Star NX-1500TM

DOT MATRIX PRINTER
NX-1500
LC-15
TECHNICAL MANUAL
[ FIFTH EDITION ]
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Copyright 1996 Star Micronics Co.,Ltd.
INTRODUCTION
This manual describes dot matrix printers as shown below.
It is intended for use as a reference for periodic inspections and maintenance procedures.
This manual is prepared for use at a technical level and not for the general user.
Model
Destination
NX-1500 MULTI-FONT
For American and Asian market
LC-15 MULTI-FONT
For European and Pacific market
This manual is divided into the following sections:

Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Chapter 6
Chapter 7
First edition
Second edition
Third edition
Fourth edition
Fifth edition
General Specifications
Theory of Operation
Adjustments
Parts Replacement
Maintenance and Lubrication
Troubleshooting
Parts List
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Sep. 1989
Apr. 1991
Aug. 1993
Sep. 1995
Apr. 1996
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2
3
4
5
6
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CHAPTER 1
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
1.
General Specifications ......................................................................................... 3
2.
External Appearance and Composition .............................................................. 5
3.
DIP Switch Settings .............................................................................................. 6
4.
Parallel Interface ................................................................................................... 7
5.
4-1.
General Specifications ........................................................................................... 7
4-2.
Connector Signals .................................................................................................. 7
Serial Interface (option) ........................................................................................ 8

5-1.
General Specifications ........................................................................................... 8
5-2.
Connector Signals .................................................................................................. 8
5-3.
DIP Switch Settings ................................................................................................ 9
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2
3
4
5
6
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1.
General Specifications
Print system
Serial Impact Dot-matrix
Printing speed
150cps (Draft pica)

37.5cps (NLQ pica)
Print direction
Bidirectional, logic-seeking
Unidirectional, logic-seeking (selectable)
Print Head
9 pins
Line spacing
1/6, 1/8, n/72, n/216 inches
Paper feed
Standard: Friction and push tractor

Option: Pull tractor
Paper feed speed
2.8 inches/second max.
Character set
ASCII
Code table (International)
IBM special
IBM block graphic
Download
96
3 sets *1 (For NX-1500 SU, LC-15 SU)/14 sets *2 (Others)
111
50
255
*1 IBM-Russian, Gost, Code page #866

*2 USA, France, Germany, England, Denmark I, Sweden, Italy, Spain I, Japan, Norway, Denmark II, Spain II, Latin America,
Denmark/Norway
Number of columns
Pica
Elite
Condensed pica
Condensed elite
Proportional
CPI
10
12
17.1
20
Columns
136
163
233
272
Variable
Character dot matrix
9 11
18 23
(Draft)
(NLQ)
Bit image dot-matrix

8-pin single
8-pin double
8-pin high-speed double*
8-pin quadruple
8-pin CRT I
8-pin CRT II
8-pin plotter
8-pin double-plotter
9-pin single
9-pin double
DPI
60
120
120
240
80
90
72
144
60
120
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
9
9
816
1632
1632
3264
1088
1224
976
1958
816
1632
* It is impossible to print adjacent dots in the modes marked with an asterisk (*).
Paper width
Cut sheet
Fanfold(continuous)
6" ~ 16.5"
4" ~ 16"
Copies
Original + 2 copies
Maximum buffer size

Without Download
With Download
15KB
1 line
Emulations
Epson mode
IBM proprinter mode
Interface
Standard: Centronics parallel

Option: RS-232C serial
Ribbon type
On-carriage, dedicated
Black
Ribbon life
3 million characters (draft pica)
Dimensions
590(w) 332(d) 127(h)mm

23.2(w) 13.1(d) 5(h)in
Weight
8.5 kg (18.7 lb)
Power supply
120VAC, 220VAC, 240VAC, 50/60Hz

(varies according to the country of purchase)
Options
Automatic sheet feeder

Serial interface board(RS-232C)
Pull tractor feed
Fig. 1-1 External dimensions
2.
External Appearance and Composition
Fig. 1-2 Front View of the Printer
Fig. 1-3 Diagram of Internal Composition

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3.
DIP Switch Settings
3-1. For NX-1500 SU, LC-15 SU

Switch
1-1
Function
Page length
ON
11 inches
OFF
12 inches
1-2
1-3
1-4
Auto CR
Character Set
Auto sheet feeder
Yes
Gost
Inactive
No
Other (See 2-4)
Active
1-5
1-6
1-7
Paper-out detector
Emulation mode
Character set
Enabled
Standard
Set #1
Disabled
IBM
Set #2
1-8
2-1
2-2
Auto LF
Usage of RAM
Italic
No
Buffer
OFF
Yes
Download
ON
2-3
2-4
ESC 4/ESC 5 (*1)

IBM code page
Italic
IBM-Russian
MSB
#866
*1 The switch 2-3 is valid only in the standard emulation mode.
3-2. Others
Switch
1-1
1-2
1-3
Function
Page length
Auto CR
Printing area
ON
11 inches
Yes
A type
OFF
12 inches
No
B type
1-4
1-5
1-6
Auto sheet feeder

Paper-out detector
Printer mode
Inactive
Enabled
Standard
Active
Disabled
IBM
Character set (Standard mode)

Character set (IBM mode)
Auto LF
Italics
Set #2
No
Graphics
Set #1
Yes
Usage of RAM
Buffer
Download
1-7
1-8
2-1
2-2
2-3
International character set
2-4
International character sets:
Country
U.S.A.
2-2
ON
2-3
ON
2-4
ON
Country
Denmark I (*2)
2-2
ON
2-3
ON
2-4
OFF
France
Germany
England
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
OFF
ON
ON
ON
Sweden
Italy
Spain I
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
*2 Denmark/Norway when switch 1-6 is OFF and switch 1-7 is ON.
4.
Parallel Interface
4-1. General Specifications

Item
Synchronization System
Specifications
Via externally supplied STROBE pulses
I/F Protocol
Logic Level
By ACK and BUSY signals

Compatible with TTL level
Fig. 1-4 Timing Charts of Parallel Interface
4-2. Connector Signals

Pin No
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14,15
16
17
18
19 ~ 30
31
32
33
34,35
36
Signal Name
STROBE
DATA0
DATA1
DATA2
DATA3
DATA4
DATA5
DATA6
DATA7
ACK
BUSY
PAPER
SELECT
NC
SIGNAL GND
CHASSIS GND
+5V
GND
RESET
ERROR
EXT GND
NC
SELECT IN
Function Description
Goes from high to low (for 0.5s) when active
High when active
High when active
High when active
High when active
High when active
High when active
High when active
High when active
9s low pulse acknowledges receipt of data
Low when printer ready to receive data.
High when paper out. Can be disabled with Memory Switch setting.
High when printer is on-line
Unused
Signal ground
Chassis ground (isolated from signal ground)
+5V DC output from printer
Twisted pair ground return
When this input signal is low, printer is reset
Outputs low when printer cannot continue, due to an error
External ground
Unused
Always high
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5.
Serial Interface (option)
5-1. General Specifications

Item
Specifications
Interface
RS-232C level
Synchronization System
Asynchronous
Baud rate
150-19,200 bit per second (BPS) [selectable]

150, 300, 600, 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200BPS
Word length
Start bit:
Data bit:
Parity bit:
Stop bit:
1 bit
7 or 8 bits (selectable)
Odd, Even or None (selectable)
More then 1 bit length
Signal polarity
Mark:
Space:
Logic 1 (3V to 15V)

Logic 0 (+3V to +15V)
Handshaking
DTR
XON/XOFF
ETX/ACK
Data buffer
8KB (standard)
5-2. Connector Signal and Functional Descriptions

Pin No.
1
Signal name
GND
Direction
2
3
4
TXD
RXD
RTS
OUT
IN
OUT
CTS
NC
7
8-10
GND
NC
11
RCH
OUT
12
13
NC
GND
14-19
20
21-25
NC
DTR
NC
OUT
Function
Printers chassis ground.
This pin carries data from the printer.
This pin carries data to the printer.
Always space.
This pin is Space when the computer is ready to send data.
This printer does not check this pin.
Unused.
Signal ground.
Unused.
This printer turns this pin Space when it is ready to receive data.
This line carries the same signal as pin 20.
Unused.
Signal ground.
Unused.
The printer turns this pin Space when it is ready to receive data.
Unused.
5-3. DIP Switch Settings
Switch
ON
1
2
3
OFF
8 data bits
No parity
7 data bits
Parity checked
Handshaking protocols see table below
4
5
6
Odd parity Even parity
7
Data transfer rate see table below
8
All switches are set ON when the printer leaves the factory.
Protocol
DTR mode
Switch 3
ON
Switch 4
ON
XON/XOFF mode
ETX/ACK mode
ON
OFF
OFF
ON
Baud rate
Switch 6
Switch 7
Switch 8
150
300
600
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
1200
2400
4800
OFF
ON
ON
ON
OFF
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
9600
19200
ON
ON
ON
ON
OFF
ON
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CHAPTER 2
THEORY OF OPERATION
1.
Block Diagram ..................................................................................................... 13
2.
Main Logic Board ................................................................................................ 14

2-1.
Data Input Operation ............................................................................................. 14
2-1-1. Parallel Interface ............................................................................................... 14

2-1-2. Serial Interface .................................................................................................. 15
2-2.
General Flow Chart ............................................................................................... 18
2-2-1. Editing ............................................................................................................... 19

2-2-2. Print Head Driving Circuit ................................................................................ 19
2-2-3. Print Head Temperature Detection Circuit ...................................................... 19
2-2-4. Carriage Motor Driving Circuit ......................................................................... 20
2-2-5. Carriage Motor Speed Control ......................................................................... 21
2-2-6. Paper Feed Motor Driving Circuit .................................................................... 21
2-3.
Reset Circuit .......................................................................................................... 23
2-4.
Reset by +5V Line Voltage Detection .................................................................. 24
2-5.
Protection Circuit .................................................................................................. 24
3.
Power Supply Unit .............................................................................................. 24
4.
Mechanisms ......................................................................................................... 25
4-1.
Print Head Mechanism .......................................................................................... 25
4-2.
Print Head Carrying Mechanism .......................................................................... 25
4-3.
Ink Ribbon Feed Mechanism ................................................................................ 26
4-4.
Paper Feed Mechanism ........................................................................................ 27
4-5.
Detectors ............................................................................................................... 28
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2
3
4
5
6
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THEORY OF OPERATION
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THEORY OF OPERATION
1.
Block Diagram
The block diagram of this printer is shown in Fig. 2-1.
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
Fig. 2-1 Block Diagram

Main Logic Board
This board receives data from the host computer and stores it in the RAM in the order of arrival. The CPU on this
board reads the data from the RAM, and edits it according to the program stored in the ROM.
When the editing is completed, various drive signals from the CPU are sent to the printer mechanism to perform
printing.
<Explanation>
1
CPU M50734SP
Controls this printer.
2
EPROM 275121 64K-bytes, 272561 32K-bytes
Contains the program which executes control of the printer.
3
RAM 32K-bytes
Used as stack area, work area and data buffer of the CPU.
4
Parallel interface
5
Gate array (custom IC)
Inputs or outputs several signals.
6
Driver
The data edited by the CPU and gate array are sent to the printer mechanism after conversion to the signal
for the print head drive, carriage motor drive and paper feed motor drive respectively.
Control Panel Board
This panel circuit is for manual operation of the printer.
Printer Mechanism
The printer mechanism consists of a print head, carriage motor, paper feed motor and detectors.
Power Supply Unit
AC power is converted to 25.5VDC and 5VDC.
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THEORY OF OPERATION
2.
Main Logic Board
2-1. Data Input Operation

2-1-1. Parallel Interface
Communications between the host computer and this printer are facilitated via parallel connectors. This section explains
the handshake of this interface.
The data input circuit of this interface is shown in Fig. 2-2.
Fig. 2-2 Data Input Circuit with Parallel Interface

The following is an explanation of this handshake.
(1) When the BUSY signal is LOW (Ready), the host computer outputs 8-bit data 1 through 8 to the connector CN1.
Pin 1 carries the STROBE pulse signal from the host computer to the printer.
This signal is normally held HIGH by the host computer. When the host computer has data ready for the printer,
it sets this signal to LOW for at least 0.5 S.
(2) The gate array of the main logic board reads data 1 through 8 at the time of STROBE signal fall, and then turns the
BUSY and RDF0 (in the device U1) signals to low.
(3) When the BUSY signal of the gate array is set to LOW, the BUSY signal of connector CN1 will be turned to HIGH,
notifying the host computer that data cannot be accepted.
(4) The CPU is informed via the D0 data line that the RDF0 signal is LOW. The CPU then, set the RD signal to LOW
and read the data.
(5) Upon completion of the data reading, the CPU notifies the host computer of the data receivable state by setting the
BUSY signal of connector CN1 and the ACK signal to LOW for a certain period of time.
This concludes the explanation of the parallel interface handshake. The following chart shows the timing chart of
the handshake.
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THEORY OF OPERATION
Fig. 2-3 Timing Chart of Parallel Interface

2-1-2. Serial Interface (option)
When the serial interface is used, an optional Serial Interface Board is required to be installed. The board will change the
voltage level (RS-232C <-------> TTL) and the data transfer method (Serial <-------> parallel).
Fig. 2-4 Serial Interface
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THEORY OF OPERATION
IC4 is a dual RS-232C driver/receiver which includes a capacitive voltage generator to supply RS-232C voltage levels
from a single 5V supply.
Data from the host computer is sent from RXD via IC4 and is input to the MPU. Serial data input to the MPU is converted
into parallel data, and output to the main logic board. Conversely, parallel data received by the MPU is converted there
into serial data, and output to the TXD terminal via IC4.
The CTS terminal is hardware-connected, not software- connected. (This signal is not checked.)
This printer employs 3 different transfer methods, which can be selected using the dip switches. (Refer to Chapter 1, 53 Setting Dip Switches)
(1) DTR method
The DTR signal is considered a BUSY signal at the handshake, and when the data buffer capacity is 256 bytes or
less, the DTR signal is given a marked status, meaning it cannot receive data.
When the capacity of the data buffer increases to 512 bytes or more during printing, the DTR signal is given a space
status, which indicates that it can receive data.
(2) XON/XOFF method
When a handshake is carried out with the host computer, the XON/XOFF method makes use of ASCII codes (DC1)
and (DC3). (DC1 and DC3 are called XON and XOFF, respectively.) When the printer buffer is full, DC3 (ASCII code
19) is output to the TXD terminal, and the computer receives a request to stop data transfer. The printer outputs DC3
until it (the computer) stops data transfer. During printing, when the buffer full status is cancelled and data can be
received, DC1 (ASCII code 17) is output to the TXD terminal. When DC1 is output from the printer, the computer
follows the data format, and begins data transfer. Data transfer will continue until DC3 is output again.
(3) ETX/ACK method
The data block is configured as shown below, but the initial STX code is not necessary. When an STX code is sent
from the host computer, that 1 byte is ignored. When the ETX code is received, that 1 byte is not regarded as data,
an ACK or NACK code is sent to the TXD terminal, and the host computer is informed that data reception has been
completed.
Data block form:
STX
DATA (8 KB or less)
ETX
Fig. 2-5 Data Format
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THEORY OF OPERATION
(1)
DTR method
(2)
XON/XOFF method
(3)
ETX/ACK method
Fig. 2-6 Data Input Timing Chart with Serial Interface
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THEORY OF OPERATION
2-2. General Flow Chart
A general flow chart of editing and printing operations is shown in Fig. 2-7.
Fig. 2-7 General Flow Chart of Editing and Printing

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THEORY OF OPERATION
2-2-1. Editing
Data stored in the RAM is read out sequentially by the CPU and then edited according to a function code that has been
specified in advance.
This editing takes places until the CR or CR + LF code appears or the line buffer becomes full.
2-2-2. Print Head Driving Circuit
Edited print data is output to terminal Q in the gate array through the CPU data bus, as regulated by the issue timing of
a WR signal. However, as for pin 9 (HD9) of the print head, the data is output to the same terminal upon issue of the next
WR signal. When all the data is received for printing, an energized time control signal is output from port PO4 of the CPU.
This allows the print data to be output to HD-1 ~ 9 of the gate array. When the print data is HIGH, the transistor TR13
will be turned ON for 337 S, energizing the print head solenoid to drive the print head.
Fig. 2-8 Print Head Driving Circuit

2-2-3. Print Head Temperature Detection Circuit
The print head temperature detection circuit protects against damage when the print head heats up abnormally. Fig. 2-9
shows this circuit.
The print head has a thermistor to show the temperature of the head solenoids. This thermistor is an element that converts
temperature into voltage. Its output voltage is input to an analog pin of the CPU. The CPU compares this input voltage
against its reference voltage Vref to find out the temperature of the head solenoids and carries out the following operations
depending on the temperature.
(1) T 115 C
Normal print operations
(2) 115 C < T < 125 C
Interval printing; The print head stays for approximately 0.5 second whenever it finishes 1-line. When the
temperature falls bellow 115C, normal printing is resumed.
(3) 125 C T
The line being printed is completed, then printing stops. When the thermistors temperature falls below 125 C,
interval printing is resumed.
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THEORY OF OPERATION
Fig. 2-9 Print Head Temperature Detection Circuit

2-2-4. Carriage Motor Driving Circuit
This printer employs a stepping motor as the carriage motor. Unlike regular motors on the market, this stepping motor
will not operate just by connecting it to a power source. The motor operates only when a drive pulse is fed to it, but even
then, it turns only a certain angle. This stepping motor is characterized by 4-phase stepping. Control of the motor is
facilitated by phase 1-2 excitation. The following shows the carriage motor drive circuit and the control signal generated
by the phase 1-2 excitation method.
Fig. 2-10 Carriage Motor Driving Circuit
Fig. 2-11 Carriage Motor Driving Signals

The utilization of voltage applied to the carriage motor is described below:
Voltage applied to the carriage motor is changed by setting
Mode
terminal CMNA and CMNB of the gate array to HIGH or LOW
Operation:
and by turning transistors TR5 and TR7 ON or OFF.
Standby:
When TR5 and TR7 is ON, +25.5V is supplied to the carriage
motor and when TR5 and TR7 is OFF, +5V is supplied to the
motor via diode D3 and D4.
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Voltage
Application
VH (+25.5V)
VL (+5V)
Motor Drive
Holding Bias
THEORY OF OPERATION
2-2-5. Carriage Motor Speed Control
Since the carriage motor is a stepping motor, the carriage can be stopped at a desired position by controlling acceleration
and deceleration.
The carriage can also move backward.
The rotational speed of the carriage motor is set by the number of pulses per time unit. The character pitch (horizontal
character size) in each print mode is determined by changing this rotational speed (or carriage transfer speed).
(1) At start-up of the motor:
The number of pulses input to the motor increase in steps, reaching a certain frequency.
(2) To stop the motor:
The number of pulses input to the motor decreases in steps, in order to gradually bring the motor to a halt.
(3) When printing is carried out:
Pulses of a uniform pulse width are supplied for printing.
2-2-6. Paper Feed Motor Driving Circuit
Again, a stepping motor is employed as the paper feed motor, which turns a certain angle only when a drive pulse is
received. This 4-phase stepping motor is controlled by the phase 1-2 excitation method. The following shows the paper
feed motor drive circuit and the control signal generated by the phase 1-2 excitation method.
Fig. 2-12 Paper Feed Motor Driving Circuit
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THEORY OF OPERATION
Fig. 2-13 Paper Feed Motor Driving Signals

The utilization of voltage applied to the paper feed motor is described as follows.
Mode
Voltage
Application
Operation
Standby:
VH (+25.5V)
VL (+5V)
Motor Drive
Holding Bias
Voltage to the paper feed motor is changed by setting CPU port P31 to LOW or HIGH and by turning transistor TR6 and
transistor array TA1 ON or OFF.
When TA1 is turned on, +25.5V is applied to the paper feed motor.
When TA1 is turned off, +5V is supplied to the motor via diode D2.
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THEORY OF OPERATION
2-3. Reset Circuit
The RESET signal initializes the circuit elements and prevents operation errors when the power is turned on.
The RESET signal is output for approx. 34ms. when the power is turned on, or while the RESET ( INPUT-PRIME ) signal
is being output from the host computer.
Fig. 2-14 Reset Circuit and Protection Circuit.
Power On Reset
1
When the power is turned on, the RESET signal is output to Pin 5 of IC2 (M51953BL) for approx. 34 msec. This
time length is determined by external capacitor C7 (0.1F), and it can be calculated by the following formula.
T = 0.34 C7 (pF) sec.
This LOW signal triggers RESET command to the CPU and the RESET terminal ( RES ) of the gate array.
Resetting the CPU and the gate array will ignore all the drive signals for the carriage motor, the paper feed motor
and the print head, preventing operation errors at power ON.
Reset by Input Prime Signal from Host Computer

1
The input prime signal from the host computer is output to pin 31 of the connector CN1.
This output signal will set the terminal INIT 2 of the CPU to LOW, executing interruption. Then, the CPU will be
initialized.
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THEORY OF OPERATION
2-4. Reset by +5V Line Voltage Detection
A voltage-detecting IC (IC2 in Fig. 2-14) detects momentary drops in voltage or unstable voltage supply (due to power
failures, etc.) on the +5V line. If the voltage on the +5V line falls below 4.25V, the RESET signal appears at the output
terminal of the voltage-detecting IC.
Fig. 2-15 Equivalent Circuit of

Voltage-Detecting IC
Fig. 2-16 Operational Timing Chart
2-5. Protection Circuit

This printer is provided with a protection circuit which shuts off the print head and motor driving circuits in the event of
a CPU malfunction. (Refer to Fig.2-14)
The CPU normally outputs a LOW level signal from the terminal (WD OUT).
However, if the CPU malfunctions, it can not output this signal.
When the LOW level signal is not output from the CPU, the input terminal (Cd) of the voltage-detecting IC goes to LOW
and the RESET signal is output from the output terminal (OUT) of the voltage-detecting IC. By this signal, the CPU and
the gate array are reset and the print head, the carriage motor and paper feed motor driving signals are ignored, protecting
the printer from the CPU runaway.
3.
Power Supply Unit
The power supply circuit converts the incoming AC power to DC voltages, +5V and +25.5V.
Voltage
Tolerance
Application
VH (+25.5V)
DC25.5V5%
To drive print head, carriage motor, paper

feed motor.
+5V
DC5V2.5%
To supply power to CPU, ROM, RAM, TTL

and ICs.
VL (+5V)
DC5V10%
To retain carriage motor and paper feed

motor.
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THEORY OF OPERATION
4.
Mechanism
4-1. Print Head Mechanism

The print head consists of 9 needle wires and 9 print solenoids.
The following explains how each needle wire operates during printing.
(1) When the print solenoid is energized, the clapper is attracted by the iron core and the needle wire is driven toward
the platen.
(2) This needle wire hits the platen via the ink ribbon and paper. A single dot is printed on the paper.
(3) When the print solenoid is de-energized, the needle wire is returned to its original position by rebound energy and
spring and clapper holder (leaf spring) force.
Fig. 2-17 Outline of Print Head Mechanism
4-2. Print Head Carrying Mechanism

The print head carrying mechanism consists mainly of a carriage, timing belt, carriage motor, and home position detector.
(1) Carriage
The carriage is supported horizontally by means of the carriage stay and rear angle, and it moves from side to side
with the print head mounted above it. A timing belt is clamped to the base of the carriage and a shield plate is mounted
at the base for home position detection.
(2) Timing Belt
The timing belt is suspended between the timing pulley of the carriage motor and the timing pulley of the tension
lever, and it maintains a constant tension.
The timing belt is also clamped to the base of the carriage so that it can move the carriage accurately with driving
force from the carriage motor.
(3) Carriage Motor
The carriage motor is a HB (Hybrid) type, four-phase and 192-pole pulse motor, which is driven by pulse signals
from the control circuit. The rotational rate depends on the number of pulses per unit time. By varying this rotational
rate (that is, the carriage carrying rate), the size of the horizontal letters can be changed in each print mode.
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THEORY OF OPERATION
Fig. 2-18 Print Head Carrying Mechanism
4-3. Ink Ribbon Feed Mechanism

The ink ribbon feed mechanism is linked to the print head carrying mechanism described previously so that the ink ribbon
is wound up automatically while the carriage moves left or right.
The ribbon feed mechanism is driven by torque from the carriage motor, and carriage movement allows the idler gear to
rotate.
This rotation is conveyed sequentially to the gears that work to wind the ribbon. The carriage is equipped with a clutch
lever so that the direction of cassette gear rotation remains constant regardless of the direction of the idler gear rotation.
Fig. 2-19 Ribbon Feed Mechanism
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THEORY OF OPERATION
4-4. Paper Feed Mechanism
The paper feed motor is a PM (Permanent Magnet) type, four-phase and 48-pole pulse motor.
Minimum paper feed is set at 1/432 inch.
There are two ways of feeding paper available with this printer: Friction method and Tractor method. You can select one
of the two methods, using the release lever.
Position of release lever
Linkage between tractor
gear and tractor clutch
Platen roller and holder roller
Release lever position detector
Paper feeding method
[1]
[2]
Not
Linked
Pressured
Closed
Friction
Not
Open
Tractor
(1)
Friction Method
Friction method is selected when the release lever is position [1].
With this method, paper is pressed between the platen roller and the holder roller therefore, paper is fed as the rollers
turn.
As the paper feed motor is driven, the motor gear, through the idler gear, turns the platen gear in the paper feeding
direction. However, since the tractor gear and the tractor clutch are not linked at this time, the tractor unit will not
be driven.
(2)
Tractor Method
Tractor method is selected when the release lever is position [2] .
Paper feeding is facilitated by rotation of the sprocket pin of the tractor unit. When the tractor method is selected,
the tractor gear is linked to the tractor clutch, enabling the drive force generated by the paper feed motor to be
transferred to the tractor unit via the idler gear and the platen gear.
Fig. 2-20 Paper Feed Mechanism
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THEORY OF OPERATION
4-5. Detectors
(1)
Home Position Detector

A photo-interrupter is used in the home position detector, which is set at the left side of the frame unit.
ON/OFF signals are generated according to the position of the shield plate mounted at the base of the carriage, and
the printing position is determined by these signals.
(2)
Paper Out Detector Two paper out detectors are located at the paper insertion slit. When paper is present, the photo
transistor with the reflecting type photo sensor goes on. As soon as paper runs out, this transistor goes off, outputting
a paper empty signal.
Fig. 2-21 Home Position Detector
Fig. 2-22 Paper Out Detector
(3)
Bail Lever Position Detector

The leaf switch is open when the bail roller is in contact with the platen roller, and it is closed when the bail roller
is separated from the platen roller.
(4)
Release Lever Position Detector

The leaf switch is closed when the release lever is in the Friction position, and is open in the Tractor position.
Fig. 2-23 Bail Lever Position Detector
Fig. 2-24 Release Lever Position Detector
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CHAPTER 3
ADJUSTMENTS
This printer has undergone various adjustments so that it will achieve standard performance. In this chapter,
a brief explanation is given of the methods of adjustments.
Please check this explanation when making maintenance inspections or when replacing parts to correct
malfunctions.
1.
Gap Adjustment Between Print Head and Platen ............................................ 31

1-1.
Measuring Gap Between Print Head and Platen................................................. 31
1-2.
Adjusting Gap Between Print Head and Platen .................................................. 31
2.
Adjustment of Timing Belt Tension ................................................................... 32
3.
Adjustment of Home Position Detector ............................................................ 33
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
ADJUSTMENTS
30
ADJUSTMENTS
1.
Gap Adjustment Between Print Head and Platen
1-1. Measuring Gap Between Print Head and Platen

(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
Remove the upper case unit according to procedures

described in Chapter 4.
Set the adjustment lever [1] at step two.
Remove the ribbon guide [2].
Insert a thickness gauge [3] between the print head
[4] and the platen [5], and measure the gap.
This measurement must be carried out at the left [L],
center [C] and right [R] .
The standard gap value is 0.30 to 0.40 mm.
If the gap does not lie within this range,adjust it by
following the procedure in item 1-2.
Fig. 3-2 Position of Adjustment Lever
Fig. 3-1 Gap Adjustment
Fig. 3-3 Gap Measurement
1-2. Adjusting Gap Between Print Head and Platen

If the gap does not lie within the standard range, adjust it by
carrying out the following procedures.
(1) Remove the printer mechanism according to the
procedures described in Chapter 4.
(2) Loosen the nut [6].
(3) Insert the shaft in the 2.5 hole [7].
Adjust the gap at the left by rotating the carriage stay
[8] with the shaft.
When the shaft is lowered to the platen side, the gap
is reduced, and when lowered to the opposite side,
the gap is expanded.
(4) Next, hold the position of the shaft in the 2.5 hole
[7] , rotate the right adjustment bush [9] , and adjust
the gap at the right.
(5) After adjusting, set the adjustment lever [1] to the
position shown in Fig. 3-2 and tighten the nut [6].
(Note) When tightening the nut [6], make sure that the
carriage stay [8] does not move.
(6) Install the ribbon guide [2] .
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Fig. 3-4 Gap Adjustment
ADJUSTMENTS
2.
Adjustment of Timing at Belt Tension
The timing belt tension should be set at from 18g to 21g.

(The belt tension must be measured with the designated tension gauge [1] .) After the belt has been used for a long time,
however, it may be difficult to maintain prescribed tension because of belt deterioration or wear. In these cases, make
adjustments by following the procedures listed below.
(1) Remove the upper case unit according to the procedures described in Chapter 4.
(2) Move the carriage unit [2] right and left two or three times in order to familiarize yourself with the timing belt [3].
(3) Set the adjustment lever [4] at step 2 as shown in Fig. 3-2.
(4) Move the carriage unit [2] to the right end.
(5) Set the arm [5] of the tension gauge [1] 206 mm apart from the frame L.
(6) Move the tension gauge [1] in the opposite direction of the platen [6] until it stops. Then place the arm [5] of the
tension gauge on the timing belt [3].
(7) Loosen the screw [7].
(8) Insert a flat-blade screwdriver into the square hole of frame and adjust the belt tension by moving the tension arm
[8] left or right.
(9) When the belt has been adjusted to the prescribed tension, tighten the setting screw [7].
(10) If the belt cannot be adjusted to the prescribed tension, replace it with a new timing belt [3].
Fig. 3-5 Adjustment of Timing Belt Tension
Fig. 3-6 Tension Measurement
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ADJUSTMENTS
3.
Adjustment of Home Position Detector
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
Remove the printer cover.

Loosen the screw [1].
Set the projection [3] of the home position detector [2] between the two lines stamped.
Tighten the screw [1].
Fig. 3-7 Adjustment of Home Position Detector
33
ADJUSTMENTS
34
CHAPTER 4
PARTS REPLACEMENT
This chapter explains disassembly and reassembly of the printer.
Note the following precautions during disassembly and reassembly.
1.
Disconnect the printer from the wall outlet before servicing it.
2.
Assembly is the reverse of disassembly unless otherwise specified.
3.
After reassembly, coat the screw heads with locking sealant.
4.
Lubrication information is not provided in this chapter. Refer to item 2 in chapter 5.
1.
Upper Case Unit .................................................................................................. 37
2.
Control Panel Board ........................................................................................... 37
3.
Printer Mechanism .............................................................................................. 38
4.
Main Logic Board ................................................................................................ 38
5.
Fuse Board Unit .................................................................................................. 39
6.
Fuses .................................................................................................................... 39
7.
Print Head ............................................................................................................ 40
8.
Paper Feed Motor Unit ........................................................................................ 40
9.
Carriage Motor Unit ............................................................................................. 41
10. Bail Roller Shaft Unit .......................................................................................... 41

11. Platen Unit ........................................................................................................... 42
12. Tractor Unit .......................................................................................................... 42
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
PARTS REPLACEMENT
36
PARTS REPLACEMENT
1.
Upper Case Unit
(1)
(2)
Turn off the power switch [1]

Remove
Printer cover
Rear cover
Platen knob [2]
ROM cover [3]
Five tapping screws [4]
Move the carriage unit [5] over the right so that it
aligns with the cut-out of the upper case unit [6] .
Remove
Upper case unit [6]
Push the hook [7] of the lower case to separate the
upper case unit [6] and lower case, next lean the
upper case unit [6] forward for removal.
Cable [8] of control panel board
(3)
(4)
2.
(1)
Control Panel Board

Remove
Upper case unit according to the procedure described in item 1.
Three tapping screws [1]

Control panel board [2]
37
PARTS REPLACEMENT
3.
(1)
Printer Mechanism
Remove
Upper case unit according to the procedure de
4.
(1)
Main Logic Board

Remove
Printer mechanism according to the procedure
38
scribed in item 1.
Five tapping screws [1]
Screw [2]
Cable holder [3]
Lift up the tab of the cable holder, and slide it to
the left for removal.
Printer head cable [4]
Four connectors [5]
Printer mechanism [6]
described in item 3.
I/F cartridge unit [1]
Connector [2]
Five screws [3]
Screw [4]
Main logic board [5]
PARTS REPLACEMENT
5.
(1)
Fuse Board Unit

Remove
Upper case unit according to the procedure de
6.
(1)
(2)
scribed in item 1.
Connector [1]
Two tapping screws [2]
Tapping screw [3]
(Except for HK)
Tapping screw [4]
Power switch [5]
Fuse board unit [6]
Fuses
Remove

Inspect
Fuse F1 [1]
Fuse F201 [2]
Fuse F202 [3]
Defective Replace fuse as follows:
AC voltage
F1
120V
220V/240V
5TT1A
630mA
F201, F202
For US, UK, AS,

5TT3A
TW, LA, HK
For EC, SC, SU, PL
3.15A
New fuse blown Inspect circuit
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PARTS REPLACEMENT
7.
(1)
(2)
8.
(1)
Print Head
Remove
Printer cover
Ink ribbon cartridge
Cable holder [1]
Two tapping screws [2]
Head cable [3]
Print head [4]
WARNING: The print head become hot after printing so wait for it to cool before removing it.
Adjust
Gap between print head and platen.
Refer to item 1 of Chapter 3.
Paper Feed Motor Unit

Remove
40
Cord fastener binding the lead wires.
Connector [1]
Two screws [2]
Paper feed motor unit [3]
PARTS REPLACEMENT
9.
(1)
(2)
Carriage Motor Unit

Remove

Cord fastener binding the lead wires.
Connector [1]
Two screws [2]
Carriage motor unit [3]
Adjust
Timing belt tension
10. Bail Roller Shaft Unit

(1)
Remove

Stop ring SE3 [1]
Spring [2]
Bail Lever L [3]
Bail roller shaft unit [4]
Caution in assembly:
Align the mark on the bail lever L [3] with the
mark on the gear [5] to install the bail lever L
[3] .
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PARTS REPLACEMENT
11. Platen Unit
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
Remove

Move the bail lever [1] forward.
Remove
Two nuts [2]
Tractor stay [3]
Ground contact spring [4]
Platen holder R [5]
Platen holder L [6]
Lift the tabs [7] of platen holders R and L to allow
removal of platen holders R and L from the frame.
Platen unit [8]
When assembling the platen gear assembly [9] on
the idler gear, align the teeth of gear A and gear B
(be sure to align the holed [10] in the two gears.)
Adjust
Gap between print head and platen.
12. Tractor Unit

(1)
Remove
Platen unit according to the procedure described

in item 11.
Stop ring [1]
Release lever [2]
Two nuts [3]
Two tractor bushings [4]
Lift the tab [5] of the tractor bush allow removal
of the tractor bush from the frame.
Tractor unit [6]
Aligen the mark ( or ) on the release lever [2],
with the mark ( or ) on the release gear [7] to
install the release lever [2].
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CHAPTER 5
MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION
1.
2.
Maintenance ........................................................................................................ 45
1-1.
Cleaning ................................................................................................................. 45
1-2.
Checks ................................................................................................................... 45
Lubrication ........................................................................................................... 46
2-1.
Lubricant ................................................................................................................ 46
2-2.
Lubricating Method ............................................................................................... 46
2-3.
Lubricated Areas ................................................................................................... 46
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
44

1.
Maintenance
In order to maintain the optimum performance of this printer and to prevent trouble, maintenance must be carried out
according to the following items.
1-1. Cleaning
(1)
(2)
Removal of dirt
Wipe off dirt with a soft cloth soaked in alcohol or benzine.
*Note: Do not use thinner, trichlene or ketone solvents because they may damage plastic parts. Also during
cleaning, be careful not to moisten or damage electronic parts, wiring, or mechanical parts.
Removal of dust, pile, etc.
Vacuum cleaning (with an electric cleaner) is preferred. Remove all dust, etc., inside the printer.
*Note:
After cleaning, check the oil level. If it is not adequate due to cleaning, replenish it.
1-2. Checks
Checks must be carried out at two levels: a daily check which the operator can easily carry out during operation, and
periodic check which an expert should carry out.
(1) Daily check
When the printer is used on a daily basis, check that the printer is used properly. Make sure that the printer is
operating under the best conditions.
Is any paper stuck in the paper box or printer case?
Is the cartridge ribbon set at the right position?
Is there any foreign matter inside the printer? (Remove if any.)
Is the print head getting excessively dirty?
(2) Periodic check
After 6 months or printing 1 million lines, the periodic check and lubrication must be carried out.
Check for deformation of springs.
Check the gap between the platen and the print head.
Remove dust, dirt, etc., around the detectors.
45

2.
Lubrication
Lubrication is very important to maintain optimum performance and to prevent trouble.
2-1. Lubricant
The type of lubricant greatly affects the performance and durability of the printer, especially in a low temperature
environment. We recommend use of the grease and lubrication oils listed below for this printer.
Product name
Maker
FLOIL GB-TS-0
Kanto Chemicals Co., Ltd.
KF96-1000CS
Shinetsu Chemical Industry
Mobil 1
Mobil oil
2-2. Lubricating Method

When lubrication is carried out in assembly and disassembly, wash parts well to remove dust and dirt before lubrication.
Lubrication must be carried out regularly once every 6 months or after 1 million lines have been printed. Lubrication is
necessary irrespective of the regular lubrication whenever lubricant becomes deficient after cleaning or whenever parts
have been disassembled or replaced.
2-3. Lubricated Areas

NO.
Lubricating Point
Grease/Oil
[1]
Rubbing surfaces of idler gear 16 72 0.5 and idler gear shaft A
GB-TS-0
[2]
Rubbing surfaces of gear 40 0.5 and gear shaft
GB-TS-0
[3]
Rubbing surfaces of tractor shaft and tractor bushing
GB-TS-0
[4]
Rubbing surfaces of tractor shaft and release lever
GB-TS-0
[5]
Rubbing surfaces of carriage stay and bushing 14 16 10
Mobil 1
[6]
Rubbing surfaces of clutch shaft and gear 22 1.0
Mobil 1
[7]
Rubbing surfaces of release shaft and paper chute
GB-TS-0
[8]
Rubbing surfaces of roller holder and lower case
GB-TS-0
[9]
Rubbing surfaces of ribbon cassette gear and carriage
GB-TS-0
[10]
Rubbing surfaces of idler gear 70 0.3 and carriage
GB-TS-0
[11]
Rubbing surfaces of idler gear B 16 1 - 40 0.3 and carriage
GB-TS-0
[12]
Rubbing surfaces of clutch gear and carriage
GB-TS-0
[13]
Rubbing surfaces of idler gear 17 41 0.3 and gear shaft C
GB-TS-0
[14]
Rubbing surfaces of pulley cap and pulley shaft
GB-TS-0
[15]
Rubbing surfaces of timing pulley and stop ring
GB-TS-0
[16]
Rubbing surfaces of tractor holder and tractor cover
[17]
Rubbing surfaces of adjusting lever and frame
GB-TS-0
[18]
Rubbing surfaces of idler gear 24 40 0.5 and gear shaft
GB-TS-0
46
KF96-1000CS
Fig. 5-1 Lubricated Areas 1
47
Fig. 5-2 Lubricated Areas 2

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CHAPTER 6
TROUBLESHOOTING
1.
Troubleshooting Procedures ............................................................................. 51
2.
Unit Replacement Flow Chart ............................................................................ 52
3.
Repair by Unit Replacement .............................................................................. 53
4.
Repair by Replacement of Parts ........................................................................ 59

4-1.
Does not Operate at All with Power on ............................................................... 59
4-2.
Power Supply Circuit Abnormal .......................................................................... 60
4-3.
Defective Motor Operation ................................................................................... 61
4-4.
Defective Print Head Operation ........................................................................... 62
4-5.
Defective Interface Operation .............................................................................. 63
49
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
50
TROUBLESHOOTING
1.
Troubleshooting Procedures
Troubleshooting is never easy because various problems arise depending upon the particular location of the breakdown,
but the following procedures should be adhered to in making repairs.
(1)
At the first stage, conduct repairs through unit replacements.

The two display codes appearing in the flow chart are defined as follows: 1) indicates main logic board replacement
and 2) indicates printer mechanism replacement, to be carried out if the problem has not been corrected.
1)
Main Logic Board Replacement
2)
Printer Mechanism Replacement
Check again at this time whether the replaced unit is malfunctioning. (This is done to rule out trouble caused by improper
contact of connectors.)
Replaceable units consist of the following:
Power supply unit
Main logic board
Printer mechanism
Control panel board
In replacing these units, always refer to the unit replacement flow chart.
(2) At the second stage, use the flow chart for repair by parts replacement to replace defective elements inside a
particular unit.
(Note 1) Before starting to repair, be sure to check visually the contact of the connector and the mounting of the IC
in the IC socket.
(Note 2) Always turn off power source and remove power plug before replacing any units or parts.
(Note 3) If any check items appear on the flow chart, be sure to always check them. Otherwise, newly mounted parts
or units may become damaged.
(Note 4) If, in the process of making repairs, there is any confusion about proper procedures, start to do the job again
from the beginning.
(Note 5) Be careful to avoid injury from static electricity when handling ICs and main logic boards.
(3) The following relate to the * marks in the flow chart.
*1 See (6) and (7) waveform in Item 11 of Chapter 7.
*4 See 3. Power Supply Circuit in Chapter 2.
*5 See (10) waveform in Item 11 of Chapter 7.
*6 See (2) RESET waveform in Item 11 of Chapter 7.
*7 See (1) Crystal waveform in Item 11 of Chapter 7.
51
TROUBLESHOOTING
2.
Unit Replacement Flow Chart
Interface related and others
Detector
related
Print head
related
Motor related
Operation related
Category
Problem
Details
Unit Exchange Sequence

Power
supply unit
Specific display
lamp only will
not glow
Specific switch
only cannot be
input
Main
logic board
Strange sounds
during operation
Control
panel board
Buzzer does not

sound (sound
volume
inadequate)
No motor
holding power
(power very
weak)
Printer
mechanism
Remarks
1
2
2
1
1
Ink ribbon
Gap check
Absence of paper
not detected
Lever position
not detected
Incorrect printing
Ink ribbon not
forwarded
Dots skipped
Print is too light
Ink ribbon
entanglement
(wire sticks out)
No operation at
DIP switch
setting
Faulty operation
when power is
turned on/off
Abnormal motor
operating speed
(slow)
Fuse blown
during operation
Check I/F cable
EDS mode
Note: The figures 1, 2 and 3 mean the priority of replacement.
52
TROUBLESHOOTING
3.
Repair by Unit Replacement
START
A
* Turn power off.

* Remove I/F cable.
* Mount ink ribbon.
* Set paper.
* Move carriage to center.
Turn power on.
Carriage
Movement?
NO
YES
Carriage operates
normally?
NO
YES
Carriage motor
operating waveform is
normal? *1
NO
YES
1) Replace main logic

board.
2) Replace printer
mechanism.
Replace printer mechanism.
Carriage stops at
home position?
NO
YES
Home position
switch signal is
normal?
YES
Replace main logic board.
53
NO
1) Replace main logic

board.
2) Replace printer
mechanism.
TROUBLESHOOTING
NO
On line lamps light?
YES
On line lamp
signal is normal?
NO
YES
On line switch in on.

(Take Off Line)
Replace control panel board.
NO
On line lamp is out?
A
YES
E
Paper feed switch is on.
Paper feed switch

operation is normal?
NO
Paper feed
motor drive waveform
is normal? *2
YES
NO
1) Replace main logic board.

2) Replace printer mechanism.
YES
Power is off.

Power source is on while
pressing paper feed switch.
Self
printing:
A
Carriage operates
normally?
YES
NO
Carriage motor
drive waveform is
normal? *1
YES
54
NO

TROUBLESHOOTING
Printing operation
is normal?
NO
Print head
drive signal waveform is
normal? *3
YES
NO

YES
A
Paper feed
operation is
normal?
NO
Paper feed
motor drive waveform is
normal? *2
YES
Ribbon feed
operation is
normal?
YES
Self printing terminates.
YES
NO
1) Replace ink ribbon.

Check host computer

connection.
Power is off and I/F cable is
connected.
C
Power is on.
Print program operation
begins from host computer.
55
NO

TROUBLESHOOTING
Printing begins?
NO
YES
Printing
operation normal?
NO
YES
1) Replace I/F cable.
3) Check host computer.
Printer is normal; host

computer print program stops.
END
C
B
Works with
carriage hand?
NO
YES
Output
(VH, VL, +5V)
of power supply unit is
normal? *4
YES
2) Replace printer
mechanism.
3) Replace control panel
board.
NO
Power source is off.
Fuse blows out?

YES
NO
Replace power supply unit.
Replace fuse.
Remove connector CN201 of
main logic board.
Power source is on.
56
TROUBLESHOOTING
Output of
power supply unit is
normal? *4
NO
YES
Power source is off.
Replace power supply unit.
Connect connector
CN201 of
main logic board.
Power source is on.
Fuse blows out?
NO
YES
Replace fuse
3) Replace control panel board.
57
TROUBLESHOOTING
D
I/F signal is
normal? *5
YES
NO
Ready condition?
NO
YES
There is data
transmission?
YES
NO
Hardware check or check
of host computer print
program.
I/F mode set

up properly?
NO
I/F mode set up changed.
YES
1) Replace I/F cable.

A
C
E
On line switch
goes ON/OFF?
NO
YES
On line lamp
drive signal is
normal?
NO
YES
58
1) Replace control panel board.

TROUBLESHOOTING
4.
Repair by Replacement of Parts
4-1. Does not Operate at All with Power on
START
VH, VL, +5V

are
supplied? *4
NO
DC Power abnormal.
YES
RESET
signal becomes
HIGH? *6
NO
Check RESET circuit;

replace parts.
YES
Crystal
waveform is
normal? *7
NO
Check crystal circuit;

replace parts.
YES
ROM OE
signals become
LOW?
YES
Carriage motor abnormal.
NO
1) Replace CPU or ROM.

2) Check relevant circuit.
Check operation.
END
59
See 4-2. Power Supply

Circuit Abnormal.
TROUBLESHOOTING
4-2. Power Supply Circuit Abnormal
(1)
Remove connectors CN201 of the main logic board.

START
Fuse F1
is blown?
YES
Replace Fuse F1
NO
Fuse is
blown again?
YES
Replace
Transformer.
NO
ACS1 and
ACS2 are
supplied?
NO
Replace
Transformer.
YES
Connect the
connector CN201.
The no load voltages are below:

ACS1 About AC30V
ACS2 About AC9V
Fuse F201
is blown?
NO
YES
Check or replace
1) IC201
2) D201
YES
Fuse F202
is blown?
NO
Check operation.
END
60
Check or replace.
1) IC202
2) TR201
3) ZD201
TROUBLESHOOTING
4-3. Defective Motor Operation
START
START
LF-CMN
signal is normal?
*2
YES
LF-1,
2, 3, 4 are
normal? *2
YES
CR-CMN
signal is normal?
*1
NO
Check or replace
1) TA1
2) TR6
3) CPU
YES
CR-1,
2, 3, 4 are
normal? *1
NO
Check or replace
1) TA2
2) CPU
YES
Replace
LF-motor
Replace
CR-motor
Check operation
Check operation
END
END
61
NO
Check or replace
1) TA1
2) TR5 or TR1
3) CPU
NO
Check or replace
1) TA3
2) CPU
TROUBLESHOOTING
4-4. Defective Print Head Operation
START
Does not
print at all?
NO
YES
VH(+25.5V)
line is
supplied?
A specific
pin does not
work?
NO
NO
YES
Check or replace
1) TR8 ~ TR16
YES
Power supply
unit abnormal.
(Refer to item 4-2.)
Check or replace
1) TR1
2) Gate array
Print is light
as whole?
YES
NO
Head
energizing control
signal is normal?
*3
YES
Adjust gap
(Refer to chapter 3.)
NO
Check or replace
1) Gate array
2) CPU
Check or replace
1) Print mechanism
END
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TROUBLESHOOTING
4-5. Defective Interface Operation
START
Set at on line
Start print program

of host computer.
Is I/F
signal normal? *5
NO
YES
Incorrect print
generated?
YES
NO
Check I/F cable.
Check or replace
1) IC3
2) Gate array
3) CPU
Check operation
END
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64
CHAPTER 7
PARTS LIST
HOW TO USE PARTS LIST
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
DRWG. NO.
This column shows the drawing number of the illustration.
REVISED EDITION MARK
This column shows a revision number.
Parts that have been added in the revised edition are indicated with #.
Parts that have been abolished in the revised edition are indicated with *. For examplr,
#1: First edition Second edition
#2: Second edition Third edition
*1: First edition Second edition
*2: Second edition Third edition
PARTS NO.
Parts numbers must be notified when ordering replacement parts.
PARTS NAME
Parts names must be notified when ordering replacement parts.
QTY
This column shows the number of the part used as indicated in the figure.
REMARKS
When there are differences in the specifications of the fuse, destinations, etc., the differences are described in
words or indicated by two letters.
US ... U.S.A.
EC ... EC(with Germany)
UK ... United Kingdom SC ... Scandinavia
AS ... Australia
HK ... Hong Kong
TW ... Taiwan
SU ... Russia
LA ... Lation America
PL ... Poland
The seal number of ROM is described in this column. The ** mark of seal number is a variable representing
on the software version.
RANK
Parts marked S are service parts. Service parts are recommended to be in stock for maintenance.
1. Printer Assembly .............................. 66

1-1. Disassembly Drawing ................... 66
1-2. Parts List ......................................... 66
6-1. Circuit Diagram ............................... 88

6-2. Component Layout ......................... 89
6-3. Parts List ......................................... 89
2. Printer Mechanism ........................... 69
7. Fuse Board ....................................... 90
2-1. Disassembly Drawing ................... 69

2-2. Parts List ......................................... 70
7-1. Circuit Diagram ............................... 90

7-3. Parts List ......................................... 90
3. Sub-assembly ................................... 71
3-1.
3-2.
3-3.
3-4.
3-5.
3-6.
3-7.
Upper Case Unit ............................. 71

Lower Case Unit ............................. 72
Interface Cartridge Unit ................ 73
Pull Tractor Unit (option) .............. 74
Frame Unit ...................................... 75
Tractor Unit ..................................... 77
Platen Unit ...................................... 78
8. Parrallel Straight Board ................... 91

8-1. Circuit Diagram ............................... 91
8-3. Parts List ......................................... 92
9. Serial Buffer Board (option) ............ 93
4. Wiring Scheme of Printer ................ 79
9-1. Circuit Diagram ............................... 93

9-3. Parts List ......................................... 95
5. Main Logic Board ............................. 80
10. Parallel Buffer Board (option) ......... 96
5-1. Circuit Diagram ............................... 80

5-3. Parts List ......................................... 85
10-1. Circuit Diagram ............................... 96

10-3. Parts List ......................................... 98
6. Control Panel Board ........................ 88
11. Waveform with Oscilloscope .......... 99
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
1.
Printer Assembly
1-1. Disassembly Drawing
1-2. Parts List

Printer Assembly
DRWG.NO. REV. PARTS NO.
1
89064810
2
*1 82900772
3
87291130
87291150
PARTS NAME
MECHANISM WITH HEAD DP935
RIBBON HOLDER
891
LOWER CASE UNIT
NX-1500
LOWER CASE UNIT
LC-15 SC
66
Q'TY
1
1
1
1
REMARKS
TO SECTION 2-2
EXCEPT FOR SC
FOR SC
RANK
S
S
S
S
Printer Assembly
4
87292150
87292160
87292170
*2 87292170
#2 87295900
#2 87295880
5
87294110
87294120
*2 87294120
*3 87294300
#3 87294120
87294130
87294140
87294150
6
87290190
87290200
#1 87290370
#1 87295140
#2 87295150
7
*3 83023420
#3 83023421
8
*3 87296050
#3 87816240
9
*1 83023430
*3 83023431
#3 83025801
10
*3 87296030
#3 87816230
11
80981220
*2 80981220
#2 80982200
*2 80981210
#2 80982210
*4 80981880
#4 80981900
#1 80981890
12
*2 83910911
#2 83910912
13
*3 83911440
#3 83025810
14
*2 87299210
#2 87808010
89597010
89597030
89597020
87299220
87299230
87299240
15
01903055
16
01903038
17
01914036
17a
01914036
18
*2 01914039
#2 01914034
19
*3 01704103
*3 01901425
#3 01901425
PARTS NAME
MAIN LOGIC BOARD UNIT NX-1500
MAIN LOGIC BD UNIT NX-1500 HK
MAIN LOGIC BD UNIT
LC-15 EC
MAIN LOGIC BD UNIT
LC-15 EC
MAIN LOGIC BD UNIT NX-1500 SU
MAIN LOGIC BD UNIT
LC-15 PL
FUSE BOARD UNIT
NX-1500 US
FUSE BOARD UNIT
LC-15 EC
FUSE BOARD UNIT
LC-15 EC
FUSE BOARD UNIT
NX-1500 SU
FUSE BOARD UNIT
LC-15 EC
FUSE BOARD UNIT
LC-15 UK
FUSE BOARD UNIT
LC-15 AS
FUSE BOARD UNIT
NX-1500 HK
UPPER CASE UNIT
NX-1500
UPPER CASE UNIT
LC-15
UPPER CASE UNIT
NX-1500 SU
UPPER CASE UNIT
LC-15 SU
UPPER CASE UNIT
LC-15 PL(P)
PRINTER COVER
NX-1500
PRINTER COVER
NX-1500
PAPER GUIDE UNIT
NX-1500
PAPER GUIDE UNIT
XBL-15II
REAR COVER
NX-1500
REAR COVER
NX-1500
REAR COVER
XBL-15II
PLATEN KNOB UNIT
NX-2400
PLATEN KNOB UNIT
XBL-15II
INK RIBBON CARTRIDGE JAN X9
INK RIBBON CARTRIDGE JAN X9
INK RIBBON CARTRIDGE JAN Z9HD
INK RIBBON CARTRIDGE UPC X9
INK RIBBON CARTRIDGE UPC Z9HD
INK RIBBON CARTRIDGE UPC LZ9
INK RIBBON CARTRIDGE UPC LZ9
INK RIBBON CARTRIDGE JAN LZ9
CABLE HOLDER
921
CABLE HOLDER
921
ROM COVER
NX-1500
ROM COVER
XBL-15II
IF CARTRIDGE UNIT
X15
CARTRIDGE PAR UNIT
Z15
BUFFER CARTRIDGE IP-128XL UPC
BUFFER CARTRIDGE IP-128XLHKJAN
BUFFER CARTRIDGE IP-128XL JAN
SERIAL CARTRIDGE IS-8XL UPC
SERIAL CARTRIDGE IS-8XL JAN
SERIAL CARTRIDGE IS-8XL JAN HK
SCREW TR 3-8 WS/WF
SCREW TAT 3-10 PT-FL
SCREW TR 4-5 WS
SCREW TR 4-5 WS
SCREW TAT 4-8 WS
SCREW TAT 4-8 CT-WF
SCREW TRS 4-10-C
SCREW TR 4-10 FL
SCREW TR 4-10 FL
67
Q'TY
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
5
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
REMARKS
US,UK,AS,TW,LA
FOR HK
FOR EC,SC
FOR SU
FOR SU
FOR PL
FOR US,TW
FOR EC,SC,LA,PL
FOR SU
FOR SU
FOR SU
FOR UK
FOR AS
FOR HK
FOR US,HK,TW,LA
FOR EC,UK,AS,SC
FOR SU(NX)
FOR SU(LC)
FOR PL
EC,UK,AS,SC,SU,LA
FOR TW,HK
FOR TW,HK
FOR US,LA
FOR US,LA
FOR US,LA
:OPTION
FOR US,LA
:OPTION
EXC.FOR US,LA:OPTION
PARALLEL I/F
PARALLEL I/F
FOR US,LA
:OPTION
FOR HK
:OPTION
EXC.FOR US,LA,HK:OP.
FOR US,LA
:OPTION
EXC.FOR US,LA,HK:OP.
FOR HK
:OPTION
EXCEPT FOR HK,SU

EXCEPT FOR SU
FOR US
EXCEPT FOR US
RANK
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S

20
21
22
-
#1
#2
01914031
01914030
87299160
87299190
89590183
89590181
89590180
89590186
89590185
PARTS NAME
SCREW TAT 4-15 PT
PULL TRACTOR UNIT PT-15XJ
PULL TRACTOR UNIT PT-15XJ
ASF SF-15DJ
US
ASF SF-15DJ
WG
ASF SF-15DJ
UK
ASF SF-15DJ
HK
ASF SF-15DJ
AS
68
Q'TY
UPC
JAN
5
5
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
REMARKS
RANK
S
S
FOR US,LA
:OPTION
EXC.FOR US,LA:OPTION
FOR US,LA
:OPTION
FOR EC
:OPTION
FOR UK,SC,TW :OPTION
FOR HK,SU
:OPTION
FOR AS
:OPTION
2.
Printer Mechanism
2-1. Disassembly Drawing
69
2-2. Parts List

Printer Mechanism
1
89131010
2
*1 87060130
#1 87060131
3
87061110
4
87067170
5
83400650
6
*2 83400470
#2 83400471
7
83400670
8
*1 82401140
#1 82401141
9
82501100
10
87063080
11
81370660
12
87066050
13
87067180
14
*1 87067190
#1 81380520
15
*3 87067030
#3 87427020
16
*1 80510860
*3 80510930
#3 80510931
17
*1 80530570
#1 80530571
18
*1 80530660
#1 80530661
19
01902612
20
01903064
21
00830604
22
01903018
23
02040404
24
*2 02040403
#2 02020401
25
04020015
26
04020016
27
04991214
28
04991230
29
04991232
30
04991204
31
*1 82900772
*2 82900773
#2 82902200
32
#1 87060720
33
#1 01903073
34
*2 83100611
#2 83100612
35
#2 83400660
36
#2 87060270
37
#2 87060700
PARTS NAME
PRINT HEAD DP9305
FRAME UNIT
935
FRAME UNIT
935
CARRIAGE MOTOR UNIT
935
BAIL ROLLER SHAFT UNIT
935
BAIL LEVER L
935
RELEASE LEVER
921
RELEASE LEVER
921
SPRING HOLDER LEVER
935
ADJUSTING LEVER
935
ADJUSTING LEVER
935
HOLDER SPRING B
935
PLATEN UNIT B
935
TRACTOR STAY
935
TRACTOR UNIT
935
ROLLER HOLDER UNIT
935
RELEASE SHAFT UNIT
935
RELEASE SHAFT
935
TENSION LEVER UNIT
921
TENSION LEVER UNIT
741
SPRING E050-055-0358
SPRING E056-060-0397
SPRING E056-060-0397
GROUND CONTACT SPRING
921
GROUND CONTACT SPRING
921
HOLDER SPRING
935
HOLDER SPRING
935
SCREW TAT 2.6-16 PT
SCREW TAT 3-5 CT
SCREW TR 3-6
SCREW TR 3-6 WS/WF
FLANGED NUT NHW4.0-S
TOOTHED NUT NHK4
HEXAGON NUT NH4-2
STOP RING SE3.0
STOP RING SE4.0
MINI CORD CLAMP UAMS-05-0
MINI CORD CLAMP UAMS-05-SN
MINI CORD CLAMP UAMS-05SN-W
FASTENER T18S
RIBBON HOLDER
891
RIBBON HOLDER
891
RIBBON HOLDER
935
DETECTOR UNIT A ASSY
935
SCREW TR 3-6 FL SPECIAL
RELEASE GEAR
921
RELEASE GEAR
921
BAIL LEVER R
935
CARRIAGE UNIT
935
DETECTOR UNIT B ASSY
935
Q'TY
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
4
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
1
1
2
2
2
1
2
1
1
4
4
1
1
1
1
2
3
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
REMARKS
NOTE1
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
INCLUDES NO.34
NOT INCLUDE NO.34
Note 1: Frame unit includes drawing no. 9, 13, 14, 20, 27, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36 and 37.
70
RANK
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
3.
Sub-assembly
3-1. Upper Case Unit

6-1
*2 80086550
#2 80087200
80086220
6-2
*3 80081910
#3 80081911
*3 80082500
#3 80082501
*3 80083640
#3 80083641
*3 80083650
#3 80083651
6-3
87290810
6-4
01903038
6-5
*2 83023400
*3 83023401
#3 83025781
*3 80992560
*3 80992570
*3 80992740
*3 80992800
PARTS NAME
OPERATION SHEET SPECIAL LC-15
OPERATION SHEET
NX-1500 SU
OPERATION SHEET
NX-1500
BRAND SEAL
NX-1500
BRAND SEAL
NX-1500
BRAND SEAL
LC-15
BRAND SEAL
LC-15
BRAND SEAL
LC-15 SU
BRAND SEAL
LC-15 SU
BRAND SEAL
LC-15 PL
BRAND SEAL
LC-15 PL
CONTROL PANEL BD UNIT NX-1500
UPPER CASE
NX-1500
UPPER CASE
NX-1500
UPPER CASE
XBL-15II
SHEET U1
NX-2415
SHEET U2
NX-2415
SHEET U3
NX-2415
SHEET U1
NX-1500
71
Q'TY
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
3
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
REMARKS
FOR SU
FOR SU
EXCEPT FOR SU
FOR NX-1500
FOR NX-1500
FOR LC-15
FOR LC-15
FOR LC-15 SU
FOR LC-15 SU
FOR LC-15 PL
FOR LC-15 PL
RANK
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
3-2. Lower Case Unit

3-1
*2 83023410
*3 83023411
#3 83023413
3-2
82010900
3-3
82010910
3-4
82501050
3-5
82901390
3-6
80925381
3-7
*2 01903064
*3 01903094
3-8
*3 00930803
#3 00930803
3-9
*1 01914032
*2 01914039
#2 01914034
3-10
80086480
*3 80992810
*3 80992820
*3 80992830
*3 80992840
*4 80992850
#4 80992851
*4 80992860
#4 80992861
PARTS NAME
LOWER CASE
NX-1500
LOWER CASE
NX-1500
LOWER CASE
NX-1500
BOARD CHASSIS
NX-1500
POWER CHASSIS
NX-1500
GROUND SPRING
NX-1500
GROUND BRACKET
NX-1500
MESHED GROUND WIRE 80-A
SCREW TAT 3-5 CT
SCREW TAT 3-5 DT
SCREW TAT 3-8 PT
SCREW TAT 3-8 PT
SCREW TAT 4-7 CT
SCREW TAT 4-8 WS
SCREW TAT 4-8 CT-WF
CAUTION SEAL
LC-10II SC
SHEET L1
NX-1500
SHEET L2
NX-1500
SHEET L3
NX-1500
SHEET L4
NX-1500
SHEET L5
NX-1500
SHEET L5
NX-1500
SHEET L6
NX-1500
SHEET L6
NX-1500
72
Q'TY
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
4
2
3
3
3
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
REMARKS
RANK
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
FOR SC ONLY
3-3. Interface Cartridge Unit

16-1
*2 83023450
*3 83024920
#3 83024921
16-2
87297030
87299260
87299270
16-3
01903064
16-4
01903038
PARTS NAME
INTERFACE COVER
NX-1500
INTERFACE COVER
ZB-15
INTERFACE COVER
ZB-15
PARALLEL IF BOARD UNIT NX-1500
SERIAL I/F BOARD UNIT
X15
SERIAL I/F BOARD UNIT
X15 HK
SCREW TAT 3-5 CT
73
Q'TY
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
REMARKS
RANK
S
EXCEPT FOR HK:OPTION
FOR HK
:OPTION
S
S
3-4. Pull Tractor Unit (option)

22- 1
87299340
22- 2
87299350
22- 3
83023560
22- 4
83023570
22- 5
83200090
22- 6
83101140
22- 7
80906030
22- 8
80906040
22- 9
*3 83911060
#3 83911061
22-10
*3 81360640
#3 81360641
22-11
81370670
22-12
80530750
22-13
01902609
22-14
02440401
22-15
02040301
22-16
04020017
22-17
04020015
22-18
80082570
22-19
83023620
PARTS NAME
FRAME R UNIT
PT-15X
FRAME L UNIT
PT-15X
TRACTOR COVER R
PT-15X
TRACTOR COVER L
PT-15X
BUSHING
848
GEAR 32X0.5
PT-15X
TRACTOR UNIT R
905
TRACTOR UNIT L
905
SHEET GUIDE
905
SHEET GUIDE
905
TRACTOR SHAFT
PT-15X
TRACTOR SHAFT
PT-15X
TRACTOR STAY
PT-15X
PAPER GUIDE
PT-15X
SCREW TAT 2.6-5 PT
WAVE WASHER WW4X8X0.2X1.5H
FLANGED NUT NHW3
STOP RING SE5.0
STOP RING SE3.0
BRAND SEAL
PT-15XJ
PRINTER COVER
PT-15X
74
Q'TY
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
2
2
1
1
2
1
6
4
4
2
1
1
1
REMARKS
RANK
3-5. Frame Unit
75
Frame Unit
36-1
83910901
36-2
83902300
36-3
*2 83902320
*2 83902321
#2 87060471
36-4
81210310
36-5
80902140
36-6
*3 80203010
#3 80203011
36-7
*2 80210470
36-8
83120470
36-9
83100592
36-10
83100600
36-11
82501020
36-12
02303025
36-13
83100541
36-14
04020002
36-15
87412910
2-16
87060730
2-17
87060740
2-18
*1 87060750
#1 87060751
2-19
83200490
2-20
80520640
2-21
02307050
2-22
83100520
2-23
83100510
2-24
83101100
2-25
01903064
2-26
01903031
2-27
04020010
2-28
04020017
2-29
#1 83101090
PARTS NAME
GEAR COVER
921
CARD HOLDER
935
CARRIAGE
935
CARRIAGE
935
CARRIAGE ASSY
935
BUSHING 4X5X4.5
921
TIMING BELT HTD102 524X4.8
REAR SLIDER
921
REAR SLIDER
921
BUSHING 14X16X10
RIBBON CASSETTE GEAR
921
IDLER GEAR 70X0.3
IDLER GEAR 16X1-40
CLUTCH LEVER SPRING
921
POLY-SLIDER WP3X0.25
IDLER GEAR 17X41X0.3
STOP RING SE1.5
CLUTCH PLATE ASSY
102
PAPER FEED MOTOR ASSY
935
PF MOTOR PLATE ASSY
935
CLUTCH SHAFT ASSY
935
CLUTCH SHAFT ASSY
935
BUSHING F7X16X6.5
SPRING C080-035-0216
POLY-SLIDER WP7X0.5
GEAR 40X0.5
935
SCREW TAT 3-5 CT
SCREW TR 3-6 FL
STOP RING SE2.0
STOP RING SE5.0
GEAR 22X1.0
935
76
Q'TY
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
3
1
1
1
REMARKS
RANK
S
S
INCLUDES NO.36-7
NOT INCLUDE NO.2-29
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
3-6. Tractor Unit

12-1
83901620
12-2
83901631
12-3
*3 81360620
#3 81360622
12-4
81370660
12-5
83110110
12-6
83400311
12-7
83400321
12-8
*3 83901600
#3 83901601
12-9
83910861
12-10
83910871
12-11
83110100
12-12
83100530
12-13
83200700
12-14
02307050
12-15
*3 80520350
#3 80520351
12-16
04020017
PARTS NAME
TRACTOR HOLDER R
TRACTOR HOLDER L
TRACTOR SHAFT
TRACTOR SHAFT
TRACTOR STAY
SPROCKET WHEEL
CLAMP LEVER R
CLAMP LEVER L
SHEET GUIDE
SHEET GUIDE
TRACTOR COVER R
TRACTOR COVER L
TRACTOR CLUTCH
TRACTOR GEAR 64X0.5
TRACTOR BUSHING
POLY-SLIDER WP7X0.5
SPRING C090-070-0130
SPRING C090-070-0130
STOP RING SE5.0
77
891
891
935
935
935
891
831
831
891
891
891
891
891
905
Q'TY
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
1
3
REMARKS
RAN
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
3-7. Platen Unit
DRWG.NO.
10-1
10-1
10-2
10-3
10-4
10-5
10-6
10-7
10-8
REV. PARTS NO.

*3 80202140
#3 80202141
83100550
83100560
83902310
80530520
*1 04020014
#1 04020022
04012502
#2 87063340
PARTS NAME
PLATEN B
PLATEN B
PLATEN GEAR A
PLATEN GEAR B
PLATEN HOLDER
PLATEN GEAR SPRING
STOP RING SE6.0
STOP RING SE6.0-SUS
ROLL PIN SP2.5X12
PLATEN GEAR ASSY
78
935
935
891
891
935
891
891B
Q'TY
1
1
2
1
2
1
3
3
3
1
REMARKS
RANK
S
S
S
S
S
WITH 10-2,3,5
4.
Wiring Scheme of The Printer
79
5.
Main logic board
5-1. Circuit Diagram
80
81
82
83
5-2. Component Layout

(Main Logic Board)
84
5-3. Parts List

Main Logic Board
IC1
08210052
IC2
08200109
IC3
08210017
IC4
08240020
IC5
08222026
#1 08222026
#2 08222026
IC6
08220116
IC7
08221007
IC8
08210038
IC9
08250001
IC201
08202008
IC202
*2 08202003
#2 08202024
TA1
07650033
TA2
*1 07650031
#1 07650040
TA3
07650034
TR1
07011752
TR2-7
07227853
TR8-16
07320411
TR201
07319441
D1
08000039
D2-4
08000044
D201
08030016
ZD201
08020023
RA1
06584723
RA2
06581823
RA3
RA4
06584724
RA5
06581022
RA6-7
RA8
06584721
RA9
06584723
R1
06051034
R2
06052224
R3
06051034
R4-10
06054725
R11
06051525
R12
06051815
R13-20
06054725
R21
06051014
R22-25
06054725
R26
06051025
R27-29
06054725
R30
06051051
R31
R32-35
06051025
R36
06056824
R37
06051034
R38
06056824
R39-42
06051025
R43-44
06054324
R45-46
06051124
R47-48
06054725
R49
06251034
R50
06054725
PARTS NAME
TTL IC 74LS374P
IC-RESET M51953BL
TTL IC 74LS05
GATE ARRAY MB623153U-XL
EPROM 27256-150NS
EPROM 27256-150NS
EPROM 27256-150NS
EPROM 27512-150NS
PSRAM HM65256BLP-100NS
TTL IC 74LS373
CPU
M50734SP-10
IC-REG L4960
IC-REG PQ05R041
IC-REG PQ05RF11
TRANSISTOR ARRAY STA302A
TRANSISTOR ARRAY MP4101
TRANSISTOR 2SA1266*
TRANSISTOR 2SC1740SE
TRANSISTOR 2SD2041
TRANSISTOR 2SD1944JK
DIODE 1S1588
DIODE 1SR139-100AT
SCHOTTKY DIODE ERB84-009
ZENER DIODE RD5.6EB1
RESIS. ARRAY 4.7K-OHM 1/8W 8EL
Q'TY
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
6
9
1
1
3
1
1
1
1

RESIS. ARRAY 1 K-OHM 1/8W 9EL
1
1

RD RESISTOR 10 K-OHM 1/6W
RD RESISTOR 2.2 K-OHM 1/6W
RD RESISTOR 180 OHM 1/6W
RD RESISTOR 1 M-OHM 1/6W
1
1
1
1
1
7
1
1
8
1
4
1
3
1
RD
RD
RD
RD
RD
RD
RD
RD
RN
RD
4
1
1
1
4
2
2
2
1
1
REMARKS
XL15.**.C :EXC. SU,PL

XL15.**.SUCG :FOR SU
XL15.**.PLCG :FOR PL
XL15.**.M
NOT MOUNTED
NOT MOUNTED
1 K-OHM 1/6W
6.8 K-OHM 1/6W
10 K-OHM 1/6W
6.8 K-OHM 1/6W
1 K-OHM 1/6W
4.3 K-OHM 1/6W 2%
1.1 K-OHM 1/6W 2%
4.7 K-OHM 1/6W
10 K-OHM 1/6W
4.7 K-OHM 1/6W
85
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
NOT MOUNTED
RESISTOR
RESISTOR
RESISTOR
RESISTOR
RESISTOR
RESISTOR
RESISTOR
RESISTOR
RESISTOR
RESISTOR
RANK
Main Logic Board

R51
06054734
R52
06051034
R53-61
06053314
R62
06051514
R63-64
06052214
R65-67
06051034
R68
06200274
R69
06053314
R70-71
06043315
R72-73
06053314
R201-202
06041035
R203
06241932
R204
06244722
R205
06041025
CA1
CA2
*1 05652212
#1 05651012
CA3
*1
#1 05652212
C1
05024764
C2
05152234
C3-5
05151015
C6
C7
05131044
C8
05152234
C9
C10
05131044
C11
C12
C13
C14
C15
C16-17
C18
C19
C20-21
C22
C23-26
C27
C28-29
C30-32
C33-34
C35
C36
C37
C201
C202
C203
C204
C205
C206
*2
#2
*1
*2
#2
RD
RD
RD
RD
RD
RD
RN
RD
RD
RD
RD
RN
RN
RD
PARTS NAME
RESISTOR 47 K-OHM 1/6W
RESISTOR 330 OHM 1/6W
RESISTOR 2.7 OHM 2W 2%
RESISTOR 19.1 K-OHM 1/4W
RESISTOR 4.75 K-OHM 1/4W
Q'TY
1
1
9
1
2
3
1
1
2
2
2
1
1
1
REMARKS
NOT MOUNTED
CAPA. ARRAY 220PF 50V 8EL
1
1
CAPA.
CHEM.
CERA.
CERA.
1
1
1
3
NOT MOUNTED
ARRAY 220PF 50V 8EL
CAPA.
47UF 16V
CAPA. 0.022UF 50V
CAPA. 100PF 50V
NOT MOUNTED
CERA. CAPA. 0.1UF 25V
1
1
CERA. CAPA.
25V
CAPA. 0.022UF 50V

CAPA. 470PF 50V
CAPA. 100PF 50V
CAPA. 100PF 50V
CAPA. 100PF 50V
CAPA. 4700PF 50V
CAPA. 0.022UF 50V
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
0.1UF
05152234
05154714
05151015
05151014
05151015
05154723
05152234
CERA.
CERA.
CERA.
CERA.
CERA.
CERA.
CERA.
05131044
05151033
CERA. CAPA. 0.1UF

CERA. CAPA. 0.01UF
25V
50V
1
1
05151015
05532234
05154714
05291052
05152234
05532234
05152234
CERA. CAPA. 100PF 50V

CAPACITOR 0.022UF 25V
CERA. CAPA. 470PF 50V
FILM CAPA.
1UF 100V
CAPACITOR 0.022UF 25V
1
4
1
2
3
2
1
05252233
FILM CAPA. 0.022UF
50V
05054782
05155614
05252222
05154714
05251043
05043385
CHEM. CAPA. 4700UF

CERA. CAPA. 560PF
FILM CAPA. 2200PF
CERA. CAPA. 470PF
FILM CAPA.
0.1UF
CHEM. CAPA. 3300UF
50V
50V
50V
50V
50V
35V
1
1
1
1
1
1
NOT MOUNTED
EXCEPT FOR HK
NOT MOUNTED :FOR HK
NOT MOUNTED
NOT MOUNTED
NOT MOUNTED
86
NOT MOUNTED
EXCEPT FOR HK
NOT MOUNTED :FOR HK
RANK
Main Logic Board

DRWG.NO. REV.
C207
C208
C209-210
DB201-202 *1
*4
#4
XTAL1
BZ1
DSW1
*3
#3
DSW2
F201-202
L201
CN1
CN2
CN3
CN4
CN5
CN6
CN7
CN201
FG1
JC1
JC2
JC3
JC4
J1
J2
J3-18
J19
J20
J21
J22-43
J44-45
J46-55
J56-57
J58-117
J201-205
-
*1
*3
#3
*4
#3
PARTS NO.
05024781
05152231
05022271
08990217
08990220
08990227
09250035
45060201
09090026
09090046
09090032
09990054
09990050
09251023
09100328
09100342
09100476
09100342
09100416
09100426
09100267
09100278
09100384
09100036
80700800
87770140
PARTS NAME
CHEM. CAPA. 4700UF 16V
CHEM. CAPA. 220UF 16V
DIODE STACK RBA-401
DIODE STACK D3SB10
DIODE STACK D3SB20
CERA. OSCILLATOR CST10.0MT
QMB-111P
DIP SWITCH 51D08015
DIP SWITCH EAH108L-BLK
DIP SWITCH 51D0401S
FUSE 5TT3A 125V
FUSE EAK3.15A 250V
CHOKE COIL SK15BS045-300
CONNECTOR AKD-30DLFD
CONNECTOR 53014-0410
CONNECTOR HLEM18S-2
CONNECTOR 5483-06A
CONNECTOR 5483-06A-RED
CONNECTOR HLEM15S-2
CONNECTOR 5287-04A
WIRE 18UL1007BLK100T
CABLE UNIT 01X100T
(D)
Q'TY
1
1
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
93930006
JUMPER WIRE STP122
93930006
93930006
JUMPER WIRE STP122

JUMPER WIRE STP122
1
1
93930006
JUMPER WIRE STP122
16
93930006
JUMPER WIRE STP122
93930006
JUMPER WIRE STP122
22
93930006
JUMPER WIRE STP122
10
93930006
93930006
80086510
JUMPER WIRE STP122

JUMPER WIRE STP122
BOARD ID SEAL HK
60
5
1
REMARKS
US,UK,AS,TW,LA,HK
FOR EC,SC,SU,PL
NOT MOUNTED
NOT MOUNTED
NOT MOUNTED
NOT MOUNTED
NOT MOUNTED
NOT USED
NOT USED
*3
87
FOR HK ONLY
RANK
S
S
6.
Control Panel Board
88
6-3. Parts List

Control Panel Board
R1-2
06042715
R3
R4-11
06042715
LED1
08300055
LED2
08300058
LED3
LED4-10
08300058
LED11
08300055
SW1-5
09010043
CN1
09100427
J1-4
93930006
PARTS NAME
Q'TY
2

LED LT-1H11A
LED LT-1E21A
8
1
1
LED LT-1E21A
LED LT-1H11A
PUSH SWITCH SKHHAL=S
CONNECTOR FC-18
JUMPER WIRE STP122
7
1
5
1
4
REMARKS
NOT MOUNTED
NOT MOUNTED
89
RANK
7.
Fuse Board
7-3. Parts List

PARTS NAME
C1
05291042 FILM CAPA.
0.1UF 250V
C2-3
05192224 CERA. CAPA. 2200PF 400V
L1
F1
SW
-
*3
#3
*3
#3
*3
#3
*3
*4
*4
#4
*3
*4
#4
*2
#2
*3
#3
09251106
09990058
09990021
09030010
09240580
09240841
09240590
09240850
09240600
09240860
09110065
09110065
09110144
09110144
09110078
09110078
09110143
09110078
09110060
09110067
09110068
09110069
09110136
82020280
04991219
04991220
LINE FILTER SU10V-05050

FUSE 5TT1A 250V
FUSE EAWK630MA 250V
SEESAW SWITCH WK2A44
TRANSFORMER 120V
XL-15SWD US
TRANSFORMER 120V
ZL-10W US
TRANSFORMER 220V
XL-15SWD EC
TRANSFORMER 220V
ZL-10 EC
TRANSFORMER 240V
XL-15SWD UK
TRANSFORMER 240V
ZL-10 UK
CORD SET US-PN SPT LC
CORD SET US-PN SPT LC
CORD SET US-PN
HA-10
CORD SET US-PN
HA-10
CORD SET EC-PN
XBL
CORD SET EC-PN
XBL
CORD SET EC-PN
HA-10
CORD SET EC-PN
XBL
CORD SET SV-PN L=2M
CORD SET UK-PN
LC
CORD SET AS-PN
LC
CORD SET HK-PN LC
CORD SET HK-PN
QBA
POWER CORD COVER
NX-1000
CORD BUSHING SR-4N-4
CORD BUSHING SR-5N-4
90
Q'TY
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
REMARKS
RANK
EXCEPT FOR HK,SU

NOT MOUNTED :HK,SU
FOR US,TW
EXCEPT FOR US,TW
FOR US,TW
FOR US,TW
EC,HK,SC,SU,LA,PL
EC,HK,SC,SU,LA,PL
FOR UK,AS
FOR UK,AS
FOR US,TW
FOR TW
FOR US
FOR US,TW
FOR EC,SC,LA,PL
FOR SC,LA,PL
FOR SC,LA,PL
FOR SU
FOR SU
FOR UK
FOR AS
FOR HK
FOR HK
FOR US,TW,SU
EC,UK,AS,HK,SC,LA,PL
S
S
8.
Parallel Straight Board
91
[Old Board]
[New Board]
8-3. PartsList
Parallel Straight Board
R1
06041521
CN1
09100155
CN2
09100327
J1-2
93930001
J3
J4
93930001
F1
#1 93930001
PARTS NAME
CONNECTOR 57L-40360-770B-D147
CONNECTOR AKD-30DLMDB2R
JUMPER WIRE STP123
Q'TY
1
1
1
2
REMARKS
NOT MOUNTED
JUMPER WIRE STP123
JUMPER WIRE STP123
1
1
92
P=15mm
RANK
9.
Serial Buffer Board (option)]
93
[Old Board]
[New Board]
94
9-3. Parts List

Serial Buffer Board
IC1
*2 08220102
#2 08250011
IC2
IC3
08210112
IC4
08200126
IC5
08200127
IC6
*2 08220090
#2
IC7
*1 08221011
#1 08221016
RA1
06584723
R1-3
06781032
R4
06783324
R5
#1 06051036
CA1-3
05652212
C1
05731042
PARTS NAME
CPU
HD63A03YF
MASKED CPU HD63B01YF-IF
SRAM
TC5564AFL-150NS
SRAM
M5M5165FP-12
CHIP RESISTOR 10 K-OHM 1/8W
CHIP RESISTOR 3.3 K-OHM 1/8W
RD RESISTOR 10 K-OHM 1/6W (W)
CERA. CAPA. CHIP 0.1UF 25V
1
1
1
3
1
1
3
1
C2
C3-4
C5-6
C7-10
C11
C12
C13
C14
C15-16
C17
C18-21
C22
05021066
05732211
05752201
05034755
05731042
CHEM.
CERA.
CERA.
CHEM.
CERA.
1
2
2
4
1
05731042
05732211
05731042
CERA. CAPA. CHIP

CERA. CAPA. CHIP
CERA. CAPA. CHIP
0.1UF 25V
220PF 25V
0.1UF 25V
1
1
2
05731042
05731042
CERA. CAPA. CHIP

CERA. CAPA. CHIP
0.1UF 25V
0.1UF 25V
4
1
09090018
09250029
09100337
09100327
93930001
09000037
DIP SWITCH KSD08

CERA. OSCILLATOR CSA4.91MG
CONNECTOR DBLC-J25SAF-23L6
JUMPER WIRE STP123
SLIDE SWITCH SSSS212
1
1
1
1
1
2
93930001
80086510
JUMPER WIRE STP123

BOARD ID SEAL HK
2
1
C23
DSW1
XTAL1
CN1
CN2
JP1
JP2-3
JP4
JP5-6
-
TTL IC
IC-I/F
IC-I/F
EPROM
74LS00 (FLAT TYPE)

LT1081CS
MC34051M
2764-200NS
CAPA.
10UF 16V
CAPA. CHIP 220PF 25V
CAPA. CHIP
22PF 50V
CAPA. 4.7UF 25V
CAPA. CHIP 0.1UF 25V
Q'TY
1
1
1
1
1
1
REMARKS
IC6 IS NOT MOUNTED
NOT MOUNTED
X.**.OPB
NOT MOUNTED
EXCEPT FOR HK
NOT MOUNTED :FOR HK
NOT MOUNTED
NOT MOUNTED
*3
95
EXCEPT FOR HK
NOT MOUNTED :FOR HK
NOT MOUNTED
L=5mm
NOT MOUNTED
L=5mm
FOR HK ONLY
RANK
10. Parallel Buffer Board (option)

96
97
10-3. Parts List

Parallel Buffer Board
IC1
08250011
IC2
IC3
08221033
IC4
08210113
IC5-6
08210112
IC7
08210114
IC8
TR1
R1
06751021
R2
06781011
R3-4
06782021
R5-12
06754721
R13-14
06781824
R15
06754721
R16-17
R18-19
06751031
R20-22
06781812
R23-25
06751031
R26
06781011
R27
06751031
R28
06781812
RA1
06584723
C1
05731041
#2
C2
05022261
C3
05731041
C4
05732211
C5-6
05752201
C7-8
C9
05731041
#2
C10
05753004
C11-12
C13-15
05731041
C16
C17-20
05731041
C21-23
05732211
C24
05551045
CA1-3
05652212
F1
09990066
XTAL1
09250027
CN1
09100155
CN2
09100327
JW1
80924700
JW2
80700440
JP1
09000037
JP2
93930006
JP3-5
JP6
09000037
JP7-8
93930006
PARTS NAME
MASKED CPU HD63B01YF-IF
Q'TY
1
REMARKS
NOT MOUNTED
PSRAM
TTL IC
TTL IC
TTL IC
TC518128AFL-80
74LS05 (FLAT TYPE)
74LS00 (FLAT TYPE)
74LS112 (FLAT TYPE)
1
1
2
1
NOT MOUNTED
NOT MOUNTED
CHIP
CHIP
CHIP
CHIP
CHIP
CHIP
RESISTOR
RESISTOR
RESISTOR
RESISTOR
RESISTOR
RESISTOR
1 K-OHM 1/10W
100 OHM 1/8W
2 K-OHM 1/8W
4.7 K-OHM 1/10W
1.8 K-OHM 1/8W
4.7 K-OHM 1/10W
1
1
2
8
2
1
NOT MOUNTED

CHIP RESISTOR 180 OHM 1/8W
2
3
3
1
1
1
1
1
CHEM.
CERA.
CERA.
CERA.
2
1
1
2
CAPA.
22UF 16V
CAPA. CHIP 0.1UF 25V
CAPA. CHIP 220PF 25V
CAPA. CHIP
22PF 50V
CERA. CAPA. CHIP
0.1UF 25V
CERA. CAPA. CHIP
30PF 50V
CERA. CAPA. CHIP
0.1UF 25V
EXCEPT FOR HK
NOT MOUNTED:FOR HK
NOT MOUNTED
EXCEPT FOR HK
NOT MOUNTED:FOR HK
NOT USED
NOT MOUNTED

CERA. CAPA. CHIP 220PF 25V
CAPACITOR 0.1UF 50V
(W)
FUSE PICOII 0.5A-125V
CERA. OSCILLATOR KBR8.0MHZ
CONNECTOR 57L-40360-770B-D147
WIRE 26UL1007BLK060
WIRE 28UL1007BLK035
JUMPER WIRE STP122
4
3
1
3
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1

JUMPER WIRE STP122
1
2
98
L=14mm
NOT MOUNTED
L=14mm
RANK
11. Waveform with Oscilloscope

(1) Crystal (10 MHz)
(2) RESET (Power on reset)
Crystal
Upper
Lower
Pin 33 of IC9
Time/Div : 0.2 s
Volt/Div : 1V
: RESET input
: RESET output
Time/Div :
Volt/Div :
Pin 4 of IC2
Pin 5 of IC2
10 ms
2V
(3) Protection Circuit
(4) Head Energizing Control Signal
Upper
Lower
Upper
Lower
: RESET
: WD OUT
Time/Div
Volt/Div
Pin 5 of IC2
Pin 59 of IC9
: 5 ms
: Upper 2V
Lower 1V
: HD-EN
: HD1 Data
Time/Div
Volt/Div
Pin 39 of IC4
Pin 44 of IC4
: 0.1 ms
: 2V
(5) Print Head Control Signal and Waveform
(6) Carriage Motor Common Control Signal and

Diving Signal
Upper
Lower
Upper
Lower
: HD1 Dara
: HD1
Time/Div
Volt/Div
Pin 44 of IC4
Pin 1 of CN7
: 0.5 ms
: Upper 5V
Lower 20V
99
: CR-CMN Control Signal

Pin 34 of IC4
: CR-CMN Driving Signal
Pin 3 of CN5
Time/Div : 0.5 ms
Volt/Div : Upper 1V
Lower 10V
(7) Carriage Motor Control Signal and Driving Signal
(8) Paper Feed Motor Common Control Signal and Driving

Signal
Upper
Lower
Upper
Lower
: Carriage-1 Control Signal Pin 13 of IC9

: Carriage-1 Driving Signal Pin 3 of CN5
Time/Div : 1 ms
Volt/Div : Upper 2V
Lower 20V
: LF-CMN Control Signal

Pin 22 of IC9
: LF-CMN Driving Signal
Pin 1 of CN6
Time/Div : 20 ms
Volt/Div : Upper 2V
Lower 10V
(9) Paper Feed Motor Control Signal and

Driving Signal
(10) Parallel Interface
Upper
Lower
Upper
Lower
: LF-1 Control Signal Pin 17 of IC9

: LF-1 Driving Signal Pin 3 of CN6
Time/Div : 5 ms
Volt/Div : Upper 2V
Lower 20V
100
: STB
: BUSY
Time/Div
Volt/Div
Pin 1 of CN1
Pin 17 of CN1
: 50 ms
: Upper 5V
Lower 2V
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STAR MICRONICS U.K.LTD.
70-D Ethel Road West.

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Bucks, HP13 7DL U.K.
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Silverwater, NSW 2141
Australia
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DOT MATRIX PRINTER

Copyright 1996 Star Micronics Co.,Ltd.

For American and Asian market

For European and Pacific market

This manual is divided into the following sections:

General Specifications ......................................................................................... 3

External Appearance and Composition .............................................................. 5

DIP Switch Settings .............................................................................................. 6

Parallel Interface ................................................................................................... 7

General Specifications ........................................................................................... 7

Connector Signals .................................................................................................. 7

Serial Interface (option) ........................................................................................ 8

General Specifications ........................................................................................... 8

Connector Signals .................................................................................................. 8

DIP Switch Settings ................................................................................................ 9

Serial Impact Dot-matrix

150cps (Draft pica)

1/6, 1/8, n/72, n/216 inches

Standard: Friction and push tractor

Paper feed speed

2.8 inches/second max.

*1 IBM-Russian, Gost, Code page #866

Character dot matrix

Bit image dot-matrix

Maximum buffer size

Standard: Centronics parallel

3 million characters (draft pica)

590(w) 332(d) 127(h)mm

8.5 kg (18.7 lb)

120VAC, 220VAC, 240VAC, 50/60Hz

Automatic sheet feeder

Fig. 1-1 External dimensions

External Appearance and Composition

Fig. 1-2 Front View of the Printer

Fig. 1-3 Diagram of Internal Composition

DIP Switch Settings

3-1. For NX-1500 SU, LC-15 SU

ESC 4/ESC 5 (*1)

*1 The switch 2-3 is valid only in the standard emulation mode.

Auto sheet feeder

Character set (Standard mode)

International character set

*2 Denmark/Norway when switch 1-6 is OFF and switch 1-7 is ON.

4-1. General Specifications

By ACK and BUSY signals

Fig. 1-4 Timing Charts of Parallel Interface

4-2. Connector Signals

Serial Interface (option)

5-1. General Specifications

150-19,200 bit per second (BPS) [selectable]

Logic 1 (3V to 15V)

5-2. Connector Signal and Functional Descriptions

Handshaking protocols see table below

Odd parity Even parity

Block Diagram ..................................................................................................... 13

Main Logic Board ................................................................................................ 14

Data Input Operation ............................................................................................. 14

2-1-1. Parallel Interface ............................................................................................... 14

General Flow Chart ............................................................................................... 18

2-2-1. Editing ............................................................................................................... 19

Reset Circuit .......................................................................................................... 23

Reset by +5V Line Voltage Detection .................................................................. 24

Protection Circuit .................................................................................................. 24

Power Supply Unit .............................................................................................. 24