This manual is an introduction to ink jet printer SJ-48.
It is intended for use as a reference for maintenance procedures.
This manual is prepared for use at a technical level and not for the general user.
• This manual is divided into the following sections:
Chapter 1General Specifications
Chapter 2Theory of Operation
Chapter 3Adjustments
Chapter 4Parts Replacement
Chapter 5Precautions and Maintenance
Chapter 6Troubleshooting
Chapter 7Parts List
Synchronization SystemVia externally supplied STROBE pulse
I/F ProtocolBy ACK and BUSY signals
Logic LevelCompatible with TTL level
Fig. 1-5 Timing Charts of Parallel Interface
4-2. Connector Signals
Pin NoSignal NameFunction Description
1STROBEGoes from high to low (for 0.5µs) when active.
2DATA1High when active.
3DATA2High when active.
4DATA3High when active.
5DATA4High when active.
6DATA5High when active.
7DATA6High when active.
8DATA7High when active.
9DATA8High when active.
10ACK4µs low pulse acknowledges receipt of data.
11BUSYLow when printer ready to receive data.
12PAPER ENDHigh when paper out.
13SELECTHigh when printer is on-line.
31RESETWhen this input signal is low, printer is reset.
32ERROROutputs low when printer cannot continue, due to an error.
33EXT GNDExternal ground.
34NCUnused.
35+5V+5V DC output from printer.
36NCUnused.
The block diagram of this printer is shown in Figure 2-1.
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Fig. 2-1 Block Diagram
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2.Mechanisms
2-1. Overview
This section explains the outline of the printer mechanism. The following sections explain each details.
a)Ink cartridge
The ink cartridge contains the 64-nozzle ink jet head with resolution of 360 DPI and ink tank.
b)Purge unit
The purge unit, drive by the carriage motor, maintains the ink jet nozzles of the ink cartridge to keep the best
printing quality.
c)Carriage part
The carriage, driven by the carriage motor, moves horizontally to the print paper with logical seeking. The carriage
motor drives either the purge unit or the carriage.
Printing signals are transmitted from the logic board to the ink cartridge on the carriage through the ribbon cable.
d)Paper feed part
The paper feed parts, driven by the paper feed motor, rotates the feed roller and moves the print paper vertically.
When the printer is placed horizontally, paper can be fed from the top of the printer. When the printer is placed
vertically, paper can be inserted from the bottom slot of the printer for flat feeding and can be fed from the optional
auto sheet feeder. Since the printer has no paper feed knob for manual feeding, paper is always fed using control
buttons.
Fig. 2-2 Internal View
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2-2. Ink Cartridge
2-2-1.Ink Jet Printing Mechanism
The ink jet printing system prints characters and graphics by firing ink
drops at the paper from thin nozzles. Heating the ink in these nozzles
produces bubbles that quickly expand and eject the ink. The heat is
generated by applying electrical pulses to the heating elements built into
each nozzle. Each pulse serves a two-fold purpose.
(1)The electrical pulse first generates heat that vaporizes the ink almost
instantly.
The resulting bubble generates a pressure wave that ejects an ink drop
from the nozzle.
(2)A vacuum is then produced as the bubble contracts after the pulse
ends.
This draws fresh ink into the nozzle.
2-2-2.Ink Cartridge Structure
a)Side cover
This plastic cover has been adhered to the cartridge body to prevent leakage of ink from the ink sponge.
b)Ink sponge
The ink sponge contains about 20 grams of black ink for printing about 450 pages of regular office paper (ordinary
paper).
c)Cartridge body
The plastic cartridge body holds the ink sponge and ink jet head unit.
d)Ink jet head unit
The ink jet head unit loads ink to the 64 ink jet nozzles from the tip of the joint pipe that contacts with the ink sponge.
Printing signals are transmitted from the signal contacts.
e)Head cover
The plastic head cover protects the ink jet head unit.
Fig. 2-3 Exploded View of Ink Cartridge
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2-2-3.Ink Jet Head Unit Structure
a)Ink jet nozzles
The ink in the ink sponge pass through the meshed ink filter to remove dust, and is flowed to the ink jet nozzles
through the joint pipe. When the head drive current flows through the heater plate of a nozzle, the ink boils and
bubbles are produced, forming into one large bubble. The head drive current is cut off before a drop of ink is ejected
from the nozzle, but bubbling is grown because of the remaining heat on the heater, and the drop of ink is ejected
from the nozzle at about 12 m/s. After ejected the drop of ink, the nozzle is refilled with ink.
The ink jet head is formed on the silicon plate based on semiconductor technology.
The heater and its electrical wiring are formed on the plate.
A plastic cover with face plate and 64 nozzles is bonded to the plate.
Fig. 2-4 Ink Jet Nozzles
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b)Nozzle arrangement
The 64 ink jet nozzles are arranged in a line at intervals of 1/360 inch. The upper 60 nozzles are used for actual
printing. The 64 heater plates are controlled by the matrix structure of the 8 COM signal circuits and 8 SEG signal
circuits.
Fig. 2-5 Nozzle Arrangement
c)Printing signals
The COM signal connects circuits COM1 to COM8 to the head drive power supply (VH) in order so that the 64
nozzles are ready to print in units of 8 nozzles.
The SEG signal connects the SEG circuit (SEG1 to SEG8) nozzles to be used for printing to the ground while the
COM signal is connected to the head drive power supply, and applies the heater voltage to the heater plate.
Fig. 2-6 Printing Signals
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d)Heater voltage
One of four heater voltage levels that determine the ink jet speed is selected to correct any manufacturing variations
in the ink jet head units. The heater voltage ID is indicated by the PCB pattern of the contact points of the ink jet
head unit, and is used to switch the heater voltage output of the printer heater drive voltage supply circuit.
Fig. 2-7 Heater Drive Voltage ID
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2-3. Purge Unit
2-3-1.Purge Unit Functions
a)Capping function
When printing does not take place for more than five seconds or when the printer goes offline, the capping function
pushes the rubber cap of the purge unit against the face plate (nozzle part) of the ink cartridge to prevent the ink from
drying up or leaking.
b)Cleaning function
To maintain high quality printing with the ink cartridge, the cleaning function is performed for about 12 seconds
when the “Head cleaning buttons” are pressed until the beeper sounds at the state of the power being on or the printer
being online. For cleaning, a wiping operation takes place to wipe off paper fiber and ink remaining on the face plate
of the ink cartridge, and a pumping operation takes place to suck about 0.1cc of ink from the capped ink cartridge
and fill the nozzles with fresh ink.
2-3-2.Purge Unit Structure
a)Purge unit control gear
The purge unit control gear is driven by the clutch gear of the lead screw, which is driven by the carriage motor.
This gear functions as a cam that drives the purge unit rubber wiper, cap, and pump, and controls the overall
movement of the purge unit operations.
b)Wiper arm unit
The wiper arm has a rubber wiper and a maintenance jet absorber. The rubber wiper wipes off the face plate of the
ink cartridge from top to bottom every 60 seconds during cleaning, before starting printing, and during printing.
The maintenance jet absorber absorbs the ejected ink from the nozzles as a test to stabilize the nozzles when the
power is switched on, before starting printing and every 12 seconds while printing. The stains on the rubber wiper
and the ink in the maintenance jet absorber are mopped up by the ink absorber when the wiper arm goes down.
c)Cap unit
The cap arm with its rubber cap advances and caps the ink cartridge when the wiper arm goes down. The rubber
cap connects to the ink pump and sucks ink from the ink cartridge during cleaning.
d)Pump unit
The pipe-shaped pump unit sucks ink through the rubber cap and runs it to the waste ink absorber in the paper feed
roller.
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Fig. 2-8 Purge Unit
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2-4. Carriage Section
2-4-1.Carriage Section Functions
a)Ink cartridge mounting function
The carriage fixes the ink cartridge mechanically and connects the electrical circuits to the logic board.
b)Carriage drive function
The carriage is moved horizontally over the print paper by the carriage motor.
c)Head gap adjustment function
The gap between the head and print paper can be adjusted with the head gap dial to suit the paper thickness.
d)Purge unit drive function
The carriage motor returns the carriage to its home position and drives the purge unit.
2-4-2.Carriage Section Structure
a)Ink cartridge mounting section
The hook that is moved with the hooking lever fixes the ink cartridge on the carriage. When the ink cartridge is fixed
on the carriage, the contact portion of the ribbon cable connects with the contact portion of the ink jet head unit to
transfer printing signals from the logic board.
b)Carriage drive section
The DC stepping carriage motor rotates the lead screw via the drive belt. The carriage moves horizontally over the
print paper driven by lead pin, which engages in the groove of the lead screw. For the carriage position, the
photocoupler home position sensor under the carriage detects the photointerrupter (part of the guide shaft holder)
at the left of the carriage guide shaft, and logical seeking takes place using a stepping pulse transmitted to the
carriage motor.
c)Head gap adjustment function
The eccentric carriage guide shaft can be adjusted with the head gap dial on the bottom of the printer to match the
head gap to the print paper thickness. The head gap is about 0.04 inch (1 mm) when the dial is turned fully in the
direction of the cut sheet mark and about 0.075 inch (1.9 mm) when turned fully in the direction of the envelope
mark. When the optional auto sheet feeder is used, set the dial to the middle point between the cut sheet mark and
envelope mark where the dial clicks.
d)Purge unit drive section
When the lead pin enters the left margin groove, the carriage pushes the clutch gear of the lead screw to the purge
unit, and transmits the carriage motor power to the purge unit control gear.
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Fig. 2-9 Carriage
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Fig. 2-10 Purge Unit Drive Section
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2-5. Paper Feed Section
2-5-1.3-way Paper Feed Section
The 3-way paper feed section is driven by the DC stepping paper feed motor. In roller-wind feeding, print paper is inserted
from the top rear of the printer, and fed around the paper feed roller. In flat feeding, print paper is inserted from the paper
slot in the bottom part of the printer, and fed by the paper feed roller and pressure roller. In ASF feeding, when the optional
auto sheet feeder is fitted to the printer, automatic paper feed and manual flat feed can be done.
2-5-2.Paper End Detection Section
The leaf switch paper end sensor at the lower left of the feed roller detects print paper.
Fig. 2-11 Paper Feed Section
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Fig. 2-12 3-way Paper Feed
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3.Logic Board
The logic board converts data from the interface to printing signals or printer operational signals
3-1. Logic Board Functions
The logic board, consisting of a control section and a power supply section, provides the following functions;
a)Printer control
The control section logically controls printer operations with the paper feed motor and carriage motor according
to the printer state monitored with a paper sensor and a home position sensor.
b)Interface control
The control section converts data from the computer via a parallel interface to print data and printer control
commands.
c)Head control
The control section converts print data to print signals for the ink cartridge and controls printing.
d)Power control
The control section controls the power supply circuit according to signals from the control buttons, power switch
and outputs from the power supply circuit.
e)Switch detection
The control section detects the states of the control buttons and function selectors.
f)Indicator control
The control section displays the printer operating states with indicator lamps.
g)Power supply
The power supply section makes various DC voltages for the printer from the Ni-Cd battery pack and AC adapter.
h)Battery charger
When the power is switched on with an AC adapter connected to the printer and the
until the beeper sounds, the Ni-Cd battery pack is charged by power supply section.
ON LINE
button is held down
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Fig. 2-13 Block Diagram of Logic Board
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3-2. Control Section Block Diagram
Fig. 2-14 Control Section Block Diagram
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3-3. Control Section Components
a)MPU (Microprocessor)
The MPU (TMP90C840AF) contains an 8-bit CPU, an 8-Kbyte ROM, a 256-Kbyte RAM, a 20-bit address bus port,
an 8-bit data bus port, a 2-channel stepping motor controller, a serial interface, an interrupt controller, and input
ports.
b)Printer controller
The printer controller (TC24SC090AF) contains the interface controller, DRAM controller, print head controller,
and address decoder. The independent 20 MHz clock input to the printer controller time the interface and DRAM
bus. The bus timing with the CPU is determined by 2.5 MHz CLK0 input from the CPU.
c)PPI
The PPI (82C55AFP) is controlled by the CPU bus.
• Input port
The input port detects the input states of the
and the settings of the function selectors.
• Output port
The output port switches the POWER, ONLINE, and ERROR lamps on and off, controls the buzzer, and resets the
timer after cleaning.
LINE FEEDPITCHFWD ADJREV ADJ
, and,,
buttons
d)DRAM
The DRAM is used as a receive buffer/font download area, single-line print buffer, and work area.
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3-4. Power Supply Section Block Diagram
Fig. 2-15 Power Section Block Diagram
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3-5. Power Supply Section Components
a)Input power sources
Power is supplied to the power supply section from two input power sources: a 9.5 VDC outputs AC adapter and
a 6 VDC outputs Ni-Cd battery pack.
When the DC plug of AC adapter is inserted into the DC jack, the power supply is automatically switched from the
Ni-Cd battery to the AC adapter.
The DC input passes through a 4.0 A fuse and a noise filter, and its voltage is checked by the MPU A/D converter
to determine whether it is from the 9.5 VDC AC adapter or the 6 VDC Ni-Cd battery pack. This determination makes
the low-battery detection function and auto power-off function be enabled when the Ni-Cd battery pack is being
used. When the Ni-Cd battery pack is being charged, the determination confirms DC input supplied from the AC
adapter and makes the auto charge-off function be enabled.
b)Vcc1 output
The +5 VDC Vcc1 produced by the regulator IC is supplied for the MPU, MPU power-on reset IC, and power switch
pull-up voltage even when the power is off. This is because the power switch on/off signal must be read even while
the power is off.
c)Vcc2/VLOG output
The +5 VDC Vcc2 and VLOG produced by the zener diode via the 0.3 A fuse is supplied as a power for the logic
for other than the MPU, and the power-on reset circuit for the printer controller and PPI. When the power is switched
on, the MPU reset signal outputs Vcc2 when the printer controller is reset to activate the printer controller in a stable
condition. When the power is switched off, the MPU stops the Vcc2 output.
d)Vpp output
The +14 VDC Vpp produced by the DC/DC converter is supplied for the carriage motor driver, paper feed motor
driver, buzzer, and Vcc2 control circuit. To stabilize the output voltage, the Vpp-ref voltage produced from the Vpp
output is fed back to the DC/DC converter control IC.
e)VH output
The VH produced by the DC/DC converter is supplied for the print signal SEG driver IC, COM driver transistors,
and the ink cartridge warm-up heater driver transistor.
One of +20.4 V, +21.2 V +22.0 V, and +22.8 V is selected as the VH output voltage by feeding back the VH-ref
voltage based on the ink cartridge head rank pattern to the DC/DC converter control IC.
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f)Battery charge output
When the power is switched on with an AC adapter connected and the online button is held down until the beeper
sounds, the power lamp flashes and the MPU connects the Vpp output to the battery charge circuit to begin charging
the Ni-Cd battery pack.
The MPU A/D converter checks the battery voltage being charged every 2 minutes.
If it is less than 6 V, the Ni-Cd battery pack is considered overdischarge or defective and the power and error lamps
flash alternately.
When about 10 hours elapse after charging begins, the auto charge-off function automatically stops the charging
and switches the printer off.
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4. Auto Sheet Feeder
This section explains the outline of the internal components of the auto sheet feeder.
4-1. Gear Train
The gear train, driven by the printer feed roller, rotates the pickup roller and feed roller.
4-2. Spring Clutch
The spring clutch controls the power from the gear train to the pickup roller by rotating the printer feed roller forward or
backward. The position of this clutch is initialized when the printer power is switched on.
When paper is loaded to the printer, the feed roller rotates slightly backward to engage the clutch, then the pickup roller
feeds the topmost sheet of paper in the paper bin into the printer. When the paper end sensor detects paper loading, the
printer stops the paper to the print starting position on the first line with a top margin of about 0.12 inch (3 mm). When
the pickup roller is completely detached from the sheet, the clutch is disengaged and the pickup roller stops.
Fig. 2-16 ASF Internal View
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ADJUSTMENTS
This section describes the head gap adjustment required for reassembling.
Please check this explanation when making maintenance inspections or when replacing parts to correct
malfunctions.
The only printer adjustment is that of the head gap to keep the distance between the ink cartridge and printing paper
constant.
Adjust the head gap so that the distance between the ink cartridge nozzle and printing paper is about 0.04 inch (1 mm)
by rotating the adjustment dials (white) on the right and left sides of the printer mechanism.
The left adjustment dials is under the purge unit and part of it. The right adjustment dial is fitted into the paper feed base.
The head gap adjustment dials can be turned when the printer mechanism is removed from the lower case.
Fig. 3-1 Adjustment Dials
2. When Adjustment is Necessary
The head gap must be adjusted when the default adjustment dial position is changed.
2-1. When Adjustment is Absolutely Necessary
• When the purge unit is replaced.
2-2. When Adjustment may be Necessary
• When the adjustment dial position is changed when the carriage is removed.
• When the lead screw is removed and the adjustment dial position is changed.
If it is unnecessary to change the adjustment dials in servicing: mark the original positions of the dials on the chassis with
a felt-tipped pen. (Refer to item 5 of chapter 4 for the marking method.)
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2-3. Tools Required for Adjustment
UseTool
Phillips screwdriverFor the purge unit fastening screws
Gap gauges (0.5 mm)For head gap measurements (Three gauges are necessary.)
Ink cartridgeSame as normal ink cartridge (Do not use user’s ink cartridge since the gauge may
strike against its nozzle.)
3. Adjustment Method
3-1. Preparation for Adjustment
1)Remove the printer mechanism from the lower case. (Refer to item 5 of chapter 4 for the disassembly procedure.)
2)Place and lock the ink cartridge on the carriage and turn the black head gap dial on the right side of the carriage guide
shaft clockwise until it stops.
3)Turn the white adjustment dial (R) on the right side of the lead screw counterclockwise until it stops.
4)Loosen the purge unit fastening screw, then turn the white adjustment dial (L) under the purge unit so that the mark
faces the carriage motor side.
Fig. 3-2 Preparations for Adjustment
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3-2. Adjustment
1)Set the release lever upright, insert two gap gauges into the places shown in the following figure from under the
printer mechanism, then push the release lever back to its original position.
Caution: Take care not damage the paper feed roller when inserting the gauges.
2)Turn the carriage drive belt counterclockwise and move the carriage so that the ink cartridge nozzles are facing the
gap gauges placed on the left side.
Fig. 3-3 Head Gap Adjustment (1)
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3)Insert the third gap gauge between the set gap gauge and nozzle.
4)Turn the white adjustment dial (L) under the purge unit until there is no clearance between the two gauges and the
ink carriage nozzle.
5)Push the ink cartridge to the right and move it so that if faces the gap gauges on the right side.
6)Turn the white adjustment dial (R) on the right side of the lead screw until there is no clearance between the two
gauges and the ink carriage nozzle.
7)When the head gap is adjusted at one place, the adjusted head gap at the other place changes. Therefore, adjust the
right and left head gaps several times.
8)When the adjustment is complete, remove the gap gauges, then retighten the purge unit fastening screw.
Fig. 3-4 Head Gap Adjustment (2)
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CHAPTER 4
PARTS REPLACEMENT
This chapter explains disassembly and reassembly of the printer. Note the following precautions during
disassembly and reassembly.
1.Disconnect the printer from the wall outlet before servicing it.
2.Assembly is the reverse of disassembly unless otherwise specified.
3.Lubrication information is not provided in this chapter. Refer to item 3 in Chapter 5.
The printer logic board contains components that get hot when the Ni-Cd battery pack is being charged.
DANGER: The temperature of the resistor (R9) rises to about 212°F (100°C) during charging of the Ni-Cd battery pack.
The temperature of the regulator IC (Q14) and transistor (Q13) that produce the logic circuit Vcc rises to
about 140°F (60°C) when the printer is on.
Fig. 5-1 High Temperature Components
1-2. Disposing of Ni-Cd Battery
When you dispose of the optional Ni-Cd battery pack, follow local laws and regulations.
DANGER: To prevent explosion, do not throw the Ni-Cd battery in a fire or even near one.
1-3. Handling the power Supply
a)AC adapter
Do not use any AC adapter except the one supplied with the printer. Do not use the printer AC adapter for any other
equipment.
b)Ni-Cd battery pack
The optional Ni-Cd battery pack for portable power supply has a built-in temperature-sensitive circuit breaker that
cuts the battery circuit internally, when the battery temperature rises over 158°F (70°C) because the terminals have
been shorted together. However, to avoid damaging the battery by sudden discharge, do not short its terminals
together.
Caution : Do not disassemble the Ni-Cd battery.
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1-4. Damage by Electrostatic discharge
The electrostatic charge on your body, produced by the rubbing of your clothes, can damage electronic components
or change their electrical characteristics. To prevent such damage, do not touch the carriage contact between the
ink cartridge and the logic board.
Fig. 5-2 Contact Points
1-5. Nozzle Protection
To prevent the nozzles clogging, do not touch the nozzles or wipe them with tissue paper, etc. Do not leave the
cartridge outside the printer without the head cover and sealing tape.
The ink cartridge cannot be disassembled or washed.
Fig. 5-3 Ink Cartridge
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2.Maintenance
In order to maintain the optimum performance of this printer and to prevent troubles, maintenance must be carried out
according to the following items.
2-1. Cleaning
(1)Removal of dirt
Clean the printer regularly to avoid print problems. If the printer cover becomes dirty with ink mist or paper debris,
wipe it away with a soft, wet cloth.
Caution:1. Turn the printer off when cleaning it.
2. Cleaning the printer body with volatile liquids like thinner or benzine will damage the surface of the body.
3. Never wipe the head of the ink cartridge with a cloth.
4. The ink is not harmful for human body, but contains isopropyl alcohol 67-63-0.
Do not swallow it or splash into your eyes. The ink characteristics is water soluble, but contains dye. Ink
cannot be removed if it gets on your clothes.
5. 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.
2-2. Checks
Checks must be carried out at two levels: “Daily check” which the operator can easily carry out during operation, and
“Periodic check” which an expert should carry out.
(1)Daily check
When the printer is used on a daily basis, check to be sure that the printer is being used properly. Make sure that
the printer is operating under the best conditions.
• Is there any foreign matter inside the printer?
(2)Periodic check
None
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3.Lubrication
3-1. Lubricant
For this printer, FLOIL G-311S (made by Kanto Chemicals Co.,Ltd.) are recommended.
3-2. Lubricating Method
When lubrication is carried out in assembly and disassembly, wash parts well to remove dust and dirt before lubrication.
3-3. Lubricated Area
The only lubricated area is lead screw part.
Fig. 5-4 Lubricated Area
4. List of Tools
4-1. General Tool
ToolUse
Phillips screwdriverFor removing screws
Precision standard screwdriverFor removing plastic parts
TweezersFor removing Ni-Cd battery terminals
Soldering iron (30 W or less)For replacing electronic components
Double-sided adhesive tapeFor fastening the flexible motor cable
Felt-tipped penFor marking the head gap dial positions
4-2. Special Tool
ToolUse
Gap gauges (0.5 mm)For head gap adjustments (Three gauges are necessary.)
Grease (FLOIL G-311S)Apply 0.1 to 0.2g of grease to the lead screws
Note:Refer to the Chapter 7 Parts List for the tool numbers of the special tools.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
TROUBLESHOOTING
1.Errors Displayed By Indicator Lamps ...............................................................63
The printer has a service function that displays printer errors with four indicator lamps.
Error statePOWERON LINEPAPERERROR
RAM errorOffOn*On
Home position errorOnOff*On
Carriage control errorOnOn*On
Paper outOnOffOnFlashing
Paper jamOnOffOffFlashing
Low batteryFlashingOff*On
Ni-Cd battery errorFlashingOff*Flashing
* On when paper is empty, off when paper is set.
Note:The Ni-Cd battery error occurs when the battery is being charged. If the Ni-Cd battery pack is overdischarged, a
battery error may occur even with a normal battery. If the Ni-Cd battery pack is charged again but still produces
the error, it is defective.
1-2. Error Recovery
The errors indicated by the indicator lamps are recovered as follows:
Error
RAM error
Home position error
Note:When the logic board and the printer mechanism are repaired, replace the parts in the “Parts replacement” column.
Check/Action
1. Replace the logic board.
1. Remove any foreign objects that obstruct error the
carriage movement.
2. Check that the home position sensor is correctly installed.
3. Check the carriage ribbon cable connection.
4. Check the home position sensor:
MPU port 51 (pin #62) is high when the carriage is in the
home position.
5. Check the carriage motor: about 45 ohms per phase.
6. Replace the logic board.
When the logic board is repaired: check the carriage
motor drive pulse of IC 15. See figure 6-1.
Parts replacement
a. DRAMs (IC8,9)
b. Printer controller
(IC 3)
a. Carriage motor
b. Carriage motor
driver (IC 15)
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Fig. 6-1 Carriage Motor Drive Pulse (During Printing)
Error
Carriage control error
Paper out error
Paper jam error
Low battery error
Ni-Cd battery error
Check/Action
1. Apply 0.1 to 0.2 g of the grease (FLOIL G-311S) to the
lead screws.
2. Replace the printer mechanism.
1. load the paper.
2. Check the paper end sensor:
MPU port 52 (pin #63) is low while paper is present.
3. Replace the logic board.
1. Remove the jammed paper.
2. Check the paper end sensor:
MPU port 52 (pin #63) is high while paper is not present.
3. Replace the logic board.
1. Charge the Ni-Cd battery pack.
2. Replace the Ni-Cd battery pack.
1. Recharge the Ni-Cd battery pack.
2. Replace the Ni-Cd battery pack.
3. Replace the logic board.
When the logic board is repaired:
a. Check the charging signal:
PPI port PA6 (PIN #38) is high while charging.
b. Check the charging circuit:
The Q21 collector output is about 11.3 VDC (under
no load) while charging.
c. Check the charging circuit:
Check the thermal fuse in R9.
Parts replacement
a. Carriage and lead
screws
b. purge unit
a. Paper end sensor
b. MPU (IC11)
a. Paper end sensor
b. MPU (IC11)
a. IC10
b. Q21
c. R9
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2. Errors Not Displayed By Indicator Lamps
2-1. Error Conditions
The errors not indicated by indicator lamps include no power, printing errors, and paper feed errors.
2-2. Error Recovery
Error
No power
Check/Action
1. Set the battery switch to on.
2. Check the AC adapter output.
(9.5 VDC or higher)
3. Replace the Ni-Cd battery pack.
4. Replace the logic board.
When the logic board is repaired, Check the power
supply circuit output (Vcc1,Vcc2 and VLOG:5 VDC;
VH:24 VDC; Vpp:14VDC)
a. When all outputs are not present:
1. Check fuse F1
b. If Vcc2 is not output:
1. Check fuse F2
c. If VH is not output:
1. Check that 1.28V is fed back from VH-ref.
2. Check that the Q11 base outputs 10 µs pulses.
3. Check that the IC14 OUT1 outputs 10 µs pulses.
See figure 6-2.
d. If Vpp is not output:
1. Check that 1.28V is fed back from Vpp-ref.
2. Check that the Q12 base outputs 10 µs pulses.
3. Check that the IC14 OUT2 outputs 10 µs pulses.
See figure 6-2.
Parts replacement
a. F1
b. F2
c. R3-7
d. Q11
e. IC14
f. R97,98
g. Q12
h. IC14
Fig. 6-2 DC/DC Converter Timing (Idle State)
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Error
Printing errors
No paper feed
Check/Action
1. Clean the ink cartridge at least five times.
2. If dots are missing at random,printing is unstable,or
splash occurs after cleaning.
See figure 6-3.
a. Replace the ink cartridge.
b. Clean the ink cartridge at least five times.
If the printing error is not corrected, replace the purge
unit
3. If one of every eight dots is missing after cleaning.
a. Replace the ink cartridge.
b. Clean the ink cartridge at least five times.
If the printing error is not corrected, replace the logic
board.
1. Check the paper feed motor:
about 45 ohms per phase
2. Replace the logic board.
When the logic board is repaired:
a. Check the paper feed motor drive pulse of IC 2. See
figure 6-4.
b. Replace the MPU.
Parts replacement
a. Purge unit
b. IC5,6
c. Q1 to Q8
(See figure 2-5 and
2-6.)
a. Paper feed motor
b. Paper feed motor
driver (IC 2)
c. MPU
Fig. 6-3 Nozzle Test Print Pattern
Fig. 6-4 Paper Feed Pulse (During line feeding by Line Feed Switch)
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3.Auto Sheet Feeder
3-1. Error Recovery
TROUBLESHOOTING
Error
Feeder does not operate
No paper feed
Several sheets are fed together
Paper fed askew
Check/Action
1. Set the printer in the ASF mode by DIP switch 4.
2. Check that the ASF is correctly fitted to the printer.
3. Disassemble the ASF and check that the clutch spring,
control cam, and positioning arm are correctly operated.
4. Check that the printer functions properly.
1. Set the paper release lever to the friction feed position
(push down).
2. Press the paper bin release button.
3. Check for paper jam.
4. Clean the pick-up roller with alcohol.
1. Arrange the sheets of paper conforming to the ASF
specifications in order; and place them in the paper bin,
taking care not to deform them.
2. Set the paper guide position to fit the paper width.
1. Arrange the sheets of paper conforming to the ASF
specifications in order; and place them in the paper bin,
taking care not to deform them.
2. Set the paper guide position to fit the paper width.
3. Clean the pick-up roller with alcohol.
Parts replacement
a. Clutch spring
b. Control cam
c. Positioning arm
a. Pick-up rubber
ring
a. Pick-up rubber ring
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GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
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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)PARTS NO.
Parts numbers must be notified when ordering replacement parts.
(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, destination, etc., the differences are described in
words or indicated by two letters.
US ..........U.S.A.EC ..........ECUK ..........United Kingdom
AS ..........AustraliaHK ..........Hong Kong
The seal number of ROM is described in this column. The “*” mark of seal number is a variable representing
on the software version.
(7)RANK
Parts marked “S” are service parts. Service parts are recommended to be in stock for maintenance.
Parts marked “N” are not stock items. They are produced on a special-order basis.