Oki ML380 SERVICE MANUAL

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Service Guide ML380
Chapter 0 About This Manual
ML380
Dot Matrix Printer
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Service Guide ML380
0 About This Manual
Front Cover 1 Manual Copyright 2
1 Product Specifications
1.1 Overview 3
1.2 Physical Specifications 4
1.3 Power Requirements 5
1.4 Environmental Conditions 6
1.5 Agency Approvals 7
1.6 Operational Specifications 8
1.7 Paper Specifications 9
1.8 Memory Specifications 10
1.9 Consumables 11
1.10 Options 12
1.11 Reliability 13
2 Principles of Operation
2.1 Principles of Operation - General Information 14
....2.1.02 Microprocessor and Peripheral Circuits 15
....2.1.03 Initialization 16
....2.1.04 Interface Control 17
....2.1.05 Printhead Drive Circuit 18
....2.1.06 Spacing Drive Circuit 19
....2.1.07 Line Feed Circuit 20
....2.1.08 Alarm Circuits 21
....2.1.09 Paper End Detection Circuit 22
....2.1.10 Power Supply 23
2.2 Mechanical Operation - Printhead Mechanism 24
....2.2.02 Spacing 25
....2.2.03 Ribbon Drive 26
....2.2.04 Paper Feed 27
....2.2.05 Paper-End Detection 28
....2.2.06 Semi-Automatic Sheet Feeder (SASF) 29
....2.2.07 Paper Park 30
3 Maintenance & Disassembly
3.1 Maintenance - General Information 31
....3.1.02 Maintenance Tools 32
....3.1.03 Maintenance Precautions 33
3.2 Disassembly/Assembly Procedures - General Information 34
....3.2.01 Paper Separator 35
....3.2.02 Printhead 36
....3.2.03 Upper Cover Assembly 37
....3.2.04 Space Rack 38
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....3.2.05 Ribbon Feed Gear Assembly 39
....3.2.06 Mini-Pitch (Space) Belt 40
....3.2.07 Head Connector Assembly 41
....3.2.08 Main Control Board (UMMB) 42
....3.2.09 Operation Panel 43
....3.2.10 Line Feed Motor 44
....3.2.11 Photosensor Assembly (Paper End) 45
....3.2.12 Bail Arms 46
....3.2.13 Carriage Frame 47
....3.2.14 Platen Assembly 48
....3.2.15 Pressure Roller Assembly 49
....3.2.16 Paper Pressure Guide 50
....3.2.17 Tractor Assembly 51
....3.2.18 Microswitch Assembly (SASF) 52
....3.2.19 Microswitch Assembly (Home Position Switch) 53
....3.2.20 Printer Mechanism 54
....3.2.21 Power Supply Unit 55
....3.2.22 Space Motor Assembly 56
....3.2.23 Bottom Paper Guide Lever 57
3.3 Printer Adjustments 58
....3.3.02 Gap Between Platen and Printhead 59
....3.3.03 Space Belt Tension 60
....3.3.04 Key Combinations 61
....3.3.05 Menu Operation / Menu Select Mode - General
Information
........From Print Mode 63
........From Power-OFF 64
........Printing the Menu 65
........Sample Menu 66
........Reset Menu to Factory Defaults 67
........Limited Operation 68
........Menu Settings 69
....3.3.06 Top of Form 70
....3.3.07 Paper Park 71
....3.3.08 Paper Tear Off 72
....3.3.09 Resets 73
3.4 Cleaning 74
3.5 Lubrication 75
3.6 Shipping Instructions 76
4 Failure & Repair Analysis
4.1 Failure & Repair Analysis - Introduction 77
....4.1.02 Printer Serial Number Identification 78
....4.1.03 Firmware Revision Identification 79
4.2 Reporting Problems - General Information 80
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....4.2.02 Problem Lists 81
....4.2.03 Reporting Methods 82
4.3 Troubleshooting Updates General Information 83
4.4 Troubleshooting Tips 84
....4.4.02 Problem Categories 85
....4.4.03 START HERE Flowchart 86
....4.4.04 Tips for Preventing Image Problems 87
....4.4.05 Common Problems 88
4.5 Abnormal Output 89
4.6 Fault Alarms - General Information 90
....4.6.02 Fault Alarm Lamp Display 91
4.7 Repair Analysis Procedures (RAPS) - Using The RAPS 92
....4.7.02 RAP Index 93
........RAP 01: No Power 94
........RAP 02: Space Operation Does Not Operate Normally 95
........RAP 03: Wrong Character or Missing Dots 96
........RAP 04: Line Feed Trouble 97
........RAP 05: Data Receiving Failure 98
4.8 Printer Tests - General Information 99
....4.8.02 Rolling ASCII Test 100
....4.8.03 Font Test 101
....4.8.04 Serial Interface Loopback Test - General Information 102
........Loopback Connector Configuration Diagram 103
........Procedure 104
........Serial Cable Information 105
........Serial Interface Signal Requirements 106
........Commonly Used Serial Cable Configurations 107
....4.8.05 Hexadecimal Dump Mode 108
4.9 Resistance Checks - General Information 109
....4.9.02 Main Control Board (UMMB) Voltage Check Points 110
....4.9.03 Connectors Block Diagram 111
....4.9.04 Connector Location 112
....4.9.05 Resistance Diagrams - Printhead 113
........Space and Line Feed Motors 114
....4.9.06 Head Cable Connection 115
A Board Diagrams
A1 Board Diagrams - General Information 116 A.2 Index To Charts 117
....A.2.01 Main Control Board (UMMB) Original 118
....A.2.02 Main Control Board (UMMB) Current 119
....A.2.03 RS232-C Serial Module (UMRS) 120
B Illustrated Parts Listing
B.1 Overview - General Information 121
....B.1.02 Definition of Terms 122
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....B.1.03 Parts Ordering Information 123
B.2 Charts 124
....B.2.01 Printer 125
....B.2.02 Covers 126
....B.2.03 Printer Unit 127
....B.2.04 Printer Mechanism (1 of 3) 128
....B.2.05 Printer Mechanism (2 of 3) 129
....B.2.06 Printer Mechanism (3 of 3) 130
....B.2.07 Option Parts 131
....B.2.08 Consumables 132
....B.2.09 Packaging 133
....B2.10 Documentation 134
....B.2.11 Service Training Kit Revision List 135
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Chapter 0 About This Manual
Manual Copyright
This document may not be reproduced without the written permission of the Okidata Technical Training Group. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information contained in this training course. Okidata is not responsible for errors beyond its control.
© 1994 by Okidata All rights reserved. First Edition August, 1989 P/N 59238701 Second Edition September, 1993 P/N 59238702 Third Edition November, 1994 P/N 59238703 Written and produced by the Okidata Technical Training Group Please address any comments on this publication to: Technical Training Group
Okidata 532 Fellowship Road Mount Laurel, NJ 08054-3499 Fax Number: (609) 235-2600, ext. 7034
Okilink Login Name: Technical Training OKIDATA is a registered trademark of Oki Electric Industry Company, Ltd.; marques deposee de Oki
Electric Industry Company, Ltd.; marca registrada, Oki Electric Industry Company, Ltd. MICROLINE is a registered trademark of Oki Electric Industry Company, Ltd.; marque depose de Oki Electric Industry Company, Ltd. Centronics is a registered trademark of Centronics Inc. PLUG n PRINT is a registered trademark of Oki America, Inc.; marque deposee de Oki America, Inc. Epson is a registered trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation. IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machine Corporation.
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Chapter 1 Product Specifications
1.1 OVERVIEW
1.1.01 General Information
The Microline 380 is an 80 column, impact dot matrix printer using a 24 pin printhead. It emulates the Epson LQ printer.
A push tractor is standard. An optional pull tractor is available. Font and Character Pitch selection is available through the operator panel, printer menu, or through
software (using control codes). A Centronics Parallel interface is standard. An RS232-C serial module is available as an option.
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1.2 PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS
1.2.01 Dimensions
Width: 15.67 inches (398 millimeters) Depth: 4.72 inches (120 millimeters) Height: 13.58 inches (345 millimeters)
NOTE: Dimensions DO NOT INCLUDE the platen knob, acoustic cover, and paper separator.
1.2.02 Weight
17.9 pounds (8.1 kilograms)
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1.3 POWER REQUIREMENTS
1.3.01 Input Power
120 VAC: +5.5 / -15% 220/240 VAC: +5.5 / -15% Single-phase AC
1.3.02 Power Consumption
Operating: 90 VA Idle: 30 VA
1.3.03 Power Frequency
120 VAC: 50/60 Hz +/- 2% 220/240 VAC: 50/60 Hz +/- 2%
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1.4 ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
1.4.01 Acoustic Rating
57 dBA
1.4.02 Altitude
10,000 feet (3,050 meters)
1.4.03 Ambient Temperature and Relative Humidity (RH)
While operating: 41 to 95 degrees Fahrenheit (5 to 35 degrees Celsius) Operating humidity: 20% to 80% RH While in storage: -40 to 158 degrees Fahrenheit (-40 to 70 degrees Celsius) Storage humidity: 5% to 95% RH
1.4.04 Impact
Non-operating: 3 G or less
1.4.05 Vibration
Operating: 0.3 G (5 to 150 Hz) or less (except at resonating frequency) Non-Operating: 1 G (5 to 150 Hz) or less (except at resonating frequency)
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1.5 AGENCY APPROVALS
1.5.01 Listings
UL No: UL Standard No. 478 and 114 CSA No: CSA Standard C22.2 No. 154 FCC: FCC Certified per Part 15, Subject J, Class B VDE: VDE 0806, 0875 Class B, and 0836 BS: BS 5850 / 6204 IEC: 435 / 380
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1.6 OPERATIONAL SPECIFICATIONS
1.6.01 Character Matrix Sizes Table of Print Speed and Character Matrix
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Mode
Speed 63 cps (12 cpi) 192 cps (12 cpi) 240 cps (15 cpi) Matrix (H x V) 30 x 18 9 x 17 7 x 16
1.6.02 Characters Per Line
Maximum Characters Per Line
80 10 96 12 120 15 137 17.1 160 20
1.6.03 Character Pitches
5, 6, 8.5, 10, 12, 15, 17.1, 20 characters per inch Characters Per Inch = cpi The character pitches are selected through the following methods. Operator panel (front panel controls) Menu Select Mode (Menu Mode) Control codes in the software Special Microline 380 drivers
LQ Utility HS Utility
Characters Per Inch
1.6.04 Character Sets
Standard ASCII EPSON Character Set IBM Character Set I and II Foreign Language Sets (14) Line Graphics Zero / Slashed Zero
1.6.05 Emulation
Epson LQ
1.6.06 Fonts
Letter Quality
Courier Letter Gothic Prestige Orator Roman Helvette
Draft
Utility
Special Font Effects
Emphasized / Enhanced Outline Shadow Double Height Double Width
1.6.07 Front Panel Switches
SELECT / Exit FEED / Group TOF / PARK / Item FONT / Set PITCH / Print
1.6.08 Graphics Resolution
Graphics Resolution Maximum: 180 x 360 dpi Minimum: 60 x 72 dpi
*1.6.09 Interface
Standard
Parallel
Optional
RS232C Serial, 19.2 Kbytes Super-Speed (Ready/Busy, X-ON / X-OFF)
NOTE: When the serial interface module is installed, the printer's parallel interface connector is NOT accessible.
1.6.10 Line Feed Increments Fixed
6 lines per inch (lpi) [0.167 inch (4.23 millimeters)] 8 lines per inch (lpi) [0.125 inch (3.175 millimeters)]
Variable
n/60 inch n/180 inch
1.6.11 Line Feed Time
2.2 inches per second
1.6.12 Menu Mode
Print: Prints the entire menu. Group: Selects Group Function Item: Selects Item Set: Selects Item Value Exit: Exits Menu Mode, Enters Select
1.6.13 Paper Feed Methods
Standard
Friction Feed (Top) Push Tractor (Rear)
Optional
Pull Tractor (Bottom / Rear) Single-Bin Cut Sheet Feeder (Top) CSF 3800
1.6.14 Paper Feed Paths
Top Feed (Standard) Rear Feed (Standard) Bottom Feed (by using an Optional feed mechanism) Special Features Paper Park Semi-Automatic Sheet Feeding Paper Tear Off
1.6.15 Paper Loading
Semi-Automatic Sheet Feeding Opening the paper bail arm activates the semi-automatic sheet feeder (SASF)
1.6.16 Paper Out Detection
Distance from end of paper Rear Feed: 2.3 inches (57 millimeters) Bottom Feed: 1.4 inches (36 millimeters) Top Feed: 1 inch (25 mm)
1.6.17 Paper Tear Capabilities
Paper Tear-0ff (sharp edge on access cover)
1.6.18 Print Method Printhead Type General Information
Impact Dot Matrix 24 pin printhead .0079 inch (.20 millimeter) diameter pins
Overheat Protection
When printhead temperature is between 90 and 129 degrees Celsius (ALARM 1), the printer stops
bi-directional printing. Uni-directional printing begins. If the temperature continues to rise (130 degrees Celsius, ALARM 2), printing stops. Printing will resume when the printhead temperature drops below the ALARM 1 threshold.
NOTE: Refer to Section Two for more information on printhead operation.
Printhead Gap Information
Two items factor into printhead gap information.
1. Printhead Gap This is a SERVICE ADJUSTMENT made by a technician. It is covered in Section 3.3 of this Service Handbook. The Adjustment measures 0.016, +/- 0.002 inches (0.41, +/- 0.05 mm).
2. Printhead Gap The printhead gap is modified by moving the printhead gap lever, located on the left side of the housing. To move the lever, pull it towards the printer housing and push the lever towards the front of the printer. The settings are 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5. Use 1 for single sheet.
Adjustment
Adjust
Use 2 for multiple sheets or forms (thickness: 2 sheets). Use 3 for multiple sheets or forms (thickness: 3 sheets). Use 4 for multiple sheets or forms (thickness: 4 sheets). Use 5 for envelopes and extra thick paper.
1.6.19 Print Modes
Letter Quality Utility
1.6.20 Print Speed
Print Mode
LQ 50 cps 60 cps 75 cps 85 cps 100 cps Utility 150 cps 180 cps 112.5 cps 128.25 cps 150 cps
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Character Pitch
10 cpi 12 cpi 15 cpi 17.1 cpi 20 cpi
1.7 PAPER SPECIFICATIONS
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CAUTION:
1.7.01 Types Card Stock
Length: 3 to 14 inches (76.2 to 356 millimeters) Number of Copies: Original Paper Feed Path: Bottom Printhead Gap Information: Refer to the Printhead Gap Information, Section 1.6 Thickness: .008 inches (0.2 millimeters) Maximum Weight: 100 lbs. (375 g/m 2 ) Maximum Width: 5 to 8 inches (127 to 203 millimeters)
Continuous Form
Length: 3 to 14 inches (76.2 to 356 millimeters) Number of Copies: Original, Original + 2 Interleaf Original + 2 Carbonless Paper Feed Path: Rear or Bottom Printhead Gap Information: Refer to the Printhead Gap Information, Section 1.6 Thickness: Single 0.0028 to 0.0039 inches (0.07 to 0.1 millimeters) Multi 0.01 inch (.25 millimeter) Maximum Weight: Single Part 14 - 22 lb. (52.5 to 82.5 to g/m 2 ) Multi-Part, Carbonless 9 - 11 lb. (35 to 40 g/m 2 ) Multi-Part, Interleaf Paper 10 - 12 lb. (38 to 45 g/m 2 ) Carbon 9 lb. (35 g/m 2 ) Width: 3.5 to 10.5 inches (89 to 267 millimeters)
Cut Sheet
Number of Copies: Original, Original + 2 Interleaf Original + 2 Carbonless Paper Feed Path: Top Printhead Gap Information: Refer to the Printhead Gap Information, Section 1.6. Note: Multi-part cut sheet paper CANNOT be used. Weight: 14 to 22 lbs. (52.5 to 82.5 g/m 2 ) Width: 7.2 to 10 inches (182 to 254 millimeters) Length: 3 to 14 inches (76.2 to 356 millimeters) Thickness: 0.0028 to 0.0039 inches (0.07 to 0.1 millimeters)
Envelopes
Number of Copies: Original Paper Feed Path: Bottom Printhead Gap Information: Refer to the Printhead Gap Information, Section 1.6. Size: Single Feed Minimum: 6.5 x 3.6 inches (16.5 x 9.1 centimeters) Maximum: 9.5 x 4.1 inches (24.1 x 10.4 centimeters) Continuous Non-overlap type Thickness: .016 inches (41 millimeters) Maximum Weight: 17 to 24 lbs. (64 to 90 g/m 2 ) Maximum
Labels
Length: 3 to 14 inches (76.2 to 356 millimeters)
Use Bottom Feed and/or optional Pull Tractor for card stock and labels.
Number of Copies: Original Paper Feed Path: Bottom Printhead Gap Information: Refer to the Printhead Gap Information, Section 1.6. Weight: N/A Width: Carrier 3.5 to 8.5 inches (88 to 261 millimeters) Thickness: .01 inches (0.25 mm) Maximum (including backing)
CAUTION:
Use Bottom Feed and/or optional Pull Tractor for card stock and labels. DO NOT use fabric labels. DO NOT print on the edge or perforation of the label. DO NOT use Paper Park with labels.
Transparency
NOTE: Roller marks may mar the transparency under high temperature / high humidity conditions.
Length: 3 to 14 inches (76.2 to 356 millimeters) Number of Copies: Original Paper Feed Path: Top Printhead Gap Information: Refer to the Printhead Gap Information, Section 1.6. Weight: 12 to 24 lbs. (45 to 90 g/m 2 ) Width: 8.5 to 11 inches (216 to 280 millimeters) Thickness: 0.004 inches (0.1 millimeters)
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1.8 MEMORY SPECIFICATIONS
1.8.01 EEPROM
256 Kbit EEPROM Used to store Menu data Located at Q18 of the main control board
1.8.02 ROM
Program ROM 256 Kbit Located at Q2 of the main control board Resident Character Generator ROM 1 Mbit Masked to the CPU
1.8.03 RAM
32 Kbyte Located on the main control board Used as Receive Buffer Printer Buffer Scratch Pad
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1.9 CONSUMABLES
1.9.01 Ribbon
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CAUTION:
Material Cartridge Fabric
Types Black Nylon Ribbon Life (On average, at 10 characters per inch, Utility Mode) Black Ribbon 2 million characters
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Using a non-Okidata ribbon may damage the printhead and void any warranties.
1.10 OPTIONS
1.10.01 Cut Sheet Feeders
CSF-3800 Single Bin with envelope capability Paper Width: 7.2 to 8.5 inches 182 to 216 millimeters Paper Length: 10.1 to 11.7 inches 257 to 297 millimeters Capacity: 50 sheets (20 lb.)
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1.10.02 Pull Tractor Kit
Bottom Feed Rear Feed (For Push/Pull Operation) Paper Types: Continuous Feed and Labels
1.10.03 Serial Interface
Super-Speed 19.2K RS-232C Ready/Busy/X-On/X-Off Protocols Can be configured through the Menu When the serial interface module is installed, the printers parallel interface connector is NOT accessible.
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1.11 RELIABILITY
1.11.01 Mean Time Before Failure (MTBF)
Approximately 4,000 hours: 25% duty cycle / 35% page density
1.11.02 Mean Time To Repair (MTTR)
Approximately 15 minutes to major sub-assembly level
1.11.03 Printer Life
Approximately 12,000 hours of power-on time: 25% duty cycle / 35% page density
1.11.04 Printhead Life
Average 200 million characters in 10 cpi utility mode @ normal 25% duty, 35% page density
1.11.05 Ribbon Life
Approximately 2 million characters in 10 cpi mode
1.11.06 Warranty (Limited)
One year, parts, labor, and printhead
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1.11.07 Service
Authorized Okidata Service Centers
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Chapter 2 Principles of Operation
2.1 ELECTRICAL OPERATION
2.1.01 General Information
The control board consists of the microprocessor and its peripheral circuits, the drive circuits, DC power supply circuit and interface connector. The switches and LED's of the operator panel are mounted on this board.
The power to the control board is supplied by the power supply unit. The power to the other electrical parts is distributed via the connectors on the control board.
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Chapter 2 Principles of Operation
2.1.02 Microprocessor and Peripheral Circuits
Microprocessor (Q5: 83C154GS-551-V1K)
The microprocessor is the nucleus of the control circuit. Its peripheral circuits operate under program control by this microprocessor. The I/O ports of the microprocessor are connected to the address bus, data bus, and control lines.
Program ROM (Q2)
The program ROM (256 Kbit) contains the control program for the printer. The microprocessor operates by execution of this program.
RAM (Q4)
The RAM stores received data (to be printed). (32 Kbytes)
CGROM (Q3)
1 MBit ROM which stores the resident character fonts.
EEPROM (Q18)
This 256-bit serial Electrically Erasable and Programmable ROM stores the Menu Mode data.
LSI (Q7: LC92018B-283)
This LSI switches the phase of the space motor, and generates the timing of print dots for each print density. The LSI performs the following functions.
Space Pulse Motor Control
To obtain the carriage speed instructed by the microprocessor, the LSI generates the pulse switch timing and overdrive time.
Dot Timing generation Parallel Interface Control LF Motor Control LED Drive General Purpose Input Port Used to read Operator Board Switches.
LSI (Q6: LC92011B-284)
This LSI drives the 24 pin printhead and controls memory. The following describes the function of the LSI.
Printhead Drive Control
Head Pin Counting Function Counts the number of printwires to be driven then, changes the duration of the HD ON signal accordingly.
Memory Control
Extends the addressable memory by switching banks in/out. LED Drive Output Port
Microline 380 Block Diagram
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2.1.03 Initialization
The printer is initialized whenever it is powered ON or when the I-PRIME signal is received at the parallel interface. Initialization is started when the RST-P signal is sent from the reset circuit (Q8:Pin 1) to Q5, Q6 and Q7.
When RST-P is generated, ROM program execution starts with the mode setting of Q5, Q6 and Q7. Next, ROM and RAM are checked for errors, RAM is initialized and the carriage is homed. The program finally establishes the Interface signals (output level of ACK, BUSY, etc.), switches the SELECT indicator ON, and informs the host computer that the printer is ready to receive data.
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Chapter 2 Principles of Operation
2.1.04 Interface Control
Parallel Interface
The data from the interface is received through connector (CN-1) and the Interface LSI (Q7) latches this data in sync with the STB signal.
The BUSY signal is switched ON as the data is processed. When processing is completed, the BUSY signal is switched OFF and an ACK signal is sent to the host to request more data. The BUSY signal is also switched ON when the printer is not able to receive data (buffer is full, printer is deselected or an error condition exists).
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Chapter 2 Principles of Operation
2.1.05 Printhead Drive Circuit
This circuit is used to drive the 24 print wires. The signals HD1 through HD24 control the individual print wires. The HD ON signal (even/odd trigger) enables the drive circuit when printing is desired. The head drive duration is determined by an RC integrating circuit which modifies the HD ON pulsewidth. The pulsewidth of the HD ON signal varies with the number of pins being driven. The drive time increases as more pins are driven, and decreases as fewer pins are driven. The RC circuit compensates for the fluctuation of drive voltage (+35 vdc).
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Chapter 2 Principles of Operation
2.1.06 Spacing Drive Circuit
The space motor is driven by a two-phase pulse motor. The phase signals (Phase 1, Phase 2, Phase 3 and Phase 4) and the basic pulse signals are output from the LSI (Q7). The pulse signals are modified by the drive voltage compensation circuit and sent back to the LSI (Q7).
The space overdrive signals (Phase 1DVOV, Phase 2 DVOV, Phase 3DVOV and Phase 4DVOV) switch Q16 and Q17 ON, setting up the proper phase relationship of analog space motor drive signals (SP Phase 1 through SP Phase 4). These signals are then sent to the space motor.
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Chapter 2 Principles of Operation
2.1.07 Line Feed Circuit
The line feed motor shaft is held stationary by + 8 vdc (the holding current is approximately 30 ma) whenever in a stopped position.
During line feed operation, the line feed motor is driven in accordance with the LF OVD signal. The signals LFMO Phase 1 through LFMO Phase 4 establish the proper phase relationship for driving the motor.
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