Tally Dot Matrix Printer T2150 T2250 T2150S Parts Service PDF

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Table of contents
Table of contents
1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
2 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
2.1 Printer specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
2.2 Interface specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
2.3 Paper specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6
2.4 Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8
3 Functional description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1

3.1 Electronic functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
3.2 Mechanical functions FAW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2

3.2.1 Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
3.2.2 Pushbar position check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
3.2.3 Pushbar positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
3.2.4 Single-sheet mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
3.2.5 Changeover to tractor mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
3.2.6 Changeover to AGA mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
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4 Test functions, troubleshooting and maintenance . . . . . 4-1

4.1 Key functions when turning on the printer . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
4.2 Testmode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2

4.2.1 Rolling ASCII . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
4.2.2 Interface test (Hex-Dump) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4
4.2.3 Setting the Form length (Formlen function) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5
4.2.4 Automatic Gap Adjustment (AGA function) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6
4.2.5 Paper handling (Paphand function) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6
4.2.6 Bidirectional parallel interface (CX-bid function) . . . . . . . . . . . 4-8
4.2.7 Line wrap (Wrap function) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-9
4.2.8 Beep at paper end (Sound function) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-9
4.2.9 Deactivate single sheet feeder (Single function) . . . . . . . . . . . 4-10
4.2.10 Settings for paper with dark back (Pap.back function) . . . . . . . . 4-10
4.2.11 Setting for printing copy paper (HvyForm function) . . . . . . . . . . 4-11
4.2.12 Reduced power in standby-mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-11
4.3 Showon function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-12
4.4 AGA test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-13
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4.5 Parallelism . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-14
4.6 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-15

4.6.1 Problems with the print quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-17
4.6.2 Error messages via the display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-18
4.6.3 Additional display messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-19
4.6.4 Display Message Hardware Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-20
4.7 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-22

4.7.1 Replacing the fuse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-22
4.7.2 Cleaning the housing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-22
4.7.3 Cleaning the interior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-23
4.7.4 Platen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-23
4.7.5 Ribbon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-24
4.7.6 Upper friction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-24
4.7.7 Carriage shafts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-24
4.8 Lubrication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-25
5 Instructions for disassembly and assembly . . . . . . . . . 5-1

5.1 Replacing the casing parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
5.1.1 Replacing the upper part of casing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
5.1.2 Replacing the lower part of casing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6
5.2 Replacing the print head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8
5.3 Replacing the flap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10
5.4 Replacing the electronic components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11

5.4.1 Replacing the main controller board (incl. casing) . . . . . . . . . . 5-11
5.4.2 Replacing the power supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12
5.4.3 Replacing the panel board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-14
5.5 Replacing the FAW motor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-15
5.6 Replacing the paper transport motor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-16
5.7 Replacing incremental strip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-17
5.8 Replacing the AGA sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-18
5.9 Replacing timing station sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-19
5.10 Replacing the home position sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-20
5.11 Replacing the printhead cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-21
5.12 Replacing the ribbon drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-22
5.13 Replacing the carriage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-23
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5.14 Replacing the carriage motor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-25
5.15 Replacing the printing bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-26
5.16 Replacing the PE sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-27
5.17 Replacing the Friction Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-28

5.17.1 Replacing the friction drive shaft front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-28
5.17.2 Replacing the lower friction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-29
5.18 Replacing the tractor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-30
5.19 Replacing the switch paper guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-32
5.20 Replacing the paper transport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-33

5.20.1 Replacing the paper guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-33
5.20.2 Replacing driving shaft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-34
5.21 Replacing the side plates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-35

5.21.1 Replacing the left side plate (with FAW) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-35
5.21.2 Replacing the right side plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-36
5.21.3 Replacing the proof spring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-36
5.22 Assembling the FAW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-37
6 Spare parts and schematics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1

6.1 Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
6.1.1 Housing/Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2
6.1.2 General Arrangement sheet 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4
6.1.3 General arrangement sheet 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6
6.1.4 Power supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8
6.1.5 Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-9
6.1.6 Panel board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-10
6.1.7 Head connection cpl. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-11
6.1.8 Recommended spare parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-12
6.2 Optional Tractor 2/3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-13

6.2.1 Preparing the printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-13
6.2.2 Installing the tractor 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-13
6.2.3 Installing the tractor 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-14
6.2.4 Paper specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-15
6.2.5 Spare parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-16
6.3 Optional automatic sheet feeder front (ASF-F) . . . . . . . . . . 6-17

6.3.1 Preparing the printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-17
6.3.2 Installing the ASF-F . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-17
6.3.3 Paper specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-19
6.3.4 Spare parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-20
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6.4 Optional automatic sheet feeder rear (ASF-R) . . . . . . . . . . 6-22

6.4.1 Replacing the Friction Rolls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-22
6.4.2 Replacing the Discharge Axle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-23
6.4.3 Renewing the Metal Paper Baffle with Guide Foil . . . . . . . . . . 6-24
6.4.4 Spare Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-26
6.5 Cutter cpl. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-28
6.6 Interface adapter, cpl. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-30
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Introduction
1 Introduction
This Matrix Printer has been developed for daily correspondence purposes in the
office. It meets the highest possible technical standards, and with proper use, it
should provide many years of trouble-free operation.
High-performance print qualities as well as operation with fanfold paper and cut
sheets can be chosen.
The following print qualities are available:

Draft Print Quality (DPQ)
Copy Draft Print Qualitiy (CPQ)
Near Letter Quality (NLQ)
Letter Quality (LQ)
The electronic part controlled by a microcomputer operates the needle print head,
menu programming, and interface.
All elements of the printer control are arranged on printed circuit boards so that only
a few additional components are required such as
step motor for selection of paperpath or for automatic gap adjustment
DC-motor for carriage transport
step motor for paper feed
The following features and options will further enhance the printers capabilities:
push tractor 1 (front) (standard)
manual single sheet feeder (front) (standard)
automatic sheet feeder rear (ASF-R) (option)
automatic sheet feeder front (ASF-F) (option)
push tractor 2 (front) (option)
push tractor 3 (rear) (option)
We recommend the use of original accessores for our printers. The use of others
than original parts may reduce the performance of the printer and cause defects on
the printer. For errors caused by the use of others than original accessories, your
warranty become invalid.
STOP
Caution: Activities described herein must only be performed by specially trained
and qualified service personnel! Harmful voltages can be touched.
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Specifications Printer specifications
2 Specifications
2.1
Printer specifications
Printer system Serial impact matrix printer

Printhead with 24 needles 0.25 mm
bidirectional printing
Print speed and
character matrices
DPQ = Draft 500 cps / 10,0 cpi 12 x 12
(Data Print Quality) 600 cps / 12,0 cpi 12 x 10
750 cps / 15,0 cpi 08 x 08*
750 cps / 15,0 cpi 12 x 08
515 cps / 17,1 cpi 12 x 12
600 cps / 20,0 cpi 12 x 10
CPQ = Copy Draft 225 cps / 10.0 cpi 24 x 12
(Copy Print Quality) 270 cps / 12.0 cpi 24 x 10
340 cps / 15.0 cpi 16 x 08*
340 cps / 15.0 cpi 24 x 08
230 cps / 17.1 cpi 24 x 12
270 cps / 20.0 cpi 24 x 10
NLQ 180 cps / 10.0 cpi 24 x 18
(Near Letter Quality) 220 cps / 12.0 cpi 24 x 15
270 cps / 15.0 cpi 16 x 12*
135 cps / 15.0 cpi 24 x 12
155 cps / 17.1 cpi 24 x 18
180 cps / 20.0 cpi 24 x 15
LQ 90 cps / 10.0 cpi 24 x 36
(Letter Quality) 110 cps / 12.0 cpi 24 x 30
135 cps / 15.0 cpi 16 x 24*
135 cps / 15.0 cpi 24 x 24
155 cps / 17.1 cpi 24 x 18
180 cps / 20.0 cpi 24 x 15
* Epson emulation only: superscript, subscript, 15 cpi,
microscript and MTPL microscipt
Tab speed 50 inch/sec.
Print width Narrow printer 80 characters at 10 cpi
Wide printer 136 characters at 10 cpi
Character pitch 5 / 6 / 7,5 / 8.6 / 10 / 12 / 15 / 17.1 / 20 cpi
Character size
Height 3,32 mm (incl. descenders)
Width 2,19 mm, max. 2,43 mm
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Printer specifications Specifications
Fonts
Standard Print qualities: Data Print Quality, Copy Draft
Quality, Near Letter Quality, Letter Quality Fonts:
Courier, Roman, Sans Serif, OCR-A, OCR-B (all
resident in NLQ und LQ)
Roman scalable, Sans Serif scalable (only in
LQ-2170 emulation);
DLL is standard, but not battery-buffered
Barcodes (standard) A 2/5 Matrix (default)
B 2/5 Industrial
C 2/5 Interleaved
D Code 11
E BCD Matrix
F Code 39
G Codabar
H EAN 8 (with HRI*)
I EAN 8 (without HRI)
J EAN 13 (with HRI)
K EAN 13 (without HRI)
L MSI/modified PLESSEY
M UPC A (with HRI)
N UPC A (without HRI)
O UPC E (with HRI)
P UPC E (without HRI)
Q Delta Distance (IBM)
R Code 128
S EAN 128
Large Character Printing (LCP)
US-Postnet Barcode
Kix
Royal Mail Customer Barcode
* HRI = human readable index
Emulations
Standard MTPL (Tally Printer Language)
Epson LQ-2550/Epson LQ-2170
IBM Proprinter XL24e/IBM XL24e + AGM
Optional on request
Resolution 60 to 360 dpi horizontal
90 to 360 dpi vertical
Print attributes in all Double width, italics, right justification,
character pitches shadowed, auto centered, double height, bold,
proportionally spaced, underlined, overlined,
superscript, subscript
scalable with special LQ-2170 fonts
Self-test ASCII test
Hex-dump
Fault display
Ribbon test
Printer buffer 64 KB max.
Panel LCD display, 2 x 16 digits
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Specifications Printer specifications
6 function keys:
Online
Setup
4 softkeys
Sound power level LWAd 7.2 B(A)
(EN 27779, Print in highest print quality)
Sound pressure level LPAm 55 dB(A)
(EN 27779, Print in highest print quality)
Continuous operation >26 000 pages/month DPQ
Throughput (ECMA 132) T2150/T2250: >430 pages/hour
T2150S: >400 pages/hour
MTBF >10 000 h; 25% DC
MTTR <15 min.
Mains voltage 120 V 10%, 60 Hz, 2%
230 V 10% 50/60 Hz, 2%
Power consumption
When Printing 40 W
with Sleepmode = On 10 W
Main fuse T2,5AH/250V
Approvals VDE/GS, cULUS Listing, FCC Class B, CE,
GOST, CCC (China), IEC 60950, Energy Star
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Dimensions Narrow printer Wide printer
Width 424 mm 600 mm
Height 300 mm 300 mm
Depth 399 mm 399 mm
Weight Narrow printer Wide printer
10.5 kg 13.2 kg
Paper feed T2150/T2250 T2150S
Feed speed 3.8 inch/sec 2.8 inch/sec
Feed first line (6 lpi) 48 ms 60 ms
Reverse motion Up to max. form length (22 inch)
max. 1 inch for automatic single sheet feeder
Printhead gap
Standard Automatic gap adjustment
Paper transport
Standard Tractor with parking position
Manual single sheet via front insertion
(friction rollers)
Optional Automatic single sheet feeder front and/or rear
(capacity: 50/80 sheets per feeder)
Tractor 2 (front) and Tractor 3 (rear)
Service life
Printhead 250 millions /DPQ 12 x 12 Matrix
Ribbon Narrow printer 3.5 million characters/10 cpi Draft
Wide printer 5.0 million characters/10 cpi Draft
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Printer specifications Specifications
Environmental conditions
Operation
Temperature +10 to +35C
Rel. humidity 16 to 73%
Climate IEC 721-3-7, Class 7K1
Storage
Temperature -5 to +45C
Transport
Temperature -40 to +70C
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Specifications Interface specifications
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Interface specifications
Parallel interface bidirectional

Type of data 8-bit parallel interface (Centronics compatible)
transmission IEEE-1284; Nibble mode
Transmission rate Max. 12 KHz
Signal status Low: 0.0 V to +0.4 V
High: +2.4 V to +5.0 V
Connection cable Material AWG no. 28 at least
Length up to 2.0 m
Twisted-pair cable with double-shield,
acc. IEEE Std 1284 1294
Interface connections Printer side: Amphenol 57-40360 (or compatible)
Cable side: Amphenol 57-30360 (or compatible)
Voltage supply of ex- U=+5 V 10%
ternal devices on pin 18 I=0,5 A max.
Serial interface
Type RS232C interface
Synchronization Asynchronous
Transmission rate 600 bauds to 19,200 bauds
Signal status OFF (log. 1) -3 V to -15 V
ON (log. 0) +3 V to +15 V
Connection cable Length up to 15 m
Interface connections ITT Cannon connector
Series DB-9 S
Transmission protocol XON/XOFF, ENQ/STX, READY/BUSY,
Robust XON/XOFF, ACK/NAK, ETX/ACK
Capacity of data buffer 64 KB max.
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Paper specifications Specifications
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Paper specifications
Tractor 1 Continuous paper,

single part forms
Weight 60 to 120 g/m2
Width 76 to 254 mm (narrow printer)
76 to 420 mm (wide printer)
Form length 76 to 559 mm
Multi part forms
(to be tested
individually!)
Copies 1+5
Weight of original 45 to 65 g/m2
Weight of copies 45 to 56 g/m2
Weight of bottom sheet 45 to 65 g/m2
Thickness (max.) 0.6 mm
Manual single Single part forms
sheet feeder
Multi part forms
(to be tested
individually!!)
Copies 1+5
Weight of bottom sheet 50 to 60 g/m2
Envelopes
Width 76 to 420 mm
Length 76 to 305 mm
Thickness 0.32 mm
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Specifications Paper specifications
Printing paper Recycling paper made of 100% waste paper (to DIN 19 309)
can be processed.
Set of forms Sets of forms may be used only if the top edge is bound. The
binding edge should be as soft as possible. A wavy binding
edge may hamper the smooth feeding of these sets. Multi-part
forms have to be inserted with the glued top facing down.
Multi-part forms should be tested for suitability.
Paper quality Light pulp paper of medium fine quality, paper bearing the
quality mark SM Post and photocopy paper are suitable for
use. Unsuitable are: satin-finisch or coated papers, imitation
art papers, and embossed papers.
Since paper as natural material reacts strongly to
environmental influences (e.g. humidity, temperature), the
place of storage should be selected carefully. We recommend
that this kind of paper should be tested extensively before
larger quantities are acquired.
Coloured Should papers with a dark reverse side be used, these should
paper also be tested for their functionality. Please pay attention to the
use of infrared reflecting colors, when acquiring these papers.
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Dimensions Specifications
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Dimensions Standard, closed
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1) 1)
110 70
2) 2)
114 74
Left paper edge Right paper edge
Adjustable area:
Narrow printer: 2661)/2522)
wide printer: 4201)/4062)
1) Tractor 1
2) Tractor 2 and tractor 3 (options)
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Specifications Dimensions
Side view, left

Fanfold paper mode
294
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3 (option Tr Tractor 2 (option)
Tractor a cto
150
r1
265 Tear edge
300
Single sheet mode
254
100
300
399
185
Options:
ASF-F and ASF-R
217
217
300
175
228
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Dimensions Specifications
Cutter version with

installed interface adapter
385
300
370
Top view withASF-F, ASF-R

and interface adapter
47 67
Wide 463 Wide 428

Narrow 321 Narrow 321
107
91 80
70 45
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72 105
150 175
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Functional description Electronic functions
3 Functional description
3.1
Electronic functions The control electronic consists of 8 different assemblies. These are:
Power supply
Control board including parallel and serial interface
Print head
Head connection
Panel board with LC display
Paper feed motor
Carriage motor
Motor FAW (AGA/paper tray selection)
Pushbar
PE + TOF position
SENSOR check
PANEL SENSOR
CUTTER
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CONTROL BOARD
PRINT
HEAD
POWER SUPPLY
CR
LF FAW
Timing
AGA
station
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Mechanical functions FAW Functional description
3.2
Mechanical functions
FAW
3.2.1
Function The motor FAW controls the pushbar which is used to select the functions. After
switch-on, the carriage moves to the left-hand side of the printer and presses
against the seesaw lever, thus pushing the seesaw outwards. This causes the see-
saw to tilt, and the FAW motor proceeds to control paper tray selection.
The pushbar can execute 6 steps, each 5.5 mm apart. It engages with either the
gear shaft front, the gear shaft rear or the friction front and rear. The gear shafts
control the position of the gears which are used to drive tractors 1, 2 and 3, sheet
feeder rear (ASF-R) and sheet feeder front (ASF-F) respectively.
3.2.2
Pushbar position check The home position sensor checks the position of the pushbar and, therefore, the se-
lected paper source. There is a position ruler located on the pushbar. After switch-
on, the photoelectric barrier in the home position sensor scans this ruler; it moves to
the next ridge edge and measures the width of the ridge. The position of the
pushbar is fed back to the firmware in this way.
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Ridge 1 (narrow) Tractor 2
ge 3
Rid 2 Ridge 2 Tractor 3
1
Ridge 3 Tractor 1
Ridge 4 (wide) Friction switched on (friction front
and rear)
3.2.3
Pushbar positions Possible pushbar positions:
6 5 4 3 2 1
Friction Friction Trac1 Trac3 Trac2

ASF-F ASF-R +
Single
The numbers in brackets in the following description of the pushbar positions are
items which can be found in chapter 6 Spare parts and schematics.
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Functional description Mechanical functions FAW
Pushbar in forward-most The gear shaft front (80, see chapter 6, Spare parts and schematics) has lifted the
position (position 1) gear (82) from the left-hand side wall (away from the wall). Tractor 2 is driven as a
result.
FAW motor
Position 1
Pushbar
Gear (82) LF motor
Tractor 2
Pushbar in position 2 If the pushbar moves a further 5.5 mm, the flat gear (76) on the rear of the side wall
is moved by the gear shaft rear (81, see chapter 6, Spare parts and schematics)) in-
wards (against the wall) and thus engages with the bottom gear (93). Tractor 3 is
now driven by the gear (77).
FAW motor
Position 2
Pushbar
LF motor
Gear (76)
Gear (93)
Tractor 3 Gear (77)

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Mechanical functions FAW Functional description
Pushbar in position 312 The next step is 8.25 mm rather than 5.5 mm (i.e. in the middle of the 3rd and 4th
markings). The gear (82) is close to the wall and engages with the gear (79) behind
the white gear (78) which drives tractor 1.
FAW motor
Position 312
Gear (79) behind Pushbar
Gear (78)
LF motor
Gear (82)
Tractor 1
Pushbar in backward- The pusher on the pushbar moves arm on the friction axle backwards as far as it
most position (position 6) will go, thus switching the friction on. The front and rear friction are actuated, and
both axles are moved from 45 degrees front to 45 degrees rear position.
FAW motor
Position 6
Pushbar
LF motor
Friction
front
Pusher
Pusher
Friction rear
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3.2.4
Single-sheet mode
ASF-R The pushbar moves to position 6, at which point the tractors are idle, and the friction
is switched on. The pushbar then moves to position 5. The gear (76) moves to posi-
tion 2 (away from the side wall), thus rendering inactive the gear (77) used to drive
tractor 3. The only operative gear (74) is the one used to drive the ASF-R. The LF
motor moves back and forth to synchronise the ASF-R clutch in load position.
ASF-F The pushbar moves to position 6, and the gear (82) is lifted (position 2) and swit-
ches to friction. Paper is transported to the PE sensor position by reverse steps of
the LF motor. Then the sense of rotation is inversed. Paper transport is effected by
friction, the ASF-F is in the free-wheel position. The paper transport in the ASF-F is
only activated for printer reverse motion. If much paper is to be fed back, pushbar
position 5 is used.
Manual sheet feeder The pushbar moves to position 6, and the gear (82) is lifted (position 2) and swit-
ches to friction. The manual sheet feeder transports paper to the PE sensor. The
pushbar then returns to position 5, the gear (82) moves centre between the position
against and away from the wall and the paper is pulled in by means of the friction.
3.2.5
Changeover to tractor If tractor mode is to be re-engaged, the pushbar moves to its initial position (1) and
mode both frictions are switched off. Tractor selection can then commence.
3.2.6
Changeover to AGA As soon as the carriage moves to the right, the motor FAW starts the AGA. The
mode gear (72) in the seesaw is fixed in position when the FAW motor is switched to
AGA.
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Test functions, troubleshooting and maintenance Key functions when turning on the printer
4 Test functions, troubleshooting and

maintenance
4.1
Key functions when In order to test whether your printer is functioning properly, you can choose from a
turning on the printer selection off different test functions. You can activate one of these functions by kee-
ping a corresponding key or key combination pressed while turning on the printer.
All possible key functions are described in the following table.
Keys depressed while

Operators panel Mode Description
turning on printer
Online Testmode Offers an ASCII test with 80 (narrow
Online (refer to section printer) or 136 (wide printer)
4.2) characters, Hex Dump and some
Setup
1 2 3 4
technical menu settings.
Function keys 1 and 2 Showon The Display shows values for print
Online (refer to section head distance, termperature and
4.3) function.
Setup
1 2 3 4
Online and function Testmode with Testmode like above; additional are
Online key 4 Showon values for print head distance,
termperature and function shown.
Setup
1 2 3 4
Function keys 1, 2 and AGA test This mode is used for checking the
Online additional 4 after is (refer to section function of the AGA feature.
displayed 4.4)
Setup
1 2 3 4
Function key 1, 4 and Bootmode You must enter this mode, if you want
Online Online to program flash rom. For details see
the reference manual on CD-ROM,
Setup
1 2 3 4 section Loading firmware.
Function key 1, 2, 3 Parallelity This test mode is used for checking

Online and Setup (refer to section and adjusting the parallelism of print
4.5) head and platen.
Setup
1 2 3 4
Setup Access to menu If the menu of the printer is locked,

Online you regain access to it. For details
see the reference manual on
Setup
1 2 3 4 CD-ROM, section The menu.
Function keys 1 to 4 Loading default all printer settings are reset to the
Online default values (except the Form
length setting in Testmode). For
Setup
1 2 3 4 details see the reference manual on
CD-ROM, section The menu.
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4.2
Testmode Various tests to check proper operation of the printer are available at any time. With
these tests it is possible to check the print quality, proper operation of the print head
and the mechanics, as well as efficient data transmission from the computer to the
printer. Furthermore, you may select settings to define the basic form length, to acti-
vate or deactivate the automatic print head gap function; there are also settings to
facilitate handling paper of complicated structure or poor quality and the parallel in-
terface. Finally, you can set line wrap and beep at paper end.
ASCII80 ASCII136 ASCII test with 80 or 136 characters per line

Back Next
Interface test
H-Dump
Back Next
Setting default form length and the Auto-

Forml AGA
matic Gap Adjustment for the print head
Back Next
Paphand CX-bid Settings to facilitate handling paper of poor

quality and the parallel interface
Back Next
Wrap Sound Setting line wrap and sound when paper

Back Next empty
Single Pap.back Activate/deactivate manual single sheet

feeder/Setting for printing on paper with
Back Next dark back
HvyForm To print copy paper

Back Next
SleepMod Reduces the electrical power consumption

Back Next of the printer in standby mode
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4.2.1
Rolling ASCII With the rolling ASCII test you can test whether your printer is functioning properly
(independently from your computer).
You can select either 80 or 136 characters per line. (For the narrow printer, only the
ASCII test with 80 characters per line is displayed.) You can interrupt the test if you
for example want to change the line density by pressing the Online key.
To exit the ASCII test, the printer must be turned off.
Example for an ASCII test

printout
If you selected a PS font, the printed length of the lines varies.
This test can also be used to determine and set the optimal print head gap (see the
reference manual on CD-ROM, section Setting the print head distance).
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4.2.2
Interface test With the interface test (Hex-Dump or H-Dump) you can check data transfer from
(Hex-Dump) computer to printer. The text which is being transmitted to the printer is printed in
two parts. In the left part the text is printed in hexadecimal format, and in the right in
ASCII format.
Hex-Dump mode can only be terminated by switching off the printer.
Example for a Hex-Dump

test printout
After the transmission you must switch the printer to Offline. Any remaining data
left in the interface buffer is then printed.
If you want to stop the Hex-Dump printout before switching off the printer, press the
key Online.
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4.2.3
Setting the Form length The Formlen function allows you to set the basic form length to meet your require-
(Formlen function) ments. 12 inches are usual in Europe, as opposed to 11 inches in the USA.
Put the printer into Testmode, press the key Next twice and select the Formlen
menu.
Possible settings: 12 inches or 11 inches

Formlen=12" *
Online
Default setting: 12 inches for 220240 V
Set < > Exit
printers
1 2 3 4 11 inches for 120 V
Setup
printers
The value defined here is set in all three menus and for all paper paths. The set-
ting made here is not changed by loading the default (factory) settings by pressing
all four function keys (see reference manual on CD-ROM, section Key functions
when turning on the printer).
Confirm your setting by pressing the key Set.
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Automatic Gap This function allows you to switch the Automatic Gap Adjustment (AGA) off or on.
Adjustment (AGA
function)
Select the AGA menu.
Possible settings: Off/once/always

AGA=always *
Online
Default setting: always
Set < > Exit
1 2 3 4
Setup
AGA= always: The printer checks the paper thickness:

after power-on
in single- sheet mode: every sheet
in fanfold paper mode: each time the paper path is changed and at paper end.
AGA= once: The printer checks the paper thickness only once after power-on for
each selected paper path and after paper end.
AGA= Off: selects manual gap adjustment; the value can be set for each paper
source and each of the 5 menus available.
Confirm the setting by pressing the key Set. The printer automatically leaves Test-
mode and assumes Online mode.
4.2.5
Paper handling The Paphand group of menus improves the possibilities for the trouble-free printing
(Paphand function) of paper with properties likely to cause problems (perforations etc.) or poor quality
paper.
Put the printer into Testmode and change to the parameter group Paphand CX-bid
by pressing the key Next three times. Select the Paphand menu.
4.2.5.1
Increasing the printhead Select the Head up menu.
gap (Head up)
2 Possible settings: On/Off
Head up=Off *
1 Online
Default setting: Off
Set < > Exit
6
2 1 2 3 4
Setup
3 5
If the parameter is set to On, the printhead gap increases during form feed and line
feed four lines before and after the Form separation perforation on the form
(= protected zone). The printhead gap is always increased during form feeding past the
Form separation perforation even when feeding takes place outside the protected zone.
1 Top edge of form

2 Paper transport strip
3 Bottom edge of form
4 Form separation perforation
5 Protected zone
6 Transport holes
Printing is possible in the protected area.
Confirm your settings by pressing the key Set.
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Paper width (Pagewid) Select the Pagewid menu.
Possible settings: From 20 to 136 in 1/10

Pagewid=136/10"*
Online
inch steps
Set < > Exit
Default setting: 136/10 inch
1 2 3 4 (136 characters at
Setup
10 characters/inch)
This parameter determines the actual paper width. If Head up = On, the print head
moves to the calculated centre of the paper during the time the paper is moving in
the protected zone. If Rightzo = On (see below), the print head moves out of the
perforation zone on the right as long as the paper is being transported.
Always set the Pagewid value slightly less than the actual paper width (e.g. for
paper suitable for printing up to 80 characters per line, use a value between 70 and
75).
Confirm your settings with the key Set and press the key Next to access the next
group of parameters.
4.2.5.3
Left-hand area (Leftzon) Select the Leftzon menu.
Possible settings: On/Off

Leftzon=Off *
Online
Set < > Exit
1 2 3 4
Setup
If the parameter is On, the printhead moves out of the form separation perforation
zone (area) on the left as long as the paper is being transported. The Pagewid set-
ting has no influence (see above).
Confirm your settings with the key Set.
4.2.5.4
Right-hand area (Rightzo) Select the Rightzo menu.

Rightzo=Off *
Online
Set < > Exit
1 2 3 4
Setup
If the parameter is On, the print head travels from the right-hand form separation
perforation area towards the centre of the paper while the paper is moving. The Pa-
gewid option must be correctly set in this case (see above).
If this parameter is On, the print head carriage travels to the calculated centre of
the form while the paper is loaded.
Confirm your setting with the key Set and press the key Next to access the next
group of parameters.
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Physical left margin Select the Physlm menu.
(Physlm)
Possible settings: 0 to 30 in 1/10 inch steps
Physlm= 0/10" *
Online
Default setting: 0/10 inch
Set < > Exit
1 2 3 4
Setup
Permanent (physical) setting of the left margin. This parameter cannot be changed
by emulation-dependent margin settings. Margin setting values entered by ESC se-
quences are added to the Physlm.
Note that this value is subtracted from the maximum printing width of 13.6 inches.
All parameters described in the Paphand group may also be defined via an ESC
sequence (see reference manual on CD-ROM, chapter Emulations or the Pro-
grammers Application Manual).
4.2.6
Bidirectional parallel This function sets the parallel interface of the printer to bidirectional mode (IEEE
interface 1284, Nibble mode).
(CX-bid function)
Put the printer into Testmode and change to the parameter group Paphand CX-bid
by pressing the key Next three times. Select the CX-bid menu.

CX-bid=On *
Online
Default setting: On
Set < > Exit
1 2 3 4
Setup
CX-bid = ON sets the parallel interface of the printer to bidirectional mode

(IEEE 1284).
CX-bid = OFF sets the interface to compatibility mode in order to ensure reliable
operation with special external boxes.
Confirm your settings by pressing the key Set. Change to the next parameter group
with the key Next.
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Line wrap (Wrap This function allows you to set a line wrap, if more characters than can be printed
function) per line are transmitted per line.
Select the Wrap menu.

Wrap=On *
Online
Default setting: On
Set < > Exit
1 2 3 4
Setup
Wrap = On: If more characters than can be printed are transmitted per line, the
characters which cannot be printed on this line are printed at the beginning of next
line.
Wrap = Off: If more characters than can be printed are transmitted per line, the
characters which cannot be printed on this line are cut off.
4.2.8
Beep at paper end If this function is activated, the printer generates a beep when paper is empty.
(Sound function)
Select the Sound menu.

Sound=On *
Online
Default setting: On
Set < > Exit
1 2 3 4
Setup
When Sound = On, a beep is generated every second to notify that paper is empty.
with the key Next.
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4.2.9
Deactivate single sheet Some printer models are designed for fanfold paper operation only and therefore do
feeder (Single function) not feature a single sheet feeder. To prevent erroneous selection of the single sheet
paper source, all sequences referring to the single sheet feeder can be deactivated
by setting the Single menu option to Off.
Select the Single menu.

Single=On *
Online
Default setting: On
Set < > Exit
1 2 3 4
Setup
Single = On is the default setting for printer models with single sheet function.
Single = Off must be selected for printer models without single sheet function.
This setting is not reset by loading the default factory settings.
4.2.10
Settings for paper with The function Pap.back allows printing on paper with a dark back.
dark back (Pap.back
function)
Possible settings: normal/dark

Pap.back=normal*
Online
Default setting: normal
Set < > Exit
1 2 3 4
Setup
Pap.back = normal is the standard for normal paper.

Pap.back = dark can be set to process paper with a grey back.
Paper with a completely black back side cannot be used if the ink is carbon-based.
However, the printer can handle aniline-based black paper (undefined colours).
with the key Next.
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4.2.11
Setting for printing You can use the HvyForm function to ensure that copy paper produces optimum
copy paper (HvyForm results even if it has a faint copying effect.
function)
HvyForm=Off *
Online
Set < > Exit
1 2 3 4
Setup
If you set HvyForm = ON, the printer prints the same line twice at double strike.
With the Copy Draft, NLQ and LQ print qualities, the line is printed twice, however,
at single strike.
4.2.12
Reduced power in The function SleepMod reduces the electric power consumption of the printer in
standby-mode standby-mode.

SleepMod=On *
Online
Default setting: On
Set < > Exit
1 2 3 4
Setup
SleepMod = On reduces the electric power consumption of the printer in standby

mode to 10 W.
SleepMod = Off ensures the first printing position even after longer printing pauses.
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Showon function Test functions, troubleshooting and maintenance
4.3
Showon function This function is used to check the values for print head distance, termperature and
function.
Display
aaaaa bb ccc ddd
eeeee Online
Setup
1 2 3 4
The meaning of the variables is:
aaaaa horizontal position of carriage; the value should be from 0 to approx.

1760.
bb check function of ribbon drive, carriage axle and carriage; the value
should be above 10.
ccc result of AGA measurement (e.g. a displayed value 18 represent a
normal thickness of a single paper)
ddd temperature of the print head; the value changes between 35 and
120C.
eeeee temperature control of CR motor; the value should be from 0 to 20 000.
A value of >20 000 will reduce print speed.
To exit the Showon function, the printer must be turned off.
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Test functions, troubleshooting and maintenance AGA test
4.4
AGA test This test is used for checking the function of the AGA feature.
After activating the AGA test the printer changes over to the rolling ASCII test. Se-
lect the parameter ASCII136 or ASCII80 in accordance with the paper inserted
(ASCII 136 is only displayed on the wide printer).
The printer changes to the Offline mode and various numbers appear in the top line
of the display. Press the Online key to start the test printout.
Example of a AGA test

printout
The following section does not describe the contents of the printout in detail but me-
rely explains the global meanings, or the limit values not reached or exceeded.
In this example, the line
lim[300mV] max[300mV] width[400ms] try dist
gives the following informations
lim[300mV] The value of the spurious pulses must be in a range from 1 to

15. The lower the value is, the better.
max[300mV] The value of the measuring pulses must be in a range from 1
to 15. The higher the value, the better.
The AGA measuring result is at its most reliable the greater
the difference between the lim- and max-values.
width[400ms] Active pulse width; the value must be greater than 6.
try Number of measurement attempts; several attempts indicate
that a fault may exit in the AGA feature.
dist Theoretical print head distance; measured values should not
differ substantially (18 is the approximate standard distance
for single-layer 80 g/m2 paper).
To exit the AGA test, switch the printer off.
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Parallelism Test functions, troubleshooting and maintenance
4.5
Parallelism This test mode is used for checking and adjusting the parallelism of print head and
platen.
Make sure that the ribbon cassette and paper is removed from the printer.
PARALLEL
xxx yyy Online
Setup
1 2 3 4
After activating the parallelism mode the printer measures first the distance on the
right side (yyy) than the distance on the left side (xxx).
If the difference between the right and the left measurement is 6, the result of the
parallelism measurement is correct and the display looks like above.
Press any key to exit the parallelism mode.
If the difference between the right and the left measurement is >= 12, the result of
the parallelism measurement is not correct. In the display appears:
PARALLEL ???
xxx yyy Online
Setup
1 2 3 4
In this case you must adjust the adjusting lever (item 40, page 6-4) at the right side
wall.
If the value yyy is higher as the value xxx: turn the adjusting lever to the rear.
If the value yyy is lower as the value xxx: turn the adusting lever to the front.
Press any key, the printer measures the parallelism again.
You must repeat this procedure, until the questionmarks behind PARALLEL
disappear. Now the parallelism is established.
Press any key to exit the parallelism mode.
Ensure that the adjusting lever is not too far forward as the AGA measuring point
can otherwise not be found.
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Test functions, troubleshooting and maintenance Troubleshooting
4.6
Troubleshooting Many of the faults and problems which may occur while using the printer are minor
problems which you can solve yourself. The following chapter should help you to di-
stinguish between a simple operating error and a major malfunction.
This chapter provides information on the rectification of faults without the assistance
of specially trained personnel. Follow the advice and tips in this chapter if your prin-
ter is not working correctly.
Important notes on the care and maintenance of your printer can be found at the
end of this chapter.
The display remains dark The printer is switched on, but nothing happens (nothing is displayed, no noise).
Switch off the printer and proceed as follows:
1. Check that the power plug is correctly connected to the socket on the
printer.
2. Check that the power plug is seated properly in the wall socket.
3. Switch on the printer again. If the printer is now connected correctly then the LED
for the selected sheet feeder lights up, Online is shown on the display and the
print head moves to the start position.
If these steps do not eliminate the fault:

Replace the power cord and repeat step 3.
Check that power flows at the socket e.g. using a desk lamp, if necessary use a
different socket and repeat step 3.
Contact your dealer if the printer cannot be powered up.
STOP
Do not attempt to open the printer. You might suffer an electric shock.
The display is lit, but the 1. Check that the printer is Online. If the displays shows Offline, then
printer does not print press the key Online. Try to print again.
2. Check the connection from the printer to the computer (interface cable).
Check that the interface cable is properly connected to the computer and to the
printer.
Check that it is the correct interface cable for your printer. Information on the
interface is located in the section Connecting the printer and in chapter Interfaces
of the reference manual on CD-ROM.
Check that the printer is properly adapted to the computer (configured). Refer to
the reference manual on CD-ROM, chapter Operation. Check the parameter set in
the Setup menu under I/O (serial/parallel) and if necessary correct it.
3. Check that paper is inserted and loaded. Refer to the reference manual on CD-
ROM, section Loading paper.
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Problems with the paper The paper is not fed in.

feed
1. Check that the display shows the correct paperway, if necessary select the
correct paperway (single sheet or fanfold) with the key Paper. See the reference
manual on CD-ROM, section Changing the paper type.
2. Make sure that the paper guide is correctly adjusted at the side.
3. When using single sheets, push the paper fully into the paper feed.
When having torn off the fanfold paper and after switching over from fanfold paper
to single sheets, the fanfold paper moves to the park position.
4. Check that the fanfold paper is in the park position when you insert a single
sheet. This means the fanfold paper should not be loaded (pulled in). To check
this, raise the guide of the single sheet feeder.
If necessary, drive the remaining paper manually to the park position with the key .
Paper jam (fanfold paper) Open the top cover. If a paper jam should occur, then remove the jammed paper by
tearing it off at the tear off edge (the tear off edge is located at the outfeed for the
fanfold paper).
Press the key to transport the paper backwards (substitutes manual knob). You
may support the paper return feed by cautiously pulling the paper in the correct di-
rection.
Before you replace the fanfold paper, refer to the instructions in the section Loading
paper of the reference manual on CD-ROM.
You should pay special attention to the following points:

Insert the paper straight.
After inserting the paper, close the tractors.
Adjust the tractors, the paper should be positioned in the tractors straight but
without tension.
Adjust the print head gap to the paper thickness (multiple forms, etc.).
Clean upper friction (see section Care and Maintenance of the reference
manual on CD-ROM).
Paper jam (single sheets) Open the top cover and remove the paper manually or with the functions LF (line
feed)/FF (form feed) in Offline mode from the printer.
Before you replace the single sheet, refer to the instructions in the section Loading
paper single sheets of the reference manual on CD-ROM.
Pay attention to the following points:

Set single sheet feed to the corresponding paper width.
Insert the paper straight as far as possible.
Adjust the print head gap to the paper thickness (multiple forms, etc.).
Paper does not move to It is only possible to tear off when fanfold paper is used, refer to the section Moving
tear off position paper to the tear position of the reference manual on CD-ROM.
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Problems with the print
quality
Print is too pale 1. The print head to platen gap is not correctly set, refer to the reference manual on
CD-ROM, section Setting the print head gap.
For printers with the AGA = ON:
Enter a correction value in a range from 0 to -10. See the reference manual on
2. The ribbon is used up or the ribbon cassette is not correctly fitted. Refer to the
reference manual on CD-ROM, section Changing the ribbon cassette.
Smudged print 1. The ribbon is damaged (e.g. frayed). Change the ribbon as described in the
reference manual on CD-ROM, section Changing the ribbon cassette.
2. The print head gap is too small, increase the gap. See the reference manual on
For printers with the AGA = ON:
Enter a correction value in a range from 0 to -10. See the reference manual on
Prints undefined 1. Check that the interface plug is correctly connected to the computer and to the
characters printer.
2. Check that the proper emulation and the correct character set (country, CG table
or character set) is selected in the Setup menu.
3. Check the length of the interface cable (see the reference manual on CD-ROM,
chapter Technical specifications).
The first line is not Check the function FormAdj. Refer to the reference manual on CD-ROM, chapter
completely printed out at The menu, section Menu description table and chapter Operation, section Setting
the top the first printing line.
Dots within characters are 1. Check whether the ribbon is damaged, if necessary replace it (see the reference
missing manual on CD-ROM, section Changing the ribbon cassette).
2. Set the correct print head gap.
3. Check whether the platen is damaged.
4. Check whether the print head is damaged.
In case of points 3 or 4, please contact your dealer.

Please use original ribbon cassettes only.
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4.6.2
Error messages via the
display
Load paper from ... The paper has run out during operation. The printer has been switched on, but no
paper has been inserted. Insert paper in the active sheet feeder.
The paper is not fed past the light barrier.
Place the paper more to the left.
Printhead hot The printer prints at lower speed, no action required. When this message comes up
even in a cold printer, please contact your dealer.
Parity Error Transmission error from computer to printer via the optional serial interface
Compare the interface configuration of your printer with the settings of your com-
puter (protocol).
Check the cable, if necessary replace it.
The cable exceeds the maximum allowed length.
Frame Error Transmission error (serial interface)

Compare the format setting of your printer with the setting of your computer.
Check the permissible cable length.
See parity error.
Hardware Alarm Try switching off and on. Note down the display message. For further details refer to
section 4.6.4, Display Message Hardware Alarm.
Overrun Error Received data which has not yet been printed is overwritten with new data.
Check that the correct busy protocol (e.g. XON XOFF) is set in the menu Serial
interface, protocol.
Check the interface cable (see the reference manual on CD-ROM, section Con-
necting the printer to the computer and chapter Interfaces).
Eject Error The printer cannot eject the paper or cannot place the paper in the park position.
Check the following:
Whether the paper path is blocked by a foreign object.
Whether the paper is damaged.
Whether the upper friction is down and clicked into place.
Whether the print head gap is too small.
Load Error The printer cannot feed in the loaded paper, check the following:
Whether the paper path is blocked by a foreign object.
Whether the paper is damaged.
Whether the tractors are closed and locked.
Whether the paper is too tight or loose.
Whether the paper is within the specified range.
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4.6.3
Additional display These are not error messages, they give operating instructions and information
messages from the printer to the user.
Press any key To proceed press any key.
Loading Default The factory-set parameters are loaded and are written into all menus.
Only available in Epson Functions which have no meaning in this emulation have been selected.
mode
For this function please switch to the appropriate emulation in the menu.
Park position You are informed when the fanfold paper is in the park position.
Tear paper off Note for the operator to tear off the paper automatically positioned at the tear off
edge.
Load paper from single Paper is not available in the selected paper path. Data is in the interface
receiver buffer.
Remove paper in xxx The paper path has been changed (xxx indicates the paper path).
Please remove any remaining paper in the printer manually.
Check ribbon Check the following:
Is the ribbon worn out or damaged?

Is the ribbon cassette difficult to move or blocked?
Is the carriage shaft dirty?
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Display Message To analyse failures much more easier, an extended failure report has been imple-
Hardware Alarm mented. The messages described below will only occur in Hardware Alarm state.
STOP
If this message occures the printer must be repaired before switching on again.
Please take care about the fact that in Hardware Alarm state the power voltage is
switched off to avoid further damages.
The display message toggle between Hardware Alarm and a window which shows
different numbers.
Horizont. pos. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
Line 1 a a a a a_ _b b - c c c c d d d
Line 2 e e e f f f g g g h h h h h
Line 1, Pos 1 to 5: aaaaa = actual horizonat position of print head

Line 1, Pos 6: space
Line 1, Pos 7 to 8: bb = check function of ribbon drive, carriage axle and carriage.
The value should be between 30 and 50. The higher the value,
the better. (A value of 0 switch the printer to OFFLINE and
display check Ribbon but produce no HW-Alarm).
Line 1, Pos 9: slash
Line 1, Pos 10 to 13: cccc = result of AGA measurement (e.g.: a displayed value
18 represent a normal thickness of a single sheet paper.)
Line 1, Pos 14 to 16: ddd = in HW-Alarm condition the very right value must be
a zero.
Line 2, Pos 1 to 3: eee: 1 = cut task active
8 = FAW (carriage) is blocked in very left position
Line 2, Pos 4 to 6: fff: 1 = Bell active
2 = free
4 = paper movement active
8 = Tear / View from ESC Seq. active
16 = paper load active
32 = paper eject active
64 = Tear or View (general) active
Line 2, Pos 7 to 9: ggg: 1 = horizontal task active
2 = horizontal task, motor is accelerating
4 = horizontal task, motor break on
8 = vertical movement active
16 = free
32 = FAW (motor function select) active
64 = free
128 = Adjustment print head distance (AGA) active
Line 2, Pos 10 to 11: space
Line 2, Pos 12 to 16: hhhhh = desired position of print head
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The desired and the actual position should be identical or close together. By moving
the printhead the function of the horizontal timing belt can be tested (value of actual
position is changing).
The Task Control Codes for eee, fff and ggg may occur as combinations for each
section.
Example: ggg display code 160
Meaning: AGA adjustment (128) and FAW (32) is active

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Maintenance Test functions, troubleshooting and maintenance
4.7
Maintenance The printer is designed to operate with minimal maintenance. It is recommended to
check the ribbon from time to time and to clean the platen.
Preventive maintenance is not necessary.
STOP
Before cleaning, turn off the printer and disconnect the power cable.
STOP
Do not oil or grease the printer, especially the sliderails and shafts.
4.7.1
Replacing the fuse
The printer is provided with a power supply
fuse which is accessible directly from the
outside.
Open the small compartment below the po-

wer supply connector with a screwdriver
and pull out the compartment completely.
Remove the defective fuse and replace it
by a new fuse of the same type.
The fuse ratings are specified on the prin-

ter type plate which is mounted above the
power connector on the rear:
T2,5AH/250V
4.7.2
Cleaning the housing Clean the printer housing with mild detergent (or a plastic cleaning agent) and a soft
lint-free cloth.
STOP
Do not use abrasive cleaners. Never use solvents.
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Test functions, troubleshooting and maintenance Maintenance
4.7.3
Cleaning the interior Remove paper and dust (ribbon deposits) with a soft brush.
Check that any paper has been removed from the tractors.
4.7.4
Platen
Remove the ribbon. Carefully clean the platen with platen roller cleaner (available
from dealers).
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4.7.5
Ribbon Check whether the ribbon is worn or damaged. The ribbon must be replaced if it is
frayed, see reference manual on CD-ROM, section Changing the ribbon cassette.
The service life of the ribbon is 3,5 million characters for the T2150 and T2150S prin-
ters, 5 million characters for the T2250 printer and 10 million characters using the
ribbon of the T2255 printer.
4.7.6
Upper friction
Clean the rollers of the upper friction as necessary with a mild cleaning agent and a
soft, lint-free cloth.
4.7.7
Carriage shafts
STOP
Carriage shafts must not be greased; otherwise damage will occur on the printer.
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Test functions, troubleshooting and maintenance Lubrication
4.8
Lubrication Lubricate the follwing positions only when replacing the respective parts.
A Bores E Pin for spreader gear

B Pin for toothed wheel F Shell (2x)
C Pins G Running surface (3x)
D Cam on switching axle H Groove
Lubricate all greasing positions with Polylub GLY 801 (Mat. no. 2450).
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Instructions for disassembly and assembly
5 Instructions for disassembly and assembly

This chapter provides the necessary information on disassembly and assembly* of
the different printer components and elements.
STOP
Caution: Switch off the printer and remove the power cord.
STOP
Attention: Give special attention on how the printer parts were mounted before.
Avoid touching the electronic components unless you are discharged on a protecti-
ve ground.
Suggested tools
Hook: 395 850

Phillips screwdriver medium
Screwdriver small
Flat-nosed pliers
When left and right are mentioned in the text, this refers to the printer as seen
from the front.
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Replacing the casing parts Instructions for disassembly and assembly
5.1
Replacing the
casing parts
5.1.1
Replacing the upper Remove the front cover.
part of casing
Remove the bottom cover tractor 1.
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Instructions for disassembly and assembly Replacing the casing parts
Remove the upper cover rear.
Remove the rear cover.
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Use a screwdriver to unlock the casing aperture as shown in the illustration and
remove it.
Use a screwdriver to unlock the panel as shown in the illustration and carefully
remove it.
Be carefull while doing the above mentioned step. You may damage the panel
cable.
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Open the cable clamp A.

Disconnect the panel cable by pulling it out of plug B.
Use a screwdriver to unlock the upper casing as shown in the illustration, tilt it in an
angle of approx. 45 degrees to the rear, lift it upward and remove it.
Be careful about the panel cable.
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5.1.2
Replacing the lower Remove the upper part of the casing (see section 5.1.1).
part of casing Release the four rubber snaps (suspension) A of the print module, using special
tool Hook (position also see page 5-7).
Remove the ESD connections right hand B and left hand C.
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Press the connector together and unplug the cable A.
Lift the whole printer mechanic with both hands straight upward and put it carefully
on a stable place.
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Replacing the print head Instructions for disassembly and assembly
5.2
Replacing the print Remove the upper part of the casing (see section 5.1.1).
head Move the carriage A to the left.
Remove the ribbon cassette.
Lift the flap B.
Loosen the clip C at the print head D. Press the left shank of the clips inwards.
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Instructions for disassembly and assembly Replacing the print head
Pull out the printhead carefully.
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Replacing the flap Instructions for disassembly and assembly
5.3
Replacing the flap Remove the upper part of the casing (see section 5.1.1).
Turn the flap A upwards to a vertical position beyond the snap point and pull off.
Be careful with the foils of the flap; if they are damaged, the paper feed may be
disturbed.
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Instructions for disassembly and assembly Replacing the electronic components
5.4
Replacing the
electronic
components
5.4.1
Replacing the main Remove the casing parts (see section 5.1).
controller board Press the two latches A of the cover controller casing inwards.
(incl. casing)
Lift the cover controller casing and press at point B inwards. Remove the casing
carefully to the left.
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Unplug the six connectors (cable CR-motor A, cable sensor PE B, Printhead cable
C [2x], cable FAW motor D, cable LF motor E, cable sensor HP F and cable
panel G).
F
G E
D
A
B
C
5.4.2
Replacing the power Remove the casing parts (see section 5.1).
supply Remove the main controller board (see section 5.4.1).
Unplug the connector A (cable controller) and B (cable power connection).
A B
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Instructions for disassembly and assembly Replacing the electronic components
Unplug the connectors C (2x, cable power switch).

Screw out the grounding wire cable D with a phillips screwdriver.
Loosen the retaining clips carefully with a flat-nosed pliers and remove the power
supply.
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Replacing the electronic components Instructions for disassembly and assembly
5.4.3
Replacing the panel
board Remove the panel (see section 5.1.1).
Use a screwdriver to unlock the two noses A and remove panel board.
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Instructions for disassembly and assembly Replacing the FAW motor
5.5
Replacing the Remove the casing parts (see section 5.1).
FAW motor Remove the main controller board (incl. casing, see section 5.4.1).
Remove the cable shield A.
Press the seesaw B together at its axis C, move the top to the left and release the
two clips D. Remove the seesaw B.
B D
A
C D
Turn the FAW motor clockwise and remove it.
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Replacing the paper transport motor Instructions for disassembly and assembly
5.6
Replacing the paper Remove the casing parts (see section 5.1).
transport motor Remove the main controller board (incl. casing, see section 5.4.1).
Remove the screws A of the paper transport motor B and remove it.
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Instructions for disassembly and assembly Replacing incremental strip
5.7
Replacing Remove the casing parts (see section 5.1).
incremental strip Remove the print head (see section 5.2).
Unhook the incremental strip on the right side.
Guide a small srewdriver into the hole A and press to the left. Remove the
incremental strip to the left.
When installing the incremental strip make sure that the long empty section B is po-
sitioned lefthand.
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Replacing the AGA sensor Instructions for disassembly and assembly
5.8
Replacing the AGA Remove the casing parts (see section 5.1).
sensor Remove the print head (see section 5.2).
Press on the back side of the AGA sensor case A carefully with an srewdriver and
remove it by pulling up.
Disconnect the AGA sensor cable B.
When installing, position the AGA sensor in its case and press it down.
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Instructions for disassembly and assembly Replacing timing station sensor
5.9
Replacing timing Remove the casing parts (see section 5.1).
station sensor Remove the print head (see section 5.2).
Remove the incremental strip (see section 5.7).
Remove the sensor holder A by pressing inwards the nose B and pulling upwards.
Disconnect the timing station sensor cable C and remove the timing station
sensor D.
When installing the timing station sensor, make sure that the cable is connected
correctly: contact side facing rear part of printer.
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Replacing the home position sensor Instructions for disassembly and assembly
5.10
Replacing the home Remove the part of the casing (see section 5.1.1).
position sensor Remove the main controller board (incl. casing, see section 5.4.1).
Remove the home position sensor A by pressing catch B with a screwdriver.
When installing the home position sensor, make sure that the cable is connected
correctly: contact side facing left side plate of the printer.
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Instructions for disassembly and assembly Replacing the printhead cable
5.11
printhead cable Remove the main controller board (incl. casing, see section 5.4.1).
Remove the AGA and timing station sensor (see section 5.8 and 5.9).
Remove the ribbon drive (see section 5.12)
Remove the carriage motor (see section 5.14).
Move the carriage to the left.
Remove the transparent cable holder A.
Use a screwdriver to release the cable holder B from the two noses and move it to
the left.
Remove the cable holder C in the carriage.
Remove the printhead cable D.
Take care of the isolation shield E.
E
C
D
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Replacing the ribbon drive Instructions for disassembly and assembly
5.12
ribbon drive Remove the ribbon cassette.
Lift the flap (see section 5.2).
Unlock the torsion spring A and remove it.
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Caution! When inserting the spring observe the following: the short side of the
spring must lie on the bottom facing to the right side.
Push the key B in direction to the printer front and remove it.
Turn the ribbon drive C to the left to loosen the toothed belt D.
B
C
Twist out the ribbon drive C by lifting it slightly up from the bottom.
Remove the toothed belt on the left side from the motor guide E, push it through the
left side plate, release the belt clamp at the carriage and remove the ribbon drive C.
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Instructions for disassembly and assembly Replacing the carriage
5.13
carriage Remove the main controller board (incl. casing, see section 5.4.1).
Remove the AGA and timing station sensor (see section 5.8 and 5.9).
Remove the printhead cable (see section 5.11).
Remove the ribbon drive (see section 5.12)
Remove the carriage motor (see section 5.14).
Push the front carriage shaft A from the snap arrest B. Pull the front carriage shaft
out to the right and remove it.
STOP
Caution! The ground spring is sharp.
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Replacing the carriage Instructions for disassembly and assembly
Unhook the spring bar C on the right side plate and remove it. Turn the adjusting
lever D until the two noses face the slots and remove it.
Pull the carriage shaft E first to the right, lift it at the left side and pull it out of
carriage F.
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Instructions for disassembly and assembly Replacing the carriage motor
5.14
carriage motor Remove the ribbon cassette and the print head (see section 5.2).
Remove the main controller board (incl. casing, see section 5.4.1).
Remove the ribbon drive (see section 5.12).
Remove the motor A by pulling it to the left.
When installing the motor, give special attention that the motor cable points to the
right side plate (see also figure).
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Replacing the printing bar Instructions for disassembly and assembly
5.15
printing bar Remove the flap (see section 5.3).
Use a screwdriver to release the clamp A on the right side of the printing bar B.
Remove the printing bar B slightly forward and then to the right out of the left
holder. Remove the corners C.
Remove the bearing D.
A
C
C
D
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Instructions for disassembly and assembly Replacing the PE sensor
5.16
Replacing the Remove the casing parts (see section 5.1.1 and 5.1.2).
PE sensor Remove the main controller board (incl. casing, see section 5.4.1).
Remove the flap (see section 5.3).
Remove the printing bar (see section 5.13).
Take out the PE sensor A upward.
Make sure when assembling that the cable B is properly in place.
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Replacing the Friction Drive Instructions for disassembly and assembly
5.17
Replacing the
Friction Drive
5.17.1
Replacing the friction Remove the casing parts (see section 5.1).
drive shaft front Remove the print head (see section 5.2).
Remove the carriage (see section 5.13).
Remove the PE sensor (see section 5.16).
Release the three/four (narrow/wide printer) clips A and remove the friction drive
shaft front B.
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Instructions for disassembly and assembly Replacing the Friction Drive
5.17.2
Replacing the lower
friction Remove the two/three (narrow/wide printer) springs C.
Pull each of the two/three (narrow/wide printer) latches D forward and remove it by
pulling up. Start on the right end.
Remove the two/three (narrow/wide printer) roller springs E and the friction axles F.
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Replacing the tractor Instructions for disassembly and assembly
5.18
tractor Unlock the tractors and pull them as soon as possible to the left.
Press the holder B on the right side back slightly and move the shaft A upwards.
To take out the shaft A, pull it to the right.
STOP
Caution! The ground spring is sharp.
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Instructions for disassembly and assembly Replacing the tractor
Release the circlip C at the right side.

Press the holder E on the right side back slightly and move the shaft D upwards.
To take out the shaft D and the tractors, first move the shaft to the right, then
remove it.
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Replacing the switch paper guide Instructions for disassembly and assembly
5.19
switch paper guide Remove Main Controller Board (incl. casing, see section 5.4.1).
Remove the tractor (see section 5.18).

Use the special tool Hook to release the axle A of the switch paper guide B.
B
Use a flat nosed pliers to pull out the axis of the switch paper guide (through the
sidewall right hand).
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Instructions for disassembly and assembly Replacing the paper transport
5.20
Replacing the paper
transport
STOP
Make sure that the position of the push bar selected paper path is not Tractor 2.
5.20.1
Replacing the paper Remove the casing parts (see section 5.1).
guide Remove the print head (see section 5.2).
Remove the carriage (see section 5.13).
If you move the carriage to the left side as far as it will go, remove the print head
and the ribbon guide, it is not necessary to remove the carriage and the carriage
shaft.

Remove the PE sensor (see section 5.16).
Use a screwdriver to unlock the paper guide A at the right side.
Move the paper guide upwards and remove it.
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Replacing the paper transport Instructions for disassembly and assembly
5.20.2
Replacing driving
shaft Unlock driving shaft B by pressing the holer C.
Move the driving shaft B first to the right, then remove it.
Make sure that the position of the push bar selected paper path is not Tractor 2.
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Instructions for disassembly and assembly Replacing the side plates
5.21
Replacing the side
plates
Make sure that the position of the push bar selected paper path is set to positi-
on 6 (ASF-F or Single, for details refer to section 3.2.3).
5.21.1
Replacing the left side Remove all parts as described in 5.1 to 5.20.
plate (with FAW) Press holder A and at the same time unlock tongue A by pulling out of holder A.
STOP
Caution! The holders should be pressed at their ends. Do not press too heavily
because they could break.
Repeat this procedure with holders B and C.

Remove the left side plate with FAW and gears.
A
A
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Replacing the side plates Instructions for disassembly and assembly
5.21.2
Replacing the right side Remove all parts as described in 5.1 to 5.20.
plate Press the three holders as described in section 5.21.1 and remove the right side
plate.
STOP
Caution! The holders should be pressed at their ends. Do not press too heavily
because they could break.
5.21.3
Replacing the proof Pull the proof spring A (item 75) out of the spring case B in the direction shown in
spring the picture below using flat nose pliers until it slips out of the case.
When you reassemble the proof spring, it is recommended to use a new spring
which is part of a new spare part set, in order to improve the function of the auto-
matically paperpath selection.
The spare part set contains two proof springs, two screws and four disks.
Place two disks on each screw and then fix the proof spring item 75 inside the
spring holding case. The necessary holes are provided and must not be drilled.
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Instructions for disassembly and assembly Assembling the FAW
5.22
Assembling the Place the empty left side plate so that the outside faces down and the bottom edge
FAW towards you.
Insert the toothed wheel A (item 96) positioned under the push bar.
If necessary, attach the slide FAW B (item 71) and the position ruler C (item 95) to
the push bar D (item 70).
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Assembling the FAW Instructions for disassembly and assembly
Position the gear shaft rear E (item 81) in the location provided in the side plate in
such a way that the ring with the pins points toward you and the curve of the
semidisc points to the right. In addition, the straight side of the semidisc must be at
an angle of 90 degrees to the side plate. The gear shaft rear is not fastened. Mount
the toothed wheel 1 (item 76) and 2 (item 77). Ensure that the position of the gear
shaft E remains unchanged.
E 1 2
Insert the push bar D (item 70) vertically in such a way that the recess 1 on the
push bar engages with the guide provided in the side plate 2. For this purpose, the
mark for position 1 (see also page 3-3, upper drawing) must be at about 3 mm to
the left of the mark on the side plate. Take care not to move or turn the gear shaft
rear E. Then slide the push bar into position 1.
Insert the gear shaft front F in such a way that the ring with the pins points away
from you and the semidisc towards you. The curve of the semidisc must point to
the right, the straight side to the left at an angle of 90 to the side plate. The gear
shaft front is not fastened, either.
D E
2 1
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Instructions for disassembly and assembly Assembling the FAW
Press the gear shaft front F down and slide the push bar D into position 6. This will
fasten the gear shaft rear E and the gear shaft front F. Make sure that the straight
sides of the semidiscs of both shafts point to the same direction and continue to be
at an angle of 90 to the side plate.
D E
Finally, mount the transverse connection plate (item 52a) and complete the left side
plate.
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6 Spare parts and schematics

6.1
Printer The spare parts lists show:
1. The position of the part in the explosion drawing (item).
2. The name of the part.
3. The part number and the printer type where it belongs to;
first column = narrow printer
second column = wide printer
X in second and/or third column means, part is the same like in the first column
4. The classification of parts.
A B C D E
factory repair only
depot repair
standardized parts _ C-parts
printer specific parts
recommended spare parts
5. The quantity used in printer
When ordering parts it is essential to specify a part number and designation.
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6.1.1
Housing/Panel
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Part no. Part no. Part no.

T2150 T2250 T2150S
Item Name narrow printer wide printer cutter version Class Qty.
1 Casing, upper 062 209 062 224 062 235 B 1

2 Casing below 062 206 062 221 062 206 B 1
3 Upper cover rear incl. item 4 062 203 062 218 B 1
3 Upper cover rear for cut printers only 062 358 B 1
incl 2times paper guide
(without drawing)
4 Cover II, tear edge 061 229 060 439 B 1
5 Cover rear 062 210 062 225 062 210 B 1
6 Cover front, cpl. 061 933 061 932 061 933 B 1
7 Paper guide tractor 1 062 207 062 222 062 207 B 1
8 Panel cpl. 061 934 061 935 061 934 A/B 1
9 Casing aperture 062 200 X X B 1
11 Foil manual paper tray 060 322 060 323 060 322 B 1
12 Push push snapper 716 227 X X B 1
13 Foot 052 025 X X B 4
14 ESD connection, LH 060 415 060 284 060 415 B 1
15 ESD connection, RH 060 416 X X B 1
16 Shield casing power 060 283 X X B 1
17 Power switch 710 330 X X A/C 1
18 Suspension 060 496 X X B 4
19 Power connection 047 892 X X B 1
19a Fuse, main, 2,5 A HT ker 5x20 710 405 X X A/B/C 1
20 Power unit switchable 120-230 V 448 473 X X A/B/D 1
22 Screw M4x8 707 482 X X C 1
23 Washer A4,3 706 428 X X C 1
24 Panel cable 047 866 X X A/B 1
25 Paper support rear 062 217 X X B 1
26 Rubber button 2 times 716 179 X X B 1
27 Rubber button 4 times 707 109 X X B 1
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X = same part no. like in first column
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28 Print head NDK 9/24 455 400 X X A/B/E 1

29 Timing station kit, contains incremental 448 523 X X A/B 1
strip and sensor
30 Head connection cpl. (see 6.2.7) 060 479 060 478 060 479 A/B 1
31 Sensor AGA cpl. 060 480 X X A/B 1
32 Carriage cpl. 060 486 X X A/B 1
33 Clamp (toothed belt) 052 021 X X B 1
34 Key 052 011 X X B 1
35 Torsion spring 060 494 X X B 1
36 Spring bar 053 218 X X B 1
37 ESD, connection III 060 343 X X B 1
38 ESD, connection II 060 342 X X B 1
39 ESD, connection I 060 341 X X B 1
40 Adjusting lever 053 213 X X B 1
41 Side plate RH 060 203 X X B 1
42 Tractor shaft round D8 060 247 060 245 060 247 B 1
43 Tractor shaft square D6 060 246 060 244 060 246 B 1
44 Foil transverse connection plate 060 308 060 307 060 308 B 1
45 Circlip 5 706 176 X X C 3
46 Tractor set, LH, RH, support 060 487 X X A/B 1
47 Shaft switch paper guide 060 318 060 317 060 318 B 1
48 Switch paper guide 060 316 X X B 2/3
49 Bush switch paper guide 716 180 X X C 1
50 DC motor (CR) cpl. 061 439 X X A/B 1
51 Guide wheel toothed belt 461 662 X X B 1
52 Carriage shaft cpl. 060 484 060 485 060 484 A/B 1
52a Transverse connection plate 060 201 060 200 060 201 B 1
53 Ribbon drive with belt cpl. 460 299 460 211 460 299 A/B 1
54 ESD spring printing bar 061 065 X X B 2
55 Printing bar cpl. 054 609 054 772 054 609 B 1
56 Carriage shaft front 060 266 060 265 060 266 B 1
57 Flap mounted (upper friction) cpl. 460 542 460 543 461 554 A/B 1
58 Driving shaft cpl. 060 321 060 320 060 321 B 1
59 BG lower friction cpl. 060 495 054 737 060 495 B 1
60 Shaft front 052 215 052 053 060 215 B 1
61 Paper guide 060 303 060 302 060 303 B 1
62 Sensor PE 047 820 X X A/B 1
63 Shaft rear 052 278 052 275 052 278 B 1
64 Roller 054 057 X X B 4/6
65 Leaf spring 052 054 X X B 2/3
66 Straight pin 706 554 X X C 2/3
67 Incremental strip cpl. 180dpi part of item 29 X X
68 Clamp 052 051 X X B 1
69 Platen bearing 052 042 X X B 2
78 Toothed wheel Z40 060 404 X X B 1
79 Toothed wheel Z40 060 403 X X B 1
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General arrangement sheet 2
75c
75b
86b
91a
91a
86a
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70 Push bar FAW

71 Slide FAW
72 Toothed wheel Z84/10 060 311 X X B 2
73 BG switch lever seesaw cpl. 060 499 X X B 1
74 Toothed wheel Z24/16
75 Proof spring set 060 578 X X B 2
76 Toothed wheel Z40, FAW, rear
77 Toothed wheel Z40
80 Gear shaft front FAW
81 Gear shaft rear FAW
82 Toothed wheel Z24
83 Kit side plate LH, preassembled1 061 233 X X B 1
84 Kit Motor FAW 070 063 X X A/B 1
85 Sensor position ruler 047 823 X X A/B 1
86a Cable shield
87 Cable power unit - controller 047 961 047 705 047 961 A/B 1
88 Cover controller casing 060 360 X X B 1
89 Controller Kit incl. casing 070 003 070 003 070 004 A/B/D 1
91 Stepper motor (LF) cpl. 048 949 X X A/B 1
91a Screw EJOT PT K 40 x 10-1452
92 Guide LF motor 054 186 X X B 1
95 Position ruler
96 Toothed wheel Z30/45
1 incl. items 70, 71, 74, 75, 76, 77, 80, 81, 82, 91a, 95, 96
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Power supply
120/230 V 448 473
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6.1.5
Controller
FLASH version
180 dpi only

Printer type UCL Controller Firmware Contr. kit
T2150/2250 0 048 780 048 787 070 003
T2150S 0 048 780 048 788 070 004
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6.1.6
Panel board
(part of panel cpl., item 8, page 6-3)
Clamp panel cable

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face down
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6.1.7
Head connection cpl.
Narrow printer 060 479
Wide printer 060 478
X5
from controller
X6
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6.1.8
Recommended spare parts

T2150 T2250 T2150S
8 Panel cpl. 061 934 061 935 061 934 A/B 1

17 Power switch 710 330 X X A/C 1
19a Fuse, main, 2,5 A HT ker 5x20 710 405 X X A/B/C 1
20 Power unit switchable 120/230 V 448 473 X X A/B/D 1
24 Panel cable 447 866 X X A/B 1
28 Print head NDK 9/24 455 400 X X A/B/E 1
29 Timing station kit, contains incremental 448 523 X X A/B 1
strip and sensor
30 Head connection cpl. 060 479 060 478 060 479 A/B 1
31 Sensor AGA cpl. 060 480 X X A/B 1
32 Carriage cpl. 060 486 X X A/B 1
46 Tractor set, LH, RH, support 060 487 X X A/B 1
50 DC motor (CR) cpl. 061 439 X X A/B 1
52 Carriage shaft cpl. 060 484 060 485 060 484 A/B 1
53 Ribbon drive with belt cpl. 460 299 460 211 460 299 A/B 1
57 Flap mounted (upper friction) cpl. 460 542 460 543 461 554 A/B 1
62 Sensor PE 047 820 X X A/B 1
84 Kit Motor FAW 070 063 X X A/B 1
85 Sensor position ruler 047 823 X X A/B 1
87 Cable power unit - controller 047 961 047 705 047 961 A/B 1
89 Controller Kit incl. casing 070 003 070 003 070 004 A/B/D 1
91 Stepper motor (LF) cpl. 048 949 X X A/B 1
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6.2
Optional Tractor 2/3
6.2.1
Preparing the printer Select the Tractor2 parameter with the paper path quick selection feature (see
Reference Manual Paper path quick selection), in the Setup menu of the printer
(see Reference Manual, chapter The menu) or via an application program.
6.2.2
Installing the tractor 2
Raise the front cover.

Installation must be performed with the gear on the tractor on the left side.
Insert the tractor 2 with the pins on the left and right in parallel to the stop into the
guides provided on the printer.
Press the tractor down until the front pins click into place on the left and right.
Loading paper is described in the Reference Manual, chapter Loading

paper.
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6.2.3
Installing the tractor 3
Raise the rear cover so that it is aligned with the printer top side and remove it.
Installation must be performed with the gear on the tractor on the left side (viewed
from the front side of the printer).
Insert the tractor 3 with the pins on the left and right in parallel to the stop into the
guides provided on the printer.
Press the tractor down until the rear pins click into place on the left and right.
Loading paper is described in the Reference Manual, chapter Loading

paper.
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Spare parts and schematics Optional Tractor 2/3
6.2.4
Continuous paper, tractor 2/tractor 3, single-layer
Paper width 76 to 406 mm
Continuous paper, tractor 2/tractor 3, multi-layer (to be tested individually!)
Copies 1+6
Weight of the last sheet 45 to 65 g/m2
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Optional Tractor 2/3 Spare parts and schematics
6.2.5
Spare parts
T2150
Item Name T2150S T2250 Class. Qty.
1 Tractor set cpl. 060 487 X B 1

2 Toothed wheel Z40 060 407 X B 1
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Spare parts and schematics Optional automatic sheet feeder front (ASF-F)
6.3
Optional automatic sheet
feeder front (ASF-F)
6.3.1
Preparing the printer Switch the printer on. Enter setup mode, select the PapOpt menu option and acti-
vate the ASF-F parameter. Subsequently select the ASF-F either in setup mode
(see Reference Manual, chapter The menu) or via the paper source quick selection
function (see Reference Manual, chapter Paper path quick selection) or via an app-
lication program.
Activating ASF-F in the PapOpt menu will deactivate both paper paths Single and
Trac2 at the same time and it will no longer be possible to select them with the paper
path quick selection function. If the ASF-F is deinstalled in the PapOpt menu, the prin-
ter will reactivate the Single paper path automatically, leaving Trac2 deactivated.
6.3.2
Installing the ASF-F
Insert the two paper support brackets (1) into the openings provided in the paper
guides.
Mount the paper support(s) to the holder (the narrow printer is provided with one,
the wide printer with two paper supports).
Remove the front cover, raising it as shown in the figure (1), then lift it out of the
recess (2) on the left (viewed from the front of the printer), pulling it towards the left
(3) to remove it.
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Insert the front cover supplied with the ASF-F in reverse sequence of steps.
Insert the single sheet feeder with the pins on the left and right in parallel to the stop
into the guides provided on the printer.
Press the single sheet feeder down on the left and right until the front pins click into
place on the left and right.
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6.3.3
Single sheet, ASF-F, single-layer
Single sheet, ASF-F, multi-layer (to be tested individually!)
Copies 1+3
Weight of the last sheet 50 to 60 g/m2
Envelopes
Width 100 to 365 mm
Length 100 to 305 mm
Thickness 0.32 mm
Paper capacity max. 50 sheets 80 g/m2
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6.3.4
Spare parts
15
6
2
23
11 25
24 10
3 8
7
23
19 5
22
13
1
12
16
25
20
18
9
14 21
17
25
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T2150 T2250
Item Name Part no. Part no. Class. Qty.
ASF-F complete 061798 061797 B 1

9 Casing, left 062269 X B 1
10 Casing, right 062270 X B 1
15 Friction roller 053852 X B 2
17 Toothed wheel m=0,75; Z=34 060377 X B 1
21 Paper guide 062217 X B 1
22 Paper guide extension 062275 X B 1
24 Leaf spring 060497 X B 2
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6.4
Optional automatic sheet
feeder rear (ASF-R)
6.4.1
Replacing the Friction Remove front cover A by unlatching left and right snaps.
Rolls Remove left casing. Take a small screwdriver and insert into the lock slots B.
(Caution! The gears are loose.)
Remove brake lever C, remove axle D on the left and pull off friction rolls E.
(Caution! Make sure that both rolls are lying in the guides F.)
Clamp panel cable

054 589
blue strip must

face down
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Spare parts and schematics Optional automatic sheet feeder rear (ASF-R)
6.4.2
Replacing the Discharge Remove the front cover (see section 8.1.1.1).
Axle Take off left casing (see section 8.1.1.1).
(Caution! Gear wheels are loose inside.)
Pull gear C from snap lock of the axle. Open snap lock with a small
screwdriver.
Pull axle D to the right, off the left wall.
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6.4.3
Renewing the Metal Remove right casing. Take a small screwdriver and insert into the lock slots A.
Paper Baffle with
Guide Foil
Push the right side frame B outward.

Pull paper baffle C from the fastening.
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6.4.4
Spare Parts
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Item Name Part no. Part no. Class. Qty.
ASF-R complete 061800 061799 B 1

4 Toothed wheel Z=16 052291 X B 1
23 Friction roller 053852 X B 1
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Cutter cpl. Spare parts and schematics
6.5
Cutter cpl.
17
1
14 15 16
12
13
1a
11 4
10 2
13
3
7 6
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Spare parts and schematics Cutter cpl.
T2150S
Item Name Part no. Class Qty.
Cut device cpl. T2150S 061 876 A/B 1

1 Casing cover 054 713 B 1
1a Casing operator 061 038 B 1
2 Drive unit cpl. 054 946 A/B 1
3 Logic board cpl. 048 195 A/B 1
4 Cut magnet sensor board cpl. 048 294 A/B 1
5 Cutter connection cable cpl. 061 428 A/B 1
6 Bottom casing 060 564 B 1
7 Lever LH cpl. 060 567 B 1
8 Lever RH cpl. 060 568 B 1
9 Connector holder plate 061 204 B 1
10 Carriage shaft 054 680 B 1
11 Carriage kit cpl. 061 207 A/B 1
13 Side plate plastic RH & LH 061 217 B 2
15 Paper guide cpl. 060 571 B 1
16 Paper out axle cpl. 061 427 B 1
17 Cutting bar cpl. 060 572 A/B 1
Foil set: foils of item 6, 15, 17 061 993

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Interface adapter, cpl. Spare parts and schematics
6.6
Interface adapter, cpl.
061 925
STOP
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STOP
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A PRODUCT FROM TALLYGENICOM

Maintenance Manual Matrix Printer

2.2 Interface specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5

2.3 Paper specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6

2.4 Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8

3 Functional description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1

3.2 Mechanical functions FAW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2

4 Test functions, troubleshooting and maintenance . . . . . 4-1

4.2 Testmode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2

4.3 Showon function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-12

4.4 AGA test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-13

4.5 Parallelism . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-14

4.6 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-15

4.7 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-22

4.8 Lubrication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-25

5 Instructions for disassembly and assembly . . . . . . . . . 5-1

5.2 Replacing the print head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8

5.3 Replacing the flap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10

5.4 Replacing the electronic components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11

5.5 Replacing the FAW motor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-15

5.6 Replacing the paper transport motor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-16

5.7 Replacing incremental strip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-17

5.8 Replacing the AGA sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-18

5.9 Replacing timing station sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-19

5.10 Replacing the home position sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-20

5.11 Replacing the printhead cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-21

5.12 Replacing the ribbon drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-22

5.13 Replacing the carriage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-23

5.14 Replacing the carriage motor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-25

5.15 Replacing the printing bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-26

5.16 Replacing the PE sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-27

5.17 Replacing the Friction Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-28

5.18 Replacing the tractor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-30

5.19 Replacing the switch paper guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-32

5.20 Replacing the paper transport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-33

5.21 Replacing the side plates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-35

5.22 Assembling the FAW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-37

6 Spare parts and schematics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1

6.2 Optional Tractor 2/3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-13

6.3 Optional automatic sheet feeder front (ASF-F) . . . . . . . . . . 6-17

6.4 Optional automatic sheet feeder rear (ASF-R) . . . . . . . . . . 6-22

6.5 Cutter cpl. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-28

6.6 Interface adapter, cpl. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-30

The following print qualities are available:

Printer system Serial impact matrix printer

Parallel interface bidirectional

Tractor 1 Continuous paper,

Side view, left

265 Tear edge

Cutter version with

Top view withASF-F, ASF-R

Wide 463 Wide 428

Friction Friction Trac1 Trac3 Trac2

Tractor 3 Gear (77)

4 Test functions, troubleshooting and

Keys depressed while

Function key 1, 2, 3 Parallelity This test mode is used for checking

Setup Access to menu If the menu of the printer is locked,