Epson FX-2180 - Impact Printer User manual

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SERVICE MANUAL
FX-2180
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General Notice: Other product names used herein are for identification purpose only and may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective
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Copyright © 1996 SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION. Printed in Japan.

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. NOWORK SHOULD BE PERFORMED ON THE UNIT BY PERSONS UNFAMILIER 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.

PREFACE
This manual describes basic functions, theory of electrical and mechanical operations, maintenance and repair procedures of FX-2180. 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. The
chapters are organized as follows:
CHAPTER 1. PRODUCT DESCRIPTIONS
Provides a general overview and specifications of the product.
CHAPTER 2. OPERATING PRINCIPLES
Describes the theory of electrical and mechanical operations of the product.
CHAPTER 3. TROUBLESHOOTING
Provides the step-by-step procedures for troubleshooting.
CHAPTER 4. DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY
Describes the step-by-step procedures for disassembling and assembling the
product.
CHAPTER 5. ADJUSTMENTS
Provides Epson-approved methods for adjustment.
CHAPTER 6. MAINTENANCE
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
Rev. Date Page(s) Contents
A 1998/04/02 All First release

TABLE OF CONTENTS
PRODUCT DESCRIPTIONS
1.1 SPECIFICATIONS.........................................................................................................................................................1-1
1.2 OPERATION..................................................................................................................................................................1-8
1.2.1 Control Panel Operation.....................................................................................................................................................................1-8
1.2.1.1 Switches....................................................................................................................................................................................1-8
1.2.1.2 Lamps .......................................................................................................................................................................................1-9
1.2.2 Buzzer..................................................................................................................................................................................................1-9
1.3 SPECIAL FUNCTION ..................................................................................................................................................1-10
1.3.1 Operation at power on......................................................................................................................................................................1-10
1.3.1.1 Self Test..................................................................................................................................................................................1-10
1.3.1.2 Default Setting.........................................................................................................................................................................1-10
1.3.1.3 Data Dump..............................................................................................................................................................................1-11
1.3.1.4 Clear EEPROM.......................................................................................................................................................................1-11
1.3.1.5 Clear EEPROM for driving line counter for ribbon changing timing.........................................................................................1-11
1.3.1.6 Alternate copy mode ..............................................................................................................................................................1-11
1.3.1.7 Bi-D Adjustment ......................................................................................................................................................................1-12
1.4 CONSUMABLES & OPTIONS.....................................................................................................................................1-12
1.4.1 Consumables....................................................................................................................................................................................1-12
1.4.2 Options..............................................................................................................................................................................................1-12
OPERATING PRINCIPLES
2.1 OVERVIEW....................................................................................................................................................................2-1
2.1.1 Printer Mechanism..............................................................................................................................................................................2-1

2.1.2 Power Supply Circuit..........................................................................................................................................................................2-2
2.1.2.1 Power Supply Overview ............................................................................................................................................................2-2
2.1.3 Control Circuit.....................................................................................................................................................................................2-3
2.1.3.1 Overview of Control Circuit Operation.......................................................................................................................................2-3
TROUBLESHOOTING
3.1 OVERVIEW....................................................................................................................................................................3-1
3.2 TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION.........................................................................................................................3-1
3.2.1 Printhead.............................................................................................................................................................................................3-1
3.2.2 Detectors.............................................................................................................................................................................................3-2
3.2.3 Motors..................................................................................................................................................................................................3-3
3.2.4 Error Codes with Indications and Buzzer.........................................................................................................................................3-3
3.3 UNIT LEVEL TROUBLESHOOTING.............................................................................................................................3-4
3.4 REPAIRING THE POWER SUPPLY BOARD................................................................................................................3-7
3.5 REPAIRING C244 MAIN BOARD ASSEMBLY .............................................................................................................3-9
3.6 REPAIRING THE PRINTER MECHANISM..................................................................................................................3-12
DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY
4.1 OVERVIEW....................................................................................................................................................................4-1
4.1.1 Precaution...........................................................................................................................................................................................4-1
4.1.2 Tools....................................................................................................................................................................................................4-1
4.1.3 Service Check After Repair................................................................................................................................................................4-2
4.1.4 Specifications for Screws..................................................................................................................................................................4-3
4.2 DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY................................................................................................................................4-4
4.2.1 Preparation for Disassembly the Printer ..........................................................................................................................................4-5

4.2.2 Removing the Panel Board Assembly ..............................................................................................................................................4-6
4.2.3 Removing the Printhead.....................................................................................................................................................................4-7
4.2.4 Removing the HP Sensor...................................................................................................................................................................4-8
4.2.5 Removing the PW Sensor Assembly ................................................................................................................................................4-9
4.2.6 Removing the Platen Assembly.......................................................................................................................................................4-10
4.2.7 Removing the Upper Housing Assembly........................................................................................................................................4-11
4.2.8 Removing the Case Open Sensor Assembly..................................................................................................................................4-12
4.2.9 Removing the Printer Mechanism...................................................................................................................................................4-13
4.2.9.1 Removing the CR Motor Assembly .........................................................................................................................................4-14
4.2.9.2 Removing the PF Motor ..........................................................................................................................................................4-15
4.2.9.3 Removing the PG Sensor Assembly.......................................................................................................................................4-16
4.2.9.4 Removing the Right Frame Assembly.....................................................................................................................................4-17
4.2.9.5 Disassembling the Right Frame Assembly..............................................................................................................................4-18
4.2.9.6 Removing the Left Frame Assembly.......................................................................................................................................4-20
4.2.9.7 Removing the Ribbon Drive (RD) Assembly ...........................................................................................................................4-21
4.2.9.8 Removing the CR Assembly ...................................................................................................................................................4-22
4.2.9.9 Removing the Rear PE Sensor Assembly...............................................................................................................................4-24
4.2.9.10 Removing the Front PE Sensor Assembly............................................................................................................................4-24
4.2.9.11 Removing the Main Board Assembly ....................................................................................................................................4-25
4.2.9.12 Removing the Power Supply board Assembly ......................................................................................................................4-26
4.2.10 Disassembly and Assembly of CSF Bin 1.....................................................................................................................................4-27
4.2.10.1 Disassembling the Right Side Block......................................................................................................................................4-27
4.2.10.2 Disassembling Paper Support Block Assembly.....................................................................................................................4-28
4.2.10.3 Removing the Paper Eject Assembly Cover..........................................................................................................................4-30
4.2.11 Disassembly and Assembly of CSF Bin 2.....................................................................................................................................4-31
4.2.11.1 Disassembling the Right Side Block......................................................................................................................................4-31
4.2.11.2 Disassembling the Paper Support Block Assembly...............................................................................................................4-32

ADJUSTMENT
5.1 ADJUSTMENT OVERVIEW...........................................................................................................................................5-1
5.1.1 Required Adjustment..........................................................................................................................................................................5-1
5.1.2 Required Adjustment Tools...............................................................................................................................................................5-1
5.2 ADJUSTMENT AND RESETTING.................................................................................................................................5-2
5.2.1 Platen Gap Adjustment ......................................................................................................................................................................5-2
5.2.2 Bi-directional Print Alignment (Bi-d) Adjustment.............................................................................................................................5-4
5.2.2.1 Bi-d Adjustment using the Setting Diskette...............................................................................................................................5-4
5.2.2.2 Bi-D Adjustment from the Control Panel ...................................................................................................................................5-6
5.2.3 Factory Settings..................................................................................................................................................................................5-7
5.2.4 TPE Level Reset..................................................................................................................................................................................5-8
MAINTENANCE
6.1 PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE .....................................................................................................................................6-1
6.2 APPLYING LUBRICATION ...........................................................................................................................................6-1
APPENDIX
7.1 CONNECTOR SUMMARY.............................................................................................................................................7-1
7.2 CIRCUIT BOARD COMPONENT LAYOUT...................................................................................................................7-5
7.3 EXPLODED DIAGRAMS...............................................................................................................................................7-7
7.4 CIRCUIT BOARD DIAGRAMS ....................................................................................................................................7-11

PRODUCT DESCRIPTIONS
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FX-2180 Service Manual Product Descriptions
Rev. A 1-1
1.1 SPECIFICATIONS
This printer is based on FX-2170. The printing speed and copy ability and
etc., are increased than that. So, almost main components of this printer is
similar to that.
This section describes the specifications of this printer as followings;
PRINTING SPECIFICATION
Print method Impact dot matrix
Number of pin 18 pins
Print pin arrangement 9 ×2
Print pin diameter 0.0114 inch (0.29mm)
Color Monochrome
Print direction Bi-direction with logical seeking
PRINT SPEED & PRINTABLE COLUMN
Table 1-1. Print Speed & Column
Printing mode Character Printable Printing speed (cps)
pitch column Normal Copy 1 Copy 2
High speed draft 10 cpi 136 506 439 337
Draft 10 cpi 136 380 330 284
12 cpi 163 455 396 341
15 cpi 204 380 285 285
Draft 17 cpi 233 325 282 244
condensed 20 cpi 272 380 330 284
Draft
emphasized 10 cpi 136 190 165 142
NLQ 10 cpi 136 95 82 71
12 cpi 163 114 99 85
15 cpi 204 94 71 31
 When the power supply voltage drops to the lower limit, the printer
stops printing and then starts printing remain on that line again more
slowly than before.
 When the head temperature rises to the upper limit, the printer stops
printing. When the head temperature falls to the normal level, the
printer starts printing again more slowly than before.
 Copy 1 : when paper thickness level is set 3.
 Copy 2 : When paper thickness lever is set 4 or more.
RESOLUTION
Table 1-2. Resolution
Printing mode Horizontal
density Vertical density Adjacent dot print
high speed draft 90 dpi 72 dpi No
Draft 120 dpi 72 dpi No
Draft condensed 240 dpi 720 dpi No
Draft
emphasized 120 dpi 72 dpi Yes
NLQ 240 dpi 144 dpi No
Bit image 60,72,80,90 or
120 dpi 72 dpi Yes
120 or 240 dpi 72 dpi No
PRINTABLE AREA
 Cut sheet
Printable Area
PW
LM RM
PL
TM
BM
Figure 1-1. Printable Area (Cut sheet)

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Table 1-3. Printable Area (Cut Sheet)
Single sheet Multi part
Width (PW) Refer to Paper / Media Refer to Paper / Media
Length (PL) Refer to Paper / Media Refer to Paper / Media
Left margin (LM) 3mm or more
(PW≤364mm)
25mm or more
(PW=420mm)
3mm or more
(PW≤364mm)
25mm or more
(PW=420mm)
Right margin (RM) 3mm or more
(PW≤364mm)
25mm or more
(PW=420mm)
3mm or more
(PW≤364mm)
25mm or more
(PW=420mm)
Top margin (TM) 4.2mm or more 4.2mm or more
Bottom margin (BM) 4.2mm or more 4.2mm or more
Notice : Maximum horizontal printable area is 345.2mm.
 Envelope
Printable Area
PW
LM RM
PL
TM
BM
Figure 1-2. Printable Area (Envelope)
Table 1-4. Printable Area (Envelope)
Envelope
Width (PW) Refer to Paper / Media
Length (PL) Refer to Paper / Media
Left margin (LM) 3mm or more
Right margin (RM) 3mm or more
Top margin (TM) 4.2mm or more
Bottom margin (BM) 4.2mm or more
 Continuous paper
PW
LM RM
PL
TM
BM
Printable Area
Figure 1-3. Printable Area (Continuous paper)
Table 1-5. Printable Area (Continuous paper)
Envelope
Width (PW) Refer to Paper / Media
Length (PL) Refer to Paper / Media
Left margin (LM) 3mm or more
Right margin (RM) 3mm or more
Top margin (TM) 4.2mm or more
Bottom margin (BM) 4.2mm or more

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 Roll paper
PW
LM RM
TM
BM
Printable Area
Figure 1-4. Printable Area (Roll paper)
Table 1-6. Printable Area (Continuous paper)
Envelope
Width (PW) Refer to Paper / Media
Length (PL) Refer to Paper / Media
Left margin (LM) 3mm or more
Right margin (RM) 3mm or more
Top margin (TM) 4.2mm or more
Bottom margin (BM) 4.2mm or more
PAPER HANDLING
Feeding method Friction feed Front / Rear
Push tractor feed Front / Rear
Push & Pull tractor feed Front / Rear
Pull tractor feed Front / Rear / Bottom
Optional Feeding CSF Bin 1 / Bin 2 feed
Pull Tractor feed
Roll paper feed Rear
Paper path Manual insertion Front / Rear in , Top out
CSF Rear in, Top out
Tractor Front / Rear / bottom in,
Top out
Feed speed Normal 61ms (1/6inch feed)
0.127MPS or 5.0IPS
(continuous)
Copy mode 83ms (1/6inch feed)
0.078MPS or 3.1IPS
(continuous)
PAPER / MEDIA
 Single sheet
Table 1-7. Paper Specification (Single sheet)
Front entry Rear entry
Minimum Maximum Minimum Maximum
Width (inch)
(mm) 3.9 100 16.5 420 3.9 100 16.5 420
Length(inch)
(mm) 5.8 148 16.5 420 3.9 100 16.5 420
Thickness
(inch)
(mm) 0.0025 0.065 0.0055 0.14 0.0025 0.065 0.0055 0.14
Weight(g/m2)
(lb) 52 14 90 24 52 14 90 24
Quality Plain paper, Recycled paper
Not curled / Not folded / Not
crumpled
Plain paper, Recycled paper
Not curled / Not folded / Not
crumpled
Notice : Recycled paper printing is available only under normal temperature
and humidity condition.

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 Multi part
Table 1-8. Paper Specification (Multi part sheet)
Front entry Rear entry
Minimum Maximum Minimum Maximum
Width (inch)
(mm) 3.9 100 16.5 420 3.9 100 16.5 420
Length(inch)
(mm) 5.8 148 16.5 420 3.9 100 16.5 420
Copies Original + 5 Original + 5
Total
Thickness
(inch)
(mm) 0.0047 0.012 0.018 0.46 0.0047 0.012 0.018 0.46
Weight(g/m2)
(lb) 40 12 58 15 40 12 58 15
Quality Plain paper, Recycled paper
Not curled / Not folded / Not
crumpled
Plain paper, Recycled paper
Not curled / Not folded / Not
crumpled
Jointing Line glue at the top or one
side of form Line glue at the top of form
 Envelope
Table 1-9. Paper Specification (Multi part sheet)
Front entry Rear entry
Min. Max. Minimum Maximum
Envelope
No. 6 Width (inch) (mm) 6.5 165
Length(inch)
(mm) 3.9 92
Envelope
No. 10 Width (inch) (mm) 9.5 241
Length(inch)
(mm) 4.1 105
Total Thickness (inch)
(mm) 0.0063 0.16 0.020 0.52
Weight (g/m2)
(lb) 40 12 58 15
Quality BOND paper, Plain paper
or AIR MAIL
Not curled / Not folded /
Not crumpled
Notice : Envelope printing is available only under normal temperature
and humidity condition.
Notice : Envelope should be inserted from rear entrance only.
Notice : Envelope setting is landscape direction.

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 Continuous paper
Table 1-10. Paper Specification (Continuous paper)
Front entry Rear entry Bottom entry
Min. Max. Min. Max. Min. Max.
Width (inch)
(mm) 4 101.6 16 406.4 4 101.6 16 406.4 4 101.6 16 406.4
Length (inch)
(mm) 4 101.6 22 558.8 4 101.6 22 558.8 4 101.6 22 558.8
Copies Original + 5 Original + 5 Original + 5
Total Thickness
(inch)
(mm) 0.0025 0.065 0.018 0.046 0.0025 0.065 0.018 0.046 0.0025 0.065 0.018 0.046
Weight
(Without Multi part)
(g/m2)
(lb) 52 12 82 22 52 12 82 22 52 12 82 22
Weight (one sheet
of Multi part)
(g/m2)
(lb) 40 12 58 15 40 12 58 15 40 12 58 15
Quality Plain paper, Recycled paper, Carbonless multi part
paper
Jointing Point glue or paper staple (both side)
Notice : Original + 6 copies paper is available in pull tractor feed.
 Continuous paper with labels
Table 1-11. Paper Specification (Continuous paper with Labels)
Front entry Rear entry Bottom entry
Min. Max. Min. Max. Min. Max.
Label size
(inch)
(mm) 15/16 ×2.5
23.8 ×63.5 15/16 ×2.5 23.8 ×63.5
Width (inch)
(mm) 4 101.6 16 406.4 4 101.6 16 406.4
Length(inch)
(mm) 4 101.6 22 558.8 4 101.6 22 558.8
Base sheet
Thickness
(inch)
(mm) 0.0028 0.07 0.0035 0.09
0.0028
0.07 0.0035 0.09
Total
Thickness
(g/m2)
(lb) 0.0063 0.16 0.0075 0.19
0.0063
0.16 0.0075 0.19
Label Weight
(g/m2)
(lb) 68 17 68 17
Quality A VERY
CONTINUOUS
FORM LABEL, A
VERY MINI-LINE
LABELS or the
same quality labels

A VERY
CONTINUOUS
FORM LABEL, A
VERY MINI-LINE
LABELS or the
same quality labels
Notice : Original + 6 copies paper is available in pull tractor feed.
Notice : The base sheet of label must be continuous paper.
Notice : The continuous paper with labels should be inserted from front or
bottom entrance.

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 Roll paper
Table 1-12. Paper Specification (Multi part sheet)
Front entry Rear entry
Min. Max. Minimum Maximum
Width (inch)
(mm) 8.5 216
Length (inch)
(mm)  
Thickness
(inch)
(mm) 0.0028 0.07 0.0035 0.09
Weight (g/m2)
(lb) 52 14 82 22
Quality Plain paper
Not curled / Not folded /
Not crumpled
INTERFACE
Standard Bi-directional parallel interface
(IEEE-1284 nibble mode)
Option Type-B interface level 2
SOFTWARE SPECIFICATION
Control code ESC/P
IBM 2381 Plus Emulation
Fonts 2 LQ & 1 draft Bitmap typefaces
8 Barcode fonts
Character table Standard version 11 tables
NLSP version 20 tables
Input buffer 64 kB
ENVIRONMENT CONDITION
Temperature 5 - 35°C (Operation)
15 - 25°C (Recycled paper, envelope,
label or roll paper printing)
-30 - 60°C (Non-operation)
Humidity 10 - 80%RH (Operation)
30 - 60%RH (Recycled paper, envelope,
label or roll paper printing)
ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATION
120V version
Rated voltage AC120V
Input voltage range AC 99 - 132V
Rated frequency range 50 - 60Hz
Input frequency range 49.5 - 60.5Hz
Rated current 1.0A (max. 1.8A)
Power consumption Approx. 46W (ISO/IEC10561 Letter pattern)
Energy Star program compliant
Insulation resistance 10MΩmin. (AC line - Chassis, 500V)
Dielectric strength AC1000V rms 1 minute or
AC1200V rms 1 second (AC line - Chassis)
230V version
Rated voltage AC220 - 240V
Input voltage range AC 198 - 264V
Rated frequency range 50 - 60Hz
Input frequency range 49.5 - 60.5Hz
Rated current 0.5A (max. 0.9A)
Power consumption Approx. 46W (ISO/IEC10561 Letter pattern)
Energy Star program compliant
Insulation resistance 10MΩmin. (AC line - Chassis, 500V)
Dielectric strength AC1500V rms 1 minute (AC line - Chassis)
UPS (Universal Power Supply) version
Rated voltage AC100-120V / AC220 - 240V
Input voltage range AC90 - 132V / AC 198 - 264V
Rated frequency range 50 - 60Hz
Input frequency range 49.5 - 60.5Hz
Rated current 1.1A (max.1.8A) / 0.5A (max. 0.9A)
Power consumption Approx. 46W (ISO/IEC10561 Letter pattern)
Energy Star program compliant
Insulation resistance 10MΩmin. (AC line - Chassis, 500V)
Dielectric strength AC1500V rms 1 minute (AC line - Chassis)

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PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Dimensions 639mm(W) ×402mm(D) ×257mm(H)
(with CSF bin1) 639mm(W) ×469mm(D) ×380mm(H)
(with CSF bin2) 639mm(W) ×598mm(D) ×411mm(H)
Weight Approx. 13kg
(with CSF bin1) 16.3kg
(with CSF bin2) 17.2kg
RELIABILITY
Total print volume 7.5 million lines (except printhead)
MTBF 10000POH
Printhead life Approx. 300 million characters
SAFETY APPROVAL
120V version
Safety standard UL1950
CSA C22.2 No.950
EMI FCC part 15 subpart B class B
CSA C108.8 class B
230V version
Safety standard EN60950 (TÜV, NEMKO)
EMI EN55022(CISPR pub.22) class B
AS/NZS 3548 class B
UPS version
Safety standard UL1950
CSA C22.2 No.950
EN60950 (TÜV, NEMKO)
EMI FCC part 15 subpart B class B
CSA C108.8 class B
EN55022(CISPR pub.22) class B
AS/NZS 3548 class B
CE MARKING
 230V version & UPS version
Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC
EN60950
EMC Directive 89/336/EEC EN55022 class B
EN61000-3-2
EN61000-3-3
EN50082-1
IEC801-2
IEC801-3
IEC801-4
ACOUSTIC NOISE
Level Approx. 55 dB(A) (ISO 7779 pattern)
INK RIBBON CARTRIDGE
Type Fabric
Color Black
Ribbon life Approx. 12 million characters
(Draft 10cpi, 14 dot/characters)
Figure 1-5. Exterior View of the FX-2180

FX-2180 Service Manual Product Descriptions
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1.2 OPERATION
This section describes user operation.
1.2.1 Control Panel Operation
This printer’s operation panel contains seven switches and nine LED lamps,
as shown below;
Font Pitch Tear Off/Bin Pause Paper Out
Operate
Micro Adjust 3 sec
LF/FF Load/Eject
Draft
Roman
Sans Serif
10 cpi
12 cpi
15 cpi
17 cpi
20 cpi
PS
Tear Off
Bin 1
Bin2
Card
LED Off
LED On
LED Blinks
Figure 1-6. Control Panel
1.2.1.1 Switches

Operate
This switch turns the printer on / off. It is set in the secondary circuit of
the power supply board.
WARNING
As this operate switch is secondary switch, the
primary circuit of power supply circuit is hot
condition when the power cable is connected in
AC line.

Pause
 This switch alternates the printer activity between on line and off line.
 Hold it down over 3 seconds when the printer is in stand-by condition,
and the Micro Adjust functions is enabled. If the switch is pressed
again, this function is disabled.
 Load / Eject
 Pressing it loads cut sheet or continuous paper when the printer is out
of paper.
 Pressing it eject cut sheet to the stacker or continuous paper to the
paper park.
 LF / FF
 Pressing it shortly executes line feed.
 Holding it down for a few seconds executes form feed when
continuous paper is used, or eject cut sheet to the stacker when cut
sheet is used.
 Tear Off
When continuous paper is used, pressing it moves a page to the tear off
position. And pressing it again moves to the next page TOF position.
 Bin
This switch selects CSF bin number or the Card mode*when cut sheet is
used.
“*”: Card mode is for post card or envelope using.
 Font
This switch selects one font of Draft, Roman and Sans serif.
 Pitch
This switch selects one pitch of 10cpi, 12cpi, 15cpi, 20cpi and
Proportional Spacing.

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 Micro Adjust ↑/ ↓
 These switches are effective when the micro adjust function is enable
by Pause switch.
Micro Adjust function executes micro feed backward or forward by
1/216 inch.
 TOF adjustment is enable in the TOF position after loading, and Tear-
off adjustment is enable in the Tear-off position.
1.2.1.2 Lamps
 Pause (Orange)
 It is on when the printer is in pause, and it is off when the printer is on
line condition.
 It blinks when the Micro Adjust function is enabled or printhead is in
hot condition.
 Paper Out (Red)
It is on when the printer is in the paper out condition, and it is off when
the paper is set in the printer.
 Tear Off / Bin (Green)
 Only right LED is on when CSF bin1 is selected.
 Only left LED is on when CSF bin 2 is selected.
 Both LEDs are on when Card mode is selected.
 Both LEDs blink when continuous paper is in the Tear-Off position.
 Both LEDs are off when continuous paper is out of the Tear-Off
position.
 Font (Green)
The font LEDs consist of two LEDs. The current using font is shown by
these two LEDs on/ off combinations.
 Pitch (Green)
The pitch LEDs consist of three LEDs. The current using pitch is shown
by these three LEDs on/ off combinations.
1.2.2 Buzzer
This printer makes buzzer sounds when it discover error or illegal condition,
as listed below:
 Paper Out error
Approx.100ms buzzer sounds three times with two intervals of
approx.100ms.
 Cover open error
Approx.100ms buzzer sounds three times with two intervals of
approx.100ms.
 Release lever operation error
Approx.100ms buzzer sounds five times and approx.100ms interval is
four times.
 Illegal panel operation
One approx.100ms buzzer sounds.