3. Data Transmission Timing

Table 1-5. Parameter

Parameter Minimum Maximum

tsetup 500ns -

thold 500ns -

tstb 500ns -

tready 0 -

tbusy - 500ns

tt-out (*

tt-in (*

treply 0 -

tack 500ns 10us

tnbusy 0 -

tnext 0 -

- 120ns

- 200ns

data byte n+1

PE signal is at high level during paper-out error.

NOTE: (*1) Rise and fall time of every output signal.

NOTE: (*2) Rise and fall time of every input signal.

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Table 1-6. Typical Time of tack

Parallel I/F Mode Typical Time of tack

High Speed 0.5us

Normal Speed 2us

Table 1-7. Signal Level: TTL Compatible (IEEE-1284 level 1 device)

Parameter Minimum Maximum Condition

VOH* - 5.5V

VOL* -0.5V -

IOH* - 0.32mA VOH = 2.4V

IOL* - 12mA VOL = 0.4V

CO - 50pF

VIH - 2.0V

VIL 0.8V -

IIH - 0.32mA VIH = 2.0V

IIL - 12mA VIL = 0.8V

CI - 50pF

NOTE: (*) A low logic level on the Logic H signal is 2.0V or less when the

printers powered off and this signal is equal or exceeding 3.0V when the printer is powered on. The receiver shall provide an impedance equivalent to 7.5K ohm to ground.

Table 1-8. Connector Pin Assignment and Signals

Pin No. Signal Name

1 -STROBE 19 In

2 DATA 0 20 In The DATA 0 through DATA 7 signals represent

3 DATA 1 21 In

Return

GND Pin

In/Out Functional Description

The strobe pulse. Read-in of data is performed at the falling edge of this pulse.

data bits 0 to 7, respectively. Each signal is at high level when data is logical 1 and low level when data is logical 0.

Table 1-8. Connector Pin Assignment and Signals (continued)

Pin No. Signal Name

4 DATA 2 22 In

5 DATA 3 23 In

6 DATA 4 24 In

7 DATA 5 25 In

8 DATA 6 26 In

9 DATA 7 27 In

10 -ACKNLG 28 Out

11 BUSY 29 Out

12 PE 28 Out A high signal indicates paper-out error.

13 SLCT 28 Out

14 -AFXT 30 In Not used.

31 -INIT 30 In

32 -ERROR 29 Out A low signal indicates printer error condition.

36 -SLIN 30 In Not used.

18 Logic H - Out Pulled up to +5V via 3.9 K ohm resistor.

35 +5V - Out Pulled up to +5V via 3.3K ohm resistor.

17 Chassis GND - - Chassis GND

16,33, 19-30

15,34 NC - - Not connected

GND - - Signal GND

NOTE: In/Out refers to the direction of signal flow from the printer’s point of

view.

Return

GND Pin

In/Out Functional Description

The DATA 0 through DATA 7 signals represent data bits 0 to 7, respectively. Each signal is at high level when data is logical 1 and low level when data is logical 0.

This signal is a negative pulse indicating that the printer can accept data again.

A high signal indicates that the printer cannot receive data.

Always at high level when the printer is powered on.

The falling edge of a negative pulse or a low signal on this line causes the printer to initialize. Minimum 50 us pulse is necessary.

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1.3.2 Parallel Interface (Reserve Channel)

Transmission Mode: IEEE-1284 nibble mode Adaptable Connector: See forward channel Synchronization: Refer to the IEEE-1284 specification Handshaking: Refer to the IEEE-1284 specification Data Trans. Timing: Refer to the IEEE-1284 specification Signal Level: IEEE-1284 level 1 device

See forward channel

Table 1-9. Connector Pin Assignment and Signals

Pin No. Signal Name

1 Host Clk 19 In Host clock signal.

2 DATA 0 20 In

3DATA 121 In

4 DATA 2 22 In

5DATA 323 In

6 DATA 4 24 In

7DATA 525 In

8 DATA 6 26 In

Return

GND Pin

In/Out Functional Description

The DATA 0 through DATA 7 signals represent data bits 0 to 7, respectively.

Each signal is at high level when data is logical 1 and low level when data is logical 0. These signals are used to transfer the 1284 extensibility request values to the printer.

Table 1-9. Connector Pin Assignment and Signals (continued)

Pin No. Signal Name

36 1284-Active 30 In 1284 active signal.

18 Logic-H - Out Pulled up to +5V via 3.9K ohm resistor.

35 +5V - Out Pulled up to +5V via 3.3K ohm resistor.

17 Chassis GND - - Chassis GND

16,33,

19-30

15,34 NC - - Not connected

-DataAvail / DataBit-0,4

GND - - Signal GND

NOTE: In/Out refers to the direction of signal flow from the printer’s point of

view.

Return

GND Pin

29 Out

In/Out Functional Description

Data available signal and reverse channel transfer data bit 0 or 4.

9DATA 727 In

10 PtrClk 28 Out Printer clock signal.

14 Host Busy 30 In Host busy signal.

31 -INIT 30 In Not used.

PtrBusy /

DataBit-3,7

AckDataReq

/ DataBit-2,6

Xflag /

DataBit-1,5

29 Out

28 Out

Printer busy signal and reverse channel transfer data bit 3 or 7.

Acknowledge data request signal and reverse channel transfer data bit 2 or 6.

X-flag signal and reverse channel transfer data bit 1 or 5.

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Extensibility Request:

The printer responds affirmatively when the extensibility request values are 00H or 04H, that mean,

00H: Request Nibble Mode Reverse Channel Transfer. 04H: Request Device ID;

Return Data Using Nibble Mode Rev Channel Transfer.

Device ID:

The printer sends the following device ID string when it is requested.

When IEEE1284.4 is enabled,

[00H] [4EH] MFG: EPSON; CMD: ESCPL2, BDC, D4; MDL: STYLUS[SP]COLOR[SP]C70/C80; CLS: PRINTER; DES: EPSON[SP]STYLUS[SP]COLOR[SP]C70/C80;

When IEEE1284.4 is disabled,

[00H] [4BH] MFG: EPSON; CMD: ESCPL2, BDC; MDL: STYLUS[SP]COLOR[SP]C70/C80; CLS: PRINTER; DES: EPSON[SP]STYLUS[SP]COLOR[SP]C70/C80;

1.3.3 USB Interface

Standard: Based on

“Universal Serial Bus Specifications Revision 1.0” “Universal Serial Bus Device Class Definition

for Printing Devices Version 1.0” Bit Rate: 12 M bps (Full Speed Device) Data Encoding: NRZI Adaptable Connector: USB Series B Recommended Cable Length: 2 meters

Table 1-10. Connector Pin Assignment and Signals

Pin No. Signal Name I/O Function Description

1 VCC - Cable power. Max. power consumption is 2mA

2 -Data Bi-Directional Data

3 +Data Bi-Directional Data, pull up to +3.3 V via 1.5K ohm resistor

4 Ground - Cable ground

Pin #2

Pin #1

Pin #3

Pin #4

Figure 1-4. USB Pin Assignment

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Automatic Selection

1.3.4 Prevention Hosts of Data Transfer Time-out

Generally, hosts abandon data transfer to peripherals when a peripheral is in the busy state for dozens of seconds continuously. To prevent hosts from this kind of time-out, the printer receives data very slowly, several bytes per minute, even if the printer is in busy state. The slowdown is started when the rest of the input buffer becomes several hundreds of bytes. Finally the printer is in the busy state continuously when the input buffer is full. USB and IEEE1284.4 on the parallel interface do not require this function.

1.3.5 Interface Selection

The printer has 2 built-in interfaces: the USB and parallel interface. These interfaces are selected automatically.



An initial state is compatible interface and starts IEEE1284.4 communication when magic strings (1284.4 synchronous commands) are received.



An initial state is IEEE1284.4 communication and data that received it by the time it is able to take synchronization by magic string (1284.4 synchronous commands) is discarded.

 Off

An initial state is compatible interface and never starts IEEE1284.4 communication even if magic strings (1284.4 synchronous commands) are received.

 Automatic Selection

In this automatic interface selection mode, the printer is initialized to the idle state scanning which interface receives data when it is powered on. Then the interface that receives data first is selected. When the host stops data transfer and the printer is in the stand-by state for the seconds, the printer is returned to the idle state. As long as the host sends data or the printer interface is busy state, the selected interface is let as it is. The changes to other Interface are prohibited during Duplex printing.

 Interface State and Interface Selection

When the parallel interface is not selected, the interface got into the busy state. When the printer is initialized or returned to the idle state, the parallel interface got into the ready state. Caution that the interrupt signal such as the -INIT signal on the parallel interface is not effective while that interface is not selected.

1.3.6 IEEE1284.4 Protocol

The packet protocol described by IEEE1284.4 standard allows a device to carry on multiple exchanges or conversations which contain data and/or control information with another device at the same time across a single point-to-point link. The protocol is not, however, a device control language. It does provide basic transport-level flow control and multiplexing services. The multiplexed logical channels are independent of each other and blocking of one has no effect on the others. The protocol operate over IEEE1284.

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1.3.7 Printer Language and Emulation

Printer Language: (Stylus COLOR C70)

EPSON ESC/P2 expanded raster graphics EPSON Remote

(Stylus COLOR C80)

ESC/P2 and expanded raster graphics code EPSON Remote command

1.3.7.1 Control codes

 ESC/P2 control codes

Table 1-11. ESC/P2 control codes (Stylus COLOR C70)

General operation Initialize Printer ESC @

Paper feeding

Table 1-12. ESP/P2 control codes (Stylus COLOR C80)

General operation

Paper feeding

Form Feed Line Feed Carriage Return

Initialize Printer Unidirectional Printing CSF Mode Control

Form Feed Line Feed Line Spacing Carriage Return

FF LF CR

ESC @ ESC U ESC EM

FF LF ESC 0, ESC 2, ESC 3, ESC + CR

Table 1-12. ESP/P2 control codes (Stylus COLOR C80) (continued)

Typeface Pitch and Point

Font selection

Font enhancement

Spacing

Character handling

Bit image Bit Image ESC

Color Printing Color ESC r (Black )

EEPROM control EEPROM control ESC |

Pitch Italic font Bold Font Master Select

Double-Width Condensed Double-height Double-Strike Super / Subscript Underline Line / Score Character Style

Intercharacter Space HMI Define Unit

Character Table International Character User-Defined Characters Upper Control Codes Print Data as characters

ESC k, ESC x ESC X ESC P, ESC M, ESC g, ESC p ESC 4, ESC 5 ESC E, ESC F ESC !

ESC W, DC4, SO DC2, SI ESC w ESC G, ESC H ESC T, ESC S ESC ESC(ESC q

ESC Space ESC c ESC (U

ESC t, ESC (t ESC R ESC %, ESC &, ESC : ESC 6, ESC 7 ESC (^

Page format

Print position motion

Page Length Left / Right Margin Top / Bottom Margin

Horizontal Print Position Vertical Print Position Tab Horizontally Tab Vertically Advance paper

ESC (C, ESC C, ESC C0, ESC (S ESC Q, ESC I ESC (c, ESC N, ESC O

ESC $, ESC ¥

ESC (V, ESC (v ESC D, HT ESC B, VT ESC J

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Control codes for graphics mode



1.3.7.2 EPSON D4 control channel commands

Table 1-13. Control codes for graphics mode

Initialize Printer

General operation

Paper feeding

Page format

Print position motion

Spacing Define Unit ESC (U

Graphics

Printing mode Printing mode ESC (K

Color Printing Color ESC r, ESC (r

Unidirectional Printing CSF Mode Control

Form Feed Line Feed Line Spacing Carriage Return

Page Length Top / Bottom Margin Paper size

Horizontal Print Position Vertical Print Position

Graphics Mode Raster Graphics Dot size control Print a Image Microweave control (Stylus COLOR C80 )

ESC @ ESC U ESC EM

FF LF ESC + CR

ESC (C ESC (c ESC (S

ESC $, ESC ¥, ESC ($, ESC (/

ESC (V, ESC (v

ESC (G ESC ., ESC (D, ESC i ESC (e ESC ACK

ESC (i

The details of each command refer to 1284.4 control command specifications (DS-716).

 Command List

Table 1-14. Command List

Contents Command m1

Reply Device ID di -

Reply Status string st -

Reply Cartridge

Position

Reply Ink Cartridge

condition

Exchange Ink

Cartridge

Execute Cleaning ch 0x01

Print Nozzle check

pattern

Terminate Ink-

exchange Sequence

Reply CSIC

Information

Set Printer timer

(Stylus COLOR C70 )

cx -

cs 0x00, 0x01

xi 0x01, 0x80

nc -

ei 0x00

ii 0x01, 0x02, 0x03, 0x04

ti m1

(*1)

Clear Paper Out

Error

Clear Paper Jam

Error

Reply Ink-exchange

flag

Initialize Printer rs 0x01

Reply number of

printable sheet

pe 0x01

pj 0x01

ex Com Num = 0x19

ir 0x80

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Status Codes

NOTE: (*1) parameters indicate a time (Stylus COLOR C70 only)

Parameter Mean Note

m1, m2, year year = m2 x 256 +m1

m3 month 1<= m3 <= 12

m4 day 1 <= m4 <= 31

m5 hour 0 <= m5 <= 24

m6 minute 0 <= m6 <= 60

m7 second 0 <= m7 <= 60

 Reply Printer State

The printer sends one of six string shown below that indicates current printer state periodically (set by a BDC-PS command. by default, 2 seconds.).

Format of reply strings:

@BDC [SP] ST [CR] [LF] ST:<Status Code>; ER:<Error Code>; [WR:<Warning Code>[,<Warning Code>]...;] IQ:<nn1><nn2><nn3><nn4>; RV;<n>; AI;CW:02<KK><CC><MM><YY>,MI:<mm>; [TC:<TTTT>;] INK:1101,3202,4304,5408;IG:0108NA; [FF]



The parameter <Status Code>is two bytes of ASCII codes that indicates printer status.

Table 1-15. Status Codes

Status Status code Priority

Error “00“ 1

Self-test “01“ 1

Busy (buffer full) “02“ 4

Wait (printing) “03“ 5

Idle “04“ 6

Cleaning/fill up “07“ 2

Before Initialize fill up “08“ 1

 Error Codes

Theparameter <Error Code> is two bytes of ASCII codes that indicates

following errors of a printer.

Table 1-16. Error Codes

Error Code Printer State

“00“ Fatal Error

“01“ I/F not select Error

“04“ Paper jam Error

“05“ Ink Out Error

“06“ Paper Out Error

“10“ Maintenance request

“12“ Double Feed Error

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Quantity of ink



The parameter <nn1>, <nn2>, <nn3>, <nn4> are two bytes ASCII codes that indicate quantity of black ink, cyan ink, magenta ink and yellow ink respectively. If the ink cartridge is not inserted, <nnx> indicates “NA”. The unit of these parameters is percentage in hex-decimal.

 Warning Codes

The parameter <Warning Code> is two bytes of ASCII codes that indicates printer status

Table 1-17. Warning Codes

WR Ink state

“10“ Black ink low

“11“ Cyan ink low

“12“ Magenta ink low

“13“ Yellow ink low

 Firmware revision

The parameter <n> is one bytes ASCII codes that indicate printer firmware revision.

 Actuator information

The parameter <KK>, <CC>, <MM>, <YY> are two bytes ASCII codes that indicate ink weight rank ID of black ink, Cyan ink, magenta ink and yellow ink respectively. The parameter <mm> is two bytes ASCII codes that indicate SelectMicroweave ID to determine the feed length of Microweave printings.

 Cleaning time information

The parameter <TTTT> is four bytes ASCII codes that indicate total time of cleaning or charging sequences in second unit. This character strings is displayed only during cleaning or charging. (Status code of “07”)

 MIB information

INK parameter shows the ink cartridge information for MIB. IG parameter shows the auto sheet feeder information for MIB.

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1.4 OPERATOR CONTROLS

1.4.1 Operate Switch

Operate switch is located on the control panel.

1.4.2 Control Panel

1.4.2.1 Switches

There are 2 non-lock type push switches, 1 lock type push switch and 3 LED.

123

1.4.2.2 Indicators

(1) Power

Lights when the operate switch is “ON” and AC power is supplied.

(2) Paper Out

Lights during the paper-out condition, and blinks during the paper-jam condition.

(3) Ink Out

Lights during no ink condition, and blinks during the ink low condition.

Ink Button Paper Button Power Button

Figure 1-5. Control Panel

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1.4.3 Panel Functions

Table 1-18. Panel Functions(Stylus COLOR C70)

Switch Function

Load/Eject

Cleaning

Cleaning (Pushing for 2 seconds

NOTE: (*1) 3 seconds is required at the User’s manual.

NOTE: (*2) This function is not available in printing status.

Table 1-19. Panel Functions with Power On(Stylus COLOR C70)

• Loads or Ejects the Paper.

• When carriage is on the Ink check position, move carriage to

next ink check position or cartridge change position.

• When carriage is on the ink cartridge change position, return carriage from Ink Cartridge change position.

• In the condition of ‘Double Feed Error’, Returning from error condition printing is restarted.

• Starts the Ink Cartridge change sequence. Move the carriage to cartridge change position.

• When carriage is on the ink change position, move carriage to next ink check position or cartridge change position.

• When carriage is on the ink change position, return carriage from ink cartridge change position.

• Starts the cleaning of head.

• In the condition of ‘Ink Low’ or ‘Ink Out’ or ‘No Ink Cartridge’,

*1)

starts the ink cartridge change sequence.

(*2)

Table 1-20. Panel Functions with Power On(Stylus COLOR C80)

Switch Pressing with Power on Function

Paper

Ink

Paper

Ink

• Start status printings. *

• Enters the user setting mode.

• Enters the particular setting mode (Service use only).

To enter the particular settings mode, it is necessary to push following switch while Paper Out LED is blinking. (It blinks about 5 seconds.)

(*1)

(*3)

NOTE: (*) Status printings prints firmware version, ink counter and nozzle

check patterns.

NOTE: (*1) According to the content of 1 BH of EEPROM, one of following

actions is carried out.

Table 1-21. The Content of 1 BH of EEPROM

Content of 1BH of EEPROM,

[bit 7][bit 6]

• Print firmware version, ink counter, selected code page and nozzle check pattern

• Start hex-dump printing

• Start self test printing

Action

Switch Pressing with Power on Function

Load/Eject

Cleaning

• Start status printings.*

• Enters the particular settings mode. (Service use only.)

To enter the particular settings mode, it is necessary to push following switch while Paper Out LED is blinking. (It blinks about 5 seconds.)

(*3)

(*1)

Table 1-22. User settings mode (Stylus COLOR C80 only)

Switch Function

Paper

Ink

• Enters the default setting mode.

• Enters the print head alignment mode.

(*1)

(*2)

NOTE: (*1) Refer to 1.4.5.1 Default setting.

NOTE: (*2) Refer to 1.4.5.2 Print head alignment.

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Table 1-23. Particular settings mode (Stylus COLOR C70)

Switch Function

Load/Eject

Cleaning

(Pushing for 10

seconds )

• Initialize EEPROM.

• Reset the ink overflow counter in EEPROM.

(*3)

Table 1-24. Particular settings mode (Stylus COLOR C80)

Switch Function

Paper

Ink

(Pushing for 10

seconds )

• Initialize EEPROM

• Reset the ink overflow counter in EEPROM.

NOTE: (*3) Refer to Chapter 7 EEPROM map.

(*3)

and rest timer IC.

(*3)

1.4.4 Printer Condition and Panel Status

Table 1-25. Printer Condition and LED Status

Printer Status

Power ON condition On - - 10

Ink sequence Blink - - 6

Ink Cartridge change mode Blink - - 5

Data processing Blink - - 8

Paper Out - - On 4

Double feed - - On 4

Paper jam condition - Off Blink 3

No ink cartridge or ink end - On - 7

Ink level low - Blink - 9

Enter EEPROM and Timer IC reset

Maintenance request Blink Blink Blink 2

Fatal error Blink On Blink 1

Power Ink Out Paper Out

- On On -

Indicators

Priority

NOTE: (-) Don’t care.

The reason why possible causes of paper out and double feed errors are listed together is because double feeding during duplex printing can cause problems with page numbering and render the whole printing job useless, so that if it is judged that the paper is longer than the normal length, the current page is fully ejected, and then a paper out error is indicated straight away to prompt the customer to reset the paper. Furthermore, it is also assumed that such double-feed errors will result in the paper running out before the last page or the last few pages are printed, and so double feed and paper out errors are handled in the same way. This is considered to be a refinement of conventional paper jam detection.

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1.4.5 Printer setting mode (Stylus COLOR C80 only)

When turning the printer on with pushing the Cleaning switch, the Paper Out LED starts blinking. Then, to pushing the Load /Eject switch again while the Paper Out LED is blinking, or no switch pushing while the Paper Out LED is blinking, the printer enters the Default setting mode. To pushing the Cleaning switch while the Paper Out LED is blinking, the printer enters the Print head alignment mode.

1.4.5.1 Default setting mode

There are some parameters that can be changed by users and will be referred at the time of initialization of the printer.

 Setting method

(a)Press Load/Eject button.

The method of selecting language for ‘Usage of this mode’ is printed.

(b)Select language for ‘Usage of this mode’ by Cleaning button.

Paper Out LED, Ink Out LED and Power LED show the language for ‘Usage of this mode’ that is currently selected. The selection will be advanced one by one as the button is pressed and the On/Off/Blink of those three LEDs will also be changed according to the selection.

(c)Press Load/Eject button.

The current setting and the ‘Usage of this mode’ by selected language will be printed on the paper set in the paper path at that time.

(d)Select menu by Cleaning button.

Paper Out LED, Ink Out LED and Power LED show the menu which is selected at that time. The selection will be advanced one by one as the button is pressed and the combination of those three LEDs status of On/Off/Blink/2-Blinks will be changed according to the selection.

(e)When Load/Eject button is pressed, Printer changes the indication to the setting value

of the selected menu. Paper Out LED , Ink Out LED and Power LED show the current setting value.

(f)Select setting value by Load/Eject button.

Paper Out LED, Ink Out LED and Power LED show that menu’s value by status of On/Off/Blink/2-Blinks. That value can be changed by pressing Load/Eject button and the LEDs status of On/ Off/Blink/2-Blinks will be changed as the button is pressed.

(g)When Cleaning button is pressed, Printer memorize the setting value, and changes

the indication to the main menu. Paper Out LED, Ink Out LED and Power LED show the current menu setting.

(h)Repeat (d) to (g)

The menu selection will return to the first menu after the last menu selection is over.

(i)Turn the printer off

The setting is stored into non-volatile memory.

Table 1-26. Setting Menu

Menu Setting

Font Roman / Courier / Draft

Print direction Auto / Bi-D / Uni-D

Loading Position 3 mm / 8.5 mm / Others

Parallel I/F transfer rate Fast / Normal

Auto line feed Off / On

0 slash

Pitch 10 cpi, 12 cpi, 15 cpi, 17 cpi, 20 cpi, Proportional

Italic USA, Italic France, PC 858. Italic Germany, Italic U.K, ISO 8859-15, Italic Denmark, Italic Sweden, PC 863, Italic Italy, Italic Spain, PC 861, PC 437, PC 437 Greek, PC 771, PC 850, PC 853, PC 855, PC 852, PC 857, PC 866, PC 869, MAZOWIA,

Character tables

Code MJK. ISO 8859-7, ISO Latin 1T, Bulgaria, PC 774, Estonia, ISO 8859-2, PC 866 LAT, PC 860, PC 861, PC 865, PC 866 UKR, PC AR864, PC APTEC, PC 708, PC 720, BRASCII, Abicomp, Roman 8 ISO Latin1

0 / ø

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1.4.5.2 Print head alignment mode

Some alignment can be adjusted by users.

Alignment method



(a) Press Cleaning button.

The method of selecting language for ‘Usage of this mode’ is printed.

(b) Select language for ‘Usage of this mode’ by Cleaning button.

Printer prints the instruction sheets on how to adjust the printer.

(d) Look at the tests printed along with the instruction and press the Cleaning button

until the panel lights indicate the appropriate test number.

(e) Press Load/Eject button. Then, printer prints the test pattern.

(f) Look at the test patterns on the new printout and press the Load/Eject button until

the panel lights indicate the test pattern that is most closely aligned.

(g) Press the Cleaning button.

(h) Follow step (d) to step (g) as many times as needed to properly align all the test

patterns on the printouts.

(i) Turn the printer off.

1.4.6 Printer Initialization

There are three kinds of initialization method.

1. Power-on Initialization This printer is initialized when turning the printer power on, or printer recognized the cold-reset command (remote RS command).

When printer is initialized, following action is performed: (a) Initializes printer mechanism. (b) Clears input data buffer. (c) Clears print buffer. (d) Sets default values.

2. Operator Initialization This printer is initialized when turning the printer power on again within 10 seconds from last power off, or printer recognized the -INIT signal (negative pulse) of parallel interface.

When printer is initialized, following action is performed: (a) Cap the printer head. (b) Eject a paper. (c) Clears input data buffer. (d) Clears print buffer. (e) Sets default values.

3. Software Initialization The ESC@ command also initialize the printer.

When printer is initialized, following action is performed: (a) Clears print buffer. (b) Sets default values.

4. Power-on initialization except I/F The printer recognized the IEEE 1284.4 “rs” command.

When printer is initialized, following action is performed. (a) Initializes printer mechanism. (b) Clears input data buffer. (c) Clears print buffer. (d) Sets default values except I/F.

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1.4.7 Errors

Ink Out



When the printer runs out the most part of the ink of any color, it warns ink-low and keeps printing. When the printer runs out the whole ink of any one color, it stops printing and indicates ink-out error. User is requested to install a new inkcartridge in this state. An ink-cartridge once taken out should never be used again. Re-installation of the cartridge not filled fully upsets the ink level detection and may cause a serious problem in the print head as a result.

Paper Out



When printer fails to load a sheet, it goes paper out error.

Paper Jam



When printer fails to eject a sheet, it goes a paper jam error.

No Ink-Cartridge



When printer detects that ink-cartridge comes off, it goes this error mode.

Maintenance Request



When the total quantity of ink wasted through the cleanings and flushing is reaches to the limit, printer indicates this error and stops. The absorber in the printer enclosure is needed to be replaced with new one by service person.

Fatal Errors



Carriage control error or CG access error.

Double Feed



When printer fails to load a sheet, it goes Double feed error.

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1.5 PAPER

1.5.1 Paper Handling

Do not perform reverse feed more than 9.5 mm (0.38”).

1.5.2 Paper Specification

1.5.2.1 Cut Sheet

Table 1-27. Paper Specification (Cut Sheet)

A4: Width 210 mm x Length 297 mm) Letter: Width 216 mm x Length 279 mm B5: Width 182 mm x Length 257 mm

Size

Thickness 0.08mm - 0.11mm

Weight 64g/m2 (17 lb.) - 90g/m2 (24 lb.)

Quality Exclusive paper, Bond paper, PPC

Legal: Width 216 mm x Length 356 mm Statement: Width 139.7 mm x Length 215.9 mm Executive: Width 184.2 mm x Length 266.7 mm Photo Paper: Width 101.6 mm x Length 152.4 mm

1.5.2.2 Envelope

Table 1-28. Paper Specification (Envelope)

No.10: Width 241 mm x Length 104.8 mm

Size

Thickness 0.16mm - 0.52mm

Weight 45g/m2 (12 lb.) - 75g/m2 (20 lb.)

Quality Bond paper, Plain paper, Air mail

NOTE: Envelope printing is only available at normal temperature.

NOTE: Keep the longer side of the envelope horizontally at setting.

DL: Width 220 mm x Length 110 mm C6: Width 162 mm x Length 114 mm

1.5.2.3 Index Card

Table 1-29. Paper Specification (Envelope)

A6 Index Card: Width 105 mm x Length 148 mm

Size

Thickness Less than 0.23 mm

A5 Index Card: Width 148 mm x Length 210 mm 5 x 8” Index Card: Width 127 mm x Length 203 mm 10 x 8” Index Card: Width 254 mm x Length 203 mm

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