Epson H5200 - TM B/W Thermal Line User manual

EPSON TERMINAL PRINTER
EPL-5000/5200/5200+
#mLm. 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 prwaution which, if ignorwl, could result in serious or fatal personal injury.
Great caution should be exercised in performing procedures preceded by DANGER
Headings.
WAHV/NG 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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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
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.
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 OF SECONBSOURCE ICS OR 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 coti-ined 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
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 be attached 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:
5.7 x 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 exposurel
?his is a semiconductor laser. The maximum power of the laser diode is 5.7 x
10
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W and the wavelen
@h is 780 nm.
For Denmark Users;
ADVARSEL
Usynlig laserstrMng ved i%bning, dir sikkerhedsafbrydere er ude af funktion.
Undg~ udsaXtelse for striWng.
IKlasse 1 laser produkt der opfy
lder IEC825 sikkerheds kravene.
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For Finland, Sweden Users;
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Laitteen kayttaminen muulla kuin tiissa kaytttiohjeessa mainitulla tavall
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aattaa altistaa kiiyttajan turvallisuusluokan 1 ylittavalle nakymattomiill
WMNING
Om apparaten anvirinds pa annat salt an i dema bruksanvisning specificerats,
kan anvandaren utsattas for osynlig laserstr~lning, som tiverskrider griinser
For Norway Users;
ADVARSEL
Dersom
apparatet brukes ptl annen rrdte em spesifisert i deme bruksanvisn-
mg, kan brukeren utsettes for unsynlig laserstri%ling som overskrider grensen
@ laser klasse 1.
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ette er en hafvleder laser. Maksimal effeckt til laserdiode er 5.7x 10”
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algelengde er 780 nm.
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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Hirooka OtSkx
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Shiojiri-shi, Nagarwken.
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For Europe
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[Label inside printer]
The following laser safety label will be attached inside the printer as shown below.
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PREFACE
This manual describes functions, theory of electrical and mechanical operations, maintenance, and repair
of EPL-5000 /5200 and Action Laser 1000/1500.
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 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
EPL-5200+: 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
1.3.3 Optional interface C82305*/C82306* (Action Laser 1000 Only) . . .....1-18
1.4 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
1-19
1.4.1 Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .....1-19
1.4.2 SelecType Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .....1-21
1.4.3 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
1.4.4 Printer Sharing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .....1-27
1.4.4.1 individual Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .....1-27
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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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. ... ... ...
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1.4.7 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
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1.5.8
C108 MAIN Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-35
C82907*ROM-B Board (pCL5/RITech Upgrade Board) . .. .. . . . .....1-36
Control
Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. ...1-37
PWB-A Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. ...1-38
PWB-E Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. ...1-38
PWB-F Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. ...1-39
PRINTHEAD UNIT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..1-39
FUSING UNIT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .....1-40
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1.5.9 Drive Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-40
1.5.10 IMAGING CARTRIDGE.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-40
1.5.11 Lower Paper Cassette . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-41
1.5.12 Face Up Output Tray. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-41
List of Figures
Figure 1-1. Exterior View of the EPL-5000/5200 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. SelecType
Levell Menu Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-21
Figure l-6. SelecType
Levell in LJ-2P&3/P/Si Menu Map . . . . . . . . . .....1-21
Figure l-7. SelecType
Levell in Epson GU2Mode Menu Map . . . . . . .....1-22
Figure l-8. SelecType
Levell in LQand FXMode Menu Map . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-22
Figure l-9. SelecType 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
RITech . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .....1-32
Figure l-16.
RITech Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-32
Figure l-17. Component Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-34
Figure l-18. C108MAlN Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-35
Figure 1-19. C82907*ROM-B Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .....1-36
Figure l-20. Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-37
Figure l-21. PWB-A Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .....1-38
Figure 1-22.
PWB-E Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-38
Figure 1-23.
PWB-F 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1-41
Table
Table
Table
Table
List of Tables
-1. Differences in Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
-2. Options for EPL-5000/5200 and Action Laser 1000/1500 . ........1-3
-3. PaperFeed Methods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. ....1-5
-4. Paper Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
Table l-5. Usabilityof Special Papers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6
Table l-6. Electrical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. ...1-7
Table 1-7. Differences between EPSON GL/2 and GU2 in the HP
LaserJet@
lli/lllP/illSi Emulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9
Table 1-8. Built-in Fonts (EPL-5000/Action Laser 1000). . . . . . . . . . . . . .....1-10
Table l-9. Built-in Fonts (EPL-5200/Action Laser 1500 and EPL-5000/Action
Laser 1000 with
PCL5@ Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .....1-10
Table 1-10. Built-in Fonts (EPL-5000 with GQ Chip) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Table 1-11. Built-in Fonts (EPL-5200 with GQ Chip Option and EPL-5000 with
PCL5@ Board and GQ Chip) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .....1-12
Table 1-12. Signal Timing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..1-14
Table l-13.
Centronics@ Parallel Interface Pin Assignment . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.1-15
Table l-14. Serial interface Connector Pin Assignments . . . . . . . . . . . . .....1-16
Table
1-15. Status Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .....1-24
Table 1-16. Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-25
Table l-17. Displayat Power on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .....1-26
Tabiel-18. RAM Chip Combinations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .....1-30
Table l-19. Differences in Components
forthe C108 MAIN Board . . . . . .....1-36
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EPL4M#52tW/Act&n faser l@W’lSIM Service Manual Genera/Description
1.1 FEATURES
The EPL-5000/5200 and the ActionLaser 1000/1500 are non-impact page printers that combine a
semi-conductor laser with electro-photographic technology. ‘Ihese 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 DPI
Light weight — about 10 kg (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
EPL-5000/ActionLaser 1000 has HP LaserJet@ 11P emulation mode
EPL-5200/ActionLaser 1500 has HP LaserJet@ 111/IIIP/IIISi emulation mode
W emulanon moae to
PCL5
/RITech Upgrade
EPL-5000/ActionLaser 1000 can be upgraded from HP LaserJet@ ‘“ ‘ ‘- ‘ .
LaserJet@ 111/IIIP/IIISi emulation mode with the optional Epson
Board
Optioml PostScript’” IC card
Optional Epson GL identity IC card
High-speed serial communication rate of 38400 bps (except for the
ActionLaser 1000)
A multi-user, multi-emulation mode
Various types of fonts available in font cards and cartridges
IES (Intelligent Emulation Switch) allows switching of the printer mode between PostScript’”
mode and another mode
SPL (Shared Printer Language) enables switching of
the printer mode by command
In the EPL-5200/ActionLaser 1500 and in the EPL-5000/ActionLaser 1000 with the optional
Epson PCL5/RITech Upgrade Board, Resolution Improvement Technology (RITech) ~efines
the print quality by eliminating jagged edges from images and characters.
Figure 1-1 shows an exterior view of the EPL-5000/5200 and ActionLaser 1000/1500.
Figure 1-1. Exterior View of the EPL-5000/5200 and
Action Laser 1000/1500
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General Description EPL-5000/5200/Action Laser
iOOOl1500 Service Manual
Table 1-1 shows the differences in featires for tie EpL-5000, Actionhser 1000, EPL-5000 with the
optional Epson PCL5/RITech Upgrade Board,
ActionLaser 1000 with the optional Epson
PCL5/RITech Upgrade Ward, EpL-5200, and ActionLaser 1~.
Table 1-1. Differences in Features
Action
EPL-5000 Action Laser
Function/ EPL-5000
Laser with
1000 with
EPL%2M Action Laser
Specification
1000
PCL5° PCL5@
1500
Board Board
HP LaserJet@ LaserJet@
LaserJet@ LaserJe{~
LaserJet@ LaserJet@ LaserJet@
Emulation
11P 11P
111/l llP/lllSi
I 11/lllP/lllSi
111/l llP/lllSi 111/lllP/lllSi
Level
(PCL4C”)
(PCL4@) (PCL5@’) (PCL5@) (PCL5~
(PCL5@)
GQ mode
Optional No Optional No
Optional No
Local
Language
No
No
Optional No
Optional No
ROM
Standard
RAM Size 0.5MB 0.5MB 0.5MB 0.5MB
1.OMB 1.OMB
Maximum
RAM Size
(Optional 6.5MB 6.5MB 6.5MB 6.5MB
5.OMB 5.OMB
RAM chips
installed)
Standard
lfF Parallel/ Parallel Parallel/ Parallel Parallel/ Parallel/
RS-232C RS-232C RS-232C RS-232C
Type-B
IIF
Type-B IIF Type-B IIF
Type-B l/F Type-B l/F Type-B l/F
Cards Cards Cards Cards Cards Cards
Optional lfF
(Except (Include (Except (Include (Except (Except
Cards C82305*, C82305*
& C82305*, C82305* & C82305*, C82305*,
C82306*
C82306*
C82306* C82306* C82306* C82306*
and and except and and except and and
C82313*) C82313*) C82313*) C82313*) C82313*) C82313*)
RITech
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
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Note: Landscape fonts are generated from portrait
fonts by frmware.
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Descdption
Table 1-2 lists the optional units available for the
EPL-5000/Action Laser MlO, and EPL-52@/
Action Laser IWO.
Table 1-2. Options for EPL-5000/5200 and Action Laser 1000/1500
Machine Type
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Cat. No. Description Note
EPL- EPL- Action Action
Laser Laser
5000 I 52~
,m
,W
For GQ mode (5400
Prestige 12N/L,
15N/L,
Yes
Yes Yes Yes
i400 -54091 Bit map font card
12 NOB are usable in
(Note 1),
(Note 1) (Note 2)
(Note 2;
ESC/P@ mode)
1410-5414
HP bit map font card For HP emulation mode
Yes Yes Yes Yes
For HP
IJJ and GQ
5430 OCFVBAR-CODE mode (OCR-NB fonts
font card
Yes Yes Yes
are also usable in
Yes
ESC/P@ mode)
C828031 22 scalable font card For GQ mode
Yes Yes
(Note 1)
(Note 1) ‘0‘0
C82608* 51 scalable font card For HP UJ Ill mode Yes
(Note 3)
‘es(N%S3) ‘es
C82609* PostScript’” card
supports Postscript’” Yes Yes Yes Yes
language
(Note 4)
(Note 4)
(Note 4) (Note
4]
EPSON GL Identity
C82602*
~rd
Supports HP-GL Yes Yes Yes Yes
commands (Note 4)
(Note 4)
(Note 4)
(Note 4]
HP LaserJet@
Epson PCL5/
111/l llP/lllSi emulation
C82322* RITech Upgrade
mode (includes Yes
No
Yes
No
Board
EPSON GIJ2 mode)
and
RITech support
GQ chip ROM
Supports GQ mode Yes Yes
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fonts and commands
(Note 5)
(Note 5) ‘0‘0
Local language ROM
supports local Yes
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Ianguage fonts (Note 5)
(N%5) ‘0‘0
C82904* 0.5MByte RAM chips 0.5MByte RAM chip set Yes
Yes Yes Yes
C82905*
2. OMByte RAM chips 2. OMByte RAM chip set
Yes
Yes Yes Yes
~812302 250 sheet lower
Lower paper cassette
Yes Yes No No
paper cassette (A4)
~812301
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
282305’/
:82306’
Serial interface card
No
No
Yes
No
>82307’/ 32KB serial interface
;82308” Yes
Yes Yes
Yes
card
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Table 1-2. Options for EPL-5000/5200 and Action Laser 1000/1500 (Con’t)
Machine Type
Cat. No.
Description
Note
EPL- EPL- Action Action
5000 5200
Laser Laser
1000 1500
C8231 0’/ 32KB parallel
C82311“
Yes
Yes Yes Yes
interface card
C82312*–
LocalTalk
rM
card
Yes Yes Yes Yes
C82313*
32KB IEEE-488
No No No No
interface card
C82314*
COAX interface card
Yes Yes Yes Yes
C82315* TWINAX interface Yes Yes
Yes Yes
card
Notes:
1. GQ mode fonts 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 PCI-i5/RITech Upgrade
Board is installed.
4.
Requires added memory (RAM) over a total 1.5 MB (including standard RAM).
5. The GQ ROM chip option and local language ROM camot be used at the same time.

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Genemlf)esctfptlon
1.2 SPECIFICATIONS
This section provides statistical data for the EPL-5000/52~ and ActionLaser lW3/l!MO.
1.2.1 Basic Specifications
Printing method: Laser beam scanning and dry ekctro-photography
Resolution:
300 DP1 (dots per inch)
Printing speed:
6 PPM (pages per minute) (Ietter/A4)
First printing time (A4/LT):
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:
Capaoity
(2011$7(7#m2)
Paper Size Uaage
Thkkneaa
(Beam Weight)
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150 A4,LT,GLT,EXE,
16 to 24 lb.
LG,GLG
(60to 90g/m2)
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Monarch,D1.,C5, Envelopes made
!5 to 10
Commercial-10 of 20 to 24 lb. (75
to 90gfm2) paper
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Any size feedable
16 to 42 lb.
(Note 2)
(60to 157g/m2)
250 A4 or LT
16 to 24 lb.
(60to 90g/m2)
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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 (92t0216mrn)
length 5.85 to 14.0 inches (148.5 mm to 356 mm)
Paper types:
See Table 14
Table 1-4. Paper Types
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Standard paper Xerox”
4024 W paper
20 lb. (75 dm2)
Regular photocopier paper
Normal paper
Bond paper
16 to 24 lb. (60 to 90 g/m2)
Card stook (90 to 157 @m*)
Envelopes
Special
papers
Labefs
Letterhead
Transparency (OHP) sheets
Colored
oaoer
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Usability of special papers:
See Table 1-5.
Table 1-5. Usability of Special Papers
input
output OHP Envelopes
Labels Card Stock
Letterhead
Standard Face down
P P
‘.
#Y-
R
built-in paper
bin
Face up
R R
; “+ ;
R
Lower paper Face down
I T
P
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cassette Face up
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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
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4.00mm 4.00mm ,
.
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—
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Figure 1-2. Printable Area
Note: The actual printable area depends on the printer mode.
Noise: Less than 35
dB(A) (standby)
Less than 47
dB(A) (operating)
Ozone density: Less than 0.01 ppm
Toxicity:
No toxicity exists in OPC, 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 VAC 220-240 VAC
Input voltage range
90-132 VAC
198-264 VAC
,
,
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: MP13F indicates average number of pages printed before occurrence of problem requiring
replacement or semice.
MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures):
Jam rate:
Feed failure:
Multiple paper feeds:
Paper curl height:
Leading edge bending (1 cm or more):
MTTR (Mean Time To Repair):
Durability:
3000 Power on hours (pOH)
1 out of 2~ sheets or less (excluding multiph+sheet 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
YOM-I
Altitude:
2~ m (8z@ feet) or lower
Levelness:
Printer should be installed on a level plane.
Illurninance: 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 TranspoMion
(Exclude Imaging Cartridge)
Temperature:
Oto35‘C (32 to 95 “F) over full storage term
-20 to55“C (4 to 131 “F) under extreme conditions
(Extremes are allowable for up to l/300f full storage term)
Temperature variation must be10‘C (18 ‘F) jhour or less
Humidity:
30to85‘%oRH over full storage term
10 to 95 YoRH under extreme conditions
(Extremes are allowable for up to 1/30 of full storage term)
Drop test:
Clear to JIS Z0200-1987 Level 1
Vibration:
Vibration frequency 5 to
IW Hz and 100 to 5 Hz
Acceleration
IG
Accelerationdirection 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
Safefy %ndurds
120 VAC model:
220/240
VAC model:
Safety Regulations (Laser radiation)
120 VAC model:
z20/240° VAC model:
EMI
120 VAC model:
220/240
VAC model:
Others
Toner:
OPC:
Ozone:
Materials:
UL 1950, CSA 22.2 Deviation 220
EN 60950 (IEC950), NEMKO (IEC950), SETI (I EC950),
SEMKO (IEC950), DEMKO (IEC950)
FDA(NCDRH) Class 1
VDE O&37 (Laser Class 1)(IEC825), SETI (IEC825), SEMKO
(IEC825), DEMKO (IEC825)
FCC Part 15 Subpart B Class B
FTZ (VDE 0871 Class B, 0875 Part 1), CISPR Pub22
No effect human health. (OSHA-TSCA, EINECS)
No effect human health. (OSHA)
Less than 0.01 mmp
other UL478 (5th edition)
SWISS Environmental Law (No
CdS must be contained)
1.2.7 Specification for Consumable (Imaging Cartridge)
Life: 6,000 pages
Note: In continuous printing mode with A4/letter paper at a 5% image ratio (blacldwhite ratio).
The life varies, depending on the printing mode (continuous or intermittent)
anoXor 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 OF)/hour or less.
30 to 85
YoRH 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 226(H)mm
14.5(W) x 18.O(D) x 8.9(H) inches
368(W)
x 480(D) x 336(H) mm
14.5(W)X 18.9(D) x 13.2(H) inches
368(W) x 632(D) x 360(H)mm
14.5(W)X 24.9(D) x 14.2(H) inches
368(W) x 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 modes:
Note: The Epson
HP LaserJet@ 11P emulation: (EPL-5000/ActionLaser 1000)
HP
LaserJet@ 111/lllP/IIISi emulation mode: (EPL-5200/ActionLaser 1500)
Epson GL/2 mode (LJ3-GL/2 mode and GL-like mode):
(EPL-5200/ActionLaser 1500)
ESC/~ 9-pin (FX-86e/286e, FX-800/1000) emulation mode
ESC/ P@ 24-pin (LQ-25UO) mode
GL/2 mode is similar to the GL/2 mode included in the HP La~rJet@
111/llIP/lIISi emulation. Table 1-7 shows the differences between Epson GL/2 mode and
the GL/2 mode in the HP LaserJet@ 111/lIIP/IIISi emulation. While in Epson GL/2 mode,
the operator can enter
GL/2 mode without sending the ESC Yo#B (Enter GL/2 mode)
command. If the operator’s application software cannot send the
ESC ‘Yo#B command,
then use this mode. -
Table 1-7. Differences between EPSON GU2 and
GL/2 in the HP LaserJet” IIUlllP/lllSi Emulation
EPSON GLJ2 Mode GU2
for HP LaserJet@
lli/lllP/illSi Emulation Mode
PCL mode
Does not exist
I Exists as the initial mode
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PaDer eiect
\ SUPPOrtS PG, AFcommands I Supported inPCL
Auto eject SelecType setting Not available
Reduced printing SeiecType
setting
Avaiiable in PCL
Switch to PCL
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(ESC %#A)
Not SUppOftf3d
supported
Reset (ESC E)
Ejects paper and then
Ejeots paper, switches to PCL,
initializes and then initializes
PJL, EJL, and ES
Supported supported
Advance Full Page
(PG. AF)
Supfmled
Not SUppOrtt3d
Notes: EPSON GL/2 mode has two operational modes. One is LJ3-GL/2 mode; the other is the
GL-like mode.
LJ3-GL2 mode emulates the GL/2 mode in the HP LaserJet@ 111/IIIP/IIISi emulation. ‘l’he
user can print with software that supports the HP 76MI series plotter.
The GL-like mode features all the co
remands of the LJ3=L/2 mode, plus two additional
commands. The GL-like mode emulates some of the HP-GL plotter (HP 7475A, etc.)
commands. If the application software uses unsupported coremands for the
GL-like
mode, print cannot be assured.
Optional modes:
HP LaserJet@ 111/IIIP/IIISi emulation (EPL-5000/ActionLaser 1000)
EPSON
GL/2 (EPL-5000/ActionLaser 1000)
Page
Prin$~r mode (GQ mode) (EPL-5000/5200)
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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