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ML420/421 PRINTER
Maintenance Manual
ODA
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PREFACE
This maintenance manual describes how to maintain the ML420/421 printer in the field.
This manual is for customer engineers.
For further information, refer to the Users Manual for handling or operating the equipment.
The relation between the destination point and the model name of this printer is as follows.
For ODA
ML420*
ML421
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Contents
1. CONFIGURATION ...............................................................................................6
1.1
1.2
2.2
3. ASSEMBLY/DISASSEMBLY ..............................................................................53
3.1
3.2
3.3
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4. ADJUSTMENT ...................................................................................................79
5. CLEANING AND LUBRICATION .......................................................................87
5.1
5.2
Cleaning ............................................................................................................................. 87
Lubrication ......................................................................................................................... 88
APPENDIX A
APPENDIX B
APPENDIX C
1. GENERAL ............................................................................................................................
2. OPERATION DESCRIPTION ..............................................................................................
2.1 Element Description ..................................................................................................
2.2 Circuit Description .....................................................................................................
2.2.1 Operation at power on ....................................................................................
2.2.2. RS-232C interface ..........................................................................................
2.3 Communication Procedure Flowchart .......................................................................
2.3.1 Mode a ..........................................................................................................
2.3.2 Mode b ..........................................................................................................
3. TROUBLESHOOTING FLOWCHART .................................................................................
3.1 Before Repairing a Fault ............................................................................................
3.2 Troubleshooting .........................................................................................................
3.3 Local Test ..................................................................................................................
3.3.1 Circuit test mode ............................................................................................
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1.
CONFIGURATION
1.1
Platen knob
Upper cover
Transformer assy
Pull-up roller assy
Control board
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1.2
Options
(1)
Dual-bin CSF
Attachment assy
(2)
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Attachment assy
Pull-tractor assy
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(3)
(4)
(5)
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2.
THEORY OF OPERATION
2.1
Electrical Operation
The electrical operation of the printer circuit is described in this section.
2.1.1 Summary
Figure 2-1 shows the block diagram of the printer.
The control board is made up of the microprocessors, peripheral circuits, drive circuits, sensors
and interface connectors.
The power to the control board is supplied by the power board through the connector cord.
The power to other electrical parts is also distributed through the connectors within the control
board.
2.1.2 Microprocessor and the Peripheral Circuit
(1)
Microprocessor
This processor is a CMOS single-chip computer with integrated peripheral device functions
and a 16 bit MPU core, all OKI original architecture.
The processor has a 20 bit address bus and a 16 bit data bus.
It is capable of accessing up to 1M word program memory and 1M bytes of data memory.
The following characteristics are also provided:
Built-in type data memory of 512 bytes
8-bit 4-channel A/D converter 1
16-bit automatic reload timer 2
8-bit serial port 2
8-bit parallel port 3 (bitwise I/O specification available)
And others.
The function of this microprocessor is to provide a central mechanism for the entire printer
by executing the control program through the LSI and driver circuits.
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AC-input
A/D
SW
AC Fuse
FAN alarm
POWLEV
HTEMP
HEADGAP
SPTEMP
14.456
MHz
FAN
I/F-IPT
Print-IPT
Alarm
-circuit
Bottom-SW
Rectifier
circuit
4Mbit
DRAM
50 volt
12 volt
5 volt
Over-V alarm
LSI
RESET
5VD
Serial
Divider
Figure 2-1
42V
-8V
3.3V
5VS
POWLEV
Reset
circuit
Converter
OPERATION
PANEL
PE-SENSOR
HD alarm
EEPROM
1Kbits
AD-BUS
Release-SW
Serial
Serial
4Mbit
ROM
ADDRESS
Over-V alarm
Transformer
Microprocessor
Power-off
USB
Controller
HTEMP
HD alarm
42 V
Fuse
SP/LF
driver
HEADGAP
Head
driver
HTEMP
ParaI/F
USB
I/F
HEAD
SPTEMP
SP
LF
Thermister
Photo sensor
HEADGAP-SW
(opt.)
SerialI/F
(opt.)
Roll paper
stand
(opt.)
CSF
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(2)
Program ROM
This is a 256 16 bits (4M bit) EPROM or MASK ROMwith the control program for the
printer stored. The MPU executes instructions under this program.
The program ROM is assigned to the program memory area of the MPU and is fetched
by the PSEN-N signal of the MPU.
The following shows the operation of the memory access.
MPU
ROM
A0~A17
D0~D15
CSO
PSEN
PG-N
PSEN-N
CE
OE
MPU CLOCK
A0~A17
PG-N
PSEN-N
D0~D15
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(3)
RAM
The RAM is CMOS dynamic RAM with 256K 16-bit (4Mbit), and used as buffers (such
as receiving buffer, printing buffer, DLL buffer and working buffer).
The following shows the examples of the memory access operation.
MPU
RAM
A0~A8
P03
CS1
P11
WRL
RAS-N
CAS-N
UCAS-N
RAS
UCAS
LCAS
WE
D0~D15
RD-N
RD
Clockout*
T1
T2
OE
T3
T4
A0~A8
RAS-N
VCAS-N
LCAS-N
RD-N
D0~D15
(Read)
WR-N
D0~D7
(Write)
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USB Controller
The USB Controller detects and controls the USB interfacee.
The following shows the USB Controller access operation.
MPU
USB Controller
A0~A7
D0~D7
PO2
P02
RD
WRL
PSEN
USBCS-N
RD-N
WRL-N
CE
RD
WR
Clockout *
A0~A7
USBCS-N
RD-N
D0~D7
(Read)
WRL-N
D0~D7
(Write)
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EEPROM
The EEPROM is a CMOS serial I/O type memory which is capable of electrically erasing
and writing 1,024 bits.
The EEPROM contains menu data.
The following shows the memory access operation.
MPU
EEPROM
EEDIN-P
P24
D1
EECS-P
P27
CS
EEDOUT-P
P25
DO
EECLK-P
P26
SK
PRE = O
PE = X
EECS-P
t CS
EECLK-P
Operation
Start
code
code
1
EEDIN-P
Address
0
A5
A0
0
EEDOUT-P
D15
D0
D15
D0
D15
PRE = O
PE
t CS
EECS-P
EECLK-P
EEDIN-P
Start Operation
code code
0
1
1
Address
A5
Data
A0
D15
D0
Bus
EEDOUT-P
Ready
twp
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LSI
This LSI detects and controls the SP motor speeds by monitoring the two phase sensor
signals obtained from the DC motors and modifying the excitation phases as appropriate.
This LSI is connected in multiplex to the MPU.
MPU
LSI
A/D bus
ALE
RD-N
RD
WRL-N
WRL
LSICS-N
P01
P07
ALE-P
ALE
RDN
WRL
LSIC
RAS 1
RAS 0
RAS-N
Clockout*
A0~A19
LSICS-N
ALE
D0~D7
(Read)
Address
Data
RD-N
D0~D7
(Write)
Address
Data
WRL-N
* Clockout is provided when the original
excitation is selected.
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2.1.3 Initialization
This printer is initialized when the power is turned on or when the I-PRIME-N signal is input
from the host side via the parallel interface.
For the initialize operation, the RST-N signal is first output from the reset circuit to reset the
MPUs and LSIs. When resetting ends, the program starts and the LSIs are reset by MPU via
LSIRST-N. Reset operation by I-PRIME starts program to initialize, but does not reset the MPU.
The program here sets the mode of the LSI including the MPU, checks the memories (ROMs
and RAMs), then carries out carriage homing, and determines the LF motor phase.
Finally, the program establishes the interface signals (P-I/F: ACK-P signal sending, and S-I/F:
BUSY-N signal off) and lights the SELECT lamp to inform the ready state for receiving to the
host side and ends the initialize operation.
Start
MPU RESET
MPU
Initial Setting
Internal RAM
CHECK
ROM CHECK
LSI RESET
LSI Initial Setting
and I/F Busy ON
External RAM
CHECK
RAM Clear
LF Motor Phase
Initialization
Carriage Homing
Parallel
I/F
Serial
I/F
End
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Parallel Interface
The parallel data input from the host to the interfaced LSI is latched to its internal register
at the falling edge of the STROBE-N signal.
At the same time, the LSI sets the BUSY signal to the high level to inform the host that
the data is being processed, and outputs the RXD signal to inform the MPU of data
reception. The data is read upon receiving the RD-N signal from the MPU.
When the data processing ends, the BUSY signal is set to off and the ACK-N signal in
sent to request the next data. When reception is impossible because the buffer is full, the
BUSY signal is sent to request stopping of data transmission.
CN1
MPU
LSI
Receive Data
NBSY
BUSY
ACK
ACK-N
NSTB
STROBE-N
A/D bus
RXD-N
P16
NRXD
Receive Data
1 to 8
STROBE-N
500ns max.
BUSY
ACK-N
2~8s
RXD-N
* The STROBE-based timing for the BUSY signal is adjustable from the Maintenance
menu.
ACK signal timing and BUSY signal timing can be adjusted from the Maintenance menu.
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(2)
Connector
Printer Side
Cable Side
2)
Cable
Cable Length
: Approx 1.8m (A cable must be met USB Spec Rev 1.1 for
normal operation)
Vbus
D-
Typical Wiring
Assignment
Red
White
3
4
Shell
4)
Signal Name
D+
GND
Shield
Green
Black
Drain Wire
5)
6)
7)
Receive Buffer
2044K Bytes
8)
Interface circuit
TxD+
TxD-
Full-speed
Buffer
Rs
3.3 V
1.5 k
Rs
Rs = 22
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9)
Signal Level
Input / Output Level
Parameter
Input Levels :
High (driven)
High (floating)
Low
Output Levels :
Low
High (driven)
Output Signal Crossover Voltage
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Min.
VIH
VIHZ
VIL
2.0
2.7
OL
OH
VCRS
0.0
2.8
1.3
Max.
Units
3.6
0.8
V
V
V
0.3
3.6
2.0
V
V
V
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Control Board
MPU
LSI
A/D bus
Print Data
Print Head
DRIVER
HEAD1-N~
HEAD9-N
Print Data
HEAD1~
HEAD9
DT1
DT2
HEAD
DRIVE CURRENT
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(b)
(c)
Platen
Print Head
Pin 1,2
3~6
8,9
Pin coil
current
Pin 1, 2,
8, 9
Pin 3~6
Time
(d)
Many
Drive time
(e)
Few
Short
Long
100%
90%
85%
85%
80%
Short
Long
(Drive time lengthens at each step.)
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MHM2025
SP Motor
SPM U
MPU
SPU
SPU
SPM V
SPW
SPW
Decoder
SLATCH-N
P23
DistriDriver
butor
SPV
SPV
A/B
U
V
SPM W
W
SP
LF1
LF2
A/B
Space
speed
register
D/A
SDATA-N
P20
Shift
register
A1
SCLK-N
P22
LF phase
register
Driver
LF
M
A2
B
B1
B2
LF
Overdrive
register
D/A
D7
D6
D5
D4
D3
D2
D1
D0
SCLK-N
SLATCH-N
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(1)
SPU
SPV
SPW
SP truth table
HALL
SPV
SPW
OPEN
OPEN
OPEN
OPEN
OPEN
Rev.2
INPUT
SPU
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OPEN
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(2)
Encoder disk
In the operation of the spacing motor, the PHASE-A and PHASE-B signals are generated
when the encoder disk interrupts the photo sensor.
The LSI divides these edge pulse signals in accordance with the print pitch, and sends
the IPT signal to provide dot-on timing and carriage position detection timing.
SPU
SPV
SPW
PHASE-A
PHASE-B
1/720"
UTILITY MODE
IPT 10 CPI
1/120"
IPT 12 CPI
1/144"
IPT 15 CPI
1/180"
IPT 17 CPI
1/206"
IPT 20 CPI
1/240"
(3)
LF motor control
The LF motor driver (MHM2025) drives the LF motor in two-phase or 1-2 phase bipolar,
based on the phase changeover data and the output current data from the MPU.
The data from the MPU is processed by a specific register contained in the LF motor driver
to measure the overdrive time and to change the phase.
PHASE-A
PHASE-B
[FORWARD]
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LSI
OPTD
OPCK
NPA2
OPRD
Command
and Data
latch
LED driver
+5V
Switch
controller
A 2-byte (15 bits + 1 even parity bit) command (OPTXD) is transmitted to the Operation panel
control IC in synchronization with the OPCLK signal. The Operation panel control IC decodes
this command and when it is found to be legal, returns a 2-byte command response back to
the LSI which includes data on Switch information, LED status, receive command ACK/NAK and
1 odd parity bit.
Any transmission errors found cause the command to be reissued after the transmission of the
OPCLR-N signal.
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OPTXD
2
bit0
31
5 or 8
bit7
Command (second)
Command (first)
Power ON
OPCLK
OPRXD
bit0
bit7
Note
OPCLR-N
IC write for LED data,
etc.
Reset
within IC
4
Response check
for OK or NG
NO
YES
Error notification
Instruction for
retransmission
5
6
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Note: From the illustration above, you can see that the command and the command response are output at the same time. This is because the
bit 0 to bit 3 of OPRXD are fixed so that the response can be returned before decoding the command.
(b)
Overvoltage detection
50V, 12V and 5V voltages are monitored, at overvoltage alarm circuit turn-on, the ALMN signal is transmitted to the thyristor, then the AC fuse (transformer assy) opens.
(2)
R541
(a)
(b)
Print speed
Voltage, 50V
Print speed
38V or more
1 Pass
100%
25V to 37V
1 Pass
100~30%
25V or less
(3)
Pass number
1 Pass
30%
FAN alarm
The MPU detects 5V on the FANALM signal even through the fan is driven.
5V
R512
FANALM-P
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(4)
Overheat alarm
(a)
Stop
125C
Mode up
118C
116C
Mode down
DUTY
100%
87%
30%
13%
9%
5%
0%
PrintSpeed Pass
100%
1
100%
1
100%
1
90%
1
80%
1
70%
1
Stop
DUTY
100%
87%
30%
13%
9%
5%
0%
PrintSpeed Pass
100%
1
85%
1
70%
1
55%
1
40%
1
30%
1
Stop
Only Image
Mode
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
DUTY
100%
87%
30%
13%
9%
5%
0%
PrintSpeed Pass
100%
1
85%
1
70%
1
100%
2
80%
2
50%
2
Stop
When the temperature is between 118C and 125C, the mode switches sequentially
to higher level. When the temperature falls below 116C, the mode switches to lower
level.
When the temperature exceeds 125C, printing will stop.
When temperature gradient is steep, higher mode shall be specified directly.
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(b)
Stop
105C
95C
Temp
~ 94C
95C ~ 104C
105C ~
PrintSpeed
100%
50% ~ 95%
Stop
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Noise
filter
circuit
Rectifier
Transformer
+50V
Rectifier
+12V
Regulation
Circuit
Converter
-8V
+5V
+5V
Converter
+3.3V
+50V
Converter
+42V
Control board
Use
+3.3V
+5V
+12V
+42V
+50V
-8V
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2.2
Mechanical Operation
Figure 2-2 Arrangement of the Head Pins View from the Tip of the Printhead
(1)
(c)
(d)
(e)
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Wire guide
Fin
Rev.2
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(2)
When the printhead is idle, the armature is attracted by a permanent magnet and
the spring fixing the armature is compressed. The print wires fixed to each armature
are thus concealed under the wire guide.
(b)
When a signal for a character to be printed is detected, a current flows through the
coil. When the coil is activated, the magnetic flux (caused by the permanent magnet
between the armature and the core) is canceled to eliminate the attraction force. The
armature is driven in the direction of the platen by the force of the armature spring.
The print wire fixed to the armature protrudes from the tip of the wire guide, strikes
the paper through the ribbon and prints a dot on the paper.
(c)
After the character has been printed, the armature is magnetically attracted again
and the print wires are again concealed under the wire guide.
A thermistor in the printhead prevents burning caused by over-heating of the coil
during extended continuous bi-directional printing. When the temperature of the coil
exceeds a pre-determined limit (about 119C) the control circuit detects a thermistor
signal. Printing will then be intermittent or stop completely until the coil temperature
falls below the limit value.
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Paper
Printhead
Print wire
Platen
(1)
When printing
Paper
Armature assembly
Thermistor
Print wire
Wire guide
Yoke
Magnet assembly
Spacer
(2)
Figure 2-3
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(c)
Carriage shaft
(d)
Space rack
(e)
Sensor
(f)
(1)
Encoder disk
Spacing operation
The carriage frame, on which the printhead and space motor are mounted, moves along
the carriage shaft in parallel with the platen. When the spacing motor rotates
counterclockwise, the driving force is transmitted to the motor gear. As the motor gear
rotates, the carriage moves from left to right.
Mechanically, it is designed in such a way that for every revolution of the DC motor, the
carriage frame moves 0.8 inch (20.32 mm).
At the same time the encoder disk rotates together with the motor and passes the sensor.
The position of the carriage frame can be determined by counting the interrupts detected
by the sensor.
In the same way, the rotation of the space motor can be recognized and controlled by
measuring the cycle of interrupts detected by the sensor.
Printhead
Carriage shaft
Space rack
Carriage frame
Encoder disk
Encoder sensor
Motor gear
Slider
Guide rail
Figure 2-4
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Platen
Range
1
Carriage shaft
2
Printhead
3
4
5
Adjusting screw
Adjusting gear
Adjusting lever
Idler gear
Range from
to
Narrows
Printhead
Adjusting screw
Adjusting cam
C.C.W.
Platen
Guide rail
Widens
Range from
to
C.W.
Figure 2-5
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(c)
(1)
Ribbon cartridge
Ribbon cartridge
An endless ribbon with a single direction feed is used. Ink is supplied from an ink tank,
which is built in to the ribbon cartridge.
(2)
Ink tank
Figure 2-6
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Decelerating gear
(c)
Platen
(d)
(e)
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Rev.2
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(1)
Cut sheet and continuous sheet switching mechanism (See Figure 2-7.)
Three different paper paths can be selected and set by the change lever.
(a)
(b)
(c)
Correlation in Mechanism
Mechanism
Lever
Position
Rear
Switch
Bottom
Switch
Idle
Gear
Change
Gear
Tractor
Gear
Sheet
Insertion
Manual/
automatic
TOP
REAR
BOTTOM
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OFF
ON
OFF
OFF
OFF
ON
Rotate
Rotate
Rotate
Stop
Rotate
Rotate
Stop
CSF:
Operation SW
or instruction
Rotate
Operation
SW
or
instruction
Stop
Operation
SW
or
instruction
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Control Power
supply Assy
Switch lever
Bottom switch
Release shaft
Change arm
TOP
Platen
BOTTOM
Change lever
REAR
Tractor gear
Change gear
Reset spring
Idle gear
(Bottom tractor unit)
Figure 2-7
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(2)
Stepping motor
(LF motor)
Pressure roller
Platen
Platen gear
LF ldel gear
Figure 2-8
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(3)
Platen gear
Tractor gear
Paper
Change gear
Idle gear
Figure 2-9
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(4)
Set the change lever to the REAR position (setting the sheets to the push tractor
to feed).
Set the paper, which is fed in front of the platen, to the pull tractor.
Set the change lever to the TOP position and feed paper using the platen knob.
If paper slack is removed, set the change lever to the REAR position.
Pull tractor
Drive gear
Idle gear
Pull tractor
Platen gear
Platen
Figure 2-10
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(5)
Idle gear
Drive gear
LF motor
Platen
Platen gear
LF Idle gear
Figure 2-11
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(6)
Platen
Platen gear
Change gear
Idle gear
Figure 2-12
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(7)
Position of
change lever
OPEN
OPEN
TOP
CLOSE
CLOSE
REAR
Rev.2
Open or close of
rear pressure roller
BOTTOM
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front pressure roller
OPEN
OPEN
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TOP
Change lever
Release cam
Platen
Front release
gear arm
BOTTOM
REAR
Figure 2-13
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(2)
(3)
Shaded portion
Figure 2-14
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(4)
Platen
Ribbon protector
Printhead
Figure 2-15
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Set the change lever to the TOP position. (See Figure 2-16.)
2)
Insert a sheet of paper between the platen and the paper shoot.
3)
After the lapse of time selected by the wait time in the menu, the LF motor starts
its operation to feed the sheet of paper up to the print position.
4)
When the default is selected, the sheet of paper is feed in up to the position 0.85
inches (first dot position) from the upper end of the sheet. However, the 0 tear off
mechanism allows the printing at the front end of the sheet by changing the TOF
position.
Sheet setting
Time out
PE
Detection timer
Time selected
on the menu
LF action
SW2
REAR
TOP
BOTTOM
BOTTOM
TOP
SW1
REAR
Figure 2-16
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(2)
Set the change lever either to the rear side or the bottom side position. (See Figure
2-16.)
2)
Set a sheet of paper either to the push tractor or the bottom tractor.
3)
4)
The LF motor starts its operation to feed the paper up to the print start position.
5)
The paper is fed in up to the TOF position (Factory default: 0.85 inches from the top).
PE
LF action
Line feed (about 3 inches) until the
detection of the sheet supplied
When the FF/LOAD switch is pushed down, the LF motor feeds in the sheet about 3
inches. When the LF motor completes the operation and the sheet has not been fed in,
the feeding operating operation becomes, ineffective, thus resulting in the feeding jam.
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Rev.2
51 /
2)
Reverse LF is started and paper is fed in reverse until paper end occurs or 19 inches
maximum have been fed.
3)
The paper is fed in reverse, to leave the paper on the push-tractor or bottom-tractor.
PARK
PE
LF action
Reverse LF from P.E. Sensor to tractor feed assy.
Reverse LF until paper end or 19 inches max.
Alarm LED lights up when P.E. is not detected after 19 inches reverse feeding.
Operator can press SEL key to turn off the ALARM LED then press PARK key to continue
park function.
This operation is required when the length of paper for parking is more than 19 inches.
42113901
Rev.2
52 /
3.
ASSEMBLY/DISASSEMBLY
This section explains the procedures for removing and installing various assemblies and units
in the field.
Description is mainly limited to the removal procedure; installation should basically be performed
in the reverse sequence of the removal procedure.
3.1
Remove the AC cable and the interface cable before disassembling or assembling.
(a)
Turn off the AC power switch. Remove the AC input plug of the AC cable from the
receptacle. Remove the AC cable from the inlet on the printer.
(b)
To connect the AC cable again, connect it to the inlet on the printer first, then insert
the AC input plug into a receptacle.
AC input plug
Inlet
AC receptacle
AC cable
Interface cable
(2)
(3)
Do not remove unnecessary parts, and limit the disassembly area as much as possible.
(4)
(5)
Carry out disassembly in the prescribed sequence; otherwise, damage to the parts may
result.
(6)
It is advisable to temporarily install screws, snap rings and other small parts in their original
positions to avoid losing them.
(7)
Whenever handling the microprocessors, ROM, RAM IC chips and boards, do not use
gloves which may cause static electricity.
(8)
Do not place the printed circuit board directly on the equipment or on the floor.
(9)
42113901
Rev.2
53 /
3.2
Service Tools
Table 3.1 lists the tools necessary for replacing printed circuit boards and parts of units in the
field.
Table 3.1 Service tools
No.
Service Tool
Qty
Use
Screws
2.6 mm
Screws
3-5 mm
No. 3-100
screwdriver
Spring hook
J-YX402583335-3
Volt/ohmmeter
Feeler gauge
Pliers
No. 5 nippers
10
42113901
Remarks
Rev.2
Head gap
adjustment
Head gap
adjustment
54 /
3.3
Disassembly/Reassembly Procedure
This section explains the assembly replacement procedures according to the following disassembly system.
[Parts Layout]
Printhead
Control board
Printer unit
42113901
Rev.2
55 /
Printer unit
3.3.1
Printhead
3.3.2
Ribbon protector
3.3.3
3.3.4
3.3.6
PC connector
3.3.7
Platen assy
3.3.19
3.3.12
Carriage cable
3.3.10
3.3.11
Space rack
Paper pan
LF motor
3.3.18
Carriage shaft
3.3.14
3.3.15
3.3.16
Transformer assy
3.3.17
Rev.2
3.3.22
42113901
Switch lever
56 /
3.3.1 Printhead
(1)
(2)
Pull up and rotate the head clamp 1 to unclamp the printhead 2 as shown fig. 3.3.1.
(3)
(4)
Notes on installation:
(1)
Insert the printhead 2 into the PC connector 3 while pushing it against the carriage
frame 4.
(2)
The head clamp 1 must surely be sandwiched between printhead 2 and carriage
frame 4 as shown Figure 3.3.2.
(3)
Be sure to check the gap between platen and printhead (see 4).
(4)
(5)
Make sure that there is not any dust or oil on the connector contact section A. If it
is found, wipe it off by alcohol.
1
2
4
2
2
Figure 3.3.1
Figure 3.3.2
4
1
42113901
Rev.2
57 /
(2)
(3)
(4)
42113901
Rev.2
58 /
(2)
(3)
Tilting the pull-up roller Assy 2 toward the front, remove from the shaft of platen Assy
3.
(4)
3
4
1
42113901
Rev.2
59 /
3.3.4 Upper Cover Assy, Access Cover Assy and Sheet Guide Assy
(1)
(2)
(3)
Insert a flat-blade screwdriver into grooves (5 places) (4 places for narrow type) of frame
and twist to disengage claws of upper cover 3.
(4)
Raise the front side of upper cover Assy 3 and shift toward the rear to disengage claws
(6 places) (5 places for narrow type) of frame.
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
Remark on assembly:
Match the posts A at the both sides of the Sheet Guide 5 with the arrow marks on
the upper cover. Push the Guide into the Cover.
3
2
42113901
Rev.2
60 /
(2)
(3)
Move the carriage Assy to right hand side, remove two screws 1, then the space motor 2.
(4)
(5)
(6)
Remove the gear case Assy 3 in upper direction and release the carriage cable from the
cable clamp of the gear case Assy.
(7)
Note on installation:
(1)
To assemble, align the direction of the SP motor axis 4 with the Gear Hole of the
Gear Case assy.
(2)
Be sure to check, and adjust if necessary, the gap between platen and printhead (see
4-1).
2
1
42113901
Rev.2
61 /
3.3.6 PC Connector
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
Note on installation:
(1)
Do not touch the space motor 2 or terminals of PC connector 1. Also, take care
to avoid dust or foreign matters.
(2)
After installation, check and adjust the gap between platen and printhead (see 4-1).
(3)
Make sure that there is not any dust or oil on the connector contact section A. If it
is found, wipe it off by alcohol.
(rear side)
A
42113901
Rev.2
62 /
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
Remove screw 2, then the guide roller Assy 3 from the space motor 1.
(6)
Notes on installation:
(1)
Do not touch the terminals of space motor 1. Also, take care to avoid dust or foreign
matters.
(2)
When installing the guide roller Assy 3, push portions A and B against the space
motor 1.
(3)
When installing the space motor 1, align the face C with carriage frame 4 and push
portion D against the frame.
(4)
After installation, check and adjust the gap between platen and printhead (see 4-1).
1
B
42113901
Rev.2
63 /
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
Disengage the claw on left side of space rack 2 from the frame, and remove the space
rack 2 in upper direction.
(7)
Note on installation:
(1)
After installation, check and adjust the gap between platen and printhead (see 4-1).
1
2
1
2
2
42113901
Rev.2
64 /
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
Remove two screws 1, release the Control Board 2 and PCB sheet 9 by lifting clamp
8, and disconnect cable from connector 3, 4, 5, 6.
Remove carriage cable 7 from fasteners on frame.
(8)
Note on installation:
(1)
Take care not to fold the carriage cable 7 during installation. Curve slightly the
carriage cable 7 when assembling into the fasteners.
(2)
Make sure that the paper end lever A will not contact the Paper end Sensor 0 when
mounting the Control Board.
(3)
Make sure that there is not any dust or oil on the connector contact sections A to
D. If it is found, wipe it off by alcohol.
A
7
B
6
2
3
D
5
7
Claw
42113901
Rev.2
Claw
65 /
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
Claw (2 places)
3
2
Note: Small round hole with metal tip on back up roller holder assy 3 should be facing
up when installing.
42113901
Rev.2
66 /
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
Push in the lock levers 2 on both sides to unlock from the frame, then rotate them upward
by 90.
(7)
(8)
2
2
4
1
2
42113901
Rev.2
67 /
(2)
Remove two screws 1, and release the Control Board 2 and PCB sheet 5 by lifting
clamp 4.
(3)
(4)
Note on installation:
(1)
Insert one sensor lever 3 between sensor when installing the Control Board 2.
(2)
Make sure that there is not any dust or oil on the connector contact section A. If it
is found, wipe it off by alcohol.
4
2
4
2
1
5
Sensor
42113901
Rev.2
68 /
3.3.13 LF Motor
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Remark on assembly:
(1)
Lock A
42113901
Rev.2
69 /
(2)
(3)
Disengage claws on both sides from the frame, and remove the operation panel 4.
(4)
Open claws (4 places) and remove the operation panel Board 5 from the operation panel
4.
(5)
Note on installation:
(1)
Make sure that there is not any dust or oil on the connector contact section A. If it
is found, wipe it off by alcohol.
1
4
42113901
Rev.2
70 /
(2)
Disconnect two flexible cable 3 from the connector 2 the Power Supply Board 1.
(3)
Remove the cable 5 from the connector 4 on the Power Supply Board 1.
(4)
(5)
Remark on assembly:
(1)
To mount the Power Supply Board, set the change lever to the top position so that
the Switch Lever 7 will not hooked on the microswitches 8.
5
3
6
7
8
8
2
1
Note on installation:
(1)
42113901
Rev.2
Make sure that there is not any dust or oil on the connector contact section A. If it
is found, wipe it off by alcohol.
71 /
(2)
(3)
Disconnect the cable 3 from the connector 4 on the Power Supply Board 5.
(4)
(5)
Remove two screws 8 and shift the transformer Assy 9 to the left and remove it.
1
8
4
5
42113901
Rev.2
72 /
(2)
Remove the reset spring 1, then remove the idle gear 2, the tractor gear 4 and the
change gear 5.
(3)
Push back the protrusion of the Change Gear Shaft 6 with a flatblade screw driver to
remove the change lever 3.
(4)
Remark on assembly:
(1)
To insert the change lever into the Change Gear Shaft 6, match the flat surface (D
cut).
D cut
42113901
Rev.2
73 /
(2)
(3)
(4)
Slide the carriage shaft 1 to the left side (in the direction of the arrow) to remove.
(5)
Note on installation:
(1)
After installation, check and adjust the gap between platen and printhead (see 4-1).
42113901
Rev.2
74 /
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
Release claws A .
(7)
(8)
42113901
Rev.2
75 /
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
Shift the drive shaft 2 to the right side to remove (in the direction of the arrow).
(8)
Remark on assembly:
(1)
When the Tractor Assy (L) 3 (R) 4 have been detached from the Drive Shaft, align
the protrusions 5 of the Pin Tractor Wheels to the same direction before assembly.
3
1
42113901
Rev.2
76 /
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
Rotate the release shaft 2 and move it to the left to detach the release shaft 2.
Match the Main Frame Rib A with the protrusion B of the Release Shaft.
(6)
(7)
Note: (1) At mounting release shaft 2, pay attention to the gear engagement of release
shaft 2, change arm lever 6, change gear shaft 7.
(2) There are 5 Rear pressure Spring Assemblies. Use two pieces which have
larger spring diameter on the right side. Use three remaining pieces on the
left side (for ML421).
(3) Make sure that the Release Shaft 2 will be on top of the Support spring 4.
(4) To assemble the Release Shaft 2, make sure that the protrusion of the switch
lever 5 is in the U groove of the Release Shaft 2.
2
3
7
6
2
42113901
Rev.2
77 /
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
Remark on assembly:
(1)
At the time of the Switch Lever assembly, make sure that the Micro switch on the
Power Supply Board works properly.
Switch lever
Switch lever
Micro switch
42113901
Rev.2
78 /
4.
ADJUSTMENT
(1)
(2)
42113901
Be sure to carry out this adjustment with the printer mechanism mounted on the lower
cover.
Be sure to carry out this adjustment operation on a level and highly rigid work table
(flatness: less than 0.039 inch or 1 mm) so as to minimize adjustment error.
Rev.2
79 /
No.
Item
Specification
Drawing
Adjustment method
It shall be measured
at 3 points: the left
end, the center and
the right end of the
platen.
adVariation of
value at the
left, the center
and the right
shall be less
than 0.02 mm
Adjustment method
Right
Adjust cam
Marking
2) Initial adjustment
0.350.03 mm
Carriage shaft
Platen
Left
Center
Range : 1
Range : 5
Adjust lever
42113901
Rev.2
Print head
Adjust screw
Adjust gear
Adjust cam
80 /
No.
Item
Specification
Drawing
Adjustment method
Note 1)
The head gap shall be
measured with the
change lever set to
rear position.
Adjust lever
A
Adjust gear
Adjust spring
Adjust
screw
Note 2)
The head gap shall be
measured positioning
the platen gear (R)
craw on the top.
Note 3)
Move the adjust
screw in clockwise
direction (in direction
B) to measure.
Adjust lever
Platen
Adjust cam
42113901
Rev.2
81 /
No.
Item
Specification
Drawing
Adjust lever
Adjustment method
Confirm followings.
Make sure that the
gap between the contact and the motor
PCB is 0.3 mm or
more.
0.3mm
or more
Contact
Motor PCB
Touching
42113901
Rev.2
82 /
No.
Item
Specification
42
Drawing
Adjustment method
10.5
Confirm followings.
Change lever
Bottom
Rear
Platen
5
0.
1 ion)
t
ric
Paper pan
tf
(A
0.
1
,
ar
Re ttomn)
(
Bo sitio
po
Friction
position
Rear, Bottom
position
43
Change lever
(Center friction)
Rear
Platen
Paper pan
Pressure roller
Front pressure
roller
42113901
Rev.2
Confirm followings.
Bottom
83 /
No.
Item
Specification
Drawing
Adjustment method
To confirm:
The tractor gear shall
rotate smoothly when
the change lever is
set at Friction position.
Push tractor
Tractor gear
Slight backlash
42113901
Rev.2
Approx. 0.05 to
0.11 mm
To confirm:
There shall be slight
backlash between
gears to allow smooth
rotation of gears.
(Backlash 0.05 to
0.11 mm)
84 /
No.
Item
Specification
Drawing
Adjustment method
To confirm:
Ribbon shall be fed
smoothly when the
carriage is moved
from side to side.
Ribbon feeding
Ribbon
To confirm:
Ribbon cartridge
42113901
Rev.2
85 /
No.
Item
Specification
46
Drawing
Adjustment method
Engagement of the
double gear and the LF
motor idle gear of the
Platen Assy.
To confirm:
The idle gear of the
LF motor and the
platen gear (L) and
the bias gear of the
platen shall be in
mesh in such way that
the platen gear (L)
and the bias gear
rotate against each
other to pinch the
teeth of idle gear.
Platen gear(L)
LF Motor
idle gear
Bias gear
Good
Tension
42113901
Rev.2
Not good
(Locked)
86 /
5.
5.1
Cleaning
[Cautions]
1.
Be sure to turn OFF the AC POWER switch before cleaning. Remove the AC power cord
from the printer.
2.
3.
If a lubricated part has been cleaned, be sure to apply lubricating oil to that portion after
cleaning.
(1)
Cleaning time
When the equipment operating time has reached six months or 300 hours, whichever
comes first.
(2)
Cleaning tools
Dry cloth (soft cloth such as gauze), vacuum cleaner
(3)
Places to be cleaned
Table 5.1 lists the places to be cleaned:
Table 5.1
Place to be cleaned
Carriage shaft and the vicinity
Paper travel surface
Cleaning procedure
Remove paper waste and wipe off
stain, dust, ribbon waste. etc.
Carriage
shaft
42113901
Rev.2
87 /
5.2
Lubrication
This printer is designed to be maintenance free and requires no lubrication during normal
operation. However it is necessary to apply lubricant in case the printer is disassembled,
reassembled, cleaned or parts have been changed.
(1)
Cleaning time
Remarks:
1) Turn off the power before cleaning.
2) Make sure that paper dust will not fall inside of the machine.
Cleaning period:
6 months of operation or 300 hours of operation, whichever the earlier.
Cleaning points:
Carriage shaft and surroundings:
Paper path:
Lubricant
Pan motor oil (or equivalent): PM
Molicort (or equivalent): EM-30L
(3)
Amount of lubricant
Medium amount A : Apply three to four drops of oil, or 0.008 inch (0.2 mm) thick grease.
Small amount B
(4)
Areas to Avoid
No.
Do not lubricate
Reason
Platen assembly
(rubber face)
Carriage shaft
To stabilize carriage
traveling load
Ink ribbon
Remarks
image
5
Pin tractor
Flexible cable
Motor PCB
Connector terminals
and crack
42113901
Rev.2
88 /
(5)
Lubrication point
1.
2.
Space rack
Space rack
42113901
Rev.2
89 /
3.
Platen Assy.
Bias gear
42113901
Rev.2
90 /
4.
Change lever
Change arm
5.
Sliding surface of
reset spring and gear
EM-30L-A
Sliding surface of
change lever and gear
EM-30L-A
5432
54321
54321
1
54321
42113901
Rev.2
91 /
6.
Pressure roller
Change arm
Release shaft
Support spring
Contact portion of
support spring and shaft
EM-30L-A
Contact portion of rear
holder and shaft
EM-30L-A
Controller holder
42113901
Rev.2
92 /
7.
Pull-up roller
frame
Pull-up roller
shaft
42113901
Rev.2
93 /
8.
Grease portion
(N: 3 portions) rear side
EM-30L-A
Grease portion
9.
Carriage Assy.
42113901
Rev.2
94 /
6.
6.1
(2)
Find out as many details of the trouble as possible from the customer.
(3)
Inspect in the conditions as close as possible to those at the time the trouble occurred.
(4)
(5)
6.2
Carry out a thorough test after the repair to check for correct functioning.
Troubleshooting Table
Table 6.1
Status
Trouble Contents
Troubleshooting
Flowchart No.
Surmise of Trouble
Power Supply Board,
Control Board, Transformer Assy.
Space Motor, Carriage Cable,
Printhead.
Malfunction of switch on
operation panel
Rev.2
Smearing/Missing dots
42113901
Trouble during
printing
No spacing operation
Trouble upon
power on
95 /
6.3
Lamp Display
(1)
ALARM
CATEGORY
LED CONDITION
ALARM
CONTENTS
ALARM
SEL
ON
OFF
MENU 10CPI
15CPI
OFF
TROUBLE
SHOOTING
Set New paper.
Paper change
lever alarm
OFF
ON
OFF
OFF
BLINK
1
Print Head
thermal alarm
OFF
BLINK
1
Space motor
thermal alarm
OPERATOR
ALARM
ON
BLINK
1
OFF
BLINK
1
It is recovered automatically
Temperature of space motor
Replace SP motor or Control
exceeds specified value.
Board
BLINK
2
OFF
OFF
FATAL ALARM
Note:
BLINK1
BLINK2
(2)
Figure 6-1
42113901
Rev.2
96 /
(3)
42113901
Rev.2
EEPROM alarm
MPU internal
RAM alarm
Program ROM
alarm
RAM on Control
Board alarm
ALARM
ROM alarm
SERIAL
INTERFACE
RAM on I/F board
ALARM
alarm
BRK instruction
alarm
MPU internal
RAM alarm
FIRMWARE
DETECTION NMI signal alarm
ALARM
MAIN
CONTROL
ALARM
ALARM
CATEGORY
Fatal Alarm
ALARM
10
12
15
17
20
LED DISPLAY
PROP
HSD
UTL
NLQ
TROUBLESHOOTING
No reaction from
serial I/F board
Read/write error
Read/write error
REMARKS
97 /
42113901
Rev.2
PRINT
HEAD
ALARM
SPACING
ALARM
ALARM
CATEGORY
10
12
15
17
20
PROP
LED DISPLAY
HSD
UTL
NLQ
REMARKS
ALARM
TROUBLESHOOTING
SP motor
A/D alarm
FAN alarm
Print Head
A/D alarm
Print Head
homing alarm
Spacing alarm
ALARM
98 /
Control Board
AC connector
Switch
Transformer
Print head
LF motor
42113901
Rev.2
99 /
6.4
Printhead
Signal
CN1
HEAD1
HEAD2
HEAD4
HEAD6
HEAD8
0V
HTEMP
+50V
+50V
+50V
HEAD9
HEAD7
HEAD5
HEAD3
NC
42113901
Rev.2
#1
#2
#4
#6
#8
6
7
8
Thermistor
(5K at 25C)
9
10
11
#9
12
#7
13
#5
14
#3
15
100 /
(2)
Signal
LF1
LF2
LF3
LF
motor
4
LF4
(3)
Space Motor
Resistance of each coil should be about 22.4.
Signal
SP-U
18
SP-V
17
SP-W
SPA
22
SPB
21
SPTEMP
0V
42113901
SP
Motor
Rev.2
11
A
Thermistor
(5K at 25C)
Photo
sensor
20
101 /
6.5
No
Connect the AC cable correctly.
Is fuse F1 on the transformer assy/or F1 on the Power Supply Board blown?
No
Yes
Replace fuse (with same type and rating).
Remedied?
No
Yes
End
Yes
Remove Printhead. (Turn power off, then on.)
Remedied?
No
Yes
End
Replace carriage cable or ribbon feed mechanism.
Remedied?
No
Yes
End
Replace Control Board.
42113901
Rev.2
Yes
102 /
No Yes
Replace Control Board.
Control Board
CN2
20
End
Replace Power Supply Board.
Pin No.
Signal
42113901
Rev.2
20
19 18 17 16 15 14
50V
0V
13 12 11 10
+5V
7
0V
+12V -8V
103 /
No spacing operation
Yes
Check around space motor to repair the mechanism of space rack, back up roller,
ribbon feed mechanism, and carriage frame etc.
Replace Space motor assy.
Remedied?
No
Yes
End
Replace Control Board.
Remedied?
No
Yes
End
Replace Carriage cable.
42113901
Rev.2
104 /
No
Check around space motor to repair the mechanism.
(Space rack, ribbon feed assembly back up roller, carriage frame, support
protector and ribbon protector.)
Remedied?
No
Yes
End
Replace Space motor assy.
Yes
End
Replace Carriage cable.
Remedied?
No
Yes
End
Replace Control Board.
Remedied?
No
Yes
End
Replace Power Supply Board.
42113901
Rev.2
105 /
Pull up
roller cover
Platen
Ribon Protector
Paper
42113901
Front pressure springs are narrow: 3 pcs; wide: 5 pcs) mounted properly or not.
Make sure of the fitting position of change gear shaft, change arm shaft and release
shaft are correct.
Rev.2
106 /
Smearing/missing dots
Does ALARM LED blink and display alarm?
No
Yes
See Tables 6.2 and 6.3 for troubleshooting information.
Replace Printhead.
Remedied?
No
Yes
End
Replace Control Board.
Remedied?
No
Yes
End
Replace Carriage cable or Space motor assy.
42113901
Rev.2
107 /
No
Adjust the printhead gap (see section 5).
Remedied?
No
Yes
End
Replace Printhead.
Remedied?
No
Yes
End
Replace Control Board.
Remedied?
No
Yes
End
Replace Ribbon feed mechanism.
42113901
Rev.2
108 /
Yes
Change Ribbon cartridge.
Remove Ribbon feed mechanism.
Move carriage to left and right.
Does the ribbon drive shaft rotate?
No
Yes
Replace Ribbon feed mechanism.
Replace Space motor assy.
42113901
Rev.2
109 /
No
Is the platen gear (L) broken?
No
Yes
Replace Platen assembly.
Is the LF motor idle gear broken?
No
Yes
Replace the LF motor assembly or LF idle gear.
Is the platen gear (R), idle gear or change gear broken?
No
Yes
Replace the gear.
Set change lever to the rear position.
Does the platen rotate smoothly?
No
Yes
Replace Tractor feed assembly.
Replace LF motor assembly.
Yes
End
Replace Control Board.
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No
Connect the cable properly.
Replace Operation panel board.
Remedied?
No
Yes
End
Replace Control Board.
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Yes
Printer went into the print suppress mode.
Wait until printer to receives DC1 code, or change the menu item Print suppress-Ineffective when the function is not required.
Is the I/F RS232C?
No
Yes
To step
10-2
No
Press SEL key.
Remedied?
No
Yes
Does the printer receive data properly?
No
To step
10-1
Yes
10-1
End
Yes
Change menu item I-prime to invalid, or check for defective cable.
Yes
End
Replace I/F cable.
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No
Change I/F cable.
TXD
RXD
SSD
DTR
DSR
2
3
11
20
6
pin,
pin,
pin,
pin,
pin.
Yes
See tables 6.2 and 6.3 for the troubleshooting.
Make sure of the parameters for RS232C in the menu are correct.
Baud rate
Bit length
Parity
Protocol
Busy signal and its polarity
Remedied?
Control Board
No
Yes
End
+12V (pin3)
20
CN2
Yes No
0V (pin8) -8V (pin1)
Yes
Replace RS232C I/F board.
Replace Control Board.
Yes
End
Replace Control Board.
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Appendix A
PCB LAYOUT
PCB list
(1)
(2)
(3)
CN1
CN3
(1)
CN8
CN7
CN6
CN1
CN5
CN3
(2)
CN2
CN10
CN4
(3)
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Appendix B
Quantity per year: Indicates the recommended number of each part that should be ordered for
routine maintenance for one year for 500 units of printers and assuming that the printers are
operated for 2 hours/day of 600 hours/year. The following codes are used to indicate the number
of printers for which maintenance parts are ordered.
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No.
1
Part No.
Description
Q'ty
Q'ty
Required
Remarks
42040901
51009409
40165004
51009510
42115401
42115402
42115301
For ML420
(Standard color)
For ML420
(Dell color black)
For ML421
Logo plate
Logo plate
42040802
42040801
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For ML420
(Standard color)
For ML420
(Dell color black)
For ML421
For ML420
(Standard color)
For ML420
(Dell color black)
For ML421
116 /
8
9
7
2
10
3
4
11
5
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Part No.
Description
Q'ty
Q'ty
Required
Remarks
Standard color
Dell color (black)
51902220
40211004
Platen Knob
Platen Knob
1
1
1
1
42024002
42021802
55081107
42116101
42116105
Operation panel
Operation panel
1
1
2
2
Standard color
Dell color (black)
56609701
1
1
1
1
For ODA
41923901
Printhead (9)
10
42124701
42124702
1
1
10
10
42021401
42021501
Transformer assy
Transformer assy
1
1
2
2
10
42105001
FG plate B
PCB sheet
11
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For 230V
118 /
30
23
7
32
35
15
14
34
42
33
22
3
13
20
11
4
19
16
17
37 12
18
9
14
10
27
8
A
21
25
41
28
31
29
40
24
A
36
26
38
39
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Part No.
Description
Q'ty
Q'ty
Required
Remarks
42114901
42114902
42115001
50809201
50931301
3
5
2
4
For ML420
For ML421
53349001
3
5
6
8
For ML420
For ML421
53341202
3
5
6
8
For ML420
For ML421
51114001
51114101
1
1
2
2
For ML420
For ML421
53349201
53349301
1
1
2
2
For ML420
For ML421
42256301
42256201
1
1
2
2
For ML420
For ML421
50809301
10
40775901
Sensor lever
11
51228001
Change gear
12
51228101
Tractor gear
13
50931401
3
3
2
2
For ML420
For ML421
14
50931501
For ML421
15
53349101
3
5
6
10
For ML420
For ML421
16
50809701
17
50809601
Switch lever
18
51238501
19
50809501
42439101
Change lever
Change lever
1
1
2
2
20
50931601
Reset spring D
21
41737901
LF motor assy
22
53349401
53349501
1
1
2
2
For ML420
For ML421
23
50114801
50114901
1
1
3
3
For ML420
For ML421
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For ML420
(Dell color - black)
For ML421
Standard color
Dell color (black)
120 /
Part No.
Description
Q'ty
Q'ty
Required
24
40907901
40908001
1
1
3
3
25
50923502
26
51022201
51022301
1
1
1
1
27
51238601
Adjust cam
28
51114201
51114202
Carriage shaft
Carriage shaft
1
1
1
1
FG plate (Weld)
42044701
42044703
42045701
Remarks
29
30
31
For ML420
For ML421
For ML420
For ML421
For ML420
For ML421
For ML420
(Standard color)
For ML420
(Dell color - black)
For ML421
32
53350302
33
53350202
34
Drive shaft
Drive shaft
1
1
2
2
For ML420
For ML421
35
For ML421
36
42111701
37
38
42119001
FAN
39
42086601
42086602
FAN cover
FAN cover
1
1
2
2
Standard color
Dell color (black)
40
1
1
2
2
For ML421
For ML420
41
FG spring F
42
Support spring
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12
10
6
11
14
13
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Part No.
Description
Q'ty
Q'ty
Required
53349801
53343201
40493301
Guide-roller Assy
42103601
42252703
42252701
Head clamp
Remarks
8
9
51238801
10
11
51022501
Head plate
12
53077101
Ribbon protector
13
50925002
14
50931801
ML420
ML421
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[Pull-Tractor]
2
[Bottom-Tractor]
5
[I/F Board]
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Part No.
Description
Q'ty
Q'ty
Required
Remarks
50098001
50097901
53077201
53077301
1
1
3
3
For ML420
For ML421
51902301
42451601
1
1
2
2
Standard color
Dell color (black)
51902302
42451602
1
1
2
2
Standard color
Dell color (black)
50098701
50098801
1
1
1
1
For ML420
For ML421
55038901
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Appendix C
1.
GENERAL
This section describes the operation of the RS-232C Serial Interface board installed in the Printer
as an option using a start-stop synchronization and serial communications circuit. This serial
interface board is capable of transmitting and receiving simultaneously at speeds up to 19,200
bits per second. Two protocols are available: printer Ready/Busy and X-ON/X-OFF modes.
2.
OPERATION DESCRIPTION
2.1
Element Description
(1)
(2)
75189
An RS-232C standard line receiver
(3)
75188
An RS-232C standard line driver.
(4)
(5)
RAM
A 64Kbit static RAM used as a message buffer.
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2.2
Circuit Description
A block diagram is shown in Figure C-1.
80C51
75188
Driver
P1
OCS
CN1
P2
RST
TD
ADR latch
RD
RD
IF WR
LS245
DB0 to DB9
Receiver
P0
TD
P3
75189
ROM
ADR bus
ADR/data bus
64Kbit
RAM
64Kbit
+5 VD
+12VDC
-8VDC
+9 V
9 V power
supply circuit
+5 V
9 V
+5V
0V
Serial data
control line
Bus line
Control line
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2.3
2.3.1 Mode a
Ready/Busy
No
Received one
character?
Yes
Is DSR valid?
Yes
DSR High?
No
No
Yes
Buffer overflow?
Yes
No
Parity error
Error?
No error
Store the received
character in buffer.
Is the
printer in DESELECT
state or is the paper
low?
Store 40 H in buffer.
Yes
No
Is remaining
buffer space 256?
No
No
Has 200 ms or
1s elapsed after SSD was
turned on?
Yes
Yes
Yes
Is remaining
buffer space > 256 during
receive time out?
No
Yes
Printer busy?
No
Output one character from the
buffer to printer.
Figure C-2
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2.3.2 Mode b
X-ON, X-OFF
No
Received one
character?
Yes
Is DSR valid?
Yes
No
DSR High?
No
Yes
Buffer overflow?
Yes
No
Parity error
Error?
No error
Store the received
character in buffer.
Store 40 H in buffer.
Is the
printer in DESELECT
state or is the paper
low?
Yes
No
Yes
Is remaining
buffer space < 256?
Yes
No
Has 200 ms
elapsed after sending DC3 is
turned on or has 1 second
elapsed?
Yes
No
Ready to send?
No
Is remaining
buffer space > 256 during
receive time out?
No
Ready to send?
No
Yes
Yes
Send DC1.
Yes
Send DC3.
Printer busy?
No
Output one character to printer.
Figure C-3
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3.
TROUBLESHOOTING FLOWCHART
3.1
3.2
Troubleshooting
(1)
(2)
Using a serial interface, the print data is omitted or the print operation is not performed.
0 to + 1V
T (ns)
Figure C-4
No
5V
0V
Figure C-5
No
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Yes Are ALE, PSEN, RD, WR, signals as specified in Figure C-6?
542ns
180ns
ALE
5V
0V
PSEN
5V
0V
271ns
542ns
RD/WR
5V
0V
Figure C-6
No
Yes Are (T1) SELECT and (INTO) BUSY signals low level?
No
0V
ST bit
SP bit
5V
SSD
0V
Figure C-7
No
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In receiving by serial interface, printing data is omitted or printing operation is not performed.
Are RxD and SSD of Q3 as specified in Figure C-7?
No
Yes Are, WR, and BUS signals of Q3 pin 3 as specified in Figure C-8?
542ns
5V
WR
0V
5V
Q3-3
0V
Figure C-8
No
Yes Is the level of a BUS signals at Q7 pins 2-9 the same as that of DB0-7 when
WR signal is started?
No
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3.3
Local Test
(2)
Test connector
Connect the test connector shown in Figure C-9 to the interface connector
TD
RD
CTS
CD
SSD
11
DTR
20
DSR
RTS
3.3.1.2 Function
After the settings outlined in Section 3.3.1.1 are completed and power is turned on, the serial
interface checks the message buffer memory and interface driver/receiver circuit. It then prints
characters.
To start and stop this test, push the SEL switch on the front of the printer.
Details of this test are explained on below.
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
Prints OK is printed if the memory check is OK and BAD is printed if the memory check
fails.
(5)
Output level to DTR, RTS, and SSD signals is dropped low. If DSR, CTS, or CD signals
is High, IF BAD is printed. If DSR, CTS, and CD signals are all Low, IF OK is printed.
(6)
Output level to DTR, RTS, and SSD signals is raised high. If DSR, CTS, or CD signals
is Low, IF BAD is printed. If DSR, CTS, and CD signals are all High, IF OK is printed.
(7)
Transmits characters codes from 20H to 7FH is transmitted by SD signal. At the same
time, characters are received by the RD signal and stored in the message buffer.
(8)
The characters that were stored in the message buffer as indicated in (7) are printed.
(9)
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