Epson ActionLaser 1600 EPL-5600 User manual

EPSON TERMINAL PRINTER
EPL-5600
ActionLaser 1600
SERVICE MANUAL
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EPSON
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NOTICE
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SEIKO EPSON’s express written permission is forbidden.
The contents of this manual are subjects to change without notice.
All efforts have been made to ensure the accuracy of the contents of this manual. However, should
any errors be detected, SEIKO EPSON would greatly appreciate being informed of them.
The above notwithstanding SEIKO EPSON can assume no responsibility for any errors in this
manual or the consequence thereof.
Epson and Epson ESC/P are registered trademark of Seiko
Epson corporation.
General Notice: Other product names used herein are for identication purposes only and maybe
trademarks of their respective campanies.
@Copyright 1994 by SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION Nagano, Japan
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PRECAUTIONS
Precautiomry 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 BOTH THE POWER SOURCE AND
PERIPHERAL DEVICES PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE OR REPAIR PROCE-
DURE.
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 INSI’RUCTED TO DO SO. WHEN
THE POWER SUPPLY CABLE MUST BE CONNECTED, USE EXTREME CAUTION IN
WORKING ON POWER SUPPLY AND
011-IER ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS.
WARNING
1. REPAIRS ON EPSON PRODUCT SHOULD BE PERFORMED ONLY BY AN EPSON
CERTIFIED REPAIR TECHNICIAN.
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2. MAKE CERTAIN THAT THE SOURCE VOLTAGE IS THE SAME AS THE RATED VOLT-
4 AGE, LISTED ON THE SERIAL NUMBER/RATING PLATE. IF THE EPSON PRODUCT
HAS A PRIMARY AC RATING DIFFEREM 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
NONAPPRO”VED COMPONENTS MAY DAMAGE THE PRODUCI’ AND VOID ANY
APPLICABLE: EPSON WARRANTY.
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SAFETY INFORMATION
This printer is a page printer which operates by means of a laser. There is no possibility of danger from
the laser, provided the printer is operated according to the instructions in this manual provided.
Since radiation emitted by the laser is completely confined within protective housings, the laser beam
camot escape from the machine during any phase of user operation.
For United States Users;
[Laser Safety]
This printer is certified as a Class 1 Laser product under the U.S. Department of Health
and Human Services
(DHHS) Radiation Performance Standard according to the Radia-
tion Control for Health and Safety Act of 1968. This means that the printer does not
produce hazardous laser radiation.
[CDRH Regulations]
The Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH) of the U.S. Food and Drug
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Administration implemented regulations for laser products on August 2,1976. Compli-
ance is mandatory for products marketed in the United States. The label shown below
indicates compliance with the CDRH regulations and must reattached to laser products
marketed in the United States.
WARNING: Use of controls, adjustments or performance of procedures other
than those specified in this manual may result in hazardous radiation exposure,
[Internal Laser Radiation]
Maximum Radiation Power: 5.7x 104(W)
Wave Length: 780 nm
This is a Class IIIb Laser Diode Assay that has an invisible laser beam. The print head
unit is NOT A FIELD SERVICE ITEM. Therefore, the print head unit should not be
opened under any circumstances.
For Other Countries Users;
WARNING: Use of controls, adjustments or performance of procedures other
than those specified in this manual may result in hazardous radiation exposure,
This is a semiconductor laser. The maximum power of the laser diode is 5.7 ~
10-4 W and the wavelen
gth is 780 nm.
For Denmark Users;
ADVARSEL
Usynlig laserstr~ling ved ~bning, niir sikkerhedsafbrydere er ude af funktion.
Undgii uds~ttelse for strWng.
Klasse 1 laser produkt der opfy
lder IEC825 sikkerheds kravene.
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VAROITLJS
Laitteen Iciiyttiminen muulla kuin tiissd Idiytt50hjeessa mainitulla tavalla
saattaa altistaa ldiyttiijiin turvallisuusluokan 1 ylittiiv~lle niikyrniitt&r@le
Iasersiiteiylle.
VARNING
Orn
apparaten anviinds pi% annat siitt ti i denna bruksanvisning sp-ificerats,
kan anvtidaren utstittas fdr osynlig laserstrihin~ som 6verskrider grhser
for laser klass 1.
For Norway lhwa;
ADVARSEL
Dersom
apparatet brukes p~ annen rniite enn spesifisert i denne bruksanvisn-
ins kan brukeren utsettes for unsyrrlig laserstriiling som overskrider grenser
for laser klasse 1.
Dette er en halvleder laser. Maksi@ effeckt til Iaserdiode er 5.7 x 10+ W og
,balgekngde er 7S0 nm.
Laaer Safety Labels
[Label on rear printer case]
A laser safety labels is attached on the outside of the printer shown below.
For United State
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This laser product conferms to the
applicable requirement of 21 CFR
Chapter 1, subchapter J.
SEIKO EPSON CORP.
Hirooka Office
80 Hirooka, Shiojiri-shi, Nagano-ken,
JAPAN
MANUFACTURED: J
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For Europe
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LASER KLASSE 1 NACH IEC 825
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT TO IEC 825
KLASSE 1 LASER PRODUKT I.H.T. IEC 825
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[Label inside printer]
The following laser safety label will be attached inside the printer as shown below.
For Denmark, Finland, Sweden, and Nomvay
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PREFACE
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This manual describes functions, theory of electrical and mechanical operations, maintenance, and repair
of EPL-5600 /ActionLaser 1600.
The instructions and procedures included herein are intended for the experience repair technician, and
attention should be given to the precautions on the preceding page. The chapters are organized as
follows:
CHAPTER 1. GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Provides a general product overview, lists specifications and illustrates the main components of the printer.
CHAPTER 2. OPERATING PRINCIPLES
Describes rhe theory of printer operation.
CHAPTER 3. DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY
Includes a step-by-step guide for product disassembly and assembly.
CHAPTER 4. ADJUSTMENTS
Includes a step-by-step guide for adjustment.
CHAPTER 5. TROUBLESHOOTING
Provides Epson-approved techniques for adjustment.
CHAPTER 6. MAINTENANCE
Describes preventive maintenance techniques and lists lubricants and adhesives required to service the equipment.
APPENDIX
Describes connector pin assignments circuit diagmrm circuit board component layout and exploded diagram.
The contents of this manual are subject to change without notice.
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REVISION SHEET
Revision Issue Date Revision Page
Rev. A
Februaty 2, 1994 1st issue
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
CHAPTER 1.
CHAPTER 2.
CHAPTER 3.
CHAPTER 4.
CHAPTER 5.
CHAPTER 6.
APPENDIX
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
OPERATING PRINCIPLES
DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY
ADJUSTMENTS
TROUBLESHOOTING
MAINTENANCE
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Chapter 1 General Description
Table of Contents
1.1 FEATURES
1-1
1.2 SPECIFICATIONS
1-3
1.2.1
1.2.2
1.2.3
1.2.4
1.2.5
1.2.6
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1.2.7
1.2.8
1.2.9
Basic Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
Electrical Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
Reliability Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
Environmental Conditions for Operating (including Imaging Cartridge). . 1-5
Environmental
Condifitons for Storage and Transpiration
(Excluding Image Cartridge). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
Applicable Standards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1-6
Specification for Consumable (Imaging Cartridge) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6
Physical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6
Software Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7
1.3 INTERFACE SPECIFICATIONS
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1.3.1 Parallel Interface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10
1.3.1.1 Compatibility Mode of Parallel InterFace. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10
1.3.1.2 Reverse Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I-12
1.3.2 Serial Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16
1.3.3 Optional LocalTalk Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-18
1.4
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
1-19
1.4.1 Control Panel.... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-19
1.4.2
1.4.3
1.4.4
1.4.5
1.4.6
1.4.7
1.4.8
SelecType Functions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-21
Sewice Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-24
1.4.3.1 Hexadecimal Dump Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-24
1.4.3.2 Language Setting Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-24
1.4.3.3 Factory Sewice Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . # . . . . . . 1-25
1.4.3.4 EEPROM Format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-25
Display of Messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-26
1.4.4.1 Status Messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-26
1.4.4.2 Error Messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-26
1.4.4.3 Warning Message. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-26
Printer Sharing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-28
1.4.5.1 Port Fixed Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-28
1.4.5.2 Auto Sense Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-28
Emulation Mode Switch Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-30
1.4.6.1 Emulation Switch by SPL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . d . . . . . . . . . . . 1-30
1.4.6.2 Intelligent Emulation Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-30
Bi Resolution Improvement Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-31
Optional Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-32