Epson EPL-5000 User manual

EPSON TERMINAL PRINTER
EPL-5000/5200/5200+
1000 I15OO
SERVICE MANUAL
EPSON
4001962

PRECAUTIONS
Precautionary notations throughout the text are categorized relative to 1) personal injury and 2)
damage to equipment.
DANGER Signals a which, if could result in serious or fatal personal injury.
Great caution should be exercised in performing procedures preceded by DANGER
Headings.
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.
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1.
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3.
.
3.
4.
5.
DANGER
ALWAYS DISCONNECT THE PRODUCT FROM BOTH THE POWER SOURCE AND
PERIPHERAL DEVICES PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE OR REPAIR PROCE-
DURE.
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.
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
REPAIRS ON EPSON PRODUCT SHOULD BE PERFORMED ONLY BY AN EPSON
CERTIFIED REPAIR TECHNICIAN.
MAKE CERTAIN THAT THE SOURCE VOLTAGE IS THE SAME AS THE RATED VOLT-
AGE, LISTED THE SERIAL NUMBER/RATING PLATE. THE PRODUCT
HAS A PRIMARY AC RATING DIFFERENT FROM AVAILABLE POWER SOURCE, DO
NOT CONNECT IT TO THE POWER SOURCE.
ALWAYS VERIFY THAT THE EPSON PRODUCT HAS BEEN DISCONNECTED FROM
THE POWER SOURCE BEFORE REMOVING OR REPLACING PRINTED CIRCUIT
BOARDS AND/OR INDIVIDUAL CHIPS.
IN ORDER TO PROTECT SENSITIVE MICROPROCESSORS AND CIRCUITRY, USE
STATIC DISCHARGE EQUIPMENT, SUCH AS ANTI-STATIC WRIST STRAPS, WHEN
ACCESSING INTERNAL COMPONENTS.
REPLACE MALFUNCTIONING COMPONENTS ONLY WITH THOSE COMPONENTS
BY THE MANUFACTURE; INTRODUCTION OTHER
NONAPPROVED COMPONENTS MAY DAMAGE THE PRODUCT 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 within protective housings, the laser beam
escape from the machine during any phase of user operation.
For States Users:
[Laser Safety]
This printer is certified as a Class 1 Laser product under the U.S. Department of Health
and Human Services 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.
Regulations]
The Center for Devices and Radiological Health of the U.S. Food and Drug
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 regulations and must be attached to 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:
5.7 104 (w)
Wave Length: 780 nm
This is a Class 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;
Use of controls, adjustments or performance of procedures other
than those specified in this manual maY result in hazardous radiation
is a semiconductor laser. The maximum power of the laser diode is 5.7 x
10
-4
W and the wavelen is 780
For Denmark Users;
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For Norway Users;
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laser 1.
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Laser 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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P r ‘ ‘ ‘ to the
applicable requirement of 21 CFR
Chapter J.
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SEIKO CORP.
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JAPAN
MANUFACTURED:
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For Europe
[Label inside printer]
The following laser safety label will be attached inside the printer as shown below.

PREFACE
This manual describes functions, theory of electrical and mechanical operations, maintenance, and repair
of /5200 and Action Laser 1000/1500.
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 the 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 diagrams, 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 January 8, 1993
1st issue
Rev. B
June 28,1993 Page 1-23, 1-31,2-22,3-11 ,4-1
Added information for the Cl 08
Rev. C
August 5, 1993 MAIN-B board: Page B-i, B-1,
through B-10
Rev. D
February 28, 1994
Page 1-33
Added information for the
Rev. E
April 4, 1995
Page C-i, C-1
through C-10
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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
1-5
1.2.1 Basic Specification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .1-5
1.2.2 Electrical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..................1-7
1.2.3 Reliability Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..................1-7
1.2.4 Environmental Conditions for Operating (Include Imaging Cartridge) .. ..1-7
1.2.5 Environmental Conditions for Storage and Transportation (Exclude
Imaging Cartridge) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ......1-7
1.2.6 Applicable Standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .................1-8
1.2.7 Specifications for Consumable (Imaging Cartridge) . .................1-8
1.2.8 Physical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..................1-8
1.2.9 Software Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...............1-9
1.3 INTERFACE SPECIFICATIONS 1-14
1.3.1 Parallel Interface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .1-14
1.3.2 Serial Interface (Except for the Action Laser 1000) . . . . . . . . . . . . .....1-16
Optional interface (Action Laser 1000 Only) . . .....1-18
1.4 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
1-19
1.4.1 Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .....1-19
1.4.2 Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .....1-21
Displayof Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. ..1-24
1.4.3.1 Status Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .....1-24
1.4.3.2 Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .....1-25
1.4.3.3 Power On Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .....1-26
Printer Sharing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .....1-27
1.4.4.1 individual Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .....1-27
1.4.4.2 Auto Sense Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. ..1-28
, 1.4.4.3 Data Receive Buffer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. ...1-28
1.4.5 Controller RAM Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .....1-29
1.4.6 Optional Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. ... ... ...
Emulation Mode Switch Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .....1-31
1.4.7.1 Emulation Switch by SPL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .....1-31
1.4.7.2 Intelligent Emulation Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .....1-31
1.4.8 Resolution Improvement Technology. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. ...1-32
1.4.9 EEPROM Reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .....1-33
1.5 MAIN COMPONENTS
1-34
1.5.1
1.5.2
1.5.3
1.5.4
1.5.5
. .
.
1.5.6
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1.5.7
1.5.8
C108 MAIN Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Board Upgrade Board) . .. .. . . . .....1-36
Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. ...1-37
Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. ...1-38
Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. ...1-38
Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. ...1-39
PRINTHEAD UNIT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..1-39
FUSING UNIT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .....1-40
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1.5.9 Drive Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1.5.10 IMAGING CARTRIDGE.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-40
Lower Paper Cassette . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-41
1.5.12 Face Up Output Tray. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-41
List of Figures
Figure 1-1. Exterior View of the and Action Laser 1000/1500 . 1-1
Figure 1-2. Printable Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6
Figure l-3. Signal Timing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14
Figure l-4. Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-19
Figure l-5. Menu Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-21
Figure l-6. in Menu Map . . . . . . . . . .....1-21
Figure l-7. in Epson GU2Mode Menu Map . . . . . . .....1-22
Figure l-8. in Menu Map . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-22
Figure l-9. Level 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-23
Figurel-10.individual Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-27
Figure l-n. Auto Sense Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .....1-28
Figure l-12. Receive Buffer Allocation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-28
Figure 1-13. Emulation Switch by SPL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .....1-31
Figurel-14.intelligent Emulation Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-31
Figure 1-15. Effect of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .....1-32
Figure l-16. Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-32
Figure l-17. Component Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-34
Figure l-18. Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-35
Figure 1-19. Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .....1-36
Figure l-20. Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-37
Figure l-21. Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .....1-38
Figure 1-22. Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-38
Figure 1-23. Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-39
Figure 1-24. PRINTHEAD UNIT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .....1-39
Figure 1-25. FUSING UNIT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-40
Figure l-26. Drive Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .....1-40
Figure 1-27. IMAGING CARTRIDGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .....1-40
Figure l-28. Lower Paper Cassette . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-41
Figure l-29. Face Up Output Tray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table
Table
Table
Table
List of Tables
-1. Differences in Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
-2. Options for and Action Laser 1000/1500 . ........1-3
-3. PaperFeed Methods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. ....1-5
-4. Paper Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table l-5. Special Papers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6
Table l-6. Electrical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. ...1-7
Table 1-7. Differences between EPSON and GU2 in the HP
Emulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 1-8. Built-in Fonts Laser 1000). . . . . . . . . . . . . .....1-10
Table l-9. Built-in Fonts Laser 1500 and
Laser 1000 with Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .....1-10
Table 1-10. Built-in Fonts with GQ Chip) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Table 1-11. Built-in Fonts with GQ Chip Option and with
Board and GQ Chip) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .....1-12
Table 1-12. Signal Timing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..1-14
Table l-13. Parallel Interface Pin Assignment . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.1-15
Table l-14. Serial interface Connector Pin Assignments . . . . . . . . . . . . .....1-16
Table Status Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .....1-24
Table Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-25
Table l-17. Displayat Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .....1-26
RAM Chip Combinations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .....1-30
Table l-19. Differences in Components MAIN Board . . . . . .....1-36
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Service Manual Genera/Description
1.1 FEATURES
and the 1000/1500 are non-impact page printers that combine a
semi-conductor laser with technology. printers are small and light, and
feature high-speed, high-resolution printing. Also, maintenance is very easy, as a result of various
built-in diagnostic functions. The main features are:
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No ozone
Printing speed —6 PPM
Resolution —3W
Light weight — about 10 (22 lb.)
Small footprint
Face-down tray (standard) /face-up tray (optional)
High-performance controller (the
controller’s CPU is a 16.67 MHz Motorola 68000)
Easy maintenance
1000 has HP 11P emulation mode
1500 has HP emulation mode
to
PCL5 Upgrade
1000 can be upgraded from HP ‘ .
emulation mode with the optional Epson
Board
card
Optional Epson GL identity card
High-speed serial communication rate of 38400 bps (except for the 1000)
A multi-user, multi-emulation mode
Various types of fonts available in font cards and cartridges
(Intelligent Emulation Switch) allows switching of the printer mode between
mode and another mode
SPL (Shared Printer Language) enables switching of
the printer mode by command
In the 1500 and in the 1000 with the optional
Epson Upgrade Board, Resolution Improvement Technology
the print quality by eliminating jagged edges from images and characters.
Figure 1-1 shows an exterior view of the and 1000/1500.
Figure 1-1. Exterior View of the and
Action Laser 1000/1500
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General Description Laser Service Manual
Table 1-1 shows the differences in for 1000, with the
optional Epson Upgrade Board, 1000 with the optional Epson
Upgrade
Table 1-1. Differences in Features
Action Action Laser
Function/
Laser with
1000 with
Action Laser
Specification
1000 1500
Board Board
HP
Emulation
111/l
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111/l
Level
GQ mode
Optional No Optional No
Optional No
Local
Language
No
No
Optional No
Optional No
ROM
Standard
RAM Size
1.OMB 1.OMB
Maximum
RAM Size
(Optional
RAM chips
installed)
Standard
Parallel/ Parallel Parallel/ Parallel Parallel/ Parallel/
Type-B Type-B Type-B Type-B l/F Type-B l/F Type-B l/F
Cards Cards Cards Cards Cards Cards
Optional
(Except (Include (Except (Include (Except (Except
Cards
&
and and except and and except and and
No No
Yes Yes Yes Yes
9 Portrait 9 Portrait
Fonts and Fonts and 9 Portrait 9 Portrait 9 Portrait 9 Portrait
Resident
None None Fonts and 7 Fonts and 7 Fonts and 7 Fonts and 7
Bitmap Fonts
Landscape Landscape Landscape Landscape Landscape Landscape
Fonts Fonts Fonts Fonts Fonts Fonts
(Note) (Note)
Resident
Scalable Fonts
No No
13 fonts 13 fonts 13 fonts 13 fonts
.
Note: Landscape fonts are generated from portrait by
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Laser Manual
Table 1-2 lists the optional units available for the and
Action Laser
Table 1-2. Options for and Action Laser 1000/1500
Machine Type
Cat. No. Description Note Action Action
Laser Laser
For GQ mode (5400
Prestige 12N/L, Yes
Yes Yes Yes
-54091 Bit map font card
12 NOB are usable in
(Note 1),
(Note 1) (Note 2)
(Note
mode)
1410-5414
HP bit map font card For HP emulation mode
Yes Yes Yes Yes
For HP and GQ
5430 mode fonts
font card
Yes Yes Yes
are also usable in
Yes
mode)
22 scalable font card
For GQ mode
Yes Yes
(Note 1)
(Note 1) ‘0‘0
51 scalable font card For HP Ill mode Yes
(Note 3)
‘es ‘es
card
supports Postscript’” Yes Yes Yes Yes
language
(Note 4)
(Note 4)
(Note 4) (Note
EPSON GL Identity Supports HP-GL Yes Yes Yes Yes
commands (Note 4)
(Note 4)
(Note 4)
(Note 4]
HP
Epson
111/l emulation
Upgrade
mode (includes Yes
No
Yes
No
Board
EPSON mode)
and support
GQ chip ROM
Supports GQ mode Yes Yes
--
fonts and commands
(Note 5)
(Note 5) ‘0‘0
Local language ROM
supports local Yes
fonts (Note 5)
‘0‘0
RAM chips RAM chip set Yes
Yes Yes Yes
2. RAM chips 2. RAM chip set
Yes
Yes Yes Yes
250 sheet lower
Lower paper cassette
Yes Yes No No
paper cassette (A4)
250 sheet lower
Lower paper cassette No
No
Yes
paper cassette (A/L)
Yes
C81231• Face-up tray
Yes
Yes
Yes Yes
SO51O11 Imaging cartridge Toner cartridge
Yes
Yes Yes Yes
Serial interface card
No
No
Yes
No
>82307’/ 32KB serial interface
Yes
Yes Yes
Yes
card
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Table 1-2. Options for and Action Laser 1000/1500
Machine Type
Cat. No.
Description
Note
Action Action
5000 5200
Laser Laser
1000 1500
0’/ parallel
C82311“
Yes
Yes Yes Yes
interface card
LocalTalk
rM
card
Yes Yes Yes Yes
IEEE-488
No No No No
interface card
COAX interface card
Yes Yes Yes Yes
TWINAX interface Yes Yes
Yes Yes
card
Notes:
1. GQ mode can be used, if the optional GQ chip is installed.
2.
The ActionLaser 1000/1500 uses only card 5400.
3. Scalable fonts for HP LaserJet III mode can used, if the optional Epson Upgrade
Board is installed.
4.
Requires added memory (RAM) over a total 1.5 MB (including standard RAM).
5. The ROM chip option and local language ROM be used at the same time.

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,
,
1.2 SPECIFICATIONS
This section provides statistical data for the and ActionLaser
Basic Specifications
Printing method: Laser beam scanning and dry
Resolution:
300 (dots per inch)
Printing speed:
6 PPM (pages per minute)
First printing time Less than 19 seconds (facedown output)
Less than 20 seconds (face-up output)
Warm-up time: Less than 35 seconds (at rated current and 23° C (73° F) temperature)
Paper supply: See Table 1-3.
Table 1-3. Paper Feed Methods
Paper Supply
Auto feed
Standard built-in
paper bin
Manual feed
Lower paper cassette (Optional)
Notes:
Paper Size
(Beam Weight)
I
150 A4,LT,GLT,EXE,
16 to 24 lb.
I
Envelopes made
to 10
Commercial-10 of 20 to 24 lb. (75
to paper
Any size
16 to 42 lb.
(Note 2)
250 A4 or LT
16 to 24 lb.
●
1.
lb. (ream weight) = 500 sheets of 17x 22 inch paper; 1 g/m
2
= 0.2659763 lb.
2. Paper size range: width
3.63to 8.5 inches
length 5.85 to 14.0 inches (148.5 to 356 mm)
Paper types:
See Table
Table 1-4. Paper Types
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Standard paper Xerox”
4024 paper
20 lb.
Regular photocopier paper
Normal paper
Bond paper
16 to 24 lb. (60 to 90
Card (90 to 157
Envelopes
Special
papers
Letterhead
Transparency sheets
Colored
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Usability special papers:
See Table 1-5.
Table 1-5. Usability of Special Papers
input
output OHP Envelopes
Labels Stock
Letterhead
Standard Face down
PP
‘.
R
built-in paper
bin
Face up
RR
R
Lower paper Face down
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P
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cassette Face up
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P
R: Reliable feeding and good image quality.
P: Possible, but better avoided.
I: Impossible.
Paper feed alignment and direction:
Center alignment for all sizes
Paper ejection: Face down; face up (optional)
Output tray capacity: 100 sheets (face down)
20 sheets (face up) (standard paper)
Printable area (standard paper): See Figure 1-2.
Printable Area
,
.
Figure 1-2. Printable Area
Note: The actual printable area depends on the printer mode.
Noise: Less than 35 (standby)
Less than 47 (operating)
Ozone density: Less than 0.01 ppm
Toxicity:
No toxicity exists in toner, or plastic materials
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1.2.2 Electrical Specifications
Table 1-6. Electrical Specifications
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Description
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100 V Version
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200 V Version
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Rated voltage
100-120 220-240
Input voltage range
90-132 198-264
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Rated frequency range
50-60 Hz
Input frequency range
47-63 Hz
Rated current
5.5 A 3.3 A
Power consumption Less than 600 W
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1.2.3 Reliability Specifications
MPBF (Mean Prints Between Failures): Over 25,000 Sheets
Note: indicates average number of pages printed before occurrence of problem requiring
replacement or
MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures):
Jam rate:
Feed failure:
Multiple paper feeds:
Paper curl height:
Leading edge bending (1 cm or more):
(Mean Time To Repair):
Durability:
3000 Power on hours
1 out of sheets or less (excluding feeding)
1 out of 2,000 sheets or less (excluding multiple-sheet feeding)
1 out of 500 sheets or less
30 mm (1.2 inches) or less
1 out of 1,000 sheets
30 minutes or less
5 years or 180,0000 sheets
1.2.4 Environmental Conditions for Operating (Include Imaging Cartridge)
Temperature:
10to35‘C (50 to 95 ‘F)
Humidity: 15 to 85
Altitude: m feet) or lower
Levelness:
Printer should be installed on a level plane.
3,000 I UX or less (Must not be exposed to direct sunlight.)
Surrounding space: Printer should have at least 100 mm clearance on its sides
and rear.
1.2.5 Environmental Conditions for Storage and
(Exclude Imaging Cartridge)
Temperature:
Oto35‘C (32 to 95 “F) over full storage term
-20 to55“C to 131 “F) under extreme conditions
(Extremes are allowable for up to full storage term)
Temperature variation must be10‘C (18 ‘F) or less
Humidity:
30to85‘%oRH over full storage term
10 to 95 under extreme conditions
(Extremes are allowable for up to 1/30 of full storage term)
Drop test:
Clear to Level 1
Vibration:
Vibration frequency 5 to Hz and 100 5 Hz
Acceleration
3direction
Resistance to atmospheric pressure:
More than 613 mb
Storage term: 24
months (following date of manufacture)
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1.2.6 Applicable Standards
120 model:
220/240 model:
Regulations (Laser radiation)
120 model:
EMI
120 model:
220/240
model:
Others
Toner:
Ozone:
Materials:
UL 1950, CSA 22.2 Deviation 220
EN 60950 (I
Class 1
O&37 (Laser Class
FCC Part 15 Subpart B Class B
FTZ 0871 Class B, 0875 Part 1),
No effect human health. (OSHA-TSCA,
No effect human health.
Less than 0.01 mmp
other (5th edition)
SWISS Environmental Law (No must be contained)
1.2.7 Specification for Consumable Cartridge)
Life: 6,000 pages
Note: continuous printing mode with paper at a 5% image ratio ratio).
The life varies, depending on the printing mode (continuous or intermittent) the
image ratio.
Environmental Conditions for Storage and Transportation
Temperature:
Humidity:
Drop test:
Vibration:
Resistance to atmospheric pressure:
Storage term:
1.2.8 Physical Specifications
Dimensions:
Printer:
With lower cassette:
With face-up tray:
With lower cassette and
face-up tray:
Weight:
With lower cassette;
With face-up tray;
With lower cassette and
face-up tray;
Oto30“C(32 to 86 ‘F) over full storage term
-20 to40“C (-4 to 104 “F) under extreme condition
(Extremes are allowable for up to 1/30 of full storage term)
Temperature variations must be10“C (18 or less.
30 to 85 over full storage term
10to95‘%oRH under extreme conditions
(Extremes are allowable for up to 1/30 of full storage term)
Height 76 cm (30.4 inches)
Same as printer
More than 740 mb
18 months (following date of manufacture)
368(W) X 456(D) X
14.5(W) x x 8.9(H) inches
368(W) 480(D) 336(H) mm
18.9(D) x 13.2(H) inches
632(D)
24.9(D) x 14.2(H) inches
657(D) X 430(H) mm
14.5(W) x 25.9(D) x 16.9(H) inches
Approx. 10 Kg (22 lb.) (consumable, excluding all options)
Approx. 12.8 Kg (28.3 lb.)
Approx. 10.1 Kg (22.3 lb.)
Approx. 12.9 Kg (28.6 lb.)
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1.2.9 Software Specifications
Built-in
The Epson
HP 11P emulation: 1000)
HP
emulation mode: 1500)
Epson mode mode and mode):
9-pin emulation mode
24-pin mode
mode is similar the mode included in the HP
emulation. Table 1-7 shows the differences between Epson mode and
the mode in the HP emulation. in Epson mode,
the operator can enter mode without sending the
(Enter mode)
command. If the operator’s application software cannot send the command,
then use this mode. -
Table 1-7. Differences between EPSON and
in the HP LaserJet” Emulation
EPSON Mode
for HP
Emulation Mode
mode
Does not exist Exists as the initial mode
Supported
Auto eject setting Not available
Reduced printing
setting in
Switch to
Not
supported
Reset (ESC E)
Ejects paper and then paper, switches to
initializes and then initializes
PJL, EJL, and ES
Supported supported
Advance Full Page
Not
Notes: EPSON mode has two operational modes. One is mode; the other is the
mode.
mode emulates the mode in the HP emulation. ‘l’he
user can print with software that supports the HP series plotter.
The mode features the co
remands of the mode, plus two additional
commands. The mode emulates some of the plotter 7475A, etc.)
commands. If the application software uses unsupported coremands for the
mode, print cannot be assured.
Optional modes:
HP emulation 1000)
EPSON 1000)
Page mode mode)
Postscript mode (all models)
EPSON GL mode (all models)
Auxiliary software: Hex dump
Status sheet
Font sampie
Built-in fonts: See Table 1-8 through Table 1-11.
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