Epson Stylus Pro XL User manual

EPSON COLOR INKJET PRINTER
Stylus Pro XL+
SERVICE MANUAL
EPSON 4006101

PREFACE
This document provides supplementary information to describe the Stylus Pro XL+, which is a follow-on version
of the Stylus Pro XL. Therefore, you must refer to this information in conjunction with the Stylus Pro XL Service
Manual for details on any subjects common to both printers.

REVISION SHEET
Revision Issue Date Revision Page
A March 15, 1996 - 1st issue
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1.1 FEATURES
The Stylus Pro XL+ is a high-quality, high-performance color ink jet printer. This printer is provided with a
standard bidirectional parallel interface suitable for the Microsoft®Windows™ 95 environment and a serial
interface for the Macintosh. The main components and case of this printer are similar to the Stylus Pro XL.
The main features are:
❒High-quality color printing 720 dpi printing using EPSON Micro Dot mode
720 dpi printing on:
plain paper
EPSON premium paper
transparencies
❒High print speed 720 dpi printing of raster graphics at 200 cps
❒Built-in-3 I/F Bidirectional parallel interface (IEEE-1284 nibble mode)
Mac serial interface
Type-B interface (optional)
❒Ink out / low indicators Black and color ink out / ink low indicator LEDs
Stylus Pro XL+ Product Description
Rev.A 1-1

1.2 SPECIFICATIONS
This section provides statistical facts and other detailed information for the printer.
1.2.1 Printing Specifications
The table below shows print speeds and printable columns.
Table 1-1. Print Speed and Printable Columns
Character Pitch Printable Columns Print Speeds (LQ)
10 cpi (pica) 127 200 cps
12 cpi (elite) 152 240 cps
15 cpi 190 300 cps
17 cpi (pica condensed) 218 343 cps
20 cpi (elite condensed) 254 400 cps
Graphics Density Printable Dots Print Speed (10 cpi)
180 dpi ×180 dpi 2289
200 cps
360 dpi ×360 dpi 4578
H — 720 dpi ×V — 360 dpi 9156
720 dpi ×720 dpi 9156
Control codes: ESC/P 2 and expanded raster graphics codes
Input data buffer: 128K bytes
Product Description Stylus Pro XL+
1-2 Rev.A

1.2.2 Ink Cartridge Specifications
Black
Type: Exclusive cartridge
Color: Black
Print capacity: 1170 pages (ECMA132 letter)
Life: The effective life from the indicated production date is 2 years.
Storage temperature: –30 ∼40°C(−22 ∼104°F) Storage under a month at 40°C (104°F)
−30 ∼60°C (−22 ∼140°F) Transit under a month at 40°C (104°F)
−30 ∼60°C (−22 ∼140°F) Transit under 120 hours at 60°C (140°F)
Dimensions (W ×D×H): 26.9 ×67.4 ×41.8 mm (1.06 ×2.65 ×1.65 in.)
Color
Type: Exclusive cartridge
Colors: Cyan, magenta, yellow
Print capacity: 620 pages (5% duty for each color, A4, 360 dpi)
Life: The effective life from the indicated production date is 2 years.
Storage Temperature: –30 ∼40°C(−22 ∼104°F) Storage under a month at 40°C (104°F)
−30 ∼60°C (−22 ∼140°F) Transit under a month at 40°C (104°F)
−30 ∼60°C (−22 ∼140°F) Transit under 120 hours at 60°C (140°F)
Dimensions (W ×D×H): 54.0 ×67.4 ×41.8 mm (2.13 ×2.65 ×1.65 in.)
Notes: ❒ The ink cartridge cannot be refilled; it is the only consumable item in the printer.
❒ Do not use an ink cartridge that has exceeded the ink life.
❒ Ink freezes below − 3 ° C; however, it can be used after it returns to room temperature.
Stylus Pro XL+ Product Description
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1.3 INTERFACE SPECIFICATIONS
The Stylus Pro XL+ comes standard-equipped with two interfaces: an 8-bit bidirectional parallel and an
RS-422 mini-DIN serial interface for the Macintosh. This printer is also equipped with a slot for an optional
Type B interface.
1.3.1 Parallel Interface Specifications
1.3.1.1 Forward Channel
Transmission mode: 8-bit parallel, IEEE-1284 compatibility mode
Synchronization: By STROBE pulse synchronization
Handshaking: By BUSY and ACKNLG signals
Signal level: TTL compatible level
Adaptable connector: 36-pin 57-30360 (Amphenol or equivalent)
Data transmission timing: See Figure 1-7 of the Stylus Pro XL Service Manual.
Note: Transition time (rise time and fall time) of every input signal must be less than 0.2
µ s.
Transition time (rise time and fall time) of every output signal must be less than 0.12
µ s.
The printer sets the BUSY signal HIGH before setting either the ERROR signal LOW or the PE signal HIGH.
BUSY is held HIGH until all these signals return to their inactive state. The BUSY signal is active (HIGH)
under the following conditions:
❒During data reception (See Figure 1-7 of the Stylus Pro XL Service Manual..)
❒When the input buffer is full
❒When the INIT input signal is active
❒During initialization
❒When the ERROR is active
❒During self-test
❒During default setting
❒When the parallel interface is not selected
The ERROR signal is active (LOW) under the following conditions:
❒When a paper-out error occurs
❒When a release lever operation error occurs
❒When a hardware error (a fatal error) occurs
The PE signal is active (HIGH) under the following conditions:
❒When a paper-out error occurs
Product Description Stylus Pro XL+
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Table 1-2 shows connector pin assignments and signal functions of the 8-bit parallel interface forward
channel.
Table 1-2. Signal and Connector Pin Assignments for the Parallel Interface
(Forward Channel)
Pin No. Signal
Name Return GND Pin I/O* Description
1STROBE 19 I
The STROBE pulse is used to read data from the host
computer. Pulse width must be 0.5 µs or more. Normally,
it is HIGH, and data is latched with the rising edge of this
signal.
2-9 DATA 0-7 20 - 27 I
DATA 0-7 are parallel data bits. When one of these
signals is HIGH, the data bit is 1; when LOW, the data bit
is 0. The most significant bit (MSB) is DATA 8. The
signal state must be maintained for 0.5 µs on either side
of the STROBE signal’s active edge.
10 ACKNLG 28 O ACKNLG is a negative pulse indicating that the printer
can accept data again.
11 BUSY 29 O The BUSY signal informs the host computer of the printer’s status. When this signal is HIGH, the printer
cannot accept any more data.
12 PE 28 O This signal indicates whether paper is available in the
printer or not. A HIGH level indicates no paper.
13 SLCT 28 O This signal is always at HIGH while printer power is on.
14 AFXT 30 I Not used.
31 INIT 30 I If this signal goes LOW, the printer is initialized. The
pulse width of this signal must be 50 µs or more.
32 ERROR 29 O This signal goes LOW if the printer has detected an error.
18 Logic H — O Pulled up to +5 V through 3.9K Ωresistor in the printer.
35 +5 V — — Pulled up to +5 V through 3.3K Ωresistor in the printer.
36 SLIN 30 I Not used.
17 Chassis
GND — — Chassis ground.
16, 33,
19-30 GND — — Signal ground.
15, 34 NC — — Not connected
* The I/O column indicates the direction of the signal as viewed from the printer.
Stylus Pro XL+ Product Description
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1.3.1.2 Reverse Channel
Transmission mode: 8-bit parallel, IEEE-1284 nibble mode.
Synchronization: Refer to the IEEE-1284 specification.
Handshaking: Refer to the IEEE-1284 specification.
Signal level: IEEE-1284 level 1 device (See the forward channel.)
Adaptable connector: The same as for the forward channel.
Data transmission timing: Refer to the IEEE-1284 specification.
Table 1-3 shows connector pin assignments and signal functions of the 8-bit parallel interface for reverse
channel.
Table 1-3. Signal and Connector Pin Assignments for the Parallel Interface
(Reverse Channel)
Pin No. Signal Name Return
GND Pin I/O* Description
1 Host Clk 19 I Host clock signal.
2 - 9 DATA 0 - 7 20 - 27 I
DATA 0-7 signals represent data bits 0 - 7,
respectively. Each signal is at a HIGH level when data
is logical 1 and LOW level when data is logical 0.
These signals are used to transfer the 1284
extensibility request values to the printer.
10 Ptr Clk 28 O Printer clock signal.
11 Ptr Busy / Data
Bit 3, 7 29 O Printer busy signal and reverse channel transfer data bits 3, 7.
12 Ack Data Req /
Data Bit 2, 6 28 O Acknowledge data request signal and reverse channel transfer data bits 2, 6.
13 Xflag / Data Bit
1, 5 28 O X-flag signal and reverse channel transfer data bits
1, 5.
14 Host Busy 30 I Host busy signal.
31 INIT 30 I Not used.
32 Data Avail / Data
Bit 0, 4 29 O Data available signal and reverse channel transfer data bits 0, 4.
36 1284-Active 30 I 1284 active signal.
18 Logic-H — O A HIGH signal indicates that all other signals sourced
by the peripheral are in valid status.
35 +5V — O Pulled up to +5 V via 3.3K Ωresistor.
17 Chassis GND — — Chassis GND.
16, 33,
19 - 30 GND — — Signal GND.
15, 34 NC — — Not connected.
* : The I/O column indicates the direction of the signal as viewed from the printer.
Product Description Stylus Pro XL+
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Extensibility Request: The printer responds affirmatively when the extensibility request values
are 00H or 04H, values that mean —
00H: Request Nibble Mode Reverse Channel Transfer
04H: Request Device ID
Return data using nibble mode reverse channel transfer.
Device ID: The printer sends following device ID string when it is requested.
[00H][39H]
MFG:EPSON;
CMD:ESCPL2-00;
MDL:Stylus Pro XL+;
CLS : PRINTER;
Note: [00H] denotes a hexadecimal value of zero.
1.3.2 Optional Interface Specifications
Type-B interface Level-2 (300 mA type) is supported.
Note : With the simplified serial interface card C82305*, “Disregard a parity bit” setup is not
supported.
Reply message ESC/P 2 is selected
Main-Type: MTP48p,PW127cl10cpi,PRG(VCxxxx)rev,AP300ma
Product-Name: Stylus Pro XL+
Emulation-Type: ESCP-00
Entity-Type: EPSONLQ2
Stylus Pro XL+ Product Description
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