Service Manual: EPSON FX-875/FX-890 EPSON FX-2175/FX-2190

EPSON FX-875/FX-890
EPSON FX-2175/FX-2190
Serial Impact Dot Matrix Printer
M00038800
SERVICE MANUAL
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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. 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.
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.
4. When disassembling or assembling a product, be sure to wear gloves to avoid injuries from metal parts with sharp edges.
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. DO NOT REPLACE IMPERFECTLY FUNCTIONING COMPONENTS WITH COMPONENTS WHICH ARE NOT MANUFACTURED BY EPSON. IF SECOND
SOURCE IFS OR OTHER COMPONENTS WHICH HAVE NOT BEEN APPROVED ARE USED, THEY COULD CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE EPSON PRODUCT,
OR COULD VOID THE WARRANTY OFFERED BY EPSON.
About This Manual
This manual describes basic functions, theory of electrical and mechanical operations, maintenance and repair procedures of the printer. 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.
Manual Configuration
This manual consists of six chapters and Appendix.
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
Describes the step-by-step procedures for the
troubleshooting.
CHAPTER 4. DISASSEMBLY / ASSEMBLY
Describes the step-by-step procedures for disassembling
and assembling the product.
CHAPTER 5. ADJUSTMENT
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
Electrical circuit boards schematics
Exploded diagram & Parts List
Symbols Used in this Manual
Various symbols are used throughout this manual either to provide
additional information on a specific topic or to warn of possible danger
present during a procedure or an action. Be aware of all symbols when
they are used, and always read NOTE, CAUTION, or WARNING
messages.
Indicates an operating or maintenance procedure, practice
or condition that is necessary to keep the products quality.
Indicates an operating or maintenance procedure, practice,
or condition that, if not strictly observed, could result in
damage to, or destruction of, equipment.
May indicate an operating or maintenance procedure,
practice or condition that is necessary to accomplish a task
efficiently. It may also provide additional information that is
related to a specific subject, or comment on the results
achieved through a previous action.
Indicates an operating or maintenance procedure, practice
or condition that, if not strictly observed, could result in injury
or loss of life.
Indicates that a particular task must be carried out
according to a certain standard after disassembly and
before re-assembly, otherwise the quality of the
components in question may be adversely affected.
ADJUSTMENT
REQUIRED
CAUTION
CHECK
POINT
WARNING
Revision Status
Revision Date of Issue Description
A June 20, 2003 First release
B August 21, 2003
Revision up:
Chapter 3: Error Correction ("3.2.12 Fatal Error" on page 80)
Chapter 4: Error Correction ("4.2.3 C524MAIN Board" on page 92)
Appendix: The part list and the exploded diagram for the FX-2190 are added.
("7.4 Exploded Diagrams" on page 167, "7.5 Parts List" on page 181,)
C September 12, 2003
Revision up:
Chapter 4: Update parts description ("4.3.1 Printhead" on page 95)
(Parts code for HEAD KIT, ASP has been revised.)
D July 1, 2005
Revision up:
Chapter 1: Error correction
Chapter 2: Error correction
Chapter 7: Adding the information for the FX-2175 (for ESP only)
E March 22, 2011
Revision up:
All Chapters: Information on FX-875 has been added.
Chapter 1: Information on FX-2175 has been moved from Chapter 7 Unique Information for FX-2175 to
this chapter.
Chapter 2: Information on operating principles has been added.
Chapter 4: Information on attaching position of acetate tape has been added.
Chapter 5: Information on adjustment program has been added.
Chapter 6: Information on how to distinguish dry type carriage from wet type.
(Chapter 7): Unique Information for FX-2175 has been deleted.
Chapter 7: This chapter has been changed chapter 8 to chapter 7.
Chapter 7: EEPROM address map has been added.
Chapter 7: The exploded diagrams for FX-2175 have been added.
Chapter 7: The parts list for FX-2175 has been added.
EPSON FX-875/890/2175/2190 Revision E
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Contents
Chapter 1 PRODUCT DESCRIPTIONS
1.1 Features ............................................................................................................... 9
1.2 Interface ............................................................................................................. 28
1.2.1 Parallel interface (Forward channel) ........................................................ 28
1.2.2 Parallel interface (Reverse channel) ......................................................... 30
1.2.3 USB Interface ........................................................................................... 32
1.2.4 Optional Interface ..................................................................................... 32
1.2.5 Type-B Interface communication specification ........................................ 33
1.2.6 Interface selection ..................................................................................... 34
1.2.7 IEEE1284.4 protocol ................................................................................ 34
1.3 Operation ........................................................................................................... 35
1.3.1 Control panel ............................................................................................ 35
1.3.2 Switches .................................................................................................... 35
1.3.2.1 Operation in Normal Mode ............................................................... 35
1.3.2.2 Operations at Power-on ..................................................................... 36
1.3.2.3 Operation in Default Setting Mode ................................................... 36
1.3.3 Indicators (LEDs) ..................................................................................... 37
1.3.3.1 Indications in Normal Mode .............................................................. 37
1.3.4 Buzzer ....................................................................................................... 38
1.3.5 Default Setting .......................................................................................... 39
1.3.5.1 Setting Method .................................................................................. 39
1.3.5.2 Setting menu ...................................................................................... 40
1.3.6 EEPROM Clear Function ......................................................................... 42
1.3.7 Bi-D Adjustment ....................................................................................... 43
1.4 Dimensions and Weight ................................................................................... 44
1.4.1 FX-880T+ Mode (FX-890/2190 only) ...................................................... 48
1.4.1.1 Setting of FX-880T+ mode ............................................................... 48
1.4.1.2 Supported commands ........................................................................ 49
1.4.1.3 Default setting items .......................................................................... 49
1.4.1.4 Printer defaults .................................................................................. 50
1.4.1.5 Action of the printer .......................................................................... 50
Chapter 2 Operating Principles
2.1 Overview ............................................................................................................ 52
2.1.1 Printer Mechanism .................................................................................... 54
2.1.1.1 Printhead ............................................................................................ 54
2.1.1.2 Carriage Movement Mechanism ....................................................... 55
2.1.1.3 Ribbon Drive Mechanism ................................................................. 55
2.1.1.4 Paper Feed Mechanism ..................................................................... 56
2.1.1.5 Platen Gap Adjustment Mechanism .................................................. 63
2.1.1.6 Sensors .............................................................................................. 63
2.1.2 Circuit Operation ...................................................................................... 64
2.1.2.1 C524 MAIN Board ............................................................................ 64
2.1.2.2 C524 PSB/PSE/PSH Power Supply Circuit ...................................... 67
Chapter 3 Troubleshooting
3.1 Overview ............................................................................................................ 70
3.1.1 Specified Tools ......................................................................................... 70
3.1.2 Procedure for Troubleshooting ................................................................. 70
3.1.3 Preliminary Checks ................................................................................... 71
3.1.4 Error .......................................................................................................... 71
3.2 Troubleshooting Based on Symptoms ............................................................ 72
3.2.1 Printer fails to operate when power is turned on ...................................... 72
3.2.2 No LED on Control Panel lights up even with power turned on .............. 73
3.2.3 Abnormal operation of Carriage at power on ........................................... 73
3.2.4 Abnormal paper feeding ........................................................................... 74
3.2.5 Printing is faulty during self-test, but carriage operation is normal ......... 75
3.2.6 Abnormal operation of Control Panel ...................................................... 76
3.2.7 Abnormal on-line operation (normal self-printing, though) ..................... 76
3.2.8 Abnormal operation of ribbon .................................................................. 77
3.2.9 Abnormal operation of Carriage Unit ....................................................... 78
3.2.10 Faulty print ............................................................................................. 79
3.2.11 Electrical Noise ....................................................................................... 79
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3.2.12 Fatal Error ............................................................................................... 80
3.3 Troubleshooting for Individual Units ............................................................. 81
3.3.1 Main Component Checking Point ............................................................ 81
Chapter 4 Disassembly and Assembly
4.1 Overview ............................................................................................................ 83
4.1.1 Disassembly Precautions .......................................................................... 83
4.1.2 Tools and Instruments ............................................................................... 83
4.1.3 Service Check After Repair ...................................................................... 84
4.1.3.1 Abbreviations for Small Parts ........................................................... 85
4.2 Main Components Disassembly ...................................................................... 86
4.2.1 Pre-disassembly Procedures ..................................................................... 87
4.2.2 Upper Housing .......................................................................................... 89
4.2.3 C524MAIN Board .................................................................................... 92
4.2.4 C524PSB/PSE/PSH Board ....................................................................... 94
4.3 Printer Mechanism Disassembly ..................................................................... 95
4.3.1 Printhead ................................................................................................... 95
4.3.2 HP (Home Position) Detector ................................................................... 97
4.3.3 Platen ........................................................................................................ 98
4.3.4 Printer Mechanism .................................................................................... 99
4.3.5 CR Motor ................................................................................................ 103
4.3.6 PF Motor ................................................................................................. 105
4.3.7 PF Gear Train ......................................................................................... 106
4.3.8 PG (Platen Gap) Detector ....................................................................... 109
4.3.9 Release Detector ..................................................................................... 111
4.3.10 Front PE (Paper End) Detector ............................................................. 111
4.3.11 Rear PE Detector .................................................................................. 112
4.3.12 Carriage Assembly ................................................................................ 113
4.3.13 Rear Paper Guide Assembly ................................................................. 116
4.3.14 Ribbon Drive (RD) Assembly .............................................................. 118
Chapter 5 Adjustment
5.1 Adjustment Overview .................................................................................... 120
5.1.1 Required Adjustment .............................................................................. 120
5.1.2 Adjustment Tools ................................................................................... 120
5.2 Adjusting and Resetting the Printer ............................................................. 121
5.2.1 Platen Gap Adjustment ........................................................................... 121
5.3 Adjustment Program ..................................................................................... 123
5.3.1 Adjustment Program ............................................................................... 123
5.3.2 Installation and Startup ........................................................................... 123
5.3.3 Sequential Adjustment Mode ................................................................. 124
5.3.4 Particular Adjustment Mode ................................................................... 126
5.3.5 PG Adjustment ....................................................................................... 127
5.3.6 EEPROM Initialization ........................................................................... 127
5.3.7 Bi-D Adjustment ..................................................................................... 128
5.3.8 Check pattern print ................................................................................. 128
5.3.9 Firmware Update .................................................................................... 129
5.3.10 Printer Information ............................................................................... 129
5.3.11 Custom Setting ..................................................................................... 130
5.3.12 EEPROM read/write ............................................................................. 131
Chapter 6 Maintenance
6.1 Overview .......................................................................................................... 133
6.1.1 Preventive Maintenance ......................................................................... 133
6.2 Lubrication ...................................................................................................... 134
6.2.1 Before lubrication ................................................................................... 134
6.2.2 Lubrication .............................................................................................. 135
Chapter 7 Appendix
7.1 Connector Summary ...................................................................................... 140
7.2 EEPROM address map .................................................................................. 143
7.3 Electric Circuit Diagrams .............................................................................. 161
7.4 Exploded Diagrams ........................................................................................ 167
7.5 Parts List ......................................................................................................... 181
CHAPTER
1
PRODUCT DESCRIPTIONS
PRODUCT DESCRIPTIONS Features 9
1.1 Features
EPSON FX-890/2190/875/2175 is a small-foot 18-pin serial impact dot matrix printer.
HARDWARE SPECIFICATIONS
Print method : Impact Dot Matrix
Number of pins : 18 pins
Print pin arrangement : 9 pins 2 files
Print pin diameter : 0.29 mm (0.0114 inch)
Color : Black ink ribbon
Print Direction : Bi-direction with logic seeking
RESOLUTION
PRINTING SPEED
Note1: When the power supply voltage drops to the lower limit, the printer stops printing and
then starts printing remains on that line again more slowly than before.
2: 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.
Table 1-1. Resolution ( dpi )
Printing Mode Horizontal Density
Vertical
Density
Adjacent Dot
Print
Ultra Speed Draft
10 cpi
80 dpi
72 dpi
No
Ultra Speed Draft
12 cpi
84 dpi
High Speed Draft
10 cpi
90 dpi
High Speed Draft
12 cpi
96 dpi
Draft 120 dpi
Draft Condensed 240 dpi
Draft Emphasized 120 dpi Yes
NLQ 240 dpi 144 dpi No
Bit Image
60, 72, 80, 90 or 120 dpi
72 dpi
Yes
120 or 240 dpi No
Table 1-2. Printing Speed (cps) and Printable Columns
FX-890/2190
Printing Mode
Character
Pitch
Printable Columns Printing Speed
FX-890 FX-2190 Normal Copy
Ultra Speed Draft
10 cpi 80 136 566 489
12 cpi 96 163 680 571
High Speed Draft
10 cpi 80 136 559 476
12 cpi 96 163 627 539
15 cpi 120 204 629 520
High Speed Draft
Condensed
17 cpi 137 233 595 463
20 cpi 160 272 541 419
Draft
10 cpi 80 136 419 347
12 cpi 96 163 503 416
15 cpi 120 204 405 314
Draft Condensed
17 cpi 137 233 359 300
20 cpi 160 272 419 350
Draft Emphasized 10 cpi 80 136 209 173
NLQ
10 cpi 80 136 104.6 87.5
12 cpi 96 163 125.9 105.0
15 cpi 120 204 100.8 78.5
17 cpi 137 233 89.7 38.5
20 cpi 160 272 104.6 44.9
Note1: When the power supply voltage drops to the lower limit, the printer stops printing and
then starts printing remains on that line again more slowly than before.
2: 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.
FEEDING METHOD
Friction feed : Front, Rear
Push tractor feed : Front, Rear
Push & Pull tractor feed : Front, Rear
Pull tractor feed : Front, Rear, Bottom
FEED SPEED
Normal mode 4.23 mm (1/6 inch feed) 46 msec
(FX-890/2190 only) Continuous feed 0.127 MPS (m/sec)
[5.0 IPS (inches/sec)]
Copy mode 4.23 mm (1/6 inch feed) 69 msec
Continuous feed 0.078 MPS (m/sec)
[3.1 IPS (inches/sec)]
FEEDER
Front push tractor
Rear push tractor
CSF Bin 1 / Bin 2 (Option)
Pull tractor (Option )
Roll paper holder (Option)
Table 1-3. Printing Speed (cps) and Printable Columns
FX-875/2175
Printing Mode
Character
Pitch
Printable Columns Printing Speed
FX-875 FX-2175 Copy
Ultra Speed Draft
10 cpi 80 136 476
12 cpi 96 163 571
High Speed Draft
10 cpi 80 136 476
12 cpi 96 163 539
15 cpi 120 204 520
High Speed Draft
Condensed
17 cpi 137 233 463
20 cpi 160 272 419
Draft
10 cpi 80 136 347
12 cpi 96 163 416
15 cpi 120 204 314
Draft Condensed
17 cpi 137 233 300
20 cpi 160 272 350
Draft Emphasized 10 cpi 80 136 173
NLQ
10 cpi 80 136 87
12 cpi 96 163 105
15 cpi 120 204 78
17 cpi 137 233 38
20 cpi 160 272 44
PAPER SPECIFICATIONS
Cut Sheet (Single sheet, Not multi part)
Note : Printing on reclaimed paper is available only under normal temperature and humidity
conditions.
Note *1: When using High-Capacity CSF, paper total thickness is below 15 mm.
*2 : When using Single-Bin CSF, paper total thickness is below 5 mm.
conditions
Table 1-4. Cut Sheet (Single sheet, Not multi part) FX-890/875
FX-890/875
Front Entry Rear Entry
Manual Manual
High-Capacity
CSF
Single-Bin CSF
Min. Max. Min. Max. Min. Max. Min. Max.
Width (inch)
(mm)
(3.9)
100
(10.1)
257
(3.9)
100
(10.1)
257
(3.9)
100
(8.5)
216
(7.2)
182
(8.5)
216
Length (inch)
(mm)
(3.9)
100
(14.3)
364
(3.9)
100
(14.3)
364
(3.9)
100
(14.3)
364
(8.3)
210
(14.3)
364
Thickness (inch)
(mm)
(0.0025)
0.065
(0.0055)
0.14
(0.0025)
0.065
(0.0055)
0.14
(0.0028)
0.07
(0.0055)
0.14
(0.0028)
0.07
(0.0055)
0.14
Weight (g/m
2
)
(lb)
52
(14)
90
(24)
52
(14)
90
(24)
64
(18)
90
(24)
64
(18)
90
(24)
CSF Capacity
--- ---
185 sheets with the
form 64 g/m
2
(17lb)
*1
60 sheets with the form
64 g/m
2
(17lb)
*2
150 sheets with the
form 82 g/m
2
(22lb)
*1
82 g/m
2
(22lb)
*2
Quality Plain paper, Reclaimed paper
Not curled, not folded, not crumpled
Table 1-5. Cut Sheet (Single sheet, Not multi part) FX-2190
FX-2190
Manual Manual
High-Capacity
CSF
Single-Bin CSF
Width (inch)
(mm)
(3.9)
100
(16.5)
420
(3.9)
100
(16.5)
420
(3.9)
100
(16.5)
420
(7.2)
182
(16.5)
420
Length (inch)
(mm)
(3.9)
100
(16.5)
420
(3.9)
100
(16.5)
420
(3.9)
100
(16.5)
420
(8.3)
210
(14.3)
364
Thickness (inch)
(mm)
(0.0025)
0.065
(0.0055)
0.14
(0.0025)
0.065
(0.0055)
0.14
(0.0028)
0.07
(0.0055)
0.14
(0.0028)
0.07
(0.0055)
0.14
Weight (g/m
2
)
(lb)
52
(14)
90
(24)
52
(14)
90
(24)
64
(18)
90
(24)
64
(18)
90
(24)
CSF Capacity
--- ---
185 sheets with the
form 64 g/m
2
(17lb)
*1
64 g/m
2
(17lb)
*2
150 sheets with the
form 82 g/m
2
(22lb)
*1
82 g/m
2
(22lb)
*2
conditions
Cut Sheet (Multi part)
Note1: Type of paper of multi-part forms should be Carbonless. Dont use Carbon-backed and
Carbon-interleaved.
2: Type of paper of line glue at the top should be set jointing side of paper horizontally.
Table 1-6. Cut Sheet (Single sheet, Not multi part) FX-2175
FX-2175
Manual Manual
High-Capacity
CSF
Single-Bin CSF
Width (inch)
(mm)
(3.9)
100
(16.5)
420
(3.9)
100
(16.5)
420
(3.9)
100
(16.5)
420
(7.2)
182
(16.5)
420
Length (inch)
(mm)
(3.9)
100
(14.3)
364
(3.9)
100
(14.3)
364
(3.9)
100
(14.3)
364
(8.3)
210
(14.3)
364
Thickness (inch)
(mm)
(0.0025)
0.065
(0.0055)
0.14
(0.0025)
0.065
(0.0055)
0.14
(0.0028)
0.07
(0.0055)
0.14
(0.0028)
0.07
(0.0055)
0.14
Weight (g/m
2
)
(lb)
52
(14)
90
(24)
52
(14)
90
(24)
64
(18)
90
(24)
64
(18)
90
(24)
CSF Capacity
--- ---
185 sheets with the
form 64 g/m
2
(17lb)
*1
64 g/m
2
(17lb)
*2
150 sheets with the
form 82 g/m
2
(22lb)
*1
82 g/m
2
(22lb)
*2
Table 1-7. Cut Sheet (Multi part) FX-890
FX-890
Manual
Manual / High-Capacity
CSF / Single-Bin CSF
Minimum Maximum Minimum Maximum
Width (inch)
(mm)
(3.9)
100
(10.1)
257
----- -----
Length (inch)
(mm)
(3.9)
100
(14.3)
364
----- -----
Copies 1 original + 5 copies -----
Total thickness (inch)
(mm)
(0.0047)
0.12
(0.018)
0.46
----- -----
Weight
(one sheet of multi part)
(g/m
2
)
(lb)
40
(12)
58
(15)
----- -----
Not curled, not folded,
not crumpled
-----
Jointing Line glue at the top side of form ----- -----
Note1: Type of paper of multi-part forms should be Crbonless. Dont use Carbon-backed and
Carbon-interleaved.
Note1: Type of paper of multi-part forms should be Carbonless. Dont use Carbon-backed and
Carbon-interleaved.
FX-2190
Manual
Manual / High-Capacity CSF
/ Single-Bin CSF
Width (inch)
(mm)
(3.9)
100
(16.5)
420
----- -----
Length (inch)
(mm)
(3.9)
100
(14.3)
364
----- -----
(mm)
(0.0047)
0.12
(0.018)
0.46
----- -----
Weight
(g/m
2
)
(lb)
40
(12)
58
(15)
----- -----
not crumpled
-----
Jointing Line glue at the top side of
form
----- -----
FX-875
Manual
Manual / High-Capacity
CSF / Single-Bin CSF
Width (inch)
(mm)
(3.9)
100
(10.1)
257
----- -----
Length (inch)
(mm)
(3.9)
100
(14.3)
364
----- -----
(mm)
(0.0047)
0.12
(0.015)
0.39
----- -----
Weight
(g/m
2
)
(lb)
40
(12)
58
(15)
----- -----
not crumpled
-----
Jointing Line glue at the top side of form ----- -----
Note1: Type of paper of multi-part forms should be Crbonless. Dont use Carbon-backed and
Carbon-interleaved.
Card

Note1: Printing on card is available only under normal temperature and humidity conditions
2: When setting cards, be sure to align their left edge with the matchmark of the sheet
guide.
3: When Paper size is A6 and the sheet is to be set horizontal, it should be inserted from
rear entrance only.
4: When using card, set up card mode.
FX-2175
Manual
Manual / High-Capacity CSF
/ Single-Bin CSF
Width (inch)
(mm)
(3.9)
100
(16.5)
420
----- -----
Length (inch)
(mm)
(3.9)
100
(14.3)
364
----- -----
(mm)
(0.0047)
0.12
(0.015)
0.39
----- -----
Weight
(g/m
2
)
(lb)
40
(12)
58
(15)
----- -----
not crumpled
-----
Jointing Line glue at the top side of
form
----- -----
Table 1-11. Card
ALL Models
Manual Manual
High-Capacity
CSF
Single-Bin
CSF
Width (inch)
(mm)
(3.9)
100
(5.8)
148
(3.9)
100
(5.8)
148
(3.9)
100
(5.8)
148
--- ---
Length (inch) (5.8)
148
(3.9)
100
(5.8)
148
(3.9)
100
(5.8)
148
--- ---
(mm)
Thickness (inch)
(mm)
(0.0087)
0.22
(0.0087)
0.22
(0.0087)
0.22
--- ---
Weight (g/m
2
) 192
(51)
192
(51)
192
(51)
--- ---
(lb)
Envelope

Note1: Printing on envelope is available only under normal temperature and humidity
conditions
2: Set the longer side of envelope horizontally.
3: When setting envelopes of No. 6 paper size, be sure to align their left edge with the
matchmark of the sheet guide.
4: Envelope should be inserted from rear entrance only.
5: Except for AIRMAIL, the sheets stacked must not exceed 4 sheets.
6: Printing is allowed only on the front side; printing on the back side is impossible.
Handling possible cut sheets of fixed forms (single sheet/multi-part)
Table 1-12. Envelope
ALL Models
Manual Manual
High-Capacity
CSF
Single-Bin
CSF
Envelope
(No.6)
Width (inch)
(mm)
-----
(6.5)
165
-----
Length (inch)
(mm)
-----
(3.6)
92
-----
Envelope
(No.10)
Width (inch)
(mm)
-----
(9.5)
241
-----
Length (inch)
(mm)
-----
(4.1)
105
-----
Total Thickness (inch)
(mm)
-----
(0.0063)
0.16
(0.0205)
0.52
(0.0063)
0.16
(0.0205)
0.52
-----
-----
The difference of thickness at the printable
area is within 0.25 mm (0.0098 inch)
-----
Weight (g/m
2
)
-----
45 90 45 90
-----
(lb) (12) (24) (12) (24)
CSF capacity
----- -----
25 sheets (24lb) ----
30 sheets (12lb) ----
Quality
-----
BOND paper, PLAIN paper or AIR
MAIL
No glue at a flap
-----
Table 1-13. Handling possible cut sheets of fixed forms
(single sheet/multi-part) with FX-890/875
Size
A3 B4 A4 B5 A5 A6 Envelope
Direction
Rear Entry
(manual)
Vertical ---/--- /--- /--- /--- /--- /--- ---
Horizontal ---/--- ---/--- ---/--- /--- /--- /---
Front Entry
(manual)
Vertical ---/--- / / / / / ---
Horizontal ---/--- ---/--- ---/--- / / / ---
High-Capacity CSF
Vertical ---/--- ---/--- /--- /--- /--- /--- ---
Horizontal ---/--- ---/--- ---/--- /--- /--- /---
Single-Bin CSF
Vertical ---/--- ---/--- /--- /--- --- --- ---
Horizontal ---/--- ---/--- ---/--- ---/--- --- --- ---
Table 1-14. Handling possible cut sheets of fixed forms
(single sheet/multi-part) with FX-2190/2175
Size
A3 B4 A4 B5 A5 A6 Envelope
Direction
Rear Entry
(manual)
Vertical ---/--- /--- /--- /--- /--- /--- ---
Horizontal /--- /--- /--- /--- /--- /---
Front Entry
(manual)
Vertical ---/--- / / / / / ---
Horizontal / / / / / / ---
High-Capacity CSF
Vertical ---/--- /--- /--- /--- /--- /--- ---
Horizontal /--- /--- /--- /--- /--- /---
Single-Bin CSF
Vertical ---/--- /--- / / / / ---
Horizontal /--- /--- / / ---/--- ---/--- ---
Continuous paper (Single sheet and Multi Part)
Note * : When pull tractor is used, 1 original + 6 copies are available only under normal
temperature and humidity conditions.
Table 1-15. Continuous paper (Single sheet and Multi Part) FX-890
FX-890
Bottom/Front/Rear Entry
Minimum Maximum
Width (inch)
(mm)
(4)
101.6
(10)
254
Length (one page) (inch)
(mm)
(4)
101.6
(22)
558.8
Copies 1 original + 5 copies *
(mm)
(0.0025)
0.065
(0.018)
0.46
Weight
(not multi part)
(g/m
2
)
(lb)
52
(14)
82
(22)
Weight
(g/m
2
)
(lb)
40
(12)
58
(15)
Carbonless multi part paper
Not break, without wrinkle, without tear,
without turn over
Jointing Point glue or paper staple (both side)
FX-2190
Bottom/Front/Rear Entry
Minimum Maximum
Width (inch)
(mm)
(4)
101.6
(16)
406.4
(mm)
(4)
101.6
(22)
558.8
Copies 1 original + 5 copies *
(mm)
(0.0025)
0.065
(0.018)
0.46
Weight
(not multi part)
(g/m
2
)
(lb)
52
(14)
82
(22)
Weight
(g/m
2
)
(lb)
40
(12)
58
(15)
Not break, without wrinkle, without tear,
without turn over
FX-875
Front Entry
Rear Entry Bottom Entry
Min. Max. Min. Max. Min. Max.
Width (inch)
(mm)
(4)
101.6
(10)
254
(4)
101.6
(10)
254
(4)
101.6
(10)
254
(mm)
(4)
101.6
(22)
558.8
(4)
101.6
(22)
558.8
(4)
101.6
(22)
558.8
Copies 1 original +
4 copies *
1 original +
4 copies
1 original +
4 copies *
(mm)
(0.0025)
0.065
(0.015)
0.39
(0.0025)
0.065
(0.015)
0.39
(0.0025)
0.065
(0.015)
0.39
Weight
(not multi part)
(g/m
2
)
(lb)
52
(14)
82
(22)
52
(14)
82
(22)
52
(14)
82
(22)
Weight
(g/m
2
)
(lb)
40
(12)
58
(15)
40
(12)
58
(15)
40
(12)
58
(15)
Not break, without wrinkle, without tear, without turn over
FX-2175
Front Entry
Rear Entry Bottom Entry
Min. Max. Min. Max. Min. Max.
Width (inch)
(mm)
(4)
101.6
(16)
406.4
(4)
101.6
(10)
406.4
(4)
101.6
(10)
406.4
(mm)
(4)
101.6
(22)
558.8
(4)
101.6
(22)
558.8
(4)
101.6
(22)
558.8
Copies 1 original + 4 copies
(mm)
(0.0025)
0.065
(0.015)
0.39
(0.0025)
0.065
(0.015)
0.39
(0.0025)
0.065
(0.015)
0.39
Weight
(not multi part)
(g/m
2
)
(lb)
52
(14)
82
(22)
52
(14)
82
(22)
52
(14)
82
(22)
Weight
(g/m
2
)
(lb)
40
(12)
58
(15)
40
(12)
58
(15)
40
(12)
58
(15)
Not break, without wrinkle, without tear, without turn over
Labels
Note1: Printing on labels is available only under normal temperature and humidity conditions.
2: The base sheet of labels must be continuous paper.
3: Labels should be inserted from bottom or front entrance.
4: Dont pull out paper from backward.
5: No label paper should be left on the printer when the printer is not used.
6: Dont print on the base sheet of labels.
7: Dont use cut sheet labels.
Note1: Printing on labels is available only under normal temperature and humidity conditions.
2: The base sheet of labels must be continuous paper.
3: Labels should be inserted from bottom or front entrance.
4: Dont pull out paper from backward.
5: No label paper should be left on the printer when the printer is not used.
6: Dont print on the base sheet of labels.
7: Don't use cut sheet labels.
Figure 1-1. Label Size
Table 1-19. Labels (FX-890/875)
FX-890/875
Bottom/Front Entry Rear Entry
Label size See Figure 1-1 below. -----
Base sheet width (inch)
(mm)
(4)
101.6
(10)
254
----- -----
Base sheet length
(one page)
(inch)
(mm)
(4)
101.6
(22)
558.8
----- -----
Base sheet
Thickness
(inch)
(mm)
(0.0028)
0.07
(0.0035)
0.09
----- -----
(mm)
(0.0063)
0.16
(0.0075)
0.19
----- -----
Label weight (g/m
2
)
(lb)
64
(17)
-----
Quality Plain paper or the same quality
labels
-----
Table 1-20. Labels (FX-2190/2175)
FX-2190/2175
Label size See Figure 1-1 below. -----
Base sheet width (inch)
(mm)
(4)
101.6
(16)
406.4
----- -----
Base sheet length
(one page)
(inch)
(mm)
(4)
101.6
(22)
558.8
----- -----
Base sheet
Thickness
(inch)
(mm)
(0.0028)
0.07
(0.0035)
0.09
----- -----
(mm)
(0.0063)
0.16
(0.0075)
0.19
----- -----
Label weight (g/m
2
)
(lb)
64
(17)
-----
Quality Plain paper or the same quality
labels
-----
Note1: Roll paper must be set on the roll paper holder (option).
2: Roll paper should be inserted from rear entrance only.
3: Release lever position should be friction.
TYPEFACE
Bit map font
EPSON Draft : 10 cpi, 12 cpi, 15 cpi
EPSON Roman : 10 cpi, 12 cpi, 15 cpi, Proportional
EPSON Sans Serif : 10 cpi, 12 cpi, 15 cpi, Proportional
EPSON OCR-B : 10 cpi *
Bar code fonts:
EAN-13, EAN-8, Interleaved 2 of 5, UPC-A, UPC-E, Code 39, Code 128,
POSTNET, Coda bar (NW-7)*, Industrial 2 of 5*, Matrix 2 of 5*
NOTE: *: These fonts are not described in users manual.
CHARACTER TABLES
Standard version : 13 tables
NLSP version : 42 tables
(FX-890/2190 only)
International character sets : 13 countries
INPUT BUFFER
128 Kbyte
Table 1-21. Roll Paper
ALL Models
Width (inch)
(mm)
-----
(8.5)
216
Length (inch)
(mm)
-----
-----
Diameter (inch)
(mm)
-----
(5)
|127 mm
Thickness (inch)
(mm)
-----
(0.0028)
0.07
(0.0035)
0.09
Weight (g/m
2
)
(lb)
-----
52
(14)
82
(22)
Quality
-----
Plain paper, not curled, not
folded, not crumpled
ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATION
There are three types of electrical specification; 120V Version, 230V Version and UPS
Version. However, see the following because the electrical specification differs
according to the model.
FX-890/2190
Table 1-23. 120V Version
Table 1-25. UPS Version
Note * : When it passes 5 minutes in the following condition, the printer enters sleep mode:
- Not in Pause, not in error status.
Table 1-22. Electrical Specification
Model 120V Version 230V Version UPS Version
FX-890
FX-2190
FX-875
FX-2175
Rated voltage AC 120 V
Input voltage range AC 103.5 to 132 V
Rated frequency range 50 to 60 Hz
Input frequency range 49.5 to 60.5 Hz
Rated current 1.1 A (Max. 2.5 A)
Power consumption
Approx.53 W (ISO/IEC 10561 Letter pattern)
Approx. 3.3 W in sleep mode *
0 W in power off mode
Energy Star compliant
Rated voltage range AC 220 to 240 V
Input voltage range AC 198 to 264 V
Rated current 0.6 A (Max. 1.3A)
Power consumption
Approx. 53 W (ISO/IEC 10561 Letter pattern)
Energy Star compliant
Rated voltage range AC 100 to 240V
Input voltage range AC 90 to 264V
Power consumption
115V Approx. 4.4 W in sleep mode *
FX-875
Table 1-26. UPS Version
Note * : When it passes 15 seconds in the following condition, the printer enters sleep mode:
FX-2175
Note * : When it passes 5 minutes in the following condition, the printer enters sleep mode:
ACOUSTIC NOISE
Level: 55 dB(A) (ISO 7779 pattern)
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
*1: Non-condensing
*2: During printing on reclaimed paper, multi part paper, envelope, label or roll paper
RELIABILITY
Power consumption
Energy Star Compliant
Power consumption
Energy Star Compliant
Table 1-28. Environmental Condition
Item Operating Non-operating
Temperature
5 to 35 C *
1
-30 to 60 C
15 to 25 C *
1
,*
2
Humidity
10 to 80 % RH *
1
0 to 85 % RH *
1
30 to 60 % RH *
1
,*
2
Resistance to shock 1 G, within 1ms 2 G, within 2ms
Resistance to vibration 0.25 G, 10 to 55 Hz 0.50 G, 10 to 55 Hz
Table 1-29. Reliability
Item FX-890 FX-2190 FX-875 FX-2175
Total print volume (MVBF)
52 million lines
(except print head)
25 million lines
(except print head)
MTBF 20000 POH (25% Duty)
15000 POH
(25% Duty)
12000 POH
(25% Duty)
Print head life
400 million strokes/wire
(Approx. 400 million
characters (Draft 10 cpi, 14
dots/character))
200 million strokes/wire
(Approx. 200 million
characters (Draft 10 cpi, 14
dots/character))
RIBBON CARTRIDGE SAFETY APPROVALS (FX-890/2190 ONLY)
120 V version
Safety standards UL 1950
CSA C22.2 No. 950
EMI FCC part 15 subpart B class B
CSA C108.8 class B
230 V version
Safety standards EN60950
EMI EN55022 (CISPR pub.22) class B
AS/NZS 3548 class B
UPS Version
Safety standards UL1950
CSA C22.2 No. 950
EN60950
EMI FCC part15 subpart B class B
CSA C108.8 class B
EN55022 (CISPR pub.22) class B
AS/NZS 3548 class B
CE MARKING (FX-890/2190 ONLY)
230 V version & UPS version
Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC: EN60950
EMC Directive 89/336/EEC: EN55022 class B
EN61000-3-2
EN61000-3-3
EN55024
INTERFACE
Bi-directional parallel interface (IEEE-1284 nibble mode supported)
USB 2.0 (Full Speed)
Type-B I/ F level 2 (Option)
Table 1-30. Ribbon Cartridge
Item FX-890 FX-2190 FX-875 FX-2175
Type Fabric
Color Black
Ribbon dimensions
13 mm (W) 17
M (L) Endless
13 mm (W) 32
M (L) Endless
13 mm (W) 32 M (L) Endless
Ribbon life
Approx. 7.5
million
characters
(Draft 10 cpi, 14
dots / character)
Approx. 12
million
characters
(Draft 10 cpi, 14
dots / character)
Approx. 12 million characters
(Draft 10 cpi, 14 dots / character)
Cartridge dimensions
287.2 mm (W)
30.3 mm (H)
77.0 mm (D)
461.6 mm (W)
30.3 mm (H)
77.0 mm (D)
286.6 mm (W)
30.3 mm (H)
77.0 mm (D)
461.6 mm (W)
30.3 mm (H)
77.0 mm (D)
CONTROL CODE
ESC/P
IBM PPDS emulation
EXPENDABLES & OPTIONS
Note *1: When you use Ethernet interface card C82363*, you need to attach the optional
interface adapter (C82525*) to the interface card.
*2 : Do not disclose them to the end-users.
Table 1-31. Expendables & Option (FX-890/2190)
Expendables
Code No.
FX-890 FX-2190
Ribbon cartridge (Black) S015329
S015335
(For users in
America)
S015327
(For users in other
countries)
Options
High capacity cut sheet feeder (Bin 1) C80638 * C80640 *
Single bin cut sheet feeder C80637 * C80639 *
Pull tractor unit C80020 * C80021 *
Roll paper holder C811141 (#8310 *
2
) C811141 (#8310 *
2
)
Front sheet guide C81400 * C81401 *
Front paper guide C81402 * C81403 *
Serial Interface card C82305 *
1
/ C82306 * C82305 * / C82306 *
32KB intelligent serial Interface card C82307 * / C82308 * C82307 * / C82308 *
Local Talk I/F card C82312 * C82312 *
32KB IEEE-488 I/F card C82313 * C82313 *
Coax I/F card C82314 * C82314 *
Twinax I/F card C82315 * C82315 *
IEEE-1284 parallel I/F card C82345 * C82345 *
EpsonNet 10 Base 2/T Int. Print Server C82362 * C82362 *
EpsonNet 10/100 Base Tx Int. Print Server C82363 *
*1
/C82364 * C82363 *
*1
/C82364 *
EpsonNet 10/100 Base Tx Int. Print Server C82384 * C82384 *
EpsonNet 10/100 Base Tx Int. Print Server 2 C82391 * C82391 *
EpsonNet 802.11b Wireless Ext. Print Server C12C82396 * C12C82396 *
Expendables
Code No.
FX-875 FX-2175
Ribbon cartridge (Black) S015329 S015327
Options
High capacity cut sheet feeder (Bin 1) C80638 * C80640 *
Single bin cut sheet feeder C80637 * C80639 *
Pull tractor unit C80020 * C80021 *
Roll paper holder #8310 #8310
Front sheet guide C81400 * C81401 *
Front paper guide C81402 * C81403 *
Serial Interface card C82305 * / C82306 * C82305 * / C82306 *
32KB intelligent serial Interface card C82307 * / C82308 * C82307 * / C82308 *
IEEE-1284 parallel Interface card C82345 * C82345 *
EpsonNet 10/100 Base Tx Int. Print Server 2 C82391 * C82391 *
Expendables
Code No.
FX-890 FX-2190
PRINTABLE AREA
Cut sheets
Figure 1-2. Printable Area for Cut Sheet
Note : The maximum horizontal printable area is 203.2 mm (8 inch) wide for FX-890 or 345.4
mm (13.6 inch) wide for FX-2190.

Printable Area
Table 1-33. Printable Area for Cut Sheet (FX-890/2190)
Single Sheet / Multi Part
FX-890 FX-2190
PW (Width) Refer to PAPER
SPECIFICATIONS Table 1-4 on
page 11 for single sheet or
Table 1-7 on page 12 for multi
part
Refer to PAPER
part
PL (Length)
LM (Left Margin)
3 mm or more (PW<=209.2 mm)
26.9 mm or more (PW=257 mm)
RM (Right Margin)
TM (Top Margin)
4.2 mm or more
BM (Bottom Margin)
Table 1-34. Printable Area for Cut Sheet (FX-875/2175)
Single Sheet / Multi Part
FX-875 FX-2175
part
Refer to PAPER
part
PL (Length)
LM (Left Margin)
RM (Right Margin)
TM (Top Margin)
4.2 mm or more
BM (Bottom Margin)
Envelope
Figure 1-3. Printable Area for Envelope
Note : The maximum horizontal printable area is 203.2 mm (8 inch) wide for FX-890/875 or
345.4 mm (13.6 inch) wide for FX-2190/2175.
Printable Area
Table 1-35. Printable Area for Envelope
Envelope Printable Area
PW (Width)
Refer to PAPER SPECIFICATIONS Table 1-12 on page 15
PL (Length)
LM (Left Margin)
3 mm or more
RM (Right Margin)
TM (Top Margin)
4.2 mm or more
BM (Bottom Margin)
Continuous paper
Figure 1-4. Printable Area for Continuous Paper
Printable Area
TM
BM
PL
LM RM
PW
Table 1-36. Printable Area for Continuous Paper (FX-890/2190)
Continuous Paper
FX-890 FX-2190
SPECIFICATIONS Table 1-15
on page 16
Refer to PAPER
on page 16
PL (Length)
LM (Left Margin) 13 mm or more (PW<=241.3mm)
26 mm or more (PW=254 mm)
13 mm or more (PW<=377.8mm)
26 mm or more (PW=406.4 mm)
RM (Right Margin)
TM (Top Margin)
4.2 mm or more
BM (Bottom Margin)
Table 1-37. Printable Area for Continuous Paper (FX-875/2175)
Continuous Paper
FX-875 FX-2175
on page 17
Refer to PAPER
on page 17
PL (Length)
LM (Left Margin) 13 mm or more (PW<=241.3mm)
26 mm or more (PW=254 mm)
13 mm or more (PW<=377.8mm)
26 mm or more (PW=406.4 mm)
RM (Right Margin)
TM (Top Margin)
4.2 mm or more
BM (Bottom Margin)
Label
Figure 1-5. Printable Area for Label
Roll paper
Figure 1-6. Printable Area for Roll Paper
Table 1-38. Printable Area for Label
Continuous Paper
FX-890/875 FX-2190/2175
on page 18
Refer to PAPER
on page 18
PL (Length)
LM (Left Margin)
3 mm or more
RM (Right Margin)
TM (Top Margin)
BM (Bottom Margin)
LM RM
PW
PL
TM
BM
6.35mm
or more
1.2mm
or more
Printable area
Table 1-39. Printable Area for Roll Paper
Roll Paper
PW (Width) Refer to PAPER SPECIFICATIONS Table 1-21 on page 19
PL (Length) -----
LM (Left Margin)
3 mm or more
RM (Right Margin)
TM (Top Margin) 4.2 mm or more
BM (Bottom Margin) -----
PW
Printable area
LM RM
TM
PRODUCT DESCRIPTIONS Interface 28
1.2 Interface
This printer provides bi-directional 8-bit parallel interface, USB interface and Type-B
optional interface slot as standard.
1.2.1 Parallel interface (Forward channel)
Specifications
Transmission mode: 8 bit parallel, IEEE-1284 compatibility mode
Adaptable connector: 57-30360 (Amphenol) or equivalent
Synchronization: -STROBE pulse
Handshaking: BUSY and -ACKNLG signals
Signal level: TTL compatible (IEEE-1284 level 1 device)
Note * : In/Out shows the direction of signal flow as viewed from the printer side.
Table 1-40. Connector pin assignment (Forward channel)
Pin
No.
Signal
Name
Return
GND
Pin
IN/
Out *
Function description
1 -STROBE 19
In
Strobe pulse. Input data is latched at falling edge of
the signal.
2 DATA1 20 Parallel input data to the printer. bit 0: LSB
3 DATA2 21 bit 1
4 DATA3 22 bit 2
5 DATA4 23 bit 3
6 DATA5 24 bit 4
7 DATA6 25 bit 5
8 DATA7 26 bit 6
9 DATA8 27 bit 7: MSB
10 -ACKNLG 28
Out
This signal (negative pulse) indicates that the
printer has received data and is ready to accept next
one.
11 BUSY 29
This signals high level means that the printer is not
ready to accept data.
12 PE
28
This signals high level means that the printer is in
a state of paper-out error.
13 SLCT
Always at high level when the printer is powered
on.
14 -AFXT
30 In
Not used.
31 -INIT This signals negative pulse initializes printer.
32 -ERROR 29 Out
This signals low level means the printer is in a
state of error.
36 -SLIN 30 In Not used.
18 Logic H
-
Out
This line is pulled up to +5 V through 3.9 kO
resistor.
35 +5 V
resistor.
17 Chassis
-
Chassis GND.
16, 33
19-30
GND Signal GND.
15, 34 NC Not connected.
Table 1-40. Connector pin assignment (Forward channel) (continued)
Pin
No.
Signal
Name
Return
GND
Pin
IN/
Out *
Data transmission timing
Figure 1-7. Data transmission timing
Note *1: Rise and fall time of output signals
*2 : Rise and fall time of input signals
BUSY signal is active (high level) under any of the following conditions:
In the process of receiving data
The input buffer is full.
The -INT signal is active (low level).
During hardware initialization
The -ERROR or PE signal is active (low level or high level, respectively).
In the self test mode
In the adjustment mode
In the default-setting mode
-ERROR signal is active (low level) under any of the following conditions:
In the condition of the printer hardware error (fatal error)
In the condition of the paper-out error
In the condition of the release lever error
In the condition of the paper eject error
PE signal is active (high level) under the following condition:
In the condition of paper-out error
Table 1-41. Parameters
Parameter Minimum Maximum
tsetup
500 nsec
_
thold
tstb
tready 0
tbusy
_
500 nsec
treply _
tack 500 nsec 10 us
tnbusy
0 _
tnext
ttout *
1
_
120 nsec
ttin *
2
200 nsec
1.2.2 Parallel interface (Reverse channel)
Specifications
Transmission mode: IEEE-1284 nibble mode
Adaptable connector : See "1.2.1 Parallel interface (Forward channel)" (p. 28)
Synchronization : Refer to "1.2.7 IEEE1284.4 protocol" (p. 34)
Handshaking : Refer to "1.2.7 IEEE1284.4 protocol" (p. 34)
Signal level : IEEE-1284 level 1 device
See "1.2.1 Parallel interface (Forward channel)" (p. 28)
Data transmission timing : Refer to "1.2.7 IEEE1284.4 protocol" (p. 34)
Extensibility request : The printer responds to the extensibility request in
the affirmative, when the request is 00H or 04H,
which mean;
00H : Request nibble mode of reverse channel transfer
04H : Request device ID in nibble mode of reverse channel transfer
Device ID: The printer sends the following device ID string when it is requested
FX-890
When IEEE1284.4 is enabled,
When IEEE1284.4 is disabled,
FX-2190
[00H][4CH]
MFG:EPSON;
CMD:ESCP9,PRPII9,BDC,D4;
MDL:FX-890;
CLS:PRINTER;
DES:EPSON[SP]FX-890;
[00H][49H]
MFG:EPSON;
CMD:ESCP9,PRPII9,BDC;
MDL:FX-890;
CLS:PRINTER;
[00H][4EH]
MFG:EPSON;
MDL:FX-2190;
CLS:PRINTER;
[00H][4BH]
MFG:EPSON;
MDL:FX-2190;
CLS:PRINTER;
FX-875
FX-2175
Note * : In/Out refers to the direction of signal flow from the printers point of view.
[00H][4CH]
MFG:EPSON;
MDL:FX-875;
CLS:PRINTER;
[00H][49H]
MFG:EPSON;
MDL:FX-875;
CLS:PRINTER;
[00H][4EH]
MFG:EPSON;
MDL:FX-2175;
CLS:PRINTER;
[00H][4BH]
MFG:EPSON;
MDL:FX-2175;
CLS:PRINTER;
Table 1-42. Connector pin assignment (Reverse channel)
Pin No. Signal Name
Return
GND
Pin
IN/
Out *
1 HostClk 19
In
Host clock signal.
2 DATA1 20 Parallel input data to the printer. bit 0: LSB
3 DATA2 21 bit 1
4 DATA3 22 bit 2
5 DATA4 23 bit 3
6 DATA5 24 bit 4
7 DATA6 25 bit 5
8 DATA7 26 bit 6
9 DATA8 27 bit 7: MSB
10 PtrClk 28
Out
Printer clock signal.
11
PtrBusy /
DataBit-3,7
29
Printer busy signal and reverse channel transfer
data bit 3 or 7.
12
AckDataReq /
DataBit-2,6
28
Acknowledge data request signal and reverse
channel transfer data bit 2 or 6.
13
Xflag /
DataBit-1,5
X-flag signal and reverse channel
transfer data bit 1 or 5.
14 HostBusy
30 In
Host Busy signal.
31 -INIT Not used.
32
-DataAvail /
DataBit-0,4
29 Out
Data available signal and reverse channel transfer
data bit 0 or 4.
36 1284-Active 30 In 1284 active signal.
18 Logic-H
-
Out
resistor.
35 +5 V
resistor.
17 Chassis
-
Chassis GND.
16, 33
19-30
GND Signal GND.
15, 34 NC Not connected.
1.2.3 USB Interface
Specifications
Standard: Based on
Universal Serial Bus Specifications
Revision 2.0
Universal Serial Bus Device Class
Definition for Printing Devices Version 1.1
Bit rate : 12 Mbps (Full Speed Device)
Data encording : NRZI
Adaptable connector : USB Series B
Recommended cable length : 2 meters
Connector pin assignment and signals
Figure 1-8. USB Interface connector pin assignment
1.2.4 Optional Interface
Type-B optional interface cards are available.
Table 1-43. Connector pin assignment
Pin No. Signal name In/Out Function description
1 VCC -
Cable power. Maximum power consumption is
100mA
2 -Data
Bi-directional
Data
3 +Data Data, pull up to +3.3V via 1.5K O resistor
4 Ground - Cable ground
Pin #2
Pin #4 Pin #3
Pin #1
Table 1-44. FX-890
Reply message ESC/P IBM PPDS
Main-Type
MT9p, PW80c110cpi,
PRG(Nxxxxx)rev, AP500ma
MT9p, PW80c110cpi,
PRG(Nxxxxx)rev, AP500ma
Product-Name FX-890 FX-890
Emulation-Type ESCP9, PRPII9, BDC ESCP9, PRPII9, BDC
Entity-Type EPSONFX EPSONPRPII9
Table 1-45. FX-2190
Main-Type
MT9p, PW136c110cpi,
PRG(Wxxxxx)rev, AP500ma
MT9p, PW136c110cpi,
PRG(Wxxxxx)rev, AP500ma
Table 1-46. FX-875
Main-Type
MT9p, PW136c110cpi,
PRG(Ixxxxx)rev, AP500ma
MT9p, PW136c110cpi,
PRG(Ixxxxx)rev, AP500ma
Table 1-47. FX-2175
Main-Type
MT9p, PW136c110cpi,
PRG(Lxxxxx)rev, AP500ma
MT9p, PW136c110cpi,
PRG(Lxxxxx)rev, AP500ma
1.2.5 Type-B Interface communication specification
Reply for Optional command
(*: Reply for Type-B I/F Level 2 device: not described in user's manual)
Main command
Back Ground Job command: Response
0x00: get device ID Normal response
0x01: get all status Normal response
0x02~0x3F Processing impossible response
A bit rate available by Serial I/F card :
19200bps, 9600bps, 4800bps, 2400bps, 1200bps, 600bps, 300bps
Table 1-48. Reply for Optional command
Option command
number
Command name Reply-A Reply-B
00h No-operation ----- -----
01h Start Hardware Reset Accept * Execute OK *
02h Start Software Reset Reject -----
03h Send Main System Type Accept Execute OK
04h Send Name Data Reject -----
05h Inquire Name Data
Accept Execute OK
06h Send Product Name
07h Send Software Emulation Type
08h Complete Buffered Data
09h Stop Procedure
Reject -----
0Ah Return Buffered Data
0Bh Send Entity Type
Accept Execute OK
0Ch Send Status
0Dh Quit Procedure
Reject -----
0Eh Inquire ASCII Message
0Fh Send ASCII Message Accept Execute OK
10h (Reserved) Unknown
-----
11h Send All Entity Type
Reject
12h Inquire Protocol
13h (Reserved) Unknown
14h Inquire Emergency Message
Accept Execute OK
15h Send Emergency Reply
16h-1Fh (Reserved) Unknown -----
Table 1-49. Main command
Option command
number
Command name Sending Timing
01h Start Software Reset
Init signal on the std. parallel
Type-B I/F Option command : 01h
Panel Reset
Cold start
02h Send Option Type
Deciding the level of Type-B I/F after
power on
04h Send Name Data Type-B I/F Option command: 05h
07h Inquire Software Emulation Type Changing control language
0Eh Inquire ASCII Message Writing to DBIN-register
14h Inquire Emergency Reply
Reply for Back Ground Job command
response
15h Send Emergency Message Receive back Ground Job command
1.2.6 Interface selection
The printer has 3 interfaces; the parallel interface, USB interface and Type-B optional
interface. These interfaces are selected manually by Default Setting or selected
automatically.
Manual selection
One of the three interfaces can be selected by Default Setting.
Automatic selection
The automatic interface selection is enabled by Default Setting. In this automatic
interface selection mode, the printer is initialized to the idle state scanning which
interface receives data at power-on. Then the interface that receives data first is
selected. When the host stops data transfer and the printer is in the stand-by state
for the period of seconds specified by Default Setting, the printer is returned to the
idle state. As long as the host sends data or the printer interface is the busy state,
the selected interface is let as it is.
Interface state and interface selection
When the parallel interface is not selected, the interface gets info a busy state.
When the Type-B serial interface card is installed and it is not selected, the
interface sends XOFF and sets the DTR signal MARK. When the optional
interface is not selected, the printer sets OFFLINE bit of MNSTS register to the
optional interface. When the printer is initialized or returned to the idle state, the
parallel interface got into a ready state, the serial interface sends XON and sets the
DTR SPACE and the printer resets OFFLINE bit of MNSTS register to the
optional interface. Note that the interrupt signal such as a -INIT signal on the
parallel interface is not effective while that interface is not selected.
Preventing Hosts from Data Transfer Timeout
Generally, hosts abandons data transfer to peripherals when a peripheral is in the
busy state for dozens of seconds continuously. To prevent hosts from this kind of
timeout, the printer receives data very slowly, several bytes per minute, even if the
printer is in the busy state. This slowdown is started when the rest of the input
buffer becomes several thousands of bytes. At last, when the input buffer is full,
the printer is in the busy state continuously.
IEEE1284.4 on the parallel interface and on the USB interface do not require this
function.
1.2.7 IEEE1284.4 protocol
The packet protocol described by IEEE1284.4 is supported on the parallel I/F.
Two function modes of IEEE1284.4 protocol, Off and Auto, are available and
one of them is selected according to the value of Default setting. (See Section
1.3.5. Default Setting).
NOTE:Packet protocol option Off &Auto in default setting mode are effective in
not only parallel I/F but also USB I/F.
NOTE:When printing data from the printer driver of Windows-based PC, select the
packet protocol to Auto.
Auto: Communication is carried out in the convetional mode until a magic
string (1284.4 synchronous commands) is received. By receiving a
magic string, communication in IEEE1284.4 packet mode is started.
Off: Communication is carried out in the convetional mode.
NOTE:The packet protocol of IEEE1284.4 allows a device to carry on multiple
exchanges or conversations which contain data and/or control information
with another device at the same time across a single point-to-point link. The
protocol is not, however, a device control language. It does provide basic
transport-level flow control and multiplexing services. The multiplexed
logical channels are independent of each other and blocking of one has no
effect on the others. The protocol operates over IEEE1284.
PRODUCT DESCRIPTIONS Operation 35
1.3 Operation
This section describes the operations on this printer.
1.3.1 Control panel
The control panel of this printer is equipped with 6 switches and 10 LEDs, which are
located as shown below.
Figure 1-9. Control Panel
1.3.2 Switches
1.3.2.1 Operation in Normal Mode
In the normal mode, pressing panel switches executes the following functions.
Font
Micro Adjust
3sec. LF/FF
Load/Eject
Reset
Pause
Lock
Pitch Tear Off/Bin Paper Out
USD
HSD
Draft
Roman
Sans Serif

10cpi
12cpi
15cpi
17cpi
20cpi
PS
Tear Off
Bin 1
Bin 2
Card

Item Item Set
Menu
Table 1-50. Normal Mode
Switch Function
Pause
Alternates printing and no-printing status.
Enables Micro Adjust function, holding it down for 3 seconds.
Load/Eject
Loads or ejects the paper.
Executes micro feed forward, when this function is enabled.
LF/FF
Executes line feed, pressing it shortly.
Executes form feed, holding it down for a few seconds.
Executes micro feed backward, when this function is enabled.
Tear Off/Bin
Advances continuous paper to the Tear-Off position.
Selects CSF bin 1/2 or Card mode in friction mode.
Font Selects font and draft quality.
Pitch Selects pitch.
Reset (Font & Pitch) Resets the printer.
Menu
(Pitch & Tear Off/Bin)
Enters or exits the default setting mode.
1.3.2.2 Operations at Power-on
Holding down the specified switch (switches) while turning on the power to the printer
enables the special functions as listed below.
Note *1: W0xxxx, N1xxxx, W1xxxx only. (The quiet mode moves to the default setting
items after N2xxxx/W2xxxx.)
*2 : W0xxxx only.
1.3.2.3 Operation in Default Setting Mode
Table 1-51. At Power-On (FX-890/2190)
Switches Function
Load/Eject NLQ self test
LF/FF Draft self test
Load/Eject & LF/FF Data dump
Load/Eject & LF/FF & Pause Clear EEPROM
Tear Off/Bin & Load/Eject
Clear EEPROM for Driving Line count for ribbon change
timing
Pause Bi-D adjustment
Load/Eject & Pause Panel lock out mode
LF/FF & Pause Default setting for panel lock out
Font & Pitch Quiet mode *
1
Pitch & Pause Copy mode
Font & Tear Off/Bin Simple default setting *
2
Tear Off/Bin & Pause FX-880T + (=ML320T) mode
Font & Pitch & Tear Off/Bin Program reload mode
The others Not available
Table 1-52. At Power-On (FX-875/2175)
Switches Function
Load/Eject NLQ self test
LF/FF Draft self test
Load/Eject & LF/FF Data dump
Load/Eject & LF/FF & Pause Clear EEPROM
Tear Off/Bin & Load/Eject
Clear EEPROM for Driving Line count for ribbon change
timing
Pause Bi-D adjustment
Load/Eject & Pause Panel lock out mode
LF/FF & Pause Default setting for panel lock out
Pitch & Pause Copy mode
Font & Pitch & Tear Off/Bin Program reload mode
Table 1-53. Default Setting Mode
Switch Function
Menu (Pitch & Tear Off/Bin) Enters or exits the default setting mode.
Item (Font), Item (Pitch) Select the menu.
Set (Tear Off/Bin) Changes the setting.
1.3.3 Indicators (LEDs)
This printer has the following indicators to indicate its current condition, as shown in
the table below:
1.3.3.1 Indications in Normal Mode
*1. Pause (Orange)
The Pause LED is on when the printer is in the pause status, and off when it
is not in the pause status.
The Pause LED blinks when the Micro Adjust function is enabled or when
the printer is in the head hot status.
See *6 for LED indication when a locked switch is pressed.
*2. Paper Out (Red)
The Paper Out LED is on when the printer is in the paper out status, and it
blinks when the printer has developed a paper eject error, and it is off when
the printer is not in such status.
See *6 for LED indication when a locked switch is pressed.
*3. Tear Off / Bin (Green)
Two LEDs display the status of CSF bin selection when cut sheet is used.
Both LEDs are off when Bin1 is selected, only the right LED is on when Bin2
is selected, and only the left LED is on when Card mode is selected.
Both LEDs blink when continuous paper is in the Tear-off position and both
LEDs are off when continuous paper is out of the Tear-off position.
Both LEDs are on when the printer is in default setting mode.
Figure 1-10. Tear Off/ Bin LEDs
*4. Font (Green)
Three LEDs indicate the status of Font & Draft Quality selection.
Figure 1-11. Font LEDs
Table 1-54. Normal Mode
LED
Pause *1
Paper Out
*2
Tear-Off /
Bin
Font Pitch
Printer status
Pause
On
_
_
_
_
Paper out error On
Release lever error _
Paper eject error Blink
Head hot warning
Blink
_
Micro Adjust
Tear off
_
*3
Bin selection
Font selection
_
*4
Pitch selection
_
*5
Locked switch pressed *6 _
Fatal error Blink
*5. Pitch (Green)
Three LEDs indicate the status of Pitch selection.
Figure 1-12. Pitch LEDs
*6. LED indication when a locked switch is pressed (Green)
With panel lock out mode On, when a locked switch is pressed, the Pause
LED and Paper Out LED flash simultaneously for three seconds or so.
Figure 1-13. LED indication when a locked switch is pressed
NOTE:At this time, buzzer does not sound.
1.3.4 Buzzer
This printer has the buzzer to indicate its current condition with the following
indications.
The symbols used in the table above represent the following:
- Short Beep (Beeper sounds about 100 ms and interval is about100 ms)
- Long Beep (Beeper sounds about 500 ms and interval is about100 ms)
Table 1-55. Buzzer Status
Printer status Beep sounds
Paper out error ---
Release lever operation error ---
Paper eject error ---
Panel operation -
Fatal error -----
1.3.5 Default Setting
There are some parameters that can be changed by users and will be referred at the time
of initialization of the printer.
1.3.5.1 Setting Method
FX-890/2190 (W0xxxx only)
1. Enters the default setting mode.
The method of selecting language for Usage of this mode is printed.
2. Select language for Usage of this mode by Item (Font) button.
Font LEDs show the language for Usage of this mode is currently selected.
The selection will be advanced one by one as the button is pressed and the On/Off/
Blink/2-Blink of those three LEDs will also be changed according to the selection.
3. Press Set (Tear Off/Bin) button.
The current setting and the Usage of this mode by selected language will be
printed on the paper set in the paper path at that time.
4. Select menu by Item (Font) or Item (Pitch) button.
Font LEDs show the menu which is selected at that time. The selection will be
advanced one by one as the button is pressed and the combination of those three
LEDs status of On/Off/Blink/2-Blinks will be changed according to the selection.
5. Select setting value by Set (Tear Off/Bin) button.
Pitch LEDs show that menu's value by the status of On/Off/Blink/2-Blinks. The
value can be changed by pressing Set (Tear Off/Bin) button and the LEDs status of
On/Off/Blink/2-Blinks will be changed as the button is pressed.
6. When Set (Tear Off/Bin) button is pressed, printer memorizes the last setting
value.
7. Repeat (4) to (6)
The other items can be changed in the same manner.
The menu selection will return to the first menu after the last menu selection is
over.
8. Press Menu (Pitch & Tear Off/Bin) button.
The printer exits the default setting mode.
The setting is stored into non-volatile memory.
FX-890/2190 (Except for W0xxxx)
The printer enters the default setting mode.
The selected language for Usage of setting mode * is printed and the current
setting of language is underlined.
2. Select language for Usage of setting mode * by Item (Font) button.
The underline shows the language for Usage of setting mode * is currently
selected. The selection will be advanced one by one as the button is pressed and
the underline will also be changed according to the selection.
3. Press Set (Tear Off/Bin) button.
The language for Usage of setting mode * is decided. And the printer asks
whether or not the current setting is printed. If you need to print the current setting,
press Set (Tear Off/Bin) button. The underline shows the setting value is currently
selected of each item.
4. Select item by Item (Font) or Item (Pitch) button.
The printer prints item and the current setting value of the item. The item will be
advanced one by one as the button is pressed. And the current setting value will be
printed according to the item.
The value can be changed by pressing Set (Tear Off/Bin) button and the value is
printed.
over.
Note : If you turn off the printer without exiting the default setting mode first by pressing the
Menu button, the changes you have made will be lost.
Note * : Usage of setting mode is the default setting mode, the bi-d adjustment mode and
the default setting for panel lock-out mode.
FX-875/2175
The printer enters the default setting mode. And then, the printer asks whether or
not the current setting is printed. If you need to print the current setting, press Set
(Tear Off/Bin) button. The underline shows the setting value is currently selected
of each item.
2. Select item by Item (Font) or Item (Pitch) button.
The printer prints item and the current setting value of the item. The item will be
advanced one by one as the button is pressed. And the current setting value will be
printed according to the item.
The value can be changed by pressing Set (Tear Off/Bin) button and the value is
printed.
over.
Note : If you turn off the printer without exiting the default setting mode first by pressing the
Menu button, the changes you have made will be lost.
1.3.5.2 Setting menu
FX-890/2190
Table 1-56. Setting menu for FX-890/2190
Item Setting / Value
*2
Print the current settings *
3
Execute
Page length for front tractor
3inch, 3.5inch, 4inch, 5.5inch, 6inch, 7inch, 8inch, 8.5inch,
11inch, 70/6inch, 12inch, 14inch, 17inch
Page length for rear tractor
Skip over perforation OFF, ON
Auto tear off OFF, ON
Auto line feed OFF, ON
Print direction Bi-D, Uni-D
Software ESC/P, IBM PPDS
0 slash 0, C
I/F mode Auto, Parallel, USB, Option
Auto I/F wait time 10 seconds, 30 seconds
Parallel I/F bidirectional mode OFF, ON
Packet mode Auto, OFF
Character table
Standard version:
Italic, PC437, PC850, PC860, PC863, PC865, PC861,
BRASCII, Abicomp, Roman 8, ISO Latin 1, PC 858,
ISO 8859-15
NLSP version:
Italic, PC437, PC850, PC437 Greek, PC 853, PC855, PC852,
PC857, PC866, PC869, MOZOWIA, Code MJK, ISO 8859-7,
ISO Latin 1T, Bulgaria, PC774, Estonia, ISO 8859-2,
PC866 LAT., PC866UKR, PCAPTEC, PC708, PC720,
PC AR864, PC860, PC865, PC861, PC 863, BRASCII,
Abicomp, Roman8, ISO Latin 1, PC858, ISO8859-15, PC771,
PC437 Slovenia, PC MC, PC 1250, PC 1251
International character set for
Italic table
Italic U.S.A., Italic France, Italic Germany, Italic U.K.,
Italic Denmark 1, Italic Sweden, Italic Italy, Italic Spain 1
Manual feed wait time 1 second, 1.5 seconds, 2 seconds, 3 seconds
Buzzer OFF, ON
Note *1: This setting is effective when IBM PPDS emulation is selected.
*2 : Settings with bold weight mean the standard factory settings.
*3 : This item is the function that prints the current settings. (Except for W0xxxx)
*4 : After N2xxxx/W2xxxx.
FX-875
*3 : This item is the function that prints the current settings.
Auto CR ( IBM PPDS)
*1
OFF, ON
IBM character table
*1
Table 2, Table 1
Low-noise mode
*4
OFF, ON
Table 1-56. Setting menu for FX-890/2190
*2
Table 1-57. Setting menu for FX-875
*2
3
Execute
0 slash 0, C
Character table
Standard version:
BRASCII, Abicomp, Roman8, ISO Latin 1, PC858,
ISO 8859-15
Italic table
Italic U.S.A., Italic France, Italic Germany, Italic U.K., Italic
Denmark 1, Italic Sweden, Italic Italy, Italic Spain 1
Buzzer OFF, ON
Auto CR ( IBM PPDS)
*1
OFF, ON
IBM character table
*1
Table 2, Table 1
Low-noise mode OFF, ON
FX-2175
*3 : This item is the function that prints the current settings.
1.3.6 EEPROM Clear Function
You can return some parameters into the factory settings to perform panel operation
easily. Pressing Load/Eject & LF/FF & Pause switches at the same time while
turning on the printer returns the default settings into the factory settings.
Table 1-58. Setting menu for FX-2175
*2
3
Execute
0 slash 0, C
Character table
Standard version:
BRASCII, Abicomp, Roman8, ISO Latin 1, PC858,
ISO 8859-15
Italic table
Italic U.S.A., Italic France, Italic Germany, Italic U.K.,
Italic Denmark 1, Italic Sweden, Italic Italy, Italic Spain 1
Buzzer OFF, ON
Auto CR ( IBM PPDS)
*1
OFF, ON
IBM character table
*1
Table 2, Table 1
Low-noise mode OFF, ON
1.3.7 Bi-D Adjustment
Bi-d. alignment can be adjusted by users. Bi-d. adjustment method is as follows.
FX-890/2190
1. Turning the printer on while pressing Pause switch.
The guide to adjust Bi-d. alignment in this mode is printed and first alignment
pattern is printed.
2. Select most closely aligned number by pressing Item (Font) and Item (Pitch)
switches.
Font LEDs show the pattern number which is selected at that time. The selection is
advanced one by one as the switch is pressed, and the combination of On/Off/
Blink of those three LEDs is also changed according to the selection.
3. Fix the selected number by pressing Set (Tear Off/Bin) switch.
Selected number is fixed and next alignment pattern is printed.
4. Repeat (2) to (3) until finishing Bi-d. adjustment for NLQ mode.
Following adjustment is executed.
Bi-d. adjustment for high speed draft mode
Bi-d. adjustment for draft mode
Bi-d. adjustment for NLQ mode
5. Turn the printer off.
FX-875/2175
1. Turning the printer on while pressing Pause switch.
The guide to adjust Bi-d. alignment in this mode is printed and first alignment
pattern is printed.
2. Select most closely aligned number by pressing Item (Font) and Item (Pitch)
switches.
Font LEDs show the pattern number which is selected at that time. The selection is
advanced one by one as the switch is pressed, and the combination of On/Off/
Blink of those three LEDs is also changed according to the selection.
3. Fix the selected number by pressing Set (Tear Off/Bin) switch.
Selected number is fixed and next alignment pattern is printed.
4. Repeat (2) to (3) until finishing Bi-d. adjustment for NLQ mode.
Following adjustment is executed.
Bi-d. adjustment for high speed draft mode & draft mode
Bi-d. adjustment for NLQ mode
5. Turn the printer off.
PRODUCT DESCRIPTIONS Dimensions and Weight 44
1.4 Dimensions and Weight
Physical specifications
FX-890/875
Dimensions: 414 mm (W) 350 mm (D) 167.5 mm (H) *
Weight: Approximately 7.2 kg
Appearance: See the figures below.
* This measure excludes the protrusions.
Figure 1-14. Physical Specifications for FX-890/875
FX-2190/2175
Dimensions: 589 mm (W) 350 mm (D) 167.5 mm (H) *
Weight: Approximately 9.4 Kg (FX-2190)
Approximately 9.1 Kg (FX-2175)
Figure 1-15. Physical Specifications for FX-2190/2175
Physical specifications including High capacity cut sheet feeder (Bin1)
FX-890/875
Dimensions: 414 mm (W) 434 mm (D) 378 mm (H) *
Figure 1-16. Physical Specifications including High capacity cut sheet
feeder (Bin 1) for FX-890/875
FX-2190/2175
feeder (Bin 1) for FX-2190/2175
Physical specifications including Single bin cut sheet feeder (Bin2)
FX-890/875
Weight: Approximately 7.8 Kg
Figure 1-18. Physical Specifications including Single bin cut sheet feeder
(Bin 2) for FX-890/875
FX-2190/2175
Figure 1-19. Physical Specifications including Single bin cut sheet feeder
(Bin 2) for FX-2190/2175
Physical specifications including High capacity cut sheet feeder (Bin1) & Single
bin cut sheet feeder (Bin2)
FX-890/875
feeder (Bin1) & Single bin cut sheet feeder (Bin 2) for FX-890/875
FX-2190/2175
feeder (Bin1) & Single bin cut sheet feeder (Bin 2) for FX-2190/2175
1.4.1 FX-880T+ Mode (FX-890/2190 only)
This printer has FX-880T+ mode which supports not only OKI ML command but also
ML320Ts defaults.
You can switch printer mode from current FX-890 to FX-880T+ (=ML320T) in the
following way on FX-890. Also FX-2190 can set FX-880T+ mode.
1.4.1.1 Setting of FX-880T+ mode
To change mode from current FX-890 to FX-880T+ (=ML320T)
Turn the printer on while pressing both of Tear Off/Bin and Pause buttons.
FX-880T+ (=ML320T) mode is different from current FX-890 mode in the
following features:
Supports commands similar to ML320T
Adds some default setting items similar to ML320T
Supports printer defaults similar to ML320T
Action of the printer is similar to ML320T
CAUTION
This function may be used only on the models intended for EAI
market. On any model intended for any other market, do not
execute the command to enter this mode.
Micro Adjust
3sec. LF/FF
Load/Eject
Reset
Pause
Lock
Pitch Tear Off/Bin Paper Out
10cpi
12cpi
15cpi
17cpi
20cpi
PS
Tear Off
Bin 1
Bin 2
Card

Item Set
Menu
Turn the printer on while pressing both
of Tear Off/Bin & Pause buttons
CHECK
POINT
When the printer starts in the newly set mode, it beeps one
time or two times depending on the new mode.
FX890 FX-880T+ : 1 time
FX-880T+ FX890 : 2 times
When the printer starts in the newly set mode, the new setting
is saved into EEPROM.
At this point, the other setting contents of EEPROM are
initialized.
When the printer starts in the newly set mode, it enters the
default setting mode. (Except W0xxxx)
1.4.1.2 Supported commands
FX-880T+ (=ML320T) mode supports ESC/P, IBM and OKI ML320T commands.
NOTE: Remote commands should not be used in FX-880T+ mode.
The following commands are available in any command emulation mode (ESC/P,
IBM, OKI ML320T)
ESC { n emulation change
ESC } Nul software I-Prime
In ESC/P command emulation, if the following commands come, printer ignores
them.
ESC ( Nul
ESC X m n1 n2
In IBM command emulation, if the following commands come, printer ignores
them.
ESC V Nul
ESC % H
1.4.1.3 Default setting items
The following setting items are added into the FX-880T+ default setting mode.
And the default setting message can be only in English in FX-880T+ mode.
Note : Settings with bold weight mean the default setting.
Table 1-59. Setting Values Available for Default Setting Mode
Software
ESC/P
IBM PPDS
OKI ML320T (added)
*IBM PPDS is the same as IBM 238x plus.
Auto tear Off Wait Time
0.5 second (added)
1 second (added)
2 seconds (added)
others (added)
Bottom margin
4.2 mm (added)
20 mm (added)
22 mm (added)
24 mm (added)
others (added)
*When 24 mm is selected, the printer acts with approx.23.5 mm
Line Spacing
6LPI (added)
8LPI (added)
Paper Out Override
OFF (No) (added)
ON (Yes) (added)
1.4.1.4 Printer defaults
FX-880T+ mode has different defaults from current FX-890 mode as follows.
Note * : IBM PPDS is the same as IBM 238x plus.
1.4.1.5 Action of the printer
Interface
FX-880T+ mode does not have Device ID.
Only Parallel I/F is possible use. (Can not use USB I/F and Optional Type-B I/F)
Tear Off
When the Tear Off button is pushed, the printer sends the present printing position
in the Tear Off position.
If the Auto Tear Off setting is On, the printer always do the Tear Off action when
it is not printing.
TOF position (MicroAdjust)
The setting range of Micro Adjust is 4.2 mm to 22 mm to 558.8 mm (22 inch).
NOTE: * Dont set up TOF more largely than Page length.
Table 1-60.
Items Current FX-890 FX-880T+ (=ML320T)
Software ESC/P IBM PPDS *
Top margin
4.2 mm
22.5 mm
Bottom margin 24 mm
Auto tear Off Wait Time 3.0 sec. 0.5 sec.
CHAPTER
2
OPERATING PRINCIPLES
Operating Principles Overview 52
2.1 Overview
This printer is divided into several main components for easy removal and repair. The
main components are:
C524MAIN
C524MAIN-B: Main Control board
C524PSB/PSE/PSH: Power supply board
C524PNL: Operation panel board
Printer mechanism: Printhead, Carriage, Ribbon mechanism, Platen
gap adjustment mechanism, Paper feed
mechanism, Release mechanism
Housing: Upper case, Lower case, Rear sheet guide,
Knob, Printer cover
C524MAIN/C524MAIN-B Board
The C524MAIN Board consists of 2in1ASIC(CPU), EEPROM, Flash-ROM, DRAM,
PF Motor Driver IC, CR Motor Driver IC driver elements, and so on.
(The C524MAIN-B Board is another version of controller board that it equipped with a
simplified components (2in1-ASIC, Flash-ROM) while maintaining exactly the same
functionality and performance of the C524MAIN Board.)
Figure 2-1. C524MAIN Component
EEPROM
Print Head
Driver
CR Motor Driver IC PF Motor Driver IC
DRAM
2in1ASIC
E01A29CA
P
R
O
M
C524 PSB/PSE/PSH Board
The C524 PSB/PSE/PSH power supply board consists of Transformer, Switching FET,
Regulator IC, Diode bridge, Fuse, Photo-coupler, and so on.
Figure 2-2. C524 PSB/PSE/PSH Component
CN1
Switching FET
Photo-coupler
Transformer
CN2
Diode Bridge
2.1.1 Printer Mechanism
This printer mechanism consists of Printhead, Paper feed mechanism, Carriage
movement mechanism, Tractor feed mechanism, Platen gap adjustment mechanism,
Ribbon feed mechanism, PF motor, CR motor, detectors, and so on.
Figure 2-3. Printer Mechanism Outline
2.1.1.1 Printhead
The printhead prints data from the control board on paper using the ink ribbon. The
printhead is mounted on the carriage unit.
Printing method: Impact dot matrix printing
Number of dot wires: 18
Diameter of dot wire: 0.29 mm
Dot wire arrangement:
Figure 2-4. Dot Wire Arrangement
Rear PE Detector
Front PE detector
Platen
Release Lever
PF Motor
HP Detector Carriage Unit
Timing Belt
CR Motor
Printhead
CR Guide Shaft
Tractor
Release Detector
Ribbon Drive Unit
PG Adjust
Lever
PG
Detector
2.1.1.2 Carriage Movement Mechanism
The carriage movement mechanism carries the carriage assembly to the left and to the
right along the CR guide shaft up to a point of printing. The mechanism is driven by the
torque transmitted from the CR Motor via the timing belt. The home position of the
carriage assembly is detected by the HP Detector at power on.
The Ribbon drive assembly is also driven via the timing belt, and the ink ribbon is
driven together with the movement of the carriage assembly. (Figure 2-6)
Figure 2-5. Carriage Movement (to Home Position)
2.1.1.3 Ribbon Drive Mechanism
The CR Motor drives the ribbon drive mechanism via the timing belt. (Figure 2-5)
The ribbon drive mechanism has a planetary gear, and no matter which way the timing
belt is driven according to the carriage movement to the left or right, the ribbon drive
gear is rotated only in one direction as shown below, so the ink ribbon is always driven
in the same direction.
Figure 2-6. Ribbon Drive Mechanism
Timing Belt
CR Motor
Ribbon drive
assembly
HP Detector
CR guide shaft
Carriage assembly
Printhead
Ribbon drive gear
Timing belt
Planetary Gear
Ribbon Drive Mechanism
(RD ASSY. (504))
When Carriage Assembly goes to HP
When Carriage Assembly goes away from HP
2.1.1.4 Paper Feed Mechanism
The paper feed mechanism is driven by the drive force from the PF Motor. It picks up paper and transports it to the printhead and ejects the paper intermittently or continuously. The
printer has four feed methods which can be shifted by the release lever according to the following positions; (1) Rear pull tractor feed position for continuous paper, (2) Front push
tractor feed position for continuous paper, (3) Rear push tractor feed position for continuous paper, and (4) Friction feed position for cut sheets and optional roll paper. The
applicable paper differs according to the release lever position. For more details, see below.
Table 2-1. The specifications of the paper feed mechanism
Item (1) Rear pull tractor feed position (2) Front push tractor feed position (3) Rear push tractor feed position (4) Friction feed position
Release lever position
Drive path
Type Pull tractor Push tractor Friction
Applicable paper Continuous paper
Cut sheets/
Roll paper (option)
Feeding from Front/Bottom/Rear Front Rear
Paper detection
Front PE Detector (530)/
Rear PE Detector (531)
Front PE Detector (530) Rear PE Detector (531)
The functional overview for paper feed mechanism is described below.
Figure 2-7. Paper feed mechanism
Left Tractor (542)
In both push and pull tractor feed,
this tractor feeds continuous paper
forward or backward according to
feed methods together with the
Right Tractor (543).
Right Tractor (543)
In both push and pull tractor feed,
this tractor feeds continuous paper
forward or backward according to
feed methods together with the Left
Tractor (542).
Release Lever (590)
Shifts the feed methods. From the
front, Pull tractor feed, Front push
tractor feed, Rear push feed, and
Friction feed (for cut sheets and
optional roll paper).
PF Motor (511)
Drives the paper feed mechanism.
Tractor Assy (541)
Feeds continuous paper when in the
front push tractor feed.
Feed Roller
(Drive Roller Assy (569))
This is the feed roller for this
printer. It feeds paper to the platen in
the front push tractor feed or in the
case of the rear pull tractor feed fed
from the front.
Platen Assy (570)
Supports the dot matrix printing of
the carriage from the back side and
also feeds paper in all the feed
methods.
Eject Roller
(Drive Paper Eject Roller (564))
This is the eject roller for this printer. It
ejects paper upward in the push tractor
feed or the friction feed.
PF Roller Assy (533)
They are driven rollers which
support paper when it is fed by the
Platen Assy (570).
Detects paper when fed from the
rear.
Front PE Detector (530)
Detects paper when fed from the
front.
PF drive gears
Transmits the drive power of the PF
Motor (511) to the eject roller, the
feed roller, the platen and the
tractors.
REAR PULL TRACTOR FEED (CONTINUOUS PAPER)
In this feed method, paper can be fed in three ways: fed from the front, fed from the bottom or fed from the rear. In the figure below, the feed from the front is described for an
example. When the Release Lever (590) is in the rear pull tractor feed position (1st from the front) and the Front PE Detector (530) (for the feed from the front or the bottom) or the
Rear PE Detector (531) (for the feed from the rear) detects paper, the printer regards it as the rear pull tractor feed for continuous paper. In this position, the drive force of the PF
Motor (511) is transmitted through the PF gears backwards to the rear tractors set in the rear pull tractor feed position on top. The paper is pulled to the upper rear by the rear tractors
(Right Tractor (543), Left Tractor (542)) and fed also by the feed roller (Drive Roller Assy (569)) and the platen (Platen Assy (570)).
Figure 2-8. Rear pull tractor feed (continuous paper)
PF drive gears
9
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
10
(1) PF Motor (511)
(6) Spur Gear 34.5 (595)
(7) Spur Gear 15 (597) (4) Spur Gear 27 (594)
(3) Spur Gear 36 (618)
(2) COMBINATION
GEAR 31,5,8 (593)
(5) Drive Roller Assy
(569)
(8) Spur Gear 20 (551)
(9) Drive TR Shaft (544)
Release Lever (590)
(Rear pull tractor feed
position)
(For the feed from the
rear)
(For the feed from the
front or the bottom)
Continuous paper
Feed roller
Platen
Right tractor
Left tractor
Rear pull tractor feed
(When fed from the front)
(10) Right Tractor (543)
Left Tractor (542)
Sprockets
FRONT PUSH TRACTOR FEED (CONTINUOUS PAPER)
When the Release Lever (590) is in the front push tractor feed position (2nd from the front) and the Front PE Detector (530) detects paper, the printer regards it as the front push
tractor feed for continuous paper. In this position, the drive force of the PF Motor (511) is transmitted through the PF gears to the front tractors. The paper is fed from the front firstly
by the front tractors with sprockets, then by the feed roller (Drive Roller Assy (569)) and the platen (Platen Assy (570)), and finally ejected by the eject roller (Drive Paper Eject
Roller (564)) upward.
Figure 2-9. Front push tractor feed (continuous paper)
Release Lever (590)
(Front push tractor
feed position)
Continuous paper
PF drive gears
1
10
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
(1) PF Motor (511)
(9) Spur Gear 11.5 (562)
(10) Spur Gear 15 (561)
(4) Spur Gear 27 (594)
(3) Spur Gear 36 (618)
(2) COMBINATION
GEAR 31,5,8 (593)
(5) Drive Roller Assy
(569)
(6) Spur Gear 34.5 (595)
(7) Spur Gear 34 (596)
(8) Tractor Assy (541)
Eject roller
Platen
Feed roller
Tractor Assy (541)
Sprockets
REAR PUSH TRACTOR FEED (CONTINUOUS PAPER)
When the Release Lever (590) is in the rear push tractor feed position (3rd from the front) and the Rear PE Detector (531) detects paper, the printer regards it as the rear push tractor
feed for continuous paper. In this position, the drive force of the PF Motor (511) is transmitted through the PF gears backwards to the rear tractors. The paper is fed from the upper
rear firstly by the rear tractors (Right Tractor (543), Left Tractor (542)) with sprockets, then by the platen (Platen Assy (570)), and finally ejected by the eject roller (Drive Paper
Eject Roller (564)) upward.
Figure 2-10. Rear push tractor feed (continuous paper)
Continuous paper
PF drive gears
1
8
2
3 4
6
7
9
5
Release Lever (590)
(Rear push tractor
feed position)
Eject roller
Platen
Left tractor Right tractor
(1) PF Motor (511)
(7) Spur Gear 36 (618)
(8) Spur Gear 11.5 (562) (4) Spur Gear 20 (551)
(3) Spur Gear 34.5 (595)
(2) COMBINATION
GEAR 31,5,8 (593)
(5) Drive TR Shaft (544) (9) Spur Gear 15 (561)
Sprockets
(6) Right Tractor (543)
Left Tractor (542)
FRICTION FEED POSITION FOR CUT SHEETS
When the Release Lever (590) is in the friction feed position (4th from the front) and the Rear PE Detector (531) detects paper, the printer regards it as the friction feed for cut sheets.
In this position, the drive force of the PF Motor (511) is transmitted to the platen (Platen Assy (570)) and the paper is fed from the stacker (Sheet Guide Assy (106)) by the platen
(Platen Assy (570)), then ejected by the eject roller (Drive Paper Eject Roller (564)) upward.
Figure 2-11. Friction feed position for cut sheets
Cut sheet
Release Lever (590)
(Friction feed position)
Eject roller
Platen
1
2
3
5
4
PF drive gears
(1) PF Motor (511)
(3) Spur Gear 36 (618)
(4) Spur Gear 11.5 (562)
(2) COMBINATION
GEAR 31,5,8 (593)
(5) Spur Gear 15 (561)
Stacker
FRICTION FEED POSITION FOR ROLL PAPER (OPTION)
This is an option for roll paper available if the dedicated roll paper holder is installed. When the Release Lever (590) is set to the friction feed position (4th from the front) and the
Rear PE Detector (531) detects roll paper, the printer regards it as the friction feed for it. In this position, the drive force of the PF Motor (511) is transmitted to the platen (Platen
Assy (570)) and the paper is fed from the rear by the platen (Platen Assy (570)), then ejected by the eject roller (Drive Paper Eject Roller (564)) upward.
Figure 2-12. Friction feed position for roll paper (option)
Roll paper (option)
Eject roller
Platen
(1) PF Motor (511)
(3) Spur Gear 36 (618)
(4) Spur Gear 11.5 (562)
(2) COMBINATION
GEAR 31,5,8 (593)
(5) Spur Gear 15 (561)
1
2
3
5
4
PF drive gears
Release Lever (590)
(Friction feed position)
Roll paper holder
(Option)
2.1.1.5 Platen Gap Adjustment Mechanism
The platen gap (the gap between the platen and the printhead) adjustment mechanism
consists of the CR guide shaft, parallelism adjustment bushing, PG adjust lever and PG
detector. The PG adjust lever is attached to the left side of the CR guide shaft. The
bushing is attached to the left frame. Since the CR guide shaft is eccentric, the
printhead approaches or recedes from the platen roller as the PG lever turns forward or
backward. The PG detector detects the PG lever position. If the lever is set to a position
between 2 and 6, the printer is in the copy mode.
2.1.1.6 Sensors
Table below lists the sensors of this printer.
Table 2-2. Sensors
Sensor Outline
Refer to for
Disassembly/
Assembly
CR HP detection
Means Mechanical contact
Switch rating 06~1.0 mA 5 VDC 5%
(Resistance load)
Switch mode Within home (IN): CLOSE
Out of home (OUT): OPEN
p. 97
PE detection
(Front)
(Resistance load)
Switch mode There is paper: OPEN
No paper: CLOSE
p. 111
PE detection
(Rear)
Means Photo interrupter
Switch rating 5 VDC 5%
(Resistance load)
Switch mode There is paper: OPEN
No paper: CLOSE
p. 112
Platen Gap
detection
(Except for EX-
875/2175)
(Resistance load)
Switch mode Normal mode (0~1): CLOSE
Copy mode (2~7): OPEN
p. 109
Release Lever
detection
(Resistance load)
Switch mode Friction: OPEN
Tractor: CLOSE
p. 111
Cover open
detection
(Except for EX-
875/2175)
(Resistance load)
Switch mode Case opened: OPEN
Case closed: CLOSE
p. 89
2.1.2 Circuit Operation
2.1.2.1 C524 MAIN Board
The C524 MAIN board is the control circuit board of this printer. This board consists
of several IC chips and drivers, as described in the table below:
Table 2-3. Major Elements on MAIN Board
Elements Location Function
CPU/ASIC
(2in1ASIC)
IC1
Package: 240 SQFP (0.5 mm between pins)
Manufacturing process: 0.35 Cell base IC
CPU (H8S/2670 (Hitachi) equivalent)
Operating frequency: 24 MHz
I/F section (E05B80CC (Hitachi series) equivalent)
Function: E05B80C
Memory cycle: 3 states (1 state 41.7 ns, RDNn = 0, no CS
assertion)
Mechanical Controller section (E05B85YA (Fujimi)
equivalent)
Memory cycle: 3 states (1 state 41.7 ns, RDNn = 0, no CS
assertion)
PROM
(Flash ROM)
IC4
Use: Program
Type: MBM29LV800BA-90
Capacity: 8Mbit
Package: 44SOP
Bit configuration: 8/16 switching type
Bus width: 16 bits
Access time: tCE 181 ns or less
tACC 181 ns or less
tOE 156 ns or less
tDF 60 ns or less
Memory cycle: 3 states 1 weight
(1 state 50.6 ns, RDNn = 0, no CS
assertion)
DRAM IC5
Use: Various buffers, work areas
Device: MSM51V18165D
Type: 2CAS type 16-Mbit DRAM of access time
60 ns with page access function
Bus width: 16 bits
Package: 50-pin TSOP II
Memory cycle: 4 states at normal times (1 state 50.6 ns)
2 states in burst mode (1 state 50.6 ns)
Refresh: Refresh controller of the CPU is used
(CBR method)
Period: 1,024 cycles/16 ms (15.625 us or
less)
EEPROM IC11
Use: Storage of default setting values and
various parameters
Device: S-93C46ADFJ (SII) (10 ms/word writing)
Capacity: 1 kbits
Package: SOP8 pin (150 mil)
Parallel IF circuit
Specification: IEEE1284 compliant Nibble
Data receiving system: Data transfer by DMA
ACK pulse width: Can be selected
Data transfer timing: Can be selected
Transceiver IC: 74LVX161284 (FAIRCHILD) (IC2)
Control circuit: Inside the ASIC
USB IF circuit
Specification: Universal Serial Bus Specification
Revision 1.1
Reception mode:Full speed mode (D+ signal line is pulled
up to +3.3V with 1.5 kO)
Pull-up of D+ signal line is not activated
until the logic system becomes stable after
power on.
Receiving system: Bulk transfer / control transfer
Data reception capacity: About 1.15 MB/s at peak (Bulk
transfer)
Control circuit: Inside the ASIC
Table 2-3. Major Elements on MAIN Board (continued)
TYPE-B IF circuit
Specification: Level 2
Current consumption 0.5 A max.
SSI is supported.
Transmission rates supported are 600/1200/2400/4800/
9600/19200 [bps].
Data reception rate (between TYPE B and Main Circuit
Board) is 2 MB/s at peak.
Data receiving system: DMA
Data reception timing: Based on TYPE-B specification
RESET IC IC13
Power ON reset
Device: Reset IC LA5623M (Sanyo) equivalent
reset circuit 2
Detecting voltage: 4.2 0.2 V (logic system)
Processing: Generates a hardware reset, and there is
delay of 60 ms (min.) at turning High from
Low.
Power OFF detection
Device: Reset IC LA5623M (Sanyo) equivalent
reset circuit 1
Detecting voltage:1.25 0.05 V (keeps watch on power
system by resistor division)
Processing: Divides 42 V source voltage by resistance
at 1.4/30, and keeps watch on.
Generates NMI interrupt request when
42V source voltage is 28.0 V (min. 26.4
V).
Oscillating circuit
Element: Ceramic oscillator
Frequency: 48.00 MHz
Oscillation stabilization time: 10 ms or less
CR Motor Driver IC15
Drive voltage: 42 V 5%
Drive IC: SLA7024M (Sanken)
Drive system: Constant-current unipolar drive
Excitation method: 2-2 phase /1-2 phase (quadrangular) /1-2
phase (circular) /W1-2 phase driving
Current detection resistance:0.68 O, 2 W
Current value setting:Setting with D/A port of the CPU
D/A reference voltage (= 3.3 0.3 V)
The maximum of 8-bit current setting
register for D/A (= d'255)
Current setting resolution:3.3/255/
0.68=0.019A
QPIT compensation: D/A circuit is compensated to ensure
current accuracy ( 5% at the maximum
current and 10% at the minimum
current).
PF Motor Driver IC9
Drive system: Constant-current bipolar drive
Drive IC: A3972 (Sanken)
Excitation method:1-2 phase
Phase change: The ASIC generates the control signal of
the drive IC based on the trigger signal
(CPU output).
Current value setting: Setting with D/A converter of drive
IC. Any setting number is available.
Current detection resistance:0.56O 1%, 1 W
Output at reset: SLEEP signal (G/A output) Low. (Output
current off)
Head Driver
QM1,
QM2,
QM3
Drive system: Constant voltage drive
Drive Tr: SMA4037 (Sanken) 3A
Control method: Controlled by ASIC based on print timing
signal (CPU output)
At reset: G/A output L (head drive off)
QPIT compensation: The voltage detecting circuit is
compensated to ensure the accuracy of
head energization time.
Figure 2-13. C524 MAIN Block Diagram
Energy save (ESA
VE) circuit
Driver element: DTC124X
Control: Controlled by output port (P_CTRL) of ASIC
Register setting
0: 42 V power voltage rising (Power ON)
{At reset}
1: 42 V power voltage lowering
Simple ecodrive
circuit
90 V constant voltage circuit:(2 circuits each of which is
constituted with 9 pins)
Type: Constant-voltage dropper circuit (for head
power regression)
Driver element:FET 2SK3155 (Hitachi)
Input eco voltage:88.7 V ~ 95.8 V
Output power voltage:+42 V 5% (Controlled to a constant
voltage by Power Supply Unit.)
Overvoltage detecting circuit (OVP): Detects 120 V or
above as a overvoltage.
Outputs Off signal to the Power Supply Unit.
2.1.2.2 C524 PSB/PSE/PSH Power Supply Circuit
This printer can be powered by one of the following three power supply boards: the
C524PSB (120 V) board, the C524PSE (230 V) board, or the C524PSH (Universal)
board. The function of the boards is the same, except for a difference in the primary
circuitry. The power supply outputs the DC current necessary to drive the printer
control circuit and drive the mechanism.
CIRCUIT CONSTITUTION
Figure 2-14 below shows the block diagram of this power supply circuit.
Figure 2-14. Power Supply Circuit Block Diagram
INPUT SPECIFICATIONS
Table 2-4. Circuit Constitution
Block Description
Input Filter
Inrush current preventive circuit with a power thermistor
ZC-RCC Converter
42 V zero cross RCC of high performance
Constant-voltage detecting circuit of Tr+ZD type
Low power standby mode function by the ESAVE signal is
supported
+5 V Circuit
Chopper circuit with a MOSFET discrete structure
Table 2-5. Input Specifications
Power Supply Unit
Name
C524 PSB
(100-120V Spec)
C524 PSE
(220-240V Spec)
C524 PSH
(100-240V Spec)
Rated input power
voltage
100-120 VAC 220-240 VAC 100-240 VAC
Input voltage range 85-138 VAC 187-276 VAC 85-276 VAC
Rated input power
frequency
50-60 Hz
47-63 Hz
Input frequency range
Input
current
(Only for
reference
*
1
)
(100 V / 120 V, 60 Hz) (220 V / 240 V, 50 Hz)
(100 V, 60 Hz
/240 V, 50 Hz)
Min. load 0.05 A / 0.05 A 0.05 A / 0.04 A 0.08 A / 0.08 A
Rated load 0.78 A / 0.69 A 0.41 A / 0.39 A 0.78 A / 0.42 A
Max. load 2.30 A / 1.96 A 1.18 A / 1.10 A 2.34 A / 1.18 A
Input
power
(Only for
reference
*
1
)
(100 V/120 V, 60 Hz) (220 V/240 V, 50 Hz)
(100 V, 60 Hz
/240 V, 50 Hz)
Min. load 2.1 W / 2.3 W 2.2 W / 1.6 W 3.6 W / 2.1 W
Rated load 45.5 W / 45.2 W 45.4 W / 45.4 W 47.1 W / 46.8 W
Max. load 153.3 W / 148.6 W 147.9 W / 146.7 W 159.7 W / 152.2 W
Inrush current
40 A (0-p) or less
(Input: 138 V/60 Hz)
40 A (0-p) or less
40 A (0-p) or less
(Ambient temperature: 25C, At cold start)
Leak current
0.25 mA or less
(Input: 100 V / 50 Hz)
0.75 mA or less
(Input: 276 V / 60 Hz)
0.75 mA or less
(Input: 138 V / 60 Hz)
0.75 mA or less
(Input: 276 V / 60 Hz)
(Ambient temperature: 25C)
Output holding time
43 ms or more
(Input: 85 V/47 Hz) (Input: 187 V/47 Hz) (Input: 85 V/47 Hz)
(Output: Rated load/Ambient temperature: 25C
Note *1: Each value indicated here is only the average of measured values of samples
(sample size n = 3), that is, it is not a typical value or guaranteed value.
*2 : Each value does not include the current flowing in the capacitor of the EMI filter
circuit.
OUTPUT SPECIFICATIONS
Note *1: Neither Output 1 nor Output 2 includes the spike voltage component.
*2 : The output current during power supply startup must be not greater than the value
specified above.
*3 : The values for ripple and spike voltage indicated above, which are the values with a
rated resistance load, are only for reference. (Ambient temperature: 25C)
For measurement, connect a KMF50V470F electrolytic capacitor and 0.1 F film
capacitor to the output 1 terminal, and a KME16V47F electrolytic capacitor and
0.1F film capacitor to the output 2 terminal.
PROTECTIVE FUNCTIONS
Special output holding
time
(The period from the
time when output 1 has
dropped below 26 V to
the time when output 2
drops below the output
voltage lower limit)
120 ms or more
(Input: 85 V, 60 Hz) (Input: 187 V, 50 Hz) (Input: 85 V, 60 Hz)
(Output: At output 1 of no-load and output 2 of rated load)
Table 2-6. Output Specifications
Item Output 1 Output 2
Rated output voltage +42 V +5 V
Output voltage fluctuation
*1
40.0 ~ 44.0 V 4.75 ~ 5.25 V
Rated output current 0.8 A 0.7 A
Output current at startup
*2
0 A 0.7 A
Output current range 0~2.8 A 0~0.7 A
Ripple voltage
*3
----- 100 mVpp Typ.
Spike voltage
*3
1500 mVpp Typ. 300 mVpp Typ.
Table 2-5. Input Specifications
Power Supply Unit
Name
C524 PSB
(100-120V Spec)
C524 PSE
(220-240V Spec)
C524 PSH
(100-240V Spec)
Table 2-7. Protective Functions
Item Output 1 Output 2
Overcurrent protection (OCP) Dropping + cutoff Cutoff
OCP reset method
Turning power off
once and on again
Turning power off
once and on again
Load short-circuit current 0 A 0 A
Overvoltage protection (OVP) Cutoff type Cutoff type
OVP preset voltage 45 ~ 58 V 6 ~ 9 V
CHAPTER
3
TROUBLESHOOTING
Troubleshooting Overview 70
3.1 Overview
The printer may exhibit different symptoms for the same problem, which makes
troubleshooting more difficult. This section, however, provides simple and effective
ways to facilitate troubleshooting.
In addition, the User's Manual for EPSON EPSON FX-875/890/2175/2190 describes
detailed steps to be taken for recovery from typical errors.
3.1.1 Specified Tools
This printer does not require any specified tools for troubleshooting.
3.1.2 Procedure for Troubleshooting
Perform troubleshooting work according to the flowchart shown at right.
Figure 3-1. Troubleshooting Process Flowchart
WARNING When you disassemble the printer, pull the power cable and the
interface cable out of the plug socket beforehand.
When you touch any surface which can become hot, take care
not to suffer a burn.
CAUTION
Use only specified tools to avoid impairing the quality of the
printer.
Use only specified lubricants and adhesives.
Carry out the adjustment by following the specified procedure.
Wear a wrist strap to discharge static electricity from the
human body, whenever possible.
CAUTION
Before starting disassembly and assembly work, read and
understand thoroughly the contents of 3.1.3 Preliminary Checks
(p.71).
Broken line arrow:
Refer to depending on the
result of diagnosis
START
3.1.3 Preliminary Checks (p.71)
3.3 Troubleshooting for Individual Units (p.81)
Adjustment (p.119) and Maintenance (p.132)
3.2 Troubleshooting Based on Symptoms (p.72)
Troubleshooting Overview 71
3.1.3 Preliminary Checks
Before starting troubleshooting, be sure to verify that the following conditions are all
met:
The power supply voltage must be within the specification limits. (Measure the
voltage at the wall socket.)
The POWER CORD must be free from damage, short circuit or breakage, or
miswiring in the POWER CORD.
The printer must be grounded properly.
The printer should not be located in a place where it can be exposed to too high or
low temperature, too high or low humidity, or abrupt temperature change.
The printer should not be located near waterworks, near humidifiers, near heaters
or near flames, in a dusty atmosphere or in a place where the printer can be
exposed to blast from an air conditioner.
The printer should not be located in a place where volatile or inflammable gases
are produced.
The printer should not be located in a place where it can be exposed to direct rays
of the sun.
The printer must be located in a well-ventilated place.
The printer must be placed on a strong and steady level table (without an
inclination larger than 5 degrees).
The paper used must conform to the specification.
There must be no error in handling of the printer.
The Regular Replacement Parts must have been replaced every time their
respective specified numbers of sheets had been printed.
When printing can not be performed, execute self testing and check to see if any
trouble occurs. (Refer to Operations at Power-on on page -36.)
In addition, check the values for Default Setting. (Refer to Default Setting on
page -39.)
Check to see if the surface or the inside of the printer is soiled remarkably or if any
component is broken.
Make certain that the harness is connected properly.
Make sure that gears of the printer mechanism do not rub each other excessively.
Confirm that all gears are engaged properly.
Make certain that the rollers inside the printer are free from soiling and free from
scratches.
Clear EEPROM to return the internal settings of the printer to the factory default
settings, if necessary. (Refer to EEPROM Clear Function on page -42.)
3.1.4 Error
As this printer checks its condition by itself at power-on, when it finds any trouble, it
indicates it with error indication buzzer and LEDs. The error indications and
corresponding remedies are shown in the table below:
Note : The symbols used in the table above represent the following:
-: Beeper sounds about 100 ms and interval is about100 ms
-:Beeper sounds about 500 ms and interval is about100 ms
Table 3-1. Error Indications
Error
Beep
sounds
Cause Remedy
Paper out error ---
When printer fails to load
a sheet, it goes into paper
out error.
Set paper in the printer
correctly.
Release lever operation error ---
When release lever
position is wrong, printer
goes into release lever
error.
Set the release lever in the
correct position.
Cover open error ---
When printers cover is
open, printer goes into
cover open error.
Close the cover.
Paper eject error ---
When printer fails to eject
a sheet, it goes into paper
out error.
Remove the jammed paper
from inside the printer.
Fatal error -----
A failure related to certain
components is detected.
Turn off the printer once
and turn it back on, to see
if the same error occurs
again.
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Based on Symptoms 72
3.2 Troubleshooting Based on Symptoms
You can identify the defective component from the symptom displayed. Table 3-2
below lists the symptoms for various failures so that you can easily identify the
problem. Based on the symptom as mentioned below, identify the problem and take a
remedy by following the appropriate troubleshooting procedure given in Table 3-3 to
Table 3-13.
3.2.1 Printer fails to operate when power is turned on
Table 3-2. Symptoms and Problems
Symptom Problem Refer to
Printer fails to operate
when power is turned on
Printer mechanism does not operate. p. 72
No LED on control panel lights up. p. 73
Abnormal carriage
operation at power on.
Carriage moves away from the home position at
power on.
p. 73
Carriage returns to home position correctly, but the
printer then fails to enter the READY mode.
Printing is faulty during
self-test, but carriage
operation is normal.
No printing at all. Faulty printing. Some dots are
missing from print.
p. 75
Abnormal paper feeding The printer prints but does not feed paper properly. p. 74
Abnormal operation of
Control Panel
Faulty LED indication
Input through switches impossible
p. 76
Data sent from the host
computer is not printed
properly.
Carriage operates normally at power on, and self-test
is executed correctly, but data is not printed. Data
from the computer is not printed properly.
p. 76
ribbon
Defective ribbon cartridge
Defective ribbon feed mechanism
p. 77
Carriage Unit
Printer mechanism does not operate. p. 77
Faulty print Printer mechanism operates, but print is faulty. p. 79
Printer goes into fatal
error status when power is
turned on.
Fatal error is displayed on the control panel.
After initialization operation, the printer goes into
error status.
p. 80
Table 3-3. Printer fails to operate when power is turned on
Step Action and Question Yes No
Parts below can be the source of this error (Chapter 4 Disassembly and Assembly)
Fuse
HP (Home Position) Detector (p.97)
CR Motor (p.103)
PF Motor (p.105)
C524MAIN Board (p.92)
C524PSB/PSE/PSH Board (p.94)
1
Fuse
Check the electric circuit and printer mechanism,
and if they are not short-circuitted, replace the fuse
with a new one.
+Is the problem solved?
Problem
solved
Go to Step 2
2
Connection with connectors
Make sure that the connectors on the Main Board
are connected properly.
Problem
solved
Go to Step 3
3
Defective CR HP Detector
Replace the CR HP Detector with a new one.
Replace the
CR HP
Detector.
Go to Step 4
4
Defective CR Motor
Replace the CR Motor with a new one.
Replace the
CR Motor.
Go to Step 5
5
Defective PF Motor
Replace the PF Motor with a new one.
Replace the PF
Motor.
Go to Step 6
6
Power Supply Board
Replace the Power Supply Board with a new one.
Replace the
Power Supply
Board.
Go to Step 7
7
Main Board
Replace the Main Board with a new one.
Replace the
Main Board.
Go to 3.2.11
Electrical
Noise (p.79)
3.2.2 No LED on Control Panel lights up even with power
turned on
3.2.3 Abnormal operation of Carriage at power on
Table 3-4. No LED on Control Panel lights up
Fuse
Power Switch
Control Panel (p.89)
Harness of Control Panel
1
Fuse
with a new one.
Problem
solved
Go to Step 2
2
Make sure that the following connectors are
connected properly:
Power Supply Board connector (CN1)
Power Supply Board ~ Main Circuit Board
(CN2~CN14)
Problem
solved
Go to Step 3
3
Connection of harness of Control Panel
Make sure that the connectors of Control Panel ~
Main Circuit Board (CN1 ~ CN20) are connected
properly.
Problem
solved
Go to Step 4
4
Replace the harness of the Control Panel with a new
one.
Replace the
harness.
Go to Step 5
5
Control Panel
Replace the Control Panel with a new one.
Replace the
Control Panel.
Go to Step 6
6
Power Supply Board
Replace the
Power Supply
Board.
Go to Step 7
7
Main Board
Replace the
Main Board.
Go to 3.2.11
Electrical
Noise (p.79)
Table 3-5. Abnormal Carriage operation at power on
Harness of HP Detector
CR Motor (p.103)
1
Make sure that the connectors on the Main Board
are connected properly.
Problem
solved
Go to Step 2
2
Defective CR HP Detector
Replace the CR HP Detector with a new one.
Replace the
CR HP
Detector.
Go to Step 3
3
Defective harness of CR HP Detector
Replace the harness of CR HP Detector with a new
one.
Replace the
harness of CR
HP Detector.
Go to Step 4
4
Defective CR Motor
Replace the
CR Motor.
Go to Step 5
5
Main Board
Replace the
Main Board.
Go to 3.2.11
Electrical
Noise (p.79)
Table 3-4. No LED on Control Panel lights up
3.2.4 Abnormal paper feeding
Table 3-6. Abnormal paper feeding
Front PE (Paper End) Detector (p.111)
Harness of Front PE Detector
Rear PE Detector (p.112)
Harness of Rear PE Detector
Release Detector (p.111)
Harness of Release Detector
Rear Paper Guide Assembly (p.116)
PF Motor (p.105)
PF Gear Train (p.106)
1
Checking for foreign matters
Make sure that there are no foreign matters in the
following areas.
Paper path
PF Gear Train
Problem
solved
Go to Step 2
2
Connection of sensor
Make sure that the following sensors are connected
properly:
Front PE Detector (CN6)
Rear PE Detector (CN7)
Release Detector (CN11)
Problem
solved
Go to Step 3
3
Defective sensor
Replace the defective one of the following sensors
with a new one:
Replace the
defective
sensors.
Go to Step 4
4
Harness of sensor
Replace the defective harness of the following
sensors with a new one:
Replace the
defective
harness.
Go to Step 5
5
Paper changeover mechanism
+Is the paper feeding direction switched when you
operate the release lever?
Go to Step 6
Check PF
Gear Train
(p.106)
6
Paper feed mechanism
With power turned off, check to see if you can feed
paper by turning the platen knob by hand.
+Can paper be fed by turning the platen knob by
hand?
Go to Step 7
Check the
paper feed
mechanism
7
PF Motor
Replace the PF
Motor.
Go to Step 8
8
Main Board
Replace the
Main Board.
Go to 3.2.11
Electrical
Noise (p.79)
Table 3-6. Abnormal paper feeding
3.2.5 Printing is faulty during self-test, but carriage
operation is normal
Table 3-7. Printing faulty during self-test, but carriage operation normal
Fuse
Printhead (p.95)
CR Motor (p.103)
PF Motor (p.105)
1
Fuse
with a new one.
Problem
solved
Go to Step 2
2
Make sure that all the connectors on the Main
Circuit Board and Power Supply Board are
connected properly.
Problem
solved
Go to Step 3
3
Platen Gap
Adjust the Platen Gap.
Replace the
Printhead.
Go to Step 4
4
Defective CR Motor
Replace the
CR Motor.
Go to Step 5
5
Defective PF Motor
Replace the PF
Motor.
Go to Step 6
6
Power Supply Board
Replace the
Power Supply
Board.
Go to Step 7
7
Main Board
Replace the
Main Board.
Go to 3.2.11
Electrical
Noise (p.79)
Table 3-7. Printing faulty during self-test, but carriage operation normal
3.2.6 Abnormal operation of Control Panel 3.2.7 Abnormal on-line operation (normal self-printing,
though)
Table 3-8. Abnormal operation of Control Panel
Control Panel (p.89)
1
Connection of harness of Control Panel
Make sure that the connectors of Control Panel ~
Main Circuit Board (CN1 ~ CN20) are connected
properly.
Problem
solved
Go to Step 2
2
Replace the harness of the Control Panel with a new
one.
Replace the
harness.
Go to Step 3
3
Control Panel
Replace the Control Panel with a new one.
Replace the
Control Panel.
Go to Step 4
4
Main Board
Replace the
Main Board.
Go to 3.2.11
Electrical
Noise (p.79)
Table 3-9. Abnormal on-line operation (normal self-printing, though)
Interface cable (USB or parallel)
1
Connection of interface cable
Make sure that the interface cable meets the
specification and is connected properly.
Problem
solved
Go to Step 2
2
Interface cable
Replace the interface cable because the cable may
be defective and thus can cause some trouble.
Replace the
interface
cable.
Go to Step 3
3
Firmware
Upgrade firmware to the latest version.
Problem
solved
Go to Step 4
4
EEPROM clearing
Clear EEPROM to restore the default settings.
Problem
solved
Go to Step 5
5
Main Board
Problem
solved
Go to 3.2.11
Electrical
Noise (p.79)
3.2.8 Abnormal operation of ribbon
Table 3-10. Abnormal operation of ribbon
Ribbon Cartridge
Timing Belt
CR Motor (p.103)
Ribbon Drive (RD) Assembly (p.118)
1
Ribbon Cartridge
Defective Ribbon Cartridge
+Can the Ribbon Cartridge be turned by hand?
Go to Step 2
Replace the
Ribbon
Cartridge.
2
Defective Carriage
Check the operation of the Carriage and Timing
Belt.
+Does the carriage and belt operate smoothly?
Go to Step 3
Go to 3.2.9
Abnormal
operation of
Carriage Unit
(p.78)
3
Defective Ribbon Drive Assembly
Check the operation of the Ribbon Drive Assembly.
+Does the Ribbon Drive Assembly turn smoothly?
Go to Step 3
Replace or
lubricate the
Ribbon Drive
Assembly.
4
Main Board
Problem
solved
Go to 3.2.11
Electrical
Noise (p.79)
3.2.9 Abnormal operation of Carriage Unit
Table 3-11. Abnormal operation of Carriage Unit
Timing Belt
CR Motor (p.103)
Harness of HP Detector
1
Checking the connection of connectors
Make sure that the following connectors are
connected properly.
HP Detector (CN8)
CR Motor (CN12)
Problem
solved
Go to Step 2
2
Timing Belt
Check to see if the driving path of the Timing Belt
is obstructed with foreign matters or the belt is
damaged.
+Is the Timing Belt free from obstruction or damage?
Go to Step 3
Replace the
Timing Belt.
3
Ribbon Drive Assembly
Operate the Timing Belt by hand and check the
movement.
+Does the Timing Belt operate smoothly?
Go to Step 4
Replace or
lubricant the
Ribbon Drive
Assembly.
4
Checking the operation of the Carriage Unit
Check to see if you can move the Carriage Unit on
the SHAFT,CR,GUIDE from side to side by hand.
+Does the Carriage Unit operate smoothly?
Go to Step 5
Refer to
Lubrication
(p.134)
5
Defective HP Detector
Replace the HP Detector with a new one.
Replace the
HP Detector.
Go to Step 6
6
Defective harness of HP Detector
Replace the harness of the HP Detector with a new
one.
Replace the
harness of the
HP Detector.
Go to Step 7
7
Defective CR Motor
Replace the
CR Motor.
Go to Step 8
8
Main Board
Replace the
Main Board.
Go to 3.2.11
Electrical
Noise (p.79)
Table 3-11. Abnormal operation of Carriage Unit (continued)
3.2.10 Faulty print 3.2.11 Electrical Noise
Table 3-12. Faulty print
Ribbon Mask
Printhead (p.95)
Printhead FFC
1
Ribbon Mask
Remove the Ribbon Mask from the Printhead, and
make sure that the Ribbon Mask is free from
deformation or damage.
Problem
solved
Go to Step 2
2
Defective Printhead
Replace the Printhead with a new one.
Replace the
Printhead.
Go to Step 3
3
Platen Gap Adjustment (p.121)
Adjust the platen gap.
Problem
solved
Go to Step 4
4
Printhead FFC
Replace the Printhead FFC with a new one.
Replace the
Printhead
FFC.
Go to Step 5
5
Main Board
Replace the
Main Board.
Go to 3.2.11
Electrical
Noise (p.79)
Table 3-13. Troubleshooting for Electrical Noise
1
External noise
1. Check to see if within 3 m from the printer there is
another electrical apparatus, such as a generator,
radio transmitter or an apparatus incorporating a
motor.
2. Turn off the power to the electrical apparatus in
question or move the printer to a position at least 6
m distant from the apparatus.
+Does the problem with electrical noise still occur?
Go to Step 2
Problem
solved
2
AC grounding
Check the AC power connection.
+Is the AC power cable connected and grounded
properly?
Go to Step 3
Ask the
customer for
repair of the
AC power
connection.
3
Harness of Power Switch
1. Remove the Printer Mechanism. (p.99)
2. Replace the HOUSING ASSY.,LOWER with a new
one.
+Is the cable grounded properly?
Go to Step 4
Install the
grounding
screw
properly.
4
Grounding of circuit boards
1. Remove the Shield Cover.(p.92)
2. Make sure that the screws for the Power Supply
Board is tightened securely.
+Is grounding ensured?
Go to Step 5
Ensure
grounding.
5
Power Supply Board
Replace the
Power Supply
Board.
Go to Step 7
6
Main Board
Replace the
Main Board.
Problem
solved
3.2.12 Fatal Error
Table 3-14. Troubleshooting for Fatal Error
Action and Question Yes No
Printhead (p.95)
CR Motor (p.103)
PF Motor (p.105)
Abnormal +42V Drive Voltage
(PD Error: value = 37H)
The printer detects abnormal voltage level with +42V line.
Check to see if the components to which +42V is supplied; is
defective (short-circuit).
Printhead
CR Motor
PF Motor
Replace the
defective
component.
Replace the
power supply
circuit board
(C524PSB/
PSE/PSH).
Abnormal CR operation
(CR Error: value = 30H)
CR Home position seek operation is failed, or CR Home
position is detected during printing.
Check to see if one of the following component is defective.
CR Motor
Timing belt tension
CR HP Sensor
Replace the
defective
component.
Replace
C524MAIN
Board.
CG Access Error
(CG Error: value = 33H)
Failed to access CG, or error in EEPROM data verification.
Check to see if an error solved by replacing the C524MAIN
board.
Replace
C524MAIN
Board.
Go to 3.2.11
Electrical
Noise (p.79)
Abnormal Printhead Temperature
(Head Open Error: value = 3AH)
The printer actually checks the connection between the
printhead and C524MAIN Board, and an error is recognized
as an abnormal printhead temperature if the connection is
wrong.
Check to see if the connection between the printhead and
C524MAIN Board is correct.
FFC is not properly connected (or disconnected).
FFC is damaged.
Re-connect
FFC or replace
the defective
component.
Replace the
printhead.
Abnormal Printhead TrVce Voltage
(VDD Error: value = 36H)
The level of drive voltage supplied to the printhead is
abnormal.
Replace the
power supply
circuit board
(C524PSB/
PSE/PSH).
Replace the
printhead.
Abnormal voltage with the simple ecodrive circuit
(ECO Error: value = 3CH)
The printer check the operation of simple ecodrive circuit
when it is turned on, and recognizes this error condition if the
voltage level is abnormal.
Replace
C524MAIN
Board.
Replace the
power supply
circuit board
(C524PSB/
PSE/PSH).
Table 3-14. Troubleshooting for Fatal Error (continued)
Action and Question Yes No
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting for Individual Units 81
3.3 Troubleshooting for Individual Units
3.3.1 Main Component Checking Point
The following components can be checked with a simple measurement tool, such as a
multi-meter, easily.
Motors
Note *: Set the meter to ohms. Then disconnect the Motor from the Main Board and check it
with printer power off.
Printhead
Test Method : For example, place one lead on pin C1 and the other lead on
Test pin 1 to check #1 pin of the Printhead solenoid. Test
pin numbers match the printhead solenoid (dot wire)
numbers.
NOTE: Set the meter to ohms. Then disconnect the Motor from the Main Board
and check it with printer power off.
Specifications : 8.19 0.8 O (at 25C)
Note : 1~18: Wire numbers (Refer to Figure 2-4 in Chapter 2 for wire numbers.)
C1~ C8: Common terminals
T: Thermistor terminal
N: Not used
(The contact of the connector and FFC is positioned at the bottom side of the
connector.)
Figure 3-2. Printhead Connector Pin Assignment
Table 3-15. Motor Coil Resistance Test Points
Motor Test Pin Number Test Method*
Meter
Reading
PF Motor
(CN13)
1 and 3,
2 and 4
Place one lead on pin 1 (pin2) and the other
lead on pin3 (pin 4) on each of the test pins
to check the two motor phases.
16.0 O 10%
(at 25 C per
one phase)
CR Motor
(CN12)
Common pin: 5
Test pins: 1, 2, 3
and 4
Place one lead on pin 5 and the other lead on
each of the 4 test pins to check the two motor
phase.
2.7 O10%
(at 25C per
one phase)
Table 3-16.
F R
Common
Line
Corresponding Wires
Common
Line
Corresponding Wires
C1 1, 7, 13 C5 2, 5, 11
C2 9 C6 3, 15
C3 10, 18 C7 16, 17
C4 6, 12 C8 4, 8, 14
CHAPTER
4
DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY
Disassembly and Assembly Overview 83
4.1 Overview
This section describes procedures for disassembling and assembling EPSON FX-875/
890/2175/2190. Unless otherwise specified, disassembled units or components can be
re-assembled by reversing the disassembly procedure. Therefore, no assembly
procedures are included in this section. Precautions for any disassembly or assembly
procedure are described under the heading CHECK POINT. Any adjustments
required after disassembling the units are described under the heading
ADJUSTMENTS.
4.1.1 Disassembly Precautions
Follow the precautions below when disassembling the printer.
4.1.2 Tools and Instruments
The table below lists the tools and the instruments required for disassembling,
assembling or adjusting the printer. Use only tools that meet these specifications.
NOTE:All tools and instruments listed above are commercially available.
WARNING Before disassembling, assembling or adjusting the printer,
disconnect the power supply cable from the AC power socket.
Failure to do so might cause personal injury.
Be careful with the Printhead when you handle it as it may be
very hot right after printing.
Do not touch the heat sink attached to the switching FET (Q1)
on the power supply board right after power off, as it may be
very hot.
CAUTION
To maintain efficient printer operation, take the precautions
below:
Use only the recommended tools for maintenance work.
Use only the recommended lubrications and adhesives (See
Chapter 6.)
Adjust the printer only in the manner described in this
manual.
Always wear gloves for disassembly and reassembly to avoid
iujury from sharp metal edges.
To protect sensitive microprocessors and circuitry, use static
discharge equipment, such as anti-static wrist straps, when
accessing internal components.
Be aware that the existing drawings for FX-890 are substituted
for FX-2190. It is because no exclusive drawings for FX-2190
has been made since the major mechanical difference between
FX-890 and FX-2190 is width only.
Table 4-1. Tool and Instrument List
Name Specification EPSON Part No.
Phillips Screwdriver No.2 B743800200
Phillips Screwdriver No.1 B743800100
Box Driver 7.0mm Diagonal B741700200
Tweezers - B741000100
Round-nose pliers - B740400100
Thickness gage - B776702201
Soldering iron - B740200100
E-Ring holder Size:#6 B740800800
Multi-Meter OHM/Voltage/Current -
Oscilloscope Min. 50MHz -
4.1.3 Service Check After Repair
After completing repair of the product, use the check list shown below to check the
status of the repaired product and overall repair work performed before returning the
product to the users. This list can be used as a record of all service works performed
with the product.
Table 4-2. Repair Status Check List
Category Component Item to Check Status
Printer
Mechanism
Printhead Do all wires print properly?
Checked, OK
Not necessary
Carriage
Mechanism
Dose the carriage move smoothly?
Noisy
Any dirt or excessive oil?
Checked, OK
Not necessary
Is the CR Motor at the normal
temperature? (Not too hot?)
Checked, OK
Not necessary
Paper Feed
Mechanism
Does paper advance smoothly?
* Noisy?
* Paper is jamming?
Checked, OK
Not necessary
Is the PF Motor at the normal
temperature? (Not too hot?)
Checked, OK
Not necessary
Paper Path
Do all types of paper advance
smoothly?
Checked, OK
Not necessary
Is the tractor feeding paper
smoothly?
Checked, OK
Not necessary
Are all paper paths clear of
obstructions?
Checked, OK
Not necessary
Is the plate free of damage?
Checked, OK
Not necessary
Ribbon Mask Is the ribbon mask free of damage?
Checked, OK
Not necessary
Operation
Self-Test
Was the self-test printing
successful?
Checked, OK
Not necessary
On-line Test
Was the on-line printing
successful?
Checked, OK
Not necessary
Adjustment
Platen-Gap
Is the gap adjusted correctly?
(PG = 0.38 ( 0.02mm )
Checked, OK
Not necessary
Bi-D Alignment
Is the Bi-Directional alignment
made properly?
Checked, OK
Not necessary
ROM Version Latest version =
Checked, OK
Not necessary
Packing
Ribbon Cartridge
Has the ribbon cartridge been
removed from the printer?
Checked, OK
Not necessary
Attachments
Have all relevant attachments been
packed together with the printer?
Checked, OK
Not necessary
Table 4-2. Repair Status Check List (continued)
Category Component Item to Check Status
4.1.3.1 Abbreviations for Small Parts
The table below lists the abbreviations used in this manual for small parts, such as
screws and washers.
Table 4-3. List of Screws Used
No. Name and specification Shape
1 CBS (M3x6)
2 CBS (M3x12)
3
PLASTIC HEAD
P TITE,4X13
4 CBP (M4x12)
5 CBS (M3x8)
6 CBP (M3x8)
7 CBP (M3x12)
8 CBS (M3x4)
9 CBS (M3x8) C(P2)
10 CB (0) (M4x8)
11
PRINTER
MECHANISM
MOUNTING SCREW
12 CP (M3x4)
13
SHAFT,MOUNT,CR
(M8x10)
14 CB (M3x6)
15 CBS (M3x10)
16
Hexagon nut
normal(M4)
Table 4-3. List of Screws Used
No. Name and specification Shape
Disassembly and Assembly Main Components Disassembly 86
4.2 Main Components Disassembly
This section provides the disassembly procedures. The basic order for disassembly is shown in the flowchart below. The exploded diagrams are also provided in the Exploded
Diagrams (page 167). Refer to them to see how components are engaged with each other if necessary.
Figure 4-1. Disassembly Flowchart
Pre-disassembly Procedures (p.87)
Upper Housing (p.89)
C524MAIN Board (p.92) C524PSB/PSE/PSH Board (p.94)
START
CR Motor (p.103)
Release Detector (p.111)
Printer Mechanism Disassembly (p.95)
Printhead (p.95) HP (Home Position) Detector (p.97) Platen (p.98)
Carriage Assembly (p.113) Rear Paper Guide Assembly (p.116)
PF Gear Train (p.106)
PF Motor (p.105)
PG (Platen Gap) Detector (p.109)
Printer Mechanism (p.99)
Rear PE Detector (p.112) Front PE (Paper End) Detector
(p.111)
Main Components Disassembly
4.2.1 Pre-disassembly Procedures
Remove the Paper Guide Assembly, top cover, front cover, paper eject cover, knob and
tractor unit.
Paper Guide Assembly. (See Figure 4-2)
Top cover.(See Figure 4-2)
Knob. (See Figure 4-2)
Paper eject cover. (See Figure 4-3)
Front cover. (See Figure 4-4)
Tractor unit. (See Figure 4-5)
Figure 4-2. Pre-Disassembly
Figure 4-3. Paper Eject Cover Removal
Figure 4-4. Front Cover Removal
Paper Guide Assembly
Knob
Top cover
Paper Eject Cover
Front Cover
Figure 4-5. Tractor Unit Removal
CAUTION
Remove the paper eject cover and the tractor unit by pushing and
releasing the hooks at both sides. When remounting them, be sure
to snap these hooks on the projecting parts.
4.2.2 Upper Housing
1. Perform Pre-Disassembly. (p.87)
2. Remove 3 CBS (M3x8) screws securing the upper housing to the lower case.
(See Figure 4-6)
3. Set the release lever to the friction feed side.
4. Lifting the front side of the upper housing a little, disengage the hook found at the
left of the panel assembly.
5. Push out the left side of the Panel Assembly slightly and take it out by shifting it to
the left a little, and disconnect the Panel FFC.
Figure 4-6. Upper Housing Removal 1
When installing the Panel Assembly, lead the lead wires of the
Case Open Sensor as shown below:
Lead wires of the Case Open Sensor
Harness, Panel
Panel Assembly
CBS Screw (3x8)
Tightening Torque: 0.58-0.78 N.m
CBS Screws (3x8) x2
Tightening Torque: 1.08 0.1 N.m
Panel Assembly
Hooks
Panel FFC
Upper Housing
Connector
6. Open the upper housing from the front side, and remove it.
Figure 4-7. Upper Housing Removal 2
CAUTION
When assembling the upper housing, put the catching holes in
the upper housing on the hooks at the rear side of the lower case
at first, then close the housing. (See Figure 4-7)
Mount the Panel assembly onto the upper housing before
installing the upper housing assembly.
Sheet, Release, Cap can be assembled after the upper housing
assembly is installed.
Sheet, Release, Cap
Hooks
Catching holes
Make sure that acetate tape (18 mm 20 mm) is attached on the
location shown below.

Acetate Tape:
18 mm 20 mm
Case Open Detector
8 mm to
10 mm
Guide rib
Make sure half of the section
wrapped with black tape comes
out from the rectangular hole
of Housing Assy., Upper.
Back side view
Upper Housing
25 mm to
30 mm
4.2.3 C524MAIN Board
2. Remove the Upper Housing. (p.89)
3. Remove 5 CBS (M3x6) screws and 2 CBP (M3x12) screws securing the shield
cover to the Printer Mechanism and lower housing. Then remove the shield cover.
(See Figure 4-8)
4. Disconnect all the connectors connected to the C524MAIN board.
(See Figure 4-9)
Figure 4-8. C524MAIN Board Removal 1
CAUTION
The C524MAIN board has the mechanical drive power supply
voltage (+42V, Vp) management circuit and an electrical
characteristic of the components composed of this circuit is
measured with the custom instruments and regulated at the
assembly process. Never attempt to replace any components of
this circuit on the board, and doing so resulted in damaging the
unit.
Be careful with the edges of the shield plate, as they are very
sharp.
Be sure to match the connector colors with each other.
Table 4-4.
CN No. Pins Color Connected to
CN5 2 Blue PG Detector
CN6 2 Black Front PE Detector
CN7 3 White Rear PE Detector
CN8 2 White HP Detector
CN11 2 Yellow Release Detector
CN12 5 Red CR Motor
CN13 4 White PF Motor
CN14 10 - C524PSB/PSE/PSH Board
CN15 (FPC) Printhead
CN16 (FPC) Printhead
CN19 2 White Fan
CN20 (FPC) Panel
CBS Screws (3x6) x5
Tightening Torque: 0.58-0.78 N.m
Shield Cover
CBP Screws (3x12) x2
Tightening Torque
: 0.78-0.98 N.m
No screw here
(Screw for tightening the
Upper Housing together
must be installed later)
5. Remove the 2 CBS (M3x12) screws securing the COVER,CONNECTOR,UPPER
or the optional Type-B I/F Board to the I/F GROUNDING PLATE. (See Figure
4-10)
6. Remove the 6 CBP (M3x12) screws securing the C524MAIN Board to the lower
case.
7. Lift the rear side of the I/F GROUNDING PLATE slightly and remove the I/F
GROUNDING PLATE together with the C524MAIN board.
8. Remove the 3 CP (M3x4) screws securing the I/F GROUNDING PLATE to the
C524MAIN board. Then remove the I/F GROUNDING PLATE.
Lead the lead wires as shown below:
ADJUSTMENT
REQUIRED
Once the C524MAIN Board has been replaced, be sure to make
the following adjustments with the adjustment program. Refer to
Adjustment Program on page -123. :
Bi-D Adjustment
EEPROM Writing
USB-ID Input
Firmware Reloading
C524MainB_R01.eps
COVER, CONNECTOR,UPPER
GROUND PLATE, I/F, UPPER
Tightening Torque: 0.90.1 N.m
C524MAIN Board
GUIDE,I/F,BOARD
I/F GROUNDING PLATE
CP Screws (3x4) x3
Tightening Torque
: 0.480.1 N.m
4.2.4 C524PSB/PSE/PSH Board
3. Remove the shield cover. (See Figure 4-8)
4. Disconnect the harness from the connector CN14 on the C524MAIN board.
(See Figure 4-11)
5. Disconnect the power cable from the connector CN1 on the C524PSB/PSE/PSH
Board.
6. Remove the 2 CBP (M3x12) screws securing the C524PSB/PSE/PSH Board to the
Lower Case, and remove the C524PSB/PSE/PSH Board.
Figure 4-11. C524PSB/PSE/PSH Board Removal
on the power supply board right after power off as it may be
very hot.
CN14
C524PSB/PSE/PSH Board
CN1
Disassembly and Assembly Printer Mechanism Disassembly 95
4.3 Printer Mechanism Disassembly
4.3.1 Printhead
1. Remove the top cover.(See Figure 4-2)
2. Remove the 2 CBS C (P2) (M3x8) screws securing the Printhead to the Carriage
Assembly.(See Figure 4-12)
3. Disconnect the head FFC from the Printhead and remove it.
Figure 4-12. Printhead Removal
WARNING Be careful with the Printhead when you handle it, as it may be very
hot right after printing.
ADJUSTMENT
REQUIRED
After installing the Printhead, make the following adjustments:
Bi-D Adjustment (p.128)
When installing the Printhead with the Head FFC, put the
Head FFC under the hook of the carriage base.
Make sure that the Head FFC is properly connected to the
printhead. Do not connect the Head FFC at angle, to a
connector either on the printhead or the C524MAIN Board.
When replacing the Printhead, be sure to replace the Ribbon
Mask Holder (with the Ribbon Mask) at the same time. All
related parts are available as a kit as below.
Description: HEAD KIT, ASP
Code: 1275824
Contents: Printhead, Ribbon Mask, Ribbon Mask Holder
Head FFC
Hook
CBS C(P2)
Screws (3x8) x2
Tightening Torque
: 0.70.1 N.m
Ribbon Mask
Printhead
Ribbon Mask Holder
Make sure to attach three pieces of acetate tape on the head FFC
as shown below.
FX-890s case

135 mm
Protective Tape
Acetate Tape: (30 mm 55 mm to 60 mm) 2 pieces
Top side view
Acetate Tape (white):
22 mm 35 mm
1 mm to
2 mm
FX-2190/FX-2175s case
225 mm to 235 mm
Protective Tape
Acetate Tape: (30 mm 55 mm to 60 mm) 2 pieces
Top side view
Acetate Tape (white):
22 mm 35 mm
1 mm to
2 mm
Acetate Tape (white): 18 mm x 145 mm
4.3.2 HP (Home Position) Detector
1. Remove the top cover. (See Figure 4-2)
2. Release the hook attaching the HP detector to the Printer Mechanism, and remove
it. (See Figure 4-13)
3. Disconnect the harness of the detector from the detector connector.
Figure 4-13. HP Detector Removal
Harness
Hook
Hook
HP Detector
4.3.3 Platen
2. Remove the 2 CBS (M3x8) screws securing the COVER,PLATEN. (See Figure
4-14)
3. Rotating the teeth of the Bushing, 8, Right and Bushing 8 Left forward, disengage
them from the Left/Right Side Frame.
4. Move the carriage to the right end, lift the left side of the platen slightly, move the
carriage to the center and remove the platen to the left. (See Figure 4-15)
Figure 4-14. Platen Removal 1
Figure 4-15. Platen Removal 2
CAUTION
Take care not to cut your finger on the metallic frame or on the
PAPER GUIDE ASSY., SUPPORT.
When installing the COVER, PLATEN, make sure that the hook
on the right side of the COVER, PLATEN is engaged with the gear
shaft on the right side of the Printer Mechanism Assy properly.
ADJUSTMENT
REQUIRED
After installing the Platen, make the following adjustment:
COVER, PLATEN
CBS Screws (3x8) x2
Tightening Torque: 0.90.1N.m
COVER, PLATEN
Bushing, 8, Right
Bushing, 8, Left
4.3.4 Printer Mechanism
3. Remove the shield cover.(See Figure 4-8)
4. Disconnect all the connectors connected to the C524MAIN board.
(See Figure 4-9)
5. Remove the 2 CBP (M3x8) screws securing the MOUNT HOUSING to the lower
housing, and remove the MOUNT HOUSING. (See Figure 4-16)
6. Remove the 4 CBB (W13, M3x14) screws, and remove the Printer Mechanism by
lifting it up.
Figure 4-16. Printer Mechanism Removal 1
ADJUSTMENT
REQUIRED
After installing the Printer Mechanism, make the following
adjustment:
CBB (W13, M3x14) Screws x4
CBP Screws (3x8) x2
Tightening Torque
: 1.10.1N.m
MOUNT, HOUSING
Make sure to wrap the PF motor harness, CR motor harness and
RE harness with two pieces of acetate tape (18 mm 30 mm) as
shown below.
Acetate Tape (two pieces): 18 mm 30 mm
RE harness
PF motor harness and
CR motor harness
Release Lever
PF Motor
Make sure to wrap the RE harness with acetate tape (A: 18 mm
10 mm) as shown below.
Attach acetate tape (B: 30 mm 50 mm) on the Right frame
assy as shown below. Make sure the tape covers the edge of the
Right frame assy to avoid the edge from damaging the FFC.
RE harness
Right frame assy
Acetate Tape (B):
30 mm 50 mm
Bottom side view
CR Motor
Acetate Tape (B):
30 mm 50 mm
Acetate Tape (A):
18 mm 10 mm
Make sure to bundle the cables (PG harness, HP harness, Rear PE
harness, Front PE harness) at the two positions shown below and
wrap two pieces of acetate tape (18 mm 20 mm) around the cables
there. (FX-2190/2175 only)
Acetate Tape (two pieces): 18 mm 20 mm
HP harness
PG harness
Rear PE harness
Front PE harness
Bottom side view
Top side view
PF Motor
Make sure to attach acetate tape (18 mm 50 mm) to cover the
FFC on the cable holder as shown below.
FX-890s case
FX-2190/2175s case
Acetate Tape: 18 mm 50 mm
Cable holder
Cable holder
Make sure to attach acetate tape (18 mm 40 mm) to cover the
corner of the shield plate as shown below.
FX-890s case
FX-2190/2175s case
Shield Plate
Shield Plate
4.3.5 CR Motor
2. Release the tension spring. (See Figure 4-17)
3. Disengage the TIMING BELT,CR from the CR Motor pinion and hang it on the
Hanger.
Figure 4-17. CR Motor Removal 1
Tension Spring
CR Motor
TIMING BELT,CR
Hanger
4. Remove the 2 SHAFT,MOUNT,CR (M3x12) screws securing the CR Motor
assembly to the FRAME,SUB,RIGHT, and remove the CR Motor.
(See Figure 4-18)
5. Remove the 2 CB (M3x6) screws securing the CR Motor to the MOUNTING
PLATE,MOTOR,CR, and remove the CR Motor.
Figure 4-18. CR Motor Removal 2
ADJUSTMENT
REQUIRED
After installing the CR Motor, make the following adjustment:
After installing the TIMING BELT,CR, make the following
adjustment:
Position the CR Motor assembly on the MOUNTING
PLATE,MOTOR,CR correctly as shown below;
Lead the FFC and lead wires as shown below:
CR Motor
MOUNTING PLATE,
MOTOR,CR
Cable
SHAFT,MOUNT,CR Screws (3x10) x2
CB Screws (3x6) x2
CR Motor
MOUNTING
PLATE,MOTOR, CR
4.3.6 PF Motor
2. Release the motor harness from the Printer Mechanism. (See Figure 4-19)
3. Locate the release lever (Lever, Release) in the forefront position (Tractor
Position).
4. Remove the 2 (CBS (M3x10), CB (M3x8)) screws securing the PF Motor to the
FRAME,SUB,RIGHT, and remove the PF Motor.

Figure 4-19. PF Motor removal
CAUTION
If the release lever is set to the Friction feeding position, PF Motor
is not released.
CBS Screw (3x10)
CB Screw (3x8)
PF Motor
HOLDER, CABLE
4.3.7 PF Gear Train
2. Remove the PF Motor. (p.105)
3. Locate the release lever (Lever, Release) in the forefront position (Tractor
Position).
4. Remove the head FFC from the FRAME,SUB,RIGHT of the Printer Mechanism.
(See Figure 4-20)
5. Remove the 2 (CBS (M3x8), CB (M3x8)) screws securing the
FRAME,SUB,RIGHT, and remove the FRAME,SUB,RIGHT.

Figure 4-20. PF Gear Train Disassembly 1
Head FFC
CBS Screws (3x8)
FRAME,SUB,RIGHT
CB Screws (3x8)
Tightening Torque
: 0.90.1N.m
Make sure to wrap the RE harness with acetate tape (18 mm 10
mm) at the position shown below.
RE harness
FRAME,SUB,RIGHT
18 mm
RE harness
Lubrication is necessary at two points.
(For details, refer to Lubrication (p.134) in Chapter 6.)
Pay attention to the gear engagement position of the
LEVER,RELEASE.
For assembly, follow the following procedure:
1. Make certain that the SHAFT,RELEASE is in the Tractor
position.
2. Install the INTERMITTENT GEAR in a position as shown
below.
3. Install the LEVER,RELEASE and LEVER, RELEASE,
TRANSMISSION in the Tractor position.
After installing the FRAME,SUB,RIGHT, move the
LEVER,RELEASE from the Tractor position (forefront) to the
Friction position and vice versa to confirm proper gear
engagement.
SPUR GEAR, 34.5
CAM, CLUTCH, TRACTOR
LEVER, RELEASE
INTERMITTENT
GEAR
Figure 4-21. PF Gear Train Disassembly 2
pfgeartrain02.eps
SPUR GEAR,34
SPUR GEAR,34.5
CAM,CLUTCH,
TRACTOR
SPUR GEAR,21
SPUR GEAR,34.5
COMBINATION
GEAR,31,5,8
LEVER,
RELEASE
INTERMITTENT GEAR
SPUR GEAR,27
4.3.8 PG (Platen Gap) Detector
2. Release the 2 clips attaching the PG detector to the LEFT FRAME in the Printer
Mechanism, and remove the detector. (See Figure 4-22)
3. Disconnect the harness from the detector.
Figure 4-22. PG Detector Removal
PG Detector
LEFT FRAME
Clips
harness
Make sure to wrap the PG harness with acetate tape (18 mm 10
mm) at the position shown below.
18 mm
PG harness
10 mm
PG harness
Make sure to wrap the HP harness with the two pieces of acetate
tape (A: 18 mm 10 mm, B: 18 mm 100 mm) at the two positions
shown below.
18 mm
HP harness
FX-890: 140 mm
FX-2190/2175: 150 mm to 155 mm
100 mm
FX-890: 60 mm
FX-2190/2175:
75 mm to 80 mm
RD ASSY
Top side view
HP harness
A
B
A
A
B
HP harness
4.3.9 Release Detector
2. Release the 2 clips attaching the Release detector to the FRAME,SUB,RIGHT in
the Printer Mechanism, and remove the detector. (See Figure 4-23)
Figure 4-23. Release Detector Removal
4.3.10 Front PE (Paper End) Detector
2. Release the 2 clips attaching the front PE detector to the Rear Paper Guide
Assembly, and remove the detector. (See Figure 4-24)

Figure 4-24. Front PE Detector Removal
Release Lever
Detector
Clips
Harness
FRAME,SUB,
RIGHT
Front PE
Detector
Harness
Rear Paper
Guide Assembly
Clips
4.3.11 Rear PE Detector
2. Hold the Printer Mechanism horizontally.
3. Release the 2 clips securing Rear PE detector to Rear Paper Guide Assembly.
4. Release the 2 notches on the Rear Paper Guide Assembly securing the detector,
and slide the detector toward rear a little. Then remove the detector by pulling it
downward. (See Figure 4-25)
Figure 4-25. Rear PE Detector Removal
1
1
2
Rear PE Detector
Harness
4.3.12 Carriage Assembly
CAUTION
How to distinguish the type of carriages (FX-2175 only)
Two types of carriages are used for FX-2175: the wet type for
earlier FX-2175 and the dry (oil-less) type for later FX-2175. Before
disassembling/reassembling the model, make sure to check which
type of carriage is used in your FX-2175. The way to distinguish
them is described below.
Wet type carriage: used for earlier FX-2175
The CR shaft is slightly thinner (the diameter is 10 mm.), and there
is only one through hole on the shaft.
Dry (oil-less) type carriage: used for later FX-2175
The CR shaft is slightly thicker (the diameter is 11 mm.), and there
is one more hole to tell this type apart next to the through hole on
the shaft.
Through hole
10 mm
SHAFT,CR,GUIDE;B
Distinguishing hole Through hole SHAFT,CR,GUIDE;C
11 mm
CAUTION
If your FX-2175 uses the wet type carriage, replace it with the later
dry (oil-less) one. The correspondence of the parts between the
earlier and the later is described below.
Earlier wet type carriage Later dry (oil-less) type carriage
Part name Part code Part name Part code
SHAFT,CR,GUIDE;B 1402800 SHAFT,CR,GUIDE;C 1526879
CARRIAGE SUB
ASSY
1232304
CARRIAGE SUB
ASSY;C
1526884
CARRIAGE FELT 1073525 - -
CARRIAGE SUB ASSY;C
Diameter of the halls:
11 mm (Oil-less)
CARRIAGE SUB ASSY
CARRIAGE FELT
Diameter of the halls:
10 mm
2. Remove the Head FFC. (See page 95)
3. Remove the Platen. (p.98)
4. Remove the CR Motor. (p.103)
5. Remove the hexagon nut (M4) and the washer securing the LEVER,G,ADJUST to
the SHAFT,CR,GUIDE, and remove the lever. (See Figure 4-26)
6. Remove the BUSHING,PARALLEL,ADJUST to turn the SHAFT,CR,GUIDE.
Figure 4-26. Carriage Assembly Removal 1
7. Move the Carriage Assembly to the right end, and remove it from the rack of the
FRAME,FRONT with the SHAFT,CR,GUIDE. (See Figure 4-27)
8. Release the TIMING BELT from the 2 clips at the bottom of the Carriage
Assembly.
BUSHING, PARALLEL,
ADJUST
Hexagon Nut (4)
Tightening Torque: tamporary(about 2Kgfcm)
LEVER, G, ADJUST
ADJUSTMENT
REQUIRED
After installing the Carriage Assembly, make the following
adjustments:
Lubrication is necessary at three points.
When attaching the TIMING BELT to the Carriage Assembly,
secure the TIMING BELT with the left and right clips in the
Carriage Assembly, as shown below, and ensure there is no
slack in the TIMING BELT.
Make sure that the groove for the rail in the front of the
Carriage Assembly is fitted on the rail of the FRAME, FRONT.
Clip
<NG>
<OK>
TIMING BELT
Frame, FRONT
Figure 4-27. Carriage Assembly Removal 2
Note that the lubrication is necessary for FX-890/2190 when
installing the Carriage Assembly. However, the lubrication is
prohibited for FX-875/2175 because they use the dry (oil-less) type
carriages.
For details, refer to Lubrication (p.134) in Chapter 6.
Carriage
Assembly
SHAFT, CR, GUIDE
TIMING BELT
Clips
4.3.13 Rear Paper Guide Assembly
3. Remove the hexagon nut and the washer securing the LEVER,G,ADJUST to the
SHAFT,CR,GUIDE, and remove the lever. (See Figure 4-26)
(See Figure 4-26)
5. Remove the harness for PG Detector. (See page 109)
6. Remove the harness for HP Detector. (See page 97)
7. Remove the CBS (M3x8) screw securing the Holder Pulley Driven to the LEFT
FRAME, and remove the Holder Pulley Driven. (See Figure 4-28)
8. Remove 3 CBS (M3x8) screws securing the LEFT FRAME in the Printer
Mechanism.
9. Remove the Head FFC from the FRAME,REAR in the Printer Mechanism.
And release all the cables from the hooks on the FRAME,REAR.
(See Figure 4-29)
Figure 4-28. Rear Paper Guide Assembly Removal 1
3
LEFT FRAME CBS Screws (3x8)
CBS Screws (3x6) x3
Holder Pulley
Driven
FRAME,REAR
Head FFC
FRAME,SUB,RIGHT
10. Release the cables from the HOLDER,CABLE on the RIGHT FRAME, and
remove the HOLDER,CABLE from the RIGHT FRAME.
11. Remove the CBS (M3x8) screw securing the FRAME,REAR to the RIGHT
FRAME, and remove the Rear Paper Guide Assembly. (See Figure 4-30)
12. Push and slide the clip on the left side of the Rear Paper Guide Assembly laterally,
and separate the Rear Paper Guide Assembly and the FRAME, REAR from each
other.
Lubrication is necessary.
When attaching the Holder Pulley Driven to the LEFT
FRAME, put the hook of the Holder Pulley Driven on the shaft
of driven pulley at the Ribbon Drive Assembly.
Install the RIGHT FRAME and Rear Paper Guide Assembly so
that the Release Shaft is positioned as shown below and the
LEVER,RELEASE is in the Pull Tractor position (forefront
position). After installation, make certain that the LEVER,
RELEASE moves smoothly.
Shaft Pulley
Driven
Holder Pulley Driven
Release Shaft
Position Roller Assy.,PF as shown
CBS Screws (3x8)
Clip
FRAME,REAR
HOLDER, CABLE
4.3.14 Ribbon Drive (RD) Assembly
3. Remove the hexagon nut and the washer securing the LEVER,G,ADJUST to the
SHAFT,CR,GUIDE, and remove the lever. (See Figure 4-26)
(See Figure 4-26)
5. Remove the harness for PG Detector. (See page 109)
6. Remove the harness for HP Detector from the LEFT FRAME. (See page 97)
7. Remove the CBS (M3x8) screw securing the Holder Pulley Driven to the LEFT
FRAME, and remove the Holder Pulley Driven. (See Figure 4-28)
8. Remove the 3 CBS (M3x8) screws securing the LEFT FRAME in the Printer
Mechanism, and remove the LEFT FRAME. (See Figure 4-28)
9. Release the tension spring. (See Figure 4-17)
10. Remove the CBS C (P2) (M3x8) screw and the CBP (M3x8) screw securing the
Ribbon Drive Assembly. (See Figure 4-31)
11. Release the Ribbon Drive Assembly engaging with the ROLLER
ASSEMBLY,DRIVE, and remove the Ribbon Drive Assembly.
Figure 4-31. Ribbon Drive Assembly Removal 1
ADJUSTMENT
REQUIRED
After installing the Ribbon Drive Assembly, make the following
adjustments:
When installing the Ribbon Drive Assembly, perform lubrication
according to Lubrication (p.134) in Chapter 6.
CBS C(P2) Screw (3x8)
CBP Screw (3x8)
Ribbon Drive
Assembly
FRAME, FRONT
ROLLER ASSEMBLY,
DRIVE
CHAPTER
5
ADJUSTMENT
Adjustment Adjustment Overview 120
5.1 Adjustment Overview
5.1.1 Required Adjustment
This section describes the adjustments required after specified parts are removed or
replaced. Table 5-1 below shows the parts removed/ replaced and corresponding
adjustments required.
NOTE 1:O :Adjustment required.
NOTE 2:--- :Adjustment not required.
5.1.2 Adjustment Tools
Table 5-2 below shows the tools required for each adjustment.
Table 5-1. Required Adjustment
Removal or Replacement Requiring
Adjustment
Required Adjustment / Setting
Platen Gap
Bi-d
Adjustment
F/W Reload
Printhead Removal or Replacement O O ---
Printer Mechanism Replacement --- O ---
Printer Mechanism Removal O O ---
Main Boar Replacement --- O O
Timing Belt Replacement O O ---
Platen Replacement O --- ---
Carriage Assembly Replacement O O ---
CR Motor Replacement --- O ---
EEPROM Clear --- O ---
Table 5-2. Adjustment Tools
Adjustment Required Tool
Platen Gap Thickness gauge (0.37 mm, 0.40 mm)
Bi-d Adjustment
Adjustment program
(for FX-890/2175/875/2190)
Control panel operation (built-in function)
Adjustment Adjusting and Resetting the Printer 121
5.2 Adjusting and Resetting the Printer
5.2.1 Platen Gap Adjustment
When the SHAFT,CR,GUIDE or BUSHING,PARALLEL,ADJUST is rotated or
reinstalled, or printing is too faint or stained, the Platen Gap adjustment must be
performed by the following procedure:
2. Remove the Printhead. (p.95)
3. Using tweezers, remove the Ribbon Mask from the ribbon mask holder of the
Carriage Assembly.
4. Attach the Printhead onto the Carriage Assembly.
5. Set the PG Adjustment Lever (Lever,Gap,Adjust) in the position 0. (Position the
lever in the bottom one of the lever positioning holes in the Frame Assy.,Left.)
6. Rotate the SHAFT,CR,GUIDE so that the large countersink at the left end of the
shaft comes upward.
7. Loosen slightly the hexagon nut securing the PG Adjust Lever to the
SHAFT,CR,GUIDE.
8. Tilt the printer forward until the Printhead becomes vertical to the reference
surface (e.g. the top surface of a table or desk).
Put a support (e.g. a stand) underneath the printer to hold the printer at the
position.
9. Insert a screwdriver into the countersink located at the left end of the
SHAFT,CR,GUIDE.
10. Move the Carriage Assembly to the right end.
Figure 5-1. Platen Gap Adjustment 1
CAUTION
Take care not to deform or damage the Ribbon Mask during its
removal or installation.
Ribbon Mask
Adjustment Adjusting and Resetting the Printer 122
11. Put an adjustment gauge between the Printhead and the PLATEN vertically, and
judge and adjust the platen gap by referring to Table 5-3 below.
For adjustment, turn the SHAFT,CR,GUIDE toward the PLATEN (widen) or
toward the front (lessen). (See Figure 5-2, Figure 5-3)
12. After completion of the adjustment with the carriage located at the right end, make
the judgment with the carriage at the left end and then at the center.
13. When the adjustment is completed, put the printer down and tighten the hexagon
nut and the washer securing the adjust lever.
14. Attach the ribbon mask onto the ribbon mask holder.
Note1: The numbers followed with # represent the Adjust Step Numbers.
2: The paper thickness at the boundary of two adjacent Platen Gaps is included in the paper
thickness range for the lower Platen Gap.
3: Platen Gap means the clearance, as shown in Figure.7, between the platen and the wire
end without the ribbon or paper in between. The Platen Gap must always meet the
appropriate range as shown in Figure 6 under any conditions.
Table 5-3. Criteria for Platen Gap
Adjustment Gauge Criterion
0.37 mm Falls by its own weight
0.40 mm Does not fall by its own weight
CHECK
POINT
After the adjustment, perform printing and make certain that
there is no problem with print quality.
Single sheet:
The printed side of paper must be free from soiling caused by
rubbing with the ribbon.
Multi-part form:
The copy paper must be free from blurs or traces of rubbing.
Continuous paper (perforated uncut paper):
There must be no catch at perforations in uncut paper.
CAUTION
Do not rotate the PLATEN during the adjustment.
Be sure to set the Adjust Lever to the position 0 when
adjusting the platen gap.
Normal Mode Copy Mode
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Head
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Wire end
Platen Gap
Platen
Adjustment Adjustment Program 123
5.3 Adjustment Program
There are various adjustment/settings that required after performing repair on the unit,
and in order to facilitate performing all necessary adjustments and settings for each
individual repair content, an exclusive adjustment program is available. This section
describes the basics on how to use the adjustment program.
5.3.1 Adjustment Program
This section describes the basic operations of the Adjustment Program.
System requirements
Items
Adjustment Program: APFX8902190_Ver**E.exe
Interface cable: A parallel cable or USB cable
5.3.2 Installation and Startup
The following describes how to install and start up the adjustment program.
1. Decompress the supplied archive file.
2. Place all extracted files in the same folder.
3. Double-click the [APFX8902190_Ver**E.exe]
4. Select the items shown below.
Model Name: Select your model.
Destination: Select the destination.
Program Type: Select from Sequential Adjustment Mode and Particular
Adjustment Mode.
Figure 5-4. Startup Screen
5. Connect the printer with the computer using a parallel cable or a USB cable, and
turn the printer on.
Item Requirement
PC Windows-base PC
OS Windows 98/SE, Me, 2000, XP
I/F USB, parallel
CHECK
POINT
**: indicates the version of the adjustment program
5.3.3 Sequential Adjustment Mode
The adjustment procedure in Sequential Adjustment Mode is described below.
1. Start up the Adjustment Program.
The following screen appears.
2. Select [Sequential Adjustment Mode] from the Program Type and click the [OK]
button.
Figure 5-5. Selecting Sequential Adjustment Mode
3. Select the port to connect the printer.
Figure 5-6. Port Setting Screen
CHECK
POINT
Two modes; Sequential Adjustment Mode and Particular
Adjustment Mode, are available.
Sequential Adjustment Mode (See page 124):
By selecting a part to replace or remove, this mode guides you to
perform all the required adjustments in a predetermined sequence.
Particular Adjustment Mode (See page 126):
This mode allows you to select and perform an adjustment
individually.
4. Select an item (Removal or Replace) from the combo box of the part(s) to replace
or remove on the displayed parts tree and click the [OK] button.
Figure 5-7. Selecting the Repair Status of the Parts
(Sequential Adjustment Mode)
CHECK
POINT
If you select an item (Removal or Replace) from the combo box of
the part(s) to replace or remove, the required adjustment
flowchart is displayed on the left as shown below.
Figure 5-8. Sample Screen in Sequential Adjustment Mode
5.3.4 Particular Adjustment Mode
The adjustment procedure in Particular Adjustment Mode is described below.
1. Start up the Adjustment Program.
The following screen appears.
2. Select [Particular Adjustment Mode] from the Program Type and click the [OK]
button.
Figure 5-9. Selecting Particular Adjustment Mode (1)
3. Select the port to connect the printer.
Figure 5-10. Port Setting Screen
4. Select the adjustment to perform from the list, and click the [OK] button.
5. Perform the adjustment item(s) following the instruction given on the
corresponding adjustment page.
Figure 5-11. Selecting Particular Adjustment Mode (2)
CHECK
POINT
Adjustment items can also be selected by double-clicking the item
on the list.
5.3.5 PG Adjustment
Indicates the procedure of PG Adjustment only. Perform the PG Adjustment referring
to Platen Gap Adjustment (page 121) for the details on the actual adjustment
procedures.
Figure 5-12. PG Adjustment Screen
5.3.6 EEPROM Initialization
When replacing the BOARD ASSY., MAIN (200) with a new one, execute this
function to properly define the parameters specifying the product configuration. With
this function you can set the destination, initialize EEPROM, and can enter the serial
number on the label on the rear of the printer to generate the USB ID.
Figure 5-13. EEPROM Initialization Screen
5.3.7 Bi-D Adjustment
With this function, the print position in the bi-directional printing mode can be
adjusted.
Figure 5-14. Bi-D Adjustment Screen
5.3.8 Check pattern print
With this item, check patterns for each adjustment can be printed to confirm the print
status after the adjustment.
Figure 5-15. Check pattern print Screen
5.3.9 Firmware Update
With this item, the firmware update application can be executed to update the firmware
to the latest.
Figure 5-16. Firmware Update Screen
5.3.10 Printer Information
With this item, you can check the current status of the printer.
Figure 5-17. Printer Information Screen
5.3.11 Custom Setting
With this item, the following setting parameters on EEPROM can be changed.
Page length for tractor rear
Page length for tractor front
Character table
Print Direction
Auto line feed
Auto tear off
Skip over perforation
Panel lock out
Software
0 slash
Buzzer
Auto CR (IBM)
I/F mode
Auto I/F wait time setting
IEEE1284.4 setting
Parallel I/F Bidirectional mode
- Reverse Channel Transfer
- Pause Offline
Figure 5-18. Custom Setting Screen
5.3.12 EEPROM read/write
Reads out the EEPROM data of the printer and writes, saves, or copies information on
the EEPROM
Figure 5-19. EEPROM read/write Screen
CHAPTER
6
MAINTENANCE
Maintenance Overview 133
6.1 Overview
6.1.1 Preventive Maintenance
Preventive maintenance is important to keep the printer in the best condition and to
prevent potential troubles from occurring. If necessary, use denatured alcohol to clean
the exterior cases. Use a vacuum cleaner to remove dust and paper debris accumulated
in the printer.
Be careful with the Printhead when you handle it as it may be
very hot right after printing.
on the power supply board right after power off, as it may be
very hot.
CAUTION
Do not use thinner, trichloroethylene, or ketone-based solvents
on the plastic components of the printer.
Never use the oil and grease other than those specified in this
manual; use of different type of lubricant can damage the
printer or its components.
Maintenance Lubrication 134
6.2 Lubrication
6.2.1 Before lubrication
Before performing lubrication to the Carriage Assembly (p.113), make sure to confirm
the following.
CAUTION
Before performing lubrication to the Carriage Assembly (p.113),
check if the printer to repair is a model with a dry type carriage. If
it is a dry type model, DO NOT lubricate the carriage, otherwise
the printer will not operate normally.
There are two types of carriages; a wet type and a dry (oil-less)
type according to the models as shown below.
For the wet type carriages, the lubrication is necessary to keep
them in good condition.
However, the lubrication is prohibited for the dry type
carriages because they are designed to be able to operate
without any grease in the first place. If they are lubricated, the
carriages cannot fulfill the designed function, which may cause
malfunction or damage. Therefore, DO NOT lubricate the dry
type carriages.
Note*: Some of old FX-2175 used wet type carriages. If the printer to
repair is a wet type FX-2175, do not lubricate the carriage but
change the Carriage Sub Assembly and SHAFT,CR,GUIDE to the
dry type parts. (Carriage Assembly (p.113))
Model Carriage Type Lubrication
FX-890 Wet
FX-2190 Wet
FX-875 Dry (oil-less)*
FX-2175 Dry (oil-less)
CAUTION
How to distinguish between a wet type and a dry type
The dry type SHAFT,CR,GUIDE has a distinguishing hole next
to the through hole common to all the models so as to indicate
that it is a dry type part as shown below.
Wet type carriage (for FX-890/2190):
The SHAFT,CR,GUIDE is slightly thinner (the diameter is 10
mm.), and there is only a through hole on the shaft.
Dry type carriage (for FX-875/2175):
The SHAFT,CR,GUIDE is slightly thicker (the diameter is 11
mm.), and there is one more hole next to the through hole on
the shaft.
Through hole SHAFT,CR,GUIDE;B
10 mm
Distinguishing hole Through hole SHAFT,CR,GUIDE;C
11 mm
6.2.2 Lubrication
Influence that oil and grease give is considerably large especially in low temperature.
Therefore, EPSON has tested and analyzed various types of oil and grease extensively,
and found the oil and grease listed below most applicable to the printer.
Table 6-1. Lubrication
Type Name Quantity Available Part No.
Oil O-14 40 g EPSON 1049820
Grease G-26 40 g EPSON 1080614
CAUTION
Lubricant must be applied during the reassembling process.
Table 6-2. Lubrication Points
Assy to be
Lubricated
(Reference Page)
Lubrication Point
Lubricant
(Amount of
Application)
Fig.
No.
PF Gear Train
(p.106)
SPUR GEAR, 34.5 (shaft hole)
G-26
(one grain of rice)
Figure
6-1
SPUR GEAR, 34.5 (shaft hole)
Ribbon Drive (RD)
Assembly (p.118)
Shaft A
Shaft B
Shaft C
G-26
(a half grain of rice)
Figure
6-2
Ratchet,RD
G-26
Figure
6-3
SPUR GEAR, 21
G-26
(one grain of rice)
Plain Washer, 3.1x0.2x6, S/NA
G-26
E-Ring,3x0.45x7,S/NA
Plain Washer, 4.1x0.2x7.8, S/NA
Combination Gear, 8.19 (upper gear teeth)
G-26
Figure
6-4
Combination Gear, 8.19 (lower gear teeth)
Spur Gear, 25.5 (gear teeth)
Combination Gear, 7.5,15 (lower gear teeth)
Roller Assy, PF,
Drive
Holder, PF, Shaft
(Holder, PF, Shaft~Plain Washer)
G-26
Figure
6-5
Holder, PF, Shaft (Holder, PF, Shaft ~
Direction of Leaf Spring)
Rear Paper Guide
Assembly (p.116)
Shaft Release (Sliding points)
FX-890: 6 points
FX-2190: 8 points
G-26
Figure
6-6
Carriage Assembly
(p.113)
Oil pad (FX-890/2190 only)
O-14
(0.2 0.03 cc)
Figure
6-7
LEFT FRAME
(p.113)
PG Adjusting holes (7 holes)
G-26
Figure
6-8
Roller, PF, Drive (Upper side of the hole)
Figure 6-1. Lubrication Point (PF Gear Train)
Figure 6-2. Lubricating Point (RD Assy 1)
Figure 6-3. Lubricating Point (RD Assy 2)
SPUR GEAR, 34.5
G-26
G-26
Ratchet,RD
SPUR GEAR, 21
G-26
G-26
G-26

Figure 6-4. Lubricating Points (RD Assy 3)
Figure 6-5. Lubricating Points (Roller Assy, PF, Drive)
Figure 6-6. Lubricating Points (Shaft Release)
G-26
G-26
G-26
Combination Gear, 8.19
Combination Gear, 7.5,15
Spur Gear, 25.5
G-26
Holder, PF, Shaft
Plain Washer
Direction of Leaf Spring
Holder, PF, Shaft
G-26
Shaft Release
Figure 6-7. Lubricating Points (Carriage Assembly (FX-890/2190 only))
Figure 6-8. Lubricating Points (LEFT FRAME)
CAUTION
Lubricate wet type models only. DO NOT lubricate models with a
dry type carriage, or they will not operate normally.
O-14
Roller, PF, Drive
PG Adjusting holes (7 holes)
G-26
CHAPTER
7
APPENDIX
Appendix Connector Summary 140
7.1 Connector Summary
The primary components of the printer are connected as shown below;
Figure 7-1. Cable Connections
Table 7-1. Connector Summary
Board Connector No. Pin Description
C524MAIN Board
CN1 36 Parallel I/F
CN2 36 Type-B I/F (Option)
CN3 4 USB I/F
CN5 2 PG Detector
CN6 2 Front PE Detector
CN7 3 Rear PE Detector
CN8 2 HP Detector
CN11 2 Release Detector
CN12 5 CR Motor
CN13 4 PF Motor
CN14 10 DC input, Power On/Off
CN15 16 Printhead (upper connector)
CN16 17
Printhead, Thermistor (lower
connector)
CN19 2 FAN
CN20 20 Control Panel
C524 PSB/PSE/PSH Board
CN1 2 AC line input
CN2 10 DC output
Control Panel
CN1 20 C524 MAIN
CN2 2 Case Open Detector
Parallel I/F (CN1)
Refer to Parallel interface (Forward channel) (page 28).
Type-B I/F (CN2)
Refer to Type-B Interface communication specification (page 33).
USB I/F (CN3)
Refer to USB Interface (page 32).
PG Detector (CN5)
HP Detector (CN8)
CR Motor (12)
PF Motor (CN13)
Table 7-2. Connector Pin Assignment - CN5
Pin No. I/O Signal Name Function
1 I PG1 PG Detector signal
2 - GND Ground
1 I PE Front PE Detector signal
2 - GND Ground
1 - +5V +5V
2 I PE Rear PE Detector signal
3 - GND Ground
1 I HP HP Detector signal
2 - GND Ground
1 I RELEASE Release Detector signal
2 - GND Ground
1 O CRA CR Motor phase A
2 O CR-A CR Motor phase /A
3 O CRB CR Motor phase B
4 O CR-B CR Motor phase /B
5 - CRCOM Common
1 O PFA PF Motor phase A
2 O PFB PF Motor phase B
3 O PF-A PF Motor phase /A
4 O PF-B PF Motor phase /B
Printhead (CN15, CN16)
R side (CN15: upper connector)
F side (CN16: lower connector)
1 O HEAD3 #3 Head Data
2 Not used
4 C5 #2, 5, 11 Common
6 C6 #3, 15 Common
10 C7 #16, 17 Common
12 C8 #4, 8, 14 Common
13 Not used
1 Not used
6 C1 #1, 7, 13 Common
7 Not used
9 C2 #9 Common
11 C3 #10, 18 Common
12 C4 #6, 12 Common
13 Not used
16 I TH Thermistor
17 I TH Thermistor
Appendix EEPROM address map 143
7.2 EEPROM address map
*The data of two or more bytes are assigned in such way as lower byte to higher address, higher byte to lower address (Big Endian).
Table 7-11. EEPROM address map (FX-890/FX-2190)
Area Address Data Data format Q-pit data Factory setting
Area 0 00H-01H (reserved) 00H 00H
02H-05H Driving Line count for ribbon change timing 0 to 0FFFFFFFFH (count) See Remote spec TLcmd 00000000H 00000000H
06H-09H Driving Hour 0 to 0FFFFFFFFH (minutes) See Remote spec TLcmd 00000000H 00000000H
0AH-0DH Driving Line count 0 to 0FFFFFFFFH (count) See Remote spec TLcmd 00000000H 00000000H
0EH Starting Year 0 to 99 (the last two figures of Anno Domini)
See Remote spec SDcmd
00H 00H
0FH Starting Month 1 to 12 See Remote spec SDcmd 00H 00H
10H Starting Date 1 to 31 See Remote spec SDcmd 00H 00H
11H Backup Flag1 bit 0: TearOff 0: Off 1: On
bit 1 to 7: (reserved)
bit 8: Card 0: Off 1: On
00H 00H
12H, 13H Paper edge length 0 to 22 432 by 0.0588 mm (1/432 inch) 00H 00H
14H-15H (reserved) 00H 00H
Area 1 16H, 17H Page length for tractor rear 1 to 22 432 by 0.0588 mm (1/432 inch),
0000H: 279.4 mm (11 inch: same as default)
0000H 0000H
18H, 19H Page length for tractor front 1 to 22 432 by 0.0588 mm (1/432 inch),
0000H 0000H
1AH, 1BH Page length for CSF Bin1 1 to 22 432 by 0.0588 mm (1/432 inch),
0000H 0000H
1CH, 1DH Page length for CSF Bin2 1 to 22 432 by 0.0588 mm (1/432 inch),
0000H 0000H
Area 1 1EH, 1FH TOF adjustment value for tractor rear *
1
-144 to 432
(0.0 mm to 8.5 mm +25.4 mm (1inch), by 0.0588 mm (1/432 inch))
(-144 to (22 432-144) by 0.0588 mm (1/432 inch))
0000H (8.5 mm) 0000H (8.5 mm)
20H, 21H TOF adjustment value for tractor front *
1
-144 to 432
(-144 to (22 432-144) by 0.0588 mm (1/432 inch))
0000H (8.5 mm) 0000H (8.5 mm)
22H, 23H TOF adjustment value for CSF Bin1 *
1
-144 to 432
(-144 to (22 432-144) by 0.0588 mm (1/432 inch))
0000H (8.5 mm) 0000H (8.5 mm)
1
-144 to 432
(-144 to (22 432-144) by 0.0588 mm (1/432 inch))
0000H (8.5 mm) 0000H (8.5 mm)
26H, 27H TOF adjustment value for rear manual insertion
*
1
-144 to 432
(-144 to (22 432-144) by 0.0588 mm (1/432 inch))
0000H (8.5 mm) 0000H (8.5 mm)
28H, 29H TOF adjustment value for front manual
insertion *
1
-144 to 432
(0.0 mm to 8.5 mm +25.4 mm (1 inch), by 0.0588 mm (1/432 inch))
(-144 to (22 432-144) by 0.0588 mm (1/432 inch))
0000H (8.5 mm) 0000H (8.5 mm)
2AH, 2BH Bottom margin for tractor rear 1 to 22 432 by 0.0588 mm (1/432 inch),
0000H 0000H
2CH, 2DH Bottom margin for tractor front 1 to 22 432 by 0.0588 mm (1/432 inch),
0000H 0000H
2EH, 2FH Tear-off adjustment value -432 to +432
(-25.4 mm (-1 inch) to 0 mm +25.4 mm (1 inch), by 0.0588 mm (1/432
inch))
0000H 0000H
Area 1 30H, 31H Character table selection 0: PC 437 1: PC 850 2: PC 860
3: PC 863 4: PC 865 5: PC 861
6: BRASCII 7: Abicomp 8: IS0 Latin 1
9: Roman 8 10: PC 437 Greek 11: PC 852
12: PC 853 13: PC 855 14: PC 857
15: (reserved) 16: PC 866 17: PC 869
18: ISO Latin 1T 19: ISO 8859-7 20: MAZOWIA
21: Code MJK 22: Bulgaria 23: Estonia
24: PC 774 25: ISO 8859-2 26: PC 866 LAT
27: PC 866 UKR 28: Hebrew 7 29: Hebrew 8
30: PC 862 31: PC APTEC 32: PC 708
33: PC 720 34: PC AR864 35: PC 858
36: ISO8859-15 37: PC 771 38: PC 437 Slovenia
39: PC MC 40: PC 1250 41: PC 1251
128: Italic U.S.A. 129: Italic France 130: Itaic Germany
131: Italic U.K. 132: Italic Denmark I 133: Italic Sweden
134: Italic Italy 135: Italic Spain I
0000H (PC 437) 0000H (PC 437)
32H Font selection 0: Draft 1: Roman 2: Sans serif 00H (Draft) 00H (Draft)
33H Pitch selection 0: 10 cpi 1: 12 cpi 2: 15 cpi
3: 17 cpi 4: 20 cpi 5: Proportional
00H (10 cpi) 00H (10 cpi)
34H Draft quality 0: HSD 1: (Normal) Draft 2: USD 00H 00H
35H FixPaperPath 00H 00H
36H Print direction setting 0: Bi-d. 1: Uni-d. 00H (Bi-d.) 00H (Bi-d.)
37H Language *
2
0: English 1: French 2: German
3: Italian 4: Spanish 5: Portuguese
00H (English) 00H (English)
38H Auto line feed
Auto tear off
-----
-----
Panel lock out
-----
b0: Auto line feed 0: Off 1: On
b1: Auto tear off 0: Off 1: On
b2: Skip over perforation 0: Off 1: On
b3: (reserved)
b4: (reserved)
b5: Panel lock out 0: Off 1: On
b6-b7: (reserved)
00H 00H
Area 1 39H Software
0 slash
Buzzer
-----
Auto CR
-----
b0: Software 0: ESC/P 1: IBM PPDS
b1: 0 slash 0: Off 1: On
b2: Buzzer 0: On 1: Off
b3: (reserved)
b4: Auto CR (IBM) 0: Off 1: On
b5-b7: (reserved)
00H 00H
3AH Manual feed wait time 3 to 30 (by 0.1 sec.), 00H: 1.5 sec. (same as default) 00H (1.5 sec.) 00H (1.5 sec.)
3BH Tear-off wait time 3 to 30 (by 0.1 sec.), 00H: 3 sec. (same as default) 00H (3 sec.) 00H (3 sec.)
3CH I/F mode selection 0: Auto I/F selection 1: Parallel I/F 2: (reserved)
3: USB 4: Type-B
00H (Auto) 00H (Auto)
3DH Auto I/F wait time setting 10: 10 sec. 30: 30 sec. 00: 10 sec. (same as default) 00H (10 sec.) 00H (10 sec.)
3EH Input Buffer 0: On (128 Kbyte) 1: Off (1 byte) 00H 00H
3FH Packet mode for Parallel I/F (IEEE1284.4) 0: Auto 1: On 2: Off 00H (Auto) 00H (Auto)
40H Packet mode for USB (IEEE1284.4) 0: same as IEEE1284.4 for Parallel I/F 1: Auto (for test)
2: On (for test) 3: Off (for test)
00H 00H
41H Parallel I/F bidirectional mode b0: Reverse Channel Transfer 0: On 1: Off
b1: Pause Offline 0: Off 1: On
b2 to b7: (reserved)
00H 00H
42H *ACK timing data 00H 04H
43H *ACK timing data (complement of 42H) 00H FBH
44H, 45H (reserved) 0000H 0000H
46H, 47H Page length for rear manual insertion 1 to 22 432 by 0.0588 mm (1/432 inch),
0000H 0000H
48H, 49H Page length for front manual insertion 1 to 22 432 by 0.0588 mm (1/432 inch),
0000H 0000H
4AH, 4BH TOF Minimum value -144 to -72, 0: -72 (4.2 mm)
In case that it is bigger than -72, a value considers as -72.
00H 00H
Area 1 4CH Panel lock out pattern 1 * The following items are effective when Panel lock out (38H) is
On.
b0: Load function 0: Off 1: On
b1: Eject function 0: Off 1: On
b2: LF function 0: On 1: Off
b3: FF function 0: On 1: Off
b4: Tear Off function 0: Off 1: On
b5: Bin function 0: On 1: Off
b6: Micro Adjust function 0: On 1: Off
b7: (reserved)
00H 00H
4DH Panel lock out pattern 2 * The following items are effective when Panel Lock Out (38H) is
On.
b0: Font function 0: On 1: Off
b1: Pitch function 0: On 1: Off
b2: Pause function 0: Off 1: On
b3: Reset function 0: On 1: Off
b4: Menu function 0: On 1: Off
00H 00H
4EH Copy mode
-----
b0: Copy mode 0: Off 1: On
b1: (reserved)
b2: Low-noise mode *
3
0: Off 1: On
00H 00H
4FH Energy save mode 0Fh: 15 sec other: 5 min *
4
00H 00H
50H Line Spacing 1 to 255 by 0.0588 mm (1/432 inch),
00H: 4.2 mm (1/6 inch same as default)
00H 00H
51H IBM character table 0: Table 2 1: Table 1 00H 00H
52H ML320T (OKI) mode b0: Activation software 0: FX mode 1: ML mode
b1: Emulation 0: default setting software (39H) 1: OKI
b2: Line Spacing 0: 6LPI 1: 8LPI
b3: PaperOut Override 0: Off 1: On
00H 00H
53H (reserved) 00H 00H
Area 1 54H, 55H Forms over ride * The following items are effective when Activation software (52H) is
ML mode.
1 to 646 (0.0588 mm to 38 mm, by 0.0588 mm (1/432 inch))
0000H: 23.5 mm (same as default)
ex. 0047H: 4.2 mm, ex. 0154H: 20 mm
ex. 0176H: 22 mm, ex. 018FH: 23.5 mm
0000H (23.5 mm) 0000H (23.5 mm)
Area 2 56H-58H Sub-number for customization 00H to 09H 000000H
(Standard)
000000H
(Standard)
59H Market 0: Standard version 1: NLSP version *
5
*
5
5AH Fatal Error 30H: CR Error 33H: CG Error
36H: VDD Error 37H: Power Down Error
3AH: Head open Error 3CH: ECO Error
3DH: QPIT Error (Except W0xxxx)
00H 00H
5BH Printable column 0: 80 columns (Narrow) 1: 136 columns (Wide) *
5
*
5
5CH-6DH USB-ID *
5
*
5
6EH, 6FH (reserved) (reserved) (it is used with Low-version) 0000H 0000H
Area 3 70H Vp adjustment value *
5
*
5
71H Vp adjustment value (complement of 70H) *
5
*
5
72H CR current adjustment 1 Max. current of phase A *
5
*
5
73H (complement of 72H) *
5
*
5
74H CR current adjustment 2 Min. current of phase A *
5
*
5
5
*
5
76H CR current adjustment 3 Max. current of phase B *
5
*
5
5
*
5
78H CR current adjustment 4 Min. current of phase B *
5
*
5
5
*
5
7AH Bi-d adjustment value for high speed draft
mode
-12 to +12 by 0.0353 mm (1/720 inch) *
5
*
5
7BH Bi-d adjustment value for draft mode -12 to +12 by 0.0353 mm (1/720 inch) *
5
*
5
Note *1: Minimum value depends to the value of 4AH-4BH.
*2 : This area is supported except W0xxxx.
*3 : Low-noise mode is supported after N2xxxx / W2xxxx.
*4 : This specification is effective from ver. W2046A, N2046A.
*5 : These data are fixed by each printer hardware in the factory. These data should not
be changed afterwards.
Area 3 7CH Bi-d adjustment value for NLQ mode -12 to +12 by 0.0353 mm (1/720 inch) *
5
*
5
7DH Uni-d adjustment value (for Debug) 00H 00H
7EH-7FH (reserved) 0000H 0000H
Table 7-12. EEPROM address map (FX-875)
00H 00H
00H 00H
0000H 0000H
0000H 0000H
0000H 0000H
Area 1 1CH, 1DH Page length for CSF Bin2 1 to 22 432 by 0.0588 mm (1/432 inch),
0000H 0000H
1EH, 1FH TOF adjustment value for tractor rear *
1
-144 to 432
(-144 to (22 432-144) by 0.0588 mm (1/432 inch))
0000H (8.5 mm) 0000H (8.5 mm)
1
-144 to 432
(-144 to (22 432-144) by 0.0588 mm (1/432 inch))
0000H (8.5 mm) 0000H (8.5 mm)
1
-144 to 432
(-144 to (22 432-144) by 0.0588 mm (1/432 inch))
0000H (8.5 mm) 0000H (8.5 mm)
1
-144 to 432
(-144 to (22 432-144) by 0.0588 mm (1/432 inch))
0000H (8.5 mm) 0000H (8.5 mm)
*
1
-144 to 432
(-144 to (22 432-144) by 0.0588 mm (1/432 inch))
0000H (8.5 mm) 0000H (8.5 mm)
insertion *
1
-144 to 432
(-144 to (22 432-144) by 0.0588 mm (1/432 inch))
0000H (8.5 mm) 0000H (8.5 mm)
0000H 0000H
0000H 0000H
(-25.4 mm (-1inch) to 0 mm +25.4 mm (1 inch), by 0.0588 mm (1/432
inch))
0000H 0000H
Area 1 30H, 31H Character table selection 0: PC 437 1: PC 850 2: PC 860
3: PC 863 4: PC 865 5: PC 861
9: Roman 8 35: PC 858 36: ISO8859-15
131: Italic U.K. 132: Italic DenmarkI 133: Italic Sweden
0000H (PC437) 0000H (PC437)
00H (10 cpi) 00H (10 cpi)
35H Fix Paper Path 00H 00H
36H Print direction setting 0: Bi-d. 1: Uni-d. 00H (Bi-d.) 00H (Bi-d.)
37H Language 0: English 00H (English) 00H (English)
38H Auto line feed
Auto tear off
-----
-----
Panel lock out
-----
b1: Auto tear off 0: On 1: Off
b3: (reserved)
b4: (reserved)
00H 00H
39H Software
0 slash
Buzzer
-----
Auto CR
-----
b3: (reserved)
00H 00H
3AH Manual feed wait time 3 to 30 (by 0.1 sec.),
00H: 1.5 sec.(same as default)
00H (1.5 sec.) 00H (1.5 sec.)
3BH Tear-off wait time 3 to 30 (by 0.1 sec.),
00H (0.5 sec.) 00H (0.5 sec.)
Area 1 3CH I/F mode selection 0: Auto I/F selection 1: Parallel I/F 2: (reserved)
3: USB 4: Type-B
3DH Auto I/F wait time setting 10: 10 sec. 30: 30 sec. 00: 10 sec.(same as default) 00H (10 sec.) 00H (10 sec.)
00H 00H
00H 00H
44H, 45H (reserved) 0000H 0000H
0000H 0000H
0000H 0000H
00H 00H
4CH Panel lock out pattern 1 * The following items are effective when Panel lock out (38H) is
On.
b7: (reserved)
00H 00H
Area 1 4DH Panel lock out pattern 2 * The following items are effective when Panel Lock Out (38H) is
On.
00H 00H
4EH Copy mode
-----
b1: (reserved)
b2: Low-noise mode 0: Off 1: On
00H 00H
4FH Energy save mode 0Fh: 15sec other: 5min *
2
00H 00H
00H 00H
51H IBM character table 0: Table2 1: Table1 00H 00H
52H 00H 00H
54H, 55H 0000H (23.5 mm) 0000H (23.5 mm)
(Standard)
000000H
(Standard)
59H Market 0: Standard version 00H 00H
36H: VDD Error 37H: PowerDown Error
00H 00H
5BH Printable column 1: 136 columns (Wide) 00H 00H
5CH-6DH USB-ID *
3
*
3
6EH, 6FH Check Sum Firmware program check sum *
3
*
3
Note *1: Minimum value depends to the value of 4AH-4BH
*2 : This specification is effective since ver. L2046A.
3
*
3
71H Vp adjustment value
(complement of 70H)
*
3
*
3
3
*
3
3
*
3
3
*
3
3
*
3
3
*
3
3
*
3
3
*
3
3
*
3
mode
-12 to +12 by 0.0353 mm (1/720 inch) *
3
*
3
7BH Bi-d adjustment value for draft mode -12 to +12 by 0.0353 mm (1/720 inch) *
3
*
3
7CH Bi-d adjustment value for NLQ mode -12 to +12 by 0.0353 mm (1/720 inch) *
3
*
3
00H 00H
00H 00H
0000H 0000H
0000H 0000H
0000H 0000H
1CH, 1DH Page length for CSF Bin2 1 to 22 432 by 0.0588 mm (1/432 inch),
0000H 0000H
1EH, 1FH TOF adjustment value for tractor rear *
1
-144 to 432
(-144 to (22 432-144) by 0.0588 mm (1/432 inch))
0000H (8.5 mm) 0000H (8.5 mm)
1
-144 to 432
(-144 to (22 432-144) by 0.0588 mm (1/432 inch))
0000H (8.5 mm) 0000H (8.5 mm)
Area 1 22H, 23H TOF adjustment value for CSF Bin1 *
1
-144 to 432
(-144 to (22 432-144) by 0.0588 mm (1/432 inch))
0000H (8.5 mm) 0000H (8.5 mm)
1
-144 to 432
(-144 to (22 432-144) by 0.0588 mm (1/432 inch))
0000H (8.5 mm) 0000H (8.5 mm)
*
1
-144 to 432
(-144 to (22 432-144) by 0.0588 mm (1/432 inch))
0000H (8.5 mm) 0000H (8.5 mm)
insertion *
1
-144 to 432
(-144 to (22 432-144) by 0.0588 mm (1/432 inch))
0000H (8.5 mm) 0000H (8.5 mm)
0000H 0000H
0000H 0000H
(-25.4 mm (-1inch) to 0 mm +25.4 mm (1 inch), by 0.0588 mm (1/432
inch))
0000H 0000H
30H, 31H Character table selection 0: PC 437 1: PC 850 2: PC 860
3: PC 863 4: PC 865 5: PC 861
9: Roman 8 35: PC 858 36: ISO8859-15
131: Italic U.K. 132: Italic DenmarkI 133: Italic Sweden
0000H (PC437) 0000H (PC437)
00H (10 cpi) 00H (10 cpi)
35H Fix Paper Path 00H 00H
Area 1 36H Print direction setting 0: Bi-d. 1: Uni-d. 00H (Bi-d.) 00H (Bi-d.)
37H Language 0: English 00H (English) 00H (English)
38H Auto line feed
Auto tear off
-----
-----
Panel lock out
-----
b1: Auto tear off 0: Off 1: On
b3: (reserved)
b4: (reserved)
b6 to b7 : (reserved)
00H 00H
39H Software
0 slash
Buzzer
-----
Auto CR
-----
b3: (reserved)
00H 00H
3AH Manual feed wait time 3 to 30 (by 0.1 sec.),
00H (1.5 sec.) 00H (1.5 sec.)
3BH Tear-off wait time 3 to 30 (by 0.1 sec.),
00H: 3 sec.(same as default)
00H (3 sec.) 00H (3 sec.)
3CH I/F mode selection 0: Auto I/F selection 1: Parallel I/F 2: (reserved)
3: USB 4: Type-B
3DH Auto I/F wait time setting 10: 10 sec. 30: 30 sec. 00: 10 sec.(same as default) 00H (10 sec.) 00H (10 sec.)
00H 00H
00H 00H
Area 1 44H, 45H (reserved) 0000H 0000H
0000H 0000H
0000H 0000H
00H 00H
4CH Panel lock out pattern 1 * The following items are effective when Panel lock out (38H) is
On.
b7: (reserved)
00H 00H
4DH Panel lock out pattern 2 * The following items are effective when Panel Lock Out (38H) is
On.
00H 00H
4EH Copy mode
-----
b1: (reserved)
b2: Low-noise mode 0: Off 1: On
00H 00H
4FH Energy save mode 0Fh: 15sec other: 5min *
2
00H 00H
00H 00H
Area 1 51H IBM character table 0: Table2 1: Table1 00H 00H
52H 00H 00H
54H, 55H 0000H (23.5 mm) 0000H (23.5 mm)
(Standard)
000000H
(Standard)
59H Market 0: Standard version 00H 00H
36H: VDD Error 37H: PowerDown Error
00H 00H
5BH Printable column 1: 136 columns (Wide) 00H 00H
5CH-6DH USB-ID *
3
*
3
6EH, 6FH Check Sum Firmware program check sum *
3
*
3
3
*
3
71H Vp adjustment value
(complement of 70H)
*
3
*
3
3
*
3
3
*
3
3
*
3
3
*
3
3
*
3
3
*
3
3
*
3
3
*
3
mode
-12 to +12 by 0.0353 mm (1/720 inch) *
3
*
3
Note *1: Minimum value depends to the value of 4AH-4BH
*2 : This specification is effective since ver. L2046A.
Area 3 7BH Bi-d adjustment value for draft mode -12 to +12 by 0.0353 mm (1/720 inch) *
3
*
3
7CH Bi-d adjustment value for NLQ mode -12 to +12 by 0.0353 mm (1/720 inch) *
3
*
3
Appendix Electric Circuit Diagrams 161
7.3 Electric Circuit Diagrams
The following pages show circuit diagrams below.
C524MAIN Circuit Diagram
C524PANEL Circuit Diagram
C524PSB Circuit Diagram
C524PSE Circuit Diagram
C524PSH Circuit Diagram
Appendix Exploded Diagrams 167
7.4 Exploded Diagrams
See the following pages for the exploded diagrams below:
Exploded Diagram for FX-875 (1)
FX-875 NO.1 Rev.01 C524-CASE-011A
Only numbered Service Parts
are avalable.
B
J
C
B
C
H
E
F
I
K
L
M
G
D
D
110
105
108
106
116
104
103
111
117
132
133
115
101
101
137
109
138
122
141
120
121
125
107
100
102
FX-875 NO.2 Rev.01 C524-ELEC-011A
Only numbered Service Parts are available.
B
J C
B
C
H
E
F
I
K
L
M
G
D
D
300
450
372
200
350
FX-875 NO.3 Rev.01 C524-MECH-011A
K
E
F
H
L J
I
M
533
526
503
511
580
533
542
600
546
545
657
584
583
544
581
552
551
552
564
560
662
556
577
579
569
596
601
607
594
598
592
595
591
599
529
576
588
537
536
575
581
550
607
601
620
621
622
651
590
587
595
593
501
543
547
549
570
573
568
557
602
572
617
574
618
532
527
530
531
534
532
535
534
528
578
582
551
548
585
504
653
563
650
525
502
561
562
597
535
523
522
541
are available.
FOR FX-890 NO. 1 R ev. 01 C524-CAS E -01
A
A
B
J
C
B
C
H
E
F
I
K
L
M
G
D
D
110
105
108
102
106
116
104
103
107
111
112
112
112
117
132
133
115
101
100
101
137
109
127
127
181
181
181
181
181
180
180
180
180
180
180 180
185
185
183
138
150 151
182
182
122
141
120
184
184
121
125
FOR FX-890 NO. 2 R ev. 01 C524-E LE C-01
A
A
B
J C
B
C
H
E
F
I
K
L
M
G
D
D
300
450
372
200
400
350
FOR FX-890 NO. 3 R ev. 01 C524-ME CH-01
K
E
F
H
G
L J
I
M
533
526
503
511
580
533
542
500
600
603
546
545
655
584
583
544
581
552
551
552
564
560
662
556
577
579
569
596
541
601
607
594
598
592
595
591
599
529
576
588
589
537
536
575
581
550
607
601
613
620
621
622
651
590
587
595
593
501
543
547
549
570
573
568
557
619
602
572
617
623
619
609
609
608
574
618
532
527
530
531
534
532
535
534
528
578
582
551
548
585
504
653
563
615
614
650
610
610
652
525
502
524
521
561
562
597
535
182
181
181
181
181
181
523
522
184
661
661
661
661
660
660
660
660
FOR FX-890 NO. 4 R ev. 01 C524_PACK_01
03
01
06
04
04
xx
07
02
02
02
05
05
103
122
123
100
113
132
117
107
108
119
133
125
125
110
118
102
120
101
106
105
116
101
112
115
125
109
125
125
111
112
104
The parts to which no reference number
is assigned will not be available as
after-sale service parts.
121
H
F
I
B
L
K
F
F
J
E
D
G
B
A
FX- 2175 NO. 1 Rev. 01 C526- CASE- 001B
450
372
330
373
200
H
F
I
B
L
K
F
F
J
E
D
G
B
A
FX- 2175 NO. 2 Rev. 02 C526- ELEC- 0012B
FX-2175 NO.3 Rev.03 C526-MECH-0013B
537
J
D
E
G
K
I
H
L
578
571 572
are available.
533
535
526
525
621
534
534
534
622
531
528
620
511
605
610
609
500
541
505
505
524
583
523
586
586
556
569
564
579
577
576
596
601
607
591
529 524 580 592
610
594
598
595
607
601
651
590
587
595
613
616
503
501
597
615
600
600
600
582
570
527
530
532
549
547
543
550
545
544
504
522
568
563
584
585
610
561
562
505
505
573
610
650
588
548
551
546
542
551
536
575
652
502
560
565
610
593
FOR FX-2190 NO.1 Rev.01 C526_CASE_01
A
A
B
G
D
E
J
F
F
K
L
B
I
F
H
150
121
127
104
112
111
126
126
126
126
126
125
109
125
115
112
101
116
105
106
126
126
101
120
102
118
110
125
125
133
119
108
107
117
132
113
151
100
123
135
122
103
FOR FX-2190 NO.2 Rev.01 C526_ELEC_01
A
A
B
G
D
E
J
F
F
K
L
B
I
F
H
200
400
373
330
372
450
FOR FX-2190 NO.3 Rev.01 C526_MECH_01
J
D
E
G
F
K
I
H
L
578
571 572
533
535
526
525
621
534
534
534
622
531
528
620
511
605
610
609
500
540
541
505
540
505
524 521
583
123
523
586
123
586
556
569
564
579
577
576
596
601
607
591
529 524 580 592
610
594
598
595
607
601
651
590
587
595
613
616
503
593
618
501
597
615
600
600
600
557
582
570
527
530
532
549
547
543
550
545
544
504
522
603
568
563
584
585
610
561
562
540
505
540
505
573
610
650
589
588
548
551
546
542
551
536
575
603
652
502
560
565
552
552
610
Appendix Parts List 181
7.5 Parts List
FX-875
Table 7-14. Parts List - FX-875
REF# DESCRIPTION
100 HOUSING ASSY.,LOWER
101 FOOT
102 HOUSING ASSY.,UPPER
103 COVER ASSY.,PRINTER,REAR
104 COVER ASSY .,PRINTER
105 WING;EPAG
106 SHEET GUIDE,ASSY.;B
107 COVER ASSY .,FRONT
108 KNOB
109 SHIELD,PLATE,UPPER
110 SHIELD PLATE;B
111 SHIELD PLATE
115 COVER,CONNECTOR,UPPER;C;EPAG
116 MOUNTING,HOUSING
117 GUIDE,I/F BOARD;B
120 LOGO PLATE,12X48;C
121 SHEET,RELEASE,CAP
122 STOPPER,COVER,FRONT
125 FAN ASSY.
132 GROUNDING PLATE,I/F
133 GROUNDING PLATE,I/F,UPPER
137 GROUNDING PLATE,BOTTOM
138 HOLDER,CABLE
141 SHEET,PANEL;B
200 BOARD ASSY.,MAIN
300 BOARD ASSY., POWER SUPPLY
350 HARNESS AC INLET
372 HARNESS
450 HOUSING ASSY.,PANEL
501 FRAME ASSY.,RIGHT
502 FRAME ASSY.,LEFT
503 MOTOR ASSY.,CR
504 RD ASSY
511 MOTOR,PF
522 DETECTOR,HP
523 HARNESS,HP
525 PAPER GUIDE ASSY.,REAR
526 SHAFT,RELEASE
527 HARNESS,PE,FRONT
528 HARNESS,PE,REAR
529 HARNESS,RE
530 DETECTOR,PE,FRONT,S
531 DETECTOR ASSY., REAR
532 ROLLER,PF,DRIVEN,LOWER
533 ROLLER ASSY.,PF
534 EXTENSION SPRING,70
535 COMPRESSION SPRING,1000
REF# DESCRIPTION
536 CARRIAGE SUB ASSY.;C
537 SLIDER,CR
541 TRACTOR ASSY.
542 TRACTOR,LEFT;EDGB
543 TRACTOR,RIGHT;EDGB
544 SHAFT,TR,DRIVE
545 SHAFT,TR,GUIDE
546 FRAME,TR,LEFT;EPAG
547 FRAME,TR,RIGHT;EPAG
548 LEVER,TR,LEFT;EDGB
549 LEVER,TR,RIGHT;EDGB
550 PAPER SUPPORT
551 SPUR GEAR,20
552 E-RING,6,F/UC-3C
556 COVER, PAPER EJECT
557 FRAME,PAPER EJECT;EPAG
560 LEAF SPRING,PAPER EJECT,DOUBLE
561 SPUR GEAR,15
562 SPUR GEAR,11.5
563 LEAF SPRING,PAPER EJECT,SINGLE
564 ROLLER,PAPER EJECT,DRIVE
568 HOLDER,CABLE,HEAD
569 ROLLER ASSY,DRIVE
570 PLATEN ASSY.
572 BUSHING,8,RIGHT
REF# DESCRIPTION
573 COVER,PLATEN
574 BUSHING,8,LEFT
575 RIBBON MASK
576 PAPER GUIDE ASSY.,SUPPORT
577 GUIDE,PAPER LOAD
578 FRAME,REAR
579 FRAME,FRONT
580 FRAME,SUB,RIGHT
581 GROUNDING PLATE,MECHA
582 FRAME,BASE
583 BUSHING,PARALLEL,ADJUST
584 LEVER,GAP,ADJUST
585 CAP,LEVER;EDGB
587 MOUNTING PLATE,MOTOR,CR
588 HOLDER,RIBBON MASK
590 LEVER,RELEASE;EDGB
591 CAM,CLUTCH,TRACTOR
592 HOLDER,CABLE;B
593 COMBINATION GEAR,31,5,8
594 SPUR GEAR,27
595 SPUR GEAR,34.5
596 SPUR GEAR,34
597 SPUR GEAR,15
598 INTERMITTENT GEAR
599 LEVER,RELEASE,TRANSMISSION;W
REF# DESCRIPTION
602 SPRING PIN,2X18,F/B
607 PLAIN WASHER(B100166012)
617 LEAF SPRING(B101253990)
618 SPUR GEAR,36
620 LEVER,DETECTOR,PE,REAR
621 LEVER,PE,SUPPORT
622 TORSION SPRING,0.26
650 HEAD KIT ASP
651 EXTENSION SPRING,16.45
653 CABLE,HEAD
657 SHAFT SET,CR;ASP
662 PAPER EJECT ASSY.
REF# DESCRIPTION
FX-890
REF# DESCRIPTION
101 FOOT
103 COVER ASSY .,PRINTER,REAR
104 COVER ASSY .,PRINTER
105 WING;EPAG
106 SHEET GUIDE ASSY
107 COVER ASSY .,FRONT
108 KNOB
110 SHIELD PLATE;B
111 SHIELD PLATE
112 GROUNDING PLATE
115 COVER,CONNECTOR,UPPER;EPAG
116 MOUNTING,HOUSING
117 GUIDE,I/F BOARD
125 FAN ASSY.
127 C.B.S. SCREW(B300204311)
137 GROUNDING PLATE,BOTTOM
138 HOLDER,CABLE
141 SHEET,PANEL
150 DETECTOR ASSY.,CASE OPEN
151 HOLDER,DETECTOR
180 C.B.P-TITE SCREW,3X12,F/ZN
181 C.B.S. SCREW(B300204211)
183 C.B.S-TITE,3X20,F/ZN
184 C.B.S. SCREW(B300204311)
185 C.P.SCREW(B010109511)
200 BOARD ASSY., MAIN
350 HARNESS AC INLET
372 HARNESS
CN1 CONNECTOR 57RE-40360-830B(D7B)
CN11 CONNECTOR
CN12 CONNECTOR
CN13 CONNECTOR
CN14 CONNECTOR
CN15 CONNECTOR
CN16 CONNECTOR
CN2 CONNECTOR
CN20 CONNECTOR
CN3 CONNECTOR
CN5 CONNECTOR
CN6 CONNECTOR
REF# DESCRIPTION
CN7 CONNECTOR(X600440310)
D1 DIODE
D4 DIODE(X320010829)
D7 DIODE(X320011839)
D8 DIODE(X320011839)
IC1 ASIC
IC11 EEPROM
IC13 RESET IC
IC15 HYBRID IC SLA7024M
IC4 FLASH ROM
IC9 IC
500 PRINTER MECHANISM(ASP)M-3Q10-100
503 MOTOR ASSY.,CR
504 RD ASSY.
511 MOTOR,PF
522 DETECTOR,HP
523 HARNESS,HP
524 CONNECTOR SWITCH;B
526 SHAFT,RELEASE
REF# DESCRIPTION
528 HARNESS,PE,REAR
529 HARNESS,RE
533 ROLLER ASSY.,PF
536 CARRIAGE SUB ASSY.
537 SLIDER,CR
541 TRACTOR ASSY.
544 SHAFT,TR,DRIVE
545 SHAFT,TR,GUIDE
550 PAPER SUPPORT
551 SPUR GEAR,20
552 RETAINING RING(B150300911)
556 COVER, PAPER EJECT
557 FRAME,PAPER EJECT;EPAG
REF# DESCRIPTION
561 SPUR GEAR,15
562 SPUR GEAR,11.5
564 ROLLER,PAPER EJECT,DRIVE
569 ROLLER ASSY,DRIVE
570 PLATEN ASSY.
572 BUSHING,8,RIGHT
573 COVER,PLATEN
574 BUSHING,8,LEFT
575 RIBBON MASK
578 FRAME,REAR
579 FRAME,FRONT
580 FRAME,SUB,RIGHT
582 FRAME,BASE
585 CAP,LEVER;EDGB
589 OIL PAD(F334005140)
REF# DESCRIPTION
592 HOLDER,CABLE
594 SPUR GEAR,27
595 SPUR GEAR,34.5
596 SPUR GEAR,34
597 SPUR GEAR,15
602 SPRING PIN,2X18,F/B
603 C.B.S(P).(0) SCREW
607 PLAIN WASHER(B100166012)
608 C.B.SCREW(B010303411)
609 C.B.SCREW(B010303511)
610 C.B.S. SCREW(B300204311)
613 SHAFT,MOUNT,CR
614 TOOTHED LOCK WASHER A
615 HEXAGON NUT(B070200411)
617 LEAF SPRING(B101253990)
618 SPUR GEAR,36
REF# DESCRIPTION
623 PLAIN WASHER,3X0.5X8,F/ZB
650 HEAD KIT ASP
652 HOLDER,PULLEY DRIVEN
653 CABLE,HEAD
655 SHAFT,CR,GUIDE
660 C.B.B-TITE(P(13)),3X14,F/ZN
661 BASE RUBBER
1 IND CARTON BOX FOR AMERICA
2 PAD SET PRINTER
3 PAD,SHEET GUIDE ASSY.
4 PAD,CR
5 PAD,PLATEN
6 PAD,SLEEVE
7 PLASTIC PROTECTIVE BAG,650X570X0.06T
400 POWER CABLE
REF# DESCRIPTION
FX-2175
Ref. No. Description
101 FOOT
104 COVER ASSY.,PRINTER
105 WIHG;EPAG
106 SHEET GUIDE ASSY.;B
107 COVER ASSY.,FRONT
108 KNOB
110 SHIELD PLATE;B
111 SHIELD PLATE
112 GROUNDING PLATE
113 SHEET,PANEL;B
115 COVER,CONNECTOR,UPPER;C;EPAG
116 MOUNT,HOUSING
117 GUIDE,I/F BOARD;B
118 HOLDER,SHEET GUIDE,L
119 HOLDER,SHEET GUIDE,R
122 HOLDER,CABLE;B
123 FAN ASSY.
125 C.B.S-TITE SCREW,3X6,F/ZN-3C
(CN2) GROUNDING PLATE,I/F
330 BOARD ASSY.,POWER SUPPLY 200,ASP
372 HARNESS
373 HARNESS
CN11 CONNECTOR
CN12 CONNECTOR
CN13 CONNECTOR
CN14 CONNECTOR
CN15 CONNECTOR
CN16 CONNECTOR
CN20 CONNECTOR
CN3 CONNECTOR
CN5 CONNECTOR
CN6 CONNECTOR
D4 DIODE(X320010829)
DM2 ZENER DIODE
IC1 GATE ARRAY
IC13 RESET IC
IC16 DRAM
IC2 TTL IC
IC4 FLASH ROM
IC9 IC
Q1 TRANSISTOR
Q27 TRANSISTOR(X302416909)
500 PRINTER MECHANISM(ASP),M-3R61-102
503 MOTOR ASSY.,CR
504 RD ASSY
505 BASE RUBBER
511 MOTOR,PF
522 DETECTOR,HP
523 HARNESS,HP
525 PAPER GUIDE ASSY,.REAR
526 SHAFT,RELEASE
528 HARNESS,PE,REAR
529 HARNESS,RE
533 ROLLER ASSY.,PF
536 CARRIAGE SUB ASSY.;C
537 EXTENTION SPRING,1.18
541 TRACTOR ASSY.
544 SHAFT,TR,DRIVE
545 SHAFT,TR,GUIDE
550 PAPER SUPPORT
551 SPUR GEAR,20
556 COVER,PAPER EJECT
561 SPUR GEAR,15
562 SPUR GEAR,11.5
564 ROLLER,EJ,DRIVE
565 SLIDER,CR
568 CABLE,HEAD;B
569 ROLLER ASSY.,DRIVE
570 PLATEN ASSY.
571 FRAME,REAR
572 FRAME,BASE
573 COVER,PLATEN
575 RIBBON MASK
579 FRAME,FRONT
580 FRAME,SUB,RIGHT
582 SHAFT,CR,GUIDE;C
585 CAP,LEVER;EDGB
592 HOLDER,CABLE
594 SPUR GEAR,27
595 SPUR GEAR,34.5
596 SPUR GEAR,34
597 SPUR GEAR,15
605 C.B.SCREW,3X6,F/ZN-3C
607 PLANE WASHER,8.2X0.5X12,L/NA
613 SHAFT,MOUNT PLATE,CR-3C
650 HEAD KIT ASP
FX-2190
101 FOOT
104 COVER ASSY.,PRINTER
105 WIHG;EPAG
106 SHEET GUIDE ASSY
107 COVER ASSY.,FRONT
108 KNOB
110 SHIELD PLATE;B
111 SHIELD PLATE
112 GROUNDING PLATE
113 SHEET,PANEL
115 COVER,CONNECTOR,UPPER;EPAG
116 MOUNT,HOUSING
117 GUIDE,I/F BOARD
118 HOLDER,SHEET GUIDE,L
119 HOLDER,SHEET GUIDE,R
122 HOLDER,CABLE
123 FAN ASSY.
125 C.B.S. SCREW(B300204211)
127 C.B.S. SCREW(B300204211)
135 C.B.S-TITE,3X20,F/ZN
150 DETECTOR ASSY.,CASE OPEN
151 HOLDER,DETECTOR
(CN2) GROUNDING PLATE,I/F
372 HARNESS
373 HARNESS
400 UL/CSA APPROVED P.S. CORD SET 10A 125V
B1 BEADS CORE
B2 BEADS CORE
B29 BEADS CORE
CN11 CONNECTOR
CN12 CONNECTOR
CN13 CONNECTOR
CN14 CONNECTOR
CN15 CONNECTOR
CN16 CONNECTOR
CN2 CONNECTOR
CN20 CONNECTOR
CN3 CONNECTOR
CN5 CONNECTOR
CN6 CONNECTOR
D1 DIODE
D4 DIODE(X320010829)
D7 DIODE(X320011839)
D8 DIODE(X320011839)
DM2 DIODE ARRAY
IC13 RESET IC
IC16 DRAM
IC2 INTERFACE IC
IC4 FLASH ROM
IC6 VOLTAGE REGULATOR
IC9 IC
Q1 TRANSISTOR
Q27 TRANSISTOR(X302416909)
Q28 CHIP TRANSISTOR[X304116289]
ZD3 ZENER DIODE
500 PRINTER MECHANISM(ASP)M-3R60-100
503 MOTOR ASSY.,CR
504 RD ASSY.
505 BASE RUBBER
511 MOTOR,PF
521 HARNESS,PG
522 DETECTOR,HP
523 HARNESS,HP
526 SHAFT,RELEASE
528 HARNESS,PE,REAR
529 HARNESS,RE
533 ROLLER ASSY.,PF
536 CARRIAGE SUB ASSY.
540 C.B.B-TITE(P(13)),3X14,F/ZN
541 TRACTOR ASSY.
544 SHAFT,TR,DRIVE
545 SHAFT,TR,GUIDE
550 PAPER SUPPORT
551 SPUR GEAR,20
556 COVER,PAPER EJECT
561 SPUR GEAR,15
562 SPUR GEAR,11.5
564 ROLLER,EJ,DRIVE
565 SLIDER,CR
568 CABLE,HEAD
569 ROLLER ASSY.,DRIVE
570 PLATEN ASSY.
571 FRAME,REAR
572 FRAME,BASE
573 COVER,PLATEN
575 RIBBON MASK
579 FRAME,FRONT
580 FRAME,SUB,RIGHT
582 SHAFT,CR,GUIDE
585 CAP,LEVER;EDGB
589 OIL PAD
592 HOLDER,CABLE
594 SPUR GEAR,27
595 SPUR GEAR,34.5
596 SPUR GEAR,34
597 SPUR GEAR,15
603 C.B.S(P).(0) SCREW
605 C.B.SCREW(B010303311)
607 PLANE WASHER,8.2X0.5X12,L/NA
609 C.B.SCREW(B010303511)
610 C.B.SCREW(B010303411)
613 SHAFT,MOUNT,CR
618 SPUR GEAR,36
650 HEAD KIT ASP

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