lq570e MANUAL SERVICIO

SERVICE MANUAL
24 Pin Impact Dot Printer
EPSON LQ-570e/LQ-580
®
SEDM996002
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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.
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. REPLACE MALFUNCTIONING COMPONENTS ONLY WITH THOSE COMPONENTS BY THE MANUFACTURE; INTRODUCTION OF SECOND-SOURCE ICs OR
OTHER NONAPPROVED COMPONENTS MAY DAMAGE THE PRODUCT AND VOID ANY APPLICABLE EPSON WARRANTY.

About This Manual
This manual describes basic functions, theory of electrical and mechanical operations, maintenance and repair procedures of EPSON LQ-570e/LQ-580. 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.
Contents Symbols Used in This Manual

This manual consists of six chapters and Appendix. Various symbols are used throughout this manual either to provide additional information
CHAPTER 1.PRODUCT DESCRIPTIONS on a specific topic or to warn of possible danger present during a procedure or an action. Be
Provides a general overview and specifications of the aware of all symbols when they are used, and always read WARNING, CAUTION or
product. NOTE messages.
CHAPTER 2.OPERATING PRINCIPLES W A R N IN G Indicates an operating or maintenance procedure, practice or condition that, if
Describes the theory of electrical and mechanical not strictly observed, could result in injury or loss of life.
operations of the product.
CHAPTER 3.TROUBLESHOOTING
C A U T IO N
Indicates an operating or maintenance procedure, practice, or condition that,
Provides the step-by-step procedures for the troubleshooting. if not strictly observed, could result in damage to, or destruction of
CHAPTER 4.DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY equipment.
Describes the step-by-step procedures for
disassembling and assembling the product.
C H E C K May indicate an operating or maintenance procedure, practice or condition
CHAPTER 5.ADJUSTMENTS that is necessary to accomplish a task efficiently. It may also provide
P O IN T
Provides Epson-approved methods for adjustment. additional information that is related to a specific subject, or comment on the
CHAPTER 6.MAINTENANCE results achieved through a previous action.
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
• Exploded diagram
• Electrical circuit boards schematics

Revision Status
Revision Issued Date Description
Rev. A February 10, 2000 First Release
Rev. B February 17, 2000 Component Layout added. Adjustment Program version up.
Revision:
Rev. C March 30, 2000 1. Chapter 3: Voltage waveforms have been added.
2. Chapter 6: Illustrations have been corrected.

EPSON LQ-570e/LQ-580 Revision C
Contents
Chapter 1 Product Description 1.5.2.1 Usual Operation ................................................................. 34
1.5.2.2 Operation at Power-on ....................................................... 34
1.1 Specifications .................................................................................... 9 1.5.2.3 Default Setting .................................................................... 35
1.1.1 Features ...................................................................................... 9 1.5.3 Bi-d. Adjustment ........................................................................ 36
1.1.2 Accessories ............................................................................... 10 1.5.4 EEPROM Initialization Method .................................................. 36
1.2 Hardware Specifications ................................................................. 11 1.5.5 Initialization ............................................................................... 36
1.2.1 Printing Method ......................................................................... 11 1.5.6 Errors ........................................................................................ 37
1.2.2 Printing Specifications ............................................................... 11 1.6 Control codes .................................................................................. 38
1.2.3 Paper Handling Specifications .................................................. 12 1.6.1 ESC/P2 ..................................................................................... 38
1.2.4 Paper Specifications .................................................................. 13 1.6.2 IBM 2390 Plus Emulation .......................................................... 39
1.2.5 Printable Area ............................................................................ 17 1.6.3 Bi-Directional Commands ......................................................... 40
1.2.6 Ribbon Cartridge ....................................................................... 20 1.7 Functional Specification ................................................................. 44
1.2.7 Electrical Specifications ............................................................. 20 1.7.1 Standard Specification .............................................................. 44
1.2.8 Environmental Condition ........................................................... 21 1.7.2 Europe Specification ................................................................. 44
1.2.9 Reliability ................................................................................... 21 1.7.3 NLSP Specification ................................................................... 44
1.2.10 Safety Approvals ..................................................................... 21 1.7.4 Thai Specification ...................................................................... 45
1.2.11 CE Marking .............................................................................. 21 1.7.5 Korea Specification ................................................................... 45
1.2.12 Physical Specifications ............................................................ 22 1.7.6 China Specification ................................................................... 45
1.3 Firmware Specifications ................................................................. 23
1.3.1 Control Codes and Fonts .......................................................... 23
Chapter 2 Operating Principles
1.4 Interface Specifications .................................................................. 25
1.4.1 Parallel Interface (Forward Channel) ........................................ 25 2.1 Main Components ........................................................................... 47
1.4.2 Parallel Interface (Reverse Channel) ........................................ 27 2.1.1 C293MAIN Board ...................................................................... 47
1.4.3 Optional Interface ...................................................................... 28 2.1.2 C293PSB/PSE Board ................................................................ 47
1.4.4 Interface Selection ..................................................................... 29
2.2 Printer Mechanism .......................................................................... 48
1.4.5 Prevention Hosts from Data Transfer Time-out ......................... 29
2.2.1 Printhead ................................................................................... 48
1.4.6 IEEE1284.4 protocol ................................................................. 29
2.2.2 Paper Feed Mechanism ............................................................ 48
1.4.7 Type-B Interface communication specification .......................... 29
2.2.3 Carriage Movement Mechanism ............................................... 48
1.5 Operation .......................................................................................... 31 2.2.4 Tractor Feed Mechanism .......................................................... 48
1.5.1 Control Panel ............................................................................. 31 2.2.5 Platen Gap Adjustment Mechanism .......................................... 48
1.5.1.1 Switches ............................................................................. 31 2.2.6 Ribbon Feed Mechanism .......................................................... 48
1.5.1.2 LED .................................................................................... 33
2.3 Circuit Operation ............................................................................. 50
1.5.1.3 Buzzer ................................................................................ 33
2.3.1 C293PSB/PSE Power Supply Circuit ........................................ 50
1.5.2 Functions ................................................................................... 34

2.3.2 Input and Output Specification .................................................. 50 4.2.9.1 CR Motor Removal ............................................................. 85
2.3.3 C293MAIN Board Circuit ........................................................... 52 4.2.9.2 PF Motor Removal ............................................................. 85
2.3.3.1 Main Components .............................................................. 53 4.2.9.3 PF Gear Train Disassembly ............................................... 86
2.3.3.2 Main Circuits ....................................................................... 54 4.2.9.4 PG (Platen Gap) Detector Removal ................................... 87
2.3.4 C293 PNL Board Circuit ............................................................ 56 4.2.9.5 Release Detector Removal ................................................ 87
2.3.4.1 Switch Port ......................................................................... 56 4.2.9.6 Front PE (Paper End) Detector Removal ........................... 88
2.3.4.2 LED Port ............................................................................. 56 4.2.9.7 Front PE (Paper End) Detector Removal ........................... 88
4.2.9.8 Carriage Assembly Removal .............................................. 89
4.2.9.9 Rear Paper Guide Assembly Removal ............................... 91
Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 4.2.9.10 Ribbon Drive (RD) Assembly Removal ............................ 92
3.1 Overview ........................................................................................... 58
3.1.1 Main Component Checking Point .............................................. 58 Chapter 5 Adjustment
3.1.2 Error .......................................................................................... 60
3.2 UNIT LEVEL TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................ 61 5.1 Adjustment Overview ...................................................................... 94
5.1.1 Required Adjustment ................................................................. 94
3.3 Unit Repairing of the Power Supply Board ................................... 65
5.1.2 Adjustment Tools ...................................................................... 94
3.4 Unit Repairing of the MAIN Board .................................................. 67
5.2 Adjustment and Resetting the Printer ........................................... 95
3.5 Repairing the Printer Mechanism .................................................. 68 5.2.1 Parallel Adjustment ................................................................... 95
5.2.2 Platen Gap Adjustment ............................................................. 96
Chapter 4 Disassembly and Assembly 5.2.3 Factory Setting .......................................................................... 97
5.2.4 Bi-D Adjustment ........................................................................ 99
4.1 Overview ........................................................................................... 71 5.2.4.1 Bi-d Specifications .............................................................. 99
4.1.1 Disassembly Precautions .......................................................... 71 5.2.4.2 Bi-d Adjustment Method ..................................................... 99
4.1.2 Tools and Instruments ............................................................... 71
4.1.3 Service Check After Repair ....................................................... 72
4.1.4 Specifications for Screws .......................................................... 73
Chapter 6 Maintenance
4.2 Disassembly and Assembly ........................................................... 74 6.1 Preventive Maintenance ............................................................... 102
4.2.1 Pre-disassembly Procedures .................................................... 75 6.2 Lubrication ..................................................................................... 103
4.2.1.1 Front Cover Assembly Removal ......................................... 75
4.2.1.2 EJ (Paper Eject) Assembly Removal .................................. 76
4.2.1.3 Tractor Assembly Removal ................................................ 76 Chapter 7 Appendix
4.2.2 Printhead Removal .................................................................... 77
4.2.3 HP (Home Position) Detector Removal ..................................... 78 7.1 Connector summary ..................................................................... 107
4.2.4 Upper Housing Assembly Removal ........................................... 79 7.2 EEPROM Address Map ................................................................. 112
4.2.5 C293 MAIN Board Removal ...................................................... 80 7.3 Components Layout ...................................................................... 118
4.2.6 C293 PSB/PSE Board Removal ................................................ 82
7.4 Exploded Diagram ......................................................................... 121
4.2.7 Printer Mechanism Removal ..................................................... 83
4.2.8 Platen Removal ......................................................................... 84 7.5 Parts List ........................................................................................ 123
4.2.9 Printer Mechanism Disassembly ............................................... 85 7.6 Circuit Diagrams ............................................................................ 126

CHAPTER
1
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

1.1 Specifications o Interface

Bi-directional parallel interface (IEEE-1284 nibble mode supported)
Type B I/F level 2 (Option)
This specification outlines the characteristics of a 24 pin serial impact dot matrix printer
LQ-570e/LQ-580. o Control code: ESC/P 2 and IBM 2390 Plus emulation
o Copy capability: 1 original + 4 copies
1.1.1 Features
o
o
Control panel functions
Printing Speed Font, Condensed, Pause, Tear off, Bin, LF/FF, Load/Eject, Micro Adjust, Reset
High speed draft 400cps Self test, Data dump and the default settings
Draft 300cps
LQ 100cps at 10cpi
o Feeding Method
Friction feed (front, rear)
Push tractor feed (rear)
Push & Pull tractor feed (rear)
Pull tractor feed (front, rear, bottom)
o Feeder
Rear push tractor, CFS Bin1/ Bin2 (Option), Pull tractor (Option)
and Roll paper holder (Option), Front sheet guide (Option)
o Paper / Media
Single sheet, Continuous paper, Multi part paper, Envelop, Card, Label and Roll
Paper.
o Fonts
9LQ & 1 Draft Bitmap and 4 Scalable typefaces
8 Barcode fonts
o Character tables
Standard version 13 tables
NLSP version 39 tables
o Input buffer: 64 Kbytes
o Acoustic noise: 49 dB(A) (ISO 7779 pattern)
o Reliability
Mean print value between failure (MVBF) (MTBF 25% duty circle:
19 million lines (except print head)
MTBF 10000 POH
Print head life 200 million strokes / wire
Ribbon life 2 million characters
Product Description Specifications 9

1.1.2 Accessories Table 1-3. Consumable and Optional Items

Unit Description
Table 1-1. Enclosed Parts
IEEE-1284 parallel I/F card C82345*
Enclosed Items Quantity
Ethernet I/F card for 10Base T/2 C82362*
User's manual 1
Ethernet I/F card for 100Base T / 100Base TX C82363* a, C82364*,
Driver diskette 1
a. When you use Ethernet interface card (C82363*), you need to attach the
Ribbon cartridge 1 optional interface card adapter (C82525*) to the interface card.
Power supply cable (230 V Version) 1
Table 1-2. Expendables

Enclosed Items Description
Fabric ribbon cartridge #7753
Fabric ribbon pack #7755
Film ribbon cartridge #7768
Table 1-3. Consumable and Optional Items

Unit Description
High-capacity cut sheet feeder (bin 1) C80638*
Single bin cut sheet feeder (bin 1 or bin 2) C80637*
Pull tractor unit C80020*
Roll paper holder #8310
Front sheet guide C81423*
Serial I/F card C82305*/C82306*
32 KB intelligent serial I/F card C82307* / C82308*
Local Talk I/F card C82312*
32KB IEEE-488 I/F card C82313*
Coax I/F card C82314*
Twinax I/F card C82315*
Product Description Specifications 10

1.2 Hardware Specifications NOTE: When the power supply voltage drops to the lower limit, the printer stops
printing and then starts printing the rest on the line again more slowly
than before.
1.2.1 Printing Method
o Print Method: Impact dot matrix
NOTE: When the head temperature rises to the upper limit, the printer stops
printing. When the head temperature falls to the normal level, the printer
o Number of pins: 24 pin starts printing again more slowly than before.
o Print pin arrangement: 12 x 2 staggered o Resolution

o Print pin diameter: 0.20mm (0.0079 inch)
Table 1-5. Resolution
o Color: Black
Printing Mode Horizontal Density Vertical Density Adjacent dot print
o Print direction: Bi-direction with logic seeking
High speed draft 90 dpi 180 dpi No
Draft 120 dpi 180 dpi No

1.2.2 Printing Specifications
o Print Speed and Printable Columns
Draft condensed 240 dpi 180 dpi No
LQ 360 dpi 180 dpi No

Table 1-4. Print Speed and Printable Columns
8 pins bit image 60, 80, 90 or 120 dpi 60 dpi Yes
Character Printable Printing Speed (cps)
Printing Mode 120 or 240 dpi 60 dpi No
Pitch Columns Normal Copy
24 pins bit image 60, 90, 120 or 180 dpi 180 dpi No
High speed draft 10 cpi 80 400 266
360 dpi 180 dpi No
Draft 10 cpi 80 300 200
Raster graphics 180 or 360 dpi 180 or 360 dpi Yes
12 cpi 96 360 240
15 cpi 120 450 300

o Control code
ESC/P2 and IBM 2390 Plus emulation (Refer to 1.3.1 "Control Codes and Fonts")
Draft condensed 17 cpi 137 257 171
20 cpi 160 300 200
LQ 10 cpi 80 100 66
12 cpi 96 120 80
5 cpi 120 150 100
LQ condensed 17 cpi 137 171 114
20 cpi 160 200 133
Product Description Hardware Specifications 11

1.2.3 Paper Handling Specifications o Release lever
o Feeding Method
The release lever must be set according to the following table.
Friction feed: (front, rear) Table 1-6. Release Lever Setting Position
Push tractor feed: (rear)
Lever Position Paper path / Feeder Paper / Media
Push & Pull tractor feed: (rear)
Pull tractor feed: (front, rear, bottom) Cut sheet
o
Manual insertion (front)
(Single sheet & Multi part), Card
Feeder
Rear push tractor, CFS Bin1/ Bin2 (Option), Pull tractor (Option) Manual insertion (rear) Cut sheet (Single sheet), Card, Envelope
and Roll paper holder (Option), Front sheet guide (Option)
o
CSF Bin 1
Paper Path (High capacity cut sheet Cut sheet (Single sheet), Card, Envelope
Manual Insertion Front, rear in, top out Friction feeder)
CFS Rear in, top out CSF Bin 1
Tractor Front, rear or bottom in, top out (Single bin cut sheet Cut sheet (Single sheet)
o Line spacing feeder)
4.23 mm (1/6 inch) or programmable in increments of 0.0706mm (1/360 inch) CSF Bin 2 Cut sheet (Single sheet)
o Feed speed Roll paper holder Roll paper
n Normal mode:
Push tractor feed (rear)
Continuous paper
4.23mm (1/6 inch) feed: 45 msec (Single sheet & Multi part)
Continuous feed: 0.127 MPS (m/second) Rear tractor
Push & Pull tractor feed Continuous paper
5.0 IPS (inches /second)
n
(rear) (Single sheet & Multi part)
Copy mode:
Continuous paper (Single sheet & Multi
4.23mm (1/6 inch) feed: 66 msec Pull tractor feed (front)
part), Continuous paper with labels
Continuous feed: 0.092 MPS (m/second)
3.6 IPS (inches/second) Full release Pull tractor feed (rear)
Continuous paper
o Input Data Buffer: 64 Kbyte

(Single sheet & Multi part)
Continuous paper (Single sheet & Multi

Pull tractor feed (bottom)
part), Continuous paper with labels

o Paper thickness lever Table 1-8. Cut Sheet (single sheet, not multi part)
The paper thickness lever must be set at the proper position as shown below.
Rear Entry
Table 1-7. Adjust Lever Setting Position Front Entry Manual High-Capacity Single-Bin
Insertion CSF CSF
Lever Paper Thickness (inch)
Paper Thickness (mm) Minimum Maximum Minimum Maximum
Position Minimum Maximum
(g/m 2) 52 90 64 90
-1 -- -- -- Weight
(lb.) (14) (24) (18) (24)
0 (0.0024) (0.0047) over 0.06 up to 0.12
Plain paper, Recycled paper, Not Plain paper, Recycled paper, Not
Quality
1 (0.0047) (0.0074) over 0.12 up to 0.19 curled, not folded, not crumpled curled, not folded, not crumpled
2 (0.0074) (0.0102) over 0.19 up to 0.26 * Printing on recycled paper is available only under normal temperature and humidity
conditions.
3 (0.0102) (0.0126) over 0.26 up to 0.32 * When using CSF, printing in the form below 90 g/m2 (24 lb) beyond 81.4 g/m 2 (21.7 lb) is
4 (0.0126) (0.0141) over 0.32 up to 0.36 available only under normal temperature and humidity conditions.
5 (0.0141) (0.0157) over 0.36 up to 0.40 o Cut sheet (multi part)

6 (0.0157) (0.0205) over 0.40 up to 0.52
Table 1-9. Cut Sheet (Multi part)
Front Entry Rear Entry
1.2.4 Paper Specifications Manual

High- Single-
o Cut sheet (single sheet, not multi part)

Minimum Maximum
Insertion
Capacity
CSF
Bin
CSF
Table 1-8. Cut Sheet (single sheet, not multi part) (inch) (3.9) (10.1) --- --- ---
Width
(mm) 100 (257) --- --- ---
Rear Entry
(inch) (3.9) (14.3) --- --- ---
Front Entry Manual High-Capacity Single-Bin Length
(mm) 100 (364) --- --- ---
Insertion CSF CSF
Copies 1 original + 4 copies --- --- ---
Minimum Maximum Minimum Maximum
Total (inch) (0.0047) (0.015) --- --- ---
(inch) (3.9) (10.1) (7.2) (8.5)
Width Thickness (mm) 0.12 0.39 --- --- ---
(mm) 100 257 182 216
(inch) (3.9) (14.3) (10.1) (14)

Length
(mm) 100 364 257 356
(inch) (0.0025) (0.0055) (0.0025) (0.0055)

Thickness
(mm) 0.065 0.14 0.07 0.14

Front Entry Rear Entry Rear Entry
High- Single- Front Manual High-

Manual Single-
Minimum Maximum Capacity Bin Entry Insertion Capacity CSF
Insertion Bin CSF
CSF CSF
Minimum Maximum
Weight
(g/m 2) 40 58 --- --- (0.0063) (0.0205)
(one sheet of --- ---
(lb.) (12) (15) --- --- 0.16 0.52
multipart)
(inch)
Total Thickness ---
Plain paper, Recycled (mm) The difference of thickness at the
Quality paper, not curled, not --- --- --- printable area is within 0.25mm ---
folded, not crumpled. (0.0098 inch).
Line glue at the top or one (g/m2) 45 90

Jointing --- --- --- Weight ---
side of form. (lb.) (12) (24)
o
BOND paper, PLAIN paper or
Envelope AIRMAIL
Quality No glue at a flap ---
Table 1-10. Envelope Not curled, not folded, not
crumpled
Rear Entry
Front Manual High- NOTES:

Entry Insertion Capacity CSF Single-
Bin CSF 1. Printing on envelope is available only under normal temperature and humidity
Minimum Maximum conditions.
(inch) (6.5) 2. Envelopes should be inserted from rear entrance only.
Width --- --- 3. Set the longer side of envelope horizontally.
Envelop (mm) 165
(No. 6) 4. When using CSF bin1 (High capacity cut sheet feeder), printing in form below
(inch) (3.6) 90 g/m2 (24lb) beyond 81.4 g/m2 (21.7 lb) is available only user normal temperature
Length --- ---
(mm) 92 and humidity condition.
(inch) (9.5)
Width --- ---
Envelop (mm) 241
(No. 10) (inch) (4.1)
Length --- ---
(mm) 105

o Card o Continuous paper (Single sheet and Multipart)
Table 1-11. Card Table 1-12. Continuous Paper (Single sheet and Multipart)
Front Entry Rear Entry Front Entry Rear Entry Bottom Entry
Manual High- Min. Max. Min. Max. Min. Max.

Insertion Capacity CSF Single-
Min. Max. (10) (10) (10)
Bin CSF (inch) (4) (4) (4)
Width
Min. Max. Min. Max. (mm) 101.6 254 101.6 254 101.6 254
(inch) (3.9) (7.9) (3.9) (7.9) (3.9) (5.8) Length (inch) (4) (22) (4) (22) (4) (22)
Width ---
(mm) 100 200 100 200 100 148 (one page) (mm) 101.6 558.8 101.6 558.8 101.6 558.8
(inch) (5.8) (7.9) (3.9) (7.9) (3.9) (5.8) Copies 1 original + 4 copies 1 original + 4 copies 1 original + 4 copies
Length ---
(mm) 148 200 100 200 100 148
Total (inch) (0.0025) (0.016) (0.0025) (0.016) (0.0025) (0.016)
(inch) (0.0087) (0.0087) (0.0087) Thickness (mm) 0.065 0.40 0.065 0.46 0.065 0.40
Thickness ---
(mm) 0.22 0.22 0.22
Weight (g/m2) 52 82 52 82 52 82
(g/m2) 192 192 192 (not multipart) (lb.) (14) (22) (14) (22) (14) (22)
Weight ---
(lb.) (51) (51) (51)
Weight
Plain paper, Plain paper, (g/m2) 40 58 40 58 40 58
Plain paper, (one sheet of
Recycled paper, Recycled paper, (lb.) (12) (15) (12) (15) (12) (15)
Recycled paper, not multipart)
Quality not curled, not not curled, not ---
curled, not folded, Quality Plain paper, Recycled paper, Carbonless multipart paper
folded, not folded, not
not crumpled.
crumpled. crumpled.
Jointing Point glue or paper staple (both sides)
NOTE:
NOTE:
1. Printing on envelope is available only under normal temperature and humidity
1. The ratio of the cut/ uncut length at the perforation should be between 3:1 and 5:1.
conditions.
2. The perforation between pages should be extend all the way to the edges of the
2. When the longer side of A6 card is set horizontally, it should be inserted from rear
paper.
entrance.
3. At the perforation between pages, the horizontal and vertical perforation cuts should
3. When using CSF bin1 (High capacity cut sheet feeder), printing in form below
not cross.
90 g/m2 (24lb) beyond 81.4 g/m2 (21.7 lb) is available only user normal temperature
and humidity condition. 4. The thickness of the perforation part when extended should be 1mm or less.
<for continuous multipart forms>
5. When paper stapler is used, press the protrusion of paper stapler and let the copy
sheet flat.
6. Never use continuous multi-part forms that are jointed with metal staples.

o Continuous paper with labels

63.5 mm (2.5 inch) min.
Table 1-13. Continuous Paper with Labels
Front Entry Rear Entry Bottom Entry
23.8 mm
Min. Max. Min. Max. Min. Max. (15/16inch) Label
min.
Label size See the figure below. --- See the figure below.
(inch) (4) (10) (4) (10) R_2.5 mm (0.1 inch) min.

Base sheet width --- ---
(mm) 101.6 254 101.6 254 Figure 1-1. Printable Area - Label
Base sheet length (inch) (4) (22) (4) (22)
(one page) (mm) 101.6 558.8
--- ---
101.6 558.8 o Roll paper
(inch) (0.0028) (0.0035) (0.0028) (0.0035)
Base sheet thickness --- --- Table 1-14. Roll Paper
(mm) 0.07 0.09 0.07 0.09
(inch) (0.0063) (0.0075) (0.0063) (0.0075) Rear Entry

Total thickness --- ---
(mm) 0.16 0.19 0.16 0.19 Minimum Maximum
(g/m 2) 64 64 (inch) (8.5)
Label weight --- Width
(lb.) (17) (17) (mm) 216
AVERY (inch)
AVERY Length ---
CONTINUOUS (mm)
CONTINUOUS
FORM LABELS,
FORM LABELS, (inch) (0.0028) (0.0035)
Quality AVERY MINI- --- Thickness
AVERY MINI-LINE (mm) 0.07 0.09
LINE LABELS or
LABELS or the same
the same quality
quality labels (g/m2) 52 82
labels Weight
(lb.) (14) (22)
Plain paper, Recycled paper. Not curled, not folded,

NOTES: Quality
not crumpled
1. Printing on labels is available only under normal temperature and humidity condition.
2. The base sheet of labels must be continuous paper.
3. Continuous paper with labels should be inserted from the front or bottom entrance.

1.2.5 Printable Area Table 1-15. Printable Area for Cut Sheet
o Cut sheets Single Sheet Multi Part
PW (Width) Refer to 1.2.4 "Paper Refer to 1.2.4 "Paper

Specifications" Specifications"
PL (Length) Refer to 1.2.4 "Paper Refer to 1.2.4 "Paper

LM (Left Margin) When PW<=209.2 mm: When PW<=209.2 mm:

3 mm or more 3 mm or more
When PW>209.2 mm: Depend When PW>209.2 mm: Depend
on the maximum printable area on the maximum printable area
(203.2 mm) (203.2 mm)
ex) When PW=257 mm: ex) When PW=257 mm:
27 mm or more (suppose paper 27 mm or more (suppose paper
is set to the center.) is set to the center.)
RM (Right Margin) When PW<=216 mm: When PW<=216 mm:

3 mm or more 3 mm or more
When PW>209.2 mm: When PW>209.2 mm:
Depend on the maximum Depend on the maximum
printable area (203.2 mm) printable area (203.2 mm)
P r in ta b le A r e a
ex) When PW=257 mm: ex) When PW=257 mm:
27 mm or more (suppose paper 27 mm or more (suppose paper
is set to the center.) is set to the center.)
TM (Top Margin) 4.2 mm or more 4.2 mm or more
BM (Bottom Margin) 4.2 mm or more 4.2 mm or more
Figure 1-2. Printable Area for Cut Sheet

o Envelop and card

Table 1-16. Printable Area for Envelop and Card
R M Single Sheet Multi Part
L M
PW (Width) Refer to 1.2.4 "Paper Refer to 1.2.4 "Paper

T M
PL (Length) Refer to 1.2.4 "Paper Refer to 1.2.4 "Paper
LM (Left Margin) 3 mm or more 3 mm or more
RM (Right Margin) 3 mm or more 3 mm or more
P r in ta b le A r e a TM (Top Margin) 4.2 mm or more 4.2 mm or more
BM (Bottom Margin) 4.2 mm or more 4.2 mm or more
B M
Figure 1-3. Printable Area for Envelop
P r in ta b le A r e a
Figure 1-4. Printable Area for Card

o Continuous paper
Table 1-17. Printable Area for Continuous Paper
Continuous Paper
PW (Width) Refer to 1.2.4 "Paper Specifications"
PL (Length) Refer to 1.2.4 "Paper Specifications"
LM (Left Margin) When PW<=228.6 mm:

13 mm or more
P e r fo r a tio n When PW>209.2 mm: Depend on the maximum
printable area (203.2 mm)
ex) When PW=241 mm: 13-25mm
When PW=254 mm: 21-30mm
RM (Right Margin) When PW<=241.3 mm:

13 mm or more
When PW>209.2 mm: Depend on the maximum
printable area (203.2 mm)
P r in ta b le A r e a ex) When PW=241 mm: 13-25mm
When PW=254 mm: 21-30mm
TM (Top Margin) 4.2 mm or more
BM (Bottom Margin) 4.2 mm or more
P e r fo r a tio n
Figure 1-5. Printable Area for Continuous Paper

o Roll paper 1.2.6 Ribbon Cartridge

P W o Type: Fabric
Color: Black
L M B M Ribbon life: approx. 2 million characters
(LQ 10 cpi, 48 dots/character)
T M
o Type: Film
Color: Black
Ribbon life: approx. 0.2 million characters
(LQ 10 cpi, 48 dots/character)
1.2.7 Electrical Specifications

P r in ta b le A r e a o 120 V version
n Rated voltage: AC 120V
n Input voltage range: AC 99 to 132 V
n Rated frequency range: 50 to 60 Hz
n Input frequency range: 49.5 to 60.5 Hz
n Rated current: 1.0 A (max. 2.6 A)
B M n Power consumption: Approximately 36 W

(ISO/IEC10561 Letter pattern)
Energy Star Compliant
Figure 1-6. Printable Area for Roll Paper n Insulation resistance: 10MΩ min.
(between AC line and chassis, DC 500V)
Table 1-18. Printable Area for Roll Paper n Dielectric strength: AC 1000 Vrms. 1 min. or
AC 1200 Vrms. 1 sec.
Continuous Paper (between AC line and chassis)
PW (Width) Refer to 1.2.4 "Paper Specifications" o 230 V version
PL (Length) Refer to 1.2.4 "Paper Specifications" n Rated voltage range: AC 220 to 240 V
LM (Left Margin) 3 mm or more n Input voltage range: AC 198 to 264 V
RM (Right Margin) 3 mm or more n Rated frequency range: 50 to 60 Hz
TM (Top Margin) 4.2 mm or more n Input frequency range: 49.5 to 60.5 Hz
BM (Bottom Margin) 4.2 mm or more n Rated current: 0.5 A (max. 1.4 A)

n Power consumption: Approximately 36 W 1.2.10 Safety Approvals

(ISO/IEC10561 Letter pattern)
Energy Star Compliant o 120 V version
n Insulation resistance: 10MΩ min. n Safety standards: UL1950

(between AC line and chassis, DC 500V) CSA C22.2 No. 950
n Dielectric strength: AC 1500 Vrms. 1 min. or n EMI: FCC part15 subpart B class B
(between AC line and chassis) CSA C108.8 class B
o 230 V version
1.2.8 Environmental Condition n Safety standards: EN60950
o Temperature: 5 to 35 °C (operating*1) n EMI: EN55022 (CISPR pub.22) class B
15 to 25 °C (operating*1,*2) AS/NZS 3548 class B
o
-30 to 60 °C (non-operating)
o UPS version
n
Humidity: 10 to 80% RH (operating*1)
30 to 60% RH (operating*1,*2) Safety standards: UL1950
0 to 85% RH (non-operating) CSA C22.2 No. 950
o EN60950
n
Resistance to shock: 1 G, within 1ms (operating)
2 G, within 2ms (non-operating*3) EMI: FCC part15 subpart B class B
o Resistance to vibration: 0.25 G, 10 to 55 Hz (operating)

CSA C108.8 class B
EN55022 (CISPR pub.22) class B
0.50 G, 10 to 55 Hz (non-operating*3) AS/NZS 3548 class B
*1: without condensation
*2: during printing on multi part paper, envelop, card, or label 1.2.11 CE Marking
*3: without shipment container
o 230 V version
1.2.9 Reliability n Low voltage directive 73/23/EEC: EN60950
o MVBF *: 19 million lines (except printhead)

n EMC Directive 89/336/EEC: EN55022 class B
o
EN61000-3-2
MTBF: 10000 POH EN61000-3-3
o Printhead life: 200 million strokes/wire
EN50082-1
IEC801-2
*: Mean print volume between failure IEC801-3
IEC801-4

1.2.12 Physical Specifications

o Physical Specifications
n Dimensions: 415x368x160 mm (WxDxH)
n Mass: Approx. 7.5 kg
n Appearance: See below.
160
368
o Physical Specifications including CSF bin1 (High capacity bin CSF)

o Physical Specifications including CSF bin 1 (Single bin CSF)
o Physical Specifications including CSF bin 1& bin 2
415

1.3 Firmware Specifications o International character sets: 14 countries and legal

U.S.A France Germany
U.K. Denmark 1 Sweden
This section describes the firmware specifications for the EPSON LQ-570e/LQ-580.
Italy Spain 1 Japan
Norway Denmark 2 Spain 2
1.3.1 Control Codes and Fonts Latin America Korea Legal
o Character Tables
NOTE: The international and legal characters are the following 12 code;
n Standard version (13 character table) 23H, 24H, 40H, 5BH, 5CH, 5DH, 5EH, 60H, 7BH, 7CH, 7DH,
Italic table PC437 (US, Standard Europe) 7EH.
PC850 (Multilingual)
PC861 (Icelandic)
PC860 (Portuguese)
PC863 (Canadian-French) o Typeface
PC865(Nordic)
BRASCII
Abicomp
Roman8
n Bit map fonts:
EPSON Draft 10cpi, 12cpi, 15cpi
ISO Latin 1 PC858 EPSON Roman 10cpi, 12cpi, 15cpi, Proportional
ISO 8859-15 EPSON Sans serif 10cpi, 12cpi, 15cpi, Proportional
n NLSP version (39 character tables) EPSON Courier
EPSON Prestige
10cpi, 12cpi, 15cpi
10cpi, 12cpi
Italic table PC437 (US, Standard Europe)
PC850 (Multilingual) PC437 Greek EPSON Script 10cpi
PC853 (Turkish) PC855 (Cyrillic) EPSON OCR-B 10cpi
PC852 (East Europe) PC857 (Turkish) EPSON Orator 10cpi
PC864 (Arabic) PC866 (Russian) EPSON Orator-S 10cpi
PC869 (Greek) MAZOWIA (Poland) EPSON Script C Proportional
Code MJK (CSFR)
ISO Latin 1T (Turkish)
ISO 8859-7 (Latin / Greek)
Bulgaria (Bulgarian)
n Scalable fonts:
EPSON Roman 10.5 pt., 8 pt.- 32 pt. (every 2 pt.)
PC 774 (LST 1283:1993) Estonia (Estonia) EPSON Sans serif 10.5 pt., 8 pt.- 32 pt. (every 2 pt.)
ISO 8859-2 PC 866 LAT. (Latvian) EPSON Roman T 10.5 pt., 8 pt.- 32 pt. (every 2 pt.)
PC 866 UKR (Ukrania) PC860 (Portuguese) EPSON Sans serif H 10.5 pt., 8 pt.- 32 pt. (every 2 pt.)
PC 861 (Icelandic)
PC APTEC (Arabic)
PC865 (Nordic)
PC708 (Arabic) o Bar codes
PC 720 (Arabic) PCAR864 (Arabic) EAN-13 EAN-8 Interleaved 2 of 5
PC863 (Canadian-French) Abicomp UPC-A UPC-E Code 39
BRASCII Roman 8 Code 128 POSTNET Coda bar (NW-7)*1
ISO Latin 1 Hebrew 7*1 Industrial 2 of 5 *1 Matrix 2 of 5 *1
Hebrew 8*1 PC862 (Hebrew)*1 *1: Do not describe in manual.
PC858 IAO8859-15
PC771 (Lithuania)
NOTE: *1: This item is not displayed on a default setting mode. Do not
describe this in the manual.
Product Description Firmware Specifications 23

Table 1-19. Character Tables and Available Typefaces

Character table Bitmap font Scalable font
table*1
Italic PC 437 (US, Standard Europe)*1
PC 850 (Multilingual)*1 PC 860 (Portuguese)*1
PC 861 (Icelandic)*1 PC 865 (Nordic)*1 EPSON Draft
Standard BRASCII*1
PC 863(Canadian-French)*1 EPSON Roman
version ISO Latin 1
Abicomp*1 EPSON Sans serif
Roman 8 ISO 8859-15 EPSON Roman
EPSON Courier
PC 858 EPSON Sans serif
EPSON Prestige
Italic table*1 PC 437(US, Standard Europe)*1 EPSON Script EPSON Roman T
PC 850 (Multilingual)*1 PC 860(Portuguese)*1 EPSON OCR-B EPSON Sans serif H
PC 861 (Icelandic)*1 PC863 (Canadian-French)*1 EPSON Orator
PC 865(Nordic)*1 BRASCIl*1 EPSON Orator-S
Abicomp*1 Roman8 EPSON Script C
lSOLatin1 PC 858
ISO 8859-15
EPSON Draft
PC 864 (Arabic) (Not supported)
EPSON Roman
PC437Greek PC 852 (East Europe)

PC 853 (Turkish) PC 855 (Cyrillic) EPSON Draft
NLSP PC 857 (Turkish) PC 866 (Russian) EPSON Roman
version PC 869 (Greek) MAZOWIA (Poland)
EPSON Sans serif
Code MJK (CSFR) lSO 8859-7 (Latin/Greek) (Not supported)
EPSON Courier
lSO Latin 1T (Turkish) Bulgaria (Bulgarian)
PC774 (LST 1283: 1993) Estonia (Estonia) EPSON Prestige
1SO 8859-2 PC 866 LAT. (Latvian) EPSON Script
PC 866 UKR (Ukraina)
EPSON Draft (Arabic)

PC APTEC (Arabic) PC 708 (Arabic)
EPSON Roman (Not supported)
PC 720 (Arabic) PCAR864 (Arabic)
EPSON Sans serif
Hebrew7*2 EPSON Draft (Hebrew)

Hebrew 8*2 EPSON Roman (Not supported)
PC862 (Hebrew)*2 EPSON Courier
*1: ESC R command is effective on these character tables.

*2: Not displayed in the default setting mode. Do not describe this in the manual.
Product Description Firmware Specifications 24

1.4 Interface Specifications

EPSON LQ-570e/LQ-580 provides bi-directional 8 bit parallel interface and Type-B
optional interface slot as standard.
1.4.1 Parallel Interface (Forward Channel)

o Transmission mode: 8 bit parallel
IEEE-1284 compatibility mode
o Adaptable connector: 57-30360 (Amphenol) or equivalent
o Synchronization: -STROBE pulse
o Handshaking: BUSY and -ACKLG signals
o Signal level: TTL compatible
(IEEE-1284 level 1 device)
Figure 1-7. Data Transmitting Timing
Table 1-20. Parameter
Table 1-21. Maximum & Minimum Timings for Data Transmission
Parameter Minimum Maximum Condition
Parameter Minimum Maximum
VOH* -- 5.5V
tsetup 500 nsec --
VOL* -0.5V --
thold 500 nsec --
IOH* -- 0.32mA VOH=2.4V
tstb 500 nsec --
IOL* -- 12mA VOL=2.4V
tready 0 --
CO -- 50pF
tbusy -- 500 nsec
VIH -- 2.0V
treply -- --
VIL 0.8V --
tack 500 nsec 10 us
IIH -- 0.32mA VIH=2.0V
tnbusy 0 --
IIL -- 12mA VIL=0.8V
tnext 0 --
CI -- 50pF
ttout* -- 120 nsec
* Logic-H signal is 2.0V or lower when the printer is off and the signal is 3.0V or higher ttin** -- 200 nsec
when the printer is on. The receiver has impedance which is equivalent to 7.5 kΩ.
* Rise and fall time of output signals

** Rise and fall time of input signals.
Product Description Interface Specifications 25

o BUSY signal is active (HIGH level) under the conditions below: Table 1-22. Connector Pin Assignment and Signals
n In the process of receiving data
Signal
Return
n In the condition of being input buffer full
Pin No.
Name
GND
Pin
In/Out Function Description
n In the condition of being -INT signal active (low level) 8 DATA7 26 In bit6
n During hardware initialization 9 DATA8 27 In bit7:MSB
n In the condition of being -ERROR or PE signal is active (low level, high level, This signal (negative pulse) indicates that the
respectively) 10 -ACKNLG 28 Out printer has received data and is ready to accept
n In the self test mode next one.
n In the adjustment mode 11 BUSY 29 Out

This signal’s high level means that the print is
n
not ready to accept data.
In the default-setting mode
o
This signal’s high level means that the printer is
12 PE 28 Out
-ERROR signal is active (low level) under the conditions below: in a state of paper-out error.
n In the condition of a paper-out error

13 SLCT 28 Out
Always at high level when the printer is
n In the condition of a release lever error

powered on.
o PE signal is active (high level) under the condition below:

14 -AFXT 30 In Not used.
n In the condition of a paper-out error

31 -INIT 30 In This signal’s negative pulse initializes printer.
This signal’s low level means the printer is in a

32 -ERROR 29 Out
Table 1-22. Connector Pin Assignment and Signals state of error.
Return 36 -SLIN 30 In Not used.

Signal
Pin No. GND In/Out Function Description
Name This line is pulled up to +5V through
Pin 18 Logic H -- Out
3.9 kΩ resister.
Strobe pulse. Input data is latched at falling
1 -STROBE 19 In This line is pulled up tp +5V through
edge of the signal. 35 +5V -- Out
1.0 kΩ resister.
Parallel input data to the printer.
2 DATA1 20 In 17 Chassis -- -- Chassis GND.
bit0:LSB
16, 33,
3 DATA2 21 In bit1 GND -- -- Signal GND.
19-30
4 DATA3 22 In bit2
15, 34 NC -- -- Not connected.
5 DATA4 23 In bit3
6 DATA5 24 In bit4 * In/Out shows the direction of signal flow from the printer’s point of view.
7 DATA6 25 In bit5

1.4.2 Parallel Interface (Reverse Channel) n Market ID=1
o Transmission mode: IEEE-1284 nibble mode When IEEE1284.4 is enabled;
o Adaptable connector: See 1.4.1 "Parallel Interface (Forward Channel)" [00H][50H]
o Synchronization: Refer to the IEEE-1284 specification

MFG: EPSON;
CMD: ESCPL2,PRPXL24,BDC,D4;
o Handshaking: Refer to the IEEE-1284 specification MDL: LQ-570e;
o Signal level: IEEE-1284 level 1 device

CLS: PRINTER;
DES: EPSON[SP]LQ-570e;
See 1.4.1 "Parallel Interface (Forward Channel)"
o Data transmission timing: Refer to the IEEE-1284 specification When IEEE1284.4 is disabled;
o Extensibility request: The printer responds to the extensibility request [00H][4DH]
affirmatively, when the request is 00H or 004H, which means; MFG: EPSON;
CMD: ESCPL2,PRPXL24,BDC;
00H: Request for nibble mode of reverse channel transfer
MDL: LQ-570e;
04H: Request device ID in nibble mode of reverse channel transfer
o
CLS: PRINTER;
Device ID: The printer sends following device ID string when it is requested. DES: EPSON[SP]LQ-570e;
n Market ID=0 *1
When IEEE1284.4 is enabled; Table 1-23. Connector Pin Assignment and Signals
Return
[00H][4EH]
Pin No. Signal Name GND In/Out Function Description
MFG: EPSON;
Pin
CMD: ESCPL2,PRPXL24,BDC,D4;
MDL: LQ-580; 1 HostClk 19 In Host clock signal.
CLS: PRINTER;
Parallel input data to the printer.
DES: EPSON[SP]LQ-580; 2 DATA1 20 In
bit0:LSB
When IEEE1284.4 is disabled; 3 DATA2 21 In bit1
4 DATA3 22 In bit2
[00H][4BH]
MFG: EPSON; 5 DATA4 23 In bit3
CMD: ESCPL2,PRPXL24,BDC;
6 DATA5 24 In bit4
MDL: LQ-580;
CLS: PRINTER; 7 DATA6 25 In bit5
DES: EPSON[SP]LQ-580;
8 DATA7 26 In bit6
9 DATA8 27 In bit7:MSB
10 PtrClk 28 Out Printer clock signal.

Table 1-23. Connector Pin Assignment and Signals 1.4.3 Optional Interface
Return
Type-B optional interface cards are available.
o
Pin No. Signal Name GND In/Out Function Description
Pin Market ID=0 *1
PtrBusy/DataBit- Printer busy signal and reverse channel
11
3,7
29 Out
transfer data bit 3 or 7.
Table 1-24. Optional Interface (Market ID=0)
Reply message ESC/P IBM 2390 Plus
AckDataReq/ Acknowledge data request signal and
12 28 Out
DataBit-2,6 reverse channel transfer data bit 2 or 6. MT24p, PW80c110cpi, PRG MT24p, PW80c110cpi, PRG
Main-Type
(W0xxxx)rev, AP300ma (W0xxxx)rev, AP300ma
Xflag/ X-flag signal and reverse channel transfer
13 28 Out
DataBit-1,5 data bit 1 or 5. Product-Name LQ-580 LQ-580
14 HostBusy 30 In Host busy signal. Emulation-Type ESCPL2, PRPXL24, BDC ESCPL2, PRPXL24, BDC
31 -INIT 30 In Not used. Entity Type EPSONLQ2 EPSONPRPXL24
32
-DataAvail/
DataBit-0,4
29 Out
Data available signal and reverse channel
transfer data bit 0 or 4. o Market ID=1
36 1284-Active 30 In 1284 active signal. Table 1-25. Optional Interface (Market ID=0)
This line is pulled up to +5V through 3.9 Reply message ESC/P IBM 2390 Plus
18 Logic-H -- Out
kΩ resister.
MT24p, PW80c110cpi, PRG MT24p, PW80c110cpi, PRG
This line is pulled up tp +5V through 1.0 Main-Type
35 +5V -- Out (W0xxxx)rev, AP300ma (W0xxxx)rev, AP300ma
kΩ resister.
Product-Name LQ-570e LQ-570e
17 Chassis -- -- Chassis GND.
Emulation-Type ESCPL2, PRPXL24, BDC ESCPL2, PRPXL24, BDC
16, 33, Signal GND.
GND -- -- Entity Type EPSONLQ2 EPSONPRPXL24
19-30
15, 34 NC -- -- Not connected.
* In/Out shows the direction of signal flow from the printer’s point of view.

1.4.4 Interface Selection o Auto:

Communication is carried out in the conventional mode until a magic string
The printer has 2 interfaces; the parallel interface and Type-B optional interface. These (1284.4 synchronous commands) is received. By receiving a magic string,
interfaces are selected manually by Default Setting or selected automatically. communication in IEEE1284.4 packet mode is started.
o Manual Selection o Off:
One of 2 interfaces can be selected by Default Setting. Communication is carried out in the conventional mode. A magic string (1284.4
o Automatic Selection
synchronous commands) is discarded.
The automatic interface selection is enabled by Default Setting. In this automatic NOTE: The packet protocol of IEEE1284.4 allows a device to carry on multiple
interface selection mode, the printer is initialized to the idle state scanning which exchanges or conversations which contain data and/or control
interface receives data when it is powered on. Then the interface that receives data information with another device at the same time across a single point-
first is selected. When the host stops data transfer and the printer is in stand-by to-point link.
state for the seconds specified by Default Setting, the printer is returned to the idle The protocol is not, however, a device control language. It does provide
state. As long as the host sends data or the printer interface is in busy state, the basic transport-level flow control and multiplexing services.
selected interface is let as it is. The multiplexed logical channels are independent of each and blocking
o Interface State and Interface Selection of one has no effect on the others. The protocol operates over IEEE1284.
When the parallel interface is not selected, the interface gets into a busy state.
When the Type-B serial interface card is installed and it is not selected, the 1.4.7 Type-B Interface communication specification
o
interface sends XOFF and sets the DTR signal MARK. When the optional
interface is not selected, the printer sets “OFFLINE” bit of MNSTS register to the Reply for Optional Commands
optional interface.
When the printer is initialized or returned to the idle state, the parallel interface got Table 1-26. Reply for Optional Command
into a ready state, the serial interface sends XON and sets the DTR SPACE and the Option Command
printer resets “OFFLINE” bit of MNSTS register to the optional interface. Caution Command Name Reply-A Reply-B
Number
that the interrupt signal such as a -INIT signal on the parallel interface is not
effective while that interface is not selected. 00h No-operation -- --
01h Start Hardware Reset Accept* Execute OK*

1.4.5 Prevention Hosts from Data Transfer Time-out 02h Start Software Reset Reject --
Generally, hosts abandons data transfer to peripherals when a peripheral is in busy state for 03h Send Main System Type Accept Execute OK
dozens of seconds continuously. To prevent hosts from this kind of time-out, the printer
04h Send Name Data Reject --
receives data very slowly, several bytes per minute, even if the printer is in busy state. This
slowdown is started when the rest of the input buffer becomes several hundreds of bytes. At 05h Inquire Name Data Accept Execute OK
last, when the input buffer is full, the printer is in busy state continuously.
06h Send Product Name Accept Execute OK
1.4.6 IEEE1284.4 protocol 07h Send Software Emulation Type Accept Execute OK
08h Complete Buffered Data Accept Execute OK

The packet protocol described by IEEE1284.4 is supported on the parallel I/F.
Two function modes of IEEE1284.4 protocol, “Off” and “Auto” are available, and one of 09h Stop Procedure Reject --
them is selected according to the value of Default setting. (See 1.5.2.3 "Default Setting")

Table 1-26. Reply for Optional Command o Main Command

Option Command
Command Name Reply-A Reply-B Table 1-27. Main Command
Number
Main
0Ah Return Buffered Data Reject --
Command Command Name Setting Timing
0Bh Send Entity Type Accept Execute OK Number
0Ch Send Status Accept Execute OK 01h Start Software Reset -Init signal on the std. parallel
-Type B I/F Option command: 01h
0Dh Quit Procedure Reject -- -Parallel Reset
-Cold Start
0Eh Inquire ASCII Message Reject --
02h Send Option Type -Deciding the level of Type-B I/F after
0Fh Send ASCII Message Accept Execute OK
powered on
10h-13h (Reserved) Unknown --
04h Send Name Data -Type B I/F Option command: 05h
04h Inquire Emergency Message Accept Execute OK
07h Inquire Software Emulation Type -Changing control language
05h Send Emergency Reply Accept Execute OK
0Eh Inquire ASCII Message -Writing to DBIN-register
16h-1Fh (Reserved) Unknown --
14h Inquire Emergency Reply -Reply for Back Ground Job command
response
*: Reply for Type-B I/F Level2 device.
15h Send Emergency Message -Receive Back Ground Job command
Back Ground Job command Response

“0x00”: get device ID Normal response
“0x01”: get all status Normal response
“0x02”~”0x3F” Processing impossible response
A bit rate available by Serial I/F card:

19200bps, 9600bps, 4800bps, 2400bps, 1200bps, 600bps, 300bps

1.5 Operation 1.5.1.1 Switches

o Operation in normal mode
In normal mode, pressing panel switches executes following function;
1.5.1 Control Panel
6 switches and 8 LEDs are on the panel as shown below. Table 1-28. Operation in Normal Mode
Switch Function
F o n t C o n d e n se d T e a r O ff/B in
D ra ft L F /F F L o a d /E je c t P a p e r O u t -Alternates printing and non-printing status.
R o m a n T e a r O ff
S a n s s e rif B in 1 P a u se -Enables Micro Adjustment function, holding it down for 3 seconds.
C o u rie r B in 2 Pause
P re s tig e C a r d -If pressed again in the above condition, Micro Adjustment function
S c rip t
O th e rs is disabled.
R e se t M ic ro A d ju s t 3 se c . -When no cut sheet/ CSF, load paper from CSF.

-When there is cut sheet/ CSF, eject paper.
: L E D O n , : L E D B lin k s , : L E D O ff -When no continuous paper, load continuous paper.
-When there is continuous paper, eject continuous paper to the
Figure 1-8. Control Panel Load/Eject tractor waiting position.
Micro Adjust ↑ -When Micro Adjust is enabled, execute micro feed backward.
(0.14mm (1/180 inch)) *1: See Figure 1-9, "Micro Feed".
-After paper feed; at TOF position, TOP adjustment is executed; at
TEAR OFF position, TEAR OFF position adjustment is executed; at
other positions, micro feed is executed.
-When no cut sheet/ CSF, load paper from CSF.

-When there is cut sheet/ CSF; if pressed short, start a new line; if
pressed for seconds, eject paper; if roll paper, start a new line.
-When no continuous paper, load continuous paper.
-When there is continuous paper; if pressed short, start a new line; if
LF/FF
pressed for seconds, start a new page.
Micro Adjust ↓
-When Micro Adjust is enabled, execute micro feed forward.
(0.14mm (1/180 inch)) *2: See Figure 1-9, "Micro Feed".
-After paper feed; at TOF position, TOP adjustment is executed; at
TEAR OFF position, TEAR OFF position adjustment is executed; at
other positions, micro feed is executed.
-If cut sheet is selected, select CSF bin. (Including CARD)

-If continuous paper is not at TEAR OFF position, carry continuous
paper to the next page Tear-off position.
Tear Off/ Bin
-If continuous paper is at TEAR OFF position, carry continuous
paper to the next page TOF position.
-If no continuous paper, TEAR OFF SW is invalid.
Product Description Operation 31

Table 1-28. Operation in Normal Mode o Operation at power on

Turning the printer on while pressing panel switches executes the functions below;
Switch Function
-Selects font. Table 1-29. Operation at Power On

(Draft, Roman, Sans serif, Courier, Prestige, Script, Others)
Font Switch Function
-Fonts that are not set at default setting is not selectable.
-If pressed with Condensed SW, reset is performed. Load/Eject LQ self test
Condensed -Alternates condensed mode and non-condensed mode. LF/FF Draft self test
Font & Condensed -Reset paper. Font Default setting
Load/Eject & LF/FF Data dump

*1 Micro feed backward Load/Eject & LF/FF &
*2 Micro feed forward Clear EEPROM
Pause
*2
Tear Off / Bin & Load/
Clear EEPROM for Diving Line count for ribbon change timing.
Eject
*1 Pause Bi-d adjustment

Manual Feed Rear/CSF The others Not available
Continuous Paper Rear

o Operation in default setting mode
The following switches are used in default setting mode;
Head
Front Table 1-30. Operation at Power On
Switch Function
Continuous Paper Bottom (Front) Font Selects the Menu.
Figure 1-9. Micro Feed Tear Off / Bin Changes the setting.
The others Not available.

1.5.1.2 LED *3 Tear Off/Bin (Green)

o Indication in normal mode
-2 LEDs display the status of CSF bin selection when cut sheet is used. Only a right
LED is on when Bin 1 is selected,.
-Both LEDs blink when continuous paper is in the Tear-off position and both LEDs are
Table 1-31. Indication in normal mode
off when continuous paper is out of the Tear-off position.
LED Paper Tear ««
: Tear Off
Pause*1
Out*2 OFf/Bin
Condensed Font ¨
n : Bin 1
Printer Status
¨
n: Bin2
Pause On --- --- --- --- ¨¨
: Card
Paper out error On On --- --- ---
¨ «
( : LED On, : LED Blinks, n: LED Off)
*4 Condensed (Green)
Release lever operation
On --- --- --- --- -It is on when the printer is in the condense mode, and it is off when the printer is out of
error
condense mode.
Paper eject warning On Blink --- --- ---
*5 Font (Green)
Head hot warning Blink -The status of Font selection is displayed by 3 Font LEDs.
¨
nn : Draft
Micro Adjust Blink --- --- --- ---
¨
n n: Roman
Tear off --- --- *3 --- --- ¨¨
n : Sans serif
¨¨
n: Courier
Bin selection --- --- *3 --- ---
¨ ¨
n : Prestige
Condensed selection --- --- --- *4 --- ¨¨
n: Script
¨¨¨: Others
Font selection --- --- --- --- *5
¨
( : LED On, n: LED Off)
Fatal error Blink Blink Blink Blink Blink
1.5.1.3 Buzzer
*1 Pause (Orange)
-It is on when the printer is paused, and it is off when the printer is not paused. o Paper out error: Beeper sounds (...)*
-It blinks when Micro Adjust is valid. o Release lever operation: Beeper sounds(-----)*
-It blinks when Head Hod is effective but halted.
o Illegal panel operation: Beeper sounds (.)*
*2 Paper Out (Red)
-It is on when the printer is in the Paper out status, and it is off when the printer is out * The description (.) and (-) in the above shows how the beeper sounds.
of this status. (.): Beeper sounds approx. 100ms and interval is approx. 100ms.
(-): Beeper sounds approx. 500ms and interval is approx. 100ms.

1.5.2 Functions 1.5.2.2 Operation at Power-on

Various modes are activated by turning on power while the buttons on the panel pressed.
1.5.2.1 Usual Operation
o Pause
o Self test
Prints the self test pattern. To cancel it, make printer pause and turn off the power.
-This switch alternates printer activity between printing and non-printing.
LQ self test mode is activated by turning the power on while pressing the LOAD/
-Holding it down over 3 seconds when the printer is in the stand by state, the
EJECT SW.
Micro Adjust function is enabled. Pressing it again, this function is disabled.
o
Draft self test mode is activated by turning the power on while pressing the LF/FF
Load/Eject SW.
-Pressing it loads out sheet or continuous paper when the printer is out of paper.
-Pressing it ejects out sheet to the stacker or continuous paper to the paper park.
o Default setting
o
Default setting mode is activated by turning the power on while pressing the
LF/FF FONT SW. See 1.5.2.3 "Default Setting".
-Pressing it shortly executes line feed.
-Holding it down for a few seconds executes form feed when continuous paper is
o Data Dump
Starts the data dump mode, in which all the input data are printed as hexadecimal
used, or ejects cut sheet to the stacker when cut sheet is used.
o
numbers and corresponding characters.
Tear Off Data Dump mode is activated by turning the power on while pressing the LF/FF
-When continuous paper is used, pressing it moves a page to the Tear-off position. SW and LOAD/EJECT SW.
And pressing it again moves a next page to the TOF position.
o
o
Clear EEPROM
Bin Resets the printer to the factory default setting, which is not always proper setting
-Pressing it selects CSF bin number of the Card mode* when cut sheet is used. for each market demand. (i.e. This function is for emergency.)
*: The Card mode is for using post card and envelope. Clear Areal EEPROM data except 00H to 1FH.
o Font
By turning the power on while pressing the LF/FF SW, LOAD/EJECT SW and
PAUSE SW, the setting of the EEPROM Area 1 will be initialized to the factory
-Pressing it selects one of the following fonts;
default setting.
Draft, Roman, Sans serif, Courier, Prestige, Script and Others*
*: Others means the font selected in the Default Setting Mode. o Clear EEPROM for Driving Line count for ribbon change timing.
o Condensed
Resets the diving Line count for ribbon change timing.
By turning the power on while pressing the TEAR OFF/BIN SW and LOAD/
-Pressing it alternates condensed and non-condensed mode.
o
EJECT SW, the diving Line count for ribbon change timing will be reset.
Micro Adjust
-Micro Adjust ↓ / ↑ switches is effective when the Micro Adjust function is
o Bi-d adjustment
Bid adjustment mode is activated by turning the power on while pressing the
enabled by Pause switch.
PAUSE SW.
-Pressing the Micro Adjust ↓ / ↑ switches executes micro feed backward and
forward by 0.141mm (1/180 inch). o Demonstration
-The TOF adjustment is enabled in the TOF position after loading, and the Tear- Not available.
off adjustment is enabled in the Tear-off position.
o
o
Simple Default setting
Reset Simple default setting mode is activated by turning the power on while pressing
-Pressing the Font and Condensed switch at the same time initializes the printer. FONT SW and TEAR OFF/BIN SW.

1.5.2.3 Default Setting Table 1-32. Setting Menu

There are some parameters that can be changed by users and will be referred at the time of Item Setting / Value *2
initialization of the printer.
o Setting mode Page length for tractor
3 inch, 3.5 inch, 4 inch, 5.5 inch, 6 inch, 7 inch, 8 inch, 8.5
inch, 11 inch, 70/6 inch, 12 inch, 14 inch, 17 inch
1. Enters the Default setting mode. Skip over Perforation OFF, ON

The method of selecting language for “Usage of this mode” is printed.
Auto tear Off OFF, ON
2. Select language for “Usage of this mode” by Font button.
Auto line feed OFF, ON
Font LEDs show the language for “Usage of this mode” that is currently selected.
This section will be advanced one by one as the button is pressed and the On/Off/ Print direction Bi-d., Uni-d.
Blink/2-Blink of those three LEDs will also be changed according to the selection.
Software ESC/P2, IBM 2390 Plus
3. Press Tear Off/Bin button.
0 slash OFF, ON
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. High speed draft OFF, ON
4. Select Menu by Font button. I/F mode Auto, Parallel, Option

Font LEDs show the menu which is selected at that time. The selection will be
Auto I/F wait time 10 seconds, 30 seconds
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. 19200BPS, 9600BPS, 4800BPS, 2400BPS, 1200BPS,
Baud rate
600BPS, 300BPS
5. Select setting value by Tear Off / Bin button.
Tear Off/ Bin LEDs and Paper Out LED show that menu’s value by status of On/Off/ Parity None, Odd, Even, Ignore
Blink/2-Blinks. That value can be changed by pressing Tear Off/ Bin button and the Parallel I/F bidirectional mode OFF, ON
LEDs status of On/Off/Blink/2-Blinks will be changed as the button is pressed.
Packet mode Auto, OFF
6. When Tear Off / Bin button is pressed, the printer memorize the last setting value.
Character table Standard version
7. Repeat (4) to (6). Italic, PC437, PC850, PC860, PC863, PC865, PC861,
The other items can be changed in the same manner. BARASCII, Abicomp, Roman8, ISO Latin 1, PC858, ISO
The menu selection will return to the first menu after the last menu selection is over. 8859-15
8. Turn the printer off. NLSP version
The setting is stored into non-volatile memory. Italic, PC437, PC850, PC437, Greek, PC853, PC855,
PC852, PC857, PC864, PC866, PC869, MAZOWIA, Code
MJK, ISO 8859-7, ISO Latin 1T, Bulgaria, PC774, Estonia,
ISO 8859-2, PC 866 LAT., PC 866UKR, PC APTEC,
PC708, PC720, PCAR 864, PC860, PC865, PC861, PC863,
BRASCII, Abicomp, Roman8, ISO Latin 1, PC858, ISO
8859-15, PC771
International character set Italic U.S.A., Italic France, Italic Germany, Italic, U.K.,
for Italic table Italic Denmark 1, Italic Sweden, Italic Italy, Italic Spain 1

Table 1-32. Setting Menu 1.5.5 Initialization

Item Setting / Value *2 o Power-on initialization
Font *1 OCR-B, Orator, Orator-S, Script C, Roman T, Sans serif H The initialization of this level is activated by power-on or cold-reset command
(remote RS command).
Manual feed wait time 1 second, 1.5 seconds, 2 seconds, 3 seconds This initialization is;
Buzzer OFF, ON n to initialize the printer mechanism.
Auto CR (IBM 2390 Plus) OFF, ON n to execute Operator initialization.
A.G.M. (IBM 2390 Plus) OFF, ON o Operator initialization
Roll Paper OFF, ON The initialization of this level is activated by -INT signal (negative pulse).
This initialization is;
*1: One of these fonts in the default setting is corresponding to others (= other fonts) on the
control panel. n to clear the all buffers of data.
Following fonts are not selected in the default setting mode.
n to cancel the printer stand-by state, if no errors occur.
n
Draft, Roman, Sans serif, Courier, Prestige and Script
*2: Setting with underline mean the standard factory settings. to execute Software initialization.
o Software initialization
1.5.3 Bi-d. Adjustment The initialization of this level is activated by the control code ESC@.
This initialization is;
n
Bi-d. adjustment can be adjusted by users. Refer to 5.2.4 "Bi-D Adjustment" for Bi-d.
adjustment method. to clear the unprinted data.
n to make the printer’s setting defaults.
1.5.4 EEPROM Initialization Method o Initialization by control panel operation
Reboot with ¨¨¨PAUSE SW + LOAD/EJECT SW + LF/FF SW pressed, EEPROM is The printer is initialized by pressing Font switch and Condensed switch at the
initialized. same time.
Reboot with ¨¨¨TEAR OFF/BIN SW + LOAD/EJECT SW pressed, the memory area of This initialization is;
the accumulative printed columns for ribbon replacement is cleared. n to clear the all buffers of data.
n to clear the unprinted data.
n to make the printer’s setting defaults.

1.5.6 Errors
o Paper out error:
When the printer fails to feed a sheet, it goes a paper out error.
o Release lever error:
When release lever position is wrong, it goes a release lever error.
o Cover Open error:
When the printer’s cover is opened, it goes a release lever error.
o Fatal errors:
Carriage control error and Power supply voltage error.

1.6 Control codes Table 1-33. ESC/P2

Classification Operation Command
1.6.1 ESC/P2 Font enhancement Double-Width ESC W, DC4, SO
Condensed DC2, SI
Table 1-33. ESC/P2
Double-height ESC w
Double-Strike ESC G, ESC H
General Operation Initialize Printer ESC@
Super-/ Subscript ESC T, ESC S
Unidirectional Printing ESC U
Underline ESC-
CSF Mode Control ESC EM
Line / Score ESC (-
Paper feeding Form Feed FF
Character Style ESC q
Line Feed LF
Spacing Intercharacter Space ESC Space
Line Spacing ESC 0, ESC 2, ESC3, ESC+
HMI ESC c
Carriage Return CR
Define Unit ESC (U
Page format Page Length ESC (C, ESC, C, ESC C0
Character handling Character Table ESC t, ESC (t
Left / Right Margin ESC Q, ESC1
International Character ESC R
Top / Bottom Margin ESC (c, ESC N, ESC O
User-Defined Characters ESC%, ESC &, ESC:
Print position motion Horizontal Print Position ESC$, ESC¥
Upper Control Codes ESC6, ESC7
Vertical Print Position ESC (V, ESC (v
Print Data as Characters ESC (^
Tab Horizontally ESC D, HT
Bit image Bit Image ESC *
Tab Vertically ESC B, VT
Graphics Graphics Mode ESC (G *1
Advance paper ESC J
Raster Graphics ESC. *1
Font selection Typeface ESC k, ESC x, ESC y
Bar code Bar code ESC (B
Pitch and Point ESC X
Production EEPOM write, etc. ESC|
Pitch ESC P, ESC M, ESC g, ESC p
*1 Do not write on the manual.
Italic Font ESC 4, ESC 5
Bold Font ESC E, ESC F
Master Select ESC!
Product Description Control codes 38

1.6.2 IBM 2390 Plus Emulation Table 1-34. IBM 2390 Plus emulation
Table 1-34. IBM 2390 Plus emulation
Print position motion Horizontal Print Position ESC d
Initialize Tab Position ESC R
General Operation Nop NUL, DC3
Tab Horizontally ESC D, HT
Off Line ESC j
Tab Vertically ESC B, VT
Buzzer BEL
Advance paper ESC J, ESC J (AGM*)
Cancellation CAN
Font selection Pitch DC 2, ESC P, ESC:
Select / Deselect DC1, ESC Q
Bold Font ESC E, ESC F
Initialize Printer ESC [K
Master Select ESC I
Unidirectional Printing ESC U
Print Quality ESC [d
Select Auto Sheet Feeder ESC [F
Select Font and Pitch ESC [I
Paper feeding Form Feed FF
Font enhancement Double-Width DC4, SO, ESC SO, ESC W
Line Feed,
LF, ESC5
Auto Line Feed Enlarge and Life Space ESC [@
ESC A, ESC A (AGM*), ESC 0, Condensed SI, ESC SI

Line Spacing ESC 1, ESC 2, ESC3, ESC 3
Double-Strike ESC G, ESC H
(AGM*)
Super-/ Subscript ESC T, ESC S
Carriage Return CR
Underline ESC -
Reverse Line Feed ESC]
Line / Score ESC_, ESC [-
Page format Page Length ESC C, ESC C0
Spacing Back Space BS
Left / Right Margin ESC X
Space SP
Skip Over Perforation ESC N, ESC O
Define Unit ESC [¥
Set TOF ESC 4
Character handling Character Table ESC 6, ESC 7, ESC [T
Print Data as Characters ESC ^, ESC¥
Bit image Bit Image ESC K, ESC L, ESC Y, ESC Z

ESC [g, ESC* (AGM*)

Table 1-34. IBM 2390 Plus emulation n Exit Remote Mode: [ESC][NUL][00H][00H]
Classification Operation Command o Remote Commands
Bar code Set up Bar code ESC [f n Change Printer Settings: XX[nL][nH][00H][ml]...[mx]
Transfer Bar code ESC [p n Reply Printer Settings: XX[nL][nH][01H][ml]...[mx]
Download Download ESC = command is not provided. XX is a string of 2 ASCII characters of defining a feature of the command. Following
* Alternate Graphic Mode [nL][nH] is two byte hexadecimal value that denotes the length of the [00H] and [ml]...[mx]
parameters. Last [m1] ... [mx] parameters are used to describe the detailed command
function and represent printer settings.
1.6.3 Bi-Directional Commands
o Reply printer ID
The printer sends the following string in reply to the commands of this type:
@BDC[sp]PS[CR][LF]
Reply printer ID: [ESC][SOH]@EJL[SP]ID[CR][LF] XX: Reply-Data;
The printer sends the following ID string in reply to this command. [FF]
n Market ID=0 *1
Table 1-35 shows the XXs that are provided in this printer.
@EJL[SP]ID[CR][LF] <Remote commands>

MFG: EPSON; -[Save] column shows that SV commands is effective to each feature or not.
CMD: ESCPL2,PRPXL24,BDC; ¡
- : All parameters are saved., ∆: Some limited parameters are saved.,-: No parameter is
MDL: LQ-580; saved.
CLS: PRINTER;
DES: EPSON[SP]LQ-580; Table 1-35. Bi-Directional Commands
[FF]
Function Code/ Parameter Save
n Market ID=1 Enter Remote-1 ESC”(R”08H 00H 00H “REMOTE1” -
Exit Remote-1 ESC 00H 00H 00H -

@EJL[SP]ID[CR][LF] Save settings “SV” 00H 00H -
MFG: EPSON;
CMD: ESCPL2,PRPXL24,BDC; Initialize “RS” 00H 00H -
MDL: LQ-570e; Load power-on default “LD” 00H 00H -
CLS: PRINTER;
DES: EPSON[SP]LQ-570e; Select typeface “FO” 02H 00H 00H m1
[FF] m1=0(Roman), 1(Sans serif), 2(Courier), 3(Prestige)
4(Script), 5(OCR-B), 7(Orator), 8(Orator-S), 9(Script
¡
o Enter / Exit Remote Mode
C), 10(Roman T), 11(Sans serif H)
n Enter Remote Mode: [ESC](R[08H][00H][00H]REMOTE1

Table 1-35. Bi-Directional Commands Table 1-35. Bi-Directional Commands

Function Code/ Parameter Save Function Code/ Parameter Save
Select character pitch “CP” 02H 00H 00H m1

m1=0(10cpi), 1(12cpi), 2(15cpi), 3 (17.1cpi), ∆*1
Turn auto tear-off on/off “TO” 02H 00H 00H m1
m1=0(off), 1(on)
¡
4(20cpi), 5(Propotional)
Turn auto line feed on/off “LF” 02H 00H 00H m1
¡
Select draft or LQ “CQ” 02H 00H 00H m1
m1=0(Draft), 1(LQ), 2(High speed draft)
¡ m1=0(off), 1(on)
Select character table “CT” 02H 00H 00H m1

Select control language “PM” 02H 00H 00H m1
m1=0(ESC/P2), 2(IBM 2390 Plus emulation)
¡
∆*2
m1=0 (Table0), 1(Table1), 2(Table2), 3(Table3)
Turn printer state reply on/off “ST” 02H 00H 00H m1
-
Assign character table “AT” 04H 00H 00H m1 m2 m3 m1=0, 1, 2, 3
m1=0(Table0), 1(Table1), 2(Table2), 3(Table3) ∆*2
m2, m3=(ESC/P2 Character Table No.)*3 Inquire printer state reply on/ “ST” 01H 00H 01H
-
off “@BDC” SP “PS” CR LF “ST:” <nn>”;” FF
Select an international
character set
“IC” 02H 00H 00H m1
m1=0(U.S.A), 1(France), 2(Germany), 3(U.K.) Turn Slash zero on/off “EX” 06H 00H 00H 00H 00H 00H 01H m1 ¡
∆*4
¡
4(Denmark1), 5(Sweden), 6(Italy), 7(Spain1), Turn Buzzer on/off “EX” 06H 00H 00H 00H 00H 00H 02H m1
8(Japan), 9(Norway), 10(Denmark2), 11(Spain2), m1=0(enable), 1(disable)
12(Latin America), 13(Korea)
Set page length “PG” 05H 00H 00H p1 p2 m1 m2

Turn IBM emulation A.G.M
on/off
“EX” 06H 00H 00H 00H 00H 00H 03H m1
m1=0(enable), 1(disable)
¡
p1=0(Continuous paper), p2=0(Rear),
p1=1(CSF), p2=0(bin1), 1(bin2)
p1=2(Manual insertion), p2=0(rear), 1(front) ¡
Turn IBM emulation Auto
CR on/off
“EX” 06H 00H 00H 00H 00H 00H 04H m1
¡
-Page legth=m1+256*m2, by 0.0706mm (1/360inch)
1080 (76.2mm(3inch)) <= m1+256*m2 <=
Turn Roll paper mode on/off “EX” 06H 00H 00H 00H 00H 00H 05H m1
¡
7920(558.8mm(22 inch))
Set Top margin “TP” 05H 00H 00H p1 p1 m1 m2

Set starting data/month/year “SD” 04H 00H 00H m1 m2 m3
00<=m1<=99, 01<=m2<=12, 01<=m3<=31
¡
p1=0(Continuous paper), p2=0(Rear),
p1=1(CSF), p2=0(bin1), 1(bin2)
¡
Inquire starting date/month/ “SD” 01H 00H 01H
p1=2(Manual insertion), p2=0(rear), 1(front) year “@BDC” SP “PS” CR LF “SD:” <nn1> <nn2> -
-Top margin=m1+256*m2, by 0.0706mm (1/360inch) <nn3> “;” FF
60 (4.2mm) <= m1+256*m2 <= 480(8.5mm +
25.4mm(1inch)) Inquire total printing lines/ “TL” 01H 00H 01H
power on hours “@BDC” SP “PS” CR LF “TL:” “;” “TPL:”
Turn 1 inch skip perforation
on/off
“SK” 02H 00H 00H m1
m1=0(off), 1(on)
¡ <nnnnnnnn2>
“;” “TPH:” <nnnn3>”;” “TPR:” <nnnnnnnn4>
-
“;” FF
Turn unidirectional mode on/
off
“PD” 02H 00H 00H m1
m1=0(Bi-d.), 1(Uni-d.), 2(Auto)
¡ Echo parameters “??” nL nH 01H <chr-str>”;”FF -
*1 The setting is stored into non-volatile memory when m1=0, 3.

*2 Only the following parameters are memorized. m2 m3 Character table m2 m3 Character table
0EH 30H PC866 UKR 29H 00H PC 708

m1 set by AT/CT m2 set by AT m3 set by AT
0FH 00H PC869 2AH 00H PC720
0 0 0
0DH 20H PCAR_864 7FH 02H ISO 8859-2
1 All parameters that can be set
1BH 00H MAZOWIA 2DH 00H PC771
*3 All settable parameters.
o Std & NLSP ver. *4 m1=0 to 7 only
m2 m3 Character table m2 m3 Character table The printer sends back one of the five strings shown below according to the printer status at
that time every few seconds.
00H 00H Italic 19H 00H BRASCII
“@BDC”SP “ST” CR LF
01H 00H PC437 1AH 00H Abicomp
“ST:” <status code>”;”
03H 00H PC850 7FH 01H ISO Latin1 [“ER:” <error code>”;”]
[“TP:”<self print code>”;”]
07H 00H PC860 23H 00H Roman8
[“PP:”<paper_path>”;”]
08H 00H PC863 2CH 00H PC858 [”CD:”<printer status codes>”;”]
[“IG:”<nn1><nn2><n3>[“,”...<nnx1><nnx2><nnx3>]”;”]
09H 00H PC865 1DH 0FH ISO 8859-15
[“TEC:”<ii1>”;”]
18H 00H PC861 FF
o
o
status_code
NLSP only
Status “<status code>”
m2 m3 Character table m2 m3 Character table
In the error state “00”
01H 10H PC437 Greek 1CH 00H Code MJK
In the self printing state “01”
05H 00H PC853 1DH 07H ISO 8859-7
In the busy state “02”
06H 00H PC855 1FH 00H ISO Latin 1T
In the waiting state “03”
0AH 00H PC852 20H 00H Bulgaria
In the idle state “04”
0BH 00H PC857 21H 00H Hebrew 7
In the pose state “05”
0CH 00H PC862 22H 00H Hebrew 8
0DH 00H PC864 24H 00H PC 774

o error_code
0EH 00H PC866 25H 00H Estonia
0EH 20H PC866 LAT. 28H 00H PC APTEC

Error “<error code>”

o MIB proxy information
“1G:”
Fatal error “00” “030FNA,” Sheet feeder bin (removable), capacity 15mm,
Port is not selected “01” quantity of paper N.A.
“0505NA,” Sheet feeder bin 2 (removable), capacity 5mm,
Release lever position error “03”
quantity of paper N.A.
Paper out “06”
“08NANA,” Manual feed front, capacity N.A., quantity of paper N.A
o test_print_code
“09NANA,”
“0CNANA;”
Manual feed rear, capacity N.A., quantity of paper N.A.
Tractor rear, capacity N.A., quantity of paper N.A.
“TEC:07;” 24pin SIDM
Self printing
Test printing
“<self print code>”
“00”
o Packet commands
Setting printing “02” Table 1-36. Packet Commands
o
Function Code
Paper_path
Device ID request “di” 01H 00H 01H
paper_path “<paper_path code>” Device ID reply (*1) “@EJL” SP “ID” CR LF <Device ID string> FF
Continuous paper (rear) “0000” State-Reply request “st” 01H 00H 01H
Cut sheet (rear) “0200” State-Reply (*2) “@BDC” SP “ST” CR LF <printer status string> FF
Cut sheet (front) “0201” “XX:;” FF

No support command
(XX is the command string being invalid.)
CSF bin1 “0100”
CSF bin2 “0101” (*1) The reply string is as same as BDC-ID Reply.
o characteristic status code

(*2) The reply string is as same as BDC-ST Reply.
location size type Refer to
Structure version +0 2bytes “02” fixed -
Starting date +2 6bytes “yy”, “mm, “dd” “SD” command
Total printing line number +8 8bytes “nnnnnnnn” “TL” command
Total power on hour +16 4bytes “nnnn” “TL” command
Total printing number for

+20 8bytes “nnnnnnnn” “TL” command
ribbon charge timing

1.7 Functional Specification o Panel Sheet: 1051396
1.7.2 Europe Specification

1.7.1 Standard Specification
o Board Specification
MAIN Board Assembly: C293MAIN (Overseas Europe standard)
MAIN Board Assembly: C293MAIN (Overseas standard)
o ROM
Europe Specifications the same as of standard.
Table 1-37. ROM

1.7.3 NLSP Specification
Function Address Capacity Name Note
PROG IC8 8Mbit TEZ00 ¨ MAIN Board Assembly: C293MAIN (NLSP Specification)
CG - - - Built in PROG ROM o ROM
¨: Version Table 1-39. ROM

o IC2 IC Socket: Not mounted Function Address Capacity Name Note
o Jumper Setting PROG IC8 8Mbit TEZ00 ¨

Table 1-38. Jumper Setting CG IC1 8Mbit M80C60 A ¨
CG and PROG Capacity Settings Other Settings
¨: Version
JP1: Short
Other specifications are the same as of standard.
JP2: Short
JP3: Short JP13: Short
JP4: Open JP14 Open
JP5: Open JP15: Short
JP6: Open JP16: Open
JP7: Open
JP8: Short
JP11: Short JP19: Short
JP12: Open JP20: Open
o Panel Board Assembly: 2033295
Product Description Functional Specification 44

1.7.4 Thai Specification 1.7.6 China Specification

o Board Specification o Board Specification
MAIN Board Assembly: C293MAIN (Thai Specification) MAIN Board Assembly: C293MAIN (China Specification)
o ROM o ROM
Table 1-40. ROM Table 1-42. ROM

Function Address Capacity Name Note Function Address Capacity Name Note
PROG IC8 8Mbit TEZ01¨ PROG IC8 8Mbit TEZ03 ¨

CG IC1 8Mbit M80C65¨ CG IC1 16Mbit M160B60
¨: Version ¨: Version
o Panel Sheet D: 1054004 o Panel Sheet B: 1054002
Other specifications are the same as of standard. Other specifications are the same as of standard.
1.7.5 Korea Specification

MAIN Board Assembly: C293MAIN (Korea Specification)
o ROM
Table 1-41. ROM

Function Address Capacity Name Note
PROG IC8 8Mbit TEZ03 ¨

CG IC1 16Mbit M160B59¨
¨: Version
o Panel Sheet C: 1054003
Other specifications are the same as of standard.
Product Description Functional Specification 45

CHAPTER
2
OPERATING PRINCIPLES

EPSON LQ-580 Revision C
2.1 Main Components 2.1.2 C293PSB/PSE Board

The C293 PSB/PSE power supply board consists of Transformer, Switching FET,
This printer is composed of following main units:
Regulator IC, Diode bridge, Fuse, Photo-coupler, and so on.
o C293MAIN : Control board
o C293PSB/PSE : Power supply board
o C293PNL : Operation panel board Regulator IC
o M-5T10-100 : Printer mechanism
o Housing : Upper case, Lower case, Rear sheet guide, Knob, Printer cover
Transformer
2.1.1 C293MAIN Board CN2
The C293MAIN board consists of CPU TMP94C251 (IC7), gate array E05B76NA (IC4),
EEPROM AT93C46 (IC3), PROM (IC8), driver elements, and so on.
Gate Array Fuse

E05B76NA EEPROM
Switching FET CN1
Photo-coupler
Figure 2-2. C293PSB/PSE Component

CPU
Print Head Driver
Figure 2-1. C293MAIN Component
Operating Principles Main Components 47

2.2 Printer Mechanism 2.2.5 Platen Gap Adjustment Mechanism

The platen gap (the gap between the platen and the printhead) adjustment mechanism
This printer mechanism consists of Printhead, Paper feed mechanism, Carriage movement
consists of CR guide shaft, parallelism adjustment bushing, PG adjust lever and PG
mechanism, Tractor feed mechanism, Platen gap adjustment mechanism, Ribbon feed
detector. PG adjust lever is attached to the left side of the CR guide shaft. The bushings are
mechanism, PF motor, CR motor, detectors, and so on.
attached to the both sides of the frame. As the both sides part of CR guide shaft is eccentric
toward external form of it, printhead approaches or recedes from the platen roller to turn the
2.2.1 Printhead PG lever forward or backward. PG detector detects PG lever position. If the lever is set 2nd
and more position, the printer gets into copy mode.
The printhead prints data from the control board on paper using the ink ribbon. The
printhead is mounted on the carriage unit.
2.2.6 Ribbon Feed Mechanism
2.2.2 Paper Feed Mechanism The CR motor drives the ribbon feed mechanism via the timing belt. The ribbon feed
mechanism has the sun and planetary gear system. No matter the carriage unit is driven left
The paper feed mechanism picks up paper and transports it to the printhead, then ejects it and right, the ink ribbon is driven in one direction.
step by step or continuously driven by the PF motor. PF motor drives the paper feed
mechanism gears and the platen roller. The top of form and paper out condition are detected
by front and rear PE detector, respectively.
2.2.3 Carriage Movement Mechanism

The carriage movement mechanism carries the carriage unit left and right along the CR
guide shaft and mechanism frame and stops it at any position for printing. It is driven by the
torque sent from the CR motor via the timing belt. Home position is detected by the HP
(home position) detector at power on and CR motor phase changing timing.
2.2.4 Tractor Feed Mechanism

The tractor feed mechanism feeds continuous paper to the printhead and ejects it. The
torque from the PF motor is transferred to the tractor unit via the release mechanism in the
paper feed mechanism. The release mechanism switches the PF motor torque between cut
sheet feeding and continuous paper feeding by the release lever. This printer is equipped
with several tractor feeding methods (front / rear push tractor feeding, front / rear push &
pull tractor feeding and front / rear pull tractor feeding), which is selected according to the
tractor unit setting positions and the lever positions. The tractor detector detects the release
lever setting position in cut sheet feeding or continuous paper feeding.
Operating Principles Printer Mechanism 48

T ra c to r R e le a s e L e v e r
R e le a s e D e te c to r
R e a r P E D E te c to r P F M o to r
P la te n R o lle r
F ro n t P E d e te c to r
P r in th e a d
P a r a lle lis m B u s h in g
C R G u id e S h a ft P a r a lle lis m B u s h in g
C R M o to r
C a r r ia g e U n it
T im in g B e lt
R ib b o n F e e d M e c h a n is m H P D e te c to r
P G A d ju s t L e v e r
Figure 2-3. Printer Mechanism Outline
Operating Principles Printer Mechanism 49

2.3 Circuit Operation

AC
Input
ZC-RCC Converter
AC Line Line
2.3.1 C293PSB/PSE Power Supply Circuit Input Filter
-Over Current Protection
+35V/
1.0A
Output
-Over Voltage Protection
This printer can be powered by either of two power supply boards: the C293PSB (120V) -Energy Saving on Standby Mode
-Secondary side SW
board or the C293PSE (230V) board. The function of these two boards is the same, except Regulator +5V/
for a difference in the primary circuitry. The power supply outputs the DC current IC 0.7A
necessary to drive the printer control circuit and drive the mechanism. The input voltages PSC
and fuse ratings for these boards are as shown in the following table: signal
POFF
Table 2-1. Input Voltage and Fuse Rating signal
Board Input Voltage Fuse F1 Rating

Figure 2-4. Power Supply Circuit Block Diagram
C293PSB 85-138VAC 4A, 125V or 250V
C293PSE 187-276VAC T2.0AH, 250V 2.3.2 Input and Output Specification

The power supply circuit outputs voltages used to drive the various control circuits and the o Input
mechanism, as shown in the following table:
Table 2-3. Input Specifications
Table 2-2. Output Voltage and Applications Item 100-120V Model 220-240V Model
Output Voltage Applications Power Supply Unit C293PSB C293PSE
5V±5% 0.7A Logic lines Rated Input Voltage 100-120V AC 220-240V AC
(Type-B I/F output is included.
Detectors Input Voltage Range 85-138V AC 187-276V AC
Panel Switches & LEDs Rated Input Frequency 50-60 Hz
35V±6%1.0A CR Motor Input Frequency Range 47-63Hz
PF Motor Input Current (Reference Value *1) (100V/120V, 60Hz) (220V / 240V, 50 Hz)
Printhead Secondary Side: When SW-OFF 0.01A / 0.02A 0.04A / 0.04A
Minimum Load 0.06A / 0.06A 0.05A / 0.05A
Rated Load 0.84A / 0.73A 0.43A/ 0.4A
The power supply circuit consists of the line filter circuit, ZC-RCC (Zero-Cross Ringing
Maximum Load 2.32A / 2.01A 1.16A / 1.07A
Choke Converter) switching circuit and 5V chopper regulator IC. The AC voltage is first
input to the line filter circuit for higher harmonics absorption, then input to the switching Input Current (Reference Value *1) (100V/120V, 60Hz) (220V / 240V, 50 Hz)
circuit and transformed to +35VDC. +5VDC is generated from +DC35V by the regulator Secondary Side: When SW-OFF 0.3W / 0.3W 0.5W / 0.6W
IC. The over current / voltage protection circuit is also designed on the board. Minimum Load 2.0W / 2.6W 2.2W / 2.4W
Rated Load 47W / 47W 47W / 47W
The power switch is set in the secondary circuit that is controlled by the signal PSC from Maximum Load 149W / 150W 146W / 145W
the control panel.
Operating Principles Circuit Operation 50

Table 2-3. Input Specifications o Output

Item 100-120V Model 220-240V Model
Table 2-4. Output Specifications
Inrush Current*2 40A (0-p) or less 30A (0-p) or less
Item Output 1 Output 2
(Input: 138V, 60Hz) (Input: 276V, 50Hz)
Rated Output Voltage +35V +5V
(At 25°C, cold start)
Output Voltage Fluctuation *1 32.9 to 37.1V 4.75 to 5.25V
Leakage Current 1.0mA or less 2.0mA or less
(Input: 138V, 60Hz) (Input: 276V, 60Hz) Rated Output Current 1.0A 0.7A
(At 25°C) Output Current Range *2 0 to 3.5A 0 to 0.7A
43ms or more Ripple Voltage *3 -- 100mVp-p Typ.
Output Holding Period (Input: (Input: Spike Voltage *3 1500mVp-p Typ. 300mVp-p Typ.
(Output: Rated Load, at 25°C)
NOTE: *1: Output 1 does not include ripple and spike. Output 2 does not include
Special Output Holding Period 1 130ms or more spike.
The output 2 holding period after the *2: Output 1 indicates the value at 25°C, output 2 is not loaded when rated
output 1 gets lower than 25V. (Input: 85V, 60Hz) (Input: 187V, 50Hz) input voltage upper limit.
(Assumption: output 1 is not loaded.) *3: Ripple and Spike voltage value is for reference (at rated resistance load: at
Special Output Holding Period 2 40ms or more 25°C).
The output 2 holding period after the
output 1 gets lower than 20V. (Input: 85V, 60Hz) (Input: 187V, 50Hz)
o Protection
(Assumption: output 1 is not loaded.)
Table 2-5. Output Specifications
Does not start when the
Others -- power supply is less than Item Output 1 Output 2
AC121V.
Over Current Protection (OCP) Fold-back Fold-back
NOTE: *1: This is the experimental average value of sample n=3; This value is OCP reset method Reboot Reboot
not the representative value nor guaranteed value. Load Short-circuit Current 1A or less 0.5A or less
*2: This value does not include current in the capacitor of the EMI filter
circuit. Over Voltage Protection Blocking Blocking
52.5V or less
OVP Setting Voltage 10V or less

2.3.3 C293MAIN Board Circuit o Logic Circuit (CPU, ASIC, PROM, DRAM, EEPROM, CGROM)
The C293MAIN board is composed by following main components and circuits.

o Mechanical Control Circuit
n Motor control and driving circuit (CR, PF)
n
C293MAIN Board
Head control and driving circuit
CG1 ROM CG2 ROM RAM PROM
n Ditector circuit
n Reset circuit
o
Oscillator
PG Detector
I/F Control Circuit
Head Temp. n Parallel interface circuit
n
CPU Detector
TypeB I/F
IC7 Type B interface circuit
o
(TMP94C251)
Head Eco-drive Circuit

Parallel I/F
Reset IC
Driver
n 95 V charging circuit
n 95 V regular voltage circuit
CR Home CR Motor
Detector Driver IC
C A U T IO N Be sure not to drive the eco-drive circuit without pre-charging when

Release Gate Array PF Motor assembling the printer or performing the service. (Be sure not to apply
Detector IC4 Driver IC
(E05B76NA) power without connecting the head.)
Reason: When driving the circuit without pre-charge at the boosting
PE_Front circuit on the eco-drive, the protection circuit may start working. (If
Detector POFF you drive the circuit without connecting the head, the fuse may blow
PSC out.
PE_Rear +35V/GP
Detector
+5V/GND
EEPROM
Panel
Note: This mark

means connector.
Panel SW Panel LED
Panel Board
Figure 2-5. C293MAIN Board Circuit Block Diagram

2.3.3.1 Main Components Table 2-6. Function of the Main Components

Component Location Name Memo
Table 2-6. Function of the Main Components
Tr 2SD2206A, -35V ± 6%
Component Location Name Memo
-Generate head (24pin) driving wave
Head Drive Di S5688G ,
- 16 bit, 144 pin QFP -- based on the printing timing signal (CPU
Circuit Tr 2SD2635 ,
- 9.83MHz output).
Di ISR139-400 - Reset: G/A output L (Head drive OFF)
CPU IC7 TMP94C251 - Main controller
- Detectors control
-35V ± 6%
- CR Motor Control
Cooling Fan -Rated voltage drive
Not used 2SD2176
- System Controller Circuit -On/Off by G/A board
- Parallel I/F control -Resistor setting L:stop
- Option Type-B I/F control
-At energy-saving mode, this circuit
- Panel Switch, LED control
switches power PSC signal to Open /
Gate Array IC4 E05B76NA - Printhead Control
GND by Tr.
- PF Motor Control
-On/Off by G/A board
- CR Motor Current control
-Resistor setting L:ON (at reset) H: OFF
- 19.66MHz Power
-Detect the voltage by CPU A/D
-176 pin QFP Supply
-- DTC124E ON voltage 22V/ Off voltage: 32.9V
Control
EPROM or OTP or -When it detects OFF voltage, it uses the
- Program Circuit
Program Mask ROM adjusted value by 35V drive voltage
IC8 - 8M bit adjustment value.
ROM EPROM: M27C800-10
-16bit -When it detects ON voltage, it uses the
(SGS) equivalent
adjusted value by 20V drive voltage
MSM514260C (OKI) adjustment value.
equivalent 2CAS type - Buffer and work area
DRAM IC5
with page access - 4M bit -Boosting chopper circuit
function -Drives by fixed pulse generated by
95V charging circuit
CPU.
- Stores default setting and various
-ON 3.0us Frequency 40us
AT93C46 Atmel (2ms/ parameters.
EEPROM IC11
word write) - 1K bit -Input regular voltage type chopper
-SOP 8 pin circuit (for head current return)
Eco-drive
-- -TL594 equivalent
MROM1: 44SOP Circuit -Rated input voltage: +5V
(600mil) - CG
CGROM IC6 95V regular voltage -Input voltage preciseness: +5V ± 10V
MROM0: 32DIP -8 bit
circuit -Rated input current: 0.053A
(600mil)
-Input current range: 0A to 0.25A
- Reset IC -Output voltage: +35V ± 6%
Reset Reset IC BH6150F - Drives minimum Low-Pulse 60ms, -OVP: 150V or less (output OFF signal
IC8 against power supply unit.)
Circuit Reset Circuit 2 Reset signal.
-Detecting Voltage 4.2 ± 0.2V

2.3.3.2 Main Circuits The CR motor drive circuit is shown below (Refer to Appendix - Cuicirt Diagram in detail).
o CR Motor Circuit
Figure 2-6. CR Motor Drive Circuit Table 2-7.

Items Specification
The CR motor circuit specifications are shown in the table below.
Phase switching SW (G/A output) all High
Reset output
Table 2-7. (Output current is blocked by simultaneous ON protection circuit.)
Items Specification Generate driving IC control signal by G/A based on trigger signal
Phase switching
(CPU output) and output.
Drive voltage +35V± 6%
Current value setting Set by CPU D/A (2ch) converter. Setting:5
Driving method Rated current uni-polar drive
Current detection
1Ω ± 2% 3W
Driving IC SLA7024M resistance
Excitation method 2-2 phase / 1-2 phase (orthogon) /W1-2 phase (orthogon) Current preciseness All setting current: less than ± 10% (after adjustment)

o PF Motor Circuit The PF motor drive circuit is shown below (Refer to Appendix - Cuicirt Diagram in detail).
Control
Signal
Reference
Current
Figure 2-7. PF Motor Drive Circuit Items Specification
Generate driving IC control signal by G/A based on trigger signal

The PF motor circuit specifications are shown in the table below. Phase switching
(CPU output) and output.
Table 2-8. Current value setting Vref setting by dividing resistance Setting: 2
Items Specification Current detection
0.82Ω ± 2% 1W
resistance
Drive voltage +35V± 6%
Reset output ENA/ ENB signal (G/A output) both: High (Output current OFF)
Driving method Regular current uni-polar drive
Driving IC SANYO LB1847
Excitation method 2-2 phase / 1-2 phase (orthogon)

2.3.4 C293 PNL Board Circuit LED5: PITC1L
LED6: TBIN2L
2.3.4.1 Switch Port
o Switch Numbers: 6 LED7: TBIN1L
o Logic LED8: POUTL

n SW On: Low LED9: PAUSEL
n SW Off: High o Current control resistance: 330 Ω
n CPU Terminal
PZ0: Font SW
PZ1: Pitch SW
PZ2: TearOff / Bin SW
PZ3: LF / FF SW
PZ4: Load / Ejects SW
PZ5: Pause SW
o Functions: Refer to Chapter 1.
2.3.4.2 LED Port

o LED Numbers: 9
o Logic
n Register Setting H: LED Off
L: LED On
n G/A Terminal
LED1: FONT3L
LED2: FONT2L
LED3: FONT1L
LED4: PITC2L

CHAPTER
3
TROUBLESHOOTING

3.1 Overview 3.1.1 Main Component Checking Point

The following components can be checked by a simple measurement equipment such as a
The printer may exhibit different symptoms for the same problem, which makes
multimeter.
troubleshooting more difficult. This section, however, provides simple and effective ways
to facilitate troubleshooting. The following flowchart illustrates the main steps of the
Table 3-1. Motor Coil Resistance Test Points
troubleshooting process.
Motor
Note: This information is necessary only for the servicers who repair to component Meter
Connector Test Pin Number Test Method*
level. Servicers who repair to unit level can ignore this section. Reading
Number
W A R N IN G Measuring the DC voltage or checking some signal waveforms Place one lead on pin1 (pin2) and the 16.0Ω ±10%
PF Motor 1 and 3,
requires switching on the printer without housing covers and shield other lead on pin3(pin4) on each of the (at 25°C per
(CN12) 2 and 4
plate. Therefore, do take care of safety operation and not damage test pins to check the two motor phases. one phase)
other unrelated componets. Common pin:5 Place one lead on pin5 and the other 2.7Ω ±10%
CR Motor
Test pins: 1, 2, 3 lead on each of the 4 test pins to check (at 25°C per
(CN13)
and 4 the two motor phases. one phase)
START *: Set meter to ohms. Then disconnect Motor from Main Board and check it with printer
power off.
Unit Level Troubleshooting
Unit Repair of the Unit Repair of the Unit Repair of M-5T10

C293PSB/PSE Board C293MAIN Board Mechanism
Assembly and Adjustment
END
Figure 3-1. Troubleshooting Process Flowchart
Troubleshooting Overview 58

Table 3-2. Printhead Coil Resistance Test Points Table 3-4. Detector Test Point
Test Method Test Method
Common Meter Detector Connector
Test Pin No. (Set meter to ohms. Disconnect the (Set meter to ohms. Check with Meter Reading
Pin No. Reading Number
printhead after the printer is powered off.) printer power off.)
Refer to the Refer to the Place one lead on each pin and the other lead 29.6±3.0Ω Place one lead on pin 1 and the other Meter should toggle between
figure below. figure below. on each common pin. (at 25°C, 77°F) HP Detector (CN4) lead on pin 2, and toggle the detector open and short. (LOW:
actuator. within CR Home position.)
R Meter should toggle between

Place one lead on pin 1 and the other
Front PE (FPE) open and short. (HIGH:
lead on pin 2, and toggle the detector
Detector (CN6) paper is installed in the
actuator.
printer.)
3 X 15 C5 2 C6 5 16 11 C7 17 C8 X 14 4 8 Meter should toggle between
Place one lead on pin 1 and the other
Rear PE (RPE) open and short. (HIGH:
F lead on pin 2, and toggle the detector
Detector (CN7) paper is installed in the
actuator.
R printer.)
F Place one lead on pin 1 and the other Meter should toggle between
Release Lever Detector
X 1 9 13 7 C1 X 18 C2 12 C3 C4 X 6 10 T T X lead on pin 2, and toggle the detector open and short. (HIGH:
(CN5)
actuator. Friction Feed mode.)
F R Place one lead on pin 1 and the other Meter should toggle between
PG Detector (CN8) lead on pin 2, and move the detector open and short. (HIGH: PG -
COM. C1 C2 C3 C4 COM. C5 C6 C7 C8
actuator from -0 to 6. 1 ~ 3.)
Pin No, 1.7.13 9 10.18 6.12 Pin No, 2.5.11 3.15 16.17 4.8.14
Place one lead on pin T and the other
T : Thermistor terminal Printhead thermistor lead on other pin T to check the Approx. 14KΩ (at 17°C)
X : Not used resistance.(Refer to Fig.3-2.)
Figure 3-2. Printhead Connector Pin Alignment
Table 3-3. Printhead Driver Test Pin

Test Method
Transistor Numbers (Set meter to diodes. Check with Meter Reading
printer power off.)
Q2, Q3, Q4, Q5, Q6,Q7, Q8, Check the following: The tester shows
Q9, Q10,Q11,Q12, Q13, -From the base to the collector neither open nor
Q14, Q15, Q16, Q17, Q18, -From the base to the emitter shorted.
Q19, Q20 Reverse the leads and test again.

3.1.2 Error
As this printer checks its condition by itself at power-on, when it finds any trouble, it
indicates it with error indication buzzer and LEDs. The error Indications and corresponding
remedies are shown in the table below:
Table 3-5. Error Indications

Error LED Status Buzzer Cause Remedies
Paper out Paper Out: ON The printer fails to load Set paper to the
***
error Pause: ON paper. printer correctly.
Set the release lever

Release The release lever is set to a
Pause: ON ----- to the correct
lever error wrong position.
position.
The carriage unit gets into

Turn off the printer
out of control or power
Fatal error All LEDs: Blink NA once and turn it
supply voltage becomes
back on.
incorrect.
NOTE: Symbols used in the table represent the following:

“*”: A beep sounds for approx. 100 ms with the interval of approx.
100ms.
“-” : A beep sounds for approx. 500 ms with the interval of approx.
100ms.

3.2 UNIT LEVEL TROUBLESHOOTING The repair procedure flowcharts use the following symbols:
You may be able to identify the defective unit just from the symptom displayed. The table S T A R T S ta rt
B r a n c h in g
below provides the symptoms for a number of failures, so that you can easily identify the
problem. Once the problem has been identified, refer to the flowchart listed in the right-
hand column of the table below to determine the case of the problem. P r e o c e s s in g
Table 3-6. Symptoms and Problems

Symptom Problem Flowchart R e tu rn to th e
F o r w a r d in g to
a n o th e r ite m s S ta r t o f th e ite m
Printer fails to operate Carriage dose not move.
Flowchart3-1
when power is on. Control panel indicator LEDs do not light.
Carriage moves away from the home position at E N D

power on. D e c is io n E N D
Abnormal carriage
Flowchart3-2
operation at power on. Carriage returns to home position correctly, but
the printer then fails to enter the READY mode.
Figure 3-3. Symbols Used in the Flowcharts
Printing is faulty during No printing at all.
self-test, but carriage Abnormal printing --- some dots are not printing. Flowchart3-3
operation is normal.
Abnormal paper feeding The printer prints but feeds paper incorrectly. Flowchart3-4
Abnormal control panel When the LF/FF switch is pressed, no paper is fed.
Flowchart3-5
operation
Data sent by the host Carriage operates normally at power on, and self-
computer is printed test is executed correctly, but data is not printed. Flowchart3-6
incorrectly. Data from the computer is printed incorrectly.
Troubleshooting UNIT LEVEL TROUBLESHOOTING 61

PRINTER FAILS TO OPERATE WHEN POWER IS ON. ABNORMAL CARRIAGE OPERATION AT POWER ON.
Flowchart 3-2.
Flowchart 3-1.

PRINTING IS FAULTY DURING SELF-TEST, BUT CARRIAGE ABNORMAL PAPER FEEDING

OPERATION IS NORMAL.
Flowchart 3-4.
Flowchart 3-3.

ABNORMAL CONTROL PANEL OPERATION DATA SENT BY THE HOST COMPUTER IS PRINTED
INCORRECTLY
Flowchart 3-5.
Flowchart 3-6.

3.3 Unit Repairing of the Power Supply Board The table below lets you troubleshoot problems with the power supply board (C293PSB/
PSE). The table provides various symptoms, likely cases, and checkpoints. Checkpoints
include waveforms, resistance, and other value to be checked to evaluate the operation of
This section is necessary only for servicer persons who repair to the component level.
each component.
Servicers who perform only board replacement can ignore this section.
Table 3-1. Repair of the C293PSB/PSE

Symptom Condition Cause Check point Solution
Fuse F1 is blown Verify whether the fuse is blown or not. Replace the C293PSB/PSE board.
Transformer (T1) is open. Verify the coil of transformer by a multimeter. Replace the C293PSB/PSE board.
Verify the waveform at drain of Q1.
The printer does not operate at all. +35V line is defective. Switching FET (Q1) is defective. Replace the C293PSB/PSE board.
Verify the waveform at corrector of Q2 or Q3.
Q2 or Q3 is defective. Replace the C293PSB/PSE board.
Troubleshooting Unit Repairing of the Power Supply Board 65


Verify the waveform at pin 7 or 8 of PC1.
+35V line is defective. PC1 is defective. Replace the C293PSB/PSE board.
Verify the waveform at pin 5 of IC51.
The printer does not operate at all. Replace the C293PSB/PSE board.
+5V line is defective. Regulator IC (IC51) is defective.

Verify the waveform at pin 9 or 10 of IC51.
Replace the C293PSB/PSE board.
Troubleshooting Unit Repairing of the Power Supply Board 66

3.4 Unit Repairing of the MAIN Board The table below lets you troubleshoot problems with the main board (C293MAIN). The
table provides various symptoms, likely cases, and checkpoints. Checkpoints include
waveforms, resistance, and other value to be checked to evaluate the operation of each
This section is necessary only for servicers who repair to the component level. Servicers
component.
who perform only board replacement can ignore this section.
Verify the voltage waveforms for the +5VDC line

(IC6, pin 7) and for the reset signal (IC6, pin 5).
The reset circuit is not

Replace the C293MAIN board.
operational.
The printer does not operate at all. The CPU does not operate.
Selection control ROM is Verify the signal at pin 22, IC2 or pin 11, IC8 which
Replace the C293MAIN board.
abnormal. changes between HIGH and LOW.
Verify the oscillator signal at pin 38 or 39 of the CPU

The CPU is defective. Replace the C293MAIN board.
(IC7).
Verify the CR motor phase control signals at pin 5, 6,

The carriage does not operate
The carriage operates abnormally. IC9 is defective. 16,17, and motor drive signals at pin 1, 8, 11, 18 of Replace the C293MAIN board.
at all.
IC9
Verify the PF motor phase control signals at pin 16,

The paper feeds abnormally. The paper is not fed at all. IC 10 is defective. Replace the C293MAIN board.
27 and motor drive signals at pin 6, 7, 8, 9 of IC10.
The self test printing is not

Any one transistor of Q2 - Verify the printhead drive signal at the corrector and
Self test printing is abnormal. executed or a particular dot is Replace the C293MAIN board.
Q26 is defective. base of Q2 - Q26.
not printed.
Data from the host computer is Data corruption occurs when IC4 or CPU (IC7) is
-- Replace the C293MAIN board.
printed incorrectly. the interface is used. defective.
Troubleshooting Unit Repairing of the MAIN Board 67

3.5 Repairing the Printer Mechanism

For detailed procedures for replacing or adjusting matter, refer to Chapter 4, Disassembly
and Assembly and Chapter 5, adjustments. If a problem or symptom occurs, refer to
following tables to try find other potential causes.
Table 3-3. Repairing the Printer Mechanism
Symptom Cause Check point Solution
Problem: The CR motor fails to operate.
Foreign substances are lodged in the

Manually move the timing belt to see if the motor can rotate freely. Remove the foreign substance.
mechanism.
The CR motor fails to drive the timing
belt after power on. Measure the motor coil resistance. It should be about 2.7Ω±10%.
Replace the CR motor (and main board, if
The CR motor is defective. If the coil is shorted, also verify CR motor driver IC9 on the main
necessary).
board.
Problem: The carriage dose not operate when power on (after carriage has been centered prior to power on manually).
The belt drive or driven pulley is

Verify the pulleys which are broken or worn. Replace the pulleys.
defective.
The CR motor rotates, but the carriage
dose not move. Verify the timing belt is set correctly to the carriage. Reset the belt to the carriage.
The timing belt is defective.
Verify whether the timing belt is broken or not. Replace the belt.
The carriage moves to the left slightly, lean and lubricate the CR guide shaft or
The carriage movement is not smooth. Verify whether the carriage moves smoothly when move manually.
then stops. frame. Otherwise, replace the CR motor.
The carriage moves to the left or right

The HP detector is defective. Verify the HP detector by multi meter. Replace the HP detector.
end, then stops.
Problem: Self test printing is not executed.
The printhead FFC common wires are Set the FFC to the printhead or the main
Verify whether FFC is set or not to the printhead or the main board.
disconnected. board correctly.
The carriage moves, but does not print. Measure the printhead coil resistance. It should be about
Replace the printhead, (and drivers, if
The printhead is defective. 29.6±3.0Ω. If the printhead is shorted, also verify the drivers on
necessary).
the main board.
Measure the printhead coil resistance. It should be about
Replace the printhead, (and drivers, if
29.6±3.0Ω. If the printhead is shorted, also verify the drivers on
A particular dot is missing. The printhead is defective. necessary).
the main board.
Verify whether head wire is born or not. Replace the printhead.
Troubleshooting Repairing the Printer Mechanism 68

Table 3-3. Repairing the Printer Mechanism

Symptom Cause Check point Solution
The printhead is defective. Verify whether head wire is born or not. Replace the printhead.
The printing is too light, or the print
density is not uniform. Set the gap adjustment lever to the first position, and check the
The platen gap is properly adjusted. Adjust the platen gap. Refer to Chapter 5.
platen gap. The correct PG is 0.33.
Problem: Paper feed is abnormal.
Foreign substances are lodged in the Remove any foreign substance.

Verify the paper path whether any foreign substance is put on.
paper path.
Printing is performed but the paper is The PF motor dose not drive the
Verify the mechanism whether any foreign substance is put on. Remove any foreign substance.
not fed or is fed uniformly. mechanism.
Measure the motor coil resistance. It should be about 16Ω ±10%. Replace the PF motor, (and drivers, if
The PF motor is defective.
If the motor is shorted, also verify the drivers on the main board. necessary).
Problem: The ribbon is abnormal.
Remove the ribbon cartridge, verify to rotate its knob manually, and
The ribbon cartridge is defective. Replace the ribbon cartridge.
to see if the ribbon feeds normally.
The ribbon is not turning. Remove any foreign substances.
Foreign substances are caught in the Verify whether the RD ratchet rotates when the carriage is moved
Otherwise, replace the ribbon feed
gears. manually toward left and right.
mechanism.
The ribbon feed properly only when

the carriage moves in one direction The planetary gear in the ribbon drive Move the carriage manually: verify whether the ribbon feed gears
Replace the ribbon feed mechanism.
(i.e., it fails to feed when the carriage gears is defective. turns in reverse and engages the gear.
moves in the other direction).
Problem: Paper becomes stained with ink.
The ribbon mask is positioned

Make sure the ribbon mask is in the correct position. Reinstall the ribbon mask.
incorrectly.
Ink stains appear on printed areas.
Set the gap adjustment lever to the first position, and verify the Adjust the platen gap. Refer to the chapter
The platen gap is not adjusted correctly.
platen gap. The correct platen gap is 0.33. 5 Adjustment.
Problem: Printing continues after the paper ends or when no paper is loaded.
Printing continues past the end of the

The PE detector is defective. Check if the PE detector is bad. Replace the PE detector.
page.
Troubleshooting Repairing the Printer Mechanism 69

CHAPTER
4
DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY

4.1 Overview 4.1.2 Tools and Instruments

The table below lists the tools and the instruments required for disassembling, assembling
This section describes various points to note when disassembling and assembling the
or adjusting the printer. Use only tools that meets these specifications.
printer. Unless otherwise specified, disassembled units or components can be re-assembled
by reversing the disassembly procedure. Precautions for any disassembly or assembly
Table 4-1. Tools and Instruments
procedure are described under the heading “CHECK POINT”. Any adjustments required
after disassembling the units are described under the heading “ADJUSTEMNTS”. Name Specification EPSON Part No.
Phillips Screwdriver No.2 B743800200

4.1.1 Disassembly Precautions Phillips Screwdriver No.1 B743800100
Follow the precautions below when disassembling the printer. Box Driver 7.0mm Diagonal B741700200
W A R N IN G
n Before disassembling, assembling or adjusting the printer,
Tweezers _ B741000100
disconnect the power supply cable from the AC power socket. Thickness gage _ B776702201
Failure to do cause personal injury.
n Be careful with the printhead when you handle it, as it may be
E-ring holder Size: #6 B740800800
very hot just after printing. Multi-Meter OHM/Voltage/Current _

n Do not touch the heat sink attached to the switching FET (Q1) on Oscilloscope Min. 50MHz _
the power supply board, just after power off as it may be very
hot. Platen parallelism measuring
n Never touch the heat sink attaches to the switching FET (Q1) fixture (#F735)
|L-R|: less than 0.02mm 1054655
while at AC power cable is connected to the AC outlet, as it is not Motor Driver -- --

electrically isolated.
Motor Driver Bit (Hexagon) -- --
C A U T IO N To maintain efficient printer operation: NOTE: All tools and instruments listed above are commercially available.
n Use only the recommended tools for maintenance work.
n Use only the recommended lubrications and adhesives.
n Adjust the printer only in the manner described in this
manual.
Disassembly and Assembly Overview 70

4.1.3 Service Check After Repair Table 4-2. Service Check After Repair
Category Component Item to Check Status
After completing repair of the product, use the check list shown below, to verify status of
repaired product and all the repair work performed before returning the product to the users. Operation Self-Test Was the self-test printing o Checked, OK
This list can be as a record of all service work performed with the product. successful? o Not necessary
Table 4-2. Service Check After Repair On-line Test Was the on-line printing o Checked, OK
successful? o Not necessary
Category Component Item to Check Status
o
o
Adjustment Platen-Gap Is the gap adjusted correctly? Checked, OK
Printer Printhead Are all wires print properly? Checked, OK
o
o
(PG = 0.33mm) Not necessary
Mechanism Not necessary
o
o
Parallel Is the parallel adjustment correct? Checked, OK
Carriage Does the carriage move smoothly? Checked, OK Adjustment o
o
Not necessary
Mechanism Noisy? Not necessary
Any dirt or excessive oil? Bi-D Is the Bi-Directional alignment o Checked, OK
Alignment made properly? o
o
Not necessary
Is the CR motor at the normal Checked, OK
temperature? (Not too hot?) o Not necessary ROM Version Latest version = o Checked, OK
o
o
Not necessary
Paper Feed Does paper advance smoothly? Checked, OK
Mechanism Noisy? o Not necessary Packing Ribbon Has the ribbon cartridge been o Checked, OK
Paper is jamming?
Cartridge removed from the printer? o Not necessary
Is the PF motor at the normal o Checked, OK Attachments Have all relevant attachments been o Checked, OK
temperature? (Not too hot?) o Not necessary
packed together with the printer? o Not necessary
Paper Path Do all types of paper advance o Checked, OK

smoothly? o Not necessary
Is the tractor feeding paper o Checked, OK

smoothly? o Not necessary
Are all paper paths clear of o Checked, OK

obstructions? o Not necessary
o Checked, OK
Is the plate free of damage?
o Not necessary
o Checked, OK
Ribbon Mask Is the ribbon mask free of damage?
o Not necessary

4.1.4 Specifications for Screws

The table below lists the abbreviations used in this manual for screws.
Table 4-3. Abbreviations and Screw Type

Abbreviation Part Name
CB Screw Cross-recessed Bind-head Screw
CBS Screw Cross-recessed Bind-head S-tight Screw
CBB Screw Cross-recessed Bind-head B-tight Screw
CBP Screw Cross-recessed Bind-head P-tight Screw
Table 4-4. Screw Types and the Shapes

Head
Body
Top Side
Cross-recessed Bind-head S-tight
Pan-head B-tight
P-tight

4.2 Disassembly and Assembly

C A U T IO N
n Before disassembling any parts of the printer, note the warnings
in 4.1.1 "Disassembly Precautions".
This section describes procedures for disassembling the main components of the printer.
The basic order for disassembly is shown in the following flowchart. Exploded diagrams in
n Make sure to remove any cables and the accessories attached to
the printer, such as the ribbon cartridge, the sheet guide, the
APPENDIX show how each component fit together. Refer to them as needed.
platen knob, from the printer before disassembly.
M a in C o m p o r n e n ts D is a s s e m b ly P r in te r M e c h a n is m D is a s s e m b ly
S T A R T S T A R T
P r e - d is a s s e m b ly
P r in th e a d R e m o v a l P G D e te c to r
P ro c e d u re s C R M o to r R e m o v a l P F M o to r R e m o v a l
R e m o v a l
U p p e r H o u s in g R e m o v a l H P D e te c to r R e m o v a l
R e le a s e D e te c to r
C a r r ia g e A s s e m b ly
P F G e a r T r a in R e m o v a l R e m o v a l
R e m o v a l
P r in te r M e c h a n is m
R e m o v a l P la te n R e m o v a l
F ro n t P E D e te c to r
R ib b o n D r iv e R e a r P a p e r G u id e R e m o v a l
C 2 2 9 M A IN B o a rd A s s e m b ly R e m o v a l A s s e m b ly R e m o v a l
R O M R e p la c e m a n t
R e m o v a l
R e a r P E D e te c to r
R e m o v a l
C 2 2 9 P S B /P S E B o a rd
R e m o v a l
Figure 4-1. Disassembly Flowchart
Disassembly and Assembly Disassembly and Assembly 73

4.2.1 Pre-disassembly Procedures 4.2.1.1 Front Cover Assembly Removal

Before starting disassembly procedures, the following parts must be removed. (see the
FRONT COVER ASSEMBLY
figure below.)
1. Open the front cover assembly by releasing 2 top hooks locking the upper housing.
Paper Guide Assembly 2. Release 2 hooks on bottom side of the front cover assembly from the location shafts of
lower housing from the front bottom.
To push the front cover assembly, do not push vertically or

Top Cover
horizontally. Must push about 45 degree from front.
NOTE: 2 hooks and 2 location shafts must be free from any damage, -crack, bent
nor white mark.
Front Cover
KNOB
Tranctor Assembly
1. Pull out the knob from the shaft of the platen.
Matching the “D”-shaped cut.
Knob
Figure 4-2. Parts Name
Remove the top cover and paper guide assembly. Removal of the other parts is explained in
detail below.

4.2.1.2 EJ (Paper Eject) Assembly Removal 4.2.1.3 Tractor Assembly Removal

1. Press and release both front hooks and remove the paper eject assembly. 1. Unhook the levers of the tractor assembly from the dowel of the Mechanism frames.
2. Remove the circular shaft of the tractor assembly from the circular grooves of
Put both ribs of the paper eject assembly into “C” cut of the left frame Mechanism frames.
assembly and the right frame assembly and press front down until
both hooks hold the shaft of the right and left frame assembly.
NOTE: Both hooks of the paper eject assembly should fully hold the shaft of the
left and right frame assembly.
Figure 4-4. Tractor Assembly Removal
Figure 4-3. EJ (Paper Eject) Assembly Removal

4.2.2 Printhead Removal

When assembling the printhead, check the following.
1. Remove the top cover, paper guide assembly and paper eject assembly. (See Figure
4-2.)
n 2 holes of the printhead must be put straight on 2 dowels of the
carriage assembly.
2. Remove 2 CBS-Tight C (P2) (3x8, F/ZN) screws attaching the printhead to the n Lead pattern should not be peeled off.
carriage assembly. n Upper head cable and lower head cable should be inserted
fully and straight.
3. Disconnect the upper head cable and lower head cable from the printhead and remove
them. n Insert the bending portion of the cable head into holder of the
carriage assembly when putting the printhead on the carriage
assembly. (See Figure 4-5, "Printhead".)
CBS-Tight C Printhead
n Reinforcement plate (blue) of the head cable should face up.
(See Figure 4-5, "Printhead".)
(P2) Screw,
3x8, F/ZN n Pull the printhead to the opposite side of the platen and then
secure screws. (See Figure 4-5, "Printhead".)
n Printer head must be sat on carriage assembly flat.
n Motor driver Low Speed type Use to tight Screw for printhead.
Head Cable Assy

Carriage Assy
Acetate Tape
Figure 4-5. Printhead
A D J U S T M E N T After replacing the platen, perform the platen gap adjustment. (See
R E Q U IR E D
“Platen Gap Adjustment” on page 96.)
Figure 4-6. Mounting of Printhead

4.2.3 HP (Home Position) Detector Removal

1. Remove the top cover.
2. Release the hook attaching the HP detector to the printer mechanism and remove it.
3. Disconnect the harness of the detector from the detector connector.
Hook
HP Detector
Harness
Figure 4-7. HP Detector Removal

4.2.4 Upper Housing Assembly Removal

1. Remove the paper guide assembly, top cover, front cover, paper eject cover, knob and
tractor unit. (See Section.2.3.)
2. Remove 2 CBS (3x8, F/ZN) screws and a CBP-Tight (4x12, F/ZN) screw securing the
upper housing to the lower case.
NOTE: Release lever should be on the friction, the most rear position.
Adjust gap lever should be on “-1” position, the most rear position.
Panel harness is not caught by the upper housing.
3. Opening the front side of upper housing a little, disconnect the Panel FFC from the
connector of panel assembly.
4. Opening the front side of upper housing a little, release 2 hooks of panel assembly
attaching to upper housing from front bottom side of upper housing and remove the
panel away.
5. Open the upper housing from front side, and remove it away.
When assembling the upper housing, check the following points.

n Put the hooks of the upper housing on the catching holes in
rear side of the lower case at first and close the housing.
n Panel assembly is put on the upper housing after upper
housing assembled.
n Upper housing must be firmly secured and no play when
lifting front side of the upper housing.
n Do not catch any cables or harnesses between the upper
housing and Lower housing.
Figure 4-8. Upper Housing Assembly Removal

4.2.5 C293 MAIN Board Removal

n When installing the shield plate, be careful not to pinch cables.

n After the shield plate is secured with screws, make sure the cable
W A R N IN G is not pinched.
disconnect the power supply cable from the AC power socket.
Failure to do it cause personal injury.
n Do not touch the heat sink attached to the switching FET (Q1) on
the power supply board, just after power off as it may be very 4. Disconnect following harnesses to indicated connectors on the C293 MAIN board
hot. assembly.
n Never touch the heat sink attaches to the switching FET (Q1) n Upper Head Cable from CN10, Gray
n
while at AC power cable is connected to the AC outlet, as it is not
electrically isolated. Lower Head Cable from CN11, Gray
1. Remove the paper guide assembly, top cover, front cover, paper eject cover, knob and n CR motor harness (5 wires) from CN13, Red
tractor unit. (See 4.2.1 "Pre-disassembly Procedures".)
n PF motor harness (4 wires) from CN12, Black
2. Remove the upper housing assembly. (See 4.2.4 "Upper Housing Assembly
Removal".)
n HP harness (2 pins) from CN4, White
3. Remove 7 CBS (3x4, F/ZN) screws and 2 CBP-Tight (3x12, F/ZN) screws securing the
n RE harness (2 pins) from CN5, Yellow
shield plate to the rear frame and power supply board assembly and remove the shield n Front PE harness (2 pins) from C6, Black
plate.
n Rear PE harness (3 pins) from C7, White
n PG harness (2 pins) from CN8, Blue
7 CBS (3x4, F/ZN) Screws n Panel harness from CN3, White
5. Remove the printer mechanism. (See 4.2.7 "Printer Mechanism Removal".)
6. Remove 7 CBP-Tight (3x12, F/ZN) screws securing C293 MAIN board to the lower
case.
n Remove the upper I/F grounding plate and the I/F board guide; B.
(See Figure 4-10. "C293 MAIN Board Removal".)
2 CBP-Tight (3x12, F/ZN) Screws

n Then, remove the C293 MAIN board.
Figure 4-9. Shield Plate Removal

CBP-Tight (3x12) C A U T IO N
n Must use the wrist band while handling the main board
assembly.
n Be careful with the sharp edges of the shield plate to avoid injury.
I/F Grounding Plate

A D J U S T M E N T After replacing the C293 MAIN Board, perform the default setting
R E Q U IR E D
and Bi-d adjustment to store the new data into the EEPROM on the
MAIN board.
I/F Board Guide; B
CBP-Tight (3x12)
Figure 4-10. C293 MAIN Board Removal
When connecting wires, check following condition;

n Blue marking side on CN12 and CN13 must locate at “1” of
connector.
n All wires should not touch each other.
n All wires must be fully connected in correct position.
Make sure to match the connector color each other.
n Locking peg on connector must be fully locked.
n Should not damage or bend pins.
n Do not catch cable from the power supply board assembly
between the main board assembly and the shield plate.

4.2.6 C293 PSB/PSE Board Removal

2 CBP-Tight (3x12, F/ZN) Screws
2. Remove the upper housing. (See 4.2.4 "Upper Housing Assembly Removal".)
shield plate to the rear frame and power supply board assembly and remove the shield
plate. (See 4.2.5 "C293 MAIN Board Removal".)
4. Disconnect the harness from the connector CN3 to the C293 MAIN board.
5. Disconnect the power cable from the connector CN1 on the C293 PSB/PSE board.
6. Remove 2 CBP-Tight (3x12, F/ZN) screws and 1 RIVET B-Tight (3x12, F/ZN)
securing the C293 PSB/PSE board to the lower housing and remove the C293 PSB/
PSE board.
1-RIVET B-Tight (3x12, F/ZN) Screw
W A R N IN G
disconnect the power supply cable from the AC power socket. Figure 4-11. C293 PSB/PSE Board Removal
Failure to do it cause personal injury.
n Do not touch the heat sink attached to the switching FET (Q1) on
the power supply board, just after power off as it may be very
hot.
n Never touch the heat sink attaches to the switching FET (Q1)
while at AC power cable is connected to the AC outlet, as it is not
electrically isolated.

4.2.7 Printer Mechanism Removal

shield plate to the rear frame and power supply board assembly and remove the shield
plate.
4. Disconnect the harness from the connectors.
5. Remove 4 printer mechanism mounting screws, and remove the printer mechanism
upward.
Figure 4-13. Printer Mechanism Removal 2
When mounting the printer mechanism, check the following;

n When handling the Printer Mechanism Unit, must hold the
front frame and the rear frame.
n All cables and harnesses must be free from any edge of metal
parts and should not be caught by Mechanism.
n Check sheet paper load must return to upside position by
finger. (See Figure 4-13, "Printer Mechanism Removal 2")
n Do not damage Spur Gear, 34.5 nor Spur Gear, 15.
n Push harness of [Motor PF] to motor side before put Printer
Mechanism on to Housing Lower.
n Harness of Motor PF should not touch with Shield Plate.
When mounting the housing to the lower housing, check the following.
n 2 holes of both side of the housing mount is to be adjusted on 2
location pins on the lower housing.
n Fix harness for panel on inside of the lower housing by one
double sided adhesive tape.
n Fix harness for panel on the housing mount by another
remained double sided adhesive tape.
Figure 4-12. Printer Mechanism Removal 1

4.2.8 Platen Removal

n Be careful not to damage on the paper guide support; B.
1. Remove the paper guide assembly, top cover, front cover, paper eject cover, knob and n No gap between the platen assembly and the paper guide
tractor unit. (See 4.2.1 "Pre-disassembly Procedures".) assembly support; B.
3. Remove 2 CBS (3x8) screws securing the platen cover.
4. Turn the lever portion of the left bushing 8 toward the front of the mechanism until the
A D J U S T M E N T After replacing the platen, perform the parallel adjustment.
lever boss unlock from small window on the left frame assembly. R E Q U IR E D
(See “Parallel Adjustment” on page 95.)
5. Slide the platen to the right until the lever portion of the left bushing 8 passes inside the
left frame, and take it off upward.
Bushing 8, Left
Platen Cover
Frame Assy, Left

Platen Assy
Paper Guide Assy Support; B
Figure 4-14. Platen Removal

4.2.9 Printer Mechanism Disassembly 4.2.9.2 PF Motor Removal

1. Remove the printer mechanism. (See 4.2.7 "Printer Mechanism Removal")
4.2.9.1 CR Motor Removal
2. Release the motor harness from the printer mechanism securing part.
1. Release the tension spring.
3. Set the release lever to the vertical (Rear Push tractor) or forward (Push tractor)
2. Disengage the timing belt from the CR motor pinion and hang it on the hanger below. position.
3. Remove 2 CR mount shaft screws securing the CR motor assembly remove the CR 4. Remove 2 CBS (3x8) screws securing the PF motor to the right sub frame and remove
motor. the PF motor.
4. Remove 2 CB (3x6) screws securing the CR motor to the motor bracket, and remove
the CR motor.
CR Motor Release Lever Position

CR Mount PF Motor
Shaft Screw
Tension
Spring, Right Sub
1056 Frame
CR Motor
Bracket
Right Sub CBS (3x8)
Frame
Figure 4-16. PF Motor Removal
Figure 4-15. PF Motor Removal
C H E C K When the release lever is at the Friction feeding position, PF motor is

A D J U S T M E N T After replacing the CR motor or timing belt, perform the Bi-d
R E Q U IR E D
P O IN T not released.
adjustment.

4.2.9.3 PF Gear Train Disassembly

Spur Gear, 15
Frame Assy Right
2. Remove the CR motor. (See 4.2.9.1 "CR Motor Removal".) Spur Gear, 34.5
3. Remove the PF motor. (See 4.2.9.2 "PF Motor Removal")

4. Remove the panel harness from the right sub frame of the printer mechanism.
5. Remove 2 CBS (3x8, F/ZN) screws securing the right sub frame and remove the right
sub frame.
Combination Gear, 8, 30
Spur Gear Release Lever
Spur Gear Intermittent Gear
Compression Spring Spur Gear 27

Spur Gear, 20
Spur Gear Figure 4-18. PF Gear Train Disassembly (Gear Names)
Spur Gear Make sure to properly mesh the release lever with the teeth of
Intermittent Gear intermittent gear as shown below.
CBS
Right Sub Frame (3x8)
Figure 4-17. PF Gear Train Disassembly

4.2.9.4 PG (Platen Gap) Detector Removal 4.2.9.5 Release Detector Removal

1. Remove the printer mechanism. (See 4.2.7 "Printer Mechanism Removal".) 1. Remove the printer mechanism. (See 4.2.7 "Printer Mechanism Removal".)
2. Remove 2 clips of PG detector attached to the left frame of the printer mechanism and 2. Remove 2 clips of Release detector attached to the right frame of the printer
remove the detector. mechanism and remove the detector.
PG Detector Release Detector

(The detector is on the
back side of the frame.)
Figure 4-19. PG Detector Removal Figure 4-20. Release Detector Removal

4.2.9.6 Front PE (Paper End) Detector Removal 4.2.9.7 Front PE (Paper End) Detector Removal
1. Remove the printer mechanism. (See 4.2.7 "Printer Mechanism Removal".) 1. Remove the printer mechanism. (See 4.2.7 "Printer Mechanism Removal".)
2. Remove 2 clips of front PE detector attached to the rear paper guide assembly and 2. Release 2 clips of rear paper guide assembly attached rear PE detector. (#1 in the figure
remove the detector. below)
3. Disconnect the harness from the detector. 3. Remove 2 notches of the rear paper guide assembly attaching the detector to it, slide
the detector toward rear a little, and then remove the detector downward. (#2 in the
figure below)
4. Disconnect the harness from the detector.
R E A R P A P E R G U ID E A S S M E B L Y
F R A M E ,R E A R
C lip
R E A R P A P E R G U ID E A S S E M B L Y
C lip s
F ro n t P E D e te c to r
Figure 4-21. Front PE Detector Removal
R e a r P E D e te c to r
Figure 4-22. Rear PE Detector Removal

4.2.9.8 Carriage Assembly Removal 5. Rotate the adjust parallel bushing until the tab (in the figure, the tab is not visible, for it
is on the back side from this view) enabled to come out of the cutout section of the rear
1. Remove the printer mechanism. (See 4.2.7 "Printer Mechanism Removal".) frame. (See the figure below.) Remove the adjust parallel bushing. Use the parallelism
2. Remove the upper head cable and the lower head cable from the printhead. (See 4.2.1 adjustment spanner if necessary.
"Pre-disassembly Procedures".)
3. Remove the platen cover and remove platen. (See 4.2.8 "Platen Removal".)
4. Remove the hexagon nut, release lever, washer and the bushing parallel adjust. (See
the figure below.)
2
Rear Frame
Release Lever 1
Guide CR Shaft
Bushing Parallel Adjust Washer
Hexagon Nut
Guide CR Shaft
Figure 4-24. Carriage Assembly Removal 2

Bushing Parallel Adjust
6. Disengage the timing belt from the CR motor.
Washer 7. Move the carriage assembly to the far right end, and remove it from the rack of the
front frame with the guide CR shaft.
8. Release the timing belt from 2 clips at the bottom of the carriage assembly.
Figure 4-23. Carriage Assembly Removal 1

When attaching the timing belt to the carriage assembly, secure the
timing belt using the left and light clips of the carriage assembly as
shown below.
C lip
T IM IN G B E L T
N G O K
Figure 4-25. Attaching the Timing Belt
When mounting the carriage assembly and guide CR shaft; Figure 4-26. Mounting the Carriage Assembly
n Check the direction of the guide CR shaft during insertion.
n Check the CR assembly smoothly slide down when the shaft is
put vertical. A D J U S T M E N T After removing the carriage assembly, perform the Platen Gap
n Check the big hole of the guide CR shaft faces up. R E Q U IR E D
adjustment and Bi-d adjustment.
n Insert the tab of the CR assembly into the cutout section and
slide CR assembly to the left side of the mechanism.
(See the Figure 4-26, "Mounting the Carriage Assembly")

4.2.9.9 Rear Paper Guide Assembly Removal

2. Remove the upper head cable and the lower head cable from the printhead and remove
the printhead. (See 4.2.1 "Pre-disassembly Procedures".)
4. Remove the hexagon nut, release lever, washer and the bushing parallel adjust.
Remove the adjust parallel bushing. (See 4.2.9.8 "Carriage Assembly Removal".)
5. Remove the harness of PG detector. (See 4.2.9.4 "PG (Platen Gap) Detector Removal")
6. Remove the harness of HP detector from the left frame. (See 4.2.3 "HP (Home
Position) Detector Removal")
7. Remove 4 CBS (3x8, F/ZN) screws securing the left frame to the printer mechanism,
Clip
and remove the left frame.
8. Remove the upper head cable and the lower head cable from the printhead. (See 4.2.1
"Pre-disassembly Procedures".) Figure 4-27. Rear Paper Guide Assembly Removal
9. Remove 2 CBS (3x8, F/ZN) screws securing the rear frame to the right frame and
remove the rear frame with rear paper guide assembly.
10. Push the clip on the bottom of the rear paper guide assembly, and slide out the rear
paper guide assembly from the frame rear.
(See Figure 4-27. "Rear Paper Guide Assembly Removal")
A D J U S T M E N T After removing the rear paper guide assembly, perform the parallel
R E Q U IR E D
adjustment and PG adjustment.

4.2.9.10 Ribbon Drive (RD) Assembly Removal

C B S - T ig h t C ( P 2 ) ( 3 x 8 , F /Z N )
2. Remove the upper head cable and the lower head cable from the printhead. (See 4.2.1 R ib b o n D r iv e A s s e m b ly
"Pre-disassembly Procedures".)
4. Remove the hexagon nut, release lever, washer and the bushing parallel adjust.
Remove the adjust parallel bushing. (See 4.2.9.8 "Carriage Assembly Removal".) R O L L E R A S S E M B L Y ,D R IV E
5. Remove the harness of PG detector. (See 4.2.9.4 "PG (Platen Gap) Detector Removal")
6. Remove the harness of HP detector from the left frame. (See 4.2.3 "HP (Home
Position) Detector Removal")
7. Remove 4 CBS (3x8, F/ZN) screws securing the left frame to the printer mechanism,
and remove the left frame.
8. Remove CBS-Tight C(P2) (3x8, F/ZN) securing the ribbon drive assembly from the
top and remove CBB (3x8) screw securing it from the bottom.
9. Release the ribbon dive assembly engaging with the drive roller assembly and remove
the ribbon dive assembly.
C B B (3 x 8 )
F R A M E , F R O N T
Figure 4-28. RD Assembly Removal

CHAPTER
5
ADJUSTMENT

5.1 Adjustment Overview 5.1.2 Adjustment Tools

The following table shows the tools required for each adjustment.
5.1.1 Required Adjustment
Table 5-2. Required Adjustment Tool
This section describes what adjustments are required after any part is removed or replaced.
Adjustment Required Tool ASP Code
The following table shows the relationship between the repair item and the adjustment.
Platen Gap Thickness gauge -
Table 5-1. Required Adjustment
Factory Setting Program disk (Q80A10V) -
Parallel Factory Bi-D
Required Adjustment Platen Gap Parallel Adjustment Platen Parallelism Measuring Fixture (#F735) 1054655
Adjustment Setting Adjustment
Printhead Removal or Replacement --- ¡ --- ¡ Bi-D Adjustment N/A -
Printer Mechanism Replacement --- --- --- ¡

Printer Mechanism Removal --- ¡ --- ¡
Main Boar Replacement --- --- ¡ ¡
Timing Belt Replacement --- ¡ --- ¡
Platen Replacement ¡ ¡ --- ---
Carriage Assembly Replacement --- ¡ --- ¡

CR Motor Replacement --- --- --- ¡
EEPROM Clear --- --- --- ¡
¡
NOTE: “ “means adjustment is required.
“---“means adjustment is not required.
Adjustment Adjustment Overview 94

5.2 Adjustment and Resetting the Printer
5.2.1 Parallel Adjustment

The tool requred in the parallel adjustment is;
o Platen Parallelism Meauring Fixture #F735 (ASP Code: 1054655)
When the platen is replaced, the parallel adjustment must be performed in the following
order.
1. Set the release lever on the friction position (the most rear side.)
NOTE: Hole with chamfer must face up.
2. Insert CR Guide Shaft holding tool into the hole of CR Guide Shaft.
3. Move the carriage assembly to the center of the platen and then set Platen Parallelism
Measuring Fixture on the carriage assembly.
4. Move the carriage assembly to the right hand side until the center of the Meauring
Fixture locates at 80 Column then reset Fixture to “0” to push the reset button.
NOTE: Carriage assembly must be removed by the Timing Belt.
5. Move the carriage assembly to the left hand side until the center of Meauring Fixture
locates at 1st column, and read indicated value.
6. Repeat process 5 to 6 until indicated value becomes within 0.02mm.
(Difference between left and right must be less than 0.02mm.)
NOTE: During adjustment, the CR Shaft Gear must be held by CR Guide Shaft
Holding tool not to return.
Figure 5-1. Parallel Adjustment
Adjustment Adjustment and Resetting the Printer 95

5.2.2 Platen Gap Adjustment NOTE: Tightening Torque is 14 to 16 kg/cm.
The tools requred in the platen gap adjustment are; The adjust gap lever and the guide CR shaft must be firmly held by fixture.
o Motor Driver 6. Recheck Platen Gap has been adjusted within specification, after securing the hexagon
o Motor Driver Bit (Hezagon)
nut (normal, M4).
o Thickness gauge (0.33 : 0.36) NOTE: Adjust Gap Lever must be set on 2nd position.
If the guide CR shaft or adjust parallel bushing is rotated or reassembled, or printing is too NOTE: If Platen Gap is out of specification, repeat process 4 to 6 until Platen
faint or stained, the Plate Gap adjustment must be performed in the following order: Gap becomes within specification.
1. Set the adjust lever gap on 2nd position where is 2nd square hole from bottom on the NOTE: Platen Gap: 0.33→OK, 0.36→NG
left frame assembly.
7. Remove Platen Gap Adjustment stick and Adjust Lever Holding Fixture.
LEVER,GAP,ADJUST
C H E C K
n The Adjust Parallel Bushing should not move when turning the
Adjust Gap Lever from 1st step to 8th step.
n
HEXAGON NUT,NORMAL,M4 P O IN T
FRAME ASSY.,LEFT
The Adjust Gap Lever should not bent.
nd
2 Groove
n The Adjust Gap Lever should be able to stay in each steps. If no
click feeling occurs, remove the hexagon nut and change
direction of the Toothed Lock Washer.
THICKNESS GAUGE
PRINT HEAD
Figure 5-2. Position”0” (2nd Position)
2. Set Adjust Lever Holding Fixture on the left frame assembly.

PLATEN
3. Insert the Thickness Gauge stick into the hole of the guide CR shaft.
4. Turn the guide CR shaft using Platen Gap Adjustment stick to adjust platen gap (PG).
NOTE: Platen Gap: 0.33→OK, 0.36→NG

PLATEN GAP
NOTE: Judge whether Thickness Gauge drops or not. If the Thickness Gauge
does not drop, ajust the platen gap again. Figure 5-3. Platen Gap Adjustment
NOTE: The adjust gap lever must be fixed to the stopper of Adjust Lever Holding
Fixture.
5. Permanently secure the hexagon nut (normal, M4) to fix the adjust gap lever.

5.2.3 Factory Setting

The factory settings of the printer for each destination are installed in the EEPROM on the
main board. Therefore, If you have replaced the main board, you must re-install them again
by the adjustment program. This section describes how to install the factory settings:
1. Connect the printer and the host DOS/V computer with a parallel interface cable.
2. Set the 10 inch width continuous paper to the printer.
3. Run the adjustment program in the host computer.
Program Name: Q80A10V

7. Then the market setting menu appears. Referring to the market list table, move the
* Run “Autoexec.bat” file from attached 3.5 inch program FD. cursor using “↑” or “↓” key to select your market from the list and press “Enter” key.
4. Operating System selet menu appears. Type “G” to run GWbasic. To change the choice to the other market after selection, you may press “ESC” key
only. The market setting menu appears again. An example (for EUR) is shown below:
5. Printer Name inputting menu appears. Input “LQ-570e or LQ-580”.
Table 5-3. Market List

Destination Code Destination Code
EAL, ESP, EHK, USASTD EDG (NLSP), EUL (NLSP), NLSP

EHK(PHIL) EIS (NLSP)
6. The printhead wire select menu appears. Move the cursor using “↑” or “↓” key to EURO, EDG, EUL, EURSTD EUL (120V) DEFSTD
select “24 pin” from the list and press “Enter” key. EUL (230V, 240V), EFS,
EIS, EIB
EAI, EAI (Latin) USASTD2 EKL KOREAN
EMO RUSSIAN

8. The process selection menu appears. Move the cursor using “↑” or “↓” key to select
“In line” and press “Enter” key.
11. After the test pattern is printed out, turn off the printer once to install the factory setting
9. The carriage width select menu appears. Move the cursor using “↑” or “↓” key to select into the EEPROM.
“(1) 80 column” and press “Enter” key. 12. Press “ESC” key several times to quit the adjusting program.When the menu changed
to “OK”, input “System” to finish the program (from dos prompt back to Windows).
C A U T IO N
n As this adjustment program is just same as the check program in
the factory and includes many other check items which are not
needed for service, you should not perform any items which are
not described in this manual. Otherwise, the printer functions
are not guaranteed.
n The factory setting value is not installed into the EEPROM
without this FF paper printing.
10. The main menu appears. Move the cursor using “↑” or “↓” key to select “(2) FF
paper” from the list and press “Enter” key. The test pattern printing starts.

5.2.4 Bi-D Adjustment 5.2.4.2 Bi-d Adjustment Method

Bi-d. sdjustment can be adjusted by users. Bi-d. adjustment method is as follows.
1. Turning the print on while pressing Pause switch.

5.2.4.1 Bi-d Specifications The guide to adjust Bi-d. alignment, Pattern No. and Font LED status as well as the
The specification of Bi-d is follows: first alignment pattern is printed.
Table 5-4. Bi-D Adjustment Pattern No. and Font LED Status
Pattern Number Font LEDs Pattern Number Font LEDs
1 nn¨ 14 ¨«n
2 n ¨n 15 ¨««
3 n¨¨ 16 ¨¨«
4 ¨nn 17 ¨«¨
5 ¨n ¨ 18 «n ¨
6 ¨¨n 19 «¨n
Figure 5-4. Bi-d Specification 1 7 nn« 20 «¨¨
8 n «n 21 ««¨
9 n«« 22 «¨«
10 «nn 23 nn¶
11 «n « 24 n¶n
12 ««n 25 n¶¶
13 ¨n «
¨: LED On, n: LED Off, «: LED Blink, ¶: LED 2-Blink
Figure 5-5. Bi-d Specification 2

3. Fix the selected number by pressing Font switch.

Selected number is fixed and next alignment pattern is printed.
4. Repeat (2) to (3) until finishing Bi-d. adjustment for LQ mode.
Following adjustment is executed.
1. Bi-d. adjustment for draft mode.
2. Bi-d. adjustment for draft copy mode.
3. Bi-d. adjustment for LQ mode.
5. Turn the printer off.
The setting is stored into non-volatile memory.
Figure 5-6. Alignment Pattern Sample
2. Select most closely aligned number by pressing LF/FF ( ↓ ) and Load/Eject (↑)
switches.
Font LEDs show the pattern number which is selected at that time. The selection is
advanced one by one as the switch is pressed, and the combination of On/Off/Blink of
these three LEDs is also changed according to the selection.

CHAPTER
6
MAINTENANCE

6.1 Preventive Maintenance Table 6-2. Lubrication Points

Fig. Location Lubrication Point Lubricant Amount
Preventive maintenance is important to keep the printer in the best condition and to prevent
Between Leaf Spring 8.2 x 0.25 x
troubles in advance. Use the denatured alcohol to clean the exterior case and use the G-26 1/2 grain of rice
15 and PF Shaft Holder.
vacuum cleaner if necessary, to remove dust and paper debris in the printer inside. 6-3 Front Frame Assy.
Plain Washer 8.2 x 0.5 x 15 and
G-26 1/2 grain of rice
PF Shaft Holder.
W A R N IN G Disconnect the printer from the AC socket before performing
maintenance. Rear Paper Guide Sliding position of the Shaft
6-4 G-26 1 grain of rice
Assy. Release.
6-5 Carriage Assy. Oil Pad O-2 0.65 - 0.75 cc
Left hole of Frame Paper Eject. G-26 1/2 grain of rice
C A U T IO N
n Do not use thinner, trichloroethylene, or ketone-based solvents 6-6 EJ Assy. Groove of Paper Eject Drive at the
G-26 1/2 grain of rice
on the plastic components of the printer. right side.
n Never use the oil and grease other than those specified in this P.G Adjusting holes G-26 1/2 grain of rice
manual. Use of different type of lubrication can damage the 6-7 Parallel Adjustment
printer and the components. Roller PF Drive G-26 1 grain of rice
The influence that oil and grease give is great especially in low temperature. NOTE: Lubrication must be applied during the reassembly process.
Therefore, EPSON has been tested and analyzed various oil and grease exten-
sively and chooses the best one for that print.
Table 6-1. Lubrication

Type Name Quantity Available Part No.
Oil O-2 40 cc EPSON B710200001
Grease G-26 40 g EPSON B702600001
Table 6-2. Lubrication Points

Fig. Location Lubrication Point Lubricant Amount
6-1 Right Frame Spur Gear, 34.5 G-26 1 grain of rice
3 shafts of RD housing G-26 1/2 grain of rice
6-2 RD Assembly Shaft of RD ratchet G-26 1/2 grain of rice
Teeth of Gears of RD Assy. G-26 1/2 grain of rice
Maintenance Preventive Maintenance 102

6.2 Lubrication
Combination Gear, 6.6, 18 Lubricate G-26 on the 3 shafts of

RD housing. (1/2 grain of rice)
Combination Gear 6.9, 15
Lubricate G-26 on the Spur Gear, 34.5.

(whole size of grains of rice)
Lubricate G-26 on the shaft of

RD ratchet. (1/2 grain of rice)
Figure 6-1. Right Frame
Lubricate G-26 on the teeth of gears.

ONE WAY (1/2 grain of rice)
Figure 6-2. RD Assembly
Maintenance Lubrication 103

Lubricate G-26 between Leaf Spring Soak O-2 oil into Oil Pad.
8.2 x 0.25 x 15 and PF Shaft Holder. (0.65cc to 0.75cc)
(1/2 grain of rice)
Lubricate G-26 between Plain

Washer 8.2 x 0.5 x 15 and PF Shaft
Holder. (1/2 grain of rice)
Figure 6-3. Front Frame Assembly
Figure 6-5. Carriage Assembly
Lubricate G-26 on sliding position

of the Shaft, Release.
(1 grain of rice)
Note: There is 6 lubrication

position on release shaft. Check all
lubrication positions are correct.
Figure 6-4. Rear Paper Guide Assembly
Lubricate G-26 in the left hole of the Frame Paper Eject. (1/2 grain of rice)
Lubricate G-26 in groove of Roller Paper Eject Drive at the right side. (1/2 grain of rice)
Figure 6-6. EJ Assembly

Lubricate G-26 over the

P.G Adjusting holes. (1/2
grain of rice into all holes
on by one + E7)
Lubricate G-26 to the place where

Roller PF Drive inserted to the
upper hole. (1 grain of rice)
Figure 6-7. Parallel Adjustment

CHAPTER
7
APPENDIX

7.1 Connector summary Table 7-1. Connector Summary

Board Connector No. Pin Description
The primary components are connected as shown below;
C293MAIN Board CN1 36 Parallel I/F
CN2 36 Type-B I/F (Option)

C293MAIN Printer Mechanism
Board M-5T10-100 CN9 10 DC input, Power On/Off
C293 PSB/PSE
Board Printhead CN4 2 HP Detector
CN10
AC (Upper Head Cable)
CN7 3 Rear PE Detector
CN1 CN2 CN9 CN11 (Lower Head Cable)
CN6 2 Front PE Detector
CN8 PG Detector
CN10 15 Upper Head Cable (Print Head)
CN5 Release Detector
CN11 17 Lower Head Cable (Print Head)
CN13 CR Motor CN12 4 PF Motor
CN12 PF Motor CN13 5 CR Motor

Parallel I/F CN1
Rear PE Detector CN5 2 Release Detector
CN7
CN8 2 PG Detector
Type-B I/F CN2 CN6 Front PE Detector
CN3 18 Panel
CN4 HP Detector
CN3 C293PSB/PSE Board CN1 2 AC line input
CN2 10 DC output
Panel
Figure 7-1. Cable Connections
Appendix Connector summary 107

The following tables are connector pin assignment.

Table 7-3. Connector Pin Assignment-CN2
Table 7-2. Connector Pin Assignment-CN1 Pin No. I/O Signal Name Function
Pin No. I/O Signal Name Function 1-6 - +5 +5V
Strobe pulse. Input data is latched at falling edge of the 7 O TXD Transmit data
1 I /STROBE
signal.
8 O /READY Ready to receive data
2-9 I DATA1 - DATA8 Parallel input data to the printer
9 I RXD Receive data
This pulse indicates that the printer has received data
10 O /ACKNLG 10 - NC Not connected.
and turned into ready to accept next one.
When this signal is HIGH, the printer is not ready to 11 O /RST Reset
11 O BUSY
accept data. 12 O INH Inhibit
When this signal is HIGH, the printer is in a state of 13 I /CMREQ Command request
12 O PE
paper-out error
14 I /WRRDY Write ready
This signal is always HIGH when the printer is power
13 O SLCT
on. 15 I /RDRDY Read request
14 I /AFXT Not used. 16 O /WR Write
15 - NC Not connected. 17 O /RD Read
16 - GND Signal ground 18 O /CS chip select
17 - Chassis Chassis ground 19 - 24 - GND Ground
18 O Logic H This line is pulled up to +5V through 3.9 kΩ. 25 O A3 Address bus bit 3
19 - 30 - GND Signal ground 26 O A2 Address bus bit 2
31 I /INIT This signal initializes the printer. 27 O A1 Address bus bit 1
32 O /ERROR This signal is output when the printer is in error. 28 O A0 Address bus bit 0
33 - GND Signal ground 29 I/O D7 Data bus bit 7
34 - NC Not connected. 30 I/O D6 Data bus bit 6
35 O +5V This line is pulled up to +5V through 1.0 kΩ. 31 I/O D5 Data bus bit 5
This signal is always HIGH when the printer is power 32 I/O D4 Data bus bit 4
36 O /SLIN
on.
33 I/O D3 Data bus bit 3

Table 7-3. Connector Pin Assignment-CN2 Table 7-6. Connector Pin Assignment-CN5
Pin No. I/O Signal Name Function
1 I SIGNAL Release Detector signal
2 - GND Ground
Pin No. I/O Signal Name Function Pin No. I/O Signal Name Function
1 - +5V +5V 1 I SIGNAL
2 O POUTL Paper Out LED 2 - GND Ground
3 O PAUSE Pause LED
4 O TOFFL Tear Off/Bin LED Table 7-8. Connector Pin Assignment-CN7

5 O FONT2L Font LED Pin No. I/O Signal Name Function
6 O FONT1L Font LED 1 - +5V +5V
7 I FONTSW Font Switch 2 I SIGNAL
8 I LFFFSW FF/LF Switch 3 - GND Ground
9 I LDEJSW Load/Eject Switch

10 I PAUSSW Pause Switch
11 I PSC Power Switch Control signal
1 I SIGNAL PG Detector signal
12 - GND Ground
2 - GND Ground

1 I SIGNAL
1 O PSC
2 - GND Ground
2 I PWDN
3-4 - +5V +5V
5-6 - GND Ground

7 - +35V +35V
1 _ HEAD5 #5 Head Data
8 - +35V +35V
2 I HEAD1 #1 Head Data
9 - 10 - GP Ground
3 O HEAD13 #13 Head Data

COM5 (5, 9, 13,
2 O HEAD11 #11 Head Data 7 O
17)
3 O HEAD2 #2 Head Data COM4 (4, 12, 20,
8 O
4 O HEAD19 #19 Head Data 21)
5 O HEAD7 #7 Head Data COM1 (1, 8, 16,

9 O
24)
COM3 (3, 7,
6 O 10 O HEAD24 #24 Head Data
11,15)
COM6 (14, 19, 11 O HEAD20 #20 Head Data

7 O
22, 23) 12 O HEAD12 #12 Head Data
COM2 (2, 6, 10, 13 O HEAD8 #8 Head Data
8 O
18)
15 O THERMISTOR
16 O THERMISTOR


1 O PFA PF Motor phase A
2 O PFB PF Motor phase B
3 O PF-A PF Motor phase /A
4 O PF-B PF Motor phase /B

1 O PFA PF Motor phase A
2 O PF-A PF Motor phase /A
3 O PFB PF Motor phase B
4 O PF-B PF Motor phase /B
5 O COM

7.2 EEPROM Address Map
Table 7-15. EEPROM Address Map

Address Data Data Format Q-pit data Factory Setting
Backup Area
00H,01H (reserved) 0000H 0000H
02H-05H Driving Line count for ribbon change timing 0 to 0FFFFFFFFH(minutes) See Remote spec TLcmd 00000000H 00000000H
06H-09H Driving Hour 0 to 0FFFFFFFFH(minutes) See Remote spec TLcmd 00000000H 00000000H
0AH- Driving Line count 0 to 0FFFFFFFFH(count) See Remote spec TLcmd 00000000H 00000000H
0DH
0EH Starting Year 0 to 99 (the last two figures of Anno Domini) See Remote spec SDcmd 00H 00H
0FH Starting Month 1 to 12 See Remote spec SDcmd 00H 00H
10H Starting Date 1 to 31 See Remote spec SDcmd 00H 00H
11H Backup flags In tear-off state Bin select 0:Friction Bin1 or Tractor not Tear off 00H 00H
1:Friction Bin1
2:Friction Bin2
3:Friction Card
4:Tractor & Tear off
12H-1FH (reserved) 00H 00H
Area 1
Appendix EEPROM Address Map 112


22H,23H Character table selection 0:PC 437 12:PC 853 24:PC 774 0000H 0000H
1:PC 850 13:PC 855 25:ISO8859-2 (PC 437)
2:PC 860 14:PC 857 26:PC 866 LAT
3:PC 863 15:PC 864 27:PC 866 UKR
4:PC 865 16:PC 866 28:Hebrew7
5:PC 861 17:PC 869 29:Hebrew8
6:BRASCII 18:ISO Latin 1T 30:PC 862
7:Abicomp 19:ISO 8859-7 31:PCAPTEC
8:IS0 Latin 1 20:MAZOWIA 32:PC 708
9:Roman 8 21:Code MJK 33:PC 720
10:PC 437Greek 22:Bulgaria 34:PCAR864
11:PC 852 23:Estonia 35:PC 858
36:ISO 8859-15
37:PC 771
40:Italic U.S.A. 43:Italic U.K. 46:Italic Italy

41:Italic France 44:Italic Denmark 47:Italic Spain
42:Itaic Germany I 45:Italic Sweden
24H,25H Page length for tractor 1 to 22x360 by 0.0706mm (1/360 inch), 0000H : 279.4mm(11 inch: same as 0000H 0000H
default)
28H,29H Page length for CSF bin 1 1 to 22x360 by 0.0706mm (1/360 inch), 0000H : 558.8mm (22 inch: same as 0000H 0000H
default)
2AH,2BH Page length for CSF bin 2 1 to 22x360 by 0.0706mm (1/360 inch), 0000H : 558.8mm (22 inch: same as 0000H 0000H
default)
2CH,2DH TOF adjustment value for tractor -60 to 360 (4.2 mm to 8.5 mm+25.4mm(1inch), by 0.0706mm(1/360 inch)) 0000H (8.5mm) 0000H(8.5mm)
2EH,2FH (reserved) 0000H 0000H
30H,31H TOF adjustment value for CSF bin 1 -60 to 360 (4.2 mm to 8.5 mm+25.4mm(1inch),by 0.0706mm(1/360 inch)) 0000H (8.5mm) 0000H(8.5mm)
32H,33H TOF adjustment value for CSF bin 2 -60 to 360 (4.2 mm to 8.5 mm+25.4mm(1inch),by 0.0706mm(1/360 inch)) 0000H(8.5mm) 0000H(8.5mm)
34H,35H TOF adjustment value for rear manual insertion -60 to 360 (4.2 mm to 8.5 mm+25.4mm(1inch),by 0.0706mm(1/360 inch)) 0000H(8.5mm) 0000H(8.5mm)
36H,37H TOF adjustment value for front manual insertion -60 to 360 (4.2 mm to 8.5 mm+25.4mm(1inch),by 0.0706mm(1/360 inch)) 0000H(8.5mm) 0000H(8.5mm)
38H,39H Bottom margin for tractor 1 to 22x360 by 0.0706mm(1/360 inch), 0000H : 279.4mm(11 inch: same as 0000H 0000H
default)


3AH,3BH (reserved) 0000H 0000H
3CH Font selection 0:Roman 4:Prestige 00H(Roman) 00H(Roman)

1:Draft 5:Script
2:Sans Serif 6:Others (Default Setting Font)
3:Courier
3DH Pitch selection 0:10cpi 3:17cpi 00H(10cpi) 00H(10cpi)

1:12cpi 4:20cpi
2:15cpi 5:Proportional
40H Print direction setting 0:Bi-d. 1:Uni-d. 2:Auto 00H(Bi-d.) 00H(Bi-d.)
41H Other font selection 00H:Roman T 03H:Orator 00H 00H

01H:Sans Serif H 04H:Orator-S
02H:OCR-B 05H:Script C
42H,43H Tear-off adjustment value -128 to +127 (-25.4mm(-1inch) to 25.4mm(1inch), by 0.0706mm(1/360 inch)) 0000H 0000H
44H Auto line feed b0:Auto line feed 0:Off 1:On 00H 00H
Auto tear off b1:Auto tear off 0:Off 1:On
Skip over perforation b2:Skip over perforation 0:Off 1:On
High speed draft b3:High speed draft 0:On 1:Off
---- b4: (reserved)
---- b5:(reserved)
---- b6:(reserved)
---- b7:(reserved)
45H Software b0:Software 0:Off 1:On 00H 00H

0 slash b1:0 slash 0:Off 1:On
Buzzer b2:Buzzer 0:Off 1:On
Roll paper b3:Roll paper 0:Off 1:On
Auto CR b4:Auto CR
A.G.M. b5:A.G.M.
---- b6:(reserved)
---- b7:(reserved)
46H-49H (reserved) 00H 00H


4AH Panel mask pattern 1 b0:LOAD/EJECT function 00H 00H

b1:LF/FF function
b2:TEAR OFF/BIN Function
b3:Micro Adjust function
b4:(reserved)
b5:(reserved)
b6:(reserved)
b7:(reserved)
4BH Panel mask pattern 2 b0:Font Selection 00H 00H

b1:Condenced Selection
b2:Pause function
b3:Reset function
b4:(reserved)
b5:(reserved)
b6:(reserved)
b7:(reserved)
4CH Manual feed wait time 3 to 30 (by 0.1 sec.), 00H : 1.5 sec.(same as default) 00H (1.5 sec.) 00H (1.5 sec.)
4DH Tear-off wait time 3 to 30 (by 0.1 sec.), 00H : 3 sec.(same as default) 00H (3 sec.) 00H (3 sec.)
50H I/F mode selection 0:Auto I/F selection 00H(Auto) 00H(Auto)

1:Parallel I/F
2:Type-B I/F
51H Auto I/F wait time setting 10:10 sec. 00H(10 sec.) 00H(10 sec.)
30:30 sec.
00:10 sec.(same as default)
52H Input Buffer 0: On(64Kbyte) 00H(On) 00H(On)

1: Off(1 byte)
53H IEEE1284.4 for Parallel I/F 0:Auto 00H(Auto) 00H(Auto)

1: On
2: Off
54H (reserved) 00H 00H
55H Parallel I/F bidirectional mode b0:Parallel I/F bidirectional mode 0:On 1:Off 00H 00H
b1-b7: (reserved)


b0-b2: *ACK/*BUSY width *ACK/ *BUSY width

0 2/2+3 2/1+3
1 4/4+3 4/2+3
2 6/6+3 6/3+3
3 8/8+3 8/4+3
4 10/10+3 10/5+3
56H *ACK timing data 5 20/20+3 20/10+3 00H 01H
6 40/40+3 40/20+3
7 80/80+3 80/40+3
(by 1/10 second)
b3-b6: (reserved)
b7 0:IEEE1284 1:EPSON Traditional
57H *ACK timing data(complement of 56H) 00H FEH
-120 to -60, 0 : -60(4.2mm)

5AH,5BH TOF Minimum value 0000H 0000H
In case that it is big than -60, a value considers as -60.
b0:copy mode 0:Off 1:On

5CH Copy mode 00H 00H
b1-b7: (reserved)
b0:Energy save mode 0:On 1:Off

5DH Energy save mode 00H 00H
b1-b7: (reserved)
5EH,5FH Paper edge length 0000H 0000H
1 to 22x360 by 0.0706mm(1/360 inch),

60H,61H Page length for rear manual insertion 0000H 0000H
0000H : 558.8mm(22 inch: same as default)
1 to 22Å~360 by 0.0706mm(1/360 inch),

62H,63H Page length for front manual insertion 0000H 0000H
0000H : 558.8mm(22 inch: same as default)
64H-67H (reserved) 00H 00H
Area 2
68H-6AH Sub-numberfor customization 00H to 09H 000000H(Standard) 000000H(Standard)
6BH Market ID 0:LQ-580 1:LQ-570e 00H 00H
6CH Market CG 0:Standard version 1:NLSP version 00H 00H


6DH IBM character table 0: Table2 1: Table1 00H 00H
6EH Fatal Error 00H 00H
6FH (Reserved) 00H 00H
Area 3
70H Vp35 adjustment value 80H *a)
71H Vp35 adjustment value(complement of 70H) 7FH *a)
Bi-d adjustment valuefor high speed draft /draft

72H -12 to +12 by 0.0353mm (1/720 inch) 00H *a)
mode
73H Bi-d adjustment value for draft copy mode -12 to +12 by 0.0353mm (1/720 inch) 00H *a)
74H Bi-d adjustment value for LQ mode -12 to +12 by 0.0353mm (1/720 inch) 00H *a)
75H (reserved) 00H 00H
76H CR current adjustment 1 Max. current of phase A 00H *a)
77H CR current adjustment 1(complement of 76H) FFH *a)
78H CR current adjustment 2 Min. current of phase A 00H *a)
79H CR current adjustment 2(complement of 78H) FFH *a)
7AH CR current adjustment 3 Max. current of phase B 00H *a)
7BH CR current adjustment 3(complement of 7AH) FFH *a)
7CH CR current adjustment 4 Min current of phase B 00H *a)
7DH CR current adjustment 4(complement of 7CH) FFH *a)
7EH Vp20 adjustment value 80H *a)
7FH Vp20 adjustment value (complement of 7EH) 7FH *a)

NOTE: The data of two or more bytes are assigned as lower byte to lower address, higher byte to higher address.
a) These data are fixed by each printer hardware in the factory. These data should not be changed afterwards.

7.3 Components Layout
Figure 7-2. C293MAIN Component Layout
Appendix Components Layout 118

Figure 7-3. C293PSB Component Layout

Figure 7-4. C293PSE Component Layout

7.4 Exploded Diagram
145 (For AC220V/230V/240V)
125 125
108
541
109
125
104 125
140
140 125
125
126
500 125
106
144
140
105
120
127 127
133
127
102
127 132
123
124
140 180
130
127 127
143 450
127 117
127
451 127(121)
144
141 122 300
123
200
372
135
137 110
126
128
112
115
101
111
116
112 142
100 126
401
101
400
107
400
LQ-570e / LQ-580 No.01 Rev.01 10186
Appendix Exploded Diagram 121

610
527
650 575
521 603
533
530 621
524 537 622
585 525 620
573
588
610
531
606
584 536
558 528
535
614 532
589 559 535
583 505
560 535
577 619
571
534
610
610
502
578
526
570
582
505
602 594
619 598
506
572
501
617 597
522
607
610 601
607 595
523
548
551 593 590
556
505
503
586 569
600 618
576
623
546
542 613 610

600
557 604
579
568
586
599 587
505
552 596
557
623 591 524 529 580

610
603 507
550
504 543 511

545
544 547 549
609
552
610 608
551
610
LQ-570e / LQ-580 No.02 Rev.01 10186
Appendix Exploded Diagram 122

7.5 Parts List Table 7-16. Parts List

Reference
Part Name
Table 7-16. Parts List Number
Reference 128 C.B.S-TITE SCREW

Part Name
Number 130 PAPER GUIDE ASSY.,FRONT
100 HOUSING ASSY.,LOWER 132 GROUNDING PLATE,I/F
101 FOOT 133 GROUNDING PLATE,I/F,UPPER
102 HOUSING ASSY.,UPPER 135 FERRITE CORE,FPC-25-12
104 COVER ASSY.,PRINTER 137 GROUNDING PLATE,BOTTOM
105 WING 140 PRINTER MECHANISM MOUNTING SCREW
106 SHEET GUIDE ASSY.,REAR 141 EDGE GUIDE, FRONT
107 COVER ASSY.,FRONT 142 GROUNDING PLATE; B
108 KNOB 143 HEXAGON NUT
109 SHIELD PLATE, UPPER 144 C.B.S. SCREW
110 SHIELD PLATE; B 145 SHEET,PROTECT
111 SHIELD PLATE 450 HOUSING ASSY.,PANEL
112 GROUNDING PLATE 451 SHEET,PANEL
115 COVER,CONNECTOR,UPPER 200 BOARD ASSY.,MAIN
116 MOUNT, HOUSING 300 BOARD ASSY.,POWER SUPPLY
117 GUIDE,I/F BOARD;B;W 372 HARNESS
120 LOGO PLATE;B 400 POWER CABLE,(VD31303SA-10A)
122 C.B.(O) SCREW 4X8 F/ZG 401 HARNESS
123 C.B.S. SCREW 500 PRINTER MECHANISM(ASP),M-5T10-100
124 C.P.SCREW 501 FRAME ASSY.,RIGHT
125 C.B.S. SCREW 502 FRAME ASSY.,LEFT
126 C.B.P.SCREW,4X12,F/ZN 503 MOTOR,CR
127 C.B.P-TITE SCREW,3X12,F/ZN 504 RD ASSY.
Appendix Parts List 123

Table 7-16. Parts List Table 7-16. Parts List

Reference Reference
Part Name Part Name
Number Number
505 BASE RUBBER 544 SHAFT,TR,DRIVE
506 STOPPER,LEFT 545 SHAFT,TR,GUIDE
507 STOPPER,RIGHT 546 FRAME,TR,LEFT;W
511 MOTOR, PF 547 FRAME,TR,RIGHT;W
521 HARNESS,PG 548 LEVER,TR,LEFT;W
522 DETECTOR,HP 549 LEVER,TR,RIGHT;W
523 HARNESS,HP 550 PAPER SUPPORT
524 CONNECTOR SWITCH;B 551 SPUR GEAR,20
525 PAPER GUIDE 552 RETAINING RING
526 SHAFT,RELEASE 556 PAPER EJECT ASSY.
527 HARNESS,PE,FRONT 557 C.B.S. SCREW
528 HARNESS,PE,REAR 558 FERRITE CORE,FPC-31-12
529 HARNESS,RE 559 CABLE, HEAD, UPPER
530 DETECTOR,PE,FRONT 560 CABLE, HEAD, LOWER
531 DETECTOR ASSY., REAR 568 HOLDER,CABLE,HEAD
532 ROLLER,PF,DRIVEN,LOWER 569 ROLLER ASSY.,DRIVE
533 ROLLER ASSY.,PF 570 PLATEN;B
534 EXTENSION SPRING,70 571 BUSHING,8,LEFT
535 COMPRESSION SPRING,1000 572 BUSHING,8,RIGHT
536 CARRIAGE SUB ASSY. 573 COVER,PLATEN
537 SLIDER,CR 575 RIBBON MASK
541 TRACTOR ASSY;W 576 PAPER GUIDE ASSY.,SUPPORT
542 TRACTOR,LEFT;W 577 GROUNDING WIRE,PLATEN
543 TRACTOR,RIGHT;W 578 FRAME,REAR

Table 7-16. Parts List Table 7-16. Parts List

Reference Reference
Part Name Part Name
Number Number
579 FRAME, FRONT 606 HEXAGON NUT
580 FRAME, SUB, RIGHT 607 PLAIN WASHER
582 SHAFT,CR,GUIDE 608 C.B.SCREW
583 BUSHING,PARALLEL,ADJUST 609 C.B.SCREW
584 LEVER,GAP,ADJUST 610 C.B.S. SCREW
585 CAP,LEVER;W 613 SHAFT,MOUNT,CR
586 GROUNDING PLATE,MECHA 614 TOOTHED LOCK WASHER A
587 MOUNTING PLATE, MOTOR, CR 617 LEAF SPRING
588 HOLDER, RIBBON MASK 618 SPUR GEAR,36
589 OIL PAD 619 RETAINING RING
590 LEVER, RELEASE 620 LEVER,DETECTOR,PE,REAR
591 C.B.SCREW 621 LEVER,PE,SUPPORT
593 COMBINATION GEAR,8,30 622 TORSION SPRING,0.26
594 SPUR GEAR,27 623 PLAIN WASHER,3X0.5X8,F/ZB
595 SPUR GEAR,34.5 650 PRINT HEAD,DH24-0E0
596 SPUR GEAR,20 1 INDIVIDUAL CARTON BOX FOR EUROPE
597 SPUR GEAR,15 3 PAD SET,PRINTER
598 INTERMITTENT GEAR 4 PAD,CR
599 EXTENSION SPRING,1056 5 PAD,PAPER EJECT ASSY
600 EXTENSION SPRING,71 6 PAD,ACCESSORY
601 COMPRESSION SPRING,200 7 PAD,SHEET GUIDE ASSY.
602 SPRING PIN,2X18,F/B 8 PLASTIC PROTECTIVE BAG,650X650X0.08T
603 C.B.S(P).(0) SCREW 9 PLASTIC PROTECTIVE BAG,400X300X0.04T
604 C.B.P-TITE SCREW,3X8,F/ZN

7.6 Circuit Diagrams

o C293 MAIN BOARD
o C293 PSB BOARD
o C293 PSE BOARD
Appendix Circuit Diagrams 126


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Copyright © 2000 SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION. Printed in Japan.

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1.1 Specifications o Interface

Product Description Specifications 9

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1.1.2 Accessories Table 1-3. Consumable and Optional Items

Table 1-2. Expendables

Fabric ribbon cartridge #7753

Fabric ribbon pack #7755

Film ribbon cartridge #7768

Table 1-3. Consumable and Optional Items

High-capacity cut sheet feeder (bin 1) C80638*

Single bin cut sheet feeder (bin 1 or bin 2) C80637*

Pull tractor unit C80020*

Roll paper holder #8310

Front sheet guide C81423*

Serial I/F card C82305*/C82306*

32 KB intelligent serial I/F card C82307* / C82308*

Local Talk I/F card C82312*

32KB IEEE-488 I/F card C82313*

Coax I/F card C82314*

Twinax I/F card C82315*

Product Description Specifications 10

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o Print pin arrangement: 12 x 2 staggered o Resolution

Draft 120 dpi 180 dpi No

LQ 360 dpi 180 dpi No

15 cpi 120 450 300

20 cpi 160 300 200

5 cpi 120 150 100

LQ condensed 17 cpi 137 171 114

20 cpi 160 200 133

Product Description Hardware Specifications 11

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1.2.3 Paper Handling Specifications o Release lever

o Input Data Buffer: 64 Kbyte

Continuous paper (Single sheet & Multi

Product Description Hardware Specifications 12

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5 (0.0141) (0.0157) over 0.36 up to 0.40 o Cut sheet (multi part)

1.2.4 Paper Specifications Manual

o Cut sheet (single sheet, not multi part)

(inch) (3.9) (14.3) (10.1) (14)

(inch) (0.0025) (0.0055) (0.0025) (0.0055)

Product Description Hardware Specifications 13

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Front Entry Rear Entry Rear Entry

High- Single- Front Manual High-

Line glue at the top or one (g/m2) 45 90

Front Manual High- NOTES:

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Serial I/F card C82305/C82306