Sony UP-D897 User manual

SONYY.
DIGITAL
GRAPHIC
PRINTER
P-D897
SERVICE MANUAL
1st Edition

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A\ WARNING :
This manual is intended for qualified service personnel only.
To reduce the risk of electric shock, fire or injury, do not perform any servicing other than that
contained in the operating instructions unless you are qualified to do so. Refer all servicing to
qualified service personnel.
Z4\ WARNUNG
Die Anleitung ist nur fir qualifiziertes Fachpersonal bestimmt.
Alle:Wartungsarbeiten dirfen nur von qualifiziertem Fachpersonal ausgefiihrt werden. Um die
Gefahr eines elektrischen Schlages, Feuergefahr und Verletzungen zu vermeiden, sind bei
Wartungsarbeiten strikt die Angaben in der Anleitung zu befolgen. Andere als die angegeben
Wartungsarbeiten diirfen nur von Personen ausgefiihrt werden, die eine spezielle Befahigung
dazu besitzen.
4A\ AVERTISSEMENT
Ce manual est destiné uniquement aux personnes compétentes en charge de !’entretien. Afin
de réduire les risques de décharge électrique, d’incendie ou de blessure n’effectuer que les
réparations indiquées dans le mode d’empioi a moins d’étre qualifié pour en effectuer d’autres.
Pour toute réparation faire appel a une personne compétente uniquement.
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Table of Contents
Manual Structure
Purpose of this Manal .........ccsscsscsssssecsceetsssessecesnsncateacseceesesseanes 3
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1. Service Overview
1-1. Board Location 1-1
1-2. Main Parts Location .........cccccssssssscssssssssssccsseserscecersesesce 1-1
1-3. Removing/Installing the Cabinet «0.0... eeeseceesssseeees 1-1
1-3-1. TLOD COVER ss casds ccavacsecsetssctlecestestvedeatecbsucssvesevenedecedscs 1-1
1-3-2. Front Panel Subassembly ....
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1-4, Replacing the Main Parts ........sccsssscscceeessecesstseesenceeeses
1-4-1. Switching Regulator/DC Fan ........csssssssescsesveessee 1-3
1-4-2. Mechanical Deck Assembly ............scccssssesseessessones 1-3
1-4-3. Thermal Head .0.......sessssssssssesersssscrsscnseensseseseneeses 1-4
1-4-4, Stepping Motor/DC Motor .......c.cccssssssceesseseeseesere 1-5
1-4-5, Cam Shaft Assembly .............sessscsssscecseserssssessesseee 1-6
1-4-6. Pinch Arm Assembly .........scsccssssssssssssscsssererseesenes 1-7
1-4-7. Platen Roller
1-4-8. Timing Belt ....
1-5. Procedure Required for Replacement ............sssssesessesees 1-9
1-6. Unleaded Solder... escsssesssssesssescsssssesessscsentessceseeness 1-9
2. Electrical Alignment
2-1. Procedure before and after Adjustment ........sssssssesseseesee 2-1
2-1-1. Procedure of Printing the User Setting Record
(Before Adjustment) ...........cccessessessrsnsceseersreesseses 2-1
2-1-2. User Setting Check Procedure
(After Adjustment) ........eecssccsesessssssecersereseesessees 2-1
2-1-3. Factory Setting ........sscccsssscssesssrescerssssceetssscssscernece 2-1
2-2. Calibration and Electrical Conductivity Check .............. 2-2
2-3. Head Voltage Adjustment .........sscsscesccsescsscrsssssesssseceose
2-4. Initialization of Print Count History .
2-5. Firmware Version Upgrade ......sscscssssccscessssesesssesssecacee
3. Circuit Description
3-1. System Control BIOCK ........ccccssssssessccssrsecssessssseseesecseecsens 3-1
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3-1-1. Outline «0... ccescsessessceseeeesnstesassecsaetecssaseassetseenseesesees
3-1-2. Block Diagram of Electrical Block
3-2. Head/Mechanical Control Block
3-2-1. OUTLINE sisacissdecdensasavccssssesccniancnedsssnoasiaaisuseatedesdinesea
3-2-2. Platen Motor Control... a
3-2-3. Thermal Head UP/DOWN Control
3-2-4. Monitoring of Door Sensor oi... cesesssssescsseessseenees 3-2
3-2-5. Monitoring of Paper Sensor ... 3-2
3-2-6. Monitoring of Head Temperature Sensor.............. 3-2
3-2-7. Control of Head Fan Motor (for Head Cooling) ...3-2°
3-2-8. Read of Buttons 3-3
3-3°- USB Unter faces. écissecccncsvscgascasen chsdvesugetsassaecosseselussarsessbyenss 3-3
3-4. Thermal Head BIOCK ...........scscssssesssesssccessecersseneresseceesneres 3-3
3-4-1. GS PUCUUN x. oc soseecatlaces depeden satel esiciasiiccssetucsnanestcueies 3-3
3-4-2. Basic Operation ........... +0 3-3
3-4-3. Temperature Correction .......cssssessseesseseserseseseeneees 3-4
3-4-4, Correction of Resistor COount.........scccseecesseereeeees 3-4
4. Troubleshooting
4-1. Print result is not SatisfactOry .......scsssccecssessssscesersesseeres 4-1
4-2. Print result density is too high or LOW .......seesssesesseoseees 4-1
43. Trouble of determining presence or absence of paper ....4-2
4-4. Thermal head UP/DOWN operation trouble .............006 4-2
4-5. Feed operation trouble ..........ssscsesssssseeeescecsseneseeeeesensees
4-6. Trouble of determining door open/close
5. Service Mode (Self-diagnosis Function)
5-1. Startp Procedure ..........essssssscsssvsscceecssesnssssersetenesseonees 5-1
5-2. Service Mode Men ..........sssccssssssssessesssecetenssaceeteeesarsenenes 5-1
5-3. Test Pattern Printing ...........scssscsccsesssaseesssesserssesneesseseees 5-1
5-4. Test Pattern Print Count .......ssssscssssssssesressesssstseesesseerees 5-3
5-5. LCD Lighting Check
5-6. LED Lighting Check
5-7. Front Panel Volume Calibration ...........csessssssssecosserseses 5-4
5-8. Log Printing ...........sssssssseseceseesssesecsssssssnterseseenetestensneesons 5-4
5-9. Initialization of Setting ..........cssssseccesssssssrscscesserssceseneee 5-5

6. Spare Parts
6-1. Notes on Repair Parts ... oe
6-2.
Exploded
ViewS
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6-3. Electrical Parts List ...........scssssssscsecscesescscstesescsssenesseens
6-4. Supplied ACCESSOTIES .......sscessssecerereeeereesessnsessccsecsessnees
7. Block Diagram
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8. Schematic Diagrams
UP-D897

Manual Structure
Purpose of this manual
This manual is the service manual of Digital Graphic Printer UP-D897.
This manual describes the information on maintenance and the service information
such as service overview, electrical alignment, circuit description, troubleshooting,
and service mode (self-diagnosis function).
Related manuals
In addition to this “Service Manual”, this unit is provided with the manual below.
* “Operating Instruction” PDF (Included in the CD-ROM Supplied for
products.)
Part No.: 3-863-306-0X
These manuals describes the information required for the actual management and
operation of this unit.
“Semiconductor Pin Assignments” CD-ROM (Available on request)
This “Semiconductor Pin Assignments” CD-ROM allows you to search for
semiconductors used in B&P Company equipment.
Part number: 9-968-546-XX
UP-D897 3

Section 1
Service Overview
1-1. . Board Location 1-3. Removing/Installing the Cabinet
1-3-1. Top Cover
MA-132 board
1. Remove the five M3 case securing screws, then
remove the top cover.
a
ee M3 case
M3 case : securing screw
securing screws
SU-112 board
KY-572 board
8
oO
SE-768 board
a
SE-769 board
3)
M3 case
securing
screws
1-2. Main Parts Location
Switching regulator
Thermal head
2. Attach the top cover in the reverse order.
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1-3-2. Front Panel Subassembly 1-3-3. Rear Panel
1. Remove the top cover: (Refer to Section 1-3-1.) 1. Remove the top cover. (Refer to Section 1-3-1.)
2. Release the lock arm of the mechanical deck block 2. Remove the two screws (PS3 X 6) and the screw (B3 X
(bottom surface) in the direction of the arrow, then 6), then remove the rear panel.
open the door panel.
3. Remove the four hooks in both directions of the
arrows, then remove the door panel in the direction of
the arrow.
4. Disconnect the flexible flat cable from the connector
(CN201) on the MA-132 board.
Rear panel
3. Attach the rear panel in the reverse order of steps 1
and 2.
Door panel
5. Remove the two screws and five hooks, then remove
the front panel subassembly.
Front panel subassembly
6. Attach the front panel subassembly in the reverse order
of steps 1 to 5.
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1-4. Replacing the Main Parts
1-4-1. Switching Regulator/DC Fan
|
There are two types of DC fan mounting connectors.
Connect the harness of the DC fan for power supply to the
connector (CIN601). The connector (CN603) is provided for
mounting the optional DC fan for cooling the thermal head.
Remove the top cover. (Refer to Section 1-3-1.)
Remove the front panel subassembly.
(Refer to Section 1-3-2.)
3. Remove the rear panel assembly.
(Refer to Section 1-3-3.)
4. Remove the mechanical deck assembly.
(Refer to Section 1-4-2.)
5. Disconnect all harnesses and flexible flat cables from
the MA-132 board.
6. Remove the four screws (BVTT2.6 X 6), then remove
the MA-132 board.
7. Remove the two screws (PS3 X 6), then remove the
shield plate and insulating sheet (MA).
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8. Remove the two screws (P3 X 10), then remove the DC fan.
9. Remove the four screws (PS3 X 6), then remove the
switching regulator.
Insulating
sheet (MA)
Switching
10. Attach the switching regulator in the reverse order of
steps 1 to 9.
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1-4-2. Mechanical Deck Assembly
Remove the top cover. (Refer to Section 1-3-1.)
Remove the front panel subassembly.
(Refer to Section 1-3-2.)
3. Remove the switch rod retainer, then remove the
power switch rod.
4. Disconnect the three harnesses from the connectors
(CN204, CN205 and CN602).on the MA-132 board.
5. Disconnect the two flexible flat cables from the
connectors (CN206 and CN302).on the MA-132 board.
6. Remove the three screws, then remove the mechanical
deck assembly.
No
Power switch rod
as
VA |S
PK
Switch rod retainer
MA-132 board
& BVTT26x6
7. Attach the mechanical deck assembly in the neve
order of steps 1 to 6.

1-4-3. Thermal Head
,
After
replacing
the
thermal
head,
perform
the
head
voltage
adjustment.
For
the
adjustment
procedure,
refer
to
Section
2-3.
1. Remove the top cover. (Refer to Section 1-3-1.)
2.. Remove the front panel assembly.
(Refer to Section 1-3-2.)
3.. Remove the mechanical deck assembly.
(Refer to Section 1-4-2.)
4. Remove the two screws (BVTT2.6 x 6), then remove
the MD top chassis and three head springs.
When
removing
the
MD
top
chassis,
be
sure
to
remove
Bees
lb
it slowly in the direction of the arrow A to prevent the
head springs from popping out.
5. Release the lock arm in the direction of the arrow, then
open the MD door chassis.
6. Remove the heat sink in the direction of the arrow B.
7.
Remove
the
two
screws
(PSW3
x
8),
then
remove
the
|
thera
head
thermal
head.
.
8. Disconnect the two flexible flat cables from the
thermal head.
Flexible
flat cables
1
4
1
9. Attach the thermal head in the reverse order of steps 1
to 8.
When connecting the flexible flat cables, route them
under the cam shaft.
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1-4-4. Stepping Motor/DC Motor
installation
Removal
8. Attach the DC motor with the two screws.
j.. Remove the top cover. (Refer to Section 1-3-1.) 9. Insert the head up lever shaft (L) into the hole [A] and
Remove the front panel assembly. insert the speed reducing gear shaft (L) into the hole
. (Refer to Section 1-3-2.) [B], then attach with the three screws.
3. Remove the mechanical deck assembly. 10. Hang the timing belt on the stepping motor gear.
(Refer to Section 1-4-2.)
4, Remove the helical extension spring from the tension Stepping
arm
assembly.
motor
gear
5. Remove the four screws (BVTT2.6 X 6), then remove
the stepping motor bracket.
6. Remove the two screws (PS3 X 4), then remove the
DC motor.
7. Remove the two screws (PS3 X 6), then remove the
stepping motor.
Tension arm
assembly
Tension arm assembly
Helical extension
Speed reducing
gear shaft (L)
Stepping
motor
Stepping motor
bracket
Head up lever shaft (L)
11. Assemble this unit in the reverse order of steps 1 to 4.
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4-4-5.
Cam
Shaft
Assembly
Installation
=
Removal
9.
Attach
the
cam
shaft
assembly
in
the
reverse
order
of
steps
6
to
8.
1.
Remove
the
top
cover.
(Refer
to
Section
1-3-1.)
10.
Insert
the
portion
A
of
noise
reducing
spring
(30)
into
2..
Remove
‘the
front
panel
assembly.
the
hole
of
chassis,
then
insert
the
portion
B
into
the
(Refer
to
Section
1-3-2.)
hole
of
cam
(L)
by
rotating
it
in
the
direction
of
the
3.
Remove
the
mechanical
deck
assembly.
arrow.
(Refer to Section 1-4-2.)
4. Remove the thermal head. (Refer to Section 1-4-3.)
5.
Remove
the
paper
holder
assembly.
Noise
reducing
; Hole of cam (L) spring, (30)
(Refer
to
step
4
of
Section
1-4-7.)
Portion
B/
portion
A
’ 6. Remove the two bearings by rotating them in the
direction of the arrows A.
7. Remove the cam shaft assembly in the direction of the
arrow B.
8. Remove the cam (R), cam gear, cam (L), noise
reducing spring (30) and three parallel pins from the
cam shaft.
Noise reducing
spring (30)
Cam gear Cam (R)
11. Assemble this unit in the reverse order of steps 1 to 5.
1
6
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1-4-6. Pinch Arm Assembly
When replacing the pinch arm subassembly, be extremely
careful not to touch it with bare hands or dirty gloves. If
the pinch arm subassembly is contaminated, clean it with
the ethyl alcohol.
1. Remove the top cover. (Refer to Section 1-3-1.)
Remove the front panel assembly.
(Refer to Section 1-3-2.)
3. Remove the mechanical deck assembly.
(Refer to Section 1-4-2.)
4. Remove the thermal head. (Refer to Section 1-4-3.)
5. Remove the paper holder assembly.
(Refer to step 4 of Section 1-4-7.)
6. Remove the three helical extension springs.
7. Remove the four bearings, then remove the door lock
assembly and pinch arm assembly in the direction of
the arrow.
8. Remove the pinch arm assembly from the door lock
assembly.
Pinch arm assembly
Door lock
assembly
Helical
extension
spring
‘ , 3
( SS Helical
i r extension
s 1
Helical \
extension
spring
&,
Bearings
earings
9. Attach the pinch arm assembly in the reverse order of
steps 1 to 8.
After attaching the pinch arm assembly, clean it with
ethyl alcohol.
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1-4-7. Platen Roller
:
When replacing the platen roller, be extremely careful not
to. touch it-with bare hands or dirty gloves. If the roller is
contaminated, clean it with the ethyl alcohol.
1. Remove the top cover. (Refer to Section 1-3-1.)
2. Remove the front panel assembly.
(Refer to Section 1-3-2.)
3. .. Remove the mechanical deck assembly.
(Refer to Section 1-4-2.)
4. Remove the two screws, then remove the paper holder
assembly.
5. Remove the helical extension spring from the tension
arm assembly.
Paper holder assembly
Helical
extension
spring
Tension arm
assembly

6. Remove the two platen bearings by rotating them in
the direction of the arrow A.
7. Remove the platen roller in the direction of the arrow
B.
8. Remove the platen pulley and -parallel pin from the
platen roller.
Platen pulley
Platen roller
9. Attach the platen roller in the reverse order of steps 1
to
8.
releasing
Timing bo ; i
belt [A] Fulcrum shaft ll al
1-4-8. Timing Belt
Remove the top cover. (Refer to Section 1-3-1.)
Remove the front panel assembly.
(Refer to Section 1-3-2.)
3. Remove the mechanical deck assembly.
(Refer to Section 1-4-2.)
4. Remove the paper holder assembly.
(Refer to step 4 of Section 1-4-7.)
5. Remove the two screws, then remove the oil damper.
6. Remove the damper gear.
7. Remove the door releasing spring from the hole of MD
door chassis, then remove the MD door chassis
assembly.
8. Remove the fulcrum spacer, then remove the door
releasing spring.
9. Pull out the fulcrum shaft from the MD door chassis
assembly in the direction of the arrow.
10. Remove the timing belt [A] and timing belt [B].
or
11. Attach the timing belt [A] and timing belt [B] in the
reverse order of steps 1 to 10.
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1-5. Procedure Required for Replacement
When
replacing
the
following
parts,
perform
each
required
process
according
to
the
table
below.
For
the
procedure
before
and
after
performing
the
required
process,
refer
to
Section
2-1.
Parts
Required
process
Reference
MA-132
board
Firmware
Version
Upgrade
Section
2-5
IC103
(MA-132
board)
KY-572
board
Calibration
and
Electrical
Conductivity
Check
Section
2-2
Switching
regulator
Head
Voltage
Adjustment
Section
2-3
Thermal head
eee
1-6. Unleaded Solder
Boards
requiring
use
of
unleaded
solder
are
printed
with
a
lead
free
mark
(LF)
indicating
the
solder
contains
no
lead.
(Caution:
Some
printed
circuit
boards
may
not
come
printed
with
the
lead
free
mark
due
to
their
particular
size.)
/3B) . LEAD FREE MARK
*
Be
sure
to
use
the
unleaded
solder
for
the
printed
circuit
board
printed
with
the
lead
free
mark.
*
The
unleaded
solder
melts
at
a
temperature
about
40
°C
higher
than
the
ordinary
solder,
therefore,
it
is
recommended
to
use
the
soldering
iron
having
a
temperature
regulator.
*
The
ordinary
soldering
iron
can
be
used
but
the
iron
tip
has
to
be
applied
to
the
solder
joint
for
a
slightly
longer
time.
The
printed
pattern
(copper
foil)
may
peel
away
if
the
heated
tip
is
applied
for
too
long,
so
be
careful.
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Section 2
Electrical Alignment
Procedure before and after
Adjustment
2-1.
Print out the record of user setting before performing the
board replacement and adjustment. For the procedure of
printing out the record, refer to Section 2-1-1.
If the history record of user setting cannot be printed due to
the failure of this unit, reset the unit to the factory setting
after performing the board replacement and adjustment.
(Refer to Section 2-1-3.)
2-1-1. Procedure of Printing the User Setting
Record (Before Adjustment)
Print out the top menu record of setting (last setting) and
the list of all setting in the following procedure. After
completing the board replacement and adjustment, if the
setting is different from the contents of record printed
before adjustment, adjust the setting so that it becomes the
same as the setting before adjustment. Complete the
procedure by adjusting the setting to the contents of top
menu record.
Procedure
1. Turn on the [POWER].
“READY” is displayed on LCD of this unit.
Press the button to open the door panel.
Set the thermal paper and close the door panel.
Press the jog dial.
Print out the record of the top menu (last setting)
displayed on LCD.
6. Rotate the jog dial to display “MENU” on LCD, then
press the jog dial.
All settings are printed on the thermal paper.
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Be sure to keep the printed sheets (user setting)
because they are used as the reference to check the
setting after adjustment.
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2-1-2. User Setting Check Procedure (After
Adjustment)
After completing the adjustment, reset this unit to the user
setting in the following procedure.
Procedure
1. Print out the setting of this unit.
(Refer to:steps 1 to 6 of Section 2-1-1.)
2. Compare the setting list printed in step 1 with the
setting list (used as reference) printed in step 6 of
Section 2-1-1.
If there is any difference between the settings, adjust to
the reference setting using the jog dial.
If there is no difference, press the jog dial.
(Setting is completed.)
3. After adjusting the setting to the reference setting,
press the jog dial.
The adjusted setting is displayed on LCD.
4. Check that the contents of setting are correct, then
press the jog dial.
2-1-3. Factory Setting
Procedure
1. Turn on the [POWER] while pressing the
button.
The beep sound is made immediately after turning on
the [POWER | and after that again.
2. Release the button, then press the |COPY
button.
Press the button within 3 seconds after the
second beep sound in step 1 is made.
3. Check that this unit becomes the following state.
(Change to the factory setting)
(1) Backlight is off.
(2) Backlight lights in green.
(3) Backlight lights in red.
(4) Flashes two times automatically.
(5) Beep sound is made.
2-1

9-2. Calibration and Electrical
Conductivity Check
After replacing the KY-572 or MA-132 board, perform the
calibration of brightness and contrast volumes, and
perform the electrical conductivity check of each button.
2-2
Turn on the power while pressing the button
and button simultaneously.
The service mode starts.
Do not release the button and
button before the beep sound is made.
Press the jog dial two times.
“SVC” and then “PATAN” are displayed on LCD in
order.
Rotate the jog dial to display “BR:CAL”.
Press the jog dial.
The calibration mode of brightness starts.
(1) Rotate the BRIGHT volume fully to the left in the
state that “BR:LEF” is displayed on LCD, then
press the jog dial.
(2) Rotate the jog dial to display “BR:RIG” and rotate
the BRIGHT volume fully to the right in the state
that “BR:RIG” is displayed on LCD, then press
the jog dial.
(3) Rotate the jog dial to display “BR:CEN” and
return the BRIGHT volume to the center in the
state that “BR:CEN” is displayed on LCD, then
press the jog dial.
Rotate the jog dial to display “BACK”, then press the
jog dial.
Rotate the jog dial to display “CO:CAL”.
Press the jog dial.
The calibration mode of contrast starts.
(1) Rotate the CONT volume fully to the left in the
state that ““CO:LEF” is displayed on LCD, then
press the jog dial.
(2) Rotate the jog dial to display “CO:RIG” and rotate
the CONT volume fully to the right in the state
that “CO:RIG” is displayed on LCD, then press
the jog dial.
(3) Rotate the jog dial to display “CO:CEN” and
return the CONT volume to the center in the state
that “CO:CEN” is displayed on LCD, then press
the jog dial.
Check the electrical conductivity of the |COPY
button.
Press the | COPY | button:
The error beep sound is made.
The electrical conductivity of other buttons can be
checked by calibration.
Turn off the power.
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2-3. Head Voltage Adjustment
After replacing the thermal head or the switching regulator, perform this adjustment.
Before starting the replacement, print out the stairstep test pattern which is used as the reference of
adjustment.
Before replacing the switching regulator, measure the voltage of TP302 on the MA-132 board and take a
note of the value. ;
State during adjustment Adjustment point _
* Input signal: None @RV201/ Switching
* Set the switch to ON while Do not release the buttons before checking that regulator
pressing the and. the backlight blinks. Swing raculater
buttons. (right side)
When pressing the jog dial three times, :
“SVC”, “PATAN”, and “PA:CRS” are
displayed in order. Rotate the jog dial in
this state to display “PASTP” and press
the jog dial. Then, the stairstep test pattern
is printed.
ee
Test pattern
After replacing the switching regulator
Adjust @RV201 so that the voltage becomes
the same as the voltage of TP302 measured
before adjustment.
Print out the stairstep test pattern after
adjustment and check that it is in the same level
as the test pattern printed before adjustment.
After replacing the head
Adjust @RV201 so that the stairstep test
pattern becomes the same level as the test
pattern printed before adjustment.
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2-4. Initialization of Print Count History
After replacing the thermal head, perform the initialization of print count history.
* Input i None
* Set the switch to.ON while |
pressing ie and buttons.
When pressing the jog dial two times,
“SVC” and “PATAN?” are displayed in
order. Rotate the jog dial in this state to
display “RESET” and press the jog dial.
“R:MENU” is displayed and rotate the
jog dial. After displaying the “R:H.PRN”,
then press the jog dial.
Check that “RESET” is displayed.
The initialization of print count history is
completed (count becomes “0”).
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2-5. Firmware Version Upgrade...
After replacing the MA-132 board or IC103 on the MA-
132 board, be sure to perform the firmware version
upgrade.
Never turn off the power during the firmware version
upgrade.
Required equipment
¢ Personal computer (hereafter referred to as PC)
(USB interface is mounted.)
OS: Windows 2000/XP
Driver: Driver software of UP-D897 is installed.
* Utility software for version upgrade
Download the adjustment utility software from the URL
described in the technical memo.
* Latest firmware
Download the latest firmware from the GSP homepage
or from the URL described in the technical memo.
* USB cable
Use the supplied USB cable or the equivalent (USB2.0
certified product).
Preparation
1. Connect this unit and PC using the USB cable.
. Turn on the power of this unit and PC.
3. Install the driver software in PC.
(Only when it is not installed.)
4. Copy the latest firmware to the directory same as the
version upgrade utility.
UP-D897
Version upgrade
1. Start the version upgrade utility software.
_ The version upgrade utility software screen is _
oe displayed.
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Description
Model! name to be upgraded
Search for the version upgrade model
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® Check of version upgrade file information
® Check of firmware version written in this unit
® Write the firmware in IC103 on the MA-132 board.
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Status display window
2. Click the button.
|
In the case that the version upgrade utility software for
the version upgrade of this unit is installed, the
and
buttons are enabled. In case that the
cable is not connected or the version upgrade utility
software for the version upgrade of this unit is not
installed, the and
buttons are disabled in gray out
State.
When the and
buttons are in gray out state, check
the connection of PC and this unit, or the version
upgrade utility software.

Procedure after completion of version upgrade
3. Click the | Get VERSION] button.
The installed firmware version is displayed. -
1.. Turn off the power of this unit and PC, and then
disconnect the USB cable.
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Current version indication
4.
Check
or
take
a
note
of
the
version
displayed
in
step
3.
(
5.
Click
the
button.
The VUP file information is displayed on another
window.
6. Check the version and date to make sure that the
downloaded firmware is the latest version.
7.
Click
the
button.
The
writing
of
firmware
starts.
(
When
the
writing
starts,
the
LED
backlight
changes
.
from
staying
lit
to
blinking,
the
beep
sound
is
made.
After
this,
the
writing
is
completed
when
the
backlight
changes
from
blinking
to
staying
lit.
8.
Check
that
the
writing
is
completed,
and
then
turn
the
power
of
this
unit
off
and
on
again
(restart).
9.
Start
the
version
upgrade
utility
software.
10.
Click
the
button.
11.
Click
the
button.
12.
Make
sure
that
the
firmware
is
the
latest
version
on
the
utility
screen.
13.
Exit
the
version
upgrade
utility
software.
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